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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is criticizing the major news networks' lack of coverage of big money in politics, saying he is "disappointed, but not surprised ... that the networks barely covered the issue."
Sanders' press release comes after a recent Media Matters study found that the subject of campaign finance reform was hardly reported on by either the major networks' evening news programs (ABC's World News Tonight, the CBS Evening News, and NBC's Nightly News) or their Sunday talk shows (ABC's This Week, CBS' Face the Nation, and NBC's Meet the Press). These news programs also largely overlooked the Senate's proposed (and ultimately filibustered) constitutional amendment that would have restored Congress' ability to regulate political spending after the conservative justices of the Supreme Court gutted bipartisan campaign finance law in 2010's Citizens United v. FEC and this year's McCutcheon v. FEC.
Although most of the networks seldom covered the issue, PBS NewsHour, on the other hand, set the standard and broadcast numerous in-depth segments on campaign finance reform, big money in politics, and the Supreme Court decisions that have invited billions of dollars to flow into the federal election system. In fact, PBS NewsHour offered more campaign finance coverage than the other networks combined.
In response to these findings, Sanders called on the media to dedicate more coverage to what he called "the single most important issue facing our country today" and suggested that the networks' insufficient coverage has contributed to the decline of Americans' confidence in the media:
"I am disappointed, but not surprised, by the study's finding that the major networks barely covered the issue of money in politics," said Sen. Bernie Sanders. "There is a reason why confidence in the American media is declining," he added. "More and more people say the media is not paying attention to the issues of real importance to the American people. This study confirms that."
The study found that each network devoted less than single minute per month to talking about campaign finance reform. "To my mind," Sanders said, "the single most important issue facing our country today is that, as a result of the Citizens United Supreme Court decision, we are allowing billionaires to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to elect candidates who will represent the wealthy and powerful rather than the needs of ordinary Americans. This is an issue of enormous consequence."
Sanders cited a recent Gallup poll that found Americans' faith in television news and newspapers is at or tied with record lows. The findings continued a decades-long decline in the share of Americans saying they have "a great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in newspapers or TV news.
A Media Matters analysis found that PBS NewsHour has far outpaced other broadcast network news programs in covering the consequences of the Supreme Court's dismantling of campaign finance reform. In the past year and a half, PBS thoroughly analyzed the effects of Citizens United and its sequel -- McCutcheon v. FEC -- dedicating more time to the issue than all the other networks combined.
Nightly network newscasts and Sunday morning talk shows have largely failed to connect two recent Supreme Court decisions to Citizens United v. FEC, the case that radically expanded the legal concept of "corporate personhood" -- the idea that corporations have constitutional rights. This has left viewers with an incomplete understanding of how the Court applied this dangerous precedent to campaign finance and reproductive rights law.
A Media Matters study found that most network nightly news programs this year are on track to offer no more coverage of global warming than they did in 2013. However, PBS NewsHour remains a notable exception, covering climate change more than any other network and interviewing the largest number of scientists on the topic.
During the first six months of 2014, PBS NewsHour produced more news that featured climate change than any other major network evening broadcast, continuing a trend that Media Matters identified in both 2012 and 2013. The program aired 28 stories that at least mentioned global warming, nearly as much as all coverage combined from ABC World News, CBS Evening News and NBC Nightly News during the same period, and four times the amount of coverage from ABC World News alone. Among all major nightly news programs, ABC by far offered its viewers the least coverage that gave any substantial mention of global warming, with only seven stories. While it is worth noting that NewsHour is an hour-long broadcast compared to the half hour broadcasts on the other networks, it nonetheless offered more than double the number of stories offered by its closest network news competitor, CBS Evening News.
ABC World News' lack of climate coverage so far this year correlates with its 2013 coverage when the program aired the fewest stories among all network nightly news shows, a flip in coverage from 2012 when the network was second only to PBS in such coverage.
Of the 28 stories that PBS NewsHour aired, 16 were segments focused on global warming. PBS NewsHour's coverage offered analysis of significant policy developments and major international reports, such as the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed carbon pollution standards and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's report that found climate change already has taken a toll on the planet and warned that food security and economic growth would be undermined if carbon pollution is not drastically cut. The program also connected unusual events, such as diseased starfish in the Pacific Northwest and coastal flooding on Alaska's North Slope, to the broader climate context.
More scientists were interviewed about climate change on PBS NewsHour than on any other network nightly news broadcast. During the first six months of the year, the NewsHour featured 14 scientists in its reports on global warming, nearly as many as the combined total of 16 scientists who appeared on all nightly news programs on ABC, CBS and NBC. For an issue firmly based in scientific research and evidence, PBS NewsHour relied heavily on scientists, only turning to six media figures and six politicians during the first half of 2014.
This report analyzes news coverage of "climate change" and "global warming" that aired on PBS NewsHour, ABC World News, CBS Evening News and NBC Nightly News between January 1, 2014, and June 30, 2014. Our analysis includes any segment devoted to climate change, as well as any substantial mention (more than one paragraph of a news transcript and/or or a definitive statement about climate change). Transcripts from Nexis and Media Matters' internal video archives, as well as the Internet Archive online database, were used to collect these stories.
A Media Matters analysis finds that the Sunday shows covered climate change more in the first half of 2014 than in the last four years combined, following a push from nine U.S. Senators for increased coverage. Although these shows gave the issue more coverage, at times they used false balance, enshrouding the scientific consensus surrounding climate change.
CNN, Fox News, and evening news shows on NBC, ABC, and CBS largely ignored a June 23 report by the New York Times that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's (R) administration may be tied to a second bridge investigation involving possible securities law violations.
While mainstream media coverage of the serious allegations of improper practices at certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health clinics has been extensive in recent weeks, a bill to expand health care for veterans that was blocked by Senate Republicans in February received little attention.
Mainstream media distorted Ret. Air Force Brigadier General Robert Lovell's Benghazi testimony to the House Oversight Committee, seizing on a partial remark that "we should have tried" to rescue the victims and ignoring the fact that Lovell later explained that he did not mean the military response was insufficient.
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On national equal pay day, ABC's World News served as an example of how the media should be covering the gender wage gap, emphasizing the significant economic benefits of equal pay and simultaneously shooting down the right-wing media spin that dismisses the issue.
