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Our Gentile King - Palm Sunday 2021

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Now available at patristic nectar dot Org. patristic nectar publications is pleased to present this superb series of seven lectures entitled the Hidden Man of the heart by the highly esteemed Archimandrite Saccharias Sarcado, the spiritual son of the late elder Sophroni of Essex. His grace, Bishop Basil of Wichita and Mid America introduces the series with these words. In Father Zacharias's words and very person we hear the mind of the church in ways that we usually do not hear it, for in Father Zacharias's teaching we touch the saints, both elder Sophroni and Saint Silouan. He presents a tapestry of Christian experience. Let us attend so that you two might be woven into that tapestry we know as sacred tradition. For these and other available titles, please visit our website at patristic nectar dot org. And now the arena with Father Josiah Trenna. In the name of the father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit, blessed Palm Sunday to all of you, of brothers and sisters. Shall in any embodicky. What are they? And what a joy to be led in worship by our children, you know, often in lent, often also in the prodigal son weekend leading up to lent. I asked you if you can find yourself in the Gospel text. This is a pious effort that the fathers encourage us to do, to make whenever we listen to the Gospel, to try to find ourselves in the text. Where are we? Who Are we? How are we going to interact with Christ in that Gospel Text? Some Gospel texts are easier than others, but I want you to find yourself in the Gospel texts this weekend, yesterday the raising of Lazarus and today the feast of Palms and our saviors triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Where did you see yourself in that text? Maybe yesterday you found yourself a person of inquiry all the people who are coming to see Lazarus after he was raised. Maybe you were a person who stood by the morning friends of Mary and Martha, or maybe you found yourself in the inquisitiveness and the grief, asking the questions, in the face of suffering, together with Lazarus his sisters. I found myself inside the tomb of Lazarus. Specifically, I found myself in the stench, because his sister said it's been four days and he smells. When I heard that at the there I am. I found myself. I found myself in today's Gospel. Where are you? I think, by the grace of the children, they've pulled us, they're trying to pull us to join the throng of children, those that have run up the trees to cut the branches, those that are taking off their clothing to make a red carpet in their clothes for their king, those that are singing whose Hosanna and literally shouting in praise of God. I'd like to be there. That's what I were. I'd like to be in this Gospel.

The hinnity of the Church says, though, if you're a pagan like me, if you come from a pagan background and you have become one of God's people by His grace, you should find yourself in that full of an ass that Jesus sat upon. The father say that that full represents the untamed gentiles who were to be contamed by the Gospel, who would hear the good news of Jesus's triumph over death and would embrace it and climb into his full than ask him to rule over them. Maybe that's what we are, although I thought to myself, I think I'm the full's mother, the donkey walking right next to the full, old and kind of Christ u wasn't on her completely yet. I want to be the young donkey, I want to be the full and have Jesus on me. What a day to day is, brothers and sisters, what a day to rejoice. You know, we celebrate and we worship a gentle king, a king who wasn't interested at all in worldly power. You know, there's an account in the gospel of John, just after Jesus has performed a miracle, of the feeding of the five thousand. That was five thousand men, by the way, dear ones, with women and children, maybe more like twenty five thousand people, people who were hard working people, people who had to work very hard just to feed themselves, and they saw a man produced, from a few fish and loaves of bread, food for twenty five thousand people. They came together and they began to converse with each other and they said, let's enthrone him as king right now, and he heard this he knew that they were gathering together to make him king, and the text in Saint John's Gospel says the Lord knew this and he withdrew by himself. He wasn't interested in becoming someone's king like that. He wasn't interested in worldly power. was he a King? Make no mistake, make no mistake, he is a king. He's the King of all kings and the Lord of all Lords, but his kingdom is not of this world. When he stood before pilot, they mocked him. They put a purple robe on him and said Hey, oh, king of the Jews. They put a horrible crown of thorns on his head. He didn't deny that he was a king. He looked at pilot and he said, my kingdom is not of this world. Kingship in this world is far too often associated with horrible tyranny. Not The ennobling of mankind, but the desecration of mankind, not the bequeathal of freedom, but the imposition of tyranny. This is often what you get when you combine power with sinners. This is why we Christians aren't interested in power. We're not interested, and our view of authority is Jesus has we think that the way to exercise greatness is by voluntary service. This is what we think is great and we think that only those should be put in authority who have resolved and proven by their character that they don't like authority. Priests or bishops in the Church, governors in the state, Father's in the home who love power have no position being there at all.

They shouldn't be brief, they shouldn't be bishops, they shouldn't be governors and they shouldn't be dad's if they love power. Christians do not love power. We're not interested in imposing ourselves on people or making people under us, telling people what to do. Our Savior would have none of it. He would have none of it. Is His throne glorious, the most glorious of all. the Lad Your Bible, to the last book of the Bible, to the first chapter of the apocalypse or to the fourth chapter, where you see the throne of God. You see Christ on the throne, the innumerable multitude surrounding him in worship, in hymns and magnificent, beautiful, heavenly life. He is a king, but he's not interested in worldly power. We see that today. You know, the Kings of the Earth have made fools of themselves time and time again. Think of the Great Roman emperors who started to deify themselves. Oh Yeah, I'm not just a great king, I'm a God. Nero built a one hundred and twenty foot statue of Apollo and then had the sculptor take Apollo's head off and put his head on. Yes, this is what happens to men, to sinners, when they get power. Even our great Orthodox hierarchs, very few of them could keep their souls in power. Very few, the great ones, mostly became monks at the end of their life to show their quest for the Kingdom of God. You know, in the Byzantine court ritual in the ten century we have an account of how visitors would meet the emperor in Byzantium. When you would make a formal visit to him, you would be brought by his servants into the Royal Hall and you would be asked to make prostration after prostration, and they had in the court ceremony certain statues of scary animals, like a leopard at a certain place and a Giraffe at another place, and you would make your bows right where the animal sculpture was, and as you were making your bow, remember you're an ambassador or maybe a vassal king, when you would make your bow, they would push a button and the sound of that animal would come out of the animal's mouth. Can you imagine? You bow down in front of the line and then all of you here row rough in senses, going up you as you're getting closer and closer to the imperial throne, and when you make your last bow before the emperor's throne, they push a button and they had a hydraulic system on the emperor's throne and it brought his throne up like fifteen feet in the air and tilted him towards you so that when you looked at him, you had to go like that and be completely in awe of his power, of his authority. He was over you. You are nothing. Who are we kidding? I'm sorry, that man up there goes to the bathroom the same way you do. He uses the same toilet, my friends. He can put ivory on there or something else, but he has the same horrible human experiences that we all do. What a joke. What a joke. There's one who's worthy. There's one great king, brothers and sisters,...

...and let's not forget it. Let's not forget it. Let's be like our brothers and sisters who followed the children and ascribe all glory and power to Christ, the king of Kings, and enthroned him here in their lives. This is what we have to follow. Especially, we have to be like the early Christians, who were living in such a oppressive, anti Christian environment where the emperor thought he could dictate who you can worship and when. Does it sound familiar? It should. It should. You know, the early Christians, in the acts of the apostles, were accused of sedition because they did not obey the authority when the authority was in conflict with God. They had no interest, and they were accused of preaching and believing in, quote another Caesar, Jesus. Yes, that was a very accurate accusation. That's correct. We believe in another Caesar, in the true King. He is the author of Civil Authority, but civil authority that does not recognize him and that legislates in open rebellion to him will be destroyed and cannot be obeyed. Christians obey the king of kings and unjust laws that are thrust upon us from the Times of the acts of the apostles in to day. We have no interest in you know, this week, this week, I was shocked. I've been shocked in this what I would call year of horror. I've been shocked in this year afore, not just by the thing that we've all been shocked by, which is this, this nasty virus. That's shocking enough, and I had it, as many of you did, and it was extremely strange, extremely strange. But that wasn't the greatest things that shocked me. The greatest things that shocked me were the fear mongering, absolute total fear mongering, associated with the virus, as though this was the bubonic plague. You know, I made a sick visit once this year and when I was visiting the sick, remember how hard that was, to do, by the way. Literally we priests were banned from visiting the sick. Who can do that, even if the sick wanted? Who Do you think you are to tell a sick person and a priest that they cannot meet, that they have to die by themselves? What universe can that possibly happen in? I made a sick call this here and in the sick call, the beloved that I was visiting said to me, father, this is like the bubonic plague. I didn't say anything because it wasn't the time. Brothers and sisters, the bubonic plague killed fifty percent of Europe. Fifth death rate, fifty percent. Forgive me that. This virus has been nasty, but there is absolutely no, no comparison to a classic pandemic death dealing plague and this, I'm sorry, none. And to be to have taken the actions that we have seen imposed upon us. This shocked me. This shocked me. You know, I read an Elie Times Article This Week and the Elie Times ex supposed that at...

