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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Three Colorado State swimmers and one diver were named to the 2012-13 Women's Swimming & Diving All-Mountain West team. Selections are awarded to the top eight finishers in the individual events and top three relay team finishers at last week's MW Championships. The league made the announcement on Tuesday.
Senior Breann Fuller led the list, earning honors for her performances in the 100 and 200 Backstroke events, in addition to being honored with the league's Senior Recognition Award, which is annually given to the top senior student-athlete, voted on by the league's head coaches.
In addition to Fuller, Madeline Mastrup, Ariana Milone and Erica Stock were also honored.
Mastrup, a junior from Santa Maria, Calif., finished eighth in the 1650 Freestyle with a time of 16:48.33, which was a season best and the fourth-fastest time in CSU history.
Competing in her first collegiate season, Milone placed sixth in the 3-meter boards with a score of 309.45. The mark was the second highest of the season for a CSU diver, and ranks third in CSU's record books. Milone, who hails from The Woodlands, Texas, also placed 10th in the 1-meter boards.
Stock, also a freshman, turned many heads at the Championships, setting two school records, including in the 100 Breaststroke, where she finished fifth with a time of 1:02.75. Again, the time was a season best and is the second-fastest time in CSU history.
On Friday, competing in the 100 Backstroke, Fuller finished second, just three-hundredths of a second away from her fifth MW championship of her career. Her time of 53.44 ranks third all-time. The senior from Brighton, Colo., now owns CSU's five fastest-ever times in the 100 Breaststroke, including the MW record, which was set in 2009.
After Saturday's prelims, Fuller holds the conference record in the 200 Backstroke, as well.
Moments after UNLV's Carmen Robb established a new MW record (1:55.27), Fuller swam a 1:54.40 in the next heat, beating Robb's time by nearly a second, and the previous MW record by more than a second-and-a-half.
The time also broke CSU's school record, which was previously held by Fuller at the 2011 Championships (1:56.01). However, San Diego State's Leona Jennings would claim first in the finals (1:54.43), ahead of Robb (1:54.84) and Fuller (1:54.86).
Mastrup is now a two-time All-MW recipient for the 1650 Freestyle, while Fuller has earned 100 and 200 Backstroke accolades all four years of her career, plus recognition for the 200 Medley Relay in 2009. With NCAA-B cut times in both backstroke events, Fuller is hopeful she, and possibly other Rams—Stock (200 Breaststroke) and Jessica Shepard (100 Backstroke) have both earned NCAA B-standard times—will compete at next month's NCAA Championships in Indianapolis, Ind. Milone, Paige Greely and Maxelise Thorn have qualified for NCAA Zones.
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The menorah (Hebrew: מְנוֹרָה [mənoːˈɾaː]) is described in the Bible as the seven-lamp (six branches) ancient Hebrew lampstand made of pure gold and used in the portable sanctuary set up by Moses in the wilderness and later in the Temple in Jerusalem. Fresh olive oil of the purest quality was burned daily to light its lamps. The menorah has been a symbol of Judaism since ancient times and is the emblem on the coat of arms of the modern state of Israel.
This devices' purpose was to focus the light emitted by the seven oil lamps and at the same time funnel the smoke of the service toward the Ark which is held up 7 1/2 feet up by means of its poles interfaced with (the middle pole "SHOOTS through from end to end") vertical blind style. This gold was beaten into a thin sheet and bent around into a cone-like shape and hammered and pressed and embossed around into a circular 4 1/2 foot tall combination table cover and light reflector. Pounded into the gold the similitude of an almond branch with its stem or (shaft) and six branches {3 per side) wrapped around and containing 3 bowls on each branch. The central stem having 4 bowls bent in together with the 18 in the branches totaling 22 bowls in all. Looking down these bowls form Gods STAR or LOGO[1] of menorah willow consisted of a base and a shaft with six branches, beaten out of solid gold. The six branches rose to the height of the central shaft so that all seven lamps at their apexes were in a straight line where it was taken out of fashion by the Romans.[2]
The Hebrew Bible, or Torah, states that God revealed the design for the menorah to Moses and describes the construction of the menorah as follows (Exodus 25:31-40):
31 And you must make a lamp-stand of pure gold. Of hammered work the lamp-stand is to be made. Hammered into a sheet and hammered around a sphere to form a rounded overall shape with a flat bottom edge to support it and the top bent around the sphere to complete its shape. Into this one piece of gold (foil) he then inscribed and tapped the directed image-work.IE: the shaft, the six branches, the knops, bowls, and flowers as directed. (Exodus).Careful reading will reveal that the top bowl of the shaft is the middle bowl and the other 21 wrap around it causing a star of sevens. Exodus. The duel purpose of this object appears to be the containment and deflection of smoke from the table up into the Ark since it sits kitty corner over the table. The Ark is of course held up 7 1/2 feet up into the smoke by means of its 2 staves interacting with the middle "bar shooting thru the standing vertical bars" Rashi,[3] Ibn Ezra,[3] and Maimonides[4] (according to his son Avraham),[5] held they were straight; no other Jewish authority expresses an opinion on the subject.[6] Archaeological evidence, including depictions by artists who had seen the menorah, indicates that they were neither straight nor semicircular but elliptical.[7]
Until 2009, the earliest preserved representation of the menorah of the Temple was depicted in a frieze on the Arch of Titus, commemorating his triumphal parade in Rome following the destruction of Jerusalem in the year 70 CE.
In 2009, however, the ruins of a synagogue with pottery dating from before the destruction of the Second Temple were discovered under land in Magdala owned by the Legionaries of Christ, who had intended to construct a center for women's studies.[8] Inside that synagogue's ruins was discovered a rectangular stone, which had on its surface, among other ornate carvings, a depiction of the seven-lamp menorah differing markedly from the depiction on the Arch of Titus, probably carved by an eyewitness to the actual menorah present at the time in the Temple at Jerusalem. This menorah has arms which are polygonal, not rounded, and the base is not graduated but triangular.
Representations of the seven lamp artifact have been found on tombs and monuments dating from the 1st century as a frequently used symbol of Judaism and the Jewish people.[2]
It has been noted that the shape of the menorah bears a certain resemblance to that of the plant Salvia palaestina.[9][10]
Contrary to some modern designs, the ancient menorah did not contain anything resembling seven candles, as candles were unknown in the Middle East until about 400CE.
The lamps of the menorah were lit daily from fresh, consecrated olive oil and burned from evening until morning, according to Exodus 27:21.
