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Class ChapterController

java.lang.Object

ca.ualberta.cmput301f13t13.storyhoard.controllers.ChapterController

public class ChapterController
extends java.lang.Object

Role: Responsible for manipulating the current chapter model. It keeps a
 reference to the current chapter model as a field and updates that whenever
 the user makes changes. Every time the user creates a new chapter or updates
 a chapter, the changes (including any changes to its media or choices) will
 be saved to the database using the pushChangesToDb() method.

 Design Pattern: This class is a singleton, so only one instance of it will
 ever exist. use getInstance() to retrieve that instance, not the
 constructor.

Author:

Stephanie Gil

Method Summary

Methods

Modifier and Type
Method and Description

void
addChoice(Choice choice)

Adds a choice to the chapter.

void
addMedia(Media photo)

Adds a media to the chapter.

void
addRandomChoice()

Adds an actual random choice object (which is just one of the chapter's
 current choices but with the text "I'm feeling lucky") to the chapter's
 choice array list.

void
editRandomChoice(java.lang.Boolean bool)

Edits the chapter model's random choice boolean (determines whether or
 not that chapter contains should contain a random choice).

void
editText(java.lang.String text)

Edits the chapter model's text.

Chapter
getCurrChapter()

Returns a reference to the current story model.

static ChapterController
getInstance(Context context)

Returns an instance of a ChapterController.

void
pushChangesToDb()

Any changes to the story model will now be pushed to the database so the
 database information is consistent.

void
removeIllustration(Media ill)

Takes a media belonging to the chapter that you would like to remove
 and removes it.

void
setCurrChapterComplete(Chapter aChapter)

Using this method means that you first have a "complete" chapter object,
 including all its media and choices.

void
setCurrChapterIncomplete(java.util.UUID id)

Sets its chapter to whatever chapter in the database matches the id
 passed in.

void
updateChoice(Choice newChoice)

Updates a choice of the chapter.

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object

equals, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

Method Detail

getInstance

public static ChapterController getInstance(Context context)

Returns an instance of a ChapterController. The same instance is always
 returned since it is a singleton. This is the method every other class
 should be using to access the ChapterController. Note that this method
 must be called statically.

 Example call:

 ChapterController control = ChapterController.getInstance(someActivity.this);

Parameters:

context - Could be an activity or application context.

setCurrChapterIncomplete

public void setCurrChapterIncomplete(java.util.UUID id)

Sets its chapter to whatever chapter in the database matches the id
 passed in. Evidently, you only have the id of the chapter you want, not
 the chapter itself, so it is "incomplete".Therefore, this method will
 retrieve the chapter whose id matches the id you passed in, as well
 as all the choices and media belonging to that chapter and will set
 the corresponding fields in the chapter to them. Then you will have a
 "complete" chapter.

 Example call:

 UUID chapId = UUID.fromString("5231b533-ba17-4787-98a3-f2df37de2aD7");

 Assume that there is a chapter in the database with the same id as chapId,
 and that it also has media and choices belonging to it in stored in the
 database.

 ChapterController control = ChapterController.getInstance(someActivity.this);

 control.setCurrChapterIncomplete(chapId);

Parameters:

id - Id of the chapter you want to retrieve. Must be a UUID.

setCurrChapterComplete

public void setCurrChapterComplete(Chapter aChapter)

Using this method means that you first have a "complete" chapter object,
 including all its media and choices. This method will set the chapter
 field of the ChapterController to be the chapter you are passing in
 so that it can be edited via methods defined in here.

 Example call:

 Chapter chap = new Chapter(UUID.randomUUID(), "chap text");

 ChapterController control = ChapterController.getInstance(someActivity.this);

 control.setCurrChapterComplete(chap);

Parameters:

aChapter -

getCurrChapter

public Chapter getCurrChapter()

Returns a reference to the current story model.

 Example Call:

 ChapterController control = ChapterController.getInstance(someActivity.this);

 Chapter mChap = control.getCurrChapter();

editText

public void editText(java.lang.String text)

Edits the chapter model's text. No view is allowed to do this
 directly, so they use this method.

 Example Call:

 Chapter myChapter = new Chapter(UUID.randomUUID(), "chap text");

 ChapterController control = ChapterController.getInstance(someActivity.this);

 control.setCurrChapterComplete(myChapter);

 String text = "new text";

 control.editText(text);

Parameters:

text - String that you would like to set as the chapter's text.

editRandomChoice

public void editRandomChoice(java.lang.Boolean bool)

Edits the chapter model's random choice boolean (determines whether or
 not that chapter contains should contain a random choice). No view is
 allowed to do this directly, so they use this method.

 Example Call:

 Chapter myChapter = new Chapter(UUID.randomUUID(), "chap text");

 ChapterController control = ChapterController.getInstance(someActivity.this);

 control.setCurrChapterComplete(myChapter);

 control.editRandomChoice(true);

Parameters:

bool -

removeIllustration

public void removeIllustration(Media ill)

Takes a media belonging to the chapter that you would like to remove
 and removes it.

 Example Call:

 Chapter myChapter = new Chapter(UUID.randomUUID(), "chap text");

 Media media = new Media(myChapter.getId(), null, "photo", "my comment");

 control.addPhoto(media);

 ChapterController control = ChapterController.getInstance(someActivity.this);

 control.setCurrChapterComplete(myChapter);

 control.removeIllustration(media);

Parameters:

ill - Illustration (type media) to be removed.

addChoice

public void addChoice(Choice choice)

Adds a choice to the chapter.

 Example Call:

 Chapter myChapter = new Chapter(UUID.randomUUID(), "chap text");

 Choice choice = new Choice(myChapter.getId(), "choice text");

 ChapterController control = ChapterController.getInstance(someActivity.this);

 control.setCurrChapterComplete(myChapter);

 control.addChoice(choice);

Parameters:

choice - Choice object to be added.

addRandomChoice

public void addRandomChoice()

Adds an actual random choice object (which is just one of the chapter's
 current choices but with the text "I'm feeling lucky") to the chapter's
 choice array list.

 Example Call:

 Chapter myChapter = new Chapter(UUID.randomUUID(), "chap text");

 ChapterController control = ChapterController.getInstance(someActivity.this);

 control.setCurrChapterComplete(myChapter);

 control.addRandomChoice();

updateChoice

public void updateChoice(Choice newChoice)

Updates a choice of the chapter. Does so by finding the choice in the
 chapter's choices array list, deleting it, and inserting the new version
 of it.

 Example Call:

 Chapter myChapter = new Chapter(UUID.randomUUID(), "chap text");

 Choice choice = new Choice(myChapter.getId(), "choice text");
 ChapterController control = ChapterController.getInstance(someActivity.this);

 control.setCurrChapterComplete(myChapter);

 control.addChoice(choice);

 choice.setText("nennwweww");

 control.updateChoice(choice);

Parameters:

newChoice - Choice containing the new data you want to replace the old
                        choice with.

addMedia

public void addMedia(Media photo)

Adds a media to the chapter. Can be a photo or an illustration, the
 method will decide for itself and add it to the correct array list.

