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A New York man has developed a tip jar for the credit card generation. It's called DipJar.
Ryder Kessler says he came up with the idea while he was in a busy coffee shop and employees lamented that tips were down as more people started making their purchases on credit and debit cards.
Kessler, who has worked for years in the tech industry, formed the company with his brother, Judd.
The DipJar sits on the countertop and customers simply swipe their card. The machine takes a predetermined amount for a tip. DipJar says most locations choose $1. DipJar takes a service fee (of up to 20%) and the balance is disbursed on a regular schedule to employees.
The company has contracted two DipJars in New York. They are at two Oren's Daily Roast locations in Manhattan. The machines are free to the retailers since the company makes its money off of transaction fees.
DipJar says it uses encryption to transmit credit card information securely to its servers. It says its internal checks would combat fraud such as suspicious repeated dipping on the same card.
The company says it is looking to continue to develop the jars to accept other forms of tipping, like barcodes from mobile phones.

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Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything Vegetarian app seems all right »
Mark Bittman, everyone's favorite omnivore, has released an app for the iPhone and iPad that shows you How to Cook Vegetarian. It seems fairly vegan-friendly but I don't want to pay the $4.99 to find out—$4.99 buys a lotta grapes! But as you can see from the sample screen here, there's a "vegan" search button.
So did anyone buy this? Laura is telling me it has some kind of countdown timer for how long the recipe should take. Like you can race to beat the clock! But Laura straight makes shit up like 90 percent of the time so that could be totally false. Like when she told me I couldn't get pregnant in a hot tub. Thanks a lot, Laura! And your child support is late again!
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On Beyonce, lip-syncing and the public's obsession with outrage
(Note: This post has nothing to do with Baltimore other than the fact the performance discussed took place sort of close to it. And, Beyonce is performing at the Super Bowl this year -- where the Ravens will take on the 49ers. This is more of a rant that I felt needed to be said.)
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An elderly homeless woman covers her face as she waits to receive donated food during a celebration honoring the "Divino Niño" or "Divine Child," in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral in Managua, Nicaragua, Saturday, July 20, 2013. Catholics brought their children to the church to receive gifts such as food, candy and small toys. Gifts and food are also given to the elderly.
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On balls to track, two with runners on:
"Well, we didn't swing the bats. I mean we swung the bats hard, let me say, even in the first inning when Prado lines out to first base. We just couldn't get it off the wall or in front of them to get some runs. We've got to keep swinging. We scored one run yesterday, none today. We go out tomorrow and win the ballgame, we go 4-2 on the road trip and we'll take that. Right now we're not feeling real good about ourselves because we haven't swung the bats but you feel always optimistic that you'll get a good performance tomorrow, start swinging the bats and it's a 4-2 road trip and we'll have a happy plane right going back home. I thought Huddy was nails. That seventh inning got a little crazy with a call here or there and ground ball that got through that maybe shouldn't have, but again bottom line is we didn't swing the bats."
On how important it is to the lineup to get Michael Bourn going at top:
"It's very important. He causes problems on the basepaths when he's on. He creates runs with his legs. We've got to get him going. We've got to get him going and we will. He came in today and Greg (Walker) saw a couple things that he wanted to work on and fix, but we need to get him going."
On if Hudson ran out of steam in seventh:
"He only had 75 (80) pitches. it was a beautiful night. I didn't think anything of it like that. I think a couple base hits and then we get an out second and third, groundball double play with Segura running which is a tough one. Do you play the infield in in a one-run game and you make sure you cut the play at home, but if you play the infield in, now you're in a situation where you're going to get a big inning and still you've got two more at-bats. I thought Danny and Simme did a nice job. It was bang-bang at first. And it was still a two-run game, we just couldn't get those left-handers out."
On if saw any interference at second on double play:
"I didn't see it, because as soon as Danny dishes the ball out, you're looking for that runner at first base and I didn't see if it was or not."
On Ramirez's ball:
"It was a close play. It was one of those innings that things fell their way. We really didn't have a whole lot of luck go our way that inning. A couple hits that probably could have been outs, a couple close calls that probably could have gone our way but it's a frustrating game. I feel like I was pretty good as far as I felt like I had one of my better sinkers going that I've had in a while. To give up that many runs especially late when their guys are really putting up some good innings against us, it's pretty frustrating because their guys – you've got to tip your hat to their guys over there. They were making some pitches."
On rolling going into the seventh:
"I felt fine. I felt good. I still felt strong. It was probably the worst inning that I had all night, just from a quality of pitch standpoint. They took advantage of it. you've got to give them credit but at the same time, the play to start the inning was a pretty close play and we got the double play ball that it was just one of those innings that got away from us. Four runs seemed like a dozen at that point in the game because their guys were really throwing the ball good tonight."
On four balls to warning track:
"It was just one of those guys. A couple balls just about hit out of the park. We could have blown it open. It didn't fall into place for us."
On balls to the track:
"Both of Mac's had topspin. I don't think Overbay's gets out. I didn't crush it, but I thought I got enough of it. But it happens. Got to get all of it to hit it out."
On hitting some balls hard with nothing to show:
"Well we swung the bats better than what the scoreboard showed at the end. I thought we put some good at-bats up. We made some solid contact. Their right fielder seems to be standing in front of everything we hit out there. I thought Huddy pitched great. Got a little unlucky there in the seventh. But they're playing well right now. We've just got to try to salvage the series and salvage a winning road trip."
On a couple bang-bang plays go your way, different game:
"Yeah, I could tell from third Ramirez was out to start the seventh. That changes the whole complexion of the inning. On nights when you don't get breaks, calls go against you, it's not a shock."
On if saw any interference on the double play:
"I didn't see any of that. I thought we turned it as quickly as we could and the guy can fly."
On if sense guys are getting frustrated, how dealing with lack of results:
"I don't know. You go up there and you grind out every at-bat. Some days it's good enough. Some days it's not. I felt great at the plate. I felt like I put four good at-bats up there tonight. Hit a couple balls off the barrel just got under them a little bit. Every swing is not going to be perfect. We've just got to keep these guys loose and keep them from pressing. We know our offense starts at the top, and we've been struggling to get on base early in the innings to be able to put pressure on the defense. And that's the reason why we've been struggling offensively, I think."
On if Ramirez was out at first:
"Ah, you go back and look at the replay. Those are close calls. Just happened to not go our way. He hit the ball hard. It's one of those things that's unlucky more than anything."
On if bang-bang plays go the other way, different ballgame:
"Yeah it's kind of a playoff-type thing where those little things that don't go your way kind of make the difference. They had some bleeders that kind of fell and timely hitting, where it seemed like we hit the ball hard and nothing to show for it. It's one of those days we've got to come back tomorrow and figure out how to get those bleeders."
On Aoki being all over the place this series:
"He's been kind of a headache for everything. He's been playing good defense and hitting the ball, getting timely hitting. He's kind of started them, as the leadoff guy to get them going."
On if thought he might have got that ball to the track:
"Yeah it just kind of topspinned on me. If I backspin it, it goes. You hit it hard and hopefully it goes backspin. Normally it flies pretty good here. You've just got to get it up in the air like Aramis did."
On if makes a difference with roof open:
"Usually it does. Playing here, I remember you get a little jet stream – not big, but usually it was going out one of the sides, either right or left. But it seemed like it was knocking everything down."
September 12th, 2012
12:24 am
Love Chipper's not-so-subtle shot at Bourn, whose market value drops daily. The rest of these comments are just garden variety garbage that we hear every time about the offense. Funny how often things just don't go our way. Bottom line is our lineup has about as much life as the Cubs and Astros.
September 12th, 2012
12:50 am
The Braves luck will change, some of those balls will start falling in for hits, when they have RISP.
No need to abandon ship.
go braves
September 12th, 2012
1:07 am
I love to read David and Carroll's postgame quotes, but not today. The problem is that we don't have the killing instinct like the Phillies do or like any team with championship character would have. Nine hits, no runs yesterday, says a lot! Even we got all the breaks today, so what, it's still 1-0, not a win. Stop whining, start playing good baseball. Plus, like Gonzalez did yesterday, the manager needs to say more publically or in private about some dumb plays. It may not be a bad idea to rest Mike for a couple of days to recharge. His batting average for the season has been down to .280.
Go Braves.
