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A wonderful autotagging addon to any website was Jiglu. They would automatically tag popular keywords and other relevant content that is on your site, and other sites in the Jiglu network. Jiglu has discontinued this service to pursue, what appears to be, a paid service. For a long time now Jigu has gone through some service changes; they first has a popup that would come from the side of the screen, recently they had a popup that would come from the center of the screen. They also had statistics that were rather informative. The most recent version linked in other websites with similar content, that would also bring in visitors from other sites to yours. We will miss your free service Jiglu, as your website matures and a pricing structure emerges you will definitely have customers.


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text: The Tigers needed 14 innings to beat the Astros 7-3 in the first of a four game series last night in Houston. Don Kelly hit an RBI single, Matt Tuiasosopo added a two-run double and Jhonny Peralta drove in a run as Detroit scored four times in the 14th. Luke Putkonen got the win after striking out four in two and one third innings of work. Tonight, Doug Fister will take the mound for the Tigers as the Astros counter with Bud Norris.


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AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- An Ohio jury has convicted a 17-year-old boy in the rape and slaying of his 3-year-old half-sister.
The Summit County jury deliberated more than two hours before finding the teen guilty Thursday. The Akron Beacon Journal (http://bit.ly/VFSa98 ) reports that it was the first time a jury trial has been conducted in the county's juvenile court.
The boy was 15 when the crimes occurred in 2011. He turned 17 last month. The judge held off sentencing him, instead ordering a sex-offender assessment and any course of treatment deemed necessary.
Since he was tried as a juvenile, he can be held in a juvenile facility until he turns 21.
An autopsy said the 3-year-old girl died from "multisystem organ failure," a medical term for serious infection from traumatic injuries.
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Oster Professional Global Artistic Director David Guerin, AKA "The Style Renegade," shares quick tips on how to carve out creative graphics into an otherwise standard Mohawk; hair tattoos!
TRY IT: Use a #2 or #1.5 blade and carve out the sides at least to the round of the head. Then continue into the exterior panels in the back. With Oster's T-Finisher and with the edge of the T-Blade, start to draw in some lines into your canvas (the carved out areas). "You can enhance your design with Grease Pencils, my favorite is Graff Etch," Guerin says. "When I want the color to last for several days I use Sharpies."
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If Ballard was healthy, I'd add him in a heartbeat. If the Pats* cut him, I suspect it was because he was not all the way back.
NE only sign players from teams they fear anyways, they must have got all the info about the Gents from him that they needed.
Ballard would be a good signing.
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MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - The question is – how effective are text alerts at letting students and staff at universities know about a potential threat?
Only 3 of the University of Wisconsin System's 13 four-year campuses have more than half signed up to get the text alerts. Those universities are in Platteville, Stevens Point and Parkside.
Overall, about 32 percent of the people on System campuses are taking part.
So far, that participation isn't mandatory, but some are pushing to make it so. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has no text alert system.


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Starting a business can be no easy feat for anyone but imagine doing it at 10 years old.
That's exactly what some fourth, fifth and sixth graders are doing at Pima Elementary, with the help of a couple of adult entrepreneurs.
It's all part of a campaign to teach kids the basics of business.
The program is called One Small Business.
Thursday, kids were preparing for their first big lemonade stand.
"So, the different roles could be handling the money, being the financial person, being the marketer, which is hanging the signs all around the school, being the sales person, standing at the table and drawing customers in or being the product person, which is the one mixing the lemonade," said Chris Ronzio, the co-founder of One Small Business.
"It's not only making lemonade. I have to actually try conversing with the customers," said Rhys Velarde, a sixth grader at Pima Elementary School.
Some of the students already know what they want to purchase with their earnings.
"I want to buy clothes and I'm pretty sure my friend Kaley - she's saving up for a hamster," said Abaigal Creedon.
The One Small Business kits are $30 and about 20 percent of sales will go towards the funding more local elementary schools with the business program.
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"Watch the Throne," the long-awaited collaboration between Jay-Z and Kanye West drops this week, but you can stream the album on Grooveshark starting today!
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–It will surprise nobody to learn that there are a lot of songs about how much money Jay-Z and Kanye West have. Good to see their self-esteem is still up!
–Everyone hated "Otis" when it came out, but to our minds its the perfect summer single: Light, sprightly with a hopping Otis Redding (neatly credited as a featured artist) sample. "Got to, got to, nah nah nah!" The raps aren't memorable ("In my other other Benz" is the only standout) but in this season that's secondary.
–But "Lift Off" is the standout single from the album. Jay's wife positively bellowing "Take it to the moon, take it to the stars!" is going to blast out of car windows until Halloween.
–Yes, that is a Will Ferrel quote from "Blades of Glory" in "Ni**as in Paris." (They couldn't afford to license "Anchorman"?)
–Kanye brags in "Murder to Excellence" that he's from "the murder capital," but that's not really true. Chicago isn't even in the top 10 American cities by murder rate.
–Funniest line? Kanye talking about his future son in "New Day": "I might even make him be Republican / So everybody knows he likes white people."
–Second funniest: Jay and Kanye comparing themselves to LeBron James and Dwayne Wade in "Gotta Have It." Have fun parsing who is who, and whether that's meant to be ironic!
–"Sunglasses and Advil / Last night was mad real" in "No Church in the Wild" sounds like it belongs in a Drake song.
–Like true moguls, Jay and 'Ye are reaching out to all the quadrants here. They got Frank Ocean to sing on a few tracks to co-opt the Odd Future set, a sample of Michael Buble favorite "Feeling Good" on "New Day" to make the Volvo crowd feel comfortable, and enough shoutouts to black history to assuage the "positive rap" crowd.
