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For years, The Undertaker's WrestleMania undefeated streak has continued to grow and grow. He's knocked off legends and topped giants, but now, as he looks to go 21-0 at WrestleMania, a new challenge stands in his way: CM Punk.
SLAM! Wrestling's Matt Bishop and Nolan Howell debate whether or not Punk is the man to end the vaunted Streak.
Bishop says no, Punk should not end The Streak.
There is no good reason for CM Punk to end The Streak.
For 20 years now, The Undertaker has somehow managed to make a professional wrestling storyline seem real. That right there is an accomplishment that should go unnoticed.
In an era of professional wrestling where so few things matter any more, The Streak is one of the only things that still does. WWE had ruined the credibility of its titles. The United States and Intercontinental champions are nothing more than glorified jobbers, especially now, who deserve better. Even the world titles are nothing special.
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Man, The Streak really is special. And when you look at the matches The Undertaker has had since 2007, there's no reason for it to end. You could argue that he's had the best match on five of the last six WrestleMania cards.
Now, don't get me wrong, I think last year would've been a great time for The Streak to end. Not by Undertaker losing, mind you, but going out on top, retiring at 20-0. The scene of Undertaker, Triple H and Shawn Michaels arm in arm on the top of the ramp is one of those moments I'll never forget. Now, I'm not saying The Streak is going to be tarnished by having another match, but there's a certain sizzle lacking this year.
If WWE even considered ending The Streak, which to me is not even fathomable, but if they did, I'd be very concerned about their decision-making in general. There's nothing truly special in WWE any more. It's the same old, same old. We see the same matches and angles on Raw that we just saw three days prior on Smackdown. It's the same stuff repeated over and over and over again. That's why The Streak stands out. It is special.
I know CM Punk is a full-time performer, and it'd be extremely generous to categorize The Undertaker as even a part-time performer these days, but it doesn't matter. The Undertaker has earned the right to have The Streak remain intact.
Now, don't get me wrong, there was a time when I thought The Streak should end. But then it became so much bigger than anything else going on. It's the same premise I had when it became obvious Ric Flair was going to retire. At first, I thought, �Hey, why not let a young guy beat him and get him some exposure of that?� Well, I was dead wrong. Shawn Michaels was the exact guy for that spot, and the whole thing could not have gone any better. No one else would've been able to derive the emotion out of that than Michaels did.
It's the same premise here. You have things that are important and things that are special. The Streak is both.
And if CM Punk beats The Undertaker next weekend at WrestleMania XXIX, it will be one of the biggest mistakes in company history.
Passing the torch is a concept integral to any sport. Older players mentor and inspire young bucks to raise their competition until they eventually usurp their position.
In this case, it is the right time for professional wrestling to pass the torch. You'll find few men as popular as CM Punk is today, awing and angering fans with his vicious nature in the ring and on the microphone.
With Punk being the potential for the future, it is finally time for the future to cut ties with the past. WWE has shown a hard time embracing that, as evidenced by Triple H still sitting atop the card here in 2013. In order for the WWE to have a more respected product in the future, they need to stop letting the past reign over their current crop.
The Undertaker has been a man who has always done right by "the business." It is time for "The Dead Man" to do what's right for business to hang up his gloves and stow away his boots.
Undertaker taking the pin here will tell people not to lament how there are no more Steve Austins or Hulk Hogans, but recognize that the future could be just as bright on the shoulders of a CM Punk or a Dolph Ziggler.
WWE has never shied away from rewriting and erasing history. It has also never had a problem milking history for all it is worth. Next Sunday, for the sake of their current product, it is time to let the old legends ride into the sunset without being called back. It is time for new legends to be born.
Matt Bishop and Nolan Howell are SLAM! Wrestling reporters. You can follow Matt on Twitter @mbish86 and Nolan @nolanhowell. Should be a good one!

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How about Jonathan getting snippy with JEFF ? LOL
HaHa it would have been funny if Jeff got to snuff Jon's torch
I think it's the name. People love to be snippy with people named Jeff.
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Andrea, 47, lost her husband, Lewis du Pont Smith, 54, to cancer, on August 12, 2011. Their 25-year marriage was a long love affair, inspired by their love of music, poetry, art and transcendent ideas.
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Andrea and Lewis became members and associates of the Schiller Institute, a German-American friendship organization based on the writings and inspiration of Friedrich Schiller (1859-1805), who in the 19th century was known as the "Poet of Freedom." He was a close friend of Goethe and was much beloved throughout the world, especially in America. A statue of him stands in Fairmount Park, and there are many others in cities throughout the country. His play, "William Tell" was inspired by the American Revolution. The "Ode to Joy," Schiller's most famous poem, was the inspiration for Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. This poem had deep meaning for Andrea and Lewis.
Their marriage was inspired by and committed to the ideas of Schiller and the Italian Renaissance. They traveled extensively throughout Europe in the early years of their marriage and came to Chestnut Hill in 1992.
After purchasing a beautiful historic home in Chestnut Hill, Andrea and Lewis opened their home to gatherings of friends for conversation in the arts and sciences. They wanted to create in their home a kind of salon in the best European tradition, inviting people from all walks of life, all religions, all interests to attend presentations in politics, art, poetry and music to be enjoyed with good food and wine.
When it came time for schooling for their first child, they chose the Waldorf School of Philadelphia, opposite the Trolley Car Diner in Mt. Airy, in large part because the founder of Waldorf Education, Rudolf Steiner (1862 – 1925), took inspiration from Schiller's writings. Schiller believed that the arts ennobled the feelings and thoughts of men and women.
Andrea said, "The marriage between art and academics in a Waldorf School was very intriguing to me. I feel that art and academics should never be divided. They should be integrated and refined in the mind and heart of the child, starting when they are in kindergarten. The Waldorf School curriculum nurtures the child in this way."
