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Taking a cue from the ever-changing, ever-updating world of technology, the Blue Man Group show at Universal Orlando has been rebooted.
New and old are mixed in the production, which still features three curious, silent performers with blue "skin" in music and comedy skits.
The revamped show, which officially opens tonight, retains the "primal" elements such as the drums-and-paint segment, says Phil Stanton, one of the co-founders of Blue Man Group.
"For one thing, they don't go out of date," Stanton says. "And the other thing is they're kind of an important contrast to all of material that's more about technology and how we live right now in 2012."
One of the ways the show presents a snapshot of today, Stanton says, is through the onstage use of "Gi-Pads," smartphones that are about 9 feet tall.
"The Blue Man interacts with them in interesting ways," Stanton says. The Gi-Pads "come together and form one screen, and that becomes, through a camera, a way to see backstage at times. But really there is opportunity for us to kind of poke fun at ourselves."
When three of the ginormous devices are featured, one displays "Lit Twits." Another urges the user to blog and tweet about what was just read, you know, immediately. And the third one shares data demonstrating how all these connections make us disconnected.
Other apps on the Gi-Pads highlight Internet-based diversions such as vacuum-riding cats and singing alpacas, which are quite curious to the blue guys.
The new material has been in development for about 18 months, Stanton says. Some of it has been used in a current Blue Man touring show, but there's no formal test-audience method, he says.
"We have a version, then we tweak that version, and soon it becomes a different version altogether," he says. "We put things in front of people and see how they respond."
It will be interesting to see how folks react to the new finale. Gone is the frantic, theater-wide curtain of paper that was pulled from the back of the house, across the top of audience members' heads and piled up at the foot of the stage.
"We thought we could never sort of top that, but we've taken a side step and provided probably an even better ending to the show with these lighted helium balls," Stanton says. The new version does include a paper-driven effect, but it has less waste.
"Our sense of environmental conscience wouldn't let us keep doing paper like that, even though it was recycled," Stanton says.
The big balls are batted about by audience members to music that urges folks to stand and shake their booty. Stanton calls it a "shared euphoric experience."
The Blue Man Group's venue at Universal CityWalk was closed for a few weeks to remodel the stage, now dominated by LED lighting to supplement the antics of the performers. It brings versatility — and anxiety.
"Theater technology these days is all interconnected. So if one thing goes, everything goes," Stanton says. "There's a lot of improvisational quality to the show, but that adds another little "Uuuhhhh, what's going to happen?'"
Blue Man moved into Universal Orlando in 2007, but Stanton expects another update. Blue Man 3.0, anyone?
"We'll wait for that technology where the cellphone is actually in your head," he jokes.
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Blue Man Group
When: One or two shows nightly (times vary).
Where: Sharp Aquos Theatre, Universal CityWalk, intersection of Interstate 4 and Kirkman Road, Orlando
Admission: $74-$84 general, $25 for ages 9 and younger
Phone: 407-224-7328
Online: UniversalOrlando.com/blueman
How to be blue, man
Where does Blue Man Group find performers for its shows at CityWalk and around the world? Here's what co-founder Phil Stanton says:
"We find them in various ways. We do traditional casting methods, but then there's also occasionally a drummer or band member that just happens to have a great stage presence and can intuitively act.
"A lot of times, it's word of mouth. Friends have another actor friend who wants to audition. We find if people have a sense of rhythm, they can learn to drum. We can teach that. We have drum schools.
"But there's an intangible that you can't really know until you get them all in blue, so to speak. But it's some kind of ability to just be kind of truthful and honest in public. That's what you can't teach."
Taking a cue from the ever-changing, ever-updating world of technology, the Blue Man Group show at Universal Orlando has been rebooted.

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The Revolution is Love
What's love got to do with the Occupy movement?
"An economist says 'more for you is less for me.' But the lover knows
that more for you is more for me too. If you love somebody, then their
happiness is your happiness. Their pain is your pain. Your sense of self
expands to include other beings.That's love. Love is the expansion of the self to include the other. And that's a different kind of revolution. There's no one to fight—there's no evil to fight. There's no 'other' in this revolution.
— Charles Eisenstein
This clip is from the forthcoming feature-length documentary Occupy Love from Ian MacKenzie and Velcrow Ripper.
"Our communities need us—we are all leaders." A message for the powers that were.
Media reports focus on the few acts of vandalism and violence, but the majority of occupiers at Oakland's General Strike succeeded in a peaceful shutdown of Oakland's banks and port.
Charles Eisenstein: For a multitude of reasons, we need to need each other.


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"But unless Navan, Ontario gets an expansion team, that means Bedard is stuck in Toronto, 300 miles from Erik's hometown. And while Toronto is a great city, who thinks Bedard would prefer pitching there? Terrible ballpark. Lukewarm fans. High taxes."As a Canadian, we're sure that Bedard gets the same palpable feeling of relief that we do when he steps back onto Canadian soil, whether if it is in Navan, or Montreal, or Toronto, or Vancouver. You can feel it, and you'll never be able to explain it, because it defies reason. But we'd feel more at home thousands of miles away on our side of the border than we would if we were just the other side.
Whether if Toronto's fans are lukewarm or not, we'd like to point out that there are an extra 1,500 of them per night showing up to that "terrible ballpark" than the number of "hardcore" fans showing up at the faux-traditional Camden Yards. And we'd add that Rogers Centre has been improved immeasurably in the past three years.
Taxes are not nearly the issue that American sportswriters make them out to be, and Canadian sports franchises have worked hard over the past decade to make that point.
We don't actually think that it is a slam-dunk that Bedard ever becomes a Jay. Jays fans love to dream about the Great Canadian Hero who is going to come and sell Blue Jays' baseball to your average xenophobic Joe Hockypuck, even if past history of our native sons has been decidedly mixed (Cory Koskie, anyone?) And if Bedard were ever to play in Toronto, we'd guess that there would still be issues with the media.
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Richard Hannon is in no rush to commit Tiggy Wiggy to a run in next month's Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York.
The Queen Mary runner-up barely saw another rival in winning the Weatherbys Super Sprint by six lengths off top weight.
There is now a chance she could try to emulate Lyric Fantasy, who also won both races when trained by Hannon's father.
"They both won the Newbury race by six lengths, although whereas Lyric Fantasy had only 10 opponents when she blitzed them, Tiggy Wiggy had to give weight to 23 rivals," the trainer told www.richardhannonracing.co.uk
"Maybe the similarity between the two fillies got in my head three days after Royal Ascot, because I sat down then and entered her for next month's Nunthorpe.
"Only one two-year-old (Kingsgate Native) has beaten the older horses at York since Lyric Fantasy, but Tiggy Wiggy looks to have all the right credentials to warrant a go.
"We had hoped that something might give us a tow early on, but Tiggy Wiggy hit the gates and was three lengths clear after just 50 yards, so (Richard) Hughesie had no option but to let her bowl.
"She quickened again when he picked her up at the two-pole and, in all honesty, she never looked like getting beat. Obviously, it wasn't the same quality of field that she encountered in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot, but she is very quick and she won with such authority that you could not fail to have been impressed.
"The alternative route would be to go Lowther-Cheveley Park, but we would have to get her to settle better if we took that option, and it is certainly tempting to take up the Nunthorpe challenge.
"She would have only 7st 12lb, so that rules out Hughesie, but I am sure there would not be a shortage of volunteers if we decide to take on the older sprinters at York.
"There is no rush to make a decision - we'll sit on it for a couple of weeks and talk to the owners, but we are certainly considering a tilt at the Nunthorpe very seriously.
"Tiggy Wiggy is not that big, but she has definitely made enormous physical improvement since Royal Ascot, and it was the right decision to give Newmarket's July meeting a miss and have a fresh filly for Newbury.
"We have two top two-year-old colts in Ivawood and Estidhkaar and it now looks as if we have a couple of exciting fillies, too, in Tiggy Wiggy and Osaila."
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All the applications listed in this article were previously featured on TorrentFreak. Our friend Niek from mininova wrote a great roundup post at the Mininova blog reviewing all of them, and pointing out some of the pros and cons. The remainder of this article is copied from his post.
Opera was the first browser to support the Bittorrent protocol. Their BT support is quite solid, but not very advanced and doesn't support some well-known BT extensions. In short: nice for new users, but not for regular downloaders.
Pros: Nicely integrated, multi-platform.
Cons: No advanced features (missing DHT, peer exchange, encrypted transfers), not open source.
BitFox is a quite new extension for Firefox, made by the student Joshua Hendo. The backend of the extension is based on Rasterbar's libtorrent, so it supports quite some advanced BT features. The project is in a VERY early stage of development, and can only be obtained from SVN, so I haven't tested it yet.
Pros: Open source, using libtorrent, so a quite solid backend (including DHT).
