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If creationism were true, wouldn't that mean that no animal species could be related to another? And DNA would be varied from species to species showing no relationship at all. Every species would be related only to itself, having come from no common ancestor. Horses would not be related to zebras, wolves to coyotes, polar bears to grizzly bears, or llamas to camels. Tigers and lions could not be related, and would be incapable of cross-species reproduction. There would be no ligers or tigons. That applies to plants as well. We would be unable to cross-pollinate two different plants to come up with a hybrid.
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Dogs themselves are proof of natural selection, because every single breed that lives today is a product of artificial selection. Natural selection is the exact same process, but without human (or divine) intervention. Pure Blood Mustangs are proof of natural selection, because they are obviously cross-bread wild horses, but have on average better stamina and strength than pure bread horses. Try getting a creationist to consider this though, and you'll see what a pure bread headache feels like.
I've heard of ice cream headaches, but bread headaches?
Typo due to sleep deprivation at the time of writing. Spell check doesn't work on homophones.
The non-existence of an "intelligent designer" is established by the evolution of a species which can believe in one. -- the anti-supernaturalist
This is brilliant in its simplicity.
I think I have to disagree... If I were to create something using DNA, I would probably reuse the DNA as much as possible to same myself the effort of rebuilding the wheel (or leg). So we would expect to similarities between different species. On the other hand: if I were omnipotent, I wouldn't care about the amount of effort and would make all species entirely different.
Another point of interest: some creationists will tell you that there is no breeding between "kinds". They can't tell you what defines a "kind" but they can tell you that cat is one kind, so both lions and tigers are of the cat kind, and can in theory, breed.
Isn't psuedo-science fun?
You have to have fun with the omnipotence, or what's the point? I would make every specie's code completely unique just to prove how awesome I am...I mean if you can create whatever by willing it to be or molding dirt, why the hell not keep it fresh? If you're god, you could possibly even accomplish more work in less time if you so desired.
But, why couldn't an all-powerful deity do with DNA whatever he wanted, even if it weren't necessary?
If Creationism were true, we'd have other examples of it. Unfortunately, things just don't "pop" out of thin-air (that's magic). We literally have zero evidence of Creationism. We have evidence for the conditions of abiogenesis, but nothing such as Creationism promotes.
Even in other "multi-Universes," the Laws we know would still apply on some foundational levels --- i.e., how matter forms, etc.
We only live on a knife's edge in THIS galaxy. If it seems like it's "designed" for us, I can sure you there are plenty of other "designs" I'd prefer over this extremely dangerous, yet seemingly exurban, corner of the Universe --- i.e. --- I'd prefer a completely closed system where we don't have to rely on other happenings (entropy, black holes, asteroids, etc) for our immediate survival.
Tenacious DNA - a 12.21minute youtube that everyone should see :)
Its a good one. Heavily cribs from the "walking with" group of series; I do hope it doesn't get DMCA'd
Were you smoking pot when you thought to type this up? :)


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10 states with the strictest gun laws
macguy los angeles, CAJuly 3, 2015 2:58 p.m.
Most recent murder in CA, San Francisco by a 5 times deported illegal. I am not able to post hyperlinks but google to find that CA has the strictest gun laws in the US. Then google the murder in SF in the last day or two.
What law could have prevented this murder?? Law breakers are people who break laws...
morph2020 Oneonta, ALJune 9, 2013 5:54 a.m.
Here are some further comments regarding my posting. First, my two surviving sisters were present at the incident and can corroborate my story. Second, the severity of punishment does not deter crime, but only the certainty of it. Pickpockets used to work the crowds at the hanging of other pickpockets in London. When a criminal comes face to face with deadly force, he is already "caught" and has lost the probability game.
When seconds count, the police are only minutes away. They will tell you that.
morph2020 Oneonta, ALJune 8, 2013 8:01 p.m.
This is to Itsjstmeagain who has asked for verifiable evidence that a non law enforcement "goog guy" with a gun stopped a "bad guy" with a gun.
I can provide that. I was sleeping at 1:30AM on a crisp autumn night. I suddenly woke up not knowing what had awakened me. I lay still for a moment before I heard again the snap of a footstep through my open window. I rolled out of bed and crept below the window ledge to wake up my mother. She got up and turned on all of the outdoor lights, leaving the indoor lights off. The prowler then knew his game was up, so he went to the front porch. My aging German Shepard whose hearing had failed her earlier was now awake and began lunging at the glass in the door. I got the family rifle from a closet and sat on the floor opposite the front door My mother stood to one side while I aimed at his chest. We made eye contact. He said he would leave, but he made two more trips around the house before he did leave. I was 14, but now am 70.
Itsjstmeagain Merritt Island, FlApril 21, 2013 12:31 p.m.
Gun regulations at a Federal level would level the playing field for all States. It would end/curtail gun running from a weak State to a strong State. It is only a start. Criminals using or possessing a gun during a crime would receive severe mandatory penalties. Make the penalties imposed by the Feds for all States. Ending gun violence is the ultimate goal, again this is a start.
I would like to see verifiable evidence that a non law enforcement 'good guy' with a gun stopped a 'bad guy' with a gun. What was the damage to others and property. Make this an honest comment, not the typical rhetoric that comes from the gun lobby.
wYo8 Rock Springs, WYApril 20, 2013 8:05 p.m.
One of my children worked with a person who lived in Chicago who hated guns, had relatives die from violence. Moved away from Chicago. Seen a different perspective on guns and lifestyle. They now have a different view have seen that law abiding citizens are not the problem with guns. They do receive greaf from family living in Chicago about gun rights. So maybe taking violence out of people is the better solution, than trying to just unarm people. Violent people will turn to other forms of violence. Imagine gang bangers throwing bombs around to protect their drug turf and profits, etc.
jskains Orem, UTApril 20, 2013 7:18 a.m.
Great list of states I won't live in.
Voice of Reason Layton, UTApril 19, 2013 12:58 p.m.
I'm sorry, but that is simply not true. You are focusing on four states out of 50 to support your conclusion. Here are the following violent crime statistics for ALL 50 States, broken down by top & bottom half rankings of their Brady Scores (higher rank=stricter gun laws):
25 strictest gun law states: 357 violent crimes per 100,000
25 least strict gun law states: 348 violent crimes per 100,000
A very small difference and probably not statistically significant, but stricter gun laws actually happen in MORE VIOLENT states, and less strict gun laws are in LESS VIOLENT states. If you limit your figures to the top & bottom 10 strictest states, the gap actually widens.
Summary: Stricter gun laws do NOT lead to safer states...in fact, there's evidence that they lead to LESS safety.
Sources: The Brady Project, 2012 FBI UCR Report
sportsfan21 OREM, UTApril 19, 2013 8:17 a.m.
Here are some trends that people should be aware of: Gun Violence has a much stronger correlation with population than anything. Gun laws typically reduce gun related crime rates. Louisiana and Missouri are the 2 states with the highest gun murder rates (7.7 and 5.4 per 1000 people). Many people have mentioned New York and Illinois as examples of gun law failures, but they are 22nd and 25th in Gun related murders, behind Arizona and Texas.
You can try to avoid the facts, but stricter gun laws do decrease gun related crimes. As a country, gun laws have become stricter over the past 30 years and fewer people own guns. The result? Fewer gun related crimes.
Sources: FBI 2010 Crime Report and Uniform Crime Reporting Program 1960- 2008
Voice of Reason Layton, UTApril 19, 2013 7:27 a.m.
Not sure what you mean by "finally," since a LOT of research has been done on the subject on both sides of the issue. I think the truth may be that liberal urban cores may feel they need super-strict gun laws, and maybe in some cases they actually do because of the much higher gun violence problems there, while the rest of the country outside of large cities don't need or want stricter gun laws, because they truly do not need them and such laws would actually make matters worse.
"Controlling for differences" is very vague and way beyond the scope of these posts, but Texas and Arizona both have lower violent crime rates than California. The real issue is, why is the left not focusing on the REAL problem, which is not the existence of guns per se? The REAL problem is societal...why do young men - and they are overwhelmingly male - commit crimes at such hugely higher rates in inner cities than the rest of the country? Looking at the breakdown of families and faith in the home would be a great start to answering that question.
Nan BW ELder, COApril 18, 2013 8:58 p.m.
