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Blue Jays poised to mix it up with East powers
The blockbuster 12-player trade between the Blue Jays and the Miami Marlins received the approval on Monday of Commissioner Bud Selig. The deal had made portions of the Marlins' fan base furious, but it ought to create pre-Christmas tidings of baseball comfort and joy in the province of Ontario.
"After a thorough examination of this information, it is my conclusion that this transaction, involving established Major Leaguers and highly regarded young players and prospects, represents the exercise of plausible baseball judgment on the part of both Clubs, does not violate any express rule of Major League Baseball and does not otherwise warrant the exercise of any of my powers to prevent its completion," Selig said in a statement. "It is, of course, up to the Clubs involved to make the case to their respective fans that this transaction makes sense and enhances the competitive position of each, now or in the future.
"I am sensitive to the concerns of the fans of Miami regarding this trade, and I understand the reactions I have heard since Tuesday. Baseball is a social institution with important social responsibilities and I fully understand that the Miami community has done its part to put the Marlins into a position to succeed with beautiful new Marlins Park. Going forward, I will continue to monitor this situation with the expectation that the Marlins will take into account the sentiments of their fans, who deserve the best efforts and considered judgment of their Club. I have received assurances from the ownership of the Marlins that they share these beliefs and are fully committed to build a long-term winning team that their fans can be proud of."
The Toronto fans didn't require the reassurance of the Commissioner in regard to this deal. Their club was the one receiving the proven talent.
The Blue Jays, in exchange for seven players including talented prospects, get legitimate front-line talent. This includes shortstop Jose Reyes, still young enough to be an impact top-of-the-order presence. Emilio Bonifacio, who can play the infield or the outfield, brings additional speed to the Toronto offense. His playing time was curtailed by injury in 2012, but when he played, he ran successfully, stealing 30 bases in 33 attempts.
Potentially better still, there is starting pitcher Josh Johnson. If his health can be maintained, his stuff is absolutely top-shelf. And there is veteran lefty Mark Buehrle, whose work can fairly be described as ultra-reliable. With his craft and command, there is no reason that Buehrle cannot continue to eat up innings and maintain the effectiveness that has characterized his career.
Perhaps the Blue Jays were fortunate to find the Marlins in rebuilding mode, but general manager Alex Anthopoulos and the rest of the Toronto organization acted boldly to make the Marlins a trading partner. Chances to take great leaps forward such as this one don't come along all that often. When this opportunity knocked, the Blue Jays were home and completely hospitable.
The Blue Jays were thought of as contenders last season, too, but they were decimated by injuries. They lost three members of their rotation and four members of the starting lineup to injury.
But now, they have added both quality and quantity to their rotation, giving them significantly better depth in this most crucial area. And they have dramatically improved their situation at the most important defensive position in the infield. Reyes, a dynamic player when healthy, should be a boost to the offensive side as well. Getting all this substantive, proven talent without giving up a lot of proven talent in return is a truly large deal. The other acquisition the Blue Jays are working on comes with built-in questions.
Toronto is reportedly close to a two-year, $16 million deal with outfielder Melky Cabrera. Cabrera, most recently employed by the San Francisco Giants, was given a 50-game suspension after he tested positive for elevated levels of synthetic testosterone.
Cabrera was eligible to return to the Giants for the National League Championship Series. But the Giants, on their way to a World Series championship, decided not to activate him. Their decision to move beyond Cabrera and attempt to win without him could be seen as the most fitting commentary of all on his actions.
There is no doubt that Cabrera was impressive in 2012. His .346 average would have won the NL batting title, although he was gracious enough to take himself out of the running for the title, a position with which Major League Baseball happily found agreement. He was also the Most Valuable Player for the winning NL team in the All-Star Game.
The first five years of Cabrera's career did not resemble the last two. It is possible that he matured into his recent productivity. But the concern would be that the last two seasons were more a result of the use of a performance-enhancing substance.
The Blue Jays obviously believe that the former is the case. No matter what happens in regard to Cabrera, the Blue Jays have taken major steps forward.
This will make the American League East an even tougher neighborhood than usual. There are four legitimate contenders. The Yankees, despite their offensive swoon against Detroit in the AL Championship Series, are still loaded with talent. The Orioles demonstrated their ability by qualifying for the postseason in 2012, and they still have room to grow. The Rays have some of the best pitching in the game.
And now the Blue Jays have fortified their already impressive talent base. Assuming something resembling reasonably good health in 2013, this is a club with real reasons to consider itself on the very edge of elite status.
Mike Bauman is a national columnist for MLB.com.

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Friday, November 03, 2006
Wolf In Sheep's Clothing?
Although the headline "Herbstreit Rips U-M on Radio" was a bit over the top, the story does point out that Herbstreit, who hosts a daily show on Columbus' WBNS, is a Buckeye through and through. He does a good job of appearing unbiased during the Gameday braodcasts, as well as while doing color commentary during games, but Michigan fans should not forget that he grew up in Ohio, played for the Buckeyes, and still lives in Columbus. While he doesn't hide this fact during his daily radio gig, the only time you'd really know he was a Buckeye on TV is when he's had his kids - wearing his #4 jersey - climb on his lap during Michigan Week.
So when you're watching Herbstreit, and staring into his blue eyes, just remember that while he might be conciliatory to Michigan on TV on Saturdays, he's been much more critical of the Wolverines during the week.
Although, I have to admit we did agree with Herbstreit when, speaking about Michigan's fans not sticking around for last Saturday's Northwestern game, he said, "If you're a Michigan fan, honestly, help me to understand, you have a team that is No. 2 in the country, you only get a chance to see them play at home six or seven times and you bail in the second quarter?"
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There is no doubt that Kirk is a Buckeye, but he does a pretty good job staying reasonably unbiased on ESPN. Nothing he's said that was in the DetNews article hasn't been said (or felt) by UM fans already -- it was a pretty fair assessment of UM football right now. He has made similar comments/criticism regarding the Buckeyes in the past. In 2004 he criticized the Buckeye's offense heavily on his radio show and paid the price with some Buckeye "fans".
- November 02, 2006 1:15 AM
It just occurred to me. From the photo of Herbstreit vs. Illinois, the Illini haven't changed their helmets since 19freaking89???! I guess they really feel their onto a top notch brand recognition scheme with "Illinois" emblazened N.Y. Giants-style on the side?
What a joke.
- November 02, 2006 1:37 AM
Herbstreit was the starting QB for Ohio State and ran the option a lot.
I don't recall that he was much of a passthrower.
I like his ESPN commentary, however.
- November 02, 2006 1:48 AM
Man, you guys squat to piss don't you. Truth hurts. Herbie is the shit. I love to listen to him and Corso make their picks, then bet with Herbie and against Corso.
- November 02, 2006 2:28 AM
This is the guy who, in '97, tried his damnedest on ESPN Gameday to lobby for Nebraska, desperately searching for stats to "show" that they were better than UM. He found all of four, IIRC, for which Neb had (slightly) better numbers than UM. No other comparisons were made during the entire show as he, Corso, and [whatsizname] sang the praises of the team that had to cheat to beat Missouri.
Unbiased? Feh.
- November 02, 2006 3:01 AM
That's a sweet nine-year grudge you've got going there, gc.
- November 02, 2006 3:23 AM
I got a big kick out of both Herbie and your midget Heisman winner's unchecked glee when Sparty choked in the ND game.
- November 02, 2006 8:27 AM
I like Herbstreit but before he calls Steve Breaston "worthless," he should look at his own career for tOSU.
One-year starter, no Big 10 titles, no bowl wins, and no victories over Michigan (sorry but a 13-13 tie doesn't count even if Gordon Gee declared it one of the greatest wins in tOSU history).
If Breaston is worthless, Herbstreit is 10 trains behind and losing ground fast.
- November 02, 2006 9:29 AM
uhhh...I don't "stare into Herbstreit's blue eyes."
That would be gay.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
- November 02, 2006 9:47 AM
I didn't see that big of a deal on Herbie's comments, and I kind of agree with him on the UM fans jetting early because of the weather.
