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Program Highlights Include: The AIP's support for Tibetan secession, the AIP's support for the Lakota secessionist movement; the AIP's support for Hawaiian secession; the AIP's support for Chechen secession; the endorsement of Constitution Party Presidential candidate Michael Peroutka; by Aryan Nations head Richard Butler; Sarah Palin's origins in Sandpoint Idaho–an epicenter of the White Supremacist movement.
1. The secessionist party with which Sarah Palin is closely affiliated has a violently anti-American agenda.
"'My government is my worst enemy. I'm going to fight them with any means at hand.'This was former revolutionary terrorist Bill Ayers back in his old Weather Underground days, right? Imagine what Sarah Palin is going to do with this incendiary quote as she tears into Barack Obama this week.Only one problem. The quote is from Joe Vogler, the raging anti-American who founded the Alaska Independence Party. Inconveniently for Palin, that's the very same secessionist party that her husband, Todd, belonged to for seven years and that she sent a shout-out to as Alaska governor earlier this year. ('Keep up the good work,' Palin told AIP members. 'And God bless you.')AIP chairwoman Lynette Clark told me recently that Sarah Palin is her kind of gal. 'She's Alaskan to the bone ... she sounds just like Joe Vogler.'So who are these America-haters that the Palins are pallin' around with? . . ."
2. Vogler has allied himself with Iran in order to generate international support for Alaskan secession. In that context, one should not lose sight of the networking between the Iranian regime and Nazi and fascist elements from the U.S. and Europe. By the same token, the networking between Islamists and fascists is a well documented phenomenon, manifesting itself in the 9/11 attacks, among other events.
" . . .Vogler wasn't just a blowhard either. He put his secessionist ideas into action, working to build AIP membership to 20,000 — an impressive figure by Alaska standards — and to elect party member Walter Hickel as governor in 1990.Vogler's greatest moment of glory was to be his 1993 appearance before the United Nations to denounce United States 'tyranny' before the entire world and to demand Alaska's freedom. The Alaska secessionist had persuaded the government of Iran to sponsor his anti-American harangue.That's right ... Iran. The Islamic dictatorship. The taker of American hostages. The rogue nation that McCain and Palin have excoriated Obama for suggesting we diplomatically engage. That Iran. . . ."
3. Although the mainstream media have ignored or downplayed the connection, the AIP is very close to Sarah Palin and has helped to shape her political agenda. AIP luminary Mark Chryson has helped to forge the link between Palin and his party.
" . . . Though Chryson belongs to a fringe political party, one that advocates the secession of Alaska from the Union, and that organizes with other like-minded secessionist movements from Canada to the Deep South, he is not without peculiar influence in state politics, especially the rise of Sarah Palin. An obscure figure outside of Alaska, Chryson has been a political fixture in the hometown of the Republican vice-presidential nominee for over a decade. During the 1990s, when Chryson directed the AIP, he and another radical right-winger, Steve Stoll, played a quiet but pivotal role in electing Palin as mayor of Wasilla and shaping her political agenda afterward. Both Stoll and Chryson not only contributed to Palin's campaign financially, they played major behind-the-scenes roles in the Palin camp before, during and after her victory. . . ."
"Meet Sarah Palin's Radical Right-Wing Pals" by Max Blumenthal and David Niewert; Salon.com; 10/10/2008.
4. Chryson and the AIP network with White Supremacist and neo-Confederate organizations. The AIP's web site links to many of the site maintained by groups supported by the UNPO (as well as the UNPO's website), such as the Tibetan, Hawaiian, Lakota and Mongolian independence movements. Note that the UNPO–represented as a progressive, egalitarian organization–supports the rights of minority peoples in order to weaken and breakup larger states that might prove a rival to the Underground Reich. The possibility that an economically and politically devastated U.S. might disintegrate is one to seriously consider. Certainly, having a major-party Vice-Presidential candidate affiliated with an organization such as the AIP is very disturbing. Note that the AIP's website has a quote from Confederate President Jefferson Davis at the top of its front page. It is also significant that the Constitution Party, which counts the AIP as its Alaskan affiliate, ran Michael Peroutka for President. Peroutka is a member of the League of the South and his candidacy was endorsed by Richard Butler, the now-deceased head of the Aryan Nations.
" . . . Yet Chryson maintains that his party remains committed to full independence. "The Alaskan Independence Party has got links to almost every independence-minded movement in the world," Chryson exclaimed. "And Alaska is not the only place that's about separation. There's at least 30 different states that are talking about some type of separation from the United States."This has meant rubbing shoulders and forging alliances with outright white supremacists and far-right theocrats, particularly those who dominate the proceedings at such gatherings as the North American Secessionist conventions, which AIP delegates have attended in recent years. The AIP's affiliation with neo-Confederate organizations is motivated as much by ideological affinity as by organizational convenience. Indeed, Chryson makes no secret of his sympathy for the Lost Cause. 'Should the Confederate states have been allowed to separate and go their peaceful ways?' Chryson asked rhetorically. "Yes. The War of Northern Aggression, or the Civil War, or the War Between the States — however you want to refer to it — was not about slavery, it was about states' rights."Another far-right organization with whom the AIP has long been aligned is Howard Phillips' militia-minded Constitution Party. The AIP has been listed as the Constitution Party's state affiliate since the late 1990s, and it has endorsed the Constitution Party's presidential candidates (Michael Peroutka and Chuck Baldwin) in the past two elections.The Constitution Party boasts an openly theocratic platform that reads, "It is our goal to limit the federal government to its delegated, enumerated, Constitutional functions and to restore American jurisprudence to its original Biblical common-law foundations." In its 1990s incarnation as the U.S. Taxpayers Party, it was on the front lines in promoting the "militia" movement, and a significant portion of its membership comprises former and current militia members.At its 1992 convention, the AIP hosted both Phillips — the USTP's presidential candidate — and militia-movement leader Col. James 'Bo' Gritz, who was campaigning for president under the banner of the far-right Populist Party. According to Chryson, AIP regulars heavily supported Gritz, but the party deferred to Phillips' presence and issued no official endorsements. . . ."
5. In her speech at the Republican convention, Palin quoted Westbrook Pegler, a reactionary columnist viewed as a fascist by many, including George Seldes. (See below)
" . . . 'We grow good people in our small towns,' Palin said, quoting someone identified only as a writer, 'with honesty and sincerity and dignity.' That 'writer,' Wall Street Journal columnist Thomas Frank notes, is a man namedWestbrook Pegler. You have probably never heard of him, but he was a very popular and very right-wing columnist from the first half of the 20th century. How right-wing? He openly wished for the assassination of Franklin Roosevelt, for one. . . ."
5. Author George Seldes devoted a chapter of his 1943 opus Facts and Fascism to Pegler.
"It is the opinion of many persons and organizations that one of the most widely known and read newspaper columnists, Westbrook Pegler, is aiding the Axis rather than the United States in this war; it is a fact that the New York Newspaper Guild, the organization of thousands of Pegler's colleagues, so stated when it sent President Roosevelt a documentation of twelve instances out of Pegler's writings.It is a fact that newspapers, columnists, radio orators and others who form public opinion have served the Axis propaganda. It is also true that too frequently those who know and who make these charges do not name names. They, therefore, emasculate their own words.For example, here is the director of the U.S. Conciliation Service, Dr. John S. Steelman, who states:'Careless recital of the dramatic side of strikes in the press and on the screen and over the radio has given too many people the impression that our war efforts are being held up in a serious way because of willful strife in a major part of American industry. This is a dangerous lie that serves the purpose of the Axis, but serves no good end among us.' Dr. Steelman knows the culprits, but he is not in a position to name them. He is aware that Kaltenborn on the radio, Pegler in the newspapers, the entire Hearst and Howard press are those guilty of careless recitals about strikes.On the other hand here is the statement issued by the conference directors of C.I.O. editors (Washington, April 11, 1942):'Labor has been subjected to an infamous campaign of misrepresentation, for the purpose of cutting wages, destroying union organization, and in advancing the profits of special interest groups. Most of the daily press has joined in this campaign, together with such radio commentators as H.V. Kaltenborn and others of his type. This anti-labor propaganda campaign, if not directly inspired by Axis agents and American appeasers, at any rate plays their game by striking at national unity and undermining labor morale.'Again, the official organ of the National Maritime Union, The Pilot, states that 'Pegler's sales talk has the made-in-Berlin label.' . . ."
7. Whether relevant or not, it is interesting (and possibly significant) that Palin is a native of Sandpoint, Idaho, an epicenter of the white supremacist community.
8. It is also worth contemplating what the Nazi elements in the Bush administration will do with an African-American President.
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The program begins with a statement by TV personality and martial artist Chuck Norris that comes very
close to a call for rebellion and/or secession by the state of Texas. Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Bachman (R-MN) also has been talking "revolution" in an interview with Sean Hannity. Her rationale for such action is her contention that Obama is taking us down the road to "economic Marxism." And this while Obama is being savaged as a "tool of Wall Street" by the left. Bachmann is also among those sponsoring an amendment to block something the Democrats haven't proposed-the use of foreign currency as legal tender in the United States! Norris and Bachmann have company.
