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If you're wondering whether there's any added value offered to passengers from alliances in the age of diminishing returns on loyalty programs, you're not alone.
Airlines have been scratching their heads about the value of alliances too.
At the CAPA World Aviation Summit in Helsinki this week, various panels reviewed the competitive changes taking place in a slow process of globalization in the last global industry which is still, for the most part, strictly separated by borders.
Global airline alliances were originally set up as a way to work around the limitations of various nations' access to air routes, to support the connections of increasing numbers of the global travellers created by open trade in other industries, and to provide buffers in harsh economic climates. On the customer side, alliances have touted universal standards of service, frequent flyer program benefits, access to lounges for member flyers, and convenient connections.
This article is a fragment originally published on Skift and can be read in full here.


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Anyways, so I was watching a bunch of videos today and thought I'd share some of my favourites with you guys ~
I found Kait Weston's videos a while back, right after I became totally obsessed with Demi Lovato's album Unbroken. It featured her singing "Skyscraper" live, in her front foyer, and honestly, her voice blew me away.
The other guy is Eppic. IMO he's a good rapper. He's done a lot of collabs with other YouTubers.
Another YouTuber I absolutely love is Tyler Ward. I learned about him through eggtart, who showed me his old collab partner, Julia Sheer, first. They no longer do collabs together, but hopefully one day they will again, 'cause they sang well together.
This first video is Tyler's collaboration with YouTuber Alex G. singing a cover of Ho Hey. They have both done original songs too. Tyler recently released a mini album, and Alex G has her original called 4am.
Against the Current's original song "Thinking" can be found here.
Lastly, you've already seen Kurt Schneider's work, in that video with Max Schneider and Victoria Justice that eggtart posted a few weeks back, but I also want to show another cover that Kurt helped produce, this time for Sam Tsui and Christina Grimmie:
Anyways, YEAH. I just wanted to share some of my favourite YouTubers with you~ There are more, but this shall have to do...
P.S. Ignore some of the weird stuff going on with our blog. It's in the middle of a make-over xP

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Welcome to the Beta Sigma chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity here at Tarleton State University!
One of the main questions on every high school seniors mind when they apply to college is "Should I rush a fraternity and what are the benefits?"
This is a very tough decision for most people, and there are many determining factors to consider. While evaluating the Greek system you must consider the reasons that make becoming part of the Greek system so worthwhile. Joining the Greek system is a good experience because it gives you a family that helps to make a home away from home, it gives you an easy way to become a major part of campus life, and it gives you excellent networking opportunities as you graduate and enter the workforce. As soon as you decide to go Greek and are accepted into a fraternity, you have an instant bond with the group that you chose to be a part of. You sometimes gain this bond even before your official initiation. This is very helpful for incoming freshmen that are not used to being away from home for the first time. It gives them a sense of security and a sense of familiar belonging. The family atmosphere is very supportive throughout the college experience. It is comforting knowing that you have a large group of people always there for you if you need a shoulder to cry on or a firm hand to help you up when you are down.


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Evaluation, Pathogenesis, and Outcome of Subjects With or Suspected Traumatic Brain Injury
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SHOOT is pleased to announce that SHOOT's 16th annual worldwide search to discover the best up-and-coming directors -- who, based on their initial work, show promise to soon make major positive contributions to advertising and/or entertainment in its traditional and emerging forms -- is OPEN!. This global search is conducted by SHOOT's editorial staff with input from agency and studio creatives & heads of production, as well as commercial and entertainment production company heads and established directors.
About The New Directors Showcase Screening, Editorial Coverage & Showcase Reel
SHOOT editors will review and select the 25-30 best pieces of "work" to be featured on SHOOT's 2018 New Directors Showcase Reel that will be screened for an audience of 400+ advertising & entertainment production decision-makers at SHOOT's 2018 Annual New Directors Showcase Event at the DGA (Directors Guild of America) Theater in May (date TBA) 2018, in New York City, immediately following The SHOOT Directors/Producers Forum. The Showcase Directors are invited to attend and all who do will be asked to stand up from the audience while their name is announced. Six of the directors will be invited to appear on the panel discussion before or after the screening. All the directors chosen for the reel will be profiled in SHOOT's May/June issue (profiles also appear in PDF version of the issue, in The SHOOT>e.dition and on SHOOTonline.) In addition to SHOOT's readers around the globe seeing the profiles, the issue will be given to guests at the May event. After the event (Directors/Producers Forum, New Directors Showcase screening, Panel Discussion and After party) SHOOT will provide coverage and photos from the day and evening programs on SHOOTonline and in the SHOOT Dailies, Brand New[s], a Special issue of Screenwork and the SHOOT>e.dition, and the New Directors Showcase Reel will be posted on SHOOTonline.com for the worldwide motion picture production community - advertising and entertainment - to view. The selected directors' chosen work receives an enormous amount of career-building exposure!
Each and every year since inception, SHOOT's New Directors Showcase Delivers. New Directors receive enormous career-building exposure! Here's a sampling of what some past SHOOT New Directors Showcase directors have said about their New Directors Showcase experience...
"The SHOOT new director's showcase offers directors a platform to be championed. It was incredible to be awarded the opportunity to stand-out amongst my talented colleagues and participate as a fresh new visionary within the industry. I've could have never imagined the doors that the showcase would open and am forever grateful to have SHOOT in my corner as my career continues to flourish." -- Jenn Shaw, 2017 New Director
"The SHOOT New Directors Showcase is an essential curatorial filter in the very saturated world of aspiring directors, and a sign that you're not a hack headed in the wrong direction. Being a part of it changed my life, and validated all my efforts. I received the email about my inclusion on my birthday, prompting me to throw caution to the wind and eat another slice of cake." -- Kiran Koshy, 2017 New Director
"As a cinematographer for the past 20 years, I have attended the SHOOT NDS as one of my favorite industry events every year, and have had several projects I shot be featured in the showcase over the years. So to be selected and take the stage at the DGA as a New Director was a dream come true. It was great exposure that has garnered a lot of interest in me and where my career is headed, and opened the door to new relationships with several new production companies." -- Jendra Jarnagin, 2017 New Director, Floating Camera
"The SHOOT New Directors Showcase celebrates the on-going evolution in visual storytelling, in both the short and long forms. I can't think of any other event where a curated selection of top commercials, documentaries, and narrative movies from around the world collide on the big screen. To have one's work selected for the DGA-staged event is a major stamp of approval. Directors are introduced to top commercial reps and agencies, among other production entities. To have been selected as a New Director for my work on "Floyd Norman: An Animated Life" was an absolute honor that also injected the documentary with early PR buzz." -- Michael Fiore, 2016 New Director, Michael Fiore Films
"The SHOOT New Directors Showcase offers so much more than just validation of directorial talent. It was great exposure to showcase our work. The work is so inspiring, and so diverse. I loved meeting the various directors in the showcase. I can't think of another showcase reel that can match its broad range in subject matter, style, approach and tone." -- Sonejuhi Sinha, 2016 New Director
"SHOOT has created an amazing platform to showcase the work of some of the world's most talented emerging directors and it was an honor to be included in SHOOT'S 2015 New Director's Showcase. As an up and coming director, working both in commercial and features, SHOOT provided me with an extraordinary opportunity to share my work with leading industry professionals. This opportunity extended from an amazing night hosted at the DGA theater to continued press after the event. I am honored to be named one of SHOOT's New Directors as it is a title that does not get overlooked by the industry." -- Joe Pernice, 2015 New Director
"Having previously directed independent films, the SHOOT New Directors Showcase provided a rare opportunity to introduce my work to key players in the commercial world. SHOOT's stamp of approval helped me to connect with production companies, agencies, and directors reps, and I'm excited to say that I've since been hired for several directing assignments." -- Erin Li, 2015 New Director
"The SHOOT New Directors Showcase was a phenomenal opportunity, and has been a huge force in launching my career. It opened doors to me with some of the best production houses, agencies, and creatives in the industry, and did an amazing job of bringing all these people together under one roof. The panel speakers were amazing, giving their insight into the rapidly changing nature of the advertising and entertainment world. It's a refreshing, inspiring look into the next wave of filmmakers that I'm honored to be a part of." -- Aaron Kodz, 2014 New Directors Showcase
"SHOOT Magazine provided me with a fabulous platform in the New Director's Showcase to show my work. The event itself had inspiring speakers with wonderful insight on their particular expertise in the filmmaking world. It's a terrific way to meet a significant amount of talented people all under one roof who give their time in a thoughtful manner." -- Michele Atkins, 2013 New Director, Kaboom Productions
"The SHOOT New Directors Showcase offers so much more than just validation of directorial talent. I met some incredible industry professionals...the whole place is buzzing, the work is so inspiring, and you walk away feeling like a major milestone has been reached. What surprised me the most was the variety of directors--male, female, international, American, young, and old. The same goes for the work. I can't think of another showcase reel that can match its broad range in cinematography, subject matter, and tone." -- Martin Rodahl, 2012 New Director, 71 Degrees North
"Being included in the SHOOT New Director Showcase was absolutely brilliant for me, as it tempted the smart people I did not know, but desperately wanted to see my film, into watching it! As a result, I met m"any of the owners and execs of the production companies I admire." -- Elizabeth Orne, 2011 New Directors Showcase
"Being included in SHOOT Magazine's New Directors Showcase was quite an honor! It gave me great exposure, opened a lot of doors and eventually lead me to a home with kaboom." -- Matt Fackrell, 2011 New Directors Showcase, Wondros (part of directing duo Men)
"It was quite an honor to be selected to participate in the 2010 SHOOT New Directors Showcase. I am especially humbled to join the ranks of the super creative and innovative directors with whom I share this special honor. Being selected for the showcase affirmed for me the value of my determined effort to create work that's not just "good enough", but better than anyone imagined. Thanks for the shot in the arm, SHOOT! -- Varda Bar-kar, 2010 New Directors Showcase
"Being included in SHOOT's New Directors Showcase is one of those great touchstones. Besides the breadth of industry exposure only SHOOT can provide, it provides a very real increase in offers for work as well as the validation that you're doing something right. I will always count it as a big moment in my career." -- Kevin Kerwin, 2009 New Directors Showcase, Authentic Films
"There are many wonderful phone calls one can receive in life. But I have to say, few feel as good as, 'Hello, you've just been included in SHOOT's New Directors Showcase.' Like the chicken and the egg, I'm still not sure which came first: getting to direct good scripts or getting into SHOOT's New Directors Showcase." -- Harold Einstein, 2008 New Directors Showcase, Dummy
"As directors, we are continually inspired by the imagination of our peers. SHOOT Magazine does a fantastic job of filling our brains with the most exciting, creative ideas of the day and it's New Director's Showcase is no exception. We were thrilled and honored to be included in such a highly talented event. It was almost like telling our Grandmother we had won an academy award... or two." -- Jason & Matt Docter, DOCTER TWINS, 2008 New Directors Showcase,
"I have read SHOOT for many years, and being included in the 2007 New Director's Showcase was truly an honor. SHOOT consistently has an eye out for fresh and exciting new talent, and this Showcase does not disappoint. This is one of the finest new talent presentations in our business." -- Nir Bashan, 2007 New Directors Showcase
"I was honored to be to be included with other new directors in the 2005 showcase. It's always invigorating to see new work and exchange ideas. The showcase is an ideal opportunity for new directors, industry leaders and agency producers to come together for the first time." -- Harry Cocciolo, 2005 New Directors Showcase, Bob Industries
SHOOT's NDS Shines A Bright Light on Up-And Coming Directorial Talent
Indeed SHOOT's New Directors Showcase has identified many leading artisans over the years, including one who went on to earn a DGA Award nomination as best commercial director of the year, and assorted others who have won industry accolades, including Gold Lions at Cannes as well as AICP Show honors.
