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April 7 was the First Day Forms were available for Write-In Candidacy.
Any qualified person wishing to file as a write-in candidate may pick up
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April 7 was the First Day Forms were available for Write-In Candidacy.
25 Comments:
- AnonymousApril 10, 2008 6:47 PM
Pick up where?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 11, 2008 9:45 AM
Pick up at Registrar of Voters.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 11, 2008 8:51 PM
No one from the Romoland area on the ballot? Draft Bill Gould and Garrick Stein from the Romoland School District. Young leaders is what we need.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 13, 2008 11:06 AM
Face it this is a Red Community, that is why nothing is done for the benefit of the whole community but the elite few. They are now trying to run our city council. They dominate school boards and development from here to Perris, Here are your examples Fred Twyman and his wife both on Menifee and Perris School boards respectively, John Denver and his wife, developer and former and current school board member. Do you see the patterns here folks. Keep going and you will see the group of people contolling all of these boards. Stop this madness and lets get fresh faces on our city council..as one comment made stop the hand shaking soap washing candidates. Move the old OUT and in with the new. Forum for candidates set for Saturday April 26 3-5 pm in Sun City at Church of Christ and Paloma High April 30. Low voter turn outs help hmmmm who is it again..we know in the voting world.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 14, 2008 11:45 AM
Anonymous April 13, 2008 11:06 AM, Put your money where your mouth is and run for a seat. Take the reigns. Do it. Take the plunge. Save us lemmings from ourselves before it's too late.....ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 14, 2008 10:33 PM
Steve from Menifee 24/7 should run for mayor...ReplyDelete
The Californian is doing a short piece highlighting each candidate's running platform. Click above...ReplyDelete
- Dallas McApril 17, 2008 9:26 PM
We are not a city as of yet. I hope the majority vote NO. Who are these people and why are they on the same ballot for city hood? A little presumptious aren't they. Why is the Civic Center/City Hall under construction prior to voters approval? The taxes will not support the city. No new development, even the ones that were under construction are not being completed. Readjustment of property values which are down 27 per cent, will mean 27 per cent less, at least in tax revenue. Established citys are failing.ReplyDelete
Temecula's city councilmen are employed by a developer or partners with him in a bank. Real Estate developers do not good councilmen make. What's two more years? In this 2 year period maybe all the citizens will be aware of the possibility of city hood not the elite 1029 out of 60,000 citizens can be included in the process. Please vote NO on F (cityhood). The economy might be better, property values higher, fewer empty homes and we can become more educated about potential council members. Why are they putting the horse before the cart?
- AnonymousApril 18, 2008 12:41 AM
Sense did not make the last poster.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 18, 2008 8:35 AM
I don't know why any one would vote no.ReplyDelete
I agree that I don't want the same people on city council that is already on the school board, but we need to become a city.
Property values will turn around, the economy will get better and we need to have cityhood in tact to take advantage of it when it does happen. We don't want money spent at the new mall to go to Riverside County, it needs to stay here in Menifee to help fund community enhancement. We need the property taxes to stay here.
Is there really ever a good time to take on a business endeavor (cityhood)? Sometimes you just have to go for it.
Just vote the right people in.
- AnonymousApril 18, 2008 9:34 AM
I actually think Dallas Mc has a pretty valid point. Building a civic center and city hall prior to being a city is very presumptuous.ReplyDelete
I am personally not sold on the idea that becoming a city is a "magic fix" to all the issues stated in the previous posts. While I respect the opinions of all voters, I will also be voting 'no' for becoming a city.
The community needs local control now. If you live in the outlying areas of Menifee there is a good chance you'll be annexed to Perris or Murrieta if you don't take a stand now. There are many things in a community you can't control, here's one you can.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 19, 2008 9:12 PM
I have heard that a developer is absorbing the costs of constructing a city hall/civic center. Hopefully, someone with more information will provide more details. Meanwhile, I will do research to get more valid information and post my findings on this blog.ReplyDelete
I can not understand why someone would vote no to cityhood after reading the incorporation documents found on the Riverside County Local Formation Commission (LAFCO)web site.
The Comprehensive Fiscal Analysis (CFA)used to justify incorporation efforts will show almost $5,000,000surplus after the first year. In addition, the County will incur all costs for the first nine months (October 1, 2008-June 30, 2009 and not the city. After June 30, 2009, the new city will start with a budget surplus to incur costs by itself. If the CSA is followed, there should be a budget surplus for the next ten years.
Many seniors are afraid that their taxes will increase. Pursuant to Prop 13 and Prop 218, the city will not be able to raise taxes with putting tax increase proposals on ballots for voters to decide. There must be 2/3 vote for a tax measure to pass.
It would be great for everyone to read the available information on the internet. Incorporation documents can be read on Riverside County Local Formation Commission web site. One set of information can be found on LAFCO main page. Additional information can be obtained on the October 25 Meeting of LAFCO. Information on Prop 13 and Prop 218 can be reviewed by typing either Prop 13 or Prop 218 and then hit the search button of your search engine.
There are issues that can be discussed but this response is getting very long.
Cityhood Is a big step.Do your home work. If we do get cityhood don't vote for anyone who has anything to do with our school systems. It doesn't seem like there Is anyone In office who knows how to manage the budget or run a school system. All I've heard from the school boards since my child started school here 7 years ago has been "cut backs". I pay taxes and then we have to go out and by supplies for the classroom. There are to many kids getting free rides off our education system. They get free meals, free bus rides etc. Our we going to start our city this way, In debt and free rides to the special to many???ReplyDelete
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Scott A. Mann, Candidate for City Council, Proposed City of Menifee proudly announces his official endorsement by the Coalition of California Law Enforcement Associations and the Riverside Sheriffs' Association.
..."On behalf of the Riverside Sheriffs' Association (RSA), which represents more than 3,500 Deputy Sheriffs, Correctional Deputies, District Attorney Investigators, Probation Officers, and Deputy Coroners, nearly the entire Criminal Justice team for the County of Riverside, it is my pleasure to announce the RSA's endorsement of your candidacy for Menifee City Council. Your staunch commitment to public safety and law enforcement concerns along with your devotion to community service has made our decision an easy one."
//s// Pat McNamara
President, Riverside Sheriffs' Association
- AnonymousMay 02, 2008 5:06 AM
Scott Mann is the reason our kids now walk to school. He is not good for our community as a leader. Twyman and Denver fall in the same category, Darci Castillejos is involved in many organizations and does none well.ReplyDelete
Dear "Anonymous" on May 2nd,ReplyDelete
Your comment demonstrates a lack of understanding of how the school district operates. Because this comment has been made before, I can no longer remain silent on your erroneous claim.
