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|For other uses, see Voodoo Doll (disambiguation)
- "The doll."
- ―Quartermaster to Angelica
This voodoo doll was a magical object created as a model of Jack Sparrow. Hand-made by Blackbeard himself, the doll was initially created to force Jack to lead Blackbeard to the Fountain of Youth. Actions performed on the doll could be felt by Jack, whether it was torture through cruel actions or toying with his emotions. The doll eventually found its way into the hands of Angelica.
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- "If I do not make it to the Fountain in time...neither will you."
- ―Blackbeard to Jack Sparrow
When it came to the dark arts, there were many ways to enslave unwilling victims, but one of Blackbeard's most trusted methods was the voodoo doll.[2] And so, after the mutiny aboard the Queen Anne's Revenge, Jack Sparrow was brought into Blackbeard's cabin for a talk, during which Blackbeard made a voodoo doll of Jack. The doll proved to work perfectly when Blackbeard performed cruel actions upon the doll, which Jack felt. As Blackbeard carved on the doll with a knife, Jack felt an instant heavy pain on his chest, and discovered a bloody scar resembling a devil's pitchfork in its place. As for an influence, Blackbeard then put the head of the doll over a lit candle, which gave Jack terrible head pains and forced him to help lead Blackbeard to the Fountain of Youth.[3]
The Jack Sparrow voodoo doll also had an effect on Blackbeard's daughter, Angelica, as Blackbeard's effigy of Jack Sparrow could allow Angelica to toy with Jack's emotions. As Jack and Angelica conversed about whether saving Blackbeard at the Fountain would be worth it, the two attempted to steal the Jack voodoo doll from the other, until the Queen Anne's Revenge arrived to Whitecap Bay. As she saw it as an effective tool to toy with Jack Sparrow, Angelica kept the doll in her possession. She had it as Blackbeard's crew journeyed through the island where the Fountain of Youth was located. Later, when Jack Sparrow asked the Quartermaster if he would survive a jump over a chasm, the Quartermaster asked Angelica for the doll, which he threw down the cliff. Jack screamed as the doll fell down until it splashed down, though it proved that Jack would survive the jump.[3]
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Design and powerEdit
- "I wonder...does it work because it works, or because you believe that it works?"
"Or because I want you to believe that it works?"
"Or because you want me to believe you are only pretending for it to work? When in fact, it does."
- ―Angelica and Jack Sparrow
There were many ways to enslave unwilling victims through the dark arts, and one of Blackbeard's most trusted methods was the voodoo doll. Cruel actions performed upon the doll can be felt by the person it represents; in this case, the doll that was a fair effigy of Jack Sparrow. Real human hair was used on doll, possibly taken from subject[2][4], and real leather was used for the doll's swordbelt. The doll's belt buckle was made from cloth, as metal can disrupt dark magic.[2]
The voodoo doll had a strong effect on Jack Sparrow when it was in use. Blackbeard carved through the doll with a knife, which ended up giving a cut-like wound on Jack's chest. The doll also allowed Angelica to toy with Jack's emotions.[2]
Behind the scenesEdit
- In a screenplay draft of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Blackbeard cuts off one of Jack Sparrow's dreadlocks and puts it in his voodoo doll creation. However, in the final cut of On Stranger Tides, he just creates the doll without the use of his dreadlocks. Whether the moment was cut from the final version of the On Stranger Tides or if it was even filmed at all is unknown.
- Jack Sparrow's wound in On Stranger Tides was thought to be a "trident-shaped" wound.[5] However, in the screenplay, Jack's wound was a "pitchfork-shaped upside-down cross".
- One of the early posters for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest showed a Jack Sparrow voodoo doll.
- In the first screenplay draft of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Captain Hector Barbossa orders Ragetti to bring up Tia Dalma's "effects", which happens to be a bag full of voodoo dolls, including a Jack Sparrow one, which was holding a small bottle.
- The voodoo doll never appears in LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game, and rather than finding the doll, Angelica finds Jack's hat and uses it for target practice while throwing coconuts.
Appearances Edit
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (First appearance)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: The Visual Guide
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- ↑ The events of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides take place in 1750, therefore, the doll had to be made in 1750.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: The Visual Guide, p40-41: "Dark Magic"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
- ↑ In the original Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides screenplay, Blackbeard cut off a piece of Jack Sparrow's dreadlocked hair for the voodoo doll.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
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Not loving the porcelain, menthol WAFS like I thought I would... I guess we'll see what the crb ends up looking like. I wish it had white stripes instead of black. The black makes the color look drab and dull.
- May 9, 2012 at 11:14 AM
- M.E.L.R. said...
I would really really really love a May WAFS jacket...like a define or an in stride. I might cave and get some pants though...not sure what ones yet
- May 9, 2012 at 11:33 AM
- Unknown said...
can't wait for the May WAFS CRB or perhaps a Power Y. Love the green and blue. Hopefully available next week... !! And a Stride jacket would be beautiful too.
- May 9, 2012 at 11:44 AM
When will they shorten the straps on the daily tank so I can actually buy and workout in it??? So annoying the straps fall off and I had to return it.
- May 9, 2012 at 11:55 AM
I got my daily tank straps altered they only took off a little bit but it makes the world of difference
- May 9, 2012 at 12:26 PM
I am not loving the ruffle along the bottom of the run in the sun shirts. Is it for extra coverage? Not sure.
- May 9, 2012 at 12:30 PM
^ditto on the weird ruffle thing...it looks ridiculous and ruins what would be some great tops otherwise. I don't get it.
- May 9, 2012 at 4:05 PM
Love the menthol WAFS! I would buy a Stride/In Stride or Define (preferred) in it in a nanosecond. Also full length WU or grooves. Lovelovelove. TaTa Tamer, too. CRB...Scoop Neck...Cinch Dress...Active Strength.... Hoping for a bonanza. I have not liked any of the colors lately except the white denim and this.
- May 9, 2012 at 4:26 PM
I did not think I would like the ruffle either, but I ended up buying both LS versions in white because I liked them both I couldn't decide! The ruffle...this is why I like it....
