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June 26, 2014
Cam Newton cracks top 25 on NFL Network list
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is moving up the charts in terms of respect from his NFL peers.
Newton, the two-time Pro Bowler and the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2011, came in at No. 24 on the NFL Network's list of the league's top 100 players. Newton was 46th last year on the NFL Network list, which is voted on by current players.
Newton was No. 40 after his rookie season.
Newton is ranked ahead of the likes of Matthew Stafford (100), Colin Kaepernick (81), Joe Flacco (58), Philip Rivers (34), Ben Roethlisberger (31) and Andrew Luck (30). Luck broke Newton's rookie passing record a year after Newton took down Peyton Manning's rookie passing mark.
The NFL Network's three-minute highlight clip of Newton features a couple of impressive scrambles from last season. Fullback Mike Tolbert talks about a pre-snap check Newton made last year during a game-winning drive at Miami -- a facet of Newton's game that has been slow to develop.
Newton is the third Panthers' player on the top 100 list to this point, joining center Ryan Kalil (93) and defensive end Greg Hardy (53).
Middle linebacker Luke Kuechly, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, figures to be the Panthers' highest-ranked player -- after he failed to crack the top 75 in Pro Football Focus' list of the top 101 players.
NFL Network will reveal its top 20 players in 10-player installments at 9 p.m. each of the next two Wednesdays -- July 2 and July 9.
--Joseph Person
Posted by Observer Sports on June 26, 2014 at 01:26 PM | Permalink | Comments (20)
June 20, 2014
Five observations from Panthers' OTAs
The Carolina Panthers concluded OTAs Thursday with the final practice of their three-day minicamp.
Five observations from the four weeks of OTAs (with a list of 20 observations coming in Sunday's editions of the Observer):
1 -- Cam Newton's choppy start Thursday -- he threw his first two passes high and missed on seven of his first 10 throws -- illustrated how critical it is for Newton to be ready for the start of camp so he can develop timing with his new receivers.
First-round pick Kelvin Benjamin plans to stay in Charlotte this summer to work with Newton, but it's impossible to replicate the speed and intensity of team drills. The Panthers must find a balance between keeping Newton's ankle healthy and getting him the reps he needs.
2 -- After Benjamin reached over cornerback Melvin White to snare an underthrown pass from Derek Anderson in the end zone Thursday, pro scouting director Mark Koncz mimicked Benjamin's grab in a gesture to general manager Dave Gettleman. Interpretation: That's why we drafted him. Benjamin's size is impressive, and he immediately upgrades the Panthers' red-zone passing attack.
3 -- With no live contact, the offensive linemen were unable to get the initial "punch" to stymie their defensive counterparts, who had the upper hand. If Greg Hardy and Charles Johnson are still beating tackles Byron Bell and Nate Chandler around the edge in Spartanburg, Ron Rivera can start to worry.
4 -- Gettleman and Rivera are going to have some tough decisions to make at tight end. New arrival Ed Dickson runs well and knows how to get open, while Brandon Williams looks more fluid in his routes in his second year. And those are just the receiving complements to Greg Olsen.
5 -- Safety-turned-cornerback Charles Godfrey was listed as limited at the start of OTAs, but he did very little in his return from Achilles surgery. Rookie Bene' Benwikere took most of the reps at nickel corner in Godfrey's absence, and showed good ball-hawking skills.
--Joseph Person
Posted by Observer Sports on June 20, 2014 at 03:26 PM | Permalink | Comments (11)
June 19, 2014
Newton 'sluggish' in return to Panthers practice
After weeks of underwater treadmill training and very little practice, Panthers quarterback Cam Newton participated in 7-on-7 drills on Thursday in Carolina's final minicamp practice.
The fourth-year quarterback was shaky to begin the day but got more comfortable by the third drill. He finished the day going 8-for-15 while most of his incompletions were high.
"Real sluggish," Newton said of his performance. "My mind was moving faster than my body but that comes with time. I'm excited to get back out there. I'm not 100 percent yet but any progress is good progress for me."
Panthers coach Ron Rivera said only he, Newton and the coaching staff knew Newton would participate as much as he did Thursday.
Newton went 2-for-5 in his first drill, including two high incompletions to start the day. He went 1-for-5 in the next drill and just missed receiver Kelvin Benjamin on a pass in the back of the end zone.
His final drill, one with much less resistance from the defense than the previous two, saw him go a perfect 5-for-5 to end the day.
"He has a little high, a little eager," Rivera said. "He talked about feeling like he had been cooped up and he got a chance to go out there and spread his wings a little bit. He made some good decisions, made the right reads but just didn't deliver the ball where he needed to and that'll come with time. The healthier he gets, the better he gets."
--Jonathan Jones
Posted by Observer Sports on June 19, 2014 at 12:34 PM | Permalink | Comments (43)
June 18, 2014
Panthers agree to contract extensions with three players
The Panthers extended the contracts of three players Wednesday, including the versatile offensive lineman who is in the running to start at left tackle.
Nate Chandler, competing with Byron Bell for the role of protecting Cam Newton's blind side, signed a three-year extension, while backup defensive end Mario Addison and special teams standout Colin Jones received two-year extensions, the team announced.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
All three were heading into contract years. Chandler would have become a restricted free agent after the season, while Addison and Jones were set to become unrestricted free agents.
"You have to think long-term and be proactive," general manager Dave Gettleman told the team's website. "Around here we talk about earning the right, and these three young guys have earned the right to these contract extensions."
"We think all three are ascending as players," Gettleman added. "This gave us a chance to lock them up long-term."
Chandler, the former defensive tackle, started eight games last season -- six at right guard and two at right tackle.
He looks like a lock to start at one of the two tackle positions.
"Going into this year I really wasn't thinking about an extension or anything like that. After OTAs it came up, and it really hasn't hit me yet," Chandler said.
"I'm just so thankful for them believing in me. I came in as an undrafted rookie not knowing if I would make the team, and now the two years of work I've put in has gotten me to this point. It's a really good feeling."
--Joseph Person
Posted by Observer Sports on June 18, 2014 at 01:52 PM | Permalink | Comments (5)
Panthers lineman Andrew McDonald recovering from surgery to remove cancer
Panthers reserve offensive lineman Andrew McDonald is recovering from surgery to remove testicular cancer last month, and says the cancer has not spread.
McDonald, 25, who joined the Panthers as a practice squad member last season, said he noticed a "little bump" and mentioned it to a team physician during a physical May 19. An ultrasound revealed the cancer, and he had surgery the following day to remove it.
"It was obviously surprising. Then they scheduled surgery for the next day, so it kind of hits you at once," McDonald said Wednesday. "I just kind of made up my mind not to get down, not to let it affect me, as much as I could. Just stay positive, and obviously it's worked out. Thank God for that."
McDonald said doctors believe they caught the cancer before it spread. He said the incision is healing well and he expects to be ready for the start of training camp next month.
McDonald also talked for the first time Wednesday about the Miami Dolphins' hazing scandal. McDonald was "Player A" in the Ted Wells report that looked into the bullying of Miami offensive lineman Jonathan Martin.
According to the Wells report, McDonald "frequently was subjected to homophobic name-calling and improper physical touching," and was spoken to in a demeaning, homophobic way.
The Wells report also states former Miami offensive line coach Jim Turner gave McDonald a male blow-up doll as a Christmas gift in 2012 during McDonald's rookie season.
"I just kind of saw it as rookie -- picking on the rookies and stuff. And just kind of playing around, messing with them," McDonald said. "But some people goes a little too far sometimes. That's pretty much it."
McDonald was asked whether the bullying had gone too far with him.
"I don't think I want to get into that, really," he said.
--Joseph Person
Posted by Observer Sports on June 18, 2014 at 01:01 PM | Permalink | Comments (5)
June 17, 2014
Cam Newton tests ankle but doesn't participate in Panthers practice
Cam Newton did more Tuesday on his surgically repaired ankle than Panthers coach Ron Rivera was expecting, but he won't be on the practice field for team drills until training camp.
Newton tested his ankle on three- and five-step drops on passes to receivers Tuesday at Panthers mandatory minicamp. After stretching and the short throwing session, he did not participate in any other drills.
"There was an outside chance he'd be able to go full but he's on track," Rivera said. "We're not going to force any issue with him so he was able to do what he was supposed to."
Rivera said what Newton will likely do the same light throwing on Wednesday and Thursday, the final two days of minicamp. He spent part of organized team activities inside the facilities working on the underwater treadmill.
The Panthers quarterback is 13 weeks removed from surgery that tightened loose ligaments in his ankle. The original timetable had him slated to return by training camp in late July.
"I think I'm on schedule to make a speedy recovery," Newton said after practice. "We are in the last curve and I am just trying to be smart about it, do everything that the trainers ask of me and more and see where that gets me."
