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I tend to think passivity and the middle-way are pretty safe ways of life. But choosing neither virtue nor vice is more dangerous than choosing vice. If I am an outwardly vicious person, I cannot deny my viciousness. On the other hand, by internalizing, that thereby ignoring, my own vice, I risk denying its very existence.
Consider Jesus' interaction with the Pharisees (Mark 3.4):Jesus: "Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to kill?" Pharisees: *crickets*
Their problem here is not the typical Pharisaical hypocrisy. It is a subtler, more paralytic hypocrisy. They are silent because they hate public correction. They would much rather be correct than corrected. If they open to the possibility of their own error, then they also open to the pain of correction.
In life, the ways we tell ourselves we are don't need correction are just as subtle and crafty.
For example, let's say that I get really angry when my roommate retires early to bed because it prevents me from staying up late studying in our room (a totally theoretical situation). In response, I can either lash out in anger, communicating how much I dislike the inconvenience of his early bedtime, or I can pretend it doesn't bother me in the least bit. Ignoring my anger seems the holier option, but it turns out to be the more dangerous one.
It seems that resisting anger could be the better option in the following ways:
- It exemplifies a holiness that should be emulated.
- It resists the natural tendency to sin in this way.
- It displays self-control, which is Spiritual Fruit.
- It avoids painful confrontation.
- It practices self-denial.
Nevertheless, what if this passive response is more deceptive than constructive?
Notice that my pretending not to be angry is just that: a pretense. It is just like that Pharisaical lie that tells me I don't need correction: it communicates something false about myself. Thus, being bold in the wrong ways will tell me more true things about myself than my silence.
Whenever we convince ourselves to live safely, we actually hinder the process of sanctification. By "safe living" I mean choosing the least confrontational, most holy-seeming option available. These can vary from offering a service you really don't want to do to seeming really solemn during a worship service to Pharisee-like silence. We sometimes think seeming like the caring person is more important than actually caring for others. This sort of self-deception does two things:
First, in these pretenses we hide from men. Instead of confronting us about our flaws and failures, they praise our purity. By producing this positive image of ourselves, we deceive others.
Second, this success in hiding from men actually conceals us from ourselves. If we hear their praises enough, we will actually start to believe them. Then, when the pretended safe living becomes our truest form of living, we have trouble recognizing our own flaws. By extension, we will also have trouble with sanctification. The temptation to sanctify a projection of ourselves paralyzes the process of the true purification that works at the core of who we are, where Christ is. We feel safe because we try to hide from the exposing power of sanctification.
By safe living, we distance ourselves form our fundamental identity in Christ. As we continually try to reinforce the self-perfection we have constructed, we rely on the people around us to tell us how sound this self-perfection structure is. Affirmation can feed the monster within that desperately wants others to confirm the false perfection we outwardly project. We forget to cling desperately to the perfection of Christ, subtly defending, instead, our own self-righteousness. We choose to identify with a false righteousness instead of the perfect righteousness Christ offers us.
Fortunately, this form of self-deception is relatively easy to identify. We must, however, be open to the fact that we practice deceptive safe living in the least suspecting areas of life. There are two main ways to recognize this self-deception. First, you have an unexplained need for affirmation. If you need others to approve of you in certain areas of your life, dangerous safe living has probably crept into those specific spaces. Second, you are hurt deeply by personal flaws that people bring to your attention. If you feel a powerful aversion to a confrontational remark or probing question, search for self-deception lurking nearby.
The Holy Spirit will bring people into your life to provide this service. He will also remind you of the painful remarks people make about your flaws. These all serve to keep us truly safe, in Christ, not deceptively safe, in ourselves.
One who finds freedom in Christ is free to live dangerously. You are no longer bound to sin, so why be burdened by the thought that others might consider you sinful? Instead consider those occasions when the deep darkness inside you swells to the surface as opportunities to boldly confront that deep darkness and give it, with all its twisted ways, to Christ.
It is unhealthy to have sin, but it is fatal to silently pretend it isn't there.
The truly safe man rests in this prayer:
Lord I need you, oh, I need you
Every hour I need you
My One Defense, my Righteousness
Oh God, how I need you.


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Gourmet diners have long had Sublime as their go-to, a restaurant founded by animal-rights activist Nanci Alexander and serving an entirely vegan, and partly organic, menu. Sublime has always been beautiful, with its water wall and open brick oven and its inventive list of "healthy" cocktails and organic wines. The food lives up to the name, from a delicious tempura-battered cauliflower "frito misto" to a gorgeous sublime roll wrapped in grasshopper-greensoy paper. Classic Margherita pizza from the wood-burning oven could totally go crust-to-crust with the best brick-oven pizzas in South Florida. And a braised spinach, wood-fired artichoke, and roasted shallot "quiche" lacking either eggs or cream is a knockout. Presentation is exquisite.
This wood-oven pizzeria sits in a standalone building near Mizner Park punctuated by a large brick oven and a few rows of brightly colored industrial tables. The single-page menu features chicken wings, Italian salad, a handful of appetizers, and a few specialty pizzas (eggplant, broccoli rabe and sausage, Margherita). But the pizza is a treat. The crust crackles with a snappish crunch, and the sauce is garlicky and rich. Even better is the capricious nature of the cheese, which randomly finds its way into every other bite without ever getting rubbery.
The Salon Mantra's website spells out its mission: "To create a salon environment as unique to this planet as our clients are to us." It's clear Salon Mantra co-owner Sofia Navarro is helping meet that goal, considering she has won this poll two years in a row. The mission statement ends: "We will live this by keeping our Mantra one of trust, love, and beauty. After all... isn't that what it's about?" Yes, apparently it is.
Last year, Le Batard launched upward and onward from his days as Miami Herald columnist, local radio personality, and occasional guest host of ESPN's Pardon the Interruption. Now he's all marquee, with his name on his own show. Appropriately, he kept that personality that made him "the hatable Dan Le Batard" and called his show Dan Le Batard Is Highly Questionable. He's also highly unpredictable. Take the fact that he hosts his show with his father, Gonzalo. It's like nothing else you'll see on the ESPN networks, and that's exactly what makes it good.
Located where NE Fourth Avenue meets the train tracks, Laser Wolf fits in an unusual triangular space. The place vibrates with bright-red walls, a mural by pro skateboarder Kris Markovich, and the runaway trendiness of a crowd that gathers between its walls to drink sake and locally crafted microbrews. Ashtrays feature the Misfits' skull logo, and even the chairs made the trip from the moody-hip downtown hangout the Poorhouse. Dance parties instinctively emerge in front of the DJ's corner setup, while an adjacent, charming courtyard hosts bands for the rock-devoted.
Welcome to the "Fresh Zone," where the Cal-Mex fare lives up to the joint's name. Everything here is made daily on the premises, from lard-free beans to guacamole to cilantro-spiked rice. Baja-style Mexican food includes the best fish tacos and shrimp burritos in Fort Lauderdale. Portions are huge and prices ridiculously reasonable.

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Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs
Remarks by Secretary Eric K. Shinseki
U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness
"Opening Doors" Announcement
Washington, DC
June 22, 2010
Caring for those who cannot care for themselves is a longstanding tradition in this country, and no one is more deserving of such care than our nation's Veterans.
VA has been working with homeless Veterans for many years now, and we've recently seen some real progress. Six years ago, 195,000 homeless Veterans lived on the streets of America. Today, that estimate is 107,000. But our challenges increase with each successful step because the remaining Veterans are those who are the most difficult to serve.
To meet that challenge, we are expanding existing programs and developing new initiatives. This year, we are investing $500 million dollars in programs designed specifically for homeless Veterans. The budget request before Congress would increase this amount to $799 million in 2011.
Much of our progress has come about through partnerships with community and faith-based, non-profit service providers. These include some of the nation's largest — Volunteers of America, Catholic Charities, the Salvation Army — but also, many excellent, smaller, local groups like "Swords to Plowshares" in San Francisco, and others like it, all across the country.
VA serves on Barbara Poppe's Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH), chaired by Secretary Shaun Donovan and vice-chaired by Secretary Hilda Solis. Their leadership and the collaboration with other council members have been critical to VA's plan to end Veteran homelessness in the next five years.
By far, the most effective option for housing Veterans has been HUD-VA supportive housing (HUD-VASH) — the nation's largest permanent housing initiative for Veterans. Last month, HUD announced that another 8,000 vouchers had been allocated to Veterans, bringing the total number of HUD-VASH vouchers to about 28,000. We expect another 1,500 vouchers this summer, so that before the end of next year HUD-VASH vouchers could be helping almost 30,000 homeless Veterans and their families live in permanent housing.
The federal strategic plan we present this morning synchronizes our collective initiatives across government and provides momentum to our individual, departmental efforts. With the strong leadership of President Obama, the support of Congress, the collaboration amongst USICH members, and the assistance of our non-profit partners, we have begun to break the downward spiral that all too often ends in Veteran homelessness.
Ending it — Veteran homelessness — is a critical part of VA's fulfilling its obligations to Veterans. In this fight against Veteran homelessness, we owe every man and woman who has worn our nation's military uniforms a level of courage and determination that matches their own. Thank you.


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Lincoln Center Announces January-March TARGET FREE THURSDAYS Lineup
An exciting range of performances including a post-modern variety show, a contemporary psychedelic funk opera, a celebration for the acclaimed Apollo Theater in conjunction with its 75th anniversary exhibition, and the U.S. debut of Daorum, an innovative collaboration between Korean and Australian jazz musicians highlight the next three months of TARGET® FREE THURSDAYS at the David Rubenstein Atrium.
