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The graveyard at St. Mullins, Co. Carlow.
St Mullin's (Irish: Tigh Moling) is a village situated in the south of County Carlow on the eastern bank of the River Barrow in Ireland. The place is named after Saint Moling, who founded a monastery there in the early 7th century. Ruins of a later monastic buildings still remain, located in an old cemetery. A large mound, the remains of a Norman motte, exists near the entrance to the cemetery.
It is one of Carlow's most important archaeological sites containing aspects of both religious and secular history. It is very much a place of tradition with both the graveyard and holy well still in use. It is located in the scenic surroundings of the very south of the county with the River Barrow forming the county boundary with the Blackstairs Mountains overlooking it on the east and Mount Brandon on the west.
St. Moling was born in 614 A.D. a prince, and during his lifetime he became a poet, artist and craftsman, as well as a priest. Under the patronage of Mae doc (Aidan) of Ferns he built his monastery in St. Mullins in the 7th century. He dug a mile long watercourse with his own hands to power his mill, a task which took seven years. He was made Archbishop of Ferns in 691. During his lifetime many miracles were attributed to him. He died in 696 and is buried in St. Mullins.
The Monastic Ruins, which all post date the lifetime of St. Moling show that his monastic settlement continued for many centuries and with the construction of the Church of Ireland Church in 1811 the site continued to be a place of regular worship right up to recent times. There are the remains of three churches on the site including the Tempall Mor, the great Church and it is reputed to contain the grave of St. Moling. The remains of some domestic buildings and the base of a round tower complete the main structures. The site also has the cross section of ninth century granite High Cross which depicts the Crucifixion.
St Mullins was once an important point on the Barrow Canal. The river becomes tidal at St. Mullins and there are old grain stores at the canal side, one of which has been turned into a cafe.
There are many scenic walks around St. Mullins including one marked out by the Irish Heart Foundation the "Sli na Slainte" ("path to health", in Irish). This 6km walk follows the canal up river, then branches through beautiful Bahana Wood, emerging to give some of the best views of the Blackstairs Mountains nearby.
There is excellent fishing all along the river at St. Mullins, especially below the weir where the trout are small but plentiful.
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Researchers Uncovered 2 New Hacking Method to Break the Certified PDF Docs
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The cybersecurity researchers at the Ruhr University Bochum, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Horst Görtz Institute for IT-Security have recently discovered two new exploits to break the Certified PDF documents.
By exploiting these two flaws a hacker can easily and secretly modify the content of documents with Certification Signatures.
In total, the security experts have analyzed 26 PDF applications, and among them, they have detected 24 applications vulnerable to these two security flaws.
Hacking Methods to Break the Certified PDF Docs
The analysts explained that there is two types of digital signatures are assigned in the PDF specification and here they are:-
One is "Approval Signatures," which are used to prove the status of a specific document. As a document can have different signatures, but any changes to the document will cause the signature to be invalid.
While the other one is the "Certification Signatures," and it provides a more flexible digital signature file. Although it can only have one certification signature, as it allows the file owner to list the document items that can be changed, such as filling in specific fields, commenting on the document, or adding a new approval seal.
This made researchers interlocked in the security of the certification seal and carried out a systematic analysis of the change function of the certified file.
And in this point, they found that the specification contained two security vulnerabilities, and here they are mentioned below:-
Evil Annotation Attack (EAA).
Sneaky Signature Attack (SSA).
Whether it is an EAA vulnerability or SSA vulnerability, it can change the presentation of the content in the certified document, while retaining the validity of the certification stamp, without incurring any warnings.
Among the 26 PDF applications tested, there are 24 apps that contain at least one of these security flaws.
In addition, the researchers also analyzed whether these 26 programs comply with the PDF specifications in allowing annotations and signatures, and found that 11 programs did not comply with the requirements.
User Interface (UI) Layers
UI-Layer 1: Top Bar Validation Status.
UI-Layer 2: Detailed Validation and Information.
UI-Layer 3: PDF Annotations.
Evil Annotation Attack (EAA)
In a certified document by exploiting the annotations EAA shows the arbitrary content. Apart from this, the EAA eradicates the probity of the certification, because the P3 certified document allows adding annotations.
The security analysts have categorized all the annotations as per their danger level and abilities in EAA. While in the danger section of annotations, the experts have detected a total of three annotations that are:-
Redact
FreeText
Apart from these, there are some annotations that are categorized as per their low or none ability, and these annotations are limited in numbers. However, in this attack, the threat actors present all legitimate documents that easily allow them for inserting and annotations, but all these documents contain malicious links and content.
Not only this the analysts have also detected a bypass, that the PDF viewers easily detect the annotations by their specified Subtype. And this Subtype was used by different viewers as an editing tool, if the value of Subtype is missing or if it is symbolizing as a set to an unspecified value then the PDF viewer is not capable to detect this annotation.
Sneaky Signature Attack (SSA)
The main motive of SSA is to exploit the form and features of arbitrary content in the PDF. It operates by including the overlaying signature of all the details of the annotation to a PDF document, and all documents are certified at the P2 level with the features of signing the documents and filling out the forms.
However, in SSA the level of danger is quite low, and all the value of these attacks was saved or stored in the fields. Once the attackers signed a self-signed certificate for SSA, then they are ready for the SSA attacks.
According to the experts, after opening the files, if the victims find any suspicious documents they simply refuse the document, though if the certification is legitimate.
On the other hand, Adobe also contains an additional vulnerability that allows hackers to execute JavaScript code in authenticated documents, posing the risk of code injection attacks.
During their analysis, the researchers have evaluated all the 26 PDF apps, and among them, 15 apps are vulnerable to EAA and SSA attacks.
Here the Adobe Acrobat Reader with CVE-2021-28545 and CVE-2021-28546, Foxit Reader with CVE-2020-35931, and Nitro Pro are vulnerable to EAA attack. While other apps like Soda PDF Desktop, PDF Architect, and six others are vulnerable to SSA attacks.
Apart from this, currently, Adobe, Foxit, and LibreOffice have already patched all the related vulnerabilities, and researchers are also working jointly with the global standards organization to develop a new generation of PDF specifications to fix the defects of existing specifications.
We have already reported earlier about similar attacks that bypassing the signature validation in PDF. Digitally signed PDFs are used in contracts and invoices to guarantee the authenticity and integrity of their content.
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What the Franchise Experts Are Reading
We work with franchises all day, every day. Check out three current reads that our team has used to sharpen our thoughts on strategy, innovation, creativity, leadership and more.
Building a StoryBrand
Donald Miller's No. 1 Wall Street Journal bestseller, "Building a StoryBrand," simplifies marketing to an almost-unbelievable formula. A former screenwriter, Miller boils down the art of marketing to an extremely familiar storytelling device used in many (maybe most) blockbuster movies.
Miller's premise is that if your message isn't crystal clear, customers will tune it out rather than try to decipher it. And so he relies on a story you can't resist, with the customer at the center of it as your hero, and you there to help the hero on his journey with a product or service that will make life immeasurably better.
Do you recognize the story line? Miller breaks it down into seven parts, with a chapter and worksheet devoted to each:
(1) You have a character/hero (2) who has a problem. (3) And he meets a guide (4) who gives him a plan (5) and calls him to action (6) that helps him avoid failure (7) and ends in success. Think "Star Wars": Luke Skywalker is at war with the Dark Side, and he meets Yoda, who trains him to be a Jedi Knight and sends him to battle Darth Vader. He defeats the Dark Side, and the Universe survives.
According to Miller, the StoryBrand 7 Framework will help you clarify and simplify your message and therefore, connect with customers by showing them how they can succeed with your product or service. Everybody wins!
Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in the Age of Distraction
"Hit Makers," written by Derek Thompson, senior editor at the Atlantic, is based on the premise that people are "hungry for new things and biased toward the familiar." With examples ranging from identifiable impressionist paintings to current hit songs, he dives into the mystery of what makes something become popular, and it's usually something more than the fact that it's good. (Many "good" things don't make it into popular culture; only some do.) Backed by research and fueled with insight, Thompson makes some astute connections between what makes a hit and what doesn't.
He seamlessly works his way between the old and the new, the large and small, to show what drives popularity. Historical examples and references sweep from Raymond Loewy's midcentury industrial designs to current, popular games such as Tetris and Minecraft. (Had this book been published in 2018, surely Fortnite would be mentioned!) He discusses how Spotify's Discover Weekly "bug" actually increased playlist interaction when a familiar song was accidentally included in what was supposed to be a collection of all unknown songs. (It turns out listeners liked the jolt of familiarity among the unfamiliar.) He talks about baby name cycles, Tinder's growth and vampire legends. In a great way, the list goes on.
With relevant references, interesting prose and insightful observations, Thompson has written a book that's enjoyable and thought-provoking.
Take the Fear Out of Franchising