--Jonathan Jones
Posted by Observer Sports on June 17, 2014 at 12:46 PM | Permalink | Comments (4)
June 12, 2014
Cam Newton continues to bond with Kelvin Benjamin
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton hasn't been able to throw much to rookie wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin, but it hasn't stopped the two from spending time together in the weeks since the Panthers drafted Benjamin in the first round.
Newton invited Benjamin to Georgia over Memorial Day weekend, when the two went boating on Lake Lanier outside Atlanta. At an NFL Play 60 event Thursday at the Panthers' practice fields, Benjamin said he was scheduled to join Newton for dinner Thursday night.
Newton, who is recovering from March ankle surgery, was close with former Panthers receiver Louis Murphy, Newton's teammate at Florida.
But Newton generally hasn't done a lot away from Bank of America Stadium with teammates, so his bonding with Benjamin is worth noting.
"I think that's big," Benjamin said. "The connection between a wide receiver and a quarterback is real big. It's like a relationship, like girlfriend-boyfriend. He's a great guy, great teammate. He's always telling me I can work on this to get better. That's what I need -- somebody to push me."
Newton, who has given Benjamin the nickname 'Benji,' joked that one negative about Benjamin is his former school.
"He always finds a way to mention Florida State, and that's the bad," Newton said.
In his final game with the Seminoles, Benjamin caught the game-winning touchdown pass from Jameis Winston in the BCS title game against Auburn, which Newton led to the 2010 national championship.
Other than Benjamin's FSU background, Newton apparently has found a lot of common ground with the player the Panthers hope will be his No. 1 receiver for years to come.
"It's nothing for us to go get anything to eat. It's nothing for us to hang out and talk about life issues, as well as on the field issues, as well," Newton said this week. "We're here together. We're teammates now. But our relationship goes farther than the field, and that's very good for us."
--Joseph Person
Carolina Panthers' quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks beside rookie receiver Kelvin Benjamin (13) as Benjamin answers a reporter's questions following an NFL football organized team activity in May. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Posted by Observer Sports on June 12, 2014 at 06:07 PM | Permalink | Comments (18)
June 11, 2014
Newton says receiving group knows it's projected 'sorriest receivers in the NFL'
Cam Newton knows what has been said about the new Carolina Panthers receiving corps.
The team did not return a single wide receiver who caught a pass for the team in 2013 after Steve Smith, Brandon LaFell, Ted Ginn Jr. and Domenik Hixon all found new homes in free agency. And in articles, blogs and TV shows across the nation, Carolina's receiving group has been lambasted.
Newton said it's not only an insult to the receivers, it's an insult to him.
"The elephant in the room has already been stated," Newton said. "Those guys have already accepted the challenge. You don't have to go in there and tell those guys, 'Hey, you're projected the sorriest receiver (group) in the NFL.' We already know.
"But with that, those guys already have that fire in their eyes. I would rather those guys be like that and for them to go out there and bust their tails like they've been doing. It's kind of like a slap in--not only their face--but my face as well. The things that have been said, the reports, who cares? Because at the end of the day, we will be ready to play football, and Carolina Panthers football. Hard-nosed, and everybody's going to have to do their job.
"This is something that is not new. This is something that was expected last year. This is something that was expected the year before that, five years before that, 10 years before that. At the end of the day, when you look around those 11 specific position, everyone has to do their job. And I have no doubt in my mind, come game time, everyone will be on the same page with doing their rightful obligation."
--Jonathan Jones
Posted by Observer Sports on June 11, 2014 at 02:12 PM | Permalink | Comments (39)
Hardy, Newton miss Wednesday practice
Greg Hardy and Cam Newton beat the heat and stayed inside the team facilities Wednesday during organized team activities, but Panthers coach Ron Rivera said he has no concerns about the health of the duo.
Hardy was receiving "maintenance" on his leg, said Rivera, who mentioned Hardy's history with a knee injury. Last Wednesday, Newton stayed inside to work on the underwater treadmill, and Wednesday he was back inside again rehabbing his ankle.
"There's no surgery, no major injury or anything," Rivera said of Hardy. "He should be on the field tomorrow."
Rivera said Newton has participated in six OTA sessions in the past three weeks but the team wants to keep him off his feet.
"Physically, I'm coming along fine," said Newton, who did not rule out returning to practice for next week's veteran minicamp. "I think I'm on pace to be right where I'm expected to be. Mentally, I'm bored. Watching the film, going over those things, becomes monotonous but I know it's making me better. I understand that and the point that I'm at in my career, it's not about (cramming) or doing as much as I can. It's about taking a smart look and sitting back and saying how can I become better than I was last year.
Mario Addison took the majority of first-team snaps in place of Hardy and performed well. Frank Alexander also got his share of first-team snaps.
Other notables:
- Cornerback Josh Norman had a great interception and another pass breakup Wednesday. Norman intercepted Derek Anderson's long pass intended for Toney Clemons, catching the ball with his left hand while falling down. Later he broke up a pass intended for Marcus Lucas.
- Fullback Michael Zordich did not practice as he continued to rehab a torn ACL from last season. Guard Edmund Kugbila also did not practice. He has not for the entire OTA weeks.
- Guard Chris Scott missed practice Wednesday. Rivera said it had to do with conditioning, health and "some other things."
--Jonathan Jones
Posted by Observer Sports on June 11, 2014 at 01:38 PM | Permalink | Comments (3)
June 10, 2014
Greg Olsen picks up pizza tab for scouts
Panthers TE Greg Olsen with members of Pack and Troop 63 from Charlotte after Olsen surprised the scouts by buying their dinner last week.
NFL players picking up restaurant tabs has been a bad look since Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson recently tweeted a picture of a receipt from a $17,000 dinner the team's rookies were expected to pay.
But Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen generated some goodwill among a Charlotte boy scout troop last Friday when he took care of the scouts' bill at the Mellow Mushroom in uptown.
Tommy Lee Hayes-Brown, the cubmaster for Pack 63 from Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, said the scouts were eating pizza before heading to the Charlotte Knights game.
Olsen noticed the group on the outdoor patio, walked out and struck up a conversation. Unbeknownst to Hayes-Brown, Olsen then paid for the dinner for the group of 40 scouts, parents and siblings.
Hayes-Brown, who contacted the Observer about Olsen's gesture, estimated the tab was at least $500.
"I'm not into sports. I didn't know Greg Olsen from anyone and celebrity doesn't really impress me," Hayes-Brown said. "But what impresses me is people who care and want to make a difference."
Hayes-Brown, 48, who has four sons in scouting, said Olsen gave him his email address and told him to contact him if there was anything he could help with in the future.
"I'm a marketer by trade," Hayes-Brown said. "So when somebody says, 'Get in touch with me,' believe me they're going to hear from me."
Hayes-Brown has already been in touch with Olsen -- to thank him.
--Joseph Person
Posted by Observer Sports on June 10, 2014 at 02:47 PM | Permalink | Comments (16)


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Glenn has been a huge fan of Casablanca for, well, ever. I, on the other hand, tend to watch movies or TV half-heartedly–usually with a laptop open or recipe book or list-making-supplies in my lap. In general, I follow the dialog and occasionally look up. It's caught me out a few times when we watch West Wing for the xxth time and I can quote the lines but have missed some visual cue or nuance until this viewing. But I've never been as revealed as I was yesterday when we went to see Casablanca in the theater. Evidently, there's a bit more going on than I realized so my initial mediocre response may not have been accurate.
Yesterday we went to Cinema 21. It's an old-time-y theater located on NW 21st street. (Wonder how they got their name?) Here's how they describe themselves on their website:
Cinema 21 is an independently-owned movie theatre in Portland, Oregon featuring art house films.
And right now the art house films they're featuring (ends today!) are Humphrey Bogart flicks: Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon. The ticket-seller is also the ticket taker, the snackbar is small and can be managed by one person, and the "big-screen" is not that big. But it was a lovely wholesome experience, with really good popcorn.
We had to park a ways away but ended up just west of 23rd which is home to Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, Restoration Hardware and Paper Source {danger!} which are some of my favorite stores. There are also some fantastic looking restaurants so I know we'll be back.
To get back to Casablanca, it turns out to be even better when you pay attention. Glenn may be on to something.

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Midwestern voters are being courted by presidential candidates with a rare intensity these days. In the swath of states from the Dakotas to Ohio, only the westermost fringe is considered sure Reagan territory. And only Minnesota has been cordoned off as secure Mondale country.
The rest of the nation's heartland is rapidly turning into a prime battleground in the winner-take-all struggle between GOP incumbent Ronald Reagan and Democrat Walter Mondale for each state's electoral votes.
