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Blogs From The Bathroom – Episode 2: Loud Noises
Here is another great post from my friend who has just put their 2 weeks in at a job they hated! Warning: today's adventure might hurt your ears!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ever wonder what goes through someone's mind when they have given their 2 weeks notice at a job they hate but still have to go into the office for those 2 weeks? Well let me give you some insight into the process in a series I call "Blogs from the Bathroom"… you know, since I shouldn't be writing this at work.
"Episode 2 – LOUD NOISES.
So let me start off today by saying the following: I know that I am brash, swear, and may be borderline vulgar. I also know that the lovely person who runs this blog is none of these things. That being said, please don't let my dumb ass scare you away from her blog. She isn't condoning what I say, or how I say it, but instead is giving me an outlet here to rant like a sailor who knows how to type. Just wanted to take a second to thank her for that and acknowledge that I'm aware what I say is a bit of a change of pace for her site.
That being said… I am bored out of my skull today. Also, my boss is not in the office until next week, so I plan on fully taking advantage of that while I can. But one can only surf Gawker and Facebook for so long, which leads to today's challenge: see how long I can go by ONLY speaking through the megaphone I have on my desk. Seriously.
I have had a megaphone on my desk for months now. You may ask why do I have a megaphone? Why the fuck not?! Do you know what having a megaphone is like? Its like having a second dick that you can use to yell at anything and everything. Seriously, even though I would never be one, I see why cops enjoy their jobs: because their cars have megaphones in them. Its liberating, and I have used it to both compliment and call people out as I see fit. I will say this, however: if you are thinking to yourself "man, I want a megaphone at my desk!", don't do it unless you're willing to get yelled at by your boss A LOT. She'll eventually laugh it off and call you nuts, which she kind of may be right about, but you're going to have a lot of lunch meetings about how you "can't say 'relationships are for pussies' while at work, let alone through a megaphone" and how you aren't supposed to "yell at HR from across the office" with it. Just saying, you've been warned.
I also want to take this chance to remind you that I did NOT get fired from this job, but I quit it. I was able to get away with this shit due to the fact that I am good at what I do, and would be working until midnight routinely, so you gotta find ways to break the tension. My method: a megaphone. Also whiskey in coffee, but mainly the megaphone.
So today's megaphone experiment went exactly as I planned: 15 minutes in and one complaint. 10 minutes later a "really? this needs to stop", to which I replied with 2 minutes of silence and then the siren noise on the megaphone. 3 minutes later was the death threat from the person who sits in front of me. Also, apparently responding to the death threat by yelling "Fuck You Bryan, I'ma live my life!" into said megaphone isn't the best response to threats of violence, as I found myself on the receiving end of roughly 100 bouncy balls at high rates of speed. Ah… Thursdays.
Total time speaking through only a megaphone: roughly 30 minutes.
5 and a half days to go.
Until tomorrow, stay employed. Unless you hate your job, then say fuck it and piss off everyone with a megaphone until your life is threatened.
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Interview: Cardinal Donald Wuerl Discusses Importance of Religious Freedom
Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, D.C., recently shared with The Christian Post his thoughts on religious freedom in the U.S. and the need for religious persons to secure that freedom in U.S. culture.
Wuerl is the author of the recently published book Seek First the Kingdom: Challenging the Culture By Living Our Faith.
CP: In your book Seek First the Kingdom, you mention a ceremony to unlock the doors of St. Mary County chapel. You liken that ceremony to how it is better to keep the doors of religious expression in public life open. How can Christians of all traditions help undo an American culture that seems to be once again "locking the doors" of religious freedoms?
Wuerl: The great American tradition is one of pluralism, not exclusive secularism. The strength of our country is reflected in the contributions that we all make to the common good. Faith-based entities have provided education, health care, social service and a host of other benefits to the nation, to the common good of all. We should not today begin to close the doors in favor of a rigid, narrow, exclusively secular outlook on life.
People of faith should be able to have confidence in their right to freely express and live their beliefs. Today they must be vigilant in asserting that right in the public square. On a personal level, Christians of all traditions should be engaged in the national debate and formation of policy around matters that are not denominational but go to the core of who we are. They can enter the public dialogue by communicating with their representatives, testifying before government bodies, and writing to media outlets with faith-informed outlooks. American culture can be changed if the faithful speak up for what they believe.
CP: How is the Catholic Church making its members aware of the growing issue of religious liberty and equipping them to tell "the rest of the story" in relation to the sanctity of marriage?
Wuerl: The church teaches and attempts to convince and persuade all of the truth of her position. It is important today, for example, to understand that marriage and family have deep roots in natural law, human experience and history. Words have meaning. We are not free to change the basic meaning of reality for political convenience. "Marriage" is the word that throughout human history has been used to designate the act of commitment of a man and a woman to join together in a partnership for life directed towards their mutual support and the generation and education of children. This is what marriage means and has always meant.
The Catholic Church has taken several practical steps to highlight the importance of religious liberty. For instance, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has established an Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty; my fellow Maryland-serving bishops and I released a statement in November 2011 calling attention to the perilous state of conscience rights in this country; and most recently, four Catholic bishops joined with leaders of numerous other religious communities in signing an open letter to all Americans highlighting the connection between religious liberty and the preservation of the traditional definition of marriage.
Similarly, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has created a website, "Marriage: Unique for a Reason" (marriageuniqueforareason.com), that explains fully the church's teaching on marriage. In addition, the Archdiocese of Washington publishes teaching material entitled, "Marriage Matters," which explains various facets of Catholic doctrine regarding marriage. The goal of all of this is to inform and support the faithful so they'll have the confidence to make their voices heard on a range of issues that also involve religious freedom.
CP: In Seek First the Kingdom, you write that the "right" of same-sex unions should be tempered with the right of conscience. However, conscience protections written into Illinois' Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act failed to protect Catholic Charities foster care services. In fighting for religious liberty, is asking for the right of conscience and religious exception enough to protect religious freedoms?
Wuerl: It should be, if those statutes are written in a way that truly respects religious liberty. Unfortunately, as in the case of Illinois, religious exemptions can be written so narrowly as to make them meaningless.
Recently, though, in a decision widely considered to be one of the most important rulings on religious liberty in decades, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the right of religious organizations to choose whom they appoint to teach their faith and carry out their mission. The case, Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Church and School v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the reinforcement of Constitutional protections for religious organizations come at a critical point in the cultural debate over religious freedom.
There is plenty of room for all of us to interact and participate in the life of this country. The freedom to be able to offer education, human services, and health care in accordance with our own identity as a church should not be denied us simply because there may be the perception of a political majority who favors a new understanding of the American tradition of pluralism.
Catholic programs and organizations serve everyone. No one is turned away because of their gender, sexuality, race, religion, ethnic background or social condition. However, there are some things that Catholics simply do not do. For example, when someone comes to a Catholic health care professional or facility seeking to abort their child, the church simply can not assist them – not because of questions of race, creed, ethnic background or social circumstances, but because it violates our belief that all life is sacred. It is not an act of discrimination to say, "We do not do that." It is a recognition of the sanctity of one's own conscience.
No one should be forced to violate one's conscience nor should anyone be forced out of service of the common good because there are some things their conscience tells them they cannot do. In the history of our country, we have always had room for people to exercise their conscience and still serve the common good.
CP: Following Cardinal-designate Dolan's September 2011 letter, how does the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty plan to address government policies that infringe on the exercise of religious freedom in adoption and health care services in 2012?
Wuerl: At the heart of our effort will be to teach and to help people understand that religious liberty is a foundational right in America. We have to remind people of the history of this "first freedom" and what the impact will be if it is lost.
Wuerl serves on numerous national and international bodies within the Catholic Church. Cardinal Wuerl's titles include chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, chancellor of The Catholic University of America and chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committees on Doctrine and on Evangelization and Catechesis.

