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Tuesday, 9 December 2014
The Memory of My Wardrobe - The Book
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Thanks for sharing this book Lois. I clicked trough to the post you started; The Wardrobe Memories. That was a nice small project too! I still have the hippie skirt in the picture.ReplyDeleteReplies
There is always room for more memories in the wardrobe...Delete
Hah! And I still have the tshirt and red coat--what a walk down history-lane. That was a great blog special of your's, Lois. I always love visiting your blog...ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you Dawn. I have missed blogging this year - still trying to find a balance between sewing and writing!Delete
Thank you for this post. I've just ordered Ida's book and can't wait to get it. I looked at The Wardrobe Memories and found myself thinking of the clothing my mom made as I was growing up. She too made most of my clothes until I went away to college and wasn't there to try things on or pick out the fabric. There's a box in the basement filled with things she's made. Enjoy!ReplyDeleteReplies
Sounds like you also have some wonderful memories. I love Ida's project and her book is now on my Christmas wish list too!Delete
ah yes, you have bought that back to me. I think you should start another 'memory' list.Ida's book is on my list too.ReplyDelete

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If businesses can't discriminate, why is it OK for the state to?
If businesses can't discriminate, why is it OK for the state to?
The issue of the "Wandering Dago" food vendor truck reveals a bit of a double standard imposed by the state Office of General Services and NYRA [New York Racing Association] toward its owners [Nov. 9 Gazette].
For businesses, there cannot be any discrimination toward clientele on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, etc. For instance, no business owner can ever say, "We don't serve Catholics here," or "We don't take pictures of those kinds of weddings." When one offers a service, that service must be equally accessible to all.
But here we find the state attempting to ban this food vendor because its name could be taken as offensive. The rationale by the deputy secretary for gaming and racing, Bennett Liebman, was that he believed "people will find the name of the truck both offensive and insensitive, and that fallout for authorizing this truck will inevitably land on NYRA."
You see the double standard it that? Business owners must provide service to everyone regardless of any potential fallout or negative publicity, but the state can tell this vendor that it finds their name offensive and ban them because it might become a little uncomfortable to explain, should anyone be offended.
NYRA is averse to any negative publicity caused by someone else, but it's OK to force a private business owner to participate in practices he or she finds offensive.
I think specifically of faith-based photography businesses that have been fined for discrimination for choosing not to use their personal equipment to record gay marriages. Or venues owned by devout people who do not want to rent their facilities for gay wedding receptions. By law, these business owners cannot discriminate, even for religious reasons, since everyone has a right to equal access, but NYRA finds nothing wrong with denying access to a vendor because it disagrees with their name.
I think that a better course would be to let the public decide. If the buying public are offended, then the food truck will fail. If "we the people" are fine with the name, as are the vendors, then the business will thrive.
Let the people make these types of decisions, and let NYRA do a little damage control if it must. There is a symbiosis: Disagreement and offense must always coexist with tolerance and forbearance.
Dave Hart
Debate courtesy of Johnstown students
Recently Johnstown High School Participation in Government students organized and ran a city mayoral debate at the Johnstown Performing Arts Center. The students conducted themselves very professionally in creating an informative event for the voting public and the entire student body.
JHS seniors created a spreadsheet to make sure that all necessary jobs were accounted for and all students were assigned tasks. Students determined the time, date and location of the event and reserved the facility. They created sophisticated questions for the candidates and solicited questions from JHS underclassmen and the public.
They were responsible for setting up the auditorium and running the lights and sound. They created the rules for the debate and kept track of the time available for each candidate's responses. The students publicized the event by contacting many media outlets and putting up signs throughout the community.
JHS seniors should be very proud of what they accomplished.
Johnstown residents can view the debate on a YouTube video also created by the seniors.
Sean Russo
The writer is a Johnstown High social studies teacher.
It's up to parents, not teachers, to stop bullies
Our society once professed that we human beings mutually have an inherent dignity that no individual or group has a right to destroy. That is why we have laws against attacking another physically or verbally.
That is also why the Nov. 7 Gazette article on children in elementary and middle schools making a sport of violating another's dignity by inappropriately grabbing or slapping is so disturbing. This behavior suggests a kind of thinking that, if extended into adulthood, may well lead to brutalization, rape and stalking.
It should be taken seriously by all parents, particularly by those of the perpetrators. That is where the principal responsibility lies, rather than with the school staff.
C.J. Guare
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Nurture your mind and body at this exotic retreat where the time-honored traditions of the East meet the science of the West. Located at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa, amid rustic stonework and finely crafted wood accents that complement the Arts & Crafts theme of the hotel, Mandara Spa invites you to escape to an oasis of relaxation and rejuvenation. The spa includes:
- 8 exotic treatment rooms
- Couples' pavilion
- Co-ed Lounge
- Men's sauna and steam room
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- Full-service nail pavilion
- Tea pavilion
- Spa Services
Immerse your senses in world-class pampering and beauty treatments celebrating traditional Eastern traditions. Following a restful stop in the tea pavilion, be led to one of the private treatment rooms for a world-class pampering experience.
For a detailed list of experiences, visit the Disneyland® Resort spa webpage.
Reservations: To schedule treatments, call the Spa at (714) 300-7350. Reservations are highly recommended. Please call as far in advance as possible. Most major credit cards are accepted, one of which is required to hold your reservation.
Southern California Attractions
While enjoying your stay at the Disneyland® Resort, take some time to explore some of the Golden State's most celebrated sightseeing destinations.
- Anaheim GardenWalk – 1.1 miles from the Disneyland Resort - Check out The Shops at Anaheim GardenWalk, Orange County's newest upscale locale for outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment. Shop till you drop at over 55 stores, feast at savory restaurant favorites and take advantage of an abundance of entertainment options.
- South Coast Plaza – 13 miles from the Disneyland Resort - Visit one of the nation's most luxurious shopping destinations, with an unparalleled collection of 280 boutique and department stores including many exclusive to California.