Starting in 1997 Andrea wanted to pursue singing lessons and that's when she met Bronwyn Fix-Keller, of Roxborough, who was teaching at the Bryn Mawr Conservatory of Music. Andrea explained, "I studied for about a year, and Bronwyn suggested I sing soprano with the VoxAmaDeus chorus. That's how I met Valentin Radu. My first public concert was singing Handel's 'Messiah!' For the last 15 years I have enjoyed singing with VoxAmaDeus chorus and their Renaissance Consort, a smaller group performing works of early music. Bringing VoxAmaDeus into the life of my husband and myself has been very rewarding. (VoxAmaDeus is now in its silver anniversary season performing in churches and concert halls on the Main Line, in Chestnut Hill and center city.)
VoxAmaDeus founder, Artistic Director and Conductor, Maestro Valentin Radu, is also a piano virtuoso. He has been for years a friend of Andrea and Lewis and an enthusiastic participant and performer in the Smiths' salons.
In March of this year, the Philadelphia Forum for Anthroposophy, of which Lewis was a founding member and which strives to make available the ideas of Rudolf Steiner to a wider public, sponsored a YouTube presentation at the Chestnut Hill Library of Leonard Bernstein conducting the Vienna Symphony Orchestra in Beethoven's Third Symphony, (the "Eroica") with commentary by Valentin Radu. Andrea interviewed Valentin during this occasion.
Andrea said, "I very much feel the loss of Lewis with his generous heart and his passion for conversation. People gravitated towards him and were drawn into dialogue with him on profound questions. Now I continue this passion in honor of Lewis by myself, but now 'I get by with a little help from my friends, family, and community.'"
Describing the Fourth Movement of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, Andrea said that Beethoven shaped the music so that at times the familiar melody sounds like an anthem, and at other times it sounds ethereal. A portion of the poem follows:
"Joy beautiful, spark of the Gods, Daughter of Elysium, We enter fire imbibed heavenly.
"Thy sanctuary, All men will become brothers Under thy gentle wing…" "Such music gives sustaining meaning to our lives," said Andrea.
One of VoxAmaDeus' three performing groups, Camerata Ama Deus (Baroque chamber orchestra), will perform "Vivaldissimo" (an all-Vivaldi concert) on Friday, June 1, 8 p.m., at the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Chestnut Hill.
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Nicephoros the Martyr of Antioch
February 9
This Martyr, who was from Antioch in Syria, contested during the reign of Gallienus, about the year 260. Through the working of the evil one, his friendship with a certain Christian priest named Sapricius was turned to bitter hatred. Nicephoros, repenting of his enmity, tried both through intermediaries and in person to be reconciled with Sapricius, but to no avail. Later, when the persecution broke out under Valerian and Gallienus, Sapricius was seized as a Christian. When Saint Nicephoros learned that Sapricius had been arrested by the pagans and was enduring torments for Christ, he sent intermediaries to Sapricius, begging his forgiveness; but Sapricius would not forgive him. Later, as Sapricius was being taken to beheading, Nicephoros, hoping that Sapricius, at his end, in such a holy hour, would at last forgive him, met him on the way, fell before him, and fervently asked his forgiveness; but Sapricius forgave him not. Wherefore, though Sapricius had passed through many sufferings, and the crown of martyrdom was now awaiting him, because he disdained the chief commandments of love and forgiveness, the grace of God, which had been strengthening him in his torments, departed from him, and he told his executioners he would sacrifice. Nicephoros immediately confessed Christ before them, and being himself beheaded, took the crown that Sapricius had cast away.
Should the Apodosis of the Feast of the Meeting in the Temple fall on this day the service to Saint Nicephoros is chanted on the 8th.
Apolytikion of Martyr Nicephoros
Fourth Tone
Thy Martyr, O Lord, in his courageous contest for Thee received the prize of the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since he possessed Thy strength, he cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by his prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
Kontakion of Martyr Nicephoros
First Tone
Bound fast with chains of love, thou didst mightily sunder the wickedness of hatred with manifest courage, and hence, O Nicephoros, when the sword had cut off thy head, thou wast shown to be a godly Martyr of Jesus, our Incarnate Saviour; pray Him for us who honor thy glorious memory.


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Jean Cowden Saunders, 84, Benton passed away April 13, 2011.
She was born June 11, 1926, in Bauxite.
She graduated from Wesleyan College and taught in the Bryant School System. Later, she founded and successfully ran Cowden Art Conservation for many years. Jean also was an author and published children's books. Her interests included, flower gardens and working crosswords.
Survivors include a son, David Henry Cowden III and wife Era; daughter, Jean Cowden Kisker and husband Harry; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
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Serie A: Fiorentina 1 Inter 2
Rodrigo Palacio ended his goal drought as Inter recorded a first away Serie A victory since November with a 2-1 triumph at Fiorentina.
The striker had not scored since December – a run dating back to his winner in the Milan derby – but was a constant threat and opened the scoring in the 34th minute for Walter Mazzarri's side on Saturday.
Inter dominated the first half but were pegged back just after the break as Juan Cuadrado's 25-yard effort gave him his second goal in as many matches.
Inter rightly secured all three points midway through the second half though, as substitute Mauro Icardi converted Yuto Nagatomo's cross.
The win moves fifth-placed Inter to within five points of their opponents in the league table and opens up a three-point gap on Verona in sixth.
Palacio was lively from the beginning and after closing down Neto, nearly scored when he blocked the Fiorentina goalkeeper's attempted clearance, only to see the ricochet go narrowly wide.
A swift counter-attack from Inter in the 13th minute created another chance for the 32-year-old, but on this occasion he was denied by the post.
