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Friday, March 27, 2015
A good pick for the U.S. Supreme Court | Last Word
I generally avoid offering assistance to U.S. presidents.
Thousands of reporters, pundits and politicians in Washington perform that patriotic function.
But there is one area in which President Obama may need help.
The issue concerns the possibility that an opening may occur on the U.S. Supreme Court before he leaves office.
There is no guarantee, of course.
Liberal Ruth Bader Ginsburg turned 82 last week and has had cancer.
But she remains vigorous and insists she has no intention of stepping down soon.
Conservative Antonin Scalia turned 79 two weeks ago, but also appears full of vim and vinegar.
Frequent swing-voter Anthony Kennedy is 78.
So there are possibilities.
But the conventional wisdom in Washington is that the new Republican-controlled Senate would not confirm any Obama Supreme Court nominee.
But the Washington conventional wisdom is not terribly well informed about the lay of the land outside Washington.
Yet, deep-red Texas may have the one person whom Obama could sell to the current Senate: former Texas Supreme Court Justice Wallace Jefferson.
Jefferson grew up in San Antonio and built a stellar career as an attorney specializing in appeals.
He now practices law in Austin after resigning from the Supreme Court in 2013.
Consider the sales pitch aimed at Republicans:
His pedigree: He was appointed to the Texas Supreme Court by Gov. Rick Perry in 2001.
Perry elevated Jefferson to chief justice in 2004.
His historic ties to the judiciary: His great grandparents were slaves owned by a judge.
That's a terrific personal story.
Jefferson can be presented as a one-man argument for American exceptionalism, racial progress and upward mobility.
Finally, Republicans should hesitate to wait.
With the economy apparently on the rise, it is hardly inconceivable that a Democrat could win the presidency next year.
What's more, the Senate could return to Democratic control.
Ten Democrats are up for re-election, and 24 Republicans.
Two Democratic seats are considered to be in competitive states, while seven Republican seats are.
So Republicans could easily do worse than Jefferson, who often ruled for insurance companies and big businesses over plaintiffs.
And so why would Obama nominate him?
If he were to talk to Jefferson, he might well find that the chief justice so often ruled for the big companies over the little guys because that's the tilt of the law in Texas.
Jefferson is, as a judge should be, committed to following the law.
But he has also shown considerable concern for the little guy.
He was recently honored by the liberal Austin branch of the Anti-Defamation League for his work to provide funding for lawyers for poor folks.
And then there is, briefly, a story I've told before.
Back in 2005 I noticed a brief item in the Washington Post saying that the Conference of Chief Justices – heads of federal and state appeals courts in all 50 states – had passed a resolution opposing a congressional push to cut federal oversight of death penalty convictions.
State judges were saying they wanted to be fully reviewed by federal courts.
It was unanimous, except for Texas.
I assumed that Sharon Keller, chief judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, our separate supreme court for criminal matters, was the one who dissented.
But it was Jefferson's turn to represent Texas at that year's conference.
He explained to me that he didn't dissent. He abstained.
As a civil appeals judge, he wasn't familiar with criminal law.
He received the ballot item the night before the vote, and needed to study up.
Shortly after returning home, he filed his vote, making it unanimous.
That, to me, is a good judge.
His fellow chiefs apparently agreed.
They later elected him head of the conference.
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"She is apparently a victim of the insurgency, not personal issues, because the suspects scattered fliers with anti-Buddhist messages before they fled." World attention, however, focuses entirely on Muslims as victims of unprovoked (that is, according to the mainstream media narrative) Buddhist aggression. In that narrative, Muslims are the victims of unprovoked aggression the world over. Non-Muslims gratuitously decided to attack them for no reason whatsoever. What is remarkable about this ludicrous narrative is how widely it is believed.
"Muslim insurgents shoot then set on fire Buddhist teacher in Thailand," by Cheryl K. Chumley for the Washington Times, March 14 (thanks to Twostellas):
A 42-year-old Buddhist teacher on her way to school in southern Thailand on Friday was targeted and shot twice in the head, then doused in gasoline and set on fire by suspected Muslim insurgents.
The woman taught English and was riding her motorcycle to work when the gunman — who was riding his own motorbike — fired off the shots to her head, said police Maj. Gen. Pete Susysuwan, in The Associated Press. Other suspected insurgents then helped to set her body on fire, police said.
"She is apparently a victim of the insurgency, not personal issues, because the suspects scattered fliers with anti-Buddhist messages before they fled," he said, in the AP report.
The authorities are still seeking the suspects.
More than 5,000 have been killed in Islamic insurgency attacks that have gone forth in Thailand since 2004, AP reported.