- Fashion Island (Newport Center, Newport Beach) – 19 miles from the Disneyland Resort - Enjoy an outdoor shopping experience that is spacious, upscale and truly unique at this coastal destination boasting 200 stores, 40 restaurants and decorative fountains.
- Beverly Center – Located 35 miles from the Disneyland Resort - Explore 160 distinctive specialty boutiques and restaurants reflecting the diverse styles and tastes of Los Angeles at this hotspot located between Beverly Hills and Hollywood.
- Carlsbad Company Stores – 63 miles from the Disneyland Resort - Save up to 70% off everyday prices on designer fashions, home furnishings, footwear, jewelry, toys and accessories while you shop among spectacular fountains and gorgeous palm trees.
- Huntington Beach – 19 miles from the Disneyland Resort - Visit "Surf City" for nearly 9 miles of uninterrupted beachfront, brilliant sunsets and one of California's finest piers.
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- Santa Monica – Located 45 miles from the Disneyland Resort - Discover 3.5 miles of sun-washed sand seen in countless movies and TV shows. Enjoy a stroll along Ocean Front Walk, past the children's playground, volleyball courts, International Chess Park and world-famous Muscle Beach.
- Coyote Hills Golf Course – 7 miles from the Disneyland Resort - Spend a day at the championship course that has the distinction of being Southern California's only recipient of Golf Digest's Top Service Award.
- Black Gold Golf Course – 10 miles from the Disneyland Resort - Try this "Best in Class" public-only golf facility offering dramatic vistas, outstanding service and impeccable conditions.


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Our Favorite Halloween Movies:
Christy Blevins: Halloween of course. Michael Myers is classic. Can't beat John Carpenter's 1978 film.
Emily Sorenson: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! It's a childhood favorite that's always stuck with me.
Tyler Hofmann-Reardon: A Haunted-House.
Lyndee Zeller: Halloween town. Disney channel movies are classics.
Erin Keating: It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown—it's a classic and a really fun, not scary Halloween movie.
The Sexperts: Halloweentown. It's a classic. Anybody that tells you that you are too old for to watch it is wrong and not your friend. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
Samantha Snead: Twitches.
Our Favorite Halloween Treats:
Christy Blevins: Kettle Korn. Candy Corn.
Emily Sorenson: Caramel apples.
Tyler Hofmaan- Reardon: Reese's Cups
Lyndee Zeller: Kit-Kats
Erin Keating: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
The Sexperts: Popcorn Balls
Gina Olson: Kit-Kats (dark chocolate is the best!)
Samantha Snead: Butterfingers.
Our Favorite Halloween Costumes:
Christy Blevins: Can't go wrong with a vampire costume.
Emily Sorenson: The Cowardly Lion.
Tyler Hofmaan-Reardon: Any of the "couple's" costumes. (outlet and plug)
Lyndee Zeller: A Mermaid- although it's hard to walk with the tail fin and all.
Erin Keating: Anything more original than Devils or cats.
The Sexperts: Anything with as little fabric as possible.
Gina Olson: Harry Potter…and no one can go wrong with a witch costume.
Samantha Snead: Anything "punny" – like a redhead carrying a loaf of bread as "The Gingerbread Man"
Our Scariest Movie Picks:
Christy Blevins: The Grudge or Mirrors
Emily Sorenson: The Picture of Dorian Grey
Tyler Hofmaan-Reardon: One Missed Call
Lyndee Zeller: Any haunting movie
Erin Keating: Blair Witch Project
The Sexperts: The 40-year Old Virgin
Samantha Snead: Insidious
Our Favorite Halloween Characters:
Christy Blevins: Laurie Strode and Michael Myers
Emily Sorenson: Sweeney Todd
Tyler Hofmaan-Reardon: Rick Grimes (The Walking Dead)
Lyndee Zeller: Ghosts
Erin Keating: Frankenstein's Monster
The Sexperts: Marnie Cromwell
Gina Olson: Ghosts
Samantha Snead: Witches


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The transport and deposition of sand in deepwater submarine environments has traditionally been linked mainly to dilute sediment gravity flows of turbulent character, generally referred to as turbidity currents. Based on laboratory investigations of sand-rich experimental flume flows, we analyze an alternative mechanism for transport and deposition of deepwater sand. We argue that originally sand-rich debris flows with moderate clay content may evolve into fluidized flows able to transport and deposit clean sand at distances far from the site of initial mass failure. We show that the key process in this mechanism is a gradual separation of mud (clay + silt) and sand by the development of a fluidized region, resulting in a gradual sprinkling of sand onto the channel or basin floor as the flow proceeds downslope, due to sand grains settling through the fluidized region. This process results in a deposit consisting of a lower part of structureless and massive sand that becomes laminated in its upper part and grades further upwards into partly laminated mud that is deposited by material settling from the turbulent suspension cloud. The deposit corresponds to a bipartite "Bouma sequence" of turbidite beds with the Ta (structureless) to Tb (laminated) sandstone intervals overlain by the Td (laminated) to Te (structureless) intervals of mudstone.
The protected rear part of the flow may, due to its distance from the highly turbulent and disintegrating front, maintain its original composition for longer and thus develop fluidization gradually. This may increase the lifespan and runout of the fluidized flow, facilitating transport and deposition of rather clean, structureless or massive sand far from the source. The rear part may in some cases override distal sand settled from the fluidized flow and result in a muddy debrite being deposited en masse on top of rather well-sorted sand. This model thus also contributes to the discussion of linked debrites and transitional flows. We suggest that the fluidized-flow mechanism is one of a number of ways in which sand is transported and deposited by subaqueous sediment gravity flows, but may be widely applicable where such flows originate through the failure of sediments of varying clay content. As field analogues of sandstone beds that may have formed according to this fluidized-flow mechanism, we present examples of outcrop data from the Eocene Ainsa–Jaca basin, southern Pyrenees.


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Buddy on the Farm
1929 · New York
by GARIS, Howard R.