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I know why xtians walk around trying to convert people...as they are "commanded" to do so. Why do atheists feel the need to do the same? One of the issues I have with organized religion is that whole thing about trying to convert someone. If someone has a question as to why I am atheist..I will answer it. However I will not be the one to push my views at them in an attempt to "convert" them. Just curious :)
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I think you are perhaps making a slight assumption. Not all atheists try to convert people. In fact, I think you will find that very few do, as atheists tend to dislike being told to convert by other religious believers themselves. Of course, there are always exceptions, but the majority of atheists do not try to forcefully convert people, but merely express their beliefs if they wish to, as anyone else would.
I think also, that many people find atheists expressing their beliefs as behaviour that is easily misconstrued as attempts at conversion. Most atheists will not try to tell people, for example, that god doesn't exist, but will encourage people to think critically, not convert them.
You are correct, I should have quantified with "some" as not all people with their beliefs do all the preconceived notions of that belief.
I want to believe true things.
I want others to believe true things, especially when their false beliefs can negatively impact society in general and/or me specifically.
its the negative impact part that does it for me.
Not surprisingly I have to agree with Nelson on this one. Ideas, especially good ones, tend to expand through a population nicely, bad ideas tend to flounder and die, unless of course the bad idea is backed by gobs of cash, dogma, propaganda, fear mongering and so on. The scale tilts back the other way under such circumstances. Truth is in a very competitive contest with myth and has been for far too long. I personally am siding with truth and don't mind being vocal about it.
I too side with truth and don't mind being vocal about it in the right environment :P
Other than not believing in anyone's specific "sky Daddy", what are the rules of being an Atheist, if any?
With so many people in this world ready to tell us who we are, and what we are, and how we should act, is it any wonder that people are pissed off when anyone tries to claim being right?
I think that it is arrogant at best to tell someone that I am doing this for your own benefit, because I know better than you. Everyone basically wants the same thing in life. We all want to feel complete. We all want to feel Loved and appreciated. Knowing that these basic feelings contribute to how we process what we see in this world, it also goes far to explain why people believe in gods. The problem is, any debate or discussion you have with someone that is a believer (doesn't mater what it is they believe in) is basically a one way street for both sides. Because both sides present their argument from an entirely personal perspective, based on their own experiences, there is very little shared common frame of reference other that the initial argument. Polarized sides remain apart, no amount of "debate" will change it.
Personally, I do not make any attempt to convince anyone that the fairy tales that they base their lives on are untrue. The time and effort that is wasted when dealing with so many closed minded people, is mind boggling. Do we not have something better to do with our time? Are our lives so empty that we look to some sort of "crusade" to fill it? Conversion is meaningless unless the mind being converted is ready and open to change. I have never wanted anyone to push their views down my throat, and doing so never creates beneficial change, instead it only creates hatred. Hatred should always be let go, never held onto, because it will drown you like an anchor.
Life is truly a transitory event.
Live your life now.
Love and be Loved.
There are several videos on youtube where speakers like Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens, and Richard Dawkins explain why religion is bad for civilization.
This is probably my favorite. Well worth the 33 minutes.
i think that trying to get people to think critically is not the same as thinking biblically, and i'm not sure what would entail converting someone to atheism as the term only means to lack belief in gods. that's it.
if you are referring to a way of thinking, that is not atheism. again, it's a simple negation, and some atheists still insist on believing in ridiculous notions that another atheist will scratch their head in trying to understand. as a means of identifying that the individual stands for, atheist doesn't imply anything more than the obvious.
to paraphrase carl sagan, if i tell you that i am an atheist, you have learned nothing about me.
so take a satanist, a humanist, and an objectivist. they are all atheists, but they will have very different worldviews as well as how to treat other people in this world. ask peter gilmore how to react to somebody who needs financial help from you and you will get a different response from paul kurtz as well as a follower of ayn rand's philosophy.
that's my long winded way of saying that it's not atheism that provokes people to push their beliefs, it's what they believe about how best to live your life.
I've met very few athiests who attempt to convert anyone. However, when questioned, I know I find it necessary to make my point. I am very "to each, their own," and expect the same from others. Don't always get it, of course.
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Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes took their 3-year-old daughter Suri to a production of "Mary Poppins" at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
The family even posted backstage with the play's stars Ashley Brown (who plays Mary Poppins) and Gavin Lee (who plays Bert).
The production must be a popular choice in the Cruise household, as it's the second time Suri has seen the play. Mom Katie brought her to see the Broadway production in August 2008.
In fact, Tom and Katie are just the latest celebs to treat their little ones to the classic musical.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie brought their four oldest kids – Maddox, Pax, Zahara and Shiloh – to a performance on January 3; David Beckham and sons Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo took in one of the LA performances; and Amy Adams, The Jonas Brothers, Jude Law and Cate Blanchett have been among the other famous names to catch the show during the holiday season.
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To do something, act, or behave in a manner that does not conform to the standard, prevalent, or popular societal norm. My brother's eschewed the idea of a full-time career and has had every oddball job you could think of, but then he's always been happy marching to the beat of a different drum. Look, I respect the fact that you like to march to a different drum, but do you have to make a point of doing everything in a counter-cultural way?


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It's one out, Bob, you idiot!
I haven't been listening to FP and St. Louis fan, but what the hell is wrong with LaRussa's eye? He get in a fight with Desmond before the game?
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Image-Line Remote 1.2 is now available. IL Remote is available FREE for Android and iOS tablets or phones. It's a user-configurable virtual MIDI controller application for FL Studio and Deckadance. Just open FL Studio 11.1 or Deckadance 2.3 on your computer, enable Image-Line Remote on the MIDI settings and then open IL Remote on up to 15 Android and or iOS devices. The connection is made automatically over a Wi-Fi network. Get it here:
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Today brought with it the news of the defeat of marriage equality in Maine. I'm saddened, angered, frustrated by this loss. But I won't explore the details of those sentiments here.
What's most pertinent about this moment in history, as well as the anniversary of last year's similar moment with Prop 8, is the message that it sends to our children. Of course there's the message it sends to everyone — that it's okay to vote on the rights of a group of people. But to our children who sit somewhat outside the norm, be it in the domain of gender expression, orientation, whatever it is — I think now is a particularly important time to watch out for their little hearts.
At the same moment that my son joins my indignation about the marriage loss in Maine, I wonder what messages he tucks away to explore at a later date: What rights of mine might be taken away later? What's so wrong about being gay, anyway? Why do other people get to decide what's right for me or for other people? Questions such as these, along with the other insidious messages that accompany the passage of laws that discriminate — these are the things that compel me to hug my boy a bit longer, to whisper extra messages into his ear, to remind him that he's perfect just the way he is now, and will always be perfect, no matter how he chooses to be in the future.
So I take today's loss as yet another reminder of the ways in which I need to be strong everyday for Q, help him to continue to be a proud person, to own and stand strong in his ever-changing identity.


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Please do your part to help spread the word about people having successful marriages. Let's stop celebrating celebrities who collect marriages like they do Academy Awards.
I spend a great deal of time investing in the institution of marriage because I believe it's the bedrock of a society.
I've been married for over 25 years and I know firsthand the time and energy it takes to build a thriving relationship with a spouse. Many other people do, too, and that's why I get frustrated that we only hear about sensationalized marriage stories in the media.
Recently, you heard about Kim Kardashian's ridiculous marriage that lasted less than 100 days. Sadly, that's the one that everybody talked about and focused on when, at the same time, there was something pretty incredible going on right in my own community of Holland, Mich.
Every year at Winning At Home, we have what we call our Legacy Dinner. It's a night when we honor marriage. You need a golden ticket to be invited because the entrance fee is that you've been married at least 50 years. This year, we celebrated with over 75 couples, which represented over 4,000 years of marriage!
Of course, that wouldn't make the news, but I consider it one of the biggest reality shows in town. It proves that commitment is possible. I imagine if you sat down with any of these couples, they would tell you the incredible stories of how their marriage survived, when they didn't think it would.
It's not surprising to learn that the U.S. Census Bureau reported in 2010 that the number of married Americans dropped to around 54 percent, down from 72 percent in 1972. Additionally, 70 percent of respondents said they thought the institution of marriage is weaker today than it was 20 years ago.