I found the second part more interesting where ESPN rebuked the announcer for saying "that may be kind of gay" and then he apologized and said that really didn't represent him. Will somebody let their balls drop and stick up for what they say. From politicians, to sports guys they all apologize when they say something knowing dam well they meant it when they said it, so just say that, I meant what I said, I stand by and bring it if you don't like it!!!
- November 02, 2006 9:59 AM
Here's a guy who spent the first 3 weeks talking about the power and prowess of a "great Notre Dame team." Remember? Charlie Weiss and the great ND offense were going to be too much for anyone to handle?
- November 02, 2006 10:15 AM
I don't "stare into Herbstreit's blue eyes."
That would be gay.
As gay as "tenderly" "caressing" the ball when you catch it? Because as Brian Kinchen pointed out, that is kinda gay too.
Actually, Bucknut or not, I have to admit Herbstreit impressed me with his objectivity during the bowl against Nebraska last year, I kept waiting for his scarlet and gray to show, but ended up liking his commentary very much.
- November 02, 2006 10:24 AM
I admit- I have stared into his blue eyes.
But, the worthless comment is just mean. Yes, he is an OSU grad. Yes, a former player. Yes, a resident of C-bus. BUT, you are also a big time ESPN guy. Steve has not lived up to expectations or his ability, but to call him worthless is over the line. Pick apart our offense, etc.... parts of the game, but leave the childish, mean, name calling to OSU bloggers.
I DO enjoy him on saturdays. He has ranked Michigan #2 for a good part of the year.
The other thing that bugs me (other comentators do it too) is praise, praise, praise a player one minute for making great plays & then totally dog him the next. IE- Drew Stanton in the MSU/ ND game. PIck an opinion & go with it. Herbie does it & so do others.
I will say it again. Herbie, you are entitled to your opinion, but leave the name calling out of it.
Hopefully, Stevie B. will burn him with his own words Nov. 18. I can dream.
- November 02, 2006 10:34 AM
Herbstreit's claim to fame is guiding his team to a 13-13 tie '92. 'nuff said.
- November 02, 2006 12:32 PM
- srudoff said...
Outside of a poor choice of the word "Worthless", how can you disagree with his analysis of Breaston? What HAS he done since his freshman year?
100 yard receiving game? Nope
Catch more than 7 passes in a game? Nope
Catch 2 Td's in a game? Nope
Run for a TD? Nope
Complete a pass? Nope
Return a Kickoff for a TD? Yep - once last year
Return a punt for a TD? Yep - once in 2004
While not "worthless" as a player, he's been "worthless" in Michigan's offensive scheme. He runs two patterns, the WR screen and the slant. He's effective in the WR screen if he gets a good initial block. On the slant, I've seen him drop as many as he catches.
He was all world his freshman year and has sucked ever since. Most of my Michigan friends agree and I'm sure you would too if you looked at the numbers.
Again, poor choice of words from Herbie but nothing was off about his analysis
.02 cents
- November 02, 2006 12:41 PM
without Breaston Michigan loses to both Penn State and Iowa. Did you bother to watch the '05 RB? Yep, you're right, he has sucked since his freshman year.
- November 02, 2006 1:15 PM
- Andy said...
Kirk still has never beaten Michigan
- November 02, 2006 1:56 PM
"without Breaston Michigan loses to both Penn State and Iowa. Did you bother to watch the '05 RB? Yep, you're right, he has sucked since his freshman year."
I think that you just made his point for him...unintentionally of course
Having two good games since his Freshman year doesnt really merit all of the hype that Steve receives. He is a good punt returner and a marginal receiver. I know that he has had his fair share of injuries over the year's as well. I think that he is healthy this year and is still not performing.
I am sure that the same argument could be made with TG on the buckeye side, but OSU at least uses him in ways that make sense...
- November 02, 2006 1:57 PM
- MGoBlue93 said...
I hope Steve Breaston has enough pride that he tapes the word "worthless" to his locker, folds it up on a piece of paper and places it inside his helmet, writes it on his eyeblack (like Reggie Bush and '619'), and puts it up on post-its all over his house, textbooks etc...
I hope this national calling out (Colin Cowherd was in ripe form this morning regarding Breaston before I had the chance to turn the channel) lights a fire under Breaston's ass the size of the US bombing the Chinese embassy in Kosovo... and if it does, I'm grateful he's on our side!
- November 02, 2006 2:40 PM
- srudoff said...
Let me speak for all Buckeye fans in saying that I hope LLLoyd Carr goes way out of his way to help Breaston prove everyone wrong. The more passes to him, the better.
- November 02, 2006 3:20 PM
Let me speak for all Wolverine fans: fuck off.
- November 02, 2006 4:21 PM
- mp said...
While Breaston has certainly been disappointing more and more often since his freshman year, to say he's done nothing since is not entirely true. He did set the Rose Bowl record for all-purpose yards his sophomore year.
That said, he does need to learn how to catch a football.
- November 02, 2006 4:37 PM
- Vince Hopkins said...
First, I'm a Buckeye fan through and through but I have to tell you that your website is one of my favorites...I enjoy your commentary and sense of humor...you guys do a great job.
Secondly, I have to say that the Detroit newspaper took some liberties with Kirk Herbstriet's comments and didn't present the entire story. Following is a transcript where Kirk explains what he was saying and I think even the staunchest UM fans would agree with what he did say in regard to Steve Breaston's career at Michigan.
Here are the comments...
Rick (New York): When you call Steve Breaston "worthless", and promise to meet Eddie George at his restaurant for the OSU "victory party" over U-M, don't you lose your credibility as a national journalist? I bet you don't even have the guts to answer this question.
Kirk Herbstreit: (3:27 PM ET ) First of all, I did not call Steve Breaston worthless. I called his production in the Michigan offense worthless since his freshman year. That was probably said more out of frustration for Steve and wishing that he were more of a factor because of his ability to make big plays. I really regret that the newspaper painted me into a corner, making it look as if I called Steve worthless, which I never did. And I would never call any player worthless. But the facts are the facts and he has not been involved in this offense consistently since his freshman year.
Kirk Herbstreit: (3:27 PM ET ) The other thing that really ticked me off about that article was the headline that said that I feel that the Michigan defense will fail against Ohio State. I NEVER said Michigan's defense would "fail". I simply said they would not be able to dominate the Ohio State offense the way they've enjoyed dominating everybody they've played up to this point. I take a lot of pride in the fact that I'm an objective analyst, and anybody who's listened to me analyze Michigan over the last 11 years on ESPN, if they were being honest with themselves, would have to say I've always been fair to Michigan. If there's any regret that I have, it would be in using the word "worthless" to describe Breaston's productivity in the Michigan offense. That was not a term that I would ever use about a player and the person who he is. And it was clearly misconstrued, misrepresented and mean-spirited by the paper. I will continue to be objective and I will continue to enjoy seeing Michigan play well. As far as Eddie George's party, for me and my travels, I don't get a chance to see former players very often and I took Eddie's comments about a get-together as just that, win or lose that a bunch of former players were all going to get together. I hope all of the Michigan fans understand that this was clearly an attempt to paint me into a corner, as being anti-Michigan, which is the furthest thing from the truth. I've talked with Bill Martin, the Athletic Director and I have a call into coach Carr. And I'm looking forward to seeing Michigan win their next two games and I literally can't sleep because of my excitement about the Maize and Blue and Scarlet and Gray meeting to decide which of the two teams will play for the national title.
Finally, I apologize for any abuse you might receive when you're in Columbus later this month. Unfortunately in every group of 100,000 people there are always going to be a decent share of jerks...I hope you avoid them but chances are you'll probably cross a few of their paths. I know when I took my 9 year old son to the 1997 OSU/Michigan game in Ann Arbor, I was pretty shocked when a UM fan in his mid-50's got in my son's face and yelled, "Your going down today, you little pussy!" When my son asked what did that mean, I told him "It mean's that man is a jerk!" Not all the people wearing maize and blue...but definitely that man.
Keep up the great work and may we be treated to a game for the ages on November 18!
- November 02, 2006 4:42 PM
- Yost said...
I have to agree in that I don't think Breaston has lived up to his potential. Does he convert some 3rd downs? Yes, but he drops just as many balls.
He hasn't become the star most Michigan fans thought he would.