I bought three colors last year, the white, the pink and the toothpaste, (? some greeny minty color) and they are great (except not happy how the white turned dingy right away, which is why I had to buy white again...I know, I know, why buy it again? Because I like white!) but they look like "regular" shirts, which is fine, but...the ruffle gives a "regular" shirt a bit of oomph, and it's actually cute. If you get the right size it hangs nicely down the backside and makes it a little "flirty". But that's just my opinion....still have the tags on, not sure I need two!
As far as the question about why buy and wear a black one. sometimes you have to go out in overcast weather, or at the beach in overcast, so it's cold, but you can get burned really badly. The LS with the hood is especially cute when the sun (and heat) is covered by clouds but you still need protection and if it's windy I can see the hood coming in handy.
OT I tried on the maxi dress too in black only because all of the educators were wearing it and it appeared cute. I wore a black Arise (?) bra underneath and the black on black looked really classy I have to say. But at the end of the day I'm not going to wear it and it was not a good value for my money. I'm not planning any regular beach trips to use it as a coverup, but mostly the fit was just "off" enough. Low armholes and thin (but soft and nice) fabric makes it too revealing and not wearable for casual living, like going out to dinner or lunch imo. The back cross-over straps did not lay down right and I thought of the three educators wearing it all had different fit problems, but fit problems none the less.
bought the multi may Excel banded crops, the grey beachy floral crops, returned the flash/dune WU crops and SS black rashguard I bought online last week. All that in addition to the Ebb and Flows I ordered this morning I need a break!
- May 9, 2012 at 4:39 PM
Thanks for the feedback about the LS sunblocker and maxi dress Anon @ 4:39 pm!
Also OT, but wanted to share: I picked-up the Beachy Floral CRB in Porcelain Blue today at my local store. The print is very summery and cute in person, but I found the CRB to be slightly scratchy (similar to the Heathered Concord that I ended up returning). Also, it's 94% Polyester, so I'm worried I'll overheat while working out. Fit is TTS on this CRB (I personally found the Heathered Menthol to run a little small as a comparison). Not 100% sure that I'll keep this CRB, but it's very tempting bc it's so darn cute!
Lastly, I saw the Electric Orange and Wish Blue Multi-Poncho Stripe boogie shorts in person. So curious about what's to come (if anything else?) in these colors. Agree it's VERY strange to see these colors make another curtain call. The GEC did confirm that the WBMPS is the same pattern we saw ~1.5 years ago (pls note however, I forgot to check the product tags to confirm the color codes and although these were available in the store, they weren't in the PN I received from the store today). I totally want to bring my Power-Y in the WBMPS for a comparison, but that would be just crazy, right;)?
- May 9, 2012 at 5:06 PM
I absolutely love the ruffle
- May 9, 2012 at 5:08 PM
You know, I was skeptical about the ruffle, too, until I saw it in person. It's actually really cute. It makes the top just look a little bit more...I don't know, special, somehow.
As for the maxi dress, I got my first in-person look at them today. Ugh. The price they are charging for them is absolutely ridiculous.
- May 9, 2012 at 6:36 PM
I tried the LS sunblocker last night and was surprised how cute it looked. I did have to size down.
I was looking for something to wear in the sun and cover my arms. My only complaint is that white and blush quartz are totally see through. You would have to wear another shirt under it. The shirt is for summer running...who wants to wear a sports bra, a tank and a LS sunblocker ?
I purchased it in blue.
- May 10, 2012 at 2:53 AM
- Focus said...
I love the ruffle, but sadly missed my shot at a LS white. My store had 1 left last evening, was going to make a trip this morning if it is still available when they open... Fingers crossed!
And OT again- menthol crbs this AM back online in a few sizes...snagged that! Yay!
- May 10, 2012 at 3:57 AM
- Focus said...
Sizes in Menthol crb 4,6,8 and 10
- May 10, 2012 at 3:59 AM
Why does Canada have so much better stuff in the WMTM - lucky ducks! The Travel to Track jacket moved WMTM quick....
- May 10, 2012 at 4:31 AM
Focus, you are on top of things, aren't you! lol I agree, I commented earlier on buying the two LS SB in white and I forgot to mention that I actually sized down two sizes because I like them snug....so two sizes down will be snug, one size down would be fitted and your regular size, imo, will probably look like this last picture, a little loose.
I like that the fabric is sheer, that's why I did not buy the black or the blue. I would buy black if it was solid black, personally I did't care for the heathered black fabric, and I already have pink from last year.
- May 10, 2012 at 4:37 AM
- Focus said...
Thanks Anon 4:37! I recall the mention of sizing down. That might help my cause since I only inquired about the availability of my size (6) at the store, maybe I'll call the store to see if they have some in size 4. Thank you for the reminder! I'm encouraged.
And I must just say to LLA, I thought my addiction to Lulu might start to subside (my wallet was hopeful), but it hasn't. This blog is amazing! I can't shake the hook:) Thank you for all of your hard work and time! Truly appreciated!!!
- May 10, 2012 at 5:03 AM
You're not wrong about there being good stuff in the Canadian WMTM. Hanging for an Inkblot Scuba at a discount rate, not long now, surely!
And Travel to Track got knocked down fast! Wonder if someone got their butt kicked for that epic fail ?
- May 10, 2012 at 7:08 AM
I'm not a ruffle fan but was gonna get the LS white SB. It went away quickly so no go for me. It seems slightly juvenile to wear ruffles. I just don't care for it. The maxi dress is I'll fitting and over priced to boot. Since I did mot expect this from lulu I am well stocked with maxis for this Texas weather. Bought some ebb and flows and all color tame me tanks. Thanks for the heads up LLA.
- May 10, 2012 at 7:14 AM
The wmtm Canadian side is fantastic. Totally want the swiftly ls and ss as well as then scuba pillow. I have never seen the scuba pillow on the American side and am very intrigued by it. Anyone have one? What did you think?
- May 10, 2012 at 7:39 AM
I have been waiting for the blurred blossom travel to track jacket to make it to WMTM. But, now I'm scared to pull the trigger with no possibility of return. Does anyone love their TTT jacket?
