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Capsulitis of the Second Toe, Inferior Metatarsal Bursitis, Lesser Metatarsal Overload Syndrome, Predislocation Syndrome
Ligaments surrounding the joint at the base of the second toe form a "capsule," which helps the joint to function properly with the articulation of the toe and the articulation of the metatarsal. Capsulitis is a condition in which these ligaments have become inflamed and cause pain with motion of the digit.
Although capsulitis can also occur in the joints of the third or fourth toes, it most commonly affects the second toe. This inflammation causes considerable discomfort and, if left untreated, can eventually lead to a weakening of surrounding ligaments that can cause dislocation of the toe. Capsulitis-also referred to as predislocation syndrome-is a common condition that can occur at any age.
Capsulitis of the second toe is a progressive and acquired disorder and usually worsens if left untreated, early recognition and treatment are important. In the earlier stages-the best time to seek treatment-the symptoms may include:
Pain, particularly on the ball of the foot. It can feel like there's a marble in the shoe or a sock is bunched up beneath the toes.
Swelling in the area of pain, including the base of the toe
Difficulty wearing shoes
Pain when walking barefoot
In more advanced stages, the supportive ligaments weaken leading to failure of the joint to stabilize the toe. This now unstable toe drifts toward the big toe and eventually crosses over and lies on top of the big toe-resulting in something called a "crossover toe' deformity. This is the end stage of capsulitis. The symptoms of crossover toe are the same as those experienced during the earlier stages. Although the crossing over of the toe usually occurs over a period of time, it can appear more quickly if caused by injury, overuse or trauma.
An accurate diagnosis is essential because the symptoms of capsulitis can be similar to those of a condition called Morton's neuroma, which is treated completely differently from capsulitis.
In arriving at a diagnosis, your podiatrist will examine the foot, palpate, and maneuver it to reproduce the symptoms. The foot and ankle surgeon will also look for potential causes and test the stability of the joint. X-rays are usually ordered, and other imaging studies such as MRI may sometimes be needed.
It is generally believed that capsulitis of the second toe is a result of abnormal foot mechanics, where the ball of the foot beneath the toe joint takes an excessive amount of weight- bearing pressure. These conditions and characteristics can make a person prone to experiencing excessive pressure on the ball of the foot. These most commonly include a severe bunion deformity, a second toe longer than the big toe, an arch that is structurally unstable, and a tight calf muscle.
Non-surgical Treatment
The best time to treat capsulitis of the second toe is during the early stages, before the toe starts to drift toward the great toe. At that time, non-surgical approaches can be used to stabilize the joint, reduce the symptoms of inflammation, and address the underlying cause of the condition.
- Your foot and ankle surgeon may select one or more of the following options for early treatment of capsulitis:
Rest and ice. Staying off the foot and applying ice packs help reduce the swelling and pain. Apply an ice pack, placing a thin towel between the ice and the skin. Use ice for 20 minutes and then wait at least 40 minutes before icing again.
Oral medications. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, may help relieve the pain and inflammation.
Taping/splinting. It may be necessary to tape the toe so that it will stay in the correct position. This helps relieve the pain and prevent further drifting of the toe.
Stretching. Stretching exercises may be prescribed for patients who have tight calf muscles.
Shoe modifications. Supportive shoes with stiff soles are recommended because they control the motion and lessen the amount of pressure on the ball of the foot. Depending on the amount of swelling a CAM boot may be used.
Orthotic devices. Custom shoe inserts are often very beneficial. These include arch supports or a metatarsal pad that distributes the weight away from the joint.
When is Surgery Needed?
Once the second toe starts moving toward the big toe, it will never go back to its normal position unless surgery is performed. The specialists at Austin Foot and Ankle will select the procedure or combination of procedures best suited to each individual patient.
If you believe you have this condition, allow the expert doctors at Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists to properly diagnosis your condition and offer you options to relieve our pain. Call 512-328-8900 to make an appointment today.


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After breakfast, take the line that connects Alberoni to the city center, departing from the landing in Piazzale Alberoni. For information and timetables, visit the website www.terminalfusina.it. During the trip (around 30 min.) you can admire some of the most beautiful islands on the lagoon, Poveglia, San Clemente and the Grazie. You will enter the San Marco Basin from the main door, between Giudecca, where the famous Locanda Cipriani inn is located, and the splendid island of San Giorgio with its famous Palladio church.
Saint Mark's Squareand the Palazzo Ducale suddenly appear before you as if by magic welcoming you to the city. The motorboat docks at Zattere, across from Gesuati church, in the elegant district of Dorsoduro.
This will be the starting point of your walking tour that will bring you to charming spots in Venice seldom visited by tourists. You will go through Zattere to your left until reaching San Basilio and then right until the church of San Sebastiano where you will be able to admire the famous paintings by Veronese, continue on to Chiesa dell'Angelo Raffaele until you come upon the small and quaint church of San Nicolò dei Mendicoli, the oldest in the city. On the way back by Fondamenta del Soccorso, you will reach the lively Campo Santa Margherita with its many typical restaurants serving fish and pizzas and also small "baretti", ideal places to lunch and be dazzled by the magic of the city.
In the afternoon visit the painting cycles by Tiepolo in the nearby Scuola Grande dei Carmini and the magnificent Chiesa dei Carmini, with its famous altarpiece by Lorenzo Lotto and many more master works of Venetian art. End your visit by having a "gianduiotto", the typical Venetian ice cream, from an ice cream shop in the Zattere while you wait for the motorboat that will bring you back to Alberoni at 5:00 pm.
Rent a bicycle and board the ferry boat for Santa Maria del Mare (departures every 30 minutes from Alberoni). After a pleasant ride, having passed the small village of San Pietro in Volta - the name the famous painter Cagnaccio da San Pietro from the 1900s gave himself and where he lived for more than 40 years -, you will arrive at the village of Pellestrina, where among typical fishing boats and old dwellings painted in colors you will be able to admire the magnificent facade of the Ognissanti Church dating from the five hundreds. In this suggestive atmosphere that will transport you back in time, don't miss out on the typical dishes of Venetian cuisine from one of the restaurants overlooking the lagoon.
In the afternoon visit thenatural oasis at Ca' Roman, one of the most significant coastal biotopes on the Adriatic coast thanks to its rich diversity of Mediterranean birds and plants. On your way back you will admire the majestic construction of the "Murazzi", strong dyke walls built in the second half of the seven hundreds to defend Venice and the Lagoon from the force of the sea. Before boarding the ferry boat that will bring you back to Alberoni we suggest you take a refreshing plunge in the light of the sunset.
There are many historical sites in the Lido of Venice which have stood the test of time though the centuries and also witnessed the evolution of the Serenissima Republic of Venice. In order to discover the oldest ones, the best thing would be to take a bicycle and enjoy a pleasant ride to the northern corner of the island. Going through treed streets and seaside roads on which ville liberty and large and beautiful hotel complexes stand, such as the Excelsior and Des Bains, to this day a meca for the international jet set, we arrive at San Nicolò. We find here the oldest defensive system of the Venice Lagoon which dates back to the 12th century, andCastel Nuovo, made up of a boundary wall within which can be found the old quarters of the "Fanti da Mar" of the Venetian Republic (1591-95), the "Dieci Savi" Palace, the Forte Ridotto Austriaco dating from 1850 and the Batterie dating from the end of the 1800s and beginning of the 1900s.