- November 02, 2006 4:56 PM
- surrounded in columbus said...
yeah, it's a wierd day when srudoff is actually right about something, but stevie has not become what everyone thought he'd be. stevie has had some huge moments, but they've been few & far between, separated by long stretches of disappointment.
that aside, it will be interesting to see what herbie says about michigan for the next 3 weeks. it won't be easy for him to do anything but bash us/predict doom w/ out conflicting w/ his opinions on 1460.
- November 02, 2006 5:19 PM
Say what you want, Herbie should NEVER call a player worthless or is role in an offense worthless... period. He's no frickin' heisman winner himself. He is a dumb-ass ESPN commentator. I say this as a person who does enjoy him on gameday.
Vince Hopkins-
This is what I read...
blahlahblah..WORTHLESS.. blahblahblah... WORTHLESS.. blahblahblah.
When what you get paid to do is write & speak then do it professionally.
Again, I say this as someone who does enjoy him on gameday, but he does need to watch himself.
- November 02, 2006 5:22 PM
- Vince Hopkins said...
"When what you get paid to do is write & speak then do it professionally."
The same applies to newspapers, doesn't it?
- November 02, 2006 6:25 PM
- BaggyPantsDevil said...
It doesn't bother me that Kirk Herbstreit thinks Ohio State will win big, he did once think the Miami Hurricanes were the best team in college football this seasons. He's an alumni and a former player so it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that deep down inside he's rooting for the Buckeyes every week. I think he does a good job on ESPN and makes a good effort to appear unbiased there.
What I do find offensive—and Herbstreit should know better—is the use of the word "worthless" in reference to Steve Breaston's performance on the field, contributions to Michigan's offense, or whatever Herbstreit was referring to. First, it completely ignores some significant efforts on Breaston's part and, second, it's extremely disrespectful to a student-athlete. Nothing Breaston has ever done or failed to do deserves having "worthless" used to describe him or his efforts.
I also think folks should lay off some of the criticism of Breaston. The disappointment people feel speaks less to his shortcomings as an athlete and more to our own unreasonable expectations as fans. In high school, he was a quarterback. When he came to Michigan, he was so small the other players nicknamed him "Pop Warner" because he looked like a little kid. We were all amazed with Breaston's kick return abilities when he was a redshirt freshman. Then he started getting hurt.
I'm sure his slight build contributed to the injuries since he plays a very physical game with guys who routinely outweighed him by 100 pounds. Over the years he's bulked up, if you can call being 6'1" 180 pounds bulky, but the extra weight has robbed him of some of his speed and elusiveness. Breaston didn't really have a good option here, either remain speedy in the 160's and risk being broken in two or add some weight to become less fragile and lose a step or two. I think Breaston has done a good job working with what he has and finding a niche where he was able to contribute—sometimes in a spectacular fashion—to his team. And, I can't recall the soft-spoken Breaston ever boasting about being the next Braylon Edwards or Anthony Carter.
- November 03, 2006 9:37 AM
Thank you, baggy pants devil. Stevie B. has ALWAYS been one of my favorite players. I have met him at the women's football academy & what a great guy. He has been plagued by injuries & I am sure has had a hard time figuring out his role. He deserves so much more respect. Wouldn't it be nice to see him have an AWESOME day Nov. 18 & shut everyone up for good?
Long live Stevie B!
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Known as the "Nature Island of the Caribbean",
Dominica's pristine forests and lush green valleys
are home to more bird species than any other
island in the Lesser Antilles. Two charismatic
parrots, the Imperial Parrot, and the Red-necked
Parrot, are found only in Dominica.
Winged Ambassadors partnered with several organi-zations
to raise public awareness about the need
to conserve wildlife in Dominica. The Conserva-tion
Education Campaign to Save the Imperial
and Red-necked Parrots, conducted by the For-estry
Division of Dominica and RARE Center for
Tropical Conservation, delivered a conservation
message to every person on the island through
songs, music videos, publications, posters,
bumper stickers, sermons, and school visits. As a
result of the campaign, 200 acres of forest were
set aside as a Parrot Reserve. Winged Ambassadors
has also collaborated with the Forestry Division
to publish the booklet, "Wildlife of Dominica".
The Dominican Republic forms the eastern two-thirds
of the island of Hispaniola and is the
second largest country in the Caribbean. Ende-mism
is high on the island and 26 bird species are
found only here. Among these is the Bay-breasted
Cuckoo, which is endangered due to habitat loss
and its use as a cure for arthritis.
Winged Ambassadors works with local partners to
implement environmental education projects in
the Dominican Republic. Through evening
classes, the "Postgraduate Studies in Environmen-tal
Education" of the Instituto Tecnologico de
Santo Domingo trains actively employed profes-sionals
in environmental education techniques.
Participants can apply these lessons immediately
during their day jobs.
Winged Ambassadors is collaborating with the
Vermont Institute of Natural Science and Ameri-can
Bird Conservancy to study the ecology of the
Bicknell's Thrush. This research will provide
crucial information about the endangered thrush's
winter habitat in the Dominican Republic.
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by approximately 280,000 people. A large
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Bahama Woodstar, Brace's Hummingbird, and the
Bahama Yellowthroat.
Winged Ambassadors is partnering with the Baha-mian
Department of Agriculture to enhance bird
conservation in the archipelago. Efforts include
the publication of a booklet entitled, "Natural
History of Cat
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migrant and resident
birds. The Department is
also producing a hunter's
guide listing all the species
found in the Bahamas and
detailing their protection status.
This year, the Bahama Woodstar will be featured
on a poster which will be accompanied by a
conservation information factsheet.
Bahama Woodstar
Winged Ambassadors collaborates with conserva-tion
organizations on most of the Caribbean
islands. Some endeavors have a regional focus
and involve many partnerships. The "West Indian
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Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic,
Jamaica, and the Turks & Caicos in an effort to
protect this endangered duck.
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identification cards for hunters
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that can be hunted legally.
West Indian Whistling-Duck
The "Birds of Our Islands" poster series is an-other
region-wide effort to conserve birds in the
Caribbean. Winged Ambassadors partnered with
the Caribbean Conservation Association to
produce educational posters focused on both
resident and migratory birds of the Lesser
Antilles. The posters are used in schools and
other public facilities to increase local awareness
about bird conservation issues.
"Decattiere Nature Trail" is an example of an
island specific project supported by Winged
Ambassadors. Managed by St. Lucia's Forestry
Department, the income generating trail attracts
ecotourists and provides excellent viewing of the
magnificent St. Lucia Parrot. RARE Center for
Tropical Conservation assisted in the design of
the trail. RARE Center also was involved in the
Conservation Education Campaigns for
Montserrat and St. Vincent. These campaigns
elevated local knowledge and appreciation for the
Montserrat Oriole and the St. Vincent Parrot.
To further bird conservation in Haiti, Winged
Ambassadors collaborated with the University of
Florida and Haiti-NET in "Green Actions", a
series of training workshops on wildlife conserva-tion
and protected areas management for Haiti.
Winged Ambassadors
Bird Conservation in the Caribbean
Focus on Wildlife Fact Sheet Series
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Office of International Affairs
From large, gaudy parrots to small, migratory
warblers, the birds of the Caribbean repre-sent
a wide diversity of species. Many of the
islands have a special endemic avifauna found no
where else in the world. Hundreds of migratory
birds are dependent upon the islands either as a
stopover site for resting and refueling, or as a
place to spend the nonbreeding season. These
species are a source of pride to the Caribbean
people who treasure their uniqueness and value
their role as consumers of agricultural insect
pests and seed dispersers. As a key tourist
attraction, they also provide an important boost
to the local economy.
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these birds is in jeopardy.
Deforestation, wetland
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predation from intro-duced
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endemics (restricted
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concerned about
these problems are
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further extinctions.
Winged Ambassadors, the hemisphere-wide conser-vation
initiative of the Fish and Wildlife Service,
is assisting Caribbean efforts to protect birds. For
more than 15 years, the initiative has helped local
people in the region conserve key bird habitat,
and has provided training to resource managers in
bird conservation techniques, and promoted
environmental education programs to inform
communities about the plight of birds. Projects
such as the Conservation Education Campaign to
Save the St. Vincent Parrot, The Birds of Our
Islands Poster Series, and the Conservation of
the West Indian Whistling Duck support local
endeavors to help birds.