- May 10, 2012 at 8:04 AM
I have been waiting for the inkblot scuba to go to WMTM too!! I actually bought it full price, loved it but had to return it. I could not justify the price (i was buying too much).
- May 10, 2012 at 8:49 AM
Just got my Ebb and Flow crops that I ordered on Saturday from the Canadian side , I ordered the indigo ones and they almost look like purple, and the material feels a little different them my other 2 pairs ( black one and grey ones ) that i ordered the first time round. They feel slightly thicker and fit slightly bigger. Any one else receive theirs yet and see a difference? I will be wearing them running and to kick boxing tonight so I will see if there is difference.
- May 10, 2012 at 9:08 AM
- audrey said...
I thought the Sunblocker tops were going to be hideous with the ruffle but I was surprised to see how cute they really are and flattering! I got compliments in the dressing room from three other customers! I had the white pullover. The LS looked great too. These are definitely one size down tops. I felt the pullover was body skimming and the LS was fitted in one size down. I got the white and pink pullover. I ordered the blue pullover online. Would like to keep two and now reading white gets dingy.... I do not mind the white and pink being see through in this top, either.
- May 10, 2012 at 2:09 PM
I got the black scuba pillow maybe last year on the US site - it's been a while and was my first scuba purchase. It's thicker and not as soft as another SE scuba I have. It also fits snug and does a great job of blocking the wind when cold. I got it for travel b/c of the pillow.
- May 11, 2012 at 6:38 AM
I think the inkblot scuba has already come and gone on the WMTM US site.
- May 11, 2012 at 6:39 AM
- Organicgurugirl said...
I can't wait for those May WAFS crops to either go online or come to a store near me....so cute!!!! LULU has definitely been depleting my account lately! <3
- May 12, 2012 at 2:13 PM


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Today's guest blogger is Kelly Rogers Victor who earned her Ph.D. in philosophy from Columbia University and has taught at Columbia, NYU, University of Florida, and Oakland University. The mother of four, she is also completing certification as a Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Her blog, KALEandKANT.com reflects philosophically on food, family, culture, wellness, and the examined life.
Most people struggle with feeding their children properly. In fact, it's become one of the most difficult tasks of modern-day parenting. Our pervasive junk food, eat-around-the-clock culture sabotages attempts to instill moderation and appreciation for whole food—or, to paraphrase Michael Pollan, for food that comes from a plant, not food that was made in a plant. I'm always on the hunt for great online resources to share on this topic, and today I bring you Dina Rose of It's Not About Nutrition.
Dr. Rose is a sociologist who specializes in feeding kids. It's refreshing that she's not a certified nutritionist because although she's well versed in nutrition, her focus is on the behaviors involved in feeding and eating. In other words, it's not just about presenting kids with wholesome snacks or a well-balanced dinner plate. It's equally about the psychology of eating. Here are a few of her best ideas for "translating nutrition into behavior." Several of these are applicable to us adults, by the way.
1. "Taste preferences are more nurture than nature." This is right on. Human babies are not designed to subsist on chicken nuggets (although food chemists have engineered them with the perfect trifecta of fat, oil, and sugar so as to be nearly irresistible). Children whose parents give up on feeding them healthy food are missing the critical truth that palate development is a process. It can take fifteen or more exposures for a kid to start enjoying a particular food.
2. "Never ask children to eat new foods. Ask them to taste a pea-sized sample and describe what they've tasted instead." This complements the repeated-offer strategy. Maybe the first ten times you have them sample the broccoli, they'll react negatively, but "sampling" is a process that puts them more in control, and repetition promotes palate maturation.
3. "Stop pressuring your kids to eat and start serving smaller portions." My own mother yells at me about this one. I sometimes will unwittingly serve what must seem like enormous portions of vegetables when I plate my kids' dinners. I'm sure my subconscious is involved, and I know I'm striving to load them up on the healthiest foods when they're home with me, but really it's kind of sickening for the kid if you think about it! So dial it back, and if they take a spoonful of peas and nibble at just two, Rose says not to butt in: be satisfied with one "happy bite." Just keep the healthy foods coming, and let the kids work through the rest.
4. "Clearly delineate eating and non-eating times," and "It's just as important to teach your kids why, when and how much to eat as it is to teach them what to eat." Feeding kids who are bored or lonely, or on-demand between meals, creates bad eating patterns for adulthood.
5. "Improve the quality of your kids' snacks. It will improve how your kids eat and it will change YOUR life." Among other things, she notes that if your kids aren't constantly snacking on junk, you will be less stressed about mealtime because it won't be their only exposure to wholesome food, and they'll stop begging for junk so often because you won't be feeding the sugar, salt, and fat cravings that processed foods trigger.
This is only a small sampling of Rose's ideas and insights—her website and blog are filled with information and resources for anyone involved in the feeding of children. I am grateful to have found her.
Thanks to Kelly for sharing this recommendation. I am also a big fan of Dina's work and look forward to getting my hands on a copy of her new book soon! It's Not About the Broccoli is available for order here.


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Saturday 5th November 2016
It is that time of year again where the clocks go back, the evenings draw in, but what kick starts November and reminds us what is so great about living here in Guernsey is the Guernsey Community Awards taking place. It recognises and celebrates all that is great about the charitable sector here in the Bailiwick and we were privileged to be asked back for the fourth year in a row to film the event as well as provide video footage to be played to their 250 strong audience. We have seen a few changes over the years, but the values that underpin the awards has remained constant over time, with the event now in it's sixth year.
This year we were tasked with capturing the thoughts from three individuals who devote their time and energy into volunteering through the Foundation's Volunteer Matching Programme. A few filming sessions last weekend at St John Ambulance, Lihou headline and the obligatory interview office the edit began, and after a few hours we managed to cut what could easily have been over 10 minutes to just under six. The video was premiered at the event itself at St. James Concert Hall on Thursday 3rd November where afternoon tea was served. It will be available to view within our showreel soon.
We also attended the event itself to capture all of the action taking place at the awards and are currently in the middle of finalising the finished video. We worked alongside Chris George who photographed the event for the sixth year in a row and he was quick to produce a collage of pictures of the night which is available to view below. Read more about the awards and the Foundation's Volunteer Matching Programme by visiting their website.