 Example Call:

 Chapter myChapter = new Chapter(UUID.randomUUID(), "chap text");

 Media media = new Media(myChapter.getId(), null, "photo", "my comment");

 ChapterController control = ChapterController.getInstance(someActivity.this);

 control.setCurrChapterComplete(myChapter);

 control.addMedia(media);

Parameters:

photo - Media object (photo) to be added.

pushChangesToDb

public void pushChangesToDb()

Any changes to the story model will now be pushed to the database so the
 database information is consistent.

 Example Call:

 Story myStory = new Story("Title", "author", "desc", "123bfdg6");

 StoryController control = StoryController.getInstance(someActivity.this);

 control.setCurrStoryComplete(myStory);

 control.editTitle("new title");

 control.pushChangesToServer();

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Kongkretebass have brought you names like Truth, Goth-Trad, Kryptic Minds and Kode9, and now, Hong Kong's bass music cultivators is back this April with another forward thinking booking!
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There is no question that there are few bigger artists in the scene than Pinch and we are thrilled to have him appear for the first time here in Hong Kong. His sets across the globe has always left everyone speechless and in awe of what he had presented as the future of Dubstep, a glimpse of what was to come and what we would be listening to in the coming months and years. On April 2nd we again get that rare chance to see what the future holds.
Kongkretebass is extremely proud to be able to introduce one of the legends in the Dubstep scene to Hong Kong.
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The organization follows the architectural elements. The main central vessel or hull as the spine of the building housing the administration, kitchen and technical plants. The sails covering the foyer, restaurant and temporary exhibition. The big rock on the other side symbolizing the shore the ship is docking to, containing the multimedia and concert / auditorium space. At lastthe after-deck containing the coast-cultural exhibition also designed by the same Architect.
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Logitech G910 Orion Spark mechanical keyboard review: Beautiful lighting, bad switches
By Hayden Dingman
Games Reporter, PCWorld | PT
Logitech's G910 Orion Spark is a completely new keyboard with completely new switches, built from the ground up for gaming and full RGB backlighting. As such, it's probably the device where we have the most to talk about because, well, it's entirely unique.
Let's start with the design of the keyboard itself, which is weird enough as it is. The G910 is a similar shape to previous keyboards in Logitech's lineup—that is to say, a bit chunky. Even with the smaller of the two wrist rests attached, this thing will take up quite a bit of your desk—thanks to a row of macro keys on the side, another row on the top (above the function row), the dedicated media keys, and a phone dock (more on that later).
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Logitech's new G910 features heavily scalloped keys that just weren't comfortable to type on.
I'm not a huge fan of macro keys, but I do think it makes more sense to have five on the side and another four up top, since that's way easier to trigger than trying to distinguish between three rows of macro keys on the left side of the board. The media keys are standard Play/Stop/Back/Forward/Mute and then a volume wheel.
Logitech got weird though when it designed the keycaps on the G910. Most keys come in a pretty standard shape—a hollowed bowl, with the four corners slightly raised. The G910 uses a scalloped shape on all its keys. In other words the left, top, and right sides are angled upwards. It's like a little hat for your fingers. Furthermore, the scalloping is different on every single key. The WASD keys have the most distinctly raised edges, to help you find them quickly and accurately. The effect recedes the farther right you move on the keyboard.
As such, the G910 is a uniquely weird device to type on. Uncomfortable, even. No matter how much I tried—and believe me, I tried—I couldn't get used to the feel of the keys. It's not too bad for things like shooters, where your fingers tend to stick on the WASD keys the whole time. For typing or for games with lots of hotkeys, though, I found my fingers commonly "caught" the edges of keys on their way by, or landed awkwardly on the key at an angle that caused significantly more distress than normal keys.
And it's not helped by the Romer-G switches. Romer-Gs are Logitech's proprietary switches, designed (like Razer's Green and Orange switches) with games in mind. Unlike most of the new crop of mechanical switches though, I can't even think of a good Cherry comparison. If there were a gun to my head I guess I'd say MX Browns, but really the Romer-Gs are a class of their own.
That's not to say they're good. I like that the Romer-Gs are quieter than your average mechanical keyboard, but they lack the satisfying oomph of a typical mechanical switch, feeling kind of mushy and dull instead. There is a distinct actuation point, but it's really close to the key's resting point. Combine the mushy feel and the high actuation point, and the G910 might as well be a rubber dome keyboard.
I've talked to Logitech about it. I've asked them if they have other switches planned. They gave me a "Not right now" sort of answer, which is only frustrating because the lighting on the Orion Spark is so damn good.
The G910 Orion Spark is hands down the best-looking of the three RGB-enabled keyboards here. And it'd better be, considering Logitech built the Romer-G switch specifically to cater to RGB lighting. Rather than the typical Cherry MX stem design, pry off one of the G910's scalloped keycaps and you'll find a hollow indentation, with the lighting element dead center.
The Romer-G switch unmasked.
What does that mean for the end product? Incredibly smooth lighting and color from top to bottom across entire keys, plus almost zero light leakage around the outside of keys (something that both Corsair and Razer's offerings suffer from).
The only oddity: While the G910 logo at the bottom and the enormous "G" at the top of the keyboard are color-adjustable, for whatever reason the media keys and the macro profile keys (the four tiny ones in the very upper left) are not. The media keys stay blue, the macro profile keys stay orange.
Logitech's software strikes a good middle ground between the ease and accessibility of Razer's Synapse 2.0 and Corsair's bag of nightmares.
It's not a particularly pretty program, with icons that look like Word Art from the late 90s. However, once you've clicked on the icon that looks like a lightbulb doing mushrooms, you're presented with a fairly simple lighting interface that also has a surprising amount of depth to it.
Logitech's software is split into four key lighting modes: Freestyle, Zones, Commands, and Effects.
Freestyle, as you might expect, lets you change every key individually. You can also drag color across multiple keys.
Zones allows you to group keys you use together often and then switch the color of each group—for instance, the Arrow Keys or WASD or the Function Keys. You can stick with Logitech's default zones or create your own. It's basically a quicker, more orderly version of freestyle.
Effects give you some goofy but beautiful options, most of which it shares with Razer's presets: Breathing, Reactive (here called "Key Press"), Color Cycle, Wave, and the incredibly relaxing Star Effect (which simulates gold "constellations" on a navy blue background).
And then there's Commands, which Logitech is still fleshing out on a case-by-case basis. Commands will detect which game you're playing and activate only the necessary keys. However, support is all down to Logitech's (or maybe the developers?) implementing key bindings for their games—for instance, Civilization: Beyond Earth still isn't supported nearly two months after its release.
Finally, we should get back to that dock I mentioned way back at the beginning of the article. It's not a functional charging station or anything, but merely a place to stick your phone. Logitech has released its free Arx Control software for Android and iOS phones, which lets you pair your device with your computer, adjust profiles on the fly, use it as a secondary media control, and even monitor your PC stats while you're playing.
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It's pretty damn nifty, even allowing me (through the magic of technology) to launch games on my PC from my phone. That particular feature takes the prize for the absolute coolest and stupidest thing I've done with technology this month: I launched Diablo III. On my laptop. From my phone.
I still think Logitech has room to grow. Various game-specific features mentioned prior to release still haven't made it into the product as sold currently, and wow I hope Logitech comes out with a switch I enjoy more than the Romer-G.
But as far as lighting is concerned, the G910 is the winner. It's easy to configure, and thanks to the Romer-G's unique design it's also the best-looking of all three contestants. I've had this thing running the Star Effect setting for many days now, in between testing various game settings.
As an added bonus, Logitech's Arx Control software adds a lot of weird functionality, provided you have a device that can take advantage of it.
Logitech's G910 Orion Spark has the best lighting of any RGB keyboard, but its Romer-G switches leave a lot to be desired.
Gorgeous lighting with very little light leakage
Easy to configure
Macro keys placed intelligently
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The official website for the television anime adaptation of Shiki Mizuchi's Dragonar Academy light novels announced that Yui Sakakibara will perform the opening theme for the anime, while Mariya Ise, Ayane Sakura, and Marina Inoue will perform the ending. The title of the opening is "Seiken Nante Iranai" (I Don't Need a Holy Sword), while the ending theme is titled "MOST Ijō no 'MOSTEST'" (A "Mostest" More Than Most). All four women performing the theme songs also play characters in the anime.
The anime series will premiere this April.


