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Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, April 11, 2013, 8:33 AM
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County Democrats, Pleasanton school district union endorse Olivia Sanwong for election to City Council
Original post made on Apr 11, 2013
Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, April 11, 2013, 8:33 AM
Comments (47)
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 11, 2013 at 11:12 am
No surprise that the unions would back Sanwong since Cook-kallio is backing her. Anyone know what the employee unions are doing in this election?
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 11, 2013 at 11:52 am
Olivia is Cook-kallio's candidate and this proves how naive Olivia is. A union endorsement, especially the teachers union, is a kiss of death in the eyes of most voters today.
a resident of Del Prado
on Apr 11, 2013 at 12:01 pm
This is a non partisan election. Why is Olivia talking about the GOP taking control of City Council?
Party politics has no place in Pleasanton City Council elections. Shame on Olivia for bringing the Democratic machine to town.
I'm a Democrat and I won't be voting for her as a result.
a resident of Birdland
on Apr 11, 2013 at 12:25 pm
Olivia came off best at the forum. Energy, enthusiasm, and smarts. I'm a Republican, but I recognize talent. Whether she's being endorsed by Democrats or teachers doesn't change my thinking at all. We need her, all of us need her, on the City Council.
a resident of Downtown
on Apr 11, 2013 at 12:27 pm
Yeah, you're a Democrat and pigs can fly. Nice trolling though.
You ask "Why is Olivia talking about the GOP taking control of City Council?" She DID NOT say that, Craig Cheslog said that in the article! I know reading comprehension isn't the strong suit of most right-wingers, but it isn't that hard to understand quotes from the article. Maybe you're just deliberately trying to mislead. I guess Olivia would be a much better candidate if she denounced unions and took money from shady developers (Narum) or out-of-town Tea Party zealots (Miller).
a resident of Country Fair
on Apr 11, 2013 at 2:12 pm
Well thank you very much, that about says it all.
The teachers unions think that a young, inexperienced, idealistic and naive person like Olivia is a shoe in shill for their back pocket. Sad.
I hope Olivia's career aspirations do not continue to align her with the likes of the same people who have brought the state of California to it's knees and have used the taxpayers as their own personal ATM.
Looks like I'm flipping a coin. Heads Miller, tails Narum.
a resident of Downtown
on Apr 11, 2013 at 2:38 pm
Albert G.,
I see. So it's perfectly ok for candidates to take money from out-of-town Tea Party bigots and every sleazy developer under the sun, but GOD FORBID a candidate receive support from those big, bad middle-class teachers. You know, those evil teachers who are only tasked with educating the future of this country. I just love the pure hypocrisy. It's also comforting to know that the brilliant conservative minds in this community use coin flips to determine the best candidate.
a resident of Del Prado
on Apr 11, 2013 at 3:30 pm
Sorry sal. Always have been a dem. always will be.
I just don't believe the dem machine should be involved in local politics. Not too hard to understand.
And your reading comprehension is limited. Read the content in the actual quote. Geez.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 11, 2013 at 3:47 pm
Can someone explain why Tri-Valley SELPA and Pleasanton Unified School District employees located at the Pleasanton Unified district headquarters are using a taxpayer funded school district email to campaign for a candidate? Isn't this illegal?
Using public resources to advocate for political campaigns and causes is not legal. Web Link indicates
7054. (a) No school district or community college district funds,
services, supplies, or equipment shall be used for the purpose of
urging the support or defeat of any ballot measure or candidate,
including, but not limited to, any candidate for election to the
governing board of the district.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 11, 2013 at 4:03 pm
Wow, just got an email from the democratic party asking people to phone bank for Olivia at the Union Hall in Dublin. So looks like the Democrats and the unions are getting involved in this election!! Its amazing that they can't even do their campaigning in the town where the election is being held!!
a resident of Downtown
on Apr 11, 2013 at 5:56 pm
Sal; always on the attack. What a nice neighborhood this has become.
a resident of California Somerset
on Apr 11, 2013 at 6:16 pm
Olivia is just the new, fresh, forward thinking progressive candidate that this city needs. Anyone with half a brain in their head that watched the candidate's forum could see who the right choice is.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 11, 2013 at 8:23 pm
It is refreshing that Olivia acknowledges that she will be supporting the unions. Makes it easy for us to know that she is not the candidate we want in there representing the residents of Pleasanton. She wants to work with Cheryl to continue to give the city away to the unions. We finally have some people on the council that want to put on the brakes in giving the city away and the unions will stop at nothing to get their candidate in there to keep their gravy train coming along.
This is also a non-partisan election and Olivia is showing her colors in getting the democratic party involved in this election. I guess she wants Pleasanton to run as well as Sacramento!
As stated above, "anyone with half a brain in their head that watched the candidate's forum could see who the right choice is." Could be true but anyone with a complete brain would know that she is not what the city needs. So if you have half a brain, go for Olivia. If you have a complete brain, there are other better choices.
a resident of Harvest Park Middle School
on Apr 11, 2013 at 8:51 pm
Disappointed that this has turned into partisan race and Olivia is encouraging that.
The Union backed Erlene Demarcus last election (as did Cheryl Cook Kallio) . Erlene had had little to offer and did not seem knowledgeable about issues. I guess a payoff of sort?
Now, with Cook Kallio's support, they have adopted Olivia? I would have expected more of Olivia since she claims independence.
Olivia lost my probable vote! She sold out and cannot be trusted to be in closed sessions to negotiate union contracts and protect city finances when the union is feeding her. Had hoped for more.
a resident of Birdland
on Apr 11, 2013 at 9:21 pm
You antiunion fools -- probably just one of you using multiple names -- are a thing to behold. Olivia is "partisan" but Miller (TEA Party zealots) and Narum (big money) are not is all too much foolishness. The question is whether Olivia can work well with diverse groups, unions being one of them. It looks like they think they can work with her. Anything wrong with that? Didn't think so.
a resident of Canyon Oaks
on Apr 11, 2013 at 9:45 pm
council member trusted in closed session negotiations? obviously you have no idea how negotiations go with our labor groups. you think the council is sitting at the table with the labor group reps? silly tea partier...
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 11, 2013 at 9:52 pm
Of course the Council isn't at the table with the labor group reps. however, i certainly hope they are giving the City Manager policy direction on what to negotiate. And that is NOT open to the public so we don't know how we're being represented by each of the council members. It doesn't seem appropriate to the citizens to have council members backed by unions directing contract negotiations in closed session.
PS I'm not a tea partier. . .just a concerned citizen
a resident of Valley Trails
on Apr 11, 2013 at 10:16 pm
Oh Please. . .The Republicans have endorsed in races in Pleasanton and the only reason didn't this time is because the Republicans who support Narum didn't want to take a chance that the party would go for Miller. Narum would have taken the endorsement if it was offered. To claim otherwise is ridiculous.
It is easy to say that you won't take support from specific groups when you know that support would never be offered.
Union members pay taxes and live in this town and deserve the same amount of attention as anyone else not more but certainly the same. I find it somewhat amusing that people worry about union support but not about the money Narum gets and the close relationship she has with the development community.
