text:
NEW YORK -- Toronto shortstop Yunel Escobar was suspended for three games Tuesday by the Blue Jays for wearing eye-black displaying a homophobic slur written in Spanish during a game last weekend against Boston.
Escobar apologized to his team and "to all those who have been offended" for what he said was meant to be "just a joke."
Escobar had written under his eyes "TU ERE MARICON," which can be translated as "You are a ------."
"It was not something I intended to be offensive," he said through a translator. "It was not anything intended to be directed at anyone in particular."
Escobar said he wrote the message 10 minutes before Saturday's home game on his eye-black, a sticker players wear under their eyes to reduce sun glare. The 29-year-old Cuban said he frequently puts messages there -- usually inspirational, manager John Farrell offered -- and had never previously written that specific slur.
Escobar insisted the word is often used within teams and by Latinos and "I didn't see it as something bad at the time."
"For us, it doesn't have the significance to the way it's being interpreted now," he said. "It's a word without a meaning."
"I don't have anything against homosexuals," he said, adding he didn't mean for the term to be "misinterpreted" by the gay community.
The suspension -- issued after input from Commissioner Bud Selig, the players' union and team management -- was to have started Tuesday night. The game between Toronto and New York was rained out.
The penalty was announced in a 26-minute news conference at Yankee Stadium. Escobar wore a jacket and jeans and was joined by Farrell, Toronto general manager Alex Anthopoulos, coach Luis Rivera and translator Robbie Guerra, a lawyer from the players' union.
Escobar's lost salary during the ban -- about US$82,000 -- will be directed to two advocacy groups, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation and You Can Play.
Escobar will also take part in an outreach initiative to promote tolerance to others based on their sexual orientation, and participate in a sensitivity training program.
Pictures posted online showed Escobar with the message written during the Red Sox-Blue Jays game. Farrell said Escobar's notes are often to the effect of "Let's go today." They draw so little attention that nobody caught the change.
"There was no reason to think it was something derogatory," Farrell said.
Farrell said the slur was written in small letters and "if someone had seen it, I would suspect someone would have said something."
Major League Baseball regulations prohibit derogatory words and symbols on uniforms. Writing something of that nature on eye-black would fall under that category, MLB spokesman Pat Courtney said.
The NFL and college football have banned eye-black messages. The college ban came after stars including Tim Tebow, who wrote Bible verses, and Reggie Bush, who put his hometown area code, began to use the eye-black to send messages.
"Mr. Escobar has admitted that his actions were a mistake and I am hopeful he can use this unfortunate situation as an opportunity to educate himself and others that intolerance has no place in our game or society," Selig said in a statement.
GLAAD President Herndon Graddick commended the decision.
"Today's actions show that MLB and the Toronto Blue Jays are committed to creating an environment that all fans and families can enjoy, not a place where discriminatory language and anti-gay attitudes are accepted," Graddick said in a statement.
You Can Play, an organization dedicated to eliminating homophobia in sports, was founded by Patrick Burke, the son of Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke.
Patrick Burke said via Twitter he was satisfied with how the Jays handled the situation.
"(The Jays) combined discipline with education to ensure everyone learns from this," he tweeted.
Anthopoulos said he had spent most of the day with Escobar at the commissioner's office.
"I don't know there's a right way to deal with these things," he said. "You're not going to satisfy everyone."
In May 2011, MLB suspended Atlanta pitching coach Roger McDowell for two weeks without pay for inappropriate comments and gestures with homophobic and sexual overtones he made toward fans before a game in San Francisco.
In April, Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen was suspended for five games by his team because of comments that he loves Fidel Castro. Many Cuban-Americans were angered by the remarks.
On Tuesday, Guillen said he didn't think Escobar meant to be offensive.
"I think he just did it for fun. I know he didn't mean to hurt anybody's feelings. Nobody is that stupid," he said before the Marlins hosted Atlanta.
"In my house, we call (each other) that word every 20 seconds. I've got three kids," Guillen said. "For us, it's like 'What's up, bro? What's up, dude?' It's how you say it and to who you say it. But that's our country. We have to respect this country. Sometimes for us it's funny, for other people it's not."
Escobar was traded from Atlanta to Toronto in July 2010. He is hitting .251 this season with nine home runs and 49 RBIs.
Escobar's salary this year is $5 million. The Blue Jays have club options on him for 2014 and 2015.
After the news conference, Escobar walked back into the Toronto clubhouse and said little.
"You have to respect the way things work here," Blue Jays pitcher Carlos Villanueva said. "But sometimes it has to happen in the first-person point of view for us to change the way we view things.
"I know he's extremely embarrassed, we're extremely embarrassed for him, we know it's not an easy thing. I know he doesn't want to deal with it, but he has to. He has to step up, especially how things are nowadays. You just have to watch what you say, or what you express out there."
MLB commissioner Bud Selig released a statement about Escobar's suspension, saying, "Major League Baseball supports today's decision by the Blue Jays to discipline Yunel Escobar and commends them for handling this situation appropriately and promptly. It is important to note that in addition to being suspended without pay, Mr. Escobar has agreed to complete a sensitivity training program and will participate in a public outreach initiative aimed towards promoting sensitivity and tolerance. I consistently say that Baseball is a social institution with important social responsibilities and that I expect those who represent Major League Baseball to act with the kind of respect and sensitivity that the game's diverse fan base deserves. Mr. Escobar has admitted that his actions were a mistake and I am hopeful he can use this unfortunate situation as an opportunity to educate himself and others that intolerance has no place in our game or society."


text:
Dirty Dog Rotors Brake Rotors
|(0 Reviews)
Store PriceBuy Now
Product DescriptionAvailable in Gecko, Skull, Dragon, Ace of Spades, Spider Web, and Bone Burner designs
There have been no reviews posted yet for this product. Be the first by clicking Submit a Review
Related Rotors Forum Posts
Hope pro 2 evo hubs and center lock rotors
Hey I just order a wheelset that comes with Hope pro 2 evo hubs and was wondering if I would be able to run my shimano xt brakes that use a centerlock rotor or well I have to by the 6 bolt pattern or some other type of rotor? ThanksRead More »
Do you have "gold" hayes prime floating rotors?
Can someone please tell me if these are more of a Hope yellow-gold, a true metallic gold, or actually brownish (like the accent color on the Prime Pro levers)? Every pic online is awful, and of course there are no local shops where I could see one IRL. Thanks!Read More »
Pugsley and 180mm rotors - no match?
I am the owner of a Neck Romancer Pug, and I have changed brakes to something more suitable for my local trails (that actually have hills). I went for Elixir 5 (although I could just have upped the size on the BB7), and here is the thing: The brakes won't fit the frame properly. There is some kin ... Read More »
180 or 200mm rotors up front?
I'm not very pleased with the Avid 5s on my 2013 Enduro, so I'm going to be upgrading shortly. Either to SLX or XT brakes. Right now they have 200mm up front and 180mm in the rear, and I'm wondering if I should get a 200mm Shimano rotor or 180. I've been riding a lot of fast downhill stuff lately, a ... Read More »
Two wheels/rotors with one set of XT Ice Tech brakes/calipers?
Ok, so if I get an extra set of wheels for my bike, say with different tires, and I swap the wheels from time to time, is there any concern regarding rotors? I have 160 rear and 180 front ice tech rotors on my main set of wheels. Do I need to have Ice Tech rotors on the second set so that the calipe ... Read More »

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Desert Jet Maintenance Gets Part 145 Repair Station OK
Desert Jet Maintenance has earned FAA Part 145 approval as a Cessna Citation certified repair station. Based at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport in Thermal, Calif., Desert Jet Maintenance offers airframe and engine repair, modifications, inspections and maintenance for all 500- and 600-series Citations. It also provides pre-buy inspections and maintenance management services.
The company was founded in 2007 as an aircraft charter operation. President Denise Wilson told AIN, "Over the years we've had issues getting quality maintenance in the Palm Springs area, so about 18 months ago we made the decision to develop our own maintenance facility." The company began working on its own fleet last January, performing heavy inspections and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, then decided to pursue FAA Part 145 approval. "With this certification we want to reach out to all the Citation owners in the desert southwest of California, Nevada and Arizona," she said.
Please Register
In order to leave comments you will now need to be a registered user. This change in policy is to protect our site from an increased number of spam comments. Additionally, in the near future you will be able to better manage your AIN subscriptions via this registration system. If you already have an account, click here to log in. Otherwise, click here to register.


text:
- Sam Ash Gift Guides
- Hot Deals
- Guitars
- Bass
- Accessories
- Live Sound
- Keyboards
- Microphones & Wireless
- Recording
- DJ & Lighting
- Drums
- Books/DVDs
- Band/Orchestra
To automatically re-order this item before you run out, select the recurring order option during checkout.
Power supply for the MP3 trainers from TASCAM (MP-GT1, MP-BT1, and MP-VT1). Save your batteries if you're not on the move!
|MP3 Trainers
|Other Features
|Compatible with MP3 Trainer Series
PSP520 AC Adapter (for MP3 Trainers)
The manufacturer's warranty covers parts for 1 year and labor for 90 days from date of purchase. Heads and disk drives are warrantied for 90 days. The warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse, and contains other exclusions.


text:
First Shot: Sin and Punishment: Star Successor
The video after the break is a video first shot review for Sin and Punishment: Star Successor. Check it out if you want to see some gameplay and hear my sexy voice... Well, maybe just for the gameplay then.
I'm still chugging through this game, constantly dying as I try to figure out boss patterns. Honestly, I miss games like this where I really need to focus and try not only to learn, but to master the game's mechanics. This game strikes a perfect balance (at least so far, just finished stage 3) of being frustrating and still being fun. Every mistake I make I know is result of my poor play and not from the game's design.
Right now I would say this game is a buy but, I have to wait until I actually finish the game to give a firm verdict on that. I have a feeling this game will be short, so hopefully there is enough in the game to warrant a high replay value. A full review is coming soon after I beat it and mess around will all the features.
The original Sin and Punishment was initially only released in Japan for the Nintendo 64. A English-dubbed port of the game has been available on the Wii Virtual Console since October 2007 for 1200 Wii points. I highly suggest picking it up if you're interested in this game but don't feel like shelling out $50 just yet.
Alright, I'm gonna get my ass handed to me now in Sin and Punishment. Wish me luck!


