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The Bachelorette
Exclusive! William Holman on Ben Flajnik as the Bachelor, and Whether or Not Ashley and JP Will Make It
In the first installment of Wetpaint Entertainment's exclusive interview with William Holman, we got up to speed on what our favorite funny guy has been up to since his time living in the Bachelor Pad mansion. This time around, he revealed some of the funny moments ABC should have shown from the Pad, whether or not he thinks Ashley Hebert and JP Rosenbaum will make it for the long haul, and what he thinks of Ben Flajnik being the next bachelor.
Wetpaint Entertainment: Let's do an expose on Bachelor Pad 2! What do you want the world to know that they might not know?
William Holman:There was a funny clip that [ABC] could have played, but decided to keep it to themselves. There was one night where I was sleeping and all the girls came in. And they sprayed me down with whipped cream and just drenched me in it. So the only way to get rid of it all in a timely fashion was to run outside and take off all my clothes — and I just jumped in the pool naked. I had to apologize for the cameraman. I was like, 'I'm so sorry you had to see that.' And he's like, 'You can't talk to me.' I said, 'I know, but I need to apologize.'
There was also a scene where I run into [Graham and Michelle's] room. They were laying in bed and I say, 'Mom, mom, dad, dad. Can I have have a treat?' And they're like, 'Okay... you can have one treat.' So I dart out into the kitchen and I come back with a handful of marshmallows and I was like, 'I got candy for me, but you have to have one too!' Then I hand each of them a marshmallow, shove five in my mouth, and then run off.
It's really too bad, because there's just so much footage and you could almost make, just like, a channel that's like 12 hours a day of all-things Bachelor Pad. There's just so much to cover. And the three hour premieres and finales are just a pain to sit through. But all in all, the house, I — I don't even know what I'm saying.
It was just a great time. I wish that all of America could have gotten a chance to see how some of those bonds were created. Whereas some of those people watching it feel like it just happened. The friendship that Kirk, Graham, Michael, and I have — I could see us getting together when we're 78-years-old and just sitting down and having a beer together telling stories. Even in that short amount of time we became that good of friends. We talk almost every day on the phone.
The other thing I feel bad about is that I don't think every single contestant got to say what they went on to Bachelor Pad for. Some people didn't even get a true idea. And like I said, for me, it was because I was able to hide from the world during the roast episode. But it was also — if I had the chance to win, I had never gone to college or school before. It would have been a great benefit to me, because then I could have gone to school and gotten a Bachelor degree. Or furthered my education, which would help not only me, but my future family, which would have been great.
[Editor's Note: We're dying here.]
What did you think when it was announced that Ben Flajnik was the next Bachelor?
I think it's the perfect fit! It doesn't matter who you pick, there's always going to be a side that says 'yes' to him and the side that says 'no.' But, I got the chance to get to know Ben on set doing Bachelorette and the guy knows what he wants, he's determined. He just has that persona about him that really does draw a lot of women in. He's the whole package. You don't pick the guy who's the 30-year-old guy who says he wants to be a boy and sells phones. I'm just not there yet in my life — marriage isn't just around the corner for me. Ben is ready. And when it comes down to the opportunity, he'll get down on one knee. And propose to whomever the lucky girl is at the end of his season.
What do you think about Ash & JP? Do you think they'll make it?
The thing about Ashley and JP, they're the kind of people that I can see, that a lot of people can see, 10 or 15 years from now...It's going to be a couple that people follow and see their children together and grow up and get old together. That's what people want to see out of the show is that true love. And that's what JP and Ashley have. It's a great thing to see. It's nice to know that it can happen. They inspire me.


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What About Russell?
The Seahawks' unflappable young quarterback got lost in the immediate aftermath of Super Bowl XLVIII, but he's a major reason Seattle's already talking repeat. Plus, readers weigh in on Peyton Manning, the referees and much more
"Russell Wilson! Eighteen for 25, two touchdowns, a 123 QB rating!"
—Seattle coach Pete Carroll, in his post-game speech to his team after the 43-8 Super Bowl victory over Denver.
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What about Russell Wilson?
I'm as guilty of this as the next defensive devotee, but we lost Wilson in the aftermath of Seattle's first Super Bowl victory in its history Sunday night. Consider that he was opposite Peyton Manning, playing on the biggest stage of his life, with lesser receivers than Denver had, and consider that from his very first big play—a rollout to his left, throwing awkwardly across his body, throwing a line-drive strike to Golden Tate for a first down—he never, ever betrayed any jitters. Like what Pete Carroll told me at Seattle practice Friday: "Russell is exactly where he's always pictured he'd be in life. I think he is ready to play a very good game."
Seeing the game Sunday night got me thinking back to the weekend of the rookie third-round pick's first training camp practice as a Seahawk. July 2012, Renton, Wash., where Wilson, Matt Flynn and Tarvaris Jackson were in a three-way battle for the starting job.
Some of what I wrote coming out of camp that day:
The vibe I got here is that Wilson has a legitimate shot to win the starting job. Carroll loves him. GM John Schneider loves him. Plus, Flynn's not the kind of player whose arm is going to wow you in a training camp. That gives the charismatic Wilson a chance, which is all he's ever wanted. I spent 20 minutes with him Sunday, and I was ready to run extra routes for him after listening to him.
"I refuse to be average,'' Wilson said on the field after practice. "I refuse to be good. All I want to do is work to excel every day.''
It's very difficult to make any judgments on a player, or a team, watching a pad-less practice, with players in helmets and shorts. But Wilson's arm looked every bit as strong, and maybe slightly stronger, than Flynn's in this practice. On one snap, Wilson was flushed from the pocket, scrambled right ("He scrambles to throw; he doesn't scramble to run,'' Carroll said) and launched a slightly wavering 32-yard strike down the right side to a covered Ben Obomanu, who came down with the ball.
That's what he told me he was happiest about at Wisconsin—the ability to show scouts and NFL teams he could play in the land of the giants (the Badger offensive line is annually one of the nation's largest) and get clear passing lanes to complete passes. At Wisconsin last year, Wilson had two of 309 batted down—0.6 percent.
"I've been told a ton of times if I was just two inches taller, I'd be a great prospect,'' Wilson said. "But I played behind a huge offensive line last season, and I think what I proved is I'm not going to have any trouble getting the ball out.''
Sunday night, I said to Wilson: "You just beat Peyton Manning in a playoff game."
Wilson said, shaking his head: "I know, right?"
I made a couple of passes at Wilson, just to talk, and both times he brought up what he thought was the point everyone needed to remember: "Nobody here thinks we're done." That day in Renton, he talked about wanting to be good for a long time. If you're good for a long time, you have to remember you've got to do something every offseason to be better. This is what Seahawks general manager John Schneider saw in Wilson.
In the end, credit goes to Schneider for coming back from scouting Wilson twice in 2011 at Wisconsin and careening into Carroll's office and saying, "You've got to take a look at this guy. You'll fall in love with him." Credit goes to Carroll for being true to his competition gene and playing Wilson when the safe thing was to let Flynn play his way out of the starting job during the regular season—and credit to Carroll for sticking with Wilson when he playing just okay football early. And credit to Wilson for doing it, with the help of offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and quarterback coach Carl Smith, the well-traveled one.
And credit to them all for knowing winning multiple titles is what separates a franchise. They haven't been afraid to talk about greatness, short- or long-term, since Carroll arrived four years ago, and I think that helps the team focus on what's ahead without being distracted or intimidated by it.
Having Wilson as a new-wave quarterback—with a good-enough arm and legs that can get him out of trouble—at a dirt-cheap salary of $662,434 (he cannot renegotiate his rookie contract until next offseason) that should help the Seahawks sign some needed players; Michael Bennett would be the first on my wish list. So many GMs and coaches go to bed at night worrying about their quarterback. Schneider and Carroll don't have to. They can focus this year on keeping a great defense intact. It's a good time to be a Seahawks fan.