On April 8, President Obama signed two executive orders aimed at closing the gender wage gap, beginning with federal contractors. One executive order makes it illegal for employers to retaliate against employees who discuss salaries. President Obama also signed an executive memorandum that "instructs the Labor Department to collect statistics on pay for men and women from such contractors." The president then called on Congress to pass legislation that would have much more impact.
April 8 also marked the observance of Equal Pay Day, an awareness campaign to educate the public about the pay discrepancy between working men and women in the United States. National Organization for Women President Terry O'Neill says the date marks "the number of extra days into 2014 the average woman has to work to earn as much as her male counterpart did in 2013."
On the April 8 edition of World News, host Diane Sawyer and correspondent Mara Schiavocampo shined a light on the gender pay gap, lending the issue the emphasis it deserves by highlighting the significant beneficial impact closing the gap would have on women and the overall economy as well as the necessity of President Obama's executive orders.
Sawyer and Schiavocampo championed President Obama's executive order barring employer retaliation against employees that discuss salaries, and explained that this is necessary because "half of all workers say they are required to stay silent about their salary." Many women may not be aware of pay discrimination due to company policies that prohibit salary discussions -- a 2011 survey by the Institute for Women's Policy Research revealed that "[a]lmost half of all workers (48.4 percent) responded that they were either prohibited or strongly discouraged from discussing their earnings with colleagues."
Schiavocampo also deserves credit for highlighting the substantial effect closing the pay gap would have, noting that "if women could eliminate that pay gap, the average working woman could pay for more than a year's worth of food in California, 10 months of rent in Georgia, and more than 1,900 gallons of gas in Florida." Schiavocampo also pointed out that action such as Obama's executive order would allow "women to ask for more without fear of losing their jobs":
A massive spill of toxic coal ash in a North Carolina river on February 2 has been entirely ignored by ABC, CBS and NBC. The spill has led to a federal investigation and allegations that the state's Governor -- who worked for the corporation behind the spill and has received substantial campaign donations from it -- has been too lenient on the company, which was discovered to have spilled coal ash into the river again on February 18.
Broadcast evening news programs devoted zero coverage to Senate Republicans' harmful block on extending long-term unemployment benefits. The failed measure received only minimal attention from national media throughout the day.
A Media Matters analysis found that network nightly news coverage of climate change was tepid in 2013, despite growing scientific evidence that global warming is getting worse. By contrast, PBS aired nearly three times as much climate coverage as ABC World News, the worst offender.
PBS NewsHour aired more news coverage about climate change and interviewed more scientists on the issue than any other evening network news program in 2013. The scale and scope of coverage demonstrated the program's commitment to reporting on global warming, a pattern Media Matters first identified in 2012. The program broadcast 35 stories that at least mentioned climate change, far more than what ABC World News, NBC Nightly News or CBS Evening News chose to give its audiences. By comparison, the three other network nightly news programs aired a combined total of 49 stories that at least mentioned global warming.
A Media Matters analysis reveals that news coverage of climate change on ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX picked up in 2013 over the previous year, but remained lower than a 2009 high. Furthermore, while one Sunday show interviewed scientists about climate change, distinguishing itself as the first such program to do so in five years, these shows continued to rely largely on media figures and Republicans to dictate the conversation around global warming.


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Tonight on week four of 'Dancing with the Stars' (DWTS) Tristan MacManus and Nancy Grace dance the Spanish inspired paso doble.
The dancing pair revealed on the 'Nancy Grace Official' YouTube channel that Bray man, MacManus is playing the part of the matador, while Grace takes the place of the bull.
"We have the paso doble this week…Nancy has got it into her head that she is a bull," MacManus said.
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Joking about their grueling rehearsal schedule, Grace said: "we are now up to twelve hours, we are not sleeping anymore, nine days a week, 24-hours a day, 367, we're tired.
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UT Tyler, a component of The University of Texas System, is located in the beautiful East Texas lake country on the I-20 corridor about 100 miles east of Dallas and 200 miles north of Houston. Information about the department, college, and university can be found at http://www.uttyler.edu. Screening of applications will begin March 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated starting date is August 2014. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application summarizing their qualifications, a statement of their vision for mechanical engineering education, a statement of their leadership and management philosophy, their curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for at least four references to firstname.lastname@example.com. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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As you know, I am not hesitant to bemoan the prodigal path of today's secular universities. Well, unfortunately, it is not only "public" institutions that have strayed from home: "Christian" colleges are playing the prodigal as well.
Recently, a professor at a well-known Christian college confronted a student in her class by saying, "Jesus Christ, don't you know the answer to the question?" When challenged, the provost at this institution defended this faculty member and said, "Some members of this denomination don't consider this to be cursing." Apparently this leader thinks it's excusable to hire faculty who don't even understand it is wrong to use the Lord's name in vain!
At this same college a board member was asked to identify the doctrine that distinguished a college as being truly evangelical in matters pertaining to sexual behavior. She responded, "I have searched forever and cannot find any psychological proof that sexual relationships outside of marriage are harmful . . ." One wonders what Bible this board member is using for her research or if she has ever bothered to pick up the daily newspaper.
A lead professor at this same institution commented on the virgin birth and the historicity of Christ's miracles by saying, "I don't think it is necessary to take a position" on these stories because they can be merely "message statements" and not "reality statements."
In shopping for colleges this coming fall, remember that wolves do dress in sheep's clothing, that talk is cheap, and that actions speak louder than words. Look further than four-color brochures and catchy "Christian" rhetoric. Look for the evidence of faith and the fruit of biblical fidelity. Remember that Christ Himself told you to do this for it is by their fruit that "you shall know them."
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Derbyshire County Council has approved a £16.837 million investment package to improve schools and children's homes.
The money would be used to modernise the school buildings and carry out repair work.
Councillor Kevin Gillott, Derbyshire County Council's Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said: "There's a huge backlog of school repairs that increase year on year.
"We're making the most of the money we do get so we give Derbyshire children the best education and start in life but we're facing unprecedented Government budget cuts.
"We've given highest priority to buildings in the worst condition or where improvements are needed for health and safety reasons.
"However, there is no hiding my disappointment at the level of funding provided to the council by the Coalition Government."
The proposed funds will be split between schools across the county for a variety of improvements including roof repairs, new windows and heating maintenance.
The bulk of the cash, around £12 million, is set to be invested in capital maintenance projects with almost £7 million of that set aside for priority, condition work in schools, such as re-wiring.