text:
⚏Latest Headlines
- BWW Exclusive: Preview of INSIDE ACT: HOW TEN ACTORS MADE IT AND HOW YOU CAN TOO- with Krysta Rodriguez!
- NAMT's 2014 Songwriters Showcase to Feature Anderson-Lopez & More
- Photo Coverage: Mia Farrow and Brian Dennehy Celebrate Opening Night of LOVE LETTERS!
- Photo Flash: First Look at Bridget Everett in ROCK BOTTOM at Joe's Pub!
- BWW TV: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of LOVE LETTERS
- BWW Interview: Max Crumm Is the One That You Want in THE FANTASTICKS
- 3 Weeks Only - Save on HEDWIG Tickets
- David Burtka Will Return to the Stage in 54 Below Show, Directed by Neil Patrick Harris
Broadway.com's Show People
Younger Brother
Broadway Star
Broadway Legend
Broadway.com's Show People
Posted: 2/28/13 at 05:56pm
Posted: 2/28/13 at 05:56pm
That's right! Underscore mother-fu@#ers!
Emma White
Featured Actor
Broadway.com's Show People
Posted: 2/28/13 at 08:39pm
Posted: 2/28/13 at 08:39pm
"Nice is different than good."
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett Appear on CBS SUNDAY MORNING, 9/21BWW TV: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of LOVE LETTERSSTAGE TUBE: MAMMA MIA!'s Judy McLane's Career Reaches New Heights...Literally!AUDIO Exclusive: FROM HERE TO ETERNITY Hits Movie Theatres This October! Musical Countdown, Day 1 - OvertureVIDEO: First Look - Melissa Rivers Makes First Public Appearance on E!'s Joan Rivers TributeVIDEO: Rose Byrne Talks Broadway Debut in 'You Can't Take It With You' on TONIGHTVIDEO: Billy Crystal & Jimmy Fallon Pay Tribute to Robin Williams on TONIGHT SHOWSTAGE TUBE: Christian De Sica to attend BWW Italy AwardsSTAGE TUBE: Sasha Allen Talks Leading PIPPIN in DenverVIDEO: Fans Plead for DREDD Movie Sequel with 'Dredd: The Musical'STAGE TUBE: THE RESIDUALS Thank KickStarter Supports with Personalized Eddie Cantor JokesBWW TV: Watch Highlights from Broadway's LOVE LETTERS with Mia Farrow and Brian Dennehy!STAGE TUBE: Inside Look at SWEENEY TODD- Performing for Sondheim; Airs 9/26 on PBSVIDEO: Barbra Streisand Talks New Album 'Partners' & More on GMAAUDIO: The Twins Are Back! First Listen of SIDE SHOW's Act One Closer- 'Who Will Love Me as I Am?'VIDEO: Josh Gad & Kevin Hart Compete in ELLEN's First-Ever 'Dance Off'!
Message Board


text:
Crime Prevention is a culmination of efforts between the Kaufman County Sheriffs Office and the citizens of Kaufman County. The Kaufman County Sheriffs Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of Kaufman County.
The reporting of burglaries, auto theft, vehicle prowling, and vandalism are Kaufman Countys most prevalent crimes. These crimes are the easiest to commit because of opportunity and time. These types of crimes can also be difficult to solve.
With a Crime Watch Program we can greatly reduce the number of crimes committed in our county. Crime Watch communities have proven to be an effective deterrent in criminal activity. Crime Watch communities let the criminals know that they are being watched and will be reported to law enforcement.
The Kaufman County Sheriffs Office can provide information and training on how to start a Crime Watch Program in your neighborhood.
We are proud to serve the community in which we live in. Please feel free to contact us for any assistance in which weI can provide for making Kaufman County safer for all of us.
Thank You.
Lt. Bruce January
Sgt. Broocke Hammer
Kaufman County Sheriffs Office
Crime Prevention
P.O. Box 849
Kaufman, Texas 75142
Fax - 972-932-9753
The office is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.


text:
I Love Slow and Passionate Kisses
Personal Stories, Advice, and Support 38,381 People
Still really wanting a deep,romantic, passionate, slow kiss. One that's erotic and sensual, but doesn't lead to sex. That leads to sweet words and loving eye contact, gentle touches and neck kissing. 😌
bluefrogs247 18-21, F 17 Jan 4
gardengirl17 22-25, F 5 Responses 7 Jun 23
I got the guy who swore he'd never fall in love,to fall in love with me.
ottoarch 18-21, F 2 Responses 15 Aug 23
I would really appreciate some input here,i know this is kind of long but I would be glad to hear from anyone who has any advice for me. I'm 18 years old, I just graduated from high school, and am about to leave for college on August 10th. I'm going to school out of state, its about 1,200 miles away, about a 21 drive...
sidkyd99 18-21, F 3 Responses 3 Jun 25
We need a date night.no kids no work no electricity. just you and I a chair a beer and a fire-pit.
SKiesterly 36-40, F 17 Responses 12 5 hrs ago
Kissing, oh how versatile you are!You go from innocent to erotic and everywhere in between. You soothe my crying child yet excite me from tongue to toe and everywhere in between. Kissing, you are a casual greeting and fare thee well. You are the beginning and ending to a lovers ecstasy. You are a mouthy...
pixieplay 46-50, F 5 Responses 12 Jan 19
Yes please! While I am more aggressive in bed Iam all about a kiss that can melt me. Being single you don't really get those kinda of kisses much. Definitely one thing I miss!
Saraleesecret 22-25, F 15 Responses 25 Sep 10
We did it during a movie.Didn't watch the movie at all. It was amazing Try it.
Mangostrawberrybanana 31-35, F 3 Responses 11 Aug 3
Give me slow and full of passion instead of hardand passionate any day. One that makes people smile and look away to give you privacy, not the one that makes people disgusted and wanting to yell "get a room"! That kiss that starts from a simple look then a simple touch. The world falls away and it's just the two of...
KLMKitten 31-35, F 5 Responses 13 Jan 29
Hair clean fresh and coiffed,our hair is flawless. we wear it like a crown.... but in a moment of weakness, hair falls effortlessly, a hand reaches out to touch a stray hair that tickles an arm which stirs every hair, and encourages the arm to touch the chest, lush with hair that is fun to run the fingers...
SKiesterly 36-40, F 2 Responses 13 Aug 23
I absolutely love slowand passionate hugs and kisses and French kisses. I am a very hugging and kissy girl. I love hugging and kissing others; males and females.
redheadinredgown 46-50, F 10 Responses 19 Jun 14
Kissing And ForeplaySlow, passionate kissing in my opinion is one of the most turn ons leading to sex. Met my bf at a hotel a few weeks ago and he & I kissed slow, fast, passionate until I I was begging him for more.
Browneyesgirl 46-50, F 11 Responses 18 Nov 15, 2013
CaptainBenza 18-21, M 1 Response 2 Jun 10
Touch Me .. !i Love to be touched , played with ! my body craves another on top of me , i want to feel you inside of me .. lick my soft slender neck ,caress by breasts !!
teaseme55 22-25, F 24 Responses 13 Jun 29, 2012
Drinking you in with every touchas my eager lips unite with yours, our eyes shut against any world but our own... I let you pull me in until I am fully pressed against your body, tenderly moving my mouth in rhythm with yours, letting you lead our dance. I melt into your arms as you hold onto me tightly...
TheLastAngel111 18-21, F 1 Response 15 Jun 19
when my boyfriend kisses me i get those sparkfeelings. he's like the best kisser I've ever kissed. he has soft lips and he kisses so softly then slowly incorporates his tongue into it, it's such a turn on
spence52 13-15, F 1 Response 4 Aug 22
I love them because they are romanticand special kisses if you have a lot of those then you got something
Wolfy14 16-17, F 1 Response 6 May 21
Went to my boyfriend's housefor a "movie night" the other night... And no, it jump to what you think it did. He did genuinely try to start the night with a movie, but you know when you're so happy to be around someone, that you just want to embrace them? We'd been giddy and happy the whole night, which...
Sarah196 18-21, F 4 Responses 17 Dec 11, 2013
Slow and passionate kisses are wonderfuldisplays of love and affection. It's two people, connecting themselves in a manor where synchronization is key, and you become one. It's where mirroring each others movements, rhythms, and sequences causes you to cherish every moment without a care in the world, except for that...
ggreco4795 16-17, F 1 Response 3 Jul 3
He says he wants to show me how he feels aboutme. He says to take a chance with him. He says to listen to my heart, and let him in. He says he'll take me to the unknown, to trust in him he'll show me a love that will never die. He looks into my eyes he sees fear. He says "why so scared when our hearts don't lie." He holds...
natashaxxs 31-35, F 2 Responses 8 Aug 8
Kissing is amazing. Long deep kissing withtongues before, during, after sex. Especially with someone new. Love it, it's dead sexy
Rebecca66 46-50, F 13 Responses 17 Dec 27, 2013
Precious Moment!Our first kiss was truly electrifying. We were both nervous with anticipation. I touch your face and you touch mine. My lips meet your soft, sensuous, succulent lips. You taste heavenly. Our passion is so strong for each other that we definitely can not get enough. What begun as...
NorthernMan1966 46-50, M 6 Responses 15 Nov 18, 2012
There is nothing like a slow passionate kiss.When a man pulls you in for a kiss wraps one arm around your lower back, put one hand on your face and slowly leans in for the kiss.
Hugsandkisses2621 22-25, F 13 Responses 21 Jan 24
I miss kissing. I used to have someone to kisseveryday. Wish someone was here right now to kiss me....
hellerpeople 16-17, F 4 Responses 9 5 hrs ago
BreathlessAs you gently move a wisp of hair from my cheek, our lips begin to tenderly touch.With a light dance of our tongue's, we tenderly fall into a deep and passionate kiss.You start to gently nibble my bottom lip, leaving me breathless for more.
Bronte36 36-40, F 7 Responses 13 Apr 16, 2012
We're standing here looking at each other eyeto eye. He promises me he wants to spark this new flame with me. You tell me "what we have here you want it to last forever." "Baby let's start this new thing." You whispered. His lips touches mines with the taste of seduction. He directions me to bedroom, and lays me down...
natashaxxs 31-35, F 2 Responses 10 Sep 11
me too...I love the feel of aguys lips on minegently even pecking then he opens my mouth with his tongue and fully puts it in n then we both start kissing hard and passionately
vivalicious 41-45, F 9 Responses 11 Jun 6
Jennj101 31-35, F 11 Responses 19 Feb 17
The longer and hotter the betterwhile his hands roam over my *** and he lifts me so my legs can wrap around him pulling my crotch against him to start the slow pony ride...
TrueBecca 31-35, F 8 Responses 13 Jan 21
I absolutely love slowand passionate kisses coupled with French kisses too. I get so turned on when kissing others. I am easily turned on just from kissing all the other is just natural in bed.
tammylynne 41-45, F 7 Responses 19 Aug 10
Turn OffI absolutely love kissing, but only when it's done right. I love when guys suck on my neck, bite my bottom lip, and get really into it. I could do that alone for hours and never get enough. On the other hand some guys have no technique. One thing that really turns me off, is...
Julesjuju 18-21, F 14 Responses 15 Jan 5, 2013
I Love It When......a man comes from behind and puts both arms around my waist. I love it when he bends down and kisses me along my neck, sending goose bumps along my entire body. I love it when he turns me around and puts his lips on mine. I love it when his tongue enters my mouth and...
deleted 26-30 4 Responses 13 Oct 28, 2013
the best kind of kisses duh !hehe :)
PeaceAndLove1 18-21, F 3 Responses 11 Jun 10
angieloveee 18-21, F 7 Responses 19 Jun 11
Kisses are mine weakness ,whenever someone treat me with care and kinda pamper me i feelik to kiss him or her
deleted 26-30 3 Jul 8
when i was 14 i had my first kissand u only gey one first kiss so enjoy it
karlybaby 16-17, F 1 Response 5 19 hrs ago
I Want To Go BackIt was a saturday night when we left a party to be some place quiet. Finding a dark alley he stopped and put his back against the wall and grabbed my hand pulling me towards him for a kiss. I wish i can go back and feel his soft lips slowly brushing against mine. We'd start off...
0neand0nly16 18-21, F 4 Responses 12 Nov 10, 2013
I just want that one passionate kiss were hegrabs your face and runs his fingers through your hair . . . Ah I girl can dream right ?
TaylorAlexiss 18-21, F 8 Responses 14 Dec 23, 2013
When I was kissing an old boyfriend I loved slowand passionate kisses back then. Now that I am married I love slow and passionate kisses from my husband. I love to give him slow and passionate kisses too.
pregnantbride 26-30, F 1 Response 2 Jul 27
HmmmNothing compares to a soft, subtle, gradual kiss. One that starts off a gentle barely touching of the lips, where you can feel more breath than skin. Your palms start to sweat and your knees start to buckle as you bring her in closer feeling the movement of her chest and the heat...
Dantescircle 36-40, M 5 Responses 12 Oct 13, 2013
Make love, life isn't fairand the only way we can make it better for ourselves is to make love, all the time.
kiddishguy 26-30, M 1 Response 3 Jun 26
I have always enjoyed kissing almostas much as any other form of passion. I have kissed others for hours and totally felt satisfied. Eventually it leads to other things but I could actually do without that as long as I had a good kissing partner.
malinda69 66-70 4 Responses 4 Sep 10
My girlfriend read something about a "15-secondkiss" as a means to strengthen intimacy in a couple. So we decided to give it a try... it totally works!
utahwriter 36-40, M 1 Response 2 May 26
I have a thing for lip suckingor biting , slow kisses .. Good lawd .
originalordinary 16-17, F 1 Response 6 May 28
I always love kissesthat are so magical and those that can make any touch so sensitive. I love the feeling, being kissed slowly and passionately.
happinessandlove 26-30, F 5 Responses 16 Jul 17
Haven't had a good kiss in ages though.It is quite depressing :( Last kiss was on new years, and it was one of the most horrible things i've ever experienced lol. Such a shame really. Kissing is one of my favourite things to do! Not to mention it's hella fun! :P
Ally95xx 18-21, F 23 Responses 28 May 1
I think kissing is underrated.People seem to see passionate kissing as merely a gateway to sex and, of course, it frequently is. But a slow, deep, passionate kiss is an experience unto itself. A kiss that gives you butterflies in your tummy and makes your heart beat faster. A kiss that sends tingles down...
CagedLioness 41-45, F 10 Responses 16 Jul 31
A boy from my class asked to kiss me today.I let him. He brought me round behind the school and start kissing me. His hand behind my head and with the other... he start feeling under my top. He ran his hand across my tummy... up to my bra... he pulled the strap down and start rubbing my boob... I didnt stop him. I...
ashface001 18-21 11 Responses 18 Feb 25
Our eyes meeting as we walk closely toward eachother, until finally my hands softly caressing your hips as i pull you closer. Our faces now inches apart, our eyes still not leaving one another, the look of desire and lust obvious in us both as our lips softly brush side to side, our warm breath brushing against the others...
Anth9012 22-25, M 2 Responses 0 Aug 7
Related Experiences
I've never had this feeling.. I crave it every minute of everyday, watching movies and TV shows of couples kissing and ya know.. ;) <3 xxx
XxWolfGirlMidnightxX 13-15, F 1 Response 2 Aug 23
So what would people prefer ? There are the big wet kisses , the French ones , the deep long pull your tongue out ones lol , the glued to the face ones , smooching ones , the slow...
stephenrko 31-35, M 0 Sep 14


