tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89872460409508041952024-03-13T04:50:35.792-07:00Sports and Politics- Honest News Since 2015Welcome to Sports and Politics. We are committed to bringing you the news and opinion on the web. We cover nearly every trending topic and provide the reader with knowledge that they can use. We hope you stop on by to read more.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327938334726072701noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987246040950804195.post-47104041131780748962015-12-13T09:30:00.001-08:002015-12-13T09:30:31.579-08:00Open Letter To Conservative Ann CoulterI know you <a href="http://www.mediaite.com/online/ann-coulter-on-paris-attack-donald-trump-was-elected-president-tonight/" target="_blank">said</a> “<em>no more Muslim immigration</em>”
after the Paris attacks and you insinuated that conservative idol
Donald Trump had essentially won the 2016 presidency because of the
attacks, but you’re wrong.<br />
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You said the answer to stop terrorism here in the United States is to “<em>stop importing Muslims.</em>”
But here’s the thing Miss Coulter, Islam doesn’t equal terrorism and
claiming Trump won the election because of the attack is ignorant.<br />
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It just shows how vain you truly are. After viewing your tweets it is
even more evident that you are a part of the problem. Deporting
everyone or building a mega wall won’t do anything. It will only
alienate everyone as you attempt to create your own Utopian society.<br />
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Can we all agree now? No more Muslim immigration.
How is this making life better for us? But the mass immigration machine
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It is really sad that you want to place this blanket on everybody
that looks different. The benefit of allowing individuals of different
faiths and ethnicity to move into western countries is to increase
diversity, which ultimately strengthens the nation as a whole. You have
to understand that just because Islamic faith is different than your
Christianity doesn’t mean it leads to terrorism, as you suggested.<br />
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Here’s the thing though, this isn’t the first time you’ve made an
absolute fool of yourself, back in 2012 you called President Obama a
retard and praised Romney for taking it easy on <a href="http://www.thegloss.com/2012/10/23/culture/ann-coulter-obama-retard-591/" target="_blank">him</a>. It’s disgusting that you thought it was funny to use an outdated and insensitive term to refer to a person.<br />
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How about last May when you said that allowing immigration will let uncles <a href="http://blog.chron.com/lavoz/2015/05/10-of-the-craziest-things-ann-coulter-said-about-immigrants-in-recent-interview/#item-33249" target="_blank">rape</a>
their nieces? I just can’t fathom that a Cornell graduate could be so
stupid. I get that you claim yourself as a success story because you’ve
made millions but your money comes from ignorance.<br />
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You might say I’m overreacting and reading too much into the fact
that you called the president a retard or that immigration promotes
rape, but I’m not. Because I haven’t even gotten to the worst of it yet,
you once <a href="http://mediamatters.org/research/2007/10/04/coulter-if-we-took-away-womens-right-to-vote-we/140037" target="_blank">said</a>:<br />
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The moral of the story is that your words hold no value, because you repeatedly say ignorant things.<br />
Your claims encourage America to go back before the civil rights
movement, before the thirteenth and nineteenth amendments. And now you
are equating all Islamic faith and acts to terrorism and that is what I
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ANGER? We can't even deport 3rd world pouring in, committing murder, child rape, Ft Hood, 9/11 etc. It's not "adult" <a href="https://t.co/Rg3HVtSTAQ">https://t.co/Rg3HVtSTAQ</a></div>
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This is just your ignorance coming out. If we actually want to ensure
that what happened in Paris doesn’t happen again or to help America
progress, the answer isn’t just to deport everyone or <a href="http://www.mediaite.com/online/ann-coulter-on-paris-attack-donald-trump-was-elected-president-tonight/" target="_blank">bomb away</a> as you said in one of your tweets. Nor is it to not allow women to vote or stop immigration.</div>
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The logical solution here is not to act in the moment in either
situation. In Paris we need to wait until the investigation finishes to
get an entirely clear picture of what actually happened, then retaliate,
if necessary. Saying that we should deport everyone that looks
“Islamic” or “Third World” only adds to the problem. It does not solve
the issue at hand. It only gets us farther away from our goal, which is
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So, Miss Coulter, if you are reading this, I want you understand two
things: Think before you act and what you say reflects the type of
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327938334726072701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987246040950804195.post-60661047993922287072015-12-12T13:42:00.002-08:002015-12-12T13:42:29.376-08:00Woman Arrested For Trying To Buy Baby On Craigslist For Her 14-Year Old Daughter First published on AATTP<br />