Program details for TARGET® FREE THURSDAYS performances for January through March 2011 follow. All performances start at 8:30 p.m. at the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center, Broadway between 62nd and 63rd Streets. Admission is free. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The 'wichcraft cafe, serving food and drinks, is open before and the performance. The Atrium closes at 10 p.m.
For more information, visit www.LincolnCenter.org/Atrium.
The January-March 2011 schedule is as follows (programs and artists subject to change):
Thursday, January 6 at 8:30 pm - A Special HOLIDAYS @ THE ATRIUM presentation
SXIP'S HOUR OF CHARM hosted and curated by Sxip Shirey
Composer, circus-performer, story-teller Sxip Shirey brings his wacky, traveling variety show featuring some of New York City's most intriguing and unusual performing artists to the Atrium. On the bill are Butoh-trained dancer and contortionist Jonathan Nosan; Samurai Sword Soul, choreographed Japanese sword fighters; the raunchy, funny and loveable comedian/story-teller Greg Walloch; Butt Kapinski (the clown alter-ego of improv performer Deanna Fleysher) and violinist Sarah "Snaps" Alden performing A Clown Noir; and blues and jazz-inflected singer-songwriter Dayna Kurtz. Bid "ta-ta" (or maybe "good riddance") to the 2010 holiday season with a zany Twelfth Night extravaganza of a show. For more information visit: http://www.sxipshirey.com
Thursday, January 13 at 8:30 pm - SILVER ROOTS: ANCIENT DANCES
Presented in collaboration with the Irish Arts Center
Silver Roots-Maria Millar, violin, Shawn Wyckoff, flute and Michael Haas, cello-explore the intersection of classical music and the traditional music and dances of Europe in their compelling new program Ancient Dances. Drawing from classical and world music sources, improvisation and original material, the program is a journey of sonic discovery. The world premiere of a work by Norwegian composer Otto Martin Christensen highlights the evening. Also on the program: a piece juxtaposing works by English Baroque composer Matthew Locke, alongside those of 20th-century master Henry Cowell, and a compendium of up-tempo dance tunes from Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Germany and England. The musicians of Silver Roots, all graduates of Juilliard, were recently awarded a Chamber Music America ResidenCy Grant. Since 2008, the trio has presented concerts, workshops, masterclasses and outreach programs across the country and in Canada. They have appeared at Lincoln Center as part of MEE THE ARTISTS series. For more information about the artists, and to hear a sample of their work, visit www.silverrootsmusic.com, www.youtube.com, or www.irishartscenter.org.
January 20 at 8:30 pm - Gordon Voidwell
An intoxicating mix of 80's new wave, funk, and R&B, with a dash of hip-hop swagger and the DIY spirit of indie culture Gordon Voidwell is the alter-ego of Will Johnson, a Bronx-born ex-chorister turned rap geek. A multi-instrumentalist, trained vocalist and a published fashion writer, his music is subversive pop and funk, along the lines of Tom Tom Club, Madonna, Prince, David Bowie, and George Clinton. Voidwell uses analog synthesizers and chunky drum machines as the backdrop for silky, reverb-drenched vocals-also reminiscent of Cameo, New Edition and other noted 80s R&B crooners. Blending old sounds with updated lexicon, Voidwell creates a sonic collage-one that is oh so familiar but at once strange and unusual. This is the point; to embrace the immense void that exists between seemingly opposite ideas of past and future, hip and dorky, pop and indie etc. etc.. That void is the well from which Gordon drinks and he invites you to do the same. Follow, learn and hear more about the artist, at www.myspace.com/gordonvoidwell; www.twitter.com/gvoidwell; http://www.facebook.com/people/Gordon-Voidwell/1037634511; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqYOawwOAow; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK-dqm2fT24; and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZnJSYiPs4I
January 27 at 8:30 pm - Apollo Theatre: A CELEBRATION
Presented in collaboration with the Apollo Theater
The world famous Apollo Theater is so much more than a historic landmark-it is a source of pride and a symbol of the brilliance of American artistic accomplishment. Known as the 'Soul of American Culture', this iconic New York institution recently celebrated its 75th anniversary and now returns to Lincoln Center bringing a new act to the Atrium as it kicks off a nationwide museum tour that showcases the Apollo's incredible history. From performers such as Duke Ellington and Luther Vandross to Mo'Nique and Dave Chappelle, the Apollo has had legendary artists grace its stage and has been the jumping off point for many storied careers with its Amateur Night at the Apollo to It's Showtime at The Apollo. Honoring the artists of Apollo's past and previewing the Apollo's future, current Apollo favorites will take the stage for an evening of great music, laughter, and memories. For more information visit www.apollotheater.org.
February 3 at 8:30 pm - Michael Leonhart & Avramina 7
Trumpet player, producer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and singer-songwriter Michael Leonhart imagined a concept album that would meld the styles of Bollywood funk scores, Afrobeat, 1960's psychedelic rock, and the fantastical storytelling of artists such as The Beatles, Donovan and The Byrds. With Seahorse and The Storyteller he has created a modern kaleidoscopic opera that in Leonhart's words, "tells the story of two mythical creatures that meet, fall in love and begin piecing together the mysteries of each other's past." The Avramina 7 is made up of musicians who have helped to build the New York/Brooklyn funk and soul scene. The 16-piece collective features members of The Dap-Kings, Plastic Ono Band, The Phenomenal Handclap Band, Budos Band, Menahan Street Band, El Michels Affair, and Antibalas, among others. In short, pretty much the go-to soul/funk musicians working in New York City today. For more information about Michael Leonhart, samples of his work and behind-the-scenes footage go to http://www.michaelleonhart.com/bio.shtml, http://www.myspace.com/michaelleonhart; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1SPr-JP5gM; and http://vimeo.com/10983863 and http://vimeo.com/11023306 (the making of Seahorse and The Storyteller)
March 3 at 8:30 pm - The Sweet Remains
The Sweet Remains is headed by Rich Price, Greg Naughton, and Brian Chartrand, three gifted and charismatic singer-songwriters, each of whom contributes to the writing and three-part harmonies that define the band's sound. "It's been a long time since 3-part harmonies this lush were yoked to songs this melodically gorgeous," is what the Boston Herald said about The Sweet Remains. Their songs easily appeal to fans of modern folk-rockers such as Jason Mraz, Ray Lamontagne, and John Mayer. However, it is their rich layered harmonies that distinguish The Sweet Remains from the throngs of guitar-toting troubadours. The trio harkens back to super-groups of the 60's and 70's such as CSN, the Eagles, Simon & Garfunkel. To learn more about the artists' go to www.thesweetremains.com, http://www.myspace.com/thesweetremains, and http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=38554549088#!/group.php?gid=38554549088&v=info and to sample their work, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xNu1UiMAd4 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmoghaRX0M8&playnext=1&list=PL9E4E815A02A6807C&index=15.
March 10 at 8:30 pm - Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber present Ziggy and the Berlin Trilogy
World Premiere Performance
Featuring Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber (David Bowie mash-up edition)
Greg Tate - conduction/guitar/laptop, Karma Mayet Johnson - vocals, Luqman Brown - vocals, Shelley Nicole - vocals/percussion, Mazz Swift - vocals/violin, Mikel Banks - vocals/flute/freak-a-phone/conduction, Latasha Nevada N. Diggs - live dub efx, Lewis "Flip" Barnes Jr. - trumpet, Micah Gaugh - alto sax/vocals, V. Jeffery Smith - tenor sax/vocals, Paula Henderson - bari sax, Andre Lassalle - guitar, Asim Barnes - guitar, Bruce Mack - keyboards, Jared Michael Nickerson - electric bass, Meret Koehler - drums


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West Norfolk non-league round-up: Come and watch Downham Town, urges boss Brassett
PUBLISHED: 16:17 01 February 2013 | UPDATED: 16:17 01 February 2013
Downham Town boss Pete Brassett is urging West Norfolk's football fans to enjoy a shopping-free weekend and go and watch his team on Saturday.
With King's Lynn Town, Wisbech Town, Swaffham Town and Fakenham Town – as well as Norwich City – all playing away Brassett is hoping to see some new faces at his side's home clash with Halstead Town.
While he admits that many fans will still travel away to watch their chosen clubs at the weekend, he is encouraging others to take in a match much closer to home.
Brassett said: "The big problem for us is King's Lynn are 20 minutes away and Norwich is less than an hour after that. We know we can't compete with Evo-Stik Division One South football, let alone Premier League. But what we can offer is Thurlow Nunn Division One football. And I think people will genuinely be surprised by the quality on show. We can offer young and hungry players, that they can't always get at other clubs, that are local.
"We try to play attractive football and it's a good chance for us to showcase what we're about. It's a friendly atmosphere at Downham and while people pass us on the way to watch other teams, we hope they don't this weekend."
Simon Bird (suspended) and Matt Castellan (county duty) will miss the weekend's game. Another player who won't feature is defender Ryan Pearson after he turned down an approach from Brassett and opted to stay with Fakenham.
The Downham boss, whose side sit 14th, said: "He's a local lad but he's decided to stay with them for football reasons. The door's always open because he's a very good player. I'm looking to add one or two to the squad to help the group and increase competition for places."