...the time that our governor issued his lockdown, and action without historical precedent, when he issued his lockdown, the Air Force Reserve base in Fresno, where there is an f fifteen c fighter jet, was notified and that jet was asked to be ready to be scrambled within two hours in case Americans protested the lockdown. Californians protested the lockdown on the streets. That is an absolutely shocking piece of news. A fighter jet designed for one purpose only to shoot down enemy nations aircraft was put on readiness to do what? What if we had protested? That's a different subject, but what if we had protested? What if we had come out and said this is unconstitutional, everything that the Supreme Court has told him for five times? What if we didn't wait for the Supreme Court and we had protested, were we to expect and F fifteen see to fly over us at low altitude? Is that what we were to expect? This is the implication of the article. This is the implication of the article. Can you imagine? I also read an amazing letter this week that someone sent to me from Britain. It was the copy of a letter from Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is in the same category as our governor with regards to lockdown tyranny, and this letter was a response to a coalition of Churches called the Evangelical Alliance, three thousand five hundred churches in Britain that were writing to him to tell him we've been hearing very strange rumblings that that a threats against churches for giving counseling, Christian counseling, under the umbrella of opposing what's called Gay conversion therapy. Nobody can really even say what that is. I've been a priest for look at me, I'm in the middle of my S. I've never seen anything called gay conversion therapy, unless you mean lovingly sitting with someone and talking through their spiritual challenges and praying for them to try to follow the commandments of God. If that's gay conversion therapy, then so be it. There's that is never going to change. He wrote a letter to these churches, the three thousand, and he said it's not the intention of the government, it's not the intention at this at the government to forbid prayer for people like that. No, no, we're not going to do that. What you're letting US know that at this time it's not the intention of the government to forbid prayer. Who Do we think we are when we get power? What a nightmare, brothers and sisters, what an absolute nightmare. There is one who can handle power, one who has power greater than any power known on Earth, a power that makes men and women beautiful. The power of the King of Kings is the Gospel. It comes forth from heaven as a healing Balmb from Man's every weakness and and sickness. It's his strength. All the rulers of the earth soon will be dust. Everyone who...

...loves power soon will have none. I promise you. It's all going away and only one is going to rule forever and ever and ever, and he's the one that we love. He's the one whose kingship we voluntarily embrace today in imitation of the children. He's the reason that we seeing Hosanna, because we've seen one finally who can exercise power without making us afraid, who can exercise power without stealing our freedom, whose power is completely shackled to his goodness and therefore produces in our lives things like joy and peace and righteousness. Forgive me, brothers and sisters, any other alternative power. We try to show respect, but if any of those subhuman, fallen authorities dare to get between us and the king of kings, we should have none of it, none of it. We should just say hosea, just like all of those great Russian Babushkas told the Soviets when they were trying to banish God from the Earth just a hundred years ago, and they would go from little village to village and they would get all the village leaders together and they would give him a lecture. All you people are this and this, just like our elites are telling us today. All your bigots and you're racists and your this judgment out the Wazoo like we've never seen before. Those Babushkas heard them say there is no god, stop your phony religion, and then they also would end by saying, and if you do, we're going to punish you. Right, do you understand? And all the Babushki would look at and say, Christ is risen, Christ is risen. That was their response to these godless authorities, and that is exactly what our should be as well. I want to end my homily on worshiping our gentle king with a beautiful exercise. You know, in a few minutes, when we possess with the children, the children will come up and they will attempt to blow off that incredible fifty five foot high dome by the sound of their Hosanna. They're very good at this. We need a chance to do this too. So what I have here is a marvelous homily. It's a homily on this Feast Palm Sunday by one of the greatest saints of the Church, saying phote us the great the patriarch of Constantinope. This is nine century. At the end of his homily he praises the Lord as our King and he mentions all the reasons we say Hosanna. So I'm going to read his hosannas. I think there's about seven of them and just like I do with the children when I say Hosanna, I want you immediately to say Hosanna and then I'll I'll read the sentence. That why he's saying. We're saying Hosannah. Okay, I'm not very confident that you're going to be good as the children. I'm not very confident, but we're going to try. Remember I say it and then you say Hosanna, I bow low and repentance. You are much better than I thought. is He that comes to spread out his arms on the Cross and to gather the gentiles to himself? Hosanna. Is He to him that comes to make hell a...

...prisoner, to release Adam from his bonds and to raise him from his fall? Hosanna to him who comes to destroy the power of tyranny and to bestow liberty on them that are sore distressed. Hosanna to him who comes to empty out the store houses of Hell and to fill the heavenly mansions with the throng of the saved. HOSANNA AH to him who comes to offer himself as a sacrifice for our sake, to xpiate all our sins and to reconcile us with the Father Jose Ana, to him who comes to suppress death, to inaugurate our resurrection, to free us from slavery and to bestow upon us the adoption of children of God. Blessed feast to all of your brothers and sisters. We hope that you have enjoyed and have been edified by this presentation offered to you by Patristic Nectar Publications, a nonprofit organization committed to nourishing the spiritually thirsty with the sweet teachings of the Holy Fathers. If you are interested in other available titles, or if you would like more information on patristic nectar publications, please visit our website at www dot patristic nectar dot org. Again, that's www dot patristic nectar dot org.

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Alright I admit it: I’m a Rocky Horror virgin. I have neither seen the stage show nor watched the film. I have in short completely bypassed the alleged brilliance of the Rocky Horror experience.  When people hear about this they seem surprised, even shocked.  It’s like admitting that you’ve never seen a Tarantino film (something I was guilty of until fairly recently) or that you’ve never once felt the inclination to read a Harry Potter book. I also happened to be going alone to the Brighton performance, having only managed to get one press ticket, The Badger being not important enough to garner a plus one.

Some anxiety then accompanied my anticipation of the evening.  Would it be sadder to dress up in Rocky Horror costume, and go alone, or dress normally but be surrounded by groups in fancy dress, therefore betraying my virginal status?  A quick internet search proved to be alarming.  Apparently it was fine, as a first timer, to dress normally but I was likely to be asked if I was virgin and then subjected to some kind of initiation ritual.  Eeek.  Further perusal of websites informed me that I had to bring toast, rice and newspaper to the event, to throw on stage as part of the audience’s participation in the show.  Confused and overwhelmed,   I arrived  a few hours later at the Theatre Royal, normally attired but wearing red lipstick and uncomfortable high heels, with a small packet of rice in my bag, just in case.

Since having never seen the Rocky Horror Show this review is being written from the perspective of a first time goer, perhaps a disadvantage for a show that revolves  around an audience’s familiarity with the script.  So forgive me if the things that I remark upon seem wildly self evident to Rocky Horror veterans.

The pace of the show seemed initially slow at first;  although the excited audience eagerly shouted out ‘asshole’  and ‘slut’ whenever Brad and Janet appeared,  and the narrator proved to be none another than Christopher Biggins in predictably fine form, I was left initially underwhelmed.  Even the advent of the Time Warp failed to get things going, with only a few members of the audience jumping up to sing along.

This all changed, however, with the entrance of Dr Frank N. Furter. Played with brilliantly salacious glee by David Bedella, he utterly dominated  and enlivened the performance, embodying all that was gloriously smutty and extrovert  about the show.  Favourite moments of mine included the glove gag with Magenta, and the (very rude) bed scene with Brad and Janet.

I suspect that quite a few of the audience were virgins, as the level of audience participation never quite reached the pitch of frenzy that I’d been told to expect.  There was also no mention of toast or newspaper, and the rice remained in my bag (where it spilt, incidentally).  Nevertheless  by the close of the show  virtually everyone  was up on their feet, (I even managed a passable time warp dance) and the cast received a standing ovation  from hundreds of faux Frank N. Furters, Rockys and Magentas in the audience.  All in all I thoroughly enjoyed myself.  After all, who wouldn’t want to watch a glisteningly muscled young man prance about in skimpy leopard  print underwear?