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craigslist. Authorities started to investigate Williams after a citizen called police about a malicious ad. Williams was looking for a mother to drop off her baby in a “baby box” on Williams’ doorstep.<br />
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Thankfully, tracking the phone number left on the ad led police back to Cumming before she was able to find any takers.According to the authorities, Williams sought a baby for her 14 year old daughter and told police <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/12/09/mom-tries-buy-baby-teen-daughter-craigslist/77029768/" target="_blank">that<em>:</em></a><em></em><br />
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Honestly, I’m not really sure what I should be more concerned about,
the fact that somebody placed an ad on craigslist to buy a human or that
it was a serious inquiry.It was reported that the family actually had a crib and other baby belongings in their house. There’s clearly multiple violations, including human rights and the
13th Amendment right, which abolished involuntarily servitude.<br />
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Luckily for us, Elaine Williams is charged with Domestic-Unlawful Advertisement/Inducement for Adoption of Children. The weird thing here is that this isn’t the first time selling a baby online has happened. Apparently a South African lady <a href="http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Woman-caught-trying-to-sell-baby-on-Gumtree-20151015" target="_blank">sold</a> her baby on Gumtree to a private investigator in October before being arrested.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327938334726072701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987246040950804195.post-34350540913326521672015-12-12T06:38:00.000-08:002015-12-12T07:06:52.296-08:00Fans Puzzled as 76ers Extend Coaches ContractIn a most shocking move the Philadelphia 76ers <a href="http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14345260/philadelphia-76ers-sign-coach-brett-brown-contract-extension" target="_blank">extended</a> the job of head Brett Brown for two more years. Brown has one of the worst head coach careers in recent history compiling a 38-150 record. And in this head scratching move, there might be a reason.<br />
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<br />So far Brown lost a rookie of the year, talented veterans, missed out on number 1 picks and now holds the longest losing streak in major professional sports.<br />
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Brown never lost his faith though. The faith that he was the man that would bring this team back to its former glory.<br />
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Apparently, management has been impressed with Brown's patience, leadership and resiliency, and now he has more time to make that happen. But this is what is puzzling to me, Brown's original four year deal is set to expire then so why not evaluate then. Most critics agree that four years is enough time for a coach to implement a new system, cut those that don't fit it, and bring in new guys.<br />
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That's what's puzzling to me here when so often the four year rule is used and now he has been extended for another two. Even with an extension there is still much to be done in his rebuilding efforts. Personally, I think it should start with a veteran on the staff and on the court.<br />
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The 76ers answered that call for help on the staff as they have reached out to former Suns coach Mike D'Antoni. In addition, they brought in Hall of Famer Jerry Colangelo as chairman of basketball operations so veteran leadership is coming soon for the 76ers. Now let's just hope you fans an endure one more bad season before prosperity.<br />
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<i>"Donald Trump, it has come to our attention that you want
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have a huge impact. This is what ISIS wants. The more Muslims feel sad, the
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targeting Muslims, not just radical Muslims, you can be sure that ISIS will be
putting that on their social media campaign. Donald Trump, think twice before
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The first winner in my mind would have to be the Boston Red Sox. The move to bring in Dave Dombrowski on <a href="http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/13465358/boston-red-sox-hire-dave-dombrowski-president-baseball-operations" target="_blank">August 18th</a> was the first step toward transforming the Sox into a true contender. This move signaled a shift in the mentality by the Red Sox management, shifting from the self-made contender model they previously used to a Yankee-esque model highlighted by buying and trading for a championship. </div>
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The Red Sox most notable needs heading into the winter season were as follows: a clear-cut ace for the rotation, bullpen depth, outfield depth, and to dump either Hanley Ramirez or Pablo Sandoval. The Sox went right to work and orchestrated a deal with the San Diego Padres to secure one of the games best closers, <a href="http://m.mlb.com/news/article/157272300/craig-kimbrel-traded-to-red-sox-from-padres" target="_blank">Craig Kimbrel</a>. Next came the front-line ace in <a href="http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14268105/david-price-agrees-7-year-217-million-deal-boston-red-sox" target="_blank">David Price</a>. Other notable additions include the trade of <a href="http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14314381/boston-red-sox-trade-wade-miley-seattle-mariners-carson-smith-roenis-elias" target="_blank">Wade Miley</a> and Jonathan Aro for Roenis Elias and Carson Smith. This move somewhat clears up the starting rotation for the Red Sox while adding one of the games up-and-coming relief pitching stars in Smith. The addition of Chris Young as a 4th outfielder who can hit for power against lefty pitchers also improves the roster and offers value as a pinch hitter or backup plan incase of injuries. </div>