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Anger is one of the core components of human emotion. We typically associate anger with wrongdoing and subconsciously attach moral judgment to anger; that to be angry is a sinful act. I suppose in part this is because the first reference to anger in the Bible is the tragic story of Cain's anger toward his brother Able that results in a homicide, the first murder of human history. In addition, Jesus would teach in his famous Sermon on the Mount, "You have heard that it was said to our ancestors, Do not murder, and whoever murders will be subject to judgment. 22 But I tell you, everyone who is angry with his brother or sister will be subject to judgment (Mattthew 5:21-22 CSB). Furthermore, the Apostle Paul wrote to the Colossians, "But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips" (Colossians 3:8 NIV). It is undeniable, both from the Scriptures and from our experience that anger can lead to many evils and dysfunctions.
The Bible, however, does not categorically identify anger with sin. In fact, anger is attributed to Jesus, the sinless Son of God, (Mark 3:5) as well as to God the Father (Exodus 32:10). One could even argue that in certain circumstances, it is sinful not to be angry. Jesus' response to the contaminated capitalism of the money changers and the animal sacrifice vendors in the Temple complex comes to mind (John 2:14-17). He was so angered, he commandeered a whip and drove them out of the Temple area and ransacked the money-changers' booths. Jesus was angry and that anger prompted him to dramatic action; yet he never allowed anger to manage him and he refused to allow Satan to manipulate him. On the other side of the continuum is our story this morning of Joab and his blood stained belt.
Joab was the highly successful and ruthless commander of King David's army. Joab's belt becomes notoriously stained with blood because of his tragic mishandling of anger. As a warrior/soldier, Joab killed countless numbers of people, but it was his murder of two military generals that tells the tragic tale of how anger sabotaged his life and ultimately led to his own execution.


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** UNDER OFFER ** €370,000 Ski Chalet Saint Gervais
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Amazing value ski chalet with 6 bedrooms NOW SOLD in St Gervais Mont Blanc . Fantastic views, lovely garden. An hour to Geneva
Property Features
- In ski resort
- Mountain views.
- Open parking belonging to the property.
- Golf course within 15 mins.
- Balcony, terrace or garden providing an area large enough for dining.
Property Description
This chalet is situated between St Gervais and Megeve with easy access to both, has stunning views across the valley to Combloux and to the Aravis mountain range to the West so benefits from a very sunny positon and great sunsets. Just a 4 minute drive (2.6km) to the St Gervais cable car and 6 min ,(4.5km) to the Princess cable car to take you to the Megeve pistes. The chalet is currently run as a small B & B with owners accommodation and is very spacious with over 240m2 of accommodation.
Set out over 4 levels the chalet offers spacious accommodation which whilst comfortable could be updated in time to provide a large family home with great rental potential.
Ground floor
- Main entrance hallway with storage
- large (17m2) bright kitchen featuring a wood burning range and with great views
- main living room of over 60m2 , divided into dining and lounge areas and with large windows all round providing fantastic views
- large bathroom, or could be modified to create a sauna/spa bath or a TV /games room
- small snug currently used by the B & B guests or could make a great office or ski room
First Floor
- 6 bedrooms
- 3 with balconies and 3 with showers.
- 2 x WC - shower room
- small guest kitchen easily transformed into a bathroom
2nd floor :
- 3 bedrooms on the this floor , currently used as owners accommodation . Some of the area has limited headroom but great for bedrooms with storage, playroom, lounge etc
Garden level:
- utility room with direct access to the outside
- workshop
- boiler room
The chalet has a fenced garden of over 300m2 and parking space for at least 5 cars. The property offers amazing value for money and the possibility of your dream home in the Alps. Ideally situated between Chamonix and Megeve, St Gervais is a genuine French market town with a vibrant year round activity and is at the heart of the Domaine Evasion Mont Blanc the 3rd largest ski area in France with 445m of pistes and 5 snow parks and incorporates the resorts of Megeve, Les Contamines and Combloux as well as St Gervais itself. Whilst the town is on the rise, there are no British tour operators bringing the mass market, whilst there is a strong demand for quality rental accommodation from the growing numbers of independent travelers discovering the area. Getting here could not be easier with an easy motorway drive from Geneva airport in less than an hour and from the channel ports in 8 hours.
In the summer months there is a wealth of activities from walking, mountaineering and cycling to relaxing at the new pool, swimming in the local lakes. There are golf courses in both Megeve (8km) and Chamonix, which is only 30 mins drive (26km) and St Gervais is also ideally located for day trips, as Annecy, Switzerland and Italy are all within an hour's drive. Transfers buses also run to St Gervais station year round.
With its first Michelin starred restaurant Le Sérac, the new Folie Douce restaurant, bar and club on the pistes and two 4 star hotels planned St Gervais really is the up and coming place to invest in the Alps - and the lift pass company is leading the way having just invested 6m€ in a new 6 person chairlift, the fastest in Franc and snow cannons to bring you down to the village the 5th upgrade in as many years. Check out the slopes and the walking trails as well as the town and events with the winter and summer virtual tours of St Gervais : http://www.stgervais.co.uk/st-gervais-webcams/stgervais-virtual-tour
Domaine Evasion Mont Blanc Ski Area
Saint Gervais Ski Resort
Saint Gervais and the Evasion Mont-Blanc area consists of 445km of piste , the 3rd largest area in France , 219 slopes, 107 ski lifts and 650 artificial snow makers. The area also has 5 snow parks and a good choice of off-piste.