Nearly 4-in-10 survey respondents believe marriage is obsolete. I think part of the reason why people responded that way is because marriages that don't succeed is what the media chooses to promote.
Despite those statistics, I believe in the legacy of marriage. I hope to spread this story all across the nation. Our goal in honoring long-term marriages is to highlight the standard these couples are holding up for the rest of us to follow. We should focus our attention and cameras on these people instead of the trivial, silly, one-second glamorous moments that Hollywood continues to feed us.
Can you tell I'm a little ticked off? I hope so. Can you tell I'm up on my soapbox? I am, and I'd encourage you to jump up on it with me and shout from the rooftops that marriage can last!
Recently, I was speaking at an event, and a gentleman, who has been through a divorce, thanked me for what I was doing in promoting marriage and telling people marriage can be forever. He told me he had wanted his to last. People want marriage to survive and do well because it's a great example to all of society. It gives everyone hope.
So take that Hollywood! Take that, all of you who to continue to glamorize divorce and act like it's the greatest thing since sliced bread. I'm tired of it, and I believe the time is now to take back marriage. Applaud and give encouragement to the marriage legacies in your family, among your friends and in your community.
During this holiday season, take time to thank the couples in your life who have been a great example of marriage to you. Please do your part to help spread the word about people having successful marriages. Let's stop celebrating celebrities who collect marriages like they do Academy Awards.
Dan Seaborn is a non-denominational Christian evangelist and a published author of such books as "The Necessary Nine: How to Stay Happily Married for Life!" He is the founder of Winning at Home Inc., a ministry that focuses its attention on the relationships between a husband and wife and between parents and their children.


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The risk of extinction has increased substantially for nearly 100 species of Amazonian birds, reveals the 2012 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ update for birds released today by BirdLife International. The new assessment is based on models projecting the extent and pattern of deforestation across the Amazon.
Of particular concern are species with longer life spans, such as Rio Branco Antbird (Cercomacra carbonaria), for which even moderate rates of deforestation can be important. Some species, such as Hoary-throated Spinetail (Synallaxis kollari), appear likely to lose more than 80% of their habitat over the coming decades and have been placed in the highest category of extinction risk – Critically Endangered.
"BirdLife are providing essential information to guide policy and conservation action for birds," says Jane Smart, Global Director of IUCN's Biodiversity Conservation Group. "It is clear that conservation works, but more action is needed if we are to protect these magnificent species which play an integral role in maintaining healthy ecosystems on which both birds and humans depend."
The 2012 update is a comprehensive review of the world's 10,000-plus bird species, undertaken once every four years. The update shows worrying declines not just from the tropics, but also in Northern Europe. Over one million Long-tailed Ducks (Clangula hyemalis) have disappeared from the Baltic Sea over the last 20 years, resulting in the species being uplisted to Vulnerable. The reasons for this decline are still not clear, but the outlook for another sea duck, Velvet Scoter (Melanitta fusca) is even worse, as the species is now listed as Endangered.
In Africa, the White-backed and Rueppell's Vultures, (Gyps africanus and G. rueppellii), are mirroring the fate of their Asian cousins, with rapid declines linked to poisoning and habitat loss. Both species have been reclassified as Endangered. Their declines have a wide impact, since vultures play a key role in the food chain by feeding on dead animals.
"We have previously underestimated the risk of extinction that many of Amazonia's bird species are facing," says Dr. Leon Bennun, BirdLife's Director of Science, Policy and Information. "However, given recent weakening of Brazilian forest law, the situation may be even worse than recent studies have predicted."
However, not all the news is bad. Restinga Antwren (Formicivora littoralis), a small bird from coastal, south-east Brazil, has been downlisted from Critically Endangered, as new surveys have found it to be more widely distributed than previously thought. Its future also looks more secure due to the creation of a new protected area covering its core distribution.
There are also examples of a species' fate being turned around despite insurmountable odds. In the Cook Islands of the Pacific, the sustained recovery of Raratonga Monarch (Pomarea dimidiate), once one of the world's rarest birds, has led to it being downlisted to Vulnerable. Intensive conservation action, particularly through control of alien invasive predators like black rats, has saved the species from extinction. The bird's population is now about 380 individuals—over ten times larger than at its low point, although continued conservation efforts are still required.
"Such successes show the remarkable achievements that are possible where effort and dedication by conservationists and local communities are backed up with political support and adequate resources," says Dr. Stuart Butchart, BirdLife's Global Research Coordinator. "But the worrying projections for the Amazon emphasize the urgent need for governments to meet their international commitments by establishing comprehensive protected area networks that are adequately funded and effectively managed."
Total number of species recognised by BirdLife in the 2012 Red List update is 10,064. Number of species by category as follows: Extinct 130; Extinct in Wild 4; Critically Endangered 197; Endangered 389; Vulnerable 727; Near Threatened 880; Least Concern 7,677; Data Deficient 60.
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The short straw
TORONTO — That's what David Purcey drew for his first Major League start for the Blue Jays. The 6-foot-5 left-hander has been given the task of taking on a sleeping giant in the Detroit Tigers, who boast one of the more intimidating lineups in the game.
Gibbons chuckled and mustered an "I don't know" when asked if he'd rather have a pitcher making his debut against a tough team like Detroit or against perhaps a lesser opponent. It's definitely a good test for Purcey, but it certainly could be a tall task, too.
"They're due to explode," Gibbons said about the struggling Tigers. "You've got to pitch well. You've got to hold them in check a little bit and you've got to score your share of runs. You go into this series figuring that they're going to put some runs on the board, so you've got to do the same thing.
"It's a special day for him," he added about Purcey. "You want him to enjoy it, because you only get that debut one time. But it's going to be a big test. They're predominantly a right-handed hitting team and have been one of the biggest run producers in the game for the last five or six years. He's definitely got to pitch. I'm sure they like hard-throwing lefties."
It'll be one and done for Mr. Purcey, too, even if he throws a no-hitter. The Jays are expected to make a roster move after the game to add a right-handed reliever to the bullpen. It's looking like Shawn Camp may be the one to get the call. On Thursday, Camp picked up his fourth save of the year for Triple-A Syracuse and he has worked 10 shutout innings with 13 strikeouts and no walks.
Out of the lineup today is first baseman Lyle Overbay, who has hit just two homers in 277 at-bats since breaking his right hand on June 3 last year. Overbay has no homers in 16 games and 59 ABs this season. Everyone says the hand is no longer an issue, but the power drop-off has been considerable. Overbay hit 22 homers in '06 and had 8 through 55 games before breaking his hand in '07.
Now, the Jays don't necessarily need Overbay to be a home-run hitter, but Toronto could certainly benefit from getting 15-20 from his left-handed bat, especially with question marks existing throughout the lineup. Homers aside, Overbay only has two doubles so far this year, too. Then again, he only had two April doubles in '06 and finished with 46.
STAT OF THE DAY: Last night, Roy Halladay threw a complete game — nothing out of the ordinary there. No Blue Jays outfieders recorded a putout during his nine-inning effort, though. It was the first time since Aug. 19, 1997 (Detroit's Willie Blair) that a pitcher turned a complete game with no outfield putouts.
Today's lineups:
DETROIT (5-11) at TORONTO (8-8)
at 7:07 p.m. ET at the Rogers Centre
Ivan Rodriguez, C
Placido Polanco, 2B
Gary Sheffield, DH
Magglio Ordonez, RF
Miguel Cabrera, 3B
Carlos Guillen, 1B
Edgar Renteria, SS
Marcus Thames, LF
Brandon Inge, CF
PITCHING: LHP Kenny Rogers
Shannon Stewart, LF
Aaron Hills, 2B
Alex Rios, RF
Vernon Wells, CF
Frank Thomas, DH
Rod Barajas, 1B
Marco Scutaro, 3B
Gregg Zaun, C
John McDonald, SS
PITCHING: LHP David Purcey
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"due to explode"
Someone should tell Abner Detroit's won 3 of the last 4 games and scored 31 runs in those 4 games. And yes, they do love hard throwing lefties' they feast on them. Poor Purcey.
