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Learn more about how our National Program is Changing the Nation [1].
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Currently, there are 33 states with a GSA network. Our goal: 50 States by 2020!
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>> Stella McCartney has never been secretive about her love for animals, but in her Fall 2009 campaign, she's making the message pretty clear: Sigrid Agren, who was photographed by Ryan McGinley (putting in his second season for the label) in the woods of Worcestershire, England, is surrounded by a live dear or fox, plus an overlay of Disney's Bambi and friends.
"I'm a huge Bambi fan, and the film reminds me of my mum," said McCartney explained. "And we wanted to have some fun. The clothes in the campaign are looking quite fierce, and we wanted to contrast them with the innocence of Bambi." The campaign was styled by Jane How and the art direction was done by McCartney's in-house team team and Partner and Partner in London instead of M/M Paris, who she's used in the past.


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I set up a page to display tweets for a client, based on the code in Craig Buckler's article - http://www.sitepoint.com/create-your-own-twitter-widget-3/
Now after running happily for over 18 months, it's stopped working. Don't know when it stopped, I only check their pages occasionally.
Anyone else who has used Craig's code having this problem? Anyone got a solution?
I believe Twitter have pulled the RSS support. The code calls (for example): https://twitter.com/statuses/user_timeline/richaskew.json
This is no longer available. Someone who knows more about it than me can explain how to achieve it but I think you have to give permission to the app your building to use the feeds.
The API endpoint has changed, it's now located at https://api.twitter.com/1/statuses/user_timeline.json?screen_name=richaskew
The data structure may have changed too, so you may want check the returned data.
I've tried editing the API line in the original code to match the link above, but it still doesn't want to play. The changes in that line where obvious, even to me.
Pity that Craig said there was no support with the code which he wrote. I could find the items he extracts in the string that is returned in the link given above, no obvious change of name for the parts either.
I created a test environment, and I got it to work by removing the cache files then changing line 144 in twitterstatus.php to:
CURLOPT_URL => 'http://api.twitter.com/1/statuses/user_timeline.json?screen_name=' . $this->ID . '&count=' . $this->Count,
FWIW, Craig states on line 10 of that same file "This code can be used without any restrictions, but please don't expect support either!".
Thanks Anthony!
I've been out all day and just seen this. I'd edited the same line almost the same way, but didn't touch the cache. I added the /1/, which I'd somehow missed when looking at your original post, cleared the cache, and it worked.


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text: A long post, sorry! Read if you want to hurt your brain! :twisted: I'm mulling over this sort of thing myself, but I'm only think 6 months. Slow Friday afternoon, got me musing. So, who on here has taken an extended break from work to commit some proper time to their tennis (I think I could swing it at work)? I know of one guy on here that took a 18-24 month sabbatical, from a position of being a strong player already. What can realistically be achieved in a 6 MONTH period I wonder, with the following setup: - 34 years old, (ok, 3 weeks from 35!), 5 ft 9.775, married, no children for 2-3 years. Wife who would also like to do the same, for herself. - Finances ok for that time - Must be at a fighting tennis weight before starting, but not necessarily singles tennis fit (i.e. gym and drills would form part of tennis 6 months) - I have volleycam, Lobster ball machine, various court strings and cones and things already. - I have a tennis club membership, though *might* also consider joining an indoor club for 6 months to ensure playing (Acrylic and carpet courts) - currently a middling 4.0 (Play higher ability dubs than singles though), played a lot from 11-15 yr old, then stopped for 12/13 years completely, treaded water from 28-33. 33-34 got more focussed. - 2 hrs coaching per week with a friend, 2 separate hours however. Friend is LTA 3.1, 26 years old fairly active player, and a performance coach. So, assuming the necessary dedication, and let's say 30 hrs per week of tennis training (Court time and physical training), what do we think is achievable over 6 months? Your answers and\or recommendations can range from: - Stupid open question - A ratings bump answer - A more practical, *you will get more control over your shots and gain confidence* type answers - Why bother, save your money! - Whatever answer you fancy giving! This is a Friday afternoon time-filler as well as a reasonably serious first pass at working out if this is worth it. My own personal motivation will be the ultimate decider, but I'm interested in people's success stories or insight.


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This morning we headed back up to the studio to take another shot at talking about Hot Toys of the season. The segment had been bumped on Tuesday. This time we got into the right car. On Tuesday we had gotten into a car that was headed to the airport -which should have been a signal to us that the rest of the morning was probably not going to go smoothly.
We arrive at the Today Show. All was unusually quiet in the green room. The Duggars had been there on Tuesday–making for a very crowded room! This time Robert Pattinson was upstairs
…we never got to see him but he certainly draws a crowd outside the studio. I always wonder about the fans that wait overnight to catch a glimpse. I thought it was fitting that we were there with Mattel's Monster High Dolls that are really part of the Twilightization of America. Our tween testers, many of whom have not read the books or seen the movies really still love these dolls.
At first I wasn't sure how I felt about them. They're so over the top–but I've come around. Their focus is on character traits of each monster and how they navigate high school. It's less about their body image. I also like that there are boys in the line, and that Mattel participated in an anti-bullying campaign this year with the collection. I certainly wouldn't characterize them as beautiful dolls–but they do have a sense of humor that appeals to the 7 & up crowd.
Many of the kids who were scheduled to be on the segment on Tuesday came back today. We were very grateful to their parents! We were also joined by some other families who quickly got into the swing of the segment. I'd always rather do a segment with kids there–it just adds more energy and I think it's useful to see kids actually playing with the toys we're talking about.
For complete reviews of the toys we showed on the segment, visit www.toyportfolio.com. You can also watch the segment on the Today Show by clicking here.