Fellow First Division outfit Swaffham Town, sixth, are looking to also fulfil their first fixture since the cold-snap hit with a planned trip to Debenham LC.
Boss Paul Hunt said: "We've done some five-a-side, Futsal, fitness classes and the sessions have been really well attended. The lads have been doing fitness of their own to add to it which shows their great attitude. I'm a big believer in working hard to keep sharp and I'd like to think that when we do get back out on the pitch the lads won't be too far away – although football fitness is a different thing. The lads are just gagging to play."
Lee Woolmore and Toby Hilliard (both county) will miss the Pedlars' away game. Elsewhere, Liam Reed (knee) is back in training and Michael Mair (back from America) has returned to the club.
Wisbech Town are in FA Vase action while King's Lynn Town Reserves should host Stamford Belvedere in Peterborough Division One.


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Colton police arrested a man who tried to break into a strip club this morning.
Lehman Mitchell, 32, of San Bernardino was booked into jail on suspicion of violating parole and attempted burglary, police said.
An officer was investigating a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 1000 block of South La Cadena Street at 4:07 a.m. when the burglary alarm was triggered at the Fantasy Night Club across the street.
The officer spotted Mitchell walking away from the club and detained him.
Police determined through the club's video surveillance that a man climbed onto the roof and cut the alarm wires while Mitchell approached the front door with a crowbar.
Officers were unable to find the second man.
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Curve's Taillon impresses again
Bucs prospect blanks Squirrels in second Double-A start
By Sam Dykstra / Special to MLB.com | August 26, 2012 6:53 PM ET
"Honestly, I've been living out of a hotel for 10 straight days here," he said. "I started with the team on the road and then we came back here for just an eight-game homestand, not really long enough to get settled anywhere. So I decided to extend my stay here.
"I'm used to living in a hotel on the road. When I'm playing at home, it's just weird."
The way Taillon has pitched in his first two Double-A starts, he might want to consider making the move a little more permanent.
In his first outing at home, the Pirates' top prospect allowed one hit and struck out seven over six innings Sunday as the Curve blanked Richmond, 7-0, at Peoples Natural Gas Field.
Combined with his Eastern League debut on Tuesday, the 20-year-old right-hander has given up only five hits while striking out 13 over 11 innings for Altona. With numbers like that, he had a difficult time choosing which of the two starts was better.
"It was the same kind of thing when I pitched last time against Trenton," Taillon said. "All three pitches -- fastball, curveball and changeup -- really seemed to be on again. The fastball, I was able to establish on both the outside and inside part of the plate and mixed in the curveball as we went along. I just started throwing different stuff to keep them guessing."
Thanks to those preliminary fastballs, Taillon had a perfect game going through the fourth. He fell behind, 2-0, to Mark Minicozzi leading off the fifth before giving up his only hit -- a slow roller to third base.
"I put that one on me," the Texas native said. "I was coming out after a long inning by our offense and didn't really have it in that first at-bat. I missed with a few pitches and then gave him a good pitch to hit.
"We had a [6-0] lead though, so it wasn't something I was going to get angry or kick myself about. I thought I settled in pretty well after that."
In fact, MLB.com's No. 5 overall prospect retired the next six Flying Squirrels to end his outing after six frames. More impressively, his final five outs were strikeouts, most on his back-breaking curveball. He ended up throwing 48 of 69 pitches for strikes.
"I didn't even know I had a streak like that going, actually," Taillon said. "Once the game gets going, though, and I'm feeling comfortable, I'm definitely going for that punchout with two strikes."
Taillon -- the second overall pick in the 2010 Draft behind Bryce Harper -- is scheduled to take the mound again on Friday against Erie. That'll be his final start of his second season in the Pirates system.
Between Class A Advanced Bradenton and Altoona, he's 8-8 with a 3.51 ERA and 111 strikeouts over 136 innings. The 20-year-old right-hander sounded content with his sophomore campaign.
"It's been a pretty great year," Taillon said. "There have been plenty of learning parts and mostly I've made huge developments in my game, taken a lot of big steps, I feel like. It's been a big year, a fun year."
Hunter Strickland pitched the final three innings to earn his second save.
Pirates' No. 16 prospect Jarek Cunningham collected three RBIs, while Matt Curry smacked a two-run homer.
Sam Dykstra is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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Every one suffers grief at any type of loss. Some are obvious, i.e. death of a spouse, child, or family member or friend. Other types of loss are not so easily defined, i.e. job loss, relationship loss, or even some security issues. The client will benefit from understanding the stages of grief and how to cope with the loss in a Biblical way. Practical and relevant application of Biblical principles are given with clear instructions on how to approach healing and recovery.


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Bringing together for the first time the International Builders' Show and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, the inaugural Design and Construction Week showcased some of the best in design and technology from the building industry's largest manufacturers. The editors at Residential Architect hit the show floor to review the latest wares from sleek surfaces to efficient systems. Here's what we found.
Mousharabia, Martyn Lawrence Bullard for Ann Sacks
Los Angeles–based designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard incorporated textures and patterns inspired by his global travels into a trio of tile collections for Ann Sacks. From demure animal prints to geometric forms derived from Moroccan architecture, the series adds an artisan touch to indoor and outdoor surfacing. Among the collections, Mousharabia (shown) is informed by carved wood latticework screens and features a relief. The raised patterning plays with shadow and light in six colorways that make the series' five designs at home in contemporary applications. For use in vertical applications.
FoldFlat, NanaWall Systems
Minimizing visual obstructions is just one challenge facing designers who strive to create a seamless indoor and outdoor living space. Among them are folding glass doors whose panels, when opened fully, can stack up on one end of the wall and protrude into functional outdoor living space. NanaWall Systems is upgrading the operable glass wall with an angled track that allows the door panels to rest parallel to the wall opening when not in use. For residential and commercial interiors, FoldFlat is currently available for the company's WD65 wood and SL45 aluminum folding door systems.
48" BioFresh Refrigerator and Freezer, Liebherr
Finessing bulky appliances into a kitchen can be a challenge when a cohesive space is desired. Liebherr, a German manufacturer whose appliances can integrate with millwork, has added a 48"-deep unit
Aero, Toto
Bath-products manufacturer Toto is giving its shower fixtures the spa treatment with a proprietary technology that draws air in through the showerhead and pumps it into each water droplet to enhance the spray volume without increasing water consumption. Toto offers the AeroJet+ technology combined with its Gyrostream spray mode, which releases the water in short pulses for a massage effect, in the company's new Aero line of showerheads and hand showers. The showerhead model offers a flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm), while the hand shower can be set at either 2.0 gpm or 2.5 gpm.
Native Stone, Native Trails
Mixing bio-based, 100% recyclable jute fiber with cement renders this line of artisan sinks from Native Trails up to 40% lighter than those made from standard concrete, according to the San Luis Obispo, Calif.-based manufacturer. NativeStone is offered in kitchen, bar or prep, and lavatory models, including a trough bath sink (shown). Its manufacture includes a five-day cure, hand polishing, and the application of multiple coats of a proprietary nano-sealant to help resist stains, scratches, and water absorption. Offered in ash, slate, and pear finishes. Available spring 2014.
Classtone, Neolith
Designed to look like marble, Neolith's Classtone high-performance compact surface material achieves its look through the oxidization of its mineral components—which may include clay, feldspar, silica, and mineral oxides—after they are sintered. Made entirely of natural materials, the product is 100% recyclable and has a stain-resistant surface with near-zero porosity. Designed for use on countertops, flooring, interior walls, and exterior facades.
WhisperGreen Select, Panasonic Eco Solutions
Panasonic's sustainable products division is growing its suite of WhisperGreen bathroom ventilation fans with the WhisperGreen Select. The fan can be customized for a range of applications with the option to add plug-in modules such as a multi-speed operator, motion sensor, condensation sensor, and LED night light. Two base models are available, offering air-flow combinations of either 50, 80, and 110 cubic feet per minute (cfm) or 110, 130, and 150 cfm. The multispeed operator may help in achieving ASHRAE 62.2 continuous ventilation requirements.


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DOWNEY - In an effort to help balance the city's budget, Downey city officials have moved one fire engine out of service, saving the city $1.8 million.
"The council wanted to balance the budget, and all departments were asked to make cuts," said Fire Chief Lonnie Croom. "We looked at every part of our department and the only way that could make sense was cutting an engine to meet those requirements."
The engine from Fire Station 1, 12222 Paramount Blvd., was taken out of service on July 1 for the new fiscal year. The city hopes it will save money in salaries and benefits, Croom said.
Officials say no layoffs are planned. Early retirement packages will be offered until the end of the year.
The Downey Fire Department responds to about 9,000 calls a year, Croom said. Of those, the majority - 82 percent - are medically related.
Officials agreed that the elimination would be the best feasible option to help preserve the city's fiscal health without dramatically affecting public safety.
City officials and the Firefighters Association, the union that represents firefighters, came up with the agreement that was approved at last week's council meeting.
According to City Manager Gilbert Livas, the city's loss of redevelopment money "essentially took a couple of million dollars away from our revenues."
The city also saw a 20 percent reduction in its federal community development program and 50 percent reduction in the federal home program.
"It was a perfect storm all coming together," he said.
Although residents should be concerned, they shouldn't worry, Croom said.
"Data will continue to be taken to ensure emergency response time doesn't put the community at risk," he said.