September 12th, 2012
1:21 am
Time to play Costanza for a while in place of Bourn and see if he can get the team going. Noticed Uggla is trying to change his uppercut swing to just make contact. No power that way, then he strikes out anyway.
Time to quit using the old guy Batista. He is throwing BP. Try the young guns in relief, Delgado and Teheran. At least, they have a chance to strike someone out.
September 12th, 2012
1:36 am
Bourn's contract value/free agent value goes down daily. He has really gone in the ditch since the All Star break after being so smoking hot before the ASB. He strikes out WAY too much, especially for a leadoff hitter. Can't just throw him under the bus though. If you look under that bus, you'll see every Braves hitter has been under there at some time or another this year. I think Uggla and McCann both pitched tents under there for a couple of months. Almost all of their pitchers have also been under there. Kimbrel, Medlen and O'Flaherty being the exceptions.
It's just hard to believe that all hitters at the same time have tanked so badly in the clutch for TWO YEARS IN A ROW IN SEPTEMBER with everything on the line! SHEESH! The pitching has not been good, it has been fantastic. With just a little more run support in the right places, the Braves would be knocking on the Nats door for the division lead and not just a playoff spot.
FW said that he didn't make many offseason changes because he didn't believe the lineup could tank so bad AGAIN. Guess what Frankie. They can and they did. IF he is around after this year, and that's a big if, I'll bet he will make more changes this offseason. To get rid of some of the excess garbage [hear that Danny?], and get some guys in here that can hit with RISP. 15th in that category since the All Star break is absolutely unacceptable.
September 12th, 2012
2:02 am
1st off i met fredi tp kimbrel and guerrin at the harley museum today. absolutely 1000% accommodating and friendly beyond the call of duty. an amazing experience..can you please pass along my thanks again? i probably thanked them 200 times in person, but its not enough.. tell them the little guy from the museum had his whole vacation and year made thru their friendliness!2nd lets get a win! i ll be in sec 126 row 5 seat 20 if anyone wants to say hello!
September 12th, 2012
3:06 am
can you get other players for post game quotes??……….Really sick of Fredi's same old same old…..every freaking day, he say the same thing…well we got some knocks, well, we hit it hard, well it was tough breaks….bla, bla, bla…….same crud!!
Appreciate yours as well as the other reporters hard work, but please give fredi a break…..he stinks!
September 12th, 2012
3:19 am
Agree with drbasic1. Besides, Fredi does not seem to stick to your question. You ask one thing but he talks about another. Funny things is – when you ask about someone's hit, he will bring Uggla if he happens to have a hit that day.
September 12th, 2012
4:19 am
Conflicting and confusing quotes…. Fredi says Braves did not swing the bats and Chipper said he thought they swung the bats well.
September 12th, 2012
6:16 am
Phillys are coming strong,its gettin nervous again
Braves quotes are just blah blah blah
September 12th, 2012
6:27 am
It's another September loss that Fredi did little to reverse with his managerial decisions.
And it's another sterling pitching effort wasted.
Yes, it's Fredi time!
September 12th, 2012
6:39 am
"Braves quotes are just blah blah blah"
The Braves' players are blah blah blah.
The Braves are in post-season form right now. It'll be one and done.
September 12th, 2012
6:45 am
It is hard to tell if they are just tired, (again), or just have no heart left.
Regardless, I think a clean sweep of the coaching staff and GM for next year would help, along with a look at the conditioning staff.
September 12th, 2012
7:13 am
only difference from last year is teams behind us in wildcard are not winning games either.our in ability to play small ball or a get a hit with the bases loaded continues to astound braves fans.we need a transfusion in the worst way.
September 12th, 2012
7:22 am
With hindsight, wish we woulda traded Bourn back in June. Not getting lead-off hits and sucks as bad as everbody else with RISP.
Thank goodness we didn't offer him a big extension. He needs to go back to Houston so he won't have to feel that pennant-race pressure.
September 12th, 2012
7:32 am
So, Frank Wren has put together a team, on a tight budget, that has the 4th best record in MLB, would be in 1st place in half of the divisions in MLB, and 19 games over .500.
And some of you want to run Wren out of town basically because Mac and Uggla are hitting .70 points below below their career averages?
Yeah, that makes sense . . .
September 12th, 2012
7:47 am
@Joey, your comment certainly has significant validity, I guess some of us are tired of significant stretches of mediocrity…
September 12th, 2012
8:03 am
Man there for a minute I thought Venters was pitching the 7th inning. Hudson seems to have a good game and then 2 bad ones in a row.
Maybe we should put him on the 6 day rotation.
Uggla? I think we can just say "ditto" on him, as all of the thing said about him this year, still apply, he is worse than horrible, that play at second, any second base player makes that throw, but oh no, not dumb ass Uggla. Piece of CRAP!!!
September 12th, 2012
8:04 am
Wouldn't it be great if we came up with a "below the Uggla line" instead of Mendoza????
September 12th, 2012
8:11 am
JT- really weak to call someone a name online
September 12th, 2012
8:12 am
In recent years teams with smaller or comparable payrolls have reached the World Series, something the Braves haven't done since 1999.
Don't give us the Liberty Media is cheap nonsense. Who acquired such overpaid clowns like Uggla, Lowe, McLouth & Kawakami in recent years, and who will likely give McCann an undeserved contract extension after this season?
Frank Wren.
September 12th, 2012
8:37 am
a good manager would have taken huddy out when he gave up the back to back hits huddy being 37 yrs old and around 90 pitches…. the brewers will sweep them….
September 12th, 2012
8:37 am
Uh, they "swung the bats" like beer league softball hitters swinging for the fence — when a few singles or doubles would have won the game for them. Same old, same old…..
September 12th, 2012
8:48 am
cornjolio, Wren doesn't gave the luxury of hindsight. If all of those players you named only performed to their career averages, no better, just the same, then those were great deals. It's not like he obtained players who had terrible numbers. And "nonsense?" The Dodgers and Yankees, Phillies have what, 3 times the payroll? And maybe Tampa Bay had a smaller payroll than the Braves, but I bet they are the only one.
Mac is well-liked so Wren will have to be delicate, but I bet he lets Mac's agent set the price too high, then understandably pass. He knows we've got a replacement in the minors ready to go next year.
Uggla hit 30+ dingers in each of his first 5 years with no drop-off. You had to believe he would do it for the next 5, right?
September 12th, 2012
9:14 am
You want to talk payroll? Start with the Oakland A's. Lowest in the majors at under $50-million, and a roster full of unknowns. The A's have the 2nd best record in the AL and are pushing Texas hard for the division title. Rangers payroll is 120-million.
September 12th, 2012
9:19 am
@joey, uggla is in the increasingly long line of mlb players who get the big contract then decline, frankly, I don't think he was worth anywhere near 12 mill for a 260 median ba, 30 dingers or not…..and by frankly I do not mean frank wrenn frankly….
September 12th, 2012
9:22 am
The Braves pitchers should sue the hitters for non-support.
September 12th, 2012
9:26 am
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September 12th, 2012
9:42 am
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September 12th, 2012
9:57 am
Well, it's just karma, after all. I mean, considering that Atlanta stole the Braves away from Milwaukee back in '66. Baseball has never been the same without the Milwaukee Braves on the diamond!
September 12th, 2012
10:02 am
So, what was he worth, alex? $11 million? 9.5 million?
Again, hindsight . . .
September 12th, 2012
10:05 am
I support Wren & F.G to a certain point. I believe Braves will be in playoff's but will not go farther. This off season something has to be done about the hitting and let's not blame the hitting coaches. This off season, I think it's time for Hanson, McCann,Venters and Bourn to move on. I'm hoping at the end of season Liberty will announce they are selling the Braves.
September 12th, 2012
10:12 am
The 7th inning was no big deal, the game was over in the 1st inning, next years rotation should look like this:
l. Medlen
2. Minor
3. Delgdo
4. Maholm
5. Teheran
September 12th, 2012
10:27 am
The post season begins the day after the 1 game playoff, just getting the WC does not mean we are in the playoff's. Next years lineup should look something like this
l. Heyward CF
2. Prado 2B
3. Wright 3B
4. Hamilton LF
5. Freeman 1B
6. Gattis LF
7. Simmons SS
8. Ross C
September 12th, 2012
10:28 am
I agree with 95% of these comments.
Could not have said it better, myself.