It's funny how people use code words like we need a conservative and at the same time talk about nonpartisan elections.
a resident of Southeast Pleasanton
on Apr 11, 2013 at 10:48 pm
Somehow we have to break this cycle of the unions supporting candidates, the candidates get elected, and then the newly elected official sits down with the Unions and gives them what they want at the bargaining table. (Thank you union for helping me get elected and keeping me in office) Just look next door at Stockton to see what happens when Unions get control? In Stockton, Union supported Judges will soon make a decision on who gets the shaft, the bondholders, or the public employee Unions. I wonder who will win that decision? Look at Governor Brown's train boondoggle. That is nothing more than a gift to the California Operating Engineers Union. That will bring billions of Union wages and forced dues to that union. The Union then gives their chosen candidate the money they need to get re-elected and the cycle continues.
Olivia Sanwong is a very nice young lady; however, I don't think she realizes that the unions only represent 14% of the workforce but they represent millions of dollars in forced Union dues and through their selfish actions they are bringing down the state of California.
a resident of Downtown
on Apr 11, 2013 at 11:36 pm
How are unions more selfish than business people or land developers? That's right, they're not. Why the concern with council members sitting down with unions but no concern with council members sitting down with big bucks donors to their campaign? You know why? Because your thinking is twisted. Somehow -- probably because you were ousted by a union because of your dysfunctional behavior -- you have developed a rather pathetic hatred for unions. This is your psychological problem, and you should learn to deal with it. Most of us realize that there are many competing interests in society, and a good politician will sit down and give them all a hearing.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 12, 2013 at 8:21 am
That's all I need to know. The last person we need on the City Council is someone endorsed by Crook-Calio, a certifiable left wing loon and a union pawn. When the Hippy Mayor got termed out we got rid of one of The Three Stooges. We don't need Crook-Calio's endorsed union pawn on the Council to reconstitute The Three Stooges.
a resident of Mohr Park
on Apr 12, 2013 at 8:43 am
The best way to get to know your candidate is to talk to them personally. The candidates are local residents who are running for this office to make Pleasanton a better place. Campaign marketing and mud slinging make it difficult to make an informed, unemotional, and educated choice. If you really want to get to know who you are voting for, call their office and make an appointment to talk with them. Whether by phone, over coffee, at the farmers market, you will have a chance to really know who they are and how they will lead as a council member. Plus you will expressing the much needed viewpoint of a concerned resident and that is critical for them to know so they can better serve this community.
a resident of Avignon
on Apr 12, 2013 at 9:32 am
First Narum meets with the unions trying to cut deals, now Sanwong is in their pocket. Hold onto your wallets Pleasanton if either of these two get elected.
a resident of Vineyard Hills
on Apr 12, 2013 at 9:35 am
All of the candidates have their own strengths and weaknesses. I think any one of them would be great on the council. It would be nice to have some balance. Look at who is on the council currently and which of the candidates would provide better balance in the future.
a resident of Downtown
on Apr 12, 2013 at 10:13 am
Olivia's "new, fresh" thinking is the same old, tired thinking that is ruining city finances across our state. She is a "YES" vote for any union pension nonsense. Her energy is pointed in the wrong direction for Pleasanton.
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Apr 12, 2013 at 10:43 am
The unions and the Democrats, has anyone looked at Detroit lately?
a resident of Downtown
on Apr 12, 2013 at 11:34 am
Here is a good description of the candidates:
Web Link
I am voting for Mark Hamilton, the other three would be awful for Pleasanton.
a resident of Country Fair
on Apr 12, 2013 at 12:13 pm
I've known Olivia for 20 years and she is a delightful, brilliant person. Pleasanton would be lucky to have her on its City Councel.
a resident of Downtown
on Apr 12, 2013 at 12:15 pm
Are you kidding?
Where is the article about Miller and Narum seeking the Republican endorsement? Where is the article about Miller activating the network of Tea Party Patriots? Where is the article slamming Narum for getting the Chamber endorsement?
A special interest is a special interest. There is no difference between the Chamber, any political party, and a union. All are advocating candidates who they think would be best for their political philosophy. Sometimes these seemingly conflicting special interests choose the same candidate! Why? Because mostly what special interests are looking for is a critical thinker, someone who does their homework, and someone who will have a conversation.
The election of a city councilmember should be based on these things. Quit with the one-sided reporting. At least be fair!
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 12, 2013 at 12:20 pm
Thanks for confirming Olivia Sanwong is a Democratic union hack.
David Miller or Mark Hamilton are the only two good choices. Agree with Ptown--the others would be awful.
Re: Miller, love him or hate him, at least he answers questions. Narum and Sanwong do a lot of political-speak, and Sanwong would be happy turning Pleasanton into Dublin, much to ABAG's delight.
Danville has been able to tell ABAG and their socialist agenda hacks to take a hike; why can't we?
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 12, 2013 at 1:32 pm
"the truth" said "Union members pay taxes and live in this town and deserve the same amount of attention as anyone else not more but certainly the same." You forget that union members have a union to represent them. The city council is supposed to represent the residents.
If you do not like this then maybe we need an official taxpayer union in Pleasanton that has equal representation in employee negotiations as the employee unions do. Until then, no fair they have double representation at the expense of resident representation. That is exactly why Pleasanton and the state is in a huge problem with excessive employee benefits.
a resident of Birdland
on Apr 12, 2013 at 2:44 pm
Will now support Sanwong. Non partisan? Like the tea party? Don't need anyone of that party (Miller) on our council. We see what the Gop is doing to the congress. Arming our teachers?
a resident of Birdland
on Apr 12, 2013 at 4:45 pm
Getting tired of 'tea party' bashing. Got some desperate people out that that are really scared their candidate is going to loose so they try to bash an opponent with misinformation. There are also multiple tea parties out there. I did see David at one gathering years ago with a group that called themselves Taxed Enough Already (TEA). I know that David does feel that we pay enough in taxes and we need to work on our spending problem. If you feel that you want to pay a lot more in taxes, for the same lack of accountability we have now, you do not want to vote for David. There is some newer group that now call themselves the tea party (i.e., they hijacked the name). Different than what David was involved in. Calling David a rabid tea party member that wants guns for the teachers is no different than calling Sanwong a socialist. Focus on the issues instead.
a resident of Country Fair
on Apr 14, 2013 at 1:08 pm
B.P6J3M Carman,
Was that you, we all saw and watched stumbling over to Olivia's wine/cheese party with a bottle in your hand? You only live across the street from where you were going, yet you passed up the house and had to back track. Are you sure you know the candidate well?
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 14, 2013 at 9:54 pm
As a Teacher, who pays Union dues, I am sick and tired of the Teacher's Union spending my money on candidates with socialistic views and beliefs. Enough is enough.
a resident of Val Vista
on Apr 15, 2013 at 8:43 am
Since when is the support of educators a "kiss of death" to someone running for office? I find that comment very disturbing and indicative of a culture that longs to demonize education and the rights of the human beings to think critically. Of course, since "the troops" came out to see to it that Gore didn't get his votes counted in 2000 and that developed into a thriving tea party culture here, nothing surprises me anymore... I intend to have a chat with this possibly promising candidate soon, as I want to find out how much development she supports in Hacienda Business Park, since I live in a neighborhood impacted by the high traffic volume that this kind of development would incur. She told me she is looking forward to that discussion. When in doubt, ask questions of the candidates and get your input in there. They will listen, if we make our wishes known. At least, that is the hope... I wish there was another Matt running; but, I'm sure one of these candidates, other than David Miller, would serve this city in the tradition to which we are accustomed. Communities that people strive to become a part of don't happen by accident. We don't want to lose what makes Pleasanton pleasant. I know I am NOT voting for anyone who has a history of being an unpleasant element at times. We want ladies and gentleman; not cavemen with clubs. I want someone capable of intelligent thought; not an idealogue pushing an agenda.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 15, 2013 at 9:37 pm
Paulette, you are confusing educators with the public employee unions. Two different things. I think most people respect teachers. The union's job is to extract as much out of the tax dollars as they can, at all cost. They have been pretty successful at that so far. That is why we need a change. Miller is an independent candidate. I have talked with him (although you seem you seem to be afraid to) and he has what it takes to get our city on a track of fiscal responsibility. I would imagine that public employees would be terrified with somebody like Miller because Miller is vocal that we have a problem with all the retirement debt of our employees. Past council members have voted to give everything away because the bill will not be due while they are in office and they wanted the financing of the unions, and in one case, was part of a public employee union.