Temporarily eliminating elementary school busing was one of 16 cost saving measures presented to the Menifee School Board as a result of the looming state budget crisis. I highly doubt that you were even at one of the three board meetings where these tough decisions were made. In the state of California, no school district is required by law to provided busing to school. I am not saying that is right, I'm simply stating a fact. Under the ed code, a school district is required to provide transportation for special needs students.
The Menifee School Board is comprised of five members: Mr. Fred Twyman, Mrs. Phoeba Irey, Mr. Robert O'Donnell, Mrs. Rita Peters, and Mr. Victor Giardinelli all elected by you the voter (if you even voted). They had very tough financial decisions to make with the upcoming budget cuts. The vote was 3 - 2 on the issue of "temporarily eliminating elementary school busing".
With respect to the organization of the District, the Board is the top layer of management, then under the Board is the Superintendent. Underneath the Superintendent is the Assist Superintendent of Business Services. As the Risk Manager for the District, I report to the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services. Therefore, the Risk Manager is two levels of management below the School Board where the decision to cut busing was made.
So your claim that "Scott Mann eliminated busing" is a ludicrous and completely false statement. In this country, the constitution guarantees you the right to say nearly anything you want. In the future, I would encourage you to continue voicing your opinion and to take credit for it by identifying yourself. Hiding behind a handle of "Anonymous" does not carry alot of weight with the reader.
Vote 'Yes' on Cityhood!
Scott A. Mann
- AnonymousMay 02, 2008 12:04 PM
During the forum at Paloma High School on Wednesday Scott Mann singled out a write-in candidate stating he should not be involved in the forum. I find it very interesting that the Riverside County Sheriff's Department would endorse a candidate that does not believe in the Democratic process.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 02, 2008 3:00 PM
I was there too. That was not the question and that is not what Scott Mann said. Supervisor Stone asked all candidates the same question... "Who of your fellow candidates would you not support and why?"ReplyDelete
Mann simply stated that he felt Cuomo, since he has only lived in the community two short years, that Mr. Cuomo would not have a grasp of issues in the Sun City core, Quail Valley and Romoland.
That is not stopping the democratic process in any way. He simply answered the moderator's question.
- AnonymousMay 05, 2008 8:33 AM
I wonder how many people are tired of hearing comments like "since he has only lived in the community two short years".ReplyDelete
These types of comments could be alienating many voters, which I'm sure is not the intention.
I've only been here a couple years (3) as well. I'm sure that there are quite of few of us that have only been here a few years.
I understand that people who have been here for a long time feel they are a bigger part of the community because they've been here longer. I'm just glad our votes all count the same...
- AnonymousMay 11, 2008 5:59 PM
Scott Mann-ReplyDelete
Your post was very condescending and rude. Is this the way you will conduct yourself if elected. I know of a letter you sent to the teachers of Menifee, at the beginning of the year, that was so rude and nasty you had to later apologize for it this sounds like a pattern of bad temper and improper behavior. Believe me this letter will get to the local press very soon. By the way I was at all three board meetings and find it interesting that administrators raises were not cut but busing was.
- AnonymousMay 11, 2008 7:34 PM
Wow! You are so off base. I happen to know that Mann did not have anything to do with eliminating school busing. I was at those school board meetings you are talking about. Further, the administrators at one point offered up their COLA increases as a cost saving measure and the BOARD said "thanks but, we don't need to do that".ReplyDelete
I thought his post about him not being involved in that decision was well written and answered your claim that "he was responsible" for eliminating elementary school busing. What beef do you have with this guy?
You know, you talk about these things as if you work for the school district. If so, let me ask you this... Were you willing to give up your COLA and your precious step and column increase in order to save elementary school busing or prevent closing Menifee Elementary School for a year? Or did you just get another 'pass' on your performance evaluation thereby receiving yet another raise at taxpayer's expense?
... I didn't think so!
- AnonymousMay 12, 2008 1:31 PM
It is interesting that the assumptions being written by Mann and his supporter, towards anonymous posts, are being created by assumptions directed at Mann? I guess it is okay for some to make assumptions but not others?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 13, 2008 1:30 AM
I'm voting NO.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 16, 2008 11:44 PM
Mieke is right! (April 18th) We do need to become a City for own voice and control!!! A couple years ago Murrieta tried to annex some of Menifee but was only successful up to Mapeleton behind JBar ranches on Scott. Perris tried to annex before too and failed but now has 3 legal suites (1 settled) about Menifee becoming a city. Perris and Murrieta are WAITING and READY to take us over if we don't become a city NOW! They just want your money not your best interests!! Vote YES for Cityhood and make 5 people that LIVE HERE in the area accountable to YOU!!!!!ReplyDelete


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from the auf-wiedersehen-baby dept.
Ronin Developer writes Apple has listened to the complaints of those who object to having received a pushed copy of U2's latest album as part of their recent campaign. While nobody has been charged for the download, some objected to having it show up in their purchases and, in some cases, pushed down to their devices. While it is possible to remove the album from your iTunes library, it takes more steps than most would like to take. Apple has responded and released a tool to make it possible to remove the album from your iTunes library in a single step.


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Much as Dr. Martin Luther King did during his lifetime, the Hispanic Federation works at all levels to empower low income children, youth and families to live healthier and more fulfilled lives.
• We have supported families and organizations by providing more than $30 million in grants and services to 100 Latino community-based health and human services agencies
• As an advocate, we support Hispanic civil rights by promoting healthcare reform, improved educational opportunities, the DREAM Act and a jobs-focused economic agenda
• HF closes the racial and ethnic equality healthcare gaps within Latino communities by promoting healthy lifestyles, screening for illnesses, registering people into free or low-cost health care and strengthening Community Health Centers
The Hispanic Federation's leadership has been recognized by many, including the Kellogg Foundation's "National Leadership in Action" award for innovative philanthropic work, by the Hispanic Business magazine as one of the "Top 25 Hispanic Nonprofit Organizations," the John E. Dewey Education Award for "excellence in education advocacy," and by the United Way of New York City, which stated that the Federation "now serves as a model for other communities in their efforts to build the capacity of their community-based organizations."
