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Portland senior Kelsey Spitzley signs to play college basketball at Aquinas next season
Raider girls basketball senior Kelsey Spitzley made her college choice official Friday night by signing her National Letter of Intent to play at and attend Aquinas College next winter.
The four-year varsity player said she is relieved to have the decision made and is looking forward to playing for the Saints in 2013.
"It was stressful determining where to go," she said. "But I like that
Aquinas is close to home and has a small campus.
"I also liked how the coaches' focus is more on academics than sports."
Spitzley is the 10th player from the Portland girls basketball program to sign with a college team in the last nine years.
"This is exciting for us and the program," Raider coach Ray Kimball said. "We have had quite a few quality kids play at the next level.
Spitzley said she is happy to be part of that elite group.
"It's pretty cool to be part of the tradition," she said. "I wanted to be part of that and it is something I will be able to look back on and be proud of."
Along with Aquinas, Spitzley also received interest from Concordia (Ann Arbor), Marygrove College (Detroit) and Ohio Dominican (Columbus).
Saints coach Linda Nash said she is excited to have Spitzley as part of her 2013 incoming freshman class.
"Kelsey comes from a program in Portland that is built on fundamentals," she said. "Coach Kimball told me about her and when I saw her play for the first time in Mt. Pleasant, She showed the fundamental skills we look for.
"One of our sophomores (Allison Heberlein) played for Lansing Catholic in high school and when she saw Kelsey's name on our recruiting list she was excited and really wanted us to sign her. When Kelsey called me (to give her verbal commitment) I was quite happy."
Now that the recruiting process is behind her, Spitzley said she is looking forward to concentrating on her final year of basketball, and finishing her high school academic career strong.
"Now I can focus on excelling in basketball and with my grades," she said.


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At Saint Anne's Hospital, there's a new "rainbow of care," and it's all due to the feedback of patients and family members.
FALL RIVER — Since nurses went from wearing all-white uniforms years ago to the myriad colors of scrubs they wear today, patients have had a hard time identifying their nurse from their nursing assistant — or from housekeeping, phlebotomy, or therapy staffers.
At Saint Anne's Hospital, there's a new "rainbow of care," and it's all due to the feedback of patients and family members.
The new caregiver ID program has assigned a color to each profession so patients, families, and hospital employees can readily identify job title by color code.
For patients and families: "It's nice to know who you're talking to," said Donna Rebello, a registered nurse and the director of the hospital's St. Mary's unit. "The feedback has been excellent."
The idea came to fruition when the Patient and Family Advisory Council made the recommendation to the Professional Practice Council, a representative council of hospital employees.
"We want them to be able to bring us their ideas and improve things that need improving," Rebello said. "They know that they can impact change."
Rebello said the new caregiver ID program helps hospital employees identify one another, but even more than that: "The big thing is the patients and families."
Registered nurse Matt Vaillancourt coined the slogan, a "rainbow of care." He said it's an advantage for patients and their visiting family members.
"The amount of traffic in and out of a room during a shift is pretty heavy," Vaillancourt said. "It has made it easier."
The Patient and Family Advisory Council group that spearheaded the effort has been active at Saint Anne's Hospital since it became a requirement of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health four years ago.
There is a similar group at Charlton Memorial Hospital, as well as all other hospitals in the state, all working to improve patient experience.
At Saint Anne's, the 13-member group meets every other month to present ideas and find solutions to problems.
Stanley Sikora recently attended his first council meeting. He said he joined after his mother, who has since passed away, had a hospital stay.
"There were a number of issues that came up," Sikora said. "There were gaps that needed to be filled."
Sikora is hoping the council can help spread the word about what a health care proxy is all about.
Another council member took issue with hospital name badges.
"A family sees what we don't see," said registered nurse Kathy Finn, the group's staff liaison. "This is the voice of patients and families talking to staff."
According to group materials, the benefits of becoming a council member include gaining an awareness and understanding of the health care system; advocating for family, friends and the organization; creating patient-family centered care; and improving patient satisfaction.
The Patient and Family Advisory Council is currently seeking new members and welcomes diversity.
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• Physical therapists = emerald green
• Speech therapists = eggplant
• Occupational therapists = brown
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Monday, August 13, 2007
Shaving 101
All of these were smart, sound ideas. Did I pay attention to any of them? Noooo. I bought my daughter a cute little pink razor and we shared a mother-daughter bonding moment as I showed her how to lather up her legs and carefully shave them while explaining that this, much like bleeding half to death every month, was just another "fun" part of being a woman.
So she's done really well shaving her legs for about a month now. Until tonight. She walked out of the shower crying with a very freaked-out expression on her face. I followed her gaze down to her leg which was dripping blood, leaving a red trail behind her. Thankfully blood doesn't bother me. I can handle blood, guts, gore, and poopy diapers. Just keep me away from vomit unless you want to experience exorcist type retching the likes of which you've never witnessed. But that's another story. So here comes my daughter crying and dripping blood. The three inch long gash on her leg looked like it had been made with a dull Ginsu knife left sitting in the rain for a decade. After a transfusion and a mile of gauze, the bleeding stopped.
Now I can say with some authority, perhaps eleven is still a bit young to let your daughter use a razor. I'll be going to Target tomorrow to get some Nair Pretty (and twenty other things I don't need, but find their way into my cart nonetheless.)
36 comments:
- Trish K said...
Poor kid, just wait until she wants to wax her eyebrows...talk about pain
My daughter is only 9 1/2 and has been hinting that she wants to shave. She has fair skin and thick brown hair... so she is looking pretty grizzly but is way too young.
- August 16, 2007 at 6:11 AM
- Leann I Am said...
Target does that to me every time! I did, however, find an electric WATERPROOF razor for my daughter. I bought it a year ago, on 'clearance' at TARGET, of course! My oldest daughter is a blonde and hasn't started complaining about the hair on her legs....YET! I know it's only just a matter of time no matter how light the hair happens to be! When it's time, I'm ready....I THINK!
- August 16, 2007 at 12:21 PM
- elena jane said...
the nair pretty works nicely, even on my old not even close to being a teenager legs! it smells really strong tho...but it works!! :)
i read your ebay auction (hysterical)and found my way over here via that...tho i've been here before via your bloggerchicks list! ;)
- August 20, 2007 at 1:57 PM
I'm expecting my 6th child in about 3 weeks, and I'm sure it isn't good for me to laugh this much, reading what you have to say here and on ebay. Yes, I also found your blog via your world famous ebay auction!! I'm thrilled to read that you also don't handle vomit too well, well not thrilled for you, but thrilled to find someone else like me. I'm terrible when the children are ill and I'll run out the room as often as not, or race them to the bathroom. One was sick on me once, and I instantly reciprocated. So embarrasing!
- August 22, 2007 at 7:11 AM
- Amysue said...
I've done the same thing as your daughter-twice, once when I was 15 and again in college. It happens to the best of us :) Just make sure she knows when to use a new razor - if it was getting dull, she might've been pressing down too hard.
(I also found your site via ebay. Best auction description ever. Ever.)