Winged Ambassadors recently produced A Guide to
the Birds of the West Indies. Published by
Princeton University Press, the book focuses on
conservation issues. Artwork from the guide is
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poster series featuring endemic birds from 12
different islands. The birds that appear in this
brochure are all from the guide.
Please read on to learn more about these and
other projects supported by Winged Ambassadors.
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I love the way the snow plow deposited a special huge snow boulder right at the end of our driveway. We — meaning Meade — need to get that out of the way before the real storm comes. The storm has a name: Draco. When did winter storms start getting names? And why Draco?
What do you think of when you read the name, "Draco?" Do you picture a dragon because you studied Latin? Or do you jump to Greece because you are an historian? Or do you turn to law because Draco was the first "lawgiver?" Or do you combine all three reasons and pop right to "Draconian?"
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Apple announces its third generation iPhone and some MacBook Pro updates
There has been tremendous buzz surrounding the follow-up to Apple's hugely successful iPhone 3G. While the original iPhone put Apple on the map in the world of smartphones, it was the iPhone 3G's lower price of entry and enhanced features/speed which put the smartphone over the top (and brought AT&T a wealth of new wireless subscribers). Together, there have been over 40 million iPhones and iPod touches sold around the world according to Apple.
Today at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco, Apple introduced its third generation iPhone: the iPhone 3GS (the "S" stands for Speed). The latest iPhone confirms most of the rumors that have been swirling around for the past few months.
The iPhone 3GS is available in capacities of 16GB and 32GB – both will be available in black and white. The phone also features a new 3MP webcam (now capable of recording 30 fps video) on the back of the device. The iPhone 3GS also has the ability to edit videos directly on the device.
In addition, the new iPhone 3GS promises better battery life (see image to the right) despite the increased processing power. Speaking of processing power, Apple brags about 2x to 3.6x speed performance improvements over a wide range of apps.
Another new addition to the iPhone 3GS is the increase in data transfer speeds from 3.6Mbps to 7.2Mbps HSDPA. AG&T already announced plans to beef up its data networks to handle the faster transfer speeds.
Voice dialing is also coming to the iPhone 3GS – something that most other phones have already had for years. However, the voice commands also extend to other aspects of the iPhone 3GS like "previous track", "play album" or "play songs by The Killers" within the Music app.
Other new hardware features include a built-in digital compass, Nike+ support, and hardware encryption.
As you may have already surmised, the iPhone 3GS is sporting OS 3.0 which was announced way back in March. IPhone OS 3.0 brings a wealth of new features including long-requested support for copy and paste, MMS, turn-by-turn directions, voice memo recording, Spotlight search, landscape email/notes/messaging, 3G tethering (via Bluetooth or USB), stereo Bluetooth (A2DP), peer-to-peer Bluetooth connectivity, and more. IPhone OS 3.0 will be available to download on June 17 (free for iPhone users, $9.95 for iPod touch users).
As expected, pricing for the new 16GB and 32GB iPhone 3GS will mirror the prices of the current 8GB and 16GB iPhone 3Gs: $199 and $299 respectively. To make things even more interesting, Apple is also discounting the price of the iPhone 3G (8GB model) to $99 to further expand its user base — the new price is effective today. The iPhone 3GS will be available June 17.
Apple also announced updates to its MacBook Pro lineup. The new 15" MacBook Pro is available with up to 3.06GHz dual core processor, 8GB of RAM, and up to a 500GB HDD (or 256GB SSD). It features a 7-hour runtime with its built-in battery. Interestingly, Apple has finally stepped into modern times by equipping the 15″ MacBook Pro with a Secure Digital (SD) slot.
The base system will retail for $1,699 with a 2.53GHz processor and integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics, and ramp up quickly from there (with higher-tier models getting discrete NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics).
The 13″ aluminum MacBook was also updated to include an integrated battery, SD slot, and Firewire 800 — it is also now called a MacBook Pro. The base $1,199 system comes with 2GB of memory, a 2.26GHz processor, GeForce 9400M graphics, and a 160GB HDD. Stepping up to a 2.53GHz processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 250GB HDD will set you back $1,499. The new 13″ MacBook Pro also has battery life of up to 7 hours.
The other big addition is with the updated MacBook Air. The machine now retails for $1,499 in its base configuration (1.86GHz Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 9400M, 120GB HDD) and $1,799 with a 2.13GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 9400M, and a 128GB SSD.
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Hurricane Sandy (part 2)
In an election where every vote counts, Hurricane Sandy forces the two candidates to review their schedule... and tone down the rhetoric. Instead, the battle for the White House is going to play out fiercly but more quietly in the trenches as campaigners do all they can to energise potential voters.
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Thursday, September 13, 2007
Time to Circle the Wagons
Let's be blunt: the 2007 football season has been a complete disaster so far for Michigan. And they have nobody to blame but themselves. Period.
The offense, defense, special teams and coaching staff have all not done a good job. And with the talent on the team and the oft-stated desire to erase the bitter taste following the end of last season, there is no excuse. Period.
I'm not a fair weather fan and this isn't a fair weather blog. We're a pro-Michigan site, even in the darkest of times (which, uh, in case you hadn't noticed, this really, really, really qualifies as). Most of all, I'm still a Michigan Man through and through, and I support this team - and Lloyd Carr - one hundred percent while they're at Michigan.
Yes, that wasn't a typo - I support Lloyd Carr one hundred percent. While that might not be the popular thing to say during this difficult time, he deserves it.
In fact, what really leaves me scratching my head as things quickly went south this season are the comments by some saying they hope we go completely belly up this fall so Michigan "fires his ass" or some such sentiment.
Why on earth would any true Michigan fan want that?
I hope we go undefeated the rest of the year, beat Ohio State, win the Big 10 title and capture a BCS bowl victory. A longshot based on the first two games? Perhaps. But that's the never-say-die Michigan fan in me bleeding through even today at 0-2.
And that will never go away.
So don't confuse a sense of humor on the site with a lack of support. Hey, some people scream and yell when they're upset, we fire up Photoshop here at the MZone.
Oh, sure, we'll criticize when warranted and poke fun when deserved. That's what we do and probably why you read. If we'd come out after the Appalachian State and Oregon losses trying to paint a pretty picture of what transpired on the football field, chances are you wouldn't still be coming here. And I'd be a fraud if I had tried to hide my own disappointment.
But the team's down and we're not bailing on them. And I hope the rest of the maize and blue faithful don't either.
Go Blue!
38 comments:
- Joe said...
Very good post. Glad to see you sticking by your team!
From a Bama fan, let me say "Go Blue!"
- September 12, 2007 4:43 AM
- Mark said...
I could not agree any more. To the team and its entire staff you have my total support. "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions". I am not bailing on you guys.
- September 12, 2007 4:49 AM
- Dezzi said...
I haven't bailed on the team... it's tough being in Europe and having to stay up until almost 2 AM to watch the team I support... but I still did it.
As for this week... maybe we'll see some fire under the players' asses... maybe not. I just hope we can put together AND EXECUTE a sound gameplan...
I'd rather be low ranked and beat higher ranked (possibly better) teams... than to be high ranked and lose (which already happened)to lower opponents.
I wish everyone would stop talking about the App State game though... it happens... in all sports, there will always be a team that will have to be the answer to a question on a poor performance. Thing is, 1-A teams take smaller teams for granted... other 1-A teams have lost to 1-AA teams... they just weren't good like UM. Think of the storyline in the movie "Hoosiers" (true story)... basically the same thing, different level. It happens.
This week... it would be nice to see UM beat the Irish so the people in South Bend can begin to question the large contract they gave Jesus Chri... sorry... Charlie Weis.
Go BLUE!
- September 12, 2007 6:53 AM
- A2saint said...
I continue to (and will do so proudly) wear my extensive Michigan logo wear collection. And even tho in high school and college I spent a lot of time in the marching band I am no bandwagon fan! Still undefeated in the Big 10!
- September 12, 2007 7:40 AM
- The Old Man said...