Palacio latched onto a well-weighted throughball and beat Neto with a low shot across goal, but the woodwork intervened.
Mazzarri's side were in the ascendancy and Diego Milito then missed two chances to open the scoring, firstly having a shot well saved by Neto before shooting high and wide 10 minutes later.
The deadlock was finally broken just after the half-hour mark though, as Fredy Guarin turned and lobbed a left-footed ball towards Palacio.
The striker controlled the pass on his chest and reacted quickly, beating Neto to the bouncing ball and firing into the unguarded net.
After only testing Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic once in the first half, Fiorentina sprang to life after the break and levelled in the 47th minute through Cuadrado.
The Inter goalkeeper appeared to misjudge the Colombian's long-range effort and let the ball under his outstretched arm.
Parity lasted just 18 minutes though, as Icardi latched onto a pinpoint cross from Nagatomo to fire past Neto.
Replays showed Icardi may have been offside when the ball was delivered and his goal forced Fiorentina's hand, as coach Vincenzo Montella introduced striker Mario Gomez with 22 minutes to play.
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1. Re: LogTransferListerer LoglevelAslak Knutsen May 2, 2012 4:13 AM (in response to Sueleyman Vurucu)1 of 1 people found this helpful
see info on how to configure java util logging here: http://www.java-tips.org/java-se-tips/java.util.logging/how-to-configure-a-logger-default-values-with-a-properties.html
2. Re: LogTransferListerer LoglevelKarel Piwko May 2, 2012 4:14 AM (in response to Sueleyman Vurucu)1 of 1 people found this helpful
Hi Sueleyman,
you need to create a logging.properties file, where you'll change Log verbosity. You can see an example here:
If you are using Maven Surefire plugin, you additionally need to setup path to that file, an example being here:
Hope that helps,
3. Re: LogTransferListerer LoglevelSueleyman Vurucu May 2, 2012 5:24 AM (in response to Karel Piwko)
Hi Guys,
thanks for help. I made a few little progress. So if I run the tests over surefire then the loglevel configuration will work.
But if I run over eclipse --> run as junit test then it won't work.
I create the logging.properties file in src/test/resources of my testproject.
Any ideas ??
4. Re: LogTransferListerer LoglevelKarel Piwko May 2, 2012 6:27 AM (in response to Sueleyman Vurucu)
Set -Djava.util.logging.config.file=/path/to/file in VM arguments in "Run Configurations..." for your specific JUnit test.
5. Re: LogTransferListerer LoglevelSueleyman Vurucu May 2, 2012 6:44 AM (in response to Karel Piwko)
Hi Karel,
I know this option. But I looked for a solution without setting a jvm flag. I found a logging.properties file in <JAVA_HOME>/jre/lib . It seems so that is the default log config file for java util logging.
The entry org.jboss.shrinkwrap.resolver.impl.maven.level=SEVERE in this propoperties file solve my problem. It's realy pity that java.util.logging doesn't support the log4j way to configure logging.
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Retreat Offerings:
1) Faber Fall Retreat: "Cosmic Prayer, Personal Transformation,and Global Unity: The Journey of Faith…… the biblical tradition enlightened by the new universe story." A silent, preached retreat open to faculty and staff of all faith traditions and beliefs. Additional information can be found at: www.marquette.edu/faber. Space is limited. On-line registration begins Monday, September 10th.
2) Retreat for Busy People: We all know what "busy" means and it's the busyness that's often the reason for not taking the time to "retreat." A retreat is time away from the busy - time for our self, our God and prayer. The Retreat for Busy People involves meeting weekly with a spiritual director and making a personal commitment to 15 minutes of prayer each day - and can be adapted to your busy schedule!
Register by Friday, September 14, at 288-4545 or firstname.lastname@example.com
3) Advent Half-Day Ecumenical Retreat: The sacred Season of Advent is a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the coming of our Lord. Join with the Faber Center and campus colleagues for a morning of reflection in preparation for the Gift that is Christmas. To register, call 288-4545 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com by Monday, December 3rd.
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5) Men's Spirituality Forum: Men of all faiths and beliefs from the Marquette community are invited to come together for a monthly discussion and reflection on the ways men relate to each other, God and to God's world.
6)Repairers of the Breach Brown Bag Lunch and Scripture Sharing: We invite all members of the Marquette University community to join with the community at Repairers of the Breach ~ a day shelter run by and for the homeless of Milwaukee ~ for a light lunch, prayer and reflection. This informal gathering provides time for sharing good conversation and food for body and soul with our neighbors at Repairers as we are led in the African process method of reflecting on scripture. All faith traditions are welcome.
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Sunday, January 9, 2011
Wm. J. Mills & Co. Flight Bag
17 comments:
wow beautiful, you've got me craving one of these, what a perfect shape and size for everything required in a working week.ReplyDelete
can I ask, is this what the site calls 'teak tan' in colour? and is the zipper blue?
I also would just like to say that I adore this blog and very much enjoy reading all of your posts :) x
- AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:12 PM
to bad their boat covers are not have as good as their bags!!ReplyDelete
Lawrence can you feature one shot in hand? I'd be interested in the length it hangs at. And any ways you think you can get around the giant label they put on it? If that was on the inside I think I'd pull the trigger.ReplyDelete
Fen- Yes this color way is Teak Tan with Blue trim. I must credit Unionmade Goods in San Francisco for making this combination popular first.ReplyDelete
Anonymous- Please call Suzanne at the shop 631 477-1500 if you have a problem with a boat cover, She can help.
TO- The label is an integral part of the process. When one of our sewers is elevated to master sewer and allowed to do bags, they are also allowed to sew on the label. The same label we have used since 1945 (what we call our modern label as opposed to the old one). Messing with the label would be a big deal, but I will make you a bag without a label or sew it into an inside seam if that helps? We make them to order and January in a sail loft is always a little slow.