Texas Governor Rick Perry has garnered attention for his suggestion that Texans might want to secede from the U.S.
Norris' musings about secession have been featured on the website of the Council of Conservative Citizens, an organization that bridges the gap between "acceptable" conservatives and overt fascist/white supremacist types."
Furthering exploring the Lone Star State's "farther shores of politics," 9/11 "truth" activist Alex Jones also has featured Norris' secession chatter on his website. Jones has also inveighed against a warning by a law-enforcement think tank that the current social conditions are lending impetus to dangerous right-wing paramilitary elements.
Concluding with Richard Poplawski (the alleged kill of three Pittsburgh police officers), the program notes his affiliation with white supremacist elements and his belief that America was controlled by "Jews." He, too, was a devotee of Alex Jones.
Program Highlights Include: The danger of lumping all "conspiracy theories" together–an ideological stance that plays into the hands of fascist elements; discussion of the Sovereign Citizens Movement, a populist/fascist ideology that has helped spawn the so-called tax protest milieu and that advocates Identity Christianity.
1. The program begins with a statement by TV personality and martial artist Chuck Norris that comes very close to a call for rebellion and/or secession by the state of Texas. Note that the Aryan-Nations affiliated Alaskan Independence Party holds similar views. Alaska Governor Sarah Palin fronts for this organization. Mr. Emory has voiced his fears about the breakup of the United States in previous programs covering various secessionist movements championed by the UNPO.
" . . . Anyone who has been around Texas for any length of time knows exactly what we'd do if the going got rough in America. Let there be no doubt about that. As Sam Houston once said, 'Texas has yet to learn submission to any oppression, come from what source it may.'Just last Friday, the Alamo celebrated its 173rd commemoration, when on March 6, 1836, Texans under Col. William B. Travis were overcome by the Mexican army after a two-week siege at the Alamo in San Antonio. But they didn't go down without a hell-of-a-fight, as those roughly 145 Texans fought to their dying breaths against more than 2,000 Mexican forces under Gen. Santa Anna. (Casualties in the battle were 189 Texans vs. about 1,600 Mexicans.) They lost that battle, but would provide the inspiration to win the war. Their fighting spirit rallied the new-found republic, and still does to this day. So when you think all is lost in America, remember the Alamo!For those losing hope, and others wanting to rekindle the patriotic fires of early America, I encourage you to joinFox News' Glenn Beck, me and millions of people across the country in the live telecast, 'We Surround Them,' on Friday afternoon (March 13 at 5 p.m. ET, 4 p.m. CT and 2 p.m. PST). Thousands of cell groups will be united around the country in solidarity over the concerns for our nation. You can host or attend a viewing party by going to Glenn's website. My wife Gena and I will be hosting one from our Texas ranch, in which we've invited many family members, friends and law enforcement to join us. It's our way of saying 'We're united, we're tired of the corruption, and we're not going to take it anymore!'Again, Sam Houston put it well when he gave the marching orders, 'We view ourselves on the eve of battle. We are nerved for the contest, and must conquer or perish. It is vain to look for present aid: None is at hand. We must now act or abandon all hope! Rally to the standard, and be no longer the scoff of mercenary tongues! Be men, be free men, that your children may bless their father's name.'"
2. Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Bachman (R-MN) also has been talking "revolution" in an interview with Sean Hannity. Her rationale for such a call is her contention that Obama is taking us down the road to "economic Marxism." And this while Obama is being savaged as a "tool of Wall Street" by the left.
" Wow. Just plain wow. This past Wednesday, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) appeared on Sean Hannity's radio show, and sharply reiterated her calls for revolution in America, warning against the imminent dangers of tyranny under Barack Obama:'We are headed down the lane of economic Marxism,' said Bachmann. 'More quickly, Sean, than anyone could have possibly imagined. It's difficult for us to even keep up with it day to day.' . . ."
"Bachmann Blasts Obama's 'Economic Marxism,' Calls for 'Orderly Revolution' to Save Freedom" by Eric Kleefeld;talkingpointsmemo.com; 3/27/2009.
3. Bachmann is also among those sponsoring an amendment to block something the Democrats haven't proposed–the use of foreign currency as legal tender in the United States! (Note that this article was not in the original program.)
"Here's your daily dose of everyone's favorite Republican House member, Michele Bachmann from Minnesota.Bachmann has now picked up some new cosponsors in her efforts to amend the Constitution to forbid the use of a foreign/global money as the legal tender of the United States: Trent Franks (R-AZ), Peter Hoekstra (R-MI), and Kenny Marchant (R-TX). She now has a total of 34 cosponsors, in addition to herself as the primary sponsor.Of course, there is no such threat to replace the dollar as America's currency. Even if a global currency of some kind were adopted — and even that isn't in any way a sure thing — it would be for international exchanges and reserves, not for domestic use.Check out the full list of cosponsors, after the jump.Todd Akin (R-MO)Spencer Bachus (R-AL)Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD)Judy Biggert (R-IL)Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)Paul Broun (R-GA)Henry Brown (R-SC)Dan Burton (R-IN)Michael Conaway (R-TX)John Culberson (R-TX)Mary Fallin (R-OK)John Fleming (R-LA)Virginia Foxx (R-NC)Trent Franks (R-AZ)Phil Gingrey (R-GA)Louie Gohmert (R-TX)Jeb Hensarling (R-TX)Peter Hoekstra (R-MI)Darrell Issa (R-CA)Walter Jones (R-NC)Steve King (R-IA)Mark Kirk (R-IL)Doug Lamborn (R-CO)Kenny Marchant (R-TX)Tom McClintock (R-CA)Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI)Ron Paul (R-TX)Joseph Pitts (R-PA)Bill Posey (R-FL)Tom Price (R-GA)David Roe (R-TN)John Shadegg (R-AZ)Glenn Thompson (R-PA)Zach Wamp (R-TN)"
"Bachmann Amendment Against non-Existent Plot to Replace Dollar Gaining Support" by Eric Kleefeld;talkingpointsmemo.com; 4/3/2009.
4. Another article not featured in the original broadcast highlights Texas Governor Rick Perry's suggestion that Texans might want to secede from the U.S.
"In a state that once was its own nation, a Republican governor who talked about secession without completely dismissing the idea has Democratic lawmakers in an uproar.Gov. Rick Perry, in comments following an anti-tax 'tea party' Wednesday, never did advocate Texas breaking away from the United States but suggested that Texans might at some point get so fed up they would want to leave the union. That was enough to feed opinions for and against secession on Web sites, cable TV and talk radio across the nation.At the Texas Capitol on Thursday, Rep. Jim Dunnam of Waco, joined by several fellow Texas House Democrats, said some people associate talk of secession with racial division and the Civil War and that Perry should disavow any notion of seceding.'Talk of secession is an attack on our country. It can be nothing else. It is the ultimate anti-American statement,' Dunnam said at a news conference.State Sen. Rodney Ellis, a Houston Democrat, said that by not rejecting the possibility of secession out of hand, Perry 'is taking a step down a very dangerous and divisive path encouraged by the fringe of Texas politics.'The Democrats are proposing a House resolution expressing 'complete and total disagreement with any fringe element advocating the 'secession' of Texas or any other state from our one and indivisible Union.'Perry emphasized Thursday that he is not advocating secession but understands why Americans may have those feelings because of frustration with Washington, D.C. He said it's fine to express the thought. He offered no apology and did not back away from his earlier comments. . . ."
"Democrats: Texas Governor Should Disavow Secession Talk" by Kelly Shannon [AP]; Yahoo News; 4/16/2009.
5. Norris' musings about secession have been featured on the website of the Council of Conservative Citizens, an organization that bridges the gap between "acceptable" conservatives and overt fascist/white supremacist types.
6. Chuck Norris showed up on 9/11 "Truther" Alex Jones's show to talk about his "I may run for President of Texas" statement.
7. On a related note, the show highlights another post of Alex Jones's PrisonPlanet.com. The residents of "Jonestown" are fretting about a newsletter issued by the "Missouri Information Analysis Center" (MIAC), which appears to be a law enforcement affiliated think tank. That organization issued a recent report on the growing threat of the militia movement that highlighted some of the movement's different strains, including the "Sovereign Citizen" movement. The last page features The Turner Diaries , along with two videos that are popular in right-wing conspiracy theory movements. The two videos are "America: Freedom to Facism" and "Zeitgeist: The Movie". They're both popular with the Alex Jones followers and so-called 9/11 "Truthers." Both are, in essence, fascist. Containing elements of truth, they are mixed in with disinformation and it all comes back, of course, to the Jews.
8. Next, the program highlights four members of the "Sovereign Movement" were arrested for money laundering and unlicensed machine gun possession in Las Vegas. The group is charged with laundering $1.3 million given to them by undercover FBI agents that they were told came from a bank fraud scheme. The Sovereign Movement is one of the anti-tax groups that claims the federal government has no authority over them and wants to overthrow it. It's apparently tied to the white supremacist Christian Identity wing of the militia movement. One of the articles about the arrest listed the ages for three of the members and they weren't just a bunch of clueless angry youths (ages 46, 54, and 67). One of the guys, Shawn Rice, describes himself as a rabbi dedicated to anti-government teachings. Another one of the members, Jan Lindsey, is a retired FBI agent. Lindsay and another member, Harold Call, are both leaders of something called the Nevada Lawmen Group for Public Awareness, which is affiliated with the Sovereign Movement. NOTE: the Sovereign Citizens Movement and other right/populist/fascist groups ultimately are working to undermine the republic itself.