Cons: Not usable yet, early stage of development, seems to run only on Windows & Linux.
FireStorm is quite similar to BitFox, it's an extension for Firefox and still in pre-alpha development stage. They use the Mainline client as a basis, so they will probably support most BT extensions/features.
Pros: Open source, using the Mainline reference client as a backend.
Cons: In pre-alpha development stage, not usable yet, interface is quite ugly.
FoxTorrent is a project of the company Red Swoosh/Akamai, these guys have the funding and expertise to build a nice Firefox extension. This extension isn't that well integrated in Firefox, clicking a torrent basically opens a webpage to the webinterface of an external application. The advantage is that closing your browser doesn't stop the torrents from downloading.
Pros: Open source, torrent streaming/progressive downloading support, continue downloading even when browser is closed.
Cons: Not very well integrated in Firefox, no advanced features (missing port mapping, DHT, peer exchange, encrypted transfers).
AllPeers is also funded by a company, so you would expect a nice client. The whole interface looks very nice and clean, but they're more focussed towards sharing URL's/images/etc than downloading torrents. In the current stable version (0.60), there is not an option to download a regular torrent. They do have a My Torrents tab in the beta version though.
Pros: Clean and professional interface, also available as a bundle with FireFox
Cons: No regular torrent support (yet), no advanced features (missing port mapping, DHT, peer exchance, encrypted transfers)
Wyzo/FireTorrent is very new, they released their first public version a week ago. The difference between the two is that FireTorrent is a BitTorrent extension for Firefox, while Wyzo is a full-featured customized Firefox browser including the FireTorrent extension. These guys managed to integrate BitTorrent support seamlessly in the Firefox download manager. FireTorrent also has the most advanced BT features of all the projects mentioned here. The Wyzo browser has some cool advantages over Firefox, like direct searching on social sharing networks (including Mininova) and Alexa/Pagerank integration.
Pros: Seamless Firefox integration, available as a bundle with Firefox (Wyzo), has all advanced features (including port mapping, DHT, encryption, peer exchange, STUNT).
Cons: Not open source, Mac/Linux version not out yet - will be released in a few weeks
Of all the projects reviewed above, I think Wyzo has the most potential. This browser supports all the nice BT features/extensions and makes downloading via BitTorrent as easy as a regular HTTP download. Does Wyzo beat the "good old" µTorrent and Azureus? Probably not, but I will definitely recommend new BitTorrent users to install this browser.
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3509 N. Broad Street
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Phone for appointments: 215-707-3915
If you are coming from Center City, drive North on Broad Street, past Temple's Main Campus to the Medical Campus. Turn Right onto Tioga Street and the valet parking is immediately on your Left. Alternately, you can self-park in the Boyer Pavilion parking lot to the Left. Use GPS address of 1351 West Tioga Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140 for directions directly to the Boyer Parking Lot.


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3) Describe problem: I seem to have a conflict that is driving me nuts. The menu was working fine on a test page (with nothing but the Accordion script) but once I installed it within the page on my test server it is not working right. It behaves the worst in IE 8 (XP). The dropped down items disappear (sometimes) and if I click on a main category then click on a sub-category (of that category) that has child categories underneath that, then click back on one of the main categories, it doesn't close the child category and I get a script error stating:
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Ark: Survival Evolved Taming Calculator
Ark: Survival Evolved Taming Calculator
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When me and my brother first started playing ARK we spawned in the Redwoods on the Center by the shore and we saw one of these guys just walking around. We had nothing so we didn't have anything to lose, so we walked up to him. I guess either I wasn't close enough to aggro him, and maybe my brother wasn't either so I kept walking around and my brother was just chillin with him and all of a sudden he punches my brother into next week!
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Cycling UK Trainer: Pete Coddington
Cycling UK Trainer: Pete Coddington
Key attributes:
- Instructor in MTB, sailing, windsurfing, paddling, climbing and orienteering
- Former outdoor centre manager and development officer
- Specialises in the cultural element of MTB
- Over 15 years' Cycling UK experience
- Based in the French Alps
As a keen outdoor enthusiast from an early age, Pete went full time into outdoor education following an intensive Outdoor Instructor Training programme at Plas Menai, Wales.
He has worked as an instructor, trainer, manager and development officer in a number of outdoor centres and organisations.
Pete's main activities have been sailing, windsurfing and paddling, together with mountain biking, climbing and orienteering.
In 2003, he moved to the French Alps to broaden life experiences and make the most of winter sports in the sun!
Having started mountain biking in the late eighties, Pete is amazed to see how much the sport has developed from such humble beginnings. Over 20 years later, he loves it as much as ever. In the last 10 years he has mainly been involved in courses based outside the UK, so the cultural element to mountain bike leading has become his speciality.
He became a Mountain Bike Leader Trainer in 1998 and has thoroughly enjoyed the many courses delivered over the years, particularly the people he's met and the experiences he's shared.


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eWinery Solutions Offers Free Webinar Series
Submitted By: Tara Thomas, April 10, 2013
Company Offers Education on Industry Best Practices
Napa, Calif.—April 10, 2013—eWinery Solutions, creator of VinSuite, the wine industry's first comprehensive and full integrated cloud-based business solution, announces the latest in its series of webinars intended to help wineries make customer service more effective and direct-to-consumer sales more efficient.
All eWinery Solutions webinars are free to join, but interested parties must register prior to the event in order to participate. The following is a list of upcoming webinars through July 2013.
Ron Scharman's State of the Industry
Date: April 18, 2013
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am PT
Join eWinery Solutions President & COO, Ron Scharman for a discussion on the state of the wine industry today. Focusing on the Direct to Consumer Sales segment of the industry, Ron shines a spotlight on the current trends as well as what's on the horizon.
Register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/149964617
Redesigns, Mobile Sites and Vintner's Alliance
Date: May 16, 2013
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am PT
Thinking about a Spring Refresh?
Join us for some tips and tricks on giving your site a facelift. Our experts will share tips and tricks to get your site a little facelift. We will also be talking about optimizing your website for mobile devices. Ahin Thomas, President of Vintner's Alliance will also be joining us to discuss Search Engine Marketing.
Register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/179398640
Napa Valley POS: Cashier Boot Camp
Date: May 23, 2013
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am PT
Get your Tasting Room Staff ready for summer with NVPOS Cashier Boot Camp! Join RMS Specialist Tom Gorton for a refresher course in RMS best practices before the summer high season begins.
Register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/872263353
Napa Valley POS: Quickbooks Connector
Date: June 13, 2013
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am PT
Do you use Quickbooks? Do you have questions on optimizing your setup to better suit your accounting needs?
Join us for this webinar where our team of experts will review the Quickbooks integrations for both NVPOS and eWinery. Learn tips and tricks for the best ways to integrate these systems. Tom Gorton, of Napa Valley POS, will also be taking a closer look at the new NVPOS Quickbooks connector which allows you to pull more order detail from RMS directly into Quickbooks.
Register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/249189009
Hospitality Central: Are you ready for the 2013 busy season?
Date: June 20, 2013
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am PT
Summer season is kicking into full swing! Is your hospitality program ready?
Join us for an overview of how eWinery, Napa Valley POS and Checkfront can work together to support your hospitality program and help you meet your goals for the busiest time of year.
Register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/877438753
Site Editor: Best Practices
Date: July 18, 2013
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am PT
eWinery Solutions offers a powerful platform for quickly and easily making changes to your website. Join us for a refresher course in how to use the Site Editor tool along with some tricks of the trade from our eWinery production team.
Register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/854154920
SEO - Best Practices
Date: July 25, 2013
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am PT
Join our in house SEO expert, Mike Meisner, for a discussion about best practices for Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Mike will unwrap the mystery surrounding SEO and offer some easy tips on how to jumpstart the SEO on your website.
Register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/854154920
About eWinery Solutions
Founded in 2003, eWinery Solutions provides a complete wine-industry-specific software solution to help wineries around the world manage their DTC business, from the first point of contact to extended customer interaction. eWinery Solutions is committed to being the industry leader and providing access to the latest tools and features to streamline day-to-day activities in the wine industry. eWinery Solutions recently merged with Napa Valley POS, a pioneer in POS software targeted to the wine industry. Providing services to over 550 combined clients both large and small, more than 75% of all wine produced and sold in the US is produced by companies who use eWinery Solutions-Napa Valley POS software for their DTC.
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Nietzsche writes in Beyond God and Evil of the 'new philosophers' future atheists who will reject all metaphysical notions, commanders and lawgivers who will live outside the herd concept of morality and have the strength, the will to power, to create their own values.
These new philosophers will say yes to life, yes even to the idea of eternal return because their experiments, their values will justify all of human existence.
