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Friday, December 4, 2015
-- The Grey Cup is over and the Edmonton Eskimos are celebrating. While it is time to move forward, I do have to go back and talk about the coach's challenge which basically turned the game in Edmonton's favour. This made the league look bad.
Yes, the call by Chris Jones to challenge the pass interference call was the right one to make, but why did this challenge even have to happen? It was clear as day that the receiver had been interfered with yet the call wasn't made by the officials on the field---officials that were deemed to be the best in the CFL this year. This wasn't a "Was his knee down" or "Did he have control of the ball before he went of bounds" call which can be difficult. This was a pass interference call that was blatant and should have been called without the need for a challenge.
A championship game should not be decided on a coach's challenge and it wouldn't have been had the referees made the right call. The hue and cry about officiating on both sides of the border is getting stronger and stronger and in this day and age where we get to see every play replayed over and over and over again, it perhaps isn't fair to the guys in the stripes, but if the coverage of the game is going to be improved and enhanced then shouldn't the quality of the officiating.
Commissioner Orridge, that is one of many balls in your court and you must decide over the coming months what ball is primary when it comes to improving the game. I will be interested in seeing just what moves are made to make the CFL better. Please don't let one of them be expanded replay that will allow coaches to determine if a hold was there or if a block in the back was there because that will just slow the game down and make it ridiculous. It also would be a huge injustice on officials who are trying to do the best job they can.
-- The Chris Jones to Saskatchewan rumour is no longer a rumour. It is fact. I don't have a problem with Jones, but I do have a question. The question I have is what kind of stability do you have if you hire Jones. His track record shows he has no desire to set up roots anywhere as a job in Saskatchewan would be his 5th. If Jones were to take over this team and get them back to being a Grey Cup champion, he could very well and may perhaps do what Kent Austin did after he took the Riders to the Grey Cup in 2007....he could bail and move on.
His history seems to indicate that doesn't it? Is that what the Rider Nation wants? Nothing against Jones, who has shown that on the field he is a great coach and all power to him for wanting to move up the ladder, but if he were to go in 2-3 years time, you would be back at square one. For that matter, we don't know how he would do as a GM. John Hufnagel has been where he is for how many years and how many years has Wally Buono been in BC. The Riders need someone who will provide stability for them for years to come as far as I am concerned, but they do have themselves a proven winner if they attach their anchor to Jones.
-- Then again has Craig Reynolds basically attached his anchor to Jones. How can he let him get away now? If the John Hufnagel stories are true, the Riders offered him a boatload of money to take over here and I am guessing an offer of similar stature will be made to Jones. I don't really see how Reynolds can let Jones get away and if he does, it won't be good for Jeremy O'Day, Brock Sunderland or John Murphy if things start to go awry because of the "You could have had Jones" faction that will sprout up. It won't be good for Reynolds either. The pressure to succeed immediately will be immense, but the pressure in Saskatchewan to succeed here any time is immense.
-- If Jones is the guy here, the CFL schedule maker must make the first game of the year Saskatchewan at Edmonton. July 1 falls on a Friday so what better way to celebrate Canada's birthday then by watching the defending Grey Cup champs against Canada's team led by Edmonton's former coach. It's a natural is it not?
-- Is Jones the next Don Matthews? He has the personality and the resume that states he could be.
-- It is sad to see Jon Cornish have to leave the game at the age of 31 due to concussions. Say what you will about the Calgary running back, but he was one of the CFL's top players and he does not deserve to go out like this. Some have suggested he is the best Canadian to have played this game since Russ Jackson. I don't disagree with that one bit.
-- Wally Buono is back as coach of the Lions. Really? David Braley and Dennis Skulsky somehow convinced Wally to patrol the sidelines again. I am guessing this move is only until Braley sells the team and is a one year thing. Why would Wally want to come back?
-- When will Regina have a chance to showcase the new Mosaic with a Grey Cup? I would think the game will go back to Montreal and Vancouver and it has go to Hamilton before it comes to Regina. That means it will be at least 2020. That's a long time to wait Rider Nation. Perhaps the Rider brass can find a way to move Regina up in the pecking order, but I can't see the CFL giving the game to the Riders before Hamilton has a chance to do its thing at Tim Hortons Field.
-- I love the Riders campaign for the final year at Mosaic. The logo is a great one (unlike the CFL's new one) as it features the iconic stadium. Craig Reynolds asked for fans to share Mosaic memories and at some point in 2016, I will do that because there are so many. On Wednesday's Sportscage, I asked what it will be like at Mosaic for the last game in the shrine whether it be a regular season contest or a playoff game. I don't think anyone knows the answer to that question, but it will be a very emotional affair.
-- Week 13 NFL Lock of the Week --- Redskins over Cowboys
Week 13 NFL Upset of the Week --- Seahawks over Vikings
-- Oh NFL, why do you hate the Browns and Lions so? Two amazing finishes at Monday Night and Thursday Night Football. What a great pass by Aaron Rodgers to end the Thursday night affair much I am guessing to the delight of many Packer fans I know.
-- A story which generated very little or no buzz was one that appeared in the Leader-Post last week suggesting Regina is ready to take a run at another Brier. I am all for that. It isn't a week-long football party, but a Brier is a good time and EVRAZ Place is a perfect place to hold such an event.
-- I like the Blue Jays, but they aren't my favourite team as it is for many---especially those after July 1 who have now likely wandered back into baseball oblivion. However, as a fan I would be awfully choked in not retaining David Price. It was obvious Price liked his time in Toronto and he had indicated he would like to stay. With that being the case, it would have been nice had the team made him an offer.It sounds like Alex Anthopoulos was ready to give him one, but didn't because of the Mark Shapiro hiring.
At the end of the day, there isn't any chance Price would turn down what Boston offered, but at least give him an opportunity to see what his future might have held in Toronto. The Shapiro era is not starting well in Toronto as they seem to have gone that bargain basement route when they are close to being where they want to. At the end of the day, this is a team that opted to keep R-A Dickey and failed to make an offer to David Price. There is something wrong with that philosophy!
By the way, with Mark Shapiro hiring Ross Atkins to be the new GM and the two men having a history in Cleveland, it would not surprise me to see one of Cleveland's young pitchers -- Corey Kluber, Carlos Carrasco or Danny Salazar -- end up coming north of the border. What would it cost Toronto? I don't know, but I am thinking it could be an outfielder and I'm thinking that could be Kevin Pillar. The Indians have said they are looking to improve their outfield and they could do that with Pillar which would pave the way for Canadian Dalton Pompey to once again patrol center field at Rogers Centre.
That's all I got. Have a great weekend!
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Great Blog Scruffy.
As for the officials being the "best" that the CFL has to offer.....the CFL owes it to the game and the fans to put the "best" officials in the game but I have talked to some current officials and this is not how it operates. If you graded out the best at your position but are in your second year and there is another official that has tenure and never been to a Grey Cup. The vet gets the nod.
It is classic CFL begging for officials because they are not full-time and have to leave their day jobs and family to work a second road job. Don't give some guys their due, like a Grey Cup and they will quit. Why wouldn't they? I BLAME THE LEAGUE NOT THE REFS.
The CFL needs to go to full-time officials (at least a handful), and the same crews week in week out. Let the officials have a training camp too. Then disperse them to training camps and let them work with the teams. The CFL suffered this year and not acknowledging the struggles is going to be Jeffrey Orridge's downfall and the league will take a few steps back. It is an investment that they need to make 5 years ago, let alone now.
- December 04, 2015
Scruffy why is it you and Pederson want oday. They could hire him and he could do nothing and get fired. Who cares if Jones comes here and wins then leaves. It's pretty pathetic that you have to follow pedersons lead. Think outside the box for once.
- December 04, 2015
Another "No Brainer" on here regarding David Price . Why would Toronto even think of Price, when Boston had already announced that they would pay 20 to 30 Million over anyone else's bid?
- December 04, 2015
That Jays bandwagon is emptying quickly!