What we do:
Latino families are disproportionately affected by diabetes, asthma, hypertension, HIV/AIDS, depression and obesity, and are underserved when it comes to health insurance. The Hispanic Federation counters these trends through:
• Educating Latinos on how to live healthier lives
• Creating "national action days" to highlight prevention and treatment • Increasing funding to health agencies
• Using advocacy platforms to address health disparities
Our five key initiatives:
• Facilitated Enrollment helps Latinos enroll into free or low-cost health plans such as Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus and Medicaid through collaborations with Community Health Centers.
• The Health Disparities Network brings together the leading New York State ethnic medical, psychiatric and nursing societies to develop proposals on access and delivery of medical and mental health services to communities of color.
• "¡Vive tu vida! Get up! Get Moving!" addresses rising diabetes and obesity rates by educating Latinos on health and active lifestyles and screening individuals on diabetes, asthma, cardiovascular disease, HIV/AIDS, depression.
• National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) and Latino HIV Testing Month (LHTM) encourages organizations in more than 250 cities across the U.S.to sponsor HIV prevention events in an effort to reduce new infections and provide care for Latinos living with the virus.
• Our women's reproductive health project focuses on advancing the reproductive, sexual health and human rights of Latinas within New York State and nationally.
Our story:
During the past 20 years HF has successfully addressed the inequities facing Latino communities and the nonprofits that serve them. It has awarded more than $30 million in grants and expanded from 15 New York City nonprofits to a federation of almost 100 Latino institutions in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania that serve 2 million low and moderate income Latinos.
Through its Washington, D.C. office, HF advocates for Latino causes with national organizations such as the League of United Latin American Citizens, Labor Council on Latin American Advancement, Southwest Voter Registration and Education Project, National Alliance for Hispanic Health, and the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda.
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They could just keep this change a sort of "Secret"
They could just keep this change a sort of "Secret"
Stay with me! ...Make it appear as though the guards are weak, 75? 80? Whatever works in Cata, And just buff the damage they do and there health pools once engaged.. Have a sort of "Last Stand" Effect proc when they engage in combat! with a nice enrage for the big dps boost. Suprise the players! haha.
Anyway, This is a nice change although I've never heard of anyone griefing newbie starting zones.


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You should trust a man who said he was on the pill
Scientists think that they're one step closer to developing the male contraceptive pill. But would you trust your partner to take it? Here's why you should.
A new report claims that we're a step closer to the contraceptive holy grail – the male pill. Knowing that this news would divide opinions, I forwarded the link to my friends.
"Why would you possibly trust me to take a pill," my partner said. "I don't even remember to eat breakfast most mornings. I don't even know if I have socks on."
"I've seen what happens when I ask Dave to take the bins out," my friend said. "He'd leave it to the last minute and then forget."
"I wouldn't trust a man to take a pill – they'd just forget and you'd end up pregnant," chimed in another.
I think it's about time we stop infantilising men.
However, I disagree. I think it's about time we stop infantilising men, and trust that they'd be able to share the responsibility of contraception.
If you're mature enough to discuss oral contraceptives (and have both undergone the barrage of tests to ensure you're harbouring no nasties) then he's going to be mature enough to pop a tiny pill once a day.
Another friend of mine argued that you'd never be '100% sure' that a man wasn't lying about being on the pill to try and trap you in to a pregnancy.
While I don't doubt there's a plethora of broody late thirty-something males who would love to foist their progeny onto me, isn't this a risk men have had to take for decades? And if he was that keen to try and trick you into motherhood, A) he's an oddball – why are you with him? B) He could poke holes in your condoms, swap your lube for rubber-destroying baby oil, or make you look at pictures of adorable babies, puppies and kittens until your ovaries threaten to explode.
Some women have said that the male pill is threatening their freedom of choice: we're the ones who are the babymakers, WE should be able to control our fertility.
Women could never again be accused of being 'sperm stealers'.
But why shouldn't men be able to do the same? Wealthy individuals would be able to safeguard their fortunes and their loins from sly divas looking for an 18-year meal ticket. And women could never again be accused of being 'sperm stealers' if men were giving the option of not letting their swimmers out of the box.
The male pill actually gives women more choice, not less. Maybe if men were more involved in the baby-making decision process we wouldn't have so many feckless fathers, or episodes of the Jeremy Kyle show.
Bottom line: it takes two to tango. Why shouldn't men shoulder some of the contraceptive burden?
Would you trust your partner to take the male pill? Let us know on Twitter using the hashtag #socialvoices.
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"Love Your Pie"
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Who does not love Nikki Smith's pie? It looks so nutritious. So delicious. So packed with juicy goodness. Ah, that pie... And then we come to Nikki's home-baked pie and other foods that's she prepared for Sergio in a lavish spread. But Sergio wants to wait. He's interested in another kind of spread and another kind of pie. And those incredibly big boobs. Nikki is all dolled up in her apron and Suzie Homemaker outfit. She's eager to please, and she knows that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. She also knows that the way to a man's cock is through his fly. Nikki will have no trouble getting her fill of man-sausage. Her curvaceous body and sweet manners will have Sergio eating out of her hand. Baking pies and playing the hot and busty homemaker is not the only way Nikki likes to please and tease men, as you already know from her previous visits to XLGirls.com. She has numerous talents in that department. Tit-fucking, blow jobs, riding cock and more. "I like to please," Nikki says. "Me knowing that I'm good at blow jobs, and being able to look up and see the look on his face and knowing it's driving him crazy because he can't fuck me yet 'cause I'm still sucking his dick...even though I'm a little bit more on the submissive side, just having that control for that little bit of time, I love it." But she never teases without ultimately pleasing. We should all have a girl like Nikki Smith at home feeding us good food and good pussy.
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Full-back happy with brace but targets another win on Saturday.
Leighton Baines
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Leighton Baines was more satisfied with the points than the plaudits following his match-winning two-goal salvo against West Bromwich Albion.
The left-back netted for the sixth and seventh time this season to help put Everton one point behind fourth-placed Tottenham, who could only muster a draw at Norwich City.
Baines was described as a 'special player' and 'manager's dream' by David Moyes in his post-match assessment.
But the 28-year-old said Everton's tenth league win of the season was all that mattered.
"That [the win] is the most important thing," Baines told evertontv. "The second goal was important and we deserved it because in the first half we had pretty much all the play. We knew we needed the second goal and the unfortunate thing is that we gave up a bit of a soft one.
"West Brom fought really hard like we knew they would. We knew they had to come out and offer a bit more in the second half of the game.
"If there's any slight twinge of disappointment it's that we didn't steady the ship and go and score another goal, but we have won the game and can't complain."