text:
Welcome, guest
Like us on Facebook for inter-esting movie poster-related stuff:
The Guardian posterCopyright by respective production studio and/or distributor. Intended for editorial use only.
Directed by: Andrew Davis
Cast: Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Clancy Brown, Sela Ward, Alex Daniels, Melissa Sagemiller, Omari Hardwick, Adam Pena, Daniel J. Molthen, Andrew Schanno
Links: The Guardian movie stills


text:
By Terry Duckett, email@example.com
SHERRARD -- Its back to the wall with four losses, the playoffs essentially started Friday evening for the Orion football team.One Charger in particular, senior running back Dylan Schultz, did his part to ensure his team's prospects for extending its season would not end on Clifford King Field against West Central Conference rival Sherrard.Carrying the ball 32 times, Schultz racked up 258 yards. He scored three touchdowns on the ground to go with a receiving touchdown and a defensive score as the Chargers stayed in the postseason picture with a 37-22 victory, handing Sherrard its fourth loss."We knew this was basically a postseason game,'' said Schultz, "but we just had to take care of our business, do our work and try to get the win. It's all about getting the win, and with Sherrard, it's a good rivalry. We always want to beat the purple and gold, and we got the job done.''With Pittsfield-Griggsville-Perry (3-4) coming to Charger Field next Saturday, followed by winless Princeton, Friday's victory went a long way toward bolstering Orion's (3-4, 3-3 WCC) playoff hopes."We needed this,'' said Orion coach Chip Filler. "Our backs were against the wall; we knew we had to come away with a win, and the guys did it. In my post-game interview last week (after a 46-27 loss to Illini West), I said if I had to bet on any group of kids, I'd bet on this group. But, there's still a long way to go.''As for Sherrard (3-4, 2-4 WCC), the Tigers are not yet done as far as a postseason berth is concerned, but the road goes uphill from here, as 6-1 Illini West comes calling."We're going to see what we're made of, what kind of competitors we are,'' said Sherrard coach Brett Lee. "Illini West is tough, but we play in a conference where anybody can beat anyone on any given night.''Schultz began his dominating evening with a big special-teams play. After Sherrard went three-and-out on its first series, Schultz blocked Lucas Boraas's punt and Jacob Edmunds fell on the ball at the Tiger 4-yard line. Two plays later, Schultz scored his first touchdown to put the Chargers up 7-0.However, the Tigers didn't wait long to come up with an answer, as Dwight Swartz took the ensuing kickoff and sprinted 90 yards to the end zone. On the ensuing conversion, the snap was fumbled, but kicker Nathan Fay recovered, scrambled and threw to Boraas to put the hosts up 8-7.Any momentum Sherrard generated with that quick strike was soon dispelled as Schultz capped a three-play, 72-yard drive with a 64-yard scoring romp to give Orion a 14-8 lead. The Tigers then drove deep into Charger territory, with a 36-yard Jake Kissner run putting them in business, but on a fourth-and-eight from the Orion 18-yard line, quarterback Clayton Bjustrom's pass fell incomplete."I was happy with the way we responded (after Orion's first score), but those momentum swings got to translate to the defensive side as well,'' said Lee.Kissner and Boraas combined for 125 rushing yards, but Bjustrom completed just nine of 30 passes for 123 yards and four interceptions."We responded well with those defensive stops,'' said Schultz. "Those were very key at the beginning of the game. You've got to start quick and finish strong.''Orion made those turnovers hurt when quarterback Blake Matson (5 of 10, 72 yards) connected with Schultz on a 22-yard scoring toss with 57 seconds left in the opening period, and Mikey Dierikx booted his third straight extra point to put the Chargers up 21-8 after a wild first quarter.Sherrard kept its composure and mounted another drive into Orion territory, but on a fourth-and-15 from the Chargers' 27, Joe DeVolder intercepted Bjustrom. Schultz then tore off an 84-yard TD run on the first play to stretch Orion's lead to 27-8. The Tigers stopped the bleeding when Boraas's five-yard TD run with 3:32 left before halftime closed the gap to 27-15, but could get no closer in the second half."Those were big possessions,'' Lee said. "In a game where you know you've got to stay within a score or two, those are big turning points. That's kind of been the story for us the last few weeks. If we're to get over the hump, we've got to convert those opportunities.''


text:
The 20-Minute Mind/Body Workout
Pages in this Story:
- Workout 1
- Push-Up
- Standing Row
- Overhead Press with Dumbbells
- Pull-Over with Dumbbells
- Workout 2: Forward Lunge
- Dumbbell Squat
- Diagonal Lunge with Dumbbells
- Deadlift
- Workout 3: Crab Walk
- Prone Plank
- Cobra
- Opposite Arm/Leg Raise
- Workout 4: Option 1: Speed
- Option 2: Resistance Pyramid
- Workout 5: Relaxation
CobraWorkout 3: Core Exercises: Cobra
Targets lower back
- Lie facedown on floor with your elbows bent and palms down near your chest, arms close to sides.
- Lift your upper body off the floor, pulling your shoulder blades down and together as you reach your chest up and forward.
- Hold for 2 counts, lower, and repeat. Do 15 to 20 reps.
Challenge yourself: Lift both your thighs and upper body off the floor.
Next: Opposite Arm/Leg Raise
What do you think of this story? Leave a Comment.