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The mother of his youngest accuser, aged 17, said that sexual misconduct is not limited to that department and <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/12/11/former-oklahoma-police-officer-found-guilty-serial-rape/77138186/" target="_blank">is</a> a "problem for the nation".</div>
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Holtzclaw's case was part of an associated press investigation about officer's sexual misconduct. The yearlong investigation found that nearly <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/12/11/former-oklahoma-police-officer-found-guilty-serial-rape/77138186/" target="_blank">1,000 officers</a> had lost their license for sex crimes or other sexual misconduct during a six year stretch.<br />
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Holtzclaw case began when a woman accused him of forcing her to perform sexual acts on him during a traffic stop. After the initial incident, dozens of accounts began to surfaces about Holtzclaw sexualy assaulting women in the neighborhood he patrolled.<br />
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The case turned dark when the 17 year old he sexually assaulted testified during the trial that Holtzclaw raped her on her front porch after following her in his patrol car. This accusation held true when Holtzclaw's DNA was <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/12/11/former-oklahoma-police-officer-found-guilty-serial-rape/77138186/" target="_blank">found</a> in the victims pants.<br />
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It's absolutely disgusting how deep this case went and the conduct of this officer was inhumane. If we can learn anything from incidents like these, it's that police departments need to get a better control of their officers. Because the public image of officers has became so sour after the incidents in Ferguson, Missouri and the case of Freddie Gray, among others. So this is the last thing that American police forces needed, another inhumane incident when people fail to do their job.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327938334726072701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987246040950804195.post-58547925752767351522015-12-10T12:49:00.000-08:002015-12-10T12:56:17.999-08:00Washington D.C. Man To Offer Weed Smoking Class Marijuana was legalized in Washington D.C. last year. Stoners everywhere rejoiced; but what about the straight-edged suburban dad who wanted to try legal marijuana for the first time?<br />
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That's why the <a href="http://www.mjindc.com/" target="_blank">D.C. School of Mary Jane</a> was created.<br />
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For the price of $100, a man named <a href="https://www.borderstan.com/2015/12/09/new-business-aims-to-teach-d-c-residents-how-to-smoke-weed/" target="_blank">Ryan</a> will come to your D.C. area residence and teach you how to smoke, eat, or vaporize weed. Ryan will use his current expertise to ensure new users will have a pleasant experience with marijuana, whether it be for medical or recreational use. In an article from Borderstan, Ryan <a href="https://www.borderstan.com/2015/12/09/new-business-aims-to-teach-d-c-residents-how-to-smoke-weed/" target="_blank">said</a>:<br />
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<i>“When I started using marijuana recreationally about six or seven years
ago… I didn’t know what I was putting in my body. It took years of
traveling the country and abroad, years of experimentation, some of it
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for people that I didn’t have and sidestep the mistakes that they may
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While Ryan's main goal is to properly educate the public, I'm sure he's also happy to be taking advantage of the booming business that is legal marijuana and making money on the side.<br />
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Just how big is the legal marijuana business? Last year, Colorado generated approximately <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/02/12/colorados-legal-weed-market-700-million-in-sales-last-year-1-billion-by-2016/" target="_blank">$70<span id="goog_109563499"></span><span id="goog_109563500"></span>0 million</a> from the selling of regulated and taxed legal marijuana, and the retail market is projected to be worth around $1 billion by 2016. On top of that, <a href="https://www.denvergov.org/Portals/720/documents/statistics/2014/UCR_Citywide_Reported%20_Offenses_2014.pdf" target="_blank">crime in Denver is down</a>. And after seeing the impact legal marijuana has had on Colorado, <a href="http://time.com/4115711/marijuana-legalization-justin-trudeau/" target="_blank">Canada</a> has been taking big steps towards legalization, and many states are sure to follow the trend.<br />
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So if Ryan can get himself just a small cut of a billion dollar industry, he's doing pretty well for himself.<br />