September 12th, 2012
10:31 am
Ralph, you forgot to put Beachy in next year's rotation. He might be the best of them all.
September 12th, 2012
10:34 am
And getting David Wright as a replacement for Chipper would be a very smart move, in my opinion. Much better than resigning Bourn.
September 12th, 2012
10:34 am
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September 12th, 2012
10:37 am
If Wren can get rid of Uggla and 75% of his payroll it would save us 10M plus Chipper gone 14M and not picking McCanns option 12M and not picking Hudsons option 9M then non tender JJ 5M would add up to $50million, should be enough to sign Hamilton and Wright if available, if not some other outfielder and 3rd baseman.
September 12th, 2012
10:38 am
I do believe FW has made some bad pick ups trying to fill the most glaring needs. He has gotten what was available, within the budget he was allotted. The inability of the management to get the same production out of players in Atlanta as they have elsewhere I think is the bigger key.
*Lowe* Vet pitcher with a WAR around +4 until he became a brave
*Uggla* Right handed bat .270avg 30hr 100 rbi average over 5 seasons? Yeah horrible pick up /sarcasms off
*McLouth* had a good season with 26HR and 21 the next year with 260ish averages? Puts on a braves uniform and hits 180 with a fraction of the power.
September 12th, 2012
10:39 am
Humboldt Harry
I didnt forget, he won't be availble until probably august and by then one of the other starters I mentioned will probably be down.
September 12th, 2012
10:42 am
I forgot that another $10million comes off the books from D.Lowe.
September 12th, 2012
10:43 am
Those of you wanting to get rid of Uggla are idiots.
How about this, play GM for a minute and go find an available 2nd baseman that has the proven ability to hit 30+HR and sustain a 270 batting average.
I agree Uggla should have been benched weeks ago. But he has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games started. Still hustles (which Michael Bourn didn't even run out 2 infield ground balls last night) and even not hitting still has a presence in the line up that pitchers notice.
September 12th, 2012
10:46 am
Braves need to get the bats corrected…else their post season will last all of one game.
September 12th, 2012
10:46 am
Semper Fi Braves Fan
I won't call you an idiot but I think your dead wrong!
September 12th, 2012
10:55 am
We didn't really need a second baseman at the time we got Uggla. Prado was doing great. We had other needs that seemed much more pressing- and then for some reason we rushed to overpay Uggla after acquiring him.
September 12th, 2012
10:55 am
I have said all year (even when all of you were in heat over him) that Borne is not the answer and is not worth any part of the $12 Million a year that he will be asking for. I can't wait to see someone at the top of the line up that knows his role and fulfills it. Borne is an all or nothing hitter and he pouts all the time. Good riddance and take your over blown primadona agent with you. Is there a National League record for strike outs by a supposed lead off man? Can we get Uggla to go with him?
September 12th, 2012
10:58 am
Your lineup has two LFs and no RF. I sincerely doubt they will put Heyward in CF. And Hudson's option will definitely be picked up.
Also I believe the WC playoff is part of the playoffs. That's why it's a WC playoff game, not a play in game. Any play in games would be the day after the season ends.
September 12th, 2012
10:59 am
Watch out Phillies are on the move. Fredi there is no excuse for leaving Hudson in after two were on. You act s if you have nothing in the pen. By the way did you happen to hear our own announcers state that the Brewers were very successful using small ball!!!!! Duh do you even know what that is???? Overbay hasn't helped us since he at all. Did some other team give him to us?? Chipper if you are helping with the hitting coach they sure need a lot more work. Letting under 500 clubs beat us is unacceptable. The biggest change for next year is get a new manager
September 12th, 2012
11:03 am
@semper and joey, look at uggla's stats, not mean ,the median :he had a coupla good years of average, the others are 240-250,mu statment is NOT in hindsight , I stated I would not havepaid 12 million for his talent(?) anyway,hopefully he is gone!
Agree, hopw we do not resign Bourne
September 12th, 2012
11:03 am
Felix, no but they needed a power hitting RH bat. Obviously it hasn't worked out, but most people don't' expect players who have put up pretty consistent numbers for five years to suddenly fall short.
September 12th, 2012
11:06 am
Its Bitching time everyday for a different Brave player..Today its BOURN, yesterday it was MaCann, the day before it was Uggla, etc,etc,etc, stfu and pull for your team. Bitching only causes hate and nothing good comes from it. Bitch Bitch…
Bourn will be ok..you'll see.
Go Braves!
September 12th, 2012
11:09 am
@Yogi Berra: 'it ain't over till it's over'? (this season)
or how about 'it's deja vu all over again'? (this Sept vs. last Sept)
September 12th, 2012
11:11 am
Have to go back to the line up that was winning. Sit Uggla, McCann and maybe Bourn. Play Costanza,Johnson and Ross.
September 12th, 2012
11:15 am
If Braves don't make it this year…well all hell will break loose in braves management Dept..and a few players will be gone. Thats the business of the game.
Charlie Brown I understand.
September 12th, 2012
11:16 am
Ralph, are you talking about Josh Hamilton in next year's lineup? If so, maybe we should have random drug testing to be eligible to post on this site. Getting back to reality, even when we were beating the Rockies and Mets, we still weren't scoring. I hope the bats haven't flown south for the winter. On the bright side, we can't score less runs than last night, and the Cards, Dodgers, and Bucs don't seem to want to get into the playoffs, so I think we'll still make the one game playoff, even if we do back into it. As far as Bourn goes, I'll be curious to see just how much he gets as a free agent. His second half has been horrible, and he's a strikeout and pop out machine.
September 12th, 2012
11:16 am
The Braves just need to play .500 ball for the next 7 or 8 games,
give some of the starting lineup a couple days rest,
then wake up the lumber, go on a tear,
and win the whole shooting match(as in the 2012 World Series).
It could happen.
go braves
September 12th, 2012
11:19 am
Hope u right reckingball…
September 12th, 2012
11:30 am
reckingball – I already have called out posters who offer reasonable and objective opinions on the Braves. Now, you should know better and not be so positive about the Braves chances. The sky is falling, and the Braves are doomed!. The masses have spoken. Fredi is the worst manager of all time. Uggla should be run out of town. The offense has left the building. The Braves collapse of 2012 is imminent!!
September 12th, 2012
11:49 am
Fredi is the 2nd worst manager in Baseball, the worst is in Boston. As for the collapse of 2012, I for one don't want to see it and hope the Braves pull some magic out.
I do think the Braves make it to the 1 game play off. I could even see them winning that game. However, I don't see them getting past Washington who has pounded us for years, even when they sucked.
September 12th, 2012
12:12 pm
I just checked the list of free agent 3rd basemen after this seas is over, other than David Wright and the Mets hold an option on him, there is nothing worth having, I also checked for potential 3B trade prospects and there is nothing there either that would be better than Prado or Franscisco so unless the Mets decided not to pick up Wright's option it looks most likely that Chipper's replacement will be eithe Prado or Fransisco. Actually Franscisco has more potential than any of the avialable free agents.
September 12th, 2012
12:13 pm
If this team makes the playoffs, and that is a colossal sized if, they will be bounced from the playoffs immediately. This late in the season and they can't even beat the f'n Brewers. They always look like complete crap when they should be playing their best baseball. I have absolutely no faith in this team anymore. The only thing this team has proved in recent times is that they choke massively under pressure.
September 12th, 2012
12:32 pm
If the Braves survive the season and the 1 game play-in, wouldn't they face the Reds in the next round (assuming they have the best or 2nd best record at season's end)? Does it still work that the Wild Card team does not face the team from its own division?
September 12th, 2012
12:38 pm
BravesFan in Wis
Have you not noticed that at this point in the season, the Brewers are one of the hottest teams in MLB? The Brewers, Padres, and Phillies may have been below 500 teams at the end of August, but they are the hottest teams in the NL (along with Wash and Cin) right now. Brewers have won 9 straight home games, and something like 15 of last 21. What is discouraging is the lack of offense against a mediocre and right-handed pitching staff.
September 12th, 2012
12:45 pm
FG keeps playing the same type games, the same type managing, and expecting better results. That's very close to the definition of "stupidity". If anyone ever said try some "small ball" around him to manufacture some runs, and get a rally started, they would have to explain "small ball" to him. He has obviously never heard of it. So, so, ignorant of what it takes to win ball games.