From here start on the panoramic Lungolaguna, the Riviera San Nicolò, where one can find the Benedictine church of the same name. The actual facade, unfinished and the Baroque church bell are from the 17th century, inside one can find precious paintings by Palma the Young and Palma the Elder, as well as the wooden Choir and Crucifix also made from wood, from the 1300s. Next to the church, the convent of the Benedictine, founded in 1043 with the splendid cloister from the 1500s. Once out of the church we go back to the Riviera and turn left on via Cipro, where the very ancient and suggestive Cimitero Ebraico is found, the "House of the living" known since 1386. Recently restored and open to the public, one can visit the tombs of important Venetian Hebrew families and old tombstones from the 16th to the 18th century.
On the bicycles again, along the Lungolaguna you will arrive at Piazzale Santa Maria Elisabetta from where the great avenue of the same name starts; it is a must stop for a drink and to do a little shopping in the elegant boutiques.
Another well deserved and must stop isMalamocco, an old village overlooking the sea where in ancient times the doge where elected, inspiring resident Hugo Pratt to write the unforgettable adventures of Corto Maltese. On the Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta square, houses dating from the four hundreds with their typical mullioned windows and thePalazzo Pretorio provide the perfect setting for the unchanging marine landscape. Just a little more pedaling and you will have returned to Hotel Villa Beatrice.
Take the line 11 bus that departs every 30 minutes from the hotel, then board the ferry boat for Pellestrina and you will reach Ca'Roman where you will take the boat for Chioggia, a small jewel on the south lagoon.
This populous and bustling marine city of Roman origins exudes history from every stone and is one of the most interesting artist centers in all the region, a small Venice full of churches and monumental buildings and an important centre for fishing and arts and crafts.
We recommend you visit it on Thursdays when a busy market sets up on its main street and you can buy all types of articles and souvenirs. Don't miss out on the famous Chioggia fish cuisine and a visit to the Civic Museum depicting the city's life and folklore throughout the centuries.


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The Old Spring well is situated in the historic picturesque town of Harrogate, famously known as the "Spa Town" when in the 16th century the town spa waters were discovered and became a popular health treatment. The town is a popular tourist destination thanks to such attractions as the Royal Pump Rooms and the RHS Harlow Carr Gardens, and for staging many conferences including the Political Party conferences. The Old Spring Well is a new Rotisserie pub restaurant built to enjoy the local surrounding and cater for both locals and tourist alike, whatever the weather and time of day. the Old Spring Well is the perfect place to relax with family and friends, feel free to pop in for a drink. Choose from our great range of cask ales, wines and soft drinks, or explore your way through our excellent food menu where we have something for every appetite everyday of the week, from rustic hearty sandwiches to traditional pub classics, not forgetting our specialty freshly prepared rotisserie chicken or our hand carved Sunday lunches with all the trimmings. Whatever you choose you can be assured of a warm welcome from Jeanette and her team.
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I've got SBS2008 and the backup has been running fine, then all of a sudden the control panel says "Not Available", so if I go into backup tab it says "Not Configured".
It really does't give me a "starting" place to look. After troubleshooting the issue and couldn't come up with anything I just rebooted the server to see if maybe some services were hung or something but that didn't help.
Anyone seen this happen before? My backup drive is USB and seems to be running fine and my VSS test came back with everything normal.
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Check to See if it's installed. That's usually how it looks when the Feature Gets UN-insatalled
Jan 5, 2013 at 3:06 UTC
Yes, I'd been using it up to this point. It looks like maybe some permissions got jacked up. I noticed that the event log says I don't have permissions to a couple of logs now.
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Start 'Em & Sit 'Em is our weekly look at the best and worst matchups from around the NFL and how they might affect lineup decisions for your Fantasy Football team. We are not in the business of stating the obvious, so you won't be reading here why you need to start Drew Brees, Chris Johnson, Andre Johnson or any other top-tier players.
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Matt Schaub has been a disappointment for Fantasy owners this year. He hasn't lived up to his preseason status.
Schaub was selected as the No. 5 quarterback based on his average draft position on CBSSports.com, but he's the No. 17 ranked passer in standard scoring formats. He actually has fewer Fantasy points than Mark Sanchez, Matt Cassel, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Josh Freeman and David Garrard, who weren't drafted in the majority of leagues.
Schaub only has four games this season with at least 19 Fantasy points but five games with less than 12 points. It hasn't been pretty, and Fantasy owners have suffered. There are several reasons why with the development of Arian Foster, injuries to Andre Johnson (ankle) and Owen Daniels (hamstring), inconsistent play on the offensive line and a lack of production from Jacoby Jones and Kevin Walter.
But this is a good week to count on Schaub. He has a great matchup -- and a great history -- against the Titans, and he's our Start of the Week.
Tennessee has allowed multiple touchdown passes against Denver, Dallas, San Diego and Miami. Four quarterbacks have reached at least 19 Fantasy points against the Titans and five have passed for at least 300 yards, including last week when Donovan McNabb had 376 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
Schaub carved up the Titans in two meetings last year with 662 passing yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions. And he should find similar success in the first of two matchups with Tennessee this year. We also expect Johnson to have a solid game, and Joel Dreessen is worth starting as a sleeper tight end.
It's been frustrating to watch Schaub struggle. But this is a good week to trust him as the No. 1 Fantasy quarterback you expected him to be.
|Fantasy Points (projected)
|Fantasy Points (actual)
|Start percentage
|Jon Kitna, QB, Cowboys
|Fred Jackson, RB, Bills*
|Santonio Holmes, WR, Jets
|Andre Johnson, WR, Texans
|Jay Cutler, QB, Chicago
|Tony Gonzalez, TE, Falcons
|Shonn Greene, RB, Jets
|Mario Manningham, WR, Giants
|Michael Crabtree, WR, 49ers
|Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, Bills
|Santana Moss, WR, Redskins
|Mike Goodson, RB, Panthers
|Our favorite sleeper in Week 11 was ... James Jones, who had 11 Fantasy points at Minnesota and was started in just 25 percent of leagues. He had more Fantasy points than Calvin Johnson (10), Roddy White (10) and DeSean Jackson (five).
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Ben Roethlisberger (at BUF): Roethlisberger is coming off two outstanding games and should be able to make it three in a row against the Bills. Buffalo has allowed multiple touchdown passes to seven quarterbacks this year, and Roethlisberger has four games with at least two touchdowns in six starts, including two in a row against New England and Oakland. He has 662 passing yards, seven total touchdowns and one interception over that span, and he should be considered a must-start Fantasy option in the majority of leagues. Not even a Richard Seymour slap to the head stopped Roethlisberger from playing well last week.
Shaun Hill (vs. NE): Hill played well last week against Dallas with 289 passing yards, two touchdowns and one interception. It was his fourth game with at least 21 Fantasy points in seven starts this season, and it's clear the Detroit passing attack will continue to post quality production. He has solid targets in Calvin Johnson, Nate Burleson and Brandon Pettigrew, and the running game has stalled with injuries to Jahvid Best (toe) and Kevin Smith (thumb). Hill also has attempted at least 43 passes five times this season, so he's going to keep attacking the defense. The Patriots have allowed seven touchdowns to opposing quarterbacks the past two games against Roethlisberger and Peyton Manning with 783 passing yards over that span. Five quarterbacks have passed for at least 300 yards against New England, with seven throwing multiple touchdowns.