Hurrah! Now we are on the right track. In 1980 Bo started the year 1-2 with the win being a close battle with Northwestern. They ended up winning the Big Ten Championship and the Rose Bowl.
Let's Go Blue!
- September 12, 2007 7:57 AM
- whetstonebuck said...
So, they threatened your family. Scoundrels!
Don't be ashamed. You did the right thing. It's only football.
- September 12, 2007 8:47 AM
- glassyarddog said...
Good post.
I love my team, but I hate the way they have played. Hopefully they will right the ship.
On a side note, I wouldn't mind seeing Lloyd leave after this year.
- September 12, 2007 9:02 AM
- phillip said...
Hell yeah! I've been feeling the same way - can't get that hope of going unbeaten the rest of the way out of my head. Excellent post!
- September 12, 2007 9:18 AM
- Scott said...
Excellent post. I'm making a point to wear my work-appropriate Michigan shirts this week. I get a lot of comments from strangers...
- September 12, 2007 9:22 AM
- ChicagoWolverine said...
Here Here Yost!
Sunday in Chicago I was walking down Michigan ave toward Soldier field for the US / Brazil soccer match. Still proud to be a Michigan man I went to the game wearing a Michigan hat. Walked past some dude wearing an Oregon hat and he made a comment: "ooh, you're brave to wear that hat" I thought i'd be nice and not say anything negative about Oregon and just said it was tough being at the game yesterday. Turns out he was not only a Michigan fan, but an alum -- WTF?
- September 12, 2007 9:23 AM
- Out of Conference said...
Did we give up after the Nazi's bombed Pearl Harbor?
There's only one thing to do about this...
- September 12, 2007 10:47 AM
- Reed said...
Hear hear!
- September 12, 2007 11:27 AM
- ChrisHath said...
Please beat ND....PLEASESSSESESESE!!!!!! THEIR OFFENSE IS RANKED 119!!!! ARRRRRR if we can't stop them we are screwed. Hello Minnesota rackin up 500 yards on us....Jesus...
- September 12, 2007 12:10 PM
- Killing My Liver said...
Yost -
you have an e-mail here? I have a pretty good photoshop to send you if so ...
- September 12, 2007 12:20 PM
- Mr. Parker said...
I think Michigan wins this weekend by atleat 2 touchdowns. If Mike Hart says its gonna happen its gonna happen.
What about thos gamecocks.
- September 12, 2007 12:25 PM
- Crock said...
GREAT post - it changed my mind -
I've been avoiding using my favorite Michigan mug this week - when grabbing for a t-shirt - I haven't reached my Michigan ones.
That will change today.
Go Blue !!!
- September 12, 2007 12:50 PM
- Out of Conference said...
Liver - Yost and Benny's emaill address here is (according to the front page)
MichiganZone at
gmail dot com
- September 12, 2007 1:42 PM
- Crock said...
"When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. When your team is losing, stick by them. "Keep believing ."
--Bo Schembechler--
- September 12, 2007 2:00 PM
- surrounded in columbus said...
okay, okay already. i'm in. or to quote the movie "you had me at blood and semen"!
i'm not going to give away my ticks. i'm going to go to the game. i'll leave the keys in the pocket.
and if we don't win saturday, i'm holding you responsible for getting my hopes up when i had already begun to enjoy the dulling comfort of mailing it in....
- September 12, 2007 2:50 PM
- Chuck said...
I will keep faith. I'm very hopeful that this week's game against (a crappy) Notre Dame will be very positive, with about a 2-3 victory. Everyone know that Michigan has never been able to defend the spread or a scrambling quarterback (McNabb, Basanez, Stanton, Young, Smith to name a few), but it appears that the schedule doesn't present those challenges going forward. Let's hope that playing more traditional teams will result in some positive momentum, and that the offense stops shooting itself in the foot.
- September 12, 2007 2:52 PM
- BARman said...
Yeah, I'm one who has mentioned IF Michigan loses all games this season. But I never said (or meant) that I hoped they would. I actually think that is nearly an impossiblity.
I'll be at the game this Saturday and have not stopped flying my M flag at home these past two weeks...
I'd still like to see new coaching blood after this season, though.
- September 12, 2007 2:58 PM
- Jim Harbaugh Scramble said...
Well said boys.
We can't give up on this team we can still beat all of our rivals win the big ten and win the rose bowl.
Now all Michigan fans need to be focused on beating ND and that emu of theirs.
We have a rubber mallett at qb they have a friggin emu lets GO BLUE.
- September 12, 2007 3:40 PM
- LudaChristian said...
I've already received my fair share of phone calls, texts, emails, etc. hounding me for the first two games... funny how the haters come out of the woodwork when Michigan's down. Here's hoping we don't give them more ammunition this week -- there are more ND fans out there than grains of sand on the beach. I don't think I could take it...
GO BLUE!! (Please?)
- September 12, 2007 4:04 PM
- Mr. Parker said...
How long will it be after the season when Les Miles is named the new head coach at Michigan?
- September 12, 2007 4:17 PM
- TitleIX said...
SiC--I believe the line is, "you had me at hello"....
I need only 3 wins to make this season a success...
2) Moo U
3) tOSU
the rest will be GRAVY on this here train!
(and today's word verification provided by Marques Slocum : LUUKMUFA)
- September 12, 2007 4:30 PM
- Amy said...
From an Oregon student and long-time fan, I want to say: Good luck against Notre Dame... I hope you kill them!
- September 12, 2007 4:44 PM
- harry hasselhoff said...
- September 12, 2007 5:00 PM
- god of the whoppers said...
I was born in OSU med center, grew up near hamilton and livingston, and can only remember rooting for michigan. never knew why, never questioned it. these past few weeks people at work and from school have been bugging me to give up, move on, you never even lived near michigan, you have no reason to root for them. This here is my reason. no matter what the outcome of any game michigan plays this year, i will be wearing my maize and blue and holding my "official" michigan training mug. "those who stay will be champions" (any one else thinks there needs to be a new student shirt?)
with that said, i think carr should stay. if he would not have argued for 2 seconds back on the clock during the penn state game a few years ago, would we have won? whose comments would we look forward to as the teams run into the tunnel for halftime?
just because you are one man and they are many, doesn't mean they are right.
- September 12, 2007 5:18 PM
- OnWisconsin! said...
Lllllllllllloyd Carr?
I doubt it.
Go kick Notre Dame's butt!!!
- September 12, 2007 5:27 PM
- Andy said...
Thanks guys. Great post.
This was my response to an email jab from a spartan co-worker...
Let's be honest. Like most spartans - you don't like Michigan because you could not get into Michigan.
I can take getting jabbed by ohio state/usc/appy st/oregon fans. But what I won't do is sit back and listen to fans of crappy programs (like msu) dance around like they finally did something right.
How about winning every once in a while ?
Michigan State is the kind of program that sends players to guard their logo in the middle of the field following a loss - after celebrating and planting their flag like a bunch of gangsters the year before.
Michigan State is the kind of program that a coach leaves to go to LSU. Michigan is the kind of program that a coach leaves LSU to come to.
Enjoy this while you can. Your day is coming.
- September 12, 2007 5:40 PM
- MGoBlue93 said...
nice thread... I hope Martin is still fair game though
- September 12, 2007 7:31 PM
- surrounded in columbus said...
In "Jerry Maguire", it's "hello". In "Dodgeball"? Pretty sure it's the other...
- September 12, 2007 7:45 PM
- IamCris said...
Ok, as I stated prior after the App State loss "cowboy up or go sit in the truck". I have wore a different t-shirt while watching Michigan on t.v. the first two weeks here in San Diego, neither worked. I've got plenty left but I believe the next one will be the lucky one i'm searching for this season. Please Lord, do not make me break out my NEVER WORN 1997 National Championship t-shirt.
The unending media coverage is laughable though...EVERYONE is talking about what is wrong with Michigan?...This after TWO losses, totally flattering to me. This will shift to South Bend after saturday's game. Go Blue!!!
- September 12, 2007 8:30 PM
- Nathan said...
Great post - I live in Madison, WI, and it can get tough. I admit I've laid off wearing quite as much UM gear as I usually do just so I don't have to deal with idiots.