September 12th, 2012
12:50 pm
Except for the 3 games left with the Braves, it is time for us to become big Nats rooters with 6 games left with Philly and 3 with Mil. Realistically it is preferable to play the Cards, Dodgers or Pirates in the WC than the Phillies.
September 12th, 2012
12:51 pm
Something I ran across this AM that seems very fitting for FG and the Braves. It's called "The 50-50-90 Rule", but let's change it to "The Fredi G Rule". Seems more appropriate.
"Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability you will get it wrong!"
September 12th, 2012
1:11 pm
The Braves have had neither the recent opportunities to play small ball nor the personnel to play it. With Bourn not getting on base with any consistency (and neither Constanza in limited opportunity) the opportunity to play small ball is greatly diminished. Players like Jones, Freeman, McCann, Uggla, and Francisco are not suited for playing small ball either on the bases or at bat. Simmons hits 8th and when he reaches with less than 2-outs the pitcher will bunt — small ball or just standard procedure? He might be somebody to play hit and run with when batting, but with McCann or Freeman running? The players able to play small ball are confined to the top 3 in the order, but Bourn is slumping. The one complaint I've had with Fredi all year is that he does not play hit-and-run with Bourn on first and Prado hitting — seems like an ideal duo, but rarely is hit and run called.
In order to play small-ball, you first need base runners — the right ones — but we have not had enough of these lately.
September 12th, 2012
1:17 pm
jim -Do we know for a fact that Fredi rarely calls for a hit and run, or have their been instances where the hit and run is called but the players fail to execute (batter swings and misses, etc.)? What do you see as legitimate gripes about Fredi. I have a hard time reading past all of the hyperbole of posters to understand the legitimate gripes.
September 12th, 2012
1:17 pm
In the game Monday night we had Heyward caught attmpting to steal and Prado thrown out twice trying to take an extra base on a hit. Would this aggressive approach be classified as playing small-ball?
September 12th, 2012
1:19 pm
there instead of their
September 12th, 2012
1:25 pm
jim, no the WC team can play their division's winner. As of now, Braves would play the Nats if they win the WC game.
September 12th, 2012
1:32 pm
I'm not griping about Fredi, just wishing he would hit and run with Prado and Bourn more frequently. Lately the question is moot with Bourn not getting on with any regularity, but earlier in the season there were multiple times when Bourn led of the game with a hit or walk and stayed on first only to have Prado hit into a DP. Fredi is more likely to use the bunt (as he did the other day in NY) to advance Bourn than a straight steal or hit-and-run. I don't recall Prado and Bourn playing hbit and run at all this year even though they seem ideally suited (and Baseball America ranks Prado the 2nd bets hit-and-run man in the league with scant evidence to back it up).
I think Fredi has done a decent job managing the games this past week, and do not blame the last two losees on him. Too many bloggers are frustrated by the lack of hitting and are looking for some patsie to blame it on. The team is not constructed to play small ball except for some limited opportunities that have not presented themselves very much over the recent span of games.
September 12th, 2012
1:35 pm
6 1/2 game lead right now for the 2nd wild card. With 19 games left…surely the Braves wont blow at least getting the 2nd WC play-in….right?
September 12th, 2012
1:36 pm
Thanks Rick,
Pick your poison — right now the Reds might be the most complete team in the league, and we had no success playing them this year either.
September 12th, 2012
1:43 pm
Giving Frank Wren a lot of money to spend is frightening considering he gave us Lowe, Kawakami, McLouth & Uggla in recent years.
New GM needed !
September 12th, 2012
1:53 pm
I am sure legitimate gripes exist with Fredi, as with any manager. Nobody is perfect. It seems to me like he has improved from last season and has a better feel for the game. Nevertheless, it comes down to player execution. Pitchers gotta make the pitches, hitters gotta move runners along and timely get them to the plate.
Every now and then, some player has to come up with something a bit extraordinary in order to win titles or playoff series. And, while some will never admit this, sometimes a team's best just falls short as another team is just better or outperforms you. In other words, can anyone cut Fredi a little slack?
September 12th, 2012
2:35 pm
BraveFaninWis @12:13,,,,,,,,,Good to see you on the blog.
You are always making these brilliant observations.
September 12th, 2012
2:37 pm
You're a genius.
September 12th, 2012
2:38 pm
A legend in your own mind
September 12th, 2012
3:09 pm
We need something to bring this group together. They lack passion. Energy.
I would give my lunch money for a bench-clearing brawl. Or even a manager or player thrown out of the game. Hey – do we have a female owner who can go into the locker room and mock them?
September 12th, 2012
3:28 pm
In the past, the Braves have rallied around such events as: (1) a pitcher, Pasqual Perez, getting lost on I-285 (1982 season); and (2) the ballpark catching on fire (1993, although the acquisition of Fred McGriff probably had more to do with the Braves resurgence that year). I am not sure what to suggest that would equate with those past events.
September 12th, 2012
5:52 pm
The Braves win when our leadoff guy is good. And, when we play Constanza.
September 13th, 2012
6:44 am
Fredi has managed the Braves right OUT of virtually any chance now to win the division, as the National's lead is ever increasing.
Will Fredi again manage the Braves OUT of even a rather unattractive one game elimination wild card berth?
But one thing is sure: After these last three Braves and Cardinals losses, there are certainly several more teams now IN contention for potential wild card spots — including the Brewers, the Phillies and the Diamondbacks.
And Fredi's sweating bullets — knowing that his job is assuredly on the line.
For if the Braves are OUT, then Fredi's probably OUT.
To the relief of most fans.


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Got a question on rule clarification, comments on rule enforcements or some memorable NHL stories? Kerry Fraser wants to answer your emails at firstname.lastname@example.com!
Hi Kerry,
With seven minutes left in the Jets/Leafs game Tuesday night, the Leafs had a delayed penalty coming when the puck was shot into the Leafs zone. Jonas Gustavsson came outside the trapezoid - behind the goal line - to gain possession for the penalty. Why would there not be a penalty to Gustavsson for playing the puck outside the trapezoid on that play!? I believe it should have been a 5-on-3 for Winnipeg, and it looked like Claude Noel was yelling for it as well. Am I wrong?
With 6:52 remaining in the Toronto/Winnipeg game on Tuesday night, Gustavsson came out of his net and touched the puck to stop the play because Crabb was getting a penalty. However, he touched the puck behind the goal and outside of the trapezoid. Why did Gustavsson not receive a delay of game penalty for playing the puck in this area?
Hello Kerry,
I'm curious to hear your opinion in regards to the ruling of goaltender interference during the closing seconds of the Devils/Rangers game. Both sides keep arguing over the matter. From what I saw, the ref called the penalty before the puck ever went in the net. It also appears that Gaborik did little in terms of trying to stop and Volchenkov seems to be hooking him away from the crease not pushing him in. I say it's a good call at a crucial part of the game. Personally I'm slightly biased being a Jersey fan and also coming from the perspective that a lot of goaltender interference penalties go uncalled in the NHL. What do you think?
I was watching the Devils/Rangers game, and as always when it involved the Devils/Rangers, it all came down to the last second and the last call/non-call. With 3.5 seconds left, it looked like the Rangers scored the game tying goal, expect the ref waved off the goal. It was explained that Anton Volchenkov pushed Marian Gaborik into Marty Brodeur and that is why the goal was waved off. A lot of people are saying the refs made the right call and some are saying they made the wrong call, while others have brought up the point that the refs are more likely to make the call since Ryan Miller was run over and taken out earlier this season. Watching the replay when it panned out, the ref made the call even before Artem Anisimov put the puck in the net. What was the thought process leading up to deciding if he was going to make the call or not and would you have made the same call.
As you know, all the readers of the articles can leave their opinions and this has been a hot one, I promised I would submit the question to you to put an end to it!
Mike, Lincoln Park, NJ
Gustavsson and the Trapezoid
Mike and Blair:
Both of you have made the right call when Jonas Gustavsson touched the puck outside the restricted area to stop play on the Joey Crabb delayed holding penalty. The Leafs would have been forced to kill a two-man disadvantage had Gustavsson been assessed the delay of game penalty that he deserved under rule 27.8. (Should the goalkeeper play the puck outside of the designated area behind the goal line, a minor penalty for delay of the game shall be imposed. The determining factor shall be the position of the puck. The minor penalty will not be assessed when a goalkeeper plays the puck while maintaining skate contact with his goal crease.)