New York: Cupples & Leon, 1929. Very Good. Later. Very good. Decorative end papers, cloth corners lightly bumped, small white flecks on cloth front cover near bottom left corner. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information. (Inventory #: 171820)


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Peter Marklund's Home
Movie Update
Lately I haven't been quite the movie-goer I usually am, but here are some movies I have been able to squeeze into my schedule.
The Importance of Being Earnest is a rather amusing but not too memorable little comedy with an impressive cast including Rupert Everett, Colin Firth (Miss Jones Diary), Judi Dench (the best female actress I know), and Tom Wilkinson (who did a great performance against Sissy Spacek in "In the Bedroom"). The plot took some interesting turns and there were hilarious moments. Judi Dench made every other actor seem insignificant with her mere presence. With her strong character and presence Judi Dench seems to be on par with the great Jack Nickolson.
After an impulse buy I found myself watching Chocolat on DVD. The press conference featured on the DVD (with Binoche, Hallström and his wife Olin) was more interesting than the actual movie, that was well packaged and smooth, but fell flat as it lacked suspense, credibility, and surprises.
Saving the best for last, Monsters Ball (featuring Halle Berry and Billy Bob Thornton) is a very dark, authentic, and touching movie. It deals with many issues - racism, father-son relationships, the death penalty, loneliness, passion, disillusionment, and hope. At many times the movie is quite unpleasant, but ultimately it is inspiring and positive. Don't miss it!


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Mindelo, São Vicente, Cabo Verde
Cape Verde, known by some as the "Marlin Capital of the World".
THE place to find both great numbers and record sized fish.
Our operations are run from Mindelo, São Vincente Island (Sport Fishing Club Mindelo) but we try to follow the bite as much as possible depending on client approval which can sometimes means heading to other islands in Cape Verde (ex: Santo Antão and São Nicolau).
Hebe our 43 custom G & S and it's professional crew are ready to provide exceptional performance for anglers of all levels.
If you come and fish with us we guarantee you will NOT be disappointed.
The climate in São Vicente is very mild and tropical dry, the average annual temperature in Mindelo is 23.2 °C (73.8 °F). The island is very arid with only 80 to 130 mm (3.15–5.12 inches) falling annually, somewhat higher only near the tops of the few mountains. These rare climate conditions are due to its position far off the west African coast and because Cape Verde Islands are in the middle of cold Canary Currents. The ocean water temperature is between 22 °C (72 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F). There are two seasons: December through July is mainly dry, cool and windy, while August through November is a wetter and warmer season.
International airports:
-Cesária Évora, São Vicente Island;
-Amilcar Cabral, Sal Island;
-Nelson Mandela, Praia, Santiago Island;
-Aristides Pereira, Boa Vista Island.
Visa is acquired on arrival at the airport (for 25€) or at the nearest to you Cape Verdean embassy.
The currency is the Cape Verdean Escudo but Euro's are also accepted in most places. US dollars can be changed by local currency in some banks.
The oficial language in Cape Verde is Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole is used colloquially and is the mother tongue of virtually all Cape Verdeans. English and/or French is also spoken by some.


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ICD-9 Diagnosis Code 291.82
Alcoh induce sleep disor
Diagnosis Code 291.82
Short Description: Alcoh induce sleep disor
Long Description: Alcohol induced sleep disorders
This is the 2014 version of the ICD-9-CM diagnosis code 291.82
Code Classification
Mental disorders (290–319)
Organic psychotic conditions (290-294)
- 291 Alcoholic psychoses
- Organic psychotic conditions (290-294)
Information for Medical Professionals
The ICD-10 and ICD-9 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.
- F10.182 - Alcohol abuse with alcohol-induced sleep disorder (approximate) Approximate Flag
The approximate flag is on, indicating that the relationship between the code in the source system and the code in the target system is an approximate equivalent.
- F10.282 - Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced sleep disorder (approximate) Approximate Flag
The approximate flag is on, indicating that the relationship between the code in the source system and the code in the target system is an approximate equivalent.
- F10.982 - Alcohol use, unspecified with alcohol-induced sleep disorder (approximate) Approximate Flag
The approximate flag is on, indicating that the relationship between the code in the source system and the code in the target system is an approximate equivalent.
Index of Diseases and Injuries
References found for the code 291.82 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:
- Alcohol, alcoholic
- induced
- circadian rhythm sleep disorder 291.82
- hypersomnia 291.82
- insomnia 291.82
- mental disorder 291.9
- sleep 291.82
- parasomnia 291.82
- sleep disorder 291.82
- induced
- Disorder - SEE ALSO See Also
A "see also" instruction following a main term in the index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the "see also" note when the original main term provides the necessary code. Disease
- sleep 780.50
- alcohol induced 291.82
- circadian rhythm 327.30
- alcohol induced 291.82
- sleep 780.50
- Hypersomnia, unspecified 780.54
- alcohol induced 291.82
- Insomnia, unspecified 780.52
- alcohol induced 291.82
- Parasomnia 307.47
- alcohol induced 291.82
Information for Patients
Also called: Alcohol dependence
For most adults, moderate alcohol use is probably not harmful. However, about 18 million adult Americans have an alcohol use disorder. This means that their drinking causes distress and harm. It includes alcoholism and alcohol abuse.
Alcoholism, or alcohol dependence, is a disease that causes
- Craving - a strong need to drink
- Loss of control - not being able to stop drinking once you've started
- Physical dependence - withdrawal symptoms
- Tolerance - the need to drink more alcohol to feel the same effect
With alcohol abuse, you are not physically dependent, but you still have a serious problem. The drinking may cause problems at home, work, or school. It may cause you to put yourself in dangerous situations, or lead to legal or social problems.
Another common problem is binge drinking. It is drinking about five or more drinks in two hours for men. For women, it is about four or more drinks in two hours.
Too much alcohol is dangerous. Heavy drinking can increase the risk of certain cancers. It can cause damage to the liver, brain, and other organs. Drinking during pregnancy can harm your baby. Alcohol also increases the risk of death from car crashes, injuries, homicide, and suicide.
If you want to stop drinking, there is help. Start by talking to your health care provider. Treatment may include medicines, counseling, and support groups.