With 40 years invested in franchising, Dr. John P. Hayes guides potential franchisees with advice in his book, "Take the Fear Out of Franchising." Hayes uses the acronym FEAR, False Evidence Appearing Real, to dispel falsehoods about investing in a franchise.
Hayes introduces five tenets of franchising to explain franchising fundamentals before potential buyers take the plunge:
Every franchise requires specific skills and values from franchisees. Franchises can't teach talent. Potential buyers must know what skills they bring to the business.
A franchise is a license. In the franchise world, the license is called a franchise agreement.
Franchising is a methodology. Other methodologies? Stores that appear to be locally owned but aren't, such as Starbucks; corporately owned like Target; or Amway's multi-level marketing.
Every franchise is a system. Systems are good. Many businesses fail for lack of good systems. Selecting the right vendors; hiring, training and firing employees without getting sued; and the ins and outs of advertising are some of the systems that franchises can provide for operating your business.
The franchisor is always in control. Signing a franchise agreement doesn't mean you give up all control, but it spells out in which situations you do give up control, e.g., selling unapproved merchandise, uniforms, hours of operation, etc.
Some entrepreneurs do not desire to start from scratch and the tenets explain how franchisors engineer a satisfying and profitable business model for those interested in franchising.
Hayes also guides potential buyers through the "success vs. failure" history of a franchise, which can most easily be distinguished in the disclosure document, particularly Items 19, 20 and 21, and by interviewing former owners or shadowing current franchisees.
With four bonus chapters, including franchise terms and resources, those interested in owning a business can certainly take the fear out of franchising by reading Hayes's book.
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�Give a Brotha a Break!�: The Experiences and Dilemmas of Middle-Class African American Male Students in White Suburban Schools
by Beverly M. Gordon - 2012
Background/Context: Today, in the era of the first African American president, approximately one third of all African Americans live in suburban communities, and their children are attending suburban schools. Although most research on the education of African American students, particularly males, focuses on their plight in urban schooling, what occurs in suburban schools is also in need of examination.
Purpose/Focus of Study: This research focused on the lived experiences of 4 middle-class African American male students attending affluent White suburban schools. Through vignettes focusing on their various experiences and recollections, this study provides a preliminary snapshot, part of a larger study, of the schooling environments in the life stories of middle-class Black suburban youth.
Research Design: Qualitative methodology was used to explore the life histories of the 4 African American males. Each student participated in a tape-recorded interview to examine what it meant to grow up in White upper-middle-class suburban communities and to matriculate within suburban district schools from elementary through high school.
Findings/Results: The salient themes that emerged from the rich, interactive conversations and dialoguing address issues related to disillusionment and resilience; the presence or absence of racism; academic pressures; social bonding and identity development in racialized social and academic settings; and the gatekeeping role of athletics.
Conclusions/Recommendations: Suburban education may not be the panacea that African American families had hoped. The socioeconomic status of African American families who live in affluent White suburban communities may not be enough to mitigate against the situated �otherness� that Black students�in this case, males�experienced in affluent White suburban schools. More research is needed to understand the positionality of Black male students in suburban schools; relationships between suburban Black adolescent males and females; school life beyond athletics; the role of the family and community in combating racism and otherness; and how student agency can be a force for change.
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HERE BE CANNIBALS
CANNIBALISM IN AUSTRALIA
Excerpts from Anthropophagitism in the Antipodes: Cannibalism in Australia , James Cooke, published by the author, 1997.
CASTLETOWN – 1895
The subject I am now on is a most repulsive one, and yet one that cannot be omitted if all is to be told; and let us hope that, as the natives become scarcer and civilisation becomes more general, the horrors of cannibalism will become a tale of the past. It is far from it at the time I write, and missionaries and others have a wide field here on which to practise. The part of a man that sells best and is most appreciated is the thigh; that of a woman the breast: the head and the entrails are not eaten. The leg and arm bones of the men are usually put at the end of the spears, as they believe it gives them the strength of the man whose bones they carry: they do not often eat a man of their own tribe, but if he is killed for some offence his body may be sold to another tribe. The women are often killed and eaten by their own friends.
I have but one more story to tell on this horrible subject, and I hope to allude to it no more. A year ago two miners left a camp in the Castletown district, to prospect in the quartz ranges some ten to fifteen miles distant. no fire-arms, but merely a pick and shovel and a dolly for pounding their quartz. Weeks and months passed and they never returned; a search party was sent out, but could find no trace of them. Months afterwards a young black girl deserted one of the tribes and came into camp; after a while she picked up enough English to be able to make herself understood, and was one day asked if she could give any information about the two men who were lost. She laughed, and at first would say nothing, but after a while the story she told was as follows. The miners were surrounded by the men of her tribe, and, finding them unarmed, closed on them and made them prisoners by tying their feet together with kamins. They lay thus for a day before it was decided that they should be cooked and eaten. One of the men was then selected, and his shin and arm bones broken with round stones; the other man's ones were also broken. At the same time he was suspended in a tree till required; the first man was then roasted and eaten before the eyes of his comrade, and the following day his mate, after suffering fearful agonies, shared the same fate.
Bicknell, A.C., Travel and Adventure in Northern Queensland , London, Longmans, Green & Co., 1895.
One of them, a woman, told me that her fellow-servant had given birth to three children, all of which had been killed. The mother had put an end to two of them herself, while the third had been permitted to live until it was big enough to be eaten. The one who told me the story had herself put her foot on the child's breast and crushed it to death; then both had eaten the child. This was told me as an everyday occurrence, and not at all as anything remarkable.
Then they are enticed by the hope of getting more wives; but the greatest incentive to taking life is their appetite for human flesh. The blacks never wage war to conquer new territory.
On Herbert river expeditions are sometimes undertaken for the special purpose of securing talgoro – that is, human flesh. On such occasions a small company of the boldest and most depraved gather together, and they are, of course, persons of high standing in the tribe. They are not many in number, as a rule only three or four; for the attacks are made on small family tribes that live scattered through the district, sometimes consisting of not more than five or six individuals. The expedition travels slowly, as they have no provisions with them and must find their subsistence from day to day. It is of course necessary to proceed with the greatest caution, lest they be themselves discovered and attacked.
When they have found a small family tribe to be attacked, they try to stay near their camp in the evening. Nothing having happened to cause apprehension during the day, the family sits comparatively secure round the camp fire. Early in the morning, before sunrise, a noise is suddenly heard and the family wakes up in a fright. The black man's highly wrought fancy always makes him imagine that his enemies are far more numerous than they are in reality. Each one tries to save his life as best he can; resistance being out of the question, there is no gallant defence of women and children. Each one has to look after himself; and it is generally worst for the old individuals, who are killed and eaten. A woman is as a rule splendid booty; if she be young her life is generally spared, but if she be old she is first ravished and then killed and eaten.
The natives of Northern Queensland and of many other parts of Australia are cannibals. My people never made any secret of this, and in the evenings it was the leading topic of their conversation, which finally both disgusted and irritated me. The greatest delicacy known to the Australian native is human flesh. The very thought of talgoro makes his eye sparkle. When I asked my men what part of the human body they liked best, they always struck their thighs. They never eat the head or the entrails. The most delicate morsel of all is the fat about the kidneys. By eating this they believe that they acquire a part of the slain person's strength, and so far as I could understand, this was even more true of the kidneys themselves. For according to a widespread Australian belief, the kidneys are the centre of life.
It happened years ago in Victoria that a white policeman was attacked by the blacks. They struck him with their clubs until they believed him dead, and then they took out his kidneys and ran away. The man came to his senses again for a moment and was able to relate what had happened, but a few hours afterwards he died. The natives on Herbert river are particularly fond of the fat of a dead foe, which is not only eaten as a delicacy and as a strengthening food, but is also carried as an amulet. A small piece is done up in grass and kept in a basket worn round the neck, and the effect of this is, in their opinion, success in the chase, so that they can easily approach the game. A man told me that immediately after beginning to wear a small piece of human fat, he waded across the river, and came at once to a tree where he found a large edible snake.
As a rule the Australian natives do not eat persons belonging to their own tribe. Still, I know instances to the contrary, and I have even heard of examples of mothers eating their own children. Besides the circumstance already related, it happened in 1883, about a hundred miles from Townsville, that a child which had died a natural death was eaten, and that the mother herself took part in the feast. A day or two later she too died and was eaten.
Lumholtz, C., Among Cannibals: An Account of Four Years' Travels in Australia and of Camp Life with the Aborigines of Queensland , New York, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1896.