The Roman-Jewish historian Flavius Josephus states that three of the seven lamps were allowed to burn during the day also;[11] however, according to the Talmud (Rashi, Tractate Shabbat 22b), only the center lamp was left burning all day, into which as much oil was put as into the others. Although all the other lights were extinguished, that light burned oil, in spite of the fact that it had been kindled first. This miracle according to the Talmud (Tractate Menahot 86b) was taken as a sign that the Shechinah rested over Israel.[12] It was called the ner hama'aravi (Western lamp) because of its position. This lamp was also referred to as the ner Elohim (lamp of God), mentioned in I Samuel 3:3.[2] The miracle of the ner hama'aravi ended about 40 years before the destruction of the Temple (c. 30 CE) according the Talmud Tractate (Yoma 39a), "Our Rabbis taught: During the last forty years before the destruction of the Temple (that is to say from around 30 CE) the lot ['For the Lord'] did not come up in the right ...hand; nor did the crimson-coloured strap become white; nor did the westernmost light shine"[13]
History and fate[edit]
The original menorah was made for the Tabernacle, and the Bible records it as being present until the Israelites crossed the Jordan river. When the Tabernacle is pitched in Shiloh (Joshua 18:1), it assumed that the menorah was also present. However, no mention is made of it during the years that the Ark of the Covenant was moved in the times of Samuel and Saul. There is no further mention of the menorah in Solomon's temple, except in (2 Chronicles 4:7) as he creates ten lampstands. These are recorded as being taken away to Babylon by the invading armies under the general Nebuzar-Adan (Jeremiah 52:19) some centuries later.
During the restoration of the Temple worship after the 70-year captivity in Babylon, no mention is made of the return of the menorah but only of "vessels" (Ezra 1:9-10). Since the Temple was an enclosed place with no natural light, some means of illumination must have existed.
The Book of Maccabees records that Antiochus Epiphanes took away the lampstands (plural) when he invaded and robbed the Temple (1 Maccabees 1:21). The later record of the making of "new holy vessels" may refer to the manufacture of new lampstands (1 Maccabees 4:49). There is no biblical mention of the fate of the menorah.
The fate of the menorah used in the Second Temple is recorded by Josephus, who states that it was brought to Rome and carried along during the triumph of Vespasian and Titus. The menorah was deposited afterwards in the Temple of Peace in Rome.
Most likely, the menorah was looted by the Vandals in the sacking of Rome in 455 CE, and taken to their capital, Carthage.[14] The Byzantine army under General Belisarius might have removed it in 533 and brought it to Constantinople. According to Procopius, it was carried through the streets of Constantinople during Belisarius' triumphal procession. Procopius adds that the object was later sent back to Jerusalem where there is no record of it, although it could have been destroyed when Jerusalem was pillaged by the Persians in 614.
Symbolism According to Christians[edit]
The Holy Bible KJV New Testament, describes the menorah as holding the "lights" of the seven churches. They as listed are; Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. Many of the letters of The New Testament are written to these bodies... So, Ephesians 3:4 New International Version (NIV) 4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, The letters concern their "light" or condition in practice through God's Holy Spirit.
The menorah symbolized the ideal of universal enlightenment.[15] The seven lamps allude to the branches of human knowledge, represented by the six lamps inclined inwards towards, and symbolically guided by, the light of God represented by the central lamp. The menorah also symbolizes the creation in seven days, with the center light representing the Sabbath.[2] It is also said to symbolize the burning bush as seen by Moses on Mount Horeb (Exodus 3).[16]
According to Clement of Alexandria and Philo Judaeus, the seven lamps of the golden menorah represented the seven classical planets in this order: the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.[17]
Kevin Conner has noted of the original menorah, described in Exodus 25, that each of the six tributary branches coming out of the main shaft was decorated with three sets of "cups... shaped like almond blossoms... a bulb and a flower..." (Exodus 25:33, NASB).[18] This would create three sets of three units on each branch, a total of nine units per branch. The main shaft, however, had four sets of blossoms, bulbs and flowers, making a total of twelve units on the shaft (Exodus 25:34). This would create a total of 66 units, which Conner claims is a picture of the completed Christian canon of scripture (containing 66 books). Moreover, Conner notes that the total decorative units on the shaft and three branches equate to 39 (the number of Old Testament books); and the units on the remaining three branches come to 27 (the number of New Testament books).[19] Conner connects this to Bible passages that speak of God's word as a light or lamp (e.g. Psalms 119:105; Psalms 119:130; cf. Proverbs 6:23).[20]
Hanukkah (Chanukah)[edit]Main articles: Hanukkah and Menorah (Hanukkah)
The Menorah is also a symbol closely associated with the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah (Chanukah). According to the Talmud, after the Seleucid desecration of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, there was only enough sealed (and therefore not desecrated) consecrated olive oil left to fuel the eternal flame in the Temple for one day. Miraculously, the oil burned for eight days which was enough time to make new pure oil.
The Talmud (Menahot 28b) states that it is prohibited to use a seven-lamp menorah outside of the Temple. The Hanukkah menorah therefore has eight main branches, plus the middle ninth lamp set apart as the shamash (servant) light which is used to kindle the other lights. This type of menorah is called a hanukiah in Modern Hebrew.[2]
Modern use[edit]
Synagogues have a continually lit lamp or light in front of the Ark, where the Torah scroll is kept, called the ner tamid (eternal light). This lamp represents the continually lit ner Elohim of the menorah used in Temple times.[2]
In addition, many synagogues display either a Menorah or an artistic representation of a menorah.
A menorah appears in the coat of arms of the State of Israel, based on the depiction of the menorah on the Arch of Titus.
Sometimes when teaching learners of the Hebrew language, a chart shaped like the seven-lamp menorah is used to help students remember the role of the binyanim of the Hebrew verb.
Temple Institute reconstruction[edit]
The Temple Institute has created a life-sized menorah, designed by goldsmith Chaim Odem, intended for use in a future Third Temple, The Jerusalem Post describes the menorah as made "according to excruciatingly exacting Biblical specifications and prepared to be pressed into service immediately should the need arise.".[21] The menorah is made of one talent (interpreted as 45 kg) of 24 karat pure gold, hammered out of a singlar block of solid gold, with decorations based on the depiction of the original in the Arch of Titus and the Temple Institute's interpretation of the relevant religious texts
In other cultures[edit]
The kinara is also, like the menorah, a seven candleholder which is associated with the African American festival of Kwanzaa. One candle is lit on each day of the week-long celebration, in a similar manner as the Hanukiah (which was modeled after the menorah) during Hanukkah.
In the Orthodox Church the use of the menorah has been preserved, always standing on or behind the altar in the sanctuary.[22] Though candles may be used, the traditional practice is to use olive oil in the seven-lamp lampstand. There are varying liturgical practices, and usually all seven lamps are lit for the services, though sometimes only the three centermost are lit for the lesser services. If the church does not have a sanctuary lamp the centermost lamp of the seven lamps may remain lit as an eternal flame.
In Taoism, the Seven-Star Lamp qi xing deng 七星燈 is a seven-lamp oil lamp lit to represent the 7 stars of the Northern Dipper.[23] This lampstand is a requirement for all Taoist temples, never to be extinguished. In the first 9 days of the lunar 9th month festival, an oil lamp of 9 connected lamps may also be lit to honour both the Northern Dipper and 2 other assistant stars (collectively known as the Nine Emperor Stars), sons of Dou Mu appointed by the Taoist Trinity (the Three Pure Ones) to hold the Books of Life and Death of humanity. The lamps represent the illumination of the 7 stars, and lighting them are believed to absolve sins while prolonging one's lifespan.[citation needed]
In Popular Culture[edit]
The menorah features prominently in the 2013 crypto-thriller The Sword of Moses by Dominic Selwood.