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They can repeat for sure. Locked up roster and young talent, not too mention Pete Carrol at head coach. Look out.
RW put the Hawks in winning position in each of the 3 losses. Oddly enough it was the defense that gave up the big play in each of those loses. RW also had a great season last year with a come from behind victor against the Redskins and near victory in Atl when again the defense gave up the big play. Say what you want, RW do not lose ball games for the Hawks, but surely does his job to put them in winning situations. Luck will be a great QB but he is to me a turnover machine, see Patriots game this year.
"A good enough arm." I don't get this sentiment, and I didn't get it when Steve Young was saying it post-game; "He's not going to throw darts, but…" When did this become the narrative? Wilson has AT LEAST above average arm talent. He probably takes something off so his receivers have a nice ball to catch, but when he needs to, he will uncork one. I don't get the sudden lack of faith in his arm-strength, the story has always been that his guy has a big-time arm.
Ray Guy...Hall of Fame...about damn time!
As a 38 year Seahawk fan I will simply enjoy the moment. I am beginning to appreciate that comparisons of teams and players, although entertaining, are specious. Each era has its own style making the comparisons pointless. What I do know is that we enjoyed a magical season, had a truly team effort, were blessed with some good bounces and played our best game when it counted most. I have no idea what the future holds, but we have the nucleus of a very good team and I am optimistic. Suffice it to say, we have waited a long time in the NW for this moment and I hope other long suffering fans get their opportunity to enjoy their own special day.
Peter, just last week you were talking up Peyton Manning and how Denver was going to win. Now, you are all over Russell Wilson. What a fair weather homer....Now that the season is over, I suppose you will start to get back to normal and start writing about everything Patriot/Brady....
"And the Seattle secondary is absolutely premiere, while the Dallas secondary was pedestrian."
I agree that the Seattle secondary is great, but the Dallas secondary in the early to mid '90's was better than pedestrian. Pre-Achilles Kevin Smith was an above average cover corner. Larry Brown was an above average cover corner that won the Super Bowl XXX MVP (although gifted by Neil O'Donnell). Darren Woodson was a superior safety. James Washington was a superior safety that should have been the Super Bowl XXVIII MVP. And don't forget other speedy, aggressive, and hard hitting role playing DB's Brock Marion, Thomas Everett, Kenny Gant and Isaac Holt. Then you add the best shut down corner in NFL history in Deion Sanders for their third SB run. I would hardly call that a pedestrian secondary. They had a very good secondary.
At this point you have to say that Wilson is the real deal and Manning is just a glorified stat boy.
That picture of the first play says a lot. Peyton Manning is running off the field without even looking at the ball. Knowshon Moreno is hustling to the botched snap, and hasn't even started to cover it yet. Wouldn't Manning have looked like a fool if Moreno had been able to scoop the ball up, and gotten out of the end zone with it? Manning may have been trying to put a bad play behind him, but shouldn't he at least play to the whistle?
Consider the following QBs and how they won their first Super Bowls at the age of 25 or younger:
Terry Bradshaw: 9/14, 96 yards, 1 TD
Joe Montana: 14/22, 157 yards, 1 TD
Tom Brady: 16/27, 145, 1 TD.
Ben Rothleisberger: 9/21, 123 yards, 0 TD, 2 INTs.
Obviously, none of these QBs won the games on their own. SF's defense forced four turnovers and put up the greatest goal-line stand in Super Bowl history. Harris and Bleier combined for over 200 rushing yards and the Steel Curtain held the Vikings to six points. The Patriot defense held the mighty Ram offense scoreless for three quarters and scored on a INT return - the Patriot offense only scored 13 points that day, and Brady was game MVP. Rothleisberger's numbers speak for themselves - the Steelers practically won in spite of him.
Later in their careers, all four produced more in SBs. Bradshaw beat Dallas with four TDs and then beat the Rams with two second-half TDs. Montana torched Miami and Denver. Brady beat Carolina with 354 yards and 3 TDs. Rothleisberger only had one TD in his next appearance, but it was enough to win the game in spectacular fashion.
If Seattle is able to make it back to another Super Bowl, Wilson may be called on to do more, or may have an opportunity for a game-winning moment. Given the level he played at Sunday, plus the fact that he will continue to improve, plus the fact that Seattle may add weapons (Montana didn't have either Rice or Taylor for his first SB), and there's little reason to think that he wouldn't be able to rise to the occasion if he needed to.
Hey Seattle...THANK YOU!!!
The NFL has named co-MVP's before, so why couldn't they have given the award (& a few trucks and trips to mouseville) to the D-line? They were the true catalyst in that exhibition of domination that is SB XLVIII. (is this outdated numeral system still needed?!?!)
And how about John Schneider for MVE - Most Valuable Executive
Wilson is really good but, imho, the MVP should have been awarded to the Seattle defensive line. They put pressure on Manning by rushing only four guys. I only saw one blitz the entire game. I can't recall the last time I saw Manning harried an rushed on virtually every snap.
Calling any single player an "MVP" on a Super Bowl team is kind of ridiculous. To even get to the Super Bowl, you have to have a lot of stud players making contributions.
This was an as*kicking of epic proportions. Should shut Broncos fans up for at least the rest of the decade.
"In today's game, the best teams are the ones less reliant on a single player." This is a good summation of why the Packers were not in that game on Sunday - the coaches are utterly reliant on a single player & when he went down, so did the team.
The amount of smoke being blown up Wilson backside is amazing.
He is just another Trent Dilfer a good game manager nothing more nothing less.
Let's not forget his SB performance was against a team missing it's three best players
@AdamSalazar If you look at all his scouting reports after pro day and the combine, they all say he has a big time arm and they were surprised at just how strong it was. Maybe people just associate small = so so arm. Who knows but people who watch his tape can see the darts he throws in tiny windows. I do agree with your assessment that he takes something off so his receivers have a nice ball to catch. I've noticed when he throws to Willson he doesn't uncork one because he doesn't want him to drop it. I think next year, they add short to intermediate darts more consistently (similar to what they did in the SB) but just add all the deep balls the usually go for in the regular season. It will be interesting to see.
@MikeCourts Yay! A Seahawks fan that's not just begging to be hated. Nice post.
@Richard--Ramirez - that's ridiculous. Wilson IS the real deal, but he wasn't playing against Seattle's defense like Manning had to.
@Richard--Ramirez Not yet. Not for a long time - and after years of consistently and significantly improved production from Wilson.
@JimKelly Wrong, Manning is running to put a block on whatever Seahawk was closest to the ball. Moreno was by far the closest player on the field to the fumble.
@PrideofJA You do understand that the Super Bowl MVP is an award specific to THAT game, right?
@FOOLKILLER Why do you say that? Go back to MMQB and see that there are still Seahawk fans complaining about their loss 10 years ago.
It's not a single player, moron. It's your QB. If it's an elite QB any team would suffer. What a stupid comment.
Who is Seattle's backup QB? I guarantee you The Seahawks would have struggled without Wilson. Plus, let's see what happens when they have to pay him more than the rookie contract. Teams can consistently be good in the NFL these days and not win the Super Bowl. Anyone coronating the Seahawks as next year's champ is an idiot.
@Serena If you're going to use missing players as an excuse, let's all muse for a second what Seattle's record would have been if Harvin, Rice, Okung, Clemons, Wright, Browner, Irvin, Unger, etc. didn't miss as much time as they did? Hell, I don't think there was a single game this season when the intended starting receivers on the depth chart played together, and the same is almost true of the offensive line.
Depth wins, plain and simple.
p.s. You insult Dilfer as much as you insult Wilson by invoking that tired old storyline of just managing games.
@Serena who cares what type of quarterback he is if he wins games!? There was a stretch this season where RW took control of the game to push the seahawks into the lead and ultimately a victory. Game manager? haha I don't think so... but either way he helps his team win games! what more do you need?