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Follow the latest results from the November General Election in Georgia and Alabama: Georgia U.S. President 159 of 159 counties reporting Mitt Romney (R) 53.40%Barack Obama (D) 45.43%Gary Johnson (l) 1.16%
West Georgia multi-county races:
State Representative General Assembly 138th District (4 of 4 counties reporting) (D) Kevin T. Brown 49.36%(R) Mike Cheokas 50.64%District Attorney - Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit (6 of 6 counties reporting) (D) Julia Slater 57.17%(R) Mark Post 42.83%Constitutional Amendment #1( 159 of 159 counties reporting)Shall the Constitution be amended to allow state or local approval of public charter schools upon the request of local communities?Yes 58.5%No 41.5%
Constitutional Amendment #2 (159 of 159 counties reporting) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide for a reduction in the state's operating costs by allowing the General Assembly to authorize certain state agencies to enter into multiyear rental agreements?Yes 63.73% No 36.27%
Alabama U.S. President (99% of precincts reporting) Barack Obama (D) 38% Mitt Romney (R) 61%Virgil H. Goode, Jr.(I) 0%Gary Johnson (I) 1%Jill Stein (I) 0%
East Alabama multi-county races:
For United States Representative, 2nd Congressional District (99% of precincts reporting) Therese Ford (D) 36%Martha Roby (R) 64%For United States Representative, 3rd Congressional District (98% of precincts reporting) Mike Rogers (R) 63%John Andrew Harris (D) 37%Alabama Public Service Comm. President (99% of precincts reporting) Lucy Baxley (D) 46% Twinkle Cavanaugh (R) 54% Alabama Supreme Court Justice (99% of precincts reporting) Bob Vance (D) 48% Roy Moore (R) 52% Alabama Amendment 1 - Forever Wild Land (99% of precincts reporting) Yes 75% No 25% Alabama Amendment 4 - Remove Racist Language (99% of precincts reporting) Yes 39% No 61% Alabama Amendment 6 - No Mandatory Health Care (99% of precincts reporting) Yes 59% No 41% Alabama Amendment 8 - Repeal Legislative Pay (99% of precincts reporting) Yes 68% No 32%
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"Caring for infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit combines my interest in science with my passion for helping children. Babies born many weeks early show few outward signs of the life-threatening problems they are experiencing. You need to think like a scientist to determine how to help them. I love being involved in research that improves care for these extremely fragile infants. I also love guiding parents through their child's stay in the NICU. The joy in their faces when they finally go home with their baby is incredibly rewarding."
Christopher M. Traudt, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Traudt balances responsibilities of patient care and research. He does bedside teaching of medical students, pediatrics residents and fellows. He His clinical interests focus on family centered care and neuroprotection. He helps expecting families by providing guidance in the Prenatal Diagnosis Clinic. He is co-investigator on basic science and clinical research projects, ranging from cerebellar development after brain injury and neuroprotection using erythropoietin.
The application of family centered care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The NICU can be very intimidating to parents and he believes that care of the infant is incomplete without parental guidance throughout the NICU stay.
Improving neurodevelopment outcomes of infants in the NICU. He is investigating the effects of neonatal brain injury on cerebellum development. Ex- preterm infants are known to have several long-term difficulties including Autism like features, learning impairments and motor impairments which are associated with cerebellar injury. How brain injury affects cerebellar development is unknown, however several studies have shown that the cerebellar development is impaired by preterm birth. He along with Drs. Juul and Studholme will be studying how head bleeds affects cerebellum growth to be able to design trails of neuroprotection.
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Tesla Motors: Are Electric Vehicles a Possibility or Inevitability?
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Everything about Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) defies current conventions.
It sets up shop in Silicon Valley, not Detroit. It builds electric vehicles, not gasoline-powered ones. And it believes that a future with purely electric vehicles is not only a possibility, but an inevitability.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk once claimed that entrepreneurship is like "eating glass and staring into the abyss of death." Many loyal Tesla shareholders echo his sentiment.
In the nine years since Tesla's founding, and the two years since it's been publicly traded, Tesla has yet to produce a cent in profits. The company's negative free cash flow, rising expenses and soaring debt could lead it straight to bankruptcy unless it can finally show the market that its business model can be profitable.
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Yet despite all these odds, 2013 could be the year that Tesla finally turns a profit.
The Niche Market
Tesla's luxury electric vehicles cater to a niche market - wealthy, environmentally conscious clients who are willing to purchase its vehicles despite the lack of a viable public charging infrastructure. That keeps owners from taking cross-country road trips, and restricts them to using the vehicles for short-range urban trips.
Larger automakers such as General Motors (NYSE: GM), Toyota and Nissan all see electric vehicles as a possible future, but have shied away from mass producing all-electric vehicles, opting for more marketable hybrids instead.
By contrast, Tesla has never shied away from the unconventional or audacious - its flagship Roadster, which retails for $109,000, is modeled after the iconic Lotus Elise.
Last November, Tesla posted a third-quarter loss of $110.8 million, nearly double the $65.1 million it lost in the prior year quarter, and wider than analyst forecasts. Tesla also used a secondary stock offering to generate $222 million, bringing its total cash reserves back up to $300 million. However, it is still shouldering $474.51 million in debt.
The Model S
However, net losses and rising debt levels aren't a big surprise for Tesla investors. They were more interested in Tesla's production schedule for its upcoming Model S sedans, its more affordable mainstream model priced between $60,000 to $80,000, which was named Motor Trend's 2013 Car of the Year. It comes in three models, all with exceptional range for an all-electric vehicle.
How does that measure up to the current generation of highway-capable all-electric vehicles?
Both the Leaf and Volt sell for roughly half the price of the Model S. However, the Volt has a special feature - an onboard gas-powered generator that extends its range ten fold.
Demand for the Model S was high during the third quarter, with orders rising sequentially from 11,500 to 13,200. Tesla's reservation website shows that its more expensive Model S Signature has already been sold out, strongly suggesting that fourth quarter reservations will come in much higher than anticipated.
Model S program director Jerome Guillen stated that orders would come in "significantly higher" than anticipated. However, final numbers won't be known until its official fourth quarter earnings release in February.
Production vs. Demand
While the demand has been growing, analysts were concerned that Tesla wouldn't be able to meet its production targets.
A recent report states that Tesla's previous production rate has doubled to 200 Model S sedans weekly, topping 10,000 units annualized. By the end of fiscal 2012, Tesla plans to double that number again to 400 to achieve its stated goal of selling 20,000 Model S sedans in 2013.
If Tesla can sell 20,000 Model S sedans in 2013 - which looks increasingly likely due to the rising trajectory of reservations and its recent push into Europe - then it could achieve positive cash flow for the first time in its history. This also cuts the waiting period for the first Model S sedans to under six months.
The Model X and Beyond
Tesla is planning to use the base of its Model S sedans to create an all-electric SUV, known as the Model X. Production is slated to start next year, and tentatively priced 5% to 10% higher than its Model S. The production of a luxury SUV vehicle is aimed at a market which has a notorious reputation for poor fuel efficiency.
If Tesla is able to successfully build on the Model S' success, then the Model X has a chance of being a truly disruptive vehicle that could seriously hurt Mercedes-Benz, BMW or Toyota's Lexus SUV sales.
Looking farther down the road, Tesla intends to release an even cheaper electric vehicle in the $30,000 price range. Sales and Ownership Experience VP George Blankenship made Tesla's intentions to make its vision of the future a reality.
"We want to take away every hurdle there is to people driving electric cars," he stated.
The Future
With that kind of determination to create a greener world, it's hard not to admire Tesla Motors. The company has defied conventions, captured the imagination and loyalty of investors, and built a strong base of affluent customers.
As for a national electric charging infrastructure, there may be hope on the horizon. Electric utility giant NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG), which operates in 16 states, has started to construct the country's first privately-funded network of home and public charging stations through its subsidiary eVgo. The charging service operates on a subscription-based business model, where customers pay a flat monthly rate for unlimited access to its charging stations - which either run independently or partnered with a participating retailer.