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Image courtesy of <a href="http://www.freeimages.com/photo/tray-of-marijuana-1331538" target="_blank">Aram Vartian</a> via a <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/" target="_blank">Creative Commons License</a>.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12100878693233760684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987246040950804195.post-36986990418497712892015-12-10T12:28:00.000-08:002015-12-10T12:28:13.975-08:00Pick Em: Week 14 NFL Matchups<div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Aaron: Seahawks by 17<br />Derek: Seahawks by 21<br />Tanner: Seahawks by 14<br /><br />Game Notes: The Ravens just aren't good, they can't produce points and all of their weapons are done for the season. Unless Marc Trestmann can figure something out in the next few days, the Seahawks should win.</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Aaron: 49ers by 3<br />Derek: 49ers by 6 in OT<br />Tanner: Browns by 7<br /><br />Game Notes: The 49ers seem to be rallying behind their new quarterback Blaine Gabbert, and we see them pulling out another win this week</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Aaron: Lions by 4<br />Derek: Lions by 7<br />Tanner: Lions by 6<br /><br />Game Notes: Lions are hot and the Rams are not. Three weeks ago Todd Gurley was logging yards but now that the Rams get down early they won't be able to utilize the young back.</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Aaron: Jets by 7<br />Derek: Jets by 13<br />Tanner: NYJ by 10<br /><br />Game Notes: The Jets have a punishing defense against one of the worst teams in the league. Easy win for New York here </span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Aaron: Steelers by 10<br />Derek: Steelers by 3<br />Tanner: Bengals by 7</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="team-name home ">Aaron: Colts by 3</span><br /><span class="team-name home ">Derek: Colts by 10</span><br /><span class="team-name home ">Tanner: Jags by 7</span></span></div>
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<span class="team-name home " style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Game Notes: Chiefs should knock out the Chargers because of San Diego's awful line and inexperienced receivers.</span></div>
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According to Fox, Enrique Marquez legally <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/12/10/federal-authorities-set-to-indict-friend-who-bought-guns-for-san-bernardino/?intcmp=hpbt1" target="_blank">purchased</a> the AR-15 rifles that Farook and Malik both used during the shooting to kill 14 people and injure 21 other. Marquez will most likely be indicted after he shared substantial information to authorities regarding Farook and Malik.<br />
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Furthermore, those law officials also now have reason to believe that Marquez and Farook's friendship was not a new one. <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/12/10/federal-authorities-set-to-indict-friend-who-bought-guns-for-san-bernardino/?intcmp=hpbt1" target="_blank">Officials</a> say that Farook and Marquez had planned a shooting in 2012 in Los Angeles, but that never manifested after four others were arrested in a nearby county for an unrelated terror incident.<br />
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It is also believed that Marquez <a href="http://Federal authorities are set bring charges against a the friend that bought two guns used in the San Bernardino shooting last week by Syed Farook. According to Fox, Enrique Marquez legally purchased the AR-15 rifles that Farook and Malik both used during the shooting to kill 14 people and injure 21 other. Marquez will most likely be indicted after he shared substantial information to authorities regarding Farook and Malik. Furthermore, those law officials also now have reason to believe that Marquez and Farook's friendship was not a new one. Officials say that Farook and Marquez had planned a shooting year prior in Los Angeles, but that never manifested after four others were arrested in a nearby county for an unrelated terror incident. It is also believed that Marquez urchasing firearms for Farook was not an isolated one-time occurrence as during the abandoned attempt in 2012 Marquez had bought or at least given Farook guns to use. Also for Marquez, it is still unclear what charges he will face but we can expect a charge involving arms dealing and abetting a crime as Marquez supplied that weapons used. But here's where things got a little twisted. Apparently, Marquez is related to Farook via marriage after wedding the sister-in-law of the gunman's older brother. And his address on his marriage license was the same as one of his family members. The story continues to unfold as we find out that his brother-in-law Raheel Farook was a medal winning Navy veteran, after receiving the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. If there's one thing we can be sure about it's that this story is far from over. It has been said this investigation is one of the most comprehensive in recent Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) history after conducting over 300 interviews and dispatching a European team. It would not be surprise to me if the timelines and connections become more clear as time goes on." target="_blank">purchasing</a> firearms for Farook was not an isolated one-time occurrence as during the abandoned attempt in 2012, Marquez had bought or at least given Farook guns to use. Also for Marquez, it is still unclear what charges he will face but we can expect a charge involving arms dealing and abetting a crime as Marquez supplied the weapons used.<br />