- August 22, 2007 at 4:03 PM
We are adopting a nine year old girl who is already questioning me about what age she can start shaving her legs. We have a nine year old biological daughter as well. The new daughter has dark hair and olive skin and weighs 30 lbs more than our biological child.
I am not entertaining any thoughts of letting either of them near a razor anytime soon. The new daughter told me that she already shaved once, both her arms and her legs. My bio daughter is very interested because, in her opinion her arms are too hairy. Too funny, especially since she is blonde. I suppose we all shave our arms once as kids. I know I did, once.
Love your blog. I hope you follow through on one of those job offers. You are gifted at uplifting others. Interestingly I was led here by another funny mom to six.
- August 22, 2007 at 4:25 PM
- Kate said...
This is more of a general comment... spun off from another comment... it has become my observation today that moms2LotsOfKids are so funny because we NEED to be, how the heck ELSE could we make it through our days? Honestly, could you imagine your day without a sense of humor? And, can you vividly recall the moments where your sense of humor was malfunctioning? Cuz those are the bad days, for sure :) One could also point out that it must just be a function of insanity, as we are so often told we are "nuts" for having *so many children*. I've found "are you having any more?" is the most asked question I get, even more often than "are they ALL yours?". In fact, I recently got asked if I was their math-teacher (buying candy at a bulk store, go figure).
I am amazed at how many moms.of.lots have left messages for you the past few days - it's great :) That's my rambling comments, sorry for adding to your overload :)
- August 22, 2007 at 7:10 PM
My daughter while at Girl Scout Camp a few years ago decided she needed to shave her legs. While at camp the kids take three min showers. Just enough to rise off and shapoo their hair and get out. She thought to shave her legs in that time. She ended up with a very large gash on the top of her leg! Guess I should have told her to shave after the shower!
- August 22, 2007 at 7:52 PM
My daughter was 6 when she had her first shaving experience. Unfortunately, it was with grandpa's razor and she shaved her mustache just like Grandpa. Came running out of the bathroom crying her head off with her upper lip all bloody. Looked worse than what it was. She is now 9 and remembers that clearly... just the other day she said she will never shave again! Her lucky husband! I do not know how these kids can drive me absolutely NUTS during the day, but as soon as they are all sleeping, they are all I can think about! ~Jill~ P.S. 4 days, 9 hours and 20 minutes until school begins!!!! All 3 of mine will be in school this year, after 9 years of being a SAHM I will be having a little bit of a party :-)
- August 22, 2007 at 9:25 PM
- Becky said...
I started shaving when I was 12 not becuase I wanted to but becuase a boy at school made fun of the hair on my legs :( I would have liked to wait longer...
I heard Nair and things can actually be bad for your skin so be carefull...
- August 22, 2007 at 11:54 PM
- Bethany said...
No, I don't work for them... I just know that I've never managed to cut myself with this razor, so I thought I'd suggest it. The cartridge surrounds the razor with the "shaving cream," and provides a nice steady surface.. and when it doesn't lather well anymore, it's a sure sign that the blade is probably worn out too. No guessing. Fancy. http://www.schickintuition.com/
- August 23, 2007 at 9:11 AM
- GillianIvy said...
I recall one time when I was a teenager, thirteen, I think, I had shaven my legs a little too hard. Shaved off a layer of skin. Looked like a thin piece of floppy rubber. I shook it at my little sister and freaked her out. Left a scar which is still barely visible, I'm 27. I shaved a little more carefully after that. Funny, I don't recall it hurting and there wasn't much blood.
- August 23, 2007 at 9:48 AM
I'm not planning to teach my daughter to shave - it's a useless practice (much like skinning a cat). Haven't shaved in 8 years, and I smile just thinking about the fact that I don't have to! :) If I am questioned, I sometimes point out that no one in Europe does it.
- August 23, 2007 at 10:38 AM
- Kim said...
Tee hee! Don't worry - my mom wouldn't let me start shaving until 13 and I still managed to give myself a 3-inch bloody gash right over the side of my ankle.
- August 23, 2007 at 1:20 PM
My older sister started shaving in 9th grade. My mom held us back in just about every "milestone". I learned quickly that when I started shaving I should not press down with the razor. Something my older sister learned after she shaved the skin off BOTH shins. I still remember her being mortified about the HUGE scabs on her legs. I guess hair didn't sound so bad because she didn't try again for quite a while.
- August 23, 2007 at 4:13 PM
- Monchinga said...
Yeah , my lil sis shaves , and coming from a familty of mostly girls , I get to excperience both , bleeding to death once a month , and shaving legs ,and pre-mediposal moments...Basically all of the things a women does ,and there everyday lives. To say the least , I have a better appreciation of all women , with a better understanding of how tough and lovely it all is! Teach your sons/son all of this too! It seems sick now , but believe me , it makes for a better teenager ,and adult!
- August 23, 2007 at 6:10 PM
Try Schicks Silk Effects Plus razor for her!
- August 23, 2007 at 7:15 PM
- ElizabethAndrew said...
I'm 25 years old- I don't have kids, but I do remember when I started to shave my legs.
I thought that I had to shave the whole darn leg.
Now, a bit older, wiser, economic, lazy, busy, and aware that no one is getting close to my legs until vows are professed- I've realized that I can get away with shaving from ankle to knee.
It's the knee region that creates problems!
Tell her to not go too fast or press too hard. And don't dry shave! ooouch.
Whew. The memories.
- August 23, 2007 at 10:00 PM
There's a brand here in Australia called Nad's. A Mom invented it as her girls had very dark thick hair. And waxing causes alot less harm than shaving.
They have hair remover gels, wax, small pens to do eyebrows etc. And having used most of their lines, they don't stink like Nair and they don't hurt. No bloody shins either.
They also do a range for men!
Hope this helps
Yvonne in Australia
- August 23, 2007 at 11:27 PM
- Patty said...
I have six kids, but 3 of them are girls...and being that two of them are still under the age of 5, I don't have to worry about shaving for a few more years! With my oldest I hadn't planned on educating her about shaving until she was 13 but unfortunately one of her little friends and their sisters taught my daughter how to shave her legs. I hadn't realized it happened until I saw the scab on her leg...and that, is how my oldest started to shave her legs...some things you just can't be on top of :(
- August 24, 2007 at 2:08 PM
- Mom*2*5*princesses*&*2*peapod*girls said...
LOL!!! I have gone through exactly the same thing! My daughter is almost 11 and has been shaving her legs for about a year. I DID go to Target and I DID buy her an electric razor. The finished product? She decided that she liked my Intuition razor better...the electric didn't do a good enough job for her standards. She has cut herself a few times, but, hey, so have I. If you do decide to go the razor route, this one is a good one as it doesn't cut as bad as some of the others. The cartridges are expensive, but they last a while. OH, and on a funny note...I am EXACTLY like you when it comes to bodily functions...give me blood, poopy, mucus, whatever, but if someone VOMITS...FORGET IT! That is Daddy's job. I even think about the word and I fall in to a fit of dry heaving! :) How is it that spaghetti can be so awesome the first time around but strike fear in the hearts of Moms everywhere the second time? UGH!!