From article by William P. Hoar: "FBI data for 2011 indicate that almost 13,000 people were murdered with a weapon... Of those, 323 were killed with rifles of all types." The data indicate that more were killed with "bare hands." What should we do about that? There much more about firearms restrictions and the results, but it would not all fit in the space. The author's conclusion was that gun laws do not reduce crime.
Foxtrot Mountain View, CAApril 18, 2013 6:42 p.m.
Voice of Reason - finally a well written, well thought out and articulate reason. Thank you. I would like to see some further testing finding the true explanatory factors and even TEST what really strict laws would do. Does California, controlled for differences, have a lower rate of gun violence than Texas or Arizona?
Someone has got to have done this.
m.g. scott clearfield, UTApril 18, 2013 5:19 p.m.
Glad you asked. First off, yes I know that the 1st Amendment is not just about speech, but that was the part I was referring to. In answer to your point, yes there is restriction of some forms of speech or expression on TV or radio, But there is not any restriction on that same speech in other venues. Like cable TV. Or certain websites, or satellite radio. So restrictions on speech are not universal, just subject to certain jurisdictions. What the 2nd Amendment defenders are worried about is the Federal Government making national restrictions that cover all parts of the country.
Voice of Reason Layton, UTApril 18, 2013 5:12 p.m.
You have to do a scatterplot of the Brady ranks vs. FBI violent crime ranks for all fifty states then do a trendline of the graph, all of which I have done. In a previous job of mine I was responsible for tracking crime trends for a large Utah city, so I have some experience in this regard. The trendline is clearly as I stated, although it may or may not be steep enough to be statistically significant to a 95% confidence interval; I haven't dug into it that deep.
There are numerous other factors affecting violent crime rates besides gun laws, of course...for example, if you remove urban cores from the national statistics, the national gun violence rate drops to something like Belgium's, at least it did ten or so years ago. I'm confident it would be similar today. In other words, the vast majority of our nation's gun violence comes from inner-city crime, much of it gang related...NOT from law-abiding gun owners in suburban and rural areas. I think that's why we have a divide between liberal urban areas that want strict gun laws, and the rest of the country that doesn't.
Foxtrot Mountain View, CAApril 18, 2013 3:19 p.m.
There are so many "cold hard facts" making crap up too. The states that have the strictest laws DO NOT have the highest gun violence. Without doing the math it seems there is relatively little correlation between strict laws and gun violence. Unfortunately, the biggest explanatory value that I can guess is race and poverty. But that isn't nice to talk about. Here is the data, stop making up inflammatory garbage statements. Not all liberals are bad, not all conservatives are either, but I guess it makes you feel better..
Won't let me post a URL. Go to Wikipedia, gun violence by state.
PDonty Tooele, UTApril 18, 2013 3:02 p.m.
@Noodlekaboodle: "You can't yell fire in a crowded theater, Slander and libel aren't allowed..."
That's an apples to oranges comparison. You can yell "Fire!" in a crowded theater all day long. You can slander and libel anyone you want. But there are consequences to those actions, just as there are consequences to USING a firearm inappropriately.
The proper comparison between 1st and 2nd amendment rights would be preemptively cutting out someone's tongue so they are completely unable to yell "Fire!" in a crowded theater.
Noodlekaboodle Poplar Grove, UTApril 18, 2013 1:01 p.m.
@MG Scott
I'm guessing that you aren't aware that the 1st amendment isn't just freedom of religion. It's freedom of all types of expression. What i'm trying to say is that we already have restrictions on the 1st amendment. You can't yell fire in a crowded theater, Slander and libel aren't allowed, and the FCC is ok to regulate TV and radio. How is that not a restriction on the 1st amendment?
Lindsay Payson, UTApril 18, 2013 8:50 a.m.
New Yorks gun laws just changed, I wonder if the Brady ranking took that into account or if that score was based on old rules. The new laws there make me glad I live here.
samhill Salt Lake City, UTApril 18, 2013 8:08 a.m.
"The state known for the strictest gun laws is California."
Gosh! Who'd a thunk it!!??
The state with one of the worst managerial records is the one with the strictest gun laws.
Good'ol California. Nice place to come from.
Mr.Glass Salt Lake City, UTApril 18, 2013 8:02 a.m.
The Supreme Court has ruled that reasonable gun restrictions are constitutional, so those of you who are so confident some of the states' laws are unconstitutional are holding opinions contrary to even the most conservative member of the court.
States with the most stricture gun laws have less gun violence. Those who feel less safe from gun violence in such states are simply basing their fears on perception, not fact.
raybies Layton, UTApril 18, 2013 5:40 a.m.
It's funny how the states I would feel the least secure in (like New Jersey or California) are also those with the highest level of gun control.
Linus Bountiful, UTApril 17, 2013 11:43 p.m.
I only wish our governor would protect our second amendment rights as enthusiastically as our legislature is inclined to do. I'm really disappointed in the governor's veto of the constitutional carry bill. Utah had a chance to speak in defense of the constitution loud and clear. Isn't that what we are supposed to do? Wouldn't it be amazing if everyone who raised his hand and swore to defend the constitution really did?
DN Subscriber 2 SLC, UTApril 17, 2013 10:52 p.m.
It is amazing that every year the Brady bunch puts out their "rankings" and the media dutifully prints every last word as if it is Gospel truth brought down from the Mount by Moses or something.
How about at least a mention that the Center for Disease Control did a study, hoping to validate that gun control laws worked, but were shocked to discover that actual research into facts showed that there was NO EVIDENCE that ANY of the various gun control or gun ban schemes so beloved by the Brady bunch actually had any measurable effect on reducing crime.
That is the real story about the effectiveness of gun laws, regardless of the annual advocacy nonsense sent out by some partisan group.
How about some comments from the NRA, or local gun rights leaders on the Brady stuff?
josephscott Sandy, UTApril 17, 2013 9:41 p.m.
@Voice of Reason
I took a quick look at the 2011 FBI state violent crime rate (per 100,000) stats and the Brady state rankings. I'm not seeing the "inverse relationship" that you indicated existed, though I'll continue to look closer.
For instance #1 on the Brady list was California, but that state is only the 18th most violent on the FBI list. FBI stat shows 411.1 for violent crimes per 100,000 people. Far below the Alaska rate of 606.5. Alaska is in a three way tie for last place on the Brady list.
2nd on the Brady list is New Jersey, which ranks as 29th most violent on the FBI list (308.4). Arizona, also tied for last place on the Brady list is 20th most violent on the FBI list (405.9).
These are only a few data points, but they are sufficient to demonstrate that the relationships aren't quiet as clear cut as you had suggested.
I tried to link to the FBI crime stats page, but it was rejected by the moderators.
Truthseeker SLO, CAApril 17, 2013 7:39 p.m.
Isn't it interesting, despite CA and NY's large gang population they are not in the top 10 (per capita) for highest number of firearm homicides? However, many southern states have the highest per capita rates for homicides using firearms.
rvalens2 Burley, IDApril 17, 2013 7:20 p.m.
Isn't it interesting that you never encounter someone who is for outlawing guns who will post a sign in their yard that says,
"This home is a gun free zone."
rvalens2 Burley, IDApril 17, 2013 7:13 p.m.
One good man or woman armed with a gun might have stopped the shootings at:
Sandy Hook Elementary
Aurora Colorado Theater
When will Liberal / Progressives ever learn that the weapon is not the problem. It's the kook behind the weapon that's the problem; whether that is Kim Jong Un or Timothy McVey.
Criminals do not obey the countless laws already on the books. All these new "Feel Good" laws do is infringe upon the rights of the law abiding citizen, making it more costly for them to obtain and keep a weapon to protect themselves and their loved ones.
rvalens2 Burley, IDApril 17, 2013 7:08 p.m.
When pressure cookers are outlawed, only Outlaws will have pressure cookers.
Cougar on The Hill Midvale, UTApril 17, 2013 6:14 p.m.
I'm loving the comments on this article. I think we're all growing tired of the left-wing hatred for the 2nd ammendment. I'm so happy that the expanded background checks bill was shut down today. I know the fight isn't over though..
On a slightly different note, isn't it sad that with all that's been going on with North Korea, one of Obama's biggest concerns is our gun rights? There are threats from N. Korea that they will use nuclear bombs, and here's Obama and all the gun grabbers trying to take away guns. SMH
LindonMan Lindon, UTApril 17, 2013 3:10 p.m.
I am writing to my representatives today to demand pressure cooker control! I also want natural disaster control, old age control, and car control! Are we not for the children?.... Man, the liberal media is messed up. Keep slurping the Obama Kool-Aid guys, more people are turning you off.