With such ideas Nietzsche allows us to ask an amazing question, perhaps the most important question ever asked. The question is this: what undertaking might these new philosophers fabricate for mankind? What non-metaphysical project might these new philosophers give to mankind?
Remember the project would have to be so grand it would retrospectively make the entire history of human suffering worth it.
To put it another way: What shall we do for the next 10,000 years?
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Is it? What about symbiotic relationships? like those birds who pick meat out of the teeth of crocodiles...
Hmm. I think a lot of us would see both creatures having a self-interest in that situation. You can't see that?
Cheap energy is a nice idea but will that solve the human condition of greed?
Exactly! I believe we have the technology today to feed and shelter all 7b of us.
Do you really believe that if we fed and sheltered everyone we'd have a better world or would it just contribute to increasing the world population more quickly with the consequent accelerated destruction of the planet?
You're mixing two problems. Over-population should, indeed, be addressed - but not by just letting millions starve.
It's probably got to be plague or war, then. It's not like it's a very practical idea to take the birth control approach.
I sometimes wonder if such a form of energy is possible. Most things cease to be benign when scaled up to the level required to supply the needs of 7 billion humans. Build enough windmills and they will have a noticeable effect on wind and weather, I would imagine.
Renewables probably won't have nearly the drawbacks of fossil fuels, but still, it's interesting to speculate.
Pursue a course of discovery and explanation of the universe for the sheer hedonistic thrill of the process of doing so and the results we find. That is basically the reason I wake up in the morning.
The most important question ever asked is this:
"What is the most important question ever asked?"
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Online betting site Intrade announced late Sunday that it has stopped trading on its website after the company said it had discovered "financial irregularities."
"With sincere regret we must inform you that due to circumstances recently discovered we must immediately cease trading activity on www.intrade.com," according to a statement on Intrade's website.
Intrade -- based in Dublin, Ireland, and known for its offbeat bets on world pop culture events like the Oscars and the pending papacy vote -- was recently embroiled in controversy after regulators filed a complaint last year that accused the company of taking bets from from the U.S. without regulatory approval, according to The New York Times. The company said it would no longer accept bets from the U.S. hours after the complaint was lobbed, The Wall Street Journal reported.
In its latest chapter, Intrade said it has "closed and settled all open contracts at fair market value as of the close of business on March 10, 2013," but it cannot make payments to members until the investigation is over.
The exchange, founded in 1999 by Irish businessman John Delaney, was a popular place for people to bet on everything from the outcome of the U.S. presidential election to Israel's airstrikes against Iran.
The website shot to fame after users correctly predicted the outcome of the 2008 U.S. presidential election, according to Time.


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Volunteers 'worth £500m to NHS'
The country's healthcare system is being supported by 1.9 million volunteers, worth almost £500 million to the NHS, according to a new study.
Research by older people's charity Royal Voluntary Service found that the contribution of its own hospital volunteers was worth £2.75 million alone.
Chief executive David McCullough said: "The help provided by volunteers to the health service mustn't be underestimated. Although their work may be simple, it is a source of vital support and we know that the emotional benefits volunteers offer to patients can make a real difference to wellbeing.
"However, to continue to help more people during a hospital stay or on a return home, we need more volunteers to come forward and dedicate just a couple of hours a week, or whatever they can."
The report, based on a survey of over 2,000 adults, was published to mark Volunteers' Week, which runs this week.


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Cleveland finished ninth in the league against the pass last season, but that isn't stopping the Browns from re-imagining their frisky secondary.
Amid whispers that Cleveland has "significant interest" in making a move for Darrelle Revis, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport and NFL Media's Aditi Kinkhabwala reported Tuesday that a contract is expected between the Browns and free-agent safety Donte Whitner.
NFL Media's Albert Breer reported Tuesday afternoon that Whitner agreed to a four-year deal worth $28 million.
It's a crystal clear indication that Browns safety T.J. Ward won't be back with the team, especially with cornerback Joe Haden in line for a lucrative new deal.
Whitner, the No. 47 player on our top 101 free agent list, is a bone-crushing backstop who grew up in Cleveland and played his college ball at Ohio State. He's started all but one regular-season game for the San Francisco 49ers over the past four seasons and would give the Browns the sixth-best safety in the NFL from last season, per Pro Football Focus. He turn 29 in July, meaning age is a concern.
Kinkhabwala also reported that the Browns are closing in on a pact with free-agent linebacker Arthur Moats, who played under coach Mike Pettine and Browns defensive coordinator Jim O'Neil during their year together with the Buffalo Bills.
Whitner alerted his homestate of the pending deal Tuesday, tweeting:
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A St. George man who was arrested for three DUIs in less than 45 hours last summer in Cache County will be sentenced April 29.
Daniel Kropf, 42, is facing up to 5 1/2 years of incarceration for the crimes. As part of a plea deal, Kropf pleaded guilty to two DUI charges, one as a third-degree felony and the other a class B misdemeanor. The third DUI charge was dropped as part of the deal, according to court documents.
Utah law makes a driver's third DUI a felony but only after the driver's been convicted twice. Prosecutors had planned to hold three separate trials for Kropf, with one slated to start next week, but he took a plea deal on March 20.
On July 8, 2012, a Cache County sheriff's deputy pulled over Kropf at 1000 West and 1400 North, according to Logan police. Kropf was allegedly driving under the influence of drugs with his child and wife in the car. He was arrested and booked into jail.
He posted $2,390 bail.
The next night, a medical call brought police to the parking lot of a Super 8 Motel at 86 S. Main St. Officers found Kropf in an Escalade, impaired again, according to police. Kropf was arrested and booked into jail, where he again posted bail.
Twenty-four hours later, on July 10, a Logan officer responding to a call of a possibly drunken driver pulled Kropf over at 2500 North and Main Street, where the officer found Kropf under the influence.
Kropf has a long record of automobile offenses but no prior convictions of DUIs, according to court records.
Twitter: @jm_miller


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This is my track before the dirt comes in. Obviously the timber jumps will be replaced by dirt. There will also be some small whoops in the centre and a drivers stand at the top of the track.
VXL Slash, VXL Hyper 10SC
Losi 8ight T MMM
As it stands today, about 2 weeks into the build.
It's only 214 feet of running line, average laps are ~18 seconds. Very clean laps go right about 16.xx, but once you get 3-4 Slashes out there, there's no such thing as clean laps.
Heres the start of my track , in backyard. Not real big, but better than nothing. Still have alot to do with it.Still have to add jumps and a curve section.
There is Riptides track, I didnt see it here so figured I would link it in. Come out and run with us!!
all this chatter has me motivated in makeing mine. it has started as of today . we only have the drawing and a location . one jump made so far i`ll post some pics next week if the weather permits
man you need some landings, it hurts me to see the slash not flow into landings....it works, but doesnt flow.....Originally Posted by bluefisherking
I wouldnt gap a jump on my snowboard to flat..... good setup tho. Cheers.
Originally Posted by Dr. Isotope
You win, that is sick!!!!
Originally Posted by Hopdad36
I like the moto style whoop section, take's good timing and rythum to go fast over spot's like that.
Nice course!
These are awesome. This is my first foray into RC and I'll be building a backyard track very soon. Can anyone share their track dimensions, as in, lane widths, turn widths and so on? I'm thinking I'll make each of my lanes 8-10' wide and the track will sit on a section that is 40'x55'. Is that big enough?
my lanes are 10 ft wide the entire track . most of my turns are 180`s . the start finish is a long straight with a single jump into a left hairpin across a rithem section then moguls to a right handed sweeper to a staight into a right turn , full out in this straight over a double that crosses the track to a right into another hairpin left to a high speed left handed sweeper onto the start finish . all turns have two ways threw them . if you cut it sharp you will need to slow down to navigate a kicker , stay wide you can carry some speed , either way , nothing gained nothing lost in the turns . we run strikes and slashes , the track favours neither truck , some areas the strike pulls ahead other areas the slash takes it back . this track is fast and it is not finished , i`d take some pics but its under a foot of snow
I'm in the process of building my track now. I've only had my Slash for about a month now and my wife is surprised I'm still......driving it as much as I do. I have the track roughed in and the jumps laid out. The total dimensions are about 150' by about 60' with a few areas that weave in and out of the trees. Chickenwire around the trunks stuffed with straw keeps the trucks in one piece. Waiting for a good rain to compact the soil a bit and hopefully that will come this weekend. I'm in southern Arizona so once the track gets packed and sun baked, our soil that I used ends up like concrete.
I have been able to run the truck around it quite a few times, but it needs to be tweaked here and there before I reach perfection. I'm sure I will change it often to keep it challenging.
I'l post somepictures as soon as it's ready.
If there is anyone living in Tucson AZ or Sierra Vista who is looking for a Slash partner, let me know. I'd like to start a small traxxas or even a general RC club in the area eventually.