Trained emergency medical technicians, paramedics and firefighters will continue to respond to calls, Croom said - though response times may be longer.
"There will still be a truck company in that same station that will respond in place of that engine," he said. "We're still going to get there quickly."
Downey has 58 firefighters.
Though no firefighters have yet accepted the retirement offer, the staff must be cut to 54, officials said.
If the retirement offer is not accepted by enough personnel, the city's savings would be reduced to $1.6 million (the city would save through overtime and other costs associated with operating the engine).
While many firefighters aren't happy with the city's decision, it was unavoidable, Croom said.
"They don't agree with it and they believe it puts citizens at too much of a risk," he said. "I think all of us would agree that we don't want to cut services in the city. But, due to the economy, we have to do a lot of things we don't want to do."
The cuts will bring changes, but until all the data is collected, no one knows exactly what those changes will be, Croom said.
"We do expect an increase in response time, but to what extent we don't know yet," he said. "The gain outweighed the risk and we are still going to be operating, in large part, the way we did before."
Despite the cuts, firefighters will still have the resources to tackle their primary function in the community, Livas said.
"Nobody likes having to do this. This is a very difficult decision. We never want to have to cut any services of any kind," he said.
Public safety will remain the No. 1 priority, Croom said.
"At no point do we want to put our citizens at risk," he said. "We want to meet the demand, but, if at any time we are not meeting that demand, I'll do what I can."
But the decision may not be a final one, Livas said.
"As we move through this process and as the numbers come in - if there's any indication that things are not working out as we anticipated, we will certainly review this ... and look at the possibility of reconsidering our decision and bringing back an engine if we need to."
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LISTEN: Benny Benassi releases 'Back to the Pump'
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It looks like Benny Benassi has gone back to his roots with his brand new single "Back to the Pump."
The legendary DJ has released some of dance music's most applauded tracks like "Satisfaction," and with his new song, Benny has brought back that famous electro-infused style of his.
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WATCH: First look at Lindsay Lohan docu-series
Lindsay Lohan's troubled life and rocky road to recovery is completely revealed in the Oprah Winfrey-helmed Lindsay docu-series, which premieres Sunday night (March 9) at 10 ET on OWN.
"It's good, good, good, good, good, and then, there's that thing in my head where it's like 'uh, time to sabotage,'" Lohan laments in the official series trailer before having a tear-soaked meltdown on camera. She cries, "Don't put words in my mouth. This is not what I signed up for" and walks off camera, forcing the producers to scrap a whole day's worth of filming.
Then, it appears the shoot completely shuts down as the starlet refuses to arrive on set on time…and sober. Once Winfrey is enlightened about Lohan's behavior, she realizes she knew this would happen. "This is exactly what everybody said was going to happen, and I believed differently," the talk show host concludes. "She doesn't understand…this is [her] life."
Later on, Winfrey sits down with Lohan and is pretty straight up with her. "My truth is: I really do want you to win. I really do," Winfrey says. "If that isn't what you want, I'm OK with that, you know? I will tell these guys to pack up and leave today."
"You need to cut the bullsh*t. You really do," Winfrey tells her.
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Please use a more descriptive title for your post!!
I just joined this forum and was reading some posts. I see most of the members in expert forum can give valuable suggestions which can be beneficial for me. I believe your advanced level knowledge to guide me.
Actually I am doing a masters level project at university. The topic I selected (by mistake, because I was not aware that this will be very tough for me) was Security issues and their mitigation for long distance calling in VoIP.
I have done research work, have found good material, but everything is just theoretical rather that practical.
What I want, to make a small scenario of hacking, and then show some solution to prevent that. And I have only 3 computers in my home which I can use for this project and I do not have access to any lab or some big VoIP infrastructure. I have broadband in my house hence one wireless router with 3 ethernet ports as well.
All the literature review just show that you should use this kind of hardware, this kind of software, use ACL, ALG etc etc.............. but I think I can only use that If I have access to some big VoIP infrastructure. then I can create hacking scenario and then solution as well. I mean I can use some tools to diagnose and can put the screen shots into my dissertation.
But as I told, I need to do in home network, want to show a small scenario of ANY voip security issue (one or two security problems) and then show some solution to prevent them.
I have a big big hope that you will be able to guide me in right direction that how I should proceed. I have completed research work but nothing about implementation and I need to submit on 2nd June 2010.
Even if there is some way that I can show some scenario/drawback in VoIP using BT, and then show some preventive measures for that, attach screenshots and give some details, it will be allright.
If some expert member have some good books or articals, please guide me with the link so that I can get benefit from them.
I will really appreciate your favor and concern and help so that I can pass my project.
Hoping for your reply.
If this is not related quesiton with expert forum, then I do apologize and will not post any further post like this on the expert forum. I will then start from the scratch with the beginners forum.
Please use a more descriptive title for your post!!
If I am reading what you are asking for correctly, you want to do something similar to the following:
Use PC1 and PC2 as VoIP conversation people. Use PC3 as your backtrack attacker. Kick off a MiTM from PC3 to intercept traffic between PC1 and PC2, then use a tool like ucsniff to intercept it.
Assuming the broad terms are correct, some possible preventions of intercepting VoIP traffic are:
* VoIP-specific VPN technology (i.e. run a VPN from your VoIP box or a piece of hardware directly attached to it to your VoIP-to-PSTN gateway)
* SSL connections between VoIP client and VoIP server
* SSL connections between VoIP clients (direct attach - IIRC iChat does this)
* Properly secured SSL certificates
There are probably others. Basically VoIP is just normal network traffic - if it's not locked down with a VPN, SSL, PKI or some other encryption technology (SSH) it's more than likely intercept-able and breakable. Networking 101.
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Still not underestimating the power...
There is no such thing as bad information - There is truth in the data, so you sift it all, even the crap stuff.
They all exist in theory but how can I do SSL at home level ?
Is it easy to show with me?
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HAWKRIDGE Fish caught 254 Rod Average 2.6 The fishing season at Hawkridge has got off to a good start with 254 fish caught in the first three days.
Geoff Dyke had a cracking over wintered fish weighing 10lb 1oz.
Henry Dynowski had a five fish limit weighing 17lb 10oz with the largest fish weighing 6lb 6oz.
Fish are being caught sub surface on Cats Whisker, Black and Green Montana, Blue Flash and Olive lures.
Gary Howe, Ranger
Fish caught 320 Rod Average 1.7 The water is now starting to settle and the visibility is much better, fish are now feeding and anglers are starting to catch their limit bags. The most popular patterns have been Gold Head Green Montana's and Gold Head Viva's fished on a floating ling and a 15ft leader with a very slow retrieve.
The biggest fish caught so far this season weighed 5lb 1oz.
The most popular areas have been the South bank and in front of the lodge, providing the winds stay settled and the rain stays away then the fishing will only get better in the coming weeks.
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Don't forget, it's an 8:30 start. Something to do on a snowy night.
Here are the pre-game notes, courtesy of the Rangers:
NEW YORK RANGERS at DALLAS STARS
Friday, Jan. 7, 8:30 p.m.
American Airlines Center • Dallas, TX
Rangers: 23-15-3 (49 pts)
Stars: 24-13-4 (52 pts)
* All information through NHL games on Jan. 5
The Rangers will face-off against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center (8:30 p.m.), in the first game of a back-to-back road set. The Blueshirts currently rank third in the Atlantic Division standings, and seventh in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 23-15-3 (49 pts). The Rangers enter the contest having defeated the Carolina Hurricanes, 2-1, in overtime on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden, to improve to 8-3-1 in their last 12 games at home. New York has now registered a point in 18 of their last 26 games (16-8-2), and eight of their last 10 (6-2-2). The Stars enter the contest with a 24-13-4 (52 pts) record to rank third in the Western Conference, and have won each of their last two games. Following the contest, the Rangers will conclude their back-to-back road set when they face-off against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, Jan. 8, at Scottrade Center (8:00 p.m.).
* TV: MSG Plus
8:00 p.m. – Rangers Pre-Game Show with Bill Pidto and Ron Duguay
8:30 p.m. – Rangers at Stars
Broadcasters: Sam Rosen (Play-By-Play), Joe Micheletti (Analyst), John Giannone (In-Game Reporter)
* Radio: 970 The Apple and newyorkrangers.com
8:00 p.m. – Rangers Pre-Game Show
8:30 p.m. – Rangers at Stars
Broadcasters: Don LaGreca (Play-By-Play), Dave Maloney (Analyst)
RANGERS vs. STARS:
* All-Time: 68-37-22-1 overall (37-17-11-0 at home, 31-20-11-1 on the road)
* 2010-11: Tonight is the first and only meeting between New York and Dallas this season
* Last Season: New York was 1-0-0 overall, following a 5-2 victory on Jan. 6 at MSG
* The Rangers rank first with a 13-7-1 (27 pts) record on the road; the Stars rank eighth with a 12-6-3 (27 pts) mark at home
* The Rangers are 1-0-0 vs. the Pacific Division; the Stars are 3-0-0 against the Atlantic Division
* Henrik Lundqvist is 2-2-0 with a 2.27 goals against average and .923 save percentage in four career games vs. the Stars; Martin Biron is 6-3-0-0 with a 2.68 goals against average and .900 save percentage in nine career contests vs. Dallas
* Marian Gaborik has tallied 14 goals, 15 assists and 29 points in 28 career games vs. the Stars
* New York lists one former Star on their roster: Sean Avery (2008-09)
* Dallas lists no former Rangers on their roster
The Blueshirts have posted a plus-five rating on special teams (PPG+SHG minus PPGA+SHGA) this season, which ranks 11th in the league.