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5 en mayo 23, 2012
I found this a most rewarding place to stay. My room was the Casita San Pasqual which opened onto the courtyard. Great breakfast. Very walkable to the center of town. Friendly staff. Very quiet which makes for a very relaxing break.
5 en junio 12, 2011
Everything about this inn is wonderful. It's in a quiet area a few blocks from the Plaza, within easy walking distance to most of the attractions and restaurants. The common areas are beautiful and tastefully decorated. It is apparent the owners take pride in their property. Wayne, one of the owners, went out of his way to make us feel welcome, and was a great source of information on attractions and restaurants. Our favorite museum was the Museum of International Folk Art - not to be missed! We had wonderful dinners at Santacafe, El Meson, and Restaurant Martin (right next door). We stayed in the Santa Fe Suite for 4 nights, and it's gorgeous. The furnishings are comfortable and luxurious. It was nice having a separate living room. The double-paned windows and extra soundproofing made the rooms very quiet, even though the living room faces the street. The breakfasts were delicious, with plenty of food. There was a warm entree, plus fresh fruit, juice, yogurt, hard boiled eggs, cereals, and wonderful baked goods. Any type of egg could also be prepared to order. Special diet requirements were accommodated on request. We highly recommend staying here. We will certainly recommend it to our family and friends, and will try to stay here again on our next visit.
5 en junio 29, 2010
We arrived late morning and we were greeted by the lovely housekeeper Ruth. We knew we were early and asked just to park our car there so that we could walk to town. Ruth said it was not a problem and gave us directions to the Plaza, a recommendation for lunch and other recommendations of things to see. When we arrived back at the B&B about 3 she ushered us to our room and explained everything we needed to know about this lovely establishment. Later we had cookies in the dining room and directions to other areas around Santa Fe. The room was perfect, big with lots of really comfortable seating and a great bed. Breakfasts were very tasty and it is always nice to have a variety of times to eat breakfast. When we were eating Ruth "the stealth" went to our room and straightened it up so that when we returned it looked like no one had ever spent the night there. Everyone is so very helpful, the B&B is very close to so many of the beautiful areas of Santa Fe and the food was wonderful.
5 en diciembre 10, 2009
(We're putting this review here because B&B.com doesn't list the Four Kachinas separately - it's owned by the same folks who own Farolito.) My wife and I have been traveling to Santa Fe (probably at least once a year) for 16 or 17 years, mostly recently in June of 2009. We actually stayed at the Four Kachinas before Walt and Wayne became the proprietors, but only since then have we come to love it as we do. The once or twice we were unable to secure a reservation and had to settle for someplace else has always turned out to be a huge letdown. Five stars is not enough to convey how great this place is - Walt and Wayne are the perfect hosts in every way: in the tastefully decorated, super-clean rooms, in the fantastic breakfasts, in their great recommendations for just about everything - the list goes on and on. Between them, they have an encyclopedic knowledge of everything you might want to do while visiting Santa Fe: hiking, the art scene, the best restaurants, Indian Market, museums, you name it. (They also have an outstanding Pueblo pottery collection!) Hanging out after breakfast and shooting the breeze with them has become an integral part of the Santa Fe experience for us. And above all, the location is perfect. I'm sure there's no other spot in Santa Fe which is so peaceful and serene and also within walking distance of the plaza and all the action. If you want the crowds, noise, and the hustle and bustle you thought you were leaving behind, stay at La Fonda. If you want peace and quiet in impeccable surroundings, go for the Four Kachinas We can't recommend it highly enough.
5 en octubre 07, 2008
My sister and I traveled to Santa Fe for a sisters get away. My sister lives in California and I live in Vermont, so we try to meet somewhere every year for sister time. My sister has stayed at The Four Kachinas Inn before, I have not but I can't wait to return with my husband. Rooms are large and very comfy, the great thing about The Four Kachinas is that they have 1 room with 2 queen beds, perfect for two sisters. The brekfast is delicious with 1 hot item, homemade breads, homemade granola, yogurt, fruit etc. The other nice thing is they have tea, coffee and home made cookies and biscotti in the afternoon. Really nice after our daily travels in the area. The owners are very friendly and helpful. I am sure you won't be disappointed with your stay here.
5 en junio 23, 2007
Very accommating innkeepers. The rooms which are warm & cozy make you feel you're part of the local environment of Santa Fe. The historic district is with in walking distance. The breakfast is a special treat with a delicious variety of foods served in a delightful setting. We would definitely return. Thanks
5 en junio 12, 2007
We stay here every visit to Santa Fe. It is an easy walk to the square. The innkeepers are awesome. The rooms are beautiful and the beds are great. Breakfasts are wonderful. Sit on the lovely patio area. I would not hesitate to recommend this bed and breakfast to anyone.


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Lots of nay-saying critics considered McKnight a bust after only his rookie season, I've actually been a big fan of McKnight since being drafted out of USC, with threads created showing my support/belief in McKnight. (USC's coaching staff considered him a Reggie Bush type of athlete) and I never once quit on Joe McKnight, all because he was "out of shape" and/or threw up as a rookie during training camp.
After lots of negative fans considered McKnight a "bust" after only his rookie season, what did McKnight accomplish during his 2nd season? He became the best special teams player on a Mike Westhoff coached special teams. McKnight, as only a 2nd year player, ended up leading the league in average yards per kick return and I believe, also set a Jets all-time franchise record in that regard.
As of right now? We have the same fans who considered McKnight a "bust" after only his rookie season, as being the same fans stating that McKnight has "no chance" of breaking out as a 3rd year player in regards to the offensive side of the ball. I completely disagree. McKnight emerged as a special teams threat during only his 2nd season, and I truthfully believe that he'll become an impact player for our offense during year number 3. Why? Because this kid is fast, very quick, extremely explosive once he breaks off into the open field and overall? Has the potential/ability to become an impact offensive player behind our offensive line. I also believe we'll see McKnight lined up with Tebow during wildcat formations and/or featuring McKnight on lots of screens in order to get his offensive ability into the open field.
I love Shonn Greene as a powerful back, but I believe we'll see McKnight become our feature back sooner, rather than later. This kid is full of talent, and in my eyes, it's only a matter of time before our coaching staff tap's into his offensive potential. Year #2 he emerged onto the scene as a special teams weapon. Year #3 is when he becomes a Jets fan favorite. Think Leon Washington, but much stronger.


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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Consolidate Securitization
This is the year Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac begin building the market structure which credit unions and banks may eventually have to use to sell their mortgage loans, according to Edward DeMarco Acting Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the effective manager of the two government owned institutions.
DeMarco described some of the market structure in March 4 remarks before the National Association for Business Economics in Washington DC.
"We believe that setting up a new structure that is separate from the two companies is important for building a new secondary mortgage market infrastructure, DeMarco outlined in his prepared remarks. "Our objective, as we stated last year, is for the platform to be able to function like a market utility, as opposed to rebuilding the proprietary infrastructures of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. To make this clear, I expect that the new venture will be headed by a CEO and Chairman of the Board that are independent from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. It will also be physically located separate from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Importantly, we plan on instituting a formal structure to allow for input from industry participants."
DeMarco told the economists that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would fund the new enterprise and said that some of its work would replace some of their own securitization infrastructure. But he reiterated that the focus would be on remain on the future.
"[T]he overarching goal is to create something of value that could either be sold or used by policy makers as a foundational element of the mortgage market of the future. We are designing this to be flexible so that the long-term ownership structure can be adjusted to meet the goals and direction that policymakers may set forth for housing finance reform."


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AZEK Building Products has announced a distribution partnership with Gaiennie Lumber Co. based in Opelousas, La.
Gaiennie Lumber will now offer the full line of AZEK's exterior products to its dealer network in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi and 10 counties in Tennessee.
"New product solutions in AZEK's decking, trim and moulding lines as well as new AZEK VAST Pavers will bring exciting new offerings for our customers that will enable them to stand out in a competitive marketplace," said Richard Gaiennie, president, Gaiennie Lumber Co., a third-generation company founded in 1937. "The extreme weather conditions in this region, including heat and high humidity in the summer, create a need for durable, weather-resistant materials," Gaiennie said.
According to Jim Gross, VP sales, AZEK Building Products has been leading the industry in developing new product solutions, everything from new deck lighting options and the In-Deck Storage Kit to AZEK Trim and AZEK Mouldings that assist with water management, offer reversible profiles and products with multiple functions. "We need a strong partner like Gaiennie Lumber to help us get these new innovations into the Southeastern market,"Gross said.


text: AirAsia Zest announces partnership with Robinsons Department Store MANILA, 14 April 2013 Easy cash payment for airline seats and more now available in Robinsons Department Stores! AirAsia Zest, the Filipino Low Cost Carrier that flies hand in hand with AirAsia, voted the World's Best Low Cost Carrier for five consecutive years, today signed a cash payment partnership agreement with Robinsons Department Store, one of the largest and most successful chains of malls in the country with over 40 branches nationwide. AirAsia Zest's cash payment partner service provides the convenience of paying cash at any Robinsons Department Store for airline seats and other online purchases at www.airasia.com. "We are expanding our cash payment partner service to include Robinsons Department Store to provide optimum convenience for our guests and allow them access to our low fares and other exclusive online bargain deals without using their credit or debit cards," AirAsia Zest Commercial Chief Gerard Peῆaflor said. Cash payment partner service covers all AirAsia Zest flights to and from Manila to domestic and international destinations in Malaysia, China, Korea and Taiwan. "AirAsia Zest supports our vision of providing Filipinos with affordable and world-class products and services, which makes them a great partner for us and will benefit our over 120 million annual store visitors. Both brands excel in offering the best value and utmost convenience for customers," Robinsons Department Store General Manager Johnson Go said during the ceremonial signing held recently at AirAsia Zest corporate office in Pasay City. AirAsia Zest cash payment service involves three easy steps. First, passenger books a flight through www.airasia.com followed by clicking the payment option button. Once booking is confirmed, system will generate a reference number with total amount due, to be presented to any Robinsons Department Store sales counter. Flight must be at least five days from the time of booking and cash payment should be settled up to 12 hours. E-ticket will be automatically sent to the passenger's registered e-mail address after payment has been made.