text:
After nailing the swimsuit competition and the truth or dare challenge it all came down to the bikini dance off. Will she win the competition?
Posted in July, 2010
At a bull fight in Planadas Columbia a set of bleachers collapse in a giant wave injuring over 70 people.
Some moron actor in a local play tries to make a grand stage entrance to amaze the crowd. It does not go well.
This wild boar was not going down without a fight!
This guy scares the crap out of his wife with some firecrackers. She will never touch a gun again.
He was actually pretty impressive right up until the faceplant.
See… Men are all the same!
This guy was up 9-4 in the championship foosball game when his opponent takes a shot below the belt.
Cops stand by to watch this kid attempt to jump a frat house with his dirt bike. Not only does he crash his landing but the cops arrested him.
This dude just doesn't get the speed to clear his jump and ends up slamming into the ground face first.


text:
by Mindy Aguon
Guam - A Star Marianas small commuter plane crashed on take off this morning at the Saipan Airport. KSPN 2 News in Saipan reports that there were six tourists and a pilot on board who were headed to Tinian. The crash occurred just minutes after the aircraft took off leaving the Saipan Airport just after six o'clock this morning crashing into the runway.
KSPN 2 News has received information that the pilot is believed to be the lone fatality from the crash but those reports are unofficial at this time. The survivors of the crash were taken to the hospital where they are undergoing treatment.


text:
Availon launches energy management business
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Availon Energy Management GmbH (AEM) is the newly established Availon subsidiary. As an interface, AEM complements Availon GmbH's technical service solutions by offering customer-specific energy management, wind performance forecasts, direct marketing support, contract management and further commercial services.
NPD Solarbuzz | Major Asia-Pacific Markets to Account for 60 Percent of Global Solar PV Demand
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Year-end surge from China to strengthen the leading position of the Asia-Pacific region Santa Clara, Calif., September 17, 2014—The total solar photovoltaic (PV) demand from the five leading Asia Pacific (APAC) markets – China, Japan, India, Australia and Thailand – is forecast to reach 17.2 gigawatts (GW) during the second half of 2014, accounting for almost 60 percent of global solar PV demand, according to findings in the latest NPD Solarbuzz Asia Pacific Major PV Markets Quarterly report.
GEM Energy Solar Array Adds Power to Toledo Zoo
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2014 – A 22-acre brownfield site in South Toledo, Ohio, once in receivership, is starting a new life as home to a field solar array that will supply about 30 percent of the Toledo Zoo's electricity each year. Bordered by a buffer zone with newly planted trees and green spaces for native grasses that will be planted this fall, the 28,500-panel solar array is one of the largest in the nation to supply power to a zoo.
DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions and Yingli Solar Collaborate on China Solar Power Project
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
SHANGHAI, Sept. 16, 2014 – DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions (DuPont) and Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (Yingli Solar) have completed the installation of a 210 kilowatt solar power project on the rooftop of the DuPont China R&D Center in Shanghai.
Flowserve Completes Engineering of Key Pumping Systems for Concentrated Solar Power Plants in Africa
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
DALLAS, Sept. 16, 2014 - Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, announced that it has completed engineering and is now heavily engaged in manufacturing key pumping systems for the Ouarzazate and Bokpoort solar energy projects.
Duke Energy Joins OTD
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Cooperative research in the natural gas industry is demonstrating its ability to meet the needs of energy customers, boost the benefits of natural gas as an energy source, and identify emerging needs and solutions. Operations Technology Development, NFP (OTD) is at the forefront of collaborative technology development and demonstration for natural gas distribution utilities, leveraging members' resources and capabilities to address growing issues like aging infrastructure, new pipeline integrity regulations, climate change, environmental impacts, and alternative sources of supply.
Natural Gas Conversion Company Begins Operations in Maine
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Company will provide affordable conversions, more local jobs as demand for natural gas increases in central and southern Maine AUGUSTA, Maine - Summit Utilities, Inc. has announced that the Maine Public Utilities Commission recently approved the creation of Natural Gas Conversion Company, a company that will provide an affordable and timely process for Maine residents and businesses converting to natural gas.
Nextronex Inc. Delivers Power PodiumTM to Settle Muter Electric .54 MW Solar PV Parking Canopy Structure
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
September 3, 2014 – Nextronex Inc., a leader in high performance solar inverter systems, is pleased to announce that our Ray Max ® Power PodiumTM Inverter System was delivered to the largest solar parking lot project in Columbus, Ohio. Settle Muter known for their solar projects which include schools, industrial buildings and now parking lots are pleased with the simplicity of incorporating the Power PodiumTM solution for this project.
Rosendin Electric Named #3 of Top 400 North American Solar Contractors
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
SAN JOSE, Calif. (September 15, 2014) – Rosendin Electric, (www.rosendin.com), the nation's largest private electrical contractor and an employee-owned company, has earned the third place ranking in Solar Power World's list of the Top 400 Solar Contractors in North America.
Software developer doppelintegral launches Blockset for Simulating Solar Power Plants
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Stuttgart, 17. July 2014. doppelintegral GmbH, located in Stuttgart, Germany, has released the software INSEL 8.2 including the Renewable Energy Blockset for MATLAB and Simulink. As the software has more than 300 blocks out of photovoltaics, solar thermal energy and energy meteorology, MATLAB and Simulink users can now professionally plan, monitor and control renewable energy systems. The blocks can be combined in any way and have minimal computing times.
HRH The Prince of Wales contributes to the energy debat
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
In a special video message recorded to celebrate the Energy Institute (EI)'s centenary, HRH The Prince of Wales HonFEI, contributes to the energy debate and speaks of the role of energy in the circular economy.
Optimize your solar wafer/cell production with YIELDMASTER – PL
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Wafer quality is increasingly becoming the focus of efforts to optimize efficiency in the manufacturing process of solar cells.
Improved financing and securitisation can bring further down the cost of photovoltaics
Thursday, June 5, 2014
As photovoltaics (PV) is fast becoming a mainstream source of electricity worldwide, financing and securitisation are crucial elements for a sustainable deployment of PV and future cost reduction. The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) and the SunSpec Alliance joined forces to exchange best practices in the US and the EU on financing and securitisation of PV systems during a Forum that took place today at Intersolar Europe.
Solar refrigerator to revolutionise medical aid
Monday, June 2, 2014
Dulas Ltd, one of the UK's oldest renewables companies, has launched a battery-free solar vaccination refrigerator which will revolutionise the storage and transportation of vaccines and other essential medical supplies to remote locations across the world.
TÜV Rheinland & TRaC Global partner: Sand Abrasion Testing on Photovoltaics in Desert Climates
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Malvern, May 6th 2014 – TÜV Rheinland, the world's leading provider of quality and safety testing services in the solar industry, has teamed up with one of the UK's leading environmental testing laboratories, TRaC Global, to conduct sand abrasion testing on full size photovoltaic (PV) modules.
Correction for the yesterday-teamtechnik-press-release: SNEC 2014 - New STRINGER TT 1600 - A cell in every 2.25 seconds
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
A cell in every 2.25 seconds: The new power stringer TT1600 from teamtechnik has an impressive output of 45 MWp
Solarlec's industry seal of approval
Monday, February 3, 2014
Energy firm Solarlec has received the thumbs up from the renewables industry after passing an annual review with flying colours.
The Best Projects Will Proceed Under Fit Degression, Says Savills Energy
Monday, February 3, 2014
The latest degression in Feed-in Tariff (FIT) payment rates for non-photovoltaic eligible installations, released by Ofgem last week (Friday 31st January 2014), should be seen as generally positive for the renewables industry, claims Nick Green of Savills Energy. The new tariffs for hydro, wind and anaerobic digestion (AD) will come into force as of 1st April 2014.
Admirals Bank to Solarize Durham, NC
Monday, February 3, 2014
Durham, NC – Admirals Bank, a leading national provider of residential renewable energy financing, recently agreed to participate in the Solarize Durham initiative to offer interested homeowners innovative loan products to subsidize residential solar systems and installations.
2014 Will Be The Year Of Renewables And Energy Efficiency Says NAPIT
Monday, January 27, 2014
With the Green Deal scheme being simplified and starting to gather momentum, the domestic RHI launching in the Spring and renewables maintaining popularity in the UK, 2014 is the perfect year to expand into the renewables and energy efficiency markets, according to NAPIT.
The Switch outdoor inverter successfully commissioned at Indian solar plant
Monday, January 27, 2014
Vantaa, Finland, January 27, 2014 – The Switch, a leading supplier of megawatt-class permanent magnet generator and full-power converter packages for wind power and other renewable energy applications, successfully commissioned its 1 MW single module PVI 1000 solar inverter for Ultra Cosmic Solar Energy, a newly established Indian solar energy company.
Release: skytron energy's Power Plant Controller Now Certified to UL
Monday, January 27, 2014
Berlin, Germany, January 27, 2014 – skytron energy, the internationally renowned developer of monitoring, control and supervision systems for renewable energy power plants, has successfully completed the cETLus product safety test for their skycontrol power plant controller.
juwi Group acquires majority stake in Qi Power Limited
Thursday, January 23, 2014
juwi and Qi Power are pleased to announce that juwi AG, one of the world's largest renewable energy companies, is acquiring a controlling stake in Brisbane based Qi Power Limited. The combined entity will greatly improve its ability to provide Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services for solar PV and wind projects in the Australia, New Zealand, PNG and South Pacific regions.
India to develop 60 Solar Cities, Master Plan finalised for 36 cities so far
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Solar Frontier Forms EPC Alliance with BELECTRIC and Shoseki Engineering & Construction
Global Solar & Alternative Energies Issue 6.6 – November/December 2013
- EU PVSEC reflects a sclerotic industry
- Chances are, you need to pay more attention to maintenance
- Fabless fable unlikely to come true for photovoltaics market
- Interview—Carsten Mohr, Heraeus
- And more! READ IT NOW
Prefer a print edition? Subscribe today. or Sign into your account
|Also available:
South East Asia edition
China edition
Event News
Show Central
EU PVSEC 2013 - to be held in Paris from September 30 to October 04
The 28th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (28th EU PVSEC) will take place from 30 September to 04 October 2013 at Parc des Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte in Paris, France. The five-day Conference is complemented by the three-day Exhibition, held from 01 to 03 October 2013. The event will be held in a period when France is increasing its PV activities. France launches a new set of incentive measures and has doubled its 2013 PV installation targets. The programme is expected to stimulate investments amounting to more than 2 billion Euros.Read more
teamtechnik presents its STRINGER 1200 HS - the fastest single-track system in the world
teamtechnik will be giving a live production demonstration at the trade fair PV-Show in Shanghai, on stand E3-350. The STRINGER TT1200 HS will be soldering high-quality solar cell strings with IR light technology.Read more
BTU International to Introduce the Latest Technology for Metallization Drying and Firing at the 2013 SNEC Expo
BTU International, Inc., a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment for the electronics and alternative energy manufacturing markets, will present its new SinTerra Metallization Firing Furnace in Booth E3-595 at the 2013 SNEC 7th International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition, scheduled to take place May 14-16, 2013, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center in China.Read more
Clenergy to attend SNEC 2013 (Shanghai, China)
Clenergy, the solar park solution provider, recently announced its participation in the SNEC 2013 PV Power Expo (Shanghai, China), one of the world's largest and most-renowned PV power exhibitions.Clenergy will display a number of key IP-protected products, including its innovative 3D software online tool PV-ezDesign and its PV-ezRack Mounting Systems and inverters, which can be applied in residential, commercial and utility scale deployments.Read more
Manz at the SNEC solar expo in Shanghai: innovative solutions make Photovoltaics profitable again
• Turnkey thin-film production line CIGSfab strengthens competitive ability of panel producers worldwide • High-tech engineering company helping China achieve the goals in its 12th five-year plan with regard to environmental protection and regional development • Production site for solar and display equipment in Chinese city of Suzhou secures Manz's proximity to Asian customers.Read more
Upcoming Events
- EXPO Solar 2014 (09-17)
- EXPO Solar/PV Korea 2014 (09-24)
- Energy Harvesting & Storage USA 2014 (11-19)
- Solar Energy Southeast Asia 2014 (11-25)
Global Solar & Alternative Energies
Trafalgar Publications Limited
Send news to:
Send abstracts and papers to:
Click for the 2013 Media Kit
Sales Representative
Sandy Daneau
Tel: +1 (239) 245-9264 x104
Skype: linodan
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Tel: +1 (239) 245-9264 x106
Or subscribe online