- December 04, 2015
Orridge acknowledged in Winnipeg that improvements do need to be made at officiating. He didn't try and shirk the question at all. What's funny is that the football snobs in this country say that the CFL officiating is bush leauge, yet the NFL's has been just as bad if not worse. It's a work in progress and I'm sure they're working towards making it a better product.
Old Tank
- December 04, 2015
The reason why Reynolds may be in a bad position over whether he hires Jones, as stated by you, is the fact that the Media has "leaked" all kinds of information about potential candidates, ranking them and giving us their opinion on who is the best. Too bad the Media doesn't wait to see who gets hired and report that. Say isn't that the way the news used to be reported? You remember facts not speculation.
You are right about the ref's. There needs to be full time ref's paid a decent salary and the rules changed a bit to make a lot less flags.For starters get rid of the after 5 yard contact rule. Insure that if a player is interfered with it is a penalty but just contact is ridiculous and I am not alone in this position.
- December 04, 2015
- John Moore said...
We had a CFL ref talk at our club last night. Referees do not make enough in the 20 games they do a year to make it a full time job. I believe they are the only ones involved with the on field game who don't make enough to do it full time. Like I heard many times if the pay isn't good enough for a career a pension you are not going to get the best to do it for the love of the game. The training conditioning refs need to keep up with the play in todays game and the rules need a salary that can support the best. Come on CFL become professional by having professional level salary for refs so we can attract professional level talent not the truest fans who will ref for the love of the game & the small token pay. Based on the salary level really have to commend the families of the league refs for the lost family time without the financial compensation. Shame on you CFL. Then compare that to what the Riders are thinking of paying their next GM/C...Shame on the league & its teams who allow this situation to continue.
- December 04, 2015
As much as I loved Price, you can't justify paying a 30-year old that much for 7 years. The Jays made the right move walking away from him.
Dickey is only on a one-year contract and would have made more in free agency, of course the Jays would keep him.
- December 04, 2015
Chris Jones has moved on where the opportunity exists, while remaining committed to his current employers, and most importantly getting results. You go when the iron is hot - case in point. You think anyone is beating down Jim Popp's door? - he should have went to a role in NFL Operations, but he wanted to run the show. When Montreal fires him, he'll be an area scout. Jeff Tedford was an NCAA star, not he grasps year to year for Coordinator jobs.
The problem is small thinking - you can ask. Do I want to hire the next Chris Cuthbert and worry if he leaves, or do I go with a Michael Ball or Mitchell Blair and worry if they'll stay?
Organizations that are serious set the bar of looking for the best. If the best move on which they usually do, find the replacement that is the best.
Kent Austin achieved his result and there was only one place to go and that was down. He piggy backed opportunities and is now running the show in Hamilton for a tidy sum of bank. He'll eventually get fired, but he made his bank.
The key to development is to move on and move up.
Mr. H
- December 04, 2015
You're correct when you say that both Reynolds and O'Day have been placed in a bad position because of the leaks. Setting aside qualifications most fans are going to want the "superstar" candidate. In this case the GC winner and historically best builder of defences. O'Day has some skills that are very appealing as well. I mean what possible reasoning could Reynolds give Rider Nation to suggest Jones wasn't the best candidate to take on the Rider job. He must want it as he is coming for an interview. Money can't be an issue since they have been paying out contracts for years and still are. These people are providing nothing to the Riders. A GM and recycled HC is still going to cost the same money at any rate.
In the past 5 years the Riders have played .411 football (37W - 53L). Missed the playoffs twice and eliminated twice in the West semi's. Won the GC once. Three of the season have been below .500 football. The best was a 2nd place finish (11-7) and fortuitous GC win. In that time we have had four HC's and two GM's. All of the managers and most coaches have left for one reason r another. We have had NO sustained success. Based on that I don't think the length of someone's contract or the length of time they are here is anything to be concerned about. If Jones were to come and spend three years here, win a grey cup etc, and then bolt for the NFL who cares. The turnaround would have happened. Players upgraded, systems in place good to go. We wouldn't have to pay him a payout like we do others. O'Day would have further honed his skills, learned more of recruiting, and been associated with someone who has done nothing but win since coming to this league. That would make O'Day a dynamite GM commodity. It's all about winning and quickly. You can't worry about what will happen in three years.
- December 04, 2015
Two different meanings for one word.
Scruffy, it sounds like you would 'settle' for O'Day because he would 'settle' in Regina.
Not very good logic.
- December 04, 2015
John Murphy just landed at Regina airport on wesjet flight from Calgary. I have been waiting an hour to get this to you.
- December 04, 2015
- Rod Pedersen said...
Well thank you!
- December 04, 2015
I get the whole argument about hiring officials full time, but do you think that will really improve the pool? I actually think that these guys who currently do it on the side and for low pay are doing it because they love it and less so for any other reason. There certainly isn't any glory attached to the role. I have a friend who is a CIS official and is on the field many nights per week in order to officiate high school, junior, and CIS, often booking vacation or trading shifts just to do it. He takes it very seriously despite the small amount of financial reward. He loves it. I have no reason to believe that a FT official would do a better job except for maybe only because if he doesn't, he's fired.
- December 04, 2015
"His track record shows he has no desire to set up roots anywhere as a job in Saskatchewan would be his 5th."
And he got a promotion with every one of those moves! Most coaches work on 1 year contracts, so you would have to be out of your mind not to go where the promotions and money are.
- December 04, 2015
Video replay and now coaches challenges is killing sports (hockey, football etc.) and the more they bring it in the worse it's going to get. If I'm an official why in heck would I want to make a potential controversial call when replay will make it for me.
- December 04, 2015
Great post Anon 1.
Good read today Scruffdog!
- December 04, 2015
Riders/Eskimos on Canada Day? I'm down with that! If the CFL isn't, then put the Riders at home July 1 and then have a massive fireworks display after to get the final year at the grand old lady going.
- December 04, 2015
Who cares if the first game of the season does or doesn't have the Riders playing at home.
If the final game of the CFL season in 2016 isn't at Mosaic Stadium, there is something wrong
- December 04, 2015
As someone who Rawlco was unsuccessful at in drinking the koolaid, I give you this scenario.
Jamie Nye is in the parking lot at Mosaic with his binoculars focussed on the Rider office doors while Joel Gasson sits in the McDonalds Dewdney parking lot scarfing down Big Macs, fitting in with the locals, and peering into the corporate offices on Albert.
Wray Morrison is in Saskatoon on the phone with Gary Lawless who is waiting for some kind of word while the rest of their news team waits for some kind of event in the world to break out so they can run to CNN and pretend to look important to all 88 listeners who stay with them once Gormley signs off. Word has it reporters are stationed throughout the city at the airport on the highways and even at the bus depot should Chris Jones make an appearance and they have signed a deal with Robins Donuts to make sure everyone has coffee because it will be a long wait.
- December 04, 2015
You can see not only the team accepts mediocrity over the years but the 43 people want Oday as GM accept mediocrity also! It is an absoulutly sickening thought of a 3-15 asst gm taking over my Riders in 2016 after what we had to endure in 2015. Please have an announcement today with a new Rider GM with anyone but Oday
- December 04, 2015
The media hype and leaks surrounding the GM hiring process is always going to be a fact of life for the most followed team in the CFL. Reynolds is smart enough not to worry about it. He's not going to make a choice because it's the popular one supported by the most fans. He's going to choose the guy with the best plan and best ability to create sustained success on the field. My vote is Jones but I trust in Reynolds and if he picks O'Day or another candidate I'm 100% behind it.
I'm also not worried about the question mark around Jones on will get stay for the long run. His moves have always been rapid career building choices to move up in the food chain. At least in the CFL it doesn't get any bigger than top job in the league's flagship franchise. The other worry is bolting to the NFL or NCAA - Trestman and Austin had limited success in their jumps which may soften the market for CFL coaches down south. The only real way to never have to worry about coaches and GMs not moving on is for them to have just enough success not to get fired but not too much success to be attractive elsewhere. How fun is that?
