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Magic Mike XXL's premiere date has been set. It looks like Warner Bros. is looking to get the anticipated followup into theaters on July 3, 2015, which means fans of Channing Tatum and his moves will be waiting more than a year for Magic Mike 2, the sequel which follows up on Steven Soderbergh's 2012 feature.
Fourth of July weekend seems a bit patriotic for the occasion, but then again...
The July 3 release date puts the film in close proximity to the release of the Terminator reboot, which is due to arrive in theaters July 1, 2015.
We've known for a while that a sequel was coming, and that Channing Tatum is writing it... in a fedora...
And Last month we learned that the sequel would be titled Magic Mike XXL, and that Gregory Jacobs would be helming the pic. As we pointed out when that news broke, Jacobs' served as the assistant director on a number of Soderbergh's films, including the Ocean's trilogy. Though Soderbergh isn't returning to direct the sequel, it did sound like he wanted to be involved in the film -- in a helping capacity at the very least -- when he commented about it a year ago.
Besides the implication that the film will be bigger, the XXL title doesn't give much away in terms of the plot. The first film centered on Channing Tatum's Mike Lane, a male stripper who's saving up to start up his own business. He ends up semi-mentoring Adam (Alex Pettyfer), a new dancer at the club. Cody Horn played Adam's sister and Mike's potential love interest, while the rest of the cast is rounded out by Matthew McConaughey, Joe Manganiello, Matt Bomer, Adam Rodriguez, Kevin Nash and Olivia Munn.
Spoiler alert if you (still) haven't seen Magic Mike:
The original film left off with Mike's saving being drained as he paid off Adam's drug debt, and Mike also quitting his job at Xquisite. And it's pretty heavily implied that he and Brooke are going to get together. So we might assume that some or all of that would be addressed at the start of the sequel, but details about the plot are still too vague to know for sure exactly what's going to be going on in Mike's life in XXL. It seem safe to assume that there will be dancing involved.

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Same-sex marriage: Courts expected to heed Obama move
Decision's impact: Courts likely to heed Obama's move
President Obama's decision Wednesday to stop defending a law banning federal marital benefits for same-sex couples will boost an array of court challenges to the measure, including two in the Bay Area by gay and lesbian government workers seeking insurance coverage for their spouses.
It could also strengthen the case against states' prohibitions on same-sex marriage, including California's Proposition 8. Although the Justice Department has not taken a position on those measures, its newly stated position - that the government cannot support laws tilted toward heterosexuals without a strong justification - is central to the marriage cases.
"This will impact every case" on the rights of same-sex couples, said Brad Sears, a UCLA law professor and executive director of the school's Williams Institute, which studies sexual orientation law. "The courts will pay attention."
In a letter to House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, Attorney General Eric Holder said the administration has determined that the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional because it discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation. The law denies federal recognition and benefits for married same-sex couples.
Obama made the call
Holder said the decision to withdraw support from the law was made by Obama himself, "after careful consideration, including review of a recommendation from me."
Despite Obama's consistent criticism of the 1996 law, his Justice Department has defended it in court, arguing that Congress made a rational decision to reserve federal benefits for heterosexual married couples while the debate over same-sex marriage played out in the states.
A federal judge in Massachusetts rejected that argument in July and declared the law unconstitutional, saying the federal government had historically respected states' definitions of marriage and was refusing to do so in this case simply because of prejudice.
Withdrawing from cases
The administration will now withdraw the appeal it filed in the Massachusetts case and instead tell the court it considers the law invalid. It will take the same steps in other pending cases, including two now before Bay Area federal judges.
One is a lawsuit by Karen Golinski, a lesbian attorney with the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco whose request for family health insurance coverage for the woman she legally married in 2008 was denied by the Obama administration. The other is a suit by gay and lesbian state employees whose applications for tax-exempt, long-term care insurance for their spouses were also rejected because of the 1996 law.
The Justice Department's turnabout does not end those cases. An administration's refusal to defend a federal law leaves members of Congress free to do so - a situation that has arisen at least nine times in the past three decades, the department said - and supporters of the 1996 law are expected to leap to its defense.
Leaders of the Republican-controlled House denounced Obama's decision - the Judiciary Committee chairman, Rep. Lamar Smith of Texas, said the president had elevated his personal views above "the government's duty to defend the law of the land" - but did not say who would take the lead in court or what arguments they would present.
