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Offensively the Colts have to play a whole lot better than they did vs the Ravens. Can't depend on getting 2 TDs and some friendly calls from the Refs for points. Seemed like nothing in the running game worked, esp the slow developing draw plays. Defensively, I'd think the game plan would be nearly identical to what Coyer did vs the Ravens. Blast the running lanes early and make Greene and Jones break multiple tackles for decent gains. Make a rookie QB beat you for the win. We can't let up now, got to keep the gas pedal to the floor.
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As a Jets fan, I'm mostly concerned about Manning to Clark.
The thing about the Chargers is much like the game against the Patriots in the '06 playoffs, they made a lot of stupid mistakes against the Jets. Shaun Phillips headbutting D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Vincent Jackson kicking the challenge flag, three missed field goals, etc. I don't expect stuff like that from the Indianapolis Colts.
The Colts stopped a really good Ravens run but the Jets have a better one. They scored 20 on a really good Ravens defense but the Jets have a better one. If Manning can not throw those 2 picks that Ed Reed got he will be fine but they got a little Ed Reed out there in Jim Leonhard. I don't expect the Jets to win but I will be rooting for them.Originally posted by SunTzu_22Just let it go RWO.
We as Ravens fans are clearly scum of the earth, and should just be happy that these great people, who cheer for nothing than the finest, morally impeccable players, playing on the finest, most morally impeccable teams, will grace us with their presence, and words of wisdom.
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Originally posted by RAVENS/WIZARDS/ORIOLES View PostThe Colts stopped a really good Ravens run but the Jets have a better one. They scored 20 on a really good Ravens defense but the Jets have a better one. If Manning can not throw those 2 picks that Ed Reed got he will be fine but they got a little Ed Reed out there in Jim Leonhard. I don't expect the Jets to win but I will be rooting for them.
This game is still about the Colts' D finally earning the respect it deserves, IMO. The whole NFL will be talking about them after this game is over.
I am leaving it to the Colts players and coaches to not look past the Jets. IMO, they're so close to what the Ravens are as a team it'll be like playing them again with the chance to improve on what didn't work. I think we'll ditch the slow run plays in favor of fast handoffs between the tackles. Our OL can get a push at first but can't hold blocks at all. The stretch and shotgun draw plays won't work. Addai is very good if he doesn't have to think about a bunch of stuff and can just take the hand off and bust through a gap. Hart doesn't have the thinking problem Addai does but is less talented. A good short yardage back.
Defensively, I think we'll see them play at a high level again. Sanchez is healthier than Flacco and has more weapons but less experience. Shonn Greene looks good but Ray Rice is better, as is Chris Johnson who the Colts contained twice this season.
If we don't give up a defensive or ST touchdown I think we will win by 10+ points.
Originally posted by killxswitch View PostShonn Greene looks good but Ray Rice is better, as is Chris Johnson who the Colts contained twice this season.
Originally posted by chad72 View PostPlus, the Ravens' D-line is much better, so I expect the Colts to run the ball better in this game.
Originally posted by killxswitch View PostThe Jets' secondary is definitely better as a unit but like someone else said, Dallas Clark and Austin Collie hold the keys for the underneath routes and Joseph Addai along with Mike Hart protecting Manning real well will make that subtle difference for us to be able to score enough points.Originally posted by George Carlin
In Football the object is for the Field General to be on target with his aerial assault, riddling the Defence by hitting his Receivers with deadly accuracy, in spite of the Blitz, even if he has to use the Shotgun. With short bullet passes and long bombs he marches his troops into enemy territory, balancing this aerial assault with a sustained ground attack which punches holes in the forward wall of the enemy�s Defensive Line.
In Baseball the object is to go home and be safe.
I live in NY and read the media here often.
Man, reading the papers here, you'd think we have ZERO shot at beating the Jets.
NY Post has "Hoosier Daddy!" with a picture of Rex Ryan bouncing Peyton on his knee.
Clever, but we'll see who has the last laugh come Sunday.
Originally posted by Seamus2602 View PostI think we will struggle against the likes of Shonn Greene more than the likes of Ray Rice or Chris Johnson. Ray Rice is 5'8", 210, Chris Johnson is 5'11", 200, while Shonn Greene is 5'11", 230. Tony Richardson is a significantly better Run Blocker than either Ahmard Hall or Le'Ron McClain, and Greene has 3 Pro Bowlers on his Offensive Line. The Colts D is built to stop people like Johnson and Rice. The difficulty with those two are catching them. Once you get a hand on them you can normally bring them down. Getting a hand on Greene is only half the battle. He, and Thomas Jones, are bruising Power Backs. I expect to see the Jets break a lot of tackles in the game on Sunday.
For the sake of comparison, the Colts did very well vs. Willis McGahee this year, who about the same size as Shonn Greene. On the flipside they did have problems with Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams, but I think that had more to do with being underprepared for the Wildcat offense. They had no problems tackling Tim Hightower or Beanie Wells. LenDale White has never given them big problems. I think as long as they don't fall back into trying to get the big shoulder knockdown hit and just stick to fundamentals, the Colts will do pretty well against Greene and Jones.
I also don't agree that Richardson is so much better than Hall or McClain, and I doubt he will be that much more of a difference maker vs. McClain in the last game.
Their OL does appear to be better, probably the best run blocking OL in the league. Our DL will have their work cut out for them, and I expect to see a lot of Foster and Brock at DE early in the game.
Anyone want to buy some Jets AFC Champ merchandise? It's on sale now!
Powers doubtful vs. Jets.
GREAT WIN! We are in the SUPER BOWL! :)
Both the offense and the defense adjusted within the game.
Great to see our Running game working, I hope that continues to be the case in Super Bowl.
Very good balanced effort today. I hope we continue to click on all cylinders in the SB.
The Official Super Bowl Thread.
I couldn't help myself. :)
A great win for the Colts and excellent job by Caldwell. Should be a shootout vs the Saints.


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Hi Miguel,
I live in MTL near the 40, but don't mind driving out there Saturday morning. When you say Friday 6.30, do you mean 6.30 am or pm? About me: 29, systems analyst in downtown, learning French (fun), and I'm around 2.5 - 3.5 or so. I'd love to play too.
Let me know. My number is 514.625.6083 - or you can send me a text and we can communicate via phone or email.
Have a nice day! Its nice weather outside!
Hi Miguel,
I'm an Intermediate who's seeking for a partner to play with. I leave in CSL and I'm close to the Metro Plamondon. I'm available Weekends and Weekdays. What would be the nearest Metro to St-Laurent Parks?
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Originally released on DESCO records, Thunder Chicken this record was recorded when most of the memebrs weren't even old enough to vote. But don't let their age fool you, this is one album chock full of sophisticated Funk. Feturing guest vocals from the late great Joseph Henry, and members who went on to form, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Menahan Street Band, and El Michels affair, this album is some of the purest, rawest Funk ever laid to tape.
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"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die" - Roy Batty
Love that quote. Such an awesome scene in a great film. Classic.
I am a cage in search of a bird.