Most importantly, Showcase inclusion has helped numerous directors gain production house affiliations.
Here's a sampling...
SHOOT's second annual New Directors Showcase in 2004 included Elliott Lester who has gone on to an accomplished career, including helming HBO's telefilm "Nightingale," a one-character drama starring David Oyelowo as Peter Snowden, an emotionally damaged war veteran whose life unravels before us. Nightingale is an HBO Films presentation in association with Brad Pitts' Plan B Entertainment.
Our 2004 Showcase included Ted Melfi on the strength of "Pizza Guys," a MTV spec spot he directed. Melfi has since gone on to establish himself in commercials and most recently as a feature filmmaker, making his theatrical movie debut at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival with the tug-at-the-heartstrings comedy "St. Vincent." His second film, the acclaimed 2016 "Hidden Figures," has him squarely in this award season's Oscar conversation. Melfi is a founding partner of production house brother, which he teamed with executive producer Rich Carter to launch in 2014.
The 2013 film "Oblivion" starring Tom Cruise and Morgan Freeman was directed by Joseph Kosinski who eight years earlier was in our 3rd annual 2005 New Directors Showcase. Joseph is now with Reset, the production company launched by David Fincher and Dave Morrison.
The 2005 New Directors Showcase also included director David Gray--at the time was a noted agency creative who had signed with Hungry Man to pursue a full-time directing career. Two years later, while still at Hungry Man, David was at the DGA Awards ceremony in Los Angeles as a nominee for Best Commercial Director of 2006. David is now with Station Film.
Earning a slot in the 2006 New Directors Showcase was the Terri Timely duo (Corey Creasey and Ian Kibbey), now with Park Pictures. Terri Timely directed Geico's "Unskippable: Family" pre-roll ad which in 2015 garnered The Martin Agency its first ever Cannes Grand Prix honor.
Keith Schofield earned inclusion into SHOOT's 2008 6th Annual Showcase. Four years later, his "The Bark Side" for Volkswagen out of Deutsch LA garnered a primetime commercial Emmy nomination. Schofield is with Caviar Content.
Also in that 2008 Showcase was Keith Bearden. Two years later he saw his feature film directing debut, "Meet Monica Velour," make its worldwide premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. "Meet Monica Velour" was one of just 14 films chosen for Tribeca's Encounters section, offering original movies that reflect pop culture and contemporary issues.
Another 2008 Showcase helmer was Harold Einstein of Station who shortly thereafter saw three Crest toothpaste spots he directed for Saatchi NY earn a Gold Lion in the Campaign category at Cannes. Harold launched his own production company, Dummy.
Pete Circuitt of The Ebeling Group, another '08 Showcase inductee, went on to direct CBS-TV's half-hour primetime Xmas special "Yes Virginia" for Macy's and JWT NY, which ended up winning a One Show Entertainment Awards Gold Pencil.
In 2010, Ross Katz won the DGA Award for outstanding achievement in movies for TV/miniseries on the strength of his HBO film "Taking Chance," the same film which garnered him inclusion in SHOOT's '09 7th Annual New Directors Showcase.
Your Work on SHOOT's website in a special NDS micro site
See the directors' work that was chosen for last years showcase event on SHOOT's 2017 New Directors Web Reel. The helmers selected for the Showcase come from diverse backgrounds. Some first established themselves on the agency side of the business, while others were DPs, feature filmmakers or film students. One bond the directors share is great style and vision, whether it be reflected in comedy, visuals or storytelling. (Check it out from last year: http://NDS.SHOOTonline.com)
Get your own web page for minimum of 3 years on SHOOT's website at nds.SHOOTonline.com
In the 2017 New Directors Web Reel Directors Page, each director reveals how he or she got into the business, as well as his or her aspirations. Included are credits for the work that was screened in May 2017 during SHOOT's 15th Annual New Directors Showcase event at the DGA Theatre in NYC. (Check it out from last year: https://SHOOTonline.com/nds/new-directors/profiles)
It could be a big step towards being noticed by the companies that can represent you and the studios, networks, and agency creatives and producers that can hire you. Here's some of the companies who's owners, CEOs, vice presidents, broadcast & content managers, network executive and agency producers, creative directors, entrepreneurs, directors, editors, VFX artists, music editors, copywriters, actors, and other motion picture industry managers & talents. registered & attended last years event at the DGA in NYC:
A:D Talent Management
Already Alive
American Express
Analogue Muse
Anarchy International
ANU Entertainment
Arnold NYC
Assembly/MacGuffin Films
BCJ Films
Big Block
Bird Bonnette & Stauderman
Blake + Company
Bloomberg LP
Blue Barn Pictures, Inc.
Breaker Films
Calvin Klein
CAPS Payroll
Carolyn Reps
Cena Entertainment
Chelsea Pictures
Click 3X
Company 3
Cooley LLP
Corbis Entertainment
Crew Cuts
Darling Agency
Dekabes Films
Della Femina
Deluxe Entertainment
Digitas Health
Directors Guild of America
Don't Panic Productions
Double Wide Media
Erica Palgon Casting
Erin Li Films
Eye Candy Edit
Ezell Media
Fancy Content
Perez Bros
Pollock Spark
Pop Fim Inc.
POP Sound
Producers Guild of America
Publicis Healthcare
Publicis Kaplan Thaler
Pure Growth
Radioaktive Film
Ruth A. Gutman Productions
Saatchi & Saatchi
Saint James Studios
Silberman Productions
Silver Spoon
Sky Over Productions LLC
Skyframe Pictures
Smoke & Mirrors
Solano Media
Southwest Productions
Spitfire Films
Spy Films
Suffolk County Film Commission
Sunflower Entertainment Co
SuperPowers NYC
Syncro Services, Inc.
Synthetic Pictures
The Colony
The Drafting Board
The Emmer Group
The Field
The Firchow Company
The IHA Inc.
The In-House Agency Inc.
The Madison Square Garden Co.
The Mill
The Shed
The STUDIO
The TEAM Companies
The Weinstein Company
United Nations
Unleaded Music
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Peacefully, on July 21, 2012 with his family at his side at 54 years. Beloved husband of 33 years to Denise (nee Robinet). Loving father of Ashlee and husband Shawn Tavolieri, Matthew, and Timothy. Dear son of Nellie Moes and the late Eelke Moes (2011). Dear brother of Al Moes, Brenda and husband Gord Wigle and will be remembered by many nieces and nephews. In kindness, a donation to the Windsor/Essex Cancer Centre Foundation would be appreciated. Special thanks to Drs. R. Chow and Y. Luo and the caring nursing staff at Hotel Dieu Hospital. Memorial visiting Wednesday from 4 to 7 pm at FAMILIES FIRST 1065 LAUZON RD. East Windsor (519-969-5841). Share memories, photos or make a donation online at www.FamiliesFirst.ca
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bitcoin-powered Red Bull vending machine at the Hackers Congress Paralelní Polis 2016, held in Holešovice, a suburb of Prague.