Aside from this being a missed call, Gustavsson committed a double brain cramp on the play. With Crabb's delayed penalty pending, the Jets iced the puck. Icing was negated the instant that Gustavsson stepped outside of his goal crease in an effort to play the puck. Had the icing been completed, a face-off would have resulted in the neutral zone outside the Leafs blue line.
Cramp number two occurred when Jonas touched the puck outside the trapezoid and killed the play with Luke Schenn standing beside him.
A third brain cramp occurred on the play when Gustavsson was allowed to get away with the infraction.
Gaborik and Goalie Interference
Doug and Mike:
No matter who you are cheering for, this missed call had a major impact on the game and reinforces my call for video review by the referee on contact with the goalkeeper where a goal results. (Notice I said by the referee, not the situation room!)
I have maintained this position ever since I attended a Leafs-Panthers game (Oct. 2010) in the ACC. Late in that game with the score tied, Colton Orr came out of the corner and ran over the Panthers goalkeeper as the shot came from the point. All officiating eyes were focused on the puck at that point in time. To add insult to injury, the puck hit Orr's skate as he sprawled over the goalkeeper and was given credit for the game-winning goal. The end result to this play was the recommendation by Florida GM Dale Tallon to institute a coach's appeal.
If a "coach's appeal" is too radical, let's make contact with the goalie a reviewable situation; at least where a goal results or is being waved off. I can tell you firsthand just how difficult it is, in real time and with traffic going to the net, to determine intent (deliberate or incidental) or if any action by a defending player caused the contact to result on the goalkeeper. If the referee happens to be on the opposite side to where contact was initiated (as referee Dan O'Rouke was in this case), it is often next to impossible to get an accurate read on the play.
That is exactly what happened last night in Madison Square Garden in the dying seconds of the game with the Devils leading 1-0. As the Rangers attacked the net, Marian Gaborik attempted a full blown stop with snow flying in front of Martin Brodeur.
Initially, it might appear that Gaborik just ran out of real estate and crashed into Brodeur, which would result in a goalie interference penalty. From referee O'Rourke's position, a little bit behind the goal line on the near side to Gaborik, that is exactly how it would appear to the ref in real time.
As I saw the reverse look of the play, I noticed Gaborik's left skate break from his natural stopping motion and slide marginally to the left, causing an unnatural fall into Brodeur with Anton Volchenkov exerting backdoor pressure on Gaborik from the opposite side.
Upon closer inspection, we see that Volchenkov places his stick between the legs of Gaborik and the pressure exerted causes the NY Ranger to fall and crash into Brodeur. The clear evidence is seen when the players attempt to untangle themselves in the crease. Vochenkov's stick blade can be found stuck in the plastic blade holder of Gaborik's left skate!
If anyone didn't think the contact from the back side was significant to put Gaborik into Brodeur, Volchenkov's stick placement should provide the smoking gun!
What does all this mean? The Rangers certainly lost at least one point last night. Beyond that, it should highlight for you what I have known for years, ever since we had to deal with the ridiculous toe-in-the-crease standard that was rewritten into Rule 69 - Interference on the Goalkeeper. The refs need help with this call.
While the present standard is much more sensible than dealing with Brett Hull's toe-in-the-crease, it hasn't made it much easier to the referees to enforce. In cases such as last night, it is even more difficult for the referee to determine how contact results.
Is this type of play something that we want to see eliminate a team from playoff competition or result in the presentation of the Stanley Cup? I think not.
I know how hard it is to determine these plays in real time. Give the referees the same benefit that you and I have to slow it down and look for the smoking gun.
Place a monitor at the timekeeper's bench where they already have a communication device and give them a second or third look to determine the legitimate scoring of a goal.
After last night, John Tortorella just might agree with me.
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When we reach that age/stage in life that we should stop dating wholly inappropriate people, we (thankfully!) begin to figure out who is not good for you. It would be amazing and utterly convenient to have a running list of the "types" that everyone should generally avoid, right?
A reader sent me an article by a guy who listed the "types of women to avoid" and I found it equally tragic and hilarious.
Just for fun, let's say we compose a list. What types would you put on it and why?
I would start mine with don't date a record producer, aspiring rapper, or bartender. I have been down that road, trust me!
Let's see what you come up with. Who knows? Maybe we can figure out if we are the type that others avoid. The more you know, people. The more you know.
By Wise Diva, Misadventures in Atlanta Dating Blog
September 29th, 2011
6:45 am
Never date a man who wants or thinks that you will be his personal ATM
September 29th, 2011
6:53 am
Never date a man with multiple children by multiple women. Clearly no one told him where babies come from.
September 29th, 2011
7:10 am
that is a great question. i really like it. The one to leave alone is the one that is "hungry for love".Somewhere along the line they have been deprived of caring and affection and consequently, they have a little, they wanrt more and they can never receive enough. You know the ones , continuously searching for the right person, been married many times like Liz and Mickey. Like Jane Fonda and so on.
September 29th, 2011
7:13 am
Never date a woman who wants or thinks that you will be her personal ATM…
September 29th, 2011
7:22 am
Never date a woman that goes after you while she is already in a relationship.
September 29th, 2011
7:27 am
Foxy says date whomever the hell you want..just don't bring the crap home.
September 29th, 2011
7:38 am
Never date an entitlement princess.
Or a woman who thinks spandex is one size fits all.
September 29th, 2011
7:40 am
Never date anyone that only thinks of themselves and what they want. That's a sign of total complete selfishness. The signs are always there – you know the ones that totally disregard how anyone else thinks or feels.
September 29th, 2011
7:44 am
@Jeff -lol
September 29th, 2011
7:53 am
Never get married without a credit score, and find out how much debt they have ~lesson learned~ ohh too well.
September 29th, 2011
7:54 am
Never date a woman 101.
1. If the inside of her car is a dumpster – move on
2. If the inside of her living space is a pig pen – move on
3. If the woman is late to everything – move on
4. If the woman blames everyone else for her failings – move on
5. If the woman loses or can't find anything – move on
September 29th, 2011
7:58 am
@ Jeff lol
Never date any girl if she is under 30 and already has 3 divorces under her belt, that should be a big RED FLAG, you can't have that many failed marriages and they all be the other person's fault, she either chose the wrong guy or she is obviously the problem and can't handle a marriage/relationship.
September 29th, 2011
8:14 am
Never date man over 30 still trying to "find" himself.
Never date a man content to still live in his mother's basement.
Never date a man is still trying to break into the entertainment industry, has no viable income and is over 25.
September 29th, 2011
8:16 am
My two rules that kept me out of trouble were:
Don't date a woman who is looking for a white knight.
Don't date a woman who doesn't have a successful career, a positive social network, etc.
September 29th, 2011
8:20 am
Let me expound
If he is still trying to find himself, he really doesn't know where he is going.
Living in the basement, he never wants to break the umbilical cord…he moved far enough to claim independence, close enough to still be attached.
Still trying to "break into the industry" over 25, he is living on a pipe dream and hasn't figured out he is not that talented.
September 29th, 2011
8:20 am
I never dated a guy that had children. I didn't want the "baby mama drama."
September 29th, 2011
8:21 am
Never date a man over the age of 30 who:
1. Bad mouths the mother of his child.
2. Is still trying to "make it" as a rapper.
3. Doesn't own a suit or tie.
4. Has lived with multiple women within the past year (RED FLAG: Freeloader!!)
5. Thinks a woman wanting having sex more than once week is a nympho (true story).
September 29th, 2011
8:22 am
With all respect, trying to find himself and over 30? Some circumstances can indeed happen that a complete change of that person's personality has to happen, I can see your point and I would agree with you on most cases, however, I myself am in a period of flux. I had to dump all the people I knew previously and start all over again. Still trying to find myself yes, should I be undatable, for the time being yes, should I be datable a little later when I decide to throw myself back in absolutely.
September 29th, 2011
8:23 am
My apologies for the typo!