"throughout my lifetime I've left pieces of my heart here and there. and now, there's almost not enough to stay alive. But I force a smile, knowing that my ambition far exceeded my talent. There are no more white horses or pretty ladies at my door."
-George Jung
"Hello darkness my old friend... I've come to talk with you again."
"there is no normal life.....there's just life."
-doc holiday
"Hello darkness my old friend... I've come to talk with you again."
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"In the world I see – you're stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty car pool lane of some abandoned superhighway."
I love you.
I love you too.
"In that high place in the darkness the two oddly sensitive human atoms held each other tightly and waited. In the mind of each was the same thought. "I have come to this lonely place and here is this other," was the substance of the thing felt."
― Sherwood Anderson, Winesburg, Ohio
I apologize in advance for late responses and dropped conversations.
If you want peace prepare for war - unknown.
Murder Time. Fun time.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.
. . . and furthermore . . .
when you fail to plan, you plan to fail
follow my insta: faerie.nymph.cosplay <3
Whatever you say kid ~ Dante
The King Of Chinese Dragons
R- "Hi"
C- "Hi"
R- "How are you?"
C- "Fine"
R- "We don't know what you're watching, so we're not gonna tell you when we're gonna return you to it."
C- "Oh, we... We're watching animal porn! Mary had a little lamb, we'll be right back in just a second."
Ryan Stiles and Colin Mochrie
Whose Line is it Anyway? Greatest hits game: Songs of the motorcycle.
Is the pizza here yet?
THIEF: ''Sounds like a plan.''
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"Those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." ~ Bernard M. Baruch
I am a cage in search of a bird.
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." ~Mark Twain
I am a cage in search of a bird.
"If giant 500 foot aliens ever invade Earth, grab a knife, any climbing gear you have, and head straight for their booty-holes. Get all up in there and [mess] it up. Ain't no aliens going to mess with a planet of 7 billion anus irritators for long." -Wish I knew who to credit for that one :)
"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.' To this day, especially in times of 'disaster,' I remember my mother's words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers- so many caring people in this world." -Fred Rogers
"Whoever put the letter 'B' in the word 'subtle' deserves a pat on the back." -from Grammarly.com
"The trouble is, you think you have time." -credited to Buddha
"It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop." -Confucius
And when I feel overwhelmed by all that I want to accomplish, I remember this one from Lao-Tzu, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." No matter how daunting, from a pile of laundry, to saving the world, it all begins with taking action in the first place, even if it's just "baby steps".
It's not Death if you refuse it. ~ The Crow James O'Barr
There is a little God inside all of us, when it moves we become inflamed. ~ Ovid
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Glenn (Steven Yeun) and Maggie (Lauren Cohan) in a scene from "The Walking Dead." (Gene Page / AMC)Link
Glenn (Steven Yeun) and Merle Dixon (Michael Rooker) in a scene from "The Walking Dead." (Gene Page / AMC)Link
Norman Reedus, center, as Daryl and Steven Yeun as Glenn on the set of "The Walking Dead." (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)Link
Glenn (Steven Yeun) and Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) in a scene from "The Walking Dead." (Scott Garfield / AMC)Link
Glenn (Steven Yeun) and Dale (Jeffrey DeMunn) in a scene from "The Walking Dead." (Gene Page / AMC)Link
On a sidewalk across Wilshire Boulevard from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Steven Yeun, one of the stars of "The Walking Dead," was handing out refreshments to passersby just before lunchtime. The gourmet street food came courtesy of the Bun Truck, which Yeun's younger brother Brian co-owns and operates, serving Korean-Mediterranean fusion cuisine to hungry Angelenos.
The actor stood by, helping visitors puzzle over the menu, strongly recommending the spicy pig "sammich" with a side of the duck fat fries. When it comes to potatoes, glistening and golden, studded with garlic and rosemary, he noted, it's hard to go wrong.
Yeun's amiable nature is familiar to fans of AMC's hit zombie series. As Glenn Rhee, he functions as a likable everyman, the closest thing to a romantic hero in an unrelentingly brutal apocalyptic world.
"Steven is the heart of the show," said Glen Mazzara, the "Walking Dead" executive producer who's set to leave the series at the end of this season. "Everybody loves that character; everybody's rooting for that character. He may be tortured and sensitive, but he's always a hero."
As "The Walking Dead" returns for the latter half of its third season Sunday, heroes are in short supply. The show's core ensemble of survivors led by Andrew Lincoln's Rick Grimes has run afoul of the lethal, manipulative Governor (English actor David Morrissey), the self-appointed guardian of a walled Southern enclave called Woodbury.
It's there that Yeun's character was beaten and his girlfriend Maggie (Lauren Cohan) sexually assaulted after being abducted while scavenging for supplies. Having escaped with their lives, Glenn is primed to exact revenge on the Governor for his crimes.
"It's a heavy season for everyone," Yeun said. "But for Glenn, I love that they're continuing to grow a character. They're continuing to have him complete his arc, to keep that trajectory. He starts being self-aware and realizing that it's not just about living for yourself, it's also about living for the people you love, and when you love somebody, that really opens you up."
With a story line designed to explore the ways in which human cruelty can be scarier than the actions of hungry hordes of zombies, Glenn's presence keeps the narrative from teetering into despair. He's a relatable good guy who doesn't carry the same maddening burden of grief as most of the other characters.
The darkness of the series has only served to inspire a passionate and growing fan base. The third season premiere broke ratings records in October, becoming the first cable series to win the fall TV ratings in the key demographic of adults ages 18 to 49, according to Nielsen. The midseason finale that aired in December drew 10.5 million viewers.
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It's made for quite the calling card for the 29-year-old Yeun, the son of South Korean immigrants. His father gave up a career in architecture to move his family from Seoul to Troy, Mich., in search of opportunity for his boys. Growing up, Yeun played guitar and sang in church and was heading toward a career in medicine when he became involved with an improv group during his freshman year at Kalamazoo College.
"I was like, 'Look how cool everyone looks up there, how much fun they're having,'" Yeun recalled. "Something in my body changed in that moment to be like, 'I think I want to do this.'"
He hatched a plan to move to Chicago to pursue acting after graduation, though he made a point to seek his parents' blessing.
"I felt like I've needed to ask my parents up until about four years ago about everything," Yeun said. "They have helped me tremendously, I came out of college with no debt. Everything they made, they just poured into my education. The least I could do was ask their permission."
Chicago turned out to be an important launching pad, with Yeun finding success at legendary improv comedy hot spot Second City. In October 2009, he moved to Los Angeles to try to make it as an actor.
Five months later, he landed the role of Glenn, a sweet-natured former pizza delivery driver who is faced with difficult choices and strained loyalties in an unforgiving world — and that's before he falls in love with a resourceful Southern belle.
An actor with an improv comedy background might not have been an obvious choice for the role, but "Walking Dead" executive producer Robert Kirkman, who created the popular comic book on which the show is based, said the lightness of Yeun's spirit does inform the character of the show.
"His character is essential in keeping [the series] from being the unrelenting depressing thing that it definitely has the potential to be," he said. "Anything upbeat or uplifting usually comes from that character. I also think that Glenn's relationship with Maggie is one of the clearest senses of hope that you get from the story."