A further four and a half million would be used for a basic needs scheme, focused on providing additional school places for the coming academic year.
Around £100,000 of the proposed investment has also been earmarked to improve children's homes in the area.
Another £500,000 of the cash would be used for joint funding initiatives with schools, where the council would provide 50 per cent of funding, which is then matched by a school to fund improvements.
Highfields School in Matlock could benefit from an investment of £130,000 if the plans are approved. The money would be used to replace the buildings flat roof and windows.
A report outlining the proposals for the £16 million will be considered by Derbyshire County Council's Cabinet on Monday 2nd June.
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I've got an interesting set of classes this semester. The usual language course which I am obviously learning from. A mythology course that I'm excited to attend. A less than adequate history course that focuses on "aboriginal peoples" but actually focuses on white settlers - yay, no. Lastly, an aboriginal studies course. An intro course even. I knew it would be good because my advisor, whom I trust, told me it would be but I did not expect that in only two lectures - 4 hours total - I would feel the things I'm feeling.
That I would be learning pretty profound things about myself and how to navigate the world.
I don't think everyone in this course feels this way. I don't think they are taking things the way I am or relating to them the way I am but that is okay. I don't think it really affects me at all what other students are doing with the information they're being given.
We talk a lot about stories. About how "stories are all that we are." (Thomas King) Which I relate to because I've only ever identified with my own experience and with where that has taken me. I've only ever been able to create art and write about - my - story. Sometimes about the people or experiences that intersect my story but still, about myself.
And it seems so simple in so many ways, but my professor told us a story yesterday. A story of a student who was writing her own tale and was made distraught by the result. She had been adopted and was seeking her biological mother who in turn responded negatively and asked her, through the adoption agency, not to contact her and not to seek her out again. Obviously, this is a terrible situation to be in but her student was absolutely destroyed by the news. She was upset and couldn't fathom why. My professor responded with: but why? You do not know the whole story. She could have been shocked by you contacting her. She could be ashamed, embarrassed. She could have so many reasons but you only know one piece. Maybe in a day, or a month, or years from now she will try to find you because you gave her something to think about.
At first, I didn't understand what she was trying to say. At first, I found it a tad insensitive to focus on how this woman's biological mother must be feeling. At first, I don't think I wanted to understand what she stated. She continued to say that, you do not know the conclusion to this story. This may be it or it may not be but you have spent all this time writing this story, searching for her. Write a new story.
It was clear then. One story does not need to begin and exist and end. So many times it has begun again. So many times it has ended again. So many times it has been open. We write our own stories when we make different decisions and sometimes we rewrite those decisions, sometimes we don't. I definitely have. It is silly that I ever considered that I didn't hear what she was saying. When we are taught to write stories, we are told setting and timing and location and all of these things are so important to the structure. In some ways, they are. Bad timing, no matter what is happening in the plot, can get someone killed. Location has a huge affect on what the characters experience. It sounds so simple that these things should easily translate to our everyday lives but they don't. Words on a piece of paper can evoke certain emotions but if those emotions come first, how does one handle it? I was colonized and the stories I was told were never open-ended. They had conclusions and morals I was meant to learn which was up to the discretion of an author. I wish my stories were different but they can be different now.
I am my own author and I have tried, and I have created, and I have experienced and written and felt the blood and guts and tears. I can feel my heart pumping and I can feel the weight of every choice that I've made and I can feel the responsibility in every breath that I take and I understand. I understand the weight of change. I understand being overwhelmed. I understand because as I sit in the room filled with students and we are asked to answer three simple questions: your name, your culture and your dream for the world, my heart is racing so hard that I may actually have a panic attack. My name is fine. I know my name but my lips quiver as I tell them of my "culture" or lack thereof. I sit in a room filled with people whose dreams are for "world peace" and an "end to poverty" and I agree - but what exactly does that mean. Tell me more. Tell me more about that story. So as I open my mouth, I consider that if I was listening to me speak I would want to know these things and I tell them my dream. I tell them about equitable education and what I am doing and what I want to do. I tell them that accessible education is important. I tell them that real histories should not be an elective in university but mandatory throughout your academic years.
And then I'm silent. I avoid eye contact from everyone and just look down at my page. They move on because no one can feel my lungs pressed against my ribcage, barely holding air. I understand,
Understanding does not make me less sad. That is the truth but I do understand. I hope, I do because I cannot help but not, that our stories will lead us back in this direction. Maybe they won't but then again, maybe they will. Because I am here.
We are all stories. That is truly all that we are.
If anyone is interested in reading the story it's "You'll never believed what happened" is always a great way to start by Thomas King.
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time is just a factor. sure, with time, the pain will fade, but it is still there, and it will always be there, lingering. do you really think that when you are heartbroken, time will mend your heart, slowly but surely? no, no, nothing will change, unless you help yourself. after all, you cannot forget what you don't want to forget. the only thing that can heal a broken heart? is yourself.


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At the University of Michigan, the United Asian Americans Organizations held a voter registration competition to increase the amount of registered Asian voters at UofM alone. Across the country, organizations such as 18 Million Rising have attempted to also increase the amount of registered Asians and Pacific Islanders for this election. These two populations make up nearly 6% of the United States population, accounting for about 18 million people. Asian Americans are the fastest growing racial group in the country, and regardless of that fact, they might still be the most unrepresented and unregistered voters currently and in previous elections.
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When I see large numbers, say a billion or more, I mentally divide it by the number of people impacted to make it more meaningful. In Seattle, we are about to embark on our very own Big Dig, replacing the 1953 waterfront viaduct with an underground tunnel. The $2 billion cost estimate comes out to about $1,000 per person in the Seattle metro area, and that's before the "expected" cost overruns (see note 1).
Bank of America announced yesterday that due to the just-passed financial reform, its revenues will drop by $4.3 billion annually (WSJ article), more than two waterfront tunnels every year. But across 55 million customers, that's only $78 per person. Coincidently, that's exactly two $39 debit-card overdrafts.
To make up for the lost revenue, the bank needs about $6 per month in fees across the entire customer base (note 2). I can envision a package of new and existing benefits pitched to customers to convince them to pony up the $5.95/mo in new fees. For example:
- Real-time mobile/desktop alerts
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- Instant bill pay with guaranteed delivery
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It will take years to make the transition. But in the end, consumers will get used to paying modest monthly fees instead of facing $39 overdraft-fee shocks several times per year (note 3). And banks/credit unions can spend less time soothing exasperated customers. It could be a win-win.