Any voter not yet registered in the turf up for grabs is invited three times over to join up. "I've never seen so many registration programs. It seems as if everybody's become a deputy registrar," says Ohio Republican State Committee director Norm Cummings.
And Midwestern voters are beginning to notice a veritable blitz of candidates , their loved ones, or surrogates making a pitch for votes from every available regional podium.
President Reagan has stopped in Illinois three times in the last three weeks. Vice-President George Bush was in the state on Labor Day and returns for a three-day stint later this month.
And just this week, on the Democratic side, Mr. Mondale has been in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa while vice-presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro made a swing through Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan.
John Buckley, deputy press secretary of the Reagan-Bush campaign, says the GOP candidates will "periodically" visit the West and South, where Reagan's support is considered strongest, but make "frequent" stops in the Midwest, "which should be Mondale territory but isn't."
And Scott Widmeyer, deputy press secretary of the Mondale-Ferraro campaign, says the two candidates or their representatives will visit the Great Lakes states, where Democratic staffing and financing is strongest, on at least a weekly basis.
The biggest stakes -- more than 20 electoral votes each -- lie with Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan. Indiana, Wisconsin, and Missouri -- with about half as many votes each -- are next.
Polls show Reagan still ahead in most Midwestern states. In a few, including Missouri and Ohio, he is far ahead; but his lead has narrowed in Illinois and Michigan.
The large number of undecided voters in the Midwest and belated arrival of the economic recovery in parts of the region have kept GOP leaders from becoming overconfident.
The woes of normally conservative Midwestern farmers, burdened by high interest rates, heavy debt, and low crop prices, are of particular concern.Just last month Reagan campaign manager Ed Rollins conceded that the Midwestern farm belt was the President's "weakest" region.
"I think we've struck a new chord with farmers. We expect them to be one of our best support bases," says Mondale-Ferraro campaign spokesman Widmeyer.
"Farmers are an easy constituency to lose if things aren't going well. They very definitely vote their pocketbooks," says Illinois Reagan-Bush Committee spokesman Ed Murnane. Admitting that the President may not do nearly as well this time in such economically hardpressed communities as Peoria, Decatur, and Springfield, he says, "Downstate will be difficult this year."
In normally Republican South Dakota a recent straw bellot taken at the State Fair by the South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) gave Mondale a lead of 8 points. A similar poll four years ago gave Reagan a 14-point lead. "I wouldn't for a moment say Reagan isn't going to carry South Dakota, but maybe it's a warning not to take anything for granted," says SDFU spokesman Chuck Groth. "Farmers are certainly one group that can't . . . say they're better off than four years ago. If Reagan has any farm support, it's on some other issue than agriculture."
But in nearby Iowa, where farming affects the business of most cities in a large way, Republican State Central Committee chairman Rolf Craft says he sees no signs of a "wholesale" farm-vote shift to the Democrats. "The state may not be booming economically, but the Democrats just aren't attractive to a lot of farmers and Iowans in general," he says. "They see Mondale as a dull, tax-and-spend candidate. The Democrats are talking about a 1948, but Mondale isn't a Harry Truman. . . . I talked to one farmer the other day who said, 'Reagan is bankrupting me but I can't vote for Mondale.' . . . I think we may get a low turnout."
The GOP continues to work hard in the Midwest as elsewhere to try to keep its 1980 coalition of traditional Republicans, ethnic voters, and blue-collar workers intact.
Reagan-Bush campaign spokesman Buckley says that a variety of polling data, not just from Republican sources, indicate that Reagan is seen as the more effective candidate in creating new jobs. And GOP polls, he says, show Reagan running about 5 percent stronger than in 1980 with labor union households.
Mondale-Ferraro spokesman Widmeyer counters that the Democrats have been getting "very good feedback" from blue-collar voters who dislike Reagan tax policies and view Mondale as more fair and compassionate. "I think you'll see a different trend this time," he says.
Both parties are making major registration efforts in the Midwest which may well affect the results.


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Rewritten 6/5/13 because it was bothering me. :P
Wassap newbies? Luayn (banana102283) here writing Deal With It, a series of oneshots where I tortu- sorry, portray the fantastic and vibrant adventures my wizards have and how they, er, interact with one another! Yeah, that sounds legit! Alright! Let's go!
(Note: Most of these, unless said otherwise, take place after the Malistaire plot line, because it's not like the adventure's done after that, right? Characters mentioned below appear in later oneshots.)
I sighed, resting my elbows on the table before resuming my argument with the girl-wizard sitting across from me. "Well, I don't think-"
"Hey baby!"
Oh god.
Ceren Nightchant slid next to me on the wooden bench, bumping hips with me, and across from me, Ellie stifled a laugh. The traitor. Ignoring her, I took a bite out of my sandwich and tried to savor the taste before my appetite was spoiled.
Ceren Nightchant: Moolinda Wu suck up, egocentric idiot, and general pervert. Ever since day one of wizard-saving-the-spiral-ness and helping save the corrupted fairies, he's been trying to get me to date him. (Like some sort of... I'd compare him to something disgusting, but he's going to be worse, so I'm not even going to try.)
So he goes after anything remotely female in the area anyway. That doesn't mean I can't sock him in the gut, right?
"Awwww," he whined, putting his elbow onto the table and leaning in closer. "Don't want to talk to me, Ryan?"
No. And probably not for as long as I live. Reaching for the glass of water on the table, I took a sip.
"What happened to our date?"
I spit took and Ellie burst out laughing.
"Excuse me?" I asked, after wiping my face with a napkin. Ellie, you're going to die, I telepathed to her.
"Yeah, you know," Ceren waggled his eyebrows, "the date you've wanted since who knows when." Sure, tell me that after your romantic evening with you-know-who, Ellie retorted. Out loud, she muffled a laugh into the green sleeve of her cloak.
"Hypocrite," I said, edging away from him. "You're the one butting into our conversation with, 'Hey Ryan, let's go out!' every time we meet." Although I was the greatest at keeping up with double conversations, I chose not to reply to Ellie's remark and instead just glared at her.
"But that's only because you're the only girl for me!" he said, switching tactics. "You know I only have eyes for you!"
"Says the skirt-chaser," I muttered underneath my breath.
Ignoring my remark, he put his elbows on the table and leaned, causing the whole table to pitch back and forth. Drinks wobbled inside of their glasses, threatening to fall over. "I still remember the little girl who came here to save the fairies!" he said, punching his fist in the air. I resisted the urge to punch my fist in his face. Although, it would probably improve his looks. "And now you're all grown up..."
"I'm pretty sure you're only a year older than us...?" Ellie interrupted curiously.
Then, he shook his head, oblivious to the damage he was doing. My sandwich fell off of its plate onto the grass. Lunch ruined? Check. "Look baby," he said, ignoring my excuse as well as my sandwich, "I know you want to hang out with me, and I'm sorry, but I've got to do my work! Moolinda Wu depends on me!" He smiled. "You understand, right?"
"...You try to hit on me, then say you're 'busy'," quote-quote, "for Moolinda Wu."
"Oh no, I'm not cheating on you with her!" he cried, clasping my hands. "I only love you!"
"..." Words were failing me. Slowly, I pulled my hands away from his. Ellie had turned away now, shaking.
Seeing that I was speechless, he amended, raising both of his hands, "Sure, I do everything she asks, but it's more for my reputation, you know? Good grades, good job, good future? Teacher-student relationship only, I swear. Nothing else! No, uh, girlfriend-boyfriend stuff, like, inviting her into my room-" He paused. "Well, I do give her some plants sometimes- But," Ceren blurted, "but that's because she's the gardening teacher too, right, so she needs to check up on our plants, it's not like I'm giving her an anniversary present or anything-"
"...Please, go away, and never come back." I thought I had faced enough, saving Wizard City, Krokotopia, Marleybone, Grizzleheim, Moo-Shu, and Dragonspyre. Now, I realized I was wrong. Life really loved to torture me.
"You don't believe me?" he cried. "Ellie, do you see this? She thinks I'm cheating on her!"
Ellie had to breathe in and out a couple times before answering. Lips quirking up, she said with a raised eyebrow, "You're denying it a lot."
As Ceren began to vehemently deny her implied accusation, I telepathed, Oh sure Ellie. Don't defend me, oh no no, of course not. Especially when I'm the one who packed our lunches.
Oh, but I couldn't help myself. And your sandwiches are always the best, she replied, munching on a ham and cheese one I had painstakingly made earlier this morning.
Yeah, well you can starve tomorrow! Ceren didn't listen to me, and Ellie didn't even try to help me out. Although, Ceren was expected. I put my head on the table and groaned. Where was everyone else when I needed them?