Two things I look are:
1) Is a candidate supported by a public employee union?
2) Is a candidate supported by the developers (which includes the chamber of commerce PAC which does not represent businesses but rather developers since developers make the donations to their PAC).
If either ones of these are true, I know to check the candidate off of my list. In this election, that has eliminated two candidates.
a resident of Vintage Hills Elementary School
on Apr 19, 2013 at 9:38 am
You can imagine my surprise to have a reporter from the Independent Newspaper call me to check on "the facts" of a recent article in the Pleasanton Weekly! The PW reporter name, credited for the article, was listed as "Pleasanton Weekly staff." Thank you Independent for being diligent in YOUR seeking the facts.
So let's get THE FACTS directly from Lisa Lorentz, who sent the email:
> The email was entitled: "New Chapter 155 website launched" and ONLY contained information about the new website built by CSEA Northbay Field Office and provided the link to the new website. THAT's ALL. No endorsement.
> The email was clearly signed "Lisa (chapter webmaster)" a point PW ignored and reported only my district department and district position in this article.
> PW went to the CSEA chapter website where there IS a posting regarding the "Alameda Labor Council" endorsement. NOT FROM ME. My name is no where on this website. I am not the author. A fact not checked by PW.
> PW further "quoted" me as the author of the posting language and printed "...Lorentz added in her email." COMPLETE FABRICATION. None of that post was in my email. In fact, much of what is posted on the chapter home page is controlled and published by the CSEA field office webmaster.
> I am not the "CSEA Public Relations Officer" where I might expect such assumptions. I was never contacted by the Pleasanton Weekly for a quote.
Using District email to endorse political candidates is illegal. So PW has basically accused me in a public forum of breaking the law.
I have lived in Pleasanton for 54 years, I've worked for Pleasanton USD for 35 yrs, I am a long time community volunteer. I value my reputation for honesty and integrity very much. "Pleasanton Weekly staff" has slandered my good name.
The PW reporter didn't bother to check facts and completely fabricated what was printed in the email in a public forum showcasing what readers will (and have) assumed that an illegal act of using District email to endorse a candidate was made by me.
I respectfully request an apology from the reporter and a retraction from the paper.
Lisa Lorentz, CSEA Chapter 155 webmaster
a resident of Country Fair
on Apr 19, 2013 at 1:57 pm
Lisa, This is suppose to be a non-partisan race. Unions have NO business entering into this race. Teacher's Unions have NO business entering into this race! Olivia is NOW a BUYOUT. At least those TEA party members you and your friends complain about, are a mix of Democrats, Libertarians, Independents as well as Republicans. Our Daughter is a Teacher, and she is against the Teacher's Union using her money on Liberal Democrat elections. Also, Lisa, you are MISGUIDED as well as Wrong.
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Apr 19, 2013 at 2:34 pm
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
DWD, Why are you going after Lisa? Seems to me all she did was try to correct the erroneous information posted by the PW. Not once does she state her support for one candidate over the other. As a union member, I don't believe she is in control of what action the union takes to endorse or not. As a voter, she is entitled to her personal choice for candidate, as are you and your daughter.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 19, 2013 at 4:38 pm
Political parties aren't supposed to get involved in elections. They're only supposed to hold parties after an election. Duh!
Unions are only supposed to extort union dues from union members held hostage, made to work for higher wages under safer and healthier conditions. They have no business getting involved in elections. Only people who have money, or corporations, or developers should be able to get involved in politics. This is America for crying out loud!
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 19, 2013 at 5:07 pm
Obviously, she's made her decision as a youth. I'ts the easy path for elections. She's already sold old the resident voters for the public union control of her future. She's made her choice. I've made mine. I'm with the long history of service by Kathy Narum.
No union sell-out. And, NO noise-maker either, who wants a political future and thought he'd start with Council, rather than putting in the long hours and years of learning and serving on local Boards and Commissions.
Both Olyvia and Miller are wrong for THIS election. They both need to put in the time, so we can observe their service. Both are late to the process, asking us to buy their pitches, they both have just been visible in recent months...late joiners, too late for THIS election.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 19, 2013 at 5:34 pm
PW currently has post/article on all the boards and commissions that NEED some Pleasantonians to step up to serve. Both Olyvia & Miller should seize the opportunities to learn and gain experience so they would be 'qualified' and 'experienced' to run next time ! ! !
And, BTW THIS thinking 'conservative' is fully committed to Kathy NARUM...and her decades of service to Pleasanton.
a resident of Country Fair
on Apr 19, 2013 at 6:16 pm
If Lisa is not for the Union's pick, then WHY did she send out the info in the first place? If I did not believe in something, I would not do what she did. For those of you, who think all you have to do is apply to be on a Commission, you are mistaken. First of all 99% of the time, if you do not follow the Mayor's agenda, you won't get the Appointment (even if you are the most knowledgeable or qualified etc). Fairness has not been used for years. The Commissions are stacked. Cook-Kalio never served on any Commissions or Committees. Backed by the UNIONS/Chamber PAC, you elected her! So don't preach what you don't know or understand.
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Apr 19, 2013 at 8:43 pm
Kathleen Ruegsegger is a registered user.
Can you not read? "The email was entitled: 'New Chapter 155 website launched' and ONLY contained information about the new website built by CSEA Northbay Field Office and provided the link to the new website. THAT's ALL. No endorsement." There is NO COMMENT ABOUT SUPPORT.
Lisa is entitled to her personal choice, be that with or against a union recommendation.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Apr 19, 2013 at 9:28 pm
Yeh, heh, sure
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Apr 22, 2013 at 9:33 am
For goodness sake. I DID NOT endorse anyone!
I sent and email announcing a new CSEA website to classified employees, one NOT built by me, and NOT controlled by me.
Any posting on a website representing a group, cannot possibly represent every member's personal views. Use your COMMON SENSE - Union members CAN and DO think and VOTE as individuals. The Alameda Labor Council endorsement does not speak for me. I've mailed my ballot and who I voted for was my personal choice.
A REMINDER, the PW story regarding my email was FABRICATED.
Thank you Kathleen Ruegsegger for trying to point that out to bloggers above who still choose to criticize and use my name no matter what.