I think Hill cursed us when he told Nolan Ryan that we didn't need him. How much longer till he comes back anyway?
gsumner Can't tell now to soon but this team has to start hitting soon not later.
Purcey pitched okay tonight 7 walks but only one run not bad for his first MLB.start.
I love winning o the road now, but I really miss winning at home (where we dominated last year). I also really miss Casey Janssen.
Purcey let the moment get to him a bit, which is not unusual for a young pitcher making a major league debut and that is what led to the 7 walks. The thing that was good though, is he went up against the best LH hitting lineup in the AL and they hardly touched him.
I saw him a couple of times when he last pitched for Syracuse and was impressed with his stuff. His delivery is definatly a lot smoother now. I liked Rance Mulliniks comment that Purcey's delivery is so deceptive, his fastball gets on the hitters quick. If we have an injury, and he gets 5-10 starts up here, he will settle in as a real good starter. As I think I posted to you last year, he is like McGowan, only from the left side. With Burnett leaving next year, Purcey will be a legitimate replacement.


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The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a joint partnership between Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, with Bird Studies Canada as the official Canadian partner. The GBBC is an annual four-day event that engages birdwatchers of all ages across North America in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are. Anyone can participate, from beginners to experts. You can count for as little as 15 minutes on a single day, or for as long as you like each day of the event. It's free, fun, and easy – and it helps the birds!
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If you're a fan of Adam McKay's work (Anchorman, Step Brothers, Talladega Nights) and/or a fan of musical numbers, you should be pretty happy with this news. It sounds as if Anchorman 2 is going to feature at least one musical sequence with a bit more movement to it; no word yet on if any jazz flute will be featured. McKay also revealed a bit more about the plot of the sequel, which is set in the world of 24 hour news and will still probably not include a Ghost Rider cameo. The writer/director is currently revising the script with star Will Ferrell and, though shooting is expected to start in March, there is no release date scheduled as of now. Hit the jump to see what McKay had to say.
While doing interviews for his executive produced independent dark comedy Fully Loaded, McKay spilled a few quotes to The Playlist. It's hard to believe, but it will be almost ten years since the original film by the time Anchorman 2 hits the screens. So what were McKay and the brain trust doing in the meantime (besides all of their other films)?
"We were going to do 'Anchorman 2' as a Broadway musical first, for like six months and then go shoot the movie. That was our initial idea."
McKay elaborated on this quote to suggest just how much music will find its way into Anchorman 2:
"Whole song sequences, absolutely. The music sequences we have done — we did 'Afternoon Delight' [in 'Anchorman'], Adam Scott and his family singing 'Sweet Child O' Mine' [in 'Step Brothers'], we did a whole song for 'Talladega Nights' that got cut out, a big, big musical number — we always do it live on the set. And my thing is, if the actors get freaked out, don't sweat it, we can always re-record it later. And every time we've done it, we end up using the live track from the recording. We'll probably do it the same way in this. This one might have a little more movement in it, and the only problem with that is the actors get winded."
It'll certainly be interesting to see how Anchorman 2 handles its own little Les Mis moment, but few plot details have been released so far. McKay talks a bit more about the central conceit:
"Even thought it's going to be a big silly movie, it's all about the rise of the new media and 24 hour news cycle, and there's a lot of interesting points to make about that while being silly."
When asked if Ron Burgundy would have a Mr. Smith Goes to Washington moment, he responded:
"It's been discussed, there's a little wisp of [talk]. We'd never do it straight ahead, we gotta fuck with it in some way. Because Ron Burgundy isn't quite Jimmy Stewart in character, so if he does, he's not going to do it well. But there's a little bit of that going on. I mean what is this 24 hours news, and this wall of white noise information, has it really been good for our country? The great thing when you find a point of view like that is that it doesn't have to be preachy or didactic, it's also funny. It's just funny that Americans have to contend with 2000 channels, and 60 different specific news sources, and the confusion that it creates, and the junk that we get to see is hilarious. That's what we're always kinda looking for, what's the point of view that's got life to it and plays."
The original film was adored in part for its brief cameos (Vince Vaughn, Luke Wilson, Tim Robbins, Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Seth Rogen and Danny Trejo). McKay made sure to stress that the supporting cast of day players for the sequel would be top talent as well:
"We're talking about for 'Anchorman 2' creating a murderer's row of the best day players ever. Like having every single one line or three line role, just be someone we just love. Someone like Ian Roberts or Rob Huebel or Paula Killen — just making sure every day player is a homerun."
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The man said to the dentist, "Doc, I'm in one heck of a hurry. I have two buddies sitting out in my truck waiting for us to go deer hunting, so forget about the anesthetic, I don't have time for the gums to get numb. I just want you to pull the tooth, and be done with it! We have our feeders set to go off in thirty minutes. I don't have time to wait for the anesthetic to work!"
The dentist thought to himself, "My goodness, this is surely a very brave man asking to have his tooth pulled without using anything to kill the pain."
So the dentist asks him, "Which tooth is it sir?"
The man turned to his wife and said, "Open your mouth, Honey, and show him."


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A day in the life of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who is competing in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am:
In the week after learning he was paired with Condoleezza Rice in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Jason Bohn compiled questions and contemplated how to greet someone who had served as national security adviser and secretary of state. When he finally met Rice on Thursday morning, less than a half-hour before their tee time, her first words to him, he said, were, "Roll Tide."
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Rice combined with Jason Bohn to shoot a 2-under 70 on the day but it was her approach shot on the sixth hole that caught everyone's attention. Everyone, that is, except one woman in the gallery. Rice's approach shot drilled the unidentified woman square in the forehead, leading to much blood...and confusion.
Yikes. How was the rest of the day?
"We didn't talk about it. We tried not to," said Rice's caddie, Kathryn Imrie, the assistant women's golf coach at Stanford, where Rice teaches and often mentors and helps recruit student-athletes.
So...that's how things are going for former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Thus far at Pebble Beach, Chris Berman has gotten stuck in a sand trap, Phil Mickelson has fallen on some rocks, and Condoleezza Rice has been disturbed into silence by the violence she did against an innocent bystander. It's the best golf tournament ever.


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Is De Aza For Real? I, For One, Hope So
I remember the day in October, 2009, when the White Sox claimed outfielder Alejandro De Aza on waivers from the Florida Marlins–and I wondered if he was good enough to make the major league roster.
De Aza had played professionally since he was signed as a free agent by the Dodgers in 2001–but it was ba rocky road. After a couple seasons in the low minors, he was selected by the Marlins in the 2004 Minor League Rule 5 draft. He eventually had cups of coffee with Florida in 2007 and 2009, though wrist and ankle injuries hampered his progress. Obviously the Sox felt that if he were injury-free, he could contribute.
The speedy outfielder made a positive first impression in a Sox uniform as he enjoyed an outstanding spring training in 2010. He didn't break camp with the Sox (though some thought he should have) but joined them during the season and hit an even .300 in 30 at bats while hitting .302 in 318 at bats at Charlotte.
While De Aza failed to make the team this year out of spring training, it was obvious to the White Sox after seeing him hit .322 in 385 at bats at Charlotte, that it was prudent to bring him up midseason to see if he could make an impact and compensate specifically for the poor play of Alex Rios and the overall stagnant offense.
Good call. From his first '11 at bat, when he homered to win the game, to last night's three-run homer, which tied the score in the Sox's come-from-behind win over the Twins, he has been a sight for sore eyes. Add his blazing speed and outstanding defense and De Aza just might have finally reached his potential.
It remains to be seen if De Aza, 27, is an everyday player, but let's enjoy his play while it lasts. No sense in speculating what his role will be in 2012 when we still have 29 games to go in 2011.
One thing, though, is for sure. He's an exciting player and I'm rooting for him to succeed.