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Most NFL Quarterbacks are Evangelical Christians
Football is a sport that has clear religious connections, from the Hail Mary pass to Touchdown Jesus to the Immaculate Reception. The likely permanent exit from the league of the NFL's most famous Christian, Tim Tebow, left me wondering how many other quarterbacks have expressed their Christian faith in overt terms. The answer was eye-opening: based on my research, 24 out of 32 starting NFL quarterbacks (75 percent) are evangelical Christians.
In some ways, the results are not surprising at all, as we've become accustomed to football stars hoisting trophies and announcing, "First of all I'd like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." "Muscular Christianity" has a long history in this country, manifesting itself through organizations like the YMCA, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the National Association of Christian Athletes. American Christianity has always had a masculinity problem, with fears that identification with "Gentle Jesus, Meek and Mild," will turn otherwise virile males into wispy Victorian Jesus-worshipping nancy boys. Hence the almost obsessive focus in some Christian circles on a strong body being paired with a strong faith.
But I can't help but think there's something else at work here. Although the football audience is broad, it leans heavily toward working class or mid-professional level men, many of whom are likely to think of America as a "Christian nation." As the team leader and the public face of the franchise, the quarterback must be a paragon of American masculinity—both in body and in spirit. In football there is a mix of Christian dogma, violence, and capitalism that seems to be an appropriate proxy for American culture. If American football is the sport of empire for the Rome of this age, then the quarterback is surely its most vaunted gladiator.
Here, in quotes, are the faith testimonies of the Christian quarterbacks of the NFL, as well as a few notable exceptions. Quarterbacks are listed according to Week 4 starts, although some injured franchise quarterbacks are also listed. Quarterbacks' religious affiliation is indicated by the following symbols:
First the AFC, then the NFC, in Division Order:
Team: Buffalo Bills
Starting Quarterback: Tyrod Taylor
Faith Tradition: Evangelical
Testimony: "Without God I can't do anything. I have put my faith in Him, and through Him I believe I can achieve anything." Source: FCA.org
Team: Miami Dolphins
Starting Quarterback: Ryan Tannehill
Testimony: "Your personal time with God is huge, your quiet time, your study, prayer, but being around other Christian followers, and the church just feeds you. You come away feeling rejuvenated." (Comparing church to a football huddle.) Source: Christian Post.
Team: New England Patriots
Starting Quarterback: Tom Brady
Faith Tradition: Unknown
Testimony: "We're not Jewish. But I think we're into everything. . . . I don't know what I believe. I think there's a belief system, I'm just not sure what it is." Source: New York Times.
Admittedly,Tom Brady, married to supermodel Giselle Bundchen, is not so much a paragon of American masculinity as an international celebrity. This vague spiritualism fits his metrosexual sensibility, as well as his "situational ethics" regarding the rules of football.
Team: New York Jets
Starting Quarterback: Ryan Fitzpatrick
Although I was unable to find any information on Fitzpatrick's religious tradition, the beard and Harvard education put off a smarty-pants ironic hipster vibe that doesn't usually say "evangelical."
Team: Baltimore Ravens
Starting Quarterback: Joe Flacco
Faith Tradition: Roman Catholic
Testimony: "I don't want to see Tim do bad — but look what happens after he wins a football game. If you watched SportsCenter today, it was Tim Tebow then something else, Tim Tebow then something else, and Tim Tebow then something else. When we beat the Steelers, were we on TV? No." Source: ESPN.go.com. I knew there was something to like about Flacco.
Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Starting Quarterback: Andy Dalton
Testimony: "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18"
From Dalton's Twitter account, this verse also serves as the theological rationale the continuing exercise in fatalistic Calvinism that is Cincinnati Bengals fandom.
Team: Cleveland Browns
Starting Quarterback: Josh McCown
Testimony:"Johnny (Manziel) is a person, and every person that I come across has value to me and they matter, and so I want to help him as much as I can with all parts of it, but to grow as a person and as a player and to help him go on and have a fruitful career." Source: ProFootballTalk.com.
The Browns brought in McCown to teach Christian values to No. 1 draft pick Johnny Manziel. If he can truly find a way to love Manziel, I'm nominating McCown for sainthood.
Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Starting Quarterback: Michael Vick
Testimony: "Jonah was cast deep into sea and swallowed by a fish. But he called out to the Lord, and he was saved. I was cast aside, too, sitting in a prison cell, swallowed up by the mistakes I had made and the culture I grew up in. But I reached out for Jesus and I was saved." Source: Christian Post.
Evangelical Christianity loves nothing more than a good conversion story. Vick's testimony is from someone who has had to live with the real consequences of his actions. The "other" Pittsburgh quarterback has apparently also undergone a religious rehabilitation. We Bengals fans refer to him only as "He Who Must Not Be Named."
Team: Houston Texans
Starting Quarterback: Ryan Mallett
Not only are we unsure what Mallett's religion is, we're not sure he's the Texans' quarterback. Brian Hoyer has been named starter for Week 6.
Team: Indianapolis Colts
Starting Quarterback: Andrew Luck
Backup's Faith Tradition: Evangelical
Luck strikes me as a Mainline Protestant, maybe Episcopalian. However, the injured Luck's replacement is Matt Hasselbeck. And we all know from too much media exposure where the entire Hasselbeck family stands on Christ.
Here's Matt's Testimony:
"For me, when I was in high school and in college…this image of Jesus that I had in my head was sort of like 'Easter Jesus.' He's wearing a white dress with, like, long hair and flowers in His hair. It's hard to be that on a football field or in school. And I just didn't see how that fit.
"As I got older, particularly when I got drafted by the Green Bay Packers, I saw so many Christian guys on that team—Reggie White, being the guy who comes right to mind—who'd study the Bible and study Jesus. And I realized who Jesus really was. Jesus was a man's man. He was a stud. I mean, He was hard core! …And the Jesus who walked on the earth is a stud. And if He played football, I know how He'd play. He'd play all-out." Source: FCA.org.
Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
Starting Quarterback: Blake Bortles
Faith Tradition: Heathen
Seems to be of the Joe Namath school of pro quarterbacks living it up. Seriously, have you seen his college girlfriend? (This is where I bump my extremely low straight male readership numbers.)
Team: Tennessee Titans
Starting Quarterback: Marcus Mariotta
Testimony: "Going 'all in' for God is glorifying Him with the abilities He's given us and shining our light for Him." Source: Charisma News.
Team: Denver Broncos
Starting Quarterback: Peyton Manning
Testimony: "My faith has been #1 since I was 13 years old and heard from the pulpit on a Sunday morning in New Orleans a simple question: 'If you died today, are you 100% sure you'd go to heaven?'"
Manning's testimony is important because it shows he has committed his life to Jesus Christ, and is not, as many of his fans believe, Jesus Christ.
Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Starting Quarterback: Alex Smith
Testimony: "When I was 18 heading off to college I had the support of family, coaches and a scholarship. I can't imagine how we can expect foster teens to be successful when we say to them; you are now 18 and we are cutting you off—so go out and make it on your own."
I was not able to place Alex Smith's religion, but he is truly doing God's work off the field. The Alex Smith Foundation is widely recognized as one of the best professional athlete charitable organizations in the country. Smith's foundation provides kids who have grown up in the foster care system a chance at college and support in transitioning to young adulthood. Check it out here.
Team: Oakland Raiders
Starting Quarterback: Derek Carr
Testimony: "I have a very strong faith in God. He is the reason I play football. He has given me this special talent and I want to use it to glorify Him." Source: Derekcarrqb.com
It's nice that Carr, the grandson of Pentecostal ministers, wishes to glorify God through football. Apparently he is unaware that many Raiders fans practice human sacrifice and cannibalism before and after games.
Team: San Diego Chargers
Starting Quarterback: Phillip Rivers
Testimony:"Faith, family, and football are how I prioritize my life." Source: CBN.com
Rivers is Catholic, but he's enough of an evangelical to have appeared on Pat Robertson's Christian Broadcasting Network.
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Starting Quarterback: Tony Romo
Testimony: "I don't want to squander a gift that's been given to me to do this, I want to give back the way I think the Lord intended when he allowed me to have these abilities." Source: Dallas News.
Romo has apparently become an outspoken Christian since marrying former Miss Missouri Candace Crawford. This, after several completely chaste, nonsexual dating relationships with Jessica Simpson, Carrie Underwood, and Sophia Bush.
Team: New York Giants
Starting Quarterback: Eli Manning
Testimony: Although not as outspoken about his faith, Eli Manning, like all Mannings, is a Christian. It must be noted, however, that even though God loves Eli, he does not think he is as good a quarterback as Tom Brady.
Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Starting Quarterback: Sam Bradford
Testimony:"The minute you start to think that you're first and your plans matter more than God's is the minute your life starts to go the wrong way." Source: iamsecond.com
Team: The Washington Offensive Racist Names
Starting Quarterback: Kirk Cousins
Testimony: "The fact that I basically ruled out that opportunity and yet here I am and that I was able to play at Michigan State, just shows how God is bigger than our setbacks and bigger than our trials." Source: CBN.com.
Cousins has already published a Christian book called Game Changer: Faith, Football & Finding Your Way, in which he proposes that with enough prayer and Bible study, you too can end up as the starting quarterback for Michigan State.
Team: Chicago Bears
Starting Quarterback: Jay Cutler
Faith Tradition: Satanist
Testimony: "I worship Satan. Everything I do and say is for Beelzebub. I don't see why people think my personal beliefs are to be mocked. You wouldn't hear this about a player who was a Christian or a Muslim. But for some reason in this society, people think it's okay to look down on you for trying to live an evil life. It's wrong. I will feel no remorse when I kill them and eat their organs." Source: SportsPickle
Team: Detroit Lions
Starting Quarterback: Matthew Stafford
In 2012, Bleacher Report named Matthew Stafford as being among the top 25 party animals in sports. Stafford must have been honored to find himself on the same list as Jeremy Shockey, Vince Young, Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush, and Rob Gronkowski. Source: Bleacher Report.
Team: Green Bay Packers
Starting Quarterback: Aaron Rodgers
Faith Tradition: Evangelical Christian
Testimony: "My desire has always been to follow a quote from St. Francis of Assisi, who said, 'Preach the gospel at all times. If necessary, use words.' …I would rather people have questions about why I act the way I act…and then given an opportunity at some point, then you can talk about your faith a little bit." Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal
Aaron Rodgers may be the coolest guy in football, and he seems to have given the coolest answer on public expression of his faith.
Team: Minnesota Vikings
Starting Quarterback: Teddy Bridgewater
Testimony: "As a 9-year-old, I was running into trouble, hanging out with the wrong crowd. I have a single-parent background, moving often from home to home. A lot was happening with my family. One Sunday I went to the front of the church and poured my heart out to God. He gets all the praise and all the glory for what's happened in my life."
I root for Teddy Bridgewater, and not just because both he and I are University of Louisville alums. He seems like a class act who has overcome a lot of obstacles in life to be where he is today.
Team: Atlanta Falcons
Starting Quarterback: Matt Ryan
Faith Tradition: Catholic
Testimony:"We're doing this for a greater reason. We're lucky, we're blessed to have the talents that we have. Make them count." Source: Douglasville Patch.
Ryan is Catholic, however, this testimony was given at a Fellowship for Christian Athletes fundraiser at a Baptist Church in Douglasville, Georgia—for which tickets were sold at Chick-Fil-A.
It seems Ryan has gotten in with a bad crowd.
Team: Carolina Panthers
Starting Quarterback: Cam Newton
Testimony: "I just can't stop smiling because God has his hands on me. I'm on somebody's fantasy league team. And I think it's the man upstairs. It's great to walk away from something like that." Source: BreatheCast.com
Here Newton is talking about recovering from a serious truck accident, but it should not surprise anyone that he believes he's the starting quarterback on God's fantasy football team.
Team: New Orleans Saints
Starting Quarterback: Drew Brees
Testimony: "At the time, I felt like this is the worst thing that could ever happen to me … I began asking God, 'Why me?', 'Why now?' A year later, I thought, 'God, that was probably the best thing that happened to be,' because otherwise I never would have had the opportunity to come here and be a part of this community and this rebuilding effort." Source: Christian Post
Brees believes after a severe shoulder injury as the starting quarterback for the San Diego Chargers, he was "called" to New Orleans to help the Saints rebuild at the same time the city was rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina. I see no reason why this couldn't be true. The Saints' Super Bowl win in 2010 was a defining moment in the story of the city's resurrection.
Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Starting Quarterback: Jameis Winston
Testimony: "Through everything we went through, we came out victorious! God did this. I'm so blessed. There is nobody but God. There is nobody!" Source: God Reports
Winston on Florida State's national championship win after "going through" sexual assault charges and not being convicted thanks to a botched investigation led by a Florida State Booster. Winston was also later cited for shoplifting crab legs from a grocery store. He also considers himself a Christian and believes God has blessed him with his "success." Read it and weep. Or just weep.
Team: Phoenix Cardinals
Starting Quarterback: Carson Palmer
Testimony: "I've been a Christian as long as I can remember. I've always been in church with my family through high school and college." Source: Sports Spectrum.
A possible Bible verse for Palmer: Philippians 3: 13-14 "But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." This is the Christian quality of perseverance, which means you don't quit in the middle of a $118 million contract. Not that I'm bitter.
Team: Saint Louis Rams
Starting Quarterback: Nick Foles
Testimony: "I'm a Christian and I believe in God…and when you do great, you stay humble and you give Him glory." Source: Sports Spectrum.
His testimony seems strangely interchangeable with Sam Bradford's.
Team: San Francisco 49ers
Starting Quarterback: Colin Kaepernick
Testimony: "Psalm 27:3: Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident," "Psalm 18:39: You armed me with strength for battle; you humbled my adversaries before me."
Quotes are from the tattoos on his biceps.
Team: Seattle Seahawks
Starting Quarterback: Russell Wilson
Testimony: "That's God setting it up, to make it so dramatic, so rewarding, so special, I've been through a lot in life, and had some ups and downs. It's what's led me to this day." Source: ProFootballTalk.com.
This was Wilson's famous statement after performing terribly against Green Bay in the first three quarters of the NFC Championship, then leading Seattle to victory at the last minute. This led to the obvious question of where God was two weeks later, when the Seahawks lost the Super Bowl to the New England Patriots on a goal line interception on the last play of the game.
Apparently, like Job, this was a test of Wilson's faith. Wilson said God explained it to him before he was even off the field: "And on the third step God says to me, 'I'm using you … I want to see how you respond. But most importantly, I want them to see how you respond.'" God is good. All the time. Even when you should have just handed the ball to Marshawn Lynch.
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For the first time the event made use of Augmented Reality (AR) to offer an additional, virtual world for visitors to explore. Bath-based technology firm Media Grand specially designed the 'Forest Eyes' app for 2016's Forest of Imagination.
Penny Hay, Director, 5x5x5=creativity and Senior Lecturer at Bath Spa University, said: "It's been wonderful to witness such a mix of people playing and creating together, enjoying and participating in the Forest of Imagination.