text:
Local News
News Archive
� Wesley College Football
� High School Football
� Sean's Pigskin Picks
� UD In-Game Updates
Program Schedule
Morning & Afternoon News
Al Mascitti
Allan Loudell
Rick Jensen
Clark Howard
The Money Pit
Motley Fool Money
Real Estate Today
The IRA Guys
Financing Your Future
On The Money
Pathways to Service
Into Tomorrow
Cigar Dave
Kid Correspondents
Brew Review
Tower Cam
WDEL Social Media
Checkered Flag Challenge
Dave Ross
DE Theater Spotlight
Athlete of the Week
Pets of the Week
Gas Prices
Lottery Results
Box Office Report
Flight Tracker
WDEL Events
Community Events
Members Only Group
WDEL Text Alerts
Advertise on WDEL
Contest Rules
Driving Directions
EEO Statement
Privacy Policy
Recommended Businesses
Speakers Team
Terms of Use
WDEL Blog: Allan Loudell
Friday, June 28, 2013
Open Friday / Weekend Forum
So, which stories / issues / topics animate you this weekend?
We seem to be in for a "Groundhog Day" type cycle of summer weather: Every afternoon, threats of severe thunderstorms, with the inevitable accompanying uprooted trees and power outages.
Delaware legislators okayed the $477 Million capital budget that incorporated an $8 Million bail-out for the state's three racinos, technically not a relaxation of the tax burden, but to compensate for anticipated higher fees from vendors.
When it came to guns and law enforcement, it was a disappointing week for state Attorney General Beau Biden & the Markell Administration: State Senators soundly rejected legislation (which cleared the state House overwhelmingly, 40--1) that would have compelled mental health professionals to call police if a patient possessing firearms was thought to present a danger to himself/herself or others. The state Senate also turned back a proposed constitutional amendment that would have permitted judges to deny bail to any suspect accused of a violent felony.
Bottom line: Delaware legislators - who have moved left on so many social issues - drew the line on restricting guns. Proposed bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines imploded.
The United States Senate approved, 68--32, historic immigration legislation. But despite promises of military-style fortifications along the U.S./Mexican frontier, the immigration package still seems doomed in the Republican-dominated House of Representatives. Come July 10th, the very divided House Republican Conference will convene in the Capitol basement to discuss strategy for dealing with the Senate-passed bill.
Texas Governor Rick Perry has reconvened the Texas legislature Monday in another attempt to enact abortion restrictions. State Senator Wendy Davis (D-Fort Worth) became a pro-choice icon this past week for orchestrating a 13-hour filibuster under restrictive rules, which essentially blocked a vote on the abortion restrictions until it was too late. Davis concedes it may be difficult, if not impossible, to thwart the anti-abortion forces another time. (State senators actually passed the restrictions, 19-10, but AFTER the deadline.)
President Obama continues his trip to sub-Saharan Africa, with the precarious condition of former South African President Nelson Mandela potentially complicating Mr. Obama's trip to South Africa. President Obama has given short shrift to sub-Saharan Africa. I have my own theories as to why: Not wanting to give his conservative opponents any more ammo against him, so they could further paint him as some "foreigner", illegitimately in the Oval Office - and, although this President is said to have drawn great inspiration from Nelson Mandela, I suspect, Mr. Obama may be more drawn to Asia.
Diplomas for the graduating class of Radford University in Virginia carry an obvious spelling error this year: No final "i" in "Virginia" (Virgina). The RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH reports another typo: "Thereto" became "therto".
First Lady Michelle Obama's school lunch rules - designed to combat childhood obesity - commence next year. The Ag Department indicated all foods sold in schools would be covered by fat, calorie, sugar and sodium limits. High calorie sports drinks - which beverage companies put into school vending machines to replace high-calorie sodapop - would be yanked in favor of low-calorie sports drinks and diet teas and diet sodas.
One wonders if kids will try to "smuggle" in sugary & salty snacks & drinks from elsewhere.
Have you been following the trial of George Zimmerman?
Posted at 8:12am on June 28, 2013 by Allan Loudell
<- Back to all Allan Loudell posts
Comments on this post:
Fri, Jun 28, 2013 8:17am
Rick Perry wanted the legislature to take up three issues but when he went on TV to make the announcement, he couldn't remember the other two. Dubya selected Perry because he considered Rick even dumber than he.
Fri, Jun 28, 2013 8:27am
Political correctness run rampant yet again. The man is always wrong. The woman is always right.
Student sues Vassar College after he lost his virginity to a professor's daughter and one year later was expelled over 'false rape claim'
* Xiaolu 'Peter' Yu was expelled from Vassar College where he was a sophomore after what he says are false rape claims made by Mary Claire Walker
* Yu claims he lost his virginity to Walker, a student whose father is on the staff, in February 2012 after a party in what court documents describe as 'clearly consensual sexual activity'
* Walker accused Yu of rape a year after the alleged events and he was expelled from the college
* Yu filed documents yesterday suing for undisclosed damages on the grounds of gender discrimination, breach of contract and intentional infliction of emotional distress
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2348969/Student-sues-Vassar-lost-virginity-professors-daughter-year-later-expelled-false-rape-claim.html#ixzz2XVsVCQ9b
She cries "rape" a year later and he gets kicked out. He hasn't been legally charged, let alone convicted of anything. But he's expelled on her say-so.
Fri, Jun 28, 2013 9:11am
Imagine if you could get an honest answer from a politician; I'd like to ask "how many constituent called, wrote, e-mailed, etc., in support of giving the casinos $8 million and how many were against it?
Fri, Jun 28, 2013 9:38am
I'm tired of the state giving my money to the casinos.
As I've stated many times on this blog, the video lottery was legalized in 1994 to supplement the horsemen's purses. If the state dollars were given to the horsemen, that would be okay because that's what the original law was designed to do. But what they are doing is giving away taxpayers' dollars to multi-millionaires.
By the way, why are we bailing out the casinos? For the thousands of Delawareans out-of-work, would the casinos give you money to tide you over difficult times? Would the casinos give you money to stop your foreclosure?
The money given to bail-out the casino would've been better as a tax-refund to Delaware taxpayers.
Fri, Jun 28, 2013 9:43am
More proof "military intelligence" is an oxymoron.
The Army has blocked access to The Guardian website on all bases and installations.
The more things change... When Tricky Dick was censor-in-chief, the DOD classified issues of the New York Times and Washington Post, among others, as "top secret." They did stop short of arresting newstand operators and newspaper delivery boys, however, but unauthorized military personnel were subject to court-martial for reading the paper.
Fri, Jun 28, 2013 6:59pm
COMING SOON: Hey everybody. Get ready for civil unrest in Florida the next few weeks. It appears the case against George Zimmerman is rapidly falling apart.
I really tried to be objective and give Trayvon the benefit of the doubt, but apparently the evidence speaks otherwise.
Guess Jackson and Sharpton are gonna be cashing in on this one!
Fri, Jun 28, 2013 7:35pm
Don't worry. They'll riot in Wilmington, too.
Bottom line: The mouth-breathing red-neck had a gun. Trayvon did not. No weapon at all. Everything else is meant to distract bigots like you.
Fri, Jun 28, 2013 10:27pm
Thanks, Bill. I shall wear it as a badge of honor! It's good to be a mouth-breathing red-neck bigot! Yyyyyyyyessssss!
Sat, Jun 29, 2013 2:34am
Allan Loudell: Crying wolf again? At the top of the page is a red banner saying "storm watch is now active." Click on it, and it says "no alerts at this time."
Sat, Jun 29, 2013 6:41am
The selfish and well-connected parents who got a judge to flaunt transplant rules and give their kid an adult-lung - taking the lung away from someone else.... Well, the first set of adult lungs failed (which is why rules were set up so kids would not have adult-sized lungs put into the small sized chest cavities), and now she has been given a second set of lungs - taken away from somebody else.
Parents who campaigned to change transplant rules reveal daughter, 10, had a SECOND double-lung implanted days after first one failed and she almost died
* Sarah Murnaghan has had a second lung transplant after the first one failed earlier this month
* She gained national exposure when her parents went public last month with the news that she only had weeks to live
* Initially she wasn't allowed to be on the adult organ donor waiting list, and child donors are rare
* A judge placed an order to put her on the adult list, and the national organ transplant network complied
* Since her second transplant she has taken her first breaths
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2351191/Parents-campaigned-change-transplant-rules-reveal-daughter-10-SECOND-double-lung-implanted-days-failed-died.html#ixzz2XbFLLxUS
The kid has cystic fibrosis. It's hereditary. You get from two recessive genes, one from each parent. These two parents should never have kids together. They are not only selfish but irresponsible. The kid will have a miserable life because of them. Now, these two twits are going on TV thanking god. If there were a god, these two would be struck by lightening. But instead they condemn this kid to a miserable existence.
They live in Newtown Square, Delaware County, PA. If you want to go to their house and let them what despicable people they are, look for all the TV trucks on the front lawn.
Sat, Jun 29, 2013 10:22am
billsmith: I can't figure out who's the most insensitive, you, or Kathleen Sebelius. Oh by the way, Ms. Sebelius is from Kansas, the same state as Westboro Baptist!
Sat, Jun 29, 2013 1:42pm
Pizza: Talk about "insensitive." You don't care about all the people on the transplant waiting list who got bumped by these people - twice (so far). But Rush wants to make an issue of this and you let Rush do your thinking for you.
Actually, Kathleen is from Cincinnati. She's hot. I'd hit that.
Mike from Delaware
Sat, Jun 29, 2013 6:54pm
Arthur: Excellent question for Gov. Markell. My guess is only those associated with those "racinos". If any of our companies were going to lay off folks , it would too bad, no help from Jack.
Sat, Jun 29, 2013 8:29pm
billsmith: So, do you listen to the great Rush Limbaugh? If you know what he's telling me, then you must be tuning in.
Be careful. If you walk to close along the river bank, you could fall in!
Sat, Jun 29, 2013 8:29pm
MikeFromDelaware: C'mon, Dude. You know it's just about the money. Public be damned. Best government money can buy. Corporate media only exist to con people into thinking their opinions matter, despite all evidence to the contrary.
Sat, Jun 29, 2013 11:32pm
Rush's listeners are down 36% I just read. Probably because he makes no sense.
Sun, Jun 30, 2013 2:12am
Kavips: What news source did you get that from, the National Enquirer?
Sun, Jun 30, 2013 8:42am
Concerning HB 88;
No one has reported this better then Steve Newton of "Delaware Libertarian". So I won't even try, here is part of "the story".
The News Journal editorial board apparently thought that HB 88 (the fatally flawed "common sense" bill for keeping firearms out of the hands of the seriously mentally ill) was such a slam dunk after it passed the House 40-1 that the paper didn't even bother to publish an editorial piece supporting it.
Today the WNJ opines that this "common sense" bill is a critical "if only" opportunity:
If House Bill 88 dies in the state Senate, it runs the chance of becoming one of those �if only� bills. That is what they said after the Aurora, Colo., shootings, when a mentally ill patient armed with guns and bullets, walked into a movie theater opened fire and killed 12 people.
If only Colorado had a law that kept deadly firearms out of the hands of a dangerous mental patient ...
If only Colorado had a law that allowed trained mental health professionals to alert police when a disturbed patient is threatening violence ...
If only ...
House Bill 88 would provide Delaware with such a law. It was passed overwhelmingly by the House earlier in the legislative session. But it stumbled in the Senate this week when a high-pressure push caused some senators to back away from earlier commitments. The legislative session does not end until midnight Sunday. There is still time to bring it back and vote again.
There are only two other passages that you need to read from this editorial.
The first is:
Why is it then that we will we use mental illness as a way of lessening the punishment for someone who used a gun in a crime, but not as a means of keeping that gun from getting into his hands?
Delawareans should ask their state Senators to explain that logic.
And the second is:
Is the bill perfect? No bill is perfect.
Not perfect? Perish the thought.
When even ardent supporter of any possible restriction on gun rights, cassandra of Delawareliberal, admits
Adding on the drug charges and the domestic violence may be overreach
--you know there is a problem.
Here are the problems, seriatem
1. This bill doesn't focus solely on the dangerously mentally ill. It also provides for the near-automatic revocation of gun rights for anyone convicted of simple possession of marijuana or misdemeanor domestic abuse. One does not have to be an advocate for either drug legalization (I am) or domestic abuse (I'm not) to realize that this is an attempt by the Attorney General's office and Democratic co-sponsors to make as broad an attack as possible on gun rights.
2. The bill's due process provision--even after the change from preponderance of the evidence to a standard of clear and convincing evidence--are inadequate, as even Senator Patti Blevins is reported to have worried. The reality is that the hearing in which the State attempts to remove your 2nd Amendment rights has significant problems. To wit, here is the current wording of the bill:
(b) The Department shall have the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence [clear and convincing evidence] that the respondent is dangerous to others or self as defined in Section 5122 of Title 16. The respondent shall have the right to present evidence and be heard in any such proceedings. In the event that the Court makes such a finding, the Court shall issue an order to relinquish respondent�s firearms or ammunition under this section, and such order shall be reported to the Delaware State Bureau of Investigation for purposes of establishing that such person is a person prohibited from the possession or purchase of deadly weapons pursuant to � 1448 of Title 11.