Either you're a fan, or you're not. If you think the best thing for your team is to lose to get rid of a coach, you deserve a different team.
- September 12, 2007 9:37 PM
- Kraut said...
There's no way I can possibly give up on Michigan ... I got a freakin' winged helmet tattoo in August so there's no going back on that!
I happen to work with a bunch of MSU grads ... it's so weird how they seem to take more joy in Michigan's losses this year than their two wins. I'm not even sure it would matter if Michigan beats MSU later this year ... they'd still probably bring up the App State game.
My ring tone is still 'Hail to the Victors' and will remain so ... but they need to start winning damnit!
- September 12, 2007 10:32 PM
- matt said...
"In fact, what really leaves me scratching my head as things quickly went south this season..."
Quickly went south? QUICKLY?! Where have you been the last few years? Michigan has been on a steady decline - look at their recent bowl record, or record against tOSU - the 1st two games of this season are not an abberation - they are a result of inept coaching, bad recruiting, and a talented team playing below their ability on a consistent basis.
So, yes, I blame the man who's in charge: Lloyd Carr. I will not support him this season - I've been hoping he'd quit or get fired for a few years now.
He would've been a great coach in the 70's and 80's, no doubt - but he hasn't evolved - and it shows. He's a stubborn SOB, who refuses to change his gameplan even when down by 21.
I feel bad for Hart, Long, and Henne, but this blind devotion won't help Michigan football in the long term. Look at Cubs fans - they are more than willing to shell out their hard-earned cash for season tickets, Cubs gear,...etc. And guess what? The owners don't have to win, cuz their making their money.
Well, I'm telling you, if you don't send a message to the higher-ups at Michigan, nothing will change. They'll hire a Lloyd Carr assistant, who will keep things just as they are.
It is time to revolt, people. I don't blame the players - and I will root for them - but I will NOT root for Lloyd Carr to stay one more minute in Ann Arbor.
- September 12, 2007 10:39 PM
- Kraut said...
Oh, just to be clear ... I am also not rooting for Lloyd Carr ... I'm rooting for Michigan. For Michigan to win and for Michigan to make the right decision about its coach at the end of the year.
- September 12, 2007 10:48 PM
- gitchegumee said...
Go Blue!
Great thread. I can't shake the feeling that this will be the week Michigan begins to turn it around. While a victory over a soon-to-be 0-3 ND may not be one for the ages, it sure will feel good about now.
I'm wearing a Michigan shirt at work today. Now it's about class, character, and conviction.
Michigan can still be the comeback team of the year.
- September 14, 2007 5:11 AM


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Righty becomes first knuckleballer, third Mets pitcher to win award
By Anthony DiComo / MLB.com | 11/14/12 9:13 PM ET
NEW YORK -- In the opening lines of his autobiography, R.A. Dickey writes, "I will never be a Hall of Famer and will never lead the league in strikeouts," unaware that he would indeed achieve the latter feat in 2012.
Dickey recalls editing that passage with his co-author, Wayne Coffey, who asked why he did not include "winning the Cy Young" on the short list of accomplishments he supposedly would not achieve.
"Because I hoped to," Dickey replied. "I hoped to win the Cy Young."
Now he has. The Baseball Writers' Association of America on Wednesday named Dickey the 2012 National League Cy Young Award winner, lifting him over finalists Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers and Gio Gonzalez of the Nationals.
Dickey, who shares his agent and hometown with American League winner David Price, is the first knuckleballer to win the award.
"This is a story that's beyond me," he said. "It transcends R.A. Dickey. It's bigger than that."
Dickey ran away with what appeared to be a tight Cy Young race, scoring 27 out of a possible 32 first-place votes and finishing with 209 points, more than twice as many as the runner-up, Kershaw.
En route to becoming the Mets' first 20-game winner in more than two decades, Dickey led the Senior Circuit in strikeouts, innings, complete games and shutouts, and ranked second in wins and ERA.
Through it all, he expanded the legend that began when he joined the Mets early in 2010 as an apparent Minor League burnout. He became a best-selling author in 2012, writing an autobiography that chronicled his slog through the Minors and his history as a victim of sexual abuse. He climbed Mount Kilimanjaro for charity. He starred in a documentary.
And he pitched, arguably better than any knuckleballer in history. Often throwing his signature pitch at speeds in excess of 80 mph, he flummoxed hitters with multiple variations of it, visibly improving at the age of 37.
Firing consecutive one-hitters during his best stretch of the summer, in June, Dickey set a franchise record with 32 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings, later extending that to 44 2/3 innings without an earned run. Seven times he struck out at least 10 batters in a game, including a career-high 13 in his 20th victory, on Sept. 27 -- a game that appeared to lock up the Cy Young Award for him.
"This is fitting recognition for a remarkable season," general manager Sandy Alderson said in a statement. "We are very proud of R.A. and what he achieved in 2012."
Any thoughts of Dickey fading down the stretch evaporated when he went 5-2 with a 2.34 ERA over his final nine starts. After the last of those outings, Dickey revealed that he had been pitching since April with a torn abdominal muscle, an injury he had surgically repaired last month.
As if this story needed another chapter.
In winning the game's most prestigious pitching award, Dickey became the Mets' third Cy Young Award winner and their first since Dwight Gooden in 1985. Tom Seaver won three times for the Mets, in 1969, '73 and '75.
"To win the Cy Young Award at his age," Gooden said in a statement, "is more incredible than when I won at age 20."
Dickey also feels the award adds a measure of legitimacy to his signature pitch. Within a half-hour of winning, he received 127 text messages and roughly three dozen phone calls. His first responses were to Phil Niekro, Tim Wakefield and Charlie Hough, all of whom tutored him in the years after he became a full-time knuckleballer in 2005.
In large part because of those three and several of the game's other knuckleballers, along with the friends and family members who gave him the freedom necessary to pursue his dream, Dickey stressed that this is far more than an individual award. He likened himself to a "piece on the game board."
"This is something to be celebrated with everybody," he said. "Not least among these are the fans in New York. They will never know how much it meant for them to come out when we were having a tough season, and get loud and put up signs, all kinds of things like that. They supernaturally affected me in a way that was positive."
If Dickey has his way, he will be pitching in front of them again in 2013. The Mets recently exercised the $5 million team option on his contract for next season and are in the process of negotiating a long-term extension. But Dickey's name has also swirled in trade rumors as the Mets look to improve upon other aspects of their rebuilding club.
Dickey responded to those rumors on Wednesday by saying, "I've loved nothing more in my baseball career than being a New York Met."
"I'm not afraid to say that it's been an incredible experience with the New York Mets," he added. "I certainly would love to stand on Opening Day ... at the plate and lift up the Cy Young trophy and tell everybody that they were a part of this. And I hope that that will happen. I really do."


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I think he's growing into a pretty cute guy.
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I think he's growing into a pretty cute guy.
Aaaaaand here we go.....!!
Okay. Yes, Nick is a handsome guy, but JOE RULES in the sexiness department!!!!
Anyway, I certainly wouldn't kick sweet little Nick out of bed!!
"Don't wait for the world to be ready. Find what you're looking for."
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illgetbi, you have a very narrow view of Christians. Not ALL of them believe homosexuality is a sin, I know plenty who don't. I know plenty of Christians who go to church and teach youth groups and still love me, a gay man, for who I am. And not in a "I love you for your DECISION but it's unfortunate you're going to hell. I wish you could be saved." Sort of a way, but in a "I am a Christian and I follow Christ but I DON'T believe that you are going to hell for being gay, and I think it's stupid for anyone to think so." You're just as much of a bigot for believing that all Christians believe in the exact same thing as someone who thinks homosexuality is a sin. You're not doing any of us a favor.