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Former Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton returns to Oriole Park

After the Baltimore Orioles fell well out of contention, they decided to make a monumental change in their bullpen. On July 24, 2018, Orioles closer Zach Britton was dealt to the rival New York Yankees for minor league pitchers Dillon Tate, Cody Carroll and Josh Rogers.

Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Britton would return to his old stomping grounds on Friday evening for his first matchup against the Orioles in Camden Yards. The 30-year old looked around, wearing his navy blue and white Yankees cap with a team-issued pullover to address his former hometown media.

“[I did] a little bit of everything,” Britton said of his return to Baltimore. “Walking down the tunnel, going past the home side – I stopped for a few seconds to say hi, but I had never been on the visiting side. So, this is all new.”

In eight seasons with the Baltimore Orioles, Britton racked up a 30-22 record with a 3.22 ERA, 1.271 WHIP and 139 saves in 516.2 innings pitched. He began his career as a starter and then transitioned into becoming one of the top relievers in the game starting in 2014. Being back to the field that he called home for those eight years was a special moment for him.

“I remember the first time that I came here and made my first major league start,” Britton said, reminiscing of his time with the Orioles. “Playoff games here, closing games here – just a lot of different memories. It’s good to be back.”

For the entirety of his eight years with the Orioles, Buck Showalter was Britton’s manager. The two have been through a lot together – spanning from Baltimore’s ending of the 15-year postseason drought in 2012, to Britton being converted from a starter to a closer in 2014, to becoming the saves leader in 2016. However, they haven’t been able to catch up since Britton has departed from Baltimore.

“I haven’t yet,” the Yankees reliever said of speaking to his former manager. “Today there’s been a lot of stuff going on – trying to talk to teammates that I didn’t get a chance to talk to when I got traded, people in the front office or even the training staff. I’ve got trips still waiting tonight, but a lot of them are home – just kind of stopping in, saying hi to them and catching up.”

Home Orioles fans are getting their first opportunity to see Britton in a Yankees uniform. Although he is now a part of AL East rival ball club, he expects his visit to be well-received by the fans for the most part.

“They’ve been great to me, so I’m sure that it’s going to be nice,” said Britton of the reception that he expects to see from Orioles fans. “But they obviously don’t like the Yankees either. It’s going to be a mixture of some boos and some cheers I think.”

When Britton does touch the mound for the first time since being traded from Orioles, it’ll be an uncommon feeling for him. He has made 161 appearances at Camden Yards, holding batters to a .219/.285/.312 slash line and an average of .262 with balls in play. Now, he will have to see if he can be just as dominant against his old club.

“It’s going to be different,” said the left-hander. “The parts of seven, eight seasons that I had with the team here, pitching for the home team. It’s going to be a little different – pitching in a Yankee uniform here. I’m looking forward to it – a lot of great memories here. I’m just excited to be back and to compete here again.”

Since joining the Yankees, Britton hasn’t had the same success that he did with the Orioles. He has a 5.23 ERA in 10.1 innings with his new club but has given up no runs in his past three outings.

His struggles are to be expected. Coming off an Achilles tear during the offseason, he would grind his way back to the Orioles 25-man roster in June. Though he would return he would take some time to regain his form. He finished with a 3.45 ERA and four saves in 15.2 innings for Baltimore in 2018. Going to a new team meant that he would have to learn a new mound, new catchers and a brand new environment to pitch in, following a major injury during the offseason.

“New team, new faces – I had been with the Orioles for 12 years,” Britton explained. “It’s a lot to get used to when you go to a new team and I’m obviously pitching in a lot different of a role than I pitched in, so just forming a new routine has been the biggest challenge. I feel like I’m doing a pretty good job now of getting into a routine so that I’m ready to throw in the role that I’m in right now.”

Many of Britton’s former Oriole comrades have been traded – from Manny Machado to Jonathan Schoop, to Brad Brach, Kevin Gausman and Darren O’Day, the team has a different structure than when he left. He was able to see some of the players that he had built a relationship with over the eight seasons that he spent with the team.

“It was just fun to see the guys,” Britton said of catching up with his old teammates. A lot of guys have gotten traded from this team – it’s not the same team from when I left, but it’s just good to see the guys that I had the relationship with.”

With Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman (left knee tendinitis) hitting the disabled list, Britton has the opportunity to seize the closer’s role for the time being. It is almost the only role that the 30-year old has known in the bullpen with the Orioles, sans his time as a long reliever early in the 2014 season. He believes that he could seamlessly make his return to the spotlight.

“Absolutely,” Britton said on whether or not he would be comfortable closing games once again. “That’s the most comfortable role that I had – that’s the only role that I had in the bullpen really – going from starting, to pretty much closing games. That’s a comfortable place for me to fall back on, but if I need to throw where I’m throwing right now or let Dellin [Betances] or Robbie [David Robertson] some save chances to – it’s going to be the situation is going to dictate who get’s in there.

“Yeah obviously I’ve had experience closing games and I’ll be comfortable in that role, but I’m getting comfortable in the role that I’m in now.”

Before the game, Britton caught up with a few of his former teammates, including Caleb Joseph. Joseph was Britton’s batterymate for years throughout the minor leagues and into the majors.

Ironically enough, Britton would get his opportunity to close at the end of the night. His save situation was set up by a home run to deep center field off of the bat of Yankees second baseman Neil Walker. Gleyber Torres would get on base, setting up a Luke Voit two-run homer to put the Yankees up 7-4. The pitcher – none other than Carroll, one of the pitchers that Baltimore received in the trade package for Britton.

“It was weird,” Britton said of trotting back out onto the mound in Baltimore with a Yankees uniform. “It was nice to get into a save situation, but definitely weird to face the guys that I’ve been playing with for so long.”

When Britton entered the game, he received an applause for the fans – neither deafening or in a jeering way. He received a video tribute before the game from the Baltimore Orioles. The gesture was one that he appreciated.

“That was neat,” Britton stated. “I got traded late in the day, so I think a lot of people didn’t get to say their goodbyes. That was their way [of saying it] and I appreciate it.”

He initially was hesitant to go out and take it all in, but Chad Green urged him to celebrate his career with the Orioles by way of the tip of the cap.

“I didn’t know what to do,” Britton said quizzically. “I didn’t know what they wanted me to do. It’s kind of awkward when you’re getting put on the spot.”

His opportunity wouldn’t be easy as his former teammate of eight seasons, Adam Jones, singled off of him. The lefty would then do what he does best, inducing a ground ball double play on a 97-mph sinker to get Trey Mancini and Jones out. However, Chris Davis would homer off of Britton in the next at-bat.

The first thing that Davis would do when he returned to Baltimore Orioles clubhouse would be to text Britton to rub the home run in. Their friendly back and forth is a reminder of the seven-plus seasons that they spent with one another.

“It was the first thing [I think] he did when he got back in was text me,” Britton said of Davis’ jeer. “I’m not gonna live that down forever. It’s tough when you’re facing your former teammates because you know that they’re gonna give you some crap, especially after something like that.”

Finally, Britton would shut things down with a Tim Beckham ground out to first base for the final out. It was his first save as a Yankee and fifth on the year. Now Britton will look to solidify his role in New York’s bullpen as they are currently four games ahead of the Oakland Athletics for the first AL Wild Card spot.


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2011 Toyota Highlander revealed in Moscow

The 2011 Toyota Highlander has been revealed at the Moscow Motor Show.

For the 2011 year, the Highlander gets a heavily facelifted front end, with a new hood, front fenders, fascia, grille and headlights, as well as a slightly tweaked rear, consisting of a new bumper cover and new taillights.

In Russia, the car will be powered by a 3.5L V6 developing 273 hp, which will be hooked up to a five-speed automatic gearbox.

Now you’re probably thinking “What about North America?”. Well, it’s uncertain if this facelift will even arrive here, although it is likely, especially considering that the car is made at just three factories worldwide – China, Japan, and Indian, so a Russia-specific model wouldn’t make sense. Autoblog believes that if/when the facelift arrives, it will continue carrying the current drivetrain options: a 3.5L V6 putting out 270 hp, a 2.4L inline-4 delivering 187 hp, or a hybrid.