Lisa Lorentz
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So many storylines came out of UFC 167 it seems like a shame to try and condense them into one blurb but I'll do my best (save for GSP's future which I'll address later on). The card was as excellent as predicted, offering up competitive clashes, a few shockers, and a handful of highlight-reel finishes. Some quick thoughts: Sergio Pettis needs to improve his takedown defense if hoping to excel but definitely has blue-chipper written all over him / Rick Story hasn't improved much since making his UFC debut but he's still a solid test for any adversary / Donald Cerrone will be back at lightweight by the end of 2014 / Josh Koscheck needs to look at retiring if he loses his next fight via KO / Robbie Lawler's resurgence has been one of the year's most pleasant surprises / Rory MacDonald is becoming a welterweight Lyoto Machida in that he does just enough to win most of the time / Thank goodness the Sonnen-at-LHW experiment is over / Rashad Evans is still a threat to eventually contend for the title but he won't ever win it again / I'd wager Dana White handed Johny Hendricks a nice under-the-table bonus on Saturday night after judges robbed the world of an important moment.
9. Benson Henderson vs. Josh Thomson (UFC on FOX 10 – January 25)
It is unfortunate Anthony Pettis had to (once again) withdraw from his fight with Thomson due to injury but the UFC did a nice job by inserting "Bendo" into the equation. Outside of T.J. Grant, he's as good as it gets in terms of divisional status so Thomson still has a lot to gain from beating the former champ. Also, Thomson deserves credit for accepting Henderson as a replacement instead of holding out for the title-shot he slid into after finishing Nate Diaz earlier this year. Expect Henderson-Thomson to turn in a "Fight of the Night" contender based on both being well-rounded, aggressive competitors with enormous heart.
8. The Strawweights are Coming!
It appears the UFC is in the process of adding a new division featuring 115-pound women. There are probably some thick-browed purists out there against the idea, and to each their own, but in reality some excellent strawweight fighters exist with the talent and "it" factor to get over with the masses. Names like Jessica Aguilar, Carla Esparza, Felice Herrig, Rose Namajunas, Bec Hyatt, Claudia Gadelha, Michelle Waterson, and Jessica Penne immediately spring to mind.
7. Costa Philippou vs. Luke Rockhold (UFC Fight Night 35 – January 15)
This match-up makes a ton of sense. Both fighters had solid winning streaks laid to waste in their previous pairings and have a similar amount of name value. The opportunity will allow one man to get back on track by beating an opponent most fans have heard of, plus its status as a main event will provide an added boost to the victor's stock. Rockhold is a bit more athletic and polished than Philippou, but he doesn't have the New Yorker's power, so expect some interesting stand-up exchanges when the curtain drops in early 2014.
6. Matt Riddle's Release
Riddle was cut by Bellator this week after pulling out of a fight for undisclosed reasons. The situation marks another low for the 27-year old who was, at one point, considered a solid prospect based on a 5-1 record in his first six professional appearances (with all of the wins coming in the UFC). He would also be on a four-fight winning streak had he not tested positive for marijuana use after two victories in the UFC, the latter of which resulted in his release from the organization. Riddle will fight again but it won't be for a big promotion. Think Legacy FC for example. If he can clean up his act, he could be back in the UFC in 2-3 years as long as his performances support the signing. Otherwise, it looks like he will have sadly washed out before ever truly entering his prime or delivering on his promise.
5. Vitor Belfort's "Low" Testosterone
Belfort has been speaking out to assure fans his use of testosterone was not a factor in his recent knockout of Dan Henderson and reminding folks TRT is a medical matter, not a means to a competitive edge. Ironically, Belfort's fight with Henderson seemed to be the Brazilian's first fight in which TRT didn't seem to matter based on "Hendo" also subscribing to the practice. Belfort's decision to comment simply makes him look worse by reminding the world he injects a substance into his body to maintain the athletic prowess of someone younger.
4. Ronaldo Souza vs. Francis Carmont (UFC Fight Night 36 – February 15)
The UFC got it right with this rumble. "Jacare" and Carmont are two of the top 185ers out there, but the divisional strap is tied up for the next eight months based on champion Chris Weidman's defense against Anderson Silva in late December and the winner's likelihood of facing Vitor Belfort shortly thereafter. As such, Souza and Carmont need to clash as a means of determining the NEXT contender. At first glance, it seems Souza should have the advantage based on his BJJ brilliance in comparison to Carmont's love of taking opponents down and working from above.
3. Ben Askren Begging for a Fight
There is something "Funky" going on when an unbeaten Olympian who held Bellator gold can't get a sniff from the UFC. The 12-0 Askren recently made a statement saying he'd fight in the Octagon for free if given a chance. While Askren's style occasionally leaves a lot to be desired, there are numerous fighters on the company's roster who employ similar strategies but lack his credentials and intangibles. Likewise, Askren's ground and pound is vicious. He doesn't just sit on opponents – he peppers them with strikes and seeks submissions. Hell, half his wins involve finishes including TKOs in his last two tilts. Additionally, Askren has a marketable personality and doesn't mind turning up the showmanship when necessary. If the UFC is truly aimed at determining who the best fighter in the world is at a particular weight, there's no reason Askren shouldn't be scooped up immediately.
2. The Return of "Rampage"
Quinton Jackson picked up his first win in more than two years last Friday night when he knocked Joey Beltran out at Bellator 108 with a second remaining in the first frame. Jackson didn't look great per se, and Beltran's far from a Top 10 opponent, but it was still nice to see "Rampage" back in action. He probably has 3-4 fights left in him and there are some decent match-ups out there including Mo Lawal, Tito Ortiz, and maybe even Dan Henderson.
1. GSP's Hiatus
The whirlwind of controversy surrounding Georges St-Pierre's outpointing of Johny Hendricks at UFC 167 and subsequent decision to take a break from fighting has been furious since Saturday night. There have been reports (and denials) regarding GSP having legal issues, dealing with his father's impending death, having an out-of-wedlock baby on the way, being afraid of Hendricks, and much more. Personally, I don't care what his motivations are. St-Pierre has earned the right to take a year off if need be as long as the UFC does what's right and awards Hendricks an opportunity to win interim gold. "Rush" has spent almost a decade as a top draw in the UFC, fighting the best 170ers the sport has to offer and representing the brand as fine as could be. He's almost above reproach in that regard. This is a man who spent the last 2+ recovering from a potentially career-ending knee injury only to go on and fight three beasts in Hendricks, Nick Diaz, and Carlos Condit while also balancing the responsibility of life's other offerings. Let him catch his breath, re-energize, and then come back strong in late 2014 with his sights set on Hendricks or whoever else has the belt.
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"You must constantly ask yourself these questions: Who am I around? What are they doing to me? What have they got me reading? What have they got me saying? Where do they have me going? What do they have me thinking? And most important, what do they have me becoming? Then ask yourself the big question: Is that okay? Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change."
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity."
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As much as I think a more a uniform style and message would be great for Perl, I also think that releasing and marketing an application that non-Perl people would find cool and useful could do as much to fix Perl's image problem as anything else.
After using this fictional application, a user might see that it is written in Perl and think "Hey, I didn't know that Perl can do that". They might then look at the source code and think, "Hey, this isn't the same ugly Perl that I remember from the mid 90s."
A good
I think you're hitting the nail on the head.
Everything else sets the stage... but without the killer app, we can't attract the magpies.
Then again, a killer app which attracts developers... won't be able to retain them if the support infrastructure is a maze of twisty passages all different
We need it all. And if somebody(s) can chart a course... then perhaps we can each scratch an itch that gets us there.
More and more as I read through these discussions and debates, it makes me wonder how they can be resolved. I doubt all the players involved are going to start agreeing. Most projects have pretty clear leadership to resolve these kind of problems. Who's in that position for Perl?