Baines sent the Blues on their way just before the half-hour mark, rifling an unstoppable shot past Ben Foster.
"I was coming forward and there didn't seem like there was many options on," Baines said of his 20-yard opener. "I would normally look for a pass or cross but decided to take the shot on. Fortunately enough it went in."
The former Wigan man scored his second of the game in easier circumstances, converting the 12th penalty of his Everton career in first-half stoppage time.
Baines continued: "It's important to have a variation and be able to mix it up in different ways. It gives you a better chance and keeps the keepers guessing. He [Foster] went the wrong way and it was good to see it go in."
A quick turnaround sees Everton return to Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon with struggling Aston Villa the visitors to Merseyside.
It has been four years since David Moyes' team beat the Villains on home soil and Baines insists that sequence must be corrected if Everton are to pile more pressure on Tottenham and Chelsea.
The former Wigan man added: "It's important that we keep winning games and picking up points in the right places, keep hanging on to the teams above us and close the gap. Also it will be nice to get a bit of distance from the teams below us.
"What we want is a good, exciting end to the season where we are competing and are in the mix. We are in a good position and are still in the cup, so it's all still to play for."
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Well done lads, keep up the hard work full credit to Bainsey. We can win the FA Cup and qualify fo Europe no problem.Thursday 31st January 10:50 Report Comment
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These Dance Love poems are examples of Love poems about Dance. These are the best examples of Dance Love poems written by international PoetrySoup poets
We danced amongst the stars that night
when joy had fallen far from sight
We danced under the sun so bright
And when all seemed lost, we held on tight
We danced to the music of hummingbirds
And we danced in the silence when there were no words.
We danced in the shadows of fear and doubt
And we danced when we questioned what life's about
We danced amongst the evergreens
That posed for painters winter scenes.
We danced in the winters bitter chill
And when we danced our world stood still.
For that's what love was meant to be
To find the dance when we cannot see.
To write a new song when the music stops
With lyrics that caress every tear that drops.
For when the rhythm changes and tempo slowed
We're called to dance with the seeds we sowed.
For life is hard, there is no doubt
But Dancing through it, is what life's about.
Where cradled canyons sing
Of ebony wood in the forest
There lies a gurgling spring
Where cockcrows sing their chorus
To the melody of singsong birds
There I've concealed my sensuous words
Filled with befitted signs
The saccharine whiff of my designs
Come to me my mortal youth
To the wild realm of your truth
Where nymphs and gnomes abound
For the earth is filled with weeping
And only your tears be found
Where the fogs of night are fountains
Spills of glistened moon ignite
By distant silhouette mountains
We dance with passion of fight
Entwining ancient stance
Mingling hand in hand we dance
Till the mountains smile on high
Near and far we spring
To pursue the realest of dreams
While the world cries at its seams
Anxious in trouble to cling
Come to me my mortal youth
To the wild realm of your truth
Where nymphs and gnomes abound
For the earth is filled with weeping
And only your tears be found
To where the ridges merry make
From the beaks of wooden bright
In sparkly pools the ghouls awake
That scarce to stir our night
We watch for seekers down under
Muttering secrets in their soul
We bid them lucks of shivers
Dipping gently in
From reeds that hide a tear of a foal
Under the gentle rivers
Come to me my mortal youth
To the wild realm of your truth
Where nymphs and gnomes abound
For the earth is filled with weeping
And only your tears be found
Far away she shall ever churn
The taciturn eyed
She'll listen no more to turn
To the working mills beside
Or the scrubbing of the barn
May peace weave in her song
She shall wave in the yarn
To a haven known as Belong
Come to me my mortal youth
To the wild realm of your truth
Where nymphs and gnomes abound
For the earth is filled with weeping
And only your tears be found
For she comes, the mortal youth
To the wild realm of her truth
Where nymphs and gnomes abound
For the earth is filled with weeping
And only her tears be found
God is always love
Forever seek the kingdom;
Praise the creator
Keep giving what you can give
Please endure until the end
Beautiful Heavens
Protecting the meek ones earth
Watching over us
Helping us to cope with life
Comforted with hope and trust
When you find rhythm
You find your hearts inner core
Celebrate the times
Make them better than before
Reminisce and dance all night
The libertine flails his torches
Burning staffs in his hands aglow
Golden sparks from the kindle beseech you
To dance on flames that he throws
For he is a man they call Passion
No soul has escaped what he's sowed
Good bye to innocence
Only embers are left where he's roamed
Good bye to innocence
We all dance on the coals he calls love.
He is the thief we call Ardor
He spins plumes of turquoise and gold
Challengers fall, all are smitten
By warm sultry nights and moon glow
Behind his mask love is yearning
To break free of seductions steel glove
Good bye to innocence
His restraints bind us coarsely entombed
Good bye to innocence
We will dance on the ruins he calls love .
My watch is broken, I can not wait for you to get here
The sun is heating,(I cannot believe) today, we're finally meeting.
I'm not quite sure how I'm gonna act or what I'm gonna say
But of one thing I'm sure, when you'll be in front of me, you'll take my breath away.
While I'm waiting, my mind is flying away
From the moment you'll get here, to the first move you'll make.
I just wish, this day to be perfect
I hope I'm ready for any unexpected events.
It's getting late and you're nowhere to be found
I'm getting all kinds of emotions, but is nothing I can do about..
The park is empty, looks like the rain is gonna arrive
I guess I should be going too, nothing makes me stay around.
Maybe you got stuck in traffic or you've just changed your mind,
Either way, I better go now, maybe we'll get to meet some other time..
And now my battery is dying, I have such a lucky day,
I don't think this day could get any better,
>>no 'eff!n' way!!<<
Where should I go now? to the hotel or to a pub?
I'll get me something to drink before Imma call it a nite.
I don't find my card key, guess I'm losing my mind..
Who the 'eff' are you 'my friend'?
Why do you have to honk so loud?
you: Hey!!!
me: Gosh, you scared me!
you: Where are you going? don't we have a date?
me: Hey, you're the one that got here late.
you: Yeah, I'm sorry. look, I've been running all the way...
me: Cool. I'm glad you came.
I'm starving. where you gonna take me?
you: well, since our picnic is ruined, thanks to the coming rain..
lemme take you to my favorite restaurant..
me: sounds great. OK.
While in the car, you've turned on the radio
And the silliest song was playing in the air
Smiling, you looked at me and started dancing
Gosh, you're amazing. (that's what I said)
We've got to the restaurant
It's getting pretty hot
No sign of the rain now
Guess she just changed her mind.