Glenn's romance with Maggie has made him a heartthrob among a certain set — at Comic-Con International in San Diego in July last year, more than one middle-school-age girl nervously professed her affection for Yeun during the panel devoted to the series.
"It's flattering and it's cool," Yeun said. "It's also cool to represent that as an Asian male too. I embrace that."
Although the series shoots just outside of Atlanta, Yeun considers Los Angeles his adopted home, and when he's not working, he still does improv, writes and spends time with Agnes, his goldendoodle.
Yeun's continuing to make his peace with fame — being recognized by fans makes him somewhat uncomfortable — but he's optimistic that "The Walking Dead" will serve as a stepping stone.
"I'm very lucky to be on the show," Yeun said. "We have a chance and an opportunity — especially with the numbers we've been drawing lately — to leave a lasting impression on the permanent zeitgeist of the world. Years from now they'll be like, did you watch that show? If you can be a lasting part of that legacy, that's awesome."
– Gina McIntyre
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Sam's Drunk Dog wrote:Pens will win the Regular Season next year. Book it.
Moderators: Three Stars, dagny, pfim, netwolf
Sam's Drunk Dog wrote:Pens will win the Regular Season next year. Book it.
Getting To My Game wrote:Someone brought up a good point today. It's ironic that Mario Lemieux now seems to be one that centers the Pens organization around a stable, coach-first centered mantra, when the Pens used to go through coaches like toilet paper during his time here.
farnham16 wrote:Needless to say I don't agree with the move today. Especially keeping the assistants around as well. There is now officially no accountability from top to bottom in this organization. But I will continue to root my butt off for the Pens because I love them so much.
Having said that, Ray Shero better be right. Because if he isn't then he should absolutely be gone by the end of next year along with his boy Bylsma.
Nizzy wrote:Forget about everything that's happen since 2009.
How can you stand your boss saying the same thing to you every day at the office?
The Snapshot wrote:I supported Bylsma when the team struggled earlier in the season, and he righted the ship and they finished strong. They faced adversity in round 1 (mostly Fleury IMO) and they came through. The next series we overwhelmed a strong defensive team. The last series we had no puck luck and faced a "hot" goalie.
The problems I have with the extension are these:
1) Bennett and Despres - mishandled
2) Iginla - mishandled
3) Stating now that Fleury is "our franchise goalie"
4) The fact that the entire team took Game 2 at home off
5) Four years now of Playoff disappointment - which would seem to indicate that the system he refuses to deviate from somehow needs to have alternative paths defined - can he do that?
6) Departures to FA are going to give kids like Bortuzzo, Doumolin, Harrington and others looks. Can Bylsma handle these kids better than he handled Bennett and Despres?
7) Craig Adams never scratched, ever.
He should have been fired. I really hope that the decision was a joint agreement to change the approach to coaching as well, not a vote of confidence for a coach who has failed.
SolidSnake wrote:With what the Penguins did today, I can see why they are the most hated franchise in hockey.
MRandall25 wrote:SolidSnake wrote:With what the Penguins did today, I can see why they are the most hated franchise in hockey.
You were saying something about throwing a hissy fit sometime this weekend?
MRandall25 wrote:No, not really.
Just enjoying watching you freak out over it.
FreeCandy44 wrote:You guys ***** to much.
SolidSnake wrote:MRandall25 wrote:No, not really.
Just enjoying watching you freak out over it.
I will enjoy watching the Pens make fools of themselves come playoff time.
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All In The Family...
This is my dad in about 1988. He is always on my mind at Easter because that is the time of year that he passed away. His funeral was held on the Saturday before Easter Sunday. He passed away on April 3, 1996. To be sure of that date, I looked it up. I think of Easter weekend, not April 3, as the anniversary of his death.
I'm fortunate that I had a great father. I have so many happy memories of him. He was a smart, creative, innovative man who loved being a rancher and working in his shop. He wasn't perfect, but he loved his family deeply.
I am glad that my dad was a devout Christian. I know that he is in heaven. He's absent from the body, but present with the Lord. (2 Corinthians 5:8).
My dad saw potentials in me that my mother probably didn't recognize. When we bought our house, he started giving me little tools for Christmas. He assured me that I could learn to do home repairs, and he gave me my first lesson in using an electric drill. He'd wouldn't be too surprised to find out that I've now developed a fondness for power tools and plywood.
A great lesson I learned from my father is to continue to express love to your children even when they are grown-up. I particularly remember that one time in his later years, Daddy gave me a hug and told me, "Don't ever forget how much I love you!" Those words mean even more to me today than they did when he said them.


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A man will head to Monroe County Court on charges of smoking marijuana with several Tobyhanna Township minors and planning to have sex with one of them, a 13-year-old girl.
A man will head to Monroe County Court on charges of smoking marijuana with several Tobyhanna Township minors and planning to have sex with one of them, a 13-year-old girl.
Charged in two separate cases, Brian Orlowski, 43, identified as having Berwick and Moosic addresses, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday before Pocono Pines District Judge Richard Claypool.
Orlowski as of Thursday was in Monroe County Correctional Facility in lieu of $150,000 in one case and $100,000 in the other.
Orlowski requested his bail in both cases be reduced but Claypool denied the request, labeling him a flight risk since Orlowski has a long criminal history. Having served state prison time in drug and reckless-endangerment cases, Orlowski was out on bail in a Lackawanna County drug case when committing the offenses in this case, police said.
Pocono Mountain Regional Police affidavits give the following account:
A Tobyhanna Township woman told police May 12 that she had found an inappropriate Facebook conversation between someone later identified as Orlowski and her 13-year-old daughter.
The girl then told police that, on May 11, she was at Orlowski's girlfriend's home with two boys, ages 16 and 15, and two of his girlfriend's children, ages 15 and 14. She said Orlowski gave one of the teens $10 to buy marijuana for everyone and then drove the teen somewhere to get the marijuana.
She said they brought the marijuana back to the house and that all five teens then smoked it in the garage. She said Orlowski and his girlfriend later smoked some in the garage, adding that she had seen Orlowski play a tickling game with his girlfriend's 11-year-old daughter.
Police then reviewed text messages between Orlowski and the 13-year-old girl, finding that he apparently had been grooming her for an inappropriate relationship.
Orlowski's girlfriend's 14-year-old son told police that, on May 22, he and Orlowski were driving to the Lowe's in Mount Pocono. He said Orlowski pulled over to the side of the road and that they both walked into the woods to smoke marijuana.
That same day, police were with the 13-year-old girl as she and Orlowski exchanged text messages. Orlowski told her he could bring her some marijuana the next day and that they could "chill" in the woods or in the car. On May 24, police were again with the girl as she and Orlowski exchanged texts.
Orlowski told her he wanted them to exchange pictures of themselves, told her he would be wearing "nothin...jk" in his picture and told her to wear a "bikini or similar" item in her picture.
In May 28 and 29 texts, Orlowski asked the girl if she liked him "more than a friend" and told her he would leave his adult girlfriend for her. He sent her a picture of himself lying shirtless in bed and told her he planned to bring some marijuana and pick her up at the park so that they could have sex.