CPA Howard Rancho Santa Margarita, CAApril 17, 2013 2:55 p.m.
The definition of infringed: To encroach on someone or something. Enough said, the consitution is very clear. Instead of defaulting to the argument that guns are the problem, we should examine the other possible causes, video games, graphic violence in movies, and the use of behavior modifing drugs.
When we've addressed these possible causes then let circle back to guns as a possible problem.
Obama10 SYRACUSE, UTApril 17, 2013 2:36 p.m.
So Illinois is "hailed" in this report for strict gun laws, yet Chicago is out of control with the highest murder rate in the country. California and New York also have high murder rates, yet strict gun control. The blinders are coming off ordinary citizens and they can no longer be scared with such "useless" facts.
snowman Provo, UTApril 17, 2013 1:19 p.m.
I can see that at least two of those states do not follow the constitution
Counter Intelligence Salt Lake City, UTApril 17, 2013 1:17 p.m.
I am NOT a gun person: I avoid them like the plague. However the fact that the latest gun tragedies have occurred in gun free zones is a fact that is not lost on me. Additionally; gun free zones did nothing to stop Texas knife attacks or Boston bombs. Instead of the left-wing media carrying Obama's water regarding gun control: how about some stories on the effects of Hollywood violence on culture in general or an increased focus on mental health?
Voice of Reason Layton, UTApril 17, 2013 12:33 p.m.
The cold, hard statistical fact is that if you compare States' Brady rankings, and their FBI crime rankings, there is an inverse relationship between the strictness of gun laws and low violent crime rates. In other words, stricter gun laws correlate with higher violent crime rates.
Reducing gun ownership does not - repeat, does NOT - reduce crime...it actually contributes to an INCREASE in crime. This is supported by real-world statistical reality.
American First Merced, CAApril 17, 2013 12:24 p.m.
No surprise they're all ice cold blue states...however it's ironic that these are the states with the highest amount of gun violence, especially with unregistered firearms.
codger Southwest Utah, UTApril 17, 2013 12:12 p.m.
These states now need to pass laws restricting bombs. Bombs larger than a firecracker should be outlawed. Nobody needs to own a bomb, but those who think they need a bomb for sports, at least they should have to undergo a background check.
m.g. scott clearfield, UTApril 17, 2013 11:16 a.m.
Amazing the number of rules and requirements a state governments can put on a constitutional right. Let them try that with the 1st Amendment and see what happens.

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution departs today for 14-day preseason trip in Tucson, Ariz., during which the team will play in the FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup at the Kino Sports Complex.
The round-robin tournament -- featuring the New York Red Bulls, Revolution, Seattle Sounders FC and Real Salt Lake – begins Wednesday, Feb. 13, with the Revolution match against Seattle at 5 p.m. MT (7 p.m. ET). The Revs will finish the first week of action against New York on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. MT (8 p.m. ET). Both matches this week will be streamed live at MLSsoccer.com.
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Watch the Revs in the Tucson
The Revolution will play four matches while in Tucson, Feb. 11-24 … the round-robin FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup will feature the New York Red Bulls, Revolution, Seattle Sounders FC and Real Salt Lake … the Revolution will play the following schedule:
- Wednesday, Feb. 13 – 7 p.m. ET vs. Seattle Sounders FC (live streamed on mlssoccer.com)
- Saturday, Feb. 16 – 8 p.m. ET vs. New York Red Bulls (live streamed on mlssoccer.com)
- Wednesday, Feb. 20 – 7 p.m. ET vs. Real Salt Lake (live streamed on mlssoccer.com)
- Saturday, Feb. 23 – 6 p.m. ET Consolation (no broadcast coverage) / 8 p.m. ET – Championship (televised live on NBC Sports Network)
Revs sign two ahead of Tucson trip
The Revs made two signings ahead of the upcoming preseason trip to Tucson, Ariz., adding defender Bilal Duckett and forward Chad Barrett
Duckett adds defensive depth
The Revs added depth to the back line on Monday, signing defender Bilal Duckett … Duckett, 24, spent the 2012 season with the Harrisburg City Islanders of USL PRO … he made 19 appearances as a defender as the team advanced to the USL PRO playoffs … prior to signing with Harrisburg, Duckett played one season with Vancouver Whitecaps FC after the Whitecaps drafted him in the third round (37th overall) of the 2011 MLS SuperDraft … he made four appearances, including two starts, as a rookie with Vancouver.
Barrett bolsters Revs up top
The Revs signed forward Chad Barrett on Monday – a player the team had selected from the LA Galaxy with the first pick (fourth overall selection) in the first round of Stage 2 of the Re-Entry Draft on Dec. 14, 2012 … Barrett has seven seasons of MLS experience and has scored 42 goals and added 27 assists in 192 career appearances with Chicago (2005-08), Toronto (2008-2010) and LA (2011-12) … the 27-year old was most recently on loan from the Galaxy to Valerenga of Norway's Tippeligaen where he made five appearances and recorded one assist through the end of the 2012 season.
Bengtson joins Revs after Wednesday's WCQ
Jerry Bengtson has joined the Revolution for the first time this preseason last Friday following a successful international duty performance … Bengtson's game-winning goal in the 79th minute gave Honduras the 2-1 win against the U.S. in a World Cup Qualifying match at Estadio Olimpico in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, last Wednesday … Bengtson has 32 caps with Honduras, scoring 15 goals, since he entered the national team picture in 2010.
Single-game tickets go on sale Saturday
Single-game tickets to 2013 New England Revolution matches will go on sale Saturday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m. through all Ticketmaster outlets … individual tickets purchased in advance start at $24 for bowl seating … the Revs will play 17 regular-season MLS games at Gillette Stadium this year, including their home opener on Saturday, March 23, against Sporting Kansas City.
Current training camp roster
An up-to-date preseason roster can be accessed via PDF here.
2013 Turf Tour underway
The New England Revolution is hosting a five-stop Turf Tour at local sports facilities ahead of its 2013 home opener on Saturday, March 23 … each event will include a soccer clinic and player meet-and-greet opportunity … the tour got underway on Feb. 1 with a stop at the Wide World of Indoor Sports in North Kingstown, R.I., and will continue with four stops before the home opener:
- Wednesday, Feb. 27 at Forekicks, Norfolk, Mass.,
- Thursday, Feb. 28 at JunglePlex, Plymouth, Mass.,
- Saturday, March 2 at Champsions, New Bedford, Mass., and
- Thursday, March 21 at Kroc Center, Dorchester, Mass. (not open to public)
Each event will contain two portions: a soccer clinic – held for a preselected group of local children – and an open-to-the-public Q&A and autograph session.
Roster breakdown by position
The Revs' preseason camp has 26 players under contract … there are two (2) goalkeepers, eight (8) natural defenders, 10 natural midfielders and six (6) forwards on the roster.
Roster breakdown by international status
With eight international roster spots available to the Revs this season, seven are currently occupied with signed players: Jerry Bengtson (Honduras), Kalifa Cisse (France), Diego Fagundez (Uruguay), Jose Goncalves (Portugal), Dimitry Imbongo (Congo), Saer Sene (France) and Juan Toja (Colombia).
Roster breakdown by age
Of the 26 players signed, there are currently:
- Three (3) players who are 30 years old or older: Matt Reis – 37, Andy Dorman – 30 and Clyde Simms – 30
- Six (6) players age 27-29: Chad Barrett – 27, Kalifa Cisse – 29, Jose Goncalves – 27, Ryan Guy – 27, Chris Tierney – 27 and Juan Toja – 27
- 10 players ages 24-26: Darrius Barnes – 26, Jerry Bengtson – 25, Bilal Duckett – 24, Stephen McCarthy – 24, Lee Nguyen – 26, Sainey Nyassi – 24, Saer Sene – 26, Bobby Shuttleworth – 25 and A.J. Soares – 24
- Four (4) players ages 21-23: Scott Caldwell – 21, Matt Horth – 23, Dimitry Imbongo – 22 and Kelyn Rowe – 21
- Three (3) players 20 years old or younger: Andrew Farrell – 20, Diego Fagundez – 17 and Tyler Polak – 20
College season ticket packages on sale
Revolution college student season ticket package is now available for purchase … available only to students with a valid college ID, college student season ticket holders will receive special benefits including their own section at Revolution home games … for $99, the 17-game package includes one ticket to every regular-season home game, a limited edition college student season ticket holder adidas t-shirt and the ability to purchase tickets for international games before they go on sale to the general public.