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I assume there is a plan for me but I haven't seen any doctors for over 24 hours, nor have I been freed from my many IVs or started on my usual medication again. I haven't been given any heart tablets the entire time I've been here despite the doctors being asked multiple times, and as a result I keep getting palpitations. I was finally unplugged from the ECG and heart monitor this afternoon when my body finally settled out of acidosis, although things didn't go perfectly smoothly.
Still, I expected my consultant to come back to talk about me going home… Or at least Dr Survival to visit on ward round to tell me a plan. I woke up very very late, exhausted again and still with acidic bodies flowing about among my blood cells. Nobody came. I thought maybe my consultant might come round after clinic or whatever it is he does all day. He'd gently talked about me staying a couple of days when he'd seen me the day before. Nobody made any efforts to switch me off of the IVs and it took me until 6pm to emerge from my denial (although is JT even denial if you genuinely did think you'd be going home?) and realise that I probably wouldn't be going home tomorrow, that he'd probably just been trying to calm me.
I asked my nurse what the plan for me was. It sounded longer than a couple of days. We are waiting for stuff that may make health things easier to manage until I go through hell on earth and nobody seems to be great at communicating, least of all with me. My consultant wants to start the new treatment plan but talked about potentially and reluctantly maintaining me on the old one for a while if it will take too long. The medical team in charge of the ward are unhappy and want me stabilised on the new plan before I leave. I'm not sure if the both agree now and if they do I'm not sure whose side they picked. It's just my life y'know, I'm the one it all affects – never mind telling me!
Uni Babe sat with me all afternoon (she was so understanding about my PTSD) and two other uni friends joined her later on (including Italian uni friend who was my first pal at university). They were sat there when I got a reply back from a member of staff at university who runs two of the modules whose coursework I am unable to submit/ attend the lab sessions on due to this hospital stay. My plan had been to break out today and go to the lab but walking and I still don't go well together and have been exhausted just from talking to people. I emailed to ask for some model results so that I could still do the coursework and assured him I would submit the piece due in tomorrow. I got a swift and very kind response, and didn't realise just how panicked I had been over the uni situation until I wasn't any more (I didn't inform my personal tutor – this was the time last year that led to me almost being kicked out and I'm terrified of a repetition of that. The student support officer was copied into my lecturer's response and a million alarm bells went off in my mind but hey). I smiled so much when I read that email. He apologised for me being unwell and said he hoped j was better soon, but the bit that got me was the part that said I didn't have to worry about he work and wouldn't be expected to complete it at all and WILL NOT BE PENALISED for missing it because I have an extenuating circumstance. This is… Amazing. When the uni were pushing me to interrupt my studies I was told that occasions like this wouldn't necessarily be ECs because I've been in hospital for this hiccup before. Plenty more meme era of staff have told me that this is utterly ridiculous; but those words have stressed me out and made me too terrified to go to hospital or miss anything for the last year. It was so good to read the opposite. SO GOOD. We celebrated. I took a photo of the screen just to confirm to my brain it was real.
All three of my friends were also sat there when I realised I probably wasn't going home tomorrow. Tomorrow is Friday. If my consultant isn't here over the weekend that means I'm here until Monday. I don't like waiting. And nobody has any idea how long I have to wait because nobody has any idea who is taking the lead in my care, what's actually happening, or… Basically I may as well ask them how long a piece of string is – any length, who knows. My uncle is over from Hong Kong with his heavily pregnant wife this coming week (their baby is due on Christmas Day) so I'd like to be out of here by the weekend and free to see them.
Uni friends left, and my old friend from sixth form "Batman" showed up with some DELICIOUS chips. We had a good chat and late in the evening I was moved out of the high dependency bay into a side room that was huge and faced out on a view the same way as my view from home. With a little help I'd succeeded where all else had failed and managed to get "Batman" to seek help and also accept antidepressants. This was a huge, huge achievement, but reading week is coming up and she needed a push to get uni stuff sorted out, so I persuaded her to log into her emails on her laptop and together we wrote an email to her personal tutor (who has dealt with very serious and awful personal issues like a pro without telling "Batman" that it isn't her job…). I typed so she didn't have to see the words, and I hit send while she hid. I knew how scary it would be to send that email, so I promised that if she could send that email, I could stay in hospital. We shook on it (right now I so, so wish we hadn't. Right now I'd die to get out of here. Right now fear and tears reign supreme and I am DONE.) A few hours later I was informed that the two of them are now meeting tomorrow and I was thanked yet again unnecessarily.
I settled in the quiet, got very dizzy and then passed out. I don't deal well with moving about. I don't like feeling unsettled and I don't like feeling enclosed so I like windows because watching the world go by calms my brain a lot.
Just after midnight I was moved to another ward, to the metabolic ward that I usually end up on for this hiccup. "The sister there says she knows you" I was told as we began to move and they disconnected me from everything because they wanted pumps. They wouldn't change my bed sheets and hadn't been listening to me. I moved to a ward I knew. I didn't know the nurse looking after me but I knew the ward sister. They out me in a bay where all the curtains were shut, away from the window but next door to the bed I spent three weeks in a year ago tomorrow. That's where my uni parents became my uni parents. It is also where, last time I was admitted, I acquired a creepy stalker who is now banned from the ward. I didn't know he was banned, I just remembered the hours of frightened sobbing with uni mum while I hid from the ward and staff tried to make me get the police involved (I was a scapegoat really – they didn't want him on the ward) and persuade me and my drop stand to return to their care.
I feel kind of abandoned by my consultant and misplaced, and because the other ward wanted their pumps two of my IVs are currently missing in action because these guys are trying to get everything sorted. I had a nightmare so my bedsheets are wet with sweat, which has kind of mingled with my own blood which also seems to be getting everywhere. I nearly died on this ward before. I've been through hell on this ward too many times. It looks identical to the one I've just been on but it isn't. These walls are stained with memories, and I am next to a bed space where I sat pressed against the cold of the window up here on the eleventh floor willing the glass to give way and let me fall for so long, watching me course mates walk past to go to lectures.
Maybe with the support of my uni parents again I could do this. But it's quite clear where we all stand there. They understand it and they know how to calm me down and stuff. It isn't there job and never should have been but they refused to back out of the role when I needed people to fill it.
I'm freaking out. I'm just FREAKING. Out. I can't do this. I can't do this. I can't be here I don't want to be here. Half an hour to an hour longer on Tuesday and I wouldn't have to be doing this now, I wouldn't ever have to do this ever again. This isn't me thinking like this. I'm not this. I'm not this scared, emotional wreck. I'm not the monster inside of my head. This is the PTSD. And it has me regretting the fact that I stayed alive, it has me longing my most recent friends acidosis and arrhythmia to visit one more time. It's a harrowing moment when you feel that death would be a relief. It hits home when your mind is so broken that you actually will the ship to go down with its captain right after the captain nearly went down with its ship.
I'm sure a few days after I get out of here things will be great again and normality will resume. But I won't shake this. It will still have me – this state, this monster. I fight to keep my body going every day but my mind… There will be a disconnect between me and reality. I will be home but my mind will be here. My mind will be reeling, terrified.
To those who ever called me strong or brave – do you now see how not either of those things I am? The admiration occasionally directed towards me is misplaced believe me.
I'm sat here at half past one dizzy and slightly hypothermic (despite being under pretty much every blanket they could find in A&E, which I've collectively kidnapped) and tied to two drip stands and… I just want to cry. I can only apologise if you thought I was better than this.
No way but through I guess. No way but out. Now way but… Help me.


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Thanks to our friends at GoPro, we were able capture some up-close and dangerous angles of Shanghai's local skaters at the Nike SB "Light Up The Streets" event, hosted by Fly Streetwear. The event was a promotion for Nike SB's latest collection, The Flash Pack – a selection of Nike's choice skate shoes adorned with 3M reflective accents. Here's a little short of us ripping around the city, stopping off at a few well-known spots for mini contests. Enjoy!
Johnny Tang – Consistency Is Key by Michael Lao
Our good friend Michael Lao just released this short, featuring Johnny Tang absolutely destroying the 3-stair at LP. Mike, another good Shanghai buddy, is currently on vacation in the San Francisco/Bay Area and working through a massive backlog of Shanghai skate footy. Be sure to check back for more from Mr. Lao in the coming weeks. For the Youku video, click "Read More" or visit our Youku channel.