Granted, these are baby steps in a slow moving revolution, but any advances on this front will be a boon for Tesla.
Tesla isn't a safe stock for conservative investors. It's financials are fundamentally weak, and its future relies completely on meeting its production targets. But Tesla has a major advantage over General Motors and Toyota. It was built from the ground up to produce the cars of the future, and will not have to turn its entire business upside down to adapt to the upcoming change.
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To the casual observer, it might not look like much is happening in a Pilates class as participants move from one exercise to the next, alternating between the use of props and free movement to work their major muscle groups.
"Breathe in and push out on the exhale," says Whatcom Fitness instructor Patty Vezzetti, as she adjusts a student's hand
position on the "magic circle," a specially-designed rubber and metal ring that is used in a variety of ways and provides resistance during the workout. "Make sure you're keeping your shoulders down and pulling your belly button in toward your backbone," she says, walking around the room and keeping an eye on her students' form.
When she sees someone whose legs aren't properly aligned, she walks over and gently assists them with finding their proper position.
"I'm a lot more hands-on than other instructors," Vezzetti said. "But I want people to get to know their body and what it is I'm asking to do."
Slow and controlled, the efforts seem minuscule. But even though some participants may not even break a sweat during the hour-long session, the subtle, calculated movements combined with deep lateral breathing and resistance techniques are designed to tone muscles and improve core strength with every breath.
"It really puts the emphasis on your core muscles," said Vezzetti, adding that having a strong core is an integral part of
balance, body alignment and healthy living. "I first started as a fitness instructor when we were in the huge gyms with a boom box and everything was fast. It all had to be fast. And a lot of injuries happened. This is a lot slower and easier on your body."
But while the slowdown is good, traditional Pilates classes still have the potential for injury, especially for those who suffer from osteopenia or osteoporosis, which is characterized by a loss of bone density. In fact, according to an article by Rebekah Rotstein, the founder of Incorporating Movement, 75 percent of traditional Pilates movements can have negative impacts on participants who suffer from osteoporosis. In response, Vezzetti has opted to offer an additional, gentler version of the class called OsteoPilates at her Blaine gym.
Taking its cues from Pilates mat classes, this modified version caters to students' personal needs and is ideal for those who want to improve posture and balance but suffer from bone degeneration.
"Traditional mat classes can put too much weight and strain on the spine," Vezzetti said. "And we don't want to be doing
forward flexion of the spine when we're weighted down on the floor – it can cause more harm."
She said the resistance training helps to build bone density and delay bone loss. "There have been a lot of studies that show that exercise is key to maintaining bone health," she said. "And in this community, we're at that age where that is an issue. In classes like this I can modify and help them find something to do, in spite of all kinds of health issues. There are a lot of fundamental elements in Pilates that are useful to teach."
Vezzetti offers the modified class on Tuesdays from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and has additional, more traditional Pilates classes on Monday and Wednesday at 12:05 p.m. and Thursday and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at Whatcom Fitness, located at 250 G St in Blaine.
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A Long Fight for Fishing Rights
South Africa
07 Jun 13
Carla Ranicki
When South Africa introduced a new fisheries policy in 2005, it had devastating and lethal implications for small-scale fishers. Fishing rights were allocated under an ITQ (Individual Fishing Quota) system, developed with large-scale industry in mind, which ended up excluding small-scale fishers.
Carsten Pedersen, a program officer with Masifundise, a Cape Town-based NGO working with fishing communities, explained what happened: "When the minister signed the policy into law, 90% of the country's 30,000 small-scale fishers suddenly had no access rights." It was illegal for them to fish, and overnight they were made into criminals. People lost their livelihoods, and some their lives. "Some were forced to poach at night in the Atlantic, or drowned because there was no support for safety mechanisms."
Poverty increased in what were already some of the country's poorest communities, and the psychological costs were also high: "If you speak to some of the fishers, they felt stripped of their dignity, they felt as though it was a return to apartheid times, being told that you're nothing, you're not allowed to do anything," said Pedersen.
It took years of struggles, political fights and legal battles. But eventually Masifundise, working with the community-based fisher movement it helped to establish, Coastal Links, managed to get a new small-scale fishing policy endorsed by the South African government in June 2012. The policy is currently in the process of implementation.
"It's definitely the most progressive fishing policy in Africa," said Pedersen, "and probably in the whole world." The new policy builds on the traditional small-scale fishery system, and does not apply quotas and the ITQ system to small-scale fishers. Based on principles of equity, including gender equity, justice and human rights, it deals with the entire value chain of fish.
Co-management is a key element of the new policy. Fishing communities will have to form legal entities, like cooperatives, which will be granted fishing rights rather than quotas. A co-management committee, made up of representatives from the legal entities, will work with government departments to decide on issues like rights, safety mechanisms and so on. A multi-species basket system will be used to allocate fishing rights, rather than quotas, and the committees will establish zones where only small-scale fishers can fish. The co-management committees will also look at support mechanisms to improve the entire value chain - ensuring opportunities for women in fish processing and infrastructure development, for example.
Marketing would also be an important aspect of the co-management committee's role, said Pedersen. "We need mechanisms in place to ensure that coastal communities can be more directly involved in marketing. For example, now middlemen buy lobster directly from the communities, then sell them to an export company, which exports to Asia. The big money is further up the value chain. There's huge potential for economic development and job creation in coastal communities."
Instead of the marginalization of the previous policy, this move to co-management is empowering fishing communities, giving them responsibility and incentivizing them to manage their fishery responsibly. Masifundise is now working to try to influence African Union fishing policy development along similar lines, and to spread its message globally. "For us the Slow Fish network is important because it can contribute enormously to knowledge empowerment via information sharing," said Pedersen.
"Discussing issues with colleagues from other places at events like Slow Fish confirms over and over again that whether fisherpeople are from Spain, Chile or Mauritania, to a large extent the dynamics are the same," he said. "It's not a south/north issue." In a reversal of the usual conception, he said, "it's not the north assisting the south, more the south assisting the north. In South Africa we have gone a long way, and many in Europe can learn from our example."
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From outsider to insider
Booz & Company is a global consulting firm that advises
businesses, government ministries, and institutions around the
world on issues of strategy, organization, operations,
transformation and information technology. It holds expertise in a
vast range of industries, including aerospace, automotive,
chemicals, consumer, telecommunications, energy and utilities,
financial services, health, industrials, media and entertainment,
oil and gas, retail, transportation and others.