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Hello everyone. I was using ZA free for a long time and everything was fine. Last night i swicthed to PRO. After that my connection is gone. When i close ZA it comes back. I searched the net and did things but nothing seems to work. Anyone had a similar problem.
If i can know what exacly changes from upgrading may be i can pinpoint the problem. Help please. Otherwise i am gonna call for refund. I was trying to strengthen my security, now i have less. Come to the irony..


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Damn Melo sucks!!!!!! Hahahahahaha
Melo is shuttin me the f*ck up!!!
Melo is the clutchest mother****er I've ever seen
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Knicks need to stop switching so much it's killin em wtf is with MDA telling em to do that every play
Sick clutch buckets... WE NEED TO WIN AND MELO TAKE A BOW AT HALF COURT
So we have KG guarded but we have no one to guard Pierce
Whoever got anything to say about my boy just let me know cause thats my dawg
Trade Stat not Melo!!!!!
"I'm more concern how Melo is gonna play with Lin" Joe Budden
melo is beastin...get somebody else on pierce NOW...lets finish these ****ers
If you ever find yourself asking why we worked so hard as a franchise to get Melo, just remember times like this. Ice Water In His Veins!


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WSJ: Factories Hum as New Orders Jump
By Josh Mitchell and Kate Linebaugh
Wall STreet Journal
U.S. manufacturing grew at its fastest pace in six months in December, and producers appeared poised to keep boosting output to replenish empty shelves in coming months.
The Institute for Supply Management's closely watched index of factory activity rose to 53.9 last month, up from 52.7 in November and its best showing since June. Readings over 50 indicate expansion on the 100-point scale.
Investors were cheered by signs that U.S. factories were gaining strength, pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 179.82 points, or 1.47%, to 12397.38.
A range of industries showed strength, from automobiles to food and beverage products to petroleum and coal. Economists said details in the report hinted at continued growth, at least in the near term: A measure of new orders jumped to its highest level since April, while 25% of respondents said their inventories were "too low" in December, compared with 19% the month before.
"It looks better than what most people" have been fearing, said Brian Bethune, a visiting economics professor at Amherst College in Amherst, Mass. He said many businesses' inventories were still lean, as they became more cautious last summer amid fears the U.S. might be near another recession. But with those concerns eased, businesses are restocking.
Novelis, the Atlanta-based U.S. subsidiary of Indian aluminum maker Hindalco Industries Ltd., is one of the companies rushing to boost output. The company, which has 30 plants in 11 countries, is in the midst of a three-year program to increase capacity by roughly a third.
Novelis Chief Executive Phil Martens said, "We're going to continue to expand where we see long-term, indigenous, organic growth." The company is benefitting from the trend of auto makers using more aluminum to make cars lighter and increased demand for aluminum beverage cans in emerging economies.
Stronger demand is translating into jobs. Within the report from the Institute for Supply Management, a measure for hiring jumped to 55.1 in December, up from 51.8 in November. That tracks with other recent gains in the broader jobs market. The U.S. unemployment rate dropped in November to 8.6% from 9% the previous month, as hiring by private employers offset job cuts by state and local governments.
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American International Manufacturing Co., a Woodland, Calif., maker of conveyor systems and other food-processing equipment, recently hired three fabricators to respond to an uptick in sales, bringing the staff to 33.
The firm has had more orders from factories overseas, including in emerging markets such as Chile, said Leslie Besseghini, company vice president. The agriculture industry "is good and the U.S. dollar is weak," she said. "People are building plants where before they were sending their walnuts out to be processed somewhere else."
Even so, manufacturing reports from many other parts of the world remained mixed. China and Japan both notched slight expansions in manufacturing during December, after contracting in both nations in November. Most of Europe, meanwhile, saw manufacturing continue to contract in December—but at a slower pace than in November.


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Well guys after another disappointing loss we are left here looking for answers again and what can I say? The "real" reason we lost isn't because JJ fumbled the pass from Melo. We didn't lose again because the refs again gave the Celtics the call in the last 20 seconds. We also didn't lose this game because Stat and Billups were out. We lost this game because of Antoni. Here's an in-depth analysis of what Antoni did or actually failed to do:
1. He failed to instruct Douglas to play his position in the 2-3 above the screen. Douglas' spot in the 2-3 should of been at the top corner of the Key. Douglas was mounted on the box in the paint falling behind every screen leaving Rondo to have a field day on us. I kept waiting and waiting for the adjustment to come and not only did it not come, Douglas started even playing further down the box getting lost behind all the big men. Anyone who has any basketball knowledge would of made this adjustment after Rondo's second wide open layup in the first quarter. Has Antoni ever heard of stopping the ballhandler? It didn't look like it and Antoni surely didn't make the adjustment.
2. Play selection. Again, just like most games this season, Mike had our boys running the same exact play the entire game (High Pick and Roll leading to ISO). Sure the play occasionally works... The problem is every team in the league knows we run it all game and know exactly how to cover it. Melo went off today even though most of his shots were off-balanced while being hacked and triple-teamed yet we still couldn't pull away... Why you might ask? Because Antoni's ONE play he runs keeps everyone on the perimeter leaving NO off-ball movement leading to us chucking up a RECORD 22 forced shots and 5 air-balls. Just to give you a comparison, Boston had 3 forced shots...3.
Knowing Melo was getting doubled the entire 4th quarter, Mike kept calling the same play to Melo and didn't ONE time send the open man cutting to the basket until the last damn play of the game in which JJ fumbled the ball. Maybe, just maybe if they tried it once or twice before they would of had a rapport and the play would of worked to slow down that double-team on Melo...But thankfully for us that wasn't Antoni's ace in the pocket at the end of the game...LOL give me a break!
3. Mike has been terrible this series and this season on working the refs and our team is paying for it with LOSSES. There are such things as make-up calls and the way you get them is for your coach to point out the refs blown call. Mike didn't work the refs at all the last two games. It seems like every 10 minutes Doc Rivers is letting the refs know every call they screwed up. What does Mike do? He crosses his arms and folds his lip up and does NOTHING. Working the Refs is part of basketball, DO YOUR F*CKING JOB MIKE OR GET THE F*CK OUT OF HERE!
4. Lack of coaching... Walker needed to be "coached" and calmed down immediately after he gave up Melo's three pointer by blatently pushing a Celtic in the back as the shot was already in the air on the way through the hoop. Then on his next defensive assignment he didn't fight around the screen and the Celtics easily scored. Then for the next 5 minutes he had 3 turnovers, an air-ball and was responsible for 7 Celtics points. Then finally Mike calls a timeout and the camera cuts to him and he walks right by Walker and didn't say a word. This coach is beyond repair and needs to go. All you guys that can't see this need to wake up and see how bad our coach really is. If Melo wasn't on we would of been blown out by 30.
Honestly, this team could play better than they're playing now without a coach and that's pretty damn sad. At least then they would move around without the ball and be unpredictable. So even though the Refs again blew the last second call and JJ fumbled the ball and our guys made a few mistakes it all boils down to our coach and his terrible attempt at coaching. If Melo can own guys with no playcalling and triple teams, imagine what he could do on this squad with a real coach and real playcalling/driving to the basket? Please God give us a real coach next year, we'll be unstoppable!