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Though there are federal laws in place to combat discrimination, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination takes the protection of civil liberties takes the protection of civil rights a step farther. It shares several of the same provisions as those specified by the federal government, however it has fewer restrictions. For example, the federal law is applicable to a business with fifteen workers or more while the NJLAD extends to all workers, regardless of business size. In terms of employment law, it offers several provisions, including right to:
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No employer can restrict anyone's right to apply for a job based on personal bias toward the applicant or their disability. The only circumstance under which it is acceptable to deny someone's potential candidacy for a position is when a business cannot realistically accommodate a disability in a way that would enable the applicant to perform the necessary responsibilities of the job. Employers cannot prevent an employee from receiving training, promotions, or other work benefits. Doing so is a violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and a violation of a worker's civil rights and employment rights. When these or other violations occur, workers are obligated to complain. Ignored complaints are regarded as separate offenses under the law, and therefore, carry their own additional consequences.
Religiously-affiliated schools do not fall under the NJLAD, nor do private clubs, seeing as they are, "private in nature". Whether public or private, an institution in New Jersey may not place restrictions on a member or limit their civil rights by acting in a discriminatory manner and denying membership privileges based on any of the characteristics protected under the law.
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Is wearing a leather jacket a fashion statement? Yes when it's a Harley-Davidson men's leather jacket or a women's Harley leather jacket. Association with Harley-Davidson is huge cool factor across the nation. And why not? Why wouldn't you want to wear Harley outfits while riding a hog? They only go hand-in-hand for being cool, hip and smart fashion-wise and intelligence-wise.
In addition to wearing a Harley-Davidson women's leather jacket or a men's leather jacket, you're not only looking very cool, you're also protecting yourself from serious road rash if the bike is ever, accidentally, laid down. The U.S. government figures that the odds are 37/1 for a motorcyclist to be involved in fatal crash compared to an automobile, traveling mile for mile. Motorcycle fatalities have made a significant increase over the last few years and older riders having accidents is on the rise. It only makes sense to protect your head, your eyes, your whole body while riding a motorcycle whether it's a Harley or not.
The first investment in motorcycle safety is to wear a helmet. Think of your head, first. While some states do not require cyclists to wear a helmet, it doesn't take a brain surgeon to understand the need for headgear to protect the face and head. Otherwise, if anything happens and you do crash without a helmet, a brain surgeon may be called in to take care of you.
Next, keep the eyes protected with a facemask attached to the helmet or wear glasses or goggles. Even if your bike has a windshield, it won't protect your eyes from dirt particles kicked from the road. You don't want to be blinded by insects either.
Then, protect the body with leather jacket, leather pants or leather chaps, wear good, heavy boots and wear gloves to protect the hands. The whole leather outfit will protect legs, arms, torso from serious scrapes if there is an accident. Imagine yourself in cutoffs, T-shirt and sandals on a bike. Then imagine an accident. How do you want to see yourself? There's nothing wrong with approaching motorcycle riding with "smarts".
So, while being cool on the road dressed in a Harley leather jacket, you're also being smart. Leather is a perfect way to protect your body from any kind of mishaps. Always think safety first when riding a Harley. The cool factor is natural–even if you are an old codger.
Do you own your favorite player's jerseys? Is it an anthentic or counterfeiit one? You bought it at what price,how about the quality,stiching,weight,do you know how to identify an anthentic one?
If you're a sports fan, you most likely own at least one jersey of a player on your favorite team. However, before you go buy that Authentic NFL Jersey, make sure that what you're getting is actually authentic.
Below are some tips teach you how to identify the anthentic jerseys from Price,Pictures,Stiching,Weight,Spelling errors and location.If you're looking to buy an Authentic NFL jersey, in a store, look to pay about $250.00. However, on eBay, you can find so-called Authentics for $100, $90, $80 – I've seen as low as $20. Clearly, if it seems too good to be true, it is. These $100 jerseys aren't real, and by purchasing them, you are supporting counterfeiters. No one can afford to sell New,Authentic jerseys for those amounts when the MSRP is $250. It just doesn't make sense.Many store do wholesale NFL jerseys.
When looking at an eBay listing, if the seller only uses stock photos, or only a few photos, or very blurry, grainy, or otherwise poor quality, they have something to hide – most likely the shoddy quality of their jerseys. If they don't have multiple, clear, close-up pictures, be wary.
If, when you receive or handle the jersey, the stitching is loose, the jersey is fake,it must be cheap NFL jerseys. Reebok wouldn't put out jerseys of low quality and then charge $250 for them, but Chinese counterfeiters would.
The weight of an actual authentic jersey is heavy. Often times, counterfeiters will use cheaper, thinner material, leaving the fakes to feel lighter, less solid, and clearly of lesser quality. Now, this may seem obvious. If you buy a Peyton Manning jersey and Manning is misspelled as Minning, clearly there's problems. However, most counterfeits have spelling errors on the tags. On the bottom of the jersey, near the hem, is that tag that has the size, the NFL logo, the Reebok logo and other information on it.
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Leather jackets occupy a unique place in fashion history. Theyre one of the few items of clothing that almost never go out of style, even though they do experience phases in their popularity.
This is partly because of the special place leather jackets occupy in popular culture, particularly in films. If youre wondering how the leather jacket became so cool, heres a quick introduction.
The history of the leather jacket
Leather jackets are commonly thought to have been popularised by the military and pilots in the early 20th century. Indeed, some of the most iconic images of leather jackets are from World War Two, when they were nicknamed "bomber jackets" since they were worn by fighter pilots. During the war, leather jackets were reinforced with thick insulation, to protect pilots from cold weather while flying. However, leather jackets were also said to be popular in Russia with the Bolsheviks, and the exact origins are often disputed.
The popularity of leather jackets in the immediate post-war period is often attributed to a combination of their wartime importance and their appearance on film. David Niven, for instance, glamorously sported a bomber jacket in the film A Matter of Life and Death (1946), in which he played a RAF pilot. Actor Jimmy Stewart a real-life US bomb squadron leader during the war also wore one in the 1957 film Night Passage, as did Marlon Brando in The Wild One (1953).
But the most famous wearer of leather biker jackets in the 1950s was James Dean. His iconic turns in films like Rebel Without a Cause, coupled with his tragic death, only helped to boost the stylishness of the fashion item.
Leather jackets after the 1950s
Punk bands like the Ramones kept leather jackets fresh in the 1970s, as did films like Grease and the TV series Happy Days. And Tom Cruises fleece-collared leather jacket in Top Gun sparked a new trend in the 1980s. Leather jackets are still popular today, though they have largely lost the associations with the military. And since they are generally quite warm, leather jackets have become a practical choice as well as a stylish one with many people across the UK.
Traditionally, leather jackets are made from animal hide. Today, leather jackets may be made from this material, but are more likely to consist of an imitation material like PVC or polyurethane. As a result, theyre usually vegan friendly and often cheaper than those made from real animal hide.
Mainly because the beginning of the era in the motorcycle, it became obvious that anything was needed to protect the exposed body of man against the elements. The natural solution was leather. The leather motorcycle jacket, a style popularized by movie icons like James Dean. It's not only a fad, but it's an essential equipment for any serious biker for keeping warm, dry, and in one piece. A excellent leather jacket combined with leather pants would be the perfect choice.
Strong leather jackets are a must for bikers – and not just because it appears quite cool. Besides keeping you warm and airy, they protect your skin better than any other hardware, should you touch the ground. Probably the most well-liked material for motorcycle leather is cowhide, chosen for its strength and durability.
Tips on how to discover the perfect motorcycle jacket
1 Look for motorcycle magazines or world wide web websites for leather jackets motorcycle within your neighborhood. Note how the big shops, motorcycle dealers and shops of motorcycle parts have a tendency to charge additional for high quality leather apparel.
2 Get quotes and to visit a facility that provides the most reasonable prices. Jackets decent begin at about $ 90, though the lined, ventilated, and stylized clothes can cost up to $ 600. Remember that a custom jacket may possibly not be capable for months, should you come from a popular commercial.
3 Choose a jacket which will maintain you warm from the cold wind and protect the skin from "Road Rash" accident. Jackets vents enable the wind was cold and heat.
4 Avoid leather jackets are created of poor quality, which has been smoothed with wax, it does not last long. Jackets in cowhide or water buffalo better.
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6 Also make sure the jacket is good. If your jacket is too tight, not be comfortable while driving and in pain. If as well large, the air trapped in his jacket when driving to make you believe like you are with a big ball over a road. Send a fitted jacket will make a big difference, especially for motor sport. There are two methods to confirm their size.
Now that you have discovered the perfect motorcycle jacket, eat care of him and he will reward you with many years of wear. The frequent lifespan of the heavy textile jacket will probably be Three to 6 many years at most. A well-maintained motorcycle jacket leather top quality will quickly give you 10 a lot more years of driving pleasure!
Those searching for the perfect sports collectible have a variety of different sports collectible options to choose from. Baseball, football, soccer all of those sports has a range of memorabilia that are sure to satisfy a devoted fan. However, basketball, with its famous players and amazing history, has the ultimate sports collectible to offer: basketball jerseys. The history of basketball Kansas City Chiefs jerseys is filled with talented players who stood out from the rest: Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Shaquille O'Neal, even Dennis Rodman. Each of these players brought either immense talent, or, in the case of Dennis Rodman, flashy personality to the game of basketball. With such notoriety being generated by these basketball players, of course the sports industry had to manufacture copies of each player's basketball jersey in the hopes of it becoming valuable sports collectibles. The fans did not disappoint, and after every basketball game stadium vendors were met with long lines of fans wanting to get basketball jerseys as sports collectible. Of course, the basketball jerseys that a fan could get at a game or at a local sports shop were great ways toDetroit Lions jerseys show their devotion to a particular player. However, for those sports memorabilia collectors, simply owning a copy of their favorite player's jersey were not enough. Extremely devoted fans would wait outside locker rooms in the days when security was less strict, in the hopes of getting their favorite player to sign a jersey. Many players obliged, thus increasing the value of the jersey by potentially hundreds of dollars. Nowadays, outside of fan events, it has gotten considerably harder to obtain that much-wanted autographed basketball jersey. Thus, avid sports collectors are flocking to specialty shops and to online sites such as eBay, looking for the perfect basketball jersey as sports collectible. Of course, it would be ideal to have the actual basketball jersey of one's favorite player, but one truly needs thousands of dollars to fulfill such a wish, if such a wish is even obtainable. Prices of basketball jersey skyrocket when they were actually owned by the player, and even more so if the player's number was retired. Basketball jerseys are the ultimate sports collectible because they are a way to pay homage to players of a truly exciting sport, a sport that has merged with the entertainment industry to be both a sport and a veritable who's who of both celebrity fans and players. So, for those who want a true piece of fascinating sports history, buy a basketball jersey
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Removing fat from the abdomen is known as a tummy tuck. This procedure is very popular among people who have trouble getting rid of the fat after pregnancy or among people who are not seeing desired results from diet and exercise. During the consultation, the doctor will determine how much fat can be removed without compromising the smooth contours of the skin. The doctor also wants to make sure the procedure is done in a way that maintains a healthy balance of fluids within the patient's system.
Prior to the operation, the surgeon reviews the person's medical history and wants to know of any serious ailments, as well as any previous or upcoming surgeries. Removing fatty tissue is a complex procedure. The doctor wants to be fully informed so that he can provide the best advice to his patients. Making sure the patient's health will not be compromised as a result of the procedure is a top priority.
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The prices of the jerseys signed by Tim Tebow range from $27.09 – $798.30, which have different sizes and colors. The prices differ in several sports shopping stores like: Authentic Signed Sports, ebay, Hampster Direct, Grandstand Sports, Super Sports Center, and Collector of Sports.
Many sports collectible merchandise like jerseys are widely available online. They bore the sign of the popular players like Tim Tewbow, which are authenticated by several certifying bodies. However, the prices differ according to size, color, and design. Here are the prices for Tim Tebow's jersey according to stores namely:
Authentic Signed Sports
You can guarantee that all sports memorabilia available here are authenticated by credible people from TriStar Productions, Athlon Sports, and The Highland Mint. You can find most of the signed collectible stuff of the famous baseball, basketball, and football players, which are all 100%/ genuine. The autographed jersey of Tim Tebow of the Florida Gators team is worth $799.99 that comes with a Certificate of Authenticity upon purchase.
An authentic Nike jersey signed by Tim Tebow is on auction at ebay, which come in different sizes and colors are as follows:
* White jersey with patches and numbers all sewn at $225
* A signed jersey item of Tim Tebow, which comes in large blue-sized shade, is at $399.99A in size 52.
* A signed jersey authenticated by the Global Authentication bearing the certificate of authenticity number GV477805 is for sale at $180.50 only
* With a Certificate of Authenticity from GAI is an XXL size signed jersey of famous Tim at $27.09
* For $299.99, this large-sized blue Nike jersey bears the genuine signature of Tebow
Hampster Direct
The number 15 jersey of Tebow is sold for $500 with only 10 signed pieces per player. These valuable shirts are made available in honor of the great players.
Grandstand Sports
For a discounted price of $798.30, an authentic jersey of the popular player Tim is sold with an original price of $887.
Super Sports Center
For a 100% shopping satisfaction of sports memorabilia, check on this site with their huge selection like NCAA, NBA, NASCAR, and football autographed stuff. Available in two colors, blue and white are genuine signed jersey from Nike, which costs $399 each.
Collector of Sports
With the great accomplishments of Tebow, his increasing popularity gave the sports' merchandise retailers an idea of selling legitimate stuff like jerseys. Their prices start from $27.09 to $180.50 depending on the design where the style of their uniform became popular.
If you have noticed, their prices differ from one store to the other. The price difference is caused by the year where the model jersey was popular. When buying one, make sure that you have reviewed and compared the prices since the cost in some shops are definitely higher than the other.
What is your inference on a reality show? While some call these shows as actually real, there are others who proclaim that they are scripted. Well, whatever may be the case, but one thing is for sure that these reality shows hit the small screens in full bloom and tend to become the most watched and the most hyped shows. And whether we admit it or not, they are actually very alluring and incredibly addictive!
Well, if my thesis on a reality show seems to work well with you, Ill augment it by saying that a reality show becomes a treat for all of us because its always interesting to get a sneak peek into the lives of others. One such show is called Jersey Shore. You can see the fun happening when you download it and steer it to get the best out of it.
The option to download Jersey Shore allows you to catch the show at leisure. For people who have no clues of what Jersey Shore is all about, let me take the privilege to guide you on it. Jersey Shore talks about eight housemates that live by the Atlantic Coast of New Jersey, each having a different character and an all together different story to say. Some may become your youth icons, while there will be others, wholl be worthy of being mocked at!
Download Jersey Shore episodes from a reliable website and be ready to get entertained to the core. Jersey Shore is one TV series that aims to target the youth of today and their reckless attitude towards life. The youth are depicted as gambling with new things and their each day is filled with back-breaking challenges, which are full of incredible action. The show has all the vital ingredients of entertainment to keep the viewers teetering on the edge of their seats. The addictive action comes packed with the unusual character profiles of people, which make them look bizarre and extraordinary. The cast of the show includes people like Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino, Jenni "JWoww" Farley,Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Paul "Pauly D" DelVecchio, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola and Vinny Guadagnino. These are multi-talented people, with different faces to their personality.
The option to obtain Jersey Shore download allows you to watch the show at your own convenience, without having to worry about the shows predefined telecast timings. So enjoy the new way to TV watching and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. And there is no better option other than Jersey Shore to kick start a journey into the entrancing world of online entertainment.