NIH: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol withdrawal
- Alcoholic ketoacidosis
- Alcoholic liver disease
- Alcoholic neuropathy
- Deciding to quit drinking alcohol
- Health risks of alcohol use
- Helping a loved one with a drinking problem
- How to stop drinking
- Myths about drinking alcohol
- When you are drinking too much - tips for cutting back
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Sleep Disorders
Is it hard for you to fall asleep or stay asleep through the night? Do you wake up feeling tired or feel very sleepy during the day, even if you have had enough sleep? You might have a sleep disorder. The most common kinds are
- Insomnia - a hard time falling or staying asleep
- Sleep apnea - breathing interruptions during sleep
- Restless legs syndrome - a tingling or prickly sensation in the legs
- Narcolepsy - daytime "sleep attacks"
Nightmares, night terrors, sleepwalking, sleep talking, head banging, wetting the bed and grinding your teeth are kinds of sleep problems called parasomnias. There are treatments for most sleep disorders. Sometimes just having regular sleep habits can help.
- Changing your sleep habits
- Drowsiness
- Idiopathic hypersomnia
- Irregular sleep-wake syndrome
- Isolated sleep paralysis
- Jet lag prevention
- Medicines for sleep
- Narcolepsy
- Night terror
- Nightmares
- Polysomnography
- Problems sleeping during pregnancy
- Sleep and your health
- Sleep disorders
- Sleep disorders in the elderly
- Sleep walking
- Teenagers and sleep
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Regenicin Board developing new Corporate Incentive Plan
LITTLE FALLS, N.J., Feb. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Regenicin, Inc.(OTC Bulletin Board: RGIN) a biotechnology company specializing in the development of regenerative cell therapies to restore the health of damaged tissues and organs announced today that its Chairman and CEO, Randall McCoy is currently working with the board on a new Corporate incentive plan designed to encourage and reward the Company's officers, employees and consultants working with Regenicin. As a show of his own commitment to the Company's growth and stability, Mr. McCoy has pledged to return 22 million of his own personal shares back into Treasury to support the program -- over 26% of the currently issued and outstanding shares of Regenicin."
I really believe in the future success of this Company and want all the people who are making it happen to benefit with me," said Mr. McCoy regarding the new incentive program. "The best way I know how to do that without diluting the existing shareholders is to contribute my own shares to the program. While this will reduce my holdings by nearly half, I believe it will enhance the overall value of the company creating a win, win for all the shareholders."
When asked about the recent adverse market activity, Mr. McCoy commented that it seemed particularly odd in view of the fact that the Company had incurred no fundamental change or negative developments. "The company remains on track and committed to its original business plan and creating value for the company and its shareholders."
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About Regenicin
Regenicin, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: RGIN), is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of regenerative cell therapies to restore the health of damaged tissues and organs. Regenicin, which was founded in 2010, has assembled a world-class management team with a proven track record for developing and bringing innovative medical devices and biotechnology products to market. The company is publicly traded with headquarters in New Jersey.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based on the current plans and expectations of management and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect the company's current plans and expectations, as well as future results of operations and financial condition. A more extensive listing of risks and factors that may affect the company's business prospects and cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the reports and other documents filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
SOURCE Regenicin, Inc.


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Japan and Civil Jury Trials
The Convergence of Forces
Matthew J Wilson, Hiroshi Fukurai and Takashi Maruta
Chapter 3: Advancement of the lay judge system and ongoing challenges
Matthew J Wilson, Hiroshi Fukurai and Takashi Maruta
In its formative years, Japan's new participatory justice system has consistently exhibited substantial promise on many levels, particularly in relation to the original goals and recommendations set forth by the Justice System Reform Council. Democratic governance encompasses a collective self-understanding that the law is accessible to ordinary citizens, and the citizens are sufficiently educated to understand the laws governing their respective lives and society as a whole. The lay judge system appears to be functioning to this end, at least in terms of serious criminal trials. To the surprise of many skeptics, Japan's lay judge system has attained high praise and acclaim from nearly all quarters. Even the courts' assessment of the system has been quite positive. Despite room for improvement and the emergence of various challenges, many of the serious doubts and fears raised by critics before the creation of the lay judge system have not materialized. It appears that the system is here to stay. Outside of the country, there has been much interest in Japan's judicial reforms and its new lay judge system. Countries across Asia and around the world watched Japan's move towards greater democratic participation in the judicial system with much anticipation. Going forward, the world will continue to focus on Japan's involvement of average citizens in the judicial decision-making process.
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Despite just four Frauen-Bundesliga games taking place in the usual slots - due to UEFA Women's Champions League commitments - there is still plenty to be decided.
Bayern Munich can wrap up their second successive title, and it's last-chance saloon for Werder Bremen; if the Northerns fail to beat Bayern, they are down.
While those teams are involved in matters that massively affect their season, the race for fourth is also hotting up and it's anyone's guess to who finishes behind the top three.
1. FC Köln - Turbine Potsdam
It has been a season of woe for the Billy Goats, and their relegation back to the 2. Bundesliga was confirmed last weekend. To compound matters Lena Schurm, Nina Ehegötz and Rachel Rinast have all been confirmed as summer signings for bitter rivals, Bayer Leverkusen. They haven't won since early December and seven consecutive loses since the turn of the year sees them sit on six points - well away from Leverkusen and safety. The question now is, where will top talent Anna Gerhardt end up?
Turbine have had a terrible season by their standards, and are a long way off from finishing within striking range of last year's top three. Goals have been the problem in Potsdam, even with Svenja Huth; with three games to go they have conceded the same amount as last season but the losses of Lisa Evans, Genoveva Añonma and Pauline Bremer have been hard to cope with. Defeat to Jena has hampered their chances of claiming fourth but they are just four points behind a stuttering Sand; it could happen.
Bayern Munich - Bayer Leverkusen
After losing their unbeaten record recently, there is only one thing left on Bayern's mind; finishing off their run to the title this weekend. A shock exit to FC Twente and an even bigger surprise was their Pokal defeat against Sand, the Bavarians will be made to settle for just the league again. There is little doubt Thomas Wörle will already be looking towards next year and planning his summer dealings to bring them up to speed on the European front. However, a point this weekend and a superb title defence will be sealed.