* Power Play: The Rangers did not tally a goal in three power play opportunities (4:46) on Wednesday vs. Carolina. New York ranks 22nd overall (24-146, 16.4%) and 16th on the road (12-70, 17.1%). The Rangers are 1-5 (5:01) in five-on-three situations (last – 11/24 at TBL), and 0-2 (2:23) when four-on-three (last – 12/3 vs. NYI). Shorthanded goals allowed (3): 11/20 at MIN (Cullen); 12/5 vs. OTT (Kelly); 1/2 at FLA (Weiss).
* Penalty Killing: The Blueshirts held Carolina scoreless in three shorthanded situations (4:46) on Wednesday at MSG, and are now 76-87 (87.4%) over the last 29 games. New York ranks 11th overall (116-140, 82.9%) and 10th on the road (66-80, 82.5%). The Rangers are 4-6 (5:08) in three-on-five situations (last – 10/30 at TOR), and 4-6 (2:41) when three-on-four (last – 11/15 at PIT). Shorthanded goals for (8): 10/9 at BUF (Dubinsky); 11/5 at NJD (Dubinsky); 11/15 at PIT (Staal); 11/24 at TBL (Boyle); 11/26 at FLA (Prust); 12/5 vs. OTT (Prust); 12/12 vs. WSH (Staal); 12/16 vs. PHX (Prust).
* Four-on-Four: New York tallied one goal in two, four-on-four situations (4:23) on Wednesday vs. Carolina, and are now plus-three in 31, four-on-four situations (55:57). Four-on-four goals for (5): 10/18 vs. COL (Frolov); 11/11 vs. BUF (Anisimov); 11/15 at PIT (Callahan); 12/12 vs. WSH (Callahan); 1/5 vs. CAR (Zuccarello). Four-on-four goals allowed (2): 10/15 vs. TOR (Kessel); 1/1 at TBL (Thompson).
The Rangers completed their 10th of 18 back-to-back sets with a 3-0 loss at Florida on Sunday. New York is 5-4-1 (1-0-0 at home, 4-4-1 on the road) in the first game of back-to-backs, following a 2-1 overtime loss at Tampa Bay on Jan. 1. The Blueshirts are 9-1-0 (4-0-0 at home, 5-1-0 on the road) in the second game this season, having out-scored their opponent, 31-12, in those games. Over the last two seasons, New York is 18-3-2 in the back-end of back-to-back sets, including a 8-1-1 mark at MSG and 10-2-1 on the road over the span.
The Rangers have registered four more wins and six more points compared to last season through 41 games (19-17-5, 43 points in 2009-10), having tallied 13 more goals (121 this season, 108 last season) while allowing 11 fewer goals against (104 this season, 115 last season). New York has also shown a four-goal improvement while shorthanded compared to 2009-10 (eight this season, four last season).
New York is currently eight games over .500 with a 23-15-3 record. New York was never more than six games over .500 last season, having last been at least eight games over on April 12, 2009 (43-30-9).
The Rangers lead the league in shorthanded goals (eight) and road wins (13), are tied for seventh in wins (23), rank ninth in points (49) and goals (121), and seventh with a plus-17 goal differential.
The Blueshirts have tallied the first goal of the game in 23 of their 41 games, posting a record of 17-5-1 in those contests, and own a record of 10-1-1 when leading after the first period.
New York ranks second in the NHL with 11 points when trailing after two periods, having registered a 4-9-3 mark in those games. New York won back-to-back games on Dec. 15 at Pittsburgh (4-1) and Dec. 16 vs. Phoenix (4-3, SO), despite trailing by a goal entering the third period in both games. The last time the Rangers won consecutive games when trailing after two periods was during the 2008-09 season, on Nov. 15 vs. Boston (3-2) and Nov. 17 vs. Ottawa (2-1). Both games required the shootout.
The Rangers have had 15 different players credited with at least one game winning goal this season, which is the most in the NHL.
The Rangers currently lead the NHL with 1,179 hits and rank second with 651 blocked shots. Ryan Callahan ranked second in the league with 128 hits and led all NHL forwards with 40 blocked shots prior to his injury on Dec. 15, while Dan Girardi currently leads the league with 118 blocked shots and Brian Boyle ranks eighth in the NHL with 125 hits.
The Blueshirts were credited with a season-high, 52 shots in their 7-2 win vs. the Islanders on Dec. 27, their most since they registered 57 shots vs. the Islanders on Mar. 5, 2007 (2-1 win). The Rangers tied their season-high for most shots in a period with 18 in each of the first two periods, and their 36 shots through two periods is the most since recording 37 shots through two vs. Washington on Oct. 12, 2007 (20 in the first, 17 in the second in a 3-1 win). The Blueshirts' 32-shot advantage over the Islanders on Dec. 27 (52-20) is tied for the second largest in the NHL this season, behind St. Louis' 39-shot advantage over Anaheim on Oct. 11 (53-14).
The Rangers registered their 20th win of the season with a 4-3 shootout win vs. Phoenix on Dec. 16, reaching the mark in just 34 games which is tied for 12th fastest in franchise history.
* Henrik Lundqvist is 10-4-2 with a 1.78 goals against average, a .934 save percentage and three shutouts in his last 16 games
* Brandon Dubinsky has registered 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in the last 15 contests, including seven points (two goals, five assists) in the last six
* Matt Gilroy has registered four points (three goals, one assist) in his last five contests, and has posted a plus-10 rating in his last 16 games
* Marian Gaborik has recorded 20 points (11 goals, nine assists) in his last 23 games
* Derek Stepan has registered 18 points (eight goals, 10 assists) in the last 25 contests, with six points (four goals, two assists) in the last eight
* Brian Boyle has recorded 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in the last 14 games, and five points (two goals, three assists) in the last six
* Dan Girardi has recorded six points (one goal, five assists) in the last 10 games
* Marc Staal has tallied 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in the last 19 games
* Mats Zuccarello has registered three points (one goal, two assists) in his last five games
* Alex Frolov: 3 points from 400 NHL career
* Brandon Dubinsky: 4 assists from 100 NHL career
* Matt Gilroy: 6 games from 100 NHL career
* Henrik Lundqvist: 6 wins from 200 NHL career; 1 shutout from 30 NHL career
* Dan Girardi: 100th career NHL point (1/1 at TBL)
* Vinny Prospal (IR on Sept. 24/knee surgery on Oct. 18, 6-8 weeks) – 41
* Derek Boogaard (injured shoulder on Dec. 9) – 11
* Ryan Callahan (broken hand on Dec. 15) – 8
* Erik Christensen (sprained knee on Dec. 29) – 3
Total Man-Games Lost: 127
* Jan. 3 – Recalled defenseman Ryan McDonagh from Connecticut
* Jan. 3 – Assigned defenseman Michael Del Zotto to Connecticut


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Michael Phelps spotted with girlfriend Megan Rossee
After securing your place in Olympic history by winning your 22nd overall medal, what's next?
For American swimmer Michael Phelps, he turned his attention to his girlfriend, model Megan Rossee.
In truth, Phelps has quietly been dating Rossee for about five months. But Monday night, he made his first official appearance with his flame on the red carpet at an event hosted by Speedo in London.
Rossee is a 25-year-old Los Angeles model, with a website to support that claim (www.meganrossee.com).
Phelps is a newly retired 22-time Olympic medalist who, when asked about the thought of marriage a day earlier, laughed and deflected the question.
Rossee has not been quite so bashful. Her Instagram account has included many candid shots of Phelps and also a picture of herself pushing a baby stroller with the caption "Maaaaaybe in 5-10 years."
Contributing: Mike Steinberg (@MikeNSteinberg)


text: On Facebook today the great American film critic Roger Ebert posted a link to this story about what some fans believe is the greatest science fiction movie ever -"Blade Runner" and I'm sharing the REDDIT Salon story here.One executive's comment said, "The movie gets worse with every screening."Click here to see the actual notes."Blade Runner" (1982) was directed by Ridley Scott starring Harrison Ford is loosely based on the 1968 sci-fi novel by Philip K. Dick (1928-1982) "Do Androids … [Read more...]


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Feminism, Pop-Culture | Posted by Francheska De La Cruz on 09/28/2011
When History Repeats Itself
You know the saying that history can repeat itself? It sounds cliche, but it's kind of shocking when it happens to you in real life.
Before I was a proud feminist/atheist/vegetarian I was unfortunately anorexic. Yet no one in my family seemed to notice the signs, even though when I think back they were pretty obvious. I would constantly check myself in the mirror and talk about dieting and weight loss. I would secretly go online and read fasting tips on anorexia sights. When my family discovered my notebook full of "thinsperation" I had a total meltdown and decided those days were over and I would come to respect my body and those of others for what they were.
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Re: Way Too Early 2013 Draft/FA Thread: Fixing the Defense
22. Pittsburgh Steelers – Dion Jordan, OLB, Oregon (6'6" 244lbs). Pittsburgh could go a couple of different ways here, but there is no doubting that they need to get some young talent in their front 7 because James Harrison is old and due a lot of money, Jason Worilds has been disappointing, and apparently LaMarr Woodley doesn't want to work out during the off-season. Jordan gets off the line very well and even though he is 6'6" he can really get low when turning a corner. Not many have him as 1st round talent right now, but I think the combination of his pass rushing skills and his ability to drop back into coverage – which is very impressive – will ultimately push him into round 1.