If it's Larry, is he going to engage these issues or is it off his radar entirely?
Larry is a language designer.
He's involved with things at the level of the language "surface".
He's said a number of times (in person, if not in print) that other people should deal with the packaging and repositories of modules.
Same thing extends to things like the marketing and presentation of Perl to the world. This is more the sort of thing that the TPF is for.
I thought so, but who then? It seems there's no single person or even group who has a leadership role, which is why there's schizophrenia. I guess that's not necessarily a bad thing, but it's not exactly comforting when a bunch of the players appear to be at odds about which direction to take the project.
C'est la vie. No matter what happens, at least the code won't go up in a poof of smoke. =)


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Angels release veterans Pena, Torrealba and Tracy
LeBlanc reassigned to Minor League camp; players in MLB camp at 38
By Joey Nowak / MLB.com
The Angels reassigned one player to Minor League camp and granted three others their unconditional release on Sunday, trimming the number of players in Major League camp to 38.
The team reassigned left-hander Wade LeBlanc to Minor League camp, and granted Carlos Pena, Yorvit Torrealba and Chad Tracy their unconditional release.
LeBlanc has six years of Major League experience and made 17 appearances with Miami and Houston last season. Pena, an All-Star in 2009 who also owns Silver Slugger and Gold Glove awards, split time between Houston and Kansas City in 2013. Torrealba played for the Rockies, while Tracy played for the Nationals.
Joey Nowak is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @joeynowak. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


text: Yay or Nay? Personally, I'm going for Yay right now. I kinda like it. At the beginning of the episode tonight they showed it coming in from a distance, and it looked very stealthy and slick. It is certainly a lot bigger than I thought it would be, seems like a lot of room to explore inside it. I also so hints of ancient Ancient design in it, like the design found on other ancient devices we have seen in the milky way galaxy from millions of years ago. Also, it appears the ship has a form of AI, it was able to know they were in trouble when he told them and found a planet and dialed it! Apparently this ship is not the gate seeder ship, those ships (and there were several of them) were sent out ahead of this ship. I hope we get to see one, I want to see a Stargate manufactured and put on a planet. I hope they lock down WHEN it was sent out though. From reading, it is supposed to be millions of years old. But in the episode they indicated thousands or hundreds of thousands of years. I hope this is just them guessing, and they will reveal more about it later.


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McCann progressing steadily with shoulder rehab
Catcher encouraged after taking batting practice for third time since being cleared
By Mark Bowman / MLB.com
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Brian McCann has remained in the shadows as he spent the first month of Spring Training recovering from right shoulder surgery that will force him to miss at least the first two weeks of the season.
But McCann's spirits have brightened as he has spent the past week taking batting practice and playing long toss on the field. This was evident when he arrived at Champion Stadium early Friday morning and greeted his new teammate, Justin Upton, with one of those happy-man hugs that the Braves players have regularly exchanged over the past couple of years.
McCann's excitement grew a few hours later when he took batting practice with his teammates before a split-squad game against the Blue Jays. This marked the third time he took swings on the field since being cleared to do so on Feb. 28.
"I've just got to be smart," McCann said. "Today was a great day. Throwing was better than it has been, and hitting, it was the best I've felt. I'm making the necessary steps forward."
Displaying the pretty left-handed swing that has helped him earn six All-Star selections and win five National League Silver Slugger Awards, McCann sprayed line drives across the field and showed he has already regained a significant amount of strength in his surgically repaired right shoulder.
"I'm very encouraged by the way the ball is coming off [the bat]," McCann said.
Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez was impressed after getting his first chance to see McCann hit on the field.
"I thought his swing looked great," Gonzalez said. "If I hadn't known he had surgery and was doing the rehab thing, I would have thought he was [in] midseason [form]. It was kind of reminiscent because I used to throw [batting practice] to his group, and I didn't see anything out of the ordinary swinging with that shoulder. Those are great signs really. I think he is coming along just fine and I think he is right on schedule."
McCann's next step in the rehab process comes Saturday, when he will again take batting practice and play long toss -- two sets of 20 throws from a distance of 120 feet. This will mark the first time he has completed these exercises on consecutive days this year.
"I've got my really good days and I've got my days where it's not as good," McCann said. "I've just got to stay even-keeled and take the good with the bad. ... Everything the training staff has put in front of me, I've accomplished. I'm moving forward and I'm on schedule."
McCann's excitement has been somewhat tempered by the uncertainty regarding his return. His wish is to make his regular-season debut as Atlanta's starting catcher for the April 16 game against the Royals. This is the first date that he would be permitted to play in a game. But the Braves have not yet told him if it would be possible for him to make his final preparations by playing in Minor League games before this date.
If McCann gets his wish, he will be permitted to play in some Minor League exhibition games before the end of Spring Training. But he understands that this is a wish that might not be granted.
When Braves orthopedic surgeon Dr. Xavier Duralde performed the surgery Oct. 16, he inserted anchors into the posterior portion of McCann's shoulder and repaired a labrum tear that was more significant than expected.
McCann exited the surgery knowing that he would not be cleared to begin playing for six months. But now he is hoping the Braves clear him to play in his first big league game on the six-month anniversary of the surgery.
"I'll know more in a week," McCann said. "I don't know what my schedule is going to be like. It's one of those things, if I come back early and get run over at the plate or something like that, it's not worth it."
This has the makings to be the most important season McCann has experienced since debuting with the Braves in 2005. Along with still being one of the key players in Atlanta's potent lineup, he is entering the final year of his contract and staring at the payday that could await him on next year's free-agent market.
If McCann has a big season, he will increase the likelihood of gaining a big contract, quite possibly from an American League club that could use him as a catcher and designated hitter. If he struggles, the Braves will have reason to be more hesitant to offer a contract to a 30-year-old catcher who has not been the same since coming back too early from an oblique injury in August 2011.
While hitting 20 home runs with career lows in batting average .230 and OPS (.698) last year, McCann battled right shoulder discomfort that reached a debilitating point as July elapsed.
"It just kept getting worse," McCann said. "You can play through injury and pain. It just got to the point where it was affecting the way I was attacking the baseball. Balls you would usually hit for a line drive, you're fouling off. Balls that you'd normally square up, you're rolling over."
McCann knew he would need surgery by the time August arrived. But despite knowing that he might miss some time this upcoming season, his unselfish approach led him to decide to delay the surgery and continue playing through the discomfort.
"I kept playing," McCann said. "It was a decision I made. I wanted to be there with my teammates. We were having a great year, and I felt like I could go out there and still give us a chance to win the game."
Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Making this game thread on my Iphone. The game has already started, Nate and John Salmons are not playing.
Making this game thread on my Iphone. The game has already started, Nate and John Salmons are not playing.
I don't want to jinx it but, we aren't down by 30 points yet!!! -.-
If Salmons and Nate are any indication Thomas and Hinrich are not going to be traded since they are both playing. I guess that Tmac to Chicago deal is really dead.
Pisses me off we have a PF selected at 8 but the PF playing for the other team selected 26 is playing like the 8th pick. Would it be too much to ask that if you draft a PF at 8 that he at least have a back to the basket game post game like Gibson has.
jefferies didnt start the second half and niether him or hughes is on the bench, but hill is.....deal go thru without trading hill??? please ?