- December 04, 2015
Craig Reynolds hiring Jeremy O'Day would be akin to Peter Chiarelli cleaning house in Edmonton but stopping short of sweeping Craig McTavish and Kevin Lowe out the door.
How's that working out?
- December 04, 2015
Of course they all want their buddy Oday hired to make there everyday reporting jobs that much easier. Only in Regina folks is the worst of the 4 available, the top choice lmfao
- December 04, 2015
HAHAHAHAHAHA. I just spit out my coke reading the above post. OMG that is so funny and likely true.
- December 04, 2015
Everyone associated with the Roughriders shak'in in their boots wondering who new gm/head coach Mr.Jones sends packing in his first duties to clean up the disastrous franchise mess. It's a terrible terrible mess, geeze! and some want status quo to continue under a minion with zero experience, how pathetic. House cleaning imminent under Mr.Jones to get the on field product back to respectability and winning.
- December 04, 2015
Whether he is in Edmonton, Regina or wherever, Chris Jones won't be in the CFL for long. He will head to the NCAA like Austin and maybe come back to Canada with his tail tucked between his legs a few years down the road, but he will be working with someone south of the border. Hell if Danny Barrett can do it, Jones should. I agree with what Scruffy is saying about stability, but I also like that winning feeling instead of the crap I felt this year. I am torn, but being a true Rider fan unlike some of the other nutbags who come on here, I will support the decision and cheer the green and white on. GO RIDERS!
- December 04, 2015
Got a look at your report card today RP. Looks like you are overwhelmingly SK's #1 sports show again. Congrats! I wonder if the other guys will ever make a serious dent into what you do. Doesn't seem like it. CBC would give you better competition from looking at what I saw today.
- December 04, 2015
Let's hope with a Chris Jones hiring that there will also be sweeping personnel changes to Rider Radio too!!!
- December 04, 2015
Yawn... wake me when Chris Jones signs.
- December 04, 2015
Screw this Chris Jones is in Regina today talk. The Indiana Pacers cheerleaders are in town for some NBA thing in Regina this weekend. #eyecandy #helloladies
- December 04, 2015
Its laughable to think that O'Day is even in the discussion when it comes to who is more talented him or Chris Jones. Jones has been a winner everywhere he's been. He was the assistant GM with the Argos for 2 years where he brought in GREAT talent like Pat Watkins, NFLer Marcus Ball, and NFLer Armond Armstead
- December 04, 2015
Rod & Scruffy:
I just saw a Brinks truck pull up outside the TD Bank in the Victoria Square Mall. Should I go inside to see if Chris Jones is there?
- December 04, 2015
Someone explain to me why the CFL would want to schedule the Grey Cup winner against the last place team as their feature season opening Canada Day game. Have some of you lost it or do you actually believe that anyone outside of Saskatchewan cares about the Riders. Game 1 should be a Grey Cup rematch. Give your heads a shake.
- December 04, 2015
Saskatchewan , let's NEVER go back
- December 04, 2015
- Steve D said...
o day is a nice guy..just no track record of success.Where do nice guys finish?
Jones seems to fit the bill for what the Riders desperately need.As for Jones possibly bolting? That is up to the Rider brass to have a plan in place,much like Edmonton does now.Also,the fact that by hiring Jones you weaken a rival team.Go as well.I hope the best guy gets the position.
- December 04, 2015
When negotiating a tv deal, effort must be made to fund full time well paid refs. This business forward pay lowest price possible to the people at the front lines making Decisions needs to change. This reminds me of a major high end retailer with a shoplifting issue. They did not have any full time sales associates and paid minimum wage. Management could not figure out the problem.
- December 04, 2015
Some refuse to understand snd others are too stupid to see the truth it eould seem
- December 04, 2015
It's laughable to see the vote stuffing for O'day…….you can't fix stupid. This survey has been up before and he can't get enough votes to get his deposit back..LOL. It was so bad it was taken down. Now he has all this new found support. Do ya think there is a credibility issue with this survey….????
- December 04, 2015
Saskatchewan, let's NEVER go back - which is why Brad is running a $260M deficit - I mean why would we ever want 15 straight balanced budgets.
Mr H
- December 04, 2015
Great reporting Scruffy, this is the hard part of the season where your professionalism is appreciated.
- December 05, 2015
Take a look at buyer's remorse over in Alberta. One and done disastrous government there. Completely ruined them.
- December 05, 2015
Brad Wall = Grant Devine with money.
Don't which is worse, the guy who spent money that wasn't there in a recession or the guy who can't spend every penny fast enough in a economic boom with nothing saved.
- December 06, 2015


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This is indicative of exactly how the deep the hole is that has been dug.
The US housing market, right now, has 103 months of inventory to be sold before foreclosed homes are off their books.
What does this mean?
It means that anyone holding a foreclosed home, be it a bank, a fund, or whomever, cannot possibly afford to simply keep it off the books in the hope that that the market will recover. What does this mean?
First and foremost: if nothing else happens, then holders of mortgages in default will face non-performance of these loans until the house is sold for a price that can cover the costs (hence ending the mortgage), the mortgage is re-negotiated (meaning that the banks will have to report their fiscal losses on these loans), the mortgage holders become real estate owners (leading to reporting of losses in the transformation from a fiscal asset to a real asset with a cash stream), or something magical happens.
Right now, it looks like most mortgage holders are looking at the fourth solution as a way to get out of this trap of their own devising.
103 months of inventory.
So, what does the market look like?
Well, first and foremost: there is little or no addition to the housing inventory. In 2009 there were, all told, only ...0,046mn residency units added to the inventory, instead of the long-term trend of around 1.5mn units added to the inventory. That's right, 46 000 units were added in 2009. instead of the 1.5mn normally added to the inventory.
So demand is, basically, gone.
The sales ratio tells an interesting story: sales as a percentage of inventory increases has been up over the long-term trend since 1996, 13 years in a row, indicating that the real estate bubble was a long time building up.
With 103 months of inventory, supply is basically gone as well. No one with any foreclosed properties can afford to lend for new units until these are removed from the balance sheets.
No market works when both supply and demand are moribund with little or no chance of recovery.
So, what's to be done?
From an economics standpoint, the only real thing that will work is for mortgage holders to repossess their properties and become holders of rental units. The hope here is that the cash flow will serve to generate enough revenue to partially compensate for the losses of the mortgage cash streams that the non-performing loans are inflicting. In banking, cash flow is king: everything else follows.
Those that bought too much house? Who took out equity and are now under water? They lose all of what is left of their equity, lose title and ownership. Rents will be onerous to cover the costs, but given the fact that many made poor financial choice, it's an appropriate loss, as making poor financial choices must bring financial hardship. If they decide to move to smaller, less expensive quarters, so be it. The houses will be available, and the combination of rental units standing empty and not generating income along with increased demand for rental housing will bring a new rental market price equilibrium, different in each large neighborhood according to supply and demand. There may be neighborhoods where the prices have fallen so much that there is no business plan that will work: here bankruptcies on both sides will be necessary and serve to clear the market.
Anything else does not compute, unless you are expecting something magical to happen. Mortgage holders lose their lovely cash streams, but they've already lost those and this represents reality; people foreclosed against lose their equity (such that it was) and their ownership, with all the non-material losses thus implied.
But the losses are there, are real and the sooner they are dealt with, the better. Postponing this in the hope of magic unicorns descending from the heavens (the current plan, apparently) bearing large sums of cash doesn't solve the problem.
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West Ham will pay just £15million towards the costs of the Olympic Stadium – which have rocketed to £700m ahead of their arrival next year.
The figures are sure to reignite the debate over the use of public cash to transform the venue into a football and athletics arena.
It also means the final cost for the 54,000-seater stadium is close to the £780m spent on the new Wembley.
West Ham move in at the start of the 2016-17 season. Vice-chairman Karren Brady has already promised the club will slash ticket prices to ensure fans can afford to watch football there.
And Hammers co-chairman David Gold warned that his club intend to take advantage of the increased revenue they will get from moving from Upton Park by challenging for the Champions League.