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Yay page 11000
Living life one day at a time
It was a bit of a necessary rehash.
zendude wrote:
SHINOBI-03 wrote:
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Again, what are you planning to do to achieve whatever it is you want to achieve? What you say might be true and I'll agree to some of them, but have your words or anybody's here helped in the mods' intervention, past and present, with the ponies and the links and the whatever were messed with? You already know the answer to that.
For me personally, I see no point in getting too too worked up about this, and this is from the guy who actually spend some real green for some of the users up in here. After getting a bit more perspective, I see it as an opportunity to change things up and see if I can be a bit more creative in a tighter space. It looks like an interesting challenge to merit a try at this stage.
If you can think of a great move, a silver bullet, I'll be more than happy to support you. Though, getting madder and madder and pisser and pisser isn't going to help this case any better as-is.
To me, you're like this forum's QB, but there's a lot of time when the team's losing so bad that people become unmotivated, and desperate, and just plain stop listening to their QB, so as the WR I am, let me support my QB:
Open Letter for everyone:
Seriously, people, what's wrong with you? Look, I dislike the new rules too, because they limit the creativity and the comedy range people can achieve in their stuff. They also narrow the topics we can cover in conversations, but we don't actually need that stuff.
It's not only that complaining isn't going to do anything, it's that it saddens me that you believe that if we can't post suggestive images or ponies this forum goes to hell. If anything, look at it as a challenge just as zenny said and try something you're not used to, it might be more fun to have your options limited. Suggestive images were an easy escape to not thinking through a good joke or actual motivational something, I know because I did it too, and I'd love to see someone stand up and say I don't know what motting here is.
Also, sex jokes and curses are the cheapest comedy resources, they're useful and they're gold if you know how to use it, but the zenith (get it? LOL) of comedy is making people laugh without the need of them. I'm saying this because if you're complaining about what you can and not do in your mots, that's like complaining because you ascended to a better league and it's too hard, and that doesn't make any sense.
Here's an idea: try taking a completely innocent image and make it dirty with the text, but it has to be subtle, much like the MLP "The punch has been spiked" joke. Seriously, watch any Children's movie you want and it's full of those kind of jokes, damn, Shrek is even dirtier and suggestive than whatever we have posted here and it's still for kids.
Now, personally, I don't think anybody here likes ponies more than I do, I've made 13 people watch the show as of now, 6 of them were women, and none were under 20, I have a Rainbow Dash giant piñata, and go out with a Rainbow Dash T-shirt, I know in my birthday I'm gonna get like 4 Rainbow Dash plushies because everybody knows I like the show. Still, I don't care if I can't post ponies here, I can be just fine with it, and carry on with the same thing I was doing before I even knew the show existed. I've been here more time without ponies than with them.
So just look at yourself, and think what is this place for you, if you keep mad at it, you're either here for the wrong reasons, or you never really understood what we did here, but to me, I'm spending my very little free time here talking to you all for a reason, while I could be doing anything else, and that's the same for everybody else here, regardless of how much free time you have.
To sum up: Chill, take your time, and not just post whatever for the sake of posting
one last message I'd like to deliver:
Anything you do, do it with passion, or else don't do anything.
now returning to the usual hangs:
Why Didn't anyone tell me Chunibyo was THIS awesome? seriously, I just mindlessly love it.
Champion Motter
Error 512: The Server has been hit by a 12 gauge...
Damn you popular candy themed bejeweled ripoff!
Le sigh
Well, I gotta say it... the rules are a little too stringent and rope-to-neck for my liking. I know the mods are doing what their doctrine commands of them and I know they have to follow a specific guideline and I know that at this time, and times before, some of the regulars here are being generally dicky towards some of the rules (literally pushing for their posts to be deleted, half the time). It has caused way too much drama than this just for fun thread justifies, and neither side are easing the tension and are only making matters worse with each passing day.
I have called on the mods for leniency, I have called upon the users for less aggravation to the problem... none of it has been to any avail.
So, I guess it's time to just drop the hat, take my bow and leave before either the overly authoritarian mods or the aggressively aggravating users takes that much more drastic step. This ain't no whiney 'screw you guys, I'm leaving' bullcrap that a certain member did multiple times to gain attention, this is just me taking my leave and a warning to the times ahead: Sooner or later the noose will tighten, none of what you are doing is helping and you are only hastening its grip
Always Watching
Lately things have been slowly spiralling out of control in /AMP/. Had this been ANY other regular thread, it would have been locked forever long ago. We've been lenient with this thread & you guys for a while now, and it is time for a temporary lock-down because you guys clearly aren't listening to us any more.
Before I continue, let us pose the following question:
"Why would you do such a thing?!"
It is simple, because you guys are forgetting that this is Crunchyroll and not 4chan. Never was, never will be. I'm not interested in hearing your excuses, your actions speak louder than anything else.
Until recently there were only minor incidents not worth speaking of, AMPs where a user went a little over line. Such posts were reported because they were INAPPROPRIATE, and consequently dealt with by a moderator. Yet, this somehow creates a hostile environment where AMPers have started a "witch hunt" against those who actually care about following the rules.
Giving such users a nick name like "No-Name Sniper" REALLY doesn't help on your attitude. Because of that you've started developing this idea that you are justice and always right.
These past days you guys have really been pushing the limits; questioning the judgement of the moderators and posting lewd images while trying to create some poor excuse in defence of it. We all know why you post such images, because you are rebels without a cause.
"I don't believe you! Give us some examples!"
Posting images where a girl is clearly about to engage in sex with a guy that had a caption to the effect of "when you punch them in the clit they always explode" is NOT tolerable.
Pony images are still not approved of, because it is NOT anime in accordances with CR and ESPECIALLY this thread's rules! I know that in the past I said that as long as the posts were balanced, it was fine - but apparently if I give you 5cm you take 50 metres. So consider the "balancing" posts out of the picture, you had your chance and you wasted it.
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Talking about butt sex in the captions is NOT OKAY.
Posting a lewd image of a trap (boy looking like a girl) showing his nipple is NOT okay. We know WHY you do it, and it is intolerable! When you post like that, you do it solely to provoke and rebel against us moderators. Ever heard of flame-baiting & trolling? Yeah.
Posting images where you make insinuations that we moderators hate originality because we are cracking down on the posts that break the rules is NOT okay. In addition, writing small paragraphs of insults directed towards us is amazingly enough unacceptable behaviour.
The rules clearly states that one shall respect a moderator's judgement, and if you still disagree you can always send a PM to a moderator and talk about it like civilized humans.
And finally, as the last nail in the coffin the following picture was moderated:
A picture of a girl wearing a shirt that said "fuck me" on it with an arrow pointing at her crotch
You guys really need to calm down.
That is why I'm locking this thread for ONE WEEK.
AMP is now open again!
Follow the Rules!
Have Fun!
AMP Away!
Double-posting because.
I swear, after this no one complain about modding, go on...those other sites if you want to post risky stuff. You know what they are.
Most of the times people were modded were due to legit-ly rulebreaking content. Just don't post it, is it really hard?
I don't want /AMP/ to have to be removed from my bookmarks guys.
Use google reverse image search to find the source of images!
Boy! The last week was horrible! So much free time...
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.
My mind is like lighting, one brilliant flash, then its gone.