The company, founded in 1914 by Edwin Booz, is one of the oldest
consultancies in the world. In its original incarnation, as The
Business Research Service,lone staffer Booz conducted studies and
investigational services. The name Edwin G. Booz Surveys was
adopted in 1924. Despite then carrying a title befitting his
one-man operation, Booz brought in two new employees (George Fry
and James Allen) in the 1920s, and the firm's work began to draw
attention from large clients like Goodyear, the Chicago
Tribune, Montgomery Ward and the Canadian & Pacific
Railroad. Since then, the list of engagements the firm has worked
on is perhaps best described as varied-it includes accomplishments
that range from helping to organize the National Football League in
the 1960s to advising on the breakup of AT&T in the 1980s, to
restructuring Nissan Motors in the early 2000s. Along the way, the
company has come up with some revolutionary ideas in the consulting
field, and credits itself with inventing concepts such as human
capital in the 1940s, product life cycle in the 1950s, supply chain
management in the 1980s, smart customization in the 1990s and, more
recently, organizational DNA, and Capabilities-Driven strategy.
Down the middle
In May 2008, Booz Allen Hamilton announced that it was splitting
its U.S. government business from its global commercial consulting
business. In conjunction with the split, the firm sold a majority
stake in the U.S. government business to The Carlyle Group for
$2.54 billion. The commercial business became Booz &
Company, a separate entity owned and run by its existing officers.
The U.S. government business continues under the Booz Allen
Hamilton name, in partnership with Carlyle. Heading up Booz &
Company is U.S.-based CEO Cesare R. Mainardi, who had previously
served as Chief Operating Officer of the firm and Managing Director
of its North American business, and Chairman Joe Saddi, who is
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The firm announced the acquisition of esteemed international
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to Booz & Company and adds a highly complementary market
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Born at Skien, Norway, in 1828, Henrik Ibsen was the son of a merchant family that for a few years of his life remained well-to-do. In 1836, however, Ibsens father went bankrupt and the now poverty-stricken family was forced to move to an isolated farm. Intending to become a doctor, the 15-year-old Ibsen was apprenticed to an apothecary at Grimstad where he lived until 1850. During that period, Ibsen fathered an illegitimate child, to whose financial support he contributed for 15 years. He also published his first play Catiline (1850). After failing his university entrance examinations for medicine, Ibsen turned to literature as a full-time pursuit and became artistic director of the struggling Christiana Norwegian Theater. In 1864, frustrated by the theaters failure and other professional tribulations, Ibsen, now married with a son, left Norway for a lengthy, self-imposed exile. He spent 27 years abroad, during...
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The entire collected Free Sketchalot of May 18th! Captioned with names and requesters.
Have my messy sketch of not-so-decomposing-but-still-ever-plucky Sir Daniel Fortesque that I did in a dentist's chair today.
I have also discovered that trying to draw when the entire midsection of my face is numbed up has some weirdo, adverse effect on my hands.
So when I said I was going to draw Medievil fanart, my sketch turned into 'shit I liked and will now work hours on to make pretty', so I decided I would leave some of my older artwork here as presents to sate the Medievil community that exists here on Tumblr. By the way, I am so happy there is a Medievil community existing here on Tumblr. Let me hug you all. With old art.
Art © Tin Pockets (do not re-upload, just reblog or source!)
Medievil © Sony Cambridge
So I sort of did this ages ago and despite the numerous little mistakes and stuff I still adore it enough to post it. I kinda want to redo it or fix it but arjdhgh, it's not bad for being from like, what… 2010. (
looksie, you can see my old signature!) I really need to do more Medievil fanart. That game is so pitifully underloved, even with the bump All Stars gave it.
(Don't re-upload— reblog and keep sources, thank you very much!)
Would you look at that, it's request time already!
I'mma do it. I'm out of my ages long art slump and I need to flex my artbits, so free head sketches today and tomorrow and, surewhynot, untiI say I'm stopping them. Because boomerangs. Just send me what you want in an ask: pretty much almost any fandom and any character.
If you get one from Ziggbot, too (they're free!), I will upgrade it to partial chest bust. Pimpin' yo.
slogbait started following you
Hold on, having an 'awesome artist is following me' moment.
Art © Tin Pockets
X-Men © Marvel
Here's Earth-11052 Pyro. That's the Evolution one. Only he's a few years older here for reasons. He is generally not made of good logics, and why should he be when he has faiyurr.
On a separate note, Marvel and all its universes, goddamn.
The Ninth Constellation
Art © Tin Pockets
Megaman © Capcom
I like practicing cartoony styles every once in a while. It makes me feel less one note.
So have a cartoony as fuck Sagittarius.
Suddenly Tits
Art © Tin Pockets, 2012
Megaman © Capcom
Robot genderswaps on April Fools.
I don't know how a robot changes gender instantaneously.
I don't know how it changed his hair, either.
Do not question it.
April Fools
Art © Tin Pockets
The Lorax © Dr. Suess
Reveal sketch of 2012's April Fools. Seriously. That really hurt to write. Oh, but it was worth it.
… Almost.
But it's not too bad for a 2 minutes sketch and my first time drawing any Suess character ever, right?
Set of quick monotone sketches done as little warm ups. While I was heavily distracted being a robot.
Anyhow, these are some headcanon appearances for RMs over at Robotopia.
Hornet's design is mine (and he was putting up the biggest fight, argh), and the other two designs belong to their creators. Do not use them without permission.
Megaman © Capcom
Art © Tin Pockets
Blood and Steel
I started this sketch whilst listening to Freya's theme and reading good fanfiction. So, this gets to be for Andrivette. I might make this not-a-sketch later (and fix all the little mistakes arghfbah), but right now my hands are so damned cold they are literally stiff. Whoops.
Freya © Square
Art © meself
A quick doodle with some color thrown on it to make it look nice. And that is a toxic spit bubble in the shape of a heart. This was a valentine.
L'yi, my eldest and most cherished OC for an original universe created by me and Ziggbot. Xe is the god of water and embodiment of the moon, master of coercion/persuasion, intuition/perception, knowledge, and probably drug and alcohol use. Xe's really good at that, too.
L'yi has a long story behind xyr, and has probably survived the most redesigning of any OC I've ever seen. To give you some hints, xe started out as a generic anime dragon vampire chick named Rhyzahmi almost 12 years ago. Those were dark, daaark times.
Now xe is this; a giant, shapeshifting, morbidly curious, chaotic neutral seabeast. I will have to write up proper bios for xyr and all the other gods someday.
Art, Character, Concept, Everything © Tin Pockets. Don't steal, or I will pelt you with marbles.
Whooooa, this took forever. Sorry about that. I had issues with friends this week, whoo! But drawing pretty Shade made me feel better, even if his hands were a bugger.
Anyhow, this is Shade Man of AMR. I am quite in love with this headcanon. Especially his hair.
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51-year-old Carol Alexander worked most every day of her adult life until last May when the chronic lung condition COPD finally forced her to quit.
"I have 25 percent lung capacity and this oxygen is the only thing that sustains me everyday," said Alexander.
With the job went her health insurance.
Carol was approved for a disability benefit of $855 a month, just enough in Texas to disqualify her for Medicaid.