Joe Flacco (vs. TB): Flacco has put up outstanding stats in his past five games and has the chance for another good performance this week against the Bucs. In his past five outings against New England, Buffalo, Miami, Atlanta and Carolina, Flacco has 11 touchdowns and one interception with at least 250 passing yards in four of those games. He also has been stellar at home with 13 total touchdowns and no interceptions in his past five games in Baltimore, while averaging 242 passing yards over that span. The Bucs are No. 6 in pass defense, but four quarterbacks have thrown for multiple touchdowns, including Charlie Batch and Sam Bradford. Look for Flacco to be next on the list as his breakout season continues.
Kyle Orton (vs. STL): Orton struggled last week at San Diego, but he should bounce back this week at home against the Rams. In his past five home games, Orton is averaging 297 passing yards with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions. The Rams have only allowed two quarterbacks to pass for multiple touchdowns against them this season, but they have allowed 609 passing yards and three touchdowns in the past two games against Troy Smith and Matt Ryan, which may be a sign of them slowing down. Orton should rebound in this matchup after just 12 Fantasy points last week against the Chargers, which was his worst game of the season. You know he's going to keep throwing since he's averaged 39 attempts a game this year, and we'll take our chances with Orton's production in this offense when he's at home.
Mark Sanchez (vs. CIN): Hopefully it won't take overtime or any late-game heroics for Sanchez to produce this week, but he's been outstanding the past three games against Detroit, Cleveland and Houston with an average of 27 Fantasy points over that span. He's connecting well with Santonio Holmes, who is a big reason for his success and has returned as a must-start Fantasy option, and we don't expect Sanchez to slow down in this matchup with the Bengals. Cincinnati's secondary fell apart last week against Buffalo and allowed Fitzpatrick to pass for 316 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions. The Bengals have allowed three quarterbacks to throw for multiple touchdowns against them this year, and Sanchez has the chance to make it four with the way he's playing coming into this game.
Sleeper alert: Matt Cassel (at SEA): Cassel has been among the best quarterbacks the past six games with at least 19 Fantasy points in five of those outings, including three in a row. He has taken advantage of some quality matchups against Houston, Jacksonville, Buffalo, Denver and Arizona, and this game against the Seahawks falls in line based on Seattle being No. 30 in pass defense. Six quarterbacks have thrown for multiple touchdowns against the Seahawks, and they have allowed 994 passing yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions the past three games against Eli Manning, Derek Anderson and Drew Brees. Cassel has a great rapport right now with Dwayne Bowe, and he is worth using a starter in the majority of leagues based on his recent play. For more sleeper quarterbacks, including Brett Favre, click here.
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Jay Cutler (vs. PHI): This is not a good week to trust Cutler. The Eagles lead the NFL in interceptions with 19 and are among the league leaders in sacks with 26. They have more interceptions than touchdowns allowed in their past three games against Peyton Manning, McNabb and Eli Manning. Cutler faced this Eagles defense last year at home and passed for 171 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He has three touchdowns and three interceptions in his past two games against Minnesota and Miami, and in his past five games at home he has seven touchdowns, eight interceptions and two fumbles.
Carson Palmer (at NYJ): The Jets pass defense has stepped up recently and should be able to contain Palmer in this matchup, especially with Palmer dealing with a foot injury. The Jets have shut down Orton, Aaron Rodgers and Schaub in three of the past five games, and Palmer struggled against the Jets in the playoffs last year with 146 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception. Palmer does have multiple touchdown passes in each of his past seven games, but he also has multiple interceptions in three of those outings, including the past two against Indianapolis and Buffalo. We expect Palmer to be throwing a lot in this matchup, but that could lead to negative results based some of his performances recently against the Colts and Bills.
Jon Kitna (vs. NO): Kitna has been amazing for Fantasy owners since Jason Garrett took over as the head coach. In his past two games, Kitna has seven total touchdowns with one interception against the Giants and Detroit, and he's averaging 31 Fantasy points over that span. But New Orleans should slow down Kitna's production since the Saints are No. 2 in pass defense with only seven touchdowns allowed. Ryan in Week 3 is the only quarterback to pass for multiple touchdowns against the Saints, and Kitna could easily revert back to his turnover-prone ways (he had six interceptions in his first two starts in place of the injured Tony Romo). Now, Kitna might face a depleted New Orleans secondary with Malcolm Jenkins (neck) and Darren Sharper (hamstring) dealing with injuries, so keep that in mind when setting your lineup. But we expect Kitna to struggle this week.
David Garrard (at NYG): Garrard struggled last week against Cleveland with just 14 Fantasy points in what should have been a good matchup, but it was his first game without Mike Sims-Walker (ankle). Sims-Walker is out again this week, and Garrard could have another bad game. The Giants are No. 3 in pass defense, and they have been great against opposing quarterbacks at home. Kitna is the only quarterback to throw for multiple touchdowns in New York, and the Giants have shut down Vince Young, Cutler, Schaub and Hill in home matchups this year. Garrard has done a fantastic job this season for Fantasy owners, but this is a game we would keep him on the bench based on the matchup.
Donovan McNabb (vs. MIN): McNabb is coming off a solid game last week against the Titans with 376 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception, but he could be in trouble this week. I'm expecting the Vikings to come out motivated for this game now that Leslie Frazier has been promoted from defensive coordinator to interim head coach in place of the fired Brad Childress. Just look at what the Dallas offense has done since Garrett was promoted from offensive coordinator to replace Wade Phillips, and this move should have a similar impact on Minnesota's defense. We know that McNabb is prone to bad outings already with five games this season with 15 Fantasy points or less, including two at home, and we might see the Vikings best defensive performance of the season if they are fired up as expected to play for Frazier.
Bust alert: Ryan Fitzpatrick (vs. PIT): Fitzpatrick was impressive last week with 33 Fantasy points against the Bengals, but he took advantage of Cincinnati's secondary falling apart in the second half when Chris Crocker (knee), Roy L. Williams (concussion) and Johnathan Joseph (ankle) got hurt. Fitzpatrick was 11 of 21 passing for 177 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in the first half before the injuries. After the three defenders got hurt, Fitzpatrick was 10 of 13 passing for 133 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. The Steelers secondary isn't expected to break down like what happened in Cincinnati, and they should be able to contain Fitzpatrick. In three games prior to Week 11, Fitzpatrick combined for three touchdowns and three interceptions. Fitzpatrick is going to test Pittsburgh's secondary, but the Steelers are also going to test Buffalo's offensive line. Keep in mind that Pittsburgh is among the league leaders in sacks with 30 and has allowed only 11 touchdowns with 13 interceptions.