First Kick Plans on sale
The Revolution's popular First Kick Plans are now on sale and include tickets to the highly-anticipated 2013 home opener on Saturday, March 23 against Sporting Kansas City … fans have a choice of four- or six-game First Kick Plans and both plans include a limited-edition Revolution long-sleeve t-shirt … four-game plans start at $90 for lower-bowl seating, while six-game plans start at $111 … first Kick Plans are also now available in the supporters-only section of Gillette Stadium – The Fort – and are $86 for a four-game plan and $105 for a six-game plan.
Six U18s announce college commitments
Six members of the New England Revolution Under-18 team have announced their commitments to college soccer programs, which they'll join this summer ahead of the fall 2013 semester ... additional U18 players are expected to finalize their collegiate commitments in the coming months.
- Willis Griffith (Amherst, N.H.) – Villanova University
- Ryan Kingsley (North Attleboro, Mass.) – College of the Holy Cross
- Coupar Lipp (Shrewsbury, Mass.) – Saint Joseph's University
- Dominik Machado (Attleboro, Mass.) – Providence College
- Matt Mozynski (Bellingham, Mass.) – Campbell University
- Will Szostkiewicz (Longmeadow, Mass.) – University of New Hampshire
Spring schedule
All three of the Revolution's youth teams will resume play on Saturday, March 2, at Gillette Stadium. The U18s and U16s will take on FC Westchester, while the U14s are scheduled to play Oakwood SC.
Season to-date records
Amid their winter hiatus, the Under-18s are 8-2-0 (24 pts.) overall and rank second in the Northeast Division of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy's East Conference based on points per game … the Under-16s hold a 4-2-4 record (16 pts.) and are currently in fourth place in the Division … the Under-14s enter the break at 4-2-0 (12 pts.), which is good for sixth in U.S. Club Soccer's Northeast Pre-Academy League.


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I found this on Facebook. It is from a group of nearly 500 Adoptees. The quotes below were submitted by the members of this group. Some o...
My Purse as a Metaphor for Life
If this was my house I would staring in an episode of Hording: Buried Alive. Thankfully it's just my purse dumped onto my desk. A q...
If I knew then what I know now...
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Return to Ust Kamenogorsk Kazakhstan
I am going to be posting a few blogs over the next week or so because on Friday I am heading back to Ust Kamenogorsk to serve at the orphana...
Kaz Photo Log: Love, Love, Love
There are currently 117 children age newborn to 4 years living at the Baby House in Ust Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan. At the present time interna...
Rumor Queen
Hey we made it to the big time!!! Our blog was listed on Rumor Queen ,(aka China Adopt Talk) under the monthly "Babies" post. Th...
Adoption Grants
It's fundraising Friday again and I thought today I would offer up some resources on adoption grant and subsidy programs. I encourage ...
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The Declassified Adoptee
Dumping a Social Worker's Cards on the Table: Adoption Cannot Solve Abortion
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High quality
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Long-term solution
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Update From Local Teens
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Mamahood, Among Other Things...
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For I Know the Plans I Have For You....
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Hello world!
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!
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2 years ago
Now to Him who is able to do IMMEASURABLY MORE...
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To Keep Up with Adoption News, Visit My Facebook Page
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More than a List...
I remember when I first started seeing these flyers for the hosting program. The needs of the kids overwhelmed me. Most things I had never heard of, and...
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A family to care for him...
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The Tooth Fairy
Emily lost her first tooth. The family tooth fairy handed her 50 cents. (Teeth are cheap in a family with six kids.) I think Alex was seriously consideri...
3 years ago
Somebody Needs a Nap
Week 8-13 recap
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3 years ago
Happily Ever After
Brain tanning and the alchemy of road kill
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3 years ago
Life on the Funny Farm
Fledgeling Etsy Shop
Birdsong Bits and Pieces has a fledgeling Etsy shop. Not much there now, but looking to grow! Throw me a vote on Top Mommy Blogs? You know the drill by n...
3 years ago
Our Little Tongginator
Chinese New Year Chapter Books for Older Kids
There are many lists about Chinese New Year books for preschoolers and young elementary students, but very few highlight chapter books for middle graders a...
3 years ago
Hope 4 The Wounded
our parenting looks questionable
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3 years ago
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2015 Adoptee Citizenship Act
We at PEAR fully support the 2015 Adoptee Citizenship Act (S.2275). This Act is a critically needed piece of legislation pertaining to the lives of thousa...
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Em here~
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Simply Love T-shirts
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Book Review: Love & War Devotional for Couples
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Another 2-1/2 months has went by and so much has happened. Jayden celebrated his sixth birthday. Maylin got free tickets to the circus. and ...
5 years ago
Double Happiness
Happy New Year!
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Do They Have Salsa in China?
Ro came to me this morning and fastened her brand-new handmade Christmas necklace around my neck. "This is for me? I get to wear it?! Aw thank you." So s...
5 years ago
We celebrated National Adoption Day last weekend, and it occurred to me that the last time I posted in this blog was this exact same same time 3 years ago,...
5 years ago
November is Adoption Awareness Month
I love that November is Adoption Awareness month, as it is the month I met my little guy. 3 years ago last Sunday I met Denis for the first time. I can't b...
5 years ago
My sense of security…
I like to be in control. I like to know what is GOING to happen. I like being prepared for what ever may be ahead of me. You would think by now I would ...
5 years ago
Production, Not Reproduction
Well, Hello There
Hello! How are you? I miss writing here so much! But that is not what I am here today to say. [image: Adoption Blogger Interview Project 2013] The Adoptio...
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Our Little Russian Peanut
Dialing Daddy's number
It's past the boys' bedtime. Knowing that daddy's Miami Dolphins are on, they both came crawling onto his lap with Andrew asking to watch "just a few pl...
5 years ago
Double Decker: Our life raising virtual twins
Our adventures to Heritage Camp
If you have read our blog at all, you know we have two sons. One who is Chinese and one who is Kazak. Fortunately, it is relatively easy to find events t...
6 years ago
We Are Grafted In
{Hitting Repeat} I think I'm always looking for a baby.
Large baskets by the roadside, dusty corners… dark alleys. My eyes are always peering intently into those forsaken locations, wondering if today is the d...
6 years ago
One Family's Journey
County Fair!
What a night at the County Fair!! Tye and Gabe and their friends Ty and Reed took 1st Place in the "Grease the Pig" contest in the 10 and under division! ...
6 years ago
Total Momsense
5 Best Beach Reads
Coach and I are celebrating our 7th anniversary today. We are not fancy people- neither of us require expensive gifts or gourmet dinners and hip and fashi...
6 years ago
Two Hearts For Hope
Exciting News and more Thank You's!
We are so excited to tell you that we have not only met our goal of $2500 for beds in Korah, but we have exceeded it with $2870!! We are so excited to see ...
6 years ago
He's got the WHOLE world in HIS hands...
Little a. did indeed turn 4! His birthday party was a fun celebration of the *miracle of his little life* & *praise to HIM* who holds us *all* in the pa...
6 years ago
Planet R-H: Adventures in International Adoption
Birthdays and Blogs.
*At her first birthday party, surrounded by her parents and uncle, and dozens of friends of all ages, Xiao Ya Ellyse digs into the chocolate cake and prep...
6 years ago
Never An Empty Nest
6 Months - The Start of a Lifetime
Six months has come and gone and the most amazing transformation in our lives is still this tiny tot who is ingrained in every fiber of our family. Februar...
6 years ago
Home is Where Your Story Begins
It's only been a year!!
Wow, slacker city! 2012 brought a lot of changes to the Pierce household. I guess the biggest one was the kids all started private school. Yes, all 5. I ...
6 years ago
Culture, Christmas & Adoption
Somehow, in all the years I've watched Miracle on 34th Street, I've managed to miss this scene until this year, where a Dutch girl comes to see Macy's Sa...
6 years ago
Grace for the Hallgarths
Fw: Adopt a family
----- Original Message ----- *From:* Kevin Hallgarth *To:* Amy Kline *Sent:* Saturday, December 15, 2012 10:06 AM *Subject:* Re: Adopt a family Has it ...
6 years ago
Our Journey to Hannah Claire
I Need Your Prayers
It's been over a year since I last posted to this blog, and this may be my last post on it. A year ago things were so wonderful, at least in my mind they ...