On May 30, police arrested Orlowski when he arrived at a Tobyhanna Township park for the planned meeting.


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We live and work in a small community, and we all like to think of it as "home". And, while we would wish otherwise, it is often true that members of our extended family here on campus may cause problems for others. Problems in which, unfortunately for both them and us, constitute criminal offenses. When crimes do occur on campus, several things can be said with absolute certainty of fact:
- Because our campus is small, it is almost certain that someone has either seen the event take place or know of someone who did.
- There is a greater likelihood that someone has heard or seen something or someone which leads them to believe that they were either involved or know the persons who were.
- Someone wishes to provide the CAMPUS POLICE with information but does not wish to be identified as the party providing the information.
To this end, we have provided a completely anonymous method of contacting the CAMPUS POLICE Department to provide timely information. This can be done online from our website.
Whether you saw it, heard it, or heard about it, you may be able to assist us in resolving Campus crime issues and by providing us with information. Crime Incident Report Form


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Tea Plant
"Tea is the dried leaf of an evergreen shrub of the natural order Ternstœmiaceæ. It includes the China plant, and the indigenous Assam plant. At one time it was supposed that two Chinese species were grown of which one furnished the black tea and the other the green tea of commerce, but further research has shown that these species cannot be maintained. Whether the tea shrub is indigenous in China and Japan is a doubtful question. The fact has been historically established that the culture of tea existed in China in the 4th century, and in Japan in the 9th century, and from these countries it was exclusively obtained for any other part of the globe till the time of the present generation. The discovery of the indigenous plant in the forest country of Upper Assam was made in 1834, and since 1840 its cultivation there has taken very firm root."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)
black tea, evergreen shrub, green tea, indigenous assam plant, natural order ternstroemiaceae, tea, tea plant, tea shrub
Everybody's Cyclopedia (New York, NY: Syndicate Publishing Company, 1912)


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Hi everyone,
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Thanks in advance.


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23 May 2013
We've all had an obsession that started simple but got out of hand. For Matt Tom, the item in the collection was the Garson D.A.D Swarovski Crystal A/C Louvers. A little bling for his eco-friendly daily driver was all it was supposed to be. Over 40,000 crystals later (hand laid by Tom himself), the car has become a rolling piece of art.
Tom originally purchased the car shortly after graduating from college with a Bachelor Degree in Nursing. A techie at heart, Tom was fascinated in the Lexus hybrid-drive system, so he chose the CT200h over several other options he was considering. A set of wheels that were far from what is considered 'acceptable' nowadays were his first mod, but with poor offsets and style, they're not fit for mention. After being guided towards the ClubLexus online forums, Tom took inspiration to plan out his next phase.
Attending Wekfest in February 2011 was a turning point for Tom. There, he made the decision to take the car down for a few months and overhaul everything at once. The first U.S. Lexus CT Aimgain body kit was imported (and integrated with IS-F exhaust tips), Air Runner's fully integrated air suspension and AccuAir eLevel system was arranged, and Tom ordered and placed the over 40,000 Swarovski crystals on various parts of the car. It's easy to see that substantial time and planning was done to ensure all elements of the car were cohesive.
Keeping with the Eco theme, faux fox fur was used in the interior to give a plush and luxurious look. Tom learned to sew in order to make the seat covers and trim pieces, breaking several needles before getting the hang of it. He even made the bamboo floor, choosing it because of its sustainability and durability as hard flooring. Rounding out the interior, the authentic Swarovski Crystal Chandelier replaces the traditional dome light, built of the highest quality crystals available for chandeliers. Every possible piece from Garson D.A.D. has been integrated into the build, including monogram curtains with tassels and ties, square cushions, neck pads, mirror and crystal mirror faces, along with other elements. Custom iJDMtoy interior LED and strip lighting keeps the interior bright at night and when entering and exiting the vehicle.
Under the hood, the 2ZR-FXE motor is relatively unmodified. In less than two years, Tom has racked up more than 45,000 miles on the car, so modifications have been kept to a minimum to preserve drivability. An Injen short-ram intake and Amsoil oil filter help the motor breathe, while the exhaust is stock, save for the IS-F exhaust tips. Popping the hood, the OEM engine and battery covers have been paint-matched, giving the bay a clean and tasteful touch.
With 'stance' being an important element in any VIP build these days, Tom was approached by SSR Wheels to partner and debut the Professor MS3 three-piece wheel. Danh Vo from Tanabe USA did the measuring for the offsets, and 19x9 +37 fronts and 19x9.5 +30 rears are just millimeters away from the OEM regenerative brakes. In the trunk, PowerBass stepped up to provide bumps in the trunk through a pair of 10-inch S-T10D dual coil subwoofers, powered by an ACA-500.1D amp. The PowerBass 3XL-6502 six-inch mids and 3XL-2S 1.25-inch tweeters are paired with a PowerBass ACA-480.2 amp and ACA-240.2 amp respectively. The audio system was built by Tuan Nguyen, president of Supreme Society car club out of his TN Auto Inspired shop in Alhambra, California.
In the past year, the car has turned heads and racked up several awards at local shows including Best Lexus, Best Hybrid, Best Interior, and even Best of Show. Tom recognizes that his car isn't everyone's taste, but he's ok with that.
"My build is very unique and is a product of my vision. It's unhindered by other people's opinions on how a car should be built," Tom says. "My interpretation of VIP style is something that is unique, luxurious and above all, one of a kind." Safe to say, Tom's mission has been accomplished.
Vehicle: 2011 Lexus CT200h
Driver: Matthew Tom
Club Affiliation: Supreme Society / R-Rydes
Engine: 1.8 L 2ZR-FXE
Engine Modifications
Amsoil dry air filter
Injen short ram MR air intake
Lexus IS-F quad tips
Toyota Continuous Variable Transmission with power split device
Chassis / Suspension
Air Runner air suspension
KYB shocks
Yamaha gas dampers
Wheels / Tires / Brakes
SSR Professor MS3 wheels – 19x9, +37 (f), 19x9.5, +30 mm (r)
Achilles 2233 tires – 225/35ZR19 (f), 235/35ZR19 (r)
Lexus OEM hybrid regenerating brakes
Aimgain Hybrid Sports full body kit (bumper (f/r), FRP trunk spoiler, side skirts)
Lexus (F-Sport upper grille, full LED headlights, OEM LED taillights)
Hella rear foglamps
Swarovski Crystal Elements (40,000+)
Oracal 970RA matte black vinyl
Custom faux fox fur upholstering (eco-friendly and sustainable)
Swarovski (crystallized elements (40,000+), A/C vent rhinestones, mink/crystal chain in white, crystal jewel wheel fragrance, trimmed crystal chandelier, Strass crystal)
Garson D.A.D. (monogram - leather steering wheel cover, curtains w/ gloss tassels)
Luxury (square cushion, neck pads, type gloss, mirror, type leaf and luxury crystal mirror face, push starter brooch, leather smart key cover, type gloss)
iJDMtoy (interior overhead LED lighting, LED strips)
Custom bamboo (flooring, VIP front table, trim)
Audio / Mobile Electronics
PowerBass (S-T10D 10-in. dual coil subwoofers (x2), 3XL-6502 6.5-in. full range speakers (x4), 3XL-2S 1.25-in. tweeters (x2), S-352 3.5-in. speaker (x3), crossovers, ACA-500.1D class-D monoblock compact amplifier, ACA-480.2 two-channel compact amplifier, ACA-240.2 two-channel compact Amplifier, fuse holder, 4-gauge wiring, 1.2-Farad capacitor, three distribution blocks)
Optima Yellow Top DS46B24R battery
SSR Wheels, PowerBass, BeatSonic, iJDMToy


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Nightmare on Elm Street, A (US - BD)
Chris tries desperately not to fall asleep as he finishes up his review of the film...