Further reading[edit]
- Rachel Hachlili, The Menorah, the Ancient Seven-armed Candelabrum: Origin, Form, and Significance (Leiden, Brill, 2001). ISBN 90-04-12017-3
Second Temple period stone tablet from a synagogue in Peki'in, Israel
Maimonides' drawing of the menorah
The Jewish Legion cap badge: menorah and word קדימה Kadima (forward)
A drawing on the depiction of the Menorah seen on the Arch of Titus in Rome, Italy.
The Coat of Arms of Israel shows a menorah surrounded by an olive branch on each side and the writing "ישראל" (Israel) based on its depiction on the Arch of Titus.
The Menorah is seen being sacked as the Holy Temple in Jerusalem was being destroyed by the Roman army. (70 CE)
Menorah monument at Jewish Cemetery of Theresienstadt concentration camp
The Knesset Menorah outside the Knesset (Israeli Parliament).
In this 1806 French print, the woman with the Menorah represents the Jews being emancipated by Napoleon Bonaparte
Kippa and Menorah from the Harry S Truman collection
The Menorah, presented to Tsar Boris III from the Bulgarian Jewish community (Tsarska Bistritsa)
See also[edit]
- Menorah (Hanukkah)
- Jewish symbols
- Arch of Titus
- Hanukkah
- Knesset Menorah
- Mishneh Torah Avodah Laws of the Temple 3:1-10
- ^ a b c d e f Birnbaum, Philip (1975). A Book of Jewish Concepts. New York: Hebrew Publishing Company. pp. 366–367. ISBN 088482876X.
- ^ a b Exodus 25:32
- ^ Maimonides depicted them as straight in two separate manuscript drawings. But see Seth Mandel's alternative interpretation below.
- ^ Commentary on Exodus, ch 7
- ^ See Likutei Sichot vol 21 pp 168-171
- ^ Mandel, Seth The shape of the Menorah of the Temple Avodah Mailing List, Vol 12 Num 65
- ^ http://www.regnumchristi.org/english/articulos/articulo.phtml?se=364&ca=118&te=782&id=27331
- ^ JTS Taste of Torah commentary, 18 June 2005
- ^ Talmud Tractate Yoma 22b and 39a.
- ^ "Seven-Branch Candlestick". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. 1913.
- ^ Talmud Bavli Tractate Yoma.
- ^ Talmud Tractate Yoma. pp. 39b.
- ^ Edward Gibbon: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Volume 7: Chapter XLI. From the Online Library of Liberty. The J. B. Bury edition, in 12 volumes.)
- ^ Chanan Morrison, Abraham Isaac Kook, Gold from the Land of Israel: A New Light on the Weekly Torah Portion - From the Writings of Rabbi Abraham Isaac HaKohen Kook, page 239 (Urim Publications, 2006). ISBN 965-7108-92-6
- ^ Robert Lewis Berman, A House of David in the Land of Jesus, page 18 (Pelican, 2007). ISBN 978-1-58980-720-4
- ^ p.10, Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Albert Pike (L.H. Jenkins, 1871 [1948])
- ^ NASB, The Lockman Foundation, 1995
- ^ Kevin Conner, The Tabernacle of Moses, City Christian Publishing (1976), p43
- ^ Kevin Conner, The Tabernacle of Moses, City Christian Publishing (1976), p43-44
- ^ Jerusalem Post. "More than a Model Menorah" [1] December 13, 2011
- ^ Hapgood, Isabel (1975) [1922]. Service Book of the Holy Orthodox-Catholic Apostolic Church (5th ed.). Englewood NJ: Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese. p. xxx
- ^ Jeaneane D. Fowler, An Introduction to the Philosophy and Religion of Taoism: Pathways to Immortality, page 213 (Sussex Academic Press, 2005). ISBN 1-84519-085-8
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The only thing that I don't like is the DAA. Do you know more about the safety regarding DAA use (neurotoxicity)
It can bind to the NMDA-receptors (in the brain), which made a lot of fuss on other boards. I was wondering what you guys think about it's safety since I can't find studies on the safety of daily DAA use.
Furthermore, it has been used at the dosage I provide in my supplements in human trials and throughout the supplement industry for almost a year now. I cannot imagine that this procedure (supplementation with a known toxic agent) would be approved by the IRB of the university for use in a human trial.
Part of the MOA of DAA is, through its conversion to NMDA, it binds with NMDA receptors in the pituitary gland.. Largely making it responsible for its effects of LH and test levels.
I think it is a good question but to be quite honest I am not sure how much of a jump or scare tactic this is by overly skeptic consumers. I can tell you that I have thoroughly researched this amino and to my knowledge it does not pose any type of threat to healthy individuals @ the dose I provide it in. I would never knowingly provide something that is a known toxic agent to individuals who are trying to better themselves, including myself as I use my own supplements!
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I don't want Sylvanas to be controled. I want everything she is doing to be of her own free will. I like her just the way she is. She is without a doubt, THE most interesting character in the entire game. I mean besides her, or when your doing "For the Horde/Alliance, how often do you really think about the faction leaders???
Why, because for all intents and purposes...they are pointless. They are book fodder. Did anyone care about Cairne before he was killed? No, he was just a dude holding a totem pole in TB. No interaction, nothing special, no different than a radom NPC you pass on the streets of Stormwind.
But Sylvanas...everyone knows her. She is a polarizing figure. She has purpose, determination, and motivation. What those motivations are now are unknown...only making her more interesting.
Making her 'being controled' would be nothing but a cop-out. Like TV series writers running out of ideas, so they throw 'time travel' into the story. We know Sylvanas is about 1 thing and 1 thing only....protecting her people. She failed at it in life, and she is determined not to in death. She will do anything.....ANYTHING...to protect her people from enemies, be they at home or abroad.
So, the question is, what makes her any different from Arthas...well thats simple. She knows she's doing it. Arthas was so driven that he was blind to what was happening to him. Sylvanas has proven that if nothing else, she is calculating. And walking blindly into anything is not her way. The coup in the Undercity, of course she knew, getting shot by Godfrey, all part of the plan.
The only question is....what is that plan. And thats what we'll all have to wait and see. Lets just hope it plays out, and least partially in game. I loved The Shattering, but I still would have liked to see more of those events play out in game rather than on paper.
So heres to Sylvanas...the one faction leader that actually makes us care about faction leaders. Don't hate...appreciate!


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Draft Environmental Assessment (May 8, 2008)
Oahu: OCCC, Halawa, Waiawa, Women's (10MB)
Kauai: KCCC (4MB)
Maui: MCCC (3MB)
Hawaii: HCCC, Hale Nani, Kulani (10MB)
JUSTICE Conference Proceedings (October 17, 2009).