The new machine dispenses Red Bull energy drinks for a payment of 2.3 mBTC (35 Czech Koruna). Users pay by holding up their smartphones against the payment terminal.
Andreas Antonopoulos and Manfred Karrer, developer of the first fully decentralized, bittorrent-style P2P digital currency exchange, Bitsquare.
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Red Bull Unveils Bitcoin-Powered Energy Drink Vending Machine at Hackers Congress in Prague
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Well it goes to show that large corporations are delving into the blockchain.ReplyDelete
We'll soon see all vending machines taking advantage of this technology and hopefully expanding to other cryptocurrency.
A Gridcoin-based Red Bull vending machine may be very interesting!Delete
wow! an energy drink and the power of bitcoin sharing their power to make an innovation. how i wish to have some of that vending machine near my office.ReplyDelete


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Colorful Print Dress comes in many ideas. This kind of dress looks very fancy and casual. Depend on where you wear this dress, you can choose one of the ideas. Typically this dress is worn for summer time. It is because summer is identical with bright color and special printed dress. However, colorful dresses with particular prints are also used for other seasons such as autumn, winter, and spring.
For summer, you can choose colorful print dress in bright color such as orange, light green, dazzling yellow, etc. The dress can be printed in summer motifs like sunflower and polka dots. Other floral and animal motifs are also happening right know. The dress will stand for your cheerfulness in joyful summer.
Spring is as cheerful and blissful as summer. So, if you are interested to wear colorful print dress, the idea is just the same as the dress for summer. Flower-patterned dresses are still the most favorite ones. You might be interested in reading Summer fashion inspiration.
On winter, the idea of the clothes is little bit different from those for summer of spring. Usually people don't wear colorful dress. But if you want to want to, you can wear colorful print dress in deep color and for the pattern, snow-printed dress will be the best idea.


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"I attended one of the meetings Friends of the Park held a couple of years ago to discuss this plan. The crowd, when asked 'How would you like to see these last two miles of parkland created' overwhelming said 'We wouldn't.' When asked, 'Ok, if something were to be built, how would you want it built,' we replied 'We don't want it built.' The Friends of the Park clearly had its agenda and the 'engagement' with the neighborhood was a dog and pony show of the first order." - Bill Savage
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"People and Nature at Their Finest"
The RM of Grahamdale welcomes you to the Northwest Interlake in all our seasons. Nestled along the Northeast shore of Lake Manitoba, the area provides various experiences. Enjoy the beauty of nature with the wonderful solitude of its woods and meadows, go camping, boating, or swimming. Lake Manitoba's sparkling waters boast some of the best fishing in the Interlake. For land lovers there are backcountry roads to explore and discover.
Springtime steals slowly over the RM of Grahamdale with animals birthing their young, tree buds opening & flowers beginning to bloom. A mantle of green creeps slowly over the ground & trees as the migratory birds return to the area for the summer.
Summer steals upon the area with swimming, fishing & boating as great activities for residents or visitors. Enjoy some time in the sun, have a picnic or fish for your lunch.
The beauty of fall is seen in the red, yellow and gold leaves against the dark green background of the White Spruce; the golden fields of grain & the bales dotting the meadows. The skies dotted with V-shaped formations of Canada Geese on their annual migration; the night stillness broken by the call of waterfowl on their way to their winter home.
Covered in a blanket of snow, the RM of Grahamdale offers spectacular winter scenery. Clean, crystal-clear snowdrifts sparkling in the sunlight, or etched in blue shadows under the light of a brilliant moon. Velvet wintry nights with the fiery undulations of the northern lights or trees covered with a mantle of hoarfrost, sparkling like diamonds in the morning sun. Discover this beauty while cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, sleigh riding, snowshoeing, curling, skating and various other winter activities.
Unique attractions in the area:
Historic Sites - Hilbre School, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Buztynski Log House, St. Helen's Anglican Church, Moosehorn Museum.
Largest Meteorite in Western Canada - Though very few people know, the residents of the St. Martin and Gypsumville area are living next to (or even on) a terrestrial impact crater. Approximately 220 million years ago an asteroid hit that spot creating a crater approximately 40 km in diameter.
Steep Rock Cliffs - The cliffs of Steep Rock are made of limestone and over thousands of years wave action has moulded them into sheer drops, caves and other unusual geological formations. The rocks are also a habitat for the Crocus. This is one of the most photographed locations in Manitoba.
Recreation & Community places:
Community Halls – Camper, Moosehorn, Grahamdale, Faulkner, Steep Rock, St. Martin, Gypsumville
Moosehorn Community Club – Curling Rink, Baseball Diamonds, Hockey Rink, Playground
North Interlake Recreation Centre – St. Martin. Bowling, Curling Rink, Baseball Diamonds
Steep Rock Beach Park – Beach, Marina, Playground, Public Boat Launch, Tennis Court, Baseball Diamond, Camp Sites (seasonal available)
Watchorn Provincial Park – Moosehorn–Beach, Boat Launch, Camp Sites
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The Bicycles began setting up the stage for their performance at Rancho Relaxo as part of CMW, but it wasn't instruments they were hauling. Suddenly, over-sized cut-outs of the band happily haunted the perimeters of the tiny Rancho stage and you kind of got the feeling that an ambush was on the horizon.
Scheduled to play a night billed by CMW as "Rock Pop Brit," The Bicycles found themselves third up on what may have been the festival's most bizarre grouping. Following performances by 17-year old wunderkind, Hill, and raspy, countrified songstress, Jeen O'Brien, I wasn't quite sure how The Bicycles were going to fit into the scheme. But as they began their super-sugar-pop set, the puzzle made sense: these three bands share a similar taste for tightly-focused pop-songs. Only, The Bicycles do it differentlyÖ
Bicycle Matt Beckett is ushered into the first song by his fellow foot-mobiles; Dana Snell's airy drums and a happy instrumental backing paints a world where even inanimate objects bop along with a smile. But there's a nudge-nudge, wink-wink as Beckett sings about more than just la-la-love. The combination of sugar-pop with dirty-ish lyrics about romanticizing crushes, Paris' famed Moulin women and yearning for the hedonistic delights waiting beyond the practice room, sounds like a salute to earlier artists from the 70s whose listener-friendly sound might easily bypass certain fans who would otherwise disagree with the message. Beckett's vocals are at once syrupy and sultry, like a long-stemmed maraschino cherry topping off a tasty ice cream sundae. Reminiscent of the slithering and sexy vox of the late Marc Bolan, the lead Bicycle has a peculiar interpolating presence, even as he kneels at his keyboard and twinkles out an accompanying melody, seemingly oblivious to the outside world. The frequent trumpeting-sounds of Andrew Scott (not that Andrew Scott) certainly pack the Brit into the Pop, but to a degree where I'm sure everyone would concur that the songs need it. The highlight of their performance was having drummer Dana Snell co-singing a song with Andrew Scott, proving that even within a tight pop-formula there is certainly room for this band to cycle around.
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December 9, 2009
PATRICK LOURIM AND DONNA LOURIM PLAINTIFFS,v.AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE SERVICING INC.; AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE, INC.; AHMSI DEFAULT SERVICE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; AMERICAN BROKERS CONDUIT; TIFFANY ZARI; AND DOES 1-20 INCLUSIVE, DEFENDANTS.
The opinion of the court was delivered by: Morrison C. England, Jr. United States District Judge
Before the Court is a Motion by Defendants Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc., and AHMSI Default Services ("Defendants") to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint of Plaintiffs Patrick Lourim and Angel Lourim ("Plaintiffs") for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). Plaintiffs have failed to timely file Opposition to Defendants' Motion.
Pursuant to Local Rule 78-230(c), opposition to a motion must be filed not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the hearing. The date of the hearing on motion was set for December 3, 2009. Fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing was November 19, 2009. No opposition was filed as required. In light of the fact that no opposition was filed by Plaintiffs, Defendants' Motion to Dismiss*fn1 is GRANTED with leave to amend.
Plaintiff may file an amended complaint not later than twenty (20) days after the date this Memorandum and Order is filed electronically. If no amended complaint is filed within said twenty (20) day period, without further notice, Plaintiff's claims will be dismissed in their entirety without leave to amend.
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Board of Directors - 2018
AHIMA is governed by the Board of Directors. Members of AHIMA elect a president-elect and directors each year to serve in the role of governing the association, setting strategy and maintaining fiscal oversight and fiduciary responsibility. The AHIMA Board of Directors consists of 13 members including the CEO, who serves in an ex-officio role.