Nancy Thompson (Heather Langenkamp) lives on Elm Street in a quiet suburb of Springwood, Ohio, close to her boyfriend Glen (Johnny Depp), best friend Tina (Amanda Wyss) and Tina's boyfriend Rod (Nick Corri). Nancy's dreams are haunted by a horribly scarred man in a dirty red and green sweater who wears deadly blades on his right hand and wants to take her to the oppressive heat of his boiler room lair. She initially passes it off as nothing more than a series of incredibly lucid nightmares, but when she discovers that all of her friends have been having the same nightmares Nancy starts to wonder whether something more sinister is responsible for their dreams.
When Tina has a particularly disturbing nightmare she asks Nancy and Glen to stay over at her house to keep her company. Rod crashes the sleepover and ends up taking Tina to her mother's bedroom for some alone time, while Nancy and Glen head to their separate rooms. During the night Rod awakes to the sound of a hysterical Tina pleading for help as she is flung around the room by an invisible force. He watches helplessly as she is murdered, before running from the house as Nancy and Glen break down the door to find Tina's mutilated corpse. Due to their stormy on-off relationship Rod becomes the prime suspect in her murder, but after a number of dreams in which she is stalked by the malevolent figure Nancy begins to suspect otherwise.
After unsuccessfully trying to convince her policeman father (John Saxon) that someone or something else was responsible for Tina's death, an increasingly desperate Nancy is eventually able to extract the truth from her drunken lush of a mother (Ronee Blakely). Ten years previous the parents of Elm Street banded together and trapped accused child murderer Fred Krueger in his boiler room hideout before burning him alive, and now Krueger returns from beyond the grave to exact his revenge on the children of Elm Street as they sleep. As one by one her friends succumb to Krueger Nancy realises that she must take the fight to the enemy if she is to survive, but how can she fight her dreams?
Those of you not particularly interested in the self-indulgent nostalgic ravings of an amateur reviewer might like to skip this section and move on to the technical appraisal, largely because the next couple of paragraphs are just going to be about my Elm Street experience. I can clearly remember watching the film for the first time in my early teens, courtesy of a guardian who had a rather cavalier attitude towards BBFC certification. I wasn't really into horror films at the time, but one of my school friends (with similarly lax parents) raved about it and I didn't want to feel left out. To this very day I still associate the musty smell of the old VHS tape/rental box with the film and it brings memories of my childhood flooding back. I'm not afraid to admit that I found the film quite scary at first viewing, mainly because I was completely taken with the film's premise. We all need to sleep, so what could be scarier than facing a homicidal maniac in your dreams?
That first viewing prompted many more rentals of both the original and the sequels, and it's fair to say that for a time I became quite obsessed with Freddy. I think a lot of it was to do with facing and overcoming my own fears, but I have to admit that the 'son of a hundred maniacs' had a certain perverse charisma that kept me coming back for more. What that says about my mental condition I don't know (or maybe I don't want to know). Throughout the course of the series Freddy made the successful transition from villain to anti-hero and subsequently became the real star of the show, unfortunately at the expense of Craven's vision. I was largely unaware of this at the time, but looking back on the series it's plain to see that things drifted too far away from Craven's original film. I still have a soft-spot for the Elm Street sequels—with part three being my personal favourite—but by part five things were starting to get a little tired and part six is the worst of the bunch by quite some margin (yes I'm including homoerotic fantasy that is Freddy's Revenge in that).
By the time I reached my mid twenties I hadn't watched one of the original Elm Street films for years. I did manage to catch Wes Craven's New Nightmare on VHS—having missed its theatrical outing thanks to my friend's insistence that we see Timecop instead—but I don't really count that as a pure sequel. Imagine my joy when I learned of the existence of a mammoth boxed set containing all seven films and a bonus disc full of documentaries and featurettes. It cost me a fair whack to import it (about £60 if I remember rightly), but I considered that a bargain for something that would bring me so much pleasure. Watching those DVDs breathed new life into the series and reminded me why I fell in love with them as a kid. I didn't own anywhere near as many discs then as I do now, so I more than got my money's worth out of the set, but although I enjoyed the sequels it was the original that I returned to time and time again. Since then I regularly pull that disc out of the collection and fire it up as I fall asleep, sometimes watching the film, at other times just listening to the commentary. As you can imagine, I was pretty fucking stoked at the prospect of getting my hands on a high-definition version of the film, and this needlessly verbose, tautological preamble brings us neatly to the review of said disc.
As previously mentioned I've owned The Nightmare on Elm Street Collection since the early days of DVD. After years of watching the film on VHS that DVD set was a revelation, presenting the film in widescreen with vastly superior image quality and digital audio. Looking back on that release now it's hard to believe it was all crammed on to a single-layered DVD-5, or that it looked as good as it did. Of course things move on and 2006 saw the release of an 'Infinifilm' edition with a superior transfer, but I never picked that one up. In either case, the DVDs can't quite cut it in today's high-definition world, so it was with great interest that I popped the Blu-ray into my player.
Firstly, the film's 1080/24p VC-1 encoded transfer has been slightly opened up from its 1.85:1 theatrical ratio to 1.78:1. What this means is that you're seeing a hair more picture information at the top and bottom of the frame; just enough to completely fill the screen of your HDTV. Although I'm generally against altering films' aspect ratios, my dislike usually comes from instances where serious cropping has occurred or the mattes have been opened to such a degree as to destroy the composition of the original image (such as going from 2.35:1 to 1.78:1). Thankfully the 'damage' caused by such a small change in ratio as found here is largely inconsequential, and it's likely that many people will lose the additional information to overscan unless their TV has a 1:1 pixel mapping function. In any event, you're not going to miss anything and the additional information doesn't cause boom mics to pop into shot.
With that out of the way it's time to comment on the rest of the transfer, and what a transfer it is. Historically New Line titles have been victims of the overzealous use of DNR, which digitally obliterates fine detail in favour of a waxier look more akin to video than film. Thankfully this release does not suffer from excessive filtering and retains a natural layer of grain throughout. I'm incredibly grateful for this, because removing the grain would have robbed the film of much of the eighties atmosphere that I love. Colour rendition is also greatly improved and seems to mirror the Infinifilm disc, so I'm assuming it came from the same master. Flesh tones are far more natural now, without the red push that afflicted the 1999 DVD release. Elsewhere the palette seems to have been shifted more towards the blues during the night-time sequences giving everything a colder look, while daytime and interior scenes appear positively vibrant on occasion.