I apologize for transposing the titles of the Drug Policy Forum of Hawai`i moderators. They should read:
Pam Lichty, President of Drug Policy Forum of Hawai`i
Jeanne Ohta, Executive Director of Drug Policy Forum of Hawai`i
with isle senator
Honolulu Star Bulletin
November 4, 2007
By Robert Shikina
Hawaiian Inmates
KOLD Tucson, AZ Nov 2, 2007
|CCA to
construct fourth prison in Eloy
Grande Valley Newspapers Inc
By LINDSEY GEMME, Editor
October 11, 2007
Pūpūkahi I Holomua (United to Move Forward) Conference (November 8 & 9, 2007)
Harm Reduction Approaches to Tough Social Problems is a two-day interactive conference to be held at the Hilton Waikīkī/Prince Kūhio Hotel in Honolulu
The fabric of Hawai'i is threatened by a host of interrelated social problems including mental health, drug misuse, communicable diseases, poverty, homelessness, and the over-reliance on incarceration. Pūpūkahi I Holomua will bring together community organizations, researchers, service providers and consumers, policy makers, and concerned citizens to highlight and discuss holistic and effective ways of addressing tough social issues. Conference content areas include:
Criminal Justice/Corrections
Communicable Diseases
Mental and Physical Health
Harm Reduction Policy and Practice
Substance Use
Cultural Competency
The conference will feature local, national, and international presenters including:
Patt Denning, PhD, Director of Clinical Services & Training, Harm Reduction Therapy Center (Oakland and San Francisco, California ).
Valli Kalei Kanuha, PhD, MSW, Associate Professor, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Department of Sociology.
Jeannie Little, LCSW, Executive Director, Harm Reduction Therapy Center (Oakland and San Francisco, California).
Ethan Nadelmann, PhD, JD, Founder and Executive Director, Drug Policy Alliance.
Marsha Rosenbaum, PhD, Director of the Drug Policy Alliance's Safety First project.
Alex Wodak, MD. Director of the Alcohol and Drug Service at St. Vincent's Hospital (Sydney, Australia) and President of the Australian Drug Law Reform Foundation
Prison release scare came from legislators. Honolulu Star Bulletin Editorial Sunday, August 5, 2007Mahalo for Override of Re-Entry Program. Letter to the Editor by Kat Brady. Honolulu Advertiser. Tuesday, July 17, 2007...
Opinion: Time for leaders to take on real issues of prison reform Honolulu Advertiser. Monday, July 16, 2007
Helping isle inmates re-enter society is sensible, saves money
Gathering Place: Kat Brady. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Sunday, June 24, 2007
What I'm reading: Kat Brady By Christine Thomas. Honolulu Advertiser. Sunday, June 24, 2007
New prison for Islands unlikely Honolulu Advertiser Saturday, July 15, 2006
Arizona prisons may get Island inmates Honolulu Advertiser Wednesday, June 28, 2006..
Three-strikes law proposed for Islands By Derrick DePledge Honolulu Advertiser February 10, 2006
More Charges In Prison Sex Case Honolulu Advertiser March 11, 2005
Drug treatment stretched thin by other prison costs Honolulu Advertiser Sunday, January 18, 2004...
Go With What Works: U.S. must rethink drug policy and take a different approach toward nonproblem users. By James P. Gray, California Law Journal. July 16, 2001
Job training mostly for men in Hawaii prisons by Clynton Namuo Pacific Business News - July 9, 2004
Being Empowered and Safe Together (BEST) is a program of Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc., administered in collaboration with the State of Hawaii Department of Public Safety and funded by Federal funds for the "Going Home", pilot program.
Restorative Circles—A Reentry Planning Process for Hawaii Inmates By Lorenn Walker, Ted Sakai, Kat Brady. Published by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts (June 2006) www.uscourts.gov
Legislators re SB 932
Editorials got it
wrong -- it was governor, not Legislature, who used scare tactics about
prisoners. Senator Hanabusa. August 12, 2007
932: Public safety at stake: Prison system needs updated
methods. Sen. Will Espero.
Dayton Series. Honolulu
Advertiser Monday, October 3, 2005
Years of problems yield few answers
Keep transferring or build here? Costs, economics not that simple
Prison keeps impoverished town alive
A history of trouble at Mainland prisons holding Hawai'i inmates
Where the prisons are: From Hawai'i to Kentucky
Prisons for profit: inside the big business of CCA
out: Did the crystal methamphetamine media blitz last month daze
the public? By Phil Hayworth Honolulu Weekly Coverstory October 29,
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The Drug War: Two Views. The Orange County Register. September 29, 1996
Public Policy: Legalization would send the wrong message to children. Barry R. McCaffrey, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Public Policy: Consider the violence associated with the prohibition of drugs. Gordon Wilson & Laguna Niguel.
Too many people profit from sending prisoners out of state, By Rena Morningstar Blumberg Haleakala Times (October 24, 2006)
Lack of Voting Rights in our Nation's Capital. League of Women Voters (LWV) of Kaua'i County - Public Forum . April 23, 2007. Jeanette Senecal (Washington, D. C. League spokesperson), Kat Brady (Coordinator of the Community Alliance on Prisons)
An open letter to the nation's drug czar By James P. Gray. Opinion. The Orange County Register. August 12, 1996
|Kokua Council: September 25, 2006. Program: Kat Brady: Women Behind Bars. Kat Brady serves as Coordinator of the Community Alliance on Prisons, a community initiative working on developing effective interventions for Hawaii's offenders and to improve the quality of justice in Hawaii. She is the only community member of the Judiciary Intermediate Sanctions Working Group and is a justice advocate who is activity engaged in bringing the community voice into venues where it has rarely been heard. She also works to increase public participation into reforming public policy. Her areas of focus include environmental, cultural, gender, juvenile and social justice issues.
|"Reaching the New Untouchables:
Women Who Use Drugs" will be the keynote talk Wednesday at the
annual dinner meeting of the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii (2006).
Corinne Carey, deputy director of Break the Chains: Communities of
Color and the War on Drugs in New York, will be the keynote speaker,
according to the drug policy group. "We have to stop thinking of women
and substance abuse as mothers, or pregnant women, or women who are
being abused," Carey said in the news release. "We need to view them as
people who need help, specifically from the growing tide of
methamphetamine addiction." Her organization's mission is to replace
punitive drug polices with alternative policies that promote racial
justice, public health and human rights, according to a news release
from the forum. The event at the Japanese Cultural Center also will
present the Drug Policy Forum's Ho'omaluhia (Peacemaker) Award to Dr.
Tricia Wright, an assistant professor at the University of Hawaii's
John A. Burns School of Medicine, for starting Hawaii's first perinatal
clinic for women who abuse substances.