@Serena Really?
Smoke? It has been a VOLCANO up Manning's backside for weeks PRIOR to the SB.
And what did he do?
NUTTIN HONEY. The defense of the Broncos was being the next best thing since sliced bread as they stopped Brady and Rivers. Where were they? Perhaps Wilson runs a tighter ship than Brady & Rivers.
Missing three best players?
Whose fault was that?
It's football.
@Serena Well, in response, I'll use 2 hackneyed phrases: everyone is entitled to their opinion (though she is obviously just trolling) & only time will tell.
Here's my opinion: Russell Wilson possesses elite athletic ability coupled with extraordinary intellect. His confidence in himself and his team is well founded and tempered with the knowledge that success is a product of sacrifice, hard work, and humility. He crushed it at the collegiate level while setting records in the process. Barring injury, he projects to have a highly successful NFL career. I just hope he concentrates on 'managing' NFL games, rather than branching out into MLB.
@Serena My dear, you don't know football... Read my other post and this one:
Wilson completed 72% of his throws Sunday for 206 yards and two touchdowns. He added 26 yards rushing on three carries. Wilson didn't win the Super Bowl MVP award (linebacker Malcom Smith took home the hardware), but many thought he deserved the nod. Some view Wilson as simply a game manager and Seattle's success a result of its league-leading defense, but make no mistake — Wilson is a star.
this is not ice skating ;)
@Serena game manager? Have you seen Russell Wilson play? He has a really good arm, does not throw many interceptions, has thrown 52 TD's in his first two seasons(on a team that runs the ball more than it passes) He has made many amazing throws, from the pocket, on the run, under pressure, and most important of all, he just helps the Seahawks win. Let's not forget that the Seahawks with Wilson as QB have beaten all the "top QB's" in the NFL. Brady, Manning, Brees, Rodgers, Cutler, Romo." I think some people look at stats and come to ignorant conclusions. Since Wilson has been QB in Seattle they have been the most consistent team in the NFL, never losing by more than 7 points. I don't see how any person who has watched Wilson play could think he was just a "game manager.
@Serena If you think Wilson is just a game manager then you really don't know squat about football.
Let's not forget Wilson has won more games in his first two years than any other QB in history.
Please stick to ice skating, it's obvious football is way too advanced for you.
@JayWasHere @Richard--Ramirez eh, Wilson has to play defenses of SF, AZ, and SL. All of them built just like the Seahawks and an epic battle every time. Let's see how Manning deal with entire NFCW defense next year and see if Wilson's the "real deal".
@ZachAnn Tavaris Jackson is the backup... and the games he has played for us in Seattle, he's actually done a decent job... but isn't that what you said last year???
@BobHalstead @Serena best argument I've read yet, in favor of Wilson's excellence.
@Rick57 Seen her posts before. I think a basket weaving site makes more sense for her.
@evangelio @ZachAnn What games could you be referring to that tjack plays well? You mean the garbage time minutes he played the past year one the game was all but in hand? FYI, tjack's problem has always been his failure to deliver in the clutch. He chokes big time, and is totally lost out there, circa 2011. He's a great backup so long as he keeps his butt parked on the bench.
@evangelio T-Jack
is a great backup, no doubt. But Seattle does not even sniff the
playoffs without Russell Wilson. Although his stats don't really show
it, Russell Wilson is a dynamic QB and his play wins, not manages,
games. WINNER
@ZachAnn Wait, I thought all Russ did was manage games and leads?
Would you want him starting seven games? I didn't think so.
@konenp @PrideofJA @BobHalstead @Serena It would also help if the word "elite" had any defined meaning in this context. Whether or not a QB is "elite" is an entirely subjective and meaningless call. Wilson is one of the best young quarterbacks a team could have, that's all that really matters for the Seahawks.
@PrideofJA @BobHalstead @Serena Averaging 26 TD's a season is "the best argument" you've read yet for Wilson? I guess that proves the point that there is no argument for him being elite. Will he become elite? Who knows.
@konenp @Rick57 @Serena It's too early to say how good he is. But he has the poise of a seasoned veteran and pretty much always does what's expected of him. The hawks, due to their excellent D, run a very conservative offense based around the run and not giving up turnovers. So yeah, he's often forced into the role of "game manager", but he also has the second most come from behind wins in the last two years, trailing only Andrew Luck. He's got all the tools to be great (aside from height, but that doesn't seem to be stopping him so far).
@konenp @Rick57 @Serena He was playing hurt during the second half of the season first of all (Pete Carroll announced it yesterday) and dude, look at his stats. They're better than ALL the young QB's. Also, look at Trent Dilfers stats and tape and look at his. COMPLETELY different. That's how I know you don't know much.
@konenp @OwenCaterwall3 @Rick57 @Serena Much of the confusion comes from the fact that people who don't follow Seattle regularly don't understand how they play. Seattle is the antithesis of the modern passing NFL. In New England, the idea is that the more plays they can pack into a game, the more likely they will win; in Seattle, Pete Carroll wants to smother the game—the least amount of plays means his team will win. I don't fault people for looking at the stats and putting them in context with the modern game, but what you are seeing in Seattle is just not comparable, it's a totally different way of looking at the game, and that is not hyperbole. Every so often you have revolutions in scheme that change the NFL, this is one of those, and it's successful mainly because of the Brees', Brady's, Manning's, Rodgers. It is a strategy DESIGNED to counteract that, and Russel's first job in that strategy is to always play smart and not try to do it himself. It's not just the defense—it's the whole football team that contributes to smothering the game. It's hard to understand unless you really follow the Seahawks; I'm not trying to puff us up or anything, it's real, and real football fans would be fascinated by it.
My point here, is that Russell has uncanny ability. Fans rarely have the right context for seeing it (unless you are SEEING it every Sunday, and not just looking at stats). One of the main differences between him and stat monsters like Matt Stafford (who won't be winning anything, by the way), is that he is not asked to do the same things in a game, in fact, he's asked not to. Could he? YES. EASILY. You can't watch him play without realizing he has enormous, game-changing talent. He does, absolutely. Brees? Rodgers? Brady? I don't know yet. What I do know is that he is an iconoclast; at his best, years from now, he will never resemble these players because he is cut from a wholly different cloth. Better or worse does not enter the equation. There is only one Russell WIlson.
@konenp The kid is still learning. His Superb Owl victory may draw parallels to Trent Dilfer's, but Wilson is an elite athlete with elite talent and ability. As far as his 'mediocre' stats? How different do you think those stats would be if he had both Percy Harvin and Sidney Rice at his disposal? (& yes, we all know that both those guys seem to have a history of health issues, but that is another, unrelated story)
But even without Harvin and Rice, Wilson has thrown for MORE TDs in his 1st 2 seasons than almost EVERY OTHER PLAYER IN HISTORY (and Wilson has a SB victory to go along with this distinction). Wait, that actually exemplifies the definition of elite... Hmmmm
Now I'm not a football player, coach, expert, analyst, or commentator. I'm just a fan like most of the readership. GO HAWKS!!! BUT, I've heard/read/seen numerous football players, coaches, experts, analysts, and commentators express that Russell Wilson is ELITE, so I'll just take their word for it.
@OwenCaterwall3 @konenp @Rick57 @Serena I saw him at Wisconsin too and he was better than Brady was at Mich but that's irrelevant to what kind of pro he is and will be. Good QB. Obviously not in the same category as Brees or Brady in terms of the NFL.
@aberg7 @AreYouKiddingMe? @Rick57 Go back and read her posts. Sexism doesn't really relate here.
@aberg7 That is very PC of you. Read her posts. She should be spending more time in the kitchen. Did I just say that?
@AreYouKiddingMe? @Rick57 You can disagree with someone without falling back on uncreative, sexist insults. Try to come up with something more interesting.