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Tuesday, June 21, 2016
A fish fell in love with a bird one day. What was his reason I could not say. The bird flew down its reflection to see, the fish jumped high and cried "Marry me." The bird simply laughed and flew away, "Birds marry birds!" was all she'd say. But while she flew nothing else came to mind, save the face of the fish she was leaving behind. No other had spoken to her such words of love, not the swiftest falcon nor the sweetest dove. To the beauty of his fins a bird could not compare, or to the strength of his muscles as he lept through the air. Poetry by Lycus #quixoticquagmires
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McDONOUGH, Patrick J., of Maynard formerly of Braintree and Dorchester passed away on October 6, 2017, at the age of 79. Born and raised in Dorchester. For many years Patrick worked as a computer programmer in the banking industry. Patrick was the husband of the late Catherine T. (Houghton) McDonough. Devoted brother of the late Francis X. McDonough, Mary McDonough and John McDonough. Dear uncle of Patricia Hashem, Kathleen Baker, Patricia Mays, Francis McDonough and the late Maryanne McDonough. Reposing at the Cartwright-Venuti Funeral Home, 845 Washington St., Braintree. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, October 10th from 9:00 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Susan G Komen Run for the Cure, 2000 Commonwealth Ave, Suite 205, Newton, MA 02406 .
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Just in case you forgot to keep your inspiration notebook handy, Lynda Barry's What It Is is an excellent resource for writer's block.
What is movement? Do thoughts move? What is the difference between a ghost and an image? How are they the same?
These are just a few of the probing questions scattered among the text. Barry's intricately designed pages hold pieces of her own story and exercises to get creative juices flowing. Take a look:
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"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." attributed to Plato
"Bad men need nothing more to compass their ends, than that good men should look on and do nothing." attributed to Edmund Burke
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
When Icicles hang by the wall - again
In these freezing conditions I caught sight of these icicles and William Shakespeare came to mind - I learnt this at school! Do kids still learn poetry at school? I do hope so! Poetry can be very healing - it can touch our souls and speak to the spirit within us and help to heal our wounds.
WHEN icicles hang by the wall
And Dick the shepherd blows his nail,
And Tom bears logs into the hall,
And milk comes frozen home in pail;
When blood is nipt, and ways be foul,
Then nightly sings the staring owl
Tu-whit! tu-whoo! A merry note!
While greasy Joan doth keel the pot.
When all around the wind doth blow,
And coughing drowns the parson's saw,
And birds sit brooding in the snow,
And Marian's nose looks red and raw;
When roasted crabs hiss in the bowl—
Then nightly sings the staring owl
Tu-whit! tu-whoo! A merry note!
While greasy Joan doth keel the pot.
What does "keeling the pot" mean? Will someone let me know?
I put this poem on my blog a year ago but with new photos I thought it warranted a second airing.
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I was always told it mean 'scour' but some say it's to do with brewing and cooling a boiling pot by adding cold water to stop it boiling over.. Seems less likely in the circumstances and much more likely it's the chapped and blistered hands of greasy old Joan scrubbing out the pans with no hot water, no marigolds and no washing up liquid. Perhaps the greasy isn't Joan but the horrid job she's doing!
- 17 December 2011 at 19:38
- Eleanor Stoneham said...
Yes thank you Camilla - scouring certainly sounds the most likely meaning. I like the image you conjure up of greasy old Joan!!
- 17 December 2011 at 20:42