"-and I swear I have better taste in presents, I won't give you any plants! Look, I'll get you, uh, earrings and..." He looked at me. "Necklaces? Makeup? Bracelets?" He leaned closer. "...Socks?"
Suddenly he grinned devilishly. "Oh, I know what you want now. Maybe if we go somewhere else more private, you can have an early birthday with me, free of charge." He winked. "I wouldn't miss Moolinda to be with you for a day, doll."
Doll? I looked up with half-lidded eyes, obviously needing to clarify this. "Ceren, if you're getting me anything for a birthday present," he leaned in eagerly, waiting for my response, "get me as far away as possible from you."
Instead of leaning back like I had been desperately hoping for, he leaned in close enough for me to feel his breath on my face. I choked on my sandwich. "But wouldn't you just come crawling back for me?"
I punched him in the gut, and breath rushing out of him, he fell off of the bench and onto the wood of the pavilion. Ellie looked amused and I grinned, taking another bite of my sandwich. Score!
Ceren coughed. "Feisty, huh...?" he wheezed. Finally, after me ignoring him for a bit, he dragged himself over and collapsed the entire front part of his body onto the bench."Don't deny your love for me, come oooon," he huffed. "Can't you see I'm right here, waitin' for ya babe?"
Pushing his hood off, he flicked his brown hair back and gave me a bright smile. "What could you possibly have to lose?"
Virtually. Everything. I just found his flirting techniques creepy, and even Ellie seemed alarmed.
If I could just... Taking a deep breath, I summoned every single fiber of charm I had. In what was probably a bizarre change in personality and fluttering my eyelashes, I said sweetly, "Hey, maybe... could you tell me about that time you rescued that fairy from, um, what's-his-name-"
Ceren didn't even look surprised I asked, which I figured."Oh, you want to hear about that?" He shrugged, leaning back, probably thinking that he had me hooked (eww), and gave me another one of his smiles. "It wasn't a big deal, really, but I know it's such an interesting tale, and I just know you wouldn't be able to resist-"
As he continued to talk about whatever stupid thing he had done, I glared at Ellie as clearly as I could, making sure she got the message. Save. Me.
She laughed. Oh no. I'm having fun watching this.
"-and then the fairy was like, 'Someone, help me!', so I sprinted over, jumped over some trees and stuff-" Ceren was saying.
I made an exasperated face. Come on! Please?
Mmm... no thanks.
What happened to friendship? Trust? Stick up for your peers? Report sightings to an adult?
Isn't that what the teachers said about bullying?
Oh, no. They were talking about harassment - for example, now...!
"-and suddenly, me and the skeleton were locked in an epic battle to the death, and there was blood trailing down my arm but I didn't notice as I hoisted my sword in the air-"
You always tease me about stuff Ryan - so just let me enjoy this for a little longer!
I'm sure we could have lots of fun somewhere else - like maybe the Commons? Can't we move there? There are a lot of witnesses there-
But it's nice over here!
-oh, you know, Ceren can even come! We can just, tie him up, put him on the carousel in the Fairegrounds, get a videorb-
Haha. Tempting, but no thanks.
Or, maybe, burn him at the stake - let me just call Kieran, he'd be willing-
"-'Who's there?' I cried, waving my torch around. I carried the limp, unconscious fairy in my arms, begging desperately for her to stay alive while I found my way through the misty cave-"
A cave? How did we even get here? Smiling at Ceren, I kicked her leg underneath the table, and she narrowed her eyes at me.
What was that for?
I can't deal with him! Please! I'll make it up to you!
"Come on, ladies!" Ceren said, interrupting our mental conversation. It seemed like he was done with his dramatic story, his eyes flitting back and forth between me and her trying to figure out what we were saying.
"Although," he added with a roguish smile, "if you're trying to choose which one of you gets me, I can always share!"
You know what, forget this!
I stood up rigidly, my fists balled. "I'm leaving." Swiping my sword up from the bench, I headed towards the Commons tunnel. I felt bad, but I could always see her later, right?
"Aw, but honey, you can't leave me hangin'~!" he cried, jumping up too. He caught up with me and twisted me around to face him.
I smiled as warmly as I could. "Aw, but honey-" But instead of finishing my sentence, I stepped on his foot, yanking my arm out of his grasp as he yelped in pain. "-I am."
He tried to follow me as I made my way down the road. "Don't you want to hang out with me some more?" Ceren spun his staff like a baton, then leaned against it, tilting his hand back. "I've saved more fairies then you can count!" he claimed, as if that was a good enough reason.
I snorted. "Right, like I haven't saved the entire freakin' Spiral with my friends from Malistaire. Sure, pretend that didn't happen!" My silver eyes flashed, and he looked nervous. "Pretend I actually care about you saving those fairies - if the number's even more than five - and that I haven't done at least a hundred times what you have done. Pretend you have a chance of dating me too, and see how that works out."
"So you're dumping me, babe, before I have a chance to-" Ceren grinned, "-work my magic?"
Work my magic, my butt. Gritting my teeth, I drew the ice sign with my sword, channeling the water and cold in the air. He realized what I was about to do and sprinted forward too late, only to recieve a large ice wall in his face as the water molecules came together and froze. I twirled my sword and slipped it into its sheath on my belt. Tinted a sparkling clear blue, it broke through the paved stone road; harsh, jagged crystals of ice slicing through the air and up to the height of the trees from one side of the street to another that prevented Ceren from following me anymore.
I grinned. "You mean like this?" I shouted through the ice. I could see his blurry dark form from the other side. Versatile! Not only used for slicing right through monsters, but also a good shield! Shaking my head, I turned around. At this point, I was too ticked off to worry about messing up Unicorn Way, but no one but Ellie was there to witness the damage. Besides, it'd melt later.
(Uh, probably. Most of the time when I used this, I was busy destroying stuff or people, so I never bothered to come back and check whether it had melted.)
Behind the wall, Ceren shouted something, but I was already too far down the tunnel to hear it. I whistled.
"So," Ceren said, plucking an icicle off his cloak, "Babe, not like I had any eyes for her-" Ellie raised her eyebrows, "-but now that she's gone, you won't have any more competition. I know, I know," he said suddenly, raising both of his hands, "friendship and all that, but she'll never know! You won't be betraying her - we could just, what you could say, have some fun while she's gone. I'll never tell!"
"Come on, want to be a doll for me and go on a date with me while we're both stuck here?" He waggled his eyebrows and lifted his elbow, obviously hoping she'd slip hers in. "An early birthday present for the special birthday girl!"
Ellie leaned forward from her position to slap him on the face.


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What could be a classic NBA playoff series between the Cavs and Celtics — one a participant in it says "is going to be a great series to watch as a fan" — gets under way Saturday night in Cleveland.
Everything anyone can want in a playoff series will come together tonight in Cleveland when the Cavaliers and Celtics open their best-of-seven series.
You want superstars?
How about LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal going against Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce. That's 100,000-plus career points in the NBA. There are also about a dozen championship rings and gold medals stashed away among them.
What about drama?
Cleveland is pursuing its first championship in a major pro sport in 46 years, hoping that's enough to help convince James to stick around instead of heading elsewhere this summer in free agency. And to stay on the road to a title the Cavs must get by a Boston franchise with the most NBA championships all-time (17). It's also a franchise that's blocked Cleveland's path three times before — including the "Miracle of Richfield" team in 1976 and the 2008 Cavs, led by LeBron.
You want bad blood?
We've got that, too. Their last game featured more trash talk than a reality TV show on VH1 — and almost as much pushing and shoving.
Throw in other story lines such as health concerns (LeBron's cranky elbow, KG's cranky knees, Pierce's trick shoulder) or two respected veterans chasing their first titles (Antawn Jamison and Zydrunas Ilgauskas), and there's plenty to get fired up about.
"This series is going to be a great series to watch as a fan," Cavs point guard Mo Williams said. "It's going to have its chippiness to it. It's going to have its great game moments to it. There's going to be big plays.
"I think on our side, we're well aware of how much these games mean to us. We are going into this series prepared and focused."
Each team ranks among the NBA's best on defense. They have multiple threats to take over a game offensively. And they're not afraid to show emotion.
That has led to some heated clashes between the two.
"That happens," James said. "They do a lot of talking. They back it up, too. But we're looking forward to it. We're not much of a talking group, but we're not going to back down from nobody as far as talking or playing the game. It's going to be really fun, really physical."
Many view the Cavs as the favorite to win it all this season. Most see the Celtics as a former champion hanging on for one last run.
James sees an opponent that has talent mixed with lots of experience in the same system with the same coach. When a team puts all that together, James said, "you're a dangerous team."
The Cavs and Celtics split four meetings this season. They also split their four meetings in each of the previous two seasons. Their 2008 conference semifinal series went the full seven games. The home team won each game, culminating in a Game 7 classic where James scored 45 but a late Pierce free throw bounced in to help trump that.