Allowing House to intervene
Obama's previous decision to defend the law had not mollified its conservative backers, who criticized the administration's legalistic approach and its refusal to argue that denying benefits to same-sex couples promoted morality and children's well-being.
Wednesday's decision allows the House to intervene and "get lawyers in the courtroom who actually want to defend the law," said Maggie Gallagher, chairwoman of the National Organization for Marriage, which opposes same-sex unions.
The Justice Department's legal rationale is potentially even more important than its decision to withdraw from the cases. Holder said laws that discriminate based on sexual orientation should receive "heightened scrutiny" - surviving only if they fill important government needs that can't be met in other ways.
Gays and lesbians have been oppressed historically, lack substantial political power, should not be asked to suppress their identities, and have the same ability as heterosexuals to contribute to society, Holder said.
Courts have used a similar analysis to strike down laws that discriminate against women. Only a handful of courts - including the California Supreme Court - have applied the same test to sexual orientation, but the administration's standard could tip the scales against Prop. 8 and other state laws banning same-sex marriage, said Marc Spindelman, an Ohio State law professor.
A federal judge declared Prop. 8 unconstitutional in August, but the federal appeals court in San Francisco suspended the ruling while it reviews an appeal by sponsors of the 2008 ballot measure - an appeal likely to last well into 2012.
Seeking to resume marriages
Justice Department spokesman Matt Miller said the administration considers state marriage laws a separate issue and has no position on Prop. 8. But lawyers for gay and lesbian couples cited the department's new position Wednesday in a request to the federal court to let same-sex marriages resume while the case proceeds.
Prop. 8 "cannot survive the requirements of heightened scrutiny" and would surely be struck down under the federal government's proposed standard, attorney Theodore Olson told the court.
Every day that gays and lesbians are denied "the right to marry ... the full blessings of citizenship," Olson wrote, "is a day that never can be returned to them."
Next moves in same-sex-marriage battle
March 11: Obama administration tells federal courts in New York and Connecticut that it considers the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional and is withdrawing its legal defense. The administration will convey the same message around the same time to other federal courts considering challenges to the law, including two in the Bay Area. Congressional supporters of the law are expected to respond by mounting their own defense.
April or May: Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco likely to rule on request by gay and lesbian couples to lift a stay and allow them to marry while sponsors of Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in California, appeal a federal judge's ruling declaring the measure unconstitutional.
April 18: Federal income taxes due. (California taxes are due April 15.) Same-sex couples, including those legally married in California and other states, must file separate returns under federal law.
September: State Supreme Court tentatively scheduled to hear arguments on whether Prop. 8's sponsors have the right to defend it in federal court.


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TWU's Houston Open House is geared toward upper-division students in nursing and health studies, and graduate students in nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, health care administration, nutrition and the Executive MBA program.
Prospective students and their guests will have the opportunity to meet faculty and students and attend sessions on admissions, financial aid, student life and more. Information sessions are scheduled until noon, and a free continental breakfast will be served.
Prospective students also could win $1,000 to be applied to fall and spring 2014-2015 tuition and fees at TWU. One transfer student and one graduate student each will win a $1,000 award at the Houston Open House. Students must be eligible for admission to TWU to claim the awards.
The open house begins at 8 a.m. in the foyer of TWU's Institute of Health Sciences-Houston Center, located in the Texas Medical Center at 6700 Fannin St. Parking is available in the adjacent TWU Methodist Garage, with entrance on Main Street. Participants are responsible for their own parking fees.
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Dr. Stefano Militello is a foot specialist at Premier Foot & Ankle near Utica specializing in foot, ankle and heel pain, diabetic wound care, and foot and ankle surgery. Healthy feet are key to our overall well-being and is important to our daily lives. That's why giving them proper treatment from a caring foot doctor is essential. If you are suffering from foot or ankle pain of any kind, we encourage you to give us a call.
The initial visit routinely consists of a problem focused foot examination where we will evaluate your neurologic and vascular status as well as your foot structure, which will guide us in the proper treatment of your foot and/or ankle complaints. Routinely, x-rays are usually taken on your first visit to better help in the treatment of your foot or ankle concerns. From routine checkups to common foot injuries, the doctors at Premier Foot & Ankle are equipped to handle all of your needs.
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US steps up security for U19 basketball tournament in Egypt
John Calipari would prefer to focus on the players he wants and the offense he'll run.