Diann H. Smith, MS, RHIA, CHP, FAHIMA
Vice President, HIMS and CDI at Texas Health Resources
Integrated Healthcare System
Arlington, TX
Diann H. Smith is Vice President of Health Information Management Services and Clinical Documentation Improvement at Texas Health Resources in Arlington, TX, an integrated health system with 29 hospitals. Smith develops and executes system-wide standardization, efficiencies, and strategies that support the overall performance and quality improvement for Texas Health. She is a published author and experienced speaker on a variety of healthcare-related topics. She has served as chair on the AHIMA Professional Ethics Committee, a director on the AHIMA board, president of the Texas Health Information Management Association (TXHIMA) and commissioner on the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
Smith earned a Master of Science in Human Relations and Business from Amberton University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management from Texas Woman's University. She is a fellow of AHIMA.
Smith has received several notable local and national awards including the TXHIMA Distinguished Member Award, outstanding leadership awards from the YWCA of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Texas, the AHIMA Triumph Leadership Award, the 2016 Inspiring Women Award, and most recently, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®., Xi Theta Omega Chapter named Smith the 2017 Woman of the Year community award, of which she is also an active member.
On a more personal note, Smith is a proud breast cancer survivor and was the 2015 Ambassador for the American Cancer Society (ACS) North Texas Region. Smith's daughter, Dee, succumbed to breast cancer in 2017, and Smith remains a strong supporter of breast cancer research and awareness. She currently serves on the ACS Advisory Board of Tarrant County, Texas.
Valerie J. Watzlaf, Ph.D., MPH, RHIA, FAHIMA
Vice Department Chair of Education and Associate Professor
University of Pittsburgh - Department of Health Information Management
School of Health and Rehabilitation Science
Pittsburgh, PA
Valerie J. Watzlaf, Ph.D., MPH, RHIA, FAHIMA, is an associate professor in the department of health information management at the University of Pittsburgh, in PA. She has worked as a HIM practitioner and consulted in several healthcare organizations in HIM, long-term care, and epidemiology. Watzlaf has chaired and served on multiple AHIMA committees and boards including the Board of Directors, and the AHIMA Foundation, and served as CEE Chair. She has delivered over 100 presentations, authored over 50 publications, and is the recipient of numerous awards and professional accolades including the AHIMA Research Triumph Award, PHIMA's (Pennsylvania's) Distinguished Member Award, and the University of Pittsburgh's SHRS Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Past President/Chair
Ann F. Chenoweth, MBA, RHIA, FAHIMA
Senior Director, Industry Relations
3M Health Information Systems
Salt Lake City, UT
Ann Chenoweth, MBA, RHIA, FAHIMA, is an accomplished leader with a strong background in business management, health information management, and association leadership. Chenoweth joined 3M Health Information Systems in 2001 and has held numerous positions including Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, product line marketing manager for the coding and reimbursement suite of products, and executive leader for the medical necessity and compliance business – a $20 million dollar business. Currently, Chenoweth is senior director of industry relations. In this role, she creates and builds relationships with leading healthcare associations and industry executives. She focuses on developing high-value partnerships that will benefit the healthcare industry and 3M customers.
She also served as a director on AHIMA's board from 2012 to 2014 where she was chair of both the audit committee and finance committee and held the position of AHIMA treasurer. Chenoweth has served associations at both the state and national level. She is a past president of both the Illinois Health Information Management Association and the Utah Health Information Management System Society.
Chenoweth is an RHIA and AHIMA Fellow. She is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Chenoweth is a health information management graduate of Indiana University and received an MBA from DePaul University in Chicago, IL. She is a published author and frequent speaker at industry conferences on such topics as information governance, payment reform, and leadership.
Speaker of The House of Delegates
Catherine Porto, MPA, RHIA, CHP, FAHIMA
Executive Director of Health Information
University of New Mexico Hospitals
Albuquerque, NM
Catherine E. Porto, MPA, RHIA, CHP is executive director of health information at the University of New Mexico Hospitals in Albuquerque, NM. She has served as a director on the AHIMA Board of Directors, as the Team Lead for Member Services, Board liaison to the Practice Council Physician Practice, COP Advisory Task Force, and liaison to the Professional Resources Task Force. Porto has also served as a member of the AHIMA Triumph Awards Committee; a member of the CSA Advisory Task Force, and member of the HOD Delegate Task Force. She has served four terms as president of the NMHIMA component state association, and at least twelve HoD terms. She is a passionate and experienced AHIMA member with a proven track record in AHIMA leadership and forward-thinking organizational roles promoting EHR implementation and information governance. Porto is always ready to accept and lead new health information challenges.
Wylecia Wiggs Harris, Ph.D., CAE
Chief Executive Officer, AHIMA
Chicago, IL
Wylecia Wiggs Harris, Ph.D. joins AHIMA after serving as CEO of the League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) and the League of Women Voters Education Fund. While at the LWVUS, Dr. Harris was responsible for enlivening the national organization. Working with her Board of Directors, she created and lead an organizational transformation strategy to increase the impact, relevance, and visibility of the LWVUS and its 700+ affiliates. Prior to her work at LWVUS, Dr. Harris held senior executive positions at the American Nurses Association, including as Chief Operating Officer, was executive director of the Center for American Nurses and executive director of the Maryland-based Sister to Sister Foundation—a national organization supporting women's health issues and heart disease education. Dr. Harris also served as senior vice president and executive director at the American Heart Association.
Dr. Harris holds a Ph.D. in organizational development from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota; a master of management degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois; and both a bachelor and honorary doctor of humane letters degree from Wittenberg University, in Springfield, Ohio. She is an ASAE-certified executive director and certified facilitator for leadership assessments through the Center for Creative Leadership.
Advisor to the Board
John P. Hoyt, FACHE, FHIMSS
Executive Vice President Emeritus
Chicago, IL
John P. Hoyt was Executive Vice President Emeritus, HIMSS Analytics at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, the largest U.S. not-for-profit healthcare caused-based organization focused on providing global leadership for the optimal use of information technology. While a full time Executive Vice President, Mr. Hoyt was responsible for providing executive leadership and direction to HIMSS Analytics worldwide where he also provided direction for all Stage 6 and Stage 7 validations and derivative research. Now as consultant to HIMSS Analytics, Mr. Hoyt continues to conduct Stage 6 and Stage 7 validations, consulting engagements globally pertaining to HIMSS Analytics maturity models and is the principle architect and interpreter of the revised acute care EMRAM standards which were announced at HIMSS 2016 in Las Vegas for use in 2018.
Throughout his healthcare career, Hoyt has been instrumental in defining business and IT strategy as well as selecting, implementing and integrating mission-critical healthcare information systems across the enterprise. Before joining HIMSS, Hoyt served as a hospital Chief Operating Officer and twice as a Chief Information Officer with various healthcare organizations accumulating in over 22 years of hospital executive committee leadership experience. Mr. Hoyt served in consultancy practices, including: IBM Healthlink Services and First Data Health Systems Group.
Hoyt holds a BSBA in Economics from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, and an MHA from St. Louis University in Missouri. He is a HIMSS Fellow and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). He joins the Board in a volunteer, non-voting role as advisor.
Anupam Goel, MD
Vice President of Clinical Information
Advocate Health Care
Oakbrook, IL
Anupam Goel, is vice president of clinical information at Advocate Health Care. A general internist who is board certified in clinical informatics, Goel serves as the physician liaison for Advocate's largest inpatient electronic medical record. As a quality officer for the UC San Diego Health System, Goel was the co-principal investigator for a multi-million dollar federal cooperative agreement to help connect electronic health records across the San Diego metropolitan area. He joins the Board in a volunteer, non-voting role as advisor.
3rd Year Directors:
Term ends 2018
Danika E. Brinda, PhD, RHIA, CHPS, HCISPP
Associate Professor
The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN
Danika Brinda is an Associate Professor in Health Informatics and Information Management at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. She is also the owner of TriPoint Healthcare Solutions which provides privacy and security consulting services to healthcare organizations. Danika has been very active on in the Minnesota Health Information Management Association, holding multiple volunteer positions, including President in 2013-14 and Advocacy Co-Chair in 2014-15. Danika has also volunteered on a variety of different committees for AHIMA, including the Professional Practices Experience (PPE) workgroup. Danika serves as an expert in healthcare privacy and security. She is a local and national speaker on all topics Healthcare Privacy and Security related. She is the recipient 2010 recipient of AHIMA's Rising Star Triumph Award.
Ellen Shakespeare Karl, MBA, RHIA, CHDA, FAHIMA
Academic Director, Health Information Management Programs
City University of New York School of Professional Studies
New York, NY
Ellen Shakespeare Karl is the academic director for the HIM Programs and distinguished lecturer at the City University of New York which includes a BS program in HIM as well as a Medical Coding Certificate program. Prior to entering academia, Ellen was the director or assistant director of HIM departments at hospitals in NY, NJ and FL, after starting in the profession with CDC working on the SENIC project. She was the chair, chair-elect, and past-chair of AHIMA's Council for Excellence in Education. She also served as a member of AHIMA's HIE Practice Council. Ellen served as treasurer, president-elect, president, and past-president of the NJHIMA and is now a member of NYHIMA.