While their hosts can ensure their reign as champions will continue, Bayer Leverkusen are looking to extend their time in the top tier this Sunday. A win over Bayern will make it mathematically impossible for Bremen to catch them, although Die Werkself could lose all of their remaining games and still stay up if Werder don't win all three of their final fixtures. The arrival of the aforementioned Köln trio will bolster them going forward into next season, as they hope to kick on out of the bottom half.
Werder Bremen - SGS Essen
It's now win or bust for Werder Bremen, who simply can't afford anything less than maximum points and a favourable set of results. As unlikely as it is, rest assured the girls in green and white will battle to the very end. Despite an unlikely win against Sand reducing the gap between themselves Leverkusen to just five points, a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Bayer now sees the jump a huge eight with just nine points left to play for. Should they go down, Bremen will fancy their chances of an immediate return.
SGS Essen will be shaking off the cobwebs on Sunday morning, having not played for 11 days when this fixture comes round. They are another one of the clubs that are in the running for fourth and will be desperate to try and claim the 'best of the rest' spot. Lea Schüller will be hoping to continue her impressive form since the turn of the year, and Christine Hartmann is equally keen to curtail her drought in front of goal. This is a game Essen need to win if they are to claim fourth.
SC Freiburg - SC Sand
The battle of the two teams who had broken away from the rest sees Freiburg play host to Sand on Sunday. Both have just one win in their last five games, the hosts' triumph came against 1. FFC Frankfurt before they were beaten by USV Jena last time out; a sign of how inconsistent they have been. A victory here would take them back above Sand, and they'll want to see Lina Magull end her time with the Schwarzwald side on a high.
Sand's fairytale run came to an end against VfL Wolfsburg and although they shocked Bayern in the cup, their league form hasn't been the same since. Given that their aim would have been survival, their current position and a DFB Pokal der Frauen final is a superb effort. Their last few league games will be used to try and find a return to form, as well as capping off a magnificent campaign on a high.


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Everyone wants that perfect relationship, don't they? It seems that with all the images of intimacy and romance that are thrown around it should be easy. Just follow the formula (if you can) and you will have what you want. From movies to TV shows, advertising to the conversations at the water cooler, it seems there is a collective understanding that once you find The One, your trials and tribulations will be over.
Yet somehow this just doesn't account for the ever rising divorce rate, the increase in depression and anxiety disorders, and increased expenditures on weight loss and appearance enhancing products and services. Could it be that corporations have figured out how to sell a lie? And could it be that this lie is something we have bought into as a society?
Relationships are tough and often painful. Not just when they end, mind you, but the really good ones are painful in the very midst of them. In fact, they have to be, if they are going to be worth anything to us and give us what we really want. They are not violent and abusive, but they do create fear and pain.
Consider this: If you are being lavished with complete attention, support, listening, and romance by your partner all the time, at some level you are likely to wonder, "When will this end? And if it does, will I still love and want to be with this person? How will I trust that they want to be with me?" You may not even know you are asking these questions. Nevertheless, over time you feel a growing unease. Perhaps you even begin acting in ways around the person that will ensure that the continue the dreamy behavior. You are afraid that without it, you will have to own up to the fact that something is terribly wrong.
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For many it is always much easier to take the left fork. They re-enact the same patterns from past relationships, either becoming passive or aggressive in their attempt to keep the dream alive. Ultimately though, it is likely that these tactics themselves are the very thing that drives the other person away. And the lie that relationships are supposed to make you feel good is never challenged.
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After a decade of seeing games and other entertainment products being put together, I've noticed a trend that the development teams that don't settle for the low-hanging fruit, and the game directors that influence people to come up with "better", tend to be the ones to produce the great games that make a lasting impact. (while having a stern producer to prevent them from flying off the rails)
Chris DeLeon over at HobbyGameDev has put some good advice on getting to good ideas.
His advice on writing down ideas, not hording secrets, and trying out ideas is exactly what those teams and directors do to get past the first things that jump into their heads. Always assume that the first solution that pops into your head is the same solution that will pop into everyone's head. There's also another side to getting to the good ideas, and that's being able to switch back and forth between a creative mind and a working mind.
If you've never seen John Cleese on the matter, his lecture is worth the view.
Creativity isn't a talent; it's a way of operating. And you need to find a way to separate your rational, worrying mind from your playful one that doesn't care if the world is falling apart because it has spotted something neat. This is a point I've brushed on in the live game development show and in some past posts, but it's absolutely critical to find a method to separate those two mindsets. As John Cleese puts it: the open mind, and the closed mind.
The method is going to vary from person to person and it's going to depend on your environment. If you had all the money in the world to throw at it, the easiest way would be to have two offices: one, your working room, the one with your computer, the one with all of your to-do lists and tasks to be done; the other, your playroom, the one with all of the irrelevant pictures, books, toys, sheets of note and drawing paper, and a pen. However, if you're like me, and most people, you don' t have the luxury of setting up two rooms. So, if you can't separate those two mindsets by space, you have to separate them by time.
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Stop agreeing with me like that
Don't you hate it when someone who disagrees with you uses stupid arguments to support their position? Like "Yeah, well, if global warming is true, how come it's snowing outside?!" Or "If evolution is true and we evolved from monkeys, then why are there still monkeys?!"
Stupid arguments like those are "stupid" because they show the person has no real understanding of the issue. When your opponent pops out an argument like that, it's simultaneously great and awful. It's great because you now know you've won the argument, but it's awful because the other person will never admit it or even realize it and you'll be forced to argue forever, or just give up.
However, as much as I dislike it when someone uses a stupid argument against me, I absolutely hate it when someone uses a stupid argument to agree with me.
How so? Ok, so imagine that I'm discussing global warming with a group of people, and someone whips out the statement "I can't believe some people deny global warming: It's winter and it's super warm today!"