At eleven yrs old, I got my slash. at 11 yrs old illl build my track, send out entry forms, do testing, At eleven yrs old ill whoop ur booty
you have alot to learn young padawon. LOL...
*Proud Husband of United state's Air Force wife.*
Just bought the house the day before it started to snow this last year. Can't wait for the snow to be permanently gone in Ohio so we can turn it from a small ATV track into a huge R/C track and BMX track. The track tis 150'x150'
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I got kind of a small track, I wanna work on it or USE it but It's completely burried in snow, you can only see the wooden ramp that's on it, maybe I can have some fun on it once it all melts away.
Traxxas Slash With 4370kv brushless system
2 Great Places to Drive Your off Roard RC Car ~ Los Angeles
Because I live in the Santa Monica area and there are no tracks near by, I am constantly on the lookout for fun places to drive my SLASH.
Here are two locations I think you will all enjoy. It would be great to see other RC enthusiasts out there having a good time.
I would also like to know where you enjoy driving your RC car so please reply with your local slash bash location
Crescent Bay Park
2000 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Very short grass similar to a well kept golf course with a 20 foot tall grass/dirt bank which stretches the length of the park and is perfect for hill climbs and jumps. There is also a cement Parking lot and of course, the beach. Use the bing satellite map to zoom in and you will see what I mean.
Ample metered parking that is free after 6pm and on Sundays
People love watching me driving my slash and dog owners get a kick out of seeing their pet freak out and sometimes chase my truck.
Kenter Whoops
1599 N Kenter Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1324
video of some of the jumps
Hard packed dirt with RIDICULOUS jumps everywhere!!! Single track mt bike trail
Plenty of street parking but be respectful of the neighbors
This is a mountain bike trail for serious riders so be respectful, stay out of their way and do not damage, destroy or modify any existing jumps unless its obvious that they are not in use. The trail is 3.7 miles long so there are plenty of areas and space to claim. That said, almost all of the riders I see definitely get a kick out of seeing my truck attempt some of the doubles. BRING SPARE PARTS!!!
Just the start of 1 end , will have 4 different corners and 4 different lanes with different jumps . Will add more pics as I work on it
2wd Slash
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I Wanna Go Fast!
here we play ;-)
sometimes about 10 short-course truck
and or buggy`s / truggy`s
it`s a building site,
greetings from holland
Where is grandville mich. Love the lane choice's laid out
Here is my dirt oval track with a few jumps, I have the most fun on it with my Slash. Its a work in progress. My kids and I have a lot of fun on it!! CC sidewinder 3800kv
I am holding my Droid in between my legs to get the video...
Last edited by jefferson; 06-19-2011 at 07:17 PM.
Tomorrow can wait till tomorrow.
where do you guys get the plastic tubing?
Home depot , local building supplier
i definetly dont have the backyard designed for the space a track really requires...but i make due with the space i do have.
lanes are a bit narrow but i can still run 3 cars with not too many problems.
to make it i simply took the spare mower from the shed and lowered it to "2", 1 being too low so 2 fit the bill.
SSC SLASH 4X4 (Long gone...)
Slash 4x4 PE LCG
Dirt Track in the woods, Lanes are about 3 feet wide, but I have been surprised at how well the Slash handles on it...
OK, this is to my main page on photobuck but the RC Track pics shows the track when we first laid it out and tilled it up, and the RC Vids are all mainly of the truck but a few misc vids...but the big jumps are 2-55 gal drums end and the double then single are also 55 gal but buried alittle deeper
does anybody know if there are any tracks around idaho?
I don't know of any tracks in Idaho.
My local track here in Jacksonville, Fl is having a track build off contest. I wanted to share my 2 track ideas/entries . I thought about making a rally-X track, and an All dirt track for 1/10 scale.
This is the dirt track
this is the rally cross track
If you like them let me know, I'll send you a link to vote for said track in facebook!
I've just started on a track in my backyard i have about 12 hrs manual labor into this so far everthing has been done by hand so far (really wish i had a tractor). I guess that i have 2-3 weekends of full days left to finish this project. You can see in the background the grass cut short were the rest of the track will be.
yay! i made my new track because the swingset is now history!
sorry im out of pic space ill post the last one in the next post VVVVVVVVV
SSC SLASH 4X4 (Long gone...)
Slash 4x4 PE LCG


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It's not like Pacman Jones is a real symbol of oppression in America. He's made several million dollars in his career to play cornerback in the NFL, and not all that well. (To wit.)
But this seems a little much:
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct in Ohio.
Jones entered the plea in Hamilton County Municipal Court just as his non-jury trial was scheduled to begin. A second misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest was dismissed in a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Judge Brad Greenberg ordered Jones to serve a year of probation, complete 50 hours of community service and pay a $250 fine plus court costs. Jones could have received a maximum jail sentence of 30 days.
OK, Pacman was obstreperous and and drunk. (And we got a great mug shot out of it.) A year of probation seems like a lot for obstreperous and drunk. It seems like the judges just have fun with this shit.
"This is unprofessional behavior," Greenberg said. He told Jones that if he wanted to be regarded as a professional, "you need to act like one at all times."
(Judge Greenberg's website has a fake woodgrain background. Professional?)
Maybe it's just that Pacman was sentenced to a year of probation in February 2011, on some other charge involving drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Maybe the Man wants him perpetually on probation. But doesn't the Man know that non-guaranteed NFL contracts already do that? P.S.: Pacman's a free agent this offseason.
Pacman Jones enters guilty plea [AP via ESPN]


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Over the last few years, the government has come under fire for extravagant spending of taxpayer funds on various public programs. One such program that went under the knife last week was military sponsorship of sports.
But, in a turn of good fortune for sports fans, the ban was just shot down in the House and the military is welcome to continue sponsorships.
This is a good thing.
The military sponsors a number of sports like bass fishing and the UFC, but the most prominent is probably motorsports, and especially the National Guard's relationship with Dale Earnhardt Jr.
As you know, the military is made up of an entirely volunteer force. Even though motorsports and other sponsorships appear frivolous, they actually serve two important duties.
First, sponsorships and a military presence at a race weekend are key for recruitment. The National Guard secured a real boon by signing Dale Jr. as a spokesman. He is, by far, the most popular driver in NASCAR with one of the most dedicated fanbases of any athlete in the world. The "Jr. Nation" hangs onto his every word.
The National Guard may have spent a lot to get Dale Jr. in their corner — more than $100 million over 5 years — so they aren't about to let him go. And since he's so likable, Jr. brings in new interest to the National Guard each time he gets behind the wheel.
But these sponsorships serve a second purpose beyond recruiting. Racing, particularly NASCAR, IndyCar, and drag racing, has always been a very patriotic and nationalistic sport. There are flyovers, 21 gun salutes, and numerous ceremonies honoring our men and women in uniform.
One way that the military thanks these men and women for their service is to bring them to a race track and give them a weekend to enjoy the sights and sounds. Drivers like Earnhardt Jr., Ryan Newman, and IndyCar's JR Hildebrand do a fantastic job of honoring the military and spending time with the troops to give them behind the scenes access. IndyCar's Panther Racing honors National Guard "Hometown Heroes" at each race and shows their appreciation.
The Army had already decided to leave NASCAR before today's ruling, but it will be staying in drag racing. The National Guard will be sticking around in NASCAR and IndyCar.
The sponsorships need to stay in place to keep recruits coming in — NASCAR fans are reportedly twice as likely to to serve in the military as non fans — and to continue to thank our troops for their service to our nation everyday.
What do you think? Good idea or a waste of money?
Photo Credit: The National Guard via flickr The US Army via flickr,


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In 2007, then Sen. George Voinovich told the story of a young Czech soldier who wanted to visit some American veterans with whom he had served side-by-side in Iraq. He applied for a visa, but the U.S. consular office gave him an expected answer: Application denied. The reason? He had recently been in a country with an active terrorist threat. Iraq.
One year later, things changed. U.S. law was amended to allow the Czech Republic to join the Visa Waiver Program. That program lets citizens of member countries (now totaling 37) to travel to this country visa-free — for up to 90 days — for tourism or business purposes.
The Bush administration revamped the program, adding features that made it more user-friendly for would-be visitors, while beefing up security. Unfortunately, since President Obama has been in office, only two new countries have been added to the program. Solid American allies such as Poland, Chile and Israel are still waiting in line.
Expanding participation in the program is just one of several long-overdue actions that enjoy bipartisan support but haven't moved forward. Also waiting in the wings is a proposal to extend E-1 and E-2 visa privileges to New Zealand, a solid American friend. These visas are specifically designed for individuals who want to invest or expand businesses in the United States.