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Red Sox 2013 offseason: Free agent possibilities
After going from a 69-win, last-place team in 2012 to winning the World Series in 2013, there was plenty of time for GM Ben Cherington to be proud of what he had put together in the winter of 2012-13 – a team of not necessarily the most talented players, but the right ones for the clubhouse and the atmosphere that the team desperately needed in order to return to winning.
But trophy has been hoisted, the confetti has fallen, the duck boats have returned to shuttling passengers around Beantown, and the 2013 season is officially over. Now, Cherington already has a full plate of issues to start dealing with now that the calendar has turned to November and free agency is set to begin. Here is a rundown of where the Red Sox could look to for outside help in defending their title in 2014.
Corey Hart
During an appearance on a Sirius XM radio program, first baseman/outfielder Corey Hart said his agent has been in contact with the Red Sox.
The free agent missed last season because of knee surgery. Hart has spent nine seasons in Milwaukee, and is a career .276 hitter with 154 home runs and 508 RBIs.
Hart also said his agent has been in contact with the Rays, Rockies and Brewers.
Masahiro Tanaka
A player that has been linked to many teams have been interested in is Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka. Tanaka went 24-0 with a 1.27 ERA in 2013. Like other Japanese stars before him such as Daisuke Matsuzaka and Yu Darvish, an MLB team must pay a posting fee to even negotiate with Tanaka, with the Globe's Nick Cafardo believing that the fee could be anywhere up to $70 million. The posting issues the Red Sox ran into after getting Matsuzaka may scare them away from Tanaka, but Cafardo says that a prominent agent, who asked not to be identified, believes that the Red Sox are indeed interested in Tanaka. The Yankees are currently seen as the most aggressive in trying to get a deal done, but their focus on Tanaka could hinder them from going after other free agents.
Shin-Soo Choo
Besides Jacoby Ellsbury, the hottest name on the market for center fielders this offseason has been Shin-Soo Choo. Choo hit .285 with 21 home runs, 54 RBIs, and a .423 OBP for the Reds in 2013 and is looking to get a big pay day with the lack of many true stars testing free agency this winter. Choo has already been talked about in filling holes on the Yankees, Rangers, Tigers, Diamondbacks, and Astros, but if the Red Sox want to make a splash this offseason, it could be slightly cheaper than trying to bring back Ellsbury, who is Scott Boras's biggest client this winter and is reportedly looking for a contract upward of $100 million.
Ellsbury may have some questions to answer before he signs the dotted line, however, as news of a severe hand injury Ellsbury played with has surfaced since the end of the World Series, with the center fielder even saying to team coaches before Game 6 that he had "no more bullets in the gun. We have to win tonight.''
One downside to signing Choo is the Reds have made a qualifying offer, so any team that signs him would have to give up a draft pick.
Carlos Beltran
Another option for the Red Sox would be to slide Shane Victorino over to center field and sign right fielder Carlos Beltran. Beltran hit .296 with 24 home runs and 84 RBIs for the Cardinals in 2013, but has been one of the best hitters of all time in the postseason, hitting .333 in 51 games with 16 home runs and 40 RBIs.
Beltran played well in right field at Fenway Park during the World Series, making a difficult catch into the bullpen on what would have been a David Ortiz grand slam in Game 1, a catch that eluded Torii Hunter in the ALCS. The Cardinals have shown strong interest in re-signing him and have made a qualifying offer. It is more likely, however, that the Red Sox keep Victorino, fresh off a Gold Glove, in Fenway's expansive right field.
Nate McLouth
A second scenario that could see Victorino move to center field would be if the Red Sox decided to go after Nate McLouth. The 32-year-old outfielder was an All-Star with the Pirates in 2008 and provided the Orioles with a jolt after they got him at the trade deadline in 2012, helping them to their first playoff appearance since 1997. McLouth hit just .258 with 12 home runs and 36 RBIs in 2013, but stole 30 bases for the first time in his career.
Signing McLouth, however, would necessitate moving Daniel Nava to right field permanently and playing Jonny Gomes just against lefthanders, something John Farrell showed he was not willing to do in 2013. McLouth will most likely re-sign with the Orioles.
Kendrys Morales
A sure-fire starter for the Angels a few years ago, Kendrys Morales's career was set back after he suffered a broken leg while celebrating a game-winning home run in 2010, missing the rest of that year and all of 2011. He lost playing time in 2012 due to the signing of Albert Pujols, and spent 2013 in Seattle, hitting 23 home runs and driving in 80 runs while batting .277.
Morales is a switch-hitting first baseman who could garner interest in Boston if the Red Sox don't re-sign Mike Napoli. With his injury history, Morales may best serve a team in the DH spot, which is an area the Red Sox have no need to fill.
Juan Uribe
A middle infielder on the market looking for a home is former Dodgers shortstop/second baseman Juan Uribe. Uribe may be 35, but he showed last year that he can still handle being a full-time player, hitting .278 with 12 home runs and 50 RBIs. The two-time World Series champion is known for his defense and could be a one-year option for the Red Sox if they decide to move away from Stephen Drew.
Uribe commanded contracts of $8 million over the past two years, but shouldn't be able to get much more than that on the free market. It is still more likely that the Red Sox would re-sign Drew, to whom they've made a qualifying offer, than take a chance on someone like Uribe.
Rajai Davis
If the Red Sox are looking for speed on the market this winter, an option they could turn to would be Rajai Davis, according to the Globe's Nick Cafardo. The outfielder stole 45 bases last year, and the Red Sox could be looking for speed if Jacoby Ellsbury does not resign with the team. He could provide some stolen bases off the bench and serve time as a backup outfielder, similar to what Quintin Berry gave the Red Sox down the stretch in their run to the World Series title in 2013.
Nelson Cruz
Right fielder Nelson Cruz could be an option if the Red Sox move Shane Victorino to center field following the departure of Jacoby Ellsbury to the Yankees. Cruz, 33, hit .266 with 27 home runs for the Rangers last season. He served a 50-game suspension for his involvement in the Biogenesis scandal.