Tim J. Keough, MPA, RHIA, FAHIMA
Vice President, Health Information Services
New Jersey Hospital Association, Healthcare Business Solutions
Princeton, NJ
Tim Keough is vice president at the New Jersey Hospital Association, Healthcare Business Solutions where he leads the health information services consulting division. He has been chair of AHIMA's Nominating Committee, co-chair of the HOD's Environmental Scan Team, and a member of the Program Committee. Within NJHIMA, Tim served two terms as president, chaired the Membership and Industry Recognition Task group, served as CoP facilitator and received the 2002 Distinguished Member award. Over the past three years, he has been workgroup co-chair of the NJ Division of Banking and Insurance – NJHA Task Group on ICD-10 Implementation. Tim is an advocate for education and has supported the educational programs around the state by acting as an advisory member as well as professional practice site.
2nd Year Directors:
Term ends 2019
Jill S. Clark, MBA, RHIA, CHDA, FAHIMA
Senior Consultant and Director of Coding
Red Lion, PA
Jill Clark, is senior consultant and director of Coding Services at e4, where she supports large healthcare initiatives, contributing to HIM projects and organizational strategy. Prior to joining e4, Clark was a director of HIM Solutions at AHIMA, where she provided professional expertise to members. Her career includes management in a variety of healthcare settings, as well as an engagement manager position for a large software vendor. Clark has served in various volunteer leadership roles and on committees as a member of AHIMA, the Pennsylvania Health Information Management Association, and the Central Pennsylvania Health Information Management Association. She has contributed to numerous professional articles and serves as a part-time instructor for DeVry University, Health Information Technology Program.
Dwan Thomas-Flowers MBA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS
Dwan Thomas-Flowers is a healthcare consultant, offering expertise in coding, management, HIM operations, quality management and revenue cycle. Currently, she serves as an Interim Director of Coding for a large teaching medical center and member of AHIMA's CDI practice council. Dwan is a former chair of the Clinical Terminology and Classification practice council. Other AHIMA activities include past Professional Ethics and Triumph Award committee member, HOD Best Practices and Standards and Operations teams and ACE designation. Involved in several professional associations, she's held positions in many such as AHIMA, FHIMA, HIMSS, NAHSE and NFAHQ. She is former chair of the HIMSS ICD-10 Task Force, past-president of FHIMA and recipient of multiple industry awards including two AHIMA Triumph Awards for Leadership and Mentoring and two FHIMA Distinguished Member designations. A frequent instructor for CCS preparatory workshops and sought-after presenter within healthcare, her publications are found in industry magazines such as "Advance for HIM Professionals" where she served on panels for Coding and Management Q&A columns.
Karen S. Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA
Senior Training Specialist
Bartlett, TN
Karen Scott, is senior training specialist at TruCode and owner of Karen Scott Seminars and Consulting. She has been an educator for many years, teaching in the HIM programs at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and Arkansas Tech University. She has worked as an HIM director in an acute care hospital setting, training director for a national transcription company, and reimbursement specialist for a regional physicians group. She is past president of the Tennessee and Arkansas Health Information Management Associations, past chair of the AHIMA Council on Certification, and recently completed a six-year term as commissioner for CAHIIM.
1st Year Directors:
Term ends 2020
Seth Jeremy Katz, MPH, RHIA, FAHIMA
Associate Administrator of Information Management
Truman Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
Seth Jeremy Katz, MPH, RHIA, FAHIMA, is the associate administrator of information management at Truman Medical Centers in Kansas City, MO. In addition to responsibility for HIM, Katz focuses on strategic projects including referral management and improved patient access. For more than 10 years he has directed the transformation of Truman's HIM department to a fully electronic system; the department was awarded the 2013 Grace Award in recognition for these changes. Outside of Truman, he was the 2015-2016 president of MoHIMA, (Missouri), is the current co-chair for the House Leadership team and has served on various AHIMA committees. Additionally, Katz is consulting faculty for the HIM program at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Kim D. Theodos, JD, MS, RHIA
Assistant Professor of Health Studies
University of Louisiana Monroe
Monroe, LA
Kim D. Theodos, JD, MS, RHIA, is an assistant professor of Health Studies at the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM). At ULM she teaches health informatics, healthcare leadership and healthcare administration. Previously, she taught undergraduate and graduate courses in the HIIM program at Louisiana Tech University. She has served at the state and national level in various capacities including LHIMA (Louisiana) president, treasurer and secretary, annual convention chair and education strategy manager. Theodos was a member of the AHIMA Annual Convention Program Committee for four years, serving as chair in 2015. With numerous presentations at meetings, publications and service, Theodos has been a consistent contributor to AHIMA's HIM Body of Knowledge.
Melinda A. Wilkins, PhD, RHIA, FAHIMA
Professor and Director of Health Information Management
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
Melinda A. Wilkins, PhD, RHIA, FAHIMA, serves as professor/program director of the graduate program in health informatics and undergraduate program in HIM at Arkansas Tech University. She has additionally worked in an outpatient and inpatient setting as well as in consulting. Wilkins is a recent recipient of the AHIMA Leadership Triumph Award, and has served in many volunteer roles at both the national and state level. Most recently she has served as the chair of the Board for CAHIIM as well as a consultant for Arkansas's health information exchange efforts.
The House of Delegates (HoD) is a deliberative assembly comprised of delegates elected or appointed from each of the 52 Component State Associations (CSA) and the AHIMA Board of Directors. Delegates serve as a grassroots member forum of AHIMA governing the health information management (HIM) profession. The HoD is chaired by the Speaker of the House, an AHIMA official elected by delegates.
Delegates work virtually year-round, operating on a July 1-June 30 term advocating for the profession, the members, and the Association. These leaders help keep our profession strong and moving forward by contributing or recommending action on issues affecting the industry.
Founded in 1946, the House of Delegates is a long-standing, decision-making body of our professional association. Delegates have a critical role in guiding and governing the health information management (HIM) profession.
In 2012, the HoD implemented a new, forward-thinking approach to the operations and configuration of the House of Delegates. Consisting of the House Leadership, Envisioning Collaborative and ad hoc Task Forces, the HoD allows for agility and diverse input for strategic planning to better address and meet the needs of our members, profession, and industry.
2017-2018 Speaker of the House – Catherine Porto, MPA, RHIA, CHP, FAHIMA
We gather input from the Envisioning Collaborative consisting of one selected delegate per state to help inform the Board in setting strategy. We have a House Leadership team consisting of one CSA delegate per state. Along with subject matter experts from other relevant areas, delegates not on the House Leadership Team or Envisioning Collaborative can join Task Forces. As issues come through the House Leadership pipeline and are vetted, delegates will be notified and assembled to address them. The HoD offers a variety of activities for participation and cross-collaboration, such as vetting practice briefs for Practice Councils and joining workgroups with other volunteer groups.
This approach will position the House of Delegates to move more agilely to address the issues facing our profession today, tomorrow, and in the future and will allow the HoD to make the best use of time and effort for our delegates to govern the profession.
House Leadership will serve as a steering committee consisting of 52 CSA delegates. They ensure effective House of Delegates operations through alignment with strategy. House leadership provides oversight and direction to designated task forces and operations.
House Leadership members will identify best practices, document performance, and foster innovation and agility in decision making.
The Envisioning Collaborative serves as a "think tank" comprised of delegates, subject matter experts, and industry leaders bringing forward emerging issues and trends that can impact the HIM profession.
The Collaborative charges are to conduct environmental scanning year-round by looking at our environment (internally and externally), gathering the data, consolidating and discussing the information, and validating the results. a robust exchange of perspectives, innovation, and ideas that will contribute to the strategic planning process and enable sound decision-making.
2011-2012 – Susan Parker, MED, RHIA, FAHIMA
2012-2013 – Kimberly Baldwin-Stried Reich, MBA, MJ, RHIA, PBCI, CPHQ, FAHIMA
2013-2014 – Jennifer McManis
2014-2015 – Laura Pait, RHIA, CDIP, CCS
2015-2016 – Elizabeth Delahoussaye, RHIA, CHPS
2017-2018 – Catherine E. Porto, MPA, RHIA, CHP, FAHIMA
Task forces create a member focused objective. Task force members can be comprised of delegates, subject matter experts, and industry leaders.
Throughout the year, a call to serve will be sent to delegates on a variety of topics. Delegates may be reached personally depending on their areas of expertise. Ad hoc task forces will allow for more flexibility and agility in the completion of projects.
AHIMA is a federation with affiliated entities. We work in conjunction with these partners to provide quality healthcare through quality information.
To learn more about the relationships between AHIMA, CAHIIM, CCHIIM & CEE please view our Education FAQ.
The AHIMA Foundation improves health information management by supporting the people, research and resources that advance the HIM profession.
Through scholarships and grants for HIM students, professional education and advancement programs, research, and a comprehensive HIM resource library, the AHIMA Foundation takes the lead in advancing the HIM industry.
The AHIMA Foundation, founded in 1962, is the 501(c)(3) charitable affiliate of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) dedicated to providing resources to support continuous innovation and advances in health information management. Today, the AHIMA Foundation is the pre-eminent foundation recognized for excellence in health information leadership, policy, education, and research for the healthcare industry and the public.