You also derailed the point of this topic in the FIRST POST!!! BRING ON THE NICK JONAS.
i didn't know all that about Jonas brother, i was never a huge fan or something and a have watched a few interviews of them and i doubt i've ever heard their song, i could tell though that they had a role to play, pretend being innocent but talented boys, really close together who suddenly became huge, that's why they were wearing the purity rings etc... to tell you the truth i really liked Joe i think he is a hot guy but since they believe homosexuality is a sin i don't think i care about them anymore... Joe might be hot but this is a turnoff... And i think the whole thing is sooo fake i am sure they had to have a lot of sex with guys to get where they are now! They are not that talented anyway, they are something Disney created to make money like Hannah Montana
I am a Cristian too, i don't believe homosexuality is a sin, i think it's something natural that's just how i am i can't change it. And God created this as he has created everything so it can't be something wrong cause He doesn't make mistakes
But Nick is ugly.
Look at his teeth.
I want to slide my dick in Nick's plump bubble butt
There! I finally said it
idk, he JUST turned 18.... he's still a child. i feel like some of the guys here should've been on To catch a predator.... i'm mainly talking about older guys, if you're 18 it's kinda understandable you'd like him.
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Nick's surely a hot guy. One thing I will say about him and his religion though and I don't remember where I heard it is that if there's any Jonas who will rebel against the family and their religious/moral values; sex, drinking, etc. it's Nick. Joe would be number two and Kevin would never because he actually believes that crap.
Anyway just what I heard; hope it's true.
New Pictures of Nick today.
This is not an exit
^Could the pics be anymore boring zzzzzZZZZZZZ
Is it likely that they share the views of their church? Yes. But despite their religious affiliation, I've never heard of Nick or his brothers making any anti-gay comments or supporting any specifically anti-gay causes, so I'm not going to make assumptions about them.
My best friend is a hardcore Conservative Christian who has absolutely no problem with my homosexuality. Does he think homosexual acts are sinful? Yeah, he does. But in his own words,
"Dude, I sin every day. So does my Pastor. So does the freakin' Pope. It's called being human. If everyone who sinned went to Hell, Heaven would be a lonely place. There's no line separating homosexuality from any other sin."
Now he does think I'm going to hell for not being a Christian, but that's another matter entirely. The point is that people don't necessarily espouse every single belief held by their church. And until the Jonai give me ample cause not to, I'm going to think the best of them.
Oh and happy birthday to Nick, whom I can now say is the hottest of the three.
Almost 6900 posts in less than half a year? YOU are the one who needs a reason to live.
Why so upset that the Jonas' clan might be anti-gay? You're not gay.
How many of your 6900 posts were shitting on others' threads? Half?
i dont take too kindly to being called a moron
just because i happen to find someone who may have homophobic beliefs sexually attractive
regardless of how the Jonas Brothers feel about my sexuality...i still have every right to find them hot if i want
so i dont see how me or anyone else who finds them hot need to "get with it", when there is nothing to get with.
basically your trying to suggest that the entire LGBT community should be forbidden from finding someone who doesnt agree with our lifestyle attracitive
Layla Love always.
Cena please sit on my face right now.
R.I.P Jetski my amazing angel. Could never have had a better dog!
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Nick is by far the cutest of the 3 brothers.
I'm just laughing at all these "he's 18 now so i can proclaim my lust for him!" posts that keep popping up on here. Creepy, but they make ME chuckle, so all is well.[/QUOTE]
I can see how it may seem a bit creepy, but I have no shame in saying that I am totally hot for Nick. I've had many fantasies (all of them occurring since this morning, of course) of Nick putting my legs on his shoulders and fucking me with his hairy cock. I can just imagine the cute faces he makes as he shoots his load in my butt.
illgetbi, like I said, I will never say another positive word about them if they, and not their church, give me a reason to. Until then, I will not make assumptions about them. That isn't fair, it isn't right and it certainly doesn't make me "a moron."
Don't believe me? Take a look at the Jeremy Roloff thread. Physically, I think he's gorgeous. But his personality is absolutely hideous and that is what I focus on.
if they class what we do as wrong...aka feel we are an enemy...and youve just stated we shouldnt idolize pysichally the "enemy" aka them...what makes you any better!
your crusade against ppl who find our lifstyle wrong...is just as bad as their crusade for thinking our lifesyle is wrong
Layla Love always.
Cena please sit on my face right now.
R.I.P Jetski my amazing angel. Could never have had a better dog!
i was waiting for this day !
So I guess no one is going to say shit about his chronic littering? Who cares about his support of our community when this young man shows blatant disrespect to our home. While you're enjoying his boyish charm he's busy raping the world.
If I ever got an erection because of Nick Jonas I'd cut it off and give it to Mother Gaia in an act of contrition that would knowingly still leave me in her debt.
How about we refrain from further comments on religion, and concentrate on Nick's hotness? I've read fanfics where the brothers, once alone, bewail being forced to wear their purity rings, and go at it with each other like bunnies. There, that's much better, isn't it.
your crusade against ppl who find our lifstyle wrong...is just as bad as their crusade for thinking our lifesyle is wrong
lifestyle.... being gay is a lifestyle....
Please do not apologize for your opinion.
DAMN!! He is so hot!!!
Please, illgetbi. Indulge me. Point me to a single instance where any of the Jonas Bros. have spoken out against homosexuality. If you can, those of us with brains will change our tunes. If you can't, then you really have no solid ground to stand on here.
Let's not forget that they work with many gays in their industry and I highly doubt they'd hate them.
My comment wasn't even directed at any Jonas brother.
I'm still shocked that a gay gay has made the comment that bigoted ignorance and the hatred that comes from it is just as valid as our fight for equality. Unbelievable.
I have been reading these "yay just turned 18 threads for a few months, and they are just creepy guys.
It makes me realize that people here lust over minors all the time and are not really ashamed of the fact that they do so.
Pedophilia is icky and these threads always creep me out.
He is still in that puppy dog stage of maleness, and I tend to want to protect them more than fuck them at that stage.
maybe its just me and the way I was raised. I also like to have sex with men, not boys.
Why all the debating, guys? Nick Jonas is hot! and we should just all sit back and anticipate the pics we can now post on this thread.
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You poor thing......With a comment like that, it's evident you were born with only 1/4 of a functioning brain...... Someone who is 20 or 21 "awaiting" the day another person turns 18 is NOT being a pedo. Even someone who is 35, can fall in love or lust with an 18 year old. It may not be common, but it should be accepted. Society is way too judgemental. A 17 year old may be considered a "child" by law, but I would say most of us were doing adult things at age 17. At 18, Nick Jonas can decide if he wants to date a 60 year old. It's his choice.....There's no reason why at 18, you can make that choice and at 17, it's jailbait, just like why is it ok to drink at 21 and not 20.
I'm really not trying to tell you that you're wrong. In all likelihood, they do share the beliefs of their church. But I don't know that for certain. And since they have, thus far, refrained from using their celebrity as a platform to vomit out those beliefs on the unsuspecting public (whatever their motivation for such restraint), I'm willing to lend them the benefit of my doubt. If you still think that makes me a moron, well, I would be lying if I said I cared much.
He's hot Gosh...
Anyone who doesn't feel that way definitely has some issues, wouldn't you agree?
However, if one is within that "age demographic" where there aren't more than a couple of years between them what's wrong with celebrating the coming of age of someone within that age bracket?
Any pics prior 9/16/2010 will be deleted here before most of you get a chance to see them.
Once again see this Sticky:
18+ Celebs Only Please
Y'all are giving this Mod a headache.
Favorite comment quote read on Youtube: "My Laptop fell off the back of the boat, and now I have a Dell Rolling in the Deep."
Nick Jonas on the other hand seems to have the real talent as a muscian, IMHO.
Alright, I'm kicking these off and going in for some hot chocolate...
*hands you a bag of these to go with your hot chocolate:*
Favorite comment quote read on Youtube: "My Laptop fell off the back of the boat, and now I have a Dell Rolling in the Deep."
I deleted your post, because it no longer made any sense since I removed the offending post.
Which is why your response no longer exists either.
When posts go missing, it's because they're being "moderated" to assist in the flow of a thread, and to try to keep things on topic.
If we can't do that, then either the whole thread gets closed, or completely removed.
Beyond that things start getting ugly.
Favorite comment quote read on Youtube: "My Laptop fell off the back of the boat, and now I have a Dell Rolling in the Deep."