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I‘m pretty sure Donald Trump fell asleep watching Juwanna Man one night and he woke up with a “yuge” idea for his next career path as a women’s basketball coach—and all he needs is for NBA legend LeBron James to be a woman.

Let me explain.

According to Newsweek, Trump was speaking at Turning Point USA‘s (TPUSA) Student Action Summit in Tampa, Florida, when he decided to rant about trans women competing in women’s sports. And because conservatives aren’t funny (seriously, right-wingers have no ear for comedy, which is why they still think “let’s go, Brandon” is a riot) Trump had jokes that really didn’t sound like jokes as much as they sounded like Trump wet dreams gone awry.

“I’d be the greatest women’s basketball coach of all time,” Trump boasted. “I don’t like Lebron James—I like Michael Jordan much better—but I’d go up to LeBron James…I’d say ‘Lebron, did you ever have the desire of being a woman? Because what I’d love you to do is star on my team that I’m building up. I’ll have the greatest team in history. They’ll never lose.”

This isn’t even the first time he’s said this. Newsweek reported that Trump said the same thing nearly verbatim in Nebraska earlier this year.

“I’ll say this to LeBron James, who I don’t like very much,” Trump said in May. “I’ll say, ‘LeBron, did you ever have thoughts about going woman? Because if you did I’d love to have you on my basketball team.’”

Look, I don’t like to kink shame, but at this point, I can’t imagine anything more cringy than Trump’s PornHub search history. Like, bro, just say you fantasize about LeBron as a woman. It’s weird, but it’s your truth, sir.

It’s worth mentioning that, while Trump is out here pretending he cares about women’s basketball, he also recently weighed in on Brittney Griner’s imprisonment calling her a “potentially spoiled person” who was “loaded up with drugs” and implying that she deserves to rot in a Russian prison.

So, I need Trump to stop acting like he cares about women athletes when really he just desperately wants to see LeBron in a skirt.

I’m not being mean here, guys. If I was being mean I’d mention that Trump is fantasizing about being a sports coach while possessing all the athletic ability of a sponge drenched in Mango Hennesey. Trump probably gets winded lying down in a tanning booth, which is why he gets out of the booth with the completion and texture of an actual basketball.

Meanwhile, somebody should check on LeBron. I’m sure he’s somewhere gagging right now. This is just not how one shoots his shot. (See what I did there?)

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A teenage star Taekwondo fighter who used to compete with Team USA says she is being blocked from fighting in the Tokyo Olympics because she represents Haiti now.

Aliyah Shipman, 18, claims that U.S. Olympic officials are trying to sabotage her “dream” of fighting at the Olympics by questioning her eligibility under false pretenses. The Florida resident whose great-grandfather was born in Haiti also suggested U.S. Taekwondo officials are extorting their Haitian counterparts in an effort to prevent her from fighting.

In an online petition, Shipman explains that she has been fighting with the Haitian team for the better part of the past two years. Shipman said she won medals fighting for the Haitian Taekwondo Federation and even competed for Haiti in an event that was organized by the United States Taekwondo Federation, which she says is also trying to stop her from competing in the Olympics.

Shipman said the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) had no objections to her fighting for Haiti until she qualified for the Olympics.

“The US had no objection to me signing up for the Olympic Qualification event,” Shipman wrote on the petition.

“However,” Shipman added later, “shortly after I qualified for the Olympics, the USOC began to harass Haiti for allowing me to compete for them. They claim that I cannot fight for Haiti because I used to fight for the USA.”

Shipman said that’s a break from tradition.

“This is simply not true and has no basis under the governing World Taekwondo rules. Under The World Taekwondo rules – because I have not fought for the US since I was 16 years old I am eligible to fight for Haiti,” Shipman wrote in the petition. “It is a well-known fact that the US has accomplished athletes from other countries on their team, so it is ironic that they are attempting to stop me from competing for Haiti.”

On Monday, Shipman visited SiriusXM Urban View’s “The Clay Cane Show” and said the USOC has threatened Team Haiti with ultimatums that have humanitarian implications going well beyond international athletic competition.

“The U.S. provides aid to Haiti and the Haiti Olympic Committee, Shipman told Cane, “and they also said if they allow me to go to the Olympics they’ll stop helping them and stop giving them aid.”

Shipman claims she’s a victim of a double-standard and gave Cane an example of “a boy who did the same thing” for a country that was not Haiti.

“He’s 18 years old like me and they actually let him go fight and they’re stopping me from fighting,” Shipman said.

Shipman told her local news outlet WLRN in Florida that she was keenly aware of the history the Olympics and their associated committees have with Black women athletes.

“Different decisions being made, banning swimming caps that are for larger hairstyles,” Shipman said. “It’s really unfortunate that they appear to be just racist towards biracial [women] or women of color.”

Shipman’s family has hired a lawyer, but time is running out since the opening ceremony at the Tokyo Olympics is scheduled to begin on Friday.

Watch Clay Cane’s full interview with Aliyah Shipman below.

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How to Create Digital Forms for Your Procurement Team

Learn about how digital forms are beneficial for your procurement team.

What is a procurement team?

A procurement team is a group of professionals who work together to ensure that the company is able to meet the needs of its clients and employees by acquiring and procuring goods and services at the best prices. The team handles issues such as the bids and quotes submitted, negotiated price, and supplier finalization, as well as those of managing the delivery, storage, and monitoring of goods and services. The team also manages and monitors the company’s payments and repayment schedule with suppliers and vendors.

What does a procurement team do?

  1. Sourcing
  2. Negotiation
  3. Contracting
  4. Monitoring of supplier’s performance
  5. Compliance with business protocols
  6. Leveraging technology to help in procurement functions
  7. Collaboration with Other Departments
  8. Forecasting the Procurement Trends
  9. Effective Monitoring of the Procurement Team
  10. Competitor Analysis

How can digital forms help a procurement team?

Digital forms make it easier for procurement professionals to refresh skills, create reusable templates, and store records that need to be periodically refreshed or updated. Using a digital form can reduce errors by ensuring that the correct, mandatory fields are always filled in the correct place. Filling out a digital form will also speed up data entry and help avoid mistakes.

Procurement or purchasing is essential in many businesses. The team from this department shoulders complicated tasks. Digital forms can help a lot in easing their burden of monitoring and collaborating with the team regarding various practices.

If you manage a procurement team, you will find it handy to use digital forms. Here are some samples of the forms you will likely need to boost the productivity of your team:

  1. Confidentiality Agreement
  2. Equipment Loan Agreement
  3. Vendor Performance Evaluation Form
  4. Procurement Card Forms
  5. Automated Purchase Requisition Form

Digital Form Platform Reviews

To simplify data gathering, companies invest in IT to make the collection process efficient and accurate. Below are some of the software that businesses have adopted to survive in the digital ecosystem:

Microsoft Forms

Microsoft has been with us for a very long time now and they have developed this software to streamline data collection through surveys, polls, and quizzes.

Click here to view our full Microsft Forms review.

Traditionally, we use a spreadsheet to collect and organize data. Airtable enhances the custom form process by using databases.

Click here to view our full Airtable review.

With more than 10 million users worldwide, Jotform specializes in creating online and digital forms through simple drag-and-drop techniques or choosing from pre-defined templates. Even with its free account, you can already do a lot of customization.

Click here to view our full Jotform review.

Formstack Forms

Used in over 112 countries, Consider FormStack as a one-stop-shop in seamlessly creating surveys and custom forms, data gathering, and eSignature collection. Why manually send information to people when you can automate that for greater efficiency?

Click here to view our full Formstack Forms review.

Survey Monkey

It’s impossible to use survey tools and not hear about this brand. Founded in 1999, SurveyMonkey is considered one of the world’s most popular survey tools.

Click here to view our full Survey Monkey review.

Typeform is known for its flexibility in creating surveys and forms. What makes this software unique is that it seeks to make the collection process a comfortable and relational experience.

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For this tutorial, you will learn how to use the app called Kissflow in creating an Automated Purchase Requisition Form. This document helps you easily monitor what you need to purchase and crucial details about the goods or services your department has availed.

Traditionally, this kind of form is done by an employee by hand or manually typing in a device. Once done, they have it submitted and checked by their immediate superiors for approval. After that, the paper documents are handed to the finance department to state if they can proceed with the project.

Using digital documents for this process makes everything faster and easier. The employee responsible for editing the form can collaborate with the bosses, finance team, and stakeholders to make changes as required. The template can also be saved and used for similar digital documentation of other purchases.