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Wednesday 4 November 2020 - 19.30 - 21.30
Come and join Full Circle Vocal Group. We have been singing in the Farnham Community for 10 years in 2019 and we're getting better and better each year. With something different to look forward to each term, there are plenty of reasons to join us. We sing songs of all styles in 3 or 4 part harmony with no auditions and you don't have to read music, although it is given out for each song. Full Circle get involved in a number of community activities, such as concerts, collaborations with local choirs, open mic nights, charity singing, singing for care homes, recording sessions and we always have a guest musician in at least once a year – a masterclass in everything from Gospel to Rock. One year we had Clare Wheeler from the Swingle Singers, another time we had Anu Omideyi, distinguished gospel singer.
We have a laugh each session and sing for fun and as part of the Farnham community, enjoying social evenings out as well as our usual singing sessions.
If there is one thing you can guarantee from coming to a Full Circle session is that you will smile at least once during the session.
We're a friendly, non-judgemental group who love to meet new members and sing fantastic harmonies.
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New Exhibit Features Augustana Student-Artists
Works by five Augustana student-artists known for their artistic talent and for their leadership on campus are featured in the "University Invitational 2011," a new exhibit now on display inside the Everist Gallery at the Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center.
J-Term Takes Students to 14 Countries
"Our students understand that in order to compete in a global economy, they must experience different parts of the globe firsthand," says President Rob Oliver. In January, 93 Augustana students will spend the month immersed in 14 countries for an intense, first-hand study of history, language and culture.
In the News: Work by British Archaeologist, Augustana Collaborator Highlighted
Augustana's Dr. Adrien Hannus and his anthropology majors know British archaeologist Dr. Alan Outram, head of Archaeology at the U.K.'s University of Exeter, well – he is a long-time research colleague and a teacher through the exchange program the two institutions share. Outram's work on horse history is featured in National Geographic's newest publication, Exploring History.
The Augustana: Autumn 2011
The autumn 2011 issue of The Augustana, the magazine for alumni and friends of the College, features the work of alumni and students who illustrate the idea of "intersection" in action – they are individuals from every generation who all say that, because of the foundation they received here, they have been successful in pursuing their professional passions.
National Geographic Photographer Annie Griffiths to Speak on Campus Nov. 16
Annie Griffiths, one of National Geographic's first female photographers and an artist known around the globe, will discuss her life, career and experiences in a discussion titled "Connect with Anybody, Anywhere" at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in Kresge Recital Hall. The event coincides with "International Education Week" at Augustana, a collection of programs, meals and discussions that celebrate global diversity.
International Education Week to Feature Global Perspectives
Augustana will celebrate the global perspectives and cultural diversity alive on campus during "International Education Week," Nov. 14-18. In addition to ethnic foods and educational forums, award-winning National Geographic Photographer Annie Griffiths will be on campus to discuss how to "Connect with Anybody, Anywhere."
Thought Leader Forum to Discuss 'Disorder on the Border'
Drug smuggling. Human smuggling. Death by dehydration. Death from disorientation. Welcome to life on the southern border of the U.S. – a place that, according to those who live and work there – exists in a state of crisis. Dr. Cari Skogberg Eastman '96, author and independent researcher specializing in border and immigration issues, will discuss "Disorder on the Border" at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 18.
'The Book of Liz' Opens at Augustana Theatre
The new, laugh-a-minute play on the adventures of Sister Elizabeth Donderstock, cheese balls, a restaurant and customers was written by brother-and-sister playwrights David Sedaris and Amy Sedaris and is directed by Augustana's Dan Workman. The comedy runs Nov. 16-20 at the on-campus Edith Mortenson Center Theatre.
Tour to Discuss North Korean Humanitarian Crisis
For decades, volatile North Korea has been considered to be among the world's most secretive societies. And, while its global security issues generally dominate the headlines, another story is brewing inside the country's borders. "The Reliance Tour" will discuss North Korea's humanitarian and refugee crisis at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, in Kresge Recital Hall.
Book by Alumnus, Visiting Professor Earns Praise
Meet Dr. John E. Anderson, class of 2004 and a visiting assistant professor in Religion. His latest work explores the character of Jacob from the book of Genesis, including his well-known deceptive traits and his relationship with God.


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Crocheting has always been close to my heart, something which I learnt from my Godmother and from my Primary School's Art Club. I always find it therapeutic. However, I do not have much friends who share the same hobby and I also crochet less as I started picking up other hobbies later on in life.
Hence, imagine my excitement when I got to know makers [through the Singapore Mini Maker Faire (SMMF)] who also crochet and knit. For example, we have Ling Ling (SMMF12 & SMMF13 Maker), Huey Ling (SMMF13 Maker) and Agatha (SMMF13 Maker) who crochet different kind of things using different kind of materials.
Last year, Ling Ling even took it a step further and ran an "Intro to Crochet for Beginners" workshop during our Singapore Mini Maker Faire!
How the SMMF yarnbombing project was started
I first heard of yarnbombing last year, around the time when we held our second Singapore Mini Maker Faire. The vibrant colourful yarnbombed trees and giant structures online caught my attention. The shared yarnbombing projects also captured a bit of attention on our Singapore Mini Maker Faire Facebook Page.
But it was earlier this year when yarnbombing was brought up again. Agatha was inspired by a yarnbombing project in Hong Kong and re-ignited the discussion again. A few of us were enthused enough to start moving into action and before you know it, the first yarnbombing project under the Singapore Mini Maker Faire was initiated.
The yarnbombing project would not have been possible without the strong ground-up initiative and support. Agatha shared how she has got to know Mona and a few other ladies from the sewing community, and how there was a good response to the suggestion of yarnbombing.
Mona, currently an active quilter, works closely with Agatha to spearhead this yarnbombing initiative. She shared that she had volunteered to arrange for a craft meetup for the followers of "The Sewing Network", a Facebook group for those who are interested in sewing and needle crafts. During the discussion about the exact crafts that could be brought to the meetup, the yarnbombing idea popped up and grew.
It is always nice to know how ideas fall into place nicely like that. 😛
The yarnbombing begins…
With Agatha and Mona helming this project, a date for the first yarnbombing session was fixed very quickly for 1 May, Labour Day public holiday at Science Centre Singapore.
The initiative moved in an organic fashion. When we first met, there were only 14 of us, including two young children of Kiruthika, the lead organiser of this year's Singapore Mini Maker Faire.
Most of us did not know each other, and we spent some time introducing ourselves while we crochet or knit. It was a cosy and fun session.
The group decided that we will use one of the railings at the turnstile area to be our pilot yarnbombing spot.
We crowded around the choice location and quickly set to work, choosing the pieces to combine around the railing. Before we know it, the job is done, and we had an impromptu yarnbombed railing at the front of the Science Centre!
Then the group asked "What's next?". One suggestion was to yarnbomb the animatronic dinosaur in front of the Centre. We went to take a look, and once again very quickly made plans for a giant scarf. Everyone were excited to meet again for the next session and we set the next date on the spot, 24 May. The next few weeks saw furious knitting and crocheting by the many enthusiasts and there were a lot of sharing of progress online.
24 May morning was a busy morning. Twenty volunteers turned out to assemble the granny squares into a scarf which ended up to be 6.2metre by 0.4 metre long! We were all truly amazed by the efforts both by those who contributed their granny squares and those who turned up to help with the assembly. It was heartening to also see some volunteers who came to learn and contribute too, one male volunteer included!
We were also glad that the yarnbombing project received media attention and subsequently reported in Straits Times Life! and Zao Bao after the event. Besides giving attention to the yarnbombing project, it was great that they also highlighted the Singapore Mini Maker Faire. Hopefully with the media attention, we can garner more interest both in the Phase 2 of the yarnbombing project (we are moving on to the Singapore Mini Maker Faire venue!) and the Faire itself!
Interested in yarnbombing or to learn knitting or crocheting? We welcome you to join us at the Senja-Cashew Community Club on 22 June, 10am – 12pm where the next phase will be embarked. If you are able to join us or wish to contribute 4 x 4 inch granny squares, do contact Agatha and Mona through the Yarnbombing Singapore Facebook Page or email to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Brutally cold temperatures with an accompanying wind chill are expected to continue in regions across the U.S., with lows in the minus teens and minus 20s in parts of the Midwest. TODAY's Dylan Dreyer reports.