With no coverage her access to life preserving medicine and oxygen has been cut-off. "I have no safety net, barely have any oxygen. It could be taken from me any day," said Alexander.
Carol is among an estimated 2 million Texans who would automatically gain coverage if the state would expand Medicaid under President Obama's Affordable Care Act.
"Why is there no medical coverage for those who have worked all they're life?," asked Alexander.
But Governor Rick Perry says investing $15 Billion state dollars to access $100 billion federal dollars is a bad deal that taxpayers can't afford.
He is now the only Governor among the most populous states who thinks so.
"He's getting pressure from across the board county leaders, local leaders, members of hospital corporations, hospital boards, people with private insurance, employers everybody is pressuring Rick Perry to accept the deal and I think he wants to, but he needs the Obama administration to allow him to save face," said Mark Jones, chairman of Political Science at Rice University.
For Carol Alexander, the stakes couldn't be higher.
"I'll lose my life," she said her voice cracking with emotion. Raising her 4 year-old grandson Elijah entirely alone, Alexander's attached to an oxygen generating machine 24/7.
With her last tank empty and no money to re-place the contents, she's a prisoner in her own home. For Rick Perry she has a simple question: "How can you work all your life for something and end up with nothing?"
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A valley family is searching for a new place to stay after a fire in their kitchen leaves them homeless.
This happened near 19th Avenue and Osborn Tuesday morning.
Everyone in the Howard family was able to get out of the home.
Authorities say the fire began when the wife was making tea and accidentally lit the wrong burner on the stove -- and something caught fire.
"I was sound asleep and I heard my wife screaming and I jumped up and there was flames coming down all down the hallway. So, I put on my pants at least and ran out the door and then the first thing I did was check the crib to see if the baby was there, but the baby..had already gone outside with her, so when I saw 'em out front, I just went outside," said Dave Howard.
"When crews got on scene they noticed there was a lot of smoke coming out of the attic, they saw the kitchen was involved in fire, they did a quick search and rescue to make sure everyone was out," said Dep. Chief Mark Faulkner, Phoenix Fire Department.
The Howards had just finished renovating the bathroom, laundry room, and roof. Now they'll have to start over.
The Red Cross is working with them to find them a new place to stay.
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Toku Modern Asian
- Address:
2014c Northern Blvd
Manhasset, NY 11030Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
AsianPrice: $31 to $50
Toku Modern Asian
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.pollrestaurants.com/restaurants/toku
- Phone: 5166278658x
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Daily: 12:00pm - 5:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am, Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Contemporary Asian, Asian
- Executive Chef: Yoon Sim
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Catering: Toku would like to help you with your next special event, at either your house or special venue. Whether you're considering a chef's tasting menu for a party of 12 in your dining room, a unique gala for 150 in your desired venue, or planning a fundraiser for 500 in an outdoor tent, Toku is ready to fulfill your catering requests. No party is too big or too small. Our full service off-premise catering department, offers complete party planning expertise; providing chefs & kitchen staff, trained servers, & bartenders. We will be happy to assist in creating a custom menu based on your needs.
- Private Party Facilities: Are you looking to entertain a large group in Toku's Private Dining
Room? Whether you're considering a corporate gathering for 30 with a
presentation and dinner, a special sit down dinner celebration for 50 or a
cocktail party for 100, Toku's private dining area is the perfect place to
entertain your guests.
Our spacious restaurant is well-suited for all kinds of parties and corporate
events. Our entire facility provides room for up to 150 who wish to enjoy
a sit-down function and up to 250 for cocktails. Larger outdoor cocktail
parties can be done with the additional cost of a tent.
- Private Party Contact: Daniel Kim or Amanda Mi 5166278658x
A word from Toku Modern Asian
Toku's cuisine is predominantly Japanese with influences from China, Korea, and South East Asia. Ingredients and cooking techniques throughout the world create the Modern Asian menu. Owners Gillis and George Poll have dined all over the world, and have come across a variety of dishes that have really impressed them, "the best of the best." According to Gillis, "We put together our favorites and added our own unique twists to them." George emphasizes the menu's ease and variety. "It's a straightforward, casually written menu which allows you to dine any way that you'd like." Guests may enjoy traditional meals with an appetizer, entree and dessert, or dine exclusively on sushi. Others can order cocktails and a table full of appetizers and skewers to share. "The menu is set up for sharing," he confirms. Anything goes when ordering at Toku.Continued
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Toku Modern Asian reviews from OpenTable diners
86 reviews since June 3, 2014
- Food4.3Service4.2
- Ambiance4.3Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (49)fit for foodies (47)hot spot (44)neighborhood gem (39)good for groups (36)vibrant bar scene (36)great for lunch (35)great for outdoor dining (31)romantic (22)kid-friendly (15)great for brunch (13)notable wine list (12)late-night find (8)scenic view (2)Show More
- As always, Excellentwmw322VIPDined on 9/23/2014Took a friend for her 1st time. She went crazy for the fun, food and festive atmosphere. Great chilly passion martini. Chinese chicken salad a 10 plus, her chicken dish (sorry, i can't recall the name) was perfect and a very generous portion. fresh fruit at dessert was ripe. Our servers were happy, helpful and handsome. You have a new guest as my friend will be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Uniformly ExcellentOpenTable Diner Since 2000VIPDined on 9/13/2014Since its founding Toku has been an excellent restaurant in all aspects. The food is always very good, well presented, and professionally served. Cocktail preparation is on the same level. The staff is welcoming, efficient, and gracious.Special Features:
- foodieVIPDined on 9/10/2014Great restaurant, but remember to tell the waiter to space your food & to not bring too many items at once. You have to say you're not in a hurry.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- An Asian gemFoodie101VIPDined on 9/9/2014Went for my birthday lunch Great preparation Large portions Reasonable pricingSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love love love TokuOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 9/8/2014The food is always fresh, always delicious, no matter what is chosen! My family and friends all agree, hands down! It is definitely a number 1 choice when I have guests over.Special Features:
- Favorite spot on Long IslandOpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 8/27/2014Sea bass is amazing, but so is everything on the menu. The fish is fresh and the meat is perfection.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- As always,wmw322VIPDined on 8/18/2014Toku is the place to enjoy lunch. We ordered a few small plates and as usual, no disappointment. Lobster taco, spicy tuna tartar, shrimp dumplings & vegetable dumplings each fresh, well prepared and the perfect lunch.Special Features:
- UnhappyStayAwayVIPDined on 8/17/2014What I was unhappy about was the fact that although my daughters and I were there that the people manning the front entranceway failed, again, to check us in. This has happened before and must be fixed.Special Features:
- Need to Retrain Waitstaffsrk49VIPDined on 8/14/2014Went for lunch, mid week. My lobster salad was fantastic, filled with lots of lobster to warrant the $29 price. The tofu salad on the other hand was not good. Bland, gray dish. After we asked the waiter for tap water he walked away and very loudly started speaking Spanish to the busboy to bring water to the 'mucho grande' woman, who by the way was 8 months pregnant. I asked him Como se dice very big woman.Next thing you know,he sent over another waiter to wait on us. Toku needs to instruct the staff NOT to speak Spanish to each other, in front of the diners. Not good at all. It didn't help at all that the unprofessional waiter ogled the young women as they walked by (we sat outside), not a surprise at all.........