1. Luckily, we have municipal debt, so we can pay this off at $75+ per person, or coincidentally again, about $5.95/mo for 30 years. And the state is helping out too, so the Washington population will be pitching in to help lower the actual cost to Seattleites.
2. This is an extremely simplistic example to make a point and does not factor in cost cutting, commercial banking revenues, etc.
3. Since banking is highly competitive, any new fees will work only to the extent the overall price/value of the services remains competitive.
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(please no flaming, trolling or saying we should just wait for what arenanet has to offer /locked here please)This is a place for us to come up with the sorts of things our hall of monuments achievements will earn us in GW2. Let your imagination go wild. I would love the hero statues for you to look at them in GW2 and their ghost appears leading you to their ancestors who are brand new hero type people in GW2. There legacy can live on :) Allthough Vekks great great grandson maybe a bit wierd...
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My immediate thought is GW2 forum section.
My second thought is I don't really care as long as it doesn't provide gameplay benefits and purely cosmetic differences.
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There should be no, or crappy rewards for the HoM, for one reason:
- So that smart people can laugh at the forum whining of those that wasted there time on the HoM. It's be a right Horrorshow my droogs.
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Minis: Same damn minis. Seriously, if it's some generic mini reward based on how many minis are in the monument, and a Vizu gives the same reward as a Devourer, there are going to be some really, really frickin angry players.
Weapons: No idea, considering we may not even have the same weapon types.
Armor: Hopefully, each unlocked armor will give access to a particular style that is based on it. This I wouldn't actually have as big a problem with it being "1 armor = this generic unlock, 3 = this, 5 = this, etc", because armors are so time-intensive to make detailed, and I wouldn't want all the effort to go into armors that many players won't have the opportunity to get.
Companions: Until we know more about the "companion" mechanic, we won't really know what this could give. Maybe each unlocked monument gives access to a descendant of that hero or something.
Honor: Titles. Simplest monument really. Maybe a cool looking item or something, like "The Protector's Staff" or "The Vanquisher's Sword" for certain accomplishments; that'd be pretty sweet.
Overall: nothing that provides a gameplay advantage, any more than the preorder weapons do now.
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I would like it to be, that completing a single monument would give you a choice of rewards for Guild Wars II. Completing additional monuments would allow additional choices.
That way, most people would get something, and those who have achieved a lot would be rewarded too.
I've little to add in regards to what the actual rewards should be. My knowledge of Guild Wars II is sorely lacking but perhaps something cosmetic, such as a Title (not linked to any skills of course), or unique cloak designs.
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i want an option to clear the HOM when you made mistakes with certain awards :>
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The Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (Abace) will take place at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport for at least the next four years, NBAA president Ed Bolen said today at Abace 2012, which is being hosted this week at Hawker Pacific Business Aviation Service Centre at the Shanghai airfield.
"Shanghai is a great regional hub and attracts people from all over the world," he said. "Our Ebace and Labace shows are permanently located at Geneva and São Paulo, which seems to work well for people, and it's possible that we will do the same with Abace in Shanghai."
Shanghai Airports Authority (SAA) chairman Nianzu Wu confirmed that NBAA and SAA have reached an agreement that lasts until 2016 and added that business aviation will play an important role in Shanghai's future development.
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Is the Miller Lite "Man Up" series of commercials the worst ad campaign ever? Probably not. But I can't think of one whose idiocy has irked me more off the top of my head. With football season starting up, they're starting to attack my TV screen with greater frequency again and I am not okay with that.
Note: I'm determined not to let this expand into a more serious/academic critique of contemporary mainstream "manliness", but I make no guarantees. (I'd love it if our boy Yayo would take up that mantle and just go H.A.M. with it, though.)
First, an example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUJ36nFdOyg
Now, let's break these things down.
The initial exchange…
Non-Manly Drinker: "Light beer, please."
Token Smokin' Hot Babe Bartender: "Do you care how it tastes?"
Non-Manly Drinker: "No. I don't care how it tastes."
Okay. #*@% you. Has anyone involved in this production ever been in a bar before?
Who orders "Light beer"? Someone who's never ordered beer before. Someone who's probably never even had beer before. Two kids who snuck into the bar by having one sit on the other's shoulders while wearing sunglasses and an enormous trench coat and handing a stoned, uncaring bouncer the driver's license he stole from his dad's wallet. Jesse Eisenberg in Rodger Dodger.
Knowing where the commercial wants to go, this thwarts its goals entirely. The problem isn't that this fellow is too unmanly to care about the taste of his beer. The problem is he has no idea how beer is supposed to taste. He can't even name a single brand of beer.
This brings us to the bartender's response, which, in any earth-bound bar, would be to inquire specifically which light beer the gentleman would prefer. (Fortunately, this bar exists in Miller-Land, where hot chicks can only get service jobs and bromosapiens reign supreme!) Her question, "Do you care how it tastes?", is an obvious Miller Lite marketing set-up from the get-go. If he says "yes", he gets a Miller Lite beca-
Oh don't be silly! Of course he won't say "yes". He's so unmanly! Everyone knows manliness increases proportionally with one's concern for the taste of his beer. However, this, again, just bursts the commercial's own bubble. Because we're talking about light beer. Every time I see a new one of these commercials, I desperately hope the latest incarnation of Non-Manly Drinker has the wherewithal to respond: "I'm ordering light beer. Obviously, I don't give that big a shit how it tastes."
Miller Lite is gross.
The bartender's put-down…
I guess what I really want to talk about here is the role of the bartenders in general. They are sexy, tough, whip-smart, independent women. And the ads want you to think that if these guys had just been manlier and ordered a Miller Lite, these bartenders would've been impressed. Maybe the guys would've even had a shot.
Now, I don't proclaim to be some master of the female mind, but I feel very confident about what I'm going to say next.
Sexy, tough, whip-smart, independent women don't get all tingly in their lady parts because a guy orders a Miller Lite.
I really don't think I need to qualify that any further.
On the Non-Manly Drinker's "defect"…
Wouldn't it be easier if the ads just came out and said, "Don't be a gay. Drink Miller Lite." I mean, that's the implication right? If you think about it, this campaign's target demographic is guys who call people "faggot", isn't it?