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Would you like a soda, pop, or coke with that?
When I moved to California, I used the term "pop" to refer to carbonated soft drinks (such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi). I assume that's because it was the most popular term used where I was coming from. Very few people knew what I meant, except other people from the same region or the mid-west.
After a few years, I adapted and began calling it "soda." Now, most of the time I just order by name (if there's a choice on a menu, etc.) and just say "soda" or "drink" if it's one of those self-serve fountain machines.
StrangeMaps blog has a little discussion started on this interesting map. The "Soda vs Pop" web site has compiled the usage of these terms into a map based on individual respondents to their survey by county, which can be viewed on the Soda vs Pop web site.


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"O Lord, You are my God;
I will exalt You, I will give thanks to Your name;
For you have worked wonders,
Plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness...
"The Lord of hosts will prepare a lavish banquet
for all peoples on this mountain;
A banquet of aged wine, choice pieces with marrow,
And refined, aged wine.
And on this mountain He will swallow up the covering
which is over all peoples,
Even the veil which is stretched over all nations.
He will swallow up death for all time,
and the Lord God will wipe tears away from all faces,
And He will remove the reproach of His people from all the earth;
For the Lord has spoken.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
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Principal Global Investors Announces New High Yield Portfolio Manager, Analyst
Joshua Rank and Matt Hanson join Principal Global Fixed Income
June 25, 2013 (Des Moines, Iowa) — Principal Global Investors, LLC, a leading global asset manager and a member of the Principal Financial Group® (NYSE:PFG), announces Joshua Rank has been named high yield fixed income portfolio manager and Matt Hanson senior high yield analyst for Principal Global Fixed Income.
Both join the high yield team led by portfolio managers Mark Denkinger and Darrin Smith, who oversee $7 billion in high yield assets. Rank will be responsible for portfolio management and investment strategy, along with relationship management, while Hanson will be responsible for analysis of the high yield energy sector.
"We welcome Josh and Matt to their new roles and look forward to their contributions to the high yield team," said David Blake, Global Head of Fixed Income & Chief Investment Officer at Principal Global Investors. "Josh's strength as a fixed income portfolio manager is evident in his experience leading successful high yield strategies, and Matt's analyst experience and previous employment with Principal Global Investors make him a great fit. Both will be an asset in growing our client base and bolstering our investment strategy."
Both Rank and Hanson join Principal Global Investors from Aviva Investors North America, where Rank was vice president, senior portfolio manager — high yield, and Hanson was senior securities analyst for high yield and investment grade. Prior to Aviva, Rank worked as a fixed income analyst at Aegon USA Investment Management. He is a graduate of Iowa State University and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Hanson graduated from the University of Northern Iowa, and earned a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Iowa. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
About Principal Global Investors
Principal Global Investors is a diversified asset management organization and a member of the Principal Financial Group®, with expertise in equities, fixed income and real estate investments, as well as specialized overlay and advisory services. Principal Global Investors manages $292.4 billion in assets[1] primarily for retirement plans and other institutional clients[2].
About the Principal Financial Group
The Principal Financial Group® (The Principal ®)[3] is a global investment management leader offering retirement services, insurance solutions and asset management. The Principal offers businesses, individuals and institutional clients a wide range of financial products and services, including retirement, asset management and insurance through its diverse family of financial services companies. Founded in 1879 and a member of the FORTUNE 500®, the Principal Financial Group has $403.0 billion in assets under management[4] and serves some 18.3 million customers worldwide from offices in Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and the United States. Principal Financial Group, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PFG. For more information, visit www.principal.com.
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SFIRM's 100% digital medium allows the publication to measure exactly how many readers have read and are reading the magazine–a practice known as audited readership. This is distinct from traditional print publications, which can only disclose how many magazines are sent out or sold–the circulation–as opposed to how many are actually read. Audited readership allows publishers and advertisers alike to know their exact reach–even to the point of whether a story has been read or an ad has been seen, and for how long.
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Sight words are words that children will encounter frequently in text. Many of these words are not easy to sound out so it helps if children can recognize them. Learning sight words is not always the most exciting prospect for kids, but we found a way to make it fun with this sensory game. It is pretty simple to create a game that combines sight words with sensory play. I highly recommend playing this game outdoors. It can get messy (that's what makes it so fun!) and the clean up is easier outside.
Sight words are words that children will encounter frequently in text. Many of these words are not easy to sound out so it helps if children can recognize them. Learning sight words is not always the most exciting prospect for kids, but we found a way to make it fun with this sensory game. It is pretty simple to create a game that combines sight words with sensory play. I highly recommend playing this game outdoors. It can get messy (that's what makes it so fun!) and the clean up is easier outside.
You will need:
- Shaving cream
- Permanent marker
- Foam shapes or bottle caps
- Plastic bin
- Towels and napkins
- Large bowl filled with water
We had some foam shapes lying around that we use for bathtub play, but larger bottle caps (milk, juice) would work great if you save those. I wrote a Kindergarten sight word on each block using a permanent marker.
Here is a list of some Kindergarten sight words to get you started:
at, am, and, an, are, can, do, for, go, has, have, he, here, in, it, is, like, look, me, my, no, play, said, see, she, so, the, to, up we
Next time we play this game, we will do it in our swimsuits. It got pretty messy, though somehow my daughters avoided getting any shaving cream on their clothes. My clothes however, are another matter entirely.
Spray some shaving cream in your bin, covering the bottom. Start adding some of your word blocks in the shaving cream.
Cover those blocks with even more shaving cream and continue adding blocks.
Fill up the entire bin with shaving cream so your child cannot see any of the blocks underneath.
Before the sight word games start, you will want to set up a bowl with water next to the playing area along with some towels and napkins. This will be for the kids to remove the shaving cream from their hands. You will also want to have a spray bottle on hand to help kids get the shaving cream off the blocks.
The object of the game is simple: dig through the shaving cream to find the foam blocks. If you can read a word then you get to keep the block. If you cannot, you hide the block back in the shaving cream. The child with the most blocks at the end wins.
My daughter cleans a block to see what it says.
She recognizes this word. "Like!" she calls out and she gets to keep the block.
We bent the rules a little for my youngest. She is 3 and desperately wanted to play, even though she is not reading yet. When she found a block, she would read all the letters to her sisters and if they knew the word, they told her what it said, and she got to keep it.
She also thought it would be fun to clean the blocks off in the bowl of water rather than using the spray bottle. It was much more efficient.
It was so fun digging through the shaving cream to look for new blocks.
Fun was even had while getting the shaving cream off of hands.
Sight words are no match for us!
When all the blocks had been found we counted them up to see who had the most.
My daughter lined up her blocks and practiced reading each word.
My almost five year old twins (entering Kindergarten next month) had a pretty easy time reading all the words. They are very advanced at reading so this was more of a review for them. You can tailor the game based on your child's level by using more challenging words. You can also extend this game by writing words that will make up a sentence on the blocks and having the object be to make a sentence.
The kids had such a good time playing this game and learning sight words. I like how they also had a fun sensory experience. Kids learn best when they do so in hands-on ways. This is the kind of learning that really sticks with them. Long after the activity, my twins saw a sight word said, "that was from the blocks!"
There are so many fun ways to enjoy books, reading and literacy with children preparing to enter Kindergarten. Be sure to visit the following bloggers and check out their posts on the subject:
10 Early Readers for Beginning Readers from Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas
How to Read Aloud to Your Child from Coffee Cups and Crayons
Help Your Child Learn to Read from Mama Smiles
Bringing Books Alive from Rainy Day Mum
Blowing Down Sight Words from Toddler Approved
Blowing Down Sight Words from Toddler Approved
Be sure to join me here at Mess For Less every Wednesday for Get Ready for K Through Play. Then, please check out my fellow bloggers in the series: Coffee Cups and Crayons, Mama Smiles, Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas, Rainy Day Mum and Toddler Approved, who will be bringing you some more great resources on each week's topic.