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Mike Tolbert (at IND): Tolbert was someone we liked a lot heading into Week 11, and he responded with an outstanding game against Denver with 25 carries for 111 yards and a touchdown and two catches for 42 yards. It was his fourth game with double digits in Fantasy points, and he should get another chance to start against the Colts with Ryan Mathews (ankle) still injured. Indianapolis has improved its run defense since Arian Foster's huge game in Week 1, but the Colts have still allowed six running backs to reach double digits in Fantasy points with 11 total touchdowns. Last week, BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Danny Woodhead each scored against the Colts, and Tolbert should be in line for another solid performance.
BenJarvus Green-Ellis (at DET): Green-Ellis and Woodhead are both in my Top 24 running backs this week because they should be able to duplicate last week's performance against the Lions. Detroit has allowed eight running backs to reach double digits in Fantasy points with 13 total touchdowns, and New England is looking explosive on offense thanks to a dominating offensive line. The Patriots should be able to push around the Lions, which should open holes for both running backs. Green-Ellis has double digits in Fantasy points in three of his past four games, and Woodhead has reached double digits in Fantasy points in five of eight games since coming to New England.
Brandon Jacobs (vs. JAC): There are three things working in Jacobs' favor this week. 1) Ahmad Bradshaw was demoted because of his fumbles, which means Jacobs is starting and will get the majority of carries. 2) With Hakeem Nicks (leg) and Steve Smith (pectoral) out, the Giants should focus more on their ground game. 3) Jacksonville is terrible against the run. The Jaguars have allowed eight running backs to reach double digits in Fantasy points with 12 total touchdowns. Jacobs hasn't scored a touchdown or reached double digits in Fantasy points in his past three games, but look for that to change in this matchup.
Thomas Jones (at SEA): There have only been two times this season where the Seahawks did not allow a running back to score a touchdown, which was Week 1 against San Francisco and Week 3 against San Diego. Otherwise they have allowed 11 touchdowns to opposing running backs with 10 reaching double digits in Fantasy points. The majority of that production has come in the past five games against Arizona twice, Oakland, the Giants and New Orleans, with Seattle allowing 135 carries for 650 yards and six touchdowns and 22 catches for 307 yards and a touchdown to running backs over that span. Jamaal Charles and Jones should be giddy about this matchup, and Jones is coming off a tremendous performance against Arizona with 19 Fantasy points. Look for him to play well against another NFC West opponent, and Fantasy owners should have confidence in Jones once again heading into Week 12.
Sleeper alert: Donald Brown (vs. SD): Brown should remain the starter in Week 12 against San Diego with Joseph Addai (neck) and Mike Hart (ankle) still injured. He had a solid game in Week 11 at New England with 108 total yards, and he will look to build on that performance against the Chargers. It won't be easy since San Diego is No. 3 in run defense, but six running backs have reached double digits in Fantasy points against the Chargers with eight touchdowns allowed. They have allowed a rushing touchdown in each of their past six games against Michael Bush, Steven Jackson, Green-Ellis, Chris Johnson, Foster and Knowshon Moreno. Granted, those are some of the premier running backs in the NFL, and Brown is not close to that level. But he is a dual threat out of the backfield, and the Colts will rely on him plenty with the injuries to Addai and Hart. Brown is worth using as at least a flex option this week. For more sleeper running backs, including Maurice Morris, click here.
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Brandon Jackson (at ATL): Jackson had his worst game since Week 4 against Detroit in last week's matchup at Minnesota with 14 carries for 28 yards and four catches for 38 yards. He wasn't really needed much late in the game with the Packers up big on the Vikings, but he could struggle again this week. The Falcons are No. 6 in run defense, but they have not allowed a running back to score a rushing touchdown since Week 2. Since then, Atlanta has limited LeSean McCoy, Cedric Benson, LeGarrette Blount, Ray Rice and Steven Jackson to single digits in Fantasy points. The Packers should be able to attack the Falcons through the air, and Jackson could again be limited in his production.
Marshawn Lynch (vs. KC): We might see more of Justin Forsett in this game against the Chiefs after Lynch had two fumbles last week at New Orleans. He now has just one game with double digits in Fantasy points in his past five outings and is struggling to create much of a ground attack for the Seahawks with 3.1 yards per carry in six games since being traded from Buffalo. The Chiefs come into this matchup at No. 12 in run defense, but they haven't allowed a rushing touchdown since Week 6. It does help Lynch that he's at home, but he might not help your Fantasy team much if he's sitting on the bench in favor of Forsett.
Ronnie Brown (at OAK): It wouldn't be a surprise to see Brown play well here. After all, it's the Raiders, who have struggled at times in their run defense. But Brown has several factors working against him this week. Tyler Thigpen could be the starting quarterback again with Chad Henne (knee) injured, and Brandon Marshall (hamstring) could also miss the game. Along with that, the Dolphins have several injuries on their offensive line with center Cory Procter (knee) out and Jake Long (shoulder) at less than 100 percent. Brown also has failed to rush for 100 yards in his past 15 games and has just one game with double digits in Fantasy points since Week 1. And Oakland, despite being No. 25 against the run, has not allowed a 100-yard rusher in the past four games, including matchups against Moreno, Charles, Jones and Rashard Mendenhall.
Beanie Wells (vs. SF): The last time Wells faced the 49ers last year he finished with 15 carries for 79 yards and a touchdown and one catch for 24 yards with a lost fumble. We long for the days when Wells can do that again, and hopefully he can get back to that level. But right now he's struggling, and he had a rough game last week against Kansas City with eight carries for 39 yards. He has been dealing with a knee injury, and the Cardinals are using Tim Hightower more than Wells. Fantasy owners shouldn't plan to rely on Wells until he proves he's back at 100 percent and ready to get the majority of touches. Hopefully that will happen soon since the Cardinals have favorable matchups ahead against Denver in Week 14 and Carolina in Week 15, and Wells could be a factor for Fantasy owners come playoff time. But right now he's not worth starting in the majority of leagues.
Cedric Benson (at NYJ): We consider Benson more of a bust alert than a sit because he has the ability to run well even with a tough matchup against the Jets. Just go back to last year's playoff game when Benson had 21 carries for 169 yards and a touchdown and three catches for 12 yards against the Jets. He also reached double digits in Fantasy points against the Steelers in Week 9 and is coming off an excellent performance against Buffalo last week with 18 Fantasy points. The Jets have given up double digits in Fantasy points the past two games against Peyton Hillis and Foster, but they are still among the best run defenses in the league at No. 5. And Benson has struggled on the road this year with 49 carries for 154 yards in his past three games at Cleveland, Atlanta and Indianapolis. It's just not a good week to count on Benson since he hasn't had good back-to-back games this season.
Bust alert: Fred Jackson (vs. PIT): Jackson was the No. 1 running back in standard leagues in Week 11 as out Start of the Week and more than lived up to the top billing. He finished with 24 Fantasy points against Cincinnati and now has 50 Fantasy points in his past two games. But this week, Jackson might be in trouble against the Steelers, who are No. 1 in run defense. Pittsburgh shut down a good Oakland rushing attack last week and held Darren McFadden to 10 carries for 14 yards and two catches for 16 yards. Even with the tough matchup it's hard to bench Jackson in the majority of leagues based on how much he should touch the ball for the Bills. But the Steelers have only allowed two running backs to reach double digits in Fantasy points this year with three touchdowns, and Jackson could be in line for a long day. We would only consider using him as a flex option at best in the majority of leagues.