That's one of the most confusing aspects of these commercials. I don't know to whom they're trying to appeal. When the Non-Manly Drinker joins his friends at ad's end, the group is an utter contrivance of "normal dudes". They appear to be a reasonably attractive, successful, easy-going group. Just guys like you and me out at the bar, watching the game. They wear collars or sweaters, fashionable plaid, etc. They think lower back tattoos and dragon shirts and carry-alls are things men do not sport. On the surface, many of them could possibly fit into my own group of friends.
So how to explain their stiff mindset that Miller Lite is the definition of manliness, and their aggressive disappointment with a friend who doesn't conform to that standard of masculinity? I literally do not know one friend of mine who thinks that way. We order pitchers of light beer because it's cheap or because we don't want to feel bloated while eating dinner or because it's going to be a long night out but we're not trying to "go hard". If we want to drink like men, we pour whiskey in a tumbler. Or dark beer in a pint glass. At the very very least, Bud Heavy. But never would I derive a show of manliness from the consumption of light beer. It strikes me as utterly meatheaded. The only mindset to which I can attribute this attitude is one that values quantity over quality in all situations. "Watch me pound this pitcher. Sit over there and sip on your little thimble of bourbon, girlyman." That guy is the only person to whom I can imagine this campaign appealing, yet he's nowhere to be found. I don't get it.
And I really don't want to see it anymore.
I apologize for the lack of posts yesterday. It was the first day of my last year of law school, and it was surprisingly busier than I expected. Even though I'm behind, I want to do a top 5 list this week.
Reckner never saw the first three seasons of Friday Night Lights. Recently, we've been plowing through a few episodes a night so she can proudly proclaim that she has seen every episode. The most intriguing element of this, for me, is that my opinions have grossly changed re: some characters and stayed stagnant with others. Because of this, I'm going to rank my five favorite characters on Friday Night Lights over the course of all five seasons.
There is no formula to this week's list. Generally speaking, this list is based on the overall storyline throughout the series. Because of this, awesome characters like Smash's mom will not be on the list. Simply put, her character was not prevalent enough or independent enough. (by that, I mean without Smash she wouldn't have been an important character) Believe it or not, this might be the hardest list I've ever created.
It only took six weeks for the 2010 NFL football season to be tainted. New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley broke Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's clavicle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4wMri4nsuo&feature=related) in a totally legitimate hit during a completion to receiver Miles Austin. This was problematic for three reasons: 1) those kinds of hits are exactly the reason I watch football, 2) Tony Romo is my favorite player in the NFL (we'll come back to this), and 3) #1 & #2 are completely incompatible. There are a few things you can glean from this video besides the fact that Tony Romo can feel pain. At the 0:20 mark you can transport into my Boston living room and see the look that was on my face at that exact moment. Immediately following that shot, you can experience an out-of-print Wade Phillips surprise face (he would be fired 15 days later). Mostly you can imagine what it is like to watch American football highlights in Brazil (sort of like if the Most Extreme Elimination Challenge hosts were from Rio de Janeiro).
While it seemed devastating at the time, Romo's season-ending injury may even be remembered at a mostly positive event in Dallas Cowboys history (as it led to the end of Phillips' tenure as head coach). This will especially be the case if a healthy Romo and new head coach Jason Garrett lead the 'Boys to a playoff appearance and build on 2009's first playoff win since 1996. Moreover, the event is yet another non-achievement that Tony Romo will be remembered for: unsuccessfully dating Carrie Underwood (http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/18537946/ns/today-entertainment/t/underwoods-qb-boyfriend-calls-timeout/), unsuccessfully holding for a potentially game-winning field goal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRn5b4BJyiI), unsuccessfully dating Jessica Simpson (http://www.people.com/people/article/0"20290944,00.html), and failing on repeated attempts to qualify for the U.S. Open (http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/news/story?id=6514587).
He has been statistically incredible (holding more Cowboys passing records than could be efficiently listed), yet his career has been (mostly) defined by insignificant non-events (outside of that botched hold and the glorious playoff win vs. the hated Eagles). This is a strange sensation to experience when rooting for your favorite player in football, although one completely compatible with how we have been trained to consume politics and reality TV. Howard Dean or Ben F. from The Bachelorette's actual accomplishments matter much less than an ill-timed yell or an obvious trip to the Friend Zone. I suppose that Romo became my favorite player due to the fact that he is the quarterback of my favorite team and is really freaking good, and he's stayed it because he maintains confidence in the wake of events that would break weaker reality stars. Here's to Season Six of the Tony Romo Show.
Two weeks ago, two of my friends and I cruised from Raleigh to the Outer Banks. [For a more sophisticated recap CLICK HERE]. On the way down there, the spirit moved us to turn the radio up as loud as possible and listen to the most absurd 90's rock we could find. I'd recently subscribed to Spotify, which allows you to stream any music you want for $10/month on your iPhone. I thought you all would like to see a sample of what we listened to.
(1) Pearl Jam - Alive
(2) Kid Rock - American Badass (listened to 6-7 times)
(3) Silverchair - Tomorrow
(4) Spin Doctors - Two Princes
(5) Blind Melon - No Rain
(6) Smashing Pumpkins - Cherub Rock
(7) Bush - Machinehead
(8) Counting Crows - Mr. Jones
(9) Pearl Jam - Jeremy
(10) The Cranberries - Zombie
(11) Rage Against the Machine - Bulls on Parade
This is in no way an exhaustive list of what we jammed out to, but you get the point. It was one hell of a ride.
I screwed the pooch last week on the top 5 list. I'm sorry. I got distracted rolling out the new authors and lost site of my responsibilities. Because I want a smooth transition into this week's list, I'm just going to cut my losses and not name the first two from last week. I'm going to start anew. This week, I'm going to countdown my five favorite voices in music. Now, this doesn't mean these are my favorite musicians. Rather, this means that I like their voices the most.
Caveat: (1) This is 100% unequivocally NOT legal advice. Trust me. I have to say that; and (2) even if this were legal advice, I'm a 3rd year associate at a small law firm and not Richard Posner. Grain of salt, people.
Now a few words of background. I graduated from law school in spring of 2009, fledging out into the first dip of the Great Recession, fresh off a hiring freeze at my summer post. It turned into a hiring Ice Age. I crash landed at a small shop in my neighborhood dedicated primarily to family law (divorces, child custody, alimony, etc.), personal injury work and entity formation and acquisition (business marriage/divorce).