"I think it's well documented," Williams said of the rivalry and the emotions that fuel it. "And I think at the same time, there's a great level of respect on both sides. So it'll be a helluva series."


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On 27 Dec 1997, Russell Nelson wrote:
> > draw upon the strengths of the free software community? 100,000
> > people each donating a dollar?
> Can you say "transaction costs"? I knew you could. Mr. Rogers knows
> of no way to get a dollar from someone without spending a third of it
> just on the money transfer process.
Well, the money transfer process itself can be batched somewhat; it's not
uncommon for churchgoers to donate a dollar or five, for example, because
the transaction costs are very small -- perhaps three seconds of time.
But certainly there are other per-user costs that are much greater.


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Chinese takeaway from nearby Lytham St Annes restaurants
Lytham St Annes has been home to many Chinese restaurants for several years. The town has seen sweet and sour chicken become almost as commonplace as fish and chips, scallops and bacon butties and is all the better for it. However, Chinese eateries have moved on over time here, now bringing more authentic meals from Shanghai and Beijing to people's doorsteps.
Egg noodles coated lovingly in spicy, sour or savoury sauce, deep-fried chicken, pork and beef paired with fluffy fried rice, crispy wontons or spring rolls packed with fresh vegetables – these are just a few of the foods you can sample at your leisure. For a hearty weekday dinner or fun evening feast, why not go Chinese? Visit our online menu listings for Lytham St Annes, pick your order and sit back and relax – our speedy delivery will soon see you tucking in.
Where might we find you?
What's on the menu?
Lytham St Annes: Incredible Chinese food to choose from
The menus of the city's Chinese restaurants aren't just for those who've booked tables, and now it's possible to order takeaway starters, mains and even desserts that go far beyond the classics. Crispy duck, served with hoisin sauce and rice pancakes, is available from many establishments, as is warming hot and sour soup, rich with prawns and vegetables.
Spices as exotic as star anise are mixed with the more common ginger, chilli, coriander and spring onion to create a gentler alternative to spicier cuisines such as Thai, Indian and Malaysian. Vegetarians won't miss out; tofu is used extensively in soups, stir-fries and noodles as a meat alternative, whilst mushrooms provide the savoury taste and texture to make you wonder whether needed to order chicken in the first place.
Chinese food is at its best when eaten with family. Platters piled high with prawn toast, wontons, spring rolls, salt and pepper ribs, noodles and roast meat in sour sauces, and desserts including lychees and pineapple fritters, come into their own as party foods. If you're on your own, a bowl of Singapore noodles makes an ideal lunch if you don't fancy a sandwich.


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Dumbbells and Dumbbell Sets for Home and Commercial Use - Dumbbells, or "hand weights", are one of the gold standard tools used to build a strong and muscular physique. The dumbbell consists of two weighted heads with a centralized handle and is used to perform pressing and pulling exercises such as chest presses and lat rows. There are many different types of dumbbells used for home gyms as well as commercial gyms. Iron or rubber hex dumbbells are the most popular dumbbells for home gyms. For those short on space, space saving dumbbells like the PowerBlock or Stamina Versa-Bells are a great choice. Commercial quality dumbbells are constructed to hold up to all day use in harsh environments. Heavy-duty commercial dumbbell examples include solid steel dumbbells and urethane dumbbells that consist of a solid steel head permanently welded to a solid steel handle. Plate loaded Pro-style dumbbells are more affordable than welded steel dumbbells and can be customized in pairs ranging between 5 and 200 lbs. For group training or those that want to tone, light weight aerobic dumbbell choices include vinyl, neoprene, rubber and urethane. Chrome dumbbells are also available and include ergonomically shaped handles that help prevent hand fatigue while training.
Did you know that building muscle not only burns fat while you are exercising but the more muscle you have on your frame the more fat you will burn while at rest? In fact, each new pound of muscle gained can account for about 6 more calories per day being burned. Aside from the metabolic fat burning benefits of building muscle with dumbbells, a consistent weight bearing exercise routine will also help strengthen your bones which can be a crucial part of staying healthy as you age.
What type of dumbbells are best to purchase? Most of the time this depends on three basic questions. What will your budget allow? What is your fitness goal? How much space do you have to work with? If you're like most, budget may dictate more than 50% of the decision. For smaller budgets you'll find plenty of options such as compact dumbbell solutions that include Power Block's, Versa-Bells and TwistLock Adjustable dumbbells. You're probably already very familiar with one of the most affordable dumbbell sets on the market, the hex dumbbell. Whether you are just beginning or are a seasoned lifter, these are a great choice for many as they begin at only 3 lbs. each and graduate to as high as 120 lbs.. For clubs or those who just prefer a top quality dumbbell set in their home, our choices here are equally expansive. A solid steel dumbbell set is a great investment due to the maintenance free fully welded construction which comes with a five or six year warranty against breakage. You can also upgrade to a urethane coating which protects floors and other equipment not to mention keeps your set looking great far longer than paint. So browse around and see what you like. An Ironcompany.com sales rep is always standing by should you need help selecting the perfect set for your budget or fitness goal.
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The Rwandan Genocide
Senior Seminar
The Rwandan Genocide
The Rwandan Genocide was massive killings in 1994. Rwanda was characterized by ethnic divides between the Hutu and Tutsi population. The Tutsis were being targeted no matter what age or gender. Innocent civilians were all unarmed and weren't given a chance. It established ethnic conflict that would eventually leave Rwanda in great potential for future violence. The genocide escalated from a peaceful background over hundreds of years that then evolved into hatred of ethnic differences that led to mass killings ending with the aftermath of Rwanda's most wanted for the murder of hundreds of thousands.
Rwanda is one of the smallest nations in the African continent and bordered by Zaire, Uganda, Tanzania, and Burundi. Rwanda is characterized by highland plateaus between the Nile and Zaire River basins and the mountain ranges which dominate its landscape, both contributing to its nickname. "The Land of the Thousand Hills" (Robert Genond 1995). A moderate tropical climate facilitates as many as three agricultural seasons, utilizing nearly every piece of land, and Rwanda's crop production nearly exceeds that of any other African nation.
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The first settlers of Rwanda were the Batwas or the Twa people in 2,000 BC. They were very small people but very courageous. They lived off hunting only using slings as weapons. The Twa were the only people that explored the land until the new beings that were much taller come to their land. These newcomers were called Bahutus or we know as the Hutus people. The Hutu people pushed the Twa deeper into the forest clearing away the land for them. Long after the Hutus arrived, there was a new arrival of people. The new arrival was called the Batutsis or we know as the Tutsis. All groups of people were based on lineage or on loyalty upon their leaders. They came up with a language called Kinyarwanda that connected with their religious beliefs, and created a culture which valued song, dance, poetry, and rhetoric. They celebrated the same beliefs even during the genocide, the killers and their intended victims sang of some of the same leaders from the Rwandan past. When Rwanda emerged as a major state in the eighteenth century, its rulers measured their power in the number of their subjects and counted their wealth in the number of their cattle. The Hutus and Tutsis were usually related. Giving or recieving cattle were a way of winning supporters. A large number of supporters helped win cattle and therefore help win wealth and power, but not all cattle owners held state positions. The pastoralists known as Bagogwe, moved in the northwest, and those called Bahima, located in the northeast, and avoided state power rather than sharing it. Not all members were born rich in cattle, although those lacking wealth wanted it along with power. Brown 3
Cultivators skilled in making war and able to mobilize large groups of followers rose to importance through the military system, particularly under the late nineteenth century ruler Rwabugiri, who brought Rwanda to the height of its power. To expand, Rwanda neighboring peoples regardless of whether they were pastoralists or cultivators and regardless of whether they were organized in lineages or in states. By the end of the nineteenth century, the ruler governed the central regions. He made so that powerful lineage groups dominated. Some of them were pastoralists and some cultivators (Either Tutsis or Hutus). In addition, he tolerated the existence of several small states within the boundaries of Rwanda, usually because their rulers were thought to control rainfall, crop pests, or some other aspect of agricultural productivity important for Rwanda as a whole. The President Habyarimana and his circle counted themselves as the representatives of...
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Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio recently spoke to the U.K.'s Terrorizer magazine (web site) about George W. Bush and Ozzy Osbourne, among many other things.