9. The program concludes with a look at the slayer of three Pittsburgh policemen. Richard Poplawski was a devotee of populist/fascist conspiracy theories and an affiliate of the white supremacist Stormfront website. In this context, it is important to grasp that, although this type of ideology can be extremely destructive, the Southern Poverty Law Center critic who lumped Poplawski's Nazified views in with all "conspiracy theories" unwittingly plays into the hands of the fascists.
When all "conspiracy theories" are lumped together, it demeans serious research and the fact that President Kennedy was killed as the result of a high-level conspiracy is lumped in with "International Jewish Banker" conspiracies. The average citizen can be left in a relativistic political universe, saying, in effect; "Well, if Lee Harvey Oswald didn't kill President Kennedy, maybe the Holocaust didn't happen either." CORRECTION: Mr. Emory identified Stormfront director Don Black as the inventor of the "leaderless resistance" strategy. It was actually Louis Beam. Both are white supremacists and former lieutenants of former Klan leader David Duke.
" . . . 'He was really into politics and really into the First and Second amendment. One thing he feared was he feared the gun ban because he thought that was going to take away peoples' right to defend themselves. He never spoke of going out to murder or to kill,' said Edward Perkovic, who described himself as Mr. Poplawski's lifelong best friend.Mr. Poplawski's view of guns and personal freedom took a turn toward the fringes of American politics. With Mr. Perkovic, he appeared to share a belief that the government was controlled from unseen forces, that troops were being shipped home from the Mideast to police the citizenry here, and that Jews secretly ran the country.'We recently discovered that 30 states had declared sovereignty,' said Mr. Perkovic, who lives in Lawrenceville. 'One of his concerns was why were these major events in America not being reported to the public.'Believing most media were covering up important events, Mr. Poplawski turned to a far-right conspiracy Web site run by Alex Jones, a self-described documentarian with roots going back to the extremist militia movement of the early 1990s.Around the same time, he joined Florida-based Stormfront, which has long been a clearinghouse Web site for far-right groups. He posted photographs of his tattoo, an eagle spread across his chest.'I was considering gettin' life runes on the outside of my calfs,' he wrote. Life runes are a common symbol among white supremacists, notably followers of The National Alliance, a neo-Nazi group linked to an array of violent organizations.'For some time now there has been a pretty good connection between being sucked into this conspiracy world and propagating violence,' said Heidi Beirich, director of research at the Southern Poverty Law Center and an expert on political extremists. She called Mr. Poplawski's act, 'a classic example of what happens when you start buying all this conspiracy stuff.' . . ."
"Suspect in Officers' Shooting Was into Conspiracy Theories" by Dennis B. Roddy; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; 4/5/2009.
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There is only one Daily Politics programme on BBC, and it purports to address the whole of the UK.
There is a Sunday Politics and a Sunday Politics Scotland, from the same Andrew Neil stable, and there is a Newsnight and a Newsnight Scotland, to the all-too evident frustration of Jeremy Paxman.
Under normal circumstance, one would therefore expect the Daily Politics to reflect Scottish affairs regularly, in proportion to population at least, and to pick up on Scottish stories of special interest to Scotland and the UK as a whole. After all, the first B in BBC stands for British Broadcasting Corporation!
But we are most certainly not in normal circumstance – we are living in perhaps a uniquely challenging period of history for the integrity of Britain - i.e. UK - as a political entity. Scotland is 348 days away from a referendum that will determine, not only the future of Scotland but of the United Kingdom, and which will have major implications for the EU, for Scandinavia and for US/UK NATO strategy.
A YES vote will effectively end UK, the British Empire and quite possibly spell the end of the UK nuclear deterrent.
THE DAILY POLITICS 4th October 2013
Today's Daily Politics addressed the impact of tuition fees on UK universities and students. I repeat - on UK universities and students.
This was evidenced by the presence of Dr. Wendy Piatt of The Russell Group ("Our universities are to be found in all four nations and in every major city of the UK"), Nicola Dandridge of Universities UK ("Universities UK has offices in Edinburgh (Universities Scotland") and Toni Pearce of the National Union of Students ("We are a confederation of 600 students' unions, amounting to more than 95% of all higher and further education unions in the UK")
One of the great policy divides, reflecting widely different social values and priorities of two nations growing increasingly further apart – Scotland and England – is tuition fees and education policy.
1. There are no tuition fees in Scotland.
2. There will be no tuition fees in a devolved Scotland while the SNP is in government.
3. It is almost a negligible possibility that there could ever be tuition fees in an independent Scotland, regardless of which party or coalition governed. (The likelihood of a Tory Government regaining power in independent Scotland with a policy of tuition fees is zero.)
4. Free education in Scotland poses major problems for the UK Government and impacts on the EU and the world – the world comes to Scotland to be educated.
Despite this, the Daily Politics managed an entire 14 minutes discussion, (preceded by a report) chaired by Jo Coburn, without once mentioning Scotland (except for a fleeting mention of "their English members" at 1m30s mark) despite the presence of three representatives whose organisations and roles purport to have a UK-wide remit, and who have Scottish universities and students as members.
There are only two credible explanations for this extraordinary omission -
The BBC, the Daily Politics - and the participants and organisations they represent - regard Scotland as a marginal region somewhere north of the Watford gap which merits no real attention whatsoever.
To discuss the reality of the situation would have pointed up one important aspect of the widening gulf between Scotland and England and would have assisted the cause of a YES vote.
If this is the contempt in which Scotland is held before the 2014 referendum, one can imagine all to clearly the utter contempt in which it would be held after a No vote.
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- Nice halftime turnaround by McCarthy and staff. Sounds like he lit into the guys a bit and it may have sparked the sharper play, especially from the offense, in the second half. Chicago at this point anyway, had no business being on the field with this Packer team. They have become horrible and this game shouldn't have been as close as it was in the first half. So I'm glad things evolved the way they should have.
- Our defense continues to be a concern. Yes, Josh McCown playing shockingly well for a guy off the street – but overall, we simply aren't getting it done on defense. Again, just to clarify – my main concern about our defense is for the playoffs. We have been giving up huge yards and easy drives to crappy offenses lately. Every team in the playoffs (both NFC and AFC) will have a good offense – probably San Fran being the weakest. And every team will likely may our D pay if we just let them march down the field.
- We gave up 199 yards rushing to a 3rd string RB, 4th string RB and a just-picked-up-off-the-street QB. Not good.
- While the D is certainly troublesome, I do have to say that the forced turnovers ease my mind some. The D is really good at forcing turnovers and this really helps swing the momentum of games.
- Rodgers is fantastic. I figured last week was an aberration.
- Game ball goes to the O-Line. They looked really good both in the pass game and run game. That is coaching right there. To prepare a bunch of guys to play different than normal positions against a quality 4 man pass rush says a lot about the coaching on the Packers. The players themselves obviously did well too to execute – but they were well prepared.
- So'oto had some disruptive play tonight and I liked seeing that. Seemed he came in at ROLB before McCarthy yanked the rest of the starters so I wonder if Walden got pulled again. Should have. He just doesn't do much.
- Nice to see James Jones with a couple big catches and 2 TDs. It's important that more peripheral guys like Jones finish well and have momentum going into the playoffs because I think these are the guys who might really end up being the difference makers (think Jordy last year). Driver has been making noise recently too and that should also help.
- Overall, I'm just very pleased we turned things around in the second half. I was worked up after the lackluster showing in the first half – as I just didn't see the sense of urgency the team will be needing on all units come playoff time. So I was really pleased to see that adjustments were made. The Packers have had a phenomenal season this year and should be proud. They should definitely rest the starters for most of the game next week and not risk anything.
Game Thoughts Packers/Bears
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Dave in Tucson Says:
December 26, 2011 at 12:11 am |
Our defense continues to be a concern
Yeah. If they can just be more consistent, that will probably be enough. But they won't have to play as poorly as they did tonight for very long to get the team in a lot of trouble come playoff time.
Game ball goes to the O-Line.
Absolutely. Key stat: only one sack, and that was Flynn taking a dive instead of throwing incomplete, which kept the clock running.
Overall, I'm just very pleased we turned things around in the second half.
I mostly agree, but I wish the defense could've got a stop on one or both of those final scoring drives. That was the first time the Bears broke 20 points since Cutler went down, and the first time over 14 since Forte went down.
Yeah, I know it was all garbage time, but still kind of an embarrassing mark to have, especially with McCown & co. featured on offense.
A couple other hight points:
– J.Peppers an absolute non-factor. Did he even play? I thought I remembered seeing him on the field, but nothing in the box score or play-by-play.
– D.Hester also a non-factor. Zero catches and virtually no return yards
– You gotta love it when that play action works. That long TD pass to J.Nelson was a thing of beauty.