September 29th, 2011
8:32 am
Never date a woman if:
1. She wants girlfriend perks while she puts you in friend zone status
2. Her favorite shows starts with the title "Basketball Wives" or "Real Housewives"
3. She wants to know where "things are going" 15 minutes after meeting her
4. She's quick to call someone country but is mortified and confused by banquet place setting
5. She constantly mispronounces words (e.g., porch for Porsche, pacific for specific)
6. She makes every conversation argumentative or an intense debate
7. Calls herself well traveled yet her travel extents go only as far as Athens or Rome (the ones in Georgia, not Greece or Italy, respectively)
8. In the getting to know you phase will interrogate you but ask her a question and she acts like she's in the Witness (Witless?) Protection Program
September 29th, 2011
8:36 am
@ Matt… I can respect that. However, in my experinces, when a guy is trying to "find himself" and he is unemployed, lacking drive and blames everyone but himself for that situation (which is often the case with those saying they are still "finding themselves") It reads as LEECH…and I keep it moving. I say that folks who are still looking for themselves need to take themselves out of the dating realm until they are found.
September 29th, 2011
8:37 am
oops *experiences
September 29th, 2011
8:41 am
Good list cool………
Add to that…..anyone who refuses to accept any responsibility for a failed marriage. At some point, you are both responsible. Even if you sat by idly and allowed bad things to happen, you played a role.
September 29th, 2011
8:41 am
I can't say that I fit that description, I have had a very good job for many years now, however during the period of my divorce all of my closest friends knew my ex had been cheating on me for 2 years, thus dump everyone, change myself, etc. etc. Am I a LEECH absolutely not.
September 29th, 2011
8:44 am
the only thing that I can say I really screwed up on in my marriage was, marrying the wrong woman, I am sure there were other things, but there are some limits, are you saying Tina Turner, was responsible for Ike, being a piece of garbage?
September 29th, 2011
8:48 am
@ Matt…that is vastly different from most trying to find themselves. You are just changing direction. lol
September 29th, 2011
8:56 am
Good morning.
1. Do not date a person who is starved for attention. Neediness is such a turnoff
2. Never date a man who doesn't own a pair of shoes.
3. Multiple baby mamas
4. If he asks you for $$ second time in his company, BOUNCE
5. In 2011, if his pants sag, RUN
6. Don't date a heavy drinker = Problems
7. Don't date anyone irresponsible
8. Do not date a negative man. Where's the joy?
9. Do not date someone who's always taking and not giving
10. Do date someone similar to yourself!!!
September 29th, 2011
9:00 am
Wow, some good stuff posted here!
Sunny – totally agree with the bad mouthing baby mama thing! Big red flag for me!
LOL @ Cool Shadow, good list though
September 29th, 2011
9:04 am
I got a chick right now trying to get my boyfriend perks but she don't wanna actually commit, so she get's the artic shoulder, she called me and asked if I were mad at her,lol cause I don't call at all.
September 29th, 2011
9:08 am
1. Agree
2. Agree
3. Agree
4. Disagree, unfortunately it's a different world now, not that I like it at all, but this particular recession has hit men much much harder than women, women now have a higher annual salary then men on average. I don't fall into that catagory, but if a woman is loaded and she is making the guy pay for everything still, that aint right.
5. Agree, whole heartedly
6. Need to elaborate more on this, if a guy goes on a drinking binge once every 2 months and gets really drunk once, I don't consider that to be a heavey drinker, a beer or 2 a night, that isn't either.
7. Agree
8. Agree
9. Agree
10. Totally disagree, I don't date anyone anymore unless I have a ton in common with them and I personally love myself and most parts of my life, if someone else is like that too, and we can share lots of common activities that would be awesome!!!
September 29th, 2011
9:11 am
Good morning….feeling a bit woosie but i'll manage
List of "Don't Date the following":
Marriedaz and especially his cousin, Beatinyoaz
September 29th, 2011
9:13 am
September 29th, 2011
9:15 am
@Matt – I feel your pain. Same situation here. Just now filing for the Big D after finding out my wife has been cheating on me for the past year with at least two people. All her friends know, and some of mine do as well. Very difficult times.
September 29th, 2011
9:21 am
Don't date a woman with a "list" you'll never live up to the billing
Don't date a man if he doesn't open the car door for you( I was raised by women so I do it out of respect)
Don't date a woman that thinks shes a model(why do adverage people think their a model lol kill ya self)
Don't date a man thats not humble (his pride will be your downfall)
Don't date women with double standards…
Don't date a man cause he's a hustler( don't nobody want a hustler but a golddigger)
Don't date me cause I ain't with the B********
September 29th, 2011
9:24 am
Good morning, all…..
(yawning…it was a looooonnnnggg 13 innings at The Ted last night)
Good list, Leggs and LOL@Slim.
Green Flags:
1. honest and trustworthy, a man of integrity
2. a man who loves God and his family
3. an intelligent man
4. a man with a great sense of humor who doesn't sweat the small stuff
5. a man who "fits" into all areas of my life (i.e. he is charming at our company's black tie party, he is right in the middle of laughing and having fun at a cookout, my family loves to see him at Sunday dinner, quiet time with him makes coming home special)
6. a man who commands respect (note: not DEMANDS, but COMMANDS)
September 29th, 2011
9:32 am
LOL @ Slim…yes I adore your list!
September 29th, 2011
9:35 am
September 29th, 2011
9:38 am
1. never date a guy that your friends and family question his sexually preferences.
2. never date a guy that has nothing good to say about his mother but is still a mama's boy.
3. never date a guy that always seems to have his friends around and the only time your alone
is when your in bed together.
4. never date a guy that he and his friends drinks so much that his friend uninates on the leather
5. never date a guy that you find a receipt for condoms when you thought you were in an exclusive
6. never date a guy that it is like torture communicating with.
7. never date a guy when you buy him a gift he find flaws in it.
8. never date a guy that is selfish and cheap.
9. never date a guy that seems to think he knows the answer to everyone but his own relationship
10.never date a guy that does not fit comfortably with your family unit.
I could go on and on but I suppose you have to take the bad with the good. Nobody is perfect yes including me. Here is to living happily ever after.
September 29th, 2011
9:39 am
@ Into the Light: Superb list!!
September 29th, 2011
9:41 am
Thanks, Sunny!
September 29th, 2011
9:41 am
@Matt ~ a heavy drinker to me is someone who drinks an entire bottle (perhaps a pint) of liquor almost every night. Drinks a 6-pk every evening, needs a drink before starting the day…stuff like that. I'm not talking about that person who gets drunk every so often….most of us have been there. BTW, your examples absolutely do not fall in "heavy" drinker category.
As far as asking for $$ second time in one's company, I realize many people are suffering. However, you've known me for a minute. If there isn't anyone in your circle of friends/family you've known over the years to ask, that says something to me. I have heard many men state (even here), they don't care for a woman to ask for $$ so quickly into the relationship. That's all I'm saying as well.
Then why are you disagreeing with my #10???
September 29th, 2011
9:43 am
6. never date a guy that it is like torture communicating with.
This should be #!…Great point!
September 29th, 2011
9:45 am
never date a guy that it is like torture communicating with
……or there is NO communication.
September 29th, 2011
9:50 am
don't date a women that forgot what she said in her last sentence, she's mad I tell you
September 29th, 2011
9:50 am
Sorry misread 10, totally agree, all the previous ones are never never never, and I got hung up on that and didn't read it right.
September 29th, 2011
9:50 am
Good Morning blog folks,
On Topic:
I will never date a woman ever/ never again after I find out that she's:
1. An entitlement princess – nice one Jeff!
2. Wants Boy friend benefits, but offers only friendship status.
3. Watches mind-destroying TV shows – can't deal with dummies.
4. Argumentative, Competitive, or has a negative mental attitude.
5. An attention whore.
6. Not feminine, soft spoken, and easy-going.
7. Thinks being submissive is weak – Aggressive women are weak.
8. Has more than one child from different fathers, all out of wedlock.
9. Thinks it's my job to entertain her.
10. A "gimme-gimme" taker but never gives – I require a giving supportive woman.
11. Has a filthy home and car.
12. is late all the time, and blames everyone else for everything– it's never her fault, right?
@My 2 cents: – you wrote: Never date anyone that only thinks of themselves and what they want. That's a sign of total complete selfishness. The signs are always there – you know the ones that totally disregard how anyone else thinks or feels. – That's not a sign of selfishness, that's the sign of a "real" man who has confidence and makes his own path in life, despite what others say and do.
September 29th, 2011
9:51 am
O/T *****in case any of you missed the news on the Reebok toning sneaker refund, you can go to wsbtv.com and fill out a refund form. Reebok is refundinga total of $25M doled out to consumers because the sneaks are not doing what they claim to do. Just filled out my refund form.****
September 29th, 2011
9:52 am
I knew that Matt …just had to mess with you on that one. Figured you read a "not" in there because of the other 9 "nots."