- August 24, 2007 at 2:35 PM
- Neasa said...
I was watching my Uncle shave when I was younger (about 5) but obviously he wasn't watching me because I picked up a razor and proceeded to shave my eyebrows off....I cried for a week. I'm loving your blog, so glad I found it. Yee-haw for Pokemon!!!
- August 24, 2007 at 8:14 PM
- Melissa said...
I must say I found my way to you and my God what a blessing. To sit back and appreciate the fact that I have only 3 and should in no way complain of the typical mishaps through out our days. I know they will be cherished memories I am just waiting for whenever that will be. lol I also found you through friends and your infamous ebay auction. What a laugh - that was so needed. My daughter is 13 and hasn't asked yet about shaving, but I know this will be the year. I'm sure soon after school starts and she starts wearing shorts and skirts. Something will be said to point it out to her and that will be that. Her hair is dark too and oh how I dread the thought. What will I do have a shaving party? I guess that is a bridge I'll cross when I get to it. ha
- August 24, 2007 at 9:00 PM
The FIRST time I shaved my legs was when I was about 12 or 13 years old and I got a very bloody 3 or 4 inch gash up my shin...I immediately grabbed for the toilet paper to stop the bleeding, and after changing the TP a bunch of times, my mom and I put band aids over the TP...I had TP stuck in the scab for months...I'm 19 now and the scar has only just gone away. Needless to say, I didn't shave for a long time after that. I still don't shave in the winter unless I want to wear a shorter (knee length) skirt to church.
- August 24, 2007 at 11:42 PM
- SymplyAmused said...
I use an electric shaver for my daughter. She's not capable of handling a razor and it works fine.
- August 25, 2007 at 9:47 AM
- Tina said...
Now I'm 19, and when I was 12 I got started with Veet depilatory cream, but soon afterwards I went to waxing my legs. The only thing I ever shaved was my armpits, and at 14 I decided that wax gave more lasting results. It's not that bad once you get used, really :)
Haha, forget about the topic! We DO it! Perhaps not in the north of Europe, but as long as I'm concerned (I'm Spanish), I've never seen a woman in Grizzly legs ^.^
- August 25, 2007 at 12:15 PM
Hey I found your blog via the ebay auction! I started shaving my legs at about 14 and at 22 I still have a 4" white scar running up my thigh.
- August 25, 2007 at 12:59 PM
- Daniel said...
I like this:
Anonymous said...
Try Schicks Silk Effects Plus razor for her!
August 23, 2007 7:15 PM
The author is probability not aware that if you have 6 kids - you get the budget razors. Except for the mother - she gets little extras as compensation for putting up with 6 kids.
- August 26, 2007 at 9:39 AM
I made my daughters wait to shave their legs until the armpit hair needed shaving. But, we are blond, and not very hairy. Darker leg hair may cause teasing at school before the armpit hair shows up.
- August 26, 2007 at 8:35 PM
- texanromaniac said...
I haven't got any kiddoes yet...found your blog the way many did...thru the ebay auction...
I totally understand about the whole vomit issue, though. I'm the oldest of seven kids and then was a nanny for a few years.
Most embarrassing thing for me was when one of my nanny charges was home sick from school and puked in the kitchen...and then I ended up adding to the mess while trying to clean it up!! YUCK!!
- August 27, 2007 at 2:02 PM
Oh my word, you are funny! The comment from a reader about remembering to tell your daughter when to change blades is good advice. When I was 14 and getting ready for our Spring Concert at school, I forgot that I had just changed the blade in my razor. Now this was in 1978 when razors were not as "safe" as they are now. The old blade had been dull and I was used to pressing down hard...ended up peeling the front of my shin like a carrot with the new blade. Had to wear a dress for the concert...with multiple blood-soaked bandaids sticking to my nylons...Ah, the glamor of being a woman!
- August 27, 2007 at 2:04 PM
I have a 11 year old and she is already asking to shave her legs, she has a lot of dark hair. First I told her she didn't need to shave untill she had underarm hair. Would you know, she now has underarm hair, (not enough to warrant shaving) Si I told I was at least 12 and she can wait untill she is 12,(in 6 months) and her father told her, she didn't need to shave becasue there shouldn't be any one that close to her legs. Gotta love dad.
- August 28, 2007 at 12:17 PM
- MightyAcorn said...
Just a note of advice with the nair type products... DO A SKIN TEST! My dumb butt went out and bought the nair kit with the plastic "razor" and got really bad chemical burns on my legs from it (and I had it on for half the time they say to!)
you're welcome to the unused razor and the rest of the nair from my kit if you want it! I apparently have ultra sensitive skin! LOL
It was so bad that I couldn't wear pants for 3 days. So like a good mommy, I let my kids play video games all day and hung out in my underwear trying very hard not to let my legs touch ANYTHING.
I've gotten the horrible slash of death on the back of my knee while shaving. Damn did that hurt!
Best of luck and don't forget the skin test!
- August 28, 2007 at 12:30 PM
OK... this one I have to give you advice on!! I'm 38 yrs old and I can sympathize with your daughter!! I have no grace what-so-ever and my husband used to cringe when I came out of the bathroom with those huge gashes on my ankles from just shaving my legs... so he bought me a VENUS razor. They are made to help reduce nicks and I am here to testify... THEY WORK!!! I have jet black hair and shave once a week (notice I spelled once correctly :) and I can't remember the last time I nicked myself. Next time she wants to chance a razor, try that one. After you purchase the razor all you have to do later is replace the blades.
Happy shaving!
- August 31, 2007 at 8:52 AM
Ahh, shaving. My mom didn't want me to shave when I was 13, but when some girls in my gym class made fun of me for not shaving, I insisted!
I tried Nair once, as a teenager. I have very sensitive skin. It didn't work out well. I really thought my skin was peeling off! So be careful with that stuff.
And cuts happen. I still cut myself on occasion. If I'm in a hurry, or decided to shower before putting my contacts in (I'm pretty blind) I tend to nick myself.
- August 31, 2007 at 6:29 PM
I haven't seen anyone else mention this so pass this on to daughter-dear: at no time, under no circumstance, in any universe is shaving with Dad's safety razor a good idea. Don't ask me how my wonderful, tough, big, bluff and hearty Daddy always knew when I borrowed "Ole Navy" (Dad was in the service when he got his safety razor and he used it until the day he died) but evidently Daddy faces are incredibly sensitive to the blade nicks that leg hairs must inflict. I got caught every time I borrowed Ole Navy and the only time Dad didn't fuss at me was when his safety razor harvested a strip of my leg epidermis an 1 inch wide and 7 inches long. I guess Dad figured the razor had spoken for him.
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While the state unemployment rate edged down by 0.1 percentage points for the second consecutive month, to 9.7 percent, private-sector employers shed 9,400 jobs in October, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported today.
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Welcome to AoC (Age of Empires II: The Conquerors),
So let me guess, you recently started playing AoC online and thought how you would beat everyone but then you got completely creamed, right? If the answer is yes, don't worry about it. Most of the players have gone through something like that, including me. You type "marco" and "polo" only to find out cheats don't work and when you've started building your city you incredulously watch as your opponent's score is three times higher than your own before he completely wipes you out with his imperial army.