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Countryside Mall is the biggest shopping center in Clearwater, and there are several huge shopping centers that house retailers like Target and Marshall's. Countryside Mall is home to tons of stores, including Dillard's, Gap, Hollister, Express, and many more. There is also a food court. Countryside Mall is conveniently located just off of US 19, a major road in Clearwater, for easy access from just about anywhere in Clearwater.


Do you think about people thousands of miles away when you eat?
No, of course not! And why should you? What has your food that you have right here in front of you have anything to do with the people that are miles and miles away?
This is the question that most people would retaliate with not really realising the repercussions of buying from brands that have no fair trade certifications on their products.
After watching the documentary Black Gold that focused on two sides of the consumer spectrum. From the luxurious lives of the people drinking coffee to the impoverished lives of the farmers forced to work for less than a dollar. From Ethiopia to the United States of America and England, you could clearly see the contrast. A jar of coffee that we buy can pay the workers that pick the cocoa (which producers much more than a single jar of coffee) for a week. A week….
After watching this documentary, I sat there thinking to myself, what little difference could I make? I couldn't very well quit my job and travel to the forests of Ethiopia and fight for the justice of the cocoa farmers and live amongst the people doing protests to raise awareness now could I?
Unfortunately we can sit and point fingers at the big brands over our morning cup of coffee and newspaper but really in this scenario we also become unwitting slave drivers by patronizing these brands simply because of what the media tells us is good. Although Starbucks said that the movie was "incomplete and inaccurate" behind the movie producers' backs, while showing a front of supporting the movie even going so far as to fly Tadassee (the main character from the documentary) and four other African Coffee Producers to their headquarters for a conference. Tsk tsk Starbucks. Tsk.
So what can we do in this world of uncertainty?
I stress the importance of making the switch from paper-infested homes and work places to a paper-free zone but the important things aren't always about going paper-free. I don't stress enough about making better consumer choices conscious of the fact that we have the power to affect the lives of farmers and producers all over the world.
But what are you switching to?
Fair trade. It's as simple as that. You're switching to fair-trade products. So how do you know when a product has been fair-trade produced? The rainforest alliance has labelled such brands with a lovely green symbol popularly known as "the frog" that aside there are other small labels on the bag you should look for that indicate that this product is into fair trade. You will be making a difference in the lives of the people far away.


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Duplex scanning is usually implemented on multifunction printers using a Reversing Automatic Document Feeder (RADF), which removes, reverses, and re-feeds the document after scanning one side. Duplex scanning is achieved on scanners by either RADF or by single pass duplex scanning using two cameras, one for each side of document; two-camera scanners scan twice as fast as a similar two-pass scanner.