Here are the steps to make the digital document using Kissflow:

1. Download the Kissflow app, install it, and use its readily available templates. You will find its visual work builder user-friendly and easy to use. The app allows you to design your purchase request requirement outline using workflows, online forms, coding, and more.

Purchase Requisition Form

2. Use the app to open the template for your initial purchase requisition form. Customize the form by adding or using more minor fields. You can add more details to make the form automated and easy to use. You can also choose and tweak settings, such as connecting fields to a master database, defining exceptions, inserting formulas, and choosing conditional access.

After editing, the form can automatically gather the name of the requester, add lines to avoid errors, and collect details about the date of the request, manager, and department.

Simple Purchase Requisition Form Template

3. Access the app’s workflow builder with its drag and drop function. You can input your purchasing process’ unique workflow. It is similar to how you will write your thoughts on paper if you are doing this manually. You can choose to add other details, such as enforcing rules, defining the process flow, setting permissions, adding stakeholders, and many more.

Implement the Purchase Requisition Process

4. Invite the stakeholders to use the app by publishing the form you’ve created. You can easily collaborate with other parties involved once the app is live. The good thing is that you can still edit or add more details on the fly even at this stage.

Why is it necessary for your procurement team to use an automated purchase requisition form template?

The Kissflow app provides an all-in-one venue to make forms and collaborate with the people involved in the project. It makes the workflow more efficient and fast. The app eliminates time lag while ensuring compliance.

By using an automated purchase requisition form template, you will benefit from the process in the following ways:

  • You will easily monitor the purchasing process.
  • Legal compliance and policies are ensured all the time.
  • You will get real-time updates of the purchase requisitions
  • It improves the accuracy of the process
  • Reduces time than when doing things manually
  • It’s eco-friendly since you are not using paper and everything is online.

Both the app and the form help in making the process faster and hassle-free for the approver and requester. As long as the system is strong and contains all the necessary details, it can efficiently handle the workflow – analysis, spending management, creation of PO, rejection or approval, and sending of requests.

It is ideal that your purchase requisitioning system has the following features:

1. Interactive dashboard

This will give your team and other people involved user-specific and realtime updates of the status and workflow.

2. Pre-built templates

You can use and reuse the templates as needed to make all forms used by the procurement team uniform and familiar.

3. Centralized storage

The best thing about using Kissflow is that you will store information on a cloud database. This way, you don’t have to worry about your work getting corrupted or your computer’s storage collapsing all of a sudden. This makes it easier to attain improved security, more flexibility, and users’ quick access to the database.

4. Self-service of employees

Your team can access, send requests, and fill out forms by using their accounts in logging in on the cloud database.

5. Easy connection with other teams

Once the form is up and running, you can connect and integrate it to the other concerned departments, including the management, HR, and other procurement teams.

6. Drag and drop design

This feature makes the wizard easy to use. You will find it handy even when you aren’t too techie when it comes to this stuff.

More about Digital Forms:

*Top 5 Reasons to Go Paperless and Gather Data Digitally*

*How Custom Forms Can Help You*

*Digital Form Platforms*

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We all hear about idiotic/stupid customers, but have YOU ever made a stupid mistake(s)?

I’ll start:

Disclaimer: I’m a really really stupid human.

TL; DR: I’m stupid, possibly the stupidest on Earth.

1st mistake:

Just got of training: a customer rang up, her house got broken into and was wondering if everything was okay with her bank and just a general check up. (This should have taken 5 minutes tops)

I wrote down all the important information. She got married, name changed. THATS IT

I had her stressing out on the phone for about 45 minutes because on my system it said her old name and her new name (we used 2 systems to check, different on both systems).

To this customer… I am so sorry for being the biggest idiot ever. I’m sorry.

2nd mistake:

Customer wanted a cheque to be resent after her bank messed up, she also mentioned that her bank wrote all over them which I guess made me confused :,)

She was angry and I do have a hard time with angry customers but not excusable.

I never thought about sending her a new cheque because off all the information she was telling me, I got a colleague to help, they said we can’t do anything.

It wasn’t until a week or 2 later I realised, I could have just done the normal procedure and sent out the cheque. To this customer, I’m sorry and thank you for giving me hell on the phone, I deserve it.

3rd mistake:

This is a funny brain dead moment.

Customer rang wanting to withdraw money from his account, (I use 2 systems to check all details and balance).

Both systems told me he had NOTHING xD and I was like wtf, got advisor on to help me and he instantly said he had no money either .

I honestly don’t know what the fuck was wrong with me that day but my brain cells just died :,)

So I’m curious, have you guys made any funny, silly mistakes?

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October 11th, 2010
11:37 AM ET

TV, computer time hurt emotional well-being even for active kids

Children who spent a lot of time in front of a TV or computer monitor had a higher rate of psychological difficulties than kids who weren't in front of these devices, even if they were physically active too, researchers from the United Kingdom report  in the journal Pediatrics.

Scientists from the University of Bristol's School for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences, looked at 1,000 children, ages 10 to 11 years old, and documented the time they spent on recreational activities , including both sedentary time and time spent on moderate to vigorous activities

The youngsters also completed a questionnaire that asked about their strengths and difficulties. The questions were designed to assess their psychological well-being.

The data found children who looked at television or computer screens for more than two hours had higher psychological difficulty scores, regardless of how much time the children participated in physical activity.

However, kids who spent more time on sedentary activities, such as homework, or working on a hobby, but less time in front of a screen, had better psychological scores overall. Those with more physical activity fared better in certain psychological areas, including emotional problems and issues with schoolmates, but they did not do as well in areas related to conduct and behavior, including hyperactivity.

Why this happens, researchers are not sure.

"As these are cross-sectional we can't infer cause and effect – but it's worth pointing out that we didn't find any negative association with homework, reading or total sitting time (measured by the activity monitor)," said Dr. Angie Page, lead author of the study. " So it would suggest that there may be something about screen viewing in particular, whether it's on a computer or TV."

Study investigators concluded that the less time a child spends in front of an electronic screen, the better.

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  1. Mark

    Nothing game–changing here

    October 11, 2010 at 12:39 | Report abuse | Reply
  2. Constantine

    This is just too –
    dang easy – lets try putting down some real news

    October 11, 2010 at 12:41 | Report abuse | Reply
  3. Worried Mom

    This is why i avoid the tv–– the internet – thats another story

    October 11, 2010 at 12:42 | Report abuse | Reply
    • xbox live gamer

      why are you worried

      October 12, 2010 at 20:22 | Report abuse |
  4. AllergicToWheat

    Pfft- I grew up watching cartoons like Tom and Jerry, playing the SNES and all the things that are 'bad' for kids. The only thing bad for these kids are the lazy and pathetic excuse for parents they have. Kids don't need to be outside all day long- and little bit of social isolation (alone time) is good for humans. I'm so sick of hearing this crap

    October 11, 2010 at 13:08 | Report abuse | Reply
    • AllergicToYOU

      Wow, could you be any more short-sighted and stupid?

      October 12, 2010 at 15:11 | Report abuse |
    • Haley-15

      HAHAHA! that was so funny you were like "Allergic to YOU" hahahah nice

      October 12, 2010 at 18:02 | Report abuse |
  5. Bradley Sebastian

    Proving once again why psychology is derided as crap science, these "researchers" never bothered to suspect one more than minor element of their assumption was wrong, could they have been putting the cart before the horse? Of course they didn't! They never bothered to consider that children with existing 'psychological difficulties' (their term) gravitated to 'screen time' activities. Did they present any existing evidence to jump ahead in their assumptions? No. Is there any mention in this article that they varied the childrens' exposure to screen time then presented the questionairre again? No. Thank you again, psychology circles, for wasting our time. Next time, at least attempt to conduct your goings-on with real due diligence.

    October 11, 2010 at 14:23 | Report abuse | Reply
    • GrewUpOnMario

      Even if they did- they probably wouldn't have the mental capacity to decipher the statistics. -_-

      October 11, 2010 at 16:18 | Report abuse |
    • Waste of a Study....again

      If it has not become blatantly apparent in the most recent years I will refresh everyone. Ninety-nine percent of these so-called studies, are nothing more than money sinkholes. They are given a set amount of money to study certain aspects of life but none of them ever improve the quality of life for anyone. They also have tunnel-vision. 'Studies show that people are depressed are not happy'. So on and so on. An utter waste of money. Besides, it is more the content of television than anything else. If they were learning something or being encouraging to treat others with respect, respect their parents, boost their self esteem, it might be worth something. Instead they ingest garbage like Jersey Shore and an endless barrage of DEPRESSING DRAMAS.