CAP History
Briefing on Crime in Hawai'i (July 17, 2007). House Judiciary Committee informational briefing. The ACLU of Hawai'i, the Community Alliance on Prisons and the Drug Policy Forum of Hawai'i will co-host the briefing. Hawai'i State Capitol, Conference Room 325
Voting Rights - Two Disenfranchised Groups (April 21, 2007). Speakers include: Jeanette Senecal, Washington DC & Kat Brady, Community Alliance on Prisons. League of Women Voters of Kauai 2007 Annual Meeting
Three Strikes: Throw Away Justice (October 9, 2006). A special presentation by Kat Brady from the Community Alliance on Prisons at the North Hawaii Education Research Center. Sponsors: The Osher Lifelong Learning Insitute at NHERC and UHH-Hilo.
Joint Statement by Community Alliance on Prisons and the ACLU of Hawai'i Calls Upon Community to Press Governor and Department of Public Safety to Mount a Thorough and Independent Investigation of Growing Scandal at Brush Prison in Colorado March 24, 2005
|Parity for
Women In Prison. Hawaii Public Radio's Town Square. (February 22,
2005). Kat Brady, justice activist, Coordinator of the Community
Alliance on Prisons; Meda Chesney-Lind, Ph.D., is a nationally
recognized professor in the Women's Studies Program at the University
of Hawaii at Manoa; Lorraine Robinson is Director of Ka Hale Ho`ala Hou
No Na Wahine, a 36-bed work furlough program for women exiting prison.
"Kids Behind Bars - Rethinking Juvenile Justice in Hawai`i" Honolulu-Blaisdell Arena (March 4, 2004); Waianae-Community Center (May 20, 2004); Kahalu`u-K.E.Y. Project (July 20, 2004). Sponsored by Hawai'i Juvenile Justice Project. HJJP Members include the Community Alliance on Prisons/Kat Brady.
Public Forum to Address Youth Facility Overcrowding (February 11, 2004) Sponsored by Hawai'i Juvenile Justice Project. HJJP Members include the Community Alliance on Prisons/Kat Brady.
(February 20, 2001). Bill Zimmerman and Dan Abrahamson, co-authors of
California's Proposition 36, which diverts drug offenders to treatment
instead of prison ... will also be at a public forum ... at Kaumakapili
Church. Discussion will be based on promoting drug treatment over
incarceration. The forum is co-sponsored by DPFH, ACLU of Hawaii, the
Community Alliance on Prisons, the Hawaii Ecumenical Coalition, Harm
Reduction Hawaii and T.J. Mahoney's.
"Hawaii's Prison Crisis: Throwing Away the Next Generation." (October 21, 2000) All day forum sponsored by the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, ACLU of Hawaii and the Community Alliance on Prisons, at the Central Union Church, featuring Al Bronstein, former director of the ACLU National Prison Project and others.
|Hawaii Friends of Civic and
Law Related Education
Prison Programs: In 2004 Hawai'i Friends, in collaboration with the Hawaii state Department of Public Safety and the Community Alliance on Prisons, created and applied two innovative prison programs.
The Restorative Circle process, which is for prison inmates, their families and victims, which addresses inmates' needs, including the need for reconciliation, has been pioneering work (2006, Federal Probation Journal, "Restorative Circles: A Reentry Planning Process for Hawaii Inmates" ...
Modified Restorative Circles: Since developing the Restorative Circle program Hawai'i Friends has applied the same process for inmates whose families and loved one are not interested or are unable to share in a process, with a group of inmates as supporters. The Modified Restorative Circles are promising interventions for assisting inmates in developing reentry plans that addresses ways she or he may reconcile without victim participation.
Kat is a community advocate for justice who is actively engaged in bringing the community's voice into venues where it has rarely been heard. She works to increase civic literacy, public participation, and to reform public policy. Her areas of focus include environmental, cultural, and social justice issues.
Kat serves as:
• Assistant Executive Director of Life of the Land, a 35-year old environmental and community action group,
• Legislative Coordinator for the Hawai'`i Juvenile Justice Project
• Legislative Coordinator for the ACLU of Hawai`i
• The only prisoner advocate in the state on the UH Institutional Review Board reviewing social science research,
• Vice President and Board member of the Drug Policy Forum of Hawai`i,
• Coordinator of Community Alliance on Prisons,
• A community member of the Act 161 Interagency Council,
• The only community member of the Intermediate Sanctions Working Group formed by the Judiciary,
• Board member of Hawai`i Friends of Law & Civic Related Education,
• An active member of the Hawai`i Women's Coalition, and
• Chair of the Honolulu County Committee on the Status of Women.
Kat is the proud recipient of the 2003 National Association of Hawaiian Civic Club's Kako`o o Kalaniana`ole Award, which recognized her as the Outstanding Non-Hawaiian for Service to the Hawaiian Community. Kat's deeply held beliefs in the values of aloha `aina and malama `aina drive her passion for positive social change.
|Carrie Ann Shirota
Director of the B.E.S.T. Reintegration Program
Born and raised on Maui, Ms. Shirota graduated from Baldwin High School.
While studying at Santa Clara University and the University of Hawai`i Law School, Ms. Shirota engaged in justice struggles for civil and human rights.
Prior to joining BEST, Ms. Shirota worked as an Enforcement Attorney with the Hawai`i Civil Rights Commission and as a Public Defender on O`ahu.
These professional experiences, combined with her volunteer work with Community Alliance on Prisons that advocates for alternatives to incarceration, convinced her to return home and work with the BEST Reintegration Program.
Ms. Shirota continues to be inspired by the courage and determination of BEST Clients to rebuild their lives, and give back to our community. http://meoinc.charityfinders.org/Contact%20Us


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Category — Wedding Planning
If Alanis Morissette wrote her song "Ironic" this past year, she should have definitely included a line about getting the Swine Flu right along with flies in your expensive wine. I'm not sure of the exact number, but something like 60% of the population caught the H1N1 virus this year and I was one of them. And all of this suffering (oh, how I suffered) happened right after I got all four of my wisdom teeth pulled. So, I didn't even get to enjoy my post-op and drug induced floatiness. Boo. But enough about that, let's talk weddings!
(photograph taken by Jessica Peterson)
This is totally how I feel right now, in regards to wedding planning. A bit overwhelmed, a bit over my head, a bit like I'm drowning. I'm suspended, not sure where up is, everything is going so slow and I just need a little air. While I was puffy and stuffy, which is such a terrible combination, I got absolutely no wedding planning done. None at all. So, now that we're about 125 days away, we're really pressed for time. We have to get everything done twice as fast which is a bit stressful.
Wedding planning has been fun of course, but now that we have to go into overdrive, everything seems to be falling apart. The person who was making my wedding dress? They completely bailed on me. Oh yeah, just dropped off the face of the earth. That is the thing wedding nightmares are made of. But, after a bit of soul searching and eBay searching, I found something else for a bargain. But, that was an ulcer I didn't need, you know?
As if the Dress Mess and Swine Flu wasn't enough, I've had even more aggravation thrown my way in the form of thinly veiled nuggets of anti-Semitism and ignorance. The kind that hurt you for a few days and you think to yourself "Ugh, I should have said such-and-such and that would have shown them".