This simple guide will introduce you to the very basic rules of AoC and point you in the right direction to become a better player. Even though AoC is quite an old game it is still being played around the world by thousands of players every day. The two main servers for playing are currently Voobly and GameRanger. The latter is where most beginners or "noobs" play, so for you that is the place to go right now. Voobly is for professionals and experts and it is also the place where most tournaments and leagues are played. There are also several Chinese zones with thousands of players but these are available to the Chinese community only.
But back to becoming a better player. Before we start about playing the game itself, it is important to establish the settings of AoC. Before the game starts there are many options which you can check but rather than checking whatever you like it is better to go with the standard settings for AoC which are as follows:
Map size: 2 – 8 players (depends on how many people are playing)
Resourses: Standard
Pop limit: 200
Map view: Normal
Starting age: Standard/Dark age
Victory: Conquest (which basically means that the game is not affected by people building wonders or collecting all relics)
Team together: yes
Lock teams: yes
All techs: no (checking this one would make all civilisations the same and would destroy the variety in AoC)
Game speed: normal (some beginners check fast speed because they don't want to waste time. Normal speed is AoC standard as players require time to think, move with the units, manage the economy etc.)
Lock speed: yes
Record game: yes – This is the most important one of them all and brings us to the next chapter
Recorded games:
One of the greatest things about AoC is that it is able to record an entire game and players can then play it and watch it as if they were playing it themselves. Recorded games are stored in your AoC subfolder "Savegame" along with your saved singleplayer games. They can be played the same way you load a regular saved game, only instead of playing you see a control panel in which you can choose the PoV (point of view) of each player in the game and watch him (or her, even though that's rare) play. Watching recorded games is the main key to mastering AoC. You can download games of experts, see how they do it and try to do the same - you can find plenty of them on this website.
Still, it is easier if you know what to look for in those records and know some of the basics of playing first, so here they are...
Basic tips for playing
In singleplayer, AoC seems like a very peaceful game during which you can walk away for five minutes and it doesn't matter. In multiplayer however, it is all about time. Every second matters and every decision can change the outcome of the game. Therefore, your TC (Town Center) should never be "idle" - not producing villagers or researching something – and neither should your villagers be, so keep the villager production going and keep them working all the time. Unemployment shall not be tolerated
Since economy usually wins the game, you should be constantly working on it so that you have around 120 villagers and at least 3-4 TCs when you are in Imperial Age. With economy like that you can produce an army quickly and easily and are much stronger than someone who fights with 1 TC and 30 villagers, even if his army is larger.
Most beginners make the mistake of not using the economy upgrades in TC, lumbercamp and mill. I remember being one of them and thinking "20% faster cutting.. heh, that's hardly noticable". Well, it really is noticable and it has a huge impact on the economy, so remember to research them as soon as possible.
A good start is very important in AoC and it is a big step towards improvement. Everyone starts with 3 villagers and 1 scout (except for some civilisations) and has 2 gold pits, 2 stone pits, berries, 2 boars, 8 sheep and 4 deer. Some maps differ so you may have to improvise a bit, but most should have this standard "equipment" for start. Mastering the first 10 minutes of playing can best be learned by watching a record of a top player. One of the integral parts of it is hunting boars which looks tricky but is actually very simple.
If you know that you can't win a battle (that is if you have e.g. 5 knights and opponents has 12 knights), don't be a hero and run. Trying not to lose your army is very important, especially when you're in feudal or castle.
If the enemy is attacking your base, don't ring the bell. Ringing the bell is the last resort if you have the opponent's army all over the place, in other cases just garrison the villagers that are in immediate danger. This has a lot to do with the economy – if you ring the bell, you give all the villagers a break from work and lose a lot of resources just because they are hiding in TCs. If the attack lasts 2 minutes, such a loss of resources can result in you losing the game.
If the opponent has knights and is raiding your town, spearmen or pikemen are the units to choose. Most beginners are not aware that these are the counter units to cavalry, same as skirmshers are the counter units to archers. You can see the full Counter Unit Table here:
Some basic strategies:
There are so many strategies, it would be nearly impossible to summarise them in one article but I will try to list the 3 basic ways of playing that you can encounter as a beginner.
These two letters stand for Fast Castle and it is basically trying to reach Castle Age at around 16-17 minutes, so that you can start making knights (or in some cases other strong units) and surprise the enemy with an early, but strong attack. There are several guides but I think it is best to watch a recorded game and simply try to copy everything the player does. FC is mostly used in 3v3 or 4v4 games if you are one of the players positioned in the middle.
Feudal Rush
This is not so much a strategy as it is a way of playing in which you attack as soon as you reach feudal. There are many variations and combinations in which a player can attack – archers, spearmen, skirmshers, scouts, towers etc. Once again, there are countless articles on specific variations of a feudal rush and you can also watch recorded games and learn it from that.
Once again a very general word for a strategy. As the word itself implies, it is about trying to create a huge economy as quickly as possible. The beginning is similar to FC, only the aim is to build at least 3 TCs (Town Centres) after reaching Caslte age and to keep producing villagers and expanding your economy. If done right, you should reach the Imperial Age at around 30 minutes and start fighting. Like I mentioned before, your economy should have at least 100 villagers.
It can sometimes be difficult to decide what strategy to choose in the game. Generally, if the map is open (such as Arabia) the players on the sides should try Feudal Rush, and the player in the middle FC to help them with knights later on. If the map can be walled easily (such as Black Forest), it is better to build walls so that nobody can get in and boom.
Also known as Galley Rush is intended for water maps, especially Islands. The objective is to reach feudal at around 10-11 minutes, build 3-4 docks and start making galleys. It is important to have control over water areas and it can decide the outcome of a game. The start is slightly different as you need to send more villagers to wood and also use fishing boats to get food. It is best learned by watching a recorded game of an expert player.
How to play Land Nomad:
Land Nomad (or LN) is a very popular map but most beginners fail there simply because they don't know it. In LN, player doesn't start with a TC but only 3 (or more in case of certain civilisations) villagers. What you should do is build a lumbercamp and get enough wood to build a Town Centre. From then on you progress as usual, only you need to scout with sheep that you find and try to obtain some food (there are usually plenty of boars and deer), otherwise it's nothing difficult. You should also be aware that LN has quite a lot of forests and can be walled easily. Most people choose FC or boom.
Who are expert players?
I realised I keep telling you to watch "expert players" and you may be thinking "How do I know who is an expert player?".
The gaming server Voobly.com provides rating for players, based on their wins and losses. Everyone starts with a clean sheet – rating 1600, as you play with others, your rating changes according to whether you lose or win and against what kind of players you play. With the exception of some "traders" (=players who try to make themselves look better than they really are), it works very well. Since you have nothing to compare it to, let me explain what each number means in Gameranger terms. 1200 – 1300 are so called "noobs", they can usually be easily recognised by not being able to hunt boars. 1300 – 1400 are usually called "better noobs" or "low avg (= low average)". 1400 – 1550 are known as "average" or "good" in Gameranger, in Voobly they are still considered noobs. 1550 – 1650 are called "pros (=proffesionals)" if they play on Gameranger, but for Voobly players they are mere "rooks". Having 1600+ rating in Voobly already makes you a very good player, but it's not enough for tournaments yet. 1650 – 1800 are good players who participate in clan leagues and tournaments but rarely get to win because there are simply better ones. 1800+ are considered professional players. There are still many of these so only the best ones get to win the tournaments.