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Delectable, satisfying and meat-free, our chefs craft this divine entrée with tender spinach pasta layered with a creamy mushroom sauce, spinach, roasted and chopped Italian tomatoes and parmesan. Surrounded by slow-cooked tomato sauce, our luscious lasagna is topped with a mixture of smooth mozzarella and even more rich parmesan, making this comforting classic all the more sumptuous. (Microwave-only, BPA-free container)
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Spinach & Mushroom Filling (Spinach, Vegetable Stock, Tomatoes, Parmesan [Cow's Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Natamycin {Protects Flavor}], Cremini Mushrooms, Heavy Cream, Butter, Enriched Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Enzyme], Garlic, Canola Oil, Salt, Black Pepper, Spices, Less Than 1% Of: Emulsifiers And Stabilizers [Mono And Diglycerides, Carrageenan, Polysorbate 80, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum]), Tomato Sauce (Ground Tomatoes [Tomatoes, Salt, Citric Acid], Water, Onions, Tomato Paste [Tomatoes, Citric Acid], Garlic, Olive Oil, Sugar, Salt, Basil, Lemon Juice From Concentrate [Water Added], Roasted Garlic, Spices), Spinach Pasta (Enriched Semolina Flour [Semolina Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, Eggs, Spinach Powder), Mozzarella (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Calcium), Parmesan (Cheese [Cow's Milk, Salt, Enzymes], Natamycin [Protects Flavor]).


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After the early walkabouts I headed into Buckhorn to the farmer's market at the community centre. Well it's more like a craft show at this time of year, not many crops harvested yet to sell.
And these wonderful maple tree there right in front if it I am always amazed at these Maple Leaves.
|so beautiful
|inside the Centre lots of crafts and bakery stuff
|local Maple Syrup, love it,
but we have a good supply
|Monique before she spotted me
|love the shine it gives
|I even took few minutes to polish the headlights
and license plate on the car
|we can always take time out for Happy Hour
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When it pertains to warmth and comfort it is difficult to find a much better comforter than one made of down. Keeping you toasty warm and relaxing when those cold winds blow without extreme weight is their top feature. As you buy your many selections in between down and alternative down comforters right here are some valuable tips that you will keep in mind.
Examples of those that are promoting certain varieties of bedding sets and even pressing the 'own' designs are Katy Price aka Jordan, Twiggy, Beyonce and Kylie Minogue. Whilst they might extol the virtues of the bedding that they are promoting, the truth is that they most likely dont use it themselves and are only stating exactly what they are thanks to the cash that they are getting paid. As such their word does not lug any more value than that of the manufacturer itself. Peer testimonials are most likely better to you then hearing these kinds of celebrities.
The economy might likewise have something to do with the current decreases in bedding rates. Cash flow is important to any business. And with retail sales dropping everywhere, merchants have to discover a method to move the merchandise. They might be offering merely to get money in the registers during bumpy rides, or they might be offering bedding as a loss leader to get you into the establishment.
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By custom, Habutai is manufactured and woven in Japan. At present, a big amount of Habutai silk is being developed in China. This type of silk can be equipment or hand-washed with moderate soap. This is the most difficult satin offered. It is heavy, slick, in addition to velvety. These materials are generally custom made. It is likewise called silk satin. It is frequently well-known for its radiant shine and smooth texture. These qualities make this product considered as the conventional luxury.
One of the main reasons why people choose Hello Kitty Bed Skirt sets is due to the fact that they do not wish to invest too much on the bedroom restoration. Although, there are customers that do choose bedroom refurbishing every number of years but those who can not manage can still choose purchasing bedding sets that can highlight some excellent changes in the bedroom. Bedding sets are not too expensive and for that reason even middle training people can afford it and use it when they wish to refurbish their home. There are many web sites that do sell bedding sets at affordable rates and for that reason purchasers can search for it online.
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There are likewise a number of shapes that you can choose from for upholstered headboards ranging from curvilinear womanly headboards to sturdy, extra-large, square or rectangular-shaped, headboards. Another style alternative would be wall-mounted upholstered headboards or ones that are attached to your bed frame. There is a wide range of patterns and designs readily available, when it comes to the upholstery materials for upholstered headboards. Pick patterns that would develop an appealing medley of colors, hiding any obvious marks or spots, while nature-inspired complex designs might add a touch of harmony to your room.
Some may decide to look online when looking for their designer options. This may offer you more options to decide exactly what is finest going to match your needs and desires and will offer you sellers to look at also. If you need to get your item in quickly, you may decide to buy in your area. However, an assortment of online places will provide next day.
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Then there is the pattern. Plain might be thought about a pattern. As soon as again there is a have to balance your preferences with the existing scheme in the space. If possible view a photo of the bedspread in the space where it will be made use of so you can see how well it fits in.
You do not need to go to a 5 star hotel or have great deals of cash to own one of the most popular sorts of Hello Kitty Bed Skirt known today. You can now go shopping online for one and experience exactly what it is like to be dealt with like aristocracy. Exactly what many people do not understand is that this certain sort of bedding was populared many years ago in 5 star hotels and spas in Europe. You needed to be very rich or fortunate to own a comforter cover.
It will be easier to obtain the very best luxury bedding sets with all this information. This includes those that have matching bed skirts. Though the duvet could be set on its own, it could lack a matching bed skirt. For that reason, it is necessary to put in mind all this when purchasing the sets irrespective of the readily available markets.
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With the economic environment seeming fairly bleak, it can appear a bit pointless to invest cash on decorating but a quality set of cotton duvet covers can make your night's sleep hundreds of times better. Buying brand-new Hello Kitty Bed Skirt set is also a terrific way of altering the look of a whole room without needing to shell out for paint or furnishings. A new set can totally change your entire room, add a new lease of life and the comfort of cotton is great for a terrific night's sleep.
When taking a trip and keeping away from home, one of the most vital things in a hotel is comfort. Exactly what a comfy means to end the night by slipping into bed in extravagant goose down bedding. It makes you feel like a million dollars, and is so comfortable!
To start with, if you're puzzled about what a down comforter is, let me discuss. The "down" filling out a down comforter is the feathers from geese or ducks. Down is a fantastic insulator and is light in weight so it is ideal for thisUnfortunately, a great deal of people have allergies to down and if you are one of these, you may look for a down alternative comforter. Search for a comforter that has down that has actually been cleansed, preferably cleansed numerous times. The filtration process eliminates the dust and dirt from the down which is what normally troubles most allergy patients. However, if that still does not work for you, you can discover options that seem like the real thing.
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The opening night together as a wedded couple is among the most memorable nights, an occasion that changes everything. Among the many elements that marital relationship refurbishes, without giving much modification period, is the bedding utilized by the happily married partners. It is for that reason essential to have their bedding choices right the very first time. Fortunately, ornamental bed linens are offered in a large choice and the selections are numerous.