On Bush, Dio said: "I've never supported him and certainly would never vote for him. I think he's a fool and a man without forethought. I have no confidence in him whatsoever. I think he's an idiot, I really do. He has done nothing to our country but drag it down to the ground. Some parts of our country are approaching third-world status. You can see that in New Orleans with what happened with the hurricane. He wasn't prepared, he didn't wanna be prepared and I'll go on record as saying he's a fool. He is. It's something we as Americans never thought we would see because we pride ourselves on being the most progressive, futuristic country there is, and then suddenly our chest was bared open and it's like, 'Oh, this is what you really are.' All the talk of how blacks are treated in America and it's covered up all the time — it's true, is it? I guess it is. What you have to understand is that those black faces you saw on TV didn't have the capability to get out of town. They didn't have money to go anywhere. They didn't have cars. And when you get out of the city of New Orleans proper, you're dealing with swampy backwards areas where people have lived in shacks all their lives — and are happy to do it — but as soon as the catastrophe started, they couldn't go, and where was the government to take them away? Where's this wonderful government that Bush promised us? They had Amtrak trains offering to take them away and the government said, 'Nah, we don't need that.' Unfortunately, it once again made us look like a bunch of racists."
On Ozzy, Dio stated: "He's not what I am, he's not what Ian Gillan is, he's not what Rob Halford is. If being a performer is stumbling around on stage, then I guess he's a performer. His character has become a characterization of himself, so people go to see if he'll fall off the stage, how many times he'll stumble or how many buckets of water he can throw. What has that got to do with music? To me, it's always been about music. If you can be a performer — I mean, there are some great singers who cannot perform at all — but if you can do all of that, you've got the bull by the horns. I've been lucky enough to be able to do that, but it starts and ends with the music. You're only as good as the songs you create.
"Unfortunately, Ozzy has been cast in the role, by other people, of somewhat of a fool. That's not a good enough reflection of what he thinks, so I'm not having a go at him. He's one of the creators of heavy metal music, but what he has become is the product of what people have wanted him to become, so they can make money out of him. He's the drug-abused stumble-bum that they have allowed him to be. They're like, 'Give him a few more pills and he'll get back on stage,' and that's a real shame. He doesn't deserve it and I would always like to have remembered Ozzy for what he created, not what I have occasionally seen on a reality show. It's harrowing; I just can't take it. He's a sweet guy. The times I spent with Ozzy in the old days — he was a lovely guy to be around, great sense of humor. But he's been used."
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- Jarielle
- 5 years ago
Hello! Sorry in advance for the long post! I've been struggling to find the right venue for forever. I'm really at my wit's end here. I only lived in Indiana for about 7 months before I moved away, and now I'm moving back. I've looked for venues up to 2 hours away from South Bend and can't find one due to it not being right in some way. Any help from you ladies would be greatly appreciated!
Some details about the wedding: Half of the guests are out of state. My family lives here in FL, his lives in IN. It will be a very intimate wedding of 30-40 people including us and the vendors. And half of the guests will be their children. This cancels out two things, the first being I don't want to book a 300 person banquet hall and be secluded in some back portion of the room drowning in open space, so the venue must accomodate smaller parties. And two, the children are picky eaters. They're not going to want to eat some remoulade fois gras caviar creme concoction, so an outside caterer is an absolute MUST.
I really don't want to spend much on the venue itself. The overall budget is small compared to most, and I'm doing without a lot of things to try and make aspects of my vision work. Neither of us has friends or family in the biz so I won't be able to get a discount on anything. It amazes me that people are having great 100-200 person weddings for the same or less than I'm spending. So anything included such as tables and chairs, linens, a dressing room, etc. would be wonderful. I don't want to spend more than $1000 as I'll only need the space for a few hours.
I'm open to anything. The top two contenders so far are Indiana Historical Soicety and Frederick Meyer Gardens in Grand Rapids, MI. I also considered having it in his brother's back yard as it is large, but it wouldn't work as I don't want 40 people traipsing through his house, renting the tents chairs and tables would be at least equally expensive as a venue, and I can't see having the ceremony on one side of the yard then going and moving chairs and eating on the other side. So please please please help! I'm open to anything-restaurants, barns, museums…as long as they let me decorate, use my own caterer, is small enough for my party, under $1000 and not more than 2 hours away. I'm hoping the wedding will be in June 0f 2015, and since I'm literally doing everything alone (no planner or bridal party) this is why I'm planning early. Thank you all for your help!


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You've always been a good girl. Mostly. In fact, you often go out of your way to be nice, helpful, and accommodating to others. Isn't that what Christian women are supposed to do? You've gotten your 'atta girl's, but lately you're resentful. You're starting to feel like a giver in a world full of takers.
The Problem With Being a Good Girl
I've been a good girl my whole life–not that I've never done anything wrong. If you've read So You're Not Wonder Woman, you know that's not the case! But my identity has been tied up with being nice, even when others are nasty. Maybe even, especially when others are nasty.
After all, the first rule many of us learned whether we attended church or not is:
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
The Golden Rule is a wonderful life philosophy as long as you don't add to it. Only recently did I realize that I have extended the rule to be:
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you and they will do likewise.
When people in my life have failed to do likewise, I have treated them like they're hard of hearing. I turned up the volume of my niceness. I have gone to great lengths to be generous, encouraging, and thoughtful. When I still didn't get reciprocation, I would either amp up my kindness to ludicrous levels or I would try to get their attention with my irritation.
You guessed it. They still didn't live by the Golden Rule.
The result at various times has been anger, depression, and a sense of hopelessness about relationships.
You'd Think a Psychologist Could Figure This Out
In my professional relationship with clients, I had no problems. I was being paid to be the giver. I didn't expect the people I saw in my clinical practice to encourage me or do nice things for me. But in my personal relationships, I was very disappointed. And I mean very disappointed.
A dear friend knew I was confused and sent me an excerpt of The Undefeated Mind: On the Science of Constructing an Indestructible Self by Buddhist, Alex Lickerman:
As with many breakups, the end of my relationship with my first girlfriend came in fits and starts rather than as an abrupt but mercifully irreversible amputation. Yet even after we both recognized the relationship was finally over, she continued to ask me for favors – to pick her up from the airport, to take notes for her in class, to help her change the oil in her car – and I, inexplicably, continued to grant them.
Then while chanting one morning I found myself ruminating about how she continued to expect me to perform these favors, my indignation only rising after I'd finished chanting and began showering. And as I rinsed the shampoo from my hair and the last of the soapy water went swirling down the drain, I made a sudden and angry determination to refuse her the next time she asked for one.
At that moment, the phone rang. After I'd finished drying off, one of my roommates told me that it had been her calling and that she'd asked if I would call her back before I left for school. As I walked toward the phone I told myself that when she asked me for the favor for which I knew she'd called, I'd say no. I called her up, and sure enough, she asked me if I would record a television show for her on my VCR. Yet even as I went to speak the word, "No," I heard my mouth say, "Yes."
I hung up – and laughed out loud. I was as powerless to refuse her as I was to lift my car with my bare hands. And yet learning this failed to discourage me. On the contrary, it excited me – because if I could recognize this fact, I thought, I could find a way to change it.
Immediately, I decided I would begin chanting with the determination to free myself from my inability to say no. And months later, while chanting, I had an insight: the reason I remained unable to refuse her favors was that, in my mind, I'd signed a Good Guy Contract with her (a term, ironically, I learned later from her). Until that moment of insight, I had no idea what a Good Guy Contract was, much less that it was the standard contract I consistently established with almost everyone I knew. But in that startling moment of clarity I understood not only what it was but why I kept signing it. My self-esteem, which I'd previously believed had been built on things solely internal, was in fact entirely dependent on something external: the goodwill of others. The Good Guy Contract was simple: I would agree to be nice to you, to advise you, to sacrifice for you, to care about you, and in return you would agree to believe that I was wise, compassionate, excellent in every way, and finally and most importantly, you would like me.
With my girlfriend, however, I hadn't only expected to be liked; I'd expected to be loved. And once I'd had a taste of that love, I became addicted to it, which was why, when she took it away from me, I became profoundly depressed. Not because, as I'd originally thought, I'd been left by someone I thought was the love of my life, but because I genuinely believed that without that love I couldn't be happy. Why, then, did I keep doing favors for her after we'd ended our relationship? Because I couldn't shake the Good Guy habit. Some part of me believed if I continued to fulfill my contractual obligations to her, she'd start fulfilling hers again to me.
I didn't know at the time, but at the moment I awoke to my propensity to sign Good Guy Contracts, I stopped doing it. I recognized this only in retrospect three months later, however, when my best friend came to me asking why I seemed to have stopped paying attention to many of our mutual friends. My first reaction was to become defensive and deny it. But then I stopped myself, realizing that he was absolutely right. I wondered why I had in fact become so dismissive of many of my friends until I realized that I'd somehow stopped needing their approval to sustain my self-esteem. Freed from the need for them to like me, I was able to recognize that these were people with whom I had little in common, so I'd subsequently – and unconsciously – lost interest in them. My insight, in other words, had done more than show me what I'd been: it had changed me into someone I wanted to be, someone who could love and value himself without needing to be loved by anyone else.