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COSTA v. [And a Third-Party Action].
Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department, New York.
Anthony COSTA, et al., Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. MT. HOPE ASPHALT CORP., et al., Defendants, Express Electric Company, Inc., et al., Defendants-Respondents. [And a Third-Party Action].
TOM, J.P., SAXE, NARDELLI, CATTERSON, MALONE, JJ. Weiss & Wexler, P.C., New York (Cory I. Zimmerman of counsel), for appellants. Law Office of Lori D. Fishman, Tarrytown (Michael J. Latini of counsel), for respondents.
Order, Supreme Court, Bronx County (Kenneth L. Thompson, Jr., J.), entered on or about January 9, 2004, which, insofar as appealed from, dismissed plaintiff's Labor Law § 240(1) and § 241 claims against all defendants, granted the motion of defendants electrical contractor and its principal to dismiss the Labor Law § 200 and common-law negligence claims as against them, and denied plaintiff's motion for summary judgment against the building owners on the issue of liability under Labor Law § 200 and common-law negligence, unanimously modified, on the law, solely to the extent of reinstating plaintiff's common-law negligence claim against the electric contractor and its principal, and otherwise affirmed, without costs.
On the day of the accident, plaintiff was in charge of firing up the burner of his employer's paving plant. When the burner would not ignite, defendant Charles Luccarelli, the principal of Express Electric, who had originally installed the burner and had an ongoing relationship with its repair, was summoned to ascertain and fix the problem. Luccarelli, who went to the control room while plaintiff returned to the burner, allegedly told plaintiff to move away from the burner before he attempted to ignite it by remote switch, but plaintiff did not leave the platform soon enough. The force of the ignition, successfully made after the third or fourth attempt, threw plaintiff back, causing his right foot to be caught in the gap between the platform and the top of the short flight of steps leading up to it.
The motion court correctly dismissed plaintiff's claims under Labor Law § 240(1) because his injuries did not result from a height-related risk (see Ross v. Curtis-Palmer Hydro-Elec. Co., 81 N.Y.2d 494, 501, 601 N.Y.S.2d 49, 618 N.E.2d 82 [1993] ), and under Labor Law § 241 because he was not engaged in the erection, demolition, repairing, altering, painting, cleaning or pointing of a building or structure. However, plaintiff's common-law negligence claim against the electric contractor and its principal Charles J. Luccarelli should not have been dismissed at this juncture. Triable issues of fact are raised by plaintiff's deposition testimony as to (1) whether Luccarelli knew or should have known that the buildup of gas resulting from the prior, unsuccessful attempts to ignite the burner could cause the burner to ultimately ignite with such force as to be characterized as an explosion, and (2) whether, despite Luccarelli's warning that plaintiff stand back, his failure to see that plaintiff was safely out of harm's way before igniting the burner via remote control was negligent. In concluding that Luccarelli did not supervise or exercise control over plaintiff's activities, the motion court failed to consider his warning and apparent lack of independent recollection of both the work he performed and his interaction with plaintiff. In addition, even if Luccarelli were not aware of the gap in the floor, the evidence suggests that the force of the explosion that caused plaintiff to be thrown back could have been a substantial factor in bringing about plaintiff's injury (see Ohdan v. City of New York, 268 A.D.2d 86, 89, 706 N.Y.S.2d 419 [2000] ).
Issues of fact also exist as to whether the owners exercised such supervisory authority and/or had such notice, and accordingly, plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment as against them was properly denied.