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Why Unicorn Merchandise Is So Popular With Consumers
The Unicorn is a much-beloved subject and star of many an ancient fable and modern fairy tale. It is a mythical beast that has accompanied many children (and adults) on an exploration of the fairytale world of the imagination. The mythical unicorn has a varied reputation. A fierce beast defending honor – or a gentle companion and representative of purity and grace. Today, the unicorn has been transformed into something a little different. It is now part of modern mythology and consumer buying trends. Images of unicorns dominate Instagram (at last count there were over 7.5 million of the social media site – more than mermaids). However, unicorns have appeared on coats of arms ever since around the 16th century. They were regarded as beasts that would only bow to men of virtue.
However, the popularity of the unicorn motif is no more widely apparent than in the incredible diversity of unicorn merchandise that is today available. Unicorns appear on a huge variety of goods. They appear on plush toys and backpacks, school supplies, clothing, inflatable pool toys, and coffee mugs. There is not a single type of modern merchandise that has not had a manufacturer apply a unicorn theme to it. Even the global coffee giant Starbucks brought out the Unicorn Frappuccino in April 20187. The limited-edition beverage became one of the most successful products in the history of the chain.
The stern visage and appearance of the unicorn's that appeared in the 16th century on coats of arms (and earlier in illuminated manuscripts) has largely been replaced by a more approachable, softer and more glitter-adorned version. this has undoubtedly contributed to the increased popularity of merchandise with Millenials and the younger generation.
But it is not only the popularity of the unicorn motif that is fueling its rise as a merchandising phenomenon. Most characters that are popular with children require the payment of vast licensing fees in order to merchandisers to take advantage of their popularity and high profile. think Dora the Explorer, and any of the Disney or Marvel characters. Those licensing fees can simply be beyond the reach of small and medium-sized marketing and merchandising concerns. Not so the unicorn. Aside from properties owned by large studios, the generic unicorn attracts no fees – it is not protected by intellectual property rights. It is simply too attractive a motif to be ignored by merchandisers.
Although the greatest consumers of unicorn themed merchandise are with doubt the female aged under 18 demographic the appeal does reach further than that. There are many consumers in the 20+ demographic who are avid consumers of this sort of merchandise. The unicorn has also found a niche as an emblem of the LGBT movement (they seem to be associated with the well-known rainbow emblem of the movement).
The popularity of unicorns on merchandise of many different types does not seem to be a flash in the pan. the icon has become entrenched in modern-day mythos and consumer imagination – it is going to be around for many years.
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Al Singer Wins world lightweight title
Posted on Thursday, July 18th, 2013 at 5:42 am.
Boxing History: July 17, 1930 Al Singer KO 1 Sammy Mandell, Bronx, NY. Wins world lightweight title.
Al Singer ("The Bronx Beauty) (September 6, 1909 – April 20, 1961) was an American boxer. He was born in the Lower East Side in New York City.
Singer captured the World Lightweight Championship in July, 1930, with a first round knockout (1:46) of champion Sammy Mandell.
He surrendered the title four months later to Tony Canzoneri in a first round KO. Three years earlier, Singer and Canzoneri had battled to a 10-round draw.
In his career, Singer won 62 of 73 pro fights (26 by KO), drawing twice, and losing nine.
Inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.
He was killed in a bar fight in New York City.
On July 17, 1930, a crowd of 27,742 gathered at Yankee Stadium to see if the odds could be bucked. Sammy Mandel "The Rockford Sheik" never managed to lay a glove on Singer–he never got the chance. Within thirty seconds of the opening bell, Singer caught Mandell with a left hook on the chin that dropped Mandell to the mat. Mandell rose quickly only to be dropped again by a quick flurry of rights and lefts. Once more the brave champion staggered to his feet and once more Singer bowled him over with a fusillade of punches. Finally Singer, with a sinister grin, ended matters conculsively with a perfect overhand right that sent Mandell spinning into a macabre pirouette before he finally crashed flat on his back where he listened to the count of ten with faraway eyes.
"On the fourth and final knockdown," wrote James P. Dawson, "the Yankee Stadium was transformed into a veritable bedlam. Hats flying in air, newspapers and programs tossed aloft, canes waving, husky throats booming, all mingled in a greeting for the new champion." It was all over in one minute and forty-six seconds. Al Singer, not yet 21, was now the lightweight champion of the world. But not everyone was impressed.
"It would only be keeping the record straight to say that this fight," wrote Westbrook Pegler, "like all other important prize fights in the New York ring nowadays, was preceded by rumors that Mandell was certain to lose and that his manager Mr. Kane had been voted a block of stock in Singer to compensate for the loss of his income from Mandell." To make matters worse, Mandell soon emerged with a cloak and dagger tale worthy of Agatha Christie or Eric Ambler: he had been, he insisted, poisoned before his match with Singer. This kind of skullduggery has occurred before in the often lawless world of boxing, but was it really such a shock to see Singer obliterate a fighter who had entered the ring with the wear and tear of ten years and nearly one hundred and fifty professional fights? "I guess inactivity had a lot to do with it," Mandell initially stated. "Inactivity and not fighting regularly at the weight." That sounds reasonable enough, but much of the press remained unconvinced. Pegler has the last word: "Mandell was a set up and any fairly aggressive lightweight would have knocked him out as easily as Singer did that night. Such things have happened before, but the most curious factor in this case is that all the leading gamblers in the Broadway delicatessen district were overwhelmingly confident long before ring time that the championship would pass to Al Singer."
Singer, who fought 65 of his 73 bouts in New York City, was one of the greatest attractions ever to step into a Big Apple ring. Some of the box office numbers are astonishing. Both of his fights with ferocious Roaring Twenties hangover Bud Taylor drew 20,000 spectators; 19,000 watched him decision Stanislaus Loayza; and 21,630 amassed for his first brawl with Tony Canzoneri in 1928. Even bouts with less distinguished figures overworked the turnstiles: sellout crowds gathered to see Singer outpoint Davey Abad and annihilate Jersey City hero Young Zazzarino.
During World War II, after he retired, Singer was stationed in Camp Upton, where he taught fitness and gave occasional boxing exhibitions. Eventually, Singer was declared physically unfit for service, and he was discharged. The reason? He could barely see out of his right eye, the same one damaged by Patsy Ruffalo in 1929. Al Singer died of a heart attack in New York City in 1961. He has 51 years old. Other historic accounts mention he died in a bar fight in NYC.
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Doug Burgess 09/30/2014
My uncle was a fighter in the 30s. He never fought Singer. He fought and beat Youn Zazz as well as Fritzie Zivic twice. His name was Joey Ferrando.
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VICTORY AND REINFORCED LEADERSHIP FOR MÁRQUEZ IN ARAGÓN
Márquez took his fifth victory of the season and reinforces his lead in the standings, where now stands at 16 points ahead of Andrea Dovizioso.
Marc Márquez: "I'm very very happy with this victory because it was a tough race. Yesterday I wasn't feeling totally comfortable with the bike, and today I was struggling again except in the warm-up; I don't really know why. Anyway, racing at one of my favourite tracks, close to my home and in front of my fans, gave me extra motivation. I pushed hard and in some corners I just clicked the off-button in my head, even if I crashed twice yesterday. I saw that Viñales and Dovizioso were struggling a bit and knew it was the moment to push, so I did. There were a few scary moments, once when I was trying to overtake Valentino; he was tighter in that corner than I was expecting, and to avoid a clash I released the brakes, only to realize that Lorenzo was right there! So I went off the track, and at that moment I cooled down a bit, even if I continued to try and close the gap. Once I passed Lorenzo, I had to keep going as I saw that Dani was coming very fast. Anyway, that's the Marquez style! Of course it's important to think of the Championship, but the situation now requires that we give it everything. So we'll try to continue with the same motivation and mentality race by race, giving our 100 per cent."
MÁRQUEZ LOOKING TO MAINTAIN LEADERSHIP IN ARAGON
Marc Márquez face the Aragón GP this weekend, a third Spanish round of the season and the last before the decisive triple flyaway.
The Cervera rider has always taken pole at MotorLand since his MotoGP debut: Four times between 2013 and 2016. He has also earned three victories: One in Moto2 and two in MotoGP.
Márquez has twice achieved a podium finish in all four Spanish races -in 2013 and 2016. This season he has been on the rostrum in the two rounds held so far: The Spanish GP and the Catalan GP.
Marc Márquez: "This Championship is amazing, so close! At Misano we returned to the top of the Championship, equal on points with Dovi, and our other title rivals aren't far away at all. The last five races will be very intense and hard-fought; we must keep working hard. I'm happy to go to Aragón this weekend. This is one of my favourite tracks on the calendar, and we'll try to give 100% in front of our home fans and fight for the victory like we did at Misano. We'll push from FP1 until the last lap of the race!"
MARC MÁRQUEZ TAKES SPECTACULAR VICTORY AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD
Márquez regains the series lead by pulling level on 199 points with Andrea Dovizioso -third today.