      October 12, 2010 at 14:47 | Report abuse |
  6. Joebob

    It's so obvious why prolonged exposure to TV negatively affects people. Television shows are made to deliver the ads that sponsor them. The aim of an advertisement is to try and create a need for the product they are intending to sell. In order to create a need where there may or may not be one, the ad creators will try to make the viewer feel that in some way they are inadequate, or their lives are unfullfilled and that the only way to rectify this lacking is by purchasing whatever product the ad is trying to sell. If someone is exposed to hours of messages that are telling you you're fat, boring, bald, etc., it'll make anyone upset.

    October 11, 2010 at 14:28 | Report abuse | Reply
    • Bob

      Televison teaches children that in order to be happy they need to purchase products.. Basically it tells kids we are consumer machines.. Television fills kids mind with the violence and sadism, materialism, profanity, a warped view of family life, drugs and alcohol, junk food and isolation..

      October 12, 2010 at 09:13 | Report abuse |
  7. Cocoloco

    Laura: You are retarded! Leave your trash somewhere else!

    October 11, 2010 at 14:30 | Report abuse | Reply
    • Haley-15

      you shouldn't call someone retarded or use it as a negative comment towards someone, 'cause some people really are retarded and i'm sure it makes them feel bad to heard it used so negatively

      October 12, 2010 at 18:03 | Report abuse |
    • xbox live gamer

      two questions #1 do you know Laura #2 who knows Laura might be mean or nice /extra question why are you posting a comment that has nothing to do with the article

      October 12, 2010 at 19:38 | Report abuse |
    • xbox live gamer

      question 2 is not a question

      October 12, 2010 at 19:44 | Report abuse |
  8. Eric

    I have to disagree with the research. I believe what needs to be looked at is WHAT the kids are watching on TV, or what sites they are going to online. I carefully monitor what my sons see on tv or online, and have seen a distinct educational benefit. For instance, one of my sons enjoys Dinosaur Train on PBS. I can now hold up any dinosaur toy or picture, and he can name them correctly about 90% of the time. And the biggest behavioral difficulty we have is when we tell him he has to turn off the tv or computer. So I disagree that all TV or computer time is bad – it's what they see that is good or bad.

    October 11, 2010 at 15:09 | Report abuse | Reply
    • ArguablyDifferent

      I agree. People always say that watching TV or going on the computer 'destroy' children' lives but I don't think that's true. Don't adults do the same thing? Why don't they focus on the adults too? We're all humans!

      October 12, 2010 at 16:05 | Report abuse |
  9. Kraznodar

    Interesting to see several people go into tearing rants about the "conclusions" of the researchers being wrong when the researchers state clearly that they can draw no conclusions. Perhaps this is a case of readers having mental issues and projecting these issues onto others. There has been conclusive research showing that passive activities such as watching TV decreases the intelligence of small children. This includes "educational" TV. The "Baby Einstein" videos have been recalled because they cause decreased intelligence.

    As for Eric – You spend time interacting with your little guy which is proven to be the best thing for promoting intelligence in children. It isn't educational TV that is helping him learn dinosaur names, it is you! As a child I watched tons of TV but while I did so my mom or sisters were right there discussing what we were watching. I talk with my kids while we watch TV all the time. One is highly gifted and the other is above average. It comes from human interaction.

    October 11, 2010 at 15:28 | Report abuse | Reply
  10. Worldwalker

    So kids with issues stare at TVs a lot. Who knew?

    October 11, 2010 at 16:55 | Report abuse | Reply
  11. Person

    What? I've been making my child sit in front of the TV for five hours a day thinking it was a good thing. Guess I'll cancel my cable and buy him a Gameboy. That'll fix it.

    October 11, 2010 at 17:21 | Report abuse | Reply
    • Steven Q Urkel

      Hey dummy, why not try reading to your child, or taking them on a nature walk, or actual teaching them morals. No, we can't have that. Its too much work.

      October 12, 2010 at 14:42 | Report abuse |
  12. John L

    Could it be the content on the screen? If a kid is doing nothing but 100% learning opposed to 100% entertainment, what is the result then?

    October 11, 2010 at 18:14 | Report abuse | Reply
  13. Jon

    I spend a lot of time in front of my computer. The first computer I ever used was a word processor when I was 15 years old. Before that I had used computers, like macs and apples, at school. I had also played the atari and watched TV.

    I believe this study. I think we all need human contact both for emotional reasons and to build interpersonal social skills. I love to play games and browse information sites and so on, but I think we all forget that we have a body and mind that needs to be exercised more fully and if you don't do that it will hurt you. People like me that use the computer a lot forget this.

    October 11, 2010 at 18:49 | Report abuse | Reply
  14. Jon

    Also at least up until I was 15 or so, I spent a LOT of time outside. I was very active. But after that I spent a lot of time at the computer.

    October 11, 2010 at 18:51 | Report abuse | Reply
  15. Jon

    I think for me i gravitated towards computers because I had a lot of problems in school – it was hard for me to make friends. I think it was natural for me to do that because of difficulties i already had. Maybe I don't even apply to this. I note that in the last paragraph they said it was cross-sectional and therefore it's a less reliable conclusion. In any case, at least I submitted a bit of my history here. I think I generally feel better out and about than I do sitting at a computer. That's worth mentioning. There's just something about sitting at a computer that.... dulls the mind and makes you slump over like a troll.

    October 11, 2010 at 19:02 | Report abuse | Reply
  16. Jon

    I think at-risk kids in particular are hte ones that should be looked for. Specifically, kids that might be intimidated in a social setting. I alreayd stated here that as a growing child and young man I had a lot of problems with people and computers were a natural place for me to relax and feel in control (the opposite of social settings). Kids like this might spend inordinate time in front of a computer to escape the fears they have in a social environment. If we can identify this then we can assist them in reducing those fears and also in reducing their screen time and improving their overall health.

    October 11, 2010 at 19:09 | Report abuse | Reply
  17. Diane Lily

    Perhaps its not the length of time as much as the content on TV or computers that kids watch. If kids (and adults) are watching
    violence, sex and other negative content, it will definitely affect their behavior.

    October 11, 2010 at 20:43 | Report abuse | Reply
    • Seashells

      Exactly Dianne! That is the most obvious reason for psychological issues. A person who is constantly bombarded with negative imagery WILL get affected. You become desensitized. This not just children but adults as well. Garbage in garbage out. It is not rocket science. TRAIN YOUR CHILDREN!

      October 12, 2010 at 14:33 | Report abuse |
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      October 12, 2010 at 20:11 | Report abuse |
  18. Hi

    Well I spend a lot of time on the computer/tv i also play video games. But guess what? I;m academically ahead of everyone at my private school. Everyone has emotional problems growing up minor or major. Nowadays you can get lots of info from electronic screens.

    October 11, 2010 at 23:09 | Report abuse | Reply
    • Bye

      So, whats your point? Are you the be-all and end-all of everything? FACT: Children AND adults who have a steady diet of grease and sugar will have an unhealthy body. The same is true of the mind.

      October 12, 2010 at 14:39 | Report abuse |
  19. Fuyuko

    simple. put an exercise bike in front of the tv. kid can watch as long as kid bikes.

    October 11, 2010 at 23:27 | Report abuse | Reply
  20. JG

    This makes perfect sense to me. Electronics of any kind are not a substitute for time spent with a parent, friends, playing sports or simply walking about observing nature. A little physical work is great too. Sorry, taking the garbage out doesn't qualify in my book.

    October 12, 2010 at 06:22 | Report abuse | Reply
  21. JG

    I suppose like anything else...it's all about finding the correct balance. The internet and other sources of information are certainly valuable, however not at the expense of sufficient physical exercise, social interaction with friends, etc. Make sense?