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Mallinckrodt to Buy Cadence Pharma for $1.21B
By Drug Discovery Trends Editor | February 11, 2014
The health care products company Mallinckrodt is buying Cadence Pharmaceuticals for about $1.21 billion in a bid to strengthen its specialty drugs unit.
Cadence, based in San Diego, focuses on the commercialization of products for use in hospitals. It makes Ofirmev, an injectable version of the drug acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol. Ofirmev has been used to treat an estimated 6 million to 7 million patients since its launch in January 2011.
"The acquisition of Cadence Pharmaceuticals is consistent with our goal of becoming a leading global specialty pharmaceuticals company," said CEO Mark Trudeau.
Shares of Cadence Pharmaceuticals Inc. surged $3.04, or 27.5 percent, to $14.11 in premarket trading Tuesday.
Ireland's Mallinckrodt PLC will pay $14 per share, a 27 percent premium to the Monday closing price of $11.07 for Cadence. The companies value the deal closer to $1.3 billion.
The boards of both companies have approved the deal that would make Cadence Pharmaceuticals Inc. a subsidiary at Mallinckrodt.
Mallinckrodt said Tuesday that it expects the acquisition, expected to close in March, to add to its adjusted earnings per share this year, and significantly add to adjusted earnings per share in 2015.