Wow great observation
Jared Jefferies has a sore right knee and done for the game.
Mission : X Heat / Target : L.James
WTF! we pose to win this game, we had a 13 point lead at start of 3rd, and only 2 point lead to start the 4th
Is this turning out to be the 2007-08 season all over again?
New York Knicks = An organization more useless than a bag of rocks painted in orange and blue. The most over-paid collection of talent ever assembled on an NBA floor. They could only be coached worse by a dead Rich Kotite.


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Here's the deal with being a true New Yorker, in Rick Pitino's case, a native New Yorker: Sometimes you're going to tick off some people and other times you're going to get ticked off.
The bad blood can last the few seconds it takes for a schoolyard scuffle to be resolved or it can last a lifetime.
Pitino has known both sides of that street and the yellow line. Sometimes he starts it, sometimes he ends it. Never does he run away from it.
Take yesterday at the New York Athletic Club where the Big East Conference held its media day. Pitino was asked about the impending loss of Syracuse to the ACC.
He said there would be no loss on the court because of the addition of Memphis and Temple but the league would feel the loss of Syracuse fans in attendance and excitement in the Garden.
"I want to see how many fans they bring to Tobacco Road,'' said Pitino.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the room, Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim was being apprised of Pitino's remarks. Boeheim is an upstate New Yorker but all those nights playing in the Garden and days recruiting the city has made him a bit salty at times.
"Rick said all summer that if Louisville could have left [the Big East] they would have left," Boeheim said. "Everybody knows it and I'm really tired of him saying what Syracuse should be or should have done because they would have left in a heartbeat. Everybody knows it.''
Boeheim may or may not have made a reference to Pitino being full of feces. Pitino said, 'We're both full of it.''
The two coaches' teams just happen to have been voted by their fellow league colleagues to finish 1st (Louisville) and 2nd (Syracuse) in the preseason poll.
So now we have our story line for the season. Syracuse plays at Louisville on Jan. 19. Louisville plays at Syracuse on March 3, in a game that could decide the regular-season title.
Remembering that Boeheim hired Pitino when he got the Syracuse job back in 1969, leaves us to believe this disagreement won't linger.
But you never know with Pitino. If he's not starting it, he's finishing it, or in the middle of it.
Yesterday he was starting it, which tells you just how much Pitino likes this Louisville team. It goes 10 deep and has three starters return from last year's Big East Conference Tournament champs and Final Four team.
When asked about the loss of UConn coach Jim Calhoun to retirement, Pitino recounted those halcyon days when he was the coach at Boston University and Calhoun was at Northeastern.
Should the two happen to pass each other on their daily runs along the Charles River they never acknowledged each other. Not a nod or a wave, nothing.
But yesterday Pitino said how fond he had become of Calhoun and how much he admired how hard he got the Huskies to play. So what advice could Pitino offer Kevin Ollie, the new UConn coach?
"All you need to do is be nice to the media,'' said Pitino, "and you already bypassed Jim Calhoun.''
When asked about the loss of Notre Dame, Pitino said, "I never considered Notre Dame as being in the Big East.''
Last, but not least, Kentucky and his 'friend' John Calipari.
"John is a marketing genius, he really is,'' said Pitino. "He wants to Tweet. He wants to do this. He wants to do that. He's way ahead of the curve. He's going to put a practice on his computer so his fans can see. It's just not my makeup.
"I don't want to give my time up to Tweet. I want to enjoy life.''
So is Cal not enjoying life?
"I take my hat off to him,'' said Pitino.
He wasn't wearing a hat.
He then pointed out how he enjoys the relationships he builds with his players over their three- and four-year careers.
"There's more to a program than just what you put on the court,'' he said.
Somewhere in Lexington John Calipari, king of the one and done, was chewing on a towel.
"All I want to do is have some fun and wake up the next day,'' said Pitino.
You never know what trouble you'll find.


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toronto out: bargs, calderon, kleiza, ed
toronto in: vesly, ariza, was 1st rounder (2013), aminu, rivers
new orleans out: aminu, rivers, eric gordon
new orleans in: kleiza, calderon, beals, kevin seraphin
washington out: vesly, ariza, beals, kevin seraphin, was 1st rounder (2013)
washington in: bargs, ed, eric gordon
raps lineups
why raps: we get a couple of role and budding players. ariza can play the 3 while vesly is a nice prospect, can play both sf and pf. aminu is not exactly a 4 but can play the 4 under casey's system, rebounds and shoots the ball well, poor man's paul millsap. rivers is struggling so getting him means he can be our chip backup for years to come
why new orleans: kleiza is healthy and he can definitely provide the team with some key veteran leadership while calderon can fill the role for rivers or even start the team at the pg position. eric gordon is not a good fit for the team so getting beals and seraphin definitely help the team and davis growth since beals will be better than gordon in a year or two
why washington: john wall needs a team that he can run with, nene is too slow at the pf position so getting bargs, the team will instantly become an offensive team, bargs can be that stretch 4 and 5 while having nene play the 5 while okafor comes off the bench. ed with a change of scenery could possibly work while eric gordon replaces beals, when healthy gordon can score over 20ppts


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Last night I was hunting around for something to do with a couple of chicken breasts and so I rummaged in the back of the fridge. I usually look for inspiration for a new dish in the supermarket and actually find it in the back of my fridge. (Sometimes I find an article that is the opposite of inspiring, but that is another story...) Last night, the inspiration came from the leftover food from our raclette dinner. What if I combined the elements of a raclette in one dish? My first thought was to stuff the chicken breasts with meat and cheese and coat the package with bread crumbs. However, I usually try to reserve the really unhealthy meals for days when we have guests. (It's not that I want to make my friends fat, but if I'm going to consume a gazillion calories and double my cholesterol level, I want it to be a fancy dinner and I want to share!)
In the end, I found a quick and relatively healthy alternative. It sounds like a lot of work, but actually took about twenty minutes to prepare from inspiration to first bite!
Chicken Savoyard
2 chicken breasts
2 slices of Savoyard or other raw ham (an Italian ham would work, but don't waste proscuitto on this as it's delicate and so good on its own! Bacon would also work, but you would be edging back towards the unhealthy side of the scale)
4 thick slices of raclette (you could substitute comté, beaufort, tomme or gruyère in a pinch: the more flavour the better, though)
olive oil
dried sage
Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle them with a little dried sage. Place them on a hot grill pan. While they start cooking, get out your ham and cheese and prepare any vegetables you want to serve with the chicken. (In my case, I chose steamed broccoli, mmmm...) Turn over the breasts and cook the other side. If you get impatient (as I did) you can split them open and cook the inside more quickly. When they are almost cooked through, remove them from the pan, wrap each one in a slice of ham and return to the pan. Cook quickly on each side until the ham is cooked through. (I didn't put the ham on from the start because I was afraid it would overcook before the chicken was done.)
Turn on the grill or broiler of your oven. Place two slices of cheese on each of the breasts and slide under the heat. It should only take about five minutes for the cheese to melt in a lovely pool. Raclette works particularly well on this dish because the cheese melts in a very thick puddle, which sticks to the breast instead of running all over the pan.
Okay, it's not as healthy as a stir fry or a green salad. On the other hand, aside from the cheese there is very little fat in this dish. And let me tell you, it was delicious!


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If anyone can bring the cost down, Nintendo can.