Marc Márquez sets the fastest lap of the race -1:47.069- on his last lap, after overtaking Petrucci on his way to his fourth win of the season.
Marc Márquez: "This was one of the best races of my career. It gave me an amazing feeling because it required incredible concentration to manage the tension the whole time. It was very easy to make a mistake, and that's why I decided to attack only on the final lap. That lap was amazing; I took many risks, but with such a close season, it was worth trying to get the five extra points for the win. Of course I was thinking about the Championship the whole race. At the beginning the feeling wasn't so good, probably because there was so much water on the track, and I had a couple of very scary moments. Lorenzo was amazingly fast early on, and so was Danilo later when he took the lead after Jorge's crash, but I was able to follow him and finally to attack. Thanks to the team for the great job. I'm happy for everyone after what happened at Silverstone. We always try to be ready for every situation, so because we knew that changing the setup from wet to dry takes quite a long time at this track, we agreed that if I felt the track was drying, and there was even a small possibly of a flag-to-flag race, I would signal the team. So I did, and even if in the end that didn't happen, it was right to do so as we got close to it. This Championship is amazing; anything can happen, but now we've returned to the top, equal on points with Andrea. The last five races will be very tough, but we'll keep pushing and give it our 100%. Finally, I wish to congratulate Toni Bou for his 22nd title, it's just amazing. Keep doing like that, Toni!"
MÁRQUEZ EAGER TO RIDE IN MISANO AFTER SILVERSTONE KO
The 2017 MotoGP season moves into its final third with the Gran Premio di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini this weekend, and never before has the title chase been so tight, with the top five riders in the MotoGP Championship covered by only 35 points after 12 races.
Marc in second place, nine points behind leader Andrea Dovizioso. After a tough race at Silverstone, Marc looks forward to again fighting at the front this Sunday at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, a track where he has great records and where, on 20 August, he spent his fifth and final allotted day of private testing for the year.
Marc Marquez has 4 wins, 1×125 (2010), 2xMoto2 (2011, 2012), and 1xMotoGP (2015), plus 1 podium and 3 pole positions.
Marc Marquez: "We'll try and have a great weekend in Misano, putting the last race behind us. The important thing is that lately we've been competitive at all kinds of tracks, so now we go to Misano, which has a twisty, tight layout, with the same approach and mentality that have worked very well for us so far. We'll look to be as strong as possible, not with victory as the only target but ready to fight for it if we have the opportunity to do so. We'll work to get the best result possible. We had a positive test there in August, so we'll go there ready to start well beginning on Friday morning."
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Brighton vs Liverpool preview: Enhanced Odds and Betting Tips
We take a look at some key areas where the match could be won or lost - including betting tips with enhanced odds!
10th January 2019 | Premier League, RedsBet, Betting tips, Enhanced odds, Brighton v Liverpool Posted by Tom Bodell
Liverpool head to Brighton on the back of back-to-back defeats against Manchester City and Wolves.
The reverse fixture back in August, a 1-0 home win, was called a 'wake-up call' by Jurgen Klopp, so this trip to the south coast won't necessarily be an easy ride.
After their recent stumbles, the Reds need to get back on their horse though. We've looked at the form of the two sides and some areas where Liverpool could exploit.
Brighton aren't a bad team to be playing during the kind of small defensive crisis that the Reds are in at the moment. Their shots from open-play generate the lowest amount of expected goals in the league and, outside of Glenn Murray, there's not a lot of threat in the Seagulls' team.
They're in bullish form, though, after draws against Arsenal and West Ham and a win over Everton in their last three outings. Manager Chris Hughton clearly has his head around Liverpool; he tipped the Reds as genuine title contenders back in August.
It should be a fairly routine win, not wishing to jinx it. Looking at expected goals, which judge the quality of chances that a team or player takes, Liverpool have the second-best attack in the league and the best defence. Brighton have a bottom-third attack and a midtable defence.
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Both teams to score?
Brighton's 24 goals put them 12th in the league for goals scored, with the majority of them quite evenly spread out. Hughton's side have only scored more than once in a match on six occasions but have only failed to score at all on five.
With uncertainty over the central defensive partnership, Brighton could use this to their advantage. Fabinho (if he's the one who fills in) may be tall, but defending crosses to strikers like Glenn Murray is more about communication than it is height.
Of course, Liverpool are expected to score — odds on them scoring over 0.5 goals are just 1.05*. After Brighton hit double figures for clean sheets last season, they've only managed four so far this campaign, as we get well into the second half of 2018/19.
The Reds to win and both teams to score
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Liverpool to score in both halves
If Liverpool are to score multiple goals, there's a decent chance that there'll be one in each half. Twenty of the Reds' league strikes have come in the first half with 27 in the second (Klopp's men have also benefited from two own goals). Brighton's goals conceded have an even more even split, with 15 and 14 either side of half-time.
The most balanced of Liverpool's attackers is Sadio Mane. His eight league goals have been split exactly 50/50 between the two halves.
The Reds to score in both halves
Deep defence
Brighton will bunker down and try and put as many defenders in the box as possible in order to stop Liverpool. Hughton's side have the lowest number of possession regains in the attacking and midfield thirds, while the second-most in their defensive third. That tells you all you need to know.
Liverpool have plenty of players who can make things tick from outside the box though. Brighton may need to double or triple up on their left-hand side with Mohamed Salah and Xherdan Shaqiri possibly lurking, both of whom are more than capable of curling a strike from outside the area.
Not only does the threat from more than 18 yards give Liverpool an extra chance to get a goal, but it will keep Brighton honest and force them to close down further away from goal than they might like to, which could open up spaces in and around the box.
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State Leaves People Stranded After County Refuses to Implement Vaccine Mandate
If you disagree with today's authoritarian establishment, it will crush you.
It doesn't matter how sincere your disagreement is or how nonsensical the establishment's rules are. If you fall out of line, you're done for.
This is the case for Kittitas County, Washington. In a Wednesday statement, the county revealed that the Washington State Department of Transportation is refusing the county's help to clear snow from its own roadways, all because Kittitas does not mandate COVID-19 vaccination for its employees.
On Oct. 18, after Washington's Democratic governor, Jay Inslee, issued a vaccine mandate, the state began firing all unvaccinated employees, according to the Post Millennial. As a result, hundreds of WSDOT workers were let go.
A little over a month later, Kittitas County signed an "interlocal agreement" with the WSDOT. According to the statement issued by Kittitas County, the WSDOT had requested the agreement "based on an identified need for additional resources caused by reduced staffing."
In January, snowfall in the state — and in Kittitas County in particular — began to get out of hand. Nevertheless, at a time when Kittitas was in need and the WSDOT needed assistance clearing snow, the department declined Kittitas' offer to help because the county had not mandated the COVID-19 vaccine for its workers.
Author HP McLovincraftPosted on January 15, 2022 Tags coronavirus, covid-19, mandatory vaccination, pandemic, police state, vaccines, washingtonLeave a comment on State Leaves People Stranded After County Refuses to Implement Vaccine Mandate
Washington State to Send Out Strike Teams to "Involuntarily Detain" Unvaccinated Residents and Ship Them to Quarantine Camps
Unelected health officials in the state of Washington have filed a bill that would involve deploying "strike force" teams to round up and "involuntarily detain" unvaccinated families.
The proposed agenda, called WAC 246-100-040, was revealed during a recent Zoom meeting by the Washington State Board of Health. The bill would amend state law to allow residents as young as five to be detained by the state and sent to Covid-19 quarantine camps.
The proposed revision under Washington's Communicable and Certain Other Disease Act outlines specific "Procedures for isolation or quarantine" that are incredibly tyrannical and discriminate against unvaccinated people.
A local health officer would be granted power to "issue an emergency detention order causing a person or group of persons to be immediately detained for purposes of isolation or quarantine."
The bill further states that health officers would need to provide documentation proving that unvaccinated citizens of Washington subject to detention have denied "requests for medical examination, testing, treatment, counselling, vaccination, decontamination of persons or animals, isolation, quarantine and inspection and closure of facilities" before they would be given the thumbs up on sending people to the covid camps.
According to reports, the amendment would also allow health officers to deploy law enforcement to assist with the arrest of Washington residents who fail to comply.
Author HP McLovincraftPosted on January 13, 2022 Tags concentration camps, coronavirus, covid-19, mandatory vaccination, pandemic, police state, vaccines, washingtonLeave a comment on Washington State to Send Out Strike Teams to "Involuntarily Detain" Unvaccinated Residents and Ship Them to Quarantine Camps