In part, these reforms have gotten a case of the slows because of the Gang of Eight's immigration bill. To build pressure on those who oppose that measure's grant of amnesty to people in this country illegally, bill sponsors have adopted a deliberate strategy of holding "hostage" as many less-controversial reform initiatives as possible. Whether it's fast-tracking visa waivers, expanding visas for high-skilled workers, establishing a new temporary worker program or bolstering border security, they want to make sure that nothing gets passed until they get amnesty.
The administration has been a willing accomplice in this all-or-nothing strategy. Instead of pushing for practical progress on non-immigrant visa programs like visa waivers, Mr. Obama has been content to be a do-nothing president.
But as the president happily rolled up America's welcome mat, he inadvertently opened the door for some unwelcome meddling from the European Union. The EU has long sought absolute control over the visa policies of its member nations. Most, but not all EU countries already enjoy visa waiver privileges. Now the European Parliament has decided to take matters into its own hands, passing a new regulation authorizing the European Commission to suspend visa exemptions if the U.S. doesn't lift visa requirements for all EU member countries in six months.
According to the new regulation, the commission can temporarily suspend the EU's own visa exemptions on foreign countries. Not only does the EU want to dictate to the U.S. who should be in the Visa Waiver Program, it also doesn't like the information exchange provisions the Bush administration added to the program to enhance security and deter visa overstays.
The EU attempt to dictate how the program should work is a blatant effort to undermine the sovereignty of its member nations and to bully Washington. Shame on Brussels.
But a pox on the White House as well, which has put amnesty above everything.
There is no reason nonimmigrant visa reforms should have to wait for Congress to pass a "comprehensive" immigration mega-bill. Reforms should be allowed to advance on their own merits.
Free and secure travel among free nations is an engine of economic growth and a glue that binds democracies together. This administration has been a poor advocate for advancing the cause.
- James Jay Carafano is the vice president for defense and foreign policy studies at the Heritage Foundation
Originally appeared in the Washington Examiner


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White House Declines Death Star Undertaking, Cites Budget Constraints
(WASHINGTON) -- Enemies of the Pentagon will not witness the power of a fully operational battle station anytime soon.
Last month an online petition to the White House site We the People that called for the construction of the Death Star from the Star Wars movies surpassed the 25,000 signature threshold required to initiate an official response. Citing national security and the number of jobs the initiative would create, the petition gained 34,000 signatures.
On Friday Paul Shawcross of the Office of Management and Budget, showed he was up for satire and responded in kind, issuing a tongue-in-cheek address to the demand for a space station capable of obliterating entire planets.
A chief obstacle, he said, was the budget.
"The construction of the Death Star has been estimated to cost more than $850 quadrillion. We're working hard to reduce the deficit, not expand it," OMB's science and technology officer wrote, using figures drawn from Lehigh University business students.
As a matter of foreign policy, Shawcross said President Obama "does not support blowing up planets."
The administration also made much of the Death Star's known weakness: A single rebel pilot could exploit it.
"Why would we spend countless taxpayer dollars on a Death Star … that can be exploited by a one-man starship?"
Getting serious, Shawcross used his message to highlight science and educational opportunities available to students.
"You'll notice something already floating in the sky — that's no moon, it's a space station! Yes, we already have a giant, football field-size International Space Station in orbit around Earth that's helping us learn how humans can live and thrive in space for long durations," he wrote as he trumped the recent series of robotic Mars rovers landed by NASA and leaps by the private space industry.
Shawcross listed other developments in the sciences, including advances in prosthetic limb replacement — or as he called it, movie hero Luke Skywalker's robotic arm.
"We are living in the future! Enjoy it," he said. "Or better yet, help build it by pursuing a career in a science, technology, engineering or math-related field."
The White House did divulge one secret in what may be described as a Friday-night document dump: the metaphysical powers of "the Force" are real.
"If you do pursue a career in a science, technology, engineering or math-related field, the Force will be with us! Remember, the Death Star's power to destroy a planet, or even a whole star system, is insignificant next to the power of the Force."
Despite what a letdown this must be for Star Wars fans, they can take heart. The Defense Department has routinely used science fiction to inspire its research. As originally reported by Wired magazine, the Pentagon even used the Death Star itself in experiments on funding appropriations and cost-versus-benefit analysis.
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T-K.A.S.H. "Run" (2012)
Oakland rapper/runner T-K.A.S.H., who will be among those running 26 miles in this Sunday's (March 25th) marathon at the Oakland Running Festival, has decided to utilize the event as a way to help bring awareness of the epidemic of gun violence in Oakland by recording the above song "Run" as heard above. "Oakland had 2000 victims of gun violence in 2011," noted T-K.A.S.H. who recorded the song as way to motivate young people to stay focused and fit, and hence maintain a more positive (IE non violent) outlook on life. The Hip-Hop Chess Federation, which is run by Adisa Banjoko, is among those sponsoring T-K.A.S.H. in the upcoming marathon. You can also sponsor him in the Marathon (as well as find out other info) by visiting the artist/activist's Facebook page. And for general info on the two day (Sat 24th & Sun 25th) Oakland Running Festival with the marathon on day two click here.


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The big issues of the 2014 draft that we began discussing months ago remain big issues in the hours before the opening pick.
Two extra weeks of preparation time have done little to clear up questions.
Does potential outweigh risk with the immensely talented Jadeveon Clowney to the point that he should be the first overall selection? Will teams act on their stated desires to trade up and down? Is Johnny Manziel a slam dunk or a long range prayer? How many quarterbacks -- if any -- will be taken high? Is there a definitive order for the offensive tackles? How about the cornerbacks?
A round of phone calls to NFL teams this week led to the conclusion that many of the questions won't be answered until the cards are turned in and Roger Goodell makes his way to the podium at Radio City Music Hall on Thursday night.
Starting with the first pick belonging to the Texans, intrigue remains.
And sometimes the closer we get to something, the blurrier it becomes. In the case of the draft, not everyone is sure what their eyes are telling them as the draft draws nearer.
Colleagues Mike Tanier and Russ Lande checked in with their final position-by-position analysis on Wednesday, and here is one last attempt at finding first-round focus.
|Houston Texans
|Khalil Mack
LB Buffalo
A trade down still would be the ideal scenario, as the Texans like their options better with a lower pick. But if the Texans have to take a player here, they are likely to choose between Mack and Jadeveon Clowney. Many believe Clowney is the most attractive player in the draft based on his enormous potential. But Mack has two selling points for the Texans: He is a better fit for their 3-4 defensive front, and he is safer. What stands out when comparing the players is that last season Mack was much more productive and better at making big plays. Here is the other interesting factor that isn't getting much play with the Texans: Many believe owner Bob McNair wants to take a quarterback with this pick.
|St. Louis Rams
|Jake Matthews
Texas A&M OT
Almost everyone has them penciled in taking Greg Robinson, which makes sense. But late intel says the Rams prefer Matthews because they believe he is more NFL-ready and the Rams feel pressure to win quickly. There also has been a recent buzz that says they could be tempted by Johnny Manziel. But the Rams can't be playing games with the second pick of the draft when they already have a quarterback they have professed their confidence in. General manager Les Snead would like to move down here. If he can swing a trade, he probably is not going to get a lopsided compensation package like he did in the RGIII deal.
|Jacksonville Jaguars
|Jadeveon Clowney
South Carolina DE
It would be tough for the Jaguars to pass him here. They need pass rush, and Clowney can bring the heat like few players. If Clowney goes first, the Jaguars can take Mack. Their other option -- and some believe it's a strong one -- is taking wide receiver Sammy Watkins. Given the fact that Justin Blackmon might not play this year, wide receiver has become a more pressing need for the Jags. They can find a wide receiver in subsequent rounds, however. The beauty of being in Dave Caldwell's seat is the Jags GM can take almost any player and fill a need.
|Cleveland Browns
|Greg Robinson
Auburn OT
Team owner Jimmy Haslam is said to be enamored with Johnny Manziel, and no one would be surprised if Haslam influenced this pick. The Browns do need to address the quarterback position. The question is do they address it with the fourth pick, later in the first or high in the second round? The bet is they wait. The top offensive tackle on the board might be the most sound pick for the Browns, and word is they strongly are considering Greg Robinson or Jake Matthews. Sammy Watkins is an outside possibility. And one more point to consider: I've heard head coach Mike Pettine really likes Khalil Mack.
|Oakland Raiders
|Sammy Watkins Clemson WR
It does not appear the Raiders are in the quarterback market at this stage of the draft. What the Raiders would like to do most is deal down, based on what they have told other teams. In the absence of a trade, it will be tough for the Raiders to pass the best wide receiver in the draft. If Watkins is gone, however, general manager Reggie McKenzie could have a surprise in store. I'm hearing the next player they would take is Michigan offensive tackle Taylor Lewan, who they rank ahead of all the other offensive tackles.