Fast forward about two years. I'm at a happy hour with some other young lawyer types and a freshly engaged brunette asks me, "What is the one thing you see that breaks up marriages the most?"
"Dishonesty," is the quick answer. "Dishonesty about finances. Number one enemy of marriages right now." Clearly the never-married greenhorn litigator knows all the answers right?
The conversation [d]evolved into my best cocktail stories for a while when the brunette's betrothed asked, "What is the most common advice you give someone getting divorced?"
This, friends and fellow Loafers readers (particularly you happily wedded ones) is it:
(1) The Internet never forgets. Mark Zuckerburg doesn't make a living out of catching you chain-smoking Parliaments at the karaoke bar with your ex-girlfriend. Divorce lawyers kinda do. You have an e-mail account that's worth digging through? I know a forensic IT guy. You got that DUI in college? Your spouse may not remember, but the sheriff's Website does. The first thing I look at for every new client or new opposing party…Facebook photos. Make no mistake, if it was ever on the interwebs, it's still out there.
(2) If you are going to cheat, don't do it in North Carolina. Three words: Alienation of Affections. Look it up if you have time. You'll see the occasional million-dollar jury verdict against a mistress or other side piece. And even if you're verdict proof, better believe that's an expensive lawsuit to get rid of. Also, North Carolina has mandatory alimony rules for folks who cheat on their spouse. If you cheat and you're the breadwinner, you pay alimony. Throw out the rest of the rules. This isn't a guideline. The judge has to award alimony. She HAS to. Again, that's an expensive problem to have. Better advice, don't cheat.
(3) Judges are human beings. Avoid litigation. Every week somebody calls the office wanting to file the mother of all lawsuits. On the other end of one of those lawsuits lies dozens of hours of lawyer meetings, day after day in court, tens of thousands of dollars, a diminished opportunity to backfill the lost earnings, and potentially years of your life. These judges are real people with real problems. Divorces, alcoholism, violent tempers, haunted pasts. Wanna roll those dice? I tell you what. Don't do that.
Yes, this is all common sense, but I had Loafers research all of this on LexisNexis just in case.
Til next time,
The Pastor
Hi everyone,
It's time for another installment of Reckner's Week in Review. I gotta say, it was kind of hard finding some things to blog about this week…not a lot happening for me other than stalking Craigslist for mid-century furniture in the tri-state area. Hope you all had a great week and have a fun weekend planned!
Kanye falls on his ass, everyone laughs
I have mixed feelings about Kanye. While I admire his skills with picking out fabulous and over-the-top accessories (leather skinny jeans with fur vest sans shirt in February..duh), and some of his songs, a lot of times he just kind of annoys me because of the way he takes himself so damn seriously (even in leather hot pants and said fur vest.) Which was why I spit out my iced coffee this morning when I found this little gem on Gawker today. Apparently Mr. West was complaining about a slippery stage at a recent concert and then BAM, Kanye pancake on the stage. I think this is literally the least smooth thing he's ever done and it's saved on Youtube forever. Score one for the normal people. But if you're looking to get rid of that fur vest, I'm your girl.
Rebecca Black drops out of school; no one cares except for every media outlet in America
Why does this person still remain relevant? This news popped up all over my damn Google reader earlier this week and it really irked me (but not as much as the news coverage of Kingston Rossdale shaving his head. HONESTLY….HONESTLY. What. The. Hell.) Okay you know what Rebecca? I don't feel bad for you and I'm pretty sure you're probably not even getting bullied. You have a music video, on Youtube, and Glee did your song on a show—and it was the PROM EPISODE. That's pretty much the pinnacle of awesome in middle school and high school these days (so I hear) so you know what? Chill the eff out. Guess what I was called all of middle school on the bus? For three years? The Jolly Green Giant because I was 5'8 at the age of 12. And you know what? I turned out just fine. And I didn't have YouTube or Glee to back me up.
Barry and Mich get their groove on
Not really much to say here other than how awesome these two are. And that I'd pay really, really good money (aka probably sell an organ) to be taught how to Dougie by Sasha and Malia Obama.
Ke$ha goes hard in Raleighwood
So, even though I got mocked by a variety of people, including my boss' tween daughters, I went to a Ke$ha concert this week. And it was actually REALLY awesome. Loafers has lots of indie/deep music tastes and always knows what's cool in the music world. I listen to Tween pop. Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, LMFAO, Taylor Swift, Beyonce..yeah, all on my iPod. Makes for great running music. So, I got REALLY excited when I heard my girl Ke$ha was coming to town. Luckily, two friends of mine felt the same way. After polishing a bottle of Sweet Tea vodka off between the three of us to prepare and get in the Ke$ha mindset, we walked to the downtown Raleigh amphitheater and proceeded to be blown away by everything and anything that happened in that space. First of all, lots of tweens (duh) covered head to toe in glitter, jorts, fishnets and sportsbras. I was a little jealous…but also a little concerned (I'm getting old.) Did their parents KNOW this was the outfit they were wearing? Or, after they got dropped off, did they rip open a backpack, dip themselves in glitter and strip down? Either way, I felt like I was dressed like Sister Mary from my high school and WAY TOO OLD to be there. I also saw some parents who looked bewildered at the whole spectacle sheparding their kids to their lawn seats. The lights went down, the sun started setting and Ke$ha did exactly what I hoped she would do- made whiny noises, used the word "f*ck" a lot, wore a sequined leotard, shot glitter through cannons and had lots of half-naked, skinny male dancers wearing stuffed animal heads jiving their bodies to her music. And then a penis came on stage and started beating one of the dancers with its balls. So, yeah…I raise you, Bon Iver. Your move.
Missioni for Target launches Sept. 13
This has been a PSA. You've probably seen it all over Pinterest/Tumblr/whatever else exists, but I just wanted to triple check and keep all of Loafers' peeps informed. I will go to blows for the blanket that's part of the collection. Ever since I saw the ep of Rachel Zoe when she and Roger got Missoni pillows, I've had my eyes out for something Missoni I could add to my living room. This blanket will probably cost as much as one eye's worth of faux lashes for RZ. God I love her.
I'mma need these for upcoming weddings and events. And by that I mean, I'mma need to rob a bank to afford them.
I literally died when I saw these. These exist. And someone probably owns them. Probably RZ. To wear to the grocery store.