A duvet is basically a fluffy and bulky bag that is planned to change all other underlying blankets with one leading layer. Thus, it's possible to ignore extra layers of bedding such as sheets, quilts, bed covers, and blankets. Duvets are always offered with detachable and elaborate covers that include matching pillow covers too. A duvet cover assists keep the inner layer clean for longer.
Exactly how can one turn this space into a gorgeous welcoming sanctuary? Very quickly, start with new bed linens, and it will not take much effort at all. Comforters, sheets, pillow cases, dust ruffles, bed linen are wonderful places to begin. The mere changing of a bed skirt and accent pillows can make quite a distinction.
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Sleep is the ultimate rest. The body is in its most relaxed state, entirely unaware of its environments unless you're a skilled Navy SEAL or a Japanese ninja or something. The body is at its most comfortable when it is sleeping.
A lot of us utilize duvets in order to feel warm as we sleep. Relying on what we want, the duvets that each person has might vary in regards to the filling that was utilized. Much like pillows, duvets are generally loadeded with cotton, down or feather and other products to make it soft and offer the warmth that is required by each person. Keeping duvets are vital in order to keep its quality and to keep it comfortable. Here are some ideas that you can do in order to keep the quality of your duvet.
It is important to gear up the bedroom with the best of Hello Kitty Bed Skirt sets to offer the ultimate relaxation, convenience and personal privacy that its owners would want. There is a myriad of bedding sets in the market to make the task easy for any consumer. There are millions of bedding selections in hundreds of bedding shops worldwide.
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This professional has 8 different arrays of duvet for you to pick from in 4 different sizes so you really are spoilt for choice. With duvets offered in single, double, king and incredibly king, no matter exactly what the size of your bed, you are guaranteed a duvet to fit completely.
Taking a hot shower on a cold winter season day is among the small enjoyments of life that everybody takes pleasure in. Less satisfying, however, is the moment when the shower is over and the cool air hits damp skin. Most people immediately grab the comfort of their bath towel, but what if the towel is too small? Plus size bath towels bring comfort and heat to anyone who utilizes them, no matter what size they are. A lot of stores that offer big towels will offer matching shower drapes and washroom rugs to make it simple to decorate the whole space.
Duvets or down comforters are measured by their tog scores. By conventional, a higher tog score means better insulation. Some countries make use of low tog-duvets during autumn and high tog-duvets in the winter. As an outcome, duvet makers started selling integrated sets of duvets with different tog scores. For example an incorporated set might include a duvet with 4.5 tog score and someone else duvet with 9.5 tog score. This is especially beneficial so the client does not need to go shopping for duvets whenever a new period occurs.
A guy's bedroom does not have to look boring. It is his personal den, even if he shares it with his companion. A guy would like it to have a manly feel. You can choose plain sheets, like blue, or earthy colors, or even satin sheets. And there are an array of quilts and comforters to match his character. There are many designs. Pure Egyptian cotton, cotton and polyester blends, jacquard weaves, denim, faux fur; there are all remarkable selections in the bedroom.
Where goose down can verify thick and the filling does have a tendency to circumnavigate the bedding, natural silk filled duvets do not have these features. The silk is substantially lighter than down, while offering greater heat retention. This means that even on the coldest nights you dont have to stifle yourself with a massive duvet. It is likewise simpler to make and needs less effort to get comfortable once you're in bed.
Often times, individuals think of feathers when they hear the word down. This is not the case. Ducks and geese have a layer beneath their feathers. This soft and fluffy material keeps them warm. This is where the down filling comes from. It is the ideal material to keep you warm on cold nights. There is nothing else material known to have this sort of insulating ability.
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Let's think about the color. We usually do not want to clash with exactly what is in the room. This implies either matching the existing colors or going neutral, as in off white. If you want to utilize your favorite color, then perhaps you will decide that clashing is fine. Clashing might not be a trouble, but unanticipated clashing usually is, so try to think this through before you purchase.


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Your favorite restaurants in Hartford will soon be graded by the city to show you whether they meet health inspectors' standards.
This month, a city ordinance goes into effect that requires restaurants and food service establishments to display signs with the letter grade they received.
A restaurant gets an A if it scores 90 to 100 or a B if it scores 80 to 89. The letter grade is based solely on the restaurant's most recent health inspection score.
Any establishment to score lower than that, or to get four demerits, is re-inspected within two weeks. Should it fail again, it could be closed.
"Our diverse, quality restaurants are just one of the things that make Connecticut's Capital City a great destination," Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra said in a statement issued in December. "We are committed to ensuring that food service establishments adhere to safety and cleanliness guidelines and that the information is in the public's hands."
Customers said the letter grades will definitely influence where they dine.
"I would definitely think twice before going in a restaurant that scores something other than an 'A,'" Doreen Desimone of South Windsor said.
Restaurant owners, though, have mixed feelings about letter grades being slapped on their front doors.
"It'll certainly keep me on my toes, which is what they want. It's the Scarlet Letter on the door, I guess," Darrell Sullivan, owner of Lena's Pizzeria, said.
The city's new grading system is modeled after similar systems in New York and Los Angeles.
Stamford and Farmington also have ratings systems in place.
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Installation of cable median barriers along Interstate 90 starts April 30
MANKATO, Minn. — Motorists can expect temporary lane closures along Interstate 90 from the South Dakota border to Worthington starting Monday, April 30 through August, as crews install 40 miles of cable median barriers.
In addition to temporary lane closures, a work zone speed limit of 60 mph will be in effect when workers are present.
Cable median barriers are a traffic safety tool used prevent cross-median collisions and reduce fatal crashes by 90 percent. In addition to the ability to lessen crash severity, cable median barriers cost less than permanent concrete barriers.
Minnesota traffic safety efforts are components of the Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) program, which employs an interdisciplinary approach to reducing traffic crashes, injuries and deaths on Minnesota roads. The TZD program works with key partners to provide technical assistance, materials and guidance to local groups to reduce crashes and fatalities that result from them.
H & R Construction, of Dalton, MN, was awarded the contract with a bid of $3,900,000.