As for the recorded games, you can learn from anyone whose rating is 1700+ but it is recommended that you watch the experts, since even a 1700+ player can have some imperfections. Once again I used the word expert and still haven't established who exactly i have in mind, so: Expert players usually have rating higher than 2000 and are fairly well-known in the AoC World. You can choose probably the most popular player in the world DauT, who has won countless tournaments and has played AoC for almost ten years, or you can choose RiuT, the winner of Brain Champion Cup 3 (latest 1v1 tournament), dogao – another Brazilian expert player, Tim – the best Chinese player, Ruso, goodboy, Jordan, Chris, Dreams etc. Names probably don't tell you much so feel free to roam our news section where you can read a bit about these players, what they have achieved and see their recorded games.
You may have seen most players sporting a "clantag" before their nickname such as [RVK]RiuT, or [Viper]_DauT_. These mean that the player is a member of a clan and participates in clan leagues. Clans are something similar to Clubs in Football. The top ones such as Viper, RVK, Legion Clan or FJ are in AoC the same as Real Madrid, Manch.United and Bayern Munich in football.
Statistics and Hotkeys:
Some beginners are disadvantaged merely because they don't know how to use certain features of the game, so I'll list a few of the most common ones:
F11 = shows in-game time in the upper left-hand corner. Be aware that the in-game time (normal speed) is about 30% faster than real time (more precisely, 1 real time second = 1.5 game time seconds).
Flare = it is the left icon in the picture below, flaring is showing your allies where to go or where something is. People usually flare to tell you where the enemies are, or where they want you to go to help them.
Score = the right icon in the picture below, it shows the overall score of each player.
You may already be familiar with the term hotkeys. As you progress and become a better player, you find out that it is impossible to outclick someone with 2 mousebuttons, and so you need to start using both hands.
Many players use the default settings of hotkeys in the game but sometimes it is better to pick your own so that it fits your hands. The most important thing however, is to learn to use the hotkeys as much as possible. It is no more difficult than learning to type with all ten fingers, but it takes time to get used to really using them instinctively.
Hotkeys are also very important for the above-mentioned first 10 minutes. As soon as the game starts, the first thing a player does is pressing HCCCC – in default hotkeys, H selects TC and C creates 4 villagers – the first example of how hotkeys can save a few seconds.
The last thing you will need to be fully equipped for improvement is the knowledge of some common AoC abbreviations and slang.
pocket = in 3v3 and 4v4, a player in the middle.
gg = abbreviations which stands for good game. When a player loses, it is polite to say gg before resigning, the winner responds in the same way.
ca = cavalry archers
kts = knights
ew = eagle warriors
xbows = crossbow archers
d = dock (usually indicating where your or opponent's dock is)
w = water (usually informing your allies where you can see water)
gl hf = good luck and have fun - often used before starting the game
I hope this article has been of some help and that AoC will become one of your favourite games.
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Anyone serious about becoming a novelist might benefit from professional author Colleen Faulkner's writing workshop at the Camden Friends Meeting House in Camden on Saturday, Nov. 9.
Anyone serious about becoming a novelist might benefit from professional author Colleen Faulkner's writing workshop at the Camden Friends Meeting House in Camden on Saturday, Nov. 9.
Faulkner will be joined at the writer's workshop with her mother and fellow novelist Judith French, of Dover. The workshop is a fundraiser to support the historic house.
Since the late 1980s, Colleen, a native of Dover, has been an active novelist, writing books that cover genres such as romance, suspense and mystery. Having had more than 80 books published, many of which are under different pen names, Faulkner will release her new fictional romance book, "Just Like Other Girls," this Friday.
Q What are some of the topics you'll discuss in your writer's workshop?
A We'll be talking about the role of an editor and an agent. We'll be talking
about manuscript preparation, copyright, writing schedules [and more].
Q What does it mean to you to have more than 80 books under your belt?
A It's absolutely wonderful. There're not a lot of people in the world that can say they love what they do.
Q Why was it important to tell the story of "Just Like Other Daughters"?
A I like books about real women and their lives. I'm a mother and I wanted to tell this story
about a mother named Alicia and the story of her daughter, Chloe, who has
Down syndrome. Alicia is trying to be a good mother to her daughter and allow her independence, while protecting her.
Q What inspired the novel?
A I usually start with a "what-if question." This question came to me: What if I was a mother of a daughter with Down syndrome, what and if my daughter fell in a love with someone with Down syndrome? I've recently found it interesting that there are so many [of my] readers whose lives have been touched by someone with Down syndrome.
Q Was there any research you did to help you pen the book?
A I grew up in a family where I have mentally challenged cousins. I learned
not only what it meant to love someone with mental disabilities, but also the challenges a family faces. I've also interviewed a good friend who works in a home with mentally challenged adults.
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STOCKTON - The first inkling of a problem started in mid-October with a call to the service desk at Stockton Dodge. The owner of a Ram 2500 pickup with a Cummins Diesel engine needed a new catalytic converter installed. Why? Because his had been stolen.
STOCKTON - The first inkling of a problem started in mid-October with a call to the service desk at Stockton Dodge. The owner of a Ram 2500 pickup with a Cummins Diesel engine needed a new catalytic converter installed. Why? Because his had been stolen.
While the theft of a vehicle's catalytic converter is unfortunately not an uncommon occurrence over the past half-decade, Dodge's diesel pickups have never been the target - until recently.
That first call was the leading edge of a tidal wave of reports of stolen Dodge Ram diesel catalytic converters that hasn't let up since.
Stockton Dodge service director Carl Hansen reported Friday that his shop has replaced or is in the process of replacing 26 stolen catalytic converters in the past month and a half. Prior to that, it may have sold one every five to six months. Typically, the expensive parts - ranging in price from $2,900 to $4,900 depending on the model - are not kept in stock.
Once labor and other parts are added in, it can cost the truck owner or his insurance company up to $5,500 to get the vehicle working properly again. If the thieves damage other parts, it can cost even more.
The problem is not only occurring in Stockton, although it appears to be centered here. Pat Clark, a service adviser at Cabral Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Manteca, reported that two customers have come in during the past three weeks needing new catalytic converters for their big Dodge Ram pickups.
"It's the first time I had ever seen one stolen off a diesel truck," Clark said. She added that both customers were from the Stockton area.
Bob Wood, service director at Tracy Chrysler Jeep Dodge, told much the same story. "We've had two within the last month, and our third came in yesterday," Wood said last week. "It's probably only going to get worse."
And at Elk Grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep in south Sacramento County, service director Chuck Holl said he'd likewise never heard of a diesel catalytic converter being stolen off a Dodge pickup until just recently. In the past 20 days, his service department has replaced three, two of which belonged to customers from Lodi.