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Chess Match: Bold moves in clincher
Torre pulls starter just in time; Manuel stays with ace long enough
By Matthew Leach / MLB.com
The moves started early, and they kept going throughout the night. Here's a look at some of the decisions that defined the game's turning points.
Hit the showers
The situation: Starter Chad Billingsley allows three walks (one intentional) and two hits in a two-run third inning, putting the Dodgers in a 3-0 hole.
The decision: Manager Joe Torre lifted Billingsley, his best pitcher, after eight outs.
The outcome: Reliever Chan Ho Park got a groundout from Pedro Feliz, ending the third. Philadelphia tacked on two unearned runs in the fifth, but overall, the Dodgers' bullpen did an exceptional job.
The analysis: Sing along with Chess Match: You have to be aggressive in October. It was absolutely the right move to pull Billingsley quickly. You can't wait for a pitcher, even your best starter, to right the ship. You have to stop the bleeding.
Stand by your men
The situation: Two of the first three Phillies hitters reach base in the seventh inning, bringing up the bottom third of the order against Dodgers reliever James McDonald.
The decision: Manager Charlie Manuel let both Feliz and Carlos Ruiz hit for themselves.
The outcome: Feliz struck out and Ruiz grounded out, and the Phillies didn't add any more runs.
The analysis: This was a chance to go for the throat, and Manuel passed on it. With dangerous pinch-hitters such as Matt Stairs, Greg Dobbs and Geoff Jenkins available off the bench, it would have been wise to try for the extra runs. Manuel clearly didn't want to give up the defensive advantages of both regulars, but another couple of runs could have put the game out of reach.
It's his game
The situation: Trailing, 5-1, in the bottom of the seventh, the Dodgers threaten. After a fly ball all the way to the wall by Casey Blake, both Matt Kemp and Nomar Garciaparra draw walks, bringing up Jeff Kent.
The decision: Manuel stuck with his ace, Cole Hamels, rather than call on Ryan Madson to get Kent out.
The outcome: For the eighth time in as many meetings with Hamels, Kent was retired. He struck out for the second at-bat in a row, ending the threat.
The analysis: It's evident that the head-to-head record held some sway, because otherwise, Madson looked like the right call. Two well-hit balls and two walks in the inning indicated that Hamels was fading a bit, and Madson has been superb. But Kent doesn't appear to have any read at all on Hamels, and the lefty exploited that once again.
Matthew Leach 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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|James Hall <firstname.lastname@example.com>
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Ok, I realize that this may sound a bit like hyperbole, but it's all 100% accurate. I was playing with an old Warrior set that someone had given me almost 10 years ago. The shaft on the driver was a senior flex ... and I'm not a senior. Not even a little. I had a one-way ticket to Sliceville. I was also maxing at about the 275-280 mark. I'll admit that this isn't shabby, but I wasn't able to use my full swing because I was compensating for the flex of the shaft. I bought this in a 9.5 degree, stiff-flex shaft. Apart from FedEx screwing the pooch on delivery and it taking nearly two weeks to arrive, it did come in, and came in in better condition than was listed on the site. I took both drivers to the range and hit 25 with my old driver. I had a baseline and was hitting what I normally hit. No surprises there. When I hit the Stage 2, it was like the heavens opened up and I had the power of Thor's hammer! I crushed the ball. Well past the 250. I hit 24 more. 20 of those where just crushed. I know that I finally broke 300. I also know that I hit WAY straighter than I ever have. This club is legit! As another person has mentioned, the club is so light, but you're constantly aware of where the head is. It is absolutely awesome! If you're upgrading, this is it!
Finally, A brand new quality driver in which you can feel the club-head during the swing. The shaft is so light that you know where the club-head is all the way through the swing. Hooray for D4 swing-weight. I returned a Callaway X HOT because I couldn't feel the club-head (D3). I'm hitting this 250 down the middle and I'm 63 years old. I have the 10.5 reg flex..... Perfect !
Long and straight.
Regular shaft, 10.5 loft.Big fan of this driver. I'm no pro or even close to being great but this driver is pretty awesome. I've had mine for 2 seasons now and it still has a good amount of pop and smash to it. If you sweet spot it and connect, this driver can get it out there.
Excellent performance with 3 degrees of adjustability. Fantastic driver!
When TaylorMade first unveiled the RocketBallz driver, it introduced innovations in technology and design that defined a new generation of TaylorMade clubs. The RBZ Stage 2 driver takes it to the next level with reworked technology and advanced new features.
The latest feature of the RBZ Stage 2 driver is TaylorMade's Loft-Sleeve technology. Loft-Sleeve gives you 7 standard and 5 upright loft options to better suit your playing style. Each option adjusts the available standard loft ± 1.5 degrees: the 9.5-degree loft can tuned from 8 degrees to 11 degrees; the 10.5-degree loft from 9 degrees to 12 degrees; and the HL 13-degree loft from 11.5 degrees to 14.5 degrees. The result is unprecedented optimization in a TaylorMade club.
Retooled versions of more familiar TaylorMade features include the Thick-Thin crown, which positions the Center of Gravity lower and more forward. This gives you faster ball speed, higher launch and lower spin for greater distance and accuracy.
The driver's standout feature, however, is the redesigned clubface. It has been expanded to 4100 square millimeters through improved Inverted Cone Technology milled into the side. This creates a larger hitting area and subsequently more forgiveness on off-center hits.
In addition, the head has more aerodynamic engineering to further reduce drag and accelerate clubhead speeds. Todd Beach, TaylorMade's Vice President of Metalwood Research and Development, admits that designing a larger face while making the head more aerodynamic was "a big challenge", but the extra work paid off: according to TaylorMade, the end product is a driver that gives you more distance than ever before.
For additional swing speed enhancement, the RBZ Stage 2 driver comes standard with a Fujikura RocketFuel 50 graphite shaft.
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All in all, Taylormade's RBZ Stage 2 driver refines the RocketBallz driver to create a more playable, more polished club.


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Town Square
Any Update on Double Shooting?
Original post made by anon, Nolan Farms, on May 16, 2012
a resident of Canyon Meadows
on May 16, 2012 at 5:11 pm
I've been wondering the same thing. The silence has led me to believe it was a murder/suicide since there seems to be no urgency in updating the public which I think they would have done if it were anyone else just as a safety thing if they thought there was a murderer walking among us. Very sad situation and I am praying for the family. I do hope PPD provides an update soon. You can't help but wonder since this happened so very close to home.
a resident of Downtown
on May 18, 2012 at 8:33 am
a resident of Bridle Creek
on May 18, 2012 at 4:56 pm
Whatever happens, its important that all you geniuses who want to blame matters on guns remember something: Guns don't kill people, people do. Its just as easy to strangle someone with your own hands than to shoot them. And, also, think about all the accidental stranglings that far outnumber accidental shootings. Just think about it, geniuses.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 21, 2012 at 12:11 pm
@ Don
It is not "just as easy to strangle someone with your hands as it is to shoot them with a gun". Strangulation requires personal contact, and the possiblity that the victim could defend themself. With a gun, the aggressor could be any size, small or large, against a victim or multiple victims, of any size, small or large, and win with a shot. Just like you don't bring a knife to a gun fight, you don't bring your bare hands to a gun fight either. And to the contrary of all the movies and tv shows that depict otherwise, once you are shot, you aren't in a fighting mode any more.
Also, unless you are a regular handler of weapons, whether in your job or as a hobby where you train for hours, most people who own guns wouldn't be able to access it and use it fast enough to shoot or disarm an assalaint anyways. If you keep a loaded gun in your nightstand drawer (hoping you have no children in the house) and you are awaken from a sound sleep with someone standing over you with a gun, your not going to be quick enough to shoot them first, they are already in offense mode, you are still hazy. And if you keep it in a lock box on the closet shelf, well do I need to go further. If you look at the statistics you will find that more gun owners are accidentlly injured from their own weapon than they are using it to deter a crime or criminal.
And, is there really any reason for any private citizen to have the need for an assualt rifle (AK-47, etc.). These weapons were designed for combat, to be able to take out many in a short time. They are not used in target practice, competiton, or hunting. So why should a private citizen have the need for one? The only need is for criminal activity, and isn't that who we are trying to take the guns away from?
The argument that "guns don't kill people, people kill people"; isn't quite true. There are many reports where guns have accidently discharged and injured or killed people. And that was without intent from any person.
a resident of Val Vista
on May 24, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Read the second amendment and you will get your answer why law abiding citizens should be able to have an AK-47. Gun laws only hurt good people. Criminals dont care about gun laws. Not sure why people dont understand this.
a resident of California Somerset
on May 24, 2012 at 4:48 pm
My neighbor's boy, 8 years old, got hold of a .44 magnum and blew a hole in his friend's chest. I guess the 2nd amendment didn't help either of the kids much. Guns don't kill people, 8 year-olds do.
a resident of Val Vista
on May 26, 2012 at 4:00 am
@ David
I am suppose to get all emotional now? Dont blame the gun or the second amendment, blame the dumb gun owner on that one. If the second amendement falls, so will the rest.
a resident of Bridle Creek
on May 26, 2012 at 8:17 am
That's right, Brian. It's important that we continue to put guns in the hands of dumb clucks like yourself so that after yet more avoidable tragic violence you and me can trot out the 2nd Amendment defense. Regarding David's example ... you know, that kid could just as easily have died from toxic waste. Toxic waste dumps don't kill people, people do.