6 years ago
Bringing Borya Home
I hope you'll come check out my new location. Visit me at my blog Life on the Funny Farm and say hi!
6 years ago
Jenkins Party of 7
life's a riot
Sunday in Guangzhou was definitely not peaceful! We were scheduled to go out shopping with our agency for a little while in the morning, and with a private...
7 years ago
A(n) (un)Common Family
Throwing sand into the sky: Adoption talk and loss
. "You're the best mommy in the whole world," Molley said several times a week. "I don't want any other mommies. Just you." I can recite that line in my ...
7 years ago
The International Mom's Blog
Happy Anniversary International Dad
Sometimes words just can't express what one feels. This is so true when I think about the International Dad. Father to our kiddos. My hubby. The big guy. I...
7 years ago
God's Hands and Feet for China's Orphans: Where do I start?!
Glad for the Reminder...
I've kind of let (made) myself put "moving to China" on the back burner in my mind. Not because the passion and need to go there has left me...actually qui...
7 years ago
Five Ladybug Princesses
Mother's Day Surprise!
The big brothers came home to visit!! We LOVE these guys!!!
7 years ago
Guest Post- Justin's thoughts on DBU
This post is a scholarship entry that Justin has prepared. For details, if you want to try for the scholarship also, are in a link at the end. My name is J...
7 years ago
Our Silk Road Journey
Jump Rope for Heart
Lukas' school participated in Jump Rope for Heart. On the last day of fundraising the school holds a jump rope exhibition and celebration. Sorry for t...
7 years ago
*~Life With Liya~*
The Past Week
*Has been a rough one. Late last week, we found out that Liya's baseline (20 minute) EEG was normal. Why is that a bad thing? Well, it's not...it's just th...
7 years ago
Sunny In China
Home Tour- Living Room & Dining Room
I snapped a few pix of my living room earlier today and I've spotted a few things could look a bit more organized, but you all know that I live with a 3 an...
7 years ago
Heckert's Highway
Yes...We are Alive
I'm so very sorry that it has taken me so long to post. We are alive :O) Mia is such a treasure and is thriving at home with our family. We are all in ...
7 years ago
Our Blue Ladybug
LOI, PA, and home study visits
OK, well my cousin Jennifer seems to care what is happening in the world of Gavin (ZZ) so I will share even if she is my only reader:) Anyway, We sent in L...
7 years ago
No Hands But Ours: the blog
We've moved!
Please come visit our new (and much improved) website *here*. And, if you are following us through Google or feedburner, *be sure to* *resubscribe* so you ...
7 years ago
from one more mom
dress rehearsal
Abby had dress rehearsal for dance for her AFFECT group this weekend. AFFECT is the competition dance group that she is participating in this year. She is ...
7 years ago
Journey To Our Empress Ladybug
New Beginnings = New Blog !
With the new year comes new beginnings. So as we start out the year with lots of excitement as we plan to bring home our sweet baby boy , I thought it was ...
7 years ago
Rudolph the Semi-Decapitated Reindeer
Yesterday, my husband suggested that instead of driving to the nearest Redbox to return a movie that we had watched on New Year's Eve (we are super big par...
7 years ago
A Lifetime with Liam
Back to school
Liam's first day of pre-school The bestest ice crea cone holder ever! "I finally convinced mom to stop cutting it off the cob" ...
8 years ago
The Meldrim Family
Little something for the teachers
I saw this idea on Pinterest and had to replicate it. Source:UCREATE via pintrest I did it really simply and it only took about 5min for both bottles. ...
8 years ago
Our adventures to bring home "Baby Kaz"
School days....3 year old class here we come!
I have been horrid about Leeza's blog. With facebook, it's hard to make time for both, but I need to get better and at least include the highlights. ...
8 years ago
So, I've been trying to outline the crazy spiritual journey that's been taking place in my heart, and Eric's heart, for the past few years. (post 1, post 2...
8 years ago
A Family Journal
Moving the Blog
After a lot of thought I have decided to move our blog. My posts now are mostly for our extended family and for our kids to look back on when they are olde...
8 years ago
DND Journey to Kaz
Finally a long, long overdue update Dec 2010 - April 2011
Yes I'm actually going to play catch up on our blog....it's been a while so here it goes........ December 2010 December was an eventful month......with th...
8 years ago
Cook Family Adventures
December 2nd part!
Maria looking cute in her outfit from aunt Lianro! Trying out the sled... as you can see it did not go over well with Maria... she just laid back and scre...
8 years ago
Where's my Shadow?
2010 was such a whirlwind! We hope to take it a bit slower in 2011 and take the time to enjoy every moment with Maysen! Time goes so fast! My hope is for a...
8 years ago
China Adoption Sites
In China - Feb
*Site Updated: Feb 11* * means site has music *link to families home from China *
8 years ago
Welcome to Borgmanns Add 1!
Merry Christmas!
Cousin Trey reading me a book. Now it's Cousin Drew's turn. Cousin Casey playing with "Cinnamon and Sugar". Cousin Lauren snuggling with "Sugar and Cinnam...
8 years ago
Red Thread Blessing
Christmas time is here! We love watching Gianna take it all in. She has really enjoyed the decorating of the tree, the Christmas pajamas and meeting Santa...
8 years ago
Our Journey to 5: An Adoption Story
Happy Holidays Indeed
Major Loves Latkes! One year ago, I wrote the following entry. Just last night I looked at the pile of Hannukah gifts for my kids and thought, well, I ...
8 years ago
Journey To Ladybug II
A Sweet Gift...first photo
The earliest photos we have of Emma Lynn are her referral photos likely taken around her first birthday, November 2008 and after her cleft was repaired. To...
8 years ago
Journey to Lilyia
9 years ago
Little Kazman
August already?
Garrett starts school in a little over a week and yet this summer seems to be dragging on forever. Lately everything in my life has been relentless: the he...
9 years ago
Footprints On Our Hearts
Now Scheduling Appointments
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9 years ago
The Davis Gang Five
What a Month......will get ya!!!!
Ian has been home for one month and what a wild moth it has been. Here is a list of first that Little Man has experienced. 1) Plane ride from Hell....what ...
9 years ago
New Photos From Katie's Foster Sister Lili
[image: 035_035] Today I received some priceless photos from our new friends who adopted Katie's foster sister Lili a few weeks ago. They had the came...
9 years ago
My World Book
Time is flying by!
I can not believe that we have been home now for almost 2 months. It seems like Zoe has always been a part of our lives and I can't believe how fast time i...
9 years ago
Kazakhstan Adoption Blogs- Plus a Few More
- The blogs are broken into four sections: In Kaz, In Process, At Home, and then a category for those who are at home and have started the process again. -...
9 years ago
Our Girls
Need A Blog Makeover???
I wanted to share with you a lady that did a blog makeover for one of my other blogs. I spent many hours trying to add special features without any luck. Y...
9 years ago
The Van Sant Family Adoption Page
I cannot believe that it has been so long since I have updated! January and February have brought us so much fun and excitement! With being in Michigan we ...
9 years ago
China Adoption Adventure
A really loooong day(s)
It all started Thursday our time. We had an 2:00 appointment at the U.S. consulate to pick up Lisi's passport and visa. From there we bussed to the tr...
9 years ago
Our Journey to Liam
Hard to believe, it was 1 year ago
We can't believe that one year ago today we left for Kazakhstan. Our lives were forever changed and the year has flown by. When we started this process we ...
9 years ago
Our Journey 2 Kazakhstan
Packing up....
...and moving out!!.... The time has come to move on to a new blog....reasoning is posted on the NEW home! So for more adventures with Adam as we continue...
9 years ago
The Wright's Adoption Journey
Christmas At The Wright House!
We had a fantastic Christmas! Logan had so much fun playing in the wrapping paper and stealing the bows off of the presents. Last year we always said, " Ne...
9 years ago
journey to xixi's didi
3 Weeks and 2 days later...
Sorry it has taken me so long to post. The last few weeks feel like a blur. This post is a bit long...hang in there! We arrived home at 2:00 AM on Novemb...
9 years ago
Muffler Kazakh Journey
November 19th - Final Blog
Well we finally have the time to close out our blog. The internet wasn't working the last two nights in Almaty so we never got to update anything. Then get...
9 years ago
Mia's Saving Grace
THIS is worth coming out of hibernation for; 9 News out of Denver, Colorado reports- "LITTLETON – It's something many of us may take for granted, knowing y...