That is true, but many times it is said or posted in such a manner that it implies the poster has been waiting quite a few years for the person to reach legal age and impatiently drooling over pictures of said individual from when he/she was as young as 10. That is why the "He's FINALLY LEGAL and I can now proclaim my lust to the world after all these years!" rubs many of us the wrong way. Is it too much to ask that it be toned down a bit so others of us who do appreciate nice twinky young men can join in without feeling like we are surrounded by potential pedos?Someone who is 20 or 21 "awaiting" the day another person turns 18 is NOT being a pedo. Even someone who is 35, can fall in love or lust with an 18 year old.
Yes, society in general can be judgmental, almost as much as the LGBT community. Does it really hurt anything or anyone to accept this simple law and not always be pushing the limit and attempting to slip in ua material?It may not be common, but it should be accepted. Society is way too judgemental. A 17 year old may be considered a "child" by law, but I would say most of us were doing adult things at age 17. At 18, Nick Jonas can decide if he wants to date a 60 year old. It's his choice.....
If an 18 (or even 20 ) year old has a crush on a 16-17yr old, fine. If you want to openly talk about it, knock yourself out, as long as you do it where it isn't against the rules. If your 30 or over and want to talk about underage, again go where it isn't against the rules (but please, for my own peace of mind, don't act on the desire to share that with me).
It's never too early in the year,
to spread some goodwill cheer!
Who is this thread about again.....?????
Sorry, but in all the purse fighting, I've forgotten.
OH, THAT'S right...
Nicholas Jerry "Nick" Jonas (born September 16, 1992) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actor best known as one of the Jonas Brothers, a pop-rock band he formed with his brothers Joe and Kevin. The Jonas Brothers originally started as an attempted solo singing career for Nick, but the record producer liked the sound when his brothers sang backup for him. He currently stars in the Disney Channel original series JONAS L.A. as Nick Lucas, alongside his brothers. Currently he has formed the band Nick Jonas & The Administration, which released its first album in 2010.
Good luck to you Nick!!! And I hope to the heavens that you are NOT reading this egregious attempt at congratulating you on the anniversary of the 18th year of your life. I think we should apologize for some of the contents of this thread.
"Don't wait for the world to be ready. Find what you're looking for."
Joey Graceffa
Well if were reading this thread. I'm sure he would have his laywers fire off a c&d letter so fast your head would spin.
Can some of our moderators control this thread? Maybe delete some of the previous posts...some of us want this thread to be about Nick Jonas and no bs.


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Haruno Sakura
A Genin from Team 7, Sakura is very intelligent, but self-conscious about herself. Having just recently received training from Tsunade, Sakura is now able to deliver powerful punches and heal her own allies.Requirement to unlock: No requirements
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Sakura punches one enemy with all her strength dealing 20 damage to them and stunning their physical or mental skills for 1 turn. During 'Inner Sakura', KO Punch deals 10 additional damage.
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Sakura's inner self surfaces and urges her on. For 4 turns, Sakura will gain 10 points of damage reduction and will ignore all non-damage effects other than chakra cost changes. During this time 'KO Punch' will deal 10 additional damage.
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Searing Seattle hardcore pioneers The FARTZ are back with a bang! Like last fall's Ratos De Parao "Sistemados Pelo Crucifa" album, this new Fartz re-recording is arguably more insane than the first time around. That's right, all but one of these songs appeared on the re-issue "Because This Fuckin' World Still Stinks..." LP/CD that we released in 1998. Yet re-done with state-of-the-art kick ass ass production and delivery most will feel far superior to the original.
Blaine's paint-peeling vocals are intact, fortified by the surprise return of the original bass player/lyricist/art "genius" Steve, plus Alex Maggot Brain (ex-Accused) on guitar and Karl Fowler (ex-Detonators, North American Bison) on drums. This live in the studio outburst was set up, recorded, and mixed in 14 hours straight by legendary Seattle knob-twiddler Jack Endino (Nirvana, Mudhoney, Zen Guerrilla, No WTO Combo, etc., etc.,..
It features the song Police Force that was on our latest label sampler The Ecstasy Of The Agony, as well as a Black Sabbath cover, Children Of The Grave.
In your face cruel-school hardcore as raw as it gets. Music to torture retro power-poppers by.
We like this album so much, we decided to put it on the CD - twice. After the 15th song ends, song 1 starts again...


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|Billy Miller is out, David Tom is back in at Y&R.
After a new contract between Miller and Y&R wasn't reached, the soap brought actors in to read as possible replacements including Tom, who played the role from 1999-2002.
"I respect Billy Miller's decision to move on and wish him great success in his future endeavors," tweeted Angelica McDaniel, head of CBS Daytime. "Please join me in welcoming Daytime Emmy winner David Tom back to #YR and @CBSDaytime as Billy Abbott's exciting storyline continues." Tom is the brother of Heather Tom (Katie, B&B).
Miller has played Billy since 2008. He will continue shooting at Y&R until December 19. His last airdate is currently scheduled for January 30.
Tom also won an Emmy for playing Billy as "Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series" in 2000. He is the brother of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL star Heather Tom, who played Victoria on Y&R for many years.
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Maureen Down, uber liberal columnist for the NYT, takes Susan Rice to task for her "performance" on the Benghazi terror attack
Maureen penned a piece this past weekend, destroying both Rices - Condi and Susan, for putting their ambitions ahead of their souls. In Dowd's opinion, Susan Rice wanted so desperately to be a player and be the next Secretary of State so she raised her hand to be the Admin. mouthpiece after the Benghazi terror attack.
And Susan Rice had a great "performance" in acting out her talking points. Except the problem is she knew they were false. And this wasn't a movie or a play - it's the NEWS.
David Petraeus testified basically what we all knew all along - that the day it happened - everyone knew what it was - an Al Qaeda attack NOT a spontaneous reaction by demonstrators to a video
Susan performed her best lie - and pushed the spontaneous demonstration thingy and in front of the camera disputed the contention of the President of Libya's Gen. Nation Congress - even though she knew he was right. Dowd says Rice should've been smarter about. And finally she tweaks Obama for saying "she had nothing to do with this" - if so, why make her the point person?? And Dowd says the damsel in distress play was lame.


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Holy shit! One hundred and twenty-eight felony charges?! Most 7th graders haven't gone to gym class that many times!
And where the hell were his parents?! A lot was cleared up for me when I watched the Columbus news story about the little thug. The kid's stepfather said something to the effect of, "We expected a few charges to come out of all this, but nothing like the number he's been charged with." You know, like 5, 6 or 48 would be a-ok. Typical "kid's stuff." Uh, hey, Mr. Brady, one - one - felony charge is too many!
Now, some may call our journalistic ethics into question for even covering this story, saying he's just a kid and we're being too harsh on young Mr.
Furthermore, others (probably fans of that school to the south which is still playing in a basketball tournament) may not be pleased with us lumping
But don't blame us the kid was sporting his Tosu best in all the news stories about his crime spree. And while it's true that he doesn't actually have a Buckstache in the picture above, that's only because his robbin' and witness intimidatin' days started before puberty did. Thus, below is an artist's rendition (aka Benny's mad Photoshop skillz) showing what he will look like when his sure-to-come "Buckstache" grows in...
(HT to all the readers who sent us this story)


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Since March 1, crews have been working around the clock to replace the south half of the 91-year-old Wells Bridge over the Chicago River. Simultaneous to that work, the CTA has been replacing track and signals just north and south of the bridge, including the intersection of Lake and Wells Streets known as Tower 18, the busiest rail junction in the CTA system.
"In nine days, the first portion of this project is complete and the city takes another huge step forward in revitalizing its infrastructure for the future," said Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. "Our infrastructure is the lifeblood of our city and this project is a great example of the value of investing in our infrastructure to help drive our economy and keep our people moving."
As with all of the city's large-scale reconstruction projects, CTA and CDOT closely coordinated the schedule and phasing of the two projects to achieve the greatest efficiencies. Doing the work together saved $500,000 and reduced the duration of the project by eight days.
The bridge will remain closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic through late this year, as CDOT crews rebuild the north leaf of the bridge and restore the bridgehouses, roadway and sidewalks.
CTA and CDOT officials said the positive experiences of this project will be applied to Phase 2 of the project, set for April 26-May 6.