James Bond uses a Sony Xperia Z5 mobile phone in SPECTRE.
The phone can briefly be seen in the Aston Martin DB10, when Bond calls Moneypenny while being chased by Hinx. It's not 100% confirmed if Bond uses the Z5 or the smaller Z5 Compact.
James Bond (played by Daniel Craig) uses a Sony Xperia™ T mobile phone in the movie SkyFall. In a bar in Shanghai, Bond receives a text message with Patrice's flight number. The text message, received at 19h55, from an unknown number, reads: "EWA FLIGHT 226 9pm".
At IFA in Berlin, Sony CEO Kaz Hirai has revealed that Xperia T, the latest smartphone from its new Xperia range is set to feature in SkyFall – the 23rd James Bond film and first to feature an Xperia smartphone from Sony.
James Bond fans in Japan can look forward to a special Quantum of Solace mobile phone.
Sony Ericsson today announced special silver versions of the K800 and K790 Cyber-shot™ camera phones as used by James Bond in the eagerly awaited new Bond movie, Casino Royale.


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Local officials are unable to connect the missing people and say that they are working around the clock in an attempt to solve the case.


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Mexico City almost didn't happen.
Even though I've been anxious to practice my Spanish, fifteen weeks racing across nineteen European countries had pushed me to the brink. We had talked about sneaking in a quick trip to Mexico City before the end of the year, but I was waiting to see how tired I felt after arriving in NYC from Paris.
Don't let the headlines deter you. Sure, there are sections of Mexico City (known as CDMX, shorthand for Ciudad de Mexico) one should avoid, but I was surprised at how many lovely areas there were in this high altitude metropolis.
We settled on a room in an Airbnb apartment in Polanco due to its safe reputation and proximity to sightseeing attractions. Other popular neighborhoods include La Condesa, Coyoacan and Zona Rosa near Paseo Reforma.
This was the first thing we did in Mexico City! Perry is a huge wrestling fan and Mexico is famed for Consejo Mundial Lucha Libre, or simply Lucha Libre, a high-flying form of professional wrestling featuring masked performers called 'luchadores'.
We decided to take the Turiluchas Bus, a tour bus that departs from the Reforma 222 shopping center. For 600 pesos ($31 USD, you can buy tickets on the bus), you get a ride to and from Arena Mexico with a luchadore that tells stories (in Spanish) and takes photos with you, as well as a ticket to the show.
Arena Mexico is an old style auditorium built in the 60's, but there is something about its rough-around-the-edges appearance that adds to the mystique of the evening. The performances were exciting and the crowd was completely engaged with lots of cheering, jeering and laughter. Even the constant stream of vendors added an exotic element, selling spicy pork rinds, lucha masks and muchas cervezas.
We even witnessed a fellow American playing a delightful 'heel', the vilian in wrestling terms, who stole the show with his over-the-top entrance.
It was the highlight of our trip.
Turibus runs four routes on its city bus tours and one ticket provides access to all of them, so if you start early enough, you might be able to complete them all in one day!
We focused on the Centro Historico route which covers Chapultepec Park, known for its world-famous museums, La Condesa, a historic area currently famous for its European architecture, cutting edge fashion and night clubs and Paseo Reforma, Mexico City's most famous street is lined with monuments.
My favorite area was Zocalo, the main historic square of CDMX, one of the largest in the world, formerly the center of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, now home to the Mexico City's cathedral. We got off here, walked around for a bit and had lunch before hopping back on to complete the circuit.
We also visited the Coyoacan area, home to the Frida Kahlo museum and relaxed, old fashioned vibe with plenty of artisaneas (arts & crafts vendors) and churros/hot chocolate.
Chapultepec Park is the epicenter of Mexico City's most famous museums and leisure activities and the Museo de Antropologia is the crown jewel, a stunning world class museum for the bargain entrance fee of 70 pesos ($3.61 USD).
The exhibits are presented by historical era so you can start at the beginning with cave men and ancient tribes, then follow the rise of the Aztecs, Spanish colonization and all the way through to modern times. The displays are fascinating and prominently feature the native people of Mexico so that their contributions are never forgotten.
In addition to the stunning collections, the facility itself is a wonder to behold.
Last, but certainly not least, eating was one of the best highlights of the week. From street tacos to my cooking class, it was a non-stop food fest!
Despite not appearing on the scene until the 60's with the influx of Lebanese immigrants that brought shawarma, Tacos al Pastor has become the defacto cuisine of Mexico City. We had these tasty pork tacos topped with pineapple for lunch several times, because when they are this fresh and cost 20 pesos each ($1 USD), why the hell not?
Luckily, I discovered a Tacos al Pastor cooking class via Airbnb and I cannot say enough about Chef Raja. He presented a wonderful combination of educational instruction with a fun hands-on learning.
Overall, we had a fantastic week- with great culture, food, friendly people and low prices, Mexico City offers tremendous value for money! My only complaints were the lack of heating in our Airbnb apartment and despite extra care with water, etc, I caught a case of tummy trouble on my last day.
I'm tired again, but I'll always remember the tacos.


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Kabir News Tech Samsung Galaxy S4 Delayed For T-Mobile and Sprint Launches
Samsung Galaxy S4 Delayed For T-Mobile and Sprint Launches
James Swift Jr. · Apr 25th, 2013 · 1 Comment
Both T-Mobile and Sprint are dealing with a delay regarding the anticipated Samsung Galaxy S4. Samsung cited "inventory challenges" as the reason for the delay resulting in the smartphone not reaching retail stores. T-Mobile was ready to sell the Samsung Galaxy S4 Wednesday, but it will be moved to April 29 as far as online availability is concerned. T-Mobile stated:
"We know customers are really looking forward to getting their new Samsung Galaxy S4 soon. However, due to an unexpected delay with inventory deliveries, the Galaxy S4 will not be available on www.T-Mobile.com as planned on Wednesday, April 24. Instead online available is expected to being on Monday, April 29."
That would give Samsung ample amount of time to sort everything out on its end. Meanwhile Sprint hasn't changed its plans to open online orders for April 27.
"Sprint is excited to launch the new Samsung Galaxy 4. We had planned to launch this next generation of the award-winning Samsung Galaxy line-up on Saturday, April 27. Unfortunately, due to unexpected inventory challenges from Samsung, we will be slightly delayed with our full product launch."
There has no mention as to whether retailer Radio Shack and major mobile carrier Verizon would be affected by the delays from Samsung. In Verizon's case however, the Samsung Galaxy S4 wouldn't be released until late May so they shouldn't experience any delays unless something else comes up in that time.
Tags: Radio Shack, Samung Galaxy S4, smartphones, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon
James Swift Jr.
Starting with Kabir News in 2013, James has focused on tech, gaming, and entertainment. When not writing, he enjoys catching up on sci-fi and horror shows and comics. He can be followed on Twitter @MetalSwift.