The topics are:
June 12 - Language
June 19 - Social and Emotional Skills
June 26 - Independence Skills
July 3 - Math Concepts
July 10 - Books, Reading and Literacy
July 17 - Fine Motor and Writing Skills
July 24 - Alphabet and Phonics
July 31 - Ready to Learn Skills
For even more ideas to prepare your child for Kindergarten, follow the Get Ready for K Through Play Pinterest Board.


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Tunis — The security situation has significantly improved, Interior Minister Lotfi Ben Jeddou highlighted. Yet, further efforts are needed to tackle the roots of terrorism, he added.
Ben Jeddou was speaking on the sidelines of an honours recognition ceremony held, Friday, on the occasion of the 58th Anniversary of home security forces.
He shed light on the progress made in countering terrorism and hailed the continued efforts expended by the Army and security forces to protect borders.
Such endeavours helped ward off threats, notably in a regional context of tension, he underscored.
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Bread for the World Applauds Effort to Reduce Poverty in Developing Countries
The Hidden SDG June 26
Washington, DC, August 2, 2012
This week, Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH) and Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) introduced the Economic Growth and Development Act (H.R. 6178/S.3495) to strengthen alignment and coordination between U.S. development programs and the private sector.
"I applaud efforts of Rep. Chabot and Sen. Isakson to promote a sustainable poverty reduction that could benefit millions of lives," said Rev. David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World. "This bill is consistent with Bread for the World's work to improve poverty-focused development assistance, making it more effective in meeting the needs of local people."
The Economic Growth and Development Act calls for the U.S. government to establish more effective relationships with companies that are making critical investments in alleviating poverty, fighting disease, and bolstering economic growth in developing countries.
Both the Senate and House versions comprise a bipartisan effort to reform foreign assistance. Through better coordination among U.S. development efforts, the bill will ensure that U.S. companies participating in the fight against poverty have a designated point of engagement.
The Obama and Bush administrations have made positive changes in U.S. global development policy to leverage the private sector's expertise, resources, and impact. However, more needs to be done to fully realize the promise of a closer and better coordinated partnership. For several years, Bread for the World has pushed for reform that encourages more productive coordination between the private sector and U.S. development agencies.
"We welcome reform that enables accountable coordination between the private sector and U.S. development agencies," added Beckmann. "In these tough fiscal times, all of those working to end poverty must be at the table. By cutting red tape, the Economic Growth and Development Act would allow for thoughtful partnerships that can fuel inclusive, sustainable economic growth and combat extreme poverty."
For more information, please visit www.bread.org/hunger/global/development-assistance.html.
Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice urging our nation's decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad.
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'Cliff' Deal Gives Defense a Reprieve
January 2, 2013
The "fiscal cliff" deal gives the Pentagon and defense industry only a temporary reprieve Tuesday from across-the-board spending cuts.
The eleventh-hour agreement did little to address the defense industry's biggest complaint about the fiscal cliff: Possible cuts have created an uncertainty that's terrible for business.
"[I] hope they come to an arrangement sooner rather than later because the continued uncertainty is really bad for the industry on the whole," said Michael Herson, president of American Defense International, one of the largest defense lobbying firms.
Todd Harrison, a defense analyst at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, said the two-month delay failed to address the primary reasons that sequestration is bad policy.


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Director: William Wellman Starring: Mary Astor James Cagney Barbara Stanwyck Lyle Talbot
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Editor's NoteJust because they're black and white, doesn't mean they're prim and proper. In FORBIDDEN HOLLYWOOD, Turner Classic Movies and Warner Bros. open up their archives to showcase films that are startling in their modern values and explicit sexuality. This third volume showcases the pre-Code films of William Wellman, whose film WINGS won the first Oscar for Best Picture. Mary Astor, Barbara Stanwyck, and James Cagney are among the stars who feature in OTHER MEN'S WOMEN, THE PURCHASE PRICE, FRISCO JENNY, MIDNIGHT MARY, HEROES FOR SALE, and WILD BOYS OF THE ROAD--works that run the gamut from Depression-era social dramas to anguished women's pictures. Also included here are two documentaries on the director, WILD BILL: HOLLYWOOD MAVERICK and PBS's THE MEN WHO MADE MOVIES (WILLIAM WELLMAN). Please see individual titles for complete synopsis information.
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Natural gas is one of the cleanest, cheapest and most efficient sources of energy. Alberta accounts for just about 69 per cent of the natural gas produced in Canada.
It is estimated that 31.9 trillion cubic feet of recoverable, conventional natural gas is still beneath our feet that can be extracted. Coalbed methane is natural gas found in coal seams. Albertas coal seams could contain as much as an additional 500 trillion cubic feet of coalbed methane. While it is not yet known how much of this coalbed methane is economically recoverable, Albertas natural gas supply will meet the needs of Albertans, Canadians and North Americans for the foreseeable future. Another potential unconventional gas source is shale gas. Shale gas is natural gas stored in organic rich rocks such as shale, mudstone or laminated siltstones.
Alberta Energy ensures Albertans continue to receive the full value from their gas resource by promoting and encouraging responsible exploration and development of Albertas natural gas resources, and calculating and collecting gas royalties.
In the 2013/14 fiscal period, Alberta received about $9.58 billion in non-renewable resource revenue accounting for 21 per cent of government revenue. In 2013/14, natural gas and by-product revenue was $1.10 billion or approximately 11.5 per cent of non-renewable resource revenue and 2.4 per cent of government revenue.
About one-half of Albertas natural gas production is consumed here in Alberta. Alberta's residential and commercial sectors account for 16 per cent of the province's marketable natural gas consumed in Alberta for home and business heating. The remaining 84 per cent of natural gas consumed in Alberta is used by the industrial, electricity generation, transportation, and other sectors. Natural gas is also an important raw material for the provinces oil sands and electric power generation industries.


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A topical herbal remedy traditionally used for the symptomatic treatment of haemorrhoids.
Clean affected area with hygienic wipe or warm water then apply cream as required.
Active Ingredients Aesculus hippocastanum, Calendula officinalis tincture, Hamamelis virginica tincture, Paeonia officinalis tincture. Other ingredients Purified Water, White soft paraffin, Polawax GP200, (Cetearyl alcohol, PEG-20 Stearate), Methyl parahy
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Ever since 2010, Mary was among several actresses rumored to star with Casey Affleck in the indie film The F-Word. Nothing happened with the film for a couple of years, though Mary had said during interviews once that she was still interested in the project. Fast forward to today where it's been announced by THR that Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan will instead take on the lead roles.
In the film, The F Word takes a comedic look into the lives of two twentysomethings who meet at a party and hit it off but she has a long term boyfriend, so he hides his attraction for her, and the pair try their hand at a friendship instead. Filming is expected to begin later this summer. Casting is still underway, so if anything changes and Mary happens to join the project, I'll keep you all updated. 😉
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Car dashboards that act like smart phones raise safety issues
When it comes to dashboard displays that are more like smart phones, two things are clear: Customers want them, and automakers are intent on supplying them.
Activated charcoal is the latest health trend but does it work?
More companies are using activated charcoal as an ingredient in health and beauty products in the belief that it removes toxins from the body.
RETAIL THERAPY: Amazon plans massive 'Prime Day' to celebrate 20th birthday
The online retail giant plans to celebrate two decades of deals and two-day shipping with "more deals than Black Friday."
Oreos get thin, going for 'sophisticated' air
Oreos are getting a new look.
'Minecraft' celebrities draw record crowd to gaming
Some of today's biggest celebrities aren't rock stars or sports heroes - they're gamers.
Montana polygamist vows to fight for marriage license
A Montana polygamist featured on the show "Sister Wives" says he will sue if denied the right to legally wed his second wife.