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Ludwig Von Mises in 1934:
"The remarkable thing in the present situation is not the fact that we have just passed through a period of credit expansion that has been followed by a period of depression, but the way in which governments have been and are reacting to these circumstances. The universal endeavor has been made, in the midst of the general fall of prices, to ward off the fall in money wages, and to employ public resources on the one hand to bolster up undertakings that would otherwise have succumbed to the crisis, and on the other hand to give an artificial stimulus to the economic life by public works schemes. This has had the consequence of eliminating just these forces which in previous times of depression have eventually effected the adjustment of prices and wages to the existing circumstances and so paved the way for recovery."
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Tis the season! Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is this week. Here's how I know for sure...Jacob came home with a pilgrim project assignment. I loved school as a child and I love projects. So I immediately sat down to scour my art files and the beloved internet for some great ideas. (Just FYI, Family Fun is a great resource for things such as this.) The tough part of projects for me is making sure that I just guide Jacob as he completes a project. I would love to just do it for him. However, being a teacher, I know that projects are designed to be learning experiences, not just busy work, so today when we sat down to complete the pilgrim project I worked really hard to guide and not do! Truth be told, Jacob is a project pro. Here's the proof.
He was given the clothespin and the directive to make a clothespin pilgrim boy. That was the basic requirement, no more. Mrs. F did say you could make a diorama or write a story to accompany the pilgrim. However, this was not required and was for extra points and the coveted score of 4. Yes, 4! In wonderful Wake County, we no longer use As, Bs, or Cs. We have 1, 2, 3, 3* and 4. I won't waste you time with what they stand for...especially since it's not crystal clear to me! Sorry, where was I? Oh, our project pro! So, this is looking like a project worthy of a 4 to me. Sure we offered guidance and assistance with some of the details--like cutting the buckle of the hat out with a knife--but overall, this is Jacob's work. And I am SO proud!
By the way, Jacob and I are making these really cute, really easy Marshmallow Pilgrim Hat cookies this week. Check them out.
I hope you all get to spend time with friends and family this Thanksgiving holiday. Here at our house we are so thankful to God for the many, many blessings He has provided for us and the awesome things He has done!


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Ballyoonan, Carlingford, Louth
Wow-factor abounds in this outstanding home. Spacious and well-appointed accommodation, with sea views to front and a dramatic mountain backdrop behind, this home has enormous appeal. Situated between Carlingford and Omeath with the recently opened Greenway on it\'s doorstep -The Greenway is open for walkers allowing stunning views of Carlingford Lough and Slieve Foye, it takes the walker and cyclist along the shoreline and travels from Omeath to Carlingford. It uses the old railway line offering spectacular views of the Cooley Peninsula and Carlingford Lough. It certainly has proved quite popular for tourists and locals alike. The property is accessed through electric gates. Landscaped garden to front, as well as mature hedging and a spacious 0.6 acre site, combine to provide the perfect vantage point for enjoying the surroundings in peace and privacy. The canopied front door leads into a large, full height entrance hallway with feature alcoves. Excellent lighting is used to up light the space. The far wall is a mahogany cased entrance to the family room (with access to rear patio area), and the result is a lovely almost cathedral-style dramatic effect. To right is the lounge - a well-proportioned room with sandstone-effect fireplace and wide shallow bay window. The open plan kitchen-diner-TV room is really practical. The bright kitchen is fully fitted and finished with subway splash back tiling. The dining area is set into a semi circle area which is full of light, and the large TV area - perfect for family life as well as socialising - sports an inset Stanley stove and views over Carlingford Bay to the Mournes beyond. A very large utility leads onto guest wc. The sleeping accommodation is very impressive in its space and proportion. Bedroom 1 is the master - this large room enjoys the front view, and has a walk-through dressing room leading to en suite. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are double in size, whilst Bedroom 4 is also en suite. The main bathroom - fully tiled - is very big, with separate corner jet bath. A major bonus to this home is the integrated garage. It has a roller door and if garage isn\\\'t on your list of needs, then this will very easily convert to additional accommodation. That said, with 4 double bathrooms (2 en suite), 2 reception rooms as well as a very open plan day to day area, the house is certainly not lacking in space and accommodation. The house comes to market in perfect condition and is convenient to Omeath and Carlingford\\\'s local amenities - including national schools and sports clubs, shops and bars, amazing restaurants and nightlife. Due to it\'s location, size, and ample parking this property would also make an ideal guest house/ B & B. Dundalk and Newry are a c 20 - 25 minute drive away.... Joanne says: \\\"Loved the really well-planned layout of this house - all space is well used, and in great condition. Outside, the gardens are really smart, and with a backdrop like this, it\\\'s a fantastic space.
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Lydia Collings
Lydia, originally from Beirut grew up in Lebanon and France and is a native speaker of Arabic and French. She obtained her first degree in Political Science from the American University of Beirut, and later studied English literature at the University of Paris-Sorbonne.
She came to the UK in 1999 where she began her teaching career and later acquired her PGCE from the University of Greenwich. Her teaching experience is wide-ranging and includes GCSE and A level teaching in state schools in Cambridge, as well as language teaching in Adult and Higher Education.
She joined the University of Cambridge Language Centre in 2005 as a French teacher and started teaching Arabic in 2010. She has focussed her expertise on teaching and developing the Arabic courses the centre provides.
Alongside being a passionate teacher of languages she also loves sculpting and painting. She completed a BA in Ceramic Design from the Glasgow School of Art, and when she's not teaching she enjoys sculpting in her studio, getting her inspiration from walking and running in the countryside.
Farida El-Keiy
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Farida's career started in the field of teaching and training in 1989.
A holder of a BA degree in Psychology at the University of Alexandria, a TAFAL Certificate for Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language grade (A) from an affiliate to the International House in London. She is also accredited as an Advanced Certified International Trainer by the Management Institute of Canada in Montreal.
Prior to joining the University of Cambridge in 2014, Farida was a Teaching Fellow in Arabic at the University of Edinburgh. She also served as a professional Arabic Instructor at the American University in Cairo, School of Humanities and Social Studies. Farida headed the Arabic department at the British Council, Cairo before she established "Kalimat Language and Cultural Centre".
Farida designed a literacy project to combat illiteracy in Egypt, which took place on the pavements and streets of Cairo.


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Semper Fidelis
I hate to disagree with you on this because I agree with so much more that you write in the year 2012. I understand your argument, but my memory tells me failure would have been so politically disastrous for Obama here at home, a second term would have been almost impossible.
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Life goes on within you and without you. -Harrison
Hear the echoes of the centuries, Power isn't all that money buys. -Peart
After you learn quantum mechanics you're never really the same again. -Weinberg
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Besides that, has Obama ever really taken credit beyond making the decision? Hasn't he mostly be quiet on the matter whle his political cronies have paraded it around?
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Semper Fidelis
You're right.
Neocons, were (and still are) a far bigger threat to U.S. security than any number of Osama/Saddam combinations anywhere in the world. The problem in our country is that there are too few people, genuinely educated on matters related to U.S. Foreign Policy and the strange bed-fellows that are a direct result of decades of misguided individuals in both out official government, as well as the unofficial shadow-government that runs Washington, without approval from the electorate.
Until you develop an understanding of that, you will always be a bit "mixed up."
"If your opponent is of choleric temperament, seek to irritate him." - Sun Tzu


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A few ideas on a perfect worldA few ideas on a perfect world.
In this world, people will always have differences of opinion. Conflicts of opinion are a fact of life. It is how these differences are handled that define us as a society. Unfortunately, these differences are not always handled in a positive way. More often than not, it is these differences that can cause nations to go to war.
An example of this is the situation in the Middle East. That mainly concerns the Arab nations and their inability to accept the right of the nation of Isreal to exist. In particular, the many times that Isreal has been attacked by their Arab neighbors and the many terrorist attacks on it's citizens.
Because of this, Isreal has always been in danger of being attacked. The people of Isreal live in a nation that is surrounded by nations that just as soon see Isreal wiped of the face of the earth.
In a perfect world, going to war would not be necessary. They would be able work through their differences. If the religious fundamentalists in the Middle East would make the effort to see past their own hatred, they would be able to come up with a compromise.The same could also be said of religious fundamentalists, fanatics, and extremist everywhere in the world. There would be no need for tribes and nations to go to war.