He said: "The longer-term aim is we want to frighten the big boys of Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool.
"We want the big five to be looking over their shoulders."
West Ham finished 12th last season. But, having replaced Sam Allardyce with Slaven Bilic, they are reshaping their squad ahead of their final campaign at Upton Park
Brady revealed last week that the club have already "agreed to lodge bids for a number of Europe's hottest prospects".
The increased capacity at the Olympic Stadium will see the Hammers match-day revenue rise substantially, shooting the club up alongside the Premier League's top earners.
And Gold believes that will help the Hammers punch their weight on the pitch.
He said: "We are hoping West Ham will be in a position very soon to worry the top five and have them saying, 'Who are these upstarts? Who do they think they are?'
"As far as challenging these great clubs, it is very, very hard. But Southampton challenged last season and there is absolutely no reason why West Ham can't emulate them.
"There is a big difference between realism and hope. Realistically, in the next five years we would expect to be knocking on the door of Europe, whether that is by finishing seventh or eighth or by winning the FA Cup or reaching the final.
"Obviously attendances have a lot to do with performances on the field, but taking all things into account we are optimistic of filling the stadium 99 per cent of the time.
"Every time we get an update on ticket sales, they are the best we have experienced. All the targets we have set ourselves are being met."


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Power Gems at NAB 2016
Pictures from the 2016 NAB Show, all over for another year. Power Gems were in Vegas having a tremendous time, making new contacts and meeting up with old friends, such as Innovative Dimmers who provide technical support for Power Gems customers from Atlanta. The world's largest annual conferen... Read Full Article


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I was thinking of just keeping the sweatshirt plain so it could go with more things but then I thought, "DIY it." I couldn't figure out what I wanted to do with it however. Do I get a stamp and put multiple images on it like the bike sweatshirt above or should I just do one big image like the sweatshirt below. I decided to go with option 2. However, narrowing it down to what I actually wanted to do was harder than I thought it would be...
So I decided to combine it with the animal sweater trend and do a sweatshirt like the one below. I lucked out and found a great shruken sweatshirt at the thrift store. I found it at Valu Thrift when I was there on a holiday (50% off!) so it was only $2. Perfect price for a DIY!
Sweater or sweatshirt.
Fabric paint in the color of your choice
An image you want printed on sturdy paper
Sponge brush
Smaller brush
Newspaper or paper bag
1. Put the paper bag or newspaper in between the 2 layers of the sweatshirt so you don't get bleed through.
2. Print and cut out your image to use as a stencil. You want to have a border around your image so it stays together when you cut it out.
3 Stipple on the paint while holding down the pattern quite firmly. You can try to tape it to the fabric but that didn't work that well for me. If you don't hold it down enough, you may get paint going where you don't want it to.
4. Remove the stencil. Unless you are the best holder downer ever, you will have a some messy parts.
6. Follow the instructions on your fabric paint. Mine said to dry flat overnight and wait 72 hours before washing. I can't wait to wear this!


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Tomorrow I will be heading off to Darling Harbour to attend
Stampin Up's Heartfelt event. I have been looking forward to this
event all year. I have made a name badge, a Christmas decoration
to attach to the display boards and to carry all my things around in
I very quickly decorated a bag with Stampin Up's fabric.
Don't look too close at the fabric, I am not the greatest with
a sewing machine but I am happy with how it turned out.
I must thank my daughter for her help with the bag, we did have many laughs,
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As for Salaatul Tawbah, it was authentically reported on the authority of Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
Anyone who commits a sin
performs Wudu' (ablution) properly,
and then offers two Rak'ahs (units of Prayer) wherein he asks Allah to forgive his sins,
Allah will accept his Tawbah.
Fatwa from Shaykh Ibn Baz (AlIfta.net) via AbdurRahman.org
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said,
"Any person who sins then performs wudu correctly and prays and afterward seeks Allah's forgiveness Allah forgives him."
Source: SalafiTalk.net
Then As-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with ) recited the verse:
"And those who when they commit an indecency or do injustice to their souls
remember Allah and ask forgiveness for their faults--
and who forgives the faults but Allah,
and (who) do not knowingly persist in what they have done."
{ Al-Imran 135}
Ibn Taymeyah (may Allah have mercy on him) said,
"It is a recommended act for every person who sinned to perform Wudu
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The lesbanian wedding
My idea of a good time is not to be shut in a car with two tired, stroppy teens on a five hour journey in holiday traffic, but that is how I spent Saturday. We were headed for my niece and her girlfriend's wedding at my sister's home in Cornwall, a family occasion we were genuinely looking forward to, but first we had to get there without me throwing my DD's ipod out of the window. DS had borrowed said instrument of torture for the duration of the journey and due to his poor quality headphones I was subjected to the unbelievably irritating, second hand sound of his musical choices, for hours. And I mean hours. But despite things getting a bit shouty at the service station when I finally put my foot down and made him turn it off, we all arrived in one piece and a wonderful wedding unfolded. Against the backdrop of a deep blue sky in a field in Cornwall two of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet made their vows, and we were all deeply moved.
As we stood afterwards with still teary eyes and glasses of champagne my DS commented on how much the ceremony had touched him. ' I cried, I really did '. He looked around at the other guests. ' There's lots of lesbanians here isn't there? ' – it's a current trend amongst The Young to add extra letters into words and I liked the extended version but requested that he keep his observations to himself as ' Grandma is on her way over and I don't want to get her onto any controversial topics '. My mum is 82 and going deaf which makes her prone to loud comments about people standing within earshot, and as a devout Christian of advancing years she struggles with the ' physical side ' of gay relationships and I did not want her to express this view in public today. ' Do you understand?' DS nods sagely, ' Won't mention lesbanians once. Promise. Hello grandma, can I get you a drink? '
After a sit down feast in a glorious rustic chic themed tent one of my nieces did DJ duty and we danced. It's the first time in a long while since I danced with my kids and I thoroughly recommend it as a bonding exercise. All memories of traffic jams and family rows were forgotten as we threw some shapes together, and my DD didn't say ' God, you're embarrassing, stop dancing ' once.


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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Union County is holding its second annual Foster the Dream 5K Run and 1m Walk on Saturday, May 14 at Oak Ridge Park in Clark.
Life in foster care--and the circumstances that put a youth there--is no walk in the park. But your walk or run in the park can make a difference!
CASA of Union County is a non-profit that trains community volunteers to ensure the needs of local foster youth are met and their best interests remain priority. There are 600 Union County youth in foster care and the organization serves 155.
Will you take steps with us May 14 to raise awareness of the need for volunteers as well as funds for recruitment and training? The commitment is under an hour but for a youth, the payoff is lifelong.
Create a team with family and friends! Registration is $25 for the run and $20 for the walk; $5 more after April 15. Tech racing shirts guaranteed to all paid participants before April 20.
High School track teams are also encouraged to participate.
To register or donate, visit www.fosterthedream.org. To learn other ways to help, contact CASA of Union County at (908) 527-7040 or visit www.casaofunioncounty.org.


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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Photography - Honeysuckles (2014) + NEW CAMERA!
i finally have a dslr camera now, thanks to my wonderful boyfriend.
i'm not too good with it yet, i've only had it for 2 days and i've used it once.
these are the photos i took with it yesterday :)
the last photos i took of honeysuckles were about 4 years ago, with an olympus digital camera.
these new photos are taken with a Nikon DSLR :)
Knokk 'em down ✖
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They're character can end up taking a back seat to the alpha male they share their book with. It's a question of balance and too often the scales are top heavy. His dominance undermines her quiet determination. His strength and power overwhelms her self discipline... and in bed she's there to be taught, led, showed... when really she should be an equal participant. I'm not saying it's all bad - we all like to be dominated from time to time - but I just think there should be balance. More emphasis should be put on her strengths - what is it that draws this strong, self contained man to her? What makes her special?