Frigid temperatures generated by what one meteorologist labeled a "polar vortex" took hold across a wide swath of the Midwest and Northeast early Sunday, as the regions dug out from a deadly snow storm and braced for another blast of dangerous winter weather.
The frigid air is coming from the North Pole and — due to a jet stream — will be intense and mobile, Ryan Maue, a meteorologist for Weather Bell, told The Associated Press. Forecasters said record lows could be eclipsed.
"All the ingredients are there for a near-record or historic cold outbreak," Maue said. "If you're under 40, you've not seen this stuff before."
Because of the winds, "It may feel as cold as negaticve 50 to negative 60 on Sunday night over sections of the north-central states," the National Weather Service said.
In those conditions, frostbite can set in on exposed skin within five minutes, forecasters warned.
"If you don't have to go outside, don't do it," said The Weather Channel's lead meteorologist Michael Palmer.
The High Plains region was already feeling the chill Saturday, with North Dakota at minus-6 in the afternoon and temperatures in the negative 20s expected overnight.
While temperatures in the Northeast were expected to rise by the end of the weekend, New York and New England were frigid Saturday morning. Saturday started off with wind chills in the negative 20s, but temperatures were expected to climb back into the 40s on Sunday and then finish the roller coaster in the low teens on Monday.
"The snow may have stopped, but we are not out of the woods," New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday night. The city enacted its Cold Weather Emergency Procedure to protect the homeless through Saturday.
A temperature of minus-9 degrees in Hartford, Conn., early Saturday broke the record for the date and was the lowest recorded in the county since February 2009, according to NBC Connecticut.
"It's the mother-lode of cold air," Weather Channel coordinating meteorologist Tom Moore said. "On the heels of what will be the coldest air of the season, will be dangerous, life-threatening winds."
Snow was expected to begin falling throughout the Midwest on Sunday, and could accumulate up to 10 inches in some areas, the National Weather Service said.
Snow was also expected to start blanketing Chicago late Saturday, according to weather.com. The city will spend two nights enduring overnight lows of minus-15 on Sunday and Monday, and highs will stay in the negative double digits during the daytime hours Monday, according to weather.com. Most of Illinois was under a winter weather warning Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Pacific Garden Mission in downtown Chicago was sheltering more than 1,000 people on Saturday, said Marquis Lindsey, a counselor at the mission. Lindsey said the space got progressively more packed as the weekend wore on and shelter managers have had to resort to accommodating overnight guests on mats. "We've been getting crowded but we don't turn anybody down," he said.
The entire state of Indiana was also under a winter weather warning, and the NWS said 8-12 inches of snow would be on the ground in Indianapolis by Sunday night.
The snow is also expected to reach as far south as Tennessee and Alabama and icy conditions should even be expected in the Deep South Sunday, according to NWS. Atlanta's high temperature on Tuesday is forecast to be in the mid-20s, while the city's January average high is usually in the mid-50s, according to Weatherbase.com.
At least 16 people were killed across the United States due to Friday's snow and ice, and negative temperatures could also bring safety hazards. National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Truett said the wind child levels will be so low that, "a person not properly dressed could die easily in those conditions."
"Anybody living out on the streets needs to be rounded up and put into a shelter," Moore said. "The repercussions for not could be deadly, and I'm afraid we're going to see cases like that."
Minnesota wasn't taking any chances. Gov. Mark Dayton said all public schools will be closed Monday, for the first time in 17 years.
The city of Boston, Mass., saw a record amount of snow in the latest storm, with plummeting temperatures, school closures and flooding. NBC's Ron Mott reports.
"The safety of Minnesota's schoolchildren must be our first priority," Dayton said in a statement. "I have made this decision to protect all our children from the dangerously cold temperatures now forecasted for next Monday. I encourage Minnesotans of all ages to exercise caution in these extreme weather conditions."
Temperatures in Embarrass, Minn., had already plummeted to minus-36 degrees on Friday, breaking a record for the lowest temperature in the U.S. outside of Alaska.
Minneapolis will see a high of minus-14 degrees and a low of minus-27 degrees through Monday — but with the wind chill it would feel like the minus-40s.
Temperatures won't be any better in Chicago, which will come close to a high of minus-11 degrees — a record mark previously reached in December 1983 and January 1994.
While many schoolchildren with a "cold day" might want to strap on ice skates for some winter weather fun, even the ice skating rink will shutter because of the cold. Managers of Brenton Skating Plaza in Des Moines, Iowa, have decided to shut down the rink Sunday and Monday, when temperatures are expected to drop to minus-15 and barely breach zero during highs.
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Sunlight streams through the windows of a building covered in ice Friday after it was sprayed with water by firefighters putting out a blaze in Plattsmouth, Neb.
But other athletic activities will go on as planned. Sunday's NFC wild-card game between the Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers will play out in bone-chilling temperatures in Wisconsin.
Regardless of the forecast, fans scooped up the remaining 40,000 tickets needed to sell out the game this week.
Meanwhile, cities across the mid-Atlantic to the Northeast — walloped by Thursday night's snowstorm — will see milder temperatures with rain Sunday into Monday. New York City will see highs in the lower 40s. Boston, digging out from as much as two feet of snow, could reach 50 degrees.
While airports in the areas hardest hit by Friday's big storm still grappled with some residual flight problems, less than 900 into or out of the U.S. had been canceled as of 12 p.m. Saturday, according to FlightAware. More than 2,600 flights into or out of the U.S. were canceled by midday Friday.
New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, which reported 192 cancelled flights due to "zero visibility and high winds" at midday Friday, cut that number to 37 on Saturday morning. The trend carried to other area airports; La Guardia only reported 25 canceled flights on Saturday as compared with Friday's 271, and Newark slashed its numbers from 285 to 37.
Boston's Logan International Airport reported 23 cancellations Saturday morning and most other U.S. airports reported cancellations in the teens or single digits.
In Chicago, a Spirit Airlines jet slid off a taxiway at O'Hare International Airport as it was taxiing for takeoff to Las Vegas, state aviation officials told NBC station WMAQ. Passengers were taken off the Airbus A319 and bused back to the terminal to await another jet.
While the next wave of northeast weather might not affect air travel, another frigid plunge is forecast for Tuesday: the Big Apple is expected to see a high of around 10 degrees, while Philadelphia and Boston will be in the teens.
Don't despair, Moore said, there's a silver lining: warming temperatures by the end of next week.
"We're going to see a moderating trend as a whole," he added.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Throughout the Northeast, the side roads remain the biggest trouble areas. NBC's Tom Costello reports.
- At least 13 deaths blamed on winter blast as snow piles up
- Dangerous cold snap: 10 things to know
- #MySnowPics: Share your winter storm photos
This story was originally published on Sat Jan 4, 2014 8:10 PM EST


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Our secretary of state was one busy diplomat last week scrambling to get ahead of a mushrooming crisis.
Not John Kerry and not Egypt, although his week wasn't exactly a day at Disneyland either.
I call your attention to the secretary of state for the city of Los Angeles, Councilman Gil Cedillo.
You didn't know L.A. has a secretary of state?
Nobody did until last Wednesday when the councilman from the 1st District brought together five consuls general for a meeting billed as "The Cedillo Summit."
Joining Secretary Cedillo in his City Hall office were the consuls general of El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica and Mexico along with the Los Angeles Police Department's Hispanic outreach liaison officer, Lt. Al Labrada.
On the agenda were three specific issues: passage of the Senate immigration reform bill; damage control for Special Order 7 — the LAPD's soft auto impound policy for motorists caught driving without a license — after it was ruled illegal by a Superior Court judge; and a call for more services and cultural celebrations for the Central American communities of Los Angeles.
And as a bonus agenda item another push for AB 60, Cedillo's long-cherished dream of driver's licenses for illegal immigrants.
He isn't called "One Bill Gil" for nothing.