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When you have a family to look after, there's always something. School trips, after school activities, and constantly growing feet all require costs and these eat into our finances. So savings need to be made wherever you can. And making cost-effective choices when the grocery shopping is a relatively easy, and efficient, way of saving money.
It's easy to fall into bad habits when feeding your family, with frozen and pre-prepared meals being so much easier and quicker to use. But these are often more expensive as well. Have a ready through the below tips, and start making changes today.
Meal plan
Start off by making a meal plan for the week, and list what you will cook for every evening meal. Discuss options with the whole family to get them all on board, but stick with the same meal for everyone. Some people may have to make compromises, but try to cater to individual tastes at least once a week.
Try different meals each week and don't repeat them too often. Experiment with new dishes, and try to expose kids to different tastes and textures.
Stick to lists
With a meal plan, you can write a list of what ingredients you'll need for each meal, making shopping much more efficient. Last minute, mid-week dashes to the shops often mean buying extra things and adding up over the time, so making sure you have everything ready will avoid this.
Stick to the list when you are out, and don't buy any extras unless you need them. Try to avoid shopping when you are hungry, as this can affect your judgment, and leave the children at home if they always demand extra treats and snacks.
Make the most out of deals
Check the deals and offers available in shops, and buy these cheaper products. Be aware that some deals are aimed at making you buy things you wouldn't have normally purchased, though; so if it's not on the list, don't buy it!
Cook in bulk
Cooking from scratch is the most effective way of saving money. While pre-prepared food may seem quicker, the taste and quality of a homemade meal cannot be replicated. With a little preparation and organisation, it is easy to make healthy and nutritious meals every night. Some meals, such as casseroles and chilli, can be made in bulk and frozen for later use. Make sure food has defrosted fully before reheating though.
Shop in different places
Shopping around will show the price difference on some products. Visit markets for fresh fruit and veg, and shop at online butchers for various meat offers. Spices and condiments are always much cheaper in foreign stores as well, so visit your local Chinese supermarket to check out what they have available.
Don't stick to brands
Don't be afraid to try unknown and home brands in supermarkets. Most of these taste identical to the more well-known brand but are a fraction of the cost. But smaller versions and try them, don't tell the kids and see if they recognise the difference!


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I was confirmed in an ELCA Lutheran church, I participated in Living Water Ministries camps for eleven years, and I've gone to the ELCA Youth Gathering in Detroit. One might say that my 'Lutheran Résumé' is through the roof. But, here's the shocker– I started my faith life by being baptized into the Episcopal church. I had inherited Lutheranism from my paternal family but many people on my mother's side were Episcopal priests. Because of this, my family has molded my faith life into a beautiful culmination of ELCA Lutheran and Episcopalian traditions.
Living Water Ministries is an example of the success that comes when Lutherans and Episcopalians work together. At its core, LWM is an ecumenical organization. We thrive when we share our strengths with others and aren't afraid to ask for help in areas in which we could be stronger. This week in particular, is a week where we celebrate our Lutheran/Episcopal partnership and the spiritual gifts that come from working together. In fact, the majority of this week's campers are Episcopalian!
An example of a spiritual gift that the Episcopal Church shares with us is their exceptional safeguarding policies and programs. Each year, we call on Eric Travis, Episcopal Missioner for Youth and Young Adults to teach us important information about preventing sexual abuse. Here are some additional thoughts from Eric about our ecumenical partnership:
"I love working with my Lutheran siblings in ministry. We have a common mission, a common theology and a common love for Jesus. One of the best things, to me, about this partnership is that we each have our own strengths that lifts up everyone. Lutherans are great at doing large things and events. Episcopalians are great at small groups and events. Together, we are great at all of it, especially when we help each other. My favorite part of the Lutheran/Episcopal partnership in Michigan is summer camp. The joining together of young people from all areas of the Synods and Diocese at Stony Lake is a highlight of my year. I love working with the wonderful and professional staff at Camp, who not only care for me and our young people, but also call upon me to share my expertise. Working to understand each other's polity and theology has helped to open us all to the many ways that God works with people. We are stronger together than we are apart."
Eric couldn't have said it better, we are stronger together than we are apart. Of course, there are differences between the ELCA and the Episcopal church, like the different verbiage that is used or whether or not Apostolic Succession is practiced. But we must acknowledge that these slight theological differences hold us accountable to staying open-minded and welcoming as a youth ministry organization. We must also stay grounded in the fact that both the ELCA and the Episcopal Church have common missions– to share the gospel with others.
As a result of that passion to share the gospel, Living Water Ministries serves both our constituent congregations and we are boldly reaching beyond these denominational boundaries to share the good news of Christ as an expression of the ELCA and the Episcopal Church into the world.


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I want to remind people that I'm giving away a great online kids' package on January 24. Go here to enter.
Tonight I began putting the plastic on the windows. The gas in the old Anderson windows is just plain GONE so air blows right through the glass and is COLD! We listened to advice from a lot of different people this year who said not to put the plastic on again because it is, well, tacky. So we sat here and froze until we could no longer stand to see money fly out of our windows in the form of natural gas bills.
Jeff went to Lowe's and got the plastic that goes on the inside of the windows with sticky tape and gets blown with a hot hair dryer until it shrinks up nicely. You know what - they really don't look that tacky. We have one bedroom window to finish up and the large living room windows and then we're done. Already we can feel the difference and I'm so glad we did them again this year even if it is a little bit late. The two boxes of Frost King window plastic only cost us $30, which will save us a whole lot more over the course of the next four months or so.
I don't know if I told everyone that my mom is back home. She got to leave the nursing home on Christmas Eve and she called me to let me know she was home. She and my dad gave us the best Florida oranges for a Christmas present. We're really enjoying them.


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Is it time for Deborah Drever to return to the NDP caucus?
It's a question many supporters of the young, Independent MLA have been asking this week, after revelations were made about the circumstances related to a social media scandal that led to her suspension.
Drever told CBC News on Wednesday when she posed for a controversial album cover that appeared to depict a violent sexual assault, she was misled. She said she had agreed to pose for the photo on the premise that in the image the band would be trying to save her from an attack.
Some interpreted the cover as glorifying violence against women.
Drever said she was "extremely uncomfortable" and asked the band to do a reshoot, but they told her no.
The Calgary-Bow MLA was removed from the NDP caucus by Premier Rachel Notley a few weeks after the May election. At the time, Notley told Drever she could potentially accept her back into the fold if she worked on educating people on the issue of violence against women.
In a recent Calgary Herald interview, Drever opened up about the expulsion and the media outcry that followed her suspension. She said it was an extremely difficult time in her life made harder by the fact she is a victim of abuse herself.
At the time, the 27-year-old was also living with her grandmother to help raise her five-year-old niece. She said media scrutiny and online backlash brought unwanted attention to herself and her family.
I'm continuously appalled by the attacks on women politicians in this province. Embarrasses Alberta. #ableg
— Dani Paradis (@DaniParadis) January 5, 2016
Proving her commitment
Since she received Notley's missive, Drever has made it her goal to help victims of domestic violence. Her private member's bill that allows victims of domestic violence to break their lease, without penalty, if they demonstrate they or their children are in danger, passed unanimously in the legislature in December.
There's a massive wall of support around Drever now. Y'all bullies better be prepared for it. She's not your whipping post anymore. #ableg
— Kathleen Smith (@KikkiPlanet) January 5, 2016
Shannon Phillips, the minister responsible for the Status of Women, said the bill will help ensure survivors of domestic violence are safe and have the support they need to maintain their independence.
Independent in name only?
In light of the Drever's explanation of the album cover and her legislative work, many are calling for Drever to be welcomed back into the NDP — including the Edmonton Journal.
The Journal's editorial board argued Tuesday that Drever has "paid the price" for her mistakes and has proven herself to be a "diligent member of the legislature."
Some PC and Wildrose MLAs agree that it's time for Drever's return, but for different reasons.
After a publishing gaffe in a community newsletter swapped Drever's holiday message with an NDP member's, some politicians said the mistake showed she is an independent in name only.
Let's drop the charade. Ms. Drever hasn't been an independent any more than I've been an NDPer. Been a loyal NDP backbencher. #abpoli #ableg
— Derek Fildebrandt (@Dfildebrandt) January 1, 2016
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Read about this consortium of journals that enables reviews to be transferred from one journal to another!
I definitely like this concept. This will reduce the time and effort involved in the peer review of submissions and speed publications of the results. This system is completely voluntary for authors. If the reviews from the first journal do not seem likely to facilitate acceptance at another journal, the authors can send the paper directly to the second journal as a fresh submission. However, if the author feels that the reviews may be helpful,transferring them can accelerate the editorial process.
Here is a link to the participating journals.
For reviewers besides reducing the load they also have the option to release their names along with the review in the event that the paper is transferred to another journal. I like transparency and hence support this idea.
Anyways, a definite thumbs up from me for the whole process. The flexibility is the system should suffice everyone to participate in it.