I like the alpha males I read but I want the female protagonist to be his equal. I recently wrote the Rules series and there is one sex scene in that serial novel that literally made my day to write. It was a moment when Aurora took control of her own powerful alpha. Any woman can be the girl that an alpha male screws but there are very few he'd trust to take the reigns and lead the way. There's something romantic in the idea of balance and equality. To top it all I want to give my readers a heroine they can aspire to be, not a woman they can forget.
Here's an excerpt from the Rules series. If you fancy reading the whole series, all you have to do is sign up to my mailing list and it'll be yours for free.
I make my way up the stairs to a part of the apartment that was less often used. The door to his study is open. His back is to me as he stands looking out the window, speaking into his mobile. The muscles in his back are tense and I can tell from his posture that all his focus is on his work. He hasn't noticed me yet. I love the moments where I can watch him unnoticed; he's a sight to behold, like a thunderstorm on the beach, commanding and devastating in his ability to take control of everything around him including me. "Make sure Catherine has everything organised for tomorrow's interviews," Landon is saying authoritatively. His dark grey suit fits him perfectly; probably Armani. Most of his suits are Armani. His navy tie is slung over the back of the chair behind his desk. The sight of it there makes me blush. I'd chosen that tie this morning. I'd chosen it, imagining him coming home and tying me to the bed with it so that he could fuck me into oblivion. The memory tickles me. He turns to face me, gives me a blinding smile, the sort that very rarely makes it onto his face. They are reserved for me and me alone. I've seen the smiles he shares with others; they are nothing by comparison. They are an extension of the corporate mask that's usually painted on his face, instead of the pure happiness that he gives me in his smile. They are like weak interpretations of a natural Italian speaker or a poor imitation of a oil paint masterpiece. He continues his conversation with his assistant, his eyes focused solely on me. The tension in his shoulders is gone, "and Lisa, cancel my six o'clock for tomorrow. Make reservations at Thorpe's; I'm taking Aurora out for dinner instead. I've been neglecting her."
I shake my head; silently telling him I understand that he's been busy with work, but the granite look in his greyish green eyes tell me it's none negotiable. He's missed me too. His eyes don't leave mine as he finishes his call. He doesn't so much as take a step towards me as he puts his phone down on his desk quietly. His actions are so precise and controlled and I'm in awe because when I'm near him all my control disappears. The top two button of his Ralph Lauren shirt are undone and his dark brown hair is slightly dishevelled from the countless times he'll have run his hands through it in frustration throughout the day. That thought alone is enough to make me want to jump him. I want my hands in his hair as he's kissing my neck and plunging his cock into me. But I stand perfectly still; I don't want to break the connection we have in this moment. I want him to make the first move. I can barely breathe with the anticipation that's running through my veins. I'm already wet, just from the thought of him inside me; the thought of him dominating my body the way he dominates everything else in his world. "Hi," he says quietly at last, it doesn't break the tension; in fact that one word seems to just sit on top of the sizzling electricity and hover in the air between us.
"Hi," I reply hoarsely. I'm still stood in the doorway of his study, greedily taking in the sight of him in all his masculine glory. I want this man more than I've wanted anything in my life.
He's across the room in seconds and I'm in his arms. "I've missed you," he growls before lowering his mouth to mine, kissing me with a passion I'd never known existed before Landon.
"You saw me this morning," I laugh breathlessly, secretly revelling in his words. I love knowing that I affect him as much as he affects me.
"It's not enough," I know what he means. It's never enough. I could spend every waking moment of my day with Landon and it still wouldn't satisfy the thirst and hunger I have for him. He lifts me up and pulls my legs around him before slamming the door to his study shut behind me. Next thing I know, he has me pressed against it, his erection pulsing against my core. He pulls my skirt up around my waist and smirks at me. "I've wanted this all day, ever since I saw you get dressed this morning."
He'd stood in the doorway of our bedroom watching as I dressed. He'd already been up for an hour or so, working in his home study, before bringing me breakfast in bed at half six. He'd made love to me after breakfast and then we'd gone for a run together before he'd fucked me again in the shower. Over the last month we'd become quite the domestic pair; something neither one of us had expected when we'd first seen each other across the bar at The Kent Mockery last month. He'd dressed whilst I put my make up on and sorted out my hair, before watching as I put on my clothes. I'd sat on the bed, pulling up my stockings, watching him watch me. Before meeting Landon, I'd never have thought getting dressed could be such a turn on but now seeing the way he reacted to my every move was empowering. He'd been hard watching me dress and I'd felt a sense of accomplishment because I was solely responsible for the stiffness of his cock and the raging desire in his eyes.
My hands are in his hair as he bites my neck gently, "I want you," I moan.
"I know baby," he's chuckling, my underwear is pushed aside, his fingers on my pussy, "I can feel how wet you are for me." His words send a blush to my cheeks.
"Only you..." I whisper. I need him to know that only he has ever affected me this way; only he can make me so wanton with need and longing. Then again I think he knows that better than anyone.
"Only ever me baby," the look in his eyes is intense. He means exactly what he's saying. I find it unbelievable that a few short weeks ago I'd thought he was unreadable. Now I think I understand every raised eyebrow, every quirk of his lip, every smirk.
I love the feel of his fingers inside of me but it's not enough. I need all of him. I've needed this all day; thought about it during my lectures this morning and struggled to teach my classes this afternoon. I'm studying to become an English teacher and its hard work at the best of times, but it's even more so when I can't concentrate on anything except the thought of Landon. "Please," I'm begging him but it doesn't embarrass me. He's the only man I'll ever beg; the only man I'll surrender control to.
"What do you need angel?" his voice is rumbling and deep. He's in control. He's always in control. He's perhaps the most controlled person I know. That dominating control is what makes him so successful and it's a huge part of what makes him so fucking hot.
"You..." Before meeting Landon I don't think I'd ever have been so comfortable articulating what I want, "I want you to fuck me against this door." Hell a couple of months ago I wouldn't have even said the word fuck.
"You want me to fuck you hard?" he asks. He always asks. He likes to hear me say it. He loves the idea that he's corrupted an angel. I'm not an angel. I'm not perfect; but there's no telling him that. It scares me a bit that one day he's going to work it out and then I can't help but wonder what he'll see in me. What will he see in me when he realises that I'm just Aurora and I don't have wings.
I grind my core against his hardness, "please," I don't want to wait. I'm not sure I even could if I wanted to. I need him inside me.
"Aurora, baby," he's whispering in my ear as he undoes his fly and releases himself from the confines of his trousers. He enters me quickly, finding his rhythm as he pounds into me, "bloody hell Aurora... you're fucking perfect."
I'm moaning loudly. If anyone else could hear us, I'd be blushing, but with Landon I'm not embarrassed. He takes me to places I've never been before. My toes are curling and I can feel my control flagging. This is what he does to me. "Give it to me," he demands, "let it go." He knows me so well. His words are all I need to give up the control I feel I need to cling onto.
I orgasm violently, shouting his name before biting down on his shoulder as I feel my walls pulsing around his cock. Our eyes meet. His hand clasps mine beside my head and I feel his release deep within me as I come down from the height of orgasm. I love the intimacy we share. He's breathing hard and I can tell from the feel of him inside me he's still rigid as fuck. He's not finished. Then again Landon rarely ever is. There's always more. I plant my feet on the ground. I put my hands on his chest and push him back across the room until he's sat in his chair behind his desk. He's a sight for sore eyes; sat there with his legs slightly apart, his cock standing to attention through the fly of his trousers. He's chuckling at me. His expression tells me he's humouring me. He could just pick me up and fuck me over his desk but he wants to see what I have in mind. He wants to play my game. "Do you trust me?" I ask him. It's a question he's asked me countless times. It's usually the precursor to our best shags.
"Always," his response is automatic. There's no question at all to its truthfulness. His tone is steady and his eyes tell me everything I need to know. He's never trusted anyone else the way he trusts me. I'm his angel; the only one who gets to see him lose control, the only one who can get him to break the rules.