|Atlanta Falcons
|Taylor Lewan
Michigan OT
If Jake Matthews and Greg Robinson are taken, the choice comes down to Lewan or Zack Martin for the Falcons. The Falcons coaches worked with Martin in the Senior Bowl and loved him, but Lewan is the better athlete. There has been talk of the Falcons moving up, but it seems more likely they could move down, especially in this scenario. They could slide down a few spots and probably still get one of the top four OTs. The other thing the Falcons have a strong interest in is pass rush, so there is a chance they could make something happen with Khalil Mack or Jadeveon Clowney.
|Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|Aaron Donald
Pittsburgh DT
He is Lovie Smith's kind of guy. The Bucs already have Gerald McCoy at DT, but McCoy and Donald would make a dynamic combination. The Bucs could try to move down and take Donald. There also has been talk that they are trying to trade up to the No. 2 spot, probably to take either Jadeveon Clowney or Khalil Mack. There have been rumors floating that the Bucs are interested in Johnny Manziel, but I'm not buying them. The Bucs will take a quarterback, probably in the second round. With their first round pick they need an immediate contributor they can count on. The other possibility for them is wide receiver Mike Evans.
|Minnesota Vikings
|Anthony Barr
The buzz is that Mike Zimmer is pushing for Aaron Donald, who could be his new Geno Atkins. But what if Donald is gone? The Vikings are not likely to take a quarterback with this pick. Chances are very good they will go defense. Some see this as too high for Barr, but he is the best nickel pass rusher available, and he can help at strong-side linebacker on first and second down. Barr could help Zimmer reshape the Vikings defense. It's also possible the Vikings could go for a cornerback with this pick, either Justin Gilbert or Darqueze Dennard.
|Buffalo Bills
|Mike Evans
Texas A&M WR
They also are believed to be high on Sammy Watkins. The Bills might have to move up to get the wide receiver of their choice. For some time now, they have been talking trade with teams picking ahead of them, including the Texans at No. 1. If a trade up is not possible and both receivers are taken, the Bills are likely to settle on an offensive tackle. If Zack Martin is what they are left with, they will probably take him. But they might prefer Taylor Lewan should he still be hanging around. A quarterback is not believed to be an option for the Bills with the ninth pick.
|Detroit Lions
|Justin Gilbert
Oklahoma State CB
This team is another candidate to move up, but the Lions can fill perhaps their most pressing need and land the top cornerback in the draft by staying put. The Lions have been linked to Sammy Watkins and Mike Evans, though neither is a player they need, given the presence of Calvin Johnson and the recently acquired Golden Tate. They could use a safety, though this may be too high for Ha Ha Clinton-Dix or Calvin Pryor. If they don't choose a corner, the player who they are most likely to go for is tight end Eric Ebron.
|Tennessee Titans
|Blake Bortles
This is a good spot for Bortles because he wouldn't have to play right away with Jake Locker already in place. Bortles certainly has the talent to justify the 11th pick. New Titans head coach Ken Whisenhunt was the offensive coordinator for the Steelers when they won a Super Bowl with Ben Roethlisberger, the quarterback with whom Bortles most frequently is compared. If Whisenhunt could get Bortles to produce like Roethlisberger, this selection would be genius. Other possibilities for the Titans include Anthony Barr, if he still is available, or one of the cornerbacks (Justin Gilbert, Darqueze Dennard or Kyle Fuller).
|New York Giants
|Zack Martin
Notre Dame OT
The Giants like to go big in the early rounds, and Martin is their kind of player. He can help the offensive line rebuilding process more than most because he has positional versatility. The other player I'm hearing they are very high on is linebacker C.J. Mosley. Two others who can't be discounted for the Giants, given their depth chart, are tight end Eric Ebron and defensive tackle Aaron Donald. It is not likely Donald will fall this far, however. There are too many rumors about too many teams having a strong interest in him.
|St. Louis Rams
|Johnny Manziel
Texas A&M QB
The Rams might deal this pick to a team wanting to move up, but they clearly are intrigued with Manziel and could justify taking him at this point. They have spent a lot of time investigating him. In the short term, Manziel could be a package player and No. 2 unless Sam Bradford falters or gets hurt. Another possibility with this pick is Louisville safety Calvin Pryor. He would fill a need on the Rams defense. The Rams also are said to be high on Aaron Donald, who is not likely to be around at this point.
|Chicago Bears
|C.J. Mosley
Alabama LB
He is one of the most underrated players in the draft, and could be the successor to Lance Briggs or Brian Urlacher. The Bears need to take the best available defensive player. The ideal pick would be Donald, but there is virtually no way he is available at 14. Mosley is every bit the player Donald is. The difference in his draft stock is there are questions about his ability to stay healthy. If the Bears' doctors don't sign off on Mosley or if Mosely is off the board, they could go for Kyle Fuller. Others in the mix are safeties Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Calvin Pryor.
|Pittsburgh Steelers
|Kyle Fuller
Virginia Tech CB
He is talented enough and highly regarded enough to go in the top 12 picks. Some evaluators believe Fuller can play safety as well as cornerback, and the Steelers could use him at either position. He is exactly what the Steelers need as a younger version of Ike Taylor. The Steelers are thin at wide receiver as well, and Odell Beckham could tempt them. But the word I'm hearing is they are prioritizing a corner. They also could take Darqueze Dennard if Fuller goes first and Dennard falls.
|Dallas Cowboys
|Odell Beckham
There is talk the Cowboys want to move up. But the object of their desires is not believed to be Johnny Manziel. They might want to move up because they fear Beckham won't be available at 16. The Cowboys like Beckham in part because they could use another receiving weapon to complement Dez Bryant, and in part because Bryant's contract is up after the 2014 season. Beckham would be a very good value at this point of the draft. If the Cowboys can't get the receiver of their choice, they also could go for a safety, either Ha Ha Clinton Dix or Calvin Pryor.
|Baltimore Ravens
|Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
Alabama S
General manager Ozzie Newsome would probably like to see C.J. Mosley or Odell Beckham fall to him, but in the event that neither player is available, Clinton-Dix is both a fit and a value at 17. There has been talk of Clinton-Dix going as high as the 10th pick, but it seems likely he will be pushed down a bit given his somewhat pedestrian offseason. With Dennis Pitta and Owen Daniels, there would not appear to be much demand for another tight end, but the Ravens will not ignore a better player just to fill a hole. That makes tight end Eric Ebron a possibility in this scenario. A trade down is another possibility, as the Ravens always are on the lookout for more picks.
|New York Jets
|Eric Ebron
North Carolina TE
It is difficult to imagine Ebron lasting this long. In fact, it would not be surprising to see the Jets or another team trade up to get him in the early teens. The Jets could use a playmaker on offense to help Geno Smith or Michael Vick. A wide receiver would be of interest as well, and Odell Beckham or Brandin Cooks could be a target. The other position to keep an eye on here is cornerback. Given the way Rex Ryan likes to play defense, he never has too many good cover men.
|Miami Dolphins
|Darqueze Dennard
Michigan State CB
Cornerback is not the most pressing need for the Dolphins, but Dennard might be the best available when they pick. What the Dolphins need most is an offensive lineman. There have been rumblings they could try to move up to get Zack Martin, and the possibility cannot be dismissed. They also could go for an OT such as Cyrus Kouandjio, Morgan Moses or Ja'Wuan James, but each might be considered a reach at 19. It's not like they couldn't use Dennard, who some rate as the best cornerback in the draft. He could slip a little, however, because there is no consensus on the corners and Dennard has an injury history that concerns some teams.
|Arizona Cardinals
|Derek Carr
Fresno State QB
The temptation, especially for head coach Bruce Arians, will be to use this pick to select a player who can help the Cardinals get past the 49ers and Seahawks now. But the smart move might be to find an eventual successor to Carson Palmer. This is the point in the draft when the second wave of quarterbacks is likely to start coming off the board. Carr is the type of strong-armed passer who could do well in Arians' offense. The Cardinals also are looking hard at edge rushers, but there might not be one worth taking here. Linebacker Ryan Shazier or a cornerback also could be of interest.
|Green Bay Packers
|Calvin Pryor
Louisville S
The Packers hope some of their recent draft picks start to come through in the front seven of their defense. They could use a new influx of talent in their back four. Pryor would not be a reach at this point, as his abilities would justify the pick. The other player who is an interesting possibility here is linebacker Ryan Shazier. The issue is whether or not the linebacker would fit into the Packers' defensive scheme. The Packers also could go with a playmaker on offense, as they could use a tight end or wide receiver.