Contrast also appears to have been given a boost as the sky is now a bright, light blue instead of the darker blue from the original DVD release, although highlights are occasionally blown-out. The image is a little brighter than the '99 release and reveals more shadow detail than it did before, but not at the expense of black levels. Of course no low-budget eighties film is ever going to be perfect—image stability wavers at times, there are a few scenes where focus is a little too soft, and there's also a bit of dirt on the print—but for my money this is a great transfer of a much-loved film and one that makes me very glad that I didn't decide to import the Canadian Alliance Atlantis release (which does suffer from DNR issues). Now there's a first, a New Line/Warner title having less DNR than the same title in another region. Long may it continue!
The primary audio soundtrack for this release is a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 affair. The disc also includes the film's original Mono soundtrack (more on that later), but I chose the 7.1 for review purposes because I was curious about the quality of the remix given some of the complaints about the Infinifilm DVD. After years of watching the VHS and the subsequent DVD (usually with the original Mono track) the first thing that struck me was the way in which the additional channels have been utilised to add a ton of atmosphere. Right from the opening dream sequence the mix impresses with its use of discrete and atmospheric effects, be it the dripping water and hissing pipes of the boiler room, or Freddy's raspy breath and screeching claws. There are also plenty of other disconcerting effects used to ratchet up the tension, including animal noises (buzzing insects and slithering eels), wind, and the eerie cries of Nancy's recently-departed friends. I'm a firm believer that music is one of the key ingredients in Elm Street's success, and Charles Bernstein's omnipresent electronic score is given plenty of room to do its thing as it comes at you from every angle. The iconic, dream-like title theme is responsible for a lot of the tension and synth stings are used to great effect during the jumpier sequences.
Unfortunately in spite of all the positives there were a number of issues that detracted from my overall enjoyment. The first of these will probably be evident to anyone who watches the film, and it relates to the dialogue. Although generally comprehensible it is quite low in the mix, which results in a number of instances where characters' lines became indistinct. There are also a few scenes where certain constituents of the track have been prioritised to the detriment of others. One of the best examples occurs at around 41:30 when Freddy attacks Nancy in her bedroom, as one part of the score completely overwhelms the rest of the track with a sort of 'siren' effect. Because I'm pretty familiar with the film I also noticed that the clacking sound of Freddy's claws was almost inaudible during this scene, and that's not the only example of elements being buried in the mix, or indeed disappearing entirely (the ripping sound as Tina tears Freddy's face off is totally absent and the splash as she hits the bed is truncated, among numerous other things). There are also a few moments where fidelity is lacking, but this at least can be attributed to the source material.
Now if you're not particularly familiar with the film it's entirely possible that you could sit through the whole thing without noticing that anything is awry. None of the above issues ruin the experience of watching A Nightmare on Elm Street, but I'd be remiss in my duty as a reviewer if I failed to mention them. On the whole I still feel that the remix has something to offer in terms of bringing the film into the modern age, but with a little more care and attention it could have been even better. It's a real shame...
Thankfully, as previously mentioned, the disc also includes the original soundtrack in Dolby Digital 1.0 Mono. This is another advantage over the Alliance Atlantis disc and a major boon for hardcore Nightmare fans and audio purists alike. Now I'm sure there will be those among you who will turn their noses up at the thought of listening to a film in plain old Mono, but one has to remember that it is how A Nightmare on Elm Street originally played in theatres and it's actually a very atmospheric way to experience the film. The best part is that it doesn't have the balancing issues of the remixed track and as far as I can tell all of the effects that were missing or buried in the remix are present and correct in the original Mono. In any event I recommend that you watch the film with this track at least once for that authentic eighties experience. I'd really like to see the inclusion of original soundtracks become standard on all catalogue releases, especially when remixes continue to be plagued by issues like the ones outlined above. It's just a pity that it's presented in lossy Dolby Digital and not one of the lossless formats, but having said that it's probably no worse than was heard in theatres back in 1984.
Warner Home Video has assembled a fairly strong collection of bonus material for this Blu-ray, although most of it appears to be replicated from the Infinifilm release. Even so, compared to the only available Blu-ray alternative—yes it's that Canadian disc again—this is a clear step up.
Filmmaker's Commentary: This is the commentary track featured on the DVD releases of the film. Participants include writer/director Wes Craven, actors Heather Langenkamp and John Saxon, and cinematographer Jacques Haitkin. I've listened to this track numerous times over the years and it's still an enjoyable commentary. As one would expect Craven has the most interesting stories, but the other contributors all pitch in with their own recollections to make for an entertaining piece.
Cast and Crew Commentary: This commentary track features a host of original Elm Street cast and crew, including writer/director Wes Craven, New Line Cinema founder Robert Shaye, actors Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, Amanda Wyss and Ronee Blakley, producers Sara Risher and John Burrows, cinematographer Jacques Haitkin, composer Charles Bernstein, editors Rick Shaine and Patrick McMahon, mechanical special effects designer Jim Doyle, special makeup effects artist David B. Miller, and film historian David Del Valle. As you've probably guessed this is one of those 'patchwork' commentaries where all of the participants are recorded separately and then stitched together to form one cohesive track. These tracks can often be a little dull compared to commentaries where the participants are recorded together, but this one is actually pretty good and provides a wealth of information about the film.
Focus Points: When activated this option presents the viewer with an on-screen icon at various points throughout the film. If you press enter on your remote you're taken to a behind-the-scenes segment that pertains to the scene you're watching, although from what I could tell a lot (all?) of it was culled from footage available elsewhere on the disc. It seems a bit pointless to interrupt the flow of the movie for something that you can watch in another featurette.
Never Sleep Again (49:55 HD): This is the longest and most interesting of the behind-the-scenes material. It's basically a lengthy making of documentary that covers everything you could conceivably want to know about the film, from the genesis of the story up to and beyond its production and cultural impact. Along with the interviews and alternate takes there's plenty of exploration of the effects, cinematography, editing and music. Okay, so a lot of the anecdotes have been endlessly recycled over the years, but there's only so many ways to tell the same story and I found this to be an engaging piece.
The House That Freddy Built (22:47 HD): This is a neat little featurette that charts the rise of New Line Cinema and explores the role played by the Nightmare franchise. It includes interviews with all of the principal players from the first movie and contains a lot of clips from all of the films, along with some other famous New Line titles (such as Critters, Blade, Se7en and Friday the 13th).
Night Terrors (15:58 HD): This featurette focusses on dreams and their various interpretations as discussed by scholars. It explains that some ancient civilisations believed dreams were communications from the gods and explores some of the theories postulated as to why we need to dream. Craven himself pops up from time to time to offer his take on things, specifically relating to the newspaper articles that inspired the original film.
Fact Track: This is your standard pop-up fact track that provides trivia for all the hardcore Nightmare fans. The information is a little sparse for my liking, but I did learn a thing or two.