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Parramatta. King's fees up by 5.5 per cent
Fee rises average out at about 6 per cent among the nation's top private schools, much greater than the inflation rate of 1.26 per cent. The Kings School increased fees by 5.5 per cent to $24,730. Geelong Grammar, the most expensive school in the nation, posted a 5.5 per cent rise, taking its fees to $27,700. On the whole, the rises are lower than last year's average of about 8 per cent, and many schools have instituted flexible payment plans, The Australian reported.
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Metastasis-associated phosphatase of regenerating liver-3 (PRL-3) has pleiotropic effects in driving cancer progression, yet the signaling mechanisms of PRL-3 are still not fully understood. Here, we provide evidence for PRL-3–induced hyperactivation of EGFR and its downstream signaling cascades in multiple human cancer cell lines. Mechanistically, PRL-3–induced activation of EGFR was attributed primarily to transcriptional downregulation of protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B), an inhibitory phosphatase for EGFR. Functionally, PRL-3–induced hyperactivation of EGFR correlated with increased cell growth, promigratory characteristics, and tumorigenicity. Moreover, PRL-3 induced cellular addiction to EGFR signaling, as evidenced by the pronounced reversion of these oncogenic attributes upon EGFR-specific inhibition. Of clinical significance, we verified elevated PRL-3 expression as a predictive marker for favorable therapeutic response in a heterogeneous colorectal cancer (CRC) patient cohort treated with the clinically approved anti-EGFR antibody cetuximab. The identification of PRL-3–driven EGFR hyperactivation and consequential addiction to EGFR signaling opens new avenues for inhibiting PRL-3–driven cancer progression. We propose that elevated PRL-3 expression is an important clinical predictive biomarker for favorable anti-EGFR cancer therapy.
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Have you experienced unexpected surprises with your health insurance recently? For instance, you have discovered that your regular physician is not anymore part of your deductibles or your network. If so, the option of open enrollment is the best way to make a change every year. Although you're in favor of your coverage last year, it is still recommended that you shop around because better benefits may come by switching your plans.
There are things Floridians say every day about being daunted by the task of choosing their health insurance. DMG Insurance and Financial Services is here to offer consumers with efficient ways to find a way for the open enrollment. It is suggested that you go after these simple tips to get the best experience:
1. Verify with your doctor. Before making the final decision for your health plan, don't simply rely on the online directory provider which is kept by your insurance provider. If the specialist or doctor you favor with is included on the plan, check with your doctor by calling him up or visiting his clinic. The doctor may only join in some options but not on all plans offered by the insurer. Furthermore, online directories aren't updated immediately or the doctor may have already left the network months or years ago. To be safe, always make a quick verification with your doctor.
2. Never miss the deadline or don't make your last-minute decision. It's vital to select your health plan which deserves considerable time. Put a mark on your calendar starting today for any available open enrollment period. It's always best to start as early as possible and don't wait till the last day before making your plan selection.
3. Do not shop around for premiums only. If you take things seriously, the offered lowest price coverage isn't necessarily the most affordable plan to have. Co-payments and deductibles can be added to the bottom line of the cost of your health insurance. Think about the number of prescriptions, the frequency of visits and the planned procedures your family can have, and then consider how these things can affect your cost evaluation. If you choose to shop online, find a website that provides support tools to help you do these things. After that, you will be surprised with the great results.
4. Have another look at the spousal coverage. Most employers create updates about the spouse benefits by including spousal surcharges or leaving out spouse's coverage in general—if they have access to employer-based insurance. If both partners have access to the employer-based coverage, it's essential to learn both of them in order to choose the right option that suits the needs of the family.
5. Consider Health Saving Account. By having Health Savings Account HSA, you're allowing to save pre-tax dollars for a significant investment and savings. It can be used for both short and long-term medical costs not covered by your health insurance plan. HSA will help you deal with co-payments and deductibles and HSA is worth checking out for this.
6. Shop on a private exchange. From different sources, you can always find qualified health plans with all-inclusive benefits. And if you are not qualified for the subsidized insurance via public program, it's always an option to shop on a private exchange. There are some reasons why private exchange should be considered: wider networks, decision-making tools and better plan options.
7. Re-examine the automatic renewal policy. It would be a major mistake if you don't do it. Bear in mind that great competitive plans when shopping for your latest plan may no longer be the best choice when the open enrollment period comes. You may consider other insurance companies and other plan options for this. In Florida, many companies increase their rates and, on the other hand, others lower their rates. It is not advisable to renew the existing coverage automatically. While it seems much easier to do, it really pays more to just shop around.
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When choosing your size, the most important measurements are the circumference of your ankle and the circumference of your calf. The size of your foot is less important.
Compression is strongest around the ankle and decreases up the leg. Use the size chart shown below the product, to see how your measurements fit into the chart. If you are in between two sizes, you should choose the size that suits the circumference of your ankle the best. It is not unusual that the foot of the stocking is either too large or too small, but you will not notice it once your wear the stockings. However, if the foot size is 3 sizes larger or smaller, than the size you normally use, try stockings with an open toe.


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This one ties together Good Times with Alex Karras, Jack Kemp, and Jimmy Hoffa. Enjoy.
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The Life of Daly
I've mainly written about basbeall over the past decade, but here's a football piece. It's my usual six degrees of separation type riff with some autobiographical tangents. Enjoy.
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Mariano Rivera saved Enrique Wilson's life. He blew Game Seven of the 2001 World Series but made his best save ever. Wilson was scheduled to fly home to the Dominican Republic on American Airlines Flight 587. But Arizona defeated the Yankees, so there was no victory parade. Instead, the utility infielder changed his travel plans and took an earlier flight home. Flight 587 crashed into the Belle Harbor neighborhood of Queens on November 12th, 2001. Rivera told Wilson "I am glad we lost the World Series because it means that I still have a friend."