Dave in Tucson Says:
December 26, 2011 at 6:35 am |
Answering my own question: according to the official NFL gamebook (pdf), Julius Peppers started for the Bears.
DaveK Says:
December 26, 2011 at 7:37 am |
This defense just has to get better for this team to get another championship. If you can't slow down this Bear's offense with a 3rd string QB and a 3rd string RB and no WR's then how ugly is it going to be against the Saints, Detroit, Cowboys, etc.. The most starting thing was their run defense. Front 7 just got dominated by the Bear's line for the first half. Let's hope they get heathly and better for the playoffs….
Hawk did have a nice game I thought. Played more agressive and actually made some plays behind or near the line of scrimmage. Welcome change.
Not worried much about the offense. With all the injuries the Bears and Cheifs were able to get pressure with four and dropped 7 in coverage. That shouldn't happen with Bulaga and maybe Clifton back. I expect this offense to back to form when healthy and rested. I hope that Clifton gets some time next week to knock the rust off against a pretty good Lion's front four.
Rodgers and Woodson shouldn't even dress for next week. Give Raji and Green a break also per their high snap counts for big men. For others they need to play and work on some stuff and find their grove for the playoffs….Neal, So'oto, Walden etc…
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December 27, 2011 at 9:58 am |
Does anyone have thoughts on why MM doesn't call more play-action passes? It seems to me that play actions open up passing lanes by drawing the LBs in. Conversely, the shotgun formation is an invite to the opposing rushers, saying come and get AR. Granted, we occasionally rush out of the shot gun, but it seems to rarely be effective.
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December 27, 2011 at 3:05 pm |
Not having Pickett has really changed this defense. Early in the year the pack was stuffing the run pretty effectively, which was part of what led to so many teams passing more and rolling up big passing numbers. Now that Pickett is out, teams seem to be able to run away from Raji with success.
If there has been one glaring organizational failure this season it has been the DL. Neal hasn't been a factor, let alone been a replacement for Jenkins, and Green hasn't been as effective as he was last year. The rest of the DL has been avg or below avg. None of the late round picks have developed and emerged like Corey Williams and Johnny Jolly did in the past. I think if Pickett returns at 100%, this D can pull it together for the playoff stretch. If he is not ready, the Pack is vulnerable to any team that can stick to the run and not turn the ball over.


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I've never done a set of preseason predictions based on statistical analyses before, at least not on any real scale. There are so many questions when you start, not the least of which being "Whose stats do I even include??" A quick look at three random teams' statistics from 2008 shows an average of 33 batters per team, combining for an average of 5,524 at-bats. Some of those players began the season in the minor leagues. Some began the season – or ended it – on completely different teams. Or on the DL.
Because none of these things can be predicted, I realize that trying to project a Major League Baseball season in early February is a bit… er… "ambitious," let's say. But I wanted to do it anyway, so I felt the need to establish some ground rules.
The methodology employed was fairly simple. I predicted a 25-Man roster for each team, based on offensive performance, but bearing actuals in mind, as well. For instance, though Jason Kendall ranked #3 on my list of Brewers catchers behind Vinny Rottino and Jesus Salome, I fully realize that he will be the starting catcher in Milwaukee.
The 25-Man rosters included starters and five bench players – including a catcher, two outfielders, and two infielders who could – at the very least – combine to play all infield positions. I then calculated the Runs Created for the roster (starters, bench players, and starting pitchers), based on the players' statistics from the past three seasons. To create a uniform number of games played, I then broke this into RC27 and multiplied by 162 to get the Projected Runs for the season.
To project Runs Allowed, I broke down the pitching staff (12 pitchers, including five starters and a closer) using statistics from the previous three seasons, and calculated BaseRuns. I then used 1458 (162 games x 9 innings) divided by IP to create a multiplier for the BaseRuns projection, which I then used to project Runs Allowed.
Then, I used the Pythagorean Theorem (with a multiplier of 1.81) to determine an expected W-L%. Simple enough, but there are some issues with my methodology:
1) Because I am multiplying all statistics for minor leaguers, rate statistics will remain largely unchanged. For instance, if a player had 100 hits in 300 at-bats at the AAA level, he was a .333 hitter. In multiplying both hits and at-bats, he becomes 75/225 – still a .333 hitter.
2) Players are not currently weighted as starters and backups. At present, I am only weighting by average number of games over the past three seasons, adjusted for level. For instance, J.R. Towles is listed as the Astros' starting catcher, but only receives 211 AB in 65 games. Quintero, his backup on my list, is credited with 230 AB in 75 games. This is also true of starting pitchers and relievers in terms of innings pitched. This is somewhat offset by adjustments on team totals – I used RC27, multiplied by 162, to determine Runs Scored, and multiplied team runs allowed to cover 1458 IP (9*162) to determine Runs Allowed. Teams are now evaluated as a unit. In the future, I would average the number of at-bats per position in the division and do a similar adjustment for individual players.
3) The likelihood of one 25-man roster playing for an entire season is practically nil. Because roster moves are tough to predict, I'm content simply to allow this for now.
4) 25-Man rosters were chosen by me, using a few factors. First, I went with the most offensively-sound possibilities, using my own analysis, with some consideration given to actuals. For instance, despite Jason Kendall's projections falling third of the four Brewers catchers I projected, I know he will be the Opening Day starter, and so I have slotted him into their roster. I used whatever information I had available, which is incomplete at times. Where Rule 5 draftees are concerned, I did my best to predict who would make the roster, and who would be returned. This is subjective, though a lot of attention was paid to the projections. Additionally, I included at least one left-hander for all bullpens, even if that weakened the bullpen overall.
Since the methodology is consistent from team to team, for now I am content with it. At the end of Spring Training, once rosters are set, I will do a new set of projections with some adjustments to my method.
1. Chicago Cubs (908 R, 674 RA): 103-59
Catchers: G. Soto, K. Hill
Infielders: D. Lee, M. Fontenot, R. Theriot, A. Ramirez, B. Scales, M. Hoffpauir
Outfielders: A. Soriano, K. Fukudome, M. Bradley, J. Fox, R. Johnson
Starting Pitchers: C. Zambrano, R. Harden, R. Dempster, T. Lilly, S. Marshall
Relief Pitchers: C. Marmol, K. Gregg, A. Guzman, C. Gaudin, N. Cotts, A. Heilman, L. Vizcaino
2. Cincinnati Reds (739 R, 697 RA): 87-75
Catchers: R. Hernandez, R. Hanigan
Infielders: J. Votto, B. Phillips, J. Keppinger, E. Encarnacion, A. Rosales, D. Richar
Outfielders: C. Dickerson, W. Taveras, J. Bruce, N. Hopper, D. Anderson
Starting Pitchers: A. Harang, E. Volquez, B. Arroyo, J. Cueto, M. Owings
Relief Pitchers: F. Cordero, H. Bailey, M. Lincoln, J. Burton, R. Ramirez, A. Rhodes, D. Weathers
3. Houston Astros (759 R, 723 RA): 86-76
Catchers: J. Towles, H. Quintero
Infielders: L. Berkman, K. Matsui, M. Tejada, M. Saccomanno, G. Blum, D. Newhan
Outfielders: C. Lee, H. Pence, J. Michaels, D. Erstad, M. Bourn
Starting Pitchers: R. Oswalt, W. Rodriguez, B. Moehler, M. Hampton, B. Backe
Relief Pitchers: J. Valverde, W. Wright, D. Brocail, L. Hawkins, G. De La Vara, C. Sampson, G. Geary
3. Milwaukee Brewers (750 R, 710 RA): 86-76
Catchers: J. Kendall, V. Rottino
Infielders: P. Fielder, R. Weeks, J. Hardy, B. Hall, M. Lamb, A. Escobar
Outfielders: R. Braun, M. Cameron, C. Hart, T. Gwynn, L. Cain
Starting Pitchers: S. McClung, M. Parra, Y. Gallardo, J. Suppan, D. Bush
Relief Pitchers: T. Hoffman, J. Julio, D. Riske, C. Villanueva, T. Coffey, E. Morlan, R. Swindle
5. St. Louis Cardinals (762 R, 725 RA): 85-77
Catchers: Y. Molina, J. LaRue
Infielders: A. Pujols, A. Kennedy, K. Greene, T. Glaus, J. Hoffpauir, B. Barden
Outfielders: S. Schumaker, R. Ankiel, R. Ludwick, C. Duncan, J. Mather
Starting Pitchers: C. Carpenter, A. Wainwright, J. Pineiro, T. Wellemeyer, K. Lohse
Relief Pitchers: C. Perez, T. Miller, R. Ring, B. Thompson, R. Franklin, C. Manning, J. Motte
6. Pittsburgh Pirates (726 R, 811 RA): 74-88
Catchers: R. Doumit, R. Diaz
Infielders: Adam LaRoche, F. Sanchez, J. Wilson, Andy LaRoche, B. Bixler, A. Boeve
Outfielders: B. Moss, N. McLouth, S. Pearce, E. Hinske, A. McCutchen
Starting Pitchers: P. Maholm, Z. Duke, I. Snell, J. Karstens, T. Gorzelanny
Relief Pitchers: M. Capps, T. Yates, J. Grabow, P. Dumatrait, V. Vazquez, R. Ohlendorf, E. Meek


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Orange Co. commission votes to add 80 red-light cameras
Commissioners choose second-ranked vendor
Commissioners voted Tuesday to put red-light cameras at 80 locations, adding to 10 spots in Orange County.