Alternate Endings (04:56 HD): There are three alternate endings on the disc—the scary ending, the happy ending and the Freddy ending—which can be viewed individually or via a 'play all' function. They're all pretty similar, but the 'Freddy' ending was a new one on me, although I'm glad it wasn't used.
I was surprised by how well A Nightmare on Elm Street still holds up to scrutiny some twenty-six years after its original release. Sure the effects are a little dated and a lot of the acting is a fairly amateurish (to say the least), but its premise of a killer stalking you in your dreams is both relatable and terrifying. It's always been one of my favourite horror films and every time I watch it I'm transported back to my early teens and the feeling of nervous anticipation as I slid the VHS tape into the player.
Thankfully this Blu-ray release is a bit of a step up from VHS and easily represents the most audio-visually attractive version of the film I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Honestly, there were moments when it felt like I was experiencing Elm Street for the very first time, such is the visual quality presented by this Blu-ray. The remixed DTS-HD track isn't quite as impressive, but the presence of the original Mono largely negates any criticism I might levy against the disc's audio. Throw in a generous helping of interesting supplemental material and you have yourself a pretty great package that's sure to delight the film's legions of fans.
* Note: The above images are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page. Full-resolution captures are available by clicking individual images, but due to .jpg compression they are not necessarily representative of the quality of the transfer.
Review by Chris Gould
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian
Disc Details
Release Date: 16th April 2010
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 1.78:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 English, Dolby Digital Mono English, Dolby Digital Mono French, Dolby Digital Mono German, Dolby Digital Mono Italian
Subtitles: English SDH, French, German SDH, Italian, Italian SDH, Dutch, Korean, Spanish, Greek
Extras: Audio Commentaries, Documentary, Featurettes, Focus Points, Fact Track, Alternate Endings
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Wes Craven
Cast: Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, Amanda Wyss, Nick Corri
Genre: Horror
Length: 91 minutes
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Ah, the beauty of ignorant arrogance!From the Times article "Most Domestic 'Jihadists' Are Educated, Well-Off":"Historically, the idea that terrorists come from [poor and quasi-literate] backgrounds is a complete myth," says Bruce Hoffman, a counterterrorism expert at Georgetown University. "They are much more likely to be well-educated and come from middle-class and wealthy families."The whole article here: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,...1947703,00.htmlNot to mention that most of the 9/11 terrorists were also well-educated, and that Bin Laden himself comes from one of the wealthiest Saudi families.It is never a good idea to underestimate your opponents.
Well, having dealt with these bastards face to face, as Jonathan has, I can say emphatically that many of them are really quite apallingly ignorant. I can't go into great detail here, but I can tell you many of us who are veterans of recent conflicts are very gratified that certain cultures consider aiming a weapon with the sights to be "unmanly," relative to simply spraying lead from the hip. You would be shocked at the stupid things some of them do....Now, there are plenty of other devils out there who are far more worldy and aware. But if most them weren't as idiotic as they are, we'd have a much more serious problem on our hands. Or, maybe they wouldn't be terrorist in the first place, if they weren't so ignorant and indoctrinated.
If you visited the Statue of Liberty, would you spend most of your time photographing the guards, the security cameras, door locks, and things like that?
This is an area of concern, which is why there are background checks that you need to go through to be law enforcement or security, especially at the federal level. To get through the vetting process you'd have to be a "sleeper" agent--someone with a clean background and criminal record, and no traceable connections to any terrorist group. I've been through this process, and trust me, it is VERY thorough.
While that may be true of jihadi elite/leadership, my experience is that many of the low-level foot soldiers...
Umm, I've been in the same room, or on the same battlefield with some of these people, so I'm less "ignorant" of them than any handful of academics and writers. I've also read the books, fatwas and manifestos some of the others have written, over a period of 25 years. It's not "underestimating" to take a honest appraisal of what one sees with one's own eyes. Education is not the same thing as experience, wealth is not the same thing as intelligence, literate does imply wise. Clearly, we could point to any number of famous, wealthy, beautiful fools in the news these days. It's very easy to "mirror image" one's opponent. Ahmed went to a university in Paris, and since I went to a University, he must think like I do. Well, he may have attended some classes, but he may also believe some things I find quite bizarre, and have a very weird view of the way things work outside his own country. Remember when Dianne Sawyer interviewed Sadam Hussein during the run up to Gulf War I? He seemed shocked to learn that people were allowed to openly ridicule politicians in the US. He had a profound misunderstanding of the life in a western country. It's not "arrogant" to note that, and exploit it. If you're not used to living in a country like the US, you're probably not much better prepared to operate there than your average American would be to operate in the Sahara or a jungle in Laos.I think what some of us are trying to say is that there are many ways one can try to protect the public against terrorists, and although harassing wedding photographers is clearly fruitless, there are a vast array of techniques in use that were developed via long experience. It's a really bad idea to fully divulge those techniques to the publc, because that's just giving the enemy the keys. So when people who aren't involved in the thinking behind the protection measures start making pronouncements about terrorists being too "smart" to do this or that, they may just not know the full background.
... I've been in the same room, or on the same battlefield with some of these people, so I'm less "ignorant" of them than any handful of academics and writers... It's not "underestimating" to take a honest appraisal of what one sees with one's own eyes...
Terrorists normally don't operate in a conflict area, those are freedom fighters. This mostly to fight some foreign army that occupies they're country, this is completely different. It's very rare that those freedom figther operate outside there home country.
Low-level foot soldiers are not going to be the terrorist hijacking four planes simultaneously and successfully hitting three high-level targets by flying them (or execute any other high-profile terrorist act), so what is the point in declaring terrorist (in general) stupid, idiotic and ignorant?
Given the sheer cost of doing even a simple background check and the very low wages of most security guards, it's very unlikely that most background checks are thorough. So you're relatives and "friends", neigbours,... did give you feedback that they where questioned to check you out?
" there are a vast array of techniques in use that were developed via long experience." --> the problem is that there are seldom checks if the "experience" has some use anymore or if it's effective. This is often blocked with it's "secret" and most involved parties have clearly a benefit with getting "more".
This statement is both extremely ignorant and highly insulting. Please explain why a majority of the "freedom fighters" operating in Iraq are from Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Iran, etc. I was in Ramadi in late 2006 when the local tribes decided they'd had enough of the "freedom fighters" terrorizing the locals, and formally allied themselves with the US military to get rid of them. As a result, Al-Anbar province went from one of the most dangerous places in Iraq to one of the safest.
Yes. Some had an investigator visit in person.
What evidence do you have of that? How do you know what procedures are in use, and which ones have stopped attacks lately? Do you really think you're getting the whole story in the open press? I don't think so.
While useful, anyone's personal experience is usually far from being a sufficient condition for any serious analysis, and more often than not leads to the proverbial "not seeing the forest for the trees" syndrome. If opposite would be true, than any floor-trading stock trader would know more about economy than members of the federal reserve board (often academics themselves)... any paramedic would know more about medicine than university professors... etc.Besides, as someone has already pointed out, "being in the same room or battlefield" with you disqualifies them as terrorists, at least those we in the western world should be afraid of.And again, some of the key players in the 9/11 attack spent years living, getting high education and working in the West. Yes, they have a different value system, but stupid, idiotic and ignorant they aren't (unless, of course, you assume that not adopting our value system makes them so). Those who "never heard of soap" are not going to fly planes against us.But just for fun, let's assume you are right and that they are really that stupid and ignorant... in such a case, they surely would not know how to operate a modern dslr, hence any photographer with a dslr should be automatically above suspicion... and only poor souls with Holgas and Dianas should immediately be arrested.