- Never fails to pleaseMelandBarbDined on 8/13/2014This is our favorite "go to" place when we want to celebrate. The food and the ambience are always top-notch and the staff always make us feel like welcome guests. Special requests are remembered and honored. On this most recent visit we brought our daughter, who hadn't been there in quite a few months, to celebrate her birthday and John, the bartender, remembered her special drink request from her previous visit. Quite amazing, given how many people he's served over those many months.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- TokuRestaurantReviewerDined on 8/12/2014On a positive note...the ambiance is lovely and my friend and I were happy to be together. However, the service left a lot to be desired. It was a very long wait for our food to arrive, both orders came out wrong and had to be redone, food was o.k, I can't eat cheese and they put cheese in my omlette....water glasses never refilled, never asked if needed more coffee, etc. Toku is known as a "happening" place in the neighborhood. However, I really don't know what is happening there!
- OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/3/2014It's not a place to est Japanese food. One of the worst.
- Reliably GoodAlexVIPDined on 8/2/2014Yes, it's a little sceney, but you can count on dependably good food and friendly service. A few of the pairings are a little odd (short ribs and pad thai--each delicious separately but not sure they're the best match), and maybe it's not the most authentic Asian food (sort of a hodgepodge of different cuisines), but the menu is creative and fun, and somehow nearly everything seems to work. I like to go with a group, since most dishes are great for sharing and you can try a variety of different items. The sake list is impressive, and there is also a good selection of wines by the glass.Special Features:
- mr.StewartDined on 7/24/2014terrific just right and special for anything really.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 7/23/2014The food at Toku is always delicious and the service is outstanding and everyone is so friendly! It's a little pricey but well worth it!Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2001VIPDined on 7/21/2014Always great. Have been dining here since they opened in 2007. Food is always consistent. The Prix Fixe lunch is a great deal. I always go for the Asian Caesar Salad and Salmon Aqua Pazza. 3 course lunch for $25. Huge menu with lots of great choices.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/17/2014Love this place! My favorite lunch meeting and Saturday shopping lunch spot.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- PerfectionOpenTable Diner Since 2008VIPDined on 7/15/2014We've been eating at Toku on a weekly basis for several years now and I con honestly say the consistency and quality of the food is always perfect. We look forward to Wednesdays so we can enjoy the outstanding sushi with amiable service in a comfortably modern environment. We dine out three or four times a week, but only Toku commands our weekly loyalty as we never tire of the cuisine or its wonderful staff!Special Features:
- Loved itJohnDined on 7/12/2014Awesome classy place, the food is to die for... I can't wait to come back...Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great place to eat!TokuDined on 7/11/2014We had a special family night last Friday. Toku Modern Asian is very beautiful and kid-friendly place. We have a 21-month-old baby and a 5-year-old boy, and they both very enjoyed the dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- love itOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 6/30/2014The only thing the waiter, was very rude food great and a great placeSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome serviceFrankGVIPDined on 6/30/2014Love the service at Toku - Daniel is the nicest guy and always make you feel special. Food? What can I say, amazing!Special Features:
- Great Choicetd4wDined on 6/29/2014Went to Toku based on online reviews and wasn't disappointed at all. The appetizers and the entrees were amazing in terms of taste, price and the presentation. The food was excellent!!Special Features:
- break from shoppingedgeVIPDined on 6/28/2014It's next to the Prada store for those who will be dining and looking for it within the Americana complex. The decor is just as beautiful as some of the top city spots with very high ceiling. This is a Saturday lunch review, either the daily prix fixe/bento box deal for $25 is a great deal. The food arrived hot and fresh. There's a good variety of things on the menu, both raw and cooked for those who may not like sushi. Would return again if I were shopping here or nearby. Ample parking space and just an easy place to catch up with family or friends without feeling rushed. The service was great and attentive. Saw some kids at nearby tables doing the hot stone meat bbq which seemed fun.Special Features:
- Wonderful as always!MelandBarbDined on 6/26/2014The food and service were top-notch, as always. We're always made to feel like welcome guests. It's so hard to choose between all the dishes, so many of which seem one of a kind, that we end up just eating our way through the menu. We'll definitely be going back soon.Special Features:
- Fabulous!LICCODined on 6/25/2014Best restaurant I have eaten at in years! Incomparable!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Consistently excellentKariePlaypalDined on 6/24/2014My husband and I always choose this restaurant when others ask where we should go locally. The food is beautifully presented and always delicious and fresh.Special Features:
- Bad serviceServiceDined on 6/24/2014Have been a loyal Toku customer for years. My last few experience have not been pleasant. The further back u go in the restaurant the crappier the service becomes. I always have corporate dinners there and it's amazing how the service is so in attentive.Special Features:
- Consistently excellentWoody1VIPDined on 6/21/2014Toku is a wonderful dining experience. Of course we have our favorite dishes...the freshest delectable sashimi, river stone BBQ, whole red snapper, salad with warm calamari... I could rewrite the menu here. We are four friends and have tasted most of the menu items and never been disappointed. We love the staff who are all attentive and cooperative. We always feel special dining at toku.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Gorgeous Restaurant, Good+ FoodFoodieReviewerDined on 6/20/2014Hip decor, oversized, round, bright light shining in the middle of the rm. High $$ goes 2 pay a very attentive staff. Pleasant maitre D', many attentive busboys; our server was always w/in reach, & great overall. The menu offered interesting sushi, H/C apps & main dishes. Our bbq pork was a bit fatty...strips of sauced pork , on fab sweet pineapple, cilantro/red pepper salad on top. Duck was listed as "crispy"--was not crispy AT ALL. Not what I expected, but the meat was soft & delicious. Good veggies, sauce & presentation. Gyoza not exceptional, lettuce cups boring. Udon w/peanut sauce was mushy & not pungent enough, but had bits of lemon and candied ginger which popped well. Banana Wontons not avail. 4 dessert. Mango 'tofu' interesting .Special Features:
- Toku a favorite place to dine in LIAdelaVIPDined on 6/16/2014Toku has become our favorite place to dine. The food is very flavorful and delicious. It is a wonderful dining experience! The fish and the salads are fantastic and come well prepared. The ambience is special. The waite staff is right on top of everything, and they are very helpful when ordering. The sushi is prepared beautifully and always is delicious. You will not be sorry if you dine here.Special Features:
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FLOWERY BRANCH — Quarterbacks Chris Redman, John Parker Wilson and rookie Dominique Davis are in a heated battle to backup starter Matt Ryan.