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Get to Know: Alex Boone
To say that new Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Alex Boone would like to forget what happened on the night of February 1st, 2009 would be quite the understatement. Although, there is a good chance that Boone himself does not remember much from that night in the first place.
Not too many people who struggle with addiction or substance abuse are "lucky enough" to have their rock bottom moment covered by the national media. But due to the events that happened in the small, southern California town of Aliso Viejo, Boone can forever reference the person that he he used to be.
Since then, Boone has continued to separate himself more and more from the type of person who could once drink 30 to 40 beers per day. At a time in the NFL where stories of self destruction are far too common, Boone's fight with sobriety is one that needs to be recognized.
A native of Lakewood, Ohio, Boone was the state's top college prospect back in 2005 when he was a student at St. Edward High School. The 6'8″, 296 pound offensive lineman eventually decided to stay in his home state and play his college ball for Ohio State and head coach Jim Tressel.
As a freshman at Ohio State, Boone shared a room with current New Orleans Saints linebacker James Laurinaitis. Everything seemed to be going well for Boone after his first season with the Buckeyes until he was arrested for DUI during the spring of his freshman year.
This was Boone's true wake up call as this arrest almost cost him his spot on the Ohio State football team. The arrest was the culmination of Boone's destructive relationship with alcohol that began as early as the eighth grade.
Following his DUI arrest, Boone had his driver's license suspended for 180 days, was fined $300, and ordered to attend an alcohol counseling program. Ohio State gave him a second chance at remaining a student as they felt he had laid out a successful plan to become sober.
[pull_quote_center]It's a whole new look on life. There are times I see beer, and I really want one, but I just walk away real fast. I realized I am a better man without it. . . . After a while you realize you don't need that stuff, and you can have fun without it. – Alex Boone[/pull_quote_center]
During the next three years at Ohio State, Boone was able to keep his alcoholism under control. NFL scouts considered Boone to be a mid-round pick after his junior season, but the young lineman decided to return to the Buckeyes for his senior season.
His play seemed to decline during his final season at Ohio State, but nothing sealed his fate more in the draft than his alcohol related arrest in early 2009. Luckily for Boone, the San Francisco 49ers decided to give him a chance and signed the undrafted player shortly after the 2009 NFL Draft concluded.
In 2009, Boone was a signed as a member of the 49ers practice squad. He continued to put in the work necessary and was named San Francisco's starting right guard in 2012 where manned that spot until 2015 when he switched over to become the team's starting left guard.
His time spent in San Francisco helped turn him into one of the most intense and ferocious offensive lineman in NFL all without the influence of alcohol. The Vikings seem to be acquiring a lineman who will not only be an example for their players on the field, but off the field as well.
The story of Boone's journey from almost being let go at Ohio State to being named a starter on Minnesota's offensive line without even playing a snap for them is one that should be presented at the forefront of the league. More focus should be given to players like Boone who actually put in the time and effort to overcome an obstacle in order to accomplish their ultimate goals.