Bill Filed In Washington Would Authorize 'Strike Force' To 'Involuntarily Detain' Unvaccinated Families: 'They Have Already Set Up The Internment Camps'
The Washington State Board of Health may soon amend state law to authorize the involuntary detainment of residents as young as 5 years old in Covid-19 "internment camps" for failing to comply with the state's experimental vaccine mandate.
WAC 246-100-040, a proposed revision to include Covid protocol under the state's Communicable and Certain Other Diseases act, outlines "Procedures for isolation or quarantine." The measure would allow local health officers at "his other sole discretion" to "issue an emergency detention order causing a person or group of persons to be immediately detained for purposes of isolation or quarantine."
Health officers are required to provide documentation proving unvaccinated residents subject to detention have denied "requests for medical examination, testing, treatment, counseling, vaccination, decontamination of persons or animals, isolation, quarantine and inspection and closure of facilities" prior to involuntarily confinement in quarantine facilities, the resolution states.
The amended law would also allow health officers to deploy law enforcement officials to assist with the arrest of uncompliant Washington residents.
Author HP McLovincraftPosted on January 9, 2022 Tags concentration camps, coronavirus, covid-19, mandatory vaccination, pandemic, police state, vaccines, washingtonLeave a comment on Bill Filed In Washington Would Authorize 'Strike Force' To 'Involuntarily Detain' Unvaccinated Families: 'They Have Already Set Up The Internment Camps'
Gov. Inslee proposes bill making it illegal for elected leaders, candidates to spread election fraud lies
Gov. Jay Inslee proposed new legislation on Thursday, which would make it a misdemeanor for elected leaders or candidates to spread unfounded allegations of voter fraud.
Speaking on the one-year anniversary of the now-infamous U.S. Capitol riot, Inslee opined that "the threat to our democracy is just as dangerous on January 6, 2022, as it was a year ago."
"I think we do need to do much more than commemorate this day of infamy," he said as part of the Associated Press' 2022 legislative preview. "I think we need to realize that this is a continuing effort to continue the 'big lie,' to cast doubt on the fundamental workings of our democracy — we simply have to realize the nature of this challenge."
That has Inslee pushing for a bill in the state Legislature that would "make it a gross misdemeanor to lie about these election results without any basis."
"I think we need to do more than speak," he proposed. "It should not be legal in the state of Washington for elected officials or candidates for office to willfully lie about these election results. This needs to be made illegal."
Author HP McLovincraftPosted on January 8, 2022 Tags election rigging, police state, washingtonLeave a comment on Gov. Inslee proposes bill making it illegal for elected leaders, candidates to spread election fraud lies
Washington State Democrats Push Bill Reducing Penalties for Drive-By Shootings
Washington state Reps. Tarra Simmons (D) and David Hackney (D) are pushing legislation to remove drive-by shootings from the list of crimes that elevate first degree to murder to a higher degree of murder carrying a mandatory life sentence.
FOX News reports that "drive-by shootings were added to the list of aggravating factors for murder charges in 1995." At the time, drive-by shootings were one of a number of crimes that would elevate charges and Simmons and Hackney are now working to remove such shootings from the list.
The 1995 language that Simmons and Hackney want to specifically strike from the aggravating factors list says: "The murder was committed during the course of or as a result of a shooting where the discharge of the firearm… is either from a motor vehicle or from the immediate area of a motor vehicle that was used to transport the shooter or the firearm."
Simmons says she believes the language surrounding drive-by shootings "was targeted at gangs that were predominantly young and Black."
Author HP McLovincraftPosted on December 29, 2021 Tags crime, democrats, race, washingtonLeave a comment on Washington State Democrats Push Bill Reducing Penalties for Drive-By Shootings
Gov. of Washington Likens the Unvaccinated to Terrorists "Walking Around With a Time Bomb"
Washington state Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee has likened people who choose not to take the experimental COVID-19 vaccines to domestic terrorists.
"Thirty-four percent of Washingtonians are walking around with a time bomb in their backpack because they're not vaccinated," he said at a press conference.
Seattle talk-radio host Jason Rantz spotlighted Inslee's "ridiculous" remark, pointing out that the governor's administration acknowledges there are people who can't receive a vaccine for medical reasons or have "deeply held religious convictions."
And many who refuse to take a COVID-19 vaccine have simply done a cost-benefit analysis, pointing to the minuscule risk of death in healthy people contrasted with the known and future unknown adverse events from vaccines that were rushed to the market in one-fifth to one-tenth the usual time.
Author HP McLovincraftPosted on December 17, 2021 Tags coronavirus, covid-19, pandemic, vaccines, washington1 Comment on Gov. of Washington Likens the Unvaccinated to Terrorists "Walking Around With a Time Bomb"
WSU amplifies claim that farmer's markets, food charity are 'white supremacy' in action
Washington State University is amplifying claims that farmer's markets and food charities are examples of "white supremacy" and "white dominant culture." It has nothing to do with helping farmers thrive. This is about creating left-wing social justice activists.
The Agriculture Program Coordinator for WSU's San Juan County Extension Ag Program promoted a webinar event titled, "Examining Whiteness in Food Systems." During the hour-long presentation, attendees learned that "white supremacy culture" creates food insecurity by "center[ing] whiteness across the food system."
The materials claim that "whiteness defines foods as either good or bad" and that farmer's markets are merely white spaces.
This webinar is the latest example of a critical race theory lens framing noncontroversial issues as racist. And given WSU operates a 4-H program, it's worth wondering how much of this will eventually get in front of young kids.
Author HP McLovincraftPosted on December 2, 2021 Tags food, racism, sjw, universities, washington, white supremacyLeave a comment on WSU amplifies claim that farmer's markets, food charity are 'white supremacy' in action
Votes to count even if they are mailed in on napkins in Washington state
Interesting voter protocols came to light during a recent election review training in Seattle, Washington which had many question the integrity of elections throughout the state of Washington.
While reviewing ballots that were improperly filled out, an official with King County Elections admitted that if a voter were to mail-in a candidate's name on a napkin along with the position that they were running for, the vote would be counted.
The example the official showed during the training on whether or not a ballot should be counted was for a voter that was allegedly attempting to vote for Seattle mayoral candidate Lorena Gonzalez (D) in the November 2021 elections.
Author HP McLovincraftPosted on November 15, 2021 Tags elections, voter fraud, voting, washingtonLeave a comment on Votes to count even if they are mailed in on napkins in Washington state
Washington Governor Announces Vaccine, Testing Mandate for Large Events, Including Outdoor Events With More Than 10,000 Attendees
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday that large events will soon be required to confirm that attendees have either been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or that they have tested negative for the illness within the prior 72 hours.
The requirement, which will go into effect Nov. 15, is applicable to attendees ages 12 and older, Inslee said.
Not only does it pertain to indoor events involving 1,000 or more people, it also pertains to outdoor events involving more than 10,000 individuals in attendance.
"For now this applies to ticketed or registered events that have defined entrances, like conventions, concerts, sporting events, fairs that have defined entrances, theme parks and more. This does not cover large venues like shopping malls, museums, or grocery stores that are open to the public as part of their operations," Inslee said.
He noted that K-12 school-related events that take place on school grounds are exempt from the mandate, and that religious services are also exempt.
Inslee said that "we know that outdoor venues are safest, but they still have some transmission risk, and that's why we've taken the steps that we have."
Author HP McLovincraftPosted on October 15, 2021 Tags coronavirus, covid-19, mandatory vaccination, pandemic, police state, washingtonLeave a comment on Washington Governor Announces Vaccine, Testing Mandate for Large Events, Including Outdoor Events With More Than 10,000 Attendees
'Let them die,' Washington state middle school teacher says of the unvaccinated
A middle school teacher in Vancouver, Washington recently came under fire after writing a disturbing post on Facebook where she wished ill on individuals that are hesitant to receive the coronavirus vaccine.
"I am ready to say let them die," Jeanine Kolkemo said, a 52-year-old PE teacher at Wy'East Middle School.
"You make a choice to not get your shot for any reason other than a doctors note, you should not be allowed healthcare. You are like the brats in class that ruin it for everyone," Kolkemo added.
The Wy'East Middle School teacher's volatile comments failed to stop there. In fact, they grew more extreme.
In response to an individual's comment on her post which alluded to to the fact that it's wrong to wish ill on others, Kolkemo said "I have no problem with that."
"If we're lucky we can cut out 30 percent of the population that votes the wrong way," Kolkemo added. "Let the hunger games begin."
Author HP McLovincraftPosted on August 17, 2021 Tags coronavirus, covid-19, pandemic, teachers, vaccines, washingtonLeave a comment on 'Let them die,' Washington state middle school teacher says of the unvaccinated