This time, there are other concerns.
When he leads the U.S. basketball team into the Under-19 World Cup for men, they will travel to Egypt, home to enough violence lately that the Americans considered not going to defend their title.
Calipari spoke to parents seeking answers he didn't even have for himself. Gen. Martin Dempsey, the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is now USA Basketball's chairman, and a conversation a few weeks ago that detailed the Americans' security plans and procedures put Calipari's mind at ease.
The 12 teenagers on the team will have the same level of security as NBA All-Stars like Kevin Durant and LeBron James have on Olympic squads, with more staff on the ground and greater intelligence shared.
"I'm trying to figure out basketball, let alone trying to figure out security and so all I can say to the parents is I'm comfortable making this trip," the Kentucky coach said. "And believe me, three or four weeks ago I was like, 'Come on now, talk to me, how are we going to do this?' And from that point when I was on the phone with Gen. Dempsey, I knew at the end of the day either he was going to feel real comfortable with what was going on or we wouldn't go."
USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley said the U.S. and other federations raised concerns with basketball's governing body a year ago when it selected Cairo to host the July 1-9 event. Any fears only heightened in recent months when more than 100 people were killed since December in four separate attacks targeting Christians claimed by the Islamic State group.
But Dempsey stressed that most of the danger is beyond Cairo, while the capital city is well protected. And Tooley said that during a recent discussion with FIBA it was revealed that security for the event had now fallen under the control of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, rather than the office of sports ministry.
"So while we are very much aware of the challenges of security in Egypt, we have concluded that the venue — that is to say where the games will be played, the hotel, the transit zones — will be secured adequately and gives us confidence to send a team over there," Dempsey said.
The Americans have been criticized for the lengths they go to comfort their millionaire players, such as staying on a cruise ship rather than the athletes' village in Rio, but Durant said he's always felt safe while winning two Olympic golds and a world title with the Americans.
"I'm sure they've been doing their work for years in advance on this thing and trying to make sure it's perfect for the players, so I have no concerns that USA Basketball won't get it done," said Durant, MVP of the NBA Finals. "So hopefully everybody's comfortable going and have a great time and win a gold."
Though the Americans have won two straight golds in the 16-nation tournament, fielding a team is challenging. Many college coaches would prefer their incoming recruits on campus in summer school, and with the added security concerns this time, Tooley figures some players Calipari may have wanted passed on invites to training camp next week.
But Chuma Okeke of Atlanta, who will be a freshman next season at Auburn, will be among the 28 players in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His mother, Renee, reached out to a USA Basketball official with some questions, but ultimately decided to let her son attend after getting the answers and doing enough research on her own into the situation in Egypt that she said she'd even feel comfortable going.
"It was explained to me that the USA Basketball security team is really experienced in that area so I really don't have any worries," she said. "They reassured me that my young man will be safe so I'm OK with it. And you know what, even if I wasn't, I could not stop Chuma from going. ... He understands what the climate is but he still wants to go."
And Dempsey feels the Americans should, not only to give their younger players experience with the international game, but to show FIBA they're a good partner. With their precautions in place, Dempsey said the Americans have done everything they can to be prepared — and now it's Calipari's turn.
"I said, 'OK Cal, now that we've got this behind us, how about you stop worrying about that?'" Dempsey said. "'We'll keep worrying about that, you go win us a gold medal.'"


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When Eurasian collared doves began arriving in Southern California nearly a decade ago, hunters didn't know what to make of them. These doves were pigeon-sized critters that mixed into the dove population quickly and in big numbers.
In fact, the numbers have increased so much in Southern California that the Department of Fish and Wildlife has finally changed its regulations to match the hatch. Starting Sept. 1, Eurasian collared doves may be taken year round with no limit on the take. It's one of many key changes in upland and waterfowl regulations for the upcoming hunting season.
Scott Gardner, upland game program manager for the state, said enforcement issues were a key reason the state didn't go to the regulation earlier. Arizona led the way on this years ago.
"These Eurasian collared doves have really expanded their range," Gardner said. "Our biggest concern is that they're impacting native mourning doves. There's no real scientific evidence to determine this, but we're doing this change in Imperial County on a trial basis."
Gardner said the fact these doves act more like pigeons and tend to gather in large flocks around buildings or power lines presented a problem. Hunters need to make sure they're not too close to inhabited buildings when hunting them. The other issue is they may be mistaken for mourning or white-winged doves, although their larger size, cream-collared plumage and black-ringed neck separate them from the other doves.