But that nickname diminishes Cedillo, who should be taken seriously. When it comes to representing the interests of illegal immigrants Gil Cedillo is a true believer.
He's not a pretender or one of the many politicians including a growing number of Republicans, willing to betray principles for political preservation. The secretary of state for Los Angeles is deeply committed to representing "his" people.
And if there was ever any doubt who Councilman Cedillo's "people" are it was erased by Juan Carlos Mendoza, acting consul general of Mexico. "We are here to support our council member," he told the summit attendees, "because we understand the best way to solve this problem is license these people."
"Our" councilman?
Funny, I thought Gil Cedillo was elected by American citizens to represent the interests of America's second-largest city, not the interests of the Mexican government.
The goal of any responsible government is to look after the best interests of their citizens wherever they may be. So we can't begrudge Sylvia Ugalde, the consul general from Costa Rica, when she plainly states, "Special Order 7 is good for our people in the sense it enables them to not pay a lot of fees and expenses and things that are difficult for them."
We should, however, begrudge American government officials, especially Councilman Cedillo, for doing the bidding of foreign governments at the expense of the citizens of his own country.
For the millionth time Cedillo reminded us that Los Angeles is "a city of immigrants," as if anyone isn't aware of our diversity. His talking points include a portrait of his council district, 72 percent Latino, many of whom are "people living abroad in CD 1," as if CD 1 is a nation unto itself.
"They are good people and they are working," added Consul General Mendoza, and that may be true, but is utterly irrelevant.
The issue is and always has been the rule of law versus chaos. We either believe in sovereign borders or we don't.
Apparently the secretary of state for Los Angeles does not believe in borders.
"We must not ignore that socioeconomic problems have no borders," claims Councilman Cedillo. But if that's true it's because politicians like "One Bill Gil" have done everything they can to weaken our nation's borders and have allowed the socioeconomic problems of Central America to spill into the United States, with Los Angeles as ground zero.
Sadly, Mexico and other Central American nations do a better job protecting their people in Los Angeles than the people elected by the citizens of Los Angeles do for L.A.
Doug McIntyre's column appears Sunday and Wednesday. He can be reached at email@example.com.


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Preventing Gang Involvement
Warning Signs and Other Risky Behaviors Often Associated with Possible Gang Involvement
Why Kids Join Gangs
Among the leading reasons given by kids involved with gangs, either as members or gang associates, is a desire to be loved, accepted or to be part of a group. That is what gang members commonly promise when they are recruiting.
Additional reasons that kids join gangs include:
- Fun and excitement — Gang members, recruiters and the media glamorize the gang lifestyle.
- Identity and a sense of belonging — Gangs may offer a sense of identity to their members and a way to gain attention or status. Kids who do not have strong ties to their families, communities, schools or places of worship may turn to gangs for companionship and as a substitute family.
- Peer pressure — If friends or family members are in a gang, kids may be pressured to join a gang.
- Financial gain — Being in a gang is often seen as a way to obtain money or possessions.
- Failure to realize what being in a gang means — Kids often do not fully understand the danger, risks and legal problems associated with being in a gang.
- Protection — In neighborhoods and areas where gangs are present, kids sometimes feel, or are told, that belonging to a gang will provide protection from other gangs.
Who Joins Gangs
Gang members generally range in age from 13 to 24 years old, but can be as young as 9. Gangs can include all ethnic groups. Many gang members are boys, but 10 percent of all gang members are girls and the number is growing.
There are several risk factors or conditions that increase the likelihood of a youth becoming involved with a gang.
- Lack of connection with family, community, schools, faith-based organizations.
- Living in an area with a high level of gang activity.
- Lack of a positive support system at home.
- Violence against family members.
- Exposure to TV shows, movies, video games and/or music that glorify violence.
- Lack of participation in alternative activities, such as community, school or faith-based youth programs.
- Low self-esteem and/or a sense of hopelessness about the future.
- Poor decision-making and communication skills.
- Too much unsupervised free time.
- Lack of respect for authority (parents, teachers, law enforcement officers).
- Alcohol or other drug use.
Warning Signs and Other Risky Behaviors Often Associated with Possible Gang Involvement
There are a number of signs that may indicate involvement with a gang or risky or delinquent behavior. The sooner concerns are responded to, the greater the opportunity to prevent a child from joining a gang. Discuss concerns with a trusted friend or a professional such as a guidance counselor, police officer, member of the clergy or human service professionals in the community.
Keep in mind, kids who pretend to be gang members or just associate with gang members are at equal or greater risk for being victims of violence as are those who are known gang members.
Signs to be aware of include:
- Withdrawing from family activities.
- Suddenly changing friends and spending time with undesirable people.
- Developing a bad attitude toward family, school and authorities.
- Sudden drop in school grades.
- Staying out later than usual.
- Wanting excessive privacy.
- Using a new nickname.
- Using hand signs.
- Using unfamiliar slang words.
- Purchasing or wanting to buy or wear clothing of all one color or style.
- Modifying clothing to indicate membership in a special group.
- Changing appearance with special haircuts, eyebrow markings or tattoos.
- Suddenly having more money or possessions.
- Using gang graffiti on folders, desks, walls and buildings.
- Drug or alcohol use evidence.
- Carrying objects that can be used as weapons.
Getting out of a Gang
It is possible to get out of a gang and many individuals do. However, the deeper or more involved someone is with a gang, the more difficult it is to get out.
Getting out of a gang takes time. A gang member may never verbally denounce gang membership, but can effectively discontinue his/her level of activity within the gang. Talk to a parent, school counselor, police officer, member of the clergy or other professionals about safe options, which can include:
- Fading away by gradually becoming less active in a gang. This is the typical method for discontinuing participation in illegal gang activity.
- Creating distance by being less available for gang activities because of a job, participation in supervised and organized recreational programs, volunteering.
- Relocating the entire family to a community that does not have heavy gang activity, so that all ties to the gang can be cut. This may be necessary in extreme cases.


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Welcome to Watch List, where we identify five things on TV to watch while you stay at home and make guacamole using your mortar and pestle. There's something so cool about using a mortar and pestle. I always feel like I'm a witch when I use one. This guac needs more eye of newt. LET'S GO!
CMT MUSIC AWARDS – 8:00PM (CMT) It's a celebration of songs about no-good men and real good pickup trucks. Your host tonight is Kid Rock, who will no doubt take a classic rock song and a classic country song and mash them up into a new song that will NOT be classic in any way, shape or form. Also performing tonight are Carrie Underwood (Grrr!), Toby Keith (USA!), and Keith Urban. And if Keith Urban is in the house, you know what that means. Nicole Kidman crowd shots! NO! Don't do it! I can't look GAHHHHHH! Why does she look like she's melting? There's enough Botox in that face to can six acres of tomatoes. Harrowing. ANTICIPATION: TUXES WITH BOLO TIES!
YOU'RE CUT OFF – 9:00PM (VH1) It's the much-anticipated debut of this new VH1 show about spoiled rich girls who are cut off from their folks' bank accounts and forced to live like filthy peasants. I saw the preview and can say without hyperbole that these are some of the most despicable human beings you will ever lay eyes on. So if you're the kind of person who loved watching "My Super Sweet 16" because it made you want to put your TV through a plate glass window, this is the show for you. ANTICIPATION: AWFUL PEOPLE!
ICE ROAD TRUCKERS – 9:00PM (History Channel) It's the season premiere of this show about long haul truckers in the Arctic Circle. I've watched this show a few times and all I ever want to see when I watch it is a truck falling through the ice. I mean really, isn't that the only reason to watch? It's all about the danger of driving on ice. Okay, well then, show me some drowning semis, man! Anyway, tonight a truck DOES crash! AW YEAH! My prayers have been answered! ANTICIPATION: ICE COLD!