Chris Dial saved Alex Rodriguez's life. Dial is a big baseball fan; has been a Mets fan since 1973. He developed a way of converting a fielder's zone rating, or how often he fields balls in certain areas of the ball field, into runs saved for his team. Dial is also a chemist and inventor. He invented the Soft Ground Arrestor System. This is bubbly concrete placed at the end of a runway to slow down a plane that is going to fast. Think of it as a runaway truck ramp for airplanes. On Friday the 13th, October, 2006, Rodriguez and several others were on a private jet that made a hard landing at Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California. The arrestor system stopped the plane.
Other sports stars haven't had this luck with plane crashes; including some in pinstripes, as we shall soon see. Roberto Clemente might be the most famous one; flying a mission of mercy from Puerto Rico that never made it to Managua, Nicaragua. There was also Knute Rockne and Rocky Marciano. Team planes have crashed. There was Manchester United in 1958, the University of Evansville basketball team in 1977. There was a Uruguayan rugby team that crashed in the Andes and the survivors ate the dead. The movie Alive was about this incident.
But a more macabre story is that of Len Koenecke. Koenecke was a fairly decent outfielder in the Thirties. He didn't really get a chance to play regularly until he was 27. He was a big drinker and that may have had something to do with his late start. His drinking problem was so bad that he got kicked off of the Dodgers and sent home. Keep in mind that this was when drinking in baseball was rampant. A few years earlier, Hack Wilson set the record for runs blottoed in while he was half in the bag. Koenecke had a few before his flight home and he stormed the cockpit. The pilot and copilot beat him off, but he kept coming. Finally, one of them grabbed a fire extinguisher and gave Koenecke on fierce blow and killed him.
In 1999, Payne Stewart's crash was followed in real time. . Peter Finch must have been happy. Stewart was supposed to fly from Florida to Texas, but the plane he was a passenger in lost cabin pressure and it kept flying until it ran out of fuel and crashed into a Dakota field. Alan Kulwicki and Davey Allison survived the 200 MPH ballet of the speedway, but both perished in aviation accidents. Allison was piloting a helicopter. Billy Southworth Jr. may have made the majors if it weren't for World War II. He was International League player of the year once. Southworth became a bomber pilot and flew the requisite number of missions before rotating stateside. Alas, he crashed taking off on a routine mission from LaGuardia.
Southworth and Allison were second generation sports figures. Allison's father was a NASCAR legend and Southworth's dad was a Hall of Fame manager. But there are also plenty of brother combos from Hank and Tommie Aaron to Peyton and Eli Manning. There are even a few twins. Tiki and Ronde Barber were both in the NFL. (And Tiki wants back in.) Bob and Mike Bryan rule doubles tennis. There's Ozzie and Jose Canseco. The New Britain Rock Cats once had a manager/pitching coach duo of Stan and Stu Cliburn. (This makes sense. They are a Minnesota Twins affiliated farm team.) Jim Thorpe had a twin brother who died young. Ryan Howard has a twin brother Cory. At one point Cory Lidle was his teammate with the Phillies. Lidle had a twin brother named Kevin.
Lidle crashed a plane into a New York City high-rise two days before Alex Rodriguez's near crash. His brother Kevin was a ballplayer too. He played in the twilight world of indy league ball. One year he was on the Somerset Patriots. A teammate of his was a Florida kid named Jeff Anderson. Anderson's father Jerry was a pilot himself. Back in 1979, the Anderson family lived in Canton, Ohio and Jerry was a passenger in a Cessna Citation when it crashed and burned while practicing take offs and landings. The pilot was another baseball player. His name was Thurman Munson.
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George Blanda R.I.P.
From the Hartford Courant's AP feed.
The Oakland Raiders announced the death of legendary quarterback and kicker George Blanda on their website Monday.
Blanda, who was 81, played 26 seasons in professional football, including stints with the Chicago Bears, Baltimore Colts and Houston Oilers before playing his final nine seasons with the Raiders. He retired in 1976 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1981.
He holds several league records, including most PATs attempted (959) and made (943), oldest person to play in an NFL game (48 years, 109 days) and most seasons played.
In tribute, here's a link to my piece suggesting that he's the center of the football universe.
Is It Time To Retire The Football Helmet?
Slate pointed me towards this Wall Street Journal article from a year ago. It's something that I have thought of before. I don't think it was an original thought, I may have picked it up in one of the various cybersalons I hang out in. It's ironic, that safety equipment such as a football helmet makes a sport more dangerous. I think gloves make boxing more dangerous, too. But the freak I am was enthralled by this little snippet:
Robert Cade, who is better known as an inventor of Gatorade, created a shock-absorbing helmet that was used by a number of NFL players in the 1970s.
I want to read up more about Cade. He sounds like a possible connector that I could write about.
Quarterback Mayhem I Don't Understand
This ad doesn't make sense to me. Why is the driver looking at his left towards the football team then crashing into the motorcycles? Isn't he heading straight into the team and shouldn't he crash into some offensive linemen forming a pocket? If he's looking to the left while staring at the team, he's driving 90 degrees incorrectly down the road, perpendicular to the path of it. In any case, this ad was funnier to me before I figured out that it's part of a series featuring Mr. Mayhem.
More Free Darko On Football
I got back into basketball pretty organically. It just sort of happened one summer. Once it took over my life, it wasn't long before I wanted — or saw that it made sense to be — a generalist. Year-round sports, more material to mine, and the ability to hold my own in any basketball convo that, you know, veered off into another pastime. Comparisons are the devil, but if it weren't for parallels, life would have no movement to it. If I'm being totally honest, and tired, I'll have you know that the rush of fantasy sports had something to do with it, too. But I was lazy, uninspired, and it didn't stick. I don't think I got that every sport was special in its own way — perhaps too special.
I don't always agree with Beth Shoals, but I like him as a writer more than any other sports guys. Someone should do a Free Darkoesque blog on baseball. I've tried, but failed. One could argue that baseball used to be more Free Darko in it's glory days, but became less so as athletes with Willie Mays like qualities veered towards other sports. (Mays was a triple threat back in HS. He was a QB not unlike a Vick or Pat White and his best sport may've been hoops.) Why did this happen? This wouldn't be the whole reason, but maybe the AFL and ABA bidding for the services of players showed high school stars that they could make more money playing those than baseball. Joe Namath was a more pivotal figure in sports labor history than I think folks give him credit for.
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