10 years ago
Fall 2008
Halloween lion! Roar. Quinn the gymnast. He loves to play at the play ground. He is very strong and coorinated.
10 years ago
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10 years ago
Home - and about town
Well, I must admit, I was pretty proud of Susanna on her first two plane trips. While she was not particularly impressed (or even remotely observant) of ta...
10 years ago
Kowalchuk's Kazakhstan Adventure
We're Finally Home!
It's hard to believe, but we made it home! I can't believe how amazing Rylan was on the planes. He's definately a traveller - or he was just so excited ...
11 years ago
Kaz Adoption
Asher is ready to travel home
Dad and Asher up in the mountains in Almaty Asher waiting in the Dr.'s office..... Asher's first camel ride...There are painted camels all over the cit...
11 years ago
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text: Review : Sony Action Cam updated 06:00 am EST, Sat December 1, 2012 by MacNN Staff Sony Action Cam late on the scene, but has much to offer MacNN Rating: Product Manufacturer: Sony Price: From $270 The Good - Compact and light - High-quality 16-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor - Image stabilization works well - Easy to use - Built-in Wi-Fi The Bad - Mounts one-use-only - Can only be mounted in waterproof case - Outgunned by new GoPro Hero3 Sony is a relative latecomer to the burgeoning action camera segment, which is something of a surprise given its heritage as a camera maker and AV in general. The segment leader is undoubtedly GoPro who were inspired by people using standard (but bulky for the purpose) Sony Handycams for action footage. There are also a few other players including Muvi and JVC. Like all things in technology, however, competitors don't stand still and Sony's first Action Cam has just entered mainstream availability only for GoPro to release the 4K-capable Hero3 Black Edition. So how does the Sony Action Cam hold up?Design:The Action Cam is diminutive and light, which is no surprise given Sony's long standing expertise in miniaturization. It is well-made and feels robust enough in the hand while buttons and other odornments that could break with extensive outdoor use are kept to a minimum. It includes a small monochrome LCD panel for choosing one of several shooting modes, with functions executed by pressing one of three buttons. It's a handsome looking unit and Sony has also bundled a water-proof housing that works to a 60 meter depth to help keep it looking good. It is worth noting that without the water-proof housing, the Action Cam cannot be mounted onto Sony's fixed mount accessories as it does not have screw in points built into it - these are reserved for the water-proof housing itself. It adds a little bulk to the Action Cam, but it also adds to your confidence when using it in the wild. Accessories:Sony has released several different Action Cam bundles. These include a Snowboarding bundle ($380), a Skydiving bundle ($370), a Biking bundle ($380) and Racing bundle ($380). All include at least two 'one-use-only' stickable camera mounts, two small X-type rechargeable batteries, and variously a headband, handlebar mount, or suction-cup mount. Depending on your chosen sporting activity, you will find the bundles deliver what you need to get going.Most of the bundled accessories can also be purchased separately, the most necessary being the one-use-only mounts. If you want to move these around for different camera angles, you are either best advised to purchase additional mounts, ($10) or buy yourself some strong double-sided tape (which is what we did, with some success). This is a somewhat risky endeavor, but the cost of purchasing each mount can start to quickly add up if you do choose to use them only once each as Sony recommends.Sony has also just released a separate 2.7-LCD case for the device that turns the Action Cam into a device you can carry in your pocket and still shoot high quality movies (the type of accessory that only Sony can deliver).Performance:Although Sony has just dipped its toes into the action cam segment, it has built in many of its best technologies into its Action Cam. The Action Cam incorporates a 1/2.3 type backside illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor. It matches this with its Bionz image processor tech and a Carl Zeiss Tessar lens that can take images with a field angle of either 170 degrees or 120 degrees. Sony uses its electronic SteadyShot image stabilization software with an active mode to help keep moving images relatively stable compared to the movement experienced during use. When SteadyShot is activated, the field of view is set to 120 degrees by default. The Action Cam can shoot still images at 2.0-megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080) and produce impressive despite the low megapixel count. It shoots video in the MPEG4-AVC/H.264 format in 1080p at 30fps or 720p at 60fps or 120fps. Audio is captured in the MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch standard. It includes a micro-B USB 2.0 cable and port, while images can also be transferred via its microSD card, micro-HDMI or over built-in Wi-Fi. A free companion smartphone app can also be downloaded allowing users to check footage when in the field on their mobile device. Still image taken with the Sony Action CamAs the video below shows, the Sony Action Cam produces excellent results in the real world. Video images capture the action in crisp high definition with the image stabilization functions working to produce very watchable action footage, despite the amount of vibration and movement that the camera is subjected to during use. Still images (above) are also very acceptable and show good color accuracy and resolution.The Action Cam can also shoot in a range of modes. These are easily navigated through by the LCD screen just by pressing the 'Prev' or 'Next' buttons, which take you into the Setup screen; here, you simply press the record button and scroll through the various modes that the Action Cam can shoot in including the various high-definition options mentioned earlier as well as slow motion (2x frame rate), super slow motion (4x frame rate), and VGA. Still shots can be captured by switching to the interval mode that can be adjusted to automatically take still shots in 5-, 10-, 30-, and 60-second intervals.As good as the Sony Action Cam specifications are, it has recently been eclipsed by the GoPro Hero3, which serves to highlight the fact that Sony has arrived quite late to the segment. While Sony's Action Cam might edge out the now superseded GoPro Hero 2 for performance, GoPro has ironically beaten Sony to market with an action video camera that shoots footage in the new 4K Ultra-high definition format. We say ironically, because Sony has been championing the new 4K format quite loudly over the past 12 months. It delivered the world's first 4K projector earlier this year and will be second to market in the US with a new 4K TV. It has been touting 4K as the next big thing, but arriving late to the action cam market has seen it caught one step behind the latest from GoPro. To GoPro's credit, it clearly has not been standing still waiting the for competition to catch up. Assuming Sony has enough success with the Action Cam, it will be safe to assume that it will release a 4K version in the near future.Final thoughts:We found the Action Cam to be a whole lot of fun to use out in the field, as you can see from our embedded video clip. We were able to position the camera in a number of locations on our Honda CBR 1000RR to get a great range of shots, with both forward and rearward vantage points. Some shots were taken from our helmet with the camera mounted either in a forward or rearward position, which can be achieved while the mount remains fixed in the same position. In some instances, depending on mount positioning it was a matter of trial and error before we were able to obtain the type of shots that we were looking to capture. Once you've worked out your way around the various functions, it really is quite easy to use. The addition of Wi-Fi also gives it additional flexibility in the field when coupled with a smartphone and the free companion app. Sony has also given users a range of accessories that will keep most people happy with the choice of ways in which the device can be mounted and used to capture shots. We also used a Joby GorillaPod for some fixed shots at ground level and from other external vantage points.The supplied water-proof housing also means that you can take the Action Cam out into the field without fear of damaging it. Even though it is small, the device itself is very well made and we believe that users will be able to get a lot of life out of it and can feel pretty confident that it will withstand taking a few knocks. Sony has priced the Action Cam competitively and the range of accessories it has made available for it suggests that they intend to gain a foothold in the market.If you are new to action cameras, the Sony Action Cam is a great place to start, and Sony is certainly a brand that nearly everyone knows and trusts. The Action Cam is an excellent first-up effort from Sony, but this should be no surprise as has a long and distinguished history in making top notch still and video cameras. The new GoPro Hero3, however, is the camera to beat in the segment now, but it does come with a price premium. Overall, though, the Sony Action Cam remains competitive and is definitely worth a look.


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Well I had the surgery. Was sore the first couple of days. Every day after that is a journey. Not on solid foods yet. Dropped 5 lbs already. Making sure not to weigh myself every day. Been teaching in the classroom for the last couple of weeks. Stressful but love the experience.
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1 in 2 local businesses did not approve Hastings BID plan
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Less than half of local businesses turned out to vote for a business improvement district in Hastings Town Centre, with only 45% of local businesses casting their votes.
The HO – HO – Holidays have officially begun.
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Hundreds of Hastings residents, young and old, gathered in Priory Meadow shopping centre this Thursday to watch Father Christmas himself switch on the town's Christmas lights, triggering the start of the festive season.
Three is A Crowd - Increase of Riots in Prison
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Although inmates in local prisons have remained tame this week, there have still been incidents in jails in other parts of the country.