Officials said the winning vendor will be paid nearly $16 million, while the county is projected to collect $32 million during the four-year contract.
Commissioners said preventing crashes is the primary goal when it comes to adding red-light cameras. However, a corruption probe, involving top-recommended red-light camera company, Redflex, is standing in the way of the commission.
"One side says it is a core problem, and another side said it was an isolated incident," said Orange County Commissioner Ted Edwards. "The question is, how far do you go at punishing a company that has committed serious wrongdoing when it appears that they have made efforts to try to correct that."
Redflex recently fired top executives following an investigation of an alleged bribery of public officials in Chicago.
Edwards made a motion to split the contract between Redflex and another vendor, but other commissioners shot the motion down.
"They have just had to incise their highest level management because of the corruption that is out there," said Orange County Commissioner Fred Brummer.
In the end, the board voted for the second-ranked vendor, American Traffic Solutions.
"We were optimistic that they would continue to do business with us, and we are pleased with the board's decision," said Greg Parks, of American Traffic Solutions.
"I respect the decision that the commissioners reached," said Robert T. DeVincenzi, president and chief executive officer of Redflex.
Officials said ATS will add 80 new cameras under a four-year contract worth $15.7 million.
The installation is expected to begin by early summer, with at least half of the cameras up and running by January, officials said.


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Intoxicated Woman Caught Driving With Children's Swing Set Attached To Her Vehicle
At around 3am on Saturday morning police from Springwood in Queensland, Australia, were called to Woodridge.
Local residents had stopped the female driver of a vehicle whom they believed was driving whilst drunk. One of the clues that tipped them off was the children's swing set wedged onto the roof of the vehicle.
The residents claimed that the driver allegedly lost control of her vehicle driving into the back yard of a house where she then ploughed straight through the children's swing set lodging it securely to the vehicle's roof.
Police will allege the woman provided a breath alcohol reading of 0.188 per cent; almost four times over the legal limit. The 38-year-old female driver from Woodridge was charged with driving whilst under the influence of liquor and will appear in Beenleigh Magistrates Court on December 6.


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In August 2013, the Florida Association of Counties' Board of Directors approved a federal program that includes advocacy, informational services and partnerships. As part of the its advocacy program, staff represents Florida's counties before the United States Congress and federal agencies on a limited number of priorities identified by its membership. During the year, FAC monitors the national issues identified in its federal platform that are affecting county government, and provides updates to its members.
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Bobbi Conner has been the host of the award-winning syndicated public radio program, The Parent's Journal for twenty-four years. (The Parents Journal program is now available as a weekly podcast online.) Conner is known for her in-depth interviews about child-development and parenting topics. Her program, books, and articles have been featured in Newsweek, Parade, USA Today, The Washington Post, Redbook, Parents, Woman's Day, Child, and Good Morning America.
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The Champagne region, known for its champagne, gastronomy and art de vivre, is the place to be for a bubbling journey. So close from Paris, Champagne invites you to a unique experience in less than 45 min or less than 30 min from CDG Airport to Reims, thanks to the high speed TGV.
In Reims or Epernay which are at the heart of the Touristic Route of Champagne, stroll along the kilometres of cellars dug into the chalk and taste Champagne from famous brands. Discover the picturesque medieval alleys of Troyes and its factory shops.
The train departing from Paris Gare de l'Est takes only 0h45 to reach Reims. Hop off the train and you will be at the Place Drouet d'Erlon, in the heart of the city. On this square and in the surrounding streets, the many Art déco buildings are the finest examples of this type of architecture in France. A few steps further, Notre-Dame Cathedral emerges from downtown roofs. Notre-Dame is one of the three Reims monuments listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe's most important Gothic churches.
It hosted the coronation ceremony of most of French kings. Discover the royal treasury in the adjoining Palais du Tau, the former residence of the archbishops of Reims. Have a glass of champagne at the Café du Palais, which is listed as a Historic European Café.
The famous Champagne brands invite you to visit their cellars where their magnificent vintages are fermented for many long years, before being part of celebrations all over the world. All in all some 120 kilometres of cellars are hidden in the subsoil of Reims.
If you choose Pommery's ones, don't miss the neighbouring Villa Demoiselle, a sublime Art déco mansion restored a few years ago in the spirit of the early 20th century. Then head for St. Remi Basilica, a Romanesque-Gothic church abbey church. The adjoining St. Remi Museum has an important collection dedicated to the local history. The whole abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Reims > Epernay
Take the TER (0h30 trip) to Epernay which is the capital of Champagne. The train station is situated about 5 minutes' walk from the prestigious Avenue de Champagne, where you will find 110 kilometers of cellars and more of 200 million of bottles of Champagne. You can discover the most famous Champagne Houses like Moët & Chandon, Mercier, De Castellane and many others. Take a guided tour to know all about the famous wine of the region and afterwards have a taste of French gastronomy by lunching in one of the traditional restaurants!
Follow the Champagne Tourist Road for a journey within one of the world's most prestigious vineyards, to discover typical villages like Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne, where Dom Pérignon lived. You will meet the Champagne producers and appreciate their know-how.
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1956 Chevy 210 - It's a Keeper
Harvey Bagshaw's Shoebox Chevy
Put a group of car guys together and it usually doesn't take long before they begin talking about their first rods. Harvey Bagshaw is no exception, and he'd happily recount nearly endless stories about his first car. In fact, he may even look to either side, lower his voice, and with a chuckle tell you how, as a teenager, his driver's license was suspended while running his '56 Chevrolet 210 sedan through the gears one night on Long Island.
He bought the car 42 years ago. Customs were popular and it wasn't long before the car was lowered, nosed, and decked, the doors handles were shaved, and the car was fitted with a set of loud pipes-emphasis on loud, please.
In the mid-'60s, the car became a drag racer in what was then a Gas class. During the mid-'70s the sedan became family transportation for wife Gay Lynn and four children, a complete turnabout from dragstrips and cruise nights.
Harvey decided to change the car's focus one more time in the early '80s. The result is what you see here. It took a long time to reach this point. In fact, the sedan has seen four engines, six transmissions, four rearends, two sets of upholstery, and five paint jobs.
Harvey owns Starlite Auto Body in Mattituck, New York, a collision shop located on the eastern end of Long Island. Behind the business is a smaller shop for his personal vehicles, and that's where he can be found most evenings.
He worked on the sedan when he had time, and it wasn't until he made the decision to go the full-custom route that work took a whole new turn. Harvey's friend Mark Reynolds played a role in the makeover.
Harvey said his aim was to make the car symmetrical from front to back. We'd say he achieved his goal! The front and rear pans were molded and are protected by matching nerf bars. The grille is from a '58 Corvette.
Notice how the profile of the headlight openings matches the profile of the openings for the custom-built Lee taillights. The headlights were tunneled by using '54 Mercury extensions. The rear wheelwell openings now match the front wheelwell lines, and the rear quarter-panel also matches the front fender panel. The trim is from a '58 Chevy.
A custom needs a chopped top, Harvey said, so he took 2 1/2 inches from the lid and then molded a scoop on the rear section of the top. Harvey painted the custom with House of Kolor Candy Urethane Burgundy that looks as good today as it did 20 years ago.
The 327ci engine came from a '62 Corvette and boasts a roller rocker valvetrain, Z/28 cam, and Edelbrock manifold with three Rochester Deuces. Harvey's sedan rides on Astro Supreme wheels mounted on 205R75x15 tires in front and 215R75x15 in back. Whitewalls are the narrow style.
Inside, the upholstery is done in white pearl Naugahyde pleats with accents to match the exterior paint. Chevy bucket seats are used in front, and the spacious rear seating was borrowed from a '60s Thunderbird.
Harvey has owned a series of other cars, but the '56 is his favorite. There are no re-builds planned, Harvey said. He's got the car just the way he wants it.
Harvey BagshawLong Island, New York'56 Chevy
Drivetrain: Although this car's drivetrain has more lives than a cat, the fourth and final engine is a 327ci engine out of a '62 Corvette. The engine is equipped with roller rockers and an Edelbrock manifold with a trio of Rochesters and is backed by a '56 GM three-speed manual.
AChassis: Air ride wasn't available when this custom was originally constructed, so it is raised and lowered by hydraulics. The rear of the frame was C'd to get the car to drag the ground, otherwise the suspension is pretty much original. The rearend is from a '64 Chevy and houses 4:11 gears.
Harvey's sedan rides on Astro Supreme wheels wrapped in a combination of 205R75x15 and 215R75x15 skinny whites.