|Philadelphia Eagles
|Brandin Cooks
Oregon State WR
He would be the ideal replacement for DeSean Jackson, as he is a similar type of player. If Cooks is gone, the Eagles might have to take Marqise Lee if they are stuck on a wide receiver. There has been talk that the Eagles could move up, possibly to take Cooks or Odell Beckham. Some think Chip Kelly would like to find a way to land Johnny Manziel. The other area the Eagles could address here is the secondary, as both cornerbacks and safeties could be put to good use.
|Kansas City Chiefs
|Marqise Lee
Lee is a popular pick for the Chiefs -- maybe too popular. But the fact is they badly need a wide receiver and they don't have a second-round pick. This is the spot for them to get one. Other wide receivers who are likely to be considerations at this point are Cody Latimer, Kelvin Benjamin and Jordan Matthews. Lee's stock was higher a year ago, but he still has the potential to be an above-average performer. The Chiefs also might want to trade down in order to acquire a draft pick to make up for the second-round pick they are missing.
|Cincinnati Bengals
|Bradley Roby
Ohio State CB
Given the ages of the Bengals' best cornerbacks, this position needs to be addressed in the draft. Marvin Lewis probably will like his options at cornerback with this pick better than his options at offensive line or defensive line, which are two other primary needs for the Bengals. Jason Verrett is another cornerback who could be under consideration. Roby's ability would suggest he should go higher than 24, but there are concerns about whether or not he will perform to his ability. A recent arrest for operating a car under the influence did not help his draft stock. Lewis is willing to take a player who does not necessarily fill a need if he believes in the player.
|San Diego Chargers
Louis Nix
The Chargers would like to trade down, and there is a chance it could happen because some team might like to jump the Browns at 26 in order to get a quarterback. The problem is most of the teams in the quarterback market are at least eight picks away from the 25th pick. That means the team trading up would have to come up with considerable compensation in order to make an enticing offer, and it means the Chargers would have to be willing to live with a player who they may not covet as much as some of the players available at 25. They might be able to get Nix in a trade down. Other possibilities if they stay put could be cornerbacks Jason Verrett and Bradley Roby.
|Cleveland Browns
|Teddy Bridgewater
Louisville QB
This one makes a lot of sense unless the Browns go for Johnny Manziel with the fourth pick. In that case, running back Carlos Hyde could be a fit at 26. But it is difficult to envision the Browns getting out of the first round without a quarterback. Bridgewater might not be their guy. It's possible Derek Carr will be available. And they might rate Jimmy Garoppolo, Tom Savage or AJ McCarron higher here. The other options: The Browns could take a wide receiver with this pick, or an offensive tackle if they don't take one early in the round.
|New Orleans Saints
|Ryan Shazier
Ohio State LB
He is skilled enough that he could go higher in the round. Shazier would fit in Rob Ryan's defense well. The Saints could use reinforcements at several positions on defense. Other possibilities include cornerback Jason Verrett and pass rushers Dee Ford and Kony Ealy. A wide receiver also could be a fit. And the darkhorse pick for the Saints would be a quarterback. Now might be the time for the Saints to start their search for Drew Brees' eventual replacement. Jimmy Garoppolo, interestingly enough, attended the same college as Sean Payton -- Eastern Illinois.
|Carolina Panthers
Jordan Matthews
The Panthers have talked a good game about drafting an offensive tackle, and they can use one. The fact that they have downplayed their need at receiver could be an indication that is the position they are most concerned about. Other receiver possibilities at this point could be Cody Latimer, Kelvin Benjamin and Marqise Lee. Matthews, though, has a nice blend of size, speed and production. If the Panthers decide to go with an offensive tackle, they are likely to be choosing from between Morgan Moses, Cyrus Kouandjio and Ja'Wuan James. Another offensive lineman worth considering is Joel Bitonio, but most evaluators see him as a guard.
|New England Patriots
|Ra'Shede Hageman
Minnesota DL
As always, the Patriots are candidates to move. Dropping down a few spots is likely to be appealing to Bill Belichick. Hageman's inconsistency means he could be available early in the second round. His unusual power and potential could be harnessed with the right coaching in the right system, and Belichick is not averse to risk. Other possible targets for the Patriots include the Notre Dame defensive linemen Louis Nix and Stephon Tuitt. The Pats could use a young defensive end or tackle, or someone who can play both. The Patriots also need a dependable tight end, so Jace Amaro might be in play.
|San Francisco 49ers
|Stephon Tuitt
Notre Dame DE
There are a number of interesting ways the Niners can go with this pick. In fact, it seems few teams have as many viable options. Tuitt is a scheme fit who could be an eventual replacement for 34-year-old Justin Smith. Ra'Shede Hageman is another similar player who could be a consideration if available. The 49ers also could go for a cornerback (Jason Verrett or Stanley Jean-Baptiste), an outside linebacker (Dee Ford or Kony Ealy) or a wide receiver (Cody Latimer, Kelvin Benjamin or Jordan Matthews). Moving up for a wide receiver is a possibility, as is dropping down a few spots.
|Denver Broncos
|Xavier Su'a-Filo
This is a good place for the draft's highest-rated guard to go. The Broncos have a need at the position after losing Zane Beadles in free agency. Su'a-Filo can help the Broncos immediately, which is important given they are trying to take advantage of the Peyton Manning window of opportunity. Su'a-Filo may be more NFL-ready than Joel Bitonio, another offensive lineman who also is sure to be a consideration for John Elway. Some think they will take defensive lineman Ra'Shede Hageman if he still is on the board. A cornerback or running back also could fit here.
|Seattle Seahawks
|Cyrus Kouandjio
Alabama OT
If the Broncos don't take Su'a-Filo, the Seahawks might. They could use an offensive lineman. Kouandjio has the type of size and athleticism that appeals to general manager John Schneider. He would have to trust that offensive line coach Tom Cable can clean up Kouandjio's sloppy technique. Other offensive line possibilities would be Morgan Moses, Ja'Wuan James and Joel Bitonio. There also is a chance the Seahawks could go for a tight end here. Both Jace Amaro and Austin Seferian-Jenkins could be available. This is also another potential trade hot spot, as teams in the second round might be trying to leapfrog the Texans.


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EW posted the news that Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas has started a kickstarter page, in an effort to raise $2 million in thirty days. It's a lofty task, which may not be possible, but they're giving it the old college try on this. On the Kickstarter page, Thomas says that he and series star Kristen Bell sat with Warner Bros - owner of Veronica Mars - to discuss the prospect of making the movie, an idea that's been floating around and rumored quite a bit in the six years since the show wrapped up. The studio says they'd be on board for the movie if they can prove there's enough interest from fans.
Thomas says he believes Kickstarter effort is the film's only shot, and no Kickstarter movie project has ever set a goal this high. If they can raise $2 million in the next 30 days (by Friday, April 12), the movie is a go and would be released in early 2014. It would get a limited theatrical run, with the cities likely prioritized based on where the Kickstarter support is coming from, and the digital version would be available through Flixster. Other popular digital retailers may be added.
Here's a portion of Thomas' statement, which addresses what's going on in Veronica's life in the present for this potential movie:
Life has taken Veronica away from Neptune. In the years since spoiling Keith's chances to be reelected sheriff, Veronica hasn't taken a case. But something big is about to bring her back home and back to her calling. My goal is to include as many of your favorite characters as possible. It is, after all, time for Veronica's 10-year high school reunion. Keep in mind that the more money we raise, the cooler movie we can make. A two million dollar fundraising total probably means cross words are exchanged at the class reunion. Three million? We can afford a full-on brawl. Ten million? Who knows... For some reason the Neptune High class reunion takes place on a nuclear submarine! A Hobbit shows up! There's a Bollywood end-credit dance number! I've always wanted to direct Bill Murray. We'll figure out something cool. Hey, if that total goes high enough, I'll bet the good folks at Warner Bros. will agree a sequel is a good idea.
I want Bill Murray to play a Hobbit! But I'd "settle" for seeing Veronica and Logan (Jason Dohring) reconnect, assuming they've parted ways in the time that's passed between the series finale and now. And I want to see our favorite marshmallow back to solving crimes while being cute. I want to see Wallace (Percy Daggs III) help her out and Keith (Enrico Colantoni) to be supportive and funny. I want Mac (Tina Majorino) on hand for tech support. I want Dick (Ryan Hansen) to arrive with some tight-dressed gold-digger on his arm and an inappropriate comment on the tip of his tongue. I want Vinnie Van Lowe (Ken Marino) to show up and get in the way and be funny while doing it. And I want to see how Duncan's (Teddy Dunn) doing with with his daughter, who must be so big by now! But really, I'd take whatever Rob Thomas and the cast had to offer if it meant a follow-up to this series, which really was cancelled before its time.