When I stepped inside
My favorite song was playing .. so loud
And once you've heard it, you took my hand in yours and smiled
you: Hey, this is our song since now!!
Since then I got this feeling, this awesome feeling inside
I'm with the right person and the nite has just begun
You're full of surprises, beautiful and kind
For me you are so special, I'll roll my dice tonight.
Next thing I know, we were back in the car
The music was playing loud, you were driving too far
The last stop we've made, was at the hotel I'm staying
You grabbed me in your arms and .. and then's when it started ... raining.
The weather gets colder, your hand is on my shoulder,
I ask you if you want to come and wait inside.
The fireplace is on, your clothes are on the stove
I bring you comfy clothes, while you're in the shower.
The rain is falling from the sky, the night is deep, looks black and white
I pour you a glass of wine while getting closer.
The electricity goes off, all of a sudden
We're in the dark, the music stops - I lit (up) a candle.
Looks like the rain has stopped now (or for the moment)
I pour you another glass of wine..
I touch your hand, you're grabbing mine
And pull me closer.
The last thing I remember, you were playing through my hair
I felt your (warm) breath down on my neck and I've kissed your shoulder
Slowly, you laid me down, on the floor, whispering something in my ear
Your fingers were walking down my spine, I've closed my eyes.. that's when we've kissed.
We've spent the night together, sleeping in each other arms
I was your blanket, you were my pillow - the dawn was coming fast.
I woke up and.. watching you sleeping
You found me smiling when you've opened your eyes.
Things went so fast - time was flying by
Only four days, until we say goodbye.
All the sand from the beach, the pictures framed in our minds
The scrambled eggs in the mornings, (all those) kisses (stolen) through the night.
While I'm counting the seconds, my mind is flying away
From the moment we've met, to the last thing you'll say.
I just wish, this day to last forever
I hope our story will never have an end.
In the airport, while waiting for our planes to come
Our silly love song was playing one more time
And once again, you took my hand in yours and smiled
That's when you've asked me, if I want to be ... your wife.
I had received lots of love in years past
I have felt all joys and pitfalls of it
No pain seems to enter my simple life
Love entertains me, that wonderful hit
I know my life floats above tender hearts
That which brings love, but sometimes avoids me
I move quickly this way and that in air
I have "dance of the butterflies" simply
My life moves in all respects here and there
Highs and lows of dance are of gratitude
Love escapes my lips to my gracious love
My eyes have passion that brings attitude
Contest: Dance of the Butterflies
Sponsor: Gail Angel Doyle
I know it's a Quatrain...a Rhyming Poem (I hope it's acceptable)
As he came...
Bent down towards me
He took me by the hand...
Led me out to the dance floor..
As the music played...
he held me close
his heart beating next to mine
warmth surounded us...
soft... melodies played
I said... I am scared
For I never done this before...
He said.. no worrys..
I am here... my dear
then he whispered into my ear
Singing melodies of lyrics of song
As the music played
We swayed to the music
as held me close unto him...
his strong arms held me tight
dancing on through the night..
gentle as he... guided me
across the dance floor...
Sweeetness music played
More Beautiful then ever before...
Precious moments...
Then I woke up...
Twas just a dream
of many dreams..
But then again
was it???
Tis be soon...
As time shall be...
When moment comes
I shall dance the dance..
as He guides me
Across the sky
Then between the stars...
To the other side..
Beyond... Glorious Love Eternity..
Sweeet Divine Precious moments..
Shall forever be...
Music Plays.. Melodies unto our King
Harmony of all souls
Whom belong to Him
Come... to Jesus
Lets Dance the Dance of Glorious Love Together...
Sweeetness of the Souls..
Haunting dreams of you gently glide through the grand halls of my mind.
Where you held me close in loving arms, their warmth I did find.
Fingertips play my heartstrings as you told me I belong.
As I slow dance with memories to a never ending song.
Two hearts that beat as one to the rythym of love soft and low.
Memories of the night pirouette 'neath a lovers moon that glow.
You held me oh so close as our eyes did meet.
Tender kisses from lips so warm and sweet.
Fingertips play my heartstrings as you told me I belong.
As I slow dance with memories to a never ending song.
There is a place you can go that is full of only love and Warmth .
you will be surrounded by a light that shines from the Heavens ,
Sprinkles of Silver and Gold.
This place is filled with brilliant colors of Purple , vibrant Gold, all colors.
not one Color is less significant then another ,
for every color is equal here .
This place is surrounded by the beauty of different Flowers.
All flowers have significance here . No one Flower is better then another .
All Flowers are equal here .
It is important you know , you can cry here , and should cry as often as needed .
For the tears will cleanse your Soul and give the Flowers water to grow.
No one Tear is insignificant here , every tear has value and not one is better then another .
money holds no value , Where you live , what you own, has no significance here .
You will be surrounded by a beautiful light that shines from the Heavens .
A shining warm light will encircle you and allow nothing to hurt you .
Hate will be shed at the door light a old jacket of no use.
There is a place of beauty and Worth.
This place will not be found on Earth .
It is a place where no one person is better then another .
I want you..
And I was made just for you
I'll make love to you
All the night with you
Feel my heart that burns in fire
Look my eyes that full of desire
As our bodies ignite in passion
Our souls chain in a strong union
Carressing every part of you
Gives me satisfaction
Dancing in the hymn of love
That just the two of us can hear it loud
Nothing seperate me from you
No one could make me feel like the way you do
Our passion for each other binds us together
And our love for each other makes us FOREVER!


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Welcome to the November 2013 Cloudy Nights Imaging/Sketching Contest poll!
Each month the best images selected from the individual Cloudy Nights Imaging and Sketching forums will be presented for the userbase to vote on. The winning entry will be posted on the front page of the CN website for all to admire! At the conclusion of the poll, the entry with the highest total will be the winner of the contest..
Please choose your favorite from the entries below. The poll will remain open through December 15th at midnight.
Here are the entries for November!
DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing's Finalist - jgibson1@emich[/b]
Here is my attempt at NGC 7023, The Iris Nebula!
This is 13.0 hours of image data collected over 2 consecutive trips and 6 nights to my dark sky site in October and November (~6000' ASL). Imaged from the Chiricahua Mountains in Southeastern Arizona. The image was processed using a LRGB approach to the DSLR data.
CCD Imaging & Processing's Finalist - avdhoeven
Because of bad weather I started to looking at old data again. I was not so happy with the old HaRGB version of this data so I did a complete reprocessing.