Other auto shops have seen an uptick in diesel converter installations as well.
Cherokee Muffler owner A.J. Rider said in the past three weeks, he's installed four new Dodge Ram diesel catalytic converters and provided price quotes for another six. Jason Webb, co-owner of Norcal Muffler & Truck, has installed two or three in the past month. Prior to that, his shop had never installed a Dodge Ram diesel converter.
Catalytic converters, first required in 1975 to reduce a vehicle's toxic emissions, are part of the exhaust system and sit generally exposed underneath the middle of most cars and trucks.
Stockton Dodge's Hansen said one customer's converter was stolen on Black Friday while his Ram pickup was parked in the Big Lots parking lot at Hammer and West lanes.
Another customer, Stockton businessman Jason Kimmel, even witnessed the guys who were stealing his converter while his Ram diesel was parked in his store parking lot off East March Lane.
"At the time, I didn't realize what they had done. They ignored me. The truck looked fine, there was no broken glass. It wasn't until I turned it on later in the day - it was really noisy. Bom! Bom! Bom! Bom!" Kimmel said, mimicking the distinctive sound a vehicle makes when its exhaust system has been compromised. When he shifted the truck into drive, it had no power, Kimmel said.
Kimmel, the owner of Floors To Go, is out $1,000 to cover his insurance deductible on a total bill of $4,300. That doesn't include the inconvenience and costs associated with his work truck being out of commission.
When Kimmel called Stockton police to report the incident, he said he got the cold shoulder.
"I had a description of the guys. The police were not interested. The insurance company didn't need a police report," so Kimmel said he didn't report it online as recommended by the dispatcher. "That's really amazing. The police do not enforce misdemeanors any more. That just encourages more crime."
In fact, because of the value of Kimmel's catalytic converter - more than $950 - the crime committed against him could be charged as felony grand theft.
Since Nov. 1, the Stockton Police Department has logged 55 reports of catalytic converter thefts, a rate that has remained fairly steady throughout the year. Of those, 11 were Dodge trucks. Toyotas continue to be the most popular target of catalytic converter thieves, with 38 reports in the past five weeks. The high-value Sequoia, with two or more catalytic converters per vehicle, is most often victimized, even though its converters must be cut off rather than unbolted.
"The Police Department needs people to report crime either by calling in or filing online reports, because that information will be disseminated from our crime information center to our strategic commanders and watch commanders," spokesman Officer Joe Silva said.
"Crime reports filed give our commanders information that the crime series such as a burglary of theft or robbery series is occurring in a certain neighborhood, business district or part of town. Through the commanders' analysis of these reports, it will allow them the ability to best deploy our officers," he said.
Silva said investigators have learned that most catalytic converters stolen in Stockton are being sold outside the area, not to local metal recyclers, all of whom have been educated about the theft problem and the state law that makes it illegal to reuse or recycle a catalytic converter.
Sixty-nine theft cases have been reported to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office since Jan. 1, of which 52 were Toyotas and five were Dodges, according to Deputy Les Garcia. The agency is in the process of finalizing a new "Etch & Catch" program that will partner with local tire centers to give residents the opportunity to have their vehicle license number etched into their catalytic converter for identification if it is ever stolen and retrieved.
Etching also may act as a deterrent if it's seen before the converter is taken.
Estimates of what the thieves get for the risk involved of stealing the converters that contain small amounts of precious metals such as rhodium and platinum range anywhere from $85 to $160. One estimate put the Dodge Ram diesel converters at $200 because of their larger size.
Norcal Muffler's Webb said that for $100, he will weld some rebar to a vehicle's undercarriage to prevent theft. In the past three years, he's done it 500 times, and not one theft has been reported back to him.
"It's worth it on the expensive cars, since some are more at risk than others. For $100, it's like insurance on your insurance, and you don't end up being without your car," Webb said.
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Friday, November 09, 2012 - Kamil and Petr RAW - FULL CONTACT
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Kamil Jezek and Petr Kluk are two newcomers who look very good, so we paired them up for a duo. They start off by having a game of cards. Petr then invites Kamil to kiss him. That is what Kamil has been waiting for and they begin to kiss. After a while Kamil moves down to kiss Petr's nipples and then pulls the leg of his shorts open and takes hold of his cock. Petr reciprocates and they wank each other. Petr then starts to suck on Kamil's hard cock. Kamil removes his underwear to give better access. Petr's mouth slides over that hard cock as his own is wanked by Kamil. Following Petr's lead Kamil starts to suck as well, so they are doing a nice 69. Petr moves slightly so he can also lick Petr's hot ass. His tongue laps as Kamils hot tight hole and then he sucks some more. Kamil gets Petr fully naked as well and sucks him some more. Soon Petr's cock is throbbing so hard that he needs more. He positions himself behind Kamil, in and slides his cock deep into his ass. Kamil moans as he feels that cock stretch his tight hole. Kamil loves the feeling of that thick cock deep inside him, and moans with each thrust. He wanks himself as Petr fucks him nice and deep. Kamil then positions his ass anobe the recumbent Petr's hard cock and slides himself down on it. Holding him in place Petr thrusts up into that a hot hole before moving again with Kamil on his knees. Petr's cock his throbbing as he shoves it deep into Kamil, and fucks him nice and hard. Kamil loves it and wanks himself as fast as he can while his ass is being pounded. Soon he shoota his cum all over the bed. Petr continues to fuck that tight ass until he cant hold back any longer. Pulling out he shoots a big creamy load all over Kamil's ass. Then he leans forward for a final kiss to bring the scene to a close. What a lovely scene from two excellent new models.
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It's always good to see Martin Bogdan back in the studio. We brought him in to work with the lovely Filip Cervenka, who was in for a screentest. Filip had previously just done a soft duo with another guy. Sitting on the bed the guys look very good together, but Martin wastes no time in getting things going. He moves over to Filip and begins kissing him. Filip responds well their lips coming together as Martin starts to feel himself in his underwear. Martin quickly moves on to groping Filip who follows his lead. Then Filip's underwear comes off so that Martin can suck on his cock. He has always been very good at sucking and soon has Filip rock hard. His own cock is hard too, as always happens when he gets together with a hot guy. Martin's head bobs up and down on that cock as he savors the taste and feel of it. Filip then returns the favor and begins to suck on Martin's dick, which is big, thick and very hard indeed. Filip's lips close around the cock head and he starts to suck, wanking it as well, and then licking up and down the staft. Then it is hands-free as that big cock stands up so well with Filip's mouth sliding up and down on the shaft. Filip is really having a great time on that cock and then goes the extra step. Martin lifts his legs and exposes his ass, which Filip rims, his tongue licking at the hole. Then a finger pushes into the hole as well. He has a feast in front of him and sucks the cock, nibbles the balls and rims the hole in turn. Then a bit more fingering and he is ready to go further. Up on his knees Filip presents his hard cock to Martin's ass and pushes in. The cock slips past the sphincter and moves deep into the hole. He fucks Martin with nice long strokes, slowly at first. Martin's cock stays fully hard and he wanks it as he feels Filip's dick deep inside him. Then Filip's fucking speeds up and he really pumps his cock into Martin as hard as he can. Martin really loves how that cock feels in his ass and wanks himself hard as he takes it. Changing position the guys continue to fuck, with Filip grabbing Martin's hips to give him more traction as he fucks. Martin continues to wank himself as his hole gets pounded. Filip is really working himself up to a frenzy with his cock throbbing deep in Martin's ass. He is ready to cum and moves to Martin's head to deliver it. Martin wants the cum in his mouth and holds it in place to catch the juice as Filip blows. He then closes his mouth over Filip's dick to drain the last of the cum from him before getting ready to do the same for his partner. He quickly shoots his cum over Filip's face, wiping his cock over it before Filip takes it in his mouth to finish it off. Then the guys kneel to face each other and finish off by kissing each other again. Martin, as ever, shows us what great lover he is and Filip responded beautifully throughout, giving Martin exactly what he wanted.