Body: The front and rear pans are molded and protected by a pair of matching nerf bars. The grille is from a '58 Corvette. The profile of the headlight openings matches the profile of the openings for the custom Lee taillights. The headlights are frenched using '54 Merc extensions. The rear wheel openings now match the front wheelwells, and the rear quarter-panels match the front fenders. To accent the symmetry, Harvey added trim from a '58 Chevy. He also took 2 1/2 inches out of the top and molded a scoop on the rear section of the top. Dual antennas were sunk into the left door.
Paint: Harvey painted the custom with House of Kolor Candy Urethane Burgundy that looks as good today as it did 20 years ago.
Interior: Barton's Auto Upholstery stitched the Chevy's pearl white pleats with accents that match the exterior paint. Chevy buckets are used up front and the spacious rear seating was donated by a '60s T-bird. The trunk was upholstered to match the interior and a special cover was made for the area between the radiator and the grille assembly. The steering wheel came from a '58 Chevy.


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— From NBC/NJ's Adam Aigner-Treworgy
At the conclusion of a town hall held this morning outside in Denver, McCain decided to toss in a plug for his upcoming energy policy rollout. But in the midst of decrying the dangers of Americans reliance on foreign oil, McCain seemed to suggest that this reliance caused the current struggle in Iraq.
"My friends, I will have an energy policy that we will be talking about, which will eliminate our dependence on oil from the Middle East that will -- that will then prevent us -- that will prevent us from having ever to send our young men and women into conflict again in the Middle East," McCain said.
This comment was initially prompted by a compliment from a military veteran, who stated he hoped a group called, "Swift Boats for McCain come out and help" the GOP nominee, somehow leading McCain to go into an unprompted defense of the current attack campaign against him -- based on his 100-year statement.
"You have seen an ad campaign that is mounted against me that says I wanted to stay and fight in Iraq for a 100 years," McCain said to a crowd at a Jewish Community Center. "My friends, it's a direct falsification, and I'm sorry that political campaigns have to deteriorate in this fashion, because there's legitimate differences between myself and Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton on what we should do in Iraq. After we win the war in Iraq ... then I'm talking about a security arrangement that may or may not be the same kind of thing we have with South -- with Korea."
McCain thanked the man for his good wishes and his service in the military.
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Creating kite enthusiasts
I've made 200 M kites (modified sleds) and flown and given them to people in public parks. My goal this year is 200 kites in the air with enthusiasm. I have 70 more kites in " manufacturing" for Sept., Oct. and Nov. of 2013. also at block parties if the street is closed off. Carl Ek, Oak Park, Il.
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Wow, that's quite a project! Post photos!
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that is awesome!!!!
Everything seems so much better when the sky is filled with beautiful colors.
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I have extra M kites and the plan to snailmail or email photos. email@example.com This is a simple, modified sled kite made from folded copy paper, an origami kite. One sheet of copy paper, 2 ft. of breakable yarn, 6 in. of 3/4 in. cheap Scotch tape. 4 folds. measuring tool is a penny. Flies on a short, breakable, lightweight tether in tight spaces or will carry l00 ft plus of line. Flies in lightest wind, poorly in strong gusty wind. Can decorate with crayons. Carl kidskite
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Ahh, that explains the photos I've been getting in my email.
Here's the instructions.
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Wow, thanks for this!!! I'll try to hit 300 this year. ****crossing fingers*****
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He gave me one when I happened to be out with my son David trying to fly a Rev . . . . about four years ago. I probably still have it somewhere. Great simple design and a really cheap way to spread the love of kites to young kids.
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Wow. This is a great video -- both parts! Looks great too with all that natural light.
I enjoyed these video, which is weird, to be sure. I love oiling my vintage machine.
I've never seen a bobbin case move back and forth for zig zagging -- probably why the tension on the necchi is so even.
GregoryJanuary 30, 2010 at 1:33 PM
And then I had to go oil it, just 'cause I watched these videos. I wasn't planning on sewing today, but will probably do it tomorrow. The machine will be all ready for me.
I use a vintage Singer oil can, which I think dispenses a little too much oil -- the drops are really big. I like to run it for a few minutes to work all the oil in before closing it up.
GregoryJanuary 30, 2010 at 3:04 PM
Hold it right there. I'm halfway through your first video, and I noticed the music. You have Deep Forest on, don't you? I love them! Okay. lemme go back and watch the rest.
Okay, so it was just the one song. Thanks so much for this. My manual says to use grease in some places, but I'll try wiping off the old grease and using oil instead. It also never mentions oiling the moving parts on the bottom. I need to do that!
I don't own a Necchi but I've read wonderful things about them.
I love that blue Dressmaker!!
Is it a basic zig zag machine?
JonathanFebruary 2, 2010 at 5:02 PM
It's like watching a horror movie, waiting for the needle bar cover to snap off! I have seen alot of 500's with that little hinge pin severed on the lids and NB covers!
A Necchi feature was the fact that the needle AND the bobbin travelled together whilst forming a stitch...Made for great work, but also a great deal of vibration and walking of the machine.
I sometimes put one drop of oil on the bobbin pin...and thinly (with my finger) on the shuttle raceway.
I agree, I've seen lots of 500s the same way. I feel like I've noticed that most class 15 machines that thread from left to right have the hook that moves with the needle. I feel like you're right on the vibration, I hadn't thought of that being the cause but it makes a lot of sense. There's nothing to counterbalance that movement so of course the machine moves around.


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Pasta and veggie combos are always welcome, no matter what time of year. Though not a traditional combination, I long ago discovered that pasta marries well with curry. With the addition of cauliflower and chickpeas, it's a tasty Italian/Indian fusion that's ready in 30 minutes or so. Use a whole-grain or even a gluten-free pasta. This tastes just as good at room temperature as it does warm (or even hot!). Serve with fresh corn during the summer; or any green vegetable for cooler weather meals. Add a big salad and you're all set. Photos by Evan Atlas.
Serves: 6
- 8 to 10 ounces pasta, any short chunky shape, preferably whole grain
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into short, narrow strips
- 4 heaping cups bite-sized cauliflower florets and stems
- 2 pounds diced ripe tomatoes (substitute a 28-ounce
can diced tomatoes when good, ripe ones are unavailable)
- 1 tablespoon good-quality curry powder, more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 15- to 16-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup dark raisins
- 2 big handfuls baby spinach or arugula, or more, as desired
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, optional
- Salt to taste
- Dried hot red pepper flakes to taste
- Cook the pasta in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a wide skillet or stir-fry pan. Add the onion and garlic and sauté over medium heat until golden.
- Add the cauliflower, bell pepper, tomatoes, curry powder, and basil. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook gently for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is just tender. Add the chickpeas and raisins and simmer for 5 minutes longer. Add the spinach or arugula, cover, and cook just until wilted down.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the cauliflower mixture. Stir in the optional cilantro or parsley, then season with salt and red pepper flakes. Serve at once.
Variation: Use broccoli in place of cauliflower, or half of each.
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An attorney for Dina Lohan is speaking out regarding Tuesday's episode of "Glee," which featured guest-star Gwyneth Paltrow mocking Lindsay Lohan's multiple trips to rehab.
"Dina Lohan and her three other children are very sadly disappointed with the ['Glee'] writers, and also disappointed that a huge celebrity such as Gwyneth Paltrow, would relay such a message about a contemporary," Stephanie Ovadia, attorney for Dina Lohan and her children, told Access Hollywood on Thursday.
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During Tuesday night's episode, Gwyneth's substitute teacher character, Holly Holiday, attempted to teach her students Spanish by reciting sentences about Lindsay's trips to rehab, calling her "loca."
When asked if the family intends to take legal action against the hit FOX series, Ovadia told Access that, as of now, a course of action has not been discussed, but that she will be speaking with Dina this weekend.
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Ovadia has worked on behalf of the Lohans in the past – she represented the family in their lawsuit against E*Trade for the company's Super Bowl commercial featuring a "milkaholic" baby named Lindsay. A confidential settlement was eventually reached between the respective parties involved.
As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Lindsay is currently receiving treatment at the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif., where she is expected to stay until early January.
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SUNNYVALE — Authorities have identified the woman killed in a crash on Highway 101 early Friday that led to the arrest of the driver on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and drunken driving.
Vanessa Danilloff, 30, of Sunnyvale, was one of five people traveling northbound in a Honda Accord just before 2 a.m. when the car went off the left shoulder of the Lawrence Expressway offramp, tumbled down an embankment and landed on its roof, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Danilloff died at the scene. Three other passengers, a 23-year-old woman and two men ages 25 and 44, all from San Jose, were taken to local hospitals with minor to moderate injuries. No one in the car was wearing a seat belt, the CHP said.
The driver, Edwardo Jaime Jr., 34, of San Jose, was treated for cuts at the hospital and then was booked into the Santa Clara County jail, where he is being held on $350,000 bail. The CHP believes speed and alcohol use were factors in the crash, which remains under investigation.


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Hello from Knoxville, TN. I belong to a group that meets weekly at Barley's Tap room. It is ASK (Atheist Society of Knoxville). Although we have over 400 members ususally the meetings have 20 - 30. Very interesting group. Stop in if in Knoxville. We have a website. I know some people from Cleveland, and I am pretty sure they are not atheists (or wouldn't admit it).