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Shine On, Sarah McLachlan
Sarah McLachlan performs before 3,500 in Tahoe.
Curt Bisquera
Jon Evans
Joel Shearer
Joel Shearer, guitar, and Vincent Jones, keys
STATELINE — Before she stepped upon the stage at Lake Tahoe, everyone knew Sarah McLachlan was a compassionate, talented singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. During the show we learned that she can rock out, sprinkle humor with salty language and has had sex in an exotic place.
The Canadian performer opened the summer series June 24 at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys with 23 inspirational songs, eight from "Shine On," an album she released last month.
Early in the show, before the sun set over the lake, the amiable McLachlan made eye contact and exchanged smiles and nods with her adoring fans, who kept a quiet focus, allowing an appropriate intimacy.
"I brought my living room here because I hate to leave my house," McLachlan said after the first song. The stage was adorned with five circular lights, and three vertical video monitors which shone like vibrant tapestries. A pair of couches were used during the show by McLachlan's 7- and 12-year-old daughters and 12 ticketholders who were rewarded for their altruism described in an essay contest.
McLachlan said her life goal became clear when at the age of 22 she traveled to Thailand. Raised in a "conservative, upper-middle-class family," she was shocked to learn so many people don't have things she had taken for granted.
"I want to make the world a better place," McLachlan said. Good deeds, she added, "have a ripple effect."
Later, however, McLachlan had fun with her well-known good Samaritan persona when she introduced a new song, "Monsters." She explained the tune was about people with hidden agendas.
"But wouldn't it be boring without those people who make such friction?" she said. "I think that on a good day. The rest of the time I think, "What an asshole!' "
With a penchant for capturing the listener's attention with the opening line, McLachlan, known for her mezzo-soprano vocal range, is a superb songwriter. She describes emotions, situations and viewspoints more than telling stories in verse. Her band is made up of in-demand session players. Curt Bisquera played drums and bassist Jon Evans was onstage with McLachlan for the first time. Keyboardist Vincent Jones and guitarist Joel Shearer also played on "Shine On." Shearer appears on numerous artists' records, including all of those by Alanis Morissette.
There were two sets Tuesday, the first filled with ballads, songs for which music critics have described McLachlan as an "atmospheric folk-pop" artist.
The second was more uptempo and intense. A contrast to what is on the album, the arrangement on "Stumbling Towards Ecstasy" had a trance-rock groove, led by Shearer's lead guitar. McLachlan, who played four instruments during the show, was on electric rhythm guitar.
However, she said she doesn't consider herself a rocker. That came from one of the two question-and-answer sessions with the audience.
Her favorite rock band?
"Pearl Jam, but they pissed me off," she said. "I'm 46 and I had to stand for three and one-half hours."
McLachlan said she prefers to chair dance, which most of the crowd did, up until she sang her greatest hit, "Possession," and the ensuing three-song encore set.
A supporter of the "leave-no-trace" philosophy, McLachlan confessed she "stole a couple of big-ass pine cones" during her day spent at Tahoe. "Holy crap, they are big."
She was taken aback when she pulled a personally pointed question out of a stove-top hat. But she gave an answer to "where was the most exotic place you've had sex?" "On a boat in the Desolation Sound."
McLachlan finished the show playing the first instrument she ever learned – ukulele – for another new song, "This Is The Sound That Love Makes."
Earlier, McLachlan said she believes she was put on the earth to be onstage and share her music.
"This is where I feel most grounded, alive and full of passion."
A crowd of 3,500 are happy to have experienced it.
Editor's note: Tahoe Onstage photos by John C. Cocores.
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys
1 – "Flesh and Blood"
2 – "Building a Mystery"
3 – "In Your Shoes"
4 – "Adia"
5 – "Answer"
6 – "Broken Heart"
7 – "Fallen"
8 – "World on Fire"
9 – "Loving You is Easy"
10 – "Monsters"
11 – "Stupid"
Second set
1 – "Song for My Father"
2 – "I Will Remember You"
3 – "Brink of Destruction"
4 – "Stumbling Towards Ecstasy"
5 – "Witness"
6 – "Fear"
7 – "Sweet Surrender"
8 – "Possession"
1 – "Beautiful Girl"
2 – "Angel"
3 – "Ice Cream"
4 – "This is the Sound That Love Makes"
Curt Bisquera Joel Shearer Jon Evans Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series Pearl Jam Sarah McLachlan Vincent Jones	2014-06-25
Tim Parsons
About Tim Parsons
Tim Parsons is the editor of Tahoe Onstage who first moved to Lake Tahoe in 1992. Before starting Tahoe Onstage in 2013, he worked for 29 years at newspapers, including the Tahoe Daily Tribune, Eureka Times-Standard and Contra Costa Times. He was the recipient of the 2011 Keeping the Blues Alive award for Journalism.