LAS- Sorry to highjack you blog. I love your blog too.
- AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:13 PM
A canvas tote bag, how masculine of you.ReplyDelete
Of course it's $100 more than Land's End charges for the same thing (and they're pretty solid; we've got some around the barn that are at least 30 years old) so I guess that makes it more desirable in fashion-blogger land.
- AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:02 PM
I believe Cary Grant carried the same bag in the movie Roman Holiday. But then again, he was probably more secure in his manhood than most.ReplyDelete
thank you for your speedy reply!ReplyDelete
do you have any plans to sell your products in the UK? I live in England and would love to get my hands on one :)
I have featured the bag in my post here http://subjectofstyle.blogspot.com/2011/01/style-inspiration-orla-kiely-brown.html thank you so much to LAS for posting about this!
I usually travel with a Keepall 55. Bastian needs to make some weekend bags!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:24 AM
"My Affair with Michael Bastian" - are you fucking serious with that handle?ReplyDelete
Lawrence, are you able to fit a whole box of Goldfish and a pack of Cheesestrings in there?ReplyDelete
ive been eying these at unionmade for a while. good stuff.ReplyDelete
Excellent label!ReplyDelete
love them! my better half's messenger bag is on it's last legs, perhaps I can convince him to switch to their office bag. and while I'm ordering it, I can pick up a tote for myself, of course.ReplyDelete
@WJMC- I'm glad I asked. Thanks for the response and information. I will keep it in mind and anticipate contacting you about this in the future.ReplyDelete
Hannah - The office bag is getting a big update, which will be released at (capsule) next week. The update is a new size that is more friendly to those that carry legal size folders and larger laptops. Size-wise it is between our "canvas briefcase and the Parachute bag. Hold off to months end if you can and you will have more selection.ReplyDelete
Label- Most people don't realize it but you can request the label in Blue letters on a white background (same graphic) if you want to. All it take is to include a note on your on-line order. I prefer the Blue label on Teak Tan, Pink, Napthol Red, Purple, and Yellow, but that is just me. The important thing is that you can get what you want.
Jesse - yes the bag is both goldfish and cheesestring compatible.
What kind of accessories are inside this bag? Is there a pocket? A pen holder or two? If not, will the updated office bag have any of these options? I'm starting back to school and want a fashionable, classic, functional bag where I don't have rummage around the bottom to find my pen, pencil, etc. I like organization and I really want a Wm. J. Mills bag. I'm smittenReplyDelete
I got my Flight Bag in this week and I love it more than I thought I would! The detail and craftsmanship is second to non. It's so simple and classic. A work of art. There is something to be said about an item that is made by a set of hands vs. a machine or assembly line. I feel it can perfectly be used for school, personal and work applications. My wife is a clinical therapist and wants one for work after seeing mine. It says in is 14" wide, but can easily accommodate my laptop, which measures 15" wide, without making the bag look stretched. Another words, you can't even tell it's there.ReplyDelete
And by the way, it does have an inside pocket that runs the length of the front panel. It is big enough to hold a few folders, a calendar and/or a small (thin) binder.
This bag will have a home around my neck for a long time.


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2014 infiniti qx50 Model Overview
Vehicle Overview
The biggest change to Infiniti's smallest crossover is a new name: the 2013 Infiniti EX37 becomes the 2014 Infiniti QX50. Other than Infiniti's new naming system, little is changed for the 2014 model year. The 2014 QX50 is powered by a 325-hp 3.7-liter V-6 mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission. Rear- and all-wheel-drive are available on base and higher trim Journey models. Fuel mileage is EPA-rated 17/25 mpg city/highway for rear-drive models and 17/24 mpg for all-wheel-drive models.
Although we haven't driven the Infiniti's smallest crossover since it received the 3.7-liter V-6 last year, we drove the 2010 EX35
with a 297-hp 3.5-liter V-6 and five-speed automatic transmission. While we liked the EX35 overall, we noted higher noise levels at highway speeds as well as limited rear seat legroom. With 18.6 cubic feet of cargo room, the EX37/Q50 has 5.1 cubic feet more cargo room than the G37/Q50 sedan, but less than the Acura RDX (27.8 cubic feet) and Mercedes-Benz GLK (27.8 cubic feet). We were impressed with "Infiniti's cool Around View Monitor, which uses cameras on every side of the EX35 to make parking and maneuvering into tight spaces easier. It's not difficult to get accustomed to the technology and, as a bonus; it also helps you figure out whether the car is parked against a red-painted curb solidly in a space." We concluded that "except for the 2010 Infiniti EX35's highway ride, the crossover is a good value. It's a refreshingly unique offering in the market."
Other than new badging, the 2014 Infiniti QX50 is a carryover model from the 2013 Infiniti EX37. Last year, the 3.7-liter replaced the 3.5-liter engine, while the seven-speed automatic was added in 2011. An available Technology Package includes a Blind Sport Warning system. Though the 2014 QX50 (and EX37) haven't been tested by the NHTSA, the 2013 EX37 is considered a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS for cars built after November 2012.
New for 2014
There are no significant changes to the 2014 Infiniti QX50 besides the new badging. Last year, the 3.7-liter V-6 replaced the 3.5-liter engine, while the seven-speed automatic replaced the five-speed automatic in 2011.