Hastings Worst In Southern England For Alcohol Abuse
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The rain isn't the only thing slowly drowning Hastings this week. The 2016 figures for alcohol abuse in Hastings have been released and they make for sombre reading.
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Wild Hogs Invade Rays Complex
I really love the job the Tampa Bay Rays have done this year bringing their commercials for the 2009 season down to a level where you feel you know the players. And in the original spots, Rays Manager Joe Maddon also put a great spin on the commercials by relating to the guys with his nicknames for them like "Los" for Carlos Pena, and also adding some of his Maddon-isms to the entire commercial. It gives it a more down-to-earth feel that makes you want to root for the Rays this year. If you have not seen any of them, I posted all five of them on my other site, or you can just go to http://www.youtube.com and you will find these instant bits of Rays karma.
Above is the print ad that was in the March 2, 2009 issue of Sports Illustrated showing Carl Crawford doing a agility training exercise in the outfield of Progress Energy Park in St. Petersburg, Florida. the ads bring to me a great sense of the open mindedness and honesty that Maddon had instilled in his clubhouse between himself and his players. If you ever have a chance to chat with the man, or hear him talk, you will have a different outlook to the Rays Manager. He doesn't just walk the walk, he can talk it with the best of them. By the end of his tenure here in Tampa Bay, he will have left a legacy of quotes, very cerebral sayings and mantras that will stand the test of time.
Wild Hogs Trash Rays complex
It was a bit entertaining to me last night to pop on the blog, The Heater and see a short blurp on the wild boar population in Charlotte county maybe not being happy that the Tampa Bay Rays are training in their fertile munching grounds. It was reported that last night a small band of wayward hogs decided to root and destroy a little bit of the follage around the complex, plus they left some big reminders that they were there. That is one of the minuses of building in a completely rural area. Sometimes the wild life that is accustomed to roaming that area get a bit upset that they have fences and paved parking lot where their best insects and plants used to grow.
This is one of the things that happens when man treads upon years of grazing and breeding sites for wild animals. This is not to say that either is to blame in this aspect, but sometimes the two have to gain some level of medium where they can co-exist without problems. With most of the Charlotte Stonecrabs game scheduled for the night time, it might be wise that the team conduct some parking lot security patrols to keep a unsuspecting visitor to the ball park from meeting our wild friends by their cars side after a game. I am not a expert, but a frightened animal is not always the most stable thing in the world. This doesn't mean that the Florida Fish and Wildlife commission will even trap or move the animals to another location. But you can be sure it will be done in a manner that is befitting the wildlife nature of the region, and to consider the welfare of the animals in the near future.
But with the Rays, being the ecological friends they are to nature, might just have to adapt a bit to their new found fans, and hope they do not send messages to their relatives of the abundance of great grazing fields and concession stands. Who knows at this time what steps will be made to stop the nightly raids into the outer fields and leaving deposits for field personnel in the morning. Considering the locale, I am surprised that the buzzards and vulture population has not set up shop around the complex. That has happened at other rural ballparks, and still might in the future. But I am also looking forward to the first hawk/osprey or eagles nest to be positioned up into the light towers. That is a sign that you truly have arrived and bonded with nature.
A Bit about the Florida Wild Hog
Florida's wild hogs are often referred to as feral hogs, of which three types can be found in the wilds of South Florida.. These include free-ranging pigs or hogs that come from domesticated stock, Eurasian wild boar, and hybrids of the two. Although technically, feral refers to free-ranging animals from domesticated stock, all wild hogs are typically referred to as feral in Florida. Wild hogs are in the family Suidae (true wild pigs), none of which are native to the Americas. It is believed that hogs were first brought to Florida, in 1539, when Hernando De Soto brought swine to provision a settlement he established at Charlotte Harbor in Lee County.
However, it is possible that hogs had been brought to the same site in 1521 by Ponce De Leon during a brief visit. During the next 4 centuries, explorers and settlers brought pigs with them throughout Florida. Many of these animals were given to or stolen by Native Americans who expanded pig numbers and distribution in the State. Europeans and Native Americans alike often raised their swine in semi-wild conditions where the hogs were allowed to roam freely and only rounded up when needed. Many of these animals,and those escaping from captivity established feral populations throughout the area. These feral populations have been further supplemented through deliberate releases of hogs in many areas by private individuals and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to improve hunting opportunities (although the State no longer does this).
Eurasian wild boar were first released in the U.S. in New Hampshire in 1886. Boar were then released in
New York (1900), North Carolina/Tennessee (1912), Texas (1919), Washington State (1981), and possibly other locations to provide a new big game species, and increase the sporting and trophy value of feral hogs through hybridization. A few Eurasian wild boar and many hybrids naturally dispersed to areas around release sites, including neighboring states. Hybrids have been trapped and moved to many parts of Florida by private individuals. In addition, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has trapped and released feral hogs and hybrids in many areas to control hog-related problems in some areas and improve hunting opportunities in others. There are not believed to be any free-ranging, pure Eurasian wild boar in Florida, only feral hogs and hybrids.
Wild hogs are now found in every county in Florida, including most of the Southeast. Florida, second only to Texas, is estimated to have 500,000+ wild hogs in a relatively stable population, with 1 to 2 million in the Southeastern U.S. Some of the highest densities of hogs in Florida can be found north and west of Lake Okeechobee in areas with large forested tracts, dense understory vegetation, and limited public access. Hog numbers tend to be lower in areas with intensive agriculture and urbanization, and little water. So next time you leave the Charlotte Sports Park near dark and you see two beady eyes from the brush remember that the "Wild Hogs" are watching you and could leave a reminder of their presence near the doors of your cars during the night games.
Kevin Barr is on the left
Kudos to Kevin Barr
Just wanted to give a shout out to Kevin Barr, who is the head honcho in charge of the strength and conditioning of the Tampa Bay Rays. I have had the pleasure to chat with him over the past few seasons, and you know this guy loves his job. He is always smiling and helping the guys warm-up before games even willing to add some personal stretching on the foul lines to be sure they are in tip top shape for that night's game. He does a fantastic job getting them ready daily, plus helping them rehab when the injury bug hits them. From his rubber tubing exercises to the pitcher's runs during the Rays Batting Practice, you know this guy take a huge amount of pride in his job and in his team.
During this past off season he was picked by the staffs of all the Major League Baseball staffs as the best Strength and Conditioning coach in the baseball. I can think of no one else who should have gotten this honor in 2008. The Rays only had a handful of hamstring and muscle related injuries during the 2008 campaign. That is a testament to his high standards and the height of the bar he set for these guys. Congratulations again Kevin for being one of the best of the best. And here is to hoping you can regain that title again in 2009 with another severe injury free season.
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Wow. They say 'you learn something new every day' and today is no exception. No idea about the wild hogs… now I consider myself learned. Thanks, RR! Hey, hey, super excited about Longoria donning the stars and stripes. Let's get 'em!
Man has a funny way of building in just the places that the animals like to go. I hope something can be worked out and thanks for all the info on the wild hogs! Watch were you step when you go to the games! lol!
Hey Florida is not just the towns of the nearly dead and newly weds anymore…………We have animal stories too.
Yeah, Sunday will be a exciting day to watch WW III.5 or the crushing of the Japanese resistance on our soil. Should truly be a classic moment in baseball. And hopefully it will spark the Olympic Committee to bring back Baseball as an Olympic sport.
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If one of those pigs were to venture to close to my car, my 9 mm might just bag me a years worth of bacon and pork sausage.
I am not worried about it, their big teeth do not scare me, but ther breathe is a killer.
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Why did the Olympic Committee scratch baseball and softball? Did they ever give a reason?
So, I take it you WANT the pigs near your car? LOL!
I had heard that wild hogs were a problem in places like South Carolina, but I didn't know you guys had them in Florida. I guess those things can be really nasty, too, especially during mating season. Be careful out there :) And I'm glad Longoria is playing for Team USA in the WBC, now. I can't think of a better replacement for Chipper Jones. Let's hope he doesn't hurt himself too!-Erinhttp://plunking-gomez.mlblogs.com
I think the Olympic committee actually brought those sports in on a temporary basis, and the dominance of only a handful of nations might have been its downfall.
But I believe there is a petition before them to re-estblish both sports in the summer Olympics.
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Yeah the Spanish explorers that discovered Florida loved their pork. So it is no wonder that they brought a few with them from Spain. And since Florida was a huge Spainish settlement before the English even ventured down this way, the pork connection was set in Florida.