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Hello everybody, this is Geoff substituting for Bill who, as he mentioned on Tuesday, is on location to shoot the latest Wank Party. He wont be back in time to do the newsletter, and his usual vlog. Things will be back to normal for the next newsletter.
So, let's get to work. First up today are Kamil Jezek and Petr Kluk in a real steamy duo. They are followed by Martin Pudil in his erotic video, and very good he looks too. Then we have a really handsome guy, Filip Husak, in his session stills shoot.
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As the temperatures get nicer, more and more people are going to be out getting their exercise by walking the streets of the city, especially through Ramsey Park; to ensure walkers stay safe, the city, through a grant from Monsanto, is offering safety vests for those who become part of the walk club.
During a recent Redwood Falls city council meeting, a concerned citizen spoke about an issue that got the attention of Jackie Edwards of the Redwood Area Community Center.
"This person was concerned about the fact that people were walking around town at night wearing dark, non-reflecting clothing," said Edwards, adding there were also concerns about people walking on the wrong side of the road.
From that expressed concern a new program has been initiated in the community through the city recreation department.
A walk club is being established for people who spend time walking around town.
As the temperatures get nicer, Edwards knows more and more people are going to be out and about getting their exercise by walking the streets of the city, especially through Ramsey Park.
To ensure those who are out walking stay safe, the city, through a grant from Monsanto, is offering safety vests for those who become part of the walk club.
"Safety is a huge priority for Monsanto," Edwards said, adding the city is very appreciate of its investment in community safety.
The program is officially scheduled to start May 13, but those who are interested may register now.
The registration fee is $15, and for that fee one is going to receive a vest and a pedometer, as well as information about the best way to walk to en-sure one is safe in town.
The walk club is scheduled to run for eight weeks, said Edwards.
While not a requirement, Edwards said people who are part of the walk club are encouraged to keep a log of their miles to see just how far they would have walked during the eight weeks of the program.
Those involved are also going to have information provided on a blog that offers safety tips.
Those who have questions along the way are also going to be able to ask them, with experts providing the answers to ensure people are walking safely, not only in terms of following proper procedures (i.e. wearing vests and walking on the right side of the road), but also about preparing to walk (i.e. how to avoid injuries and what kinds of shoes might be the best to wear when walking).
"Safety has always been a priority for us at Monsanto," said Brezina, adding this is one way they can demonstrate that to the community. "We just hope this helps."
The city recreation program is working with the Redwood Falls Police Department and the Red-wood Area Hospital in providing this walk club.
Edwards said what is most important is for the public to dress right and to use amenities, such as the community trails, to ensure they are safe.
For more information or to register for the walk club stop by the Redwood Area Community Center.


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I'm glad I don't have to queue for the GP tomorrow – but that's about all!July 14, 2008 at 7:30 pm | Posted in Me, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) | Leave a comment
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I've had a frustrating morning – can hardly lift my left leg at the moment and both knees very painful, and so I phoned the rheumatology helpline at the hospital and explained the problem. My nurse actually answered the phone. Oh good, I thought. She didn't remember me … but I can't blame her for that as we've only met once. It's still good because if someone else answers they say 'Oh you need to speak to Jean and she's in clinic…' , so at least I jumped that hoop.
Told her the problem. 'What do we normally do about your knees, Penguin?' she says. Well that's helpful.
'Well since I only got a diagnosis in April and this hasn't happened before, not a clue!'
'Oh, well if it's specific joints we usually inject them with steroids' …lovely, 'and local anesthetic'. Presumably to numb the pain from having the injection, rather than the pain I've already got. Oh joy!
Hmm, in my naivety I'd been anticipating more of a tea and sympathy approach followed by something like 'try a support bandage' or 'have a hot bath' … guess I have a lot to learn about RA!
The nurse continued, 'But you need to see your GP first to confirm it's to do with the arthritis. I'd be surprised if it wasn't.'
'I'd be bloody surprised if it wasn't … what else is it going to be?!'
'Well quite, but as I can't see them we do need to get someone to have a look …'
Thinks – I can look, I have a brain too, and guess what, my knees are all swollen and I can lift the left one. But no, that's not good enough.
'Well it won't be today, because if you don't get in at 8.30am they won't see you on the day,' I says.
Oh well she says, full of NHS optimism, 'Phone and see if they have a cancellation.'
They did – tomorrow. So I've taken that.
I suppose I can be glad about the fact I don't have to queue up at 8.30 tomorrow morning to get an appointment, only to have to come back at 9.30 to have the appointment, considering how 'interesting' standing in line is at the moment – almost as much fun as going up stairs.
I didn't dare ask how many weeks it would be before I got into the day unit even if the GP did confirm it – or how many weeks it would be for the GP to even write a referral letter.
Maybe I just need to burst in to tears at the GP tomorrow to get something done. Shouldn't be hard the way I'm feeling.
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I think Ryan has pretty eyes. Wouldn't vote for him if he were the last candidate on earth, but the eyes? Lovely.
I guess that Onion article must have been inspired by Chuck Norris & wife's actual ad: QuoteChuck Norris: America faces '1,000 years of darkness' if Obama wins re-electionhttp://entertainment.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/04/13645398-chuck-norris-america-faces-1000-years-of-darkness-if-obama-wins-re-election?lite
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Quote from: jedweber on September 13, 2012, 07:49:51 AMI guess that Onion article must have been inspired by Chuck Norris & wife's actual ad: QuoteChuck Norris: America faces '1,000 years of darkness' if Obama wins re-electionhttp://entertainment.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/04/13645398-chuck-norris-america-faces-1000-years-of-darkness-if-obama-wins-re-election?litettp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ud3pK5Wa90This guy is a nut ,,,,Bush Jr. took more American rights away after 9/11 than Obama would if he served 10 terms as president
I guess that Onion article must have been inspired by Chuck Norris & wife's actual ad: QuoteChuck Norris: America faces '1,000 years of darkness' if Obama wins re-electionhttp://entertainment.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/04/13645398-chuck-norris-america-faces-1000-years-of-darkness-if-obama-wins-re-election?litettp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ud3pK5Wa90
2 choices, one pure flaiming shit, or one slightly less shitty =/= choice.