Ice cream around the world
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!
5 ways to save money on your summer road trip
While a domestic road trip might appear like an affordable alternative to traveling abroad, costs can easily spiral out of control.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: 26 freebies to help you celebrate
On your birthday you can have your (free) cake and eat it too!
At 115, NYC woman is world's oldest
The world's oldest known woman is a retired child care worker living in Brooklyn.
Selfie sticks aren't welcome at the 'happiest place on earth'
Planning a vacation to a Disney theme park? Leave your selfie stick at home.
Road rage: How technology can combat growing gridlock
The federal government projects gridlock will worsen around the nation as more Americans live in urban regions.
Google making it easier to 'undo' that email
An option to cancel the delivery of an email within 30 seconds of hitting the send button is now a standard safeguard in Gmail.
The struggles of choosing sunscreen
Most people know it's important to use sunscreen, but they're sometimes confused about how to choose the right protection or how much to use.
Social media cyberbullying more common than you think
Nearly a quarter of adolescents experience cyberbullying through social media, according to researchers, and many don't report it.
General Mills to drop artificial ingredients from cereals
Starting next year your Lucky Charms will be made with ingredients you can pronounce.
Coffee: We're spending more but drinking less
Americans are spending more money on coffee than ever before, but for the first time in six years, they will be drinking less of it as the single-serve revolution transforms the brewing habits of the world's largest coffee-drinking nation.
Here comes the bride, all dressed in … toilet paper?
The wedding dresses have it all - long trains, full layered skirts, floral appliqués, ruffles and sparkling bodices - and lots and lots of TP.
FCC hopes to help you block those annoying robocalls
It's the bane of many people's existence: robocalls trying to get you to vote for a particular candidate, sell you some product or service — or send you on a cruise vacation.
Pope calls for action on environment in historic document
In the first papal document on the environment, Pope Francis demands swift action to save the planet, urging leaders to hear "the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor."


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SUMMARY: If you look at the budget plans of most B-to-B marketers, youll see that email still lacks respect as an important part of their marketing mix. According to MarketingSherpa data, 46% of those surveyed planned a 0% increase (yep, zilch) on their email spending this year, while 8.6% predicted they would actually reduce their email investment.
Some marketers may change their tune after seeing how a music biz manufacturer increased conversions by 11% with automated email in the last 72 hours of the sales cycle. Includes test results and easy-to-copy emails.


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Marcus Theatres® Celebrates TURBO Milwaukee Premiere With Racing Elite
Published On: Monday, July 15, 2013
Marcus Theatres® Celebrates TURBO Milwaukee Premiere With Racing Elite
IZOD IndyCar Series Drivers, Industry Leaders Help Launch Movie
WHAT: A celebration of the new movie Turbo, Indy cars and the joy of racing with some of the industry's key players at the local premiere of Turbo.
WHEN: Monday, July 15, 2013
WHERE: Marcus Majestic Cinema, 770 North Springdale Road, Brookfield, WI 53186
WHO: Marcus Theatres team up with Dreamworks, INDYCAR, and Andretti Sports Marketing
Takuma Sato: The only Japanese driver competing full time in 2013, Sato won the British Formula 3 title in 2001 and began competing in Formula One in 2002. He scored a podium finish at the 2004 USGP at Indy and finished eighth in the championship driving for BAR Honda that year. Moving to the IZOD IndyCar Series in 2010, Sato won two poles and finished in the top-10 13 times before joining A. J. Foyt Racing for the 2013 season.
Sarah Fisher: At 19, Sarah Fisher became the youngest woman ever to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. In 2008, she formed Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing, and the team scored its first IZOD IndyCar Series victory in 2011 at Kentucky Speedway.
Kasey Coler: Vice President of Marketing for INDYCAR and brand consultant on Turbo.
Kevin Healy: Managing Director Andretti Sports Marketing.
6:00 - 6:40 p.m. Media only access
6:45 p.m. Public autograph session
7:00 p.m. Kasey Coler from IndyCar talks about behind the scenes involvement on the movie and introduces the drivers.
7:10 p.m. Turbo advance screening begins. Seating for the screening is limited. Please RSVP by 3:00 p.m. on Monday by to reserve a seat.
WHY: Coming off the heels of a wildly successful IndyFest 2013, this is an opportunity to see one of the IndyFest show cars and meet with some of the drivers and industry leaders to talk about the future of racing and how a little guy named Turbo is going to introduce a whole new generation to the sport.
ABOUT TURBO: Turbo, which opens its regular run on July 17, is a high-velocity 3D comedy about an underdog snail who kicks into overdrive when he miraculously attains the power of super-speed. But after making fast friends with a crew of streetwise tricked-out es-car-goes, Turbo learns that no one succeeds on their own. So he puts his heart and shell on the line to help his pals achieve their dreams before Turbo-charging his own impossible dream: winning the Indy 500. Starring the voice talents of Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Snoop Dogg, Maya Rudolph and Samuel L. Jackson


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1st Land Battle of the Civil War - Barbour Co
The Battle of Philippi, also called The Philippi Races, was fought on June 3, 1861, in and around Philippi, Virginia (now West Virginia) as part of the Western Virginia Campaign of the Civil War. It was the first organized land action in the Eastern Theater of the war.
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One interesting sideline to the historic data: One of the injured was young Confederate
James E. Hanger
an 18-year old college student. After recovering, Hanger returned to his hometown in Virginia. He made an artificial leg for himself from barrel staves with a hinge at the knee. His design worked so well, the West Virginia State Legislature commissioned him to manufacture the "Hanger Limb" for other wounded Civil War veterans. Mr. Hanger patented his prosthetic device and founded what is now the Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc. As of 2007,
Hanger Orthopedic Group
is the United States market leader in the manufacture of artificial limbs.
I'm not even going to pretend to be a Civil War historian, and know very little about that period in history. I am truly a fish out of water in this area. This project, though, is helping me learn more about our past. This one marker alone could be a long and elaborate thread by itself. Hopefully, these links will help guide folks who want to study this more in depth.
Historical Marker is located 1/4 mile north of the Philippi Bridge on Rt 119. (See previous post on Philippi Covered Bridge)
The Historical Marker is located on a turnoff with another marker for W.D. Zinn (see below)
Historical Marker located at the same turnout as the "First Land Battle" (above). William Davidson Zinn was the author of "The Story of Woodbine Farm", printed by K. Reger in 1931.
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GLOBAL warming predictions could be wildly inaccurate because climate models fail to take changes in land use into account.
Turning more land over to farming, introducing irrigation and reforestation could have a greater effect on global warming than changes in industrial carbon dioxide emissions, says Roger Pielke, an atmospheric scientist at Colorado State University.
Pielke's team reached their conclusion after modifying a standard climate change model to take account of changes in land use since the beginning of the 18th century. Among the factors they included were estimated changes in forest sizes, areas of farmland and irrigated land.
When they ran the modified model, they found that these changes had a significant influence on the climate over the past 300 years. They raised midwinter temperatures in western Europe by about 3 °C, and speeded up the rapid jet streams high above the Atlantic and Pacific by about 6 metres per ...
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I've been hanging out quietly for a while, gathering knowledge and insight from the awesome builders on the forum. I have most of the materials for my oven project. (Except CalSil board for the hearth) I was all set to go buy the new HF Saw this week so I can start to cut bricks and an opportunity just dropped an "almost free" saw within my reach.
I wanted to get some opinions from the forum - I know folks here have used angle grinders, chisels and such to build beautiful ovens, but I don't see too many "bridge saws".
The pictures that follow show that the head does tilt, so I can bevel my cuts and it has a 10 inch blade - is there any reason to pass on this and go buy a new HF saw?
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Anyone here have luck with X11 Cursor Themes? I discovered the concept over
at www.kde-look.org last night, and started fooling with them.