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I'm trying to reach a member in the Cleveland, TN area. On Friday, Nov.18, the Black Fox Elementary School, prior to a performance of "Beauty and the Beast", was led in prayer by the principal who asked if anyone would object. This is something that the FFRF might want to know. I think the principal's name is Kim Fisher who has an ED. D. from Trevecca Nazerene University.


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Obama Signs Global Internet Treaty Worse Than SOPA
The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement was signed by Obama on October 1 2011, yet is currently the subject of a White House petition demanding Senators be forced to ratify the treaty. The White House has circumvented the necessity to have the treaty confirmed by lawmakers by presenting it an as "executive agreement," although legal scholars have highlighted the dubious nature of this characterization.
Under the provisions of ACTA, copyright holders will be granted sweeping direct powers to demand ISPs remove material from the Internet on a whim. Whereas ISPs normally are only forced to remove content after a court order, all legal oversight will be abolished, a precedent that will apply globally, rendering the treaty worse in its potential scope for abuse than SOPA or PIPA.
Once again, Pres. Obama demonstrates his hostility to Congress, the concept of Separation of Powers, and the personal liberties we in this country have, until now, assumed were inviolate.


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Frazier Park residents felt blindsided as Kern County approved what appeared to be a surprise action to kill two old oak trees at the library construction site on Saturday morning. Max Williams said the trees would likely be gone by the end of the day. [photo by Gary Meyer of The Mountain Enterprise]
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Kern County Sheriff's Deputy Kevin Moretti and Mountain Communities Municipal Avisory Council (MCMAC) member Anne Weber (appointed by Supervisor Ray Watson) appeared to be chatting while the oaks were being killed. Mountain residents Michelle Nosco and Lynn Stafford sought to inform the deputy that it was possible a state and federal crime was being committed and tried to find a way to get the cutting stopped. No county officials answered their phones on Saturday morning and the destruction continued. Weber called Monday to emphasize that she was at the site as a private individual, not on behalf of the MCMAC. She said Watson aide Christy Fitzgerald told her the two oaks were diseased (see update IV and V, left, for more detail of the arborist's report). [photo by Gary Meyer of The Mountain Enterprise]
Frazier Park residents sound off about the surprise removal of two old oak trees at the library construction site. [video by The Mountain Enterprise] More Video available at the September 24,2010 issue of this online newspaper. See hotlink at top of this story, at left.
NOTE TO OUR READERS: See the historical first real-time reports of the killing of the heritage oak trees at the Frazier Park branch library site on the early morning of Saturday, June 12, 2010 below, starting at the bottom of this page. This page reflects the first three days of community response and Kern County statements. [For updates, see here.]
UPDATE VII: FRAZIER PARK (Tuesday, June 15, 4:57 p.m.)—There will be a meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in the Frazier Mountain Park Community Center regarding the unannounced removal of two heritage oak trees that the community was told were to be preserved at the Frazier Park Branch Library building site. [UPDATE: See video from that meeting here]
To see the reports about the public concern about the removal of the trees, which began at 7 a.m. Saturday, June 12, please scroll from the bottom of this series of reports and updates.
Most recently, the county at 4:57 p.m. replied to our request for a copy of the arborist's report regarding the trees. You can see it by clicking here.
County personnel including Mark Russell, manager of Kern County's Construction Services Division will attend the Mountain Communities Municipal Advisory Council meeting at 7 p.m. to discuss the community concern. After that, the MCMAC agenda will take up proposals that the Board of Supervisors be asked to reverse their 5-0 vote to certify Frazier Park Estates, according to members of the council.
UPDATE VI: FRAZIER PARK (Monday, June 14, 6 p.m.)—This letter has been received from Kern County as an explanation of what took place behind the scenes that resulted in the Saturday, June 12 removal of two heritage oaks from the new Frazier Park Branch Library building site. As noted in our 2:15 p.m. update today, there was no advance explanation to the community. The oaks were among those that were to be preserved. This is printed as it was received:
June 14, 2010
Dear Editor:
On Saturday, June 12 Kern County removed two deteriorating oak trees from the Frazier Park Library site. The effort to preserve as many trees as possible on the site has always been the goal of the county and the decision to remove the trees was not done capriciously or without thoughtful consideration of the facts surrounding the condition of these two trees and their location on the site. In June of 2002 a seismic fault line study identified a "50' wide tear fault zone associated with the Frazier Mountain Thrust Fault Zone System" across the eastern portion of the library site. Follow up studies were completed in June 2006 and a final update was prepared as late as May of 2009 in order to define all safety risks related to building the library at this site. The library structure was ultimately located at the western portion of the site to mitigate potential seismic risks and the state ultimately agreed and approved construction to proceed. The remaining site area set aside for parking and landscaping had nine large trees located in the Soils Engineer's recommended seismic setback zone. The county was particularly concerned about the condition of four trees in this zone. To confirm the condition of the trees, an independent Arborist study was commissioned and received in May 2010 which indicated two of the four trees were recommended for removal. Seven of the trees in this seismic tear zone would be saved. In cutting down these two trees, their diseased and deteriorating condition was confirmed and the risk they represented to the future patrons of the library was mitigated.
In 2004, California amended Chapter 732 of the Public Resources Code to add Section 21083.4 relating to oak woodlands conservation. This enacted legislation contains the following provision to "plant an appropriate number of trees, including plantings and replacing dead or diseased trees". The new trees must be maintained at least seven years to insure healthy growth and development.
On April 12, 2010 a meeting at the site, and follow-up correspondence with the design architects and landscape architect, confirmed the county's intent to replace these two deteriorating trees with 48" Quercus Douglasii oak trees indigenous to the area and 60" box trees if available. This effort will conform to the intent of Public Resource Code Section 21083.4.
On Saturday, at least one woodpecker was observed in the area and evidence of acorn storage in the exterior bark of the trees led to having county staff, and the tree crews, visually inspect for any evidence of nests or jeopardized birds throughout the entire cutting process and none were found.
The county will preserve the health of the remaining and new oak trees while providing the best possible public safety assurances for the library patrons. It is hoped that this commentary regarding our actions over the past eight years explains how measured the county's response to the deteriorating physical condition of these two trees has been.
Mark Russell, AIA
Manager, Construction Services Division
General Services, County Administrative Office
UPDATE V: FRAZIER PARK (Monday, June 14, 2:15 p.m.)—The Mountain Enterprise has contacted Director of Kern County Libraries, Diane Duquette, asking about the removal of the oak trees. Duquette has been out of the office and away from her home in the Mountain Communities on a family medical issue. In a telephone interview today, she provided background to our reporter, but also said she had recommended that a press release be sent out to the newspaper before the work began, "because this would be a politically sensitive issue." The Mountain Enterprise cannot locate any email, fax or phone message from Kern County in regard to plans to cut down the trees. We have no evidence that an effort was made to inform the community in advance.
Duquette said she had found out about the plan to remove the trees, "by accident, from the architect" about midweek, last week. She said she was told there was an arborist's report indicating that one of the trees was diseased and that another one had sustained root damage during the contruction process. She said General Services was in charge of the operation and that the Kern County Parks Department implemented the order.
Duquette said she had recommended getting a second opinion from a local arborist. She said they decided not to do that. "I am surprised that they did this so quickly; I had no idea," she said. She confirmed that the newspaper had been informed earlier that the size of the library had been reduced to not encroach upon the heritage oaks."That is true, the intent from the very beginning was to preserve these trees," Duquette said. When told about the outpouring of community concern about the removal of the trees, she said, "I can imagine. It must feel like a rape."
We contacted the Kern County General Services office shortly after that conversation. The Mountain Enterprise was informed that a letter is being prepared by the office and that it would be sent to us momentarily.
We will add updated information as it becomes available.
UPDATE IV: FRAZIER PARK (Monday, June 14, 12:14 p.m.)—A special meeting of the Mountain Communities Municipal Advisory Council (MCMAC) has been called by Chair Steve Newman for Tuesday, June 15 at 7 p.m. to focus on the issue of the removal of the heritage oak trees at the Kern County Branch Library site on Saturday, June 12. See the agenda . The public is invited to attend. Following that meeting, the issue of Frazier Park Estates will be raised on the agenda.
Newman wrote Monday, June 14 at 11:57 a.m. that "I have called a special meeting to discuss the issue of the oak tree cutting. Please post this on your web pages. We will be looking at all the factual information we can get our hands on concerning this. The involved county personnel have been requested to attend this meeting."
Frazier Park architect Max Williams, who tried to stop the trees from being cut down and was threatened with arrest by the Kern County Sheriff's Deputy if he did not move away from the tree immediately, is looking into the next step. He wrote yesterday, "It is also imperative that we pressure the county to instruct the library contractor to take immediate action to protect the oak trees that are located within their staging yard. It needs to be made clear to them that they will be liable for any damage that is caused by their construction operations. It appears that they are using the shelter provided by the trees to protect their stockpiles; however storage of construction materials inside of the trees' drip lines could be detrimental to [the trees'] health. It also does not appear that they have made any effort to protect the trunks from damage."