THE NEXT FOOD NETWORK STAR – 8:00PM (Food Network) It's the season premiere of the Food Network's answer to Top Chef. I don't know how Food Network can accommodate another star, given that Bobby Flay and Paula Deen's chin occupy 12 hours of programming each per day on the network. I guess they can make room. Anyway, Flay shows up here, AGAIN. As does Giada De Laurentiis and her enormous cleavage. Wanna be the next Food Network star? A bust like that always helps. ANTICIPATION: COOKING AND TALKING!
BRIDAL BOOTCAMP – 10:00PM (VH1) Finally tonight, another premiere. It's a new VH1 show where future brides are taken to boot camp to get in shape prior to the wedding. Tonight the girls are greeted at camp with "mud and explosives". It's as if they already have children. ANTICIPATION: YOU WILL FIT IN THAT VERA WANG!
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Two people identified as victims in an Orange County shooting rampage Tuesday morning had no connection and little in common, police indicated, except for being in the gunman's line of fire.
Both died in attacks for which authorities have no discernible motive.
Only sketchy portraits of the men emerged from public records, interviews and social media on Tuesday. A third victim had not been identified by police.
The first roadside victim Tuesday was Melvin Edwards, 69, who was ordered out of his car, directed to the curb and then shot, police said.
The Vietnam War veteran apparently was driving to work at the business he owns, Rubicon Gear, an aerospace and defense industry manufacturer founded by his father, J.L. Edwards. Melvin Edwards was chairman of the board and majority shareholder for more than 25 years.
A graduate of La Salle High School in Pasadena and briefly a student at USC, Edwards later was an Army combat infantry officer and served in Vietnam, according to his company's website.
Known to most as Mel, Edwards lived in a quiet Laguna Hills neighborhood. He is survived by his wife, an adult daughter and an adult son, said a Santa Ana police corporal.
A short time later, police said, Jeremy Lewis, 26, was shot and killed while sitting in a vehicle at a construction site where he worked near Edinger and Newport avenues in Tustin. When a coworker ran over, the gunman threatened the other man and shot him in the arm.
A plumber by trade, Lewis was happiest when working on his cars, he wrote on his Instagram profile. He recently purchased a 1993 Nissan 300ZX and proudly displayed photos of the black sports car.
When he wasn't under the hood of a car, Lewis often could be found at the gym. In addition to spending time with family and friends, he wrote, he loved to go camping and watch movies.
Public records list Lewis' address as an upstairs apartment south of downtown Fullerton.
Lewis originally was from Morongo Valley and graduated from Yucca Valley High School in 2004, according to a Facebook profile.
As friends from high school and beyond learned of his death, they posted messages expressing disbelief at a life suddenly cut short.
Register staff writers Michael Mello and Alejandra Molina contributed to this report.
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The Central Connecticut softball team will travel to Baton Rouge, LA to compete in its first ever NCAA Regional round May 17-19. Northwestern State and UL-Lafayette will also attend the double-elimination tournament, along with regional host LSU, the #9 overall seed.
The Blue Devils will face LSU at 6 p.m. Central time on Friday night in the second game of the Regional.
NCAA Baton Rouge Regional (Times are Central)
Friday, May 17
Game 1: Louisiana-Lafayette vs. Northwestern State – 3 p.m.
Game 2: No. 9 LSU vs. Central Connecticut State – 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 18
Game 3: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner – 12 p.m.
Game 4: Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser – 3 p.m.
Game 5: Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 winner – 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 19
Game 6: Game 3 winner vs. Game 5 winner – 1 p.m.
Game 7: Game 6 rematch if necessary – 4 p.m.
After winning its first ever Northeast Conference Championship on Saturday, the CCSU softball team eagerly awaited their next stop in their continued road of success on Sunday night. At 10 p.m., the Blue Devils, along with family and friends, watched the ESPNU announcement that they would be traveling to LSU.
The Blue Devils have already amassed a program record 35 wins, breaking the CCSU win record for the third-consecutive season. Sophomore Laura Messina has compiled an impressive 27-9 record this season, making her the winningest pitcher in CCSU history with 49 wins. Messina has also registered 12 shutouts and 239 strikeouts, propelling her into the top spot in CCSU history in both categories with 19 and 446, respectively.
Messina accumulated national rankings throughout the season including her fourth-place ranking in the country in shutouts.
"To get to compete in the NCAA Regional round is such a great landmark in Central Connecticut history," Head Coach Jeff Franquet said. "I'm so proud of our team and how hard they've worked to get here. We will face some really good teams and I'm confident that our players will handle the competition well."
Fans can follow CCSUBlueDevils.com for all of the most updated information regarding the tournament. Fans can also visit @CCSUBlueDevils on Twitter.


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Greenwich boys defeat Darien 55-44
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The Greenwich boys basketball team has been waiting for a balanced scorebook all season. That wait came to an end on Friday against Darien as four players scored in double digits as the Cardinals gained some revenge in a 55-44 win over the Blue Wave.
Darien picked up one of its two wins this season against the Cardinals in the LaVista Tournament in December and that loss was on the minds of the Cardinals, especially CJ Byrd, who missed that game with a fractured hand.
"I didn't get to play last time and this time I wanted to come back and help my team win," Byrd said. "Getting off to a fast start was the key because we knew that if we didn't get off to a fast start, (Matt) Staubi would hurt us and we didn't want that."
Byrd led Greenwich with 14 points, Alex Wolf had 13, Dan Guise 11 and Jimmy Djema 10, giving Greenwich the balance it has been searching for.
Staubi led all scorers with 22 but only scored one point in the second half as Greenwich switched to a zone to contain him.
The Cardinals (6-5) jumped on the Wave (2-8) right away, going up 13-0 before Darien finally scored with 3:10 to play in the first quarter.
The cushion was needed as Staubi woke up at that point, lighting up the Cardinals for 21 points, hitting 3s and driving into the paint for a couple of gentle floaters to get Darien within 28-27 at halftime.
Staubi scored 36 against Greenwich in December, and Greenwich coach Bill Brehm was not going to let him do it again so he switched to a 2-3 zone in the second half after playing man-to-man the entire first half.
"I guess we had to. Nobody could guard Staubi," Brehm said. "The kid is the smallest kid on the court and we can't guard him. We had to (go zone), we had no other choice. I think, to our kids' credit, they played a great 2-3 zone."
The zone did open up Darien big man Chima Azuonwu for some looks in the second half, but Greenwich gladly traded a few layups and a dunk by Azuonwu over Staubi running wild on them again.
Azuonwu scored 12 points, nine in the second half as he battled Wolf all night on the blocks.
Greenwich outscored Darien 16-6 in the third to open up the lead.
Darien coach Kyle Marian thought the offense stalled out with Staubi having trouble creating shots against the zone.
"I thought we got a little stagnant," Marian said. "It is just a matter of guys moving a little more and being available and guys that get shots, have to hit shots. That's how you beat a zone. It was very frustrating. It is things we work on day in and day out, it's just a matter of execution."
The win is the second this week and keeps the Cardinals in the think of the FCIAC playoff hunt as the season nears the midway point with tough games against Norwalk and Harding next week.
"I love the way the league is this year," Brehm said. "It is anybody's league to win. We have some tough games coming up and we had to have both of these especially going into Norwalk, which is playing really tough. It will be a tough one, but I think we can do it."
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Greenwich 55, Darien 44
Greenwich: Jimmy Djema 3 2-2 10; CJ Byrd 7 0-0 14; Leonel Hyatt 1 0-2 2; Alex Wolf 4 5-7 13; Alex McMurray 2 1-1 5; Jon Palmer 0 0-0 0; Dan Guise 3 2-2 11; Kyle Foote 0 0-0 0; Sam Latto 0 0-0 0; Thomas Baietto 0 0-0 0. Totals 20 10-14 55
Darien: Chima Azuonwu 4 4-7 12; George Phillips 2 0-0 6; Liam Naughton 1 0-0 2; Matt Staubi 6 8-10 22; Henry Baldwin 0 0-0 0; Ian Burgoyne 0 0-0 0; Charles Travers 1 0-0 2. Totals: 14 12-17 44
3-point field goals: G -- Guise 3, Djema 2; D -- Staubi 2, Phillips 2
Fouled out: None