However, I had no luck.
I discovered it's an X-Window feature available in XFree86 4.3.0 and above,
so I upgraded (found an apt-source with a Woody backport, and upgraded
However, no workie. :^( I've got a Voodoo 3 2000 card, and no references
to either SWCursor or HWCursor in the XF86Config-4 file. I tried 'installing'
the cursors into my account in the following ways:
~/.icons/default/index.theme (contains "[Icon Theme]" and "Inherits=Blue")
~/.icons/Blue/cursors/ (contains all of the cursor files...)
As well as doing that and sticking a ref. to the cursor in my ~/.Xdefaults
I'm using KDE 3.2.0, if that matters (sounds like it doesn't, from what
I heard on #kde). And, of course, I restarted X... many times. :)
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While fewer in Baghdad now feel "not safe at all," it's hard to tell if that reflects better conditions, or more people accommodating themselves to existing conditions -- the "new normal." Indeed, another result finds a 20-point drop in the number in Baghdad who rate local security positively.
In Anbar, as noted, 38 percent now rate local security positively -- none did in March. But there's been no improvement in the number who feel entirely unsafe (44 percent, compared with 38 percent in March).
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February 6th, 2009 #1
Thinking Inside the box: Hand drawn stop motion video
Hey guys
This took about 4 weeks in the making is just under 2 minutes long. Its all hand drawn with filt pens and a ink brush
My 14 y o brother did the song and i think it fits really well
Would be great to get some crits because I am thinking of doing another one in similar style
Last edited by sjuskadur; February 6th, 2009 at 10:33 AM.
February 9th, 2009 #2
Cute. Watch your timming though, it's especially obvious in your blinks. Good practice!


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Hi All, New to the Realm and customs in general. I was wondering if there are any (cheaper) alternatives to rubber resin/silicon putty molds. I am working on a custom tmnt figure and just need to cast the head to get working on completing the figure. Just wanted to see if there are any alternatives before dropping the green backs on the rubber resin and silicon putty.
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or if you could point me towards a post that is similar to this one that would be great too.
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Punishment should fit the crime
By Geoffrey A. Hoffman | November 23, 2012 | Updated: November 23, 2012 9:26pm
Photo By Bob Owen/STAFFTexas Department of Public Safety officers patrol the Rio Grande River and surrounding area with high tech helicopters based in Edinburg earlier this year.
Photo By Gabe Hernandez/MBOInocencio Peña chants during an event to protest the slaying of two illegal immigrants while they were riding in the back of a covered truck nears the U.S.-Mexico border.
Photo By Gabe Hernandez/MBOMargarita Ibarra prays during a vigil earlier this month near La Joya, Texas, for two illegal immigrants who were shot by Texas state troopers from a helicopter.
Was it right for a Texas Department of Public Safety employee to shoot at a pick-up truck, resulting in the deaths of two undocumented immigrants? Was it a reasonable use of police force?
Under the doctrine of proportionality, law enforcement officers are required to use only that level of force which is appropriate under the circumstances. In the words of a leading case, "the basic rule is that in all cases an officer shall use only so much force as is necessary to make the arrest," and that the amount of force used must be proportional to the seriousness of the offense and the danger presented by the arrestee." (Amnesty America v. West Hartford, 2004). The fact that there was a school zone three miles away, that the truck was suspected of carrying controlled substances, or that it ultimately was revealed that the truck had been carrying undocumented persons does not justify this level of force.
The excessive force cases are clear. It is not a permissible use of force, for example, for a police officer to use a taser where a verbal command would have been sufficient. (Casey v. City of Fed. Heights, 2007). It is not permissible for police to effectuate arrests, for example, in such a way that will cause harm to passive arrestees. (Amnesty America v. West Hartford, supra.) Law enforcement should not be immune from investigation in the present case just because in effectuating the stop the officer was in hot pursuit of a suspect or fired from a helicopter.
It is most troubling that the officer in question reportedly had returned to work, and apparently no investigation was done of the incident. DPS may be relying on the doctrine of qualified immunity, hoping that no one sues or seeks to investigate this incident. But governmental immunity is not absolute. A law enforcement agency may not be immune from liability just because it acts to stop a threat to public safety. Whether qualified immunity applies depends on whether the officer violated a "clearly established" right. Courts ask, among other things, "whether it would be clear to a reasonable officer that his conduct was unlawful in the situation he confronted" (Lytle v. Bexar Co., 2009). To establish an excessive force claim a plaintiff or his family must show he suffered (1) an injury that (2) resulted directly and only from the use of force that was excessive to the need and that (3) the force used was objectively unreasonable" (Ballard v. Burton, 2006).
Many will be led (incorrectly) to assume that immigrants who may have entered the country illegally are not entitled to any civil rights. This is untrue; more than that, it is a misstatement of the law. Undocumented immigrants, once they are physically in the United States, are entitled to a range of constitutional protections, including most importantly in this context due process. Most importantly, the U.S. Supreme Court has held that the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause applies to all "persons" in the United States "without regard to any differences of race, of color, or of nationality," and that includes an alien who has entered the country illegally (Yick Wo v. Hopkins, 1886; Yamataya v. Fisher, 1903).
Many will make further unstated assumptions, for example that the victims who were killed were somehow complicit or guilty and therefore deserving of their fate. It should be emphasized that persons who have been trafficked into the United States are not necessarily blameworthy.
Many unfortunately are brought into the U.S. by criminal organizations to be used as modern-day slaves. Let us not delude ourselves by unfairly prejudicing the victims without evidence and without a trial.
These immigrants who have received the ultimate penalty cannot speak for themselves. They no longer have any voice. Without a voice or an advocate, there will be no one to ask the tough questions, to investigate or to push for changes in DPS procedures and protocols. Let us press for answers. Do not let these deaths go by in vain.
Hoffman is a clinical associate professor and director of the University of Houston Immigration Clinic.


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Man United must watch the wide men if they want to get a result at Bayern Munich, says Phil Thompson.Back to story
Comments (53)
P Bishop (Staines Town fan) says...
Utd choke choke choke, one man team, now rooney is crocked, hope he misses a few games and shows that you are indeed a one man team! Bayen to draw 1-1 away and knock you out, shock final will be Bayen vs Arsenal! man utd luckiest team in the world, if you are to go through it will be 1-0 at old trafford with bayen scoring an own goal! surprise surprise that would be your 11 of the season!
Posted 11:39 31st March 2010
Mark Gasuza (Arsenal fan) says...
I give both legs to Man U because of pace and the team spirit and the other character of fighting back,am not undermining Bayern M as far as i see German teams i dont think they are changed alot of things even the national team leave alone those days in 90's man they were not easy i know its not going to be easy but still Man U remains a force to be reckoned in this one,about the champion in this year's champion league i give it to my team Arsenal
Posted 19:11 30th March 2010
Mubarak Patel (Manchester United fan) says...
Phil thompson, da man whu chats. U are always against man united. i see this every week on soccer saturday. listen up liverpool. and manchester united can't be used in the same sentence. Thats why i put a full stop there. United will hammer bayern with ease. Liverpool hav to many problems so you don't go stick your nose in united matters
Posted 18:37 30th March 2010
John Sutton (Manchester United fan) says...
if we can either contain robben and ribery or robben is injured i dont think ribery would be able to do it on his own. yes they have mario gomez but the form rooneys in is amazing Berbatov's also finding form, scoring and playing really well though i doubt fergie'll start him im hope that scholes, giggs and valencia all start i think we need to go for the away goal asap even if we lose 2-1 well only need a 1-0 win at OT i think 2-1 (to utd) in this game then at OT perhaps 2-1 again. If Arsenal can somehow beat Barcelona then we've most likely won the CL there and then Arsenal would have to hope that messi and xavi/ inesta are injured for the 2nd leg then arsenal have a chance i think as good as bordeaux have proven to be lyon would still beat them man utd vs lyon wont be easy but i cant see lyon winnin inter will beat CSKA then play arsenal dont mind who wins, we've swept them both aside last season even though inter have vastly improved.