Each of these young men is unique; each is well rounded and smart. And each will provide a different view on life. That's why I wanted each of them to be involved in the second stage of loafersansocks. Below, you will find the pseudonym that each will write under along with a brief biography. Each brief biography should help you understand where they will be coming from and what they are interested in.
(1) The Pastor - Not actually a pastor; rather, a lawyer. The Pastor graduated from UNC in 2006 and went to the University of South Carolina for law school. You know how people describe old people as being "young at heart" — well The Pastor is "old at heart". This guy was drinking black coffee and scotch when he was a 19-year-old sophomore. His inherent "sage-ness" provides an adequate base for cold serving people in the courtroom. As a future attorney, I understand the basic principles of being a damn good lawyer; The Pastor has all of them.
(2) Chenders - Chenders graduated from UNC in 2007. If drinking Busch Light was a sport, Chenders would be the Michael Phelps of it. I've seen whole kegs of Busch Light disappear under this guy's watch. With that being said, he might be damn near the smartest person I know. Recently, I was in Washington D.C. walking around the Washington Monument when he decided to discuss how time actually works. Friends, it's complicated. Chenders just received his Masters in Engineering from Boston University and is moving back to the Triangle to do stuff with his big ol' brain.
(3) Yayo - One time when I was in Puerto Vallarta with this guy, we nicknamed him Amante Yayo. Frankly, I could stop the brief bio there. His nickname has nothing to do with drug use; it has everything to do with disposition. When I initially asked him to be part of the new addition to the website, he asked if he could write policy columns (that's kind of what he does for a living). I quickly responded with a resounding "Hell no". The people who read this site don't care about what those booger eaters are doing in D.C. They care about funny stuff. Like cats and watching a white guy in leather overalls play George Michael's songs on the sax in the mall.
(4) BrittOn - This guy is the most creative person I know. And I'm looking forward to seeing what he has to offer. BrittOn, unlike many of us, is actually pursuing his dreams. He's a genius by nature, and a writer by training. He's currently working on some pieces for both movies and books. Recently, I was asked by a friend who was the most likely to be a billionaire. We all turned our heads to BrittOn and said, "Yup". BrittOn is also the only person I know who has 46 brothers and sisters and owns jetskis. The latter is really the only reason I'm friends with him.
(5) Sir Lucious [looooo-shush] - Sir Lucious was recently named one of the most of the most beautiful people on Capitol Hill, which would be fine if I had actually seen this guy shower more than five times in college. But I guess people change. This guy has a critical eye. I don't mean that in a bad way. He listens to music, he watches movies, sports and TV and he has an opinion. Lucious, like me, generally has visceral reactions to stuff like this and states his opinion bluntly. After, he does damage control to ensure that his point is valid. You'll probably see some of that on here.
I hope you all enjoy reading stuff from these guys. I can't speak highly enough about the talent and intelligence of each. The contributions of these guys combined with Reckner's weekly posts, I think, shifts this blog from elementary-minded to, potentially, middle-school minded. I look forward to hearing your feedback.
Earlier this week, I mentioned that there would be a big announcement re: the format and content of this blog. Here's the good news for the loyal readers: there will continue to be the same type of material that is posted on a daily basis.
However, there will be some new content. The new content stems from two "things". First, I love all things Bill Simmons. His columns and podcasts are great. And his new website, Grantland, is a ton of fun to read. In my mind, he and the writers who contribute touch on just about all the good stuff there is to touch on. What I like most is that it seems like a group of friends just come up with stuff they like talking about and put it into writing and publish it on a website.
Cue the second "thing".
I consider myself a pretty lucky guy. When I was a freshman in college, I befriended a gaggle of renaissance men. We all lived in the same dorm or had some connection to each other through someone who did live in this dorm. We've remained friends, and we all see each other often and talk on the phone even more often. I consider many of these guys very strong writers, too. Because of this, I extended an invitation to five of them to begin writing for this blog. In short, I told them to write about stuff they care about that would be entertaining to read. It's a pretty simple directive; we'll see where it goes.
So with all this being said, the folks who follow this blog for pictures of leather chairs and videos of people being morons — please keep following. I will make sure that there's plenty more of that. I do, however, know that a lot of folks who read this blog want more writing and more substance. Substance can be used loosely here because most of the new writing won't be serious — at all. And here's my answer to those calls.
There won't be a schedule for these postings. I told my friends to e-mail me their submissions whenever they wanted. As soon as I get the goods, I will put them up. It's a simple concept, and I hope it works out and that you all enjoy it. Tomorrow, at some point, I will make formal introductions to the five new writers. I'll likely use some sort of pseudonym for each, but I'll give you enough details so that you know what the deal is with each person.
That's a fair question. Having a day dedicated to a special woman is a tough, laborious decision. It's also a slippery slope. If I give a day to Minka Kelly, do I have to give a day to Mila Kunis?
I can't validate giving my heart to more than one celebrity at a time, which is why I decided to strip KK of her Friday position and move forward focusing solely on Blake Lively.
In the past, I've hated on various forms of technology. For whatever reason, my affinity for technology more closely mirrors that of a retired grandfather than a 20-something law student. With that being said, I made a bold move this week. I bought a Kindle. This weekend, I was in the Outer Banks with some friends. Two of them had Kindles and were showing me the various advantages of owning one. Simply put, I was floored. Combine this with my unprecedented love for all things Amazon, I immediately ordered one. Yesterday, I got this gem in the mail. I immediately subscribed to the local newspaper, which comes at 7 am every morning through the Whispernet software. Then, I downloaded "Friday Night Lights" by H.G. Bissinger.
My initial aversion stemmed from the fact that I enjoy having a paper product in my hand while reading. This was quickly quashed when I realized the ease and convenience of the Kindle.
For those like me, don't fear this magic reading machine; embrace it. It's a steal compared the iPad, and you can read it glare-free in the sunlight.
re: the content of this blog is coming in the next few days.
Hi everyone,
Sorry I've been so slack on Reckner's Week in Review lately. Life has been crazy and I had to get my bachelorette on this weekend, so Week in Review was put on the back burner. I hope you'll forgive me. Here's a quick rundown on what I was watching/doing/being snarky about last week.