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The existence of loaded boxes in the industry is not in question, and it never has been. Yet, after some rousing discussion on Twitter yesterday, things got a little bit more interesting in regards to whether or not we know the full story about them. I know I have always wanted an admission of guilt regarding the free boxes that are sent to Beckett and many of the blogs, but I have always just been told that the luck of the draw is the luck of the draw. Personally, I have had private conversations with people still employed in the industry confirming that loaded boxes are regularly sent out, but that Beckett is the only ones stupid enough to video tape and show them. So, the question becomes, do they know what they are getting ahead of time?
Before I answer that, I need to examine a few things that were brought to the forefront by Beckett yesterday in an arrogant post on their site. Obviously the employees are tired of having to deal with the constant backlash regarding their breaks, and they wanted us to rethink our position. For most of the people that have been to a few rodeos, it was a slap in the face to have Beckett post that the cards they pull on a regular basis do not deserve our ire and wrath. They wanted us to believe that because so many 1/1s are created every year, its not out of the question to believe that they would pull as many as they have. However, the 1/1s they pull are only part of the argument, and that's where I don't think they wanted to reveal the whole truth. If you go back and tally up ALL the amazing cards they have pulled, its absolutely crazy to believe that its luck. I mean, really go back. Yesterday alone they pulled close to $3000 worth of cards from two boxes of tribute and a few boxes of National Treasures basketball. In reality, they and their advertisers just want you to believe that you have the same chance they do at having those types of days. Of course we do, of course we do.
This leads us back to the original discussion on the loaded boxes themselves. If they exist, which is all but confirmed by everyone in the industry, does Beckett know what they are opening before they open it? This is where there is some debate, and I am on one side of things, and many in the industry are on the other. Steven Judd said some very interesting things on Twitter yesterday regarding this exact question, and its up to you whether or not you want to believe him. He has held just about every job in the industry, and it has made him enough friends and enemies for him to be warranted in saying what he said.
His first Tweet said, "So Beckett got a loaded box, big deal. I "packed" quite a few of them over the years. Get over it. It's part of the business. Geez….." From this statement, the discussion starts to materialize. He continues, "When the Beckett boards were more dominant. I would make a special "case" (I'd give the packout vendor a specific list of auto/mem hits to put in each box), have it sent to a buddy of mine a week prior to the release date, have him break the scan and scan all of the auto/mem cards and then post a box-by-box break on the Beckett boards around midnight on the night before the release date in order to get people excited about the product.I like to call it guerilla marketing." Right, so the loaded boxes are pretty common, no news there, this time its just from someone who worked in the industry. This is where it gets to my questions, as Judd seems to think otherwise that Beckett doesn't know what they are getting.
"Just to be clear, Beckett or the folks who work there have nothing to do with the "loaded" boxes they receive. It's the PDT/marketing people at the card companies that plot and scheme to jerrymander the box/boxes." Notice he doesn't say that they don't know what they are getting ahead of time, just that they arent involved in the scheme. See, im not sure if all of you know, but Beckett has its hands in just about every company that is out there. Certain reps from Beckett and Panini are actually such close friends that they participate in each other's weddings. Hell, even the new brand manager for Panini Hockey is a former Beckett employee. Same with a number of other people at all three major companies. Beckett has people in their staff that worked in the industry too, so they are not free from the reverse of this instance. Basically, everyone in the industry knows everyone VERY well. Now, considering how close all of these people are, do you really think that no one sends emails back and forth explaining what needs to be done with the video breaks? Cmon. I don't think anyone is that naïve. It's the same reason why the people talk about certain cards before they are actually pulled in the break.
The companies have a responsibility to generate as much hype around their products as they possibly can, and this is the best way to do it. People say that pulling these types of cards would do nothing for a product, but obviously that isnt true, or Beckett wouldn't continually get boxes. Are the companies wrong for creating this type of situation? Of course they are, its manipulative and unethical. But, its also expected. The companies have been rewarding their best customers and best friends for years. If you spend $100,000 a year on wax with a company, its understood that you are taken care of. When I worked at a shop one summer during high school, I witnessed it first hand. This industry is built on that kind of deception, and no one wants to believe its happening, because we want to think that we actually have a shot at pulling something when we buy a box.
The bottom line is this. Beckett general news reporting and their breaks do not present a realistic view of anything regarding the hobby, and it is the reason why they feel the need to try and justify everything they do. If they presented a realistic view of what is actually going on, people would accept it without question. However, people would also realize how crooked and terrible the industry can be at times, and that is where things would cause problems. Beckett caters to a certain type of reader, the reader with blinders on. The one that just wants the hobby to be a hobby, regardless of what goes on behind closed doors. They don't research fakes, they don't care about the negative things people say on message boards and blogs, they just want to be spoon fed the news and then buy their boxes free of concern. I am not like that, and many of the people who read this site are not like that. However, more and more people are becoming like me every day, and that is where Beckett and the companies are going to have major issues one day. It finally caught up with Upper Deck earlier this year, and I have a feeling its only a matter of time before it starts to surface in other places.
If Beckett wants to continue breaking boxes with an arrogant attitude that we are the bad guys for questioning the authenticity of their breaks, they are not going to stop hearing the guffaws from the crowd each time they pull something huge. As the FCC starts to crack down on the free product that media outlets receive, they may also need to adjust things before the government regulations catch up with them. Sure, there are a lot of 1/1s these days, but it is still ridiculously tough to pull them, especially if a normal collector broke as few boxes as Beckett does each year. I think its time that collectors stop kidding themselves, and its also time that both the companies and Beckett own up to the presentation of the products they get. Its not fair, especially when the uninformed part of the hobby that still reads their magazine, thinks that the hobby world that Beckett presents is the real world and not some ridiculous fantasy land.
I get that there is no way any of this goes further than this page, but it was worth the discussion among the few people that read this site.


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Extremism and the 9/11 Terror Attacks – We Didn't Learn.
That which we should have learned after religious extremists crashed planes into the World Trade Center, Pentagon and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania 8 years ago today, we didn't. We should have learned that religious extremism lends to acts of violence. We should have learned that our opinions should not over power our ability to reason – but we haven't. People are still murdering or attacking each other in violent rages because of their opinions.
Our failure to learn this simple and obvious fact is echoed in the faces of those we torment, those we push aside, those who are marginalized and those who are killed.
- A young boy angered that his classmate, Lawrence King, had a crush on him, walked into the classroom and pulled the trigger. We didn't learn.
- Lateisha Green was sitting in a car with her brother when a man walked up and shot her because of her gender identity. We didn't learn.
- A black man, Dedric Knight, had a flat tire and was waiting for help when three white men attacked him simply because of the color of his skin. We didn't learn.
- About a month ago, a pro-life extremist murdered Dr. Tiller, a doctor who performed abortions.
Will we ever?
In perhaps what might be today's most fear-mongering headline, CNS News sent subscribers this:
Support for Suicide Bombings and Bin Laden Still High Among Some Muslims
(CNSNews.com) – A new survey gauging Muslim attitudes indicates that backing for suicide bombings against civilians, while generally down from earlier years, remains significant in some Islamic countries – challenging the assertion that Muslims supporting terrorism constitute a "tiny minority."
After reading the article, it seems that headline could have read, "Support for Suicide Bombings and Bin Laden Wanes, but Not Enough." But that wouldn't be sensational. That wouldn't be extreme. That wouldn't inspire fear. That wouldn't sound as "right" to a predominately Christian audience.
While even I recognize that extremism isn't solely based upon religious ideology, it certainly is prominent. Opinions like "It's o.k. to blow infidels up in the name of Allah" or "The ONLY use for gays in the military is perhaps an airborne outfit that you could drop into action without parachutes or weapons" do stem from religion. Religion that is immoral, wrong and disgusting. Rationalizing these opinions with religious ideology only reinforces the argument that religion should stay out of government and people should stay away from religion.
Although some claim to have secular arguments against LGBT rights, the arguments are unpopular and not what the majority of anti-gay people subscribe. Instead, the majority subscribe to the idea that gay is a sin and against God and we should not promote it. That is the argument. Period. Like those in the Islamic countries, they want the laws to reflect their faith, their opinions and their beliefs. It's a slippery slope we are climbing when we mingle church and state, only one bad step away from falling into a country where the majority believe it is o.k. to murder under the pretense that it is a deities will.
While the penalties previously enforced against gays have dramatically declined, laws against gays still remain. They've been put into our state constitutions, our legislation and our schools. The religious ideas of "marriage" have defined a civil institution for us all. We have to stop before there is no turning back.
Will we learn?