Barnard 344 is a dark nebula in the constellation of Cygnus. It's located close to the star Sadr in the Gamma Cygni Nebula (RA: 20h18m57.4s DEC: +40º 40' 01"). Barnard 344 is located on the bottom of the image.
This region is very rich of dark and emission nebulae. On the image also VanDenBergh 130, a reflection nebula in this region, can be seen. It's the circular cloudshape on the left center of the image. LBN234 is an emission nebula glowing with hydrogen and sulphur in the center of the image.
Barnard 344 was described by Barnard himself as: "Dusky spot, 7' long; like an arrowhead, pointed SW; small star at NE end".
This image is a combination of narrowband imagery with RGB images taken during a number of nights in July 2013.
Telescope: TEC-140
Camera: QSI-583
Mount: Skywatcher NEQ-6
H-alpha: 6 x 1800 s (3nm astrodon)
SII: 3 x 1800 s (3nm astrodon)
OIII: 4 x 1800 s (3nm astrodon)
RGB: (4,4,4) x 600 s (astrodon TrueRGB)
Total exposure time: 8.5 hours
Full resolution
Sketching's Finalist - markseibold
I observed the crater Ptolemaeus at the terminator line on October 11th through my Nexstar 5i Cassegrain at medium power magnification and through high thin clouds at times, the seeing was medium to fair, and produced this dry pastel sketch including the whole moon at near 29 inches diameter onto 100% cotton fiber black pastel paper. As a final touch and favorite theme, I added an artists conception as seen from the surface of the moon at Ptolemaeus.
-Mark Seibold
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Preparations for the Western Bypass have uncovered an African-American family cemetery. The cemetery is in the direct path of the bypass.
Now VDOT must make a decision about what to do next. They have issued the following statement:
"VDOT is sensitive to the needs and concerns of the family members involved and we have procedures in place and right of way specialists to evaluate the significance of such cemeteries."
VDOT says it is not uncommon for small cemeteries or burial plots to be found during highway construction projects. It is working with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources to determine the appropriate action.


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Why CEOs need our love, too
Encouraging growth
The CEOs certainly have the wherewithal to do more. Balance sheets are very healthy, especially compared with those of governments and households. In the four largest economies, government debt-to-GDP is moving past 110%, while corporate debt is below 80%. The U.S. government is running a budget deficit of around 8% of GDP, while the corporate sector is running a financial surplus of 2.4% of GDP -- $374 billion annually -- above prior peaks seen in the early 1990s and early 2000s.
Investors are throwing cash into every corner office willing to take it, given the rush into corporate bonds that's currently under way.
Last month, companies sold $75 billion in corporate bonds, the busiest July on record. For 2012 overall, corporate debt issuance is on track to hit $1 trillion, according to Thomson Reuters. It's no wonder: Those bonds carry an average yield of around 3.2%, and safe-haven investors are seeking alternatives to the negative real yields on Treasury bonds. Over the past 30 years, corporate bond yields have averaged 7.2%, as the chart below shows -- but 3.2% is good in today's markets.
Getting them in the game
So CEOs have the need and the to spend and invest, but the motivation is missing. That's where government, encouraged by the voters, can help.
Thanks to years of stagnant wages, higher fuel costs and favorable demographics compared with China, as well as rising wages and inflationary pressures overseas, America is enjoying a resurgence in manufacturing competitiveness. A study by the Boston Consulting Group (.pdf file) earlier this year found that seven industries are "nearing the point at which rising costs in China could prompt companies to shift the manufacture of many goods consumed in the U.S. back to the U.S."
This shift could create, according to the BCG team, 2 million to 3 million jobs and add $100 billion to the U.S. economy. Areas include furniture, computers, electronics, appliances, machinery and fabricated metals. Just look at Google's (GOOG) decision to make its new Nexus Q media device near its headquarters in California.
But in order to encourage CEOs to make this happen -- to invest in and start building things like fans, vacuum cleaners, microwaves, freezers and dishwashers here at home -- government needs to help tip the cost balance in our favor and away from China and other export-oriented Asian economies. And it needs to do it now.
We need to focus on the strategies used throughout the South to attract foreign auto manufacturers, including tax incentives; community college training programs; highway, rail and utility connections; and site preparations. We need to simplify and lower the corporate tax rate. We need to streamline employment processes. And above all, we need to resolve potential watershed events like the fiscal cliff.
This may sound like more corporate handouts, and you may not like the idea of giving additional incentives to wealthy CEOs. I sure don't.
But we've made a choice as a society to have a dynamic, open-market economy with porous borders through which goods and capital can flow to our trading partners -- other countries. Given that context, this is what must be done. Our governments -- national, state and local -- must compete for jobs, just as states compete now.
Otherwise, the CEOs will take their money, their factories and their jobs somewhere else -- Mexico, for example. That's where the BCG team believes some of the jobs coming back from China could end up if we're not careful.
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Who writes these articles? Many of them receive government hand outs in the form of tax rich subsidies. They balk at raising the minimum wage. The top one percent has seen their wealth triple since 1980. They want to infringe on worker rights, end pension plans, have the employee pay more out of their pay for health insurance, bust unions, evade laws.
I have no empathy for over paid buffoons who are paid a king's ransom to run a company well or into the ground. Even the one's who mismanage a company often leave with huge pay outs.
They ship middle class jobs overseas where they have less stringent employment and accounting rules. These are the robber barons of the 21st century.
The government should crack down on many companies that mislabel their products. I often find you pay more and receive less for many staple products. They disguise their products in white opaque containers so you can't see how full the contents is of their product. They are ripping off the American consumer. They are destroying the American dream, they want many of us to live in squalor while they continue to pile up their riches.
Let's stop calling people who are looking for jobs "lazy" just because they are unemployed.
And by the way, it's really tough to forget about the major corporation CEO bonuses, golden parachutes, and salaries when THEY are the ones who ultimately made decisions to ship out our JOBS overseas and close our manufacturing plants.... these CEOs unemployed THEIR OWN CUSTOMERS.
There's a trickle up theory for you.
Coddling them for the last 30 years has led to this mess. We've done nothing but embrace the idea that corporations and those that run them have no free will and just flow like water to the cheapest easy labor. Now they're like spoiled children playing divorced parents against each other for a bigger allowance and think that not getting everything they want is the worst torture imaginable.