23. Minnesota Vikings – DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson (6'1" 205lbs). The Vikings may be the most surprising team this year, but as the season went on it was pretty apparent that they still really needed better players at receiver. Percy Harvin is their best receiver, but he can't do it all and he seems to operate better out of the slot. They signed Jerome Simpson, who hasn't even been able to get onto the field, and Michael Jenkins isn't very good. Hopkins has been destroying ACC secondary's this season for Clemson with outstanding speed and route running ability. He is a big play threat every time he gets the ball in his hands.
24. New England Patriots – Chance Warmack, OG, Alabama (6'3" 320lbs). The Brian Waters situation was kind of strange and no one really knows what happened. Logan Mankins has been banged up and for once in Tom Brady's career the Patriots' offensive line has been kind of a weak spot. Chance Warmack is this year's top rated guard and is an outstanding run blocker. He plays with incredible strength and good technique. Currently he is an ok pass blocker, but he does anchor well and there is certainly reason to think that he could evolve into a very good interior offensive lineman quickly.
25. Chicago Bears – Dallas Thomas, OG, Tennsee (6'5" 312lbs). The Bears are in an interesting spot. They have two guys playing in the last year of their contracts (Jay Cutler and Henry Melton) and neither are going to be very cheap to keep around. In fact, there are some who think that the Bears may let Cutler hit free agency, re-sign Jason Campbell, and draft a guy to compete with Jason Campbell for next year. If that happens, then I think this pick would be Tyler Bray out of Tennessee. As it stands, I think that Mike Tice will encourage the Bears to continue to try and strengthen their offensive line because they still allow Jay Cutler to get hit way too much. Dallas Thomas is a superb player and is really underrated. He excels as a run blocker and can hold his own in pass protection. His best position is probably guard in the NFL, but he can slide out and play left tackle if the Bears decide JaMarcus Webb is a lost cause.
26. Denver Broncos – Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan (6'7" 309lbs). Ryan Clady is a free agent and I doubt the Broncos are going to be able to afford him. Secondly, from everything I've read I am not so sure that Clady even wants to be there anymore. There is the possibility that the Broncos put the franchise tag on him, but that could be pretty expensive as well, so I'm not sure if John2 will want to do that or not. Lewan has been really impressive this year and has really improved as a pass blocker. He is in the mold of guys like Jake Long and Ryan Kalil, who were top 5 picks in their respective drafts, so there is reason to think that Lewan's upside could be desirable for teams needing a left tackle.
27. Baltimore Ravens – CJ Mosley, LB, Alabama (6'2" 238lbs). Mosley has been an outstanding linebacker for Alabama and can play inside or out. He is an excellent run defender, has some pass rushing ability, and plays well in space. Baltimore needs to really evaluate their inside linebackers because they don't have anyone who can cover the middle of the field on passing downs and they have been a sieve when stopping the run. Ray Lewis is a legend, but he just doesn't have the ability to be an every down player anymore and neither Dannell Ellerbe or Jameel McClain play well in space.
28. Atlanta Falcons – Kawann Short, DT, Purdue (6'3" 310lbs). Short has been a standout player in the Big10 this year. He provides a nice burst up the middle and even when double-teamed he still finds a way into the backfield to put pressure on the QB. He is probably best suited as a 4-3 under tackle and reminds me of a Geno Atkins type of defensive lineman. Atlanta hasn't been too thrilled with their defensive lineman for a few years now and Peria Jerry seems more and more like a bust.
29. Green Bay Packers – Tony Jefferson, S, Oklahoma (5'11" 211lbs). The Packers secondary has been pretty bad for them this year. They give up far too much over the top and their entire defense outside of Clay Matthews has issues tackling the ball carrier. Jefferson is like a heat-seeking missile when tracking the ball carrier. He's a big hitter who plays well deep and is at his best up around the line of scrimmage.
30. San Francisco 49ers – Jon Jenkins, DT, Georgia (6'3" 350lbs). The 49ers have very little need on either side of the ball, but Jenkins is someone that could be a huge boost to an already potent defense. For a guy his size, he rushes the passer extremely well and he does a nice job standing offensive lineman up at the line of scrimmage and taking on double teams, which means Patrick Willis and Navorro Bowman don't get picked up as much by opposing guards. Jenkins is a boom or bust kind of player, but there is no denying he has outstanding athleticism for his size.
31. Houston Texans – TJ McDonald, S, USC (6'2" 208lbs). Houston is another team that really doesn't need a whole lot. I think they may look at receiver, but in the bottom of round 1 they may want to try and take a guy to replace Glover Quinn, who will be a free agent. McDonald is a rangy safety with nice ball skills. His stock has dropped a little, but he is still a legit player and can function as a strong safety, but I think his best position may be as a free safety.
32. New York Giants – Khaseem Green, OLB, Rutgers (6'1" 230lbs). Green is a borderline 1st rounder right now, but his stock is going to stay strong because this guy is such a good player and leader on the field. He may be the best cover linebacker in this entire draft and he flies around the field. To me, this is a pretty typical Jerry Reese/Tom Coughlin pick. The Giants don't really need a whole lot, but they've had some weak spots at linebacker for a few years now and getting a solid 4-3 outside linebacker who can stay out on the field for the entire game has to be something the Giants would be interested in.Disclaimer: The content posted is of my own opinion.
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33. Jacksonville Jaguars John Cooper, OG, North Carolina (63 315lbs). Cooper is without a doubt the 2nd rated guard in this draft and some feel that he could push himself up into round 1. If he is here, the Jags really need to consider it because their offensive line has been about as mediocre as they come.
34. Kansas City Chiefs Robert Woods, WR, USC (6 190lbs). Dwayne Bowe has been trying to leave Kansas City for the last couple of years. The Chiefs cant tag him and unless they offer him the moon, I dont see him stick around there. Kansas City needs to give their young QB some weapons to work with. Woods is a pristine route runner with solid speed. If he were 62 210lbs hed probably be a top 20 pick.
35. Cincinnati Bengals Marcus Lattimore, RB, South Carolina (6 220lbs). Lattimore probably would have been a top 20 selection before he mangled his leg up this past week, but now I think hell drop a fair amount. There is a chance that he could not ever play again, but if he can then I think a team might take a chance on him in the 2nd or 3rd rounds, let him heal up for a year, and then see where he is at the next season. The kid has talent and is without a doubt the top runningback in the country.
36. Carolina Panthers Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida (63 300lbs). Floyd has been an excellent defensive tackle this year. He penetrates into the backfield and pushes the pocket around nicely. Hes quick for his size and can work his way down the line and make perimeter tackles. Carolina has to get better in the middle of their defensive line. It has been a few years now since theyve had solid production from their DTs and it could get Ron Rivera fired after this season.
37. Miami Dolphins Logan Ryan, CB, Rutgers (6 195lbs). Miami has been another nice surprise this year, but they still could use some upgrades in their secondary because neither Sean Smith or Nolan Carroll are doing anything to make the Dolphins think that they have good depth at corner. Ryan has been a very impressive player at Rutgers this year and has nice ability in man coverage.
38. Buffalo Bills Tyler Bray, QB, Tennessee (66 220lbs). Bray is a lanky QB with an above average arm and solid accuracy. He has some durability concerns and he hasnt been as consistent as youd like, which is why I think hell drop a bit. Buffalo needs to bring in someone who can legitimately compete with Ryan Fitzpatrick, because he just isnt getting it done.
39. Tennessee Titans Alex Okafor, DE, Texas (64 265lbs). The Titans probably are close to giving up on Derrick Morgan ever being a factor for them and even though Kameiron Wimbley is a good player, he cant do it by himself and the Titans have very little depth at DE right now. Okafor is a solid all-around DE. If he can show at the combine that he can drop into coverage then I think he could go higher than this to a 3-4 team, but off the edge he is pretty good.
40. Tampa Buccaneers Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas (6 215lbs). Right now the Bucs have a 63 year old Rhonde Barber playing safety. Barber can still play at a decently high level, but they really do need to think about getting a younger guy in there to be his replacement. Vaccaro has been a great player for the Longhorns this year and has made plays all over the field. He would be a great compliment to Mark Barron.
41. New York Jets Ricky Wagner, OT, Wisconsin (66 325lbs). Wagner is a traditional Wisconsin lineman. He is a mauler in the ground game and provides nice protection as a pass blocker. The Jets got rid of Wayne Hunter, but didnt really upgrade too much with Austin Howard at RT. Whoever their QB is needs time to read the field and make the right throw.
42. Cincinnati Bengals Alec Ogletree, LB, Georgia (63 236lbs). Ogletree is a very athletic linebacker who could function well in a 4-3 and a 3-4. He also has the coverage skills to stay on the field in nickel and dime packages. Rey Maualuga is entering a contract year and the Bengals have had a tough time with outside linebackers as Manny Lawson isnt very good and Thomas Howard is hurt.
43. St. Louis Rams Mario Benavides, C, Louisville (64 300lbs). Scott Wells has been ok for the Rams, but theyve had issues generating any kind of push for their running backs to work with. Benavides is very underrated and has performed well against any defense Louisville has faced.