You'll Like
- Sport-sedan like handling
- Good handling
- Available tech features
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- Limited cargo room
- Rough highway ride
- Snug back seat
Key Competitors
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Save space in your school or office and provide secure storage with Sandusky Lee's Solid Door Wall Cabinet. This durable steel cabinet has a cam lock to the side that keeps contents safe from theft and vandalism. Adjust the shelf inside on 2" centers to accommodate for a variety of supplies. The shelf meets ANSI/BIFMA standards. Choose from several scratch-resistant powder-coat paint colors to match your décor. Sandusky Lee's 18" wide Clear View Wall Cabinet is made in the USA and ships assembled, with the exception of the handle.
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- Finish: Powder-coat paint
- Lock: Cam lock
- Shelves: 1 adjustable on 2" centers
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How do Fifty Shades of Grey fans busy themselves well before the release of the film? By making fan-made trailers of course! There's no end in sight to the YouTube featurettes, which have mostly starred many of the same fan faves -- like Alexis Bledel, Ian Somerhalder, Lucy Hale, etc. -- in the lead roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele. But it's clearly time to add a couple of other names to the mix, thanks to a new trailer starring two newcomers to the Fifty fold: Amanda Seyfried and Garrett Hedlund.
Come on, now, even you die-hard Ian campaigners can take a time-out to see how Amanda and Garrett fit the coveted parts ...
So, I initially wasn't convinced Lil' Ms. Blondie Seyfried -- whose most memorable part as far as I'm concerned was inarguably as hilariously ditzy Karen Smith ("I have a fifth sense ... it's like I have ESPN or something!" bhahaha) -- could play mousy, wide-eyed, and oh-so-innocent Anastasia. But you know what? Now I could buy it. She's definitely got the tormented look down! And Garrett Hedlund? Hello! I had forgotten what a hottie he was in Country Strong. And oh yeah, I guess TRON: A Legacy, too, right? Those eyes! That copper-ish hair! He could toootally be Christian.
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And whoa, how 'bout that supporting cast? Lucy Hale as Mia makes a lot of sense! And wait, The ROCK as Taylor?! Hells yeah! This trailer-maker may have more game than I initially gave him/her credit ... They should be called into a Fifty Shades production meeting stat!
How do you feel about the "casting" in this trailer?
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You Should Play Fantasy Football
You should play fantasy football. According to the Fantasy Sports Trade Association (FSTA), yeah that's right there's a trade association, 33.5 million people will draft a fantasy football team this year. But your dad would ask, "If 33.5 million people jumped off a cliff, would you jump too?" Do it. Make the jump. Here's why:
It's fun. Take the emotional rollercoaster you get from watching your favorite team and multiply it by 9 – the number of players on a standard fantasy starting roster. Don't care about the Sunday night game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Tennessee Titans? You do if you need 20 points out of Andrew Luck to beat your wife in a week 4 matchup. Yes ladies, the FSTA says 20% of fantasy sports players are female.
It brings together friends old and new. My own long-time 16-team buddies league is made up of friends from elementary school, college and the business world. We used to draft together in a room and it was spectacular. Trash talk, a keg, old stories and eventual loathing as the hour grew late. Families, jobs and miles have forced us into an online draft, but it's still a blast with online chat, Skype and speakerphones. We're bringing together guys in Washington state, Oregon, Colorado, Vermont and Switzerland for 4 hours of fantasy joy. I look forward to it like I used to Christmas morning. And now my 9-year-old son has started a kids league. He's got his old buddies from Seattle and his new buddies from Central Oregon involved. They'll do a pizza party and draft together in a couple of locations. It'll be the only draft in the country where Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka is selected in the first round.
It'll make you a better fan. The general idea is that you select players from any team to fill positions on your roster. Then you accumulate stats from your players for things like rushing yards, receiving yards, TDs, fumbles, defensive points allowed and the like. You match your stats against your opponent's for a given week and whomever has the better numbers gets the W. You'll have to learn who the Jacksonville Jaguars #2 receiver is and you'll accidentally know how many points the Bucs defense gave up in week 7. You'll look forward to Monday night football as pure fantasy sports drama unfolds before your eyes with a missed extra point. And you'll get a break from work…while at work. The FSTA says that the average player spends 8.67 hours per week consuming fantasy. It comes at a cost to The Man as the International Business Times reports that fantasy football associated productivity loss at work will cost businesses $13 billion. While we're on the dollar signs, a recent Forbes article calculates that $11 billion flows toward fantasy football between league fees, information materials, website hosting fees, etc. The NFL itself had revenues just north of $9 billion in 2013. The apprentice is now the master in geeky fantasy terms.
And finally, there will be stories. According to cracked.com there's a league where the loser is publicly shamed by standing on a street corner in a helmet and rollerblades holding a sign that says, "I suck at fantasy football". Cracked details another league where the loser has to go to a supermarket on a busy Friday night and purchase a large cucumber, lube and condoms. You wouldn't guess it but the FSTA reports that 78.1% of fantasy sports players have a college degree or more. ESPN fantasy expert Matthew Berry recently wrote a book called "Fantasy Life" which tells tales of fantasy football pain and gain. He explains a league made up of college buddies from Nebraska in which the loser has to get a real life permanent tattoo chosen by the winner of the league. Past losers now sport ink featuring Care Bears, rainbows, unicorns and Justin Bieber.
You don't have to go to these extreme but it really is fun and entertaining. Do it. Spite your dad. Make the jump.


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edit: This is minor, but weird. If you click the banner at the top to get back to the Inn, then click the Skullknight.net index button, you remain with the Vagabond Inn title at the top of your browser for the rest of the SK.net forum... but only if you click the banner first. WEIIIIRD.
That's not weird at all, it's because the URL is masked. It's not related to cache or anything. However like I told Griffith myself I would recommend not using such a link.
UPDATE: Wally's dream come true, white text on the the gold bars are now black.