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Craft Pods' Tour 2017
4 March 2017, 9:30 am - 24 November 2017, 5:00 pm
Various opening times - see individual libraries' information
Jasleen Kaur – Masters of the Universe
Complementing her first solo show in Scotland, the Craft Pods will tour throughout Fife during 2017. The display pod focuses on the 'Masters of the Universe' collection: a series of flocked gods inspired by 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe', and originally commissioned by the Victoria and Albert Museum of Childhood in 2014. Jasleen's Scottish-Indian heritage inspires her exploration of cultural signifiers, and the Masters of the Universe series is a fusion of childhood heroes: combining Sikh and other religious stories with the popular He-Man cartoons. The accompanying Information Pod will show a series of images relating to Jasleen's practice more widely; samples of materials and inspirational objects; and a selection of short books that explore the religions depicted in the collection. Originally training in jewellery and metal design at both Glasgow School of Art and the Royal College of Art in London, Jasleen's work now encompasses many forms, and her playful use of found objects and materials expresses her deep reflection on the hybrid nature of culture, customs and everyday routine.
4 March – 1 April 2017, Dalgety Bay Library
(Regents Way, Dalgety Bay, KY11 9UY ; open Mon & Fri 9.30am – 1pm & 2 – 7pm, Tues 11am – 1pm & 2 – 5pm, Wed & Thur 9.30am – 1pm & 2 – 5pm, Sat 9.30am – 1pm )
4 April – 6 May 2017, Inverkeithing Library
(10 Queen Street, Inverkeithing, KY11 1PA; open Mon & Thur 9am – 7pm, Tues & Fri 9am – 5pm, Wed & Sat 9am – 12.30pm)
9 May – 10 June 2017, Rosyth Library
(Parkgate Community Centre , Parkgate, Rosyth, KY11 2JW ; open Mon & Thur 9.30am – 1pm & 2 – 7pm, Tues 11am – 1pm & 2 – 5pm, Wed & Fri 9.30am – 1pm & 2 – 5pm, Sat 9.30am – 1pm)
12-26 June 2017, Woodmill High School, Dunfermline
(not open to the public)
26 June – 31 July 2017, Fife Contemporary
(Town Hall, Queens' Gardens, St Andrews, KY16 9TA; open Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm)
1 Aug – 2 September 2017, Cowdenbeath Library
(41 High Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9QA ; open Mon & Fri 9.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30 – 7pm, Tues 11am – 12.30pm & 1.30 – 5pm, Wed & Thur 9.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30 – 5pm, Sat 9.30am – 12.30pm)
5 September – 7 October 2017, Lochgelly Library
( Bank Street, Lochgelly, KY5 9RD; open Mon to Fri 9am – 9pm, Sat 9am to 3pm)
10 October – 27 October 2017, Fife Contemporary
30 October – 13 November 2017, Levenmouth Academy, Buckhaven
13-24 November 2017, Kilrymont Campus, Madras College, St Andrews
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I stumbled across this while reading Gawker: "Teen socialite" Peaches Geldof says the staff at the fashion magazine Nylon prefer prescription drugs over illegal drugs —
What's the drug of choice at Nylon? "Klonopin" Peaches was definitely the talky one. Why? It's just a very large prescription drug culture…
This confirms our highly anecdotal evidence of Klonopin as a mini-trend for the creative underclass, maybe better than Xanax — not that our shrink is offering to prescribe us any despite repeated inquiries.
Klonopin, classified as a "sedative-hypnotic," is prescribed for epilepsy, panic and anxiety disorders, restless legs syndrome and other medical conditions. Unfortunately, such drugs are too easily obtained by young people, who often start taking them by raiding their parents' medicine cabinets.
As Ritch Wagner of Purdue Pharma (OxyContin), who educates medical professionals and law enforcement officials about the dangers of prescription drug abuse, describes the growing problem:
More prescription drugs are creeping up the list of the 20 most widely abused substances, Wagner said, including the painkiller hydrocodone and methadone, a narcotic commonly used to treat heroin addiction that is now used to treat pain.
Abusers are beginning to learn it can "be more advantageous" to use prescription drugs to get high than drugs such as meth, cocaine and heroin. They are easier to obtain, and people think they are safe because doctors prescribe them.
"In my day and age, it was how many of Dad's beers we can sneak out of the fridge," Wagner said. "Now, it's how many pills can I get out of the medicine cabinet."
Wagner said children are taking whatever pills they can get their hands on, throwing them into a bowl and taking a handful. They're called punch-bowl or grab-bag parties.
I think what really struck me about these stories was Geldof's use of the term "prescription drug culture." I hadn't heard the term before.
My immediate reaction was to compare it to the "drug culture" of the '60s and early '70s, which we relate to young people — specifically, "hippies." But upon reflection, the "prescription drug culture" isn't confined to the young in our country today. It's pervasive.
It starts with the billions of dollars in advertising that pharmaceutical companies spend to get us to stock our medicine cabinets with drugs — drugs that we might or might not really need.
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When a teenager's parents, as well as all of his or her friends' parents, are stocking the medicine cabinet with these drugs, don't you think what happens next is almost inevitable?
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I've used both Landsend boxers and Nordstrom brand boxers. I found the Nordstrom brand to wear fairly well but they are expensive.
I've always liked Landsend but lately they seem to be getting thinner and thinner and tearing easily, although they are about 60% less than Nordstrom.
Does anyone have a recommendation for boxers that last? How about Brooks Brothers? They are not cheap either but if they last maybe I'll consider them.
Who cares if boxer's last or not? I buy Haynes - I think like 7 pairs for some number of dollars on Amazon. They are comfortable and when they wear I throw them away and buy more. Its not like a suit or a dress shirt as no one sees 'em so who cares what they look like (maybe your lifestyle is different ).
Saxx and it's not even close. They are worth every penny.
Really depends on what you're doing and what you like.
ExOfficio-Also great at keeping you cool and dry extremely fast. Mine do seem to ride up if I buy them too big.
Duluth Bullpen-A little thicker than the other two but they keep everything sorted.
Duluth Bucknaked-Not as good as the Bullpen. Overpriced for what you get.
I got Saxx for my hubby and he won't wear anything else now. I believe it was from a recommendation here that I found them so thanks to whoever that was!
So how do Saxx feel? I like underarrmor because of the compression. Are these compression?
DH got some Bjorn Borg (boxer/briefs?) when we were in Norway.
He finds them so comfortable that he bought more when we got home.
They are *very* soft cotton, and I'm not quite sure what to call the style/cut.
I can also say that they are very attractive.
They have a bunch of different styles. The kinetic style is their compression version. I have a few pairs of kinetic boxer briefs for working out or just regular use. They have a wider waistband and while still comfortable, not as comfortable as some of their other styles.
The platinum style boxer brief is super soft and probably my favorite. I also have some vibe boxer briefs, kinetic running shorts, lounge pants and even a swim suit.
Last edited by Big Snack on Wed Aug 15, 2018 5:50 pm, edited 2 times in total.
That's funny, I bought some underwear when we were in Australia and they were the best I have ever had. Haven't found them here yet.
I guess DH was lucky.
And he was also lucky in the sense of "just grabbing something" at a little local shop in Bergen, and it turned out they became a favorite.
When he found them online, he only ordered one package, because we weren't at all sure it would "really" be the same thing, especially that nice cotton fabric.
But it was, so he ordered more.
Tommy John's are the best I've found.
At $30+ a pair, it's not very Boglehead'ish, but can you really put a price on the comfort of of your nest-eggs?
I am a big fan of Mack Weldon boxer briefs. They are more expensive, but far more comfortable. I used to buy Hanes and they outlast them 4 or 5 to 1.
Another vote for Saxx. However I like 2undr even more! They are expensive but for me it's worth it. There are many brands out now that implement a "3d pouch" so I'm sure there are more affordable options now but the materials and designs used in the higher end options are really nice.
Costco, Walmart, whatever else is cheap.
ExOfficio are top of the line. I have several and they are my go to when going on any vacation or trip.
I have a lot of Terramar. They breathe well, and the waistband hold up better than Under Armor.
Hard to find company that make tradition boxers. Boxer briefs being the trend.
Snarkynomad.com has an excellent review and comparison of men's travel underwear. I've found Saxx Quest 2.0 boxer briefs the best for every day wear based upon his recommendation.
I buy all Calvin Klein but not in boxers. The long briefs (I think it's what you call them) I don't like my junk swinging around in boxers.
I found the Nordstrom brand to wear fairly well but they are expensive.
Look for Nordstrom sales in July and December.
I switched to bamboo fabric and love it.
Munchkin Man buys underwear at Sears. I remember the long thread.
Fruit of the Loom. Mr. Buffett probably wears them too since he purchased the company in 2002.
Cotton is still my favorite fiber.
Old Navy / Gap. Cheap and last a decent while. Waistband elastic usually stretches out after a couple years.
Out of curiosity, anyone knows where can purchase briefs for waist size of 30-32?
Years ago, I was able to buy briefs of that waist size with no problem. Seems like almost all the brands now cover 28-30 and 32-34, but 30-32 gets nothing. The ones I bought from Amazon fit a bit too much like a size 30.
+1 for Tommy Johns. I agree they will seem like far too much of an indulgence for most Bogleheads, but they are wonderful.
Tommy Johns are indeed great! You can always check at nordstrom for sales, or nordstrom rack. I have also heard of advertisements that offer 20% off an order though their website. Some of the best underwear available.
It was for me also, until I discovered a 60% Rayon 40% Polyester blend. Hanes Comfortblend. Available via Amazon. I bought this by mistake a few months ago, but ended up liking it more than cotton.
This is the kind of thread that makes me weep for mankind....how can anyone honestly need recommendations on freaking underwear? Have we become that un self reliant?
Sigh...ex officio's are really good.
Edit - I completely blame the internet for this ... can you imagine a guy going up to another guy in real life and asking him what kind of underwear he wears? The reason there is a stigma for certain kinds of behavior is that there SHOULD BE one.
fruit of loom boxer briefs is just fine for me. Really like the cool tech ones... light weight breathable, do not ride up at all or imprint into skin. I've been tempted to try those super fancy brands just to see what the fuss is all about but the idea of paying that huge premium for just one pair stops me.
There has been a lot of changes and advancement in materials used over the last decade. I appreciate these threads as it is a way to become exposed to brands that you probably otherwise would never know about. And why on earth should there be a stigma associated with talking about what kind of freaking boxers one likes? Are you really that uptight in real life?
Edit: I already ordered a pair of Saxx to try out, just because of this thread.
May be men would live as long as women if they also feel free to discuss their underwear.
Depends looks like the way to go, prepare for rough times ahead!
I've made the rounds of all the hi-tech undies: ExOfficio, Under Armour, etc.
Then I discovered bamboo. There is no going back.
Check out a brand called Cariloha.
Not likely, unless discussions of men's underwear included brassieres.
Does anyone have a recommendation for boxers that last?
You realize that when this thread is done just about every brand name will have been mentioned?
I think they called them manziers on Seinfeld.