I take his tie from where it hangs behind his head over the back of the chair and swivel his chair around so he's facing the wall, away from me. The loss of his gaze on me is almost physically painful. I lean over the back of the chair and put my hand through the gap in his shirt, feeling his firm chest beneath, kissing his cheek sweetly before taking his hands and pulling them behind his back, "lean forward baby," I tell him and I'm surprised by how authoritative I sound.
He does as I say and although I can't see his face I know he's amused. "I think you're confused, lovely angel... it's me who usually ties you up," his voice is gravelly; it's taking all his control not to just fuck me over the desk and it's taking all of mine not to just let him.
When his hands are tied, I turn the chair back around, so that I can see his face. I want to see him lose control. It still amazes me that I get to see this powerful man lose control on a daily basis. He's not the sort of man to lose control. He had more rules than I did when we first met. He had rules for business, rules for dealing with his family, rules for dating and definitely rules for sex. He growls as I step back, pulling away from him. He doesn't want to lose the connection we have. He needs to feel my touch as much as I need his. I step out of my heels before pulling my grey top over my head. When I look back at him, his eyes are dark with desire as they rake over my body. I undo the zip on my skirt and allow it to fall to the ground. I love how sexy he makes me feel as he allows his eyes to take in every inch of my skin. I perch on his desk as I roll my stockings down my legs and remove my bra. I drop my right hand to my breast, cupping it gently before playing with my nipple, "I wish you were touching me." It reminds me of the first time he tied me up, how I'd told him I wanted to touch him. He'd told me I was touching him as his hands roamed over my flesh. We'd come a long way since that first night in this apartment.
"If you untie me I can," his reply is unrestrained. He's regretting agreeing to play my game. He wants to take what's his, but it's just outside of reach. I'm just out of his reach and it's frustrating him. I stand back to my feet and shimmy out of my black lace panties before running a finger through my folds; teasing myself as much as I'm teasing him.
I sit astride his lap, making sure not to touch his hard on, not yet. He lifts his hips searching for friction, "not fair," His complaint is scratchy with irritation and desire rolling into one.
I chuckle, looking him in the eye as I undo his shirt, taking my time with his buttons. I lick and kiss his skin as I expose it, biting down occasionally. I suddenly push down on his erection, causing him to hiss, as he thrusts his hips up in response. I've teased us both enough. I don't know how much longer I can wait. The feel of his cock against my core, skin on skin, almost makes me change my mind but I want him in my mouth first. "Too slow, Aurora," he protests.
"Oh darling," I say in my sweetest voice, "I thought the anticipation only makes it better?"
Landon curses under his breath; hating that I'm using his own game against him, "shit." I allow myself to drop to my knees on the floor in front of him, as I pull his trousers down further, so they're around his knees, before I'm grasping his cock in my hands as I stare into his eyes. "Fuck; you're beautiful like that Aurora," he struggles to get the words out amidst his groans of unadulterated pleasure.
I lick the tip before licking my lips. He's watching me with a concentration that exceeds the attention he gives everything but me. Only me. Only ever me. I lick the underside, tickling him softly before taking him fully into my mouth. He tries to regain control with the thrust of his hips but I hold him down with my hands on his thighs as I bob my head up and down, humming on his dick. I take him as far back in my throat as I can as I allow my hands to explore the body I've claimed as my own. The thrusts of his hips are frantic now; his control gone. He's going to come and I'm going to swallow every drop.
"Aurora," he groans. I use my hands on his balls and feel them spasm in my grasp before his come is squirting down my throat. I keep going until his violent orgasm completely stops. As I release him from my mouth, I look up at him, with a cheeky grin. There's come on my lips, I run a finger across them collecting it before licking my finger. I sit back on my heels and watch as he catches his breath. "Are you going to untie me now?" his eyebrow is raised and I know the second I untie him he'll push me down on the desk and fuck me roughly and as much as I want that, I don't want it yet.
I shake my head and climb onto his lap, straddling him. I pick up his cock, it's already hardening again. "Yes angel... put me inside you... that's it," his eyes don't leave mine as I push down on his dick, my walls enclosing him in my heat. I lean into him; chest to chest as I slowly pull all the way off him before plunging back down again. It's slow, almost too slow, when I feel so frantic with need but I love the way I can feel every inch of him inside me. Taking it slow seems to only intensify the way it feels, the pressure building gradually as we move together in a dance that's primitive and decadent. I'm basking in the glory that is Landon Peters. We stare at each other and all the words we don't usually say are said in the look we share in that moment. Just as I feel my orgasm approach, I reach back and undo his tie, releasing his hands from their snare. I need his hands on me. I need his touch. He roars in triumph as he gets to his feet and pushes me down on the desk.
"Fuck I love you, angel," he says as he fucks me into his desk. What a moment ago was sweet and almost torturously slow is now hot, sticky and definitely fast. His eyes are demanding, he wants me to come and he wants me to come now. "I'll never have enough of you."
"And I'll always need more of you," I reply earnestly, telling him I understand completely. The feeling is mutual.
We come together in this perfect dance of passion and control. It's everything I want and everything I can ever imagine needing.


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This blog contains reflections from one female professor on balancing life in and beyond the academy.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Left and Right Advocates for Freedom of Speech in Canada
Freedom of speech is considered fundamental to democratic citizenship, and therefore, along with other fundamental freedoms, it is enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, along with freedom of conscience, freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of belief, freedom of expression, freedom of the press and of other media of communication, freedom of peaceful assembly, and freedom of association.
While I completed my Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees with an eye on inspiring generations of high school students in my English classroom, I developed a passionate interest in issues of censorship and punishment with regard to my curriculum (i.e., I believe it is evil to burn books, ban books, and deny our heritage). As I developed my research program in educational technology as a Master of Science, and then as a Doctor of Philosophy graduate student, I began to delve further into the relationship between media, networks, open access and freedom of speech and expression (i.e., anyone, anywhere, anytime access to people & their opinions, and anyone, anywhere, anytime ability to publish ideas broadly). My first "free speech" crime was circumventing the Canadian media publication ban by obtaining press reports and articles from the United States media on the Karla Homolka trial using lynx and gopher and email. Okay, RCMP, come and get me.
For the past two years, I have been monitoring the tensions between fervent advocates of free speech and those in the human rights industry who preach "responsible speech" in the context of digital media and the internet. A question I ask reflects my stance on protecting freedom of speech, "What happens to academic and political debate and decision-making if the diverse perspectives published online, some of which may be regarded as unpopular or unsavoury, are silenced?" For more about my inquiry and perspectives on the "idea of a participatory social, academic and political Web 2.0", please see my editorial in CJLT.
Recent developments indicate that the tensions between online free speechers, citizen bloggers and journalists, and advocates of the human rights industry in Canada are coming to a head. Those who share my interest in maintaining freedom of speech in the Web 2.0 era will be interested in a recent Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decision, a citizen journalist's blog, the National Post and Ottawa Citizen editorials, a recent Maclean's column, and UPDATE: a Maclean's editorial.
1. On Sept 2, Athanasios Hadjis issued a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling on the Lemire-Warman case that denounces the Canadian Human Rights Commission, its aggressive stance and its punitive powers [see Craine's summary].
2. Ezra Levant's blog post analysis of Hadjis' ruling: "Tribunal: the CHRC has been breaking the law for years" and his National Post letter
3. Editorial in the National Post, "End the witch hunts for good", with this statement: "As of yesterday, it's no longer illegal to write politically incorrect things on the Internet. Now it's illegal to prosecute someone for it."
4. Editorial in the Ottawa Citizen, "Unjustified Infringement" that states, "When even the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal is saying that the hate-speech provisions in the Canadian Human Rights Act are unconstitutional, surely reform of the act cannot be delayed much longer"
5. Mark Steyn's Sept 17 column in Macleans: "It took a while but Section 13 is dead". A quote near the end, "To survive as a free people, Canadians need the rough and tumble of honest public discourse. Instead, its "human rights" regime has, quite consciously, attempted to upgrade unfashionable opinions into illegal ones. When government bureaucrats forget they are not our rulers but our servants, that's always a bigger problem than whatever "crisis" they purport to be addressing."