I like the new vagabond inn, colors are fineI don't read anything on this forum, cause I just started the manga 1 month ago, I bought the first 25 volumes on the bay and I'm on the #22 actually, that manga is amazing ! I like the fights, I like the characters, I like the conduct of the story, the graphics are astonished !Berserk and Vagabond best mangas ever !
I like the new vagabon inn, colors are fineI don't read anything on this forum, cause I just started the manga 1 month ago
I dig the idea of a unified Episode thread
Thanks Drakull, and welcome. As Branded suggests, you can feel safe posting in the new readers thread as spoiler tags are in full effect, and you've pretty much already advanced beyond where the discussion last left off in there. Share your thoughts.
Damn, what a place to have to stop at too. If you can rustle up the cash, I'd suggest trying to get up to 13 where there's a nice natural end/break in the story.
If you can afford to, I'd definitely recommend it, since it's a much more satisfying and organic stopping point.
I ordered both the volumes. Damn you, Griff!
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Conservatory of Performing Arts students perform a scene from Hecuba. Check out more photos below.
Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presented Hecuba at the Pittsburgh Playhouse, directed by Visiting Assistant Professor Monica Payne.
According to Payne, the creativity of her students is very important to her because the imaginative freedom allows them to have a hands-on experience during rehearsal.
Monica Payne
"As a teacher, I want my students to learn by doing," she said. "I try to create a safe space in which each person can be taken seriously as a human being."
Melessie Clark, a junior musical theatre major who played the role of Hecuba, spoke of her experiences with Payne's teaching of the Meisner technique, which she said she's been able to grasp and use in other performances.
"Having had Monica for acting class last year, I was familiar with the Meisner technique which emphasizes working moment-to-moment in order to generate truthful acting," said Clark.
Chorus member Corinne Scott, a senior musical theatre major, talks of another strategy Payne used, known as sacred space.
"Our cast always does sacred space before a show. It's a chance to lay down, get grounded and let go of any stress," explained Scott. "It also gave our group the chance to warm up together so that we're all on the same page."
Payne is very adamant in her belief that the pre-show preparations are just as important as one's time on stage.
"This is essentially a ritual that involved calming the mind and then warming up the body and voice. We have done it every day since our second rehearsal, and the students continued to do it before performances," Payne said.
The actors are not the only ones that are benefiting by Payne's direction.
Hecuba stage manager Nik Nemec also respects and enjoys his time with her.
"I worked with Monica on Huck Finn last semester, so I knew the way she liked to run rehearsals and her style. We mesh really well with each other and I love working with her," said the senior majoring in stage management.
"All of the students have grown since the beginning of rehearsal, in terms of confidence, ability to handle the text and their ability to work as a group. We have become a family," added Payne.
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It appears that a Power Line reader wrote directly to Prof. Michael Schlesinger–the subject of yesterday's diversion about crew cuts–to taunt him:
Hey, Mike, I just read your email to Chris Matthews taking him to task for his anti-crew cut bigotry. I was pumping my fist in the air when I saw a picture of you.
My God, man! Your HAIR!!! It looks like it's been chewed by goats. Loosen up that wallet, dude. Step into a barber shop now and then. First, though, let that hair (?) grow out. You look like a kid who just graduated 6th grade in 1959.
You really are a ridiculous looking sort of a turdboy.
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Dear Mr. Baylor:It seems from your comment below that you may not have understood my criticism of Chris Matthews.What I was trying to convey is that we should not judge our fellow human beings based on their appearance.Instead, we should judge each other as we would wish to be judged — on who we are as a person.Of course this is an old lesson — do unto others as you would have them do unto you — judge not, lest you be judged.We are all part of the human family — all 7 billion of us now.When I was born, in 1943, there were only 2.3 billion human beings in the world — now essentially the population of China and India alone.We should take care of each other as we would those of our direct family, with kindness, understanding and care.By mid-century there will be 9 billion of us human beings, and by century's end perhaps 12 billion.We need much more care, understanding and kindness now than when I was born — much more.We have it in our power to make the world a better place for us all.I will not be here to see this, but perhaps you will.I wish you well and all others on your journey through life.Michael Schlesinger
With that hair, you look like a one-man freak show. That's why you're pissed at Matthews. He stung your vanity.
Dear Mr, Baylor:Well I am what I am, freak show or not.Actually I had a flattop haircut back in 1959, when I was 16 not 6, as you posited.Even though I had that haircut then, I was a not then a conservative — thus belying Chris Matthews' hypothesis.I am not pissed at him, rather I am disappointed.I ask you to read more carefully what I wrote you and give up your invective.An argument thereby you cannot win, ever.You only defeat yourself by such inflammatory prose.I have now devoted enough time to you, Mr. Baylor, so I will now move on to other matters.I will not communicate with you again.Michael Schlesinger


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"I could ring your neck! What is this 72 hour garbage you are preaching about? It is not getting any better! You lied to me from day one!" This warm greeting was thrust upon me on a Sunday night by an irate clinic participant. Sure, she had reason to be mad. After all, being in constant withdrawal for five days is enough to make any person lose her composure.
While she had every right to be angry, it was aimed at the wrong person. She had only herself to blame for this prolonged agony. For unlike the majority of people in her group, she did not throw out her cigarettes during the clinic session Tuesday night. Instead, she had a couple of cigarettes that evening.
Then on Wednesday she took a couple of sticks of Nicorette chewing gum. I then told her that due to the administration of nicotine from the cigarettes and then the gum, she was back at square one. She was angry at me then, too. She wanted to know what right I had to tell her she was failing. But she said she would throw out the cigarettes and get rid of the gum.