Leon Lesicka, founder of Desert Wildlife Unlimited in Brawley, said it's about time DFW changed its regulation regarding the invasive Eurasian doves. Lesicka has never bought the game wardens' reasoning behind the enforcement issue regarding the big doves.
"I've heard a few game wardens say enforcement would be a problem if the regs were changed, but I don't agree with that," Lesicka said. "Whatever the law says, hunters need to abide by it. If it says you can't shoot mourning doves and only Eurasians, don't shoot the mourning doves. What do we have game wardens for? If a hunter breaks the law, they get a ticket."
Lesicka said the Desert Wildlife-DFW upland game fields have been loaded with doves in recent weeks. He predicted a very good opener, provided the monsoonal storms stay away from Imperial Valley.
The other key changes this fall for hunters include:
The possession limit for most upland game birds and waterfowl has been increased from double the daily limit to triple. For instance, if you hunt doves three straight days, you're not permitted to have 30 doves in possession and all the Eurasians you can shoot.
The regulation applies to waterfowl, band-tailed pigeons, doves, snipe, pheasants, quail sooty/ruffed grouse and chukar. It does not apply to wild turkey or ptarmigan.
DFW added an early-season archery hunt for pheasants to give archers some early stalks on un-pressured pheasants. It opens Oct. 12 and goes to Nov. 3. Gardner said archers have been asking for this for years. It gives them a chance to get in the field before shotgun hunters and dogs have chased them daily.
"We'd rather have them out there earlier than later because once it gets later in the year, the birds are that much closer to breeding," Gardner said.


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Deep inside northern Finnish Lapland
Not far from the border with Sweden and Norway, Enontekio is a winter wonderland in every sense. Step out of the plane and you'll instantly know you're inside the Arctic Circle. With 200 days of winter and average temperatures as low as -14 Celsius in January, it means guaranteed snow between October and, incredibly, May. Sleigh and skidoo riding, encounters with Santa and snowball fights are all obligatory.
A steady trickle of Norwegian shoppers comes to Enonteki� to take advantage of its low prices, and there are a few decent souvenir shops with appealing local crafts to browse. Hetta Silver (Ruijantie 15) workshop sells intricate silver jewellery with traditional motifs, local wildlife and unique modern designs. Other handicrafts on sale include antler horn knick-knacks, from cheese slicers to buttons and clocks. Giftshop Lapin Katajajaloste (Ounastie 19) is another good source of crafts, from juniper-wood clocks and boxes to traditional hunting knives. The big hotels also sell a choice of handicrafts, postcards and the like.
Food & Drink
There is only a handful of dedicated restaurants in Enonteki�. Caf� Silja (Riekontie 1) is one of the few, offering drinks, cakes, soups and main meals that include a reindeer burger. Several hotels have good eateries, however. Hotel Hetan Majatalo (Riekontie 8) does a typical Lappish buffet, while Hotel Jussantupa (Ounastie 140) has hearty home-cooked fare. Alternatively, Supermarket K-market Rantakokko (Kustaavantie 1) has food for picnics and self-catering.
Hetan Marianp�iv�t
'Mary's Days of Hetta' is a big celebration of the native S�mi culture that takes place in Enonteki� each spring. Festivities include traditional music and song, art and craft shows, parties, reindeer racing and lassoing competitions.
Hetan musiikkip�iv�t
The EU's northernmost music festival, 'Music Days of Hetta' invites classical musicians to Enonteki� to perform in its church during Easter. Gregorian church song, chamber music and traditional yoik singing all have a firm place on the line-up.
Saami Snowboard Race
Snowboarding tricks, jumps and races are the order of the day at the Hetta Hiihtomaa (Hetta Ski Resort) in spring, when it hosts its annual snowboarding competitions.
Saami Ski Race
The world�s most northerly marathon ski race (aka 'maratonhiihto') pushes off from Enonteki� and follows an old postal path 90km over the arctic tundra to Kautokeino, in Norway.
Kilpisj�rven pilkkiviikot
Fishing fanatics migrate to Enonteki� year round for its rivers and lakes, but in winter they come especially for the ice-fishing. This annual competition riddles the frozen lakes – particularly Lake Kilpisj�rvi – with ragged holes beside which the contestants shiver and wait.