Wide receivers
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Vincent Jackson (at IND): You've been waiting for this week when Jackson would return to the field following his holdout and suspension, and he has the chance to play well for the Chargers this week. Antonio Gates (foot) and Malcom Floyd (hamstring) are dealing with injuries, and Patrick Crayton (wrist) is out. That means the Chargers might have a significant need for Jackson to make plays right away. We've also seen that no matter who Philip Rivers has on the field (Legedu Naanee, Seyi Ajirotutu and Randy McMichael for example) he will find a way to make them productive. Jackson has been a tremendous Fantasy option the past two seasons, and he has the chance to finish the season strong, starting with this matchup against the Colts.
Mario Manningham (vs. JAC): No Nicks or Smith means that Manningham is now the No. 1 wide receiver for the Giants. The expectations are higher, which should mean more targets but also more coverage. Good thing for him he's facing the Jaguars this week, who have allowed 14 touchdowns to opposing wide receivers. Derek Hagan should also be considered a sleeper in this matchup, and I'm not worried about a letdown for the Giants passing game this week based on Jacksonville's defense. Eli Manning should still be OK as a starting Fantasy option, and he will target Manningham and Hagan quite a bit in this matchup at home.
Nate Washington (at HOU): It's not an ideal situation for Washington with Rusty Smith as the new starting quarterback for the Titans, but the two had a big play last week against the Redskins and could connect well this week. Washington caught a 52-yard pass from Smith in Week 11, and he now has either 100 receiving yards or a touchdown in his past three games. If this was a different opponent we wouldn't consider using Washington, but the Texans are last in the NFL in pass defense and lead the league with 25 touchdowns allowed. Washington had a touchdown against Houston last year in two meetings, and the Texans have allowed 10 wide receivers to reach double digits in Fantasy points. Even Randy Moss has a chance to score this week (OK, maybe not), but Washington is the only wide receiver in Tennessee worth using in this matchup.
Nate Burleson (vs. NE): Burleson has two of his best games this year in his past three outings with 17 Fantasy points in Week 9 against the Jets and 16 Fantasy points last week at Dallas. He is playing at a high level and has a favorable matchup this week against New England. The Patriots have allowed 12 touchdowns to opposing wide receivers, with 11 reaching double digits in Fantasy points. The Lions will likely be throwing a lot in this game, which should mean good things for all their receiving options, including Burleson, who has stepped up his play recently. He should have another quality stat line this week.
Sidney Rice (at WAS): Rice shook off the rust from his hip injury last week with three catches for 56 yards against Green Bay, but that's not the important stat line from that game. He had 10 targets from Favre, which showed he will remain a featured part of this passing attack. And he has a favorable matchup this week against the Redskins, who are No. 29 in pass defense and have struggled with opposing wide receivers. Washington has allowed 13 touchdowns to opposing wide receivers, with 12 reaching double digits in Fantasy points. Percy Harvin is also worth using this week, but Rice should be able to contribute for many Fantasy owners as well. As we've said, look for the Vikings to be motivated in their first game playing for Frazier.
Sleeper alert: Blair White (vs. SD): Austin Collie (concussion) is not going to play this week, which means White should see an increase in targets as the slot receiver for the Colts. We saw White play at a high level last week at New England with five catches for 42 yards and two touchdowns on seven targets when Collie got injured. It's not an ideal matchup for the Colts since San Diego is No. 1 in pass defense, but the Chargers aren't going to shut down Peyton Manning and his targets at home. Plan on using White as a solid No. 3 Fantasy wide receiver or flex option, and he might even have a better outlook than Pierre Garcon, who has struggled this season. In fact, Garcon has two fewer touchdowns than White heading into Week 12. For more sleeper wide receivers, including Brandon Gibson and Ben Obomanu, click here.
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Hines Ward (at BUF): Ward falls into the same category as Garcon and Moss as wide receivers who should be playing better but have struggled. Ward only has nine catches in each of his past three full games (he left Week 10 against New England with a concussion) with 53 yards and one touchdown over that span. It's a favorable matchup for him this week against the Bills, but his recent play makes him too hard to trust. Mike Wallace is the key to the Steelers passing game right now with Emmanuel Sanders picking up the slack as the secondary option. Ward's production the past three games makes him a risky option at best in the majority of leagues.
Donald Driver (at ATL): Speaking of risky options, Driver hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 4 and only has one game with double digits in Fantasy points this season. He is looking like the bust we predicted this offseason, and James Jones has emerged as the No. 2 option in the passing game for the Packers behind Greg Jennings. Jones is worth starting as a No. 3 Fantasy wide receiver, but Driver should be reserved in the majority of leagues. He is still dealing with the thigh injury, and last week he was held to four catches for 31 yards at Minnesota. Maybe Driver breaks out of his recent funk in this game against the Falcons, but he's not worth trusting based on his recent play.
Davone Bess (at OAK): Bess appears done as a quality Fantasy option based on his play the past four games, even in leagues where receptions count. He has a combined 10 Fantasy points in standard leagues over that span against Cincinnati, Baltimore, Tennessee and Chicago. Last week was his worst game of the season against the Bears with one catch for 9 yards, and that was Thigpen's first start in place of Henne. Thigpen is expected to start again, and don't be surprised if Bess is limited in his production for another outing. And with Marshall not expected to play, Bess will see increased coverage, which won't help his outlook.
Lee Evans (vs. PIT): Steve Johnson is enjoying his role as the Joker, but Evans is serious about his production slipping the past four games. Since catching six passes for 105 yards and three touchdowns at Baltimore in Week 7, Evans has combined for 12 catches for 211 yards and no touchdowns against Kansas City, Chicago, Detroit and Cincinnati. Even though Fitzpatrick was tearing up the Bengals last week, Evans was limited to two catches for 72 yards while Johnson had three touchdowns. Also, in his past two games against the Steelers, Evans has combined for four catches for 80 yards and no touchdowns.
Johnny Knox (vs. PHI): Knox has become the best wide receiver for the Bears this year, but he only has two games this season with double digits in Fantasy points and just one touchdown. In his past three games, Knox has combined for 13 catches for 189 yards against Buffalo, Minnesota and Miami. He is worth using as a No. 3 wide receiver in leagues where receptions count, but you can bench him in standard formats. He only had two catches for 16 yards on five targets last year against the Eagles, who have done a great job against opposing wide receivers this season. Philadelphia has allowed eight touchdowns to opposing wide receivers but only four have reached double digits in Fantasy points – with none since Week 7.
Bust alert: Terrell Owens (at NYJ): Owens has been one of the best Fantasy receivers this season. Since Week 3, Owens has eight touchdowns and six games with double digits in Fantasy points, including three games with at least 18 points. But this week he gets to face Darrelle Revis, which is bad news. Last year when Owens was with Buffalo, Revis shut him down with only six catches for 44 yards and no touchdowns. Revis has done a great job recently against Calvin Johnson (one catch for 13 yards) and Andre Johnson (four catches for 32 yards), and he should be able to contain Owens. We would also suggest using caution when setting your lineup with Chad Ochocinco, who could also struggle in his matchup with Antonio Cromartie.