    October 12, 2010 at 06:25 | Report abuse | Reply
  22. Dr Bill Toth

    I'm sorry I am missing the connection between screen time and physically active......I thought it was one or the other.
    Maybe they meant to say those kids who spent a lot of time in front of a screen and had some physical activity in addition...
    but if they did that their conclusions might not apply?
    Live with Intention, DrBillToth.com/blog

    October 12, 2010 at 06:40 | Report abuse | Reply
  23. Bob

    We'll lets look at this logically.. What programs are these kids watching? are they full of violence, profanity and sadism.. Are they watching PG13 and R rated movies?? Maybe the electro-magnetic energy from these new HD TV's are causing these psychological problems.. Don't forget all those commercials telling kids that they are consumers who need to buy products to be normal.. How many watch the depressing News?? More tv kids watch the less family interaction?? So many variables..

    October 12, 2010 at 09:09 | Report abuse | Reply
  24. Overcat

    The researchers were clear that there are no conclusions and no cause and effect implied.

    It could be that kids who are already less socialized choose to watch more TV and sit in front the computer more. The TV and computer are not the cause. It's possible that the internet is allowing kids who are socially awkward use the internet more and it is helping them learn to interact.

    All the study shows is a correlation. You could observe how people dress and conclude that wearing shorts makes the weather hotter, because when people wear shorts it is hotter out.

    October 12, 2010 at 09:37 | Report abuse | Reply
  25. Ed

    Since cause and effect cannot be determined as it says in the article we should look only at one side – let's take effect since it is easy to see what the effects are. When kids can't (or won't) get involved in more social activities than sitting in front of xbox or the TV, we should be concerned about their psychological health. Not all are socially withdrawn, in fact, some play video games with friends and laugh and have fun online so there is social interaction despite the fact that they are alone. Other kids are shutting the world out – they're not just enjoying leisure time. Worse still is that these kids watch the world through the eyes of modern television and very violent video games which PARENTS allow them to play and watch. ( No wonder crime, drug use and anti-social behavior is so common today.)

    Parents have a tough job to do – I know because I am one of them and my child has a learning disability which makes it even harder. I can't believe how many parents ditch their responsbilities and let their kids "play" whether inside or out for so long...I know people whose children stay out for hours, and sometimes the whole day, because the parents are busy.

    You get what you put into something, folks, that's the bottom line. Based on my neighborhood – a very nice, wealthy Republican one at that – Money is the priority in life – not raising our children. This is obvious by all the kids left at home while parents vacation abroad or stay late every night at work, grab dinner out and come home at 10 or 11pm just in time to say goodnight to their kids. So much for family values in America...

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    I have 3 kids and i allow them to do thier stuffs with the computer,what should i do?

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    If people want to be social then get online with people on xbox or pc because billions of people like to do this.

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    I used to learn alot of business just by playing Jurassic park on my xbox and is helping me with business decisions

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Designed by architect George Keller in Richardsonian Romanesque design in 1889, it serves as a reminder of the significance of railways in the late nineteenth century, both functionally and as a method for which a city could demonstrate its vitality. The city's growth and its numerous financial institutions that called Hartford home by the 1880s forced the town to build a station suitable to handle several train routes that connected it to cities throughout New England, as well as catch the eye with its aesthetic design.

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Hartford's Union Station was the largest and costliest rail station in Connecticut when it was completed in 1889. The station's cost and ornate, Richardson-Romanesque design point to the significance of railroads in late nineteenth-century society, as well as Hartford's position as a growing metropolis and an instrumental transportation hub within the New England region.

In 1887, five railroads served Hartford with routes connecting the city to Boston, Providence, Saybrook, New Haven, Banbury, Poughkeepsie, and Springfield. The significant increase in railway traffic during in the late nineteenth rendered Hartford's first two passenger stations inadequate, both regarding handling human traffic and modern trains, which forced the city to design a new station capable of handling modern-day transportation needs. By 1887, the city began work on the new station, which included better platforms, comforts, enhanced grade-level crossings and architectural designs that included ornamented details.

The railway's presence in Hartford spoke to the city's place as the home to numerous financial institutions and overall urban growth. The new station served the city functionally, to be sure, but also stood as a symbol of its vitality. The building enjoys classic Romanesque design, a concept developed by  H. H. Richardson, a famed architect that designed buildings in Hartford as well as several other U.S. cities.  Though he died in 1886, his influence remained for decades to come. Besides its size, the building's Romanesque design included features such as large stones, and arcaded facade, steep gabled roofs, stone arches, small dormers, deep window reveals, towers, and medieval moldings. Passengers passing through Hartford would see the station as a sign of Hartford's growth and importance (or so it was intended).

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When it comes to canoeing – getting your craft to the water can be half the battle! If your canoe storage location is a significant distance from the water, you’ll need some way to load your craft onto your car or truck.  Canoe carriers and roof racks solve this problem by turning your vehicle’s built-in roof rack into an ideal canoe transport solution.

A good carrier will make loading your craft on and off your vehicle much simpler. They’ll also make driving at highway speeds safe and secure – and will hold up to strong winds, rain, and stop and go traffic.

Because they’re specifically designed to handle canoes, they’re far more stable and secure than other carrying methods. I’ll break down some of the best canoe carriers on the market, as well as how to choose the best one for your needs.

Quick Answer: 6 Best Canoe Carriers

Best Overall: Yakima KeelOver Rooftop Mounted Canoe

Yakima - keelover rooftop mounted canoe rack for vehicles, carries 1 canoe

When it comes to roof racks, Yakima consistently produces some of the best in class products – and this carrier is no exception. It quickly attaches directly to your roof rack right out of the box, making it one of the simplest canoe carriers around.

Installation takes mere minutes, with a simple tool-free bolt-on attachment. All the hardware you’ll need comes included, with straps, bow/stern tie-downs, and rubber stabilizers to cushion your canoe’s gunwales. The simple design will fit most factory crossbars, including round, square, and aerodynamic bars.

The 4 gunwale brackets completely lock your canoe into a secure and stable hull up position, ensuring it won’t shift or come loose no matter how rough the driving conditions are. They’re also easy to remove when not in use, so you can detach them when you need to use the roof rack for other things.

While it costs is a bit more than other canoe carriers, the superior engineering, and easy-of-use more than justify the increased price.

Key Features

  • Mount Type: Clamp and bolt
  • Quick and easy attachment/detachment
  • All necessary hardware comes included
  • Fits wide variety of crossbars
  • Minimum crossbar spread of 24” for boats less than 14’, and 30” for boats over 14’
  • Lifetime warranty

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Runner Up: Thule Portage Canoe Rack

Thule portage canoe carrier, one size

If you’re looking for a well-made all-in-one universal canoe mounting solution, this rack from the pros over at Thule is an excellent option. It makes mounting most canoes fast and easy, and will accommodate a wide variety of crossbar designs.

The design is similar to the Yakima model above, with two tightening bolts on each of the four brackets. It uses a wider attachment point, which results in a more universal bracket, but with slightly more flex. It still provides an excellent hold, but it won’t be quite as tight.

Installation is fast and easy, taking mere minutes to get everything set up. One tip to keep in mind for wider canoes is to install the rack with the vertical arm facing inward rather than outwards. This will allow the rack to accommodate a wider craft.

The rack comes with all the necessary mounting hardware, including center straps with buckles, and bow-stern tie-downs. If your vehicle doesn’t have mounting points, make sure to pick up loop straps to fit under the hood and trunk.

Key Features

  • Mount Type: Clamp and bolt
  • Fast and easy to install
  • Will accommodate a wide variety of crossbar designs
  • Includes strap with buckles and bow/stern tie downs
  • Lifetime warranty

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Truck/SUV Carrier: MaxxHaul Hitch Mount Truck Bed Extender

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If you’re looking for a hitch-mounted canoe carrier for your pickup truck or SUV, then this canoe and kayak carrier from MaxxHaul makes an excellent option. It uses a 2-inch hitch receiver to mount to your truck or SUV’s hitch – creating a rear support section to hold your watercraft.

The carrier can be used in two different configurations: flat out behind the truck bed, or raised up to the height of your truck or SUV’s roof. Additionally, the carrier can be adjusted in both length and width, allowing you to customize it to whatever load you need to carry.

The load bar is fully width adjustable with a pin-secured connection, allowing you to adjust the width between 28 1/4” and 48 3/4”. This allows you to tailor the carrier to accommodate kayaks, canoes, lumber, pipes and more. You can also fold the side arms completely flat for transporting boards and other flat items.