A modest scattering of hotels and small resorts surrounds Enonteki� Airport and village. The reasonably priced Hotel Hetan Majatalo (Riekontie 8) is an unfussy and popular choice a short walk from Lake Ounasj�rvi. A little pricier is Holiday Village Hetan Kota (Ounastie 583), which has rooms or cottages overlooking the lake and its private beach. Meanwhile, Hotel Jussantupa (Ounastie 140) channels familial warmth and friendliness. If you're prepared to travel, Torassieppi Reindeer Farm and Cottages (Torassiepintie 212, S�rkij�rvi) is a unique spot located an hour's drive south of Enonteki�, just outside Pallas-Yll�stunturi National Park.


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NEWARK, N.J. – It's always a little hard to say a team "didn't deserve" a win in hockey, when a goalie stands on his head and beats a team that otherwise outplayed his. But goaltending is part of a team's game, right?
But let's face facts, the Avs were not a very good team tonight. Only Craig Anderson and a couple other guys on the team played what you might call good games. Anderson was better than good, of course.
Avs get outshot 43-22, but come out with a 3-2 win. The Devils missed a couple bunnies too, most especially
Zach Parise Dainius Zubrus on an open net, after he backhanded his way around Anderson in front, then shot it wide while Anderson was down and out of the picture.
The Avs killed off some penalties tonight, including the 5-minute major to Cody McLeod, but they failed to clear an awful lot of easy pucks. It's a common problem for this team, and I know it drives the coaches crazy. The defense just doesn't get the puck out well enough, too often. And there was too much of a gap between the forwards and defense all night. The Avs didn't "crowd the puck" well enough as a team.
So, too, were the coaches driven nearly mad by the Avs' continual passing up of shots on their own power play in favor of the extra pass. Joe Sacco simply dropped his head a couple times tonight after point men chose to dish the puck off to the boards after having good shot opportunities.
But enough of the negative. I thought the Avs responded with a strong second period after the brutal first (17-3 shots for the Devils). TJ Galiardi was strong, John Liles was strong, Paul Stastny was pretty strong. And in the third, Chris Stewart was strong like bull with his slapper past Marty Brodeur.
Speaking of Brodeur, here's a column I wrote about him after his first game of the season. I don't see too much of a need to apologize for it at this point. He's still a legend and all, but you can tell there's some slippage. We all get old.
Other bits and pieces from tonight:
– Fun to share the postgame press room with the legendary Stan Fischler. The man has been bringing it to hockey fans since the early '50s, and has written more than 90 books! Just love the old media guys. He's still going strong at 78.
He still asked the most questions to Devils coach John MacLean after, as the video below attests. Listen for the guy with the strong New Yoooook accent.
– So I'm walking toward the Avs dressing room after the game and who is standing there but Gary Bettman. Hate me if you want, but I'm a Bettman fan. I love his command of the vernacular, his vocabulary, etc. Say what you want, but the man has made the NHL a bigger enterprise since taking over, and please stop with the "He's a plant for the NBA by David Stern" malarkey. The NBA has big-time problems right now, so drop it.
And I don't know why, and I hate myself for it, but I always get a little tongue-tied around the man. I always feel like a bit of a hayseed after trying to talk with him. OK, maybe I am.
– The arena tonight was half empty. Avs-Devils on a Friday night, and they can only fill half of it? I heard a lot of "Well, the Yankees are playing tonight", but geez.
Your postgame video:
First up, the Andyman:
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Next up, the coach, who for some reason was a bit brusque tonight:
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Terrell Suggs' vow since tearing his right Achilles in late April was that he would run out of the tunnel and play meaningful football during the 2012 season.
Suggs was always non-committal when that would be and that remained the case Thursday in his first public comments to the Baltimore media since June.
"There is no plan in place so we have to take it day-by-day," said Suggs, disputing an ESPN report that he plans to play Sunday against the Houston Texans and that his family and friends will attend the game to witness his comeback. "We went out there and practiced [Wednesday], see how it felt. I'll practice [Thursday] , see how it feels, and I'll practice [Friday] and see how it feels. Come Sunday, I may or may not be out there so we just have to wait. … I was really going to take [the decision] down to the [final] minute."
Suggs, who remains on the physically unable to perform list, practiced on a limited basis Thursday for the second straight day. The Ravens haven't publicly ruled Suggs out for Sunday's showdown featuring the only two teams in the AFC with winning records. However, all indications are that Suggs will remain sidelined, and one league source took it further by saying, "He's not playing."