Tight ends
Start 'Em
Kevin Boss (vs. JAC): The Giants need Boss to step up just like Manningham and Hagan now that Nicks is out along with Smith. Boss struggled last week at the Eagles with two catches for 22 yards, but all the Giants looked bad in that game. He has two touchdowns in his past three games and has a favorable matchup this week against the Jaguars, who are No. 28 in pass defense. They have allowed five touchdowns to opposing tight ends and four have reached double digits in Fantasy points. With the increase in targets, Boss is worth using as a starting option.
Joel Dreessen (vs. TEN): Dreessen was a disappointment the last time we had him listed here in Week 10 at Jacksonville, and he finished with two catches for 24 yards and a fumble. Then last week, we said to sit Dreessen at the Jets, and he had a career game with four catches for 106 yards and a touchdown. We expect to see that Dreessen again with a favorable matchup against the Titans. Tennessee has struggled with tight ends the past three weeks with Antonio Gates, Anthony Fasano and Chris Cooley each gaining more than 90 yards, and Gates and Fasano scored touchdowns. Daniels is not expected to play in Week 12, so look for Schaub to rely on Dreessen once again.
Brandon Pettigrew (vs. NE): In a down year for tight ends thanks to several injuries to prominent players, Pettigrew has been among the best players at the position. In standard leagues he is the No. 9 tight end for the season, and he has been consistent with at least six Fantasy points in seven games, including last week at Dallas when he had eight catches for 75 yards. The Patriots are among the worst teams at defending tight ends with five scoring touchdowns and four reaching at least eight Fantasy points. It will be hard for New England's secondary to stop all the weapons in Detroit's passing attack, and Pettigrew should again see a healthy amount of targets.
Sleeper alert: Heath Miller (at BUF): We'll go with the matchup here even though Miller has struggled for the most part this season. He only has one touchdown and one game with more than 50 receiving yards, but the Bills have been a good cure for tight end woes. Buffalo has allowed eight touchdowns to opposing tight ends and six have reached at least eight Fantasy points. With the tight end position a burden for many Fantasy owners, Miller could end being worth the risk as a starting option. Some other sleepers to consider this week include Benjamin Watson (vs. CAR), Bo Scaife (at HOU) and Jimmy Graham (at DAL). All have favorable matchups and could be useful starters for Fantasy owners in deeper leagues.
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Kellen Winslow (at BAL): Winslow scored his first touchdown of the season in Week 10 against Carolina, but he went back to his sub-par performance last week at San Francisco with just three Fantasy points. He now has seven games with four Fantasy points or less, and this should be a tough matchup for him this week against the Ravens. Watson is the only tight end to score against the Ravens this season, and they have shut down Dustin Keller, Jermaine Gresham, Miller and Tony Gonzalez. Winslow knows this Baltimore defense well from his days with Cleveland, and he had positive results against the Ravens in his past six meetings with at least six Fantasy points in five of those games. But he did not score in any of those matchups, and we'd be surprised if he found the end zone this week based on his overall body of work in 2010.
Jermaine Gresham (at NYJ): Gresham was a tremendous disappointment last week when he had two catches for 33 yards on just three targets against Buffalo, which is among the worst teams at defending tight ends. The Jets haven't been far behind the Bills, especially lately with Pettigrew, Watson and Dreessen all reaching at least seven Fantasy points in the past three games against New York. But Gresham only has one game with double digits in Fantasy points this year and one touchdown since Week 6. Maybe he peaked in that game at Indianapolis in Week 10 when he had nine catches for 85 yards and a touchdown, but it's doubtful that player shows up again even in what could be a favorable matchup.
Zach Miller (vs. MIA): Miller is still dealing with a nagging foot injury that kept him out of Week 9 against Kansas City and has limited him to three catches for 17 yards is his previous two games. He should be able to play against the Dolphins, but it's a difficult matchup for him. The Dolphins are among the best teams against opposing tight ends with Keller the only one to score and reach double digits in Fantasy points. Since then they have shut down Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski, Heath Miller, Gresham, Heap and Greg Olsen. Zach Miller will continue to see his share of targets as long as he's on the field, but with the injury and matchup you might consider benching him.
Bust alert: Marcedes Lewis (at NYG): You probably can't afford to sit Lewis in the majority of leagues with all the problems we've seen at tight end this year. After all, he's No. 2 in standard leagues behind Gates in Fantasy points at his position. But Lewis has a difficult matchup this week with the Giants, who are among the best teams at defending tight ends. Jason Witten, Dallas Clark and Pettigrew are the only tight ends to gain more than 50 receiving yards against the Giants, and Witten and Clark are the only two who managed to score touchdowns. In the second meeting against Witten, the Giants held him to one catch for 7 yards. Lewis could see an increase in targets with Sims-Walker out, but he will also see plenty of extra attention. And keep in mind as good as Lewis has been this season he does have four games this year with five Fantasy points or less. As a side note, Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell, who was with Buffalo last year, only allowed three tight ends to score touchdowns against the Bills and none after Week 2. Lewis did face Fewell's Bills last year and had three catches for 70 yards.
Defense/Special teams
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Giants (vs. JAC): Most Fantasy owners were probably hesitant to use the Giants DST in Week 11 since they were facing the Eagles in Philadelphia, which was a tough matchup. The Giants got three sacks and recovered two fumbles, but they finished with only nine Fantasy points. This week, the Giants should rebound against the Jaguars since Garrard and Maurice Jones-Drew combined for five turnovers against Cleveland in Week 11, and this is a tougher matchup than the Browns. The Giants DST has five games with double digits in Fantasy points this season, including three at home, and they should be highly motivated coming off a two-game losing streak.
Other DSTs with good matchups: Vikings (at WAS), Browns (vs. CAR) and Raiders (vs. MIA)
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Falcons (vs. GB): The Falcons DST had a tremendous stretch earlier this season with four games in a row with double digits in Fantasy points from Week 2-5, but they took advantage of some easy matchups, including opponents like Arizona, San Francisco and Cleveland. Since then, Atlanta has a combined 31 Fantasy points against Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Tampa Bay, Baltimore and St. Louis. The Packers offense put up 31 points at Minnesota in Week 11 and is playing at a high level. And standout pass rusher John Abraham (groin) missed the game against the Rams, which won't help things if he's out against Green Bay since the Falcons had no sacks last week.
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Neil Rackers (vs. TEN): Rackers was better than expected last week at the Jets with two field goals and three extra points. He still only has one game with double digits in Fantasy points since Week 2, but he has a favorable matchup this week against the Titans. Tennessee just allowed Washington's Graham Gano to make four field goals on six attempts, including the game-winner in overtime in Week 11, and the Titans lead the NFL with 27 made field goals allowed. Rackers has not missed a field goal at home this season, going 8 of 8, including one of his best games of the season in Week 9 against San Diego with 11 Fantasy points. Five kickers have made at least three field goals in a game this year against Tennessee, and Rackers will hope to make it six.
Other kickers with good matchups: Nate Kaeding (at IND), Matt Prater (vs. STL) and Jay Feely (vs. SF)
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Graham Gano (vs. MIN): Gano was amazing last week with his game-winning field goal in overtime at Tennessee with 13 Fantasy points. It was his best game of the season and highest point total of his young, two-year career. But as we pointed out with Rackers, it came against a team that allows a lot of production to kickers. The Vikings are on the opposite end of the kicking spectrum. Minnesota has only allowed 10 field goals on the season, and last week the Vikings held Mason Crosby to one field goal and four extra points. Gano has just three games this season with double digits in Fantasy points, and he is only 8 of 12 on field goals in five home games this year.