Some coaches prefer to have an established veteran at that key position.
"Whoever the best backup guy is, whether if he's a 10-year vet or a rookie, is going to be our backup quarterback," Falcons coach Mike Smith said after practice on Saturday. "I think you have to go out there and let the play on the field [decide]. … It's a matter of who plays the best."
Redman and Wilson have not played well during the exhibition season, while Davis, an undrafted rookie from East Carolina, has put together two solid outings.
"I thought that Chris and JP played better than they did the first game and Dom has played pretty good in both games, coming in at the end," offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter said. "Dom gave us a chance to come back from two scores. He definitely did a nice job in that fourth quarter."
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August 18th, 2012
7:38 pm
Put Dom in with the first unit and watch this guy shine.. He is the falcons # 2 QB PERIOD
August 18th, 2012
7:41 pm
[...] Dominique Davis in the hunt for No. 2 quarterback gig [...]
August 18th, 2012
7:47 pm
Dom can also imitate Cam Newton, etc a lot better than the other 2 when they have to prepare for teams with that type of a mobile qback. He is my choice. He showed a pretty good upside.
August 18th, 2012
7:54 pm
I'd love to see him play with a higher tier unit. He's shown a lot of flashes. Rookie or not, he should absolutely be our No. 2 QB. In this league, rookies are now expected to perform so I think he'd be fine. Tremendous upside for this kid. I'm glad we all pretty much know that John Garbage Wilson is pretty much on his way out the door.
August 18th, 2012
8:02 pm
He has the one thing the others have not shown……………..desire to succeed.
August 18th, 2012
8:05 pm
Number 2 is not his goal.
Just sayin…..
August 18th, 2012
8:10 pm
MR2 better watch out. Anybody see "Any Given Sunday"
August 18th, 2012
8:13 pm
not advertising D-led but this preseason deal is pretty cool, watching four games via a laptop hooked up to the big 55 inch at the same time………..already paying the few bucks it cost………..the wife is fuming, lol, told her to hit the bedroom and watch the 47 inch.
August 18th, 2012
8:14 pm
Yeah!!!!…He should be our starter…look how strong his arm is!!!…..(idiot button off)…trust me we are one Ryan interception or loss away from hearing start Davis from these idiots…mark my words!!!
August 18th, 2012
8:18 pm
You have a point. Maybe Blank drated him for a secret reason.
August 18th, 2012
8:19 pm
Panthers sure look scary this season
August 18th, 2012
8:26 pm
Would love to see a trade for Dom and getting a decent lineman…..will never happen but we a quality line a lot more than a 2nd string qb
August 18th, 2012
8:34 pm
Michael, don't join Chipper Jones, you might want to smooth that out…
August 18th, 2012
8:37 pm
ha ! ha !
August 18th, 2012
8:37 pm
He got the Gonzalez seal of approval… Tony G tends to exaggerate but he was glowing…
August 18th, 2012
8:41 pm
Davis is a keeper TODAY, let's see what the tally looks like after preseason game #4????
I for one would love to see Davis with say 7 plays with the first team O……..
Go Falcons!!!
August 18th, 2012
8:43 pm
You know nothing about TG why put yourself in his caliber, "PERIOD".
August 18th, 2012
8:47 pm
He can leap tall buildings in one single bound, HEEE'ssssss faster than a bullet, HEEE'ssss more powerful than a locomotive, HEEEE'ssssss "ZEROman" —– bring it baby, bring it……….
Go Falcons!!!
August 18th, 2012
8:48 pm
Your the virus, I'm the cure!!!!
Don't forget!
August 18th, 2012
9:05 pm
You can't put him on the practice squad. Because JDW can't be on the practice squad makes him expendable. Redman is horrid!!! Put Davis at the two and get a project for the practice squad.
August 18th, 2012
9:36 pm
Maybe Blank is tired of failing in the playoffs and want to shake things up with Davis. Give Ryan qb competition just like the other teams.
August 18th, 2012
9:37 pm
You're a creep, nothing new there… Nurse on the imaginary phone in your padded room… Go and answer it…
August 18th, 2012
9:48 pm
Give Dom a chance to see what he can do with the 2nd team. Start him in the 4th preseason game.
August 18th, 2012
9:49 pm
I knew you were stuck in some bad trip (too much LSD in Jr. high?), but really, bad 80s movies? Come on Stalker, can't you be contemporary? No post 1990 movies at Mom and Pop corner video store out in the Boondocks?
August 18th, 2012
10:06 pm
JPW will be gone and Redman will be holding a clipboard when he isn't tying Davis's shoelaces ………..I watched part's of that game again and Davis was throwing some bullets out there to those receivers when he had his few moments to shine…………..he deserves to have a shot at playing earlier in these games and getting more time to play.
August 18th, 2012
10:20 pm
Was my mind playing tricks on me or did I see two different players wearing number 45 on thursday night?
August 18th, 2012
10:30 pm
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August 18th, 2012
10:40 pm
ZERO — is now the "Duke of Crap or Sultan of Crap", take your pick he knows the job better than the senior nurse caretaker at the assisted living in Canton, Ga. It's all at home today ain't moron, Mr. Predictable……………….
Go Falcons!!!!
August 18th, 2012
11:02 pm
At this point both Redman and JPW will have to step it up. Even on a bad showing Davis has more upside for a greater future than his competition.
August 18th, 2012
11:06 pm
Houston Texans hammering the 49ers…………RB Brandon Jacobs went out early with a knee injury and linebacker Ahmad Brooks just went out to the back on a cart…………………
August 18th, 2012
11:19 pm
Like I said, you're on an Island and the ball ain't talking back to you… Don't worry, those pharmaceutical companies are doing miracles for "special folks" like you…
And maybe NASA will come up with a GPS chip for your brain and fixation you have with Canton… Did somebody abandon you there and you've been repressing the memory?
August 18th, 2012
11:52 pm
They say the preseason don't mean squat but when you have some serious injuries to valuable players it can do a lot of damage to your regular season ……………..
Need to call them fellas with the white coats and straight jackets go pick that true one up in canton huh and have em pick up that one with the one heartbeat baby too……………maybe they can make a new " Phycho Six " flick together and I am getting outta here for they turn on me……..lmao………….and that's a wrap………………………………………………………….
August 19th, 2012
12:00 am
Don't worry Michael, he's "my" personal stalker! No sense of location (so I don't worry too much), but he's like those guys (Hinckley and that ilk) who might just do something unseemly to the unsuspecting… Sad…
Poor Barry, he's been posting that same blog post with a couple of word changes for 5 straight seasons (even w Joey Harrington)… That man is a true dreamer!
August 19th, 2012
12:16 am
I was worried but then I remembered that if your backup QB is in the game then you are toast. It doesn't matter who the backup is – if you need your second string QB to win games then you have no chance.