Coddle them? No way. They don't want to coddle us as they put up barriers to employment and call people with 9 to 5 jobs lazy and unmotivated. We need to treat them with the same disdain they treat us. Let's start by looking at the bit where your tax rate is based on where you incorporated, not where your business is done. Let's disallow deduction of offshored labor. Let's get rid of capital gains treatment on any stock held less than one year. Let's add extra tax to any corporate bonus declared within a year of any mass layoffs, need of bailout, or serious disaster (ie: m****duct recall or BP style spill).
Extreme? Sure, but the last thing we need to do is prop up the primadona attitude.
As a card carrying capitalist & a member of no political party, I am amazed. Everytime I read an article by this guy, I become more & more turned off. CEOs are sitting on a boat load of cash and not spending it. Why? Because of uncertainty. Fostrered by whom? Wahington DC allegedly. They should get off their collective as##$ and start doing long term projects in this country that would benefit everyone; the corporations & the people. Corporations pay squat in taxes & by hiring a few good tax accountants could eliminate them altogether. There are enough corporate loopholes to drive a truck through them. So the tax argument holds no water. They are just a bunch of overpaid chickensh$%^ who have no guts that make more money than they are worth.
CEOs need love!!! BS
What are they going to invest in, themselves? Unless it is a "new" idea that stands to make them "more" money then why or what would they invest in? They do not need to make more money, they need to have less money by proportion/ratio to fix the economy. They need to make 10 to 1 ratios instead of 1000 to 1 ratios like they are now.
We coddled them already 30 years ago when the tax rates were cut. What makes you think kissing their butts is going to make them pay more in taxes? They think government is wasteful (lobbyists and pet projects are why it is wastful) and is a welfare country now (should have just paid their damn workers more instead of laying them off and shipping our jobs overseas). Now after they caused all these problems you want to coddle them...
I say we let them live if they come to their senses and maybe let them keep their positions since they did win the money game after all. If they do not come to their senses then riots and war will break out eventually. It is not what I want, but it is what happens, just take a look back at history.
It's you, George Pickering who is the moron!!! Greed rules corporate America. Jealous of others success? Success by unethical business practices, Success by evading laws, infringing on worker rights, raiding pension plans to pay off incompetent CEO's who run companies into the ground. Sending jobs overseas to where they pay lower wages.
You sound like an arrogant jerk. Corporate America, thanks to the corrupt Congress has enabled them for way to long. They are destroying our way of life, our standard of living, our American Dream due to out right greed. Why should these bums receive corporate welfare? They are the first to complain about gov't hand outs for others and yet look the other way when tax rich subsidies come their way.
The rich has seen their wealth triple since 1980 while the minimum wage has remained stagnant since 2007.
You, The Tea Party idiots, the disjointed GOP Party are "toxic" for this country. You want to set us back to the dark ages.
Oh and George Pickering, many of the wealthy are moving to other countries but not for the reasons you state, to avoid paying taxes. Like the co-founder of Facebook who moved to Singapore and Denise Rich who moved to England. We need to put a swift end to that baloni.
Absolutely the wrong thing to do. Coddle these guys? Never. If they need motivation, let's give them the income tax rates that existed under Eisenhower. They're businessmen, after all...they can grasp the concept of "use it or lose it". Better yet, hit their firms with steep tax surcharges for sitting on cash and not deploying it for the national interest (as opposed to corporate or individual self-interest). Tax code as an economic weapon? Absolutely; it's the most effective one government posesses.
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We are delighted to announce that Tom Henderson, (many of you will know him as 'Scottish Tom) has been promoted to being Restaurant Manager. Tom has worked with us, in the restaurant, for two years so is well placed to take over running such an important part of the business.
Tom hails from Perthshire, one of the most stunning parts of Scotland. Before joining Holbeck Ghyll he spent time travelling the world before getting the hospitality bug when working at Killiecrankie House, (which was recently voted Small Scottish Hotel of the Year).
He, Phil, Matt and Balazs all look forward to welcoming you back to their dining room!
You may ask why the position became free - Tom Cross, who ran the Restaurant for three years, has left to open up a farm shop in Grasmere. Called 'Summat Cumbrian', Tom stocks loads of local products and a visit to his shop is well worth it!
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Where/When: 210 E. Main St., Monday, Dec. 31
Why Go: Celebrate New Year's Eve and ring in 2013 with a four course dinner from Chef Marty Cattaneo. The restaurant will offer two seatings (6:00pm – 8:30pm; 8:30pm – 2:00am). Guests at the second seating will receive party favors, a midnight complimentary Champagne toast and can dance the night away when the bar opens up onto a dance floor with a live DJ.
Pricing: The menus are priced at $95 per person during the first seating and $125 per person during the second seating.
Reservations: (408) 354-7700.
Where/When: 15970 Los Gatos Blvd., 4 p.m.-1 a.m., Monday, Dec. 31
Why Go: The restaurant is offering two New Year's Eve party seatings. The first one is from 4-7 p.m. and will include selections from its regular dinner menu with along with holiday specials. The second "Celebration" seating is from 8-10 p.m. The band The Cruzers will perform in the main dining room starting at 9 p.m. and continue through 1 a.m. "Celebration" patrons will also receive party favors and hats.
Pricing: The late seating involves a three-course meal at a cost of $89 per person, plus tax, and a guaranteed seat until the New Year with a glass of champagne until 1 a.m.
Reservations: 408-356-4902.
Where/When: 368 Village Lane, 5-10:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 31
Why Go: This is a highly rated establishment known for its excellent offering of contemporary cuisine with an impressive international wine list and innovative cocktails. Wines by the bottle will be 50 percent off on New Year's Eve. Reservations are recommended.
Pricing: Varies.
Reservations: 408-354-8006.
Where/When: 50 University Ave., 11:30 a.m-10:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 31
Why Go: Restaurant will offer a three course dinner menu including dessert. Reservations are recommended.
Pricing: $65 per person.
Reservations: 408-354-8118.
Where/When: 102 B. South Santa Cruz Ave., 8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 31
Why Go: If you're looking for an elegant bar scene and nightclub experience, this is the place for you. Celebration will feature live music with "Sage." It will also include party favors, hats and noisemakers. There will also be a midnight balloon drop.
Pricing: $25 cover charge.
Where/When: 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31
Why go: A "We're Bringing Sexy Back" New Year's Eve dance and party. Performing onstage in the El Gatos Room will be Sexy Back cover band featuring veteran Bay Area musicians. DJ Yoni Wunderman will spin party and dance music hits at the bar. Patrons are encouraged to dress in their sexiest duds.
Pricing: $15.