Imagine you're in the group of people. Imagine you're not really sure what to think about this whole global warming thing. You're not a scientist. You're not an expert. You just read the news and opinion columns. Then that doofus says global warming is obviously real because it's January and a somewhat-warm day. If you know anything about how science is supposed to work, you realize this is a dumb argument: surely scientists realize that it can be randomly warm? Your opinion of global warming supporters goes down a bit. Later you watch the news, and hear the newscaster say basically the same thing: This January has been a little warmer than usual, and therefore global warming is true!
If that's the best they've got, maybe none of it is true? Maybe these "global warming activists" are not all that bright? You might start to think the whole thing is overblown. Later, when a better argument comes along, you'll be that much more resistant to it because all the past arguments you know of where so dumb.
Now, there are sophisticated (and probably wrong) arguments for why anthropogenic global warming is not real, and sophisticated (and probably correct) arguments for why it is, but the dumb arguments on both sides do actual damage to their stronger cousins.
This same thing applies to many other fields. An obvious example is religion: I am not religious, and I often make arguments for why atheism is correct. I welcome the arguments of others who agree with me, but only if those arguments aren't total bunk. For example, when an internet atheist asserts that gods don't (or can't) exist because:
- children die in wars.
- there was no global flood / many things in the Bible are wrong.
- certain religious people have done bad things.
- religions are false.
- disease exists.
- evolution.
- we have free will.
- etc…
…it doesn't help because none of those things are good arguments for why atheism is true. Granted, all of those things might be true and useful in very specific contexts, like debunking specific religions or certain religious claims, but none of them are arguments for atheism. To be clear, an atheist can bring up those points legitimately if their opponent is making that side-argument, but if they're brought up first to support atheism directly, that's silly, and not helpful to "the cause".
I shouldn't even need to mention politics, but I will. Because politics is often a balancing game and there's usually no one correct answer, there are good arguments on most sides of most any issue… but the bad political arguments far outnumber the good, at least if we measure by airtime or decibel level.
If you are anti-legalized-abortion (or "pro-life"), you could bring up how there's no crystal-clear dividing line between "not-baby" and "baby" and therefore you feel we should err on the side of caution, OR you could just make up "facts" about how abortion causes cancer and is an extremely dangerous surgery. Then an opponent comes along and points out that abortion seems to have no association with cancer is actually many times safer than giving birth, and everyone watching laughs at those silly anti-abortionists.
Similarly, if you are pro-legalized-abortion (or "pro-choice"), you could show that there is actually a vast difference between a child and the kinds of fetuses which are typically aborted, OR you could just yell that anti-abortionists are just women-haters and religious and therefore anti-abortion laws are wrong. (Full disclosure: I am "pro-choice".) Then, anyone who actually personally knows anti-abortions might notice that they aren't women-haters and begin to wonder how those pro-choicers can be so dumb and mean. (Of course, there are other good arguments which could be made, these are just examples, but hopefully this illustrates my point.)
Long ago, in the dark ages of a few years ago, I used to be afraid to call out people for this kind of thing. After all, they're supporting my cause and I don't want to be rude. But over time I started saying things like "Honestly, that's not really a good reason to think it's true", and then I'd give a good reason to think it's true. Usually it's well-received as long as you're polite: people want to give good arguments for things they believe in, and you've presumably just given them a better reason than they had.
Of course, some things are just a matter of opinion or experience, or are otherwise extremely personal or subjective, so don't just shout down someone's personal experience with yours when there's no clear answer. It's hard to know the difference sometimes, so… tread lightly, I guess?
Also, it's really really really important that you are, you know, actually right. If you don't know what you're talking about, you're "helping" even less. I also had a problem with this back in the dark ages. I'd fire back easy (and simpleminded) arguments for "my side" pretty readily: you can probably find examples in this blog. I'm probably still wrong about a great many things, but I've evolved to be much less certain in arguing, to add more caveats, and to try to scrupulously frame my arguments to be as narrow and specific as possible.
Anyway, in conclusion, when you use dumb arguments to agree with me, you're "helping" in the same way a 3-year-old "helps" prepare a meal: not at all.


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On Father's Day, after I was finished making the sushi, my mom made tapas. My sister always requests them, because she went to Spain over spring break on a trip with some of her teachers and classmates from her high school. She's such the world traveller… plus she got to go to Kenya in middle school!!! Lucky girl. Hehe I haven't been out of the U.S. 48 continental states! Anyways, she loved the food when she was in Spain, so my mom tried making some and they came out great! So since I had just finished making Inari-Zushi I figured why not mix them! And let me tell you, it came out great! The tapas have a lot of spices and were very salty, which balances extremely nicely with the sweetness of the inari-zushi.
The tapas recipe that my mom used (and that I used here) is from GroupRecipes.com.
Makes 12 pieces
- Inari-Zushi
- 1/2 – 3/4 pound small shrimp, shelled
- coarse salt
- 8 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large cloves garlic, peeled and very coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley
Cooking Directions
- Dry the shrimp well.
- Sprinkle salt on both sides.
- Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Heat the oil over medium heat, then add the garlic.
- When the garlic starts to turn golden add the shrimp.
- Stir for about 2 minutes or until the shrimp are just done.
- Sprinkle in the paprika and parsley.
- Make the Inari-Zushi.
- Place four to six pieces of shrimp on the inari, and eat!
Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 275
- Fat: 15g, 24% DV
- Saturated Fat: 2g, 10% DV
- Cholesterol: 21mg, 7% DV
- Sodium: 690mg 29% DV
- Total Carbohydrates: 29g, 10% DV
- Dietary Fiber: 0g, 2% DV
- Sugars: 18g
- Protein: 5g, 9% DV
- Vitamin A: 2%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 3%
- Magnesium: 2%
- Potassium: 1%
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Tim says:
June 20th, 2007 at 11:36 pm
Wow, great idea! I want some!
Lara says:
June 21st, 2007 at 9:18 am
Yummy! I've been thinking of making inari (just have to find the canned tofu pockets) so this is a great inspiration and incentine.