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package akka.persistence.cassandra.query.javadsl

import akka.actor.Props
import akka.persistence.cassandra.query.{ TestActor, javadsl, scaladsl }
import akka.persistence.cassandra.{ CassandraLifecycle, CassandraSpec }
import akka.persistence.journal.{ Tagged, WriteEventAdapter }
import akka.persistence.query.{ Offset, PersistenceQuery }
import akka.stream.testkit.scaladsl.TestSink
import com.typesafe.config.ConfigFactory

import scala.concurrent.duration._

object CassandraReadJournalSpec {
  val config = ConfigFactory.parseString(s"""
    akka.loglevel = INFO
    akka.actor.serialize-messages=off
    cassandra-query-journal.max-buffer-size = 10
    cassandra-query-journal.refresh-interval = 0.5s
    cassandra-journal.event-adapters {
      test-tagger = akka.persistence.cassandra.query.javadsl.TestTagger
    }
    cassandra-journal.event-adapter-bindings = {
      "java.lang.String" = test-tagger
    }
    """).withFallback(CassandraLifecycle.config)
}

class TestTagger extends WriteEventAdapter {
  override def manifest(event: Any): String = ""
  override def toJournal(event: Any): Any = event match {
    case s: String if s.startsWith("a") => Tagged(event, Set("a"))
    case _                              => event
  }
}

class CassandraReadJournalSpec extends CassandraSpec(CassandraReadJournalSpec.config) {

  lazy val javaQueries = PersistenceQuery(system)
    .getReadJournalFor(classOf[javadsl.CassandraReadJournal], scaladsl.CassandraReadJournal.Identifier)

  "Cassandra Read Journal Java API" must {
    "start eventsByPersistenceId query" in {
      val a = system.actorOf(Props(new TestActor("a")))
      a ! "a-1"
      expectMsg("a-1-done")

      val src = javaQueries.eventsByPersistenceId("a", 0L, Long.MaxValue)
      src.asScala.map(_.persistenceId).runWith(TestSink.probe[Any])
        .request(10)
        .expectNext("a")
        .cancel()
    }

    "start current eventsByPersistenceId query" in {
      val a = system.actorOf(Props(new TestActor("b")))
      a ! "b-1"
      expectMsg("b-1-done")

      val src = javaQueries.currentEventsByPersistenceId("b", 0L, Long.MaxValue)
      src.asScala.map(_.persistenceId).runWith(TestSink.probe[Any])
        .request(10)
        .expectNext("b")
        .expectComplete()
    }

    "start eventsByTag query" in {
      val src = javaQueries.eventsByTag("a", Offset.noOffset)
      src.asScala.map(_.persistenceId).runWith(TestSink.probe[Any])
        .request(10)
        .expectNext("a")
        .expectNoMessage(100.millis)
        .cancel()
    }

    "start current eventsByTag query" in {
      val src = javaQueries.currentEventsByTag("a", Offset.noOffset)
      src.asScala.map(_.persistenceId).runWith(TestSink.probe[Any])
        .request(10)
        .expectNext("a")
        .expectComplete()
    }
  }
}

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Mathematics in the Plant
Beginning with concepts as basic as the difference between numbers and numerals, the Mathematics in the Plant textbook reviews mathematics principles and operations through trigonometry. The focus throughout is on job oriented learners. The emphasis is on understanding mathematical principles rather than on rote memorization of techniques. The chapter on calculators explains the three kinds of calculator logic systems, how to identify which kind of logic any calculator uses, and how to enter problems to ensure that the answer is correct.
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Chapter 1: Whole Numbers
Topics: Numbers and numerals; Decimal system; Positive and negative numbers; Addition; Multiplication; Subtraction; Division
Describe the difference between a number and a numeral.
Demonstrate how to add three four-digit numbers, with carrying.
Demonstrate how to subtract two four-digit numbers, with borrowing.
Demonstrate how to multiply a four-digit number by a two-digit number.
Demonstrate how to divide a four-digit number by a two-digit number.
Chapter 2: Common Fractions
Topics: Fraction definition; Improper fractions; Mixed numbers; Reducing fractions; Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions
State the definition of a fraction.
Demonstrate how to reduce a fraction to its lowest terms.
Demonstrate how to find the lowest common denominator of two fractions.
Demonstrate how to add three common fractions having different denominators.
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Describe the difference between a decimal fraction and a common fraction.
Demonstrate how to round off a decimal fraction to a specified number of places.
Demonstrate how to multiply one decimal fraction by another.
Demonstrate how to round off the products and quotients of decimal fractions.
Demonstrate how to change fractions from common form to decimal form, and vice-versa.
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Topics: Comparing numbers; Expressing and writing ratios; Units in ratios; Proportion
Demonstrate how to calculate the ratio of two numbers.
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Demonstrate how to calculate the value of a number given in exponential form.
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Topics: Inside a calculator; Internal logic; Basic and special functions; Special-purpose calculators
Explain the importance of an algorithm in a calculator.
Describe how a calculator with arithmetic logic performs calculations.
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Topics: Lines and curves; Circles; Angles; Measuring angles; Polygons; Triangles; Quadrilaterals; Constructions
Explain the differences among a line, a line segment, and a ray.
Identify a radius, a chord, and a diameter of a circle.
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Identify a right triangle, an equilateral triangle, and an isosceles triangle in a drawing.
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Identify values as length, area, or volume, based on their units of measurement.
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Topics: Properties of triangles; Trig functions; Trig tables; Inverse trig functions; Using trig functions
State the definition of the sine, cosine, and tangent of an angle.
Demonstrate how to find the value of the sine, cosine, and tangent of a given angle, using either a trig table or a calculator.
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