The bar measures 53 1/2” long from the hitch to the end, and is extendable between 4 and 10 inches high. It features an overall load capacity of 300 lbs, making it more than capable of handing canoes and kayaks.

Key Features

  • Mount Type: Tow hitch
  • Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
  • Adjustable width (28 1/2″ to 48 3/4″) horizontal bar
  • Height extendable
  • Powder-coated steel construction

Locking Canoe Carrier: Lockrack Universal Watersports Carrier

This versatile roof rack is the perfect solution when you need to transport a canoe, kayak, sup, or other craft and not worry about it getting pilfered by some ne’er-do-well. The aluminum carrier uses a ratcheting design with 4 touch points to securely lock your craft in position. Its non-marking rubber arms fold in flat when not in use for better aerodynamics, and won’t scuff up your craft during transport.

The kit includes a universal adapter for round, square, or oval-shaped crossbars, as well as an accessory groove to fit most aftermarket racks like Thule or Yakima. Four detachable rack arms and two 26” rack bases enable you to fit a wide variety of craft – and with the ratcheting arms extending up to 7” on each side, you’ll be able to get a precision fit.

Because the arms are completely detachable, loading your craft can be done from either side or from the rear of the vehicle. Once you’ve loaded and secured your craft, you can lock it in position with the 4 included keys. This will give you the peace of mind to leave your vehicle without needing to constantly keep an eye on it.

Another advantage is the carrier doesn’t require any tie-down straps whatsoever. Simply load up your canoe, lock it in place, and off you go.

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Key Features

  • Mount Type: Universal adapter
  • Securely locks in place to keep your canoe safe
  • Fits a wide variety of canoes, kayaks, and SUP’s
  • Completely detachable arms for loading or when not in use
  • Eliminates the need for tie-down straps
  • 26” base with arms extending up to 7” on each side

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Best Value: Malone Big Foot Pro Universal Car Rack

Malone big foot pro universal car rack canoe carrier with bow and stern lines

This easy to install canoe rack is the perfect choice for quickly mounting a wide variety of canoe sizes to your vehicle’s roof rack. The polycarbonate platform will attach to round, square, and oval-shaped cross rails, offering superior protection for your canoe’s gunwales. The sturdy frame locks your canoe in a solid position during transport – virtually eliminating shaking and shifting in transport.

Included with the four carrier brackets are one set of bow/stern safety tie-downs and two 12-foot buckle straps. The brackets require occasional tightening but are a huge improvement over cheaper foam padding.

One thing to keep in mind is the bolts may be too long for more compact factory roof racks – making completely closing them unmanageable. To fix this you can either purchase shorter bolts or cut the ends off the existing ones.

If you’re looking for a high-quality mount without spending an arm and a leg, then this car rack makes an excellent choice.

Key Features

  • Mount Type: Clamp and Bolt
  • Weight Capacity: 90 lbs
  • Attaches to a wide variety of roof racks
  • Universal-fit Jawz mounting hardware
  • Includes bow and stern safety tie downs

Budget Pick: Malone Standard Foam Block Canoe Carrier

Malone standard foam block universal car top canoe carrier kit

While it may not have all the bells and whistles of more expensive canoe carriers, this basic mounting kit contains everything you need to transport your canoe effectively. It features four 6” long non-skid EVA foam blocks, two 15-foot cam buckle load straps, and two safety tie-downs to ensure a safe installation.

The foam blocks have universal cut-outs designed to fit around round, square, and oval-shaped roof rack bars. They’ll also work on car roofs without built-in roof racks, acting as protective padding for your roof.

If you’re looking for a canoe carrier for occasional use, and don’t want to break the bank, then these foam blocks will probably suit you. On the other hand, if you’re planning to transport your canoe on a regular basis, you’ll want to step up to a more permanent roof rack.

Key Features

  • Mount Type: Foam blocks
  • Economical way to transport your canoe
  • Foam blocks will fit nearly any roof rack shape and can be used without one
  • Includes 2 x buckle load straps and 2 x safety tie downs
  • Excellent for occasional usage

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How to choose the right roof rack

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Choosing the right roof rack or carrier for your vehicle can get pretty confusing. With so many different styles, mount types, and features, choosing the right one can seem like finding a needle in a haystack.

Let’s take a look at what you need to know to help narrow down your decision.

Vehicle Roof Rack

Your vehicle’s existing roof rack has a major impact on which canoe carriers you’ll be able to use.

Built-in crossbars come with some cars and trucks, and usually don’t require any additional hardware to mount your canoe carrier to. Aftermarket crossbars work much in the same way and typically won’t require anything extra.

Elevated side rails are found in many crossovers, trucks, and SUVs. They run front-to-back on the roof, allowing you to mount nearly any type of aftermarket crossbars to them. These form strong attachment points for crossbars, and typically don’t require any additional hardware other than the crossbars to setup your canoe carrier.

Flush side rails sit directly against the roof of your vehicle and have channels for you to attach aftermarket roof racks to. Once the aftermarket rack is installed, you can typically fit any canoe carrier to it.

Naked/Bare roofs are roofs without any rails or built-in recessed channels. These roofs can still be used to transport canoes, with foam pads and tie-down straps. You also have the option of installing some form of clip fit roof rack to create a mounting surface for your canoe carrier.

When you’re transporting canoes, kayaks, and other heavy craft, you should always make sure to check the weight capacity of your vehicle and roof rack.

Loading and Unloading

Depending on the type of canoe carrier you’ve got, loading can either be done from the sides or the front/rear of your vehicle. Side loading canoe carriers is generally easier than loading from the front or rear and is particularly useful for taller trucks and SUVs. If you have a canoe hoist in your garage, then loading from above is another good option.

Cheaper options like foam pads are more of a pain to load and unload, and won’t last as long if you using them frequently. If you’re planning to use your canoe carrier often, then going with a higher-end model will make things much easier for you.

Depending on where you store your canoe, and your put-it location, a useful item to have is a good canoe cart. This will let you wheel your boat from your car or truck down to the water and back again.

Use Case

The ideal canoe carrier for you will also depend on how you plan to use it. If you’re just looking for something to transport your craft a few blocks down to the lake or river, then a cheap foam padding carrier will work fine.

On the other hand, if you’re looking for a carrier to travel longer distances over freeways or highways, then you’ll want to have a mount that will stay in position even when it’s getting belted with strong winds. A more durable mount is definitely preferred in this situation. A good canoe cover can also be useful in this situation.

Either way, it’s important to always double-check your tie down lines, and make sure they’re secured correctly before taking off.

Canoes and other expensive watercraft left unattended on top of your vehicle are major bait for thieves. Even if the roof rack appears secured, thieves are well aware of how to quickly disassemble canoe carriers and snag your $1500+ canoe. If you plan to leave your car or truck unattended for any significant length of time, then you’ll want to make sure you have some way of locking your craft away from potential theft.

One of the best ways to accomplish this is with a locking canoe carrier like the Lockrack Universal Watersports Carrier reviewed above. Another method is to use lockable straps to secure the canoe to your roof rack. Thule makes excellent nylon covered steel straps that will protect your craft from theft as well as prevent scratching to your vehicle.

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Sarah Palin, The most experienced?

So, now that the pick is in, its time for the Democratic attacks to start…

What about Sarah Palin (who went to the University of Idaho) will they attack you ask? Well, as Ironic as it is, her inexperience…

That’s right, Barack Obama and his surrogates will attack Sarah Palin because she doesn’t have enough experience to lead… boy oh boy. Now, any sane person will surely see right through this pathetic tactic (seriously, couldn’t they come up with anything better?) but I figure why not examine it anyway?

Well, it is true that Sarah Palin has only been Governor of Alaska for a year and a half. However, as Barack Obama pointed out himself once, Obama actually has less on the job experience that Palin since he basically started campaigning for president immediately after being elected to the Senate.

But beside that point, there is a whole nother aspect to this whole “experience” debate… an aspect that Palin wins hands down (even when compared to McCain).

And that is the experience of running a government. Palin is the only one who has any executive experience. She is the only one knows what its like to be the one and only person in charge of making the important decisions (from all accounts they’ve been good decisions) and accepting responsibility for their consequences. Being an executive is most certainly a whole different experience from being a legislator.

Palin’s executive experience adds a lot to McCain’s ticket… not to mention the many other advantages she brings.

Good job McCain, you have seriously made a winning pick. I am impressed.

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