Anne Weber (MCMAC member and Director of the Mountain Communies Family Resource Center) called to emphasize that she was at the site Saturday as an individual responding to a call from her friend Max Williams. She said she had been able to contact Watson's aide Christy Fitzgerald for an explanation as the trees were being cut down. She did not ask that the process be stopped to provide information to the public. She did speculate that the work was perhaps being done on the weekend to avoid impeding progress with the library construction project during the following week.
UPDATE III: FRAZIER PARK (Sunday, June 13, 2010, 11 p.m.)—An hour after the events related by Max Wiliams, Kern County Sheriff's Deputy Kevin Moretti and Anne Weber (member of the Mountain Communities Municipal Advisory Council—MCMAC—appointed by Supervisor Ray Watson), appeared to be chatting while the oaks were being killed.
"This makes me very sad. What I would give to have one of these in my back yard…. " Weber said [see update from Weber above–Editor]. Lockwood Valley resident Michelle Nosco (founder of Frazier Park's Arts for Earth Foundation) and Lynn Stafford (a state-contracted ecologist who works to keep large-scale construction projects within legal environmental guidelines) both sought to inform the deputy that a state and federal crime was likely being committed and tried to find a way to get the cutting stopped. No county officials answered their phones on Saturday morning and the destruction continued.
By Sunday numerous Mountain Community citizens have placed calls and sent angry letters to The Mountain Enterprise about the alleged illegality of the construction crew's actions. They are asking for a full explanation from the county. Several say they will demand that legal action be taken and "will do what is necessary to see that officials are held accountable."
UPDATE II: FRAZIER PARK (Saturday, June 12, 2010, 11:20 a.m.)—Please see earlier reports on the destruction of two 300-year-old trees in the center of Frazier Park, without a hearing and without notifying the community. No permit was displayed as requested by alarmed members of the public. Below is the statement of Frazier Park architect, Max Williams.
Max Williams: "I woke up this morning to the sound of chain saws. I can see the construction site from my yard. It was more than apparent that they were doing more than trimming the trees. It was about 7:30 a.m. I live above the park. I threw on my clothes and went down there and found a gap in the fence and stood under one of the trees. They stopped cutting and shut things down while I stood there. Ten minutes later the sheriff arrived. We talked about my options. I tried to make a call to see if I had enough money to post bail. The officer gave me two options: "Leave or go to jail. I asked 'how much time do I have?' He said 'you have no time.'
"[My house] is within a 500-foot radius of this project. We received no mailings in regard to the library construction ever. We voiced a concern when they cut down the pine trees. We voiced concerns about the grading away of our street. We've been unhappy that the library turned its back to this side of the community. We have no pedestrian access at all. They will construct a six foot fence between us and the library. We have to walk around the entire block to get to the library that is across the street.
"I told them that [cutting these trees down] violates state and federal law. I asked for a permit from a man I believe was the park supervisor. He said they had a permit. I asked if we could see it. He said 'no.'
"I talked to Anne Weber [on the Mountain Communities Municipal Advisory Council—MCMAC—appointed by Supervisor Ray Watson–Editor]. What I'm being told is that the director of parks made this determination a week ago and had an arborist come up to say these were diseased trees. They didn't tell us. They didn't want us to know that. Which is another reason for us to distrust our county government. The overall problem I have is the lack of communication. They are designing a parking lot for Bakersfield. They do not even need to pave that parking lot. I'm an architect, I do this for a living. They have been grading too close to the trees. They damaged them in the building process.
"I'm tired of this. All we want is to be treated honestly, they proceed to lie to us until it is too late to mitigate the damage. They do not want us to complain. They treat us like we are a country bumpkins. I have a six figure income. I've lived here 20 years. I am sick of this. This supervisor should be glad he is not running again. As we all know now we have zero representation to our county govenment. Our MAC is a joke.
"I work on projects of all sizes and scales. I am not antidevelopment. I work for a developer in the San Fernando Valley on a development right now. There is good development and bad development. It astounds me, the kind of thing I have seen with Arciero's project [Fallingstar Homes 'Frazier Park Estates' planned to be built surrounding Frazier Mountain High School in Lebec]. I am usually on the other side of the table. I'm usually the guy who is trying to defend a project. It is baffling to me that there should be so little representation of our community.
"I mentor kids at the high school academy. I am chairman of the school bond oversight committeee. The problem is they know we are involved as a community, and that we are not stupid. They did not want to give us an opportunity to discuss this.
There is no urgent need to cut these trees down now. There is no one who is going to be standing under them. There was no reason for a hasty decision In terms of construction operation. Let us participate. They are afraid of us. They are afraid to hear our voice. it is absurd that they did not give us time to discuss this as a community."
"It is very disheartening. The trees are gone," said Max Williams. —Reported by Patric Hedlund
UPDATE: Frazier Park (Saturday, June 12, 2010, 9:20 a.m.)—Two of the massive oak trees that sheltered the site of the new Kern County Branch Library have been destroyed, according to reports by Pam Sturdevant and Linda Robredo, who were both on scene documenting the confrontation between members of the community and county workers.
Architect Max Williams said, "There is no reason for them to cut these down." Larry Swan, area park supervisor from the Kern County Parks Department told Sturdevant, "The trees were a hazard; what if a limb came down and hit a child?"
Frazier Park business owner Linda Robredo said, "They give us euphemisms and start at 7:00 on a Saturday morning while the community is still at rest. They call a sheriff's deputy here 'to protect our rights,' which means keeping members of the community out so we can't surround the trees to protect them while we at least have a chance to talk about this."
Sturdevant said Max Williams stood beside the tree in an early confrontation with the workers and was told that he would be arrested. The county parks supervisor at first refused to give his name to Sturdevant, who said she was from the newspaper and that she needed to report the situation. She was told she "had to get off of county property," she reports.
Sturdevant asked Swan if cutting the trees had been part of the original design. Swan said she would have to "talk to the county." As it is Saturday, this is not possible. Multiple calls to Library Director Diane Duquette have not been answered.
In earlier reports about the building of the library, The Mountain Enterprise has been repeatedly told that the footprint of the library had been reduced by a thousand square feet in order to make room for the beautiful old trees to remain.
"They were healthy trees," Sturdevant reported, "But there is nothing left. One of them is completely down, and they have used chain saws to cut all the green and limbs off of the other tree." —Reported by Patric Hedlund
Publisher Gary Meyer is at the scene. Video and photographs will be posted as soon as possible.
Frazier Park (Saturday, June 12, 2010, 8:30 a.m.)—The Kern County Sheriff's dispatcher has confirmed that a deputy is at Frazier Mountain Park near the new Kern County Library Branch building site where people are said to be assembling. According to community reporters calling The Mountain Enterprise, there is fear among members of the community that a 300-year-old oak tree is about to be cut down by the library building crew.
"This wasn't supposed to be cut down. We were told this tree was safe," a Frazier Park resident said in a telephone report. Two calls to Diane Duquette, director or Kern County Libraries, have not yet been answered. A photographer and reporter are en route and we will update this report as soon as additional information is available.—Reported by Patric Hedlund
This is part of the June 11, 2010 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.
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Sir Braggalot challenged us to consider who the worst king is, so now I would like to challenge the CC community to consider who the best knight is.
I nominate the "crownie" golden knight from the fantasy era. That gold armor is unbeatable, plus he has a gray beard, so must have won a great many encounters with those nasty skellies and other enemies to survive to that age! (Image by Agent Fuse posted in Brickipedia)


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Hanna (2011)
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Story: Joe Wright directs this adventure thriller starring Saoirse Ronan, Cate Blanchett and Eric Bana. Raised deep in the Finnish wilderness by her ex-CIA agent father Erik (Bana), Hanna (Ronan) has been carefully trained throughout her childhood to become the perfect assassin. Now in her teens, she is finally judged by her father to be ready to be sent out on a mission, and she sets out across Europe to carry out her deadly assignment. On her trail is Marissa Wiegler (Blanchett), a ruthless intelligence agent with a few dark secrets of her own.
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Eric Bana, Saoirse Ronan, Olivia Williams, Tom Hollander, Michelle Dockery, Jessica Barden, Cyron Bjørn Melville, Alvaro Cervantes, Paris Arrowsmith, Nathan Nolan, John MacMillan
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Directed by: Joe Wright
Music by: The Chemical Brothers
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NFL Network's Michael Lombardi hired as VP of Browns
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- Lombardi spent past six years as TV analyst
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After nearly six years as a TV analyst and football writer, Michael Lombardi is headed back to an NFL front office and back to Cleveland.
The NFL Network commentator has been hired by the Cleveland Browns as VP of player personnel, the team announced Friday morning. There, Lombardi will join Browns CEO Joe Banner, with whom he worked in the Philadelphia Eagles' personnel department in 1998.
Lombardi's longest stints with teams over his 22-year career have been with the Browns (1987-96) and Oakland Raiders (1998-2007).
It's no surprise Lombardi was hired, despite an extended search period after the hiring of head coach Rob Chudzinski. It's been rumored and reported since late last season Lombardi would join Banner in Cleveland. There was a report this week from ProFootballTalk.com stating Kansas City Chiefs director of pro personnel Ray Farmer was emerging as the leading candidate, though that doesn't appear to have been the case.
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