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SPORTS Kuemper Raps Denison Kuemper rode a 14-hit attack to a 15-4 win Wednesday night over Denison in Carroll Stadium. Of the 14 hits, seven went for extra bases. Knight pitcher Tom Nurse allowed four hits, while striking out eight batters. The win evened the Kuemper record at 5-5 as the Knights make ready to tackle Jefferson at Jefferson Friday night. Nurse blasted a double on each of his three official at-bats. In spite of a sore thumb, Mike Gute managed a pair of doubles and a single. Nurse and Gute each also drew a walk. Rollie Wiebers started the game for Denison, but was relieved on the mound in the first inning after giving up five runs. An error on the Knights got the game started. The error let Pat Sullivan reach second base as Denison's lead-off batter. Doug Wiebers followed with a single and Rollie Wiebers came in with a double to score a pair of runs. Trailing 2-0, the Knights took their first turn at the plate. Like Denison, Kuemper's lead-off man reached first on an error. A hit batsman placed runners on first and second. Three straight doubles, by Gute, Nurse and Joe Roetker, gave Kuemper a 4-2 lead. A single by Larry McClellan drove home Roetker and after the first inning, the hosts had a 5-2 lead. The visitors turned a walk and a triple into a run in the fourth and added another run that inning on a wild pitch. Kuemper upped their 5-4 lead to 7-4 in their half of the fourth on a single by Gute and doubles by Nurse and John Heithoff. Both RBIs were credited to Heithoff. The Knights added a run in the fifth when Tim Roetker scored as Kuemper's Phil Baldus was involved in a rundown, forgetting about Roetker on base. The Knights went to town in the sixth, scoring the game — ending seven runs on six hits. Russ Rupiper picked up three runs batted in on a hard-hit single and Jeff Hunter and Heithoff h#d one RBI each. Baldus ended the game with a single that scored Rupiper. The Kuemper junior varsity also won Wednesday night. The final in the preliminary game was 6-5. Doubles by Brian Tigges and Terry Hammen helped raise the Kuemper JV record to 3-2. • Box Score: Denison AB R H BI Sullivan, SS 0 1 0 0 D. Wiebers, 3B 2 l 1 0 R.Wiebers,P-CF ..4 0 1 2 Jones, 2B 2 0 0 0 Curnyn, C 2 000 Miller, LF 3 0 0 0 Lechtenberg, CF-RF 2 1 0 0 McLaughlin, RF ...00 0 0 Mullinger, P 3 000 Lingle, P 0 000 Lorenzen, IB 3 1 2 1 Totals 21 4 4 3 Kuemper AB R H BI Rupiper, LF 4 2 1 3 Baldus, 3B 3 1 1 1 Gute.RF 3 3 3 1 Nurse, P 3 332 J. Roetker, C 2 2 1 Heithoff, IB ,2 0 1 2 Hunter, 2B 4 1 1 1 McClellan, CF 4 0 2 2 T. Roeker,SS 3 2 1 0 Friedman, PR 0 1 0 0 Totals 28 15 14 12 Innings: Denison 200 200—4 Kuemper 500 217—15 E—Denison 4, Kuemper 2. LOB—Denison 9, Kuemper 6. 3B—Lorenzen, Denison. 2B—R. Wiebers, Denison; Gute (2), Nurse (3), J. Roetker, Heithoff, Kuemper. DP—Kuemper 1. Pitching Summary- IP H R ER BB SO R. Wiebers (LP) 0.1 45400 Mullinger 4.2 65422 Lingle 1 55510 Nurse (WP) ....6 44268 102 Compete in CC Ladies Invitational Jean Lauterbach of Harlan fired a 41-45 for an 86 and took the championship flight in the Ladies Invitational Golf Tournament at the Carroll Country Club Wednesday. According to Pat Happe, 102 ladies from West-Central Iowa participated in the tourney and because of the large turnout 15 ladies had to play at the municipal course. Winning at the municipal course was Joan Blohm of Carroll with a 39-41 for an 80. Dorothy Johnson was second at 87 and Grace Stroh of Carroll was third with an 88. Chairman and co-chairman for the event were Stroh and Dorothy Dahn. Other wo men on committees included Marian Goodwin and Linda Provopulos, morning coffee and door prizes; Happe, Ingrid Wittrock and Betts Behn, table decorations and favors; Mary Feldmann and Fifth Flight: Ann Schulz, prizes; and Mary Kratoska, lounge hostess. Flight Winners and Leaders: Championship: Jean Lauterbach 41-45-86 Kate Nelson 46-42-87 Vanna Huffman 42-47-89 First Flight: Joy Angove 49-44-93 Gert Madsen 48-46-94 Jan Eckstein 49-48-97 Second Flight: Lorraine Spahn 52-44-96 Darlene Norgaard .. .52-50-102 Phyllis Kunze, Carroll 52-50-102; Third Flight: Marilyn Hammen, Carroll 56-54-110 Sally Norgaard, Carroll 56-56-112 Fourth Flight: Phyllis Nance 56-50-106 LettaMeinen 59-51-110 Nora Bjorkgren 57-57-114 Nancy Childs 60-51-111 Michele Anderson .. .59-53-112 Zeta Comes, Carroll .60-53-113 Sixth Flight: Joyce Davis 62-53-115 LivieMohr 65-51-116 Joan Fell 62-54-116 Nine Holes: Marilyn Owen 48 Carol Hudson 48 Millie Morton 52 WEBSTER'S ADDS SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Did you know that "Ms." is now in Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary? "Used instead of Miss or Mrs. (as when the marital status of a woman is unknown)" is how the Collegiate treats "Ms." The acceptable pronunciation is listed as "miz." "Icekhana," "warning track" and "Juke" are new dictionary entries from what field? If you said "sports," go to the head of the class. "Icekhana" is from auto racing; "warningtrack" from baseball; and "Juke" from football. They're among hundreds of new sports words now in the dictionary. Little Guy Throws Tough for Cincinnati as Reds Erupt in 9th By The Associated Press Good things come in small packages. But not for the Houston Astros. Freddy Norman saw to that. Norman is the little guy of the Cincinnati Reds' pitching staff, who has been standing tall against National League batters all year. "I do like pressure," said the 5-foot-8 Norman. "I've had pressure all my life because of being small. Coaches always told me I had to go twice as hard because of my size." The Reds took some of the pressure off Norman's diminutive shoulders Wednesday night by erupting for a six-run ninth inning to whip the Astros 9-1. Elsewhere in the NL, the Los Angeles Dodgers nipped the Atlanta Braves 5-4; the New York Mets edged the Chicago Cubs 5-4 in 12 innings; the Montreal Expos blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0; the Pittsburgh Pirates pounded the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2, and the San Diego Padres dropped the San Francisco Giants 4-0. The smaller the lead, the better Norman thinks he pitches. It was a pressure-packed game until the Reds' big bats roughed up two Houston pitchers in the ninth. Dave Conception's first homer since May 12 snapped a 1-1 deadlock in the seventh inning. An inning later, Dan Driessen belted his second homer of the season for a 3-1 lead. Norman, who struck out six and walked one, raised his record to 8-5 and lowered his earned run average to 2.18. Pirates 7, Cardinals 2 Jim Rooker got some runs so Jim Rooker did what Jim Rooker thinks he can do—win ballgames. "I've had 14 starts and I really think I could easily have 10 wins," said Rooker, 4-6, who threw a three-hitter past the Cardinals. "I don't think it's my luck, I think it's the club's luck. Mets 5, Cubs 4,12 innings The last time Jack Aker was a winning pitcher—last July 4 against the Philadelphia Phillies—he was wearing a Cubs uniform. This time the losers were Cubs. C 1 e o n Jones' 12th-inning single drove in pinch-runner John Milner, giving the Mets a sweep of their three-game set with Chicago. Padres 4, Giants 0 Fred Kendall's three-run triple and Bill Greif's six-hitter sent the Giants down to their sixth straight defeat. By The Associated Press Dave Hamilton is finding his touch, but he's still suspicious about it. Bill Lee is losing his, but isn't worried. Hamilton has been assured by Oakland Manager Alvin Dark that he's part of the A's starting rotation. If Dark needed any assurance that Hamilton belongs in it, he got it Wednesday, when the left-hander two-hit the California Angels 5-0. Lee, the southpaw ace of Boston's staff, was pounded for 11 hits by Milwaukee, but he didn't seem too concerned, and neither did Manager Darrell Johnson after the Brewers' 7-1 rout of the Red Sox. In Wednesday's other American League games, Kansas City edged Chicago 2-1 in 12 innings, Baltimore nipped Detroit 5-4, Cleveland beat New York 3-2 and Minnesota mauled Texas 9-4. Hamilton, with the first shutout of his major league career, raised his record to 5-1. Brewers 7, Red Sox 1 "He threw all right, but he made some bad pitches," Johnson said of Lee. "He's been making some mistakes lately and also has been bothered by a blister, but he'll be all right. . . ." And Lee said with a shrug: "I had good stuff, but it just wasn't in the cards for me to win. I didn't have that fine control." Ed Srague had it. 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For those of you attending this year for the first time or if you need some reasons to go back I thought I'd share some shots from the last couple of years.
This is a great opportunity to shoot some really interesting subject matter and almost everyone there EXPECTS photos to be taken of them so it is a lot more comfortable if you aren't used to shooting people ( like me )
If you haven't been before I have a couple of tips.
- Get there early - Everyone has open fires in their camp areas so there is often nice wafting smoke around that really adds to the mood especially with low morning sun.
- Don't take the wide angle - There are a lot of people at this event, both visitors and participants, for me I want to try to show as little of the visitors as possible to give a more authentic look and feel.
- Shoot with shallow DOF - Often visitors can be blurred enough to make them look like participants with the right f-stop It also allows for the background to blur and really focus on the character.
- Don't take a tripod - There is no room, too many people and it just gets in the way.
- Consider the sun - If you are going to shoot the jousting, sit at the northern end of the stands so you are shooting to the south, that way you won't be looking into the sun, colours will be much brighter too.
If anyone else has been please feel free to share your thoughts.


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Pissing Money Up A Wall? Captive Media's Interactive Urinal Gets Crowdfunded
Captive Media, the UK interactive washroom startup (seriously), has raised a further £250,000 (circa $400k) in funding via the equity cro
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Ithaca Announces Well Did Not Encounter Hydrocarbons
Ithaca Energy Inc. (TSX: IAE, LSE AIM: IAE) ("Ithaca" or the "Company") announces that the Tullow Oil Norge AS ("Tullow") operated exploration well 31/10-1 on the "Lupus" prospect in licence PL507 in the Norwegian North Sea did not encounter hydrocarbons.
Tullow is currently finishing drilling of exploration well 31/10-1. The well is located approximately 35 kilometres southeast of the Oseberg Sør Field in the North Sea.
The primary objective of the well was to prove up hydrocarbons in the Paleocene Hermod Formation in a stratigraphic trap. A secondary target was to test for reservoir quality sandstones in the Paleocene Ty Formation of the Rogaland Group.
The well identified good quality reservoir sandstone in the Hermod Formation, but no sandstone was observed in the Ty Formation. No hydrocarbons were encountered by the well and it is now being plugged and abandoned.
The well was drilled to a total depth of 2,357 metres by the semi-submersible Borgland Dolphin rig in a water depth of 121 metres.
The partners in licence PL507 are Tullow (60%, Operator), Explora Petroleum (20%), Ithaca Energy (10%) and North Energy (10%).
The products and services herein described in this press release are not endorsed by The Maritime Executive.


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