But, like any challenge you come across in life, you just have to put on your War Face and Stompin' Boots. Wedding things are getting done and I still have my fiancé Matt by my side. That's what really matters. Our wedding rings have been ordered, I hopefully just secured an officiant, I've been in regular contact with a photographer, I have all the doodads to send to one of my vendors (I can not wait to make a post about that!), I've found a ketubah I actually like, and all of the paper products are nearing their final design. So, things are happening. At just at a bit of a hectic pace.
Hopefully, my next post won't have a huge gap like this one and the last one did. But, now that things seem to be coming at me at about five hundred miles an hour, I'll have a lot more to post about!
December 30, 2009 1 Comment
I'm not sure where the time has gone, but seven months have passed since our engagement. At the time, my mom was concerned that we may want a longer engagement. With a month until I Do's, I can say with full confidence, we are ready!
Yes, there are still the details of the welcome bags, take home gifts, endless timelines, tastings and other things to complete, but for the most part, I would say I'm ready to be married! The day after the wedding is looking pretty enticing right now.
The invitations and ketubah were the most exciting part of the process (other than the dress!) I found an artist that I absolute love, Rachel Deitsch, who kindly helped my dreams become a reality. She worked with me and my groom to ensure that the invite (which was the first that she had designed) was absolutely perfect. It combines vibrant colors, Jewish texts, and an overall sense of who we are. The inside also has the pomegranate theme, which is absolutely stunning. Rachel also converted one of her prints into a ketubah, which it has a similar feel. Her work is incredible!
So with the invitations out, I'd say there's no turning back! The wedding tasting happened a few weeks ago when we went out to Boca. We decided to forgo the traditional wedding menu for something that is more of a representation of who we are and how we feel in love. We're doing stations during the reception with sliders, brisket sandwiches, multiple varieties of french fries, tacos, dim sum, etc, etc etc. It will be quite a kosher feast! We wanted the focus to be on fun foods that will energize people to dance!
The dessert options are very similar. There will be a small cake for cutting, but the main desserts include donuts, little ice cream cones, popcorn, cookie sandwiches, etc etc etc! I think we put more thought into the menu than anything else!
We'll be back in Florida in a few weeks for the rehearsal dinner tasting, which I'm so excited for! I just ordered personalized chocolate for the welcome bags, which I think are a cute touch (although probably one of my most unnecessary purchases.) The Wedding Channel Store is having a huge sale right now, so I recommend picking these chocolates up soon if you like them. They were on $50, now down to $20, with an extra discount on top of that!
Next up: How sample sales saved my wedding budget!
December 15, 2009 6 Comments
Wedding planning is one heck of a learning experience! Nearly every newlywed I know has valuable advice to offer to those who are about to embark on the same journey. That is why I am introducing a new column on Jewish Wedding Network called Lessons Learned, so those who have "been there and done that" can impart their wisdom on others. I will start with my own lessons learned, and the advice I have to offer:
Hire Vendors Who Have Previously Worked at Your Venue
I got married at The Angel Orensanz Foundation, an event space on the Lower East Side of Manhattan that at one point had been a synagogue. The ketubah signing was at the basement level, the ceremony and reception on ground level, and cocktails on the upper balcony. There are no elevators at the venue, so the only way to get from one level to another is via the stairwell. Needless to say, it's a tricky venue to navigate – particularly if you are the caterer and your waiters have to carry food and drinks from the basement level to the balcony, which is two flights up. We were about to sign a contract with a caterer we really liked, when all of this had been brought to our attention. The caterer had never worked at this venue before, so we would be his "learning experience" and there was potential for disaster. At the last moment we hired another caterer who had worked weddings at the venue on numerous occasions, and all worked out well. My advice is to stick with vendors who are familiar with your venue.
Communicate With Your Photographer
Our photographer took the most amazing photographs. So many friends have commented that they are the best wedding photos they've ever seen. We absolutely loved them, but were disappointed with one thing: many of our closest friends and relatives were omitted from the photos. Photographers tend to be drawn to the most photogenic people. It's only natural. In our case, we ended up with more photos of our neighbor who was sporting a mohawk, than our own immediate family and best friends. It is always important to convey to the photographer who the most important people are at your wedding both prior to the wedding, and on your wedding day. Photographers who offer packages will most likely put together a shot list, but photojournalist style photographers like ours may not. If you want a shot of you and your childhood best friend, be sure to pull the photographer over to take one of you, or that photo may be missing from your album like it was from mine!
Hire a Day Planner, If Need Be
Prior to my engagement, I never knew what a day planner was. Once I found out, it seemed to me like a needless expense and a great waste of money. Boy, was I wrong. A planner is much like the ringleader at a circus. He makes sure that the lions and tigers and bears come out on cue and that the circus starts and ends on time. Many venues provide a point person like this for you. Our venue did not. We mistakenly thought that we would be able to coordinate our own rehearsal, and keep the timeline of our wedding going. The result was that we ended up working really hard on our wedding day – we rounded everyone up for the rehearsal (it's much harder than it sounds!) told the DJ when to stop playing the dance music and start playing the dinner music, and instructed the caterer when we should cut the cake. We should have just been able to sit back and enjoy the experience, and you should too. My advice – splurge on a day planner!
Newlyweds – do you have advice to share? Please post your advice in the comments section!
December 9, 2009 1 Comment
A wedding is all about the little things. It's these little things that seem so insignificant, but once you get an idea in your head about this "little thing," it becomes a huge deal. You start to obsess about it, brood over it, and ultimately drive everyone around you crazy until you figure it out! Now I feel it is important to remind you (and myself) that I am not a bridezilla and refuse to be one. Having said that, I still believe that a bride and groom should know what they like, what they want, and how they want it; which is why my fiancé and I flew 3,350 miles for a "little thing"… the glass that will be broken at the end of our wedding ceremony!
Photo courtesy of Pacific Northwest Shop
Ok, before you think there is a picture of us in the dictionary next to the word crazy, let me explain. My fiancé was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington – 3,350 miles away from where I was raised in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. After years of being away from home (I think it was 3 years in case you were wondering) we planned a trip to the beautiful northwest to spend time with my future in-laws. One day, while surfing the internet, I had an idea to use a glass ornament for the breaking of the glass in order to keep with my Winter Wonderland theme. Plus, I figured if I could find a pretty one, I could always keep the shards of glass and have them made into a mezuzah for our first purchased house.
Well, I stumbled upon a website that had the most gorgeous glass ornaments (see caption above for the site) and I knew I had to have one. After surfing the site, I learned that each ornament is handcrafted from the ash of the Mount St. Helens eruption on May 18, 1980 (my birthday is May 18th) and sold in Washington. I screamed and my fiancé came running into the living room with a frighten look on his face. Once I explained what I had found (and his heartrate was normal again), I began asking him if he knew where the store was and sure enough, the store is in Tacoma! We decided to check it out and buy the ornament during our trip.