Doubt it would go into the Wii though.. more likely a future console? Wouldn't really see the point in having a Wii with holographic memory in it..
Nintendo has already admitted that the Wii has a storage-related "issue". But a patent application's revealed that the firm could be considering a futuristic storage format as a solution to the problem. Wii_holographic_storage_01 A drawing from the holographic storage patent An application to patent "Miniature flexure …
If anyone can bring the cost down, Nintendo can.
Doubt it would go into the Wii though.. more likely a future console? Wouldn't really see the point in having a Wii with holographic memory in it..
... what this alleged storage crisis is. Especially given that the average Wii owner buys 0.673 games or whatever.
I agree, maybe Nintendo might use it for piracy protection in their next console. Considering the next console is probably a couple of years away (going on Wii sales) then maybe they might be able to mass produce something cheap enough. It's not as if they'd need TB's of storage.
It certainly wouldn't be the first time Nintendo have released their own storage media, just look at the Famicom disc system and the N64DD.
As a Wii owner though, I wish they'd just add the ability to use SD cards for storage (rather than the current, archive things to SD card).
"speculative" ?? "blissfully unaware" perhaps. You have looked at the games charts for the past few months haven't you ?
You guys are having a laugh right?
Associating a next gen technology with a console that strives to appeal to the masses through pricing and casual gaming. Holographic storage comming to the wii is about as likely as a ps3 emulator being released for the wii.
Wasn't the main drawback that disks like this can only be 'burned' rather then pressed?
(unless somebody finds a way to stamp multi angle information, but I thought that the whole storage was based on wave interference)
There is only so much power that can be dissipated in a piece of plastic, so there is also a limit to how fast these things can be burned at a mass production rate, making it very unlikely that this will be the next distribution medium for games.
And for local storage, hard disks (even solid state) make much more sense.
/me is still intrigued.
.. position/ strain sensing, rather than storage. If this 'flexure' multiplexes different data from the holographic medium depending on it's state of flex, then you have a way to detect it's position. The holographic medium is just a lump of material with position data encoded into it (like a standard printed holographic sticker). The flexure gives different data depending on how it has been moved or what sort of pressure has been applied.
I could be wrong, but Nintendo are much more concerned with increasing the interaction with the user than overcoming storage issues. Sensor technology has already given them a huge lead over their competitors, and it would make sense to increase that lead where possible.
If I'm right, can someone in Nintendo give me a big R&D budget and I'll come up with something funky for them to sell to games players? :)
when they read "a device comprising a spatial flexure for a scanner used in angle multiplexing of holographic data"
Sounds like just the sort of thing he could save the world with.
So they're making a Wii-compatible Wobble board, so we can all play along with Rolf?
I'm still think holographic storage was possibly behind the decision to go with cartridges with the Nintendo 64. Before it came out, there had been a breakthrough in cheap holographic storage (soon, sort of thing, but as usual this did not eventuate).
While cartridges were costly and limited in capacity (by cost for one) the holographic part was promising lower cost and more capacity, while further securing the storage cartridge from simple copying.
It will be interceding to see what the strategy is now.
If they incorporate something like this into the Wii, it will push it on to complete along the same price range as the 360/PS3. I don't see it happening.


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Conor Friedersdorf writes for The Atlantic:
Since 9/11, many Americans have conflated terrorism with Muslims; and having done so, they've tolerated or supported counterterrorism policies safe in the presumption that people unlike them would bear their brunt. (If Mayor Bloomberg and the NYPD sent officers beyond the boundaries of New York City to secretly spy on evangelical Christian students or Israeli students or students who own handguns the national backlash would be swift, brutal, and decisive. The revelation of secret spying on Muslim American students was mostly defended or ignored.)
In the name of counterterrorism, many Americans have given their assent to indefinite detention, the criminalization of gifts to certain charities, the extrajudicial assassination of American citizens, and a sprawling, opaque homeland security bureaucracy; many have also advocated policies like torture or racial profiling that are not presently part of official anti-terror policy.
What if white Americans were as likely as Muslims to be victimized by those policies? What if the sprawling national security bureaucracy we've created starts directing attention not just to Muslims and their schools and charities, but to right-wing militias and left-wing environmental groups (or folks falsely accused of being in those groups because they seem like the sort who would be)?
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OAKLAND — One person is in critical condition after four people shot near Lake Merritt late Tuesday.
Around 10:20 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of East 18th Street where they found four people suffering from gunshot wounds.
All were transported to a local hospital, according to Oakland police.
Of those four people, one is currently in critical condition, Oakland police added.
Police do not have any motives or suspects, and remained at the scene late into the night to try and determine what led to the shooting.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
Contact Katie Nelson at 925-945-4780 or follow her at Twitter.com/katienelson210.


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Rolen celebrates 300th career homer
Veteran reached milestone a day after parents' anniversary
Scott Rolen hit the 300th home run of his career one night later than he had originally hoped.
"I don't know what to say about it," the veteran third baseman told MLB.com. "I'm excited about it. My family is here, and they're excited about it. I guess I look at it, and I wanted to hit it [Sunday] because it was my parents' 45th wedding anniversary. My whole family was here, we were going to eat dinner, and I thought, 'Wow, that'd be great.' I guess when you force something, it doesn't work out all the time."
But he connected the following night, which was good enough.
"When I reflect on it now, I realize -- or I want to realize -- it was great. We didn't talk about it at all at dinner. Mom and Dad had their 45th wedding anniversary -- that was the most important thing. That achievement is bigger than this one. So let's leave that one to itself and pick another night."
Lerew's nickname has cowboy, family roots: Anthony Lerew's nickname "Lash" -- given to him back in 2004 by Braves Class A pitching coach Bill Fischer -- was based on 1940s cowboy movie star Lash LaRue. But it turns out the pitching coach wasn't the first to link the two names.
Lerew told MLB.com, "I didn't know my grandpa was nicknamed 'Lash' Lerew until I got it tattooed on myself, showed my mom and she was like, 'Oh, your grandpa was nicknamed that!' So I guess it was a good choice to get it tattooed like that."
Span's three triples brings out the cheers: To the delight of the Target Field crowd, Denard Span batted with a chance to become the first player to hit four triples in a game but he settled for a walk in his final turn.
"That's the first time I've ever come to the plate like that and witnessed anything like that, the fans getting up for me," Span told the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "I almost didn't know what to do. I didn't know do I hurry up and get in the box or what am I supposed to do here? Am I supposed to go deep? It was definitely an unbelievable feeling."
With his three triples, Span became the first Major Leaguer to accomplish the feat since 2002.
Wieters finds success with new approach at the plate: Matt Wieters is trying to make a slight adjustment at the plate.
"I think before I was being a little bit too aggressive before I actually saw the pitch. Now it's just seeing it and trying to hit it wherever the pitch is," the Baltimore catcher told MLB.com. "Instead of making up your mind before you go to the plate what you're going to try to do with it, just seeing it deep and trying to react to it."
Bus ride brings good news to Dobbs: In the middle of a long Triple-A bus ride between Durham, N.C., and Allentown, Pa., Greg Dobbs got word that he was heading back to the Phillies, which made the trip a bit easier.
"I wasn't sitting there thinking about what was going to happen, this or that," Dobbs told the Philadelphia Inquirer. "You're thinking about your game, how you're going to improve."