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The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management is investigating the report of two burglaries that occurred in Hood Hall. The first burglary occurred sometime after 6pm on Sunday, July 28, 2013 and the second burglary occurred on Thursday, August 1, 2013 sometime between 7:30am and 12:30pm. Both burglaries were reported the evening of August 1, 2013. Items stolen included US currency and electronic devices. There was no sign of forced entry into the rooms. It is unknown at this time if the two incidents are related.
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- 1 pound brussel sprouts
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes
- 4 strips center cut bacon
- 2 cloves chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- Get a large pot of salty water boiling. Trim the brussles sprouts and cut them in half. Blanch them in the boiling water for 2 minutes, then plunge them in ice water. When chilled, remove, pat dry and set aside.
- Toast the pecans in a large skillet, then set aside.
- Warm the skillet to medium high, and add the olive oil. Chop the bacon into 1/2 inch chunks and add to the skillet, along with the onion. Cook until the onions are caramelized and the bacon has crisped. Chop the sundried tomatoes and add them along with the brussel sprouts and garlic. Allow to cook until the brussel sprouts begin to brown, then add the sherry, broth, and rosemary. Cook until the liquid is evaporated, taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Top with toasted pecans and serve.
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I finally have a handle on the quilting books I have collected. It is almost an obsession.
They are shelved with foam core dividers and now, as of today, I have an Excel spreadsheet of all the titles by category. Still found at least 10 duplicates. The total, not complete, is 841. Whew.
So many ideas, so little time.
It seems I spent so much time trying to find a book that I reduced the time I could sew. No more.


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Kim Kardashian posted on Instagram a new photo of baby North engaged in some extreme swaddling and cuteness.
"I miss waking up with my little angel," she wrote on the caption.
This is the second public photo of the famous baby, who mom affectionally nicknamed Nori. Dad Kanye West shared the first photo of Nori on Kris Jenner's talk show back in August.
"It's all this talk about baby pictures and, 'Can you get paid for the baby picture?' 'Do you want to put it on a magazine?'" West said. "To stop all the noise, I thought it would be really cool on her grandmother's season finale to bring a picture of North."


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For the love of god Stat jump for the rebounds wtf!
For the love of god Stat jump for the rebounds wtf!
LeBron did the same thing Melo did to him and no call, thats that bull **** I'm talkin about
Knicks need to stem the tide quick or this will go from an 8-10 pt lead to a 20 point blow out
If we fall behind by 12 or more we are gonna be in deep ****...
Miami Heat
cry babies
basket hangers
all things basketball players shouldn't be
Knicks look gassed(:
I'm sorry but it looks like our season is over... Amare's underperforming, Melo isn't looking sharp at all.
We won't win if we keep giving them so many 2nd chance points. They already have at least ten of those.
down 8 that aint much but damn can we get some stops and lay ups
*No doubt about it Stat is giving Miami all the Ez points tonight.
He needs to play Bibby more... he gets those good passes in the paint to tyson and stat


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Kotaku - In preparation for how Xbox Live will function once Xbox One gets here, Microsoft will convert Gold family subscriptions to individual accounts beginning on Aug. 27. Since everyone in the house will now have to pay for a subscription, Microsoft is adding another three months of Gold to anyone affected.
Microsoft is just to damn greedy! They nickel and dime you for every freaking thing! First AA batteries don't like them just buy our play and charge kit. Now they kill the family share plan. No I'm not trolling I have a Xbox One pre ordered but all this crap they're doing is stupid.
Kinda makes sense because each console now needs one membership.
lol wow i guess they badly needed to do that since they had to reverse its policy so'll they will find some way to compenstate for it


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Skip to comments.Harbaugh parents brace for thrill of victory and agony of defeat
Posted on 01/24/2013 12:52:13 PM PST by MDJohnPaul
When the Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers on Thanksgiving night in 2011 and John Harbaugh beat younger brother, Jim, in the first-ever NFL matchup of coaching brothers Jack Harbaugh peeked into the Ravens locker room after the game.
Jack Harbaugh, John and Jims father, was impressed by how ecstatic everyone was. There was nothing but celebration and smiling faces.
I thought to myself, we really arent needed here, Jack Harbaugh recalled, speaking to local and national media during a Jan. 24 conference call. He walked across the hallway at the Baltimore football stadium. The mood in the San Francisco locker room was quiet and somber, he said.
I found Jim all by himself, Jack Harbaugh said. No one was around him. Thats where we were needed.
For Jack Harbaugh and his wife, Jackie, the upcoming rematch between their coaching sons at the Feb. 3 Super Bowl in New Orleans is likely to be another excruciating study in contrasts. Someone will win and someone will lose.
It was the agony of defeat and the thrill of victory (a year ago), Jack said. Im not looking forward to that next Sunday.
Jackie Harbaugh, John and Jims mother, remembered how John ran to find his brother after the Thanksgiving game hugging him and giving him words of encouragement.
It was just the epitome of how everyone in our family feels about each other, she said. We always try to raise everyone up.
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(speaking as a Niner's fan, of course)
As long as Harbaugh remembers to keep running the ball.
It should be a very hard hitting game. Both teams are physical.
I seriously doubt brother in law Tom Crean will be in attendance. Indiana University hosts Michigan at 9:00 p.m. the night before and it's the middle of a brutal Big 10 season.
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The winner of Saturday's UFC on FOX 4 headliner will get a title shot.
Despite both fighters having already suffered losses to reigning light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones – and despite the competitors owning a combined 3-5 record (with one no-contest) in their past nine fights – the winner of Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (20-6 MMA, 4-4 UFC) vs. Brandon Vera (12-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) will get a shot at the belt.
UFC president Dana White today confirmed the plans.
"Yes," White said flatly when asked about the title stakes.
UFC on FOX 4 takes place Saturday at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The main card, including the Vera vs. Shogun five-round headliner, airs on FOX following prelims on FUEL TV.
"'Shogun' Rua just came off a 'Fight of the Year' last year," said White, referring to Rua's close decision loss to Dan Henderson in November at UFC 139. "He's probably one of the best fighters of the last decade. Think about it. This guy knocked out 'Rampage' (Jackson), knocked out Chuck Liddell, knocked out Mark Coleman, knocked out Lyoto Machida, knocked out Forrest Griffin, knocked out Alistair Overeem twice, submitted Kevin Randleman. A win vs. [Vera] puts him right back in position, and then he's probably the No. 2 guy in the world."
As for Vera, who hasn't won back-to-back fights in three years, he understands it's icing on the cake. He was just happy to have a main-event fight on network television after UFC on FOX 4 lost an originally planned headliner of Hector Lombard vs. Brian Stann.
"Like I said before, this is already a blessing in disguise, and by Dana throwing [the title shot] out there, it's like winning the lottery twice," he said.
Despite some recent setbacks, Vera is coming off a decision victory over Eliot Marshall. Rua, meanwhile, fights for the first time since the loss to Henderson, who fights Jones in next month's UFC 151 headliner.
Rua, a former champ, lost his belt to Jones via TKO in early 2011. Vera also suffered a TKO loss to Jones, which came in 2010.
For more on UFC on FOX 4, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.
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That is a message we continue to hear over and over again. It is because drinking and driving is a danger to the driver, passengers and innocent victims on the road. People still don't seem to pay attention to this simple, but true message.
With Labor Day right around the corner, promoting safe drinking and driving is more crucial than most times a year.
According to the Arkansas State Police, more people are expected to travel on America's highways during Labor Day season.
They have sent the message, "You drink and drive. You lose," as part of a crackdown on drunk driving.
A $13.9 million national advertising campaign is putting drivers on notice that if they drive impaired, they will be caught and prosecuted. In Arkansas, an additional $90,000 will be spent on radio announcements with the message "Sobriety Checkpoints, Anywhere... Anytime, You Drink and Drive. You Lose. Arkansas Crackdown."
Labor Day is a holiday, a time for celebration and fun. Deaths, injuries, losing money and spending time with lawyers and in court is not a way to celebrate.
There is always a small chance one can drink and drive, not get caught and not hurt anyone. However, the positives do not outweigh the negative risks involved.
If you choose to drink, please do so in the confines of your own home and do not go out again that evening. If you are out at a party, finding a designated driver or cab to take you home is a must.
Drinking and driving is a problem we have throughout society and our nation. We must work together as good citizens to put a stop to this problem.
Don't become a statistic.