So on a chilly, rainy day in April, we headed out to the store. It was so quaint and the owner was a sweetheart. When she asked me what I plan to do with the ornament I was hesitant to tell her but finally did. "He's gonna step on it and break it!." "Are you kidding me?" she shouted at me. Once the initial shock of my answer had passed, she began to understand my explanation and thought it was the sweetest gesture. She said that buying something that is made in his home town from a volcano that erupted on my birthday (several years earlier than my birth) warmed her heart.
And so we bought a pretty ornament in Tacoma, Washington and traveled the 3,350 miles home with it… bubble-wrapped.
September 21, 2009 2 Comments
I've never been a girl with a million wedding fantasies. No, really! When my fiancé and I got engaged, I believe my first wedding venue idea was "picnic in the woods?" That didn't fly… but once we started planning, I realized that what I did want was one heck of a party with everyone in our families in attendance. I never imagined that a matter of a few minutes could make the difference between my fiancé's family attending our ceremony, or not.
See, Adam and I looked up what time sunset was on the day we booked our venue because we knew that his family wouldn't ride/carry/travel/work etc. before the end of shabbat on Saturday night. Sunset is at 4:46 p.m. the day we're getting married so we booked our ballroom for 4:30, which left just enough time for our relatives and guests to get from the hotel to the venue in time for the start of the ceremony at around 4:50. The contract got signed, and the time was set. But we forgot about one thing: havdalah.
Apparently, havdalah ends 15 minutes after sundown, and THAT marks the point at which riding/carrying/traveling/etc. is again "OK." Adam and I are both reform, and neither of us have actively observed havdalah since we were small children. My thoughts turned to "what ifs"… What if they're late? What if they don't make it? What if they get angry if we start without them? What if we HAVE to start without them?
Adam and I thought we were being observant enough by waiting until sunset for our ceremony… but now we realize that we weren't and we can't move the time of the ceremony. Now his entire family, including his 85 year old grandmother, are planning to walk over a mile from the hotel to our wedding venue to get there in time. I'm truly thankful that they're willing to do that for us, because the day wouldn't be the same without them.
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Last week, CM Punk had his lawyers send a 22 page letter to WWE regarding his royalty payments, and it appears that the company is responding by quickly removing his merchandise from their online store and at live events. The belief is that management does not want to keep paying Punk money, but at the same time, they already spent money on creating the merchandise.
September 9, 2014
When the company moved CM Punk from their official roster to the alumni section yesterday, WWE created a bit of a stir. Things escalated even further when management removed his merchandise from the WWE Shop website. Apparently, there was some miscommunication within the company on the matter. All of his merchandise have been returned to the online store.
July 17, 2014
Long known as one of the most famous wrestlers in all of Japan, Masahiro Chono has signed a new deal with WWE. However, the contract is not for him to become an in ring performer for the company. Chono and WWE have an agreement that enables the international star to sell nWo related merchandise in Japan. Chono was a part of the stable and feels that now is a good time to bring the items back to the overseas market.
July 10, 2014
Earlier in this week, Zack Ryder revealed to fans that WWE is no longer selling his merchandise. The belief is that it is a part of the company's plan to diminish his name value for when they decide to release him from his contract. Since the start of the year, Ryder has only been utilized eight times on television, all of which were losses. He hasn't had a victory on Monday Night Raw or Smackdown since December of 2012, when he pinned David Otunga on Raw.
July 5, 2014
A status update on Twitter from Zack Ryder, informing fans that WWE is no longer selling any of his merchandise. Rumors have been circulating that the company wants to downplay his popularity, and this revelation lends credibility to those speculations. The fact that Ryder actually pointed it out in public is a sign that he could be really frustrated with his situation in WWE.
July 1, 2014
In a really interesting move, WWE is looking to hire a body double for Sting, so that they can film some sort of stunt for the upcoming DVD about the legendary WCW star. While many fans are clamoring for Sting to finally make his debut in WWE, the belief is that the two sides have only come to an agreement on a contract to produce content and merchandise.
June 9, 2014
Last month, it was revealed that Rey Mysterio had his contract extended another year by WWE because he had missed so much time over the last twelve months. It was a move done by Vince McMahon to keep one of his top merchandise guys around. Rumors coming out now are that Mysterio is not too pleased with that, as he wanted to leave WWE once his contract expired. There are talks that a legal battle could ensue.
June 5, 2014
Rumors are floating around right now that Sting will be included in the upcoming WWE 2K15 video game, which is scheduled to be released in October. Speculations arose recently because Sting appears to be on the verge of signing a legends contract with the company, which would enable WWE to use his likeness on merchandise. The belief is that Sting will be a bonus to those that order early.
June 5, 2014
"It's hard if you're quantifying raw numbers to say anyone was more popular at their zenith than Stone Cold Steve Austin. No one sold more merchandise, tickets or pay per view than Steve. The thing with Junkyard Dog was that he was the first African American number one baby face in a major territory. For black fans especially, he was such a groundbreaking force. There was a unique emotional relationship that JYD had with his audience. He gave a whole race their guy." - Jim Ross describes Junkyard Dog and his place in wrestling history
May 9, 2014
While neither side has confirmed anything, rumors are that WWE and Rey Mysterio have been in contract negotiations to see if the masked wrestler can continue his career with the company for a couple of more years. The belief is that WWE has some leverage this time around because Mysterio merchandise is not moving as well as it has in the past.
May 8, 2014
Now that his week long triple to Hawaii with his family is over, Rey Mysterio is looking to get back to work. The former world heavyweight champion revealed to fans that he was heading to Stamford to meet with WWE officials. The belief is that the two sides are going to negotiate a new contract, so that Mysterio, still one of the top merchandise movers on the roster, can continue his career with the company.
April 30, 2014
While a lot of speculation and rumors have been floating around that he has signed the contract offer with the company because he made some appearances recently to discuss the life of the Ultimate Warrior, Sting still has yet to sign a deal with WWE to become an on screen character. He might have signed a minor deal for merchandise and DVD, however.
April 29, 2014
It appears that the social media experiment for Terry Funk has come to an end, as the legendary NWA star has been quiet for almost half a year now. Funk was pretty active with his status updates back in September, where he promoted some merchandise. He was silent until posting something about WWE in December. No status updates since then.
April 29, 2014
With CM Punk not being on television for a couple of months now, his merchandise sales have been slumping a bit. That has enabled Daniel Bryan to move to the second spot on the list of WWE stars who move the most units. Management wants to try to close the gap between Bryan and John Cena, who sits at the top spot by a considerable margin.
April 24, 2014
Even though he has not been with the company for quite a few weeks now, CM Punk is still receiving paychecks from WWE. He still ranks among the top merchandise movers in the entire company, with some reports stating that he only trails John Cena in that category. Punk is still under contract to WWE, so management is still paying him his royalties.