Pierzynski lauds team's starting pitchers: If the Chicago White Sox are going to rise to the top of the AL Central this season, it will be -- according to A.J. Pierzynski -- because of the outstanding work of their starting pitching staff that includes John Danks, Mark Buehrle, Gavin Floyd, Jake Peavy and Freddy Garcia.
"No matter who is pitching, we got a great chance," Pierzynski told the Chicago Tribune. "And they're starting to live up to it. Everyone knows that's what our team was built on, and that's what everyone kept saying. If these guys pitch well, we'll be fine, and that's what these guys have been doing."
Blalock made strong impression: Hank Blalock made a favorable impression during his stint with the Rays. Now back home in San Diego, Blalock, a two-time All-Star, will seek to sign with another team.
"This guy is a real pro, I thought he did a great job for us in the clubhouse," Rays manager Joe Maddon told the St. Petersburg Times. "His work ethic is spectacular. I wish I had a longer time to work with this fellow because he's an interesting young man. ... He made a really good impression on all of us."
Fielder on a power surge: Prince Fielder entered June with seven home runs. He blasted 10 more during the month -- including two on Tuesday night -- to move within one of the NL lead.
"The main thing is to just swing my swing," Fielder told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. "I've never been a guy to hit singles to left field. When I take my swing at it, good things usually happen."
Hamilton also hitting stride with defense in left: Josh Hamilton's 21-game hitting streak has brought plenty of attention, but his defensive work has also been exceptional. Hamilton is hitting .346 with 18 home runs and 57 RBIs. His 181 total bases are first in the AL.
But he also has six outfield assists from left field, where his speed and strong arm have helped him make the transition from center field.
"I believe the transition is over with," Hamilton told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "Now it's just about going out and taking fly balls during batting practice, throwing to bases and keeping everything sharp."
Hamilton and outfield coach Gary Pettis explore left field prior to each game in a new ballpark.
Sanchez not typical as No. 2 hitter: Many managers are happy when their second-place hitter gives himself up to move a runner over to second base by bunting. But new Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez does not think Gaby Sanchez is a typical No. 2 hitter, and he prefers Sanchez to swing away in those spots.
"I don't like that play," Rodriguez told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. "He's not a normal second hitter. I said, 'Listen, I was giving you the benefit of the doubt, but to be honest, I don't like to take the bat away from you. You can hit a double.' I don't like that play. I want him to be a little more aggressive."
Manny faces hamstring injury after getting hot: A strained right hamstring on Tuesday night came at a most inopportune time for Manny Ramirez, who got himself on track recently as a designated hitter during Interleague Play. In six games as the designated hitter in American League parks, Ramirez batted .360 (9-for-25).
"I think that the DH helped him out a lot," Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly told the Los Angeles Times. "Just being able to concentrate on his hitting. You could see his bat coming back, his confidence coming back."
Ishikawa on a tear as pinch hitter: Travis Ishikawa had a pinch-hit double on Monday night, which raised his average as a pinch hitter to .529 on the season.
"I still think of myself as an everyday player," Ishikawa told the San Francisco Chronicle. "I definitely believe I can have a long career in the big leagues. As frustrating as this season has been, playing-time-wise, I'm confident it's just a bump in the road."
Fowler returns to center field: Dexter Fowler returned to the Rockies' starting lineup on Tuesday, hitting leadoff and playing center field. Fowler hit .340 in 27 games at Triple-A Colorado Springs.
"Getting at-bats every day helped my timing, especially left-handed with the toe tap," Fowler told the The Denver Post. "It was a positive experience, a chance to get better."
Gutierrez finding his groove: Juan Gutierrez has begun to find his way back into crucial situations for the Diamondbacks.
"His stuff looks good and his confidence is high," manager A.J. Hinch told the The Arizona Republic.
Home crowd a delight for Pagan: Angel Pagan, a native of Puerto Rico, was back in action for the Mets on Tuesday during their game against the Marlins in San Juan.
Pagan, who had missed five games with spasms in his right side, played center field and batted in the No. 2 spot in front of "hundreds" of family members and friends.
"To see everybody coming back to this stadium to watch baseball, that is pretty unbelievable," Pagan told the New York Post.
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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I'm going to share a story with you today. As you read it, try to imagine what it would feel like if you were the protagonist of the story …
So pause for a moment and imagine that you have crocheted tablecloths for every girl in your family except for your youngest daughter. You are working on that final crochet tablecloth now, putting all of your love into that item so that her table exudes that love once the finished item is placed there.
Now imagine that you take the WIP with you in the car so that you can work on it in your free time. You stop at a park but of course you don't want to get the tablecloth dirty so you don't take it out to work on it there. While you're enjoying your time at the park, your car gets broken in to. Of all things, the crochet tablecloth is taken.
Pause and imagine how that would feel. You were putting your heart and soul (e fios!) into that piece for your youngest daughter and now it's just been ripped away. What would you do? Would you start over with a new WIP? Would you try desperately to find the thief? Or would you just give up altogether, defeated by how discouraging it would be to have this happen?
É claro, you'd eventually have to let it go. So let's say now that you've done that. Na verdade, let's say that twenty five years have passed. You're going about your business, having probably crocheted many other items in that time span. The tablecloth is a long ago memory that maybe stings a little bit but you rarely think of it. Until one day when you walk into your sister in law's house and see her working on that very same tablecloth that was stolen from your car!
What would you think? Would you think she was the one who had stolen it? Would you think that time had stopped? Or would you not even recognize your own work?
Bem, let me tell you, this is a true story. I saw it in the Peninsula News Review. The sister-in-law is part of a church group that makes crochet items for seniors, the homeless and others in need. Another member of the group is June Temple who works part-time at a second hand store where all of her co-workers know to set aside any crochet items or yarn donations for her crochet group. One of the items that came into the second hand store was that stolen half-finished tablecloth. The sister-in-law felt drawn to the piece and decided to take it home and work on finishing it. She was doing just that when the maker of the piece walked into the home and saw the tablecloth there!
Can you imagine?!


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- Lorabell
September 18, 2009
PFach & the Wolves Eclipse Pics
- Lorabell
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It funny to see Carlisle in just a casual T like that, lol! I'm sure that's not his wardrobe...ReplyDelete
Why are the woves in robs? Lols Carlilse...:)ReplyDelete
@twilove/life- The wolves are in robes because it's so cold out! Werewolves run around half-naked, so, in between takes, they put on robes. :)ReplyDelete
Aww Peter you look so serious:(( Love the group robes- They look like phrat boys.LolReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 18, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Look @ those gunsReplyDelete
If I were Bella I'd feel kinda weird-- having the hawtz for my future father-in-law and all...
My wolves!ReplyDelete
Half naked.
The robes keep them warm in between takes.ReplyDelete
I was just thinking, this is the scene after Jacob gets hurt and Peter has to make house calls to make sure he's healing right.
I can't wait.
Where's Carlisle's scarf?!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 19, 2009 at 1:14 AM
i doubt thats carlisles outfit...i mean it doesn't really fit his character...but def. peter's personality hahaReplyDelete
WoW! Hotties! ;)ReplyDelete
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and notice the guy who plays Quil is there as a wolfReplyDelete
That being said, the first pic is so strange to me. It looks like Carlisle Cullen pretending to be Peter, rather than the other way around. Wierd, huh?
Oh, to be Jennie Garth right now.
Dr. Cullen, what nice biceps you've got! Fnar!ReplyDelete


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