Unfortunately for her, she did not dispose of the gum and continued to chew a couple of sticks a day. The next three days were horrendous. Every night she came back to the meeting and complained bitterly. But this is nothing out of the ordinary, many people are suffering in the initial three days. On Saturday, she still complained of bitter symptoms. But she knew that she quit a day late, so this too could have been expected. But by Sunday, it should have been getting better. It was not though, and she was fuming.
I told her the gum was prolonging the withdrawal process. "But it's only a couple of sticks, and it's not like I am smoking." It was her failure to recognize this point that was causing all of her problems. Chewing the gum was exactly like taking a couple of puffs. She was administering a small amount of nicotine - not enough to reach the peak nicotine level she desired, but just enough to reinforce her addiction and cause chronic withdrawal symptoms.
After the explanation she was still defiant. She would not accept that the nicotine gum was causing her problem. The next day, though, she came back to the clinic. All of the other participants had successfully overcome the first weekend. They all talked about how they still occasionally desired a cigarette but no longer were suffering the powerful cravings they had encountered the first few days. As usual, they were visibly calmer and enthusiastic about the progress they had made.
Almost everyone in the group expressed similar sentiment. Everyone except our friend with the gum, who still complained bitterly. And she still insisted she needed a cigarette or the gum to make quitting possible and bearable. In the beginning of the meeting she tried to monopolize the discussion. But soon she realized the group had no desire to sit and listen to her complain of the horrors of quitting. It was history to them, and they had more pertinent issues to address.
Finally, after sitting and listening to all the positive feeling expressed by her other classmates, she started to realize that she was the only one suffering. Our predictions of easing of withdrawal after 72 hours were true. And the only difference between her and the other group members was her first few cigarettes and her subsequent nicotine gum use.
Quitting smoking should be done in a manner which is as easy and effective as possible. Cease all administration of nicotine in any form. In a few days withdrawal symptoms will ease up, and in two weeks will stop all together. Then, to avoid ever having to quit again - NEVER TAKE ANOTHER PUFF!NOTE: This was originally published in 1986. Since then, a number of similar products, (e.g., patches, gums, lozenges, nasal sprays and inhalers), have been or will be introduced as over the counter cessation aids. The same principal applies to them too: they are transferring the delivery system of the drug nicotine. If the smoker simply stops, withdrawal will peak and start to subside within 72 hours. Use of these agents will unnecessarily prolong the cessation process as well as add to the expense.
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Where are All the Super Bowl Cause Campaigns?
Along with millions of other Americans, I eagerly sat down on Sunday, February 5th to watch Super Bowl XLVI — and by "Super Bowl," of course, what I really mean is "Super Bowl ads."
Arguably as big of a viewer attraction as the football game itself, Super Bowl ads are discussed, anticipated, and, this year, watched beforehand on YouTube, by all target consumer demographics. As a cause-aware, nonprofit professional who cares about companies that care, I was especially excited to see the ads this year supporting causes.
Why I'm Disappointed
Boy, was I — and everyone like me — disappointed. As Joe Waters pointed out in his blog, there was one ad that approached the realm of cause marketing, and while the "Bud Light Rescue Dog" was certainly adorable, it simply didn't make up for the glaring paucity of cause awareness throughout the other 48 ads.
This isn't the first time cause marketing has gotten the short end of the Super Bowl ad stick, either. Last year the only contribution took the form of Groupon's "Save the Money" campaign, and, well, let's just say most people agree that it wasn't the best example of cause marketing.
In 2010 Pepsi had a big cause presence by removing itself from the Super Bowl ad realm altogether and putting the money towards the Pepsi Refresh Project — an admirable and exciting initiative, and probably the best example over the past few years of how big business can create big impact. But then, it wasn't technically a Super Bowl ad.
Some might bring up Chrysler's "Halftime in America," ad with Clint Eastwood, or GE's "Building Something Big in Lousville." While these ads inspire confidence in the American workforce (and in these companies, by design), they are not concretely supporting a cause, or giving consumers a way to do so. Thus, they are not cause marketing campaigns.
So where are all the Super Bowl cause campaigns?
Your Customers are Trying to Tell You Something
Cause awareness among consumers is rising, and supporting a cause is becoming ever more important for business who want to capture and retain the loyalty of picky, plugged-in potential customers. According to the 2010 Cone Cause Evolution Study, 83% of Americans wish that more of the products, services and retailers they use would support causes. And 61% are willing to try a new brand (or one they've never heard of at all) if it's associated with a cause. Talk about a great way to get consumers to switch from your competitors!
"Purpose is now the fifth P of marketing. It's a vital addition to the age-old marketing mix of product, price, place, and promotion," said Mitch Markson, global Chief Creative Officer and President of Brand Consulting for Edelman, and the founder of Edelman goodpurpose.
According to the 2010 Edelman goodpurpose study, 87% of Americans believe that business needs to place at least equal weight on society's interests as on those of business. And despite the prolonged recession, nearly three out of four Americans (72%) report that they are more likely to give their business to a company that has fair prices and supports good causes than to a company that provides deep discounts but does not contribute to good causes. In fact, more than half of consumers say that they are willing to pay more for a product that donates a portion of its profits to a good cause.
A Great Opportunity
In addition to the demonstrated interest of consumers in cause-friendly companies, there's another factor that makes cause marketing campaigns, particularly during the Super Bowl, such a great opportunity for companies: Social media.
Were you counting how many commercials during the game featured a special hashtag, QR code or Facebook Page? I wasn't, but I know it was a lot. This is because companies know that social media is a revolutionary tool to create sustained engagement and brand awareness beyond a 30-second ad spot.
Imagine the awareness and impact that could be built if the power of social media was combined with the viewing magnitude of the Super Bowl to launch cause campaigns.