Jersey Shore returns
I'm not going to lie, I was not looking forward to watching this crew destroy the beautiful city that I was lucky enough to study abroad in for several months in college. Florence, Italy is a lovely place that played a huge role in world history. I didn't want one of those global historical moments to include the first time Snooki wears a neck brace. Or the first and ONLY time JWoww forgets to put on "bronzer" (aka tanning spray..don't even try to pass that one on us JWoww.) However, I was pleasantly amused by the first episode of the new season. Mostly due to Deena, aka blast in a glass. The girl is ridiculous. And I love it. She kind of sexually assaulted Pauly D in the first ep, which was pretty impressive considering he's at least three feet taller than her. The Situation is terrible, per usual and SUCH A CREEPER. And I'm pretty sure he's gay given his penchant for bedazzled sneaker laces. I'm looking forward to seeing "Single Sammy" morph back into "Ron's punching bag" in a few short episodes. I'll keep you posted on my thoughts on this season throughout the year.
Suri's burn book makes me laugh-cry
Loafers' sister turned me on to this lovely blog. (Surisburnbook.tumblr.com) It's the best blog that's happened to me since KateMiddletonfortheWin.tumblr.com. (Shout out to PartiallyCommitted for finding it!) I miss the snarky Kate comments- apparently after the Royal Wedding the site couldn't go on. Seriously? I could have made at least 30 pictures with funny comments on them based on their Canada trip alone! They met JLO! Are you KIDDING ME? Anyways, this blog is perhaps even funnier and definitely more of the moment. Whoever writes this blog is hilarious and kinda sick and I kinda want to be them. Current favorite quote from the blog: "My hair smells like citrus and money…and not just regular money…Euros." Check it out- you won't regret it.
Kardashian wedding invitation is released; surprises no one
The Kardashians both horrify and amuse me. Probably more horrify, but I'm not gonna lie, I kind of want to be friends with Khloe. She seems like she's pretty cool, plus she would make me feel really small. Anyways, I've been keeping up with (see what I did there..) the wedding updates for Kim and Kris's upcoming nuptials. Their wedding invitation suite was released last week and it wasn't as awful as I thought it would be- which makes me question whether or not they still retain a teeny bit of taste behind those huge false eyelashes. But then I read more about them. The invitations apparently arrived in their own boxes and were embellished with "hundreds of jet black hematite crystals." Ugh. Barf. I can't wait to judge more on this wedding—I have visions of black feathers, Swarovski EVERYTHING and mom-ager Kris trying to steal the show more than once. I hope they wheel baby Mason in a mini Hummer decorated with Louis Vuitton symbols pulled by French bulldogs or else I'm going to be underwhelmed.
Loafers and Reckner have their moment in the spotlight
Sorry to bring the cool factor down on this blog again, but it was pretty awesome to be featured on Style Me Pretty last week. I OBSESSED over weddings on that blog throughout our 15-month engagement (that's a lot of wedding perusing, y'all) and saved about 1.3 million pictures from it to use with our vendors. It felt great to have the hard work, and beautiful moments, captured on one of my favorite websites out there. Huge moment! K, no more wedding talk.
Comic Sans is sick of your shit talking
This post on McSweeneys is rip-roaringly funny and you need to read it. Now.
I joined Pinterest and I'm addicted
A website devoted to pretty pictures of home interiors, weddings, cute animals, and food? Are you real right now? I'm not really good at social media, but I'm super into this site and can't wait to learn more about it. The "pin it" button is on heavy rotation on my Macbook and I'm praying I get more followers because it's kind of depressing to see "Your pin was shared with 20 followers" when you live with someone that gets more than 150 comments on his blog at times.
This exists
Four of my favorite words in the English language, all wrapped into one savory morsel: Cheddar Bacon Ranch Bread. Holy. Caloriefest of Awesome. Worth it? I don't want to find out.
I finished the summer associate program at the law firm I worked for this summer last Thursday and took the MPRE on Friday morning. My last year of law school doesn't start until next Friday so I now have the opportunity to catch up so much of what I've neglected while celebrating the nuptials and working this summer. One of those important activities is listening to albums that I simply haven't listened to yet. Today, while writing some final thank you notes and catching up on some reading, I listened to two great albums. I suggest you check each out — if you haven't already.
The Decemberists - The King Is Dead
Beirut - The Rip Tide


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Female Hurdler Faceplants Into Track
Posted by billydakid1975a on Mar. 28, 2011
Posted by billydakid1975a on Mar. 28, 2011
Awww her parents must be so proud!
Gotta love when women try to accomplish something and God puts them back in their place
I decree: Something broke off and made her fall.
Notice the other girl not only dodged her but cleared the next hurdle..........dannngg.
Watching guys who cant get hot chicks even if their life depended on it post some sexist or sexual comment is much more interesting.
Run Jump FACE!!!
Now if she would have stayed in the kitchen that wouldn't have happened.
atta' girl clear the last two like theres wet paint on em. yet in every commercial on tv it's the man thats made to look useless.
Faceplant AND a head stomp!
Hahaha, white girls always go face first.
See you at the paralympics, blondie.
This should have made the homepage if she tripped over the last 2
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I need my taint pumped
That hurdle was a cousin of her oven.
If she had caught fire and exploded after hitting the ground, this video might be interesting.
Right in the jizzer..
that left knee was almost DONE for
"Burn dust, Eat my rubber!!"
Hey let's all clap. Congrats! You are a total failure and look like a tard walking over the hurdles. Way to go.
Once I put my neck in the microwave and flooded my pants with massive amounts of apple juice
She stubbed her face
Not a face plant....breast plant!
The dot above an 'i' is called a tittle.
Fake, American women don't run.
I love nick nolte?
Should have just given up the third time and went back to the kitchen and made some sandwiches for the other male athletes not portrayed here.
She gave head to Earth.
blah blah blah kitchen.
Something something women in the kitchen. Am I doing it right?
Title IX faceplant
im glad she finished.
Notice the Mexican chick jumping those fences like a boss
And if the doctor hadn't botched the abortion, this offensive comment wouldn't of happened.
Shut up u druncked racist! I'm white! Atleast I don't look dirty and black all the time!
weaker than OhLawdy's ejac
I'll settle this. First guy, loser! Second guy, Loser! Third guy, Loser! Fourth guy, Loser with avatar!!
@ rpt90: Says the slug who sits at a computer all day replying to someone who sits at their computer commenting
 win
She is not a man like you!
I see what you did there
lets touch dicks
 hahahahahaah !!!!!!!!!
Funniest comment I've read in a while...