Did you catch what was missing? The respondent has no guaranteed right to have an attorney present in these proceedings.
You may assume that the right to counsel is automatically guaranteed, but since the respondent (note, not the "defendant") has not been charged with a crime, this is an administrative hearing, not a trial. I can tell you from many years of working in labor law that in administrative hearings if the right to the presence of an attorney is not spelled out in the rules, then the hearing officer can bar attorneys from being present.
So what we are doing here is removing constitutional rights from someone who the State alleges is mentally unstable, and then potentially requiring them to answer these charges without the right to have an attorney present?
In other words, no matter how this is worded, the State will NEVER lose a case.
This, and other problems with the bill, COULD HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED via amendment, but the sponsors and their cohort of lobbyists have been unwilling to do so.
What a majority of Delaware State Senators did last week was refuse to accept a poorly crafted bill that is rife with both legislative "overreach" (cassandra's word, not mine) and inadequate due process provisions.
If the intent of our legislators is craft a bill purely to keep guns out of the hands of the demonstrably mentally ill, then let them actually introduce such a bill.
Liberals demand this bill be passed regardless of the broad elimination of rights because they believe the intent is noble.
Libertarians refuse to compromise and allow the liberal sponsors to (knowingly) sneak in such secondary provisions no matter how loudly they stoop to name-calling in order to confuse the real issue.
Mike from Delaware
Sun, Jun 30, 2013 1:42pm
Bill smith : thanks for that info on the actual wording of HB 88. I agree with the Libertarians on this one, add an amendment or whatever & then pass the bill.
Sun, Jun 30, 2013 1:53pm
MikeFromDelaware: Look again. It was another Bill.
Sun, Jun 30, 2013 1:59pm
Christian intolerance at work again. Christians riot and disrupt dedication ceremony for atheist monument.
Confrontational erupts as Atheist group erects monument against God next to Ten Commandments stone slab in Florida
A small group of protesters blasted Christian country music and waved 'Honk for Jesus' signs as the atheists celebrated the first atheist monument allowed on government property in the United States.
Sun, Jun 30, 2013 3:47pm
Mr. Pizza. In reference to Rush listenership being down 36%, the source was Clear Channel.
Sun, Jun 30, 2013 4:08pm
In regards to bill 88, Steve's only objection is that the word "attorney" is not written into the law, it does not specifically mention him by name that he has a right to be present.
Well, using word search software across the entire Delaware Code, there is no reference to attorneys having to be mentioned in code to be allowed into a hearing for their clients. Whether DMV, Workman's Comp, Unemployment, labor Dept., Accident Investigations, attending attorneys are not specified in Delaware code before attending any other government hearing. Yet they are always there.
So it is a moot point. It is like saying one can't be arrested for speeding on a highway because there is no mention of the time it takes for the officer to write a ticket while you sit in your car waiting.. That is just an assumed act that is so assumed, it needs not be mentioned and is actually a waste of ink, in having it mentioned at all.
The idea that an attorney is going to be refused entrance at the hearing door, because his role is not specified in the bill, is poppycock. Who is going to risk the subsequent expense of being sued by an attorney one refused entrance, then wind up paying the resulting court costs and attorney's fees, because he will automatically win when it goes to court, for the judge knows the attorney on a daily basis, but has never heard of you before? "What?" he says to the attorney. "Some nut refused you entrance into a client's hearing? That's unconstitutional!!!!!!"
Yes, it can be added later and that would indeed be over micro-managing, but things like that do get done. it's a tiny point. No problem. But with passage and the signing of this bill, beginning immediately, someone in Delaware like James Holmes, who writes letters to his psychiatrist explaining in great detail how he is going on a rampage and kill lots of innocent first graders before taking his own life, can be barred from having those weapons. Had Colorado had this law last Summer, James Holmes would have been in an healing institution instead of a jail cell pleading not guilty for reasons of insanity. Had Connecticut had this legislation, Adam Lanza would not have been able to do what he did.
There would be a lot fewer holes in Aurora's and Newton's peoples lives today, had this law been passed..
Delaware has always been the first state. 88 should not be held up just because of some playing around with the word "attorney'...
Mike from Delaware
Sun, Jun 30, 2013 5:51pm
Bill Brent : Sorry about that, thank you for that info. Thanks Bill smith, I'm using my IPod & the names are real small.
Welcome Bill Brent.
Mike from Delaware
Sun, Jun 30, 2013 6:14pm
Bill smith: I don't agree with those folks protesting the Athiests putting a monument. They have as much a right as we Christians. It's supposed to work both ways. My question for you I is if it were reversed would you be in support of the 10 Commandments going up next to the Athiest's monument?
Sun, Jun 30, 2013 6:56pm
MFD: The problem here is that there's a double standard. The courts have already taken down scores of monuments and references to God. However, it won't matter how many Christians complain about this, there's no judge that will apply the same standard to atheists and atheism. In fact, you won't have to worry about that 10 commandments monument going up next to the atheist one. The atheists will shoot on sight anybody who tries to put one up.
Sun, Jun 30, 2013 7:38pm
Allan Loudell: Please note: Pizza says atheists shoot people on sight. How much of his hate speech will you tolerate?
Pizza: If you had been paying attention, you would have noticed that atheists wanted the 10 commandments removed. They agreed to drop their suit if they could put up their own monument. And it was the Christians who attacked the atheists, not the other way around.
It's also Christians who want assault weapons. Look at the overlap between religious right, the tea party, and guns rights organizations. It's only Christians who have to be right and have a history of killing anybody who is wrong.
Christianity's appeal is to authoritarian personalities.
Christian's pay-off is...
To make yourself right, and others wrong.
To dominate and to avoid domination.
To justify yourself and invalidate others.
And maybe you get to heaven, too.
MikeFromDelaware will come tell me I'm wrong, and the shoe doesn't fit him very well. But you, Pizza, are Exhibit A.
MikeFromDelaware: My choice would be no monuments at all. I am also troubled by the presumption of many Christians that the alternative to Christianity is atheism, when there are hundreds of other belief systems in the world. It strikes me as somewhat arrogant. I see atheists and Christians as fundamentally similar. Both are certain they know. Both have to be right. The Christians disrupting the atheists' ceremony is classic dissonance reduction strategy (see Toward a Theory of Cognitive Dissonance). If these Christians' faith were a strong as they claim, they would not be bothered by a few atheists installing a bench and a tablet.
Mike from Delaware
Sun, Jun 30, 2013 10:23pm
Billsmith said: " My choice would be no monuments at all. The Christians disrupting the atheists' ceremony is classic dissonance reduction strategy (see Toward a Theory of Cognitive Dissonance). If these Christians' faith were a strong as they claim, they would not be bothered by a few atheists installing a bench and a tablet."
Many Christians do realize there are many other beliefs, but we also do believe that Christ is the only way as Jesus said that himself in John 14:6 [NRSV : New Revised Standard Version]- Jesus said to him, �I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
As far as the monument issue, I have no problem with monuments, but the bigger problem is each group, be they Christian, Atheist, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, etc., etc., needs to be tolerant and respectful of other people's monuments [this isn't rocket science, but more like the Golden Rule]. For some reason this is a real problem. So, because of that lack of tolerance and respectfulness for other's beliefs and the monuments that represent each faith, Billsmith might be correct in saying it's better to have none. That's a real shame.
I think back to when we were in Iraq back in the early part of the Bush Jr. years, and the Muslims blew up those Buddhist statues that were carved into a stone wall or cliff [they were gigantic and very beautiful - a real work of art]. I'm not remotely interested in the Buddhist religion, but I can appreciate good art, a skilled craftmen's work, and respect that those statues have meaning to someone and THEIR faith. Blowing up those statues had no purpose, but to spread more darkness around the globe.
Those Christians who are protesting the Atheists' monument aren't serving Christ. I doubt Jesus would have made an issue of it. He said, come and follow me. Then he moved on to the next town. If you followed, you were one of his, if you didn't he didn't get upset, come back and destroy some of your stuff to make you pay for your lack of wanting to follow him.
People don't come to Christ by watching Christians act like the "world". They come to Christ when they see that the love and grace Christ gives to his believers is real and very different from the "world".
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 2:57am
I think all of you are reading this story the wrong way. For over 50 years, beginning with Madeline Murray-O'Hair, atheists have been systematically removing religious freedom and references to God from the American landscape. I don't think this group of Christians is "acting like the world" as Mike believes, but instead realize that if they don't speak up, they'll be left with no voice at all.
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 3:03am
billsmith: You scream racism anytime somebody has something to say about homosexuals or atheists, but you think it's perfectly fine to make racist comments about Christians. Don't forget, we're a group too just like any other.
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 4:54am
Pizza, I comment about things Christians (among others) do and say. Do and say bad things, I comment. I don't comment on whose doctrine is right or wrong. I agree with Robert Heinlien: All religions look ridiculous from the outside.
Don't forget, it was Jesus who said pray in secret. Not Madeline Murray O'Hare. And getting in people's faces and disrupting their dedication, climbing on their monument, goes way beyond speaking up. So does saying atheists shoot people on sight.
Roger Williams was a Baptist clergyman. He fled Massachusetts and founded Rhode Island because of the intolerance of Puritans. He called forcing prayers on people in secular public events "spiritual rape."
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 7:10am
billsmith: Roger Williams was also one of the great concert pianists of all time, along with Peter Nero and Van Clyburn.
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 7:29am
And Nero was an emperor. And maybe you mean Van Cliburn.
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 8:06am
The governor would rather balance the budget on the poor, those who suffer from compulsive gambling prgrama.
Each year, a larger and larger of the state budget relies on gambling revnue. Then one day, Dover Downs and Del Park shut dow, that revenue stream vanishes complely, and the state has to endure a massive set of cutbacks.
Mike from Delaware
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 9:33am
Mrpizza: What would be your reaction if when you went to some public County Council meeting at the County Office Complex on Commons Blvd, and they started the meeting off with saying the Hail Mary? It IS a Christian prayer. However, most Protestants do not say it, because we don't pray to Mary or the Saints, only to God, but it IS a Christian prayer.
I know Catholics pray this prayer [they are the largest group of Christians in the world]. I also believe the Orthodox Christians also pray this prayer [they are the second largest Christian group in the world]. So are you saying that ONLY Protestant Christian prayers be allowed? This shows the problem. I know "born again" Catholics who truly love the Lord. I also know Catholics who don't claim the born again title, but also truly love the Risen Christ. Yet these folks have no problem in saying the Hail Mary. So as those two groups represent the largest Christian denominations in the world, you might be over ruled and start hearing the Hail Mary prayer at public meetings. My guess is, you'd not want to pray or have to sit through listening to others praying the Hail Mary.
I remember years ago [about 20-25 years ago] taking some Evangelical friends to see the Via Crucis, [Latin, it means the way of the cross], at St. Anthony's in Wilmington. This is a very dramatic presentation of Jesus' last days leading up to his crucifixion on the cross. The music is incredibly powerful, the voice of the narrator was powerful, with a baritone quality that anyone in radio would have loved to have had. The choir superb along with their large pipe organ, the actors wore authentic costoms and the inside of St.Anthony's has that "Roman Empire" look to it so, this was truly a moving presentation.
Anyhow, this is the stations of the cross, that Catholics do during Lent. Part of that is saying the Hail Mary. Well my two friends liked to have gone nuts when the praying started. Something about being in a pagan place of worship and stuff like that. They wanted to run out of the place. I had to quietly say to them, OK this part isn't for you, its for them. The rest is for you. Sorry I forgot about the praying part. Please don't be disrespectful this is a house of worship, and a Christian house of worship to boot. Please sit back and be blessed by what God has for you here tonight. They settled down and we got through it fine and they probably have a great story to share about the time their nutty former Catholic brother in Christ took them to see the Via Crucis in a Catholic church. I believe St. Anthony's still does this each Friday in Lent. If you can get past the part of hearing folks praying to Mary and can simply sit quietly during that part, you really should go and experience it.