Well I know that my fence againts pink elephants is extremely effective. But it's working is highly secret.I do know some "research" (in my expertise) against terrorists threats that is complete absurd, but expensive. It's so easy to avoid and gives so much expensive false positives that it's completely unusable. You won't find those facts in the results, even if well known, a lot of people have benefits from going on with it.Common sense security measures on the other hand are not mentioned or implemented, probably because it won't generate income.
... If you're mostly concerned about 911 style aircraft hijackers, then why are we discussing harassment of photographers on the street? And I never said all of them are completely stupid in the first place. Just that some are, and that it would wrong to think that they're too wiley to be caught with seemingly ordinary measures....
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Are you suggesting that "harassing street photographers" is one of those "seemingly ordinary measures" capable of netting real terrorists?...As for the millennium bomber, again I am not sure what you are suggesting. I assume you are referring to him being stupid and acting strange and thus causing suspicion by the border agents?On a lighter note (and in a facetious tone), I am glad I learned we've never caught Bin Laden because of... the Washington Post.


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If you go searching for Obama's college records, you will quickly discover that all of his records from Occidental College, Columbia University and Harvard law School have all been sealed. If Trump is right in that Obama has spent $3 million sealing all of his records, it really pours fuel of the fires of conspiracy and makes one wonder what is so damaging in those records to warrant such extreme measures be taken to protect them.
The only thing I can think of that Obama would be so concerned about would be his place of birth listed on his college applications. Is it possible that these documents list someplace other than Hawaii as his place of birth? Is it possible that they, like New York publisher Acton and Dystel, list one Barack Hussein Obama as being born in Kenya?
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The Miami Marlins will have at least 71 players in camp when the team opens spring training Feb. 11, and that includes 31 non-roster invitees. Of those 31 non-roster players, 14 are from the organization. The 17 minor-league free agents looking to catch on include Ps Jonathan Albaladejo, John Maine, Doug Mathis, Zach Phillips, Chad Qualls, Kevin Slowey, Jordan Smith, Mitch Talbot and Michael Wuertz. The non-roster minor-league free agents are C Craig Tatum, INFs Matt Downs, Nick Green, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Ed Lucas and Chris Valaika. The OFs are Jordan Brown and Austin Kearns. "It's a relatively large group and a lot of opportunity and I think there will be some good competition in a number of areas," team executive Larry Beinfest said.
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The Miami Marlins signed free-agent C Craig Tatum (Orioles) to a minor-league contract.
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Thankful Thursday - Why Are YOU A Family Historian/Genealogist?
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When I started this blog, I honestly didn't think anyone would be interested in knowing about my journey. I've been very pleasantly surprised about the support it's received. So many people have taken the time not only to read what's in this space but also to comment about it as well. For that, I am incredibly grateful. What's more, I've discovered not only am I sharing my journey, I'm uncovering myself in the process.
As those of you who regularly read this blog know, I am sans family. Well, not completely without family, but I don't have children. It wasn't a choice but a medical condition that prevents me from having kids; my husband is not comfortable with adoption. When I first found out I shouldn't have children, I was devastated, but never shared that with anyone. It wasn't 'me' to share my feelings (hard to believe, right?!). Years past, and like any loss, the pain eased a bit. But I find that not having the opportunity to have children, as I so deeply want, has had other unexpected and sometimes unwanted consequences.
My husband comes from a large family. He has four siblings and as of today, we have seven living nephews and nieces (one is deceased) ranging in age from 34 to 4 and seven grand- nephews and nieces. When I first met my husband, everyone was very close and we spent the vast majority of our free time with them. We were present at the births of three of our nieces and nephews, a privilege I never thought I'd have. We cared for our 'middle' nieces and nephew like they were our own, because in many ways, they were the closest thing we'd ever get to knowing what it feels like to have our own family.
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Over the last seven years or so, we stopped going to his family functions because they were just too awkward; frankly we'd stopped receiving invitations to things. My husband was always a bit philosophical about these kinds of things. I have to claim my feminine qualities for taking it much more personally; for admitting that my heart broke a little more each day we were pushed farther and farther out of the family.
At the same time last summer my husband's family was splitting apart, my parents fulfilled their dream of moving to Arizona. While they've settled in and seem happy, my Mom has had a number of medical challenges, including two stays in the hospital. I don't have the financial resources to go back and forth to Arizona, so I haven't seen them in almost a year. Just last week Mom had to go back to the emergency room; my first thought was I just wanted to be there to hold her hand. I struggle with feeling guilty that I'm not there to take care of them at a time in their lives when they really need me. Except they chose to be in Arizona and are happier there than they were when they lived here.
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I felt the need to share this story here because someday I hope that someone researching their family will have a greater understanding of why I'm so passionate about being a Genealogist. (As I say to myself) It's a family, dummy.
Why did YOU become a family historian or Genealogist? I'd love to collect your stories too...
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I think time can heal everything, both personal and professional.
I too have cut off a large portion of my family and spend most of my time with the hubby's family. I am thankful everyday for them. I know without them, I would not have the large family events for all of the holidays.
As for friendships in the community, I know that things happen and we can learn from all of it. I recently learned that just reaching out and saying the simple, "I'm sorry" goes a long way. I thought I had completely ruined an important relationship I had and after many months, I was able to take a few minutes to say those two words and move things forward. There are many in the community who are loving, helpful and willing to be there for you. Then there are others...
I hope that things change for the positive and hope your Mom is doing better.
Thanks for your insights, Terri.ReplyDelete
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I started to research my family tree with my sister about 13 years ago. There was a time period where I had to put it on the back burner after I moved overseas, moved back to the states and then returned overseas. I get very homesick and miss my family, especially my parents who are deceased. I have contact with a few immediately family members and I am closer to my mother's side of the family than my father's. It was his great-grandfather's picture which hanged on my grandmother's living wall that sparked the genealogy bug. The last four years, I have been doing research non-stop. It makes me feel productive and curbs some of the homesickness. I had expectations that it would bridge the gap between me and my extended family and prompt healing. Except for a few immediate family members mostly on my mom's side, it seems I have more success with distant cousins who are interested in genealogy and willing to share family history with me. When disappointed at the lack of other family participation, I remind myself that I am doing this for myself, my son and my descendants. Plus, I can draw on the knowledge and support of the genealogy community. These are some of the most kindest and generous people I have come across who are unselfish and eager to provide assistance in all areas. Like you! I thank you and them for all that you do.Replies
Tara, thank you so much for your comment...for sharing your experience! I do know what you mean about the research keeping you feeling productive; when I feel 'lazy' I just head over to once of my genea-sites and start to work. I'm very happy that you enjoyed my post and hope that you'll keep reading. :-)Delete
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