6. Editorial, Macleans: "Harper must act now to protect free speech: the Prime Minister admits there's a problem. And he says he doesn't have a clue how to fix it". A great summary of the events that have exposed the problems with Section 13 of the Human Rights Act. "It is an issue of crucial importance to this country and our strongly held traditions of freedom of speech and freedom of the press."
More on these developments can be found by Jay Currie here, David Warren here, Rob Breckenridge here and Deborah Gyapong here.
2 comments:
- rabbit said...
It is the pretense of many that it's only conservatives who speak out for freedom of speech, and then only so that they can continue spewing their racist, bigoted, oppressive bile.
It's all nonsense (including the extreme caricature of conservatives). Those who have even a smattering of history can see that freedom of expression is the door through which all other freedoms enter. We slam it shut at our peril.
I don't recall seeing so much polarization between political factions as I do today. And yet I often see a degree of respect between rivals who can agree that both sides have the right to be speak - that there is something greater involved than issues of politics.
- September 20, 2009 at 9:30 AM
- GirlProf said...
Thanks for the link-back: http://blazingcatfur.blogspot.com/2009/09/left-and-right-advocates-for-freedom-of.html
- September 21, 2009 at 3:42 PM


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In fall there is the expected seasonal stained-glass pattern of autumn leaves, orange-and-red. There is rust. There is ochre – the bright and distracting display.
But there are so many other colors also which our habitual imaginations exclude. The successive freezes expose them like tiny hammers shattering the glass of tradition so that we can see the mechanics behind. When the garish leaves start falling away, the picturebook shorthand of potholders and coloring pages gives way to another and entirely more subtle spectrum.
There is a blue so deep and dark that it is almost the color of night sky: A velvet blue that absorbs light, barely admiting that it is not black. It is the color of desiccated berries, withered and concentrated as ink. It is the color of some kinds of toadstools and mold, particularly when damp, the blue-black sponge that grows over rot when constant wetness meets warm days and cool nights. It is the color of shadows at midnight under a new moon. They cannot be called black except by the lazy. They are deeper and richer than just black; they are an interstellar blue.
And there is magenta, so fiery and bright that it almost hurts the eyes on cold days, the crystals of water acting like prisms magnifying the pink so vibrantly that it rivals the stormcloud sky, a study in contrasts to that blue-black above. This color does not belong anywhere in the real world, and yet it is ubiquitous in three seasons here, in tiny stems and filaments only, so as not to overwhelm us. In fall it is most pronounced, by comparison to the duller world.
There is eggyolk, as distinct from ochre: The fresh color of yolks. It shows up in the last stubborn flowers blooming against the daily frosts, summoning insects for the last of their annual missions. Wildflowers have no scruples, nor time to dress better. It's the color of sunrises through fog, too, when the sun is slightly overcast and comes to rise like soft goldenrod over the river.
There is a whole spectrum of seeming non-color in the duller world of fall, too, of neutrals so inexact that we can only describe them with examples instead of names: Bleached reed, and straw, old leaves, and taupe the color of mouse fur and owl wings, colors that are so nondescript as to become invisible, the colors of dry rot and pale earth, the color of old feathers lining last year's nest, the shades of field rock whose tops are washed clean by rain and whose lower parts are set into the dry hard dirt like cabachons in the steely crown of bare winter.
These neutrals are the colors of death and decay, of bones and branches blanching in the autum light, but they are also for the same reason the colors of protection, as every spider and sparrow knows. They are the shades of camouflage so subtle that birth can be mistaken for the bodies of the dead. And in turn the predator hides in those neutral colors of the unremarkable, too.
The spider in the lead photo here rests splayed on a desiccated seedpod of okra, the split rails tracking her feet. Nothing to see here, just an old dried husk of former life, some stray whisps here and there. But look closer, and you see a fawn, or a rabbit, or chick, or serpent, or the wobbly spines of the hedgehog foraging under the leaves. These come in a thousand shades of brown-gray.
And finally around here there are two colors most dear to my heart: The mauve and the verdigris. The two together are like a Corot painting in this part of the world. It is no accident that he has become one of my favorite artists since moving to France.
The mauve is like seeing through time: The velvet underleaf of a magnolia, the nascent buds of a succulent, the pale dried petals of lavendar, the wash of watercolor in distant poplar groves as the leaves change not one at a time, but in fields and sections, like a tide, the pointillistic agglomeration of a tiny color in many places becoming a dominant dilute wash over all.
A set of copper-patina greens accompany the mauves – the verdigris. In fact this color is omnipresent in all seasons in this part of France, never far from the line of vision. It is the silver-green color of planetree bark. It is the color of dusty skeletons in the reliquaries. It is present in the sunrise sky in winter. It is present in the new wood in spring. But it never seems more at home than in fall, when it plays against the oranges and golds. As the world turns gray, gray becomes many-colored.
Fall is impulsive and dark and garish in turn, eternalized as a cyclical concept, but never actually pausing from change.
In that way the season mirrors exactly the process of growing up and outward into our human maturity, I think. As the wowing raiment of effort, calamity and success alike, fades, the tiny hammers, as it were, having done their work of demolition on the vanities, there comes to the fore a palimpsest of subtlety and enigma.
We can find mighty comfort among those tertiary background colors, where fauve birth and gray death together are busy coming and going, squeezing through the same back channels between more spectacular engagements.


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The "Fast and the Furious" isn't reserved for just Vin Diesel and the late Paul Walker. Does someone in your family have the "need for speed" and has always dreamed of becoming a Nascar or Formula One driver? If so, then treat them to an outing at a local racetrack and have them put the "petal to the metal" and show off those racecar driving abilities.
My husband thinks we should move to Italy and become the next famous Formula One driver. I'm not sure that is in our family plans quite yet, but I am willing to give him an evening or two at Go Kart Racer in West Sacramento.
Located at 1430 Enterprise Blvd. in West Sacramento, Go Kart Racer is the newest racing venue in Sacramento. They offer indoor racing on two tracks at a professional and clean venue. They have a full fleet of Sodi RX7 European racing karts. These advanced karts deliver a combination of speed, handling and safety for drivers of all ages, sizes and skill levels. Now, even though they say "all ages"- the minimum age limit is 8 with a minimum height requirement of 4' and they must drive the Kid Karts or Junior Karts. If you are 18 years of age or older, you must have a valid, government-issued ID (Drivers License, etc.), if you are under 18, you MUST have a valid driver's license or learners permit and the parent must sign a liability waiver.
If you meet the above requirements, then you are ready to suit up and race. Once you arrive at the facility (no reservations are required), you pay your $10 membership fee that includes a head sock, driving suit and helmet rental and choose your kart. With two tracks and plenty of karts, there was very little waiting and just the anticipation of the race. If you are not racing and just a spectator, you will be happy to know that they have a great viewing area to watch the race. One of the bonus features of this racetrack was that they have an area to take pictures of the winners at a special "podium finish". This was fun for the guys to take "selfies" at the end of the race and having bragging rights as to who was the big winner of the night.
They have several racing package options to choose from and the cost for racing ranges between $25-60, anywhere from 20-70 laps. Our total was $45 for about 20 minutes, and it was pure racing exhilaration the entire time! If you wanted to host a birthday party or corporate event, they also offer discounted packages, check their website for more information on these.
Even if your little speed demon isn't quite ready for the race track, but still wants to be a racecar driver, then visit one of our family fun centers (Scandia or Sunsplash) for a race around the outdoor track with mom or dad in the driver's seat. So go ahead, buckle your seatbelts and put the pedal to the metal at one of these Sacramento speedways.
By Heather Crivellone


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Party Prep: Makeup
A few makeup products is all you need to create stunning look that is perfect for party. We list some of the essentials you must-have in your beauty bag.
Whoever said that beauty is only skin deep was telling a half-truth. While there is more to us than our outward appearance, having a polished look every time we step out only boosts our self confidence. That's where basic make-up steps in. Cosmetics help enhance and illuminate our natural features. Now we understand if you're a rookie with make-up, but know this, creating your make-up kit is actually quite simple and not so much quantity as quality!