September 29th, 2011
9:57 am
Also, never date women if:
1. If every other sentence begins with "My pastor says,"
2. Every situation in her life requires crisis management
3. She's only available to you Mon.-Thurs. unless she needs help in moving
4. The only thing she brings to the table is an appetite
September 29th, 2011
9:57 am
never date a women who has to post everything on facebook, my 2cents on this, their trying to built up a supercool image of themselves that is the opposite of who they are


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The 13th Annual Ales for Trails is this weekend, and organizers say it's going to be bigger and better than ever.
The Jim Dutcher Trail is right next to Mystic Park, and is home to many visitors.
The BikeNet Executive Director, Kristi Drake said, "It's a wonderful place to walk by the river, or ride by the river. It would be wonderful to see it continue all the way to another beautiful place.
BikeNet officials, and other groups say the 1.1 million dollars estimated for the expansion of the trail might not be enough.
"The total cost or the estimated cost for the connection between Mystic and River Front... depending on the options you know the kind of the Cadillac version was 1.1 million dollars."
Those leading the effort to expand the trail want it to grow by one or two miles, which would make it 8 ½ miles long.
Last year they raised $56,000 and are hoping to raise more this weekend.
Ales for Trails is this Friday from 5 to 10. Tickets are $30, and can be found online at www.bikenet.com and spokeshop.com.
You can also buy them in person at the bike shop, and spoke shop. Last-minute tickets will be $35 at the door.


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Schizophrenia: New hope for recovery
Despite the widespread misconception that people with schizophrenia have no chance of recovery or improvement, the reality is much more hopeful. Think of schizophrenia as similar to a chronic medical condition like diabetes: although currently there is no cure, it can be treated and managed with medication and supportive therapies.
A diagnosis of schizophrenia is not a life-sentence of ever-worsening symptoms and hospitalizations. Recovery is possible. In fact, the majority of people with schizophrenia get better over time, not worse. According to the UK's Royal College of Psychiatrists, for every five people who develop schizophrenia:
- 1 in 5 will get better within five years of their first episode of schizophrenia.
- 3 in 5 will get better, but will still have some symptoms. They will have times when their symptoms get worse.
- 1 in 5 will continue to have troublesome symptoms.
What does recovery mean?
Recovery from schizophrenia is a lifelong process. It doesn't mean you won't experience any more challenges from the illness or that you'll always be symptom-free. What it does mean is that you are continuing to work toward your goals, learning to manage your symptoms, developing the support you need, and creating a satisfying, purpose-driven life.
Successful treatment for schizophrenia aims to relieve current symptoms, prevent future psychotic episodes, and restore your ability to function and enjoy a meaningful life. A treatment plan that combines medication with supportive services and therapy is the most effective approach.
Encouraging facts about schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia is treatable. Currently, there is no cure for schizophrenia, but the illness can be successfully treated and managed. The key is to have a strong support system in place and get the right treatment for your needs.
- You can enjoy a fulfilling, meaningful life. When treated properly, most people with schizophrenia are able to have satisfying relationships, work or pursue other meaningful activities, be part of the community, and enjoy life.
- Just because you have schizophrenia doesn't mean you'll have to be hospitalized. If you're getting the right treatment and sticking to it, you are much less likely to experience a crisis situation that requires hospitalization to keep you safe.
- Most people with schizophrenia get better over time, not worse. People with schizophrenia can regain normal functioning and even become symptom free. No matter what challenges you presently face, there is always hope.
Schizophrenia treatment & recovery tip 1: Get involved in treatment
Getting a diagnosis
The first step to schizophrenia treatment is getting a correct diagnosis. This isn't always easy, since the symptoms of schizophrenia can resemble those caused by other mental and physical health problems. Furthermore, people with schizophrenia may believe nothing is wrong with them and resist going to the doctor.
Because of these issues, it is best to see a psychiatrist with experience identifying and treating schizophrenia, rather than a family doctor. To learn more, see Schizophrenia: Signs, Types & Causes.
If you suspect that you or someone you know is suffering from schizophrenia, seek help right away. The earlier you catch schizophrenia and begin treating it, the better your chances of getting and staying well. An experienced mental health professional can make sure your symptoms are caused by schizophrenia and get you the treatment you need.
Successful treatment of schizophrenia depends on a combination of factors. Medication alone is not enough. In order to get the most out of treatment, it's important to educate yourself about the illness, communicate with your doctors and therapists, have a strong support system, make healthy lifestyle choices, and stick to your treatment plan.
Treatment must be individualized to your needs, but no matter your situation, you'll do best if you're an active participant in your own treatment and recovery. You should always have a voice in the treatment process and your needs and concerns should be respected. Treatment works best when you, your family, and your doctors and therapists are all working together.
Your attitude towards treatment matters
- Don't buy into the stigma of schizophrenia. Many fears about schizophrenia are not based on reality. It's important to take your illness seriously, but don't buy into the myth that you can't get better. Associate with people who see beyond your diagnosis, to the person you really are.
- Communicate with your doctor. Make sure you're getting the right dose of medication—not too much, and not too little. It's not just your doctor's job to figure out the dosage and drug that's right for you. Be honest and upfront about side effects, concerns, and other treatment issues.
- Pursue therapies that teach you how to manage and cope with your symptoms. Don't rely on medication alone. Supportive therapy can teach you how to challenge delusional beliefs, ignore voices in your head, protect against relapse, and motivate yourself.
- Set and work toward life goals. Having schizophrenia doesn't mean you can't work, have relationships, and get involved in your community. It's important to set meaningful goals for yourself and participate in your own wellness.
Schizophrenia treatment & recovery tip 2: Build a strong support system
Support makes an immense difference in the outlook for schizophrenia—especially the support of family and close friends. When you have people who care about you and are involved in your treatment, you're more likely to achieve independence and avoid relapse. You can develop and strengthen your support system in many ways:
- Turn to trusted friends and family members. Your closest friends and family members can help you get the right treatment, keep your symptoms under control, and function well in your community. Tell your loved ones that you may need to call on them in times of need. Most people will be flattered by your request for their help and support.
- Find ways to stay involved with others. If you're able to work, continue to do so. If you can't find a job, consider volunteering. If you'd like to meet more people, consider joining a schizophrenia support group or getting involved with a local church, club, or other organization.
- Take advantage of support services in your area. Ask your doctor or therapist about services available in your area, contact hospitals and mental health clinics, or see Resources & References section below for links to support services in your country.
The importance of a supportive living environment
Treatment for schizophrenia cannot succeed if you don't have a stable, supportive place to live. Studies show that people with schizophrenia often do best when they're able to remain in the home, surrounded by supportive family members. However, any living environment where you're safe and supported can be healing.
Living with family is a particularly good option when your family members understand the illness well, have a strong support system of their own, and are willing and able to provide whatever assistance is needed. But your own role is no less important. The living arrangement is more likely to be successful if you avoid using drugs or alcohol, follow your treatment plan, and take advantage of outside support services.
Schizophrenia treatment & recovery tip 3: Put medication in its place
If you've been diagnosed with schizophrenia, you will almost certainly be offered antipsychotic medication. But it's important to understand that medication is just one component of schizophrenia treatment.
- Medication is not a cure for schizophrenia. Rather it works by reducing the psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia such as hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, and disordered thinking.
- Medication only treats some of the symptoms of schizophrenia. Antipsychotic medication reduces psychotic symptoms, but is much less helpful for treating symptoms of schizophrenia such as social withdrawal, lack of motivation, and lack of emotional expressiveness.
- You should not have to put up with disabling side effects. Schizophrenia medication can have very unpleasant—even disabling—side effects such as drowsiness, lack of energy, uncontrollable movements, weight gain, and sexual dysfunction. Your quality of life is important, so talk to your doctor if you or your family member is bothered by side effects. Lowering your dose or switching medications may help.
- Never reduce or stop medication on your own. Sudden or unsupervised dosage changes are dangerous, and can trigger a schizophrenia relapse or other complications. If you're having trouble with your medication or feel like you don't need to take it, talk to your doctor or someone else that you trust.