"It is no longer enough to slap a ribbon on a product. It must be authentic, long-term and participatory," said Carol Cone, Global Vice Chair, Edelman Business and Social Purpose. "Americans are seeking deeper involvement in social issues and expect brands and companies to provide various means of engagement." According to Edelman's goodpurpose study, 40% of 18 to 24-year-olds would help promote a socially responsible brand via Facebook and Twitter.
Imagine if next year, more brands join Bud Light in connecting their Super Bowl ad campaigns with a cause. Imagine if the millions of people watching all over the country during this one event learned a dozen, or even two dozen, ways to support a cause they care about. That would be pretty great, right?
So again, my question is: Where are all the Super Bowl cause campaigns?


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Persistence of posttraumatic stress in violently injured youth seen in the emergency department." Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2002;156(8):836-40."
Emergency department evaluation of acute stress disorder symptoms in violently injured youths." Ann Emerg Med. 2001;38(4):391-6."
Violence prevention in the emergency department: clinician attitudes and limitations." Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2000;154(5):495-8."
Interpersonal violence." Curr. Opin. Pediatr.. 1999;11(6):588-93."
The assault-injured youth: what we know, how we use it." J Adolesc Health. 2012;50(3):213-4."
Feasibility and effects of a Web-based adolescent psychiatric assessment administered by clinical staff in the pediatric emergency department." Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2010;164(12):1112-7."
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UK law change could violate human rights
The government has been warned it could face legal problems over a proposal to change the rules on data sharing.
An expert on international law has said it could violate the European Convention on Human Rights, and the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has said there is already considerable scope for sharing under existing legal conditions.
"This proposal, if implemented, would basically throw data protection in the public sector out of the window," Douwe Korff, professor of international law at London Metropolitan University, said on 24 August 2006.
The statements follow a report in The Guardian that the MISC 31 committee, which was set up to examine data sharing issues, has decided a change is needed in the regulations for data sharing around government.
Under current policy public bodies and departments must provide a legal justification and specify the purpose each time they want to share data about individuals. The new policy would enable officials to assume personal data can be shared unless there are pressing reasons not to disclose it.
Korff said the change could break the Council of Europe Convention on Data Protection, the EU Framework Directive on Data Protection, and the Human Rights Act. He described it as "a manifest violation of the purpose limitation principle" that could run into trouble in UK and European courts.
He added, however, that the government's lawyers are probably aware of this, and that new regulations would be structured to ensure any restrictions on data sharing would be very loosely applied.
"Legal drafters in the UK are good at this, and often manage to persuade the court in Strasbourg that the law in some area is fine, even when practitioners know this is rubbish and the law is not applied in the way the government says it is," he said.
The ICO issued a more cautious statement, saying it expects "that the government will respect the principles of the Data Protection Act (DPA), which itself strikes a balance between the need to share information as part of delivering efficient public services and the need to protect the privacy of individuals' personal information".
It added that public can and should be sharing more information to benefit the public within the framework of the DPA. But it said there must be some limits to sharing, as people often feel strongly about the protection of their health and financial information.
"Few people would expect or be happy with a presumption that their medical or tax records will be shared widely between public bodies," the ICO said.
The Cabinet Office declined to answer questions on the report, but responded with a statement saying: "Transformational Government, amongst other reports, identified that there was a need for a cross-government strategy on information sharing. Cabinet Committee Misc 31 has been established to develop the Government's strategy on data sharing across the public sector."
It added that the committee will issue a policy statement "shortly".
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Twins top Tigers, end 10-game skid
Detroit, MI – The Minnesota Twins were looking to create some offense after managing to record just one hit off Anibal Sanchez and the Detroit Tigers on Friday.
The Twins were able to do so, scoring three runs in the first inning and snapping a 10-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers in the third of a four-game series at Comerica Park.
Joe Mauer, who broke up the potential no-hitter in the ninth inning on Friday, went 3-for-4 with a home run, while Justin Morneau and Chris Parmelee contributed an RBI apiece for the Twins.
Minnesota starter P.J. Walters (1-0), who made his season debut, allowed two runs on eight hits and a walk in six innings. Glen Perkins pitched a scoreless ninth to notch his ninth save.
"A nice, a long time coming," said Twins manager Ron Gardenhire. "Scored early and our pitching staff did a great job. Walters was good. I think he started to getting the ball up a little bit there the last couple of innings, but he was very good and gave us a good start."
Jhonny Peralta had a solo homer and Torii Hunter drove in one run for the Tigers, who won the first two games of this series. Doug Fister (5-2) had seven strikeouts and gave up three runs on eight hits and a walk over seven frames.
"Fister settled down after the first inning and he pitched well," said Hunter. "We just couldn't get the run support that he needed. They (the Twins) lost 10 games in a row but they can beat any team, any day."
Mauer's solo shot came with one out in the first, but the ball bounced off the yellow line, prompting an umpire review that upheld the on-field call
Josh Willingham then drew a walk and scored on a Morneau double. Two batters later, Parmelee singled, scoring Morneau.
With runners on first and second in the third, Justin Morneau grounded into a double play. Joe Mauer, who had advanced to third, was sent back to second due to interference. Gardenhire came out to argue the call and was ejected.
The Tigers got on the board in the fifth. Hunter's two-out double brought Andy Dirks home to cut the deficit to 3-1.
Peralta's solo shot came with two outs in the sixth.
Twins center fielder Wilkin Ramirez made a inning-ending catch on an Omar Infante fly near the warning track in left center but collided with Willingham on the play. He left the game but was ok after being looked at by trainers.
Perkins came to pitch in the ninth. He gave up a single to Brayan Pena, but got the next two batters to end the game.
Game Notes
Walters threw 80 pitches ... Morneau has hit safely in 15 of his last 17 games at Comerica Park ... Mauer is hitting .415 (34-for-82) in May ... The Twins were 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position and left seven men on base.