Why I Needed to Cancel My Contract and You Do, Too
Certainly, expecting people people to abide by the terms of a contract is understandable. But what I realized is that I was the only one who had signed the Good Girl Contract. The people I was bending over backwards to please had no idea what my expectations were, or if they did, they didn't care. Some of them quickly figured out that if they said no thanks to my goodness behind Door #1, there was more niceness to come.
My first reaction to Alex's account was that I needed to do what it took to stop being taken advantage of. The best way to do that, I was sure, was to only spend time with people who would abide by the terms of the contract. But I could distinctly recall making that decision before. It didn't work. Invariably, someone who fulfilled their contractual obligations to my goodness for a while, would fail.
And while I was encouraged by Alex's words, I felt uncomfortable, too. First, I've long disliked the term self-esteem. I can't esteem myself highly because I know every rotten thing I've ever thought, said, or done. And second, I really do need to be loved by someone else. It's true that I don't need everyone to love me, but I certainly need to be loved. And there's a direct correlation between being loved and feeling good about self.
I was able to put the final two pieces of the Good Girl Contract puzzle into place when this Scripture leaped off the page at a retreat I recently attended:
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45
Like Jesus, you and I are called–not to sign a contract with others where they promise to be nice in return–but to simply serve them. No expectations. Just giving because you want to give.
If you're like me, that makes sense to you, but you're still wondering:
"What about me?" I can't just give, give, give all the time.
That's when something else my friend shared with me rang true:
You have to come from a place of abundance to be able to give freely.
In order to cancel our Good Girl Contracts, we need another way to get love–and a lot of it. We need to be bathed in encouragement, affirmation, kindness, forgiveness, peace, and hope. There's only one source for that kind of abundance: Jesus. Only in spending a lavish amount of time with the Savior will we overflow with goodness we can share with others.
The extraordinary thing is that He has signed a Good God Contract with us. No matter how we fail to follow the Golden Rule, He will still be a Good God.
Life Without a Contract
Adjusting to life after canceling my contract has been challenging for me. While I seem to be willing to cancel my contract with certain people, I still keep hoping that they'll notice and decide to play nice. That means the contract is still in effect. The goal is to give with a cheerful heart and not a needy one or to release myself from giving completely because it isn't in either of our best interests.
I'm learning to recognize the blessing in people not abiding by the terms of my contract.
My husband sells library books to schools. Some school districts have contracts with one vendor. The librarians in those districts cannot meet with him and take advantage of what he has to offer, which in many cases is much better than what they have. Only if the district becomes unhappy with their contractual vendor will they begin to explore their options. Being released from our contract, whether that's our doing or because someone else won't play by the rules, means we are free to experience new relationships. My husband's sales won't grow if he doesn't look for new customers and God's kingdom won't grow if we're satisfied with the relationships we have under contract.
I'm committed to seeing failed contracts as an opportunity to share the love of Christ with someone new. And my prayer is that with the Lord's help, I won't be a Good Girl, but the beloved servant of a Great God.
Have you signed a Good Girl Contract? Are you willing to cancel it?
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What can be better than sharing a well drawn pint or two with some like-minded friends, whilst listening to a quality live performance from some of the finest musicians in the business? The Riverside Club in Staines has been attracting some of the big names from the music world to its humble riverside home of late. Last Thursday the club welcomed through the doors the undeniable talent of locally based folk-rock band Kindred Spirit. Folk-Rock is experiencing something of a renaissance recently – Fairport Convention and Pentangle are still with us charming the audiences… and now we have a new generation of groups like Mumford & Sons and Midlake to take us up to the next level, and some exciting and experimenting bands like Fleet Foxes, to reassure us the genre is far from dead.
Kindred Spirit (playing as a three piece at Staines Riverside Club) have those lush harmonies and emotional power that you come to expect from this kind of group. The violin from Gavin Jones is exuberant and fresh and the feverish pipes and flute (and sax) from Annie Parker leaves you tingling inside. Across this chiming, piping-hot, spiky landscape comes the lush and gently unassuming vocals of Elaine Samuels, whose voice is reminiscent of the late Sandy Denny.
The first half of the set (before the club's obligatory raffle) was vaguely 'horse related' and the second half was 'sea travel' related. I do not know if this was planned or a happy accident. So, in the first half, we had such traditional-sounding delights as 'The Galway Farmer' (Devon folk duo 'Show of Hands' – 1992) with those scuffed and skiffling fiddles and ne'er-do-well jaunty pipes. And "A Horse with No Name" ('America' 1972) with those esoteric chords and the haunting sense of loss along with reverberant regret. In here too were some ambitious songs like Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' with some extremely enjoyable woven interplay from Annie and Gavin and Elaine's voice perched high above – as teasing as a wood lark.
The second half incorporated plenty of sea-wall imagery. A perfect rendition of "Martha's Harbour" ('All About Eve' – 1988) depicted the agony of waiting by the waves for a true love to return from across the churning sea. But this song was somewhat diminished by Kindred Spirit's own composition "I'll Always Love You" (from the "Dance of Life" album). This song reminded me of Fleetwood Mac circa 1977 (the band often plays 'The Chain' to great applause at gigs,) but once it started, it settled down to a lustrous and emotive folk-rock ballad. Annie's flute was like a sea-bird fluttering in the sea-breeze, but the power and surge of the fiddle was like the sea-spray fiercely spitting into your face. Luckily, Elaine's deliciously smooth vocals took you back to an altogether warmer, more friendly and infinitely more welcoming place. This was, for me, the high point of the evening.
Kindred Spirit's own songs are full of mystery and magic. Their compositions are sometimes as haunting as a cold-dread phantom and at other times as fleet footed as a mountain gazelle. The clear articulation of Elaine's vocals over and above the elaborate and intricate solos from Gavin and Annie, often leave you on the edge of your seat with excitement.
"Lady Eleanor" (Lindisfarne) started with an intro that reminded me of a (little slower) "Long Train Runnin " (Doobie Brothers.) The original version had a more mystical East feel to it. The song immediately embarks upon a magical journey brought alive by the mysterious and foggy delights of Elaine's silken, breathy vocals.
Lola (Kinks) was another popular cover. Full of teasing and almost giggling violin and flute. Annie and Gavin provided quirky backing vocals. On the original song Ray Davies played a steel bodied resonator-type guitar on this track… which gives the song more pinch, pluck and plonk – the Kindred Spirit version is more whimsical lyrically and smoother instrumentally, with a much softer guitar sound from Elaine.
Finishing off the show with an exuberant version of Van Morrison's "Brown Eyed Girl", the audience was left stunned by a performance which was both truly refreshing and full of vigorous energy. An amazing evening.
You can see Kindred Spirit play with Blue Onyx (The Moody Blues Tribute Band) at The Leatherhead Theatre on Saturday 4 December. Or check their website for more local concerts. See links below.
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Welcome back to the vlog! This week I wanted to show you guys a very important asset that Calvin College has: the Fieldhouse. That's right! We've got everything from a pool to a rock wall (all free for Calvin students!). Check out this week's vlog for an inside look into the Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex.


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Lost Track: Golden Gate Road Racing Circuit
There must be a lot of information out there about the raceway in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Enough to fill Golden Gate Remembered, a book by Art Evans and Gary Horstkorta.
I have to admit, however, there seems to be precious little about the circuit online. Maybe that's because it was short lived; the track only hosted events from 1952-1954 when, like other road racing circuits of the era, the spectre of safety required that events move to the closed, purpose-built tracks that have thrived since.
Also like other road racing tracks of the era, the Road Racing Course at Golden Gate Park still exists as public roads, and thanks to Google Maps's Street View, we can take a spin around the track from our desk chairs. Google maps also helps us with the travel time of the track, at the speed limit of course. The 3.1 mile course should take your average commuter over 9 minutes. Roger Bartlow did somewhat better when he won the 1.5 liter class in the 1952 SCCA Nationals in his 1952 Simca Special, averaging 6 minutes 22 seconds. Even at the speed limit, the park roads look like a lovely drive in your classic. As is always the case with the Lost Tracks we feature, please send along photos of your car on the track if you visit these forgotten race courses.
What I'm lacking in solid track information though, I can help make up in informative reading elsewhere. Tam's Old Race Cars has a photo gallery of early NorCal racing, which includes the image above of Masten Gregory in his Jaguar C-Type. He would go on to win the race.
Here are some images pulled from the 1952 Racing Program. Apparently the cover photo was shot off-track, as it seems there's no clear view of the Golden Gate Bridge from the track, but a lovely composition nonetheless.


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The main strip on our side of the tracks.