Make-up base
One BB cream, one foundation and one compact/loose powder is what you need to start with. A BB cream has over foundation is that it's a multi-tasking product that moisturises, soothes, sun-protects and functions as a light base amongst others. Its biggest perk is that it's not as heavy as foundation and works for all skin types. Perfect for beginners looking for an everyday look. A foundation serves to even out your complexion and create a flawless face for those evenings. Finally a compact comes in handy for dainty and discreet touch-ups once you're out.
Blushes are meant to mimic the flush of your face. Applied to the apples of your cheeks, blush helps to addradiance to a dull complexion and in some cases also contour the face. The consistency depends on you – crème blushes work well for dry skin while powder and gel blushes suit oily and combination skins. Keep two colours handy – a pink or peach for day time wear and a darker red or fuschia for evenings. You may also choose to buy a bronzer for a more sun-kissed look.
Eye Shadows
For beginners, eye shadows in neutral colours are the safest bet. Colours like white, pearl, peach, cream, sand, tan, beige, browns are fairly close to the natural skin colour and do not stand out like blues, greens, or purples. Another benefit of a neutral colours palette is that these can be worn on a daily basis and with the help of a few eyeliner pencils, you can create all the smokey you want. You don't need a massive palette to start out with. A trio or quad of neutral colours will suffice.
Drawn very close to your lash line, eyeliner helps to define your eyes, give depth and even enlarge them. You can create fantasy looks or simple everyday looks just by changing the strokes. Every beauty box should have a basic black, dark brown a couple of jewel-tones for fun night outs. Pencils are the easiest to apply, followed by gel and then liquids.
One mascara is enough. The right type of mascara can do wonders to make the eyes stand out. There aretons to choose from. Some mascara formulas are loaded with proteins and vitamins to help grow lashes. Some specialise in lengthening the lashes, others in curling them, there are some that help define the lashes while a few add volume to the lashes, the list is endless. Additionally, those who do not have curly lashes should probably invest in an eyelash curler.
Lip colours
Keep 3-4 colours at hand – a nude, a pink, a red and perhaps a bronze or gold. Adding just a hint of colour to the lips can illuminate the face even more. A tinted lip balm is a good investment. It allows for the lips to be moisturized and at the same time adds a subtle flush of colour to brighten them up. Depending on the occasion, you can opt for lipsticks or lip glosses to add colour and give you a juicy pout.
Remember: Your beauty box is build-able and grows over time as you get more experienced with make-up application.
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Relativism Doesn't Threaten Western Values-- Depending on Your Perspective
"In our time we can neither endure our faults nor the means of correcting them"
Titus Livius
For many conservatives relativistic thinking is to blame for millennials going down the path to decline and decadence, leading concerned republicans to offer countless "refutations" of relativism in hopes that such arguments will succeed in changing millennials mind about religion.
But despite how often conservatives issue these attacks at this point it hardly seems likely "refuting" relativism is really swaying the hearts and minds of millennial youth.
So in other words it's time for conservatives to get an upgrade in the world view department.
But first conservatives should understand the nature of their alleged "relativistic" enemy.
First conservatives need a stronger definition of what relativism is.
Relativism -- to put it plainly -- is the rejection of truth as absolute knowledge.
Which, to an extent, is a reasonable position to hold -- diverse thinkers such as David Hume, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Martin Luther have all rejected the possibility and/or necessity of absolute truth.
And yes, Martin Luther is a Christian theologian -- a very famous and well known one at that -- who denies "absolute truth" as it's traditionally conceived. Alternatively he introduces the doctrine of sola fide -- or the idea of knowing God through "faith alone" into historical discourse.
In other words even Martin Luther doesn't over emphasize the idea of absolute truth -- and yet it appears he makes a very compelling case for humans having a relationship with God despite the fundamentally "uncertain" nature of God existence or non-existence.
So according to Luther's world-view humans can still find, extract, and make meaning in the universe even without the need for "absolute truth".
On the other hand the more academic type of liberals often draw the opposite conclusion. They reason that if we can't have certain knowledge about the world we inhabit, then no one can possibly pass any judgement about the meaning of life. Hence the reason members of the extreme left-wing feel compelled to slander life -- they have nothing nice to say about it since they lack even the faith to believe in the power of their own words.
What we're ultimately left with -- on both sides of the political spectrum is this -- a non-need to discuss "absolute truth".
So let this be said -- the power of faith always wins -- just as our power to uplift others becomes stronger as we continually uplift each other with kind words and even sharper criticism.


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Dried flowers are usually thought of as the main ingredient in potpourri but they can be used in other ways. They make lovely floral arrangements and add a colorful touch to hanging wreaths. Crafters often use dried flowers when creating projects such as hats, candles and even embellishments for stationery. Dried flowers are sturdy but they don't last forever. Follow a few simple steps and you'll have clean, fresh-smelling, well-groomed flowers that will last for years to come. Remember to replace dried flowers once they start looking too dull and drab.
Gently dust dried flower arrangement or wreath with a feather duster. Use gentle, light flicks of the duster to remove dirt and loose debris from the flowers.
Set your hair dryer to cool and at the lowest setting. Hold arrangement or wreath a foot or so away from your hair dryer. Move the dryer quickly back and forth and around the arrangement and blow away the dust.
Spray compressed air over the flowers or wreath. Hold can at an arm's length and use quick, short bursts of air to remove dust and dirt.
Place dried flowers in low-lit areas of your home. Avoid placing them in sunlight as this will cause flowers to fade and dry out.
Avoid placing arrangements or wreaths in humid areas of your home. Moist air will cause mold and mildew to grow on dried flowers.
Don't use dried flower arrangements on outdoor decks or patios. Full sun exposure will fade flowers, and rain or wind will damage the decorations.
Store your arrangements and wreaths in boxes or cartons filled with tissue paper or shredded news paper. Seal boxes tightly.
Place mothballs or small air fresheners in cartons and boxes to repel moths and mice and to keep flowers fresh smelling
Keep boxes or cartons in dry spaces such as closets and cupboards. Avoid storing them in the attic as it gets hot and humid. Don't store them in basements where they can become too damp.


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Governor Nelson is a 422-acre day use park. It has a 500-foot sand beach, bathhouses with solar-heated showers, a four-stall boat launch, a fish cleaning facility, picnic areas, barrier free playground equipment, prairie restorations, 8.4 miles of hiking/cross country ski trails, and a scenic overlook of Lake Mendota.
For being a state park that is basically inside a city, this is a great park and trail. There are trails through prairie with beautiful wildflowers and trails to scenic lookouts. This trail goes by a dog beach and a separate regular beach with playground, bathrooms, and picnic benches. However, the water in Lake Mendota often has blue green algae blooms and can make you quite sick. Although there was not a bloom in effect when we visited, and the park ranger said it was safe to swim, my toddler swam in the water and played on the beach and he complained of a stomach ache the next day and had other symptoms in line with mild blue green algae exposure. So, I wouldn't recommend swimming, but we liked the trails so much that he and I visited again (but we just didn't swim).
Little spongy. Yet a beautiful trek! Ospreys, wild turkey, lots of other birds and critter sightings.
My favorite state park so far in Madison, I love the beach pretty clean
We love this trail for an easy walk with the dogs. Park is very dog friendly.
This trail was well marked and easy to follow, parking was not a problem at all, really enjoyed this trail I will do it over and over, some party of the trail was still muddy in April, so wear hiking boots.
Ok but underwhelming. Gov. Dodge was the founder of Earth Day, and this is a rather low key park to bare his namesake. The trails are mostly open prairie next to a busy road. The park does have a really nice beach for family picnics.
Easy stroll by Lake Mendota, through the woods, and on prairie. The trail is flat and wide, but can be muddy in places. Nice view across the lake toward the Capitol. There is a pet exercise (swimming?) area. Now why did the turkeys cross the road?