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Reading Simmons' Old Mailbags and Came Across This…
Q: I'm getting married in few months at Mandalay Bay, as opposed to St. Joseph's Chapel at Holy Cross. (I'm an HC '98 grad). I guess my question is this, how long do I have to wait after the official "I Do's" to play a hand of blackjack? I mean, my fiancee and I have been together for three years, so it's not like we haven't already consummated the relationship. Plus, most of my boys will be out in Vegas with us. I figured you would have some sort of ruling for me.
—Chris M., Worcester, Mass.
SG: I feel like the Wolf in "Pulp Fiction" right now. Okay — I'm assuming you're having a reception, and I'm assuming she'll change out of her dress sometime during the night. When she goes to your room to change, tell her you're staying downstairs to play "just a couple of hands" with your buddies. She'll be fine with that, but she'll insist that you play in a specific section so she can find you after she changes. Tell her you'll be at the tables closest to the sports book. Then tell her she looked beautiful tonight and you're so glad she's your wife and all that crap.
As soon as she leaves, walk to the opposite end of the gaming area and find the tables near Raffles Cafe, which are hidden away a little bit. By the time she takes the elevator up, changes, calls her friends, comes back down, then walks around to find you, that should be about 45 minutes — enough time for three shoes. When she does find you, tell her that you had to switch tables because the dealer was bad luck — this way she won't be angry about it. And even if you're losing, tell her that you were on a hot streak right when she showed up — in fact, you've never been on a roll like this before. She'll be thinking, "Cool, I'm having eggs benedict tomorrow from room service, and screw it, I might even steal one of the robes!" and leave you alone for another 45 minutes.
Here's the key: In that next 45 minutes, you have to win money. When she comes back, you need to have at least five stacks of green to show off. Anything less and you're going upstairs. Then again, that's probably not a bad thing. You know, it's your wedding night and all.
(Speaking of Vegas …)
Q: I have a Vegas Bachelorette Party Theory that I want to share with you and your readers: If you see a bachelorette party going on in Vegas, DO NOT APPROACH THEM, the only thing they will do to the men that approach them is tease them and make them look like idiots. There will always be a "mother hen" protecting the really drunk ones. It is a no-win situation. You need to keep your distance. Make eye contact with the ones that are looking around. Smile at any of them that break away to go to the bar, and maybe say hello. BUT THAT IS ALL. Then you must wait. Sooner or later they will all head back up to the rooms, because the bachelorette is way too drunk. Now pay attention, this is the important part. More often than not, in about 20 minutes, two or three of the girls will head back down. Run; don't walk, to talk to these girls. They came back down for one reason.
—Rob O., Redondo Beach, Calif.
SG: Yikes … that was like beginning of an informercial ad for Rohypnol.
Bill Simmons & President Obama
President Obama: "Well, it's funny, the mythology of sports is just — it's deeply embedded in us. I remember I visited Iraq as a senator, and I think at that point I had already started running for president, but I can't remember. Anyway, they invited me to go into this gym, and there were like 3,000 of our troops there. And somebody just handed me a ball and said, "Come on, Mr. President, take a shot." And I said, OK, and I shot it and swished it from the 3-point line. And the amount of excitement that those folks had was surprising to me.
But I think it just sort of reminded me of the kind of bond that sports creates in people. People — for all our differences politically, regionally, economically — most folks understand sports. Probably because it's one of the few places where it's a true meritocracy. There's not a lot of BS. Ultimately, who's winning, who's losing, who's performing, who's not — it's all laid out there."
The Danny Ainge Anniversary Party
- by Bill Simmons
"Ross: "Thanks, Glenn! Wow, it's great to be in the same room with so many talented basketball minds — and Danny Ainge. [Crowd laughs, but not as hard as Jeff wanted.] God, look at you people … cheer up! It's just basketball! I haven't seen this many white people this upset since they canceled ER! [Scattered laughs.] Hey, I heard Paul Pierce is speaking tonight, is that true? Paul was on a seafood diet during the lockout — he see food, he eat it. [Crowd groans.] Too soon? C'mon man, I don't want to say Paul Pierce showed up fat for the season, but the chef from Legal Sea Foods tried to harpoon him! [Crowd groans.] Whoa, tough crowd, tough crowd. This Celtics season has everyone on edge. Who's running this team, Danny Ainge or Danny Bonaduce? [More groans.] Danny, you're two games under .500? Who has worse luck with basketball players — you or Kim Kardashian? [Crowd groans.] Really? No on that one? [Shakes his head.] Did you guys know that Danny is starting a new social movement in the NBA? It's called Occupy Lottery. [More groans. Jeff starts sifting through his notes.] Man, you guys are brutal. Not as bad as Danny, though — I mean, I knew Mormons could marry multiple wives, I didn't know they could marry multiple bad contracts!""
Linsanity Bag
From the always enjoyable Bill Simmons' Grantland Mail Bag column.
Fun read on Linsanity. What if's. Trade possibilities. Race. Carmelo's imminent return. MSG and New York. Tebow comparisons. You name it, Simmons has you covered.
Here's one section that definitely stuck:
"One last note on the race angle: I don't mean to shy away from it, because he's tapping into something much larger than just "saving the Knicks." There's been a subtle racism lurking behind everything that's happened these past two weeks; you can't help but notice it when they show someone holding a "Yellow Mamba" sign in the stands (which happened Friday night), or with the people who crossed the line on Twitter (that's still going), or even the late-night monologue-type jokes like "Of course Jeremy Lin would go well with MSG" or "Who said Asians couldn't drive?," which sound relatively harmless until you think, Wait, nobody would be making 'black' jokes if Lin were black. I asked two of my friends — one Korean American, one Chinese American — if this bothered them during these past two weeks. Here's what they said.
Friend No. 1 (Jay Kang, fellow Grantlander): "There's always going to be some shit kicked up by haters, but the outpouring of excitement and love has overwhelmed the usual racist clatter. That doesn't mean I haven't rolled my eyes a couple times or even gotten angry. But there's a difference between someone who says something a bit insensitive out of genuine enthusiasm and someone who is just trying to get off his bitter rocks. It's important to not hawk over Linsanity with that much vigilance; it's basketball and it's a bunch of dudes typing reactions on Twitter. There's just no reason to let a few racist assholes ruin the best party of the year. Yes, some of these comments have highlighted that we, as a society, don't treat all racism equally, but if you didn't know that already, you've been living in a hole somewhere. More important, if you can't look at Jeremy Lin and see why America is the greatest country in the world, well, then you don't understand America.""