Learn more about the Foundation
CCHIIM is an AHIMA commission founded in 1981, dedicated to assuring the competency of professionals practicing HIIM. CCHIIM serves the public by establishing, implementing, and enforcing standards and procedures for certification and recertification of HIIM professionals. CCHIIM provides strategic oversight of all AHIMA certification programs. This standing commission of AHIMA is empowered with the sole and independent authority in all matters pertaining to both the initial certification and ongoing recertification (certification maintenance) of HIIM professionals. Commissioners represent a broad spectrum of health informatics and information management professionals, and must be AHIMA-certified and meet certification, work experience, and leadership requirements in order to serve on the commission
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AHIMA is a federation, which includes a system of component state organizations (state chapters) in every state plus Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico. Component state associations (CSAs) provide their members with local access to professional education and networking. CSAs also serve as an important forum for communicating national issues and keeping members informed of regional affairs that affect health information management. For more information on how to connect with colleagues in your area, click your state's name below. If you are an AHIMA member, please visit the Engage CSA Community.
CSAs support AHIMA by helping in recruitment and retention of members. Here is a CSA Member Recruitment flyer to use in those efforts.
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Incognito's Dylan Jobe has crafted a lengthy post on his official Warhawk blog today which reveals details on the third expansion pack for this popular online PS3 title. Dubbed Operation: Fallen Star, the expansion will go on sale worldwide via the PlayStation Network Store on August 28th and will cost $7.99.
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1972: David Hastings served in Ghana in Kumasi beginning in 1972
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer David Hastings can be contacted at hastingsaaltavistadnet
Country of Service: Ghana
Training Group: Nkawkaw
Cities you served in: Kumasi
Arrival Year: 1972
Departure Year: 1974 (from Peace Corps), 1978 (from Ghana)
Work Description: Geophysics Lecturer, UST Kumasi
Bring us up to date on your life after the peace corps:
Highlights include staying to become Assistant Director of the Ghana Geological Survey (Ghanaian civil servant); most recently with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (1986-2002). Currently with the United Nations.
Any thoughts you have now looking back on peace corps days?:
A great experience.
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Black Swan
Dir: Darren Aronofsky
Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Winona Ryder, Barbara Hershey
I am soooo excited to see the first reviews of this film! People absolutely adored The Wrestler but The Fountain was heavily booed when it opened in 2006. But that's what I want - an extreme reaction. Obviously I want the roofs to shatter from the ceilings when the credits roll, but I'd rather people absolutely hated it than shrugged their shoulders and went, "meh." The other way you can look at it is if it can win the prestigious Golden Lion award (for the best film screened at the festival) then I think things are looking very positive for awards season in America at the beginning of next year. And it's about time Natalie stopped floating under the radar and was propelled back into the big league of nominations and success again. I'm going to have my fingers crossed solidly for the next two days! Although the opening film hasn't won the big prize for quite a while...
Dir: Sofia Coppola
Stephen Dorff, Elle Fanning, Benicio Del Toro, Michelle Monaghan
Another film which I'm really looking forward to that get its premiere at Venice. I remember when Stephen Dorff used to be a pin up boy from the 1990s - he ain't done a lot since (or ever), but this could certainly kick start his career again. Her last film, Marie Antoinette wasn't received so well, but in general Sofia Coppola is a darling for film festivals. And I think her latest offering takes her back to her best: an alienated lonely figure who is awakened by another individual. And there's a hotel in it, too.
Dir: Antony Cordier
Marina Fois, Elodie Bouchez, Roschdy Zem, Nicolas Duvauchelle
"Two couples meet and fall madly in love - they try to move forward together." --> from this brief synopsis I read it as two couples who swap and change partners and try to make it work, rather than four people who become two couples who try and make it work side by side - that wouldn't make any sense, would it? It would be too normal a story, and I don't think that's what this is implying. Now I'm all for my complicated love shapes and rampant jealousy and angst, and it's always more vociferous in French. Stellar!
Dir: Anh Hung Tran
Rinko Kikuchi, Ken'ichi Matsuyama, Kiko Mizuhara
Well here's a very, very pleasant surprise! I think it deserves a 'squee' actually - SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I DID NOT KNOW THIS WAS PREMIERING AT VENICE! I'd forgotten all about it in all honesty - I remember rushing to look it up when I finished reading the book (last year? The year before?) and getting all excited about it - especially for the fact it's all Japanese and they haven't made the cast American. Has the remake been ordered yet? Lolz. But it's an absolutely beautiful, beautiful book - the kind of book that keeps you hooked on every page when very little is actually happening with the characters. By the looks of the stills and the teaser trailer (below - God I feel so behind with this! I've just seen it's showing at Toronto as well!) it's been lushly shot and put together as well. WOW, HOW EXCITING! It's out in Japan in December, and better hurry up coming over here!
Dir: Tom Tykwer
Devid Striesow, Sophie Rois, Sebastian Schipper
Now, the premise of this actually doesn't entice me very much - happy couple in their 40s meet a new man and unbeknown to the other, BOTH fall in love with him. Hmm, bit silly. BUT - and the only reason why it's included here - it's the new film from Tom Tykwer, who has made some excellent films. I forget what an impressive repertoire he has - Run Lola Run, The Princess and the Warrior, Natalie's segment in Paris Je T'aime: he very rarely makes a bad film (Perfume, cough). So even though this sounds ludicrous, it'll probably be an emotional and utterly convincing drama. And it's his first German film for ten years.
Dir: Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck, Jeremy Renner, Rebecca Hall, Chris Cooper, Blake Lively
Another film I'm very keen to see, and that will be in cinemas next month in fact (see Filmdar for what else is making September shine). This isn't in the running for the Golden Lion prize, but it's still undoubtedly going to make an impression when it screens during the festival, and I can't see it getting bad reviews, myself. I think Ben Affleck has a real talent behind the camera, although whether he strikes gold when he's in the film as well has yet to be seen...
And that's about all that's interesting me in Venice. A few others of note: I'm Still Here - the Joaquin Phoenix documentary about his venture into rapping (directed by Casey Affleck no less! I did not know that), Robert Rodriguez's Machete which I don't give two hoots about; two shocking (but in a way hilarious) looking horror movies from Hong Kong and Japan: The Child's Eye and The Shock Labyrinth: Extreme (which I actually beg you to go and watch the trailer for) both of which have "3D" worryingly tacked on the end like a bad degree course. And something called Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City. YES.
The 67th Venice Film Festival runs from September 1-11. The verdict on Black Swan to come... God, I wish I was there.


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Architectural Afterlife is a website started in 2012 by Cleveland-based photojournalist Johnny Joo.
At the age of 16, Johnny began his journey into the world of the more forgotten, historically significant architectural pieces, which lay abandoned across our country. At the same time, he was introduced to the world of photography through black and white film, and from then on continued capturing the world around him, whether it was through nature or abandoned structures. He realized quickly that through a lens was how he could take his passion, and share it all with the world around him.
"Upon entrance through the tall, white, wooden swinging doors I was instantly brought to the realization that this was someone's past; the history of lives we never even knew, but for some reason I found to be so interesting. People were here once, living and working and now they are gone while the collapsing ruins remain a place that is looked past by so many. We walked through the falling foundation, across tilted floors which had been shifted by the Earth, examining this space that had once been full of life. This moment felt so peaceful. From that day on, whenever I would see a decayed structure that had been left to fall, I would find a way to explore it. Shortly after in 2009 I had learned this was actually known as urban exploration and became hooked on learning the history of the places I would explore." – Johnny Joo
Architectural Afterlife was brought to the Internet as a blog in 2012, documenting the history of decaying, forgotten places all across the United States. In 2016, the decision was made to open it up to the community, welcoming input from other artists/photographers and the link to share their visions, unique places and etc. essentially creating a main hub for all abandoned/unique/historic/forgotten places.
"This is something that will not be here forever, and I find an incredible importance in saving its story for future generations." – Johnny Joo
"We trade our imaginations in for days full of stress, and a mind full of white walls.
We trade our drive to do something we love for a drive to fit in with the real world.
It's sad."
– Johnny Joo


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November 19, 1991
"The Bible? It's just a book... it doesn't do anything for me... I've read it and it doesn't make sense. Even the parts I do understand don't seem relevant for my life."
Ever feel like that? Then try this: make a list of all the things you qualify for, such as Workman's compensation, Family Allowance, Social Assistance, Retirement Pension, singing in operas, performing brain surgery, writing a book in Gaelic, becoming president of Peru, paying child's fare for a bus ride, owning property, feeling warm sunshine on your face, drinking clear water, making a baby smile, signing your name, hearing a sparrow chirp, feeling the cool fall air, the Bible...
No kidding, a person has to be qualified for understanding the Bible; and not everyone is eligible, but anyone can be!
Before assuming you go off and join a church or go to a seminary, that's not it. The qualifications are related to a covenant or contract or an agreement – made in two parts called the Old Testament and the New. It is between God and all those who put their trust in Him.
That partly explains why some people see nothing for themselves in the Bible. Without faith in God, the Bible is not particularly addressed to them. They are not participants in the covenant. They just don't qualify.