Posted 17:54 30th March 2010
David Murphy (Manchester United fan) says...
I think Bayern Munich are in bad form, Manchester United are in great form. I think are record in Europe in the past few years is clearly better than there's, I don't think we'll put the accelarater on yet though, because we'll be takin' it easy for Saturday's crunch clash with Chelsea. I think if we could sneak a few away goals, we'd be happy, but I think we'll run out 2-0 winners anyway. Ribery and Robben are major doubts for the game, so Manchester United have got some good news.
Posted 17:20 30th March 2010
Sean Budu (Manchester United fan) says...
personal,i dont see any way Bayern can hurt Utd.This is the period of the season when Utd are strongest and mentally tough and it will only take another exceptional perfomance like they faced against Barcelona to stop them.
Posted 16:58 30th March 2010
Mohamed Mohamed (Barcelona fan) says...
I can't wait for tonight's game between Manchester United and Bayern Munich i don't think its going to be easy for Man u i really don't, i hope the win coz i would love to face Man u again, but cross you fingers Man u fans and lets hope its going to be a good Match and Man u to win, Prediction Bayern 1 Man u 1 Bizca Barca
Posted 16:18 30th March 2010
Sam Steele (Liverpool fan) says...
I think Bayern will win first game then United will win home tie.
Posted 16:02 30th March 2010
Ollie Marsden (Fulham fan) says...
Unfortunately, I can only see one winner in this game. Bayern dont have the dominance they once did in the German league whilst man u are favourites to win the premier league. The draw is very good for man u. I'm just surprised though that no one has mentioned phillip lahm, for me he did well in the Euro's and he is still young. The valencia v Lahm is going to be a good match-up I think if neville has lahm and ribery attacking him, Bayern might have a glimmer of a chance as they could overwhelm neville and get a couple of goals. It will depend on 2 players that people haven't really mentioned yet I think, demechellis and lahm. If they both have really good games and keep rooney and valencia quiet for both legs then bayern might just sneak it but I do not see that happening
Posted 16:02 30th March 2010
Jason C (Manchester United fan) says...
Agree with Phil Thompson.. Ive just seen Ribery's comments about united being a one man team.. What a cheek.. United were apparently a one man team last season.. Yet we proved everyone wrong.. Rooney didnt play against Bolton and we win 4-0.. Hope United thrash Bayern tonight..
Posted 16:00 30th March 2010
Nicholas Ehiz (Manchester United fan) says...
Wel a meat that has fat can only prove it self in the fire. Battles are won in the baracks.Its victory 4 manuntd 2-0.We are already prepared cos we have Rudboy..
Posted 15:59 30th March 2010
Francis Hutchinson (Manchester United fan) says...
I think i must have been the only Man United fan that wasn't looking past this match when the draw was made- there is a strong argument to suggest that if they overcome Bayern, it will be plain sailing into the final- but Bayern are a good side, and have world class players in Klose, Ribery and Robben. Although the last trip to Germany proved to be in United's favour (3-0 against Wolfsburg), I believe they will be made to work harder to get a result in the Allianz Arena, and as a Man United fan, I would welcome a draw to bring back to Old Trafford. LUHG
Posted 15:48 30th March 2010
Josh Greenaway (Manchester United fan) says...
Could be an iffy one, Bayern are good defensively, Van Bommel will be their key man tonight for me. I reckon 1-1 draw, but if one side is going to scrape the win it'll be united as we have the firepower
Posted 15:42 30th March 2010
Andrew Omondi (Manchester United fan) says...
Trick draw for United here and a mouth watering clash it is. Bayer are obviously the underdogs and therefore have nothing to loose in this game. Like the AC Milan draw, i think United have an edge in this match. 2 - 0 in favor of united.
Posted 15:14 30th March 2010
Ross Harvey (Manchester United fan) says...
I am certainly not counting my chickens, leverkusen lost on away goals when we all thought it was gonna be a United v Madrid final at Hampden. But defensively United are well equipped, great passers and pace in midfield and the worlds on form centre forward. The German league is not the league it was and if Robben is missing then I predict a 3-1 win for United, C'MON THE REDS!
Posted 14:35 30th March 2010
Martin Mckinstry (Manchester United fan) says...
This was a good column on how Bayern Munich play, as well as highlighting there main threats as well as the way Man Utd will play. However, Phil Thompson is a die-hard red (wrong side of red) and he believes a bayern munich side, who struggled past a decent fiorentina team, (who dumped liverpool out, surprise surprise) will beat man utd 2-1 without a 100% fit robben & ribery, mario gomez a doubt and demichellis just coming back from a serious injury as well as a suspended bastian schweinsteiger? I feel it will be a tough physical and tactical match tonight. But after winning away 2 milan, beating liverpool, and thumping bolton 4-0 and with vidic and rio now fit, i feel utd will be to strong for Bayern Munich tonight and will win 2-0 away, and 3-1 at old trafford.
Posted 14:29 30th March 2010
Idris U (Manchester United fan) says...
I don't know, everywhere I look people keep going on about how difficult this will be for Manchester United tonight. I personally can't see it, I think it will be difficult as all away games in Europe are but my prediction which I stand by and have placed money behind is a score draw or Utd win with the night not being as difficult as people making it out to be.. Moments of madness like we had in Milan will happen but we will score and most likely come back with a win. Get In.......
Posted 14:27 30th March 2010
Michael Gaffney (Manchester United fan) says...
We should easily take care of munich tonight. It is always tough against German opposition but United will have to much for them tonight. I think we will win 2-1 with rooney and vidic on the scoresheet
Posted 14:23 30th March 2010
Kin Kin (Manchester United fan) says...
wether Roben & Ribery play or not, mautd must surely excell at germany...they are going to com back to old trafford with 2 goals in their favour and 1 goal to bayern.
Posted 14:00 30th March 2010
Ross Taylor (Manchester United fan) says...
united to walk away with the victory fairly easily, i reckon maybe a 3-1
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The Voice Season 2 Final Battle Round Predictions: Who Is Paired With Whom?
Based on this week's sneak peek pictures, we now know who will be in the final episode of battle rounds of The Voice Season 2, airing this Monday, March 26.
Through process of elimination, we've determined who you will see battling for a shot at the live shows this coming Monday.
Here's what we have so far:
Team Blake
Jordan Rager vs. Naia Kete
Team Cee Lo
Justin Hopkins vs. Tony Vincent
WADE vs. James Massone
Team Adam
Karla Davis vs. Orlando Napier
Mathai vs. Nicolle Galyon
Team Christina
Moses Stone vs. The LiNE
The two pairings from Team Blake and Team Christina seem very strange. Christina is pairing the energetic MC Moses Stone against the slightly country-sounding duo The LiNE. We have no idea how they'll select a song that wouldn't give one side an unfair advantage over the other.
On Team Blake is one of the competition's most Southern sounding country singers, Jordan Ranger, battling the soulful street singer Naia Kete. Again, for this unlikely duet, it's likely that song choice will determine the winner.
Team Adam's pairing of Mathai (who sang Adele in her blind audition) and country pianist and singer Nicolle Galyon seems unusual, but not completely off-base. It probably would have made more sense to pair Nicolle with fellow country singer Karla Davis or even with pianist Orlando Napier, but Adams' decisions thus far have typically turned out for the best, so we'll trust him on this one.
On Team Cee Lo, R&B singers WADE and James Massone seems like it'll be a balanced and hopefully entertaining battle, but Justin Hopkins going against Tony Vincent is simply not fair. Just like with rocker Juliet Simms going against folk singer Sarah Golden, Justin's mellow sound doesn't stand a chance against Tony's powerful voice.
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