Maybe extraverts are more likely to attend. I am mildly introverted, attend at least once a week and have almost zero close friends. I have many casual friends.
Though I have the same experience as you work-wise, depressingly, I find that the people I meet at church are also not really my kind of people. There just are not that many smart, bookish, falafel-eating, right-wing lunatic Catholics out there. Grumble.
Church didn't help me get friends. It isolated me even more-ruined my life.


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Having A "Salty" Orlando Scandrick Is Not Necessarily Bad For Cowboys' Locker Room
Orlando Scandrick isn't the peachiest of characters and that's exactly what the Cowboys like about him.
By Michael Sisemore@MrSisemore Jun 15, 2017, 8:30am CDT
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Orlando Scandrick hasn't exactly been the jolliest of Cowboys players over his nine-year career. This is the same Scandrick that knows exactly what he is and what he's not. When he saw that he was playing to the level of the best cornerback the Cowboys had, he made sure that he was properly compensated. There's nothing wrong with knowing your value and asking to be paid as such. Scandrick is not just aware of how he plays the game but you can bet he knows how everyone plays the game at this point.
Before the 2016 Draft, Scandrick was asked if the Cowboys need to add another cornerback. He didn't deny that a talented cornerback would help but he made sure he mentioned that the Cowboys' "better not be thinking of Vernon Hargreaves, that dude is smaller than me." That's Orlando Scandrick, he doesn't mince words, he tells you how he feels. He's always been that type of player and it's actually one of his most endearing qualities.
There is that old football cliche of "playing with a chip on your shoulder" but that phrase doesn't begin to describe what Scandrick plays with. Teammate Anthony Brown recently got an image of a Ruffles potato chip tattooed on his shoulder and I would imagine something like that makes Scandrick smile. Orlando is the epitome of a salty player and has been throughout his career but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
This is the guy that left Boise State after his junior year to declare for the NFL Draft. In that junior season, he stepped in for a young secondary needing leadership. He immediately took over calling the defensive signals and improved Boise State from the 45th passing defense in the country to the 26th...in one season...sans their best player (Gerald Alexander).
Scandrick is probably one of the most aware players in the league. He forgives but he never forgets just as he will never forget where he was drafted at 143rd overall (fifth round) to the Dallas Cowboys. There is not one player on the defense that has seen more years in this league than Scandrick and he's only 30 years old. He's always been called "small" and there have always been doubts about his abilities. Heck, I remember the day of a Blue/White Scrimmage back in 2011 when Scandrick received his first extension. This BTB community was not exactly pleased by it.
Scandrick soon proved he was worth that $28.2 million extension with $10 million in guarantees. By 2013, he surpassed the sixth overall pick Morris Claiborne and took his job, causing Claiborne to go AWOL for a day. In 2014, he had his best season as the Cowboys cruised to 12-4. Scandrick had 55 tackles, two interceptions, and a sack. His 2015 season was cut short by a torn ACL and MCL but you could see how much he missed the game by his teary-eyed acceptance speech in their annual offseason awards ceremony.
Admittedly, Scandrick hasn't been the player we've been used to over the past two seasons suffering through multiple injuries. He would admit that himself and he's been understandably frustrated. Though he only started 12 games in 2016, he had 46 tackles, two sacks, and a game-sealing interception against the Buccaneers. That's not exactly horrible numbers.
The Cowboys decided this offseason that they were going to hit their secondary multiple times both in free agency and the draft. They carried out their plan and drafted three cornerbacks, two of which have the same skill set that Scandrick has. In Jourdan Lewis' case, he was the country's best nickel cornerback coming out of college. Scandrick has also shown versatility to play on the outside but so can Chidobe Awuzie (drafted 60th overall). Naturally, there were unconfirmed rumors that Scandrick was being shopped around during the draft process. Scandrick actually confirmed these rumors though no official from the Cowboys has said anything but the opposite.
Again, this is Orlando Scandrick, he sees that the Cowboys have drafted two guys in rounds two and three and probably thought he was being replaced. Where there is smoke, there is usually fire. There is no doubt that these acquisitions have lit a small fire underneath the grizzled veteran but that may be exactly what the doctor ordered.
It's no secret some players play much better when they're a little unsettled and Scandrick is that kind of player. He's always had confidence but he's at his best when he's salty. Now that he has his health, he seems excited, but he's also driven to prove himself again:
"I've refocused this offseason and I accept the challenge of the new guys coming in," he said. "Like I told them, I'm not going to give anybody my job and I'm going to come work every day. I want to be back to where I was, and until I'm back to where I was and I'm doing it Sunday after Sunday after Sunday, I'm going to keep striving. And then when I get back to where I was, I'm going to reach for higher."
Scandrick is far from a locker room distraction, he's a leader in this locker room. The attitude he has makes him the feisty cornerback we've grown accustomed to. He's feeling better than he has in two offseasons and he wants to be in this locker room:
"I feel fantastic. I'm all in. Happy to be here," Scandrick said Tuesday after the Cowboys completed their first practice of mandatory minicamp. "It's the only place I know. I've never been in another locker room. I don't want to go in another locker room. I want to finish this thing out here and win a championship."
With a guy like Scandrick, a little saltiness is a good thing for the entire roster. In fact, the young guys should adopt his attitude towards football. You can count Scandrick down and out if you like because that's when he will bounce back and impress you. Scandrick isn't above pulling out the stats to prove himself right and prove his doubters wrong.
Just a few seasons ago, Scandrick was called a habitual holder by then Giants' receiver Victor Cruz. Once the dust settled on that game, Scandrick grabbed the stat sheet, "two catches, 27 yards, one fumble, recovered by me." He added:
"I know it might have felt like it was two guys on him, or a double-team, but what I say to that is, I didn't have one penalty," Scandrick said.
That's frankly the type of ruthless player Scandrick can be at times. However, there is nothing negative to paint with that brush. He's a fiery competitor, aggressive, hard-working dude and that's lead to his extended stay in the NFL. Some guys need pampering while others need to feel as though it's always their last shot, Scandrick is the latter and that's great for this secondary's 2017 prospects.