Any hopes of having you do some onigiri in the future? Especially the yaki onigiri. I've made them twice now and hoping for some tips in keeping them together in the final stage of browning ie. post soy sauce brushing.
Lara says:
June 21st, 2007 at 3:40 pm
"this is a great inspiration and incentine."
err… I meant incentive, of course.
César says:
June 22nd, 2007 at 4:54 am
Perfect mix of the two things I love most: gambas and sushi!
Warm greetings from Spain!
Lara says:
June 22nd, 2007 at 7:03 pm
RE: Inari in Cans …
Though I haven't bought the inari yet, someone on a blog I ran across posted pics of 2 different brand names of Inarizushi no moto (ie Hime Inarizushi Seasoned Fried Bean Curd) that each came in cans. I have seen the pouches on the web. I'm going to go this weekend to check out the asian grocers' in town for the inari. If I don't find it there, there's a Japanese grocers about 30 min away that I can check.
Amy says:
June 24th, 2007 at 7:05 am
Yum! That looks so good! I might have to give it a try this week, I've been on a shrimp kick lately.
As for the inari in a can, we actually had some in the asian section of our normal grocery store. I tried making some once (I think you just do it cold but it's been awhile so I could be mistaken) and the flavor wasn't as good to me as some other inari I had. So then I saw the pouches that you used in an asian market and bought one of those. Haven't tried it yet to compare, but this will be a good opportunity!
Anyway thanks for yet another good idea!
Kristen says:
June 25th, 2007 at 2:38 pm
For future reference, the tapas you used are called "gambas al ajillo" – a dish you can find anywhere in Spain.
Darren says:
June 26th, 2007 at 6:12 pm
wow! I always learn something new here. You're truly a Sushi Renaissance Woman!
Tell us more about your younger sister! 😛
Yvo says:
June 27th, 2007 at 7:07 am
Yummm! I went to Spain last year and tapas is definitely something I enjoy. It's so trendy here in NYC though (or it was a year or so ago) that it's everywhere, and really over priced =T But if you know where to look, you find some good deals or reasonable prices. When people ask me what dim sum is, I say it's Chinese tapas; when people ask me what tapas is, I say it's Spanish dim sum, hahahahahaha. Mmmmm, this dish sounds fantastic homemade- I must say, the few times I've had it (here and in Spain) it was too salty/too oily… but making it at home wd solve those issues obviously 😀
Lara says:
June 27th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
Finally picked up a can of the Hime brand inarizushi-no-moto at the city market where we have an oriental grocery store. There's another place I can check as well. I haven't opened the flip top can yet but, according to web site I've checked out, but there are supposed to be about 16 inari in the can. As to cooking method … you just take them out of the can and stuff with rice. But, I'm pretty sure that I saw a recipe somewhere which suggests pouring a bit of boiling water over the contents to get rid of some of the extra oil and probably to warm them up a bit. Drain quickly and squeeze the inari gently to get the extra water out and then stuff. The inari must retain enough of the seasoning to still have that sweet taste we love.
At $4.59 (CDN) for a can, it's a better deal than buying a single inari for $2.25 at my local sushi restaurant. 🙂
A LJ I read suggested pouring some of the liquid in the can into your sushi rice for extra flavour.
Mary says:
November 9th, 2007 at 4:06 pm
I've been eating these at my school and they are very addicting! But I was wondering if these are good to eat when I'm trying to diet? Thanks!
Michael says:
April 1st, 2008 at 5:20 am
The only way I can find inari here in Phila. is in the can. I think it's alot easier to use.You just open the can and stuff away. It's really tastey out of the can, it's kind of sweet with a strong taste of the soy sauce. Just thought I would post this in case some one was thining of using the inari in the can.
Stephanie says:
July 28th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
That is just fascinating…true fusion!
Carman says:
February 4th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
This meal sounds very good. So good that I'm going to make it now and look up the ingredients!!!!!!
oriental singles says:
October 27th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Tapas are always lovely when I have them in Barcelona! 🙂 The guys there make it so quick and tasty! Especially that little place in "La Ramblas" .. only thing here you have to watch your wallet for the sneaky Romanian thieves.. before you know it they have picked your pocket..:)


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In a group of mom's today one of the gals was talking about picking up her kids up from day care and seeing other mom's who just had to have it all together. They looked immaculate coming home from work and she just knew they were going home to a clean house and an amazing dinner would soon be on the table. How many times have we thought that? Well, I am hear to assure you that I am not a perfect mom/wife/person and I haven't met one yet. (If you happen to be one, please don't spoil my post by telling us!) I frequently have to step back and take a personal inventory of me, like I have been the past few days.
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You may remember that I eventually got round to blogging the first half of Jo and Leigh's carnival wedding a few weeks ago. The ultimate tattooed bride Miss Jo Black got married last year and, in the run up, blogged for Marry Me Ink with all her planning details. Jo and her husband Leigh decided to split their wedding celebrations over two days – One day for the legal part with their very closest family and the second day celebrating with all of their friends. Today I get to share with you Jo and Leigh's second day of celebrations from photographer Matthew Harris Photo.
We decided to have a Victorian Carnival theme at the reception, a sort of freak show and circus vibe because we are far from normal people, and we wanted to just feel as comfortable as possible on our wedding day! Everything was also black and gold which looked amazing!
I basically hand made everything decoration wise, roped my sister in law, bridesmaids and my mother in to a lot of making bunting and pompoms, hand painting signs and decorating our own cakes! Being an artist I really wanted to have as much input into the design elements of the day as possible. I kept a lot of it secret from Leigh, I wanted him to be wowed on the day! Everything was in black and gold, the best part of it for me was doing the cakes, we had so much fun and they looked amazing!
Finding the right dress was a bit tricky because I had a very clear idea of what I wanted, and I couldn't find anything that was right. I didn't want to spend a lot because the dress for me is not the most important thing and I knew I wanted to start our married life not in thousands of pounds of debt just for my dress I would wear once. It cost me £80 and it was perfect in every way!