Getting us back on topic, my guess is you'd not want to hear folks praying the Hail Mary in a public meeting. This is why I prefer the Moment of Silence. This allows me to pray to the Lord in my own way, it allows you that same joyful moment. It allows Billsmith to pray in a way that works for him. It allows Allan Loudell to say a Hail Mary if he desires. It allows your Jewish/Muslim/Hindu, etc, etc, neighbors to pray silently in a manner that works for them or for the rest to NOT pray as they check their cell phones for messages. The point is each American gets to do what works for them, and THAT is an American principle.
There is nowhere in the Bible where Jesus is forcing others to pray as he does, or forcing others to become his follower. He offers the free gift and invites all to partake of it. Those who do, become his people, those who walk away leave empty handed, by their own choice as Christ desires all to be saved. Jesus tells us to have a humble heart like he has, how does demanding the Lord's Prayer be said in a "secular" public meeting demonstrate a humble heart like Christ's? How does demanding the 10 Commandments be on display in a public court house demonstrate a humble heart like Christ's? How does protesting the Athiest's monument demonstrate a humble heart like Christ's? Would Jesus do any of that?? THAT's the standard we are to follow. I'm certainly NOT speaking as an expert in doing this, but it is the standard none the less.
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 11:11am
MikeFromDelaware: Excellent points. Given Pizza's intolerance of Islam, I can picture him going - ahem - postal if a Muslim prayer were offered at some public event. Or if a Muslim congregation wanted to build a mosque in his neighborhood (which Christian groups have tried to block in different parts of the country).
I also wonder how he'd react if a group of non-protestants decided to disrupt protestant prayers at some public event in exactly the same way those Christians in Florida did.
I bet a lot of fundamentalists would object if at a public meeting they had a priest get up and say the Catholic short-version of the lord's prayer, let alone the hail Mary.
When I was little, I attended Catholic services a few times. Still in Latin, so I didn't get most of it. But it puzzled me when they switched to English and started talking about Jesus' underwear. It was sometime later I realized they were saying "fruit of thy womb," not Fruit of the Loom. ;)
I still have to wonder if Pizza means anything he posts. I suspect he just trolls for the perverse joy of it.
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 12:17pm
Pizza's been quiet. I guess he joined the Westboro bunch to picket Sen. Karen Peterson's wedding.
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 12:22pm
It's not just Sebelius raising questions about this. Still no sympathy for the two people who did not get transplants because some well-connected parents got a judge to let them break the rules.
Ethicists question giving girl second lung transplant
Liz Szabo, USA TODAY 11:32 a.m. EDT July 1, 2013
The operation on 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl raises new questions about the best use of a precious resource.
* Girl's parents sued to get 10-year-old onto waiting list for adult lung transplant
* Children typically are placed on lists for child-size lungs, which become available less often
* The girl received a second set of lungs after the first adult set of lungs failed
The second lung transplant given to a 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl raises new questions about how to make the best use of a precious resource, ethicists say.
Mike from Delaware
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 12:43pm
Billsmith: Mrpizza takes his walk with Christ very seriously as he should. He and I are just at different places of that journey, and have had different life experiences that also can affect how we view things, our study of the Word, the preaching/teaching we've received over the years, etc, etc, all color how we grow in our walk. Again the smoked colored glass thing. None of us have all the truth, but we are to strive to reach all the truth in Christ. I believe Mrpizza is doing that, we just are at different places in that life journey.
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 1:38pm
MikeFromDelaware: Would you say the same about the Westboro bunch? Pizza is a bully and he perverts your religion in order to use it to bully people. He's not the only one and maybe he will grow out of it. Maybe not. Right now he's preaching hate in the name of your religion and you are acting like that's OK with you.
He also perverts the principles on which this country was established. I know that's not all right with me.
Curiously, Christians don't hesitate to speak up when they disapprove of somebody's sex life or their reproductive choices but when somebody is preaching hate in the name of Christianity, you all look the other way.
Mike from Delaware
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 3:03pm
Billsmith: I don't agree with Mrpizza on a number of issues and have addressed those here numerous times [which my earlier post about the Hail Mary tried to address one such issue. But I don't assume to judge my brother in Christ, I'm simply offering thoughts to him that might be helpful in his walk, as they assisted me.
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 4:13pm
�Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep�s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.
�Not everyone who says to me, �Lord, Lord,� will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, �Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?� Then I will tell them plainly, �I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!� Matt 7:15-23
Mike from Delaware
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 6:08pm
Bill smith: the Holy Spirit convicts, God judges, and my job is to love.
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 6:49pm
MikeFromDelaware: Where did you get that from? Especially that "Holy Spirit convicts" part (implying the Holy Spirit is distinct from god). The role of the Holy Spirit was to comfort, teach and inspire. Where did you get "convict." Actually, that is Satan's role.
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 8:04pm
MFD: I'm okay with the Hail Mary. It isn't my cup of tea, but at least the Catholics believe in the real God. Works for me.
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 8:12pm
To answer the Zimmerman question, I predict a hung jury and the case dismissed for lack of evidence. Not that there isn't evidence, but it's very clouded and in some ways almost contradictory. Reasonable doubt comes into play here.
Don't get me wrong here. I think both George and Trayvon are guilty of being stupid.
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 10:13pm
Roger Staubach believes in the hail Mary. Fran Tarkenton does not though.
Mike from Delaware
Mon, Jul 1, 2013 10:39pm
Mrpizza: I'm glad to hear that you'd not freak out if someone said the Hail Mary prayer at a public meeting.
Lent starts on Ash Wednesday and the Via Crucis [the Station's of the Cross] at St. Anthony's used to start the Friday after Ash Wednesday and they'd do it each Friday evening throughout Lent. If St. Anthony's is still doing the Via Crucis you might want to go see it. It was quite an experience. If you take other non-Catholic Christians with you, be sure to give them a head's up that the congregation will say the Hail Mary after each station of the cross, to avoid the issue I had those many years ago.
Tue, Jul 2, 2013 12:40am
Once again, Pizza shows he feels entitled to force his own dogma on everybody else. At least those religious nazis in Florida had the guts to get in the atheists' faces. They didn't just troll message boards with hate posts.
Time for people who care about freedom to start finding out if Christians really do turn the other cheek.
Tue, Jul 2, 2013 3:54am
billsmith: What would you know about freedom? You certainly don't think I should have any!
Tue, Jul 2, 2013 4:59am
Pizza: Freedom to bully other people? Freedom to impose your "beliefs" on other people? No, I don't think you should have that "freedom."
Mike from Delaware
Tue, Jul 2, 2013 8:44am
Billsmith, EarlGrey, Kavips, and Mrpizza:
Here is a 3:47 minute song video of the Prayer of St. Francis [Francis of Assisi]. The video was shot in Assisi, Italy. Below I've posted the Prayer of St. Francis, it's worth using as a devotional or a thought for the day. This just re-enforces the Conviction and Judgment are God's job, and to Love is our job. Enjoy.
Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury,pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen
Tue, Jul 2, 2013 9:27am
MikeFromDelaware: I still am curious about the source (and context) of the statement "the Holy Spirit convicts, God judges, and my job is to love."
I especially wonder which meaning for convict is intended ("moving a person by argument or evidence to belief, agreement, consent, or a course of action; the act of convincing.")
I never saw anything in scripture to suggest the Holy Spirit takes the role of celestial prosecutor, as your statement seems to suggest.
Mike from Delaware
Tue, Jul 2, 2013 10:34am
Billsmith: I commented on this last Thursday in the post that began with Wow on DOMA. Here is what I said referencing that quote:
"So my question remains: How can we bring Christ�s grace and love to them [gay/lesbians] while not compromising on the Word? That really is the bottom line for any of us who call Jesus Lord and Savior.
I believe Billy Graham had a good answer for this, he was quoted as saying: "It's the Holy Spirit's job to convict, God's job to judge, and my job to love". I found this quote in a book by Tony Campolo and Shane Claiborne "What if Jesus Really Meant What He Said" [Red Letter Revolution]."
My interpretation of what Rev. Graham was saying is as the Holy Spirit dwells in each believer, he will "nudge" our conscience on things, like sinful behavior for example. So the Holy Spirit's job is to convict [cause us to realize] that what we are doing is wrong or out of God's will or desire for us, etc, so we make a change of course in whatever it is the Holy Spirit is "convicting" us of.
That's just my interpretation, and I'm certainly no theologian and may be totally wrong, but that's how I read Billy Graham's meaning.
Tue, Jul 2, 2013 12:01pm
MikeFromDelaware: Got it. Makes more sense now. I was reading convict as "to prove or declare guilty of an offense, especially after a trial." Problem with all those preachers who have gotten too used to the King James Version is they seem to think everybody speaks Elizabethan English.
Greek had several words generally translated as "love" (unlike English). In this context the word is "agape," which meant kindness, compassion or (in the King James Version) charity. It doesn't mean you have to like somebody or even approve of their actions. Just be nice to them and help them out of they need it. Of course, I don't see those qualities in the tea party or the religious right.
Mike from Delaware
Tue, Jul 2, 2013 1:22pm
Billsmith: I agree with your post.
All to often we believers can slip into "Christianese" and confuse those who aren't familiar with how the word or words are being used that is different from Webster's meanings. Good point.
The only change I'd make to your post above, is I don't see those qualities in SOME OF the tea party or religious right [but my experience my be different than yours thus our difference in my adding "some of" to your sentence].
Tue, Jul 2, 2013 4:01pm
MikeFromDelaware: I have to admit a certain fondness for the King James Version. It's great writing and along with Shakespeare shaped the English language. None of the more recent translations comes close to it as literature. It was written to be read aloud, and I can understand why preachers like it.
That said, Jews have to gain at least a reading knowledge of Hebrew to be Bar Mitvahed. Muslims learn Arabic. But very few Christians, included many Christian clergy, learn Greek or Hebrew to read the Bible in the original. A century ago, many colleges required a reading knowledge of Latin and classical Greek and expected to students to read the Bible and other classic works in the original. Not any more. Learning languages, even dead ones, is one of the best ways to train the mind but the educational establishment decided it's not practical. Even modern language requirements have been relaxed (as more of the US population does not speak English). Language shapes how we think and how we see the world. Can't tell what anything really means if you don't know the original language.
Mike from Delaware
Tue, Jul 2, 2013 5:48pm
Bill smith: excellent point. I agree.
Tue, Jul 2, 2013 6:03pm
billsmith: That was an excellent description you gave about yourself in your 4:59 AM post.
Tue, Jul 2, 2013 6:37pm
Unemployed and publicly genuflecting football player Tim Tebow may not be so good and holy after.
Accused murderer and football player Aaron Hernandez, Tebow's teammate at Florida, went to a local bar near the university. He was 17 at the time. He managed to get a few drinks and then refused to pay. He was escorted out and then sucker punched the boxer. Turns out Tim Tebow (age 20 - also below the drinking age) was at the bar with Hernandez and pulled him off the bouncer.
Maybe Tebow was just in the bar to save a few souls.
Tue, Jul 2, 2013 8:03pm
billsmith: In which tabloid publication did you read that?
Perhaps the Huffing and Puffing and blow-the-house-down Post?
Wed, Jul 3, 2013 12:21am
I read this, but can't remember who or where they provided the link, but supposedly the only reason the Patriots hired Tim Tebow was in case Hernandez brought on too much heat, if the Patriots had to make their escape, they could use a white Bronco.
Funny how well all those events fit together exactly perfect to make that joke happen... lol..
Wed, Jul 3, 2013 2:23am
Pizza: "Tabloid?" "Huffington Post?" You really should not use words when you don't know what they mean.
But since you asked so nicely, it was from Rupert Murdoch's Wall Street Journal. I see that lots of other news organizations have run it, including Fox News. I don't see that Huffington has picked it up.
But Murdoch's New York Post, which actually is a tabloid, has run it.
I know: You don't think you can possibly be a moral and spiritual bully because you are right and your religion is the only truth. Just like the US is cannot be a bully because it is the "good guys." Interesting how people like you try to justify their actions.
Sun, Jul 7, 2013 3:03pm
billsmith: Take it up with God.
Sun, Jul 7, 2013 4:57pm
Bill Smith needs to watch this...
Add your comment:
In an attempt to promote a level of civility and personal responsibility in blog discussions, we now require you to be a member of the WDEL Members Only Group in order to post a comment. Your Members Only Group username and password are required to process your post.
You can join the WDEL Members Only Group for free by
clicking here
If you are already a member but have forgotten your username or password, please
click here
Please register your post with your WDEL Members Only Group username and password below.
Copyright © 2014,
Delmarva Broadcasting Company
. All Rights Reserved.
Terms of Use.
WDEL Statement of Equal Employment Opportunity and Outreach