August 19th, 2012
1:40 am
Dude, say hello to Tom Brady and Kurt Warner… Next!
August 19th, 2012
1:50 am
And Doug Williams says "Hi!"
I guess Doug Johnson and Joey Harrington left a bad taste in everybody's mouth here?
August 19th, 2012
3:45 am
Chris Redman had not thrown a TD pass since the 3rd exhibition game in 2010! JPW only 1 TD pass in his career…..2nd exhibition game in 2010. Bottom line…..Our #2 and #3 backup qbs…..2 TD passes total since the start of the 2010 exhibition season!
August 19th, 2012
4:34 am
Even if Davis continues to outplay Redman and Wilson, I will be surprised to see Mike Smith deviate from his personal favorites. If you don't see Davis getting time with at least the 2nd string in the next game, you will know that this coach had his mind made up no matter how Davis plays . As poorly as Redman and Wilson have played this preseason Mike Smith took the opportunity to tell you a bold face lie when he said they both have played well. If Konz does not get any time with the 1st string in the RG spot then you will also know there is not true competition there either. Mike Smith probably had to get threatened with losing his job to even replace the coordinators and O-line coach. Time will tell but all indications point to the Falcons having the exact O-line they had last year and probably will keep Redman at backup and Wilson as 3rd string. Davis will use this tape to get a job for another team and shine a year or 2 from now. Mike Smith's mind does not change just like his response to questions does not change. It's the same ole same ole.
August 19th, 2012
8:35 am
Redman stole my lunch not long ago. I had it marked The Burner in the frig and Redman ate it anyway.
Wilson wakes me up too early playing a trombone in the next room.
Davis should start for us. Matty Ice has a noodle arm
Time for breakfast. Got to put on the feedbag. Weighed in at 258 today. Its a good weight for me. I feel good in my belly.
August 19th, 2012
8:41 am
The only spot the falcan'ts have depth is #2 QB, they have four of them.
August 19th, 2012
8:44 am
Davis should be the 1st and only qb off the bench the rest of the preseason. JPW and Redman have had plenty of chances and have done nothing and should be cut.
August 19th, 2012
8:52 am
The Burner Turner cracks me up. Dude is funny.
August 19th, 2012
9:27 am
August 19th, 2012
8:44 am
Davis should be the 1st and only qb off the bench the rest of the preseason. JPW and Redman have had plenty of chances and have done nothing and should be cut.
Dominique Davis, based on performance, should have elevated himself above John Bob Parker and Christine Redman. Parker and Redman have looked absolutely atrocious and inept since they have been in Atlanta.
August 19th, 2012
9:31 am
Based soley on performance, Dominique Davis by far has been the most competent Quarteback on the Atlanta Falcons Football Team…As i have said before, if someone dropped in from another "Planet" and watched these guys perform, i believe they would come to the conclusion that Dominique Davis is the most talented QB on this football team.
August 19th, 2012
10:01 am
"Whoever the best backup guy is, whether if he's a 10-year vet or a rookie, is going to be our backup quarterback," Falcons coach Mike Smith said after practice on Saturday. "I think you have to go out there and let the play on the field [decide]. … It's a matter of who plays the best."
I wonder why Smith does not do this at LoT Baker is not the best and never has been. Baker is still getting run over in the pass rush #74 is better.Could it be because Baker is a 1st round pick and the coaches dont want to admit to another BUST? YeP
August 19th, 2012
10:04 am
No more Aints fans posting? We must of run them off. I guess they cant take the FACTS.. LOL
August 19th, 2012
10:16 am
Ken, ever heard of Sunday morning? And another example to those of you who say that those Saints bloggers are not egged on here, just trolls… You folks live for that stuff…
August 19th, 2012
10:42 am
He was hitting people in the numbers and watching them bounce away. Nevertheless he kept his cool came back at them. Very impressive.
August 19th, 2012
10:46 am
The Burner Turner cracks me up. Dude is funny.
its a long season Upgray. I only hope my pants still fit after the season.
And I hope the laughing will be at the other team.
uhhh……. Time to eat , I snuck some candy bars out of the lunch room and just ate two backs of cheetos. In the film room I usually sneak in so milk duds. Duds is name they want to put on my jersey. Not sure why.
Time to eat
August 19th, 2012
10:52 am
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MADISON, Wis (WSAU-Wheeler News) Eggs and rubber ducks will be among the issues of grave concern in the Wisconsin Assembly today.
The lower house is scheduled to act on bills to let farmers sell eggs from their chickens without a state processing license -- and to allow charities to put on rubber duck races without running afoul of gambling laws.
De Pere Republican Andre Jacque raced into action after the State Justice Department warned officials in Mishicot that their annual duck race is illegal gambling. Charities throughout Wisconsin run the duck contests, that include the "Ducktona-500" in Sheboygan Falls. Neighboring Minnesota and Michigan allow those types of races.
The egg bill would let people sell their own items at farmers' markets without the need for a state license. The producers could only have less than 150 chickens, and they would need labels showing that the eggs are not graded.


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Alternative Christmas Market
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Refectory Hallway
Refectory Hallway
The 23rd Annual Alternative Christmas Market at Duke Divinity School has a long tradition of offering an opportunity to buy Christmas gifts for individuals while also supporting selected global non-profits as they advocate for social justice, feed the hungry, and work to help economically struggling countries sustain themselves.
Bring cash or a check to make purchases from various non-profits at the market. Only One World Market accepts credit cards.


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Yes, that's right! You can do all of the classes you like for 30 consecutive days for just
$40.00 .
This is our introductory offer to FIRST TIMERS to OYS. We believe in the power of community and we want you to experience how great it feels to be part of the Orleans Yoga family before you become a regular.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, these classes will give you the inspiration and all you need to know to feel comfortable and secure in basic yoga postures
You may join our regular scheduled Absolute beginner classes at anytime. See schedule.
Explore how yoga practice should change as the years accumulate. "Boomer Yoga" classes offer an introduction and practical yoga asana advice for both new yogis and those searching for a way to adapt their practice to an aging body.
Rated 4.5 Stars by Yoga Alliance at 200 and 500 hour levels, OYS is committed to upholding a the highest standard of quality for teaching yoga through Orleans Yoga Certification If you are passionate about Yoga,we encourage you to pursue this passion and make a professional statement by becoming certified in the OYS method. This achievement will indicate that you understand and represent the standards for which Orleans Yoga is renowned.
This 40-hour course is designed as an intensive immersion into the teaching techniques of the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course.40-hours credits can be applied for Yoga Alliance registration. Led by Derek Kendrick ERYT500 who will share knowledge of the Ashtanga style, technique, and will enable you to become thoroughly immersed techniques and teaching of 1st series of Ashtanga yoga.
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260 Centrum Blvd, Unit 202-A,
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