I knew I wanted a backless dress, but my back was pretty bare! So I actually booked in to have my whole back tattooed in time for the wedding by one of my favourite artists Paul Davies. People kept saying to me 'what will you do about your tattoos on your wedding day will you cover them up?' and I kept thinking "the more of them that show the better!!" I guess some people are still very old fashioned, but for me it's about being different and my tattoos make me who I am.
For me the highlight of our wedding day was Leigh's vows to me. He has never been great at expressing his emotions, he's definitely a 'man' in that sense! But he had written the most incredible vows, with the most beautiful sentiments and hearing him tell all our friends and family how much he loved me was the best feeling in the entire world! I didn't think I would cry, but believe me the flood gates opened then!
Don't listen to other people, do what you want and it will make the day the best day you could ever ask for! People kept saying "Oh no you don't want to do it that way, how about this?" and I just stuck to my guns and it played out perfectly!
How amazing was Jo and Leigh's wedding celebrations? I love that Jo stuck to her guns and didn't let anyone influence her or try to change her decisions on decor and planning for the day. And who else wants to wear a black backless dress for their wedding? I love that they had carnival performers during the evening celebrations too. Thank you to them both and to Matthew Harris Photo for sharing with Marry Me Ink. You can see a full list of their chosen suppliers at the end of this post.
Photographer: Matthew Harris Photo
Wedding reception took place at: Cleeve House, Seend, Wiltshire
Flowers: Bramble & Wild, Frome
Hair & Make up: Lisa Caldognetto and Miss Bones Make Up
Food: The Bistro
Bar: Mambo Mobile Bars
Band: The Hammervilles
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With both the Senior Bowl and Combine in the books, we've reached a perfect time for an updated mock draft. As usual, we'll go pick by pick to make sure we discuss each pick thoroughly enough, and as usual, we're assuming I'm the GM, so I'm not making picks based off who I actually think will go where, but rather who I'd take with the slot. And no, no trade scenarios because they're infinite.
Here's a quick rundown of our draft so far: no. 1 Houston Texans (Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina), no. 2 St. Louis Rams (Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M), no. 3 Jacksonville Jaguars (Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville), no. 4 Cleveland Browns (Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M), no. 5 Oakland Raiders (Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn) and no. 6 Atlanta Falcons (Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan). With the 7th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, who do the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select?
Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson.
This really came down to Watkins, Khalil Mack (DE/OLB, Buffalo) and Justin Gilbert (CB, Oklahoma State). Mack had to be considered here not only because of the value but also the fit. He's got the potential to be an elite pass rusher off the edge at the next level in the mold of Von Miller, and new coach Lovie Smith needs his defensive linemen to be able to get up field and create pressure without the blitz.
Gilbert also had some consideration here because I'm about to trade Darrelle Revis. It's not really the fit in a zone-heavy scheme that scares me, because he's good enough to dominate in any scheme, but his $16 million dollar salary has to go. Gilbert is clear and away the most dynamic and athletic CB in the draft, and he'd be a welcome addition to a quickly developing young secondary.
But in the end, I had to go with Watkins. Getting Watkins at seven without moving up is just far too good of a value to pass up. Realistically, I'd be shocked if he falls outside of the top five.
Watkins is a big play machine. He'll pair nicely with three time Pro Bowler Vincent Jackson, who also favors the deep ball, and give young QB Mike Gelnnon, who happens to have a cannon, another capable weapon to get the ball too. With this trio of players in the passing attack and Doug Martin keeping defenses honest at the line, I can't help but see this offense taking major strides.
Plus, Watkins will be filling a hole, because I'm going to cut WR Mike Williams either before this season (and be forced to swallow a $6.4 million cap hit) or before next season, when his contract isn't guaranteed. Williams is a solid football player but is a total liability to the franchise off the field. Whether it's the legal troubles he encountered in college, the DUI in 2010, the recent charges of trespassing and criminal mischief or all the skipped meetings and rehab sessions: I'm finished with him.
After I re-sign Tiquan Underwood on the cheap, all of a sudden I've got the makings of a decent aerial attack. At least a major improvement from the 32nd ranked passing attack from 2013.
With the 8th pick of the 2014 NFL Draft, who do the Minnesota Vikings select?
Rick Stavig is an NFL Draft Columnist for RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @rickstavig or add him to your network on Google+.
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By Piper Blackmun
A white nationalist group is claiming the media is being extra critical of President Donald Trump because he's white.
The National White Alliance claims the press gave President Barack Obama a pass because they wanted the first black president to succeed.
"The liberal media favored Obama so they allowed him to use his black privilege and cut him slack," said National White Alliance President Brian Blanc. "Now, a white man is president again, they want to focus on all his flaws to make it look as if he's failing. White men are the most discriminated group in America."
Blanc wasn't the only conservative commentator who shared this view. Conservative radio show host Rush Limbaugh said Trump's race works against him. During an interview with Chris Wallace on "FOX News Sunday," Limbaugh suggested the press were being extra critical of Trump because he was white. He also said that President Barack Obama was given a bye because people wanted the first black president to succeed.
"[Obama was] the first African-American president," said Limbaugh. "You have everybody falling all over themselves to acknowledge that, to reward that. Obama was going to get everything he wanted in the first year because if anybody opposed it, they were going to be accused of being a racist or bigot or who knows what."


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With the U.S. jobless rate at 9.1% and GDP slithering along at about 1%, President Obama is probably jealous of…Iceland! Yes, after an utter collapse in 2008, Iceland has thawed, and the economy is moving forward not backward. In June, Iceland managed to raise $1 billion by selling bonds. GDP is growing at nearing a 3% pace. Budget cutbacks did not hurl the economy back to the 12th century or into a multi-generational Great Depression.
There are lessons here for the European PIIGS, which have been dithering over bank bailouts. Iceland didn't bail out bank creditors. They got walloped along with everyone else. Sure, Iceland became a pariah. But it didn't last very long. As Machiavelli taught, when you've got bad news: deliver it all at once. In June Iceland had to offer 4.875% to attract bond buyers. Today Greece must pay 18.50%.
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