44. Philadelphia Eagles Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M (64 255lbs). It wouldnt be a Philadelphia draft if a lineman wasnt taken within the first two rounds. Trent Cole is still Trent Cole, but Jason Babin hasnt been nearly what they thought considering how well he played last year. Still, the Eagles love having a plethora of rotational defensive lineman and Moore is a heck of a pass rusher. He could push his stock up into round 1.
45. Arizona Cardinals Brennan Williams, OT, North Carolina (66 315lbs). Williams has been a name that many feel is playing into a borderline 1st round status. He has ideal size for the left tackle position and has nice athleticism. The upside is certainly there, but I think hell stay around the mid to late 2nd round.Disclaimer: The content posted is of my own opinion.
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46. Washington Redskins – Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington (6' 188lbs). The Redskins' secondary is pretty bad. Josh Wilson is decent, but DeAngelo Hall is really overrated and gives up way too many big plays because he likes to gamble. Trufant doesn't have a lot of stats this year because no QB wants to throw his direction, which means he's pretty darn good as a cover corner.
47. Dallas Cowboys – Cyril Richardson, OG/T, Baylor (6'5" 335lbs). Richardson has experience at offensive tackle, but has predominately been at guard this season for Baylor and has excelled there. Dallas really needs to bolster their offensive line; especially at guard.
48. San Diego Chargers – Travis Howard, CB, Ohio State (6'1" 199lbs). San Diego's pass defense is bad. Quinton Jammer is a shadow of his former self and Antione Cason bites on almost every double move that gets thrown on him. They really need another cornerback capable of playing the outside and considering they play the Broncos twice a year who have two big receivers, they should really think about getting a bigger cornerback who can actually press and cover.
49. Miami Dolphins – Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor (6'3" 205lbs). Miami continues to get better weapons for Ryan Tannehill. Williams is excellent in the middle of the field and really works the route tree. He won't burn many corners down the field, but his size allows him to be effective as a vertical threat.
50. Detroit Lions – Dalton Freeman, C, Clemson (6'5" 290lbs). Freeman may be a bit on the small side, but he plays with great technique and some of the best centers in the league right now (Chris Myers) are less than 300lbs. Dominic Raiola is a good player, but he's getting up there in age and has slowly been on the decline.
51. Seattle Seahawks – Jackson Jeffcoat, DE, Texas (6'5" 245lbs). Pete Carroll will probably continue to amass pass rushers. Bruce Irvin has made some decent plays this year, but Chris Clemons is still getting up there in age and really isn't very good against the run. Jeffcoat does really well breaking into the backfield, but he takes advantage of facing single blocking because a lot of defenses are focused on Okafor.
52. Pittsburgh Steelers – Cordarelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee (6'3" 200lbs). It is highly unlikely that Pittsburgh will be able to afford Mike Wallace. As it stands it is unlikely that they will even be able to afford to use the franchise tag on him. Pittsburgh is going to have to do some homework and draft a receiver and hope he can develop into someone who could start in his first year. Patterson has outstanding speed for his size, but is still pretty raw.
53. Minnesota Vikings – Gerald Hodges, LB, Penn State (6'2" 235lbs). Hodges has been playing really well this season. He plays the run extremely well and he has a ton of athleticism, which allows him to play in space well. He has a ton of upside and reminds me of a Darryl Washington type of linebacker. The Vikings defense has gotten a lot better, but Hodges would be a major upgrade over Jasper Brinkley.
54. New England Patriots – Stedman Bailey, WR, West Virgina (5'10" 190lbs). Bailey has been a major reason for West Virginia's prolific offense. He is an outstanding route runner, consistently finds the soft zones, and makes plays with the ball in his hands. He can return punts and kicks and has deceptive speed. I think the Patriots are ok going with QB by committee, but they aren't real crazy about Deion Branch, Brandon Lloyd has been so-so, and who knows if they will re-sign Wes Welker.
55. Chicago Bears – Louis Nix, DT, Notre Dame (6'4" 322lbs). The Bears may not be able to afford to keep Henry Melton because they may be writing a big paycheck for Jay Cutler. I think the Bears could be in the market for another interior defensive lineman and at this point Nix is the best of the bunch. He does a great job shedding blockers and making plays in the backfield.
56. Denver Broncos – Joseph Randle, RB, Oklahoma State (6' 205lbs). Randle is an elusive back with nice top end speed. It is arguable that he isn't the best available back at this point, but I think his upside and big play ability will make him a pretty intriguing prospect for a team like Denver who could use a guy behind McGahee, who will be 32 next year.
57. Baltimore Ravens – Alvin Bailey, OG/T, Arkansas (6'5" 324lbs). Bailey is kind of a jack-of-all-trades offensive lineman. He's solid in pass protection and he is a good run blocker. He can play tackle or guard. The Ravens have some real issues on the offensive line. They need to decide what they want to do with Oher and KO and the left guard position, but with getting a guy like Bailey they will have some options.
58. Atlanta Falcons – Omoregie Uzzi, OG, Georgia Tech (6'3" 305lbs). Uzzi is a nasty run blocker, but is pretty raw as a pass blocker. He has a lot of upside. Atlanta has kind of been iffy regarding their running game this year and even though many feel Michael Turner is slowing down, they could still use an upgrade on the OL. Peter Konz will likely move over to center when Todd McClure retires leaving a hole at LG and Garrett Reynolds is a free agent and not very good.
59. Green Bay Packers – Shane Skov, ILB, Stanford (6'3" 251lbs). Skov has come off of a knee injury nicely and has been a solid defensive player for Stanford this season. AJ Hawk is ok, but expensive, and Desmond Bishop is coming off of some injuries as well. Green Bay could stand to upgrade the linebacker position.
60. San Francisco 49ers – Eric Reid, S, LSU (6'2" 212lbs). The Niners don't seem interested in paying Dashon Golson a ton of money, so there is reason to think that he'll be hitting free agency. Eric Reid is an opportunistic safety that thrives in an aggressive defense. He would be a good fit in San Francisco's defense.
61. Houston Texans – Cobi Hamilton, WR, Arkansas (6'3" 210lbs). The Texans let Jacoby Jones hit free agency and used draft picks on Kenyon Martin and DeVier Posey last year, but neither has been very impressive at all. Considering Andre Johnson's age and Kevin Walter's lack of speed they may be interested in looking at another receiver who has the upside to develop into a #1 or #2 receiver.
62. New York Giants – David Yankey, OT, Stanford (6'5" 307lbs). William Beatty has talent, but the guy is always hurt. The Giants have been playing with a makeshift offensive line for a few years now, but how long before that catches up to them? Yankey is pretty underrated and has played well when the pressure was on. He is a bit raw, but has some upside as an offensive tackle.Disclaimer: The content posted is of my own opinion.
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I doubt we come out of round 2 without a nose tackle or a 5 technique. Sheldon Richardson is a guy I am interested in.
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Good player, just not sure if he'd be a good fit in Baltimore's D.
I contemplated Louis Nix or Jon Jenkins in round 1, but I think CJ Mosley is the better player there and frankly I think ILB is WAY more of a hole than DT. Plus, IMO, after T'eo, Mosley, and Ogletree there is a pretty significant drop off in talent of guys who would fit the bill of a 3-4 ILB.Disclaimer: The content posted is of my own opinion.
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And I disagree somewhat that ILB is a bigger need than DT. As Arnie_UK has said before on these boards, you put any LB there, and they are going to be ineffective with the Dline we have. When we had Cory Redding for example, it's funny how Jameel McClain looked a lot better than he has this year. I think ILB is one of the biggest needs on this team, but for me, NT or 5 technique is the number 1 need this offseason, followed closely by OT, we need to improve the trenches. History shows that you can get a good ILB in a later round, or sign a good player in FA for a reasonable price. DT/NT/OT's are much harder to draft or find.
I a a big fan of Jon Jenkins, Louis Nix, Sheldon Richardson, and even Jesse Williams. It's a favorable draft for DT's this year for sure. As good as CJ Mosely is, I'm not sure there are any ILB's I'd take in the first round other than Manti Teo, and I felt the same way this year when Hightower was on the radar. Are ILB's really worth it no matter how good they are when you can get a really good one in the second or third rounds? These are questions that I always consider when I personally project where an ILB may end up going. Lets take a look at Bobby Wagner who went in the second round for example, he's right now perhaps the favorite to win defensive rookie of the year, and has played much better than either Luke Kuechy (who went 8 overall) and Donta Hightower who went 25th overall.
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However, I do disagree with you that no ILB outside of T'eo is worth a 1st round pick. I think T'eo and Mosley could definitely be round 1 picks.
Did Jameel McClain look better last year? Yea, but so did Cody, Art Jones, Kruger, McPhee, Jimmy, and Cary. I think losing Chuck Pagano hurt A LOT more than losing Corey Redding and JJ (not to say that those two losses don't have an impact). I just think Pags knew how to get the most out of the talent that he had on defense and right now Dean Pees isn't sure how to get that same performance. I refuse to believe that ALL of those guys regressed over the off-season. It is far more likely that Dean Pees is having a hard time figuring out how to use everyone to their strengths. I mean, we can see that in the secondary by having both Jimmy and Cary playing 8-10 yards off when last year they were successful by playing press coverage and jamming the WR's at the line of scrimmage. That is a change in scheme and defensive philosophy, not a drop-off in talent.