Furthermore, note what the Apostle Paul says: "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, so that the man of God may be mature, thoroughly equipped to do good works." Notice again, the Bible is not given to just anyone or is it profitable to just anyone.
But does a person have to trust Jesus Christ and become a man (or woman) of God before getting something out of Scripture? Of course not. If that was the case, no one would ever have biblical faith. "Faith comes by hearing... the Word of God" (Romans 10:17). People without faith and without a covenant relationship can receive faith only through hearing His Word. (The word "hearing" means listening with the intention of acting upon what is heard.)
So to really qualify for getting something out of the Bible, one must trust in God, become a man (or woman) of God, and read it with a view to obeying it. Then God will give understanding. Mind you, this is a progressive thing. It begins small and grows as one obeys. After all, God is not obligated to reveal more truth to those who reject what they already know.
Lest that seems unusual, we could think of it this way: because of our general rebellious attitude towards God and our persistence in running our own life apart from His direction, there is little reason why He should allow anyone to understand this timeless book. Our sin not only blinds our minds to spiritual realities written therein, but it also disqualifies us from the privilege of communing with the One who authored it.
But God shows mercy. Anyone who comes honestly to His Word, however unenlightened, will find Him faithful to help them be qualified to understand it. In other words, the person without a relationship with Him can ask for it; the person looking for faith or truth can admit their lack and ask for it; and those whose lives are full of disobedience can also ask – and be forgiven.
Qualifying for financial assistance, positions of prominence, special privileges – all those things may be important, but when anyone is qualified by the grace of God to interact with Him through reading and understanding His special covenant, they ought to feel deeply honored and deeply humbled. Such a qualification is indeed a blessing and a privilege.


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Ginny is just a little over three now and her vocabulary has gone supernova on us. She uses words like "technically" and "actually" and insists on the proper names being given to animals… "that's not a chicken mama. He doesn't lay eggs. That is actually a rooster" This was as we were setting out the fisher price nativity set (Which I strongly recommend for anyone with kids. Put away the fragile sets for a few years and use this one. Your child can play with each item and you will find yourself interacting with your kids as you play act the story over and over again. Not just on Christmas morning)
Given her increased vocabulary, playing word-association with Ginny is very fun and interesting. It gives me a window into what she thinks is important. That window opened wide as Ginny and I played word-association last night for almost 15 minutes.
The only rule for Ginny is "nope you can't use that word, you said Georgia already" Otherwise she can say anything she wants. Even without anyone explaining the rules, Ginny is only going to throw out a word that DOES have some connection (however tenuous) to the previous word I had a personal rule for myself that my words had to relate in some real, logical way to Ginny's previous word and it needed to be something that Ginny had a shot at least of relating to. So if she said "George" I couldn't say "Burns" instead I said "curious"
Of course none of this was explained or spelled out as such. Some games you just don't have to explain.
The fun thing is that I didn't start it. Ginny did. She was pretend flying and doing a lot of dancing and bouncing around the living room last night. Suddenly she came to a halt, perched on an ottoman and said "Sandwich!" and then looked at me expectantly….
It was clear that she wasn't asking for a sandwich, so I said "Peanut butter"
She responded with "Marmalade!"
And we went from there. Topics we covered ranged from sports to dance, from ice skating to relatives, from holidays to food, and from furniture to movies.
She made some really interesting leaps of logic. At one point I said "ice skating" and she said "Georgia" which is actually the name of a little girl at the rink. Georgia is about 7 years old and she is doing double jumps and lands her axle beautifully. Anyway, I've pointed her out to Ginny a couple of times and Ginny has said Hi, but I had no idea that she would make that direct association. Especially since it has been well over a month since Ginny has even been in the rink at all.
Don't know why I'm posting this, except that it was a fun family moment with Ginny and I wanted to share. What fun things happen in your family with no planning that turn out to be precious memories? At the very least write them down. Consider sharing them. Don't let yourself forget. This is treasure. This is gold. This is what will last.


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Sunday, April 11, 2010
Sosexy speaks:
Oh did I tell you Bobi called me on Easter Monday and suggested we hang out? Hmm after all these years. Don't crucify me just yet, I declined the offer.
… I couldn't wait to leave this now unbearable group as I just couldn't sit still. I had to see someone, ask questions and conduct my own investigation. I wasn't a kid anymore; events were showing me that I had to either stand up for myself or get drowned.
Which was it going to be?
An hour later, I bade them farewell and I could see they were happy to see me leave as we weren't really friends. They were also happy that they had bust my bubbles, made a mess of the safe cocoon I had created and have wrecked some havoc. One less happy person.
I had made a friend independent of Beauty. Her name's shade; if any gist as it really is exists, then ask Shade. She's got it hot and real, maybe its cause her boyfriend was popular and always hung out with the movers and shakers of our school. I went straight to where I knew I'd find her. Where the whole school converges, like hangout, show off, flirt and all .Let me call it SHAYO ARENA, true to talk, I saw her with her BF all decked up for the night with her man. I beckoned to her and she came welcoming me back to school and all. I had to steady myself so I lit a stick of cigarette and asked her pointblank what she knew about Beauty and Bobi, she laughed genuinely and said:
Shade-We all wondered when you'd come to your senses.
Sosexy- Shade, update me, seems like I've been floating.
Shade- You really have.
Sosexy-So what's the deal?
Shade- Simple, we all thought you gave a silent approval to Bobi and that slut.
Sosexy- So why didn't you tell me?
Shade-Tell you? Now come on, how? Not like it started today.
Sosexy- Do you think you all might be wrong? Because I don't think she would do this to me.
Shade- This girl, you would never learn, okay, I'd give you proof if only to make you stop being a fool especially to Bobi and to show you your friend's a slut.
I waited for her to get her BF's permission to leave for a while to run an errand with me. Nway, we went to see someone else who happened to be the current GF of Bobi's best friend (remember? The guy Beauty slept with) and after all the pleasantries and little catch up ended, Shade went straight to why we came but the chic refused to talk about it but after so much cajoling she gave in. She had this to say:
"Well Bobi came over to spend the weekend with us and the next morning while we were lazing around, Bobi started talking about Beauty and how she keeps sleeping with him irrespective of the fact that he's supposed to be seeing her best friend (me)"
The reason he spoke so freely in front of this chic was because he didn't know she had any connection to me whatsoever.
So there! I had my proof and I didn't know what to do with it. It was surreal. Like it was someone else's life we were talking about.
Then Shade asked: "So what's your next step? Tell me you'd break up with that SOB"
I just kept crying, my tears were flowing endlessly. I never knew the world was so wicked and I guess I'm still in shock, like I was standing out of my body and watching myself cry.
I got a grip on myself; one thing I hate is seeing people look at me with pity or sympathy. I brought this on me and I would see this through. I threw away the stick of cigarette I was smoking (My last stick ever) and suggested Shade and I leave. I thanked the chic profusely for finally agreeing to talk, say the truth.
We walked back to SHAYO ARENA and as I bade Shade and her BF goodnight, someone covered my eyes from behind.
P.S Yo..Have you all gone to www.naijastories.com?
Have you voted?
My favourite's 2cute4u poem FOR ME YOU AND THEY
Let's encourage her.She did that for Jos..
14 comments:
- Fabulo-la on April 12, 2010 at 2:05 AM said...
Biko! How can you stop there na??
- yankeenaijababe on April 12, 2010 at 4:05 AM said...
Hello dearie, I am heading straight there to vote for her now, thanks for reminding me
- LE DYNAMIQUE PROFESSEUR on April 12, 2010 at 6:28 AM said...
Sosexy, e be like say make I shoot you. LOl. See where you go stop? U get degree for suspendology ni? LOL
Bring the next episode quick! I'm loving it.
- Jaycee on April 12, 2010 at 9:39 AM said...
"One thing I hate is seeing people look at me with pity or sympathy."
Me too.
- Nutty J. on April 12, 2010 at 3:46 PM said...
**I threw away the stick of cigarette I was smoking (My last stick ever) **
Tell me shumthin...u stopped smoking becos u were betrayed by the people you love, or becos you think it would hinder you making the right decision.....?????!!!!
Talk now ooo, becos according to Section A no. 5 of the constitution of smokers rule book, none is allowed to quit except for some really good reasons...and this ur own reason fit get you sued for ''...stopping without good cause''
Dont you know a good way to get even is quenching that last stick on Beauty's tongue? (smh)
pls continue....
- sosexy on April 12, 2010 at 4:05 PM said...
@ All, thanks guys! will be back soon.
- sosexy on April 12, 2010 at 5:36 PM said...
@Nutty J. Lol, I quit cause really I was sick of doing shit just be cool. Not like I really loved smoking..But don't worry..I picked up another vice.
- shorty on April 12, 2010 at 6:56 PM said...
Abeg come and finish it na, you like leaving us in suspense.lol
Thanks for stopping by my blog, first time here read the old posts. Love it.
- Feral Female on April 13, 2010 at 5:18 AM said...
Oh yes, and what vice did you pick up?
- Feral Female on April 13, 2010 at 5:18 AM said...
Hmmm, I wonder what happens next, hopefully sosexy will hold herself up with pride and not result to anything trashy :P..