The Ravens (5-1) have a bye next weekend, which would give Suggs an additional week to practice on his surgically-repaired Achilles and get in playing shape. All along, the belief was that Suggs would probably be out until some time in November, and team officials would be cautious with the 30-year-old who had a career-high 14 sacks last year and is the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
"That's always a concern," said Suggs when asked the potential for re-injuring it. "You know how the guys are in this locker room. We all want to be out there if we can so that's always going to be there. That's why I have the people around me that I trust. With my position coach, Ted Monachino, and our head coach, [John] Harbaugh, we are going to make the decision as a group – whether it would be better for me to either sit out or suit up."
For the second straight day, Suggs came out of a different entrance for practice to avoid the photographers. He then jogged down the sideline and caught a pass from center Matt Birk. If nothing else, Suggs' return to the practice field has raised the morale of a struggling defense.
"It's an emotional boost for me watching him jog out there yesterday to practice," said Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees. "He's been in our room and been in the meetings and everything. He hasn't missed anything since he's been off. He's been incredible. He's been in the room kind of absorbing it, but not being the Suggs that we've always known as [far as] interacting in the room. Now he's interacting, which is a great thing. It's a boost all the way across for us."
Long considered one of the NFL's most feared defenses, the current group ranks 22nd in the NFL against the pass and 26th against the run. They've allowed back-to-back 200-yard rushing games for the first time in franchise history and they've sacked the quarterback just 10 times in six games.
Now, they're forced to head into Houston a week after season-ending injuries to their top tackler and emotional leader Ray Lewis and their best cornerback, Lardarius Webb. Pro Bowl defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (knee) and safety Ed Reed (labrum) are also banged up.
"You want to be out there with your brothers, especially when you lose your big brother," said Suggs, talking about Lewis' season-ending triceps injury. "It's always going to be there, but at the end of the day, we have to do what's best not only for myself, but for the team.
"It's been miserable. It's like being the kid that can't go out and play. You get to see all your friends out, and you're stuck in the house. It really wasn't a good feeling, but it was a good feeling to see them win. I'm glad that after six games, my team is 5-1, so there really isn't any pressure to hurry up and get back."
Reed, who has dealt with his share of injuries, has cautioned Suggs about rushing back.
"Of course we need him, we want him out there on the field, but we don't want him to get hurt again trying to rush to be back on the field," Reed said. "It takes time. Like I told him, 'Your confidence and just getting back into football shape and running around and getting acclimated to the speed takes time.'"
Suggs said that he has felt "all right" at practice, though he acknowledged the only way to get into football shape is to get on the field. Asked about what kind of shape he's in, he said, "The weight is good, but I'm not in a beauty contest."
By now, Suggs has gotten over the need to disprove the doubters who insisted that he wouldn't play this season. His inspiration to get back on the field is far simpler.
"I had never been rocked like that before, but I've always had odds against me," he said. "So everybody said I couldn't do it, and that's kind of the motto that I live by: if I can't do it, it can't be done. I'm not really into proving people wrong right now. The thing is helping my team win. That's the main objective as of right now."
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Where many were somewhat surprised to learn the Olympic 2012 Opening Ceremony is to be conducted in a countryside setting. This confirmed that ley line energies are being utilised on this special occasion. The occasion we speak of isn't the Olympics, these games are merely a vehicle to maximise human participation in an event certain folks have anticipated for eons. The idilic setting consists of several ley markers, oak tree, bell, 4 cardinal point markers, various livestock including animals traditionally used for sacrifices. Filmmaker and Ceremony Designer Danny Boyle even called it 'a green and pleasant land' (Sky News, BBC News). Its a William Blake 'Milton' quote that we've heard many times before although as far as we know the quote was only used publicly once before in relation to the Olympic games.
Rik Clay (RIP) used the quote years ago when dissecting the meaning of the Olympic Games 2012. The Ancient Hackney blog is dedicated to Rik Clay who made an outstanding youtube video series outlining the true rituals of the games. Sadly as with many great teachers it was said he lost his mind shortly after making the video and committed suicide! He stated the Knights Templar (Temple Mills) site chosen for 2012 was actually the first steps in creating a New Jerusalem in the UK. Danny Boyle quoted the exact same William Blake poem many years later when describing his concept. It should be noted that Blake's 'Milton' works speak of satan's redemption
Blake's poem
And did those feet in ancient time.