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The love you deserve
By Beloved
Finding your equal partner for the purpose of spiritual growth
Everyone wants to be loved and accepted. But how do we find that special partner who shows us unconditional love and will see us as beautiful as we are?
How do we find the one who won't want to change us into his or her idea of who we should be? is this all possible? The answer is yes.
You can experience true love on this planet called earth. You can find your spiritual partner and enjoy a beautiful romantic relationship. But there is a catch. Finding your spiritual partner is an inside job. The reality is that you must first find true love within yourself. How can you expect to be treated with love, kindness and respect when you are not giving that to yourself? Your relationships in the world are a direct reflection of your relationship with yourself.
What we believe determines what we make true. We have been loaded with erroneous concepts that block our good. The reason why many marriages fail is because people enter the relationship with limiting beliefs and burdens of old pain. They create their relationships based on preconceived notions and on experiences of the past. In order to enjoy healthy relationships, it is important to clear disruptive emotional patterns, release faulty thoughts and heal old pain.
In addition, we must understand that we are ever evolving beings. Today's man cares about the earth, the young and the elderly. Today's woman is seeking self-empowerment and doesn't need a man to protect her. The two sexes are more similar than different and both yearn for the same - a truthful relationship that allows them to relax and be themselves, a union that is an uplifting, fulfilling and satisfying experience. It is of utmost importance to understand that this applies to both straight men and women, as well as gay and lesbian individuals. True love is not discriminating. It is available to all, regardless of gender, social background, ethnicity or sexual orientation.
With the lucidity and peace that healing brings, we can set clear intentions that can attract us to our spiritual partner. However, for this to be possible, we must include the wisdom of the heart. Love is a healing energy too potent to be ignored. As the lyrics from the song "The Power of the Dream" tell us, "your mind will take you far, the rest is just your heart. Your fate is all your own creation."
We are the architects of our own reality and when we embrace the greatness within us, we have access to the infinite forces of creation. True power, love and wisdom are in the heart, and it is there in its depths that the answer to our quest resides. If we focus within and trust, we shall find what we have been seeking for so long. And when we fully embrace the divine love that lies within us, we then attract its equal in human form.
Beloved is a spiritual healer and a transformational relationship specialist. She is the creator of "The Miracle Program" which has helped thousands of people live more fulfilling and passionate lives. Beloved has a private healing practice in New York City and Hawaii, where she helps her clients find their true love. To learn more about Beloved's work visit: http://www.myfantasticlife.com


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West Side Story, 2011
West Side Story, 2011
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Day 5: Your favorite duet
- Un Hombre Así ~ I Have a Love
- Karen Olivo & Josefina Scaglione (West Side Story 2009 Broadway revival cast)
It is one of my ultimate dreams to play Anita in West Side Story and this song is one of the main reasons why (well besides the fact that she's a complete badass). This song is simply amazing, and this version is the best version of them all. Karen Olivo's kind of darker voice, mixed with Josefina Scaglione's angel voice is the best kind of contrast. This song, this version and these women are just the best.
Other shows I've attended: West Side Story, October 2010
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Don't you fret, M'sieur Marius
I don't feel any pain
A little fall of rain
Can hardly hurt me now
You're here, that's all I need to know
And you will keep me safe
And you will keep me close
And rain will make the flowers grow.
A Little Fall of Rain (Les Miserables) by Lea Salonga (Eponine) and Michael Ball (Marius)
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Les Misérables was a show I went into without knowing much about it. I had listened to the soundtrack a couple times and read the script, but I couldn't really grasp the concept of the show. I saw it at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, MI in the spring of 2011. The first thing that caught my eye was the staging. When the curtains opened up, there was an elaborate set of a prison. The music was booming and strong. The whole show was entrancing and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I didn't want it to end. The music was so powerful and the singers were amazing. Overall I thought it was the most well done show I had ever seen. I was so glad to have the chance to see the show so I could finally piece together the story with the music and have a clearer picture of the seminal Broadway classic.
It's quarter to seven when we walk into
the lobby of the theater.
Lights bounce off of the golden plated columns,
people dressed to the nines dance along
the marble floors, and mingle among friends.
We take a walk from the crowd and stroll
down the dark carpeted isles.
My fingers trace the worn seats
as I count down each row
until we reach our destination.
I smooth my skirt and sit in my chair.
My head lifts and gazes at the intricate ceiling
and I lower it to look at the stage in front of me.
I cross one leg over the other and
tap my heels in anticipation.
My heart dances with excitement as
the theater lights flicker to a candle like glow.
Then one quick beat of a drum
and the thrill of the orchestra
as the curtains are drawn up
Poem by Lauren Leslie (2011)
my dream role from → dreamgirls (asked by theworldthroughmyglasses) ★ deena jones
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The South Daytona Parks & Recreation Department will host the sixth annual Native American Earth Festival on Saturday, April 13, and Sunday, April 14, at Reed Canal Park, starting at 10 a.m. both days.
The festival, which has a low admission fee, will provide fun, food and entertainment for the entire family. Whether you are a man, woman, child or senior citizen, there is something of interest for everyone.
Through advertising and word of mouth, the Native American Earth Festival has been growing in popularity since it first started. According to Ivy Evans, festival co-coordinator, there have been close to 5,000 people in attendance each of the last two years.
First time guest this year, Laura Alcorne, should spark interest for women of all ages. Ms. Alcorne is a Blackfoot Indian herbalist who will direct a woods walk where she will point out and talk about native plants that are edible and useful for medicine.
The East Meets West Show is one of the biggest attractions of the day. It is a show that teaches the difference between the many different native tribes. Close to 40 tribes from around the nation will be represented. There will even be an Algonquian tribe member in attendance from Canada. The East Meets West Show is a popular program for men as it features a segment on the history of weapons down from the ages. The show closes with a musket firing demonstration. Men of all ages can practice their weapon skills throughout the day at the tomahawk throwing and blow gun shooting booths.
Senior citizens should enjoy the segment of the East Meets West Show, which honors military veterans and later provides tribal dancing, drumming, singing and storytelling.
"Hearing the drumming and chanting of the Native Americans is a very unique experience that brings an excitement in the air and really moves your spirit," Ms. Evans said. "You have to be there to experience this rare cultural Native American pastime."
The Paw Paw Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society and The Full Moon Natives Nursery will be in attendance with informational booths, plant sales and educational programs on landscaping and gardening.
Children will have an opportunity to make pottery and take it home for free. They also will be able take part in gem mining, face painting, arts and crafts, and candy dancing with plenty of free candy to take home. Numerous wildlife exhibits and a petting zoo will be on site with such critters as bald eagles, screech owls, exotic snakes and giant spiders.
Back in 2004, three devastating hurricanes came through the area and caused a great deal of damage to several parks, including Reed Canal Park. It took a year for crews to repair the damage and clean up the debris. In 2005 the City of South Daytona decided to rededicate and reopen the park in a special way by tying it in with the annual Earth Day celebrations that are held worldwide.