The Kickstarter page has already raised over $100k. I don't know if it's possible for fans to raise $2 million in a month's time, but it sure would be amazing if it happened, and even more amazing to get to see Veronica Mars back in action.
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Greetings All,
My name is Bill, and I am currently involved with the NA program. Im not a cookie-cutter member of the fellowship, as it were. My program does not involve the use of a god, and I feel my recovery is solid, as I have mulitiple years clean. My current journey brings me to the position of confronting the fellowship as a whole, about the inherent bias that runs through the literature/mtgs. They (NA, and the ppl involved) say that it is up to the individual to decide what works for them, but they portray a completely biased point of view of what could work. The basis of the program is the application of the principles that are contained in the steps, that change one's thinking, attitudes, and behavior, into more positive actions. The issue of god is strictly an outside issue as far as im concerned. The principles are a "power greater than", but only through my application. Without me applying them to my life, they are just a set of words. Im about to petition the fellowship to accecpt a new version of the steps, where the personal responsibility required for recovery to happen, depends on the individual, not some supernatural deity. Please if anyone in this group has questions, or would like to see the version of the steps that Im trying to get through, or the emails that I have, with responses from NA World Services regarding this issue, please feel free to contact me through this group/site.
Also, if anyone has tried something like this, I would be greatful for your experience.
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I would like to see them as well.
I have included the alternate version of the steps, along with an alternate version of the "How it Works" reading. All of my emails with World services of NA are in my email. Not quiet sure how to link those, but who ever is intrested in seeing them, please forword me your email and I will gladly send them out. I brought this up at my NA Area service meeting as a motion from my Homegroup, it went back to all the groups in my area, and out of 60 groups only 4 voted yes to it. This was an exercise in open-mindedness and NA in my Area has failed at it. This will not deter me tho, their are others who are willing to fight this with me, so...the Battle continues.
So I was online last night and I am always searching for others in recovery that believe as I do, and even though we are few and far between we are out there. I googled "atheists in recovery" and this was as the top of the search results. I honestly had never considered trying to change the twelve steps however when I read the doc that you posted I was definitely moved by it. I really feel like you are on point and that's pretty much exactly how I had viewed them. I am very interested in seeing your emails to world and how that went especially since I am involved in service at the area level also. Anyways, I sent you a friend request and hopefully you will be in touch to talk more about this. Thank you for that.
I would be interested in viewing your emails to NA World. You are not the only one that struggles with this! firstname.lastname@example.com
Please check your email, I sent everything I have up to the present day.
Not a good chance of getting the fellowship as a whole to adapt a new set of steps. However, I don't think it's needed. Sure, the word "god" appears all over the place, but i simply replace that with POMU (the power of my understanding). It's a trick to be sure, but it works for me.
Everyone in the fellowship needs to come to their own conclusion of the power of their understanding, and the texts support this. I wrestled with this for some time, and it was finally in writing my second step that I was able to articulate what it was for me. Considering the joint authorship of the NA texts, I find them to be more acceptable than the writings of one man (i.e., Bill Wilson). The relationship I have with a sponsor and others in my "network", as well as with the people in the rooms as a whole is also important. I strive to associate with those who are truly working the program and show results (not just abstinence). The bible may have not gotten everything right, (an understatement!), but "in a multitude of counsel there is wisdom" was spot on. I can apply the idea of "a loving god" (POMU) to the individuals I know, as well as those that wrote the texts. I've become comfortable with the idea that I don't know as much about recovery and restoring myself to sanity as the NA program and the people in it do, and with the fact that I can't accomplish either without their help. The power of my understanding thus becomes the sum total of all those things. I also have adjunctive facets of the POMU, such as what I call the Jiminy Cricket phenomenon (that small voice in you that knows what you are doing is crazy), and something that I stole from Bucky Sinister, which is the idea of an ideal self (WWMISD - what would my ideal self do?).
At other times the power greater than myself can simply be lawyers, doctors, or what have you. As far as spiritual principles, I simply view these as the higher moral aspirations of mankind. Things like honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness, (as well as empathy, compassion, integrity, etc.) aren't bad things to strive for. If practicing these makes me a "spiritual" person, I'm down with being spiritual.
Yeah, everyone has their own higher power, and most folk choose to call it god. I decided to quit fighting battles that had nothing to do with my recovery. It was liberating. I found that the power of my understanding had one will for my life, and that was my recovery. (see above and this makes sense). I may "pray" more by seeking answers actively, and "meditate" by being willing to consider the advice I get even if I don't much like it. All of these words bothered me, but they don't so much any more. I still cringe when someone claims that god's will for them was to get a job, have their kid move back with them, etc., and the idea that there are no coincidences. I just view these differently. There are coincidences, but I find that being somewhat restored to sanity, I can see the opportunities for learning and the opportunities for bettering myself in some other way that were there all along.
First I would like to say that I am glad you have found a way for this to work for you, as that is the end result. That would unfortunately be the only thing I would have to agree with in your post. I do, as do many others I have talked to over the years, think that something like an alternative set of steps would be a great thing. Im not sure how long you have been around, or what NA is like in your neck of the woods, but in my area, there are alot of people who come in without a belief in a god, or gods, and they do not feel this can work for them. Having an alternate, yes, alternate being the key word, set of steps would open the door wider to truly accept anyone regardless of what they believe. As it stands, as it is stated in my opening post in this group, please feel free to read it again, there is a level of extreamly biased information in the Texts. But this is only half the truth, as you have pointed out. For newcomers, they may not be able to disseminate the literature like those of us who have already dedicated years of time to such an educated inquiry. The problem also lies in peoples misconceptions of what this program is. It is in every reading we hear at every meeting we attend. I do believe, as do others, that this starts with uneducated sponsors spewing their misconceptions on the new comers. If a newcomer does not believe in a god, or gods, they need to be told that is fine, not "you will", or "you cant do this without god". As these are responses that I have heard a plenty over the years, and as a matter of fact, have been told plenty myself. I am truly grateful that I did not sway in my own personal belief system.But that has kept me out of the rooms for upwards of 15 years, until I met someone who was not afraid to stand tall in his beliefs, regardless of what the masses think. I took what he learned, and adapted it to my life, as is what I do with anyone who asks me to sponsor them, they get treated as the individual that they are.This attitude that you "need god" has turned many an addict away from something that has the potential to save ones life, if the willingness is there. People need to be educated on why this works, the facts, they do not lie. If you would like to know more about how my program works please feel free to ask. Once again, I am glad you found a way that is suited to you.
Every once in a while, I have to eat some crow. (Sometimes these "whiles" come fast and furious).
I have to apologize for posting this in your thread rather than starting my own, I was a bit rushed and didn't navigate enough to start a new one and haven't had a lot of internet access lately (life on it's terms and all). Funny thing, I ran this by my sponsor, who has 29 years of actual recovery and is NOT an atheist (but he's a very atypical theist). Damned if the bastard didn't say - "yeah, I think they should change the language." To be fair he didn't see your version, but his sentiment was the same. Once again Ivan -0/other team -1. Oh well.
I think I'd word some of the stuff differently, although I think my sponsor's take was that it should always say "the power of my understanding". To be sure, the texts themselves word things in ways more difficult than the steps in terms of translating them into non-theistic speak. I'd love to hear more about how your own program works - I always like to hear how other atheists manage. I do tend to identify myself as an atheist when I share (when appropriate) only to encourage others who may be there that it can work for them.
I wish I could say I think your efforts will be successful, but I have my doubts. We are a minority sadly.
What is is that you would like to know about how I apply this to my life? I could give you the crib notes version I guess. Just let me know, and I will be more than glad to share with you. Have you even looked at the alternate version? To be clear, I did not come up with the alternate version, It has been used for over the passed 20years within the AA fellowship, who has specific mtgs for agnostics in the NYC area. If you need or would like a copy, email me from your email, and Ill send everything you may be interested in. Oh, Im ok with the minority thing, that is where I have been all my life, but if we can have people open their minds, and understand what our concepts say, when the lone voice is the one we should heed the most, then we will be getting somewhere.
I see this post is rather old, bu I came on here today because I guess I'm looking for how people stay clean and go to NA, or any other 12 step program and be an atheist. I have been clean and in recovery for almost 1 years and the past few havent worked steps due to nursing school and the crazy religion/god aspect of the 12 steps (the basis of any 12 step program). So bottom line, I'd like to meet and chat with people that may have had this same issue. I have no desire to use, but due to my "not being in the middle of the boat" and lack of meeting attendance, my mind is getting crazy. Anyways, I'd love to see your ideas and your version of the 12 steps. Thanks C
Scan up to my post from may14th. it is up above, you just need to open the file. If an issue presents it self, get back to me with your email address, and Ill email you a copy, with anything else you may be intrested in. If you would like to talk more about how this works for me personally, Im open to that as well, just let me know.
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