The world's worst train crossing.
The other side of the tracks.
Edwardes Lake Park.
Post-heart surgery selfie.
Showing off her scar.
People on their way to the show.
The protestors and the right-wing counter-protest on the far side of the police line.
The view of Milo's grand entrance from my shitty seats.
Some skin on skin time with my minutes-old boy.
All dressed up and ready to go home.
Katherine Gorge.
The Toyota Prado post-crash.
Tim and Hannah after the accident.
Under the Monkey Forest: some of the headstones with a mum and baby macaque.
Under the Monkey Forest: a macaque munches some lunch in the cemetery.
The memorial in the Melbourne General Cemetery.
Graham Elvis Broughton in his room.
My Pop and Nan (Brian and Mary Hill) on their wedding day.
The Hills looking very stylish in the 70s. (left to right: Eleanor, Mary, Brian, Sue)
The Hills more recently. (left to right: Sue, Mary, Brian, Eleanor)
Nan and Pop at Pop's 80th birthday party.
The memorial site.
The main headstone, which sits behind the others.
One half of the headstones. You can notice lines cut into the concrete that mark out a grave.
The other half of the headstones.
The headstone for poor old George Johnson. While the epitaph is undoubtedly comical, George was a real person, who did die in these circumstances. He had been suspected of stealing horses, but had merely purchased one of them off the actual thief.
The Naturopath: Jad Patrick. (image from prahranhealthfoods.com.au)
The Activist: Dr. Tamasin Ramsay. (image from perfectblend.net)
The Facebook post from a friend of mine. The figures aren't accurate for Australia, as 1kg of steak tends to use 500L of water. But you still get an idea of what it takes.
Below is the video Tamasin mentioned the ALV shows people when they do outreach. Not for the squeamish, but recommended viewing for every meat-eater.
Pre flight.
The north NSW coastline.
The banner-making at Doutta Gala Community Hall.
Waiting in the dugout.
The banner for the final match.
Ricky Wheeler
The young Chinese man discussing his plan with Blair Cottrell, the leader of the United Patriots Front.
Police in riot gear walk between the protest and a small group of left-wingers, dressed in black in the distance.
The haka.
All those at the rally celebrate the day.
As Dotcom's blood pooled on the ground, it became foamy. Not sure why.
Dotcom has been bled out and skinned, and is in the process of being raised to be gutted.
Before the fighting on Bell St, the rally in the Coburg mall. Most of these people would march to confront the right-wing "Patriots".
After the first fight, down with the "Patriots".
A line of police keeping the left-wing protesters away from the "Patriots".
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Eyes-On Cubs Prospects at Myrtle Beach: Torres, Happ, Stinnett, Brockmeyer, Vosler
As I mentioned in the Minor League Daily today, I was at the Myrtle Beach game in person yesterday. And, in addition to eating a pretty good hot dog (macaroni and cheese is very underrated as a sandwich topping), talking with some great fellow Cubs' fans, and watching the Frederick Keys arrange for children to fight over candy for our amusement, I noted a few things about various prospects to pass along.
- Gleyber Torres has definitely added some muscle since last year, and it shows physically as well as at the plate. He isn't bulky, not by any means, but he isn't as slender as he was and the ball jumps off his bat the way it didn't very often last year. He gave the ball a ride into the gap on a couple of occasions, and I suspect that is going to be his game going forward. His game at shortstop is still raw, but not bad for his age. I don't think the Cubs should be in any hurry to rush him. Not yet, at least.
- Ian Happ looks good at the plate, but he needs more work at second. Routine plays he handles just fine, but he isn't fluid yet. That will come with more experience, I have no doubt of it, but for now it means he is a half a beat slower on a lot of plays than a more experienced second baseman would be. He did have a great diving stop going to his left in this game, but the less said about the ensuing throw to first the better. I like the potential for Happ at second, but for now patience should still be in order.
- Jake Stinnett had some mechanical issues in the early going. I'm not sure the cause, but it looked like he was too stiff and awkward during the landing phase of his delivery, and he couldn't locate the ball at all. That caused walks, walks caused runs, runs caused frustration, and frustration caused more issues. He finally got out of it, and after that he smoothed out that hitch and pretty much had no trouble the rest of the way. I couldn't see lateral movement on his pitches from my seat, and the scoreboard radar gun in Frederick was apparently watching an entirely different game from the rest of us, but I can say it looked like he was hitting his spots and was able to keep the Keys hitters off balance. Other than that, I can't be too sure what his stuff looked like.
- Cael Brockmeyer can catch. He coaxed Stinnett through the first, settled down the bullpen later in the game, and made at least one pretty good throw to second. The Keys felt comfortable running early in the game, but I suspect that was more taking advantage of Stinnett's wildness than taking advantage of Brockmeyer. He made an awful throw on a planned delayed double steal in the first, but other than that he looked just fine. The home run he crushed out of the stadium in left was also quite nice. He is going to need to make more consistent contact to move up the farm system as a catcher, but I'm not too worried about his ability to stay behind the plate.
- I liked the looks of Jason Vosler at the plate, but I'm not sold on him as a third baseman. He may have just been off yesterday, but based on yesterday I would expect him to move to the outfield at some point. His arm should do just fine in right or left if it comes to that.
- Trey Martin looked much more polished at the plate as opposed to the last time I saw him. Most of the extraneous movement in his batting stance and swing is gone. If that visual improvement results in production improvements (and based on yesterday I think it should), he could move up to Tennessee in a hurry.
- Some visuals:
Why yes, I will have crab mac and cheese and bacon on a hot dog. pic.twitter.com/lDa7akb0c2
— Luke Blaize (@ltblaize) May 15, 2016
According to the scoreboard, Stinnett is throwing 5 MPH.
— Luke Blaize (@ltblaize) May 15, 2016
6 MPH on that one. pic.twitter.com/4GWh9noPPG
— Luke Blaize (@ltblaize) May 15, 2016
Step 1. Drop candy from helicopter. pic.twitter.com/JWMjtLnenX
— Luke Blaize (@ltblaize) May 15, 2016
Step 2: Drop more candy. pic.twitter.com/waTDPORYUg
— Luke Blaize (@ltblaize) May 15, 2016
Step 3: Line the warning track with children. pic.twitter.com/aziMxLuAU8
— Luke Blaize (@ltblaize) May 15, 2016
Almost ready. pic.twitter.com/bCQYTxNwuQ
— Luke Blaize (@ltblaize) May 15, 2016
Step 4: Release the children! pic.twitter.com/QKdFkvhtSb
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Firefighting on Workboats
By Tom Guldner
Marine fires have been some of the toughest fires for anyone to fight. Whether it's a fire on your own boat, or a vessel you are escorting or working with you will need to know what you are doing if you wish to operate safely. Marine Firefighting Inc. has been training mariners as well as land-based firefighters to deal with all types of marine fires for more than 17-years. Much of our mariner training dealt with work boats built with powerful firefighting pumps and fire monitors used to deal with liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships and offshore facility fires. That equipment can be dangerous if the crew is not trained in its proper and safe use. Many work boat companies consider this powerful firefighting equipment ancillary to the work the boat is to perform and therefore devote little time and effort in training to use that equipment. This is a mistake, as those powerful fire monitor streams can throw tons of water per minute, with the ability to injure or kill personnel and/or damage property. Moran Towing has been a good client of Marine Firefighting Inc. The company has devoted much time and effort to see that uits crews are not only provided with current training and safety materials but that they are receiving and understanding them in on-going realistic training and drills.


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Cherry Mobile Offers 150MB Free Internet for a Year with Globe Telecom
The local tech company Cherry Mobile has partnered with Globe Telecom to provide future CM smartphone owners with free 150MB worth of data every month for one year. I think this is the first time smartphone and tablet company has teamed up with a major telco in the Philippines to offer free internet and and I also would like to think this is just going to be the first of the many future offers. Read on to know how you can avail of the said promo.
Consumers who will buy the eligible Cherry Mobile smartphones from the participating concept stores and kiosks will be able to take advantage of the free data from Globe. They should purchase the handset between October 15, 2014 and January 1, 2015. See the list of devices below and their respective prices.
- Cherry Mobile Emerald = Php2,499
- Cherry Mobile Nova 2.0 = Php3,299
- Cherry Mobile Snap 2.0 = Php1,699
Click to this link to see the list of participating Cherry Mobile outlets.
When users buy one of the mentioned phones above, it will come with free Globe prepaid SIM, as long as users will be able to load up their SIM cards at least Php100 per month they will automatically be registered to the free 150MB internet and notification will be sent via text message. Once the free 150MB is activated, it will be valid for the next 15 days.
To know more about the Cherry Mobile-Globe Telecom promo you may visit its FAQs page on Globe website.
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