I will say that even with McClain playing better last year, he still was never very good in coverage and in today's NFL you need a MLB who can cover.
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I wouldn't take any ILB in the 1st this year outside of Manti Te'o. I like some of the guys who will be around in the 2nd or 3rd, though.
I really think the Ravens can't go into 2013 without picking up a major FA defender, either a LB, 5-tech DE/DT, NT, or S. They just have so many holes at those positions and I can't think Ozzie will want to go into the draft with no depth missing starters at ILB, S, and potentially NT (if Kemo is not brought back).
One thing to remember is that they do have Bryan Hall and DeAngelo Tyson as young talent on the DL. We may get a chance to see them audition for bigger roles in the next few weeks. They also have Ryan McBean coming back from injury in 2013, a guy who I would think would be locked into the rotation if not starting.
I rank the defensive needs as: S, ILB, and NT.
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I don't and the Ravens hopefully won't take an inferior D lineman if there is a better ILB sitting there.
I happen to be a HUGE Mosely fan...put me down for starting his bandwagon before he blows up late in the college postseason and pre draft workouts.
Watch, that guy is going to be a big name by the end of the bowls.
I just don't buy the "well, our DL stinks so we shouldn't take a linebacker" way of thinking. It's the same nonsense that I have read/heard regarding taking a QB without a good OL. If the guy is worth the pick, you take them...you don't pass because another aspect of your team isn't up to par.
I look at it as DL/LB being our 1a and 1b needs.Although Walsh's system of offense can compensate for lack of talent; however, defense is a different story. According to Walsh, talent on defense was essential and could not be compensated for. What did Walsh do in 1981? He acquired physical and talented players on defense.


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Mmmchiladas! The Best Places in El Paso to Find Enchiladas
I am very excited for The Mexican Food Cook-off this Saturday, August 4 at San Jacinto Plaza in beautiful downtown El Paso. (See all the details here.) I will be judging, and am hoping I get the enchilada category, my favorite Mexican food. Enchiladas, like tacos, can be made in a lot of different ways, and I would like to share some of my favorites with you.


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Carson Weatherall is embarking on the first real adventure of her life. It's 1936 and the wealthy young American woman is spending the summer with her aunt and uncle in a Portuguese villa, after a tour of the continent. She has just decided she isn't very adventurous after all, when she meets Alec Breve, a young British scientist, aboard the train to Lisbon. The two fall in love, and spend most her stay involved in a blissful love affair. As the trip c...
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Morrow, Aug 2001, 21.00, 199 pp. ISBN: 0060184868 Two decades ago in New York, Will Combrey simply vanished while his teenage fiancee Casey Stowe lovingly waited for him at the altar. Not long afterward, Casey's parents die in an accident. Distraught, she marries Michael Beckett, her next door neighbor. He was her neighbor since she was born and his parents are delighted with their marriage plans and hers folks would have been ecstatic as w...
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Liz Mallory had a quiet, uneventful life as the head librarian for the small library in her small hometown. She had something else too � a twin sister who looked like her but with whom she had little else in common. Harper Mallory was beautiful, headstrong, and had become a famous artist in New York City. Liz was used to seeing fortune smile on Harper, so when Harper's 8-year-old daughter is suddenly killed, it is as much a surprise to Liz as it is to...
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Did you know?
Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives, sharing 98% of our DNA.
The day starts with the balding Joao, well over 60 years old, doing a handstand. Claudine, a new arrival, greets Cozy. Martha plucks up her courage and sits beside Jessica to groom her.
Claude, still in quarantine, lets out a whoop of delight as crates of bananas, donated by a local farmer, are carried past his window.
It's a happy life for these 33 primates at the Chimpanzee Eden near Nelspruit, but their cheerful behaviour belies their individual tragic histories.
Each one of these chimpanzees has been rescued by the Jane Goodall Institute, mostly from logging and the related bushmeat trade. While adults are killed, the babies are kept as pets or for sale all over Africa.
Lika was kept for years in a dark brick cage in Luanda, Angola. It took her a very long time to adjust to other chimpanzees – she hadn't seen one since her family was killed.
Nina was a little orphan, confiscated from bushmeat hunters in Sudan. She and the other little ones from Sudan – Thomas, Dinka, Zee and Charlie, still tend to stick together. A few others were rescued from circuses.
Zac and Guida were chained to trees outside a nightclub in Luanda and were severely undernourished. They'd also been taught to drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes to amuse guests, and their fur was falling out. Zac's recovery, in particular, was one of the most dramatic at the Jane Goodall Institute of Chimpanzee Eden.
It's unlikely that any of these chimpanzees can ever be released back into the wild, simply because conditions are perilous for them all over the continent.
But here they live a semi-wild chimpanzee life – foraging, interacting with each other in massive treed enclosures on this 1 000-hectare nature reserve, eating healthy food. They are treated with constant kindness – something in short supply in their previous lives.
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The Jane Goodall Institute's Chimpanzee Eden is only 15km away from Nelspruit, which also has an airport. Take the R40 south towards Barberton. After 12km, you'll see a signposted road to your left. Travel less than 4km down the road and you'll see the Chimpanzee Eden gate.
Best time to visit
Tours are conducted at 10am, 12pm and 2pm, and they last around 90 minutes each. It's recommended that you be there about 15 minutes before the tour leaves.
Around the area
If you base yourself in Nelspruit, you're very close to the Kruger National Park. If you enjoy plants, don't miss the Lowveld National Botanical Garden.
Barberton also has some fascinating museums and is developing a geology trail.
What will it cost
Aboutn R180 per person for entry and a tour. You could also adopt a chimpanzee for between R640 and R2 200 a year, making a valuable contribution to upkeep.
Length of stay
This makes a fascinating day trip for a few hours, or you could stay a few nights at the guest house. But if you're inclined, you could become a volunteer here for a week to a month. For health and safety reasons, you won't be able to handle the chimps, but you may well be called on to note observations of them, as well as other tasks.
Where to stay
There is a luxury guest house on the property, otherwise you'll find plenty of accommodation in nearby Nelspruit or Barberton.


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Activities and games to play with my baby
For a 3-month old baby who has just discovered his hand and is intent at looking at them, I thought up of setting up these baby mobiles on his cot for him to play with. However, he didn't take a very long interest in it! He tried to reach them for the first few days but after awhile, he doesn't pay attention to it anymore.
I have read somewhere that it will be good to start reading to him to enhance language acquisition, but he doesn't seem that interested as well.
What would be good activities or games to play with the baby at 3 months? Some games we used to play when he was just 2 months old (such as gently pedaling his feet in the air) don't seem to be enjoyable for him anymore. When he gets bored, he does cry out loud until I attend to him and play with him. But I am running out of ideas! >.< (Or, maybe I am not just as creative.)
19th July 2012 10:21 PM #2
Hi Madysen,
Thanks for your interesting post.
Babies change so quickly don't they?! One day they are fascinated by a new object and the next day they are into something else.
Between 3 and 6 months of age your baby will be starting to make more noises and become more vocal. He is getting used to how his voice works and practising using it! He will probably love to have 'conversations' with you- where you talk and then give him time to babble back and then you respond etc. He will also start to get more interested in books at this age and I think it's great if you can read to your baby/child every day. This will start a lifelong love of books! He may not seem that interested in looking at the pages at this age but will enjoy hearing the changes in your voice.
Another game which is fun to play at around 3 months of age and older is dangling a toy in front of your baby and then when they grab for it smiling and praising your baby. Some babies find this hilarious and it is also beneficial for their development.
I found bubbles and bath toys were also a hit at this age! You could also put on some nursery rhymes or baby songs and dance around the room with your baby. Lots of these songs have actions which young babies like to watch and older babies like to copy.
Let me know if your baby enjoys any of these suggestions. Have fun!
Best wishes,
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Great suggestions from LJ!
One thing you've just learned is that children may find one thing interesting for a short period of time, and then lose interest. This continues through childhood.
A great way to keep a child's interest in something is to rotate it. If your child has lost interest in the mobile, remove it for a time (a week at this age is plenty of time) then introduce it again and it will seem brand new to them the next time they see it.
As the child grows, you will want to rotate toys too. Have a box in the closet with toys your child is no longer interested in. Then a few weeks or months later bring those "old" toys back and put the current toys away. You can even do this with 3 boxes, rotating periodically to help your child's toys seem new to him more than once.
Do post back and let us know if any of the suggestions LJ gave you were helpful.
Warm regards,
23rd July 2012 11:37 AM #4
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Hi LJ, I tried the bubbles right away and my baby is enjoying it! Thanks a lot for this suggestion.
I would make sure to rotate the toys these time. I will let you know how the baby will respond to these activities once I have tried them. Thanks Kate!
23rd July 2012 08:43 PM #5
I'm glad your baby enjoyed the bubbles Madysen! Bubbles which are made with sugar solution tend not to burst so quickly.
I've certainly found rotating toys keeps the attention of my little boy. If he's not seen a toy for a while then he can't wait to play with it!
I hope your baby continues to enjoy the new games Madysen,
29th July 2012 12:12 PM #6
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Here's a recipe for bubbles made with added sugar.
1/2 cup of dishwashing liquid (Dawn or Joy works best)
2 cups of water
2 teaspoons of sugar
You can add a little food coloring to make colorful bubbles.
Here's a videos of a baby who found that watching her dog pop bubbles was the funnies thing...