Finding the right schizophrenia medication
Since many people with schizophrenia require medication for extended periods of time—sometimes for life—the goal is to find a medication regimen that keeps the symptoms of the illness under control with the fewest side effects.
As with all medications, the antipsychotics affect people differently. It's impossible to know ahead of time how helpful a particular antipsychotic will be, what dose will be most effective, and what side effects will occur. Finding the right drug and dosage for schizophrenia treatment is a trial and error process. It also takes time for the antipsychotic medications to take full effect.
Some symptoms of schizophrenia may respond to medication within a few days, but others take weeks or months to improve. In general, most people see a significant improvement in their schizophrenia within six weeks of starting medication. If, after six weeks, an antipsychotic medication doesn't seem to be working, your doctor may increase the dose or try another medication.
Types of medications used for schizophrenia treatment
The two main groups of medications used for the treatment of schizophrenia are the older or "typical" antipsychotic medications and the newer "atypical" antipsychotic medications.
The typical antipsychotics are the oldest antipsychotic medications and have a successful track record in the treatment of hallucinations, paranoia, and other psychotic symptoms. However, they are prescribed less frequently today because of the neurological side effects, known as extrapyramidal symptoms, they often cause.
Common extrapyramidal side effects of the typical antipsychotics include:
The danger of permanent facial tics and involuntary muscle movements
When the typical antipsychotics are taken long-term for the treatment of schizophrenia, there is a risk that tardive dyskinesia will develop. Tardive dyskinesia involves involuntary muscle movements, usually of the tongue or mouth. In addition to facial tics, tardive dyskinesia may also involve random, uncontrolled movements of the hands, feet, trunk, or other limbs. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the risk of developing tardive dyskinesia is 5 percent per year with the typical antipsychotics.
In recent years, newer drugs for schizophrenia have become available. These drugs are known as atypical antipsychotics because they work differently than the older antipsychotic medications. Since the atypical antipsychotics produce fewer extrapyramidal side effects than the typical antipsychotics, they are recommended as the first-line treatment for schizophrenia.
Unfortunately, these newer atypical antipsychotic medications have side effects that many find even more distressing than extrapyramidal side effects, including:
If you or a loved one is bothered by the side effects of schizophrenia medication, talk to your doctor. Medication should not be used at the expense of your quality of life. Your doctor may be able to minimize side effects by switching you to another medication or reducing your dose. The goal of drug treatment should be to reduce psychotic symptoms using the lowest possible dose.
|Common Schizophrenia Medications
|Typical antipsychotics (1st generation)
|Atypical antipsychotics (2nd generation)
|Common Schizophrenia Medications
|Typical antipsychotics (1st generation)
|Atypical antipsychotics (2nd generation)
Schizophrenia treatment & recovery tip 4: Make healthy lifestyle choices
The symptoms and course of schizophrenia are different for everyone, and some people will have an easier time than others. But whatever your situation, you can make things better by taking care of yourself. Not only will the following self-care strategies help you manage your symptoms, they will also empower you. The more you do to help yourself, the less hopeless and helpless you'll feel.
- Manage stress. Stress can trigger psychosis and make the symptoms of schizophrenia worse, so keeping it under control is extremely important. Know your limits, both at home and at work or school. Don't take on more than you can handle and take time to yourself if you're feeling overwhelmed.
- Try to get plenty of sleep. When you're on medication, you most likely need even more sleep than the standard 8 hours. Many people with schizophrenia have trouble with sleep, but lifestyle changes (such as getting regular exercise and avoiding caffeine) can help.
- Avoid alcohol and drugs. Some evidence indicates a link between drug use and schizophrenia. And it's indisputable that substance abuse complicates schizophrenia treatment and worsens symptoms. If you have a substance abuse problem, seek help.
- Get regular exercise. Studies show that regular exercise may help reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia. That's on top of all the emotional and physical health benefits! Aim for 30 minutes of activity on most days.
- Do things that make you feel good about yourself. If you can't get a job, find other activities that give you a sense of purpose and accomplishment. Cultivate a passion or a hobby. Helping others is particularly fulfilling.
Schizophrenia treatment & recovery tip 5: Explore options in your community
In many countries, there are various government programs and community services that may be helpful as part of your schizophrenia treatment and recovery. To explore your options, make contact with local mental health facilities, social service agencies, support groups, and public housing authorities.
Job and social skills training
Vocational and social rehabilitation teaches basic life skills to people with schizophrenia so they can function in their families or communities. There are many different types of rehabilitation programs that can help you learn how to live more independently and make the most of your capabilities. Vocational rehabilitation programs teach you job skills and help you find full or part-time employment. Other programs may include training in handling finances, using public transportation, communicating with others, and finding living arrangements.
Medical coverage for schizophrenia
In most instances when you're unable to work due to mental illness, government funds are available to assist you with basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, and medical expenses. Most private insurance policies do not fully cover these expenses.
In the United States, depending on the situation, you or your family member may qualify for social security assistance. There are two types of social security assistance available:
- Social Security Disability (SSD) is granted for people who have worked and contributed to the social security system. After one year this is referred to as Medicare funding.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is granted based on financial need for low-income persons. An individual is eligible for SSI if he or she does not have a work history and is therefore ineligible for SSD, or if the individual's SSD funding isn't sufficient for complete care. SSI is considered Medicaid funding.
Medical aid and coverage for schizophrenia is a very complex issue. Your doctor, social worker, or case manager may be able to offer advice and help you find coverage. You can also contact your local Social Security or social services office directly.
Residential support services for schizophrenia
If an at-home living arrangement isn't the right fit for you, you may want explore residential facilities in your community, if available. Options in your area may include:
- Residential treatment facilities or 24-hour care homes – A more structured living environment for those who require greater assistance with medications and daily living tasks or for those going through an acute psychotic episode.
- Transitional group home – An intensive program that helps individuals transition back into society and avoid relapse after a crisis or hospitalization. Includes skills training and rehabilitation services.
- Foster or boarding homes – A group living situation for people with schizophrenia who are able to function relatively well on their own. Foster and boarding homes offer a certain degree of independence, while providing meals and other basic necessities.
- Supervised apartments – An option for those whose condition is less severe or well-managed with medication. Residents live alone or share an apartment, with staff members available on-site to provide assistance and support.
Related Articles
Resources & References
Helpguide's Yellow Pages
Resources for public assistance, social services, and other health and human services.
New Hope for People with Schizophrenia – (American Psychological Association)
General information about schizophrenia diagnosis and treatment
Schizophrenia: The Journey to Recovery – Comprehensive schizophrenia handbook discusses diagnosis and treatment issues including hospitalization, confidentiality, independent living, and emergency planning. (Canadian Psychiatric Association in co-operation with the Schizophrenia Society of Canada)
Schizophrenia: An Information Guide – Covers common concerns about schizophrenia and its treatment, including treatment options and relapse prevention. (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)
Antipsychotic medications and side effects
Medications – A thorough guide to the safe use of medications for mental illness, including the antipsychotics prescribed for schizophrenia. (National Institute of Mental Health)
Antipsychotic Drugs: Summary of Affordable Alternatives – Offers drug recommendations for schizophrenia treatment, based on safety, side effects, dosing convenience, and cost. (Consumer Reports Health)
Tardive Dyskinesia – Learn about tardive dyskinesia, an involuntary movement disorder caused by long-term antipsychotic treatment. (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Finding support and services for schizophrenia
- In the U.S., call 1-800-950-6264 or visit NAMI.org.
- In the UK, call 0300 5000 927 or visit Rethink: Schizophrenia.
- In Australia, call 1800 18 7263 or visit Sane Australia.
- In Canada, Schizophrenia Society of Canada offers links to regional societies that offer helplines and local services.
Psychosocial treatment and rehabilitation for schizophrenia
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) – Learn about ACT, a community-based program that helps people with serious mental illness such as schizophrenia get the treatment and supportive services they need. (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Assertive Community Treatment: Information for Consumers – More information about the personalized, team approach of ACT for schizophrenia, including housing assistance, medication support, and counseling. (SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center)
Supported Employment – Introduction to programs that help people with schizophrenia and other mental disorders find and maintain employment. (SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center)
Delving deeper into schizophrenia diagnosis and treatment
Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Patients with Schizophrenia (PDF) – Comprehensive look at current expert recommendations for both the acute and maintenance phase of schizophrenia treatment. (American Psychiatric Association)