April 18, 2014
In times of tragedy, the worst of the worst comes out, in order to take advantage of the situation. Several people have been selling illegal Ultimate Warrior merchandise shortly after the WWE legend died last week. Lawyers for his marketing company have already sent out cease and desist letters to over 100 different people, demanding that they quit selling products with his likeness attached.
April 16, 2014
Since the masked performer has yet to put his signature on a brand new contract, WWE has been purposely downplaying his role on Monday Night Raw and Smackdown. However, management does indeed want to keep Rey Mysterio around for at least another year, as they feel that he still has some merchandise value. Plus, he is already involved in the Flintstones movie.
March 19, 2014
With his contract expiring in a few weeks, things might have just became easier for WWE to let Rey Mysterio walk away. Merchandise sales for the masked superstar have dropped as of late. His consistent ability to generate revenue for the company was a big reason why they never gave up on Mysterio as his body repeatedly failed him over the years.
March 14, 2014
While there is a legal storm brewing between the two sides, there is now a chance that WWE might not be willing to fight with Sin Cara over the use of the name, as the value of the character has dropped tremendously over the last couple of weeks. When merchandise sales remained strong, management utilized Hunico in the role to help keep that going. The numbers have since dropped.
March 14, 2014
For the longest time there, CM Punk was the second best when it comes to moving merchandise. The fact that he was only behind John Cena is a big reason why Vince McMahon wants him back in WWE. Well, his absence has caused Daniel Bryan, whose popularity has remained strong despite not being given the title, to move up into the second spot now.
March 14, 2014
Since the company was so focused on other wrestlers over the last couple of months, Steve Austin has not been a focal point for WWE heading into Wrestlemania 30, but there is now a change, as management wants to do a big merchandise push in the coming months. Despite not being there any more, Austin still remains as one of the top merchandise sellers for WWE.
March 13, 2014
During his podcast interview with Jim Ross, the topic of John Cena doing a heel turn was brought up with Steve Austin. The former WWE star was adamant that the move should not happen. Austin pointed out that his own heel turn was a disaster because it ruined his merchandise sales. He feels that the same would happen if Cena were to make the turn.
March 6, 2014
In the past, Vince McMahon was quick to bury wrestlers who did anything remotely negative towards WWE, so it is quite telling that the CEO has opted to remain quiet on CM Punk. The belief is that McMahon really is hoping that Punk changes his mind and returns because he moves a lot of merchandise and is quite the draw for the company.
March 6, 2014
Despite being sent legal threats from the company, it appears that Sin Cara has opted to be defiant towards WWE. The masked wrestler recently won a championship down in Mexico while using the name and character, both of which he claims ownership to. New merchandise has been made despite the possibility of a lawsuit coming.
March 5, 2014
While things have been quiet as of late, the belief is that WWE is still negotiating with Sting on a contract. It will not be the type of deal that fans have been longing for over the last couple of years. The discussions now have been leaning more towards merchandise and a hall of fame induction at Wrestlemania 31.
February 21, 2014
As is expected, there are several people backstage within WWE that are trying to discredit CM Punk and his value to the company. Some are stating that he was not much of a draw to live events and pay per view events. His supporters, however, are pointing out that he sold the most merchandise behind John Cena.
February 13, 2014
Hunico might be cashing in a nice pay per view bonus check at Wrestlemania 30 this year, as WWE still has interest in using the Sin Cara character at the event. Merchandise sales have remained strong, and the company wants to continue to capitalize. There may be a lawsuit coming from the original performer, though.
February 12, 2014
While there are still fans clamoring for him to move down the card, John Cena should remain high in the eyes of WWE officials, as his merchandise is still the top movers. Randy Orton and CM Punk round out the top three, with Daniel Bryan coming in at fourth. Sin Cara still remains a top seller.
February 6, 2014
Even though he did not work the recent European tour, merchandise sales for items featuring Sin Cara were pretty high, which helps him get back on the graces of people in management.
November 20, 2013
Even though his character is banned from WWE, a new shirt for Big Show has just been released.
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I would like to get on my web cam and show some ladies my stuff, would most ladies like this if I am good looking? Or would that freak most ladies out?
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Well there are some really kinky girls out on the web sometimes or really horny. I think that it would freak a lot of them out cause we don't lie guys who are so full of themselves but there are girls who wouldn't mind seeing you weather you are ugly or not
Or some of them are really creepy men pretending to be women.
Thank you! So basically if I approach them first would they be mad if I asked. I am not full of myself. I would just like to get opinions on how I look. Or if they like what they see. Would this be wrong to ask? It would not be sexual I just want to know if I have a attractive body.
What Girls Said 6
some girls do, other prefer to see them nude in real life! ~~
Im sure they do if they are really loose..however small girls will not like it because it will hurt them to much..i say pleasure them other ways than just sex..just get really good at that so it makes up for the sex...
I think it might come off as you just want to talk to them to see them naked on their webcam or something. Just start off with the body and then talk to them for longer. I think once you figure out their personality you will know weather they will freak out if you ask them to see your penis. You won't know if it is nice. If it is really big girls might think its gross but if its really small they might think it is too. Just make sure it is circumcised before you show them
Thanks, yes it is circumcised and yes it is abnormally large which I knew would freak a few ladies out because when my ex measured it, it was 9 inches long. I actually am embarrassed to show people because it is too big I have been told. And most girls I have been with do not like it because it is too big and it hurts to much to have pleasure. Is there something I can do? That is why I want to see if there are actually any ladies that actually like a bigger penis?
Talk to them for a while and then ask them. I'm sure they would say yes as long as you aren't asking them to see your penis.
Why should I not ask them to see my penis is that degrading? Gross? Or just straight wrong? I would like to know what women think of my penis as well. If it is nice looking. I think it is but how do you know?
Yes baby, but only one way cam. I love to see a guy stroking it while my words gets him off. I also like submissive guys who do what I want on cam all without revealing myself.
I'll strip for you
I would love to cam for you. I like to be told what to do, be teased and laugh at.
I am 53. You do not need to cam for me... but I would like a lot of talk from you.
If interested please contact me.
Frankly, I have no desire to see naked men on webcam. I would probably get a good giggle out of it though. LOL!
Haha, agreed. XD
Thank you, I just wanted to see if some women like this or not? :)
I like that :-)
What Guys Said 4
They are a few that do, but not most of them. You might need to look a little harder for them, but they are out there.
If your already having sex with someone. But then have to go away for business - I could see this being like phone sex for a woman
You are old enuough to act in porn movies if your that hot. I think most gals would freak. Maybe join a nudist camp if you must show your stuff.
Well thru your profile kinda of hint you are a bit naughty, but that's it. I find that women will then think you are and will attract those type of women who want to watch. I never ask them, "do you want to see me naked or my penis". Talk to them in conversation about stories of maybe you streaked when you were drunk once. You get to feel them out and let them ask you. I always acted like a normal guy who doesn't do that kind of stuff. Then they will ask you if they want to watch. It is a turn off if you ask them, because you don't know how they are going to react.