text:
Subtraction is the mirror opposite of addition. The most important thing to know is that
subtracting a positive = adding a negative
subtracting a negative = adding a positive
Got it? Don't worry, we'll explain.
Try to visualize this by looking at the example (-3) - (-7).
Now we can take away seven negatives. Four positives remain and that's your answer, +4. Do not worry if you added too many zero pairs. If you have extra pairs remaining, just remember that each pair of positives and negatives make zero.
The basics of addition use integers. What are integers? Well here's a video to help explain them.
Since subtraction is the opposite of addition, move in the opposite direction.
For the example 4 – 7, start at the +4. Now jump 7 places to the left, in the negative direction. We land on (-3).
|6 – (-2)
Start at 6. Jump 2 places to the right. You land on the answer, +8.
|-4 – (-4)
Start at –4. Jump 4 places to the right. You land on the answer, 0.
|-5 – (3)
Start at -5. Jump 3 places to the left. You land on the answer, -8.
|4 – 10
Start at +4. Jump 10 places to the left. You land on the answer, -6.
|Add The Opposite. Change the subtraction sign to addition and change the second number to the opposite sign.
|Then follow the rules of addition.
Look Out: many students make the mistake of changing the sign of the first number in the problem. This will result in an incorrect answer, so be sure to always change the sign of the second number.
This video might just make everything a little bit more complicated, but if you think you have additition down, give it a try.