Sheldon Adelson, the conservative billionaire Las Vegas casino owner, has pledged to give up to $100 million -- whatever it takes -- to defeat Barack Obama.We know it's not out of love for Mitt Romney, so why part with so much money? As President Clinton reminded us last week, sometimes the answer is as simple as arithmetic.So let's do the math: According to a new report from the Center for American Progress Action Fund, Adelson could see up to $2 billion in savings under Mitt Romney's tax plan versus the President's plan. That's how much Romney's policies would favor millionaires and billionaires.If Mitt Romney wins -- $2 billion more for Adelson. If Barack Obama wins, millionaires and billionaires pay their fair share.It's a highly cynical but straightforward calculation.Here's how it would work for Adelson in a Romney-Ryan administration: -- Romney would keep in place the Bush tax cuts, and cut Adelson's income taxes by an additional 20 percent. Adelson savings: $1.5 million per year on income he earns as CEO. -- Romney's plan eliminates taxes on foreign profits like the ones Adelson makes on his Asian casinos. Adelson savings: $1.2 billion. -- Romney's plan maintains the current low tax rate on dividends. Adelson savings: $120 million per year. -- Romney's plan removes the estate tax. Adelson heirs save: $8.9 billion.I honestly can't think of a more straightforward contrast in this election.We don't have Sheldon Adelson, and with all due respect, we don't want him.We're relying on more than 3 million grassroots donors, who are giving an average of $58.
TruthOT: Just who is John Huntsman Jr, and why should anyone vote for him? You obviously think that he's worth electing, and I want to know why you think that is. And please, don't just say again that it's because the other two parties deserve to be kicked out of power. That isn't a reason to elect Huntsman, and it's not like we can vote the Democrats and Republicans out without voting someone else in.Don't just tell us that you think Huntsman would make a good Presdient. Tell us why he would make a good President.
Huntsman is not an ideologue that panders to party extremes.
He has experience in office as a successful and well liked governor...
and has more foreign policy and diplomatic experience than either major party candidate.
He is fiscally conservative while at the same time being surprisingly socially progressive.
Gary Johnson is the former governor of NM who is currently running for president on the Libertarian ticket.
I will vote for Obama.
Obama has made strides in reducing the damage that was done in the Bush Jr. years, and if the congress would stop trying to block him, he'd have gotten a lot more done. The republicans have, literally, and for the last four years, made it their goal to get Obama out of the white house. Their obstructionist attitude is almost worse than their radical right wing "morals," and is damaging this country.
Romney is a complete and utter nutjob who will take away every right that women have fought for my entire life. If nothing else, I would vote against him for this reason.
Ryan's disturbing lack of lips creeps me out.
Are those white gowns tucked in the corner by the American flag?
Anything that the Christian Right hates so much and that must be defeated at all costs, must be the correct choice. I get so much right-wing propaganda about Obama and how he's evil and must be destroyed ... er, voted out. It just makes me want to vote for him more.
Anything that the Liberal Left hates so much and that must be defeated at all costs, must be the correct choice. I get so much left-wing propaganda about Romney and how he's evil and must be defeated. It just makes me want to vote for him more.
...I don't even think it would be possible for the GOP to change abortion law by themselves.
Besides, there are more issues on the table at the moment and personally I think the country could use a good CFO right about now. Our house is burning down and we're arguing over the stain on the carpet. If we don't fix the economic problem soon, there wont be a house with carpet left for us to argue over.
I am not certain that Romney is a "good" CFO but at least he is focused on the most immediate problem facing us at the moment.
Obama is just singin kumbaya and roasting marshmellows while he double checks his personal Drone hit list.
I feel like a broken record. But I also feel like this can't be said enough. It's true that the GOP can't outlaw abortion by themselves. It's a matter of constitutional law and therefore overturning it would require either a constitutional amendment, which they could never build enough support for, or a Supreme Court decision. But here's the thing. If Republicans win in November, they will very likely get to send a few justices to the Supreme Court and could therefore change the balance of the Court and overturn Roe if and when it's challenged.
Furthermore, in the immediate term, Republicans would have all sorts of options available to them to limit access to abortion services, options like defunding Planned Parenthood or other health care providers that also perform abortions. In the states, there have been all sorts of maneuvers taken in an attempt to make abortion effectively illegal. Mississippi, for example, has exactly one remaining clinic that performs abortions. One. In the whole state.
I'm not sure what you mean here. Are you likening issues like abortion to a stain on the carpet? If so, I find that to be an absurd view. In many cases, abortion is a life or death issue. And family planning more broadly is nothing if not an economic issue.
And the Democrats can filibuster any nominee the Republicans bring to the table if that nominee is too far to the right. Appointing Supreme court justices is one of the most crucial functions of the president but he does not have sole discretion over who gets appointed. Still no guarantees that Romney can stack the deck.
Most people do not oppose abortion for purposes of medical necessity and rape or incest. Which was the argument presented in Roe v. Wade...the right to abortion for rape and medical necessity.
The majority of Americans don't feel like picking up the tab for their carelessness.
IIRC the argument was that tax payer funding should be cut off from PP's abortion services, not everything else they provide. But I might be remembering this wrong.
However, Romney has not expressed an interest in changing the law. As far as he is concerned the issue was settled. And since it is a constitutionally protected right, no one man or no one party can change that.
Do you think it's "right" to have to pay for the abortion of a female fetus just because she is a female and the mother wants a son for her husband? Do you think it's "right" to have to pay for an abortion for a woman who got carried away in the moment of passion and made a careless mistake? Me? I don't think elective abortions should be illegal but I don't think that service should be subsidized by our government. Just because I have the right to own a gun it doesn't mean I think the government should provide one for me.
If America can no longer support itself then how can it provide money for social services?
Besides, planned parenthood isn't the only organization that provides services for women's health. The Department Of Health through local Health Departments provide the same services, often for free through public funding. No one has proposed to cut their funding. What's the difference? Public Health Departments don't provide abortions.
In addition to what's been said about women's rights, I mightily fear that Ryan/Romney will continue with their plans to widen the gulf between the "haves" and the "have nots." He's been quoted as saying that he thinks the median income in the US is $200k - $250k. WTF??? I'd LOVE to make $200,000!!! He's completely out of touch with the common person, and has absolutely no clue what a real middle class is. He doesn't seem to care about anyone but his rich supporters. That scares the crap out of me.
Hope this doesn't sound too heartless, but I'd rather pay for an abortion than from the consequences of an unwanted child. First off purely financially welfare is much more expensive than an abortion, and an unwanted child is less likely to receive the messes art among of parenting to prevent him/her growing up to be an asshole.
To be unfair to Romney,
They're promising to "rein in government spending," which under proposals like the Ryan budget would include government services like public health departments...and really anything that isn't defense. Do you really believe that under a Republican administration in which Planned Parenthood was defunded that poor women would have the same access to the sorts of services that Planned Parenthood is providing? If so, can you explain it to me? It would make me feel much better about the possibility of a Romney victory.