Walk upon Englands mountains green:
And was the holy Lamb of God,
On Englands pleasant pastures seen!
And did the Countenance Divine,
Shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here,
Among these dark Satanic Mills?
Bring me my Bow of burning gold;
Bring me my Arrows of desire:
Bring me my Spear: O clouds unfold!
Bring me my Chariot of fire!
I will not cease from Mental Fight,
Nor shall my Sword sleep in my hand:
Till we have built Jerusalem,
In Englands green & pleasant Land
Glastonbury Tor is one of the featured ley markers. We followed a link from the BBC website which lead us to a site outlining the special history of this ancient site. On the website is a specially designed map detailing the position of hundreds of ley lines firing in all directions from Glastonbury Tor. This site is linked to Knights Templar as well as King Arthur, Knights of Round Table and the Holy Grail itself. Legend states the labelled coffins of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere were discovered there in 1191 (see Gerald of Wales). In Celtic mythology the Tor is also identified with Gwyn ap Nudd (first Lord of the Underworld) and King of the Fairies. It was an entrance to Annwan or Avalon (Land of the Fairies). In the Olympic Opening Ceremonies the Tor is used as an entrance / gateway to the theme created by filmmaker Danny Boyle. Coincidence or synchronicity?
There are currently many many theories abound as too what exactly could happen during this period. Some are quite laughable while others hold some water. Bloggers cite from Project Blue Beam claiming holographic UFOs will either attack or make their presence known. Thus producing Marshal Law and a militarised state of total domination over surviving masses. Bloggers also foresee a false flag terrorist attack that also ends with Marshal Law and a militarised state of total domination over surviving masses.
What do we think?
We've researched many theories and agree on the feasibility of the mentioned theories bt don't believe they will come to fruition during this period. Magick and sorcery is at hand and whatever happens over the coming weeks we believe the energy of the planets population will be used to manifest invisible negative entities. Thus producing a multidimensional gateway between the Lords of the Underworld and the Lords of the Outerworld. Our guardians will be working overtime during this period we advise your guardians do the same.


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[February 14, 2014]
CHICAGO — From online dating to
matchmaking services, in today's world, people have many ways to
find "the one." But when it comes to pursuing a relationship, a new
survey from Get Covered Illinois shows that for many Illinoisans,
health insurance is an important factor. Of those surveyed, 67
percent, or more than two-thirds, listed having health coverage as
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Though health care might seem an unlikely consideration when just
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The survey also shows that more women than men think their
potential partner having health coverage is more desirable, and in
general they value it more than men. Women are significantly more
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a relationship, with 55 percent rating it a 4 or 5 on a five-point
scale, compared with 33 percent for men.
Notably, younger Illinoisans ages 19-24 are most likely to say
their significant other's health is a major concern consideration
(rated 4 or 5), more so than other age groups (84 percent, compared
with 67 percent of those ages 25 and older).
"We know health care is valued by individuals and families, and
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Illinois' uninsured population," said Jennifer Koehler, executive
director of GCI. "This survey is important because it shows health
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In brief, the GCI survey found:
Health care is the
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It was another unsuccessful gambit for Ravens backup running back Anthony Allen.
Attempting to cut block Detroit Lions defender John Wendling on Friday night during the Ravens' 27-12 loss at M&T Bank Stadium, Allen barely slowed down the blitzing safety.
And Wendling took full advantage of the situation, bolting into the backfield to sack quarterback Joe Flacco.
"That one I missed, I made a bad decision," Allen said. "I tried to cut the guy when I should have stayed up on him. It was just a bad decision on my part. You live and you learn."
For Allen, though, this marked the second time in two preseason games that he's been directly responsible for a breakdown in pass protection.
During a 31-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons to open the preseason, Allen whiffed on a block to allow a sack.
"The good thing is it's the preseason," Allen said. "You get to go back and learn from the mistakes that you made. That's what the preseason is for."
Vying to be the primary backup to Pro Bowl running back Ray Rice, Allen has only rushed for seven yards on six carries with one reception for 12 yards.
"Anthony Allen is very sharp, very bright," running backs coach Wilbert Montgomery said. "He showed his toughness last year. He's not a very fast guy, but he has the size, he has the strength. I would like to see him run the ball a little bit more."