"Tying it in with Earth Day was a great concept, but we wanted to add Native American culture because they are the ultimate stewards of the earth and its natural resources," Ms. Evans said.
In 2008 with the help of Jim Sawgrass, a local Native American, the event increased in scale by incorporating Native American culture and influence. Mr. Sawgrass is a descendent of the Muskogee People, who were commonly referred to as the Creeks by early settlers living in the Southeast United States. Since 2008, Mr. Sawgrass has become the other co-coordinator of the Native American Earth Festival.
Reed Canal Park has evolved through nature and community development. It is the hope of Ms. Evans and Mr. Sawgrass that people's thoughts about the earth will evolve in a positive light as well.
"Earth day shouldn't be once a year, but every day," Mr. Sawgrass said. "People should be more mindful of the natural resources we have left so that our children will still be able to see some of the great things left in the wild which are becoming rarer these days."
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NBA Trade Deadline: Who's Going Where?
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Let's get to what we know right now.
Vince Carter: Seems the Blazers are doing everything possible to get their hands on Vinsanity. One of the problems is apparently Portland's insistence that New Jersey include the 2011 first-round pick the Nets acquired from the Golden State Warriors in any deal for Carter. The players the Blazers would give up are likely Travis Outlaw and Rudy Fernandez,. The Blazers have also supposedly talked to the Bucks about Richard Jefferson and to the Bobcats about Gerald Wallace.
Tyson Chandler: As you probably heard, he failed his physical that would have sent him to the Thunder and Chris Wilcox and Joe Smith to the Hornets. But could he still be moved Thursday? Possibly, although unlikely. Word also is that the Thunder may have overreacted to Chandler's turf toe injury that caused him to fail his physical.
Baron Davis: Yesterday word broke that Davis might be traded to the Rockets. Supposedly the deal won't go down because the salaries don't match up well enough. That said, Mike Dunleavy apparently wants to ship Davis out of town and owner/cheapskate Donald Sterling is looking to save money, so Davis could wind up pretty much anywhere. According to Chris Broussard at ESPN, the Clippers were trying to lure Houston and New Jersey into a three-way trade that would put Davis in Houston, McGrady in New Jersey and Carter in L.A. The Clippers have also supposedly talked with the Mavericks and Warriors about Davis.
Joe Smith: He apparently wants his contract bought out by the Thunder now so he can sign with the Celtics.
Larry Hughes: There's a slim chance he could wind up on the Knicks.
Richard Jefferson: Apparently the Cavs are looking to grab Jefferson to help LeBron. The move would essentially be Wally Szczerbiak for Jefferson, which helps free up cap space for the Bucks when Wally's contract expires. It should noted the Cavs were originally trying for Marcus Camby or Antawn Jamison, but were turned down in both cases.
Kirk Hinrich: Hinrich had been part of a potential deal that would have sent him to the Timberwolves. However, the deal didn't go through, likely because of the trade the Bulls made yesterday with the Kings. The Bulls are now likely to trade Hinrich in the offseason.
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Not New York, but you get the idea. Liturgy, Rwake, and Shrinebuilder Le Poisson Rouge Sunday, November 15 Sunday night at Le Poisson Rouge featured a three-band lineup (Liturgy, Rwake, and Shrinebuilder), capping the third and final night of the newborn Blackened Weekend Music Festival. In turn, ... More >>
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Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who is attempting to walk a delicate line between social conservatives and his more libertarian-minded supporters, has been se...
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Rep. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), who is running to unseat Sen. Mark Udall (D-Colo.), may have mischaracterized how recently he changed his feelings about ...
All five Republican candidates vying to unseat Sen. Kay Hagan (D-N.C.) believe that states have the authority to ban contraceptives and would support ...
Does the religious freedom of a company's owners trump that of its employees? Are some "persons" more equal than others?
Far more than abortion is at stake: There are measures that establish legal principles that will be and, indeed, already have been used to justify arrests of and forced medical interventions on pregnant women.
Most people identify Roe v. Wade with a single landmark judgment. Lost in these debates is Roe's altogether distinct holding that the state's interest in "potential life" constitutes a valid reason to regulate reproductive conduct.
The advocacy group Personhood Mississippi announced on Tuesday that it plans to revive a fetal personhood ballot initiative that voters just rejected ...
While most doctors perceive personhood legislation as a threat to abortion rights -- which it is -- the potential legislation also impacts the treatment of complicated pregnancies and limits infertility procedures. And that's why fertility experts are worried.
The cases documented in our study, as well as recent cases, make clear that, 40 years after Roe v. Wade was decided, far more is at stake than abortion or women's reproductive rights.
Their ballot proposal, giving legal rights to fertilzed human eggs, was overwhelmingly rejected by voters in 2008 and 2010. But if you're a committed advocate for a cause, winning isn't everything.
Despite the deep unpopularity of fetal personhood bills in 2012, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) has again decided to cosponsor the Sanctity of Human Life Act...
If we had elected a "Personhood President," there would be cause for great concern. As we head into the next four years, expect this contingent to continue to attempt to make personhood, not Roe v Wade, the law of the land.
Thank goodness Mississippi voters -- as have voters in every other state where this issue has appeared on the ballot -- put the rights of women above the "rights" of fertilized eggs. But how soon until a state does restrict birth control?
How did Joe Coors come around to endorsing (and donating to) the personhood amendment? And even if he's not supporting the personhood amendment this time, why has his abortion position, changed?
I write this missive in the year 2014 from my small, poorly ventilated office in the Shandong Province of China where my job and millions of others have been outsourced by President Mitt Romney and his Republican allies in Congress.
The American people deserve to know what they might actually expect with respect to reproductive health services in a Romney-Ryan presidency. And we also deserve moderators willing to ask the right questions.
Backers of a controversial fetal personhood measure in Colorado have failed to gather enough signatures to get the proposal on the November ballot, Co...
The battle to reverse Roe v. Wade is essentially the same war being waged against undocumented worker, only on the reproductive front. It is a thinly veiled effort at subjugating what is viewed as a threat to job security.
It seems the Republican obsession with being pro-life lasts about nine months. After that, it's each baby for herself. So Democrats, let's be clear and strong: Being pro-birth is not automatically the same thing as being pro-life.
If Proposed Initiative 46 passes, men who rape women in Colorado will be secure in the knowledge that their efforts to humiliate and degrade those women will be backed up and reinforced by state action forcing those women to go to term -- whether they want to or not.
Protecting sperm rights would benefit society, and wouldn't really harm men. Understand -- a man's right to control his own body and life choices would not be infringed. Men could still have sex. They would merely be asked to accept a few tiny, ever-so-reasonable restrictions.
"America's Comeback Team" of Romney/Ryan will come back for women's choice, women's health and women's pay, and they will not stop until all of the progress made in the fight for women's equality over the past 50 years has been erased.
We can no longer pretend that Mitt Romney will focus on money and nothing else. As an occasional Republican myself, I wish that were true. It's not. Romney's appointment of Ryan as his running mate confirms the anti-choice agenda in big, bold, bright red colors.
Enacted into law, a Romney/Ryan personhood plan could remove women's reproductive rights completely.
Reporters should get clarification from Coffman about his personhood views, and you'd expect him to be just as eager to clarify today as he was three years ago.
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