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Hi Renegade – Away from baseball for a minute…I am beginning to realize how hard blogging is. Especially when I am trying to write with a heavy heart. How were you able to write about the boat crash so well? I have, honestly, rewritten my entry for tomorrow about 10 times in the past few hours.
Wild hogs, oh my! I never know what I'll learn when I come and visit your blog, Renegade. Btw, I really like your new profile photo. It IS new, right? Or have I just not been paying attention?
I really do not know why sometimes horror and suffering doesn't bother me as much as some people. I am soory to hear that you have situation that makes you heart grow heavy, but just remember one basic rule. Anything you write about them is a testament to the way they lived or should have lived.
As long as you do it with respect and honor, it will be fine. I do not what else I could say but that.
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Jane that picture is from 2007 when the Rays let us all have a personal baseball card of ourselves with our Season Ticket.
I know you can't see it, but I am wearing Jonny Gomes number "31" batting gloves on my hands.
I try to make people think. You can always read on ESPN, or any other site that the Rays lost today, but you might not read about the Hogs or Idol Rays-style. I try and fill a need for information.
Rays Renegade
Definitely some great background color that we would not normally hear or read about. A great read. I also echo Erin's sentiments. I was very pleased that they had selected Evan Longoria to replace Chipper Jones on Team USA. With Roy Oswalt on the mound and Evan at third, the team is well positioned for the next game.
Roy Oswalt got the call. Longo is playing.
The game is on Sunday, right? I don't want to miss this one.
I am a little concerning with Oswalt, but he on paper has had a great WBC and might just have another great game in him.
Evan Longoria and that entire team will have one more huge game in front of them so they can play another day for the WBC championship.
No matter what happens, it is a sign that Team USA is ready to take back our national past time again.
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Tonight is Venezeula versus Korea. Sunday night at 8 pm EST is Japan versus Team USA. Winners to play again on Monday for the championship.
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What desktop processors are AMD planning to release during the final three months of the year? A leaked roadmap slide reveals all. And its first 'Deneb' desktops will debut in January 2009. The slide, sent to Spanish-language site ChileHardware, highlights 8 October as the next entry on AMD's calendar. On that day it'll launch …
That just about makes the Via Nano irrelevent on the desktop. The 2650 will beat a single core Nano in performance and lower power consumption. The X2 3250e would beat a mythical dual core Nano in both also.
Doesn't touch the Atom in power consumption, but maybe comes close when looking at the system consumption figures since the AMD chip comes with a nice 780g or 8200 chipset and the Atom is handcuffed by the 945G.
mmm... 1.5Ghz Dual core goodness for only 22W... I know what I'll be putting into my Solaris ZFS server at the end of this year... It'll be about as fast as the CPU I have now, and use about 1/3rd or less of the power...
Happy face as I'm almost done with the high power, high cost bits for my home servers... Now I Just need to get me some cf cards to let my HDD's spin down and stay spun down most of the time... ;)
Its not in anyones interest to have Intel dominating the market to such an extent. This is of course AMD's own fault and the TLB problem did them no favours despite not being quite as serious a fault as some tried to make it out to be.
Personally I would say to AMD quit moaning about Intel continually as it wins you no friends and the money spent on hideous litigation could be better spent else where.
The aquisition of ATI has proved to be a positve for both companies and in the long term comsumers can only benefit from the competition. AMD will I am sure be back but whatever flavour of architechture you favour a strong AMD will be a benefit not a loss to the market.
Hi, 45nm cool, I think I'll wait to January to update to Phenom. By the way, I am a computer reseller for 10 years and I have seen the Intel antitrust violations. Distributors who would not sell Opteron/Athlon64 due to contract for cheap parts from Intel if they didn't sell AMD. These distributors and manufacturers that didn't sell AMD before the suit are now SELLING AMD!!! Just about all of them including Dell. Also AMD has already won most of the lawsuits internationally, USA is still going on!


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There is nothing like an 8,000-mile road trip across America and back to restore one's confidence in the resilience of the American people.
This summer my wife and I took such a six-week car trip visiting friends and family and chatting with ordinary folks. We rediscovered a land of extraordinary vitality and remarkable people.
Cruise through the cattle-raising states such as Idaho and Wyoming, and the great grain states of Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas and you are struck by America's prodigious production of food, which nourishes not only millions of Americans, but also much of the rest of the world.
Across the highways of Illinois, Ohio, and New York, huge trucks roll along by day and night delivering machinery, new cars, and consumer goods from factories in the industrialized states to users in every corner of the nation.
America is not only an immensely productive land, it is incredibly beautiful. This beauty is evident in preserved areas, which wise men have ensured we can enjoy forever: the snowcapped glory of the Tetons; the soaring, forested grandeur of the Great Smoky Mountains; the roaring waters of Niagara Falls, sending a curtain of spray into the air that can be seen for miles around; the solitude of Maine's ocean-girt Acadia, one of the smallest yet most visited national parks.
The core strength of the country is of course its people. Their myriad churches, temples, and synagogues in every town testify to the diverse faiths that inspire and comfort.
Then there is patriotism, not just symbolized by the stars and stripes that flutter from flagpoles in every town, or that adorn the shoulder patches of policemen and firemen or the tailgates of trucks, but by a deep love of country and the freedoms it stands for. Praise for America's soldiers abroad is never far from the lips of the new friends you meet along the way. The military seems to be the most respected institution in the doughnut and coffee shops of the American heartland.
Of course, all is not peaches and cream. There is hurt from an economy that is in a state of malaise, even if bottoming out.
In Bar Harbor, Maine, a hotel sign offers off-season rates at the peak of summer. In Idaho, construction has stalled and some builders have gone to Alaska.
In Chattanooga, Tenn., the newspaper reports city fathers are worried about 4-foot-high grass and mosquito-breeding swimming pools at homes that have been foreclosed. The Indian reservations in New Mexico and Arizona look bleaker even than usual.
In many states the car lots are clogged with unsold vehicles (in spite of summer sales and the popular "cash for clunkers" program) and some gas stations are up for sale. Along Cape Cod's Route 6A, fabled as one of the prettiest drives in America, many antique shops have "For sale," or "For rent" signs out.
Yet I never came across a soul who doubted America would bounce back. There was the woman in a little upstate New York town who had lost her job but had opened a restaurant with home-cooked fare in a vacant storefront. "I'm here at5 o'clock in the morning baking pies," she told us, "but I'm actually making more than I did in my regular job."
There was the professional home-care giver "between jobs" in Kansas. He's cheerfully driving a school bus in the interim. And in Maine I asked the woman running a country store and antique gas station how business had been. "Coulda' been better, but we'll survive," she answered with a smile and Maine understatement as she instructed me in the use of a gas pump so ancient that I had to receive help to work it. Observing this spectacle, a fellow driving by in a rusty truck called out cheerily: "It's like everything else around here. It still works – but only just."
The American mood today reminds me of war-torn Britain in World War II. During the darkest days, the British never doubted that victory would come and peace return. Similarly, Americans enduring today's troubled times do not seem to doubt that this great land will rebound and its innovative people triumph.
John Hughes, a former editor of the Monitor, writes a biweekly column for the Monitor's weekly edition.


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Expertise in geology and mining
Imerys's rare resources require high-level geological expertise to identify, secure and develop them in a way that is safe and profitable over the long term, as well as to ensure their renewal.
Complete control over management of resources
The wide range of needs and applications requires minerals of varying qualities and types. From the prospecting phase, Imerys makes a comprehensive assessment of factors affecting projects' profitability, by establishing a geological model and determining an operating plan and possible development options using the most powerful simulation software… The expertise of the Group's geologists and mining engineers is essential in order to construct economic investment models.
A global presence
These specialists are able to work anywhere in the world. This ensures that the Imerys group benefits from the skills required to identify and acquire the most attractive deposits, as well as mining and developing them under conditions which are profitable over the long term.
Constant tracking of resources
Imerys experts share their knowledge within a network of 140 geologists, coordinated and supported by a central team of around 10 people. In addition to responsibility for exploration and mining, they ensure effective and consistent tracking of available reserves and resources based on the most demanding procedures and regulatory standards. Results are subject to internal and external audits whose conclusions are regularly presented to the Executive Committee and reviewed by the Audit Committee.


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These triangles are made of molded 0.10" thick styrene and feature a transparent non-glare smoke tint for easy visibility.Edges are double-beveled with handy fingerlifts for quick placement and removal.Packaged individually in a polyethylene sleeve.
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