Bobi Bobi Bobi, what a loser.
Beauty, Beauty, Beauty.. very ugly inside.
- Kristin on April 13, 2010 at 10:06 PM said...
Ohhhhh, very intriguing!
- Afronuts on April 14, 2010 at 2:31 PM said...
I guess Patrick is another story shey?
Na wah oh. Bobi was just a boy - a baby boy and not a man. His totally pisses me off with his indecisiveness. He obviously doesnt know what he wants and can't recognize a good thing when its placed under his nose...
Good thing you let him go
- muyiwa on April 16, 2010 at 8:33 AM said...
Now you know the fact,what u gonna do
- muyiwa on April 16, 2010 at 8:43 AM said...
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: Eastern Western
Stunning scenery, escaped prisoners pursued on horseback over wide plains, missing gold, bandits. Man, you really know that these guys watched a lotta Westerns.
The story starts out as a loopy take on McKenna's Gold, mixes in any number of Japanese swordfighting epics, then a hint of mystery, which is presumably where the not-very-accurate English title comes from.
For the most part, the pace is pretty slow, which gives it all the more of a Japanese feel. And the cinematography is terrific, particularly the slow-motion swordfight in the cave near the end, lit by only one torchlight.
Cherie Chung, in her first role, has never looked better, and is a fine match for a quite-striking Damian Lau in his prime.
For all these good points, though, the film is not as involving as one would like, and at times the slow pace allows your attention to wander.
This is a film which appears to be trying hard to be an A-class Hollywood film with an Eastern flavour, and succeeds in some departments. The major flaw, I thought, was the ridiculous over-repetition of the theme. It's a stirring tune, so much so that I played the opening creds twice just to enjoy it. But I needn't have bothered, as it is repeated at least 20 times. Gets very irritating after a while.
All in all, a mixed bag worth a look.
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Tia Texada is currently single.
Tia Texada has been in a relationship with Jason Patric (2004).
Tia Texada is a 46 year old American Actress. Born Tia Nicole Tucker on 14th December, 1971 in Louisiana, she is famous for Sgt. Cruz on Third Watch. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Tia Texada is a member of the following lists: Actresses from Louisiana, 21st-century American actresses and 20th-century American actresses.
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Tia Texada (born Tia Nicole Tucker; December 14, 1971) is an American actress and singer. She is probably best known for portraying the role of Sgt. Maritza Cruz from the American television show Third Watch and for her role as Shay on ABC Family's Huge. Texada has a secondary career as a voice-over actor, which includes announcements on CBS's The NFL Today, and has done some modeling.
Tia Texada and Jason Patric dated in 2004.
she is a superb actress and VERY fine! She needs a trip to London and to come out with me! lol
she is HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how can i get in touch wit her to get a photo
I love Tia`s acting .What is she doing now?
i loved tia texada as sgt. cruz. she was fantastic therearen`t enough words to describe her performance. she should be in more shows. especiallyas a kick-ass cop. she really fits the role.
I just love srg cruz and i think tia has done agreat job playing it.cruz and bosco shoud get married.
Wow..someone mentioned Southland. The Latin actress is good. She made me think of the template of a Latin Female Cop, Tia Texada. I wonder to what she is doing.
Yeah, I wish she was in more movies and TV shows too. It`s too bad she is not in Wells` Southland , I would have loved to see her play the role as an officer again...
Tia Texada ia a classic actress. What is she doing today??
I wish i could see her in more movies and maby even nood
tia texada is a great actress and she was really good on third watch and i have all of the seasons and i watch them all the time she is really good on other shows to
A real classy actress, I also enjoyed her in third watch as Sgt. Cruz. Look forward to seeing more of her.
wow she is really pretty also a great actress
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Cube World mod 1.8, 1.7.10 is a terrain generator, which adds a new world type made up of floating glass boxes with different terrain inside of them.
Cube World Generator Mod brings a very strange and unsettling new world type into play! What it looks like is almost like a floating ethereal feeling ant farm, biome cubes and cross sections almost lifted from the earth and sent floating in an endless sky far away from anything feeling normal. If you try to survive, its easy to see where you might collect your next ore sample because you can see through the sides, giving you the urge to move onward and upward!
Install Cube World Generator Mod
For 1.6.x and up:
- 1. Go to %appdata%/.minecraft/versions.
- 2. You should see a folder named 1.6.1. Make a copy of it, and rename the copy to Cube_World_1.6.1 (You can name it whatever you want, but you will need that name later).
- 3. Inside the new folder, you should see a file called 1.6.1.jar. Rename it to Cube_World_1.6.1.jar (Or whatever you named the folder).
- 4. Inside the new folder, you should also see a file called 1.6.1.json. Rename it to Cube_World_1.6.1.json (Or whatever you named the folder).
- 5. Open the Cube_World_1.6.1.json file using Notepad or Wordpad.
- 6. Inside that file, there will be a line saying "Id": "1.6.1". Change that to say "Id": "Cube_World_1.6.1". Then save and close the file.
- 7. Open Cube_World_1.6.1.jar using a program like 7-Zip or WinZip. Copy all of the Files in the zip folder you downloaded into Cube_World_1.6.1.jar, and then delete the META-INF folder from within Cube_World_1.6.1.jar.
- 8. Open the Minecraft launcher (You will need to restart it if you had already opened it), and create a new profile. In the box that says "Use version", select "Cube_World_1.6.1" (Or whatever you named the folder). If you don't see it under versions, You may have missed one of steps 1-7.
- 9. Start Minecraft using that new profile, and create a new world. Set that world's world type to "Cube World", and create it. It may take a little while longer than usual to load.
For 1.5.x and below:
- 1. Go to %appdata%/.minecraft/bin (Or where ever you have your earlier version of Minecraft installed).
- 2. Open minecraft.jar using a program like 7-Zip or WinZip. Copy all of the Files in the .zip folder you downloaded into minecraft.jar, and then delete the META-INF folder from within minecraft.jar.
- 3. Start Minecraft, and create a new world. In some versions you will have to set that world's world type to "Cube World", and create it. It may take a little while longer than usual to load.
- *If the version you have installed does not make you change the world type to "Cube World", then if you open any default Minecraft saves with Cube World installed, it will damage the world*
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(1-2) Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots (3-0)
Date: Sunday October 2nd
Time: 1:00 PM
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The Bills come to New England with a big victory over NFC favorite Arizona, while New England embarrassed Houston last Thursday Night.
Kick off is set for 1:00 PM ET with QB Tyrod Taylor getting the start for the Bills with Jakoby Brissett opposing him.
Buffalo Bills
Tyrod Taylor did not have a good game throwing the ball, as the passing game is still a big work in progress this season.
Going up against a defense that shut down Houston's playmakers on the outside, I expect another rough game for Taylor through the air.
The Bills did do a good job running the football, as Lesean McCoy had 17 carries for 110 yards and 2 touchdowns. He and Taylor (76 yards rushing and a score) will both need to be at their best to keep the New England offense off the field.
The receiving corps didn't do much last week as Robert Woods was the only receiver to have more than 5 catches.
This week should be easier in theory, but I don't see it happening with Taylor's inaccurate passes to start the season.
The Bills defense had an excellent game against Carson Palmer, forcing him into 4 interceptions and 0 touchdowns.
Whichever QB faces Rex Ryan and the defense will have to watch out for the big mistakes. The defense also had 5 sacks against a good Cardinals O-line.
New England Patriots
A lot of people are surprised at the Patriots 3-0 start this year. With the unknown Jimmy Garappolo at best a 2-2 record during Tom Brady's suspension would be seen as a win.
But to get a shutout against an AFC south contender with a rookie QB?
This team should be the front and center favorite to win the Super Bowl once Tom Brady steps onto the field.
Rookie QB Jacoby Brissett had an underwhelming, but serviceable game.
The key fact in the win against Houston was that he did not turn the ball over and only was sacked one time against a good Texans pass rush.
LeGarrette Blount pounded the Texans defense to the tune of 24 rushes for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns.
I expect him to be a key factor this week against a Bills defense that allowed 83 yards and 2 touchdowns to David Johnson.
The Patriots passing game should have one more weak output before Brady's return, with Edelman leading the unit I expect small contributions from the main downfield threats.
Getting a shutout means that your defense had to play phenomenal, and the Pats did just that against Houston. They kept Lamar Miller in check with 80 yards and 3.8 ypc.
They also forced Brock Osweiler into an interception and 2 sacks. Look for the defense to continue the hot streak this week.
NFL Betting Trends:
- Over is 16-7 in BUF last 23 games in October.
- NE are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games in Week 4.
- Over is 12-4 in NE last 16 games in October.
- NE are 20-7-2 ATS in their last 29 home games.
- Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
4* Free NFL Betting Prediction: Patriots ATS
I expect the Patriots to attack the Bills front seven with LeGarratte Blount, who should reach the 100 yard mark and get another 2 scores.
Look for Brissett to manage the game and not make the big turnover that plagued Palmer last week.
Takes the Pats ATS.
NFL Free Score Prediction: New England 31 – Buffalo 17
The Pats will control this one throughout, and it won't be much of a contest heading into the 4th.
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