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But here's where things got a little twisted. Apparently, Marquez is related to Farook <a href="http://www.newsweek.com/enrique-marquez-california-shooting-402815" target="_blank">via marriage</a> after wedding the sister-in-law of the gunman's older brother. And his address on his marriage license was the same as one of his family members.<br />
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The story continues to unfold as we find out that his brother-in-law Raheel Farook was a medal winning Navy veteran, after receiving the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.<br />
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If there's one thing we can be sure about it's that this story is far from over. It has been said this investigation is one of the most comprehensive in recent Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) history after conducting over 300 interviews and dispatching a European team. It would not be a surprise to me if the timelines and connections become more clear as time goes on.<br />
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Lets begin with Derrick Henry, running back for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Statistically speaking, Henry may hold the best claim to win the Heisman Trophy, posting a nation leading <a href="http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/derrick_henry_844044.html" target="_blank">1,986 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns.</a> Henry set the school record for both those categories, while also contributing 10 receptions for 97 yards on the season.<br />
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Henry's ability to shoulder the offensive load for Alabama provided them the workhorse needed to grind out a 12-1 regular season and be named the second seed in the College Football Playoffs. It is hard to find a player who contributed more to his teams success than Derrick Henry, who had his fingerprints all over Alabama's overall success. This was most evident during the matchup of the then second ranked LSU Tigers in Tuscaloosa to take on the then fourth ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. Henry's finished that game with 210 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns against the 6th ranked run defense in College Football. That game became the turning point for Henry, and pushed him to the top of the list of Heisman hopefuls.<br />
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The next finalist is Stanford sophomore Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey is identified as a <a href="http://www.gostanford.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209394278&DB_OEM_ID=30600" target="_blank">running back</a> for the Cardinal football team, but he contributed in more ways than just rushing the football. The PAC-12 Player of the Year lead his team in rush yards with <a href="http://gostanford.com/fls/30600/football/2015/plyr_0e.htm?&&&DB_OEM_ID=30600" target="_blank">1,640 and 8 rushing touchdowns</a>, while also leading the team in receiving yards with 540 and third on the team with receiving touchdowns with 4. He was also able to threw for 2 touchdowns during the season. McCaffrey wasn't limited to just the offensive side of the football, as he was able to impact the game on special teams as well. McCaffrey became the nations best return man, returning 36 kickoffs for a total of 1, 042 yards and 1 touchdown to go along with 14 punts for 96 yards. McCaffrey's ability to impact the game in multiple ways solidifies his claim as the most outstanding player in College Football.<br />
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The defining moment for McCaffrey that potentially pushed him above his competition was the performance during the PAC-12 championship game against the USC Trojans on December 5th. During that game, McCaffrey amassed <a href="http://gostanford.com/fls/30600/football/2015/plyr_0e.htm?&&&DB_OEM_ID=30600" target="_blank">207 rush yards on 32 carries</a> and 1 touchdown, 105 receiving yard on 4 catches, and another touchdown while throwing an 11 yard pass for a touchdown. He also had 149 return yards to compile a total of 461 all-purpose yards to set the NCAA single season record at 3,496. This game solidified McCaffrey as one of the most impactful players in the nation, and locked him in as a finalist for the Heisman.<br />
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The last finalist is Deshaun Watson, quarterback for the undefeated Clemson Tigers. Watson had a strong Sophomore campaign, <a href="http://espn.go.com/college-football/team/stats/_/id/228/clemson-tigers" target="_blank">completing 287</a> of his attempted 413 passes for a completion percentage of 69.5% and totaling <a href="http://espn.go.com/college-football/team/stats/_/id/228/clemson-tigers" target="_blank">3,512 passing yards</a> and 30 touchdowns to go against 11 interceptions. Watson led the Tigers to an undefeated regular season and an ACC championship on their way to the number 1 overall seed for the CFB Playoffs. Watson's ability to lead his team and produce wins has put him in the final Heisman conversation.<br />
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As December 12th quickly approaches, discussion over who should receive the Heisman will increase. These three individuals have all compiled enough stats and accolades to be worthy of winning, but only one can enter into this hallowed fraternity. Of this years finalists, it is clear that the votes will fall into two groups: the Henry supporters and the McCaffrey supporters. Watson posted good numbers, and did lead his team to a spotless record, but his performances when it mattered didn't provide the wow factor the other two finalists provided.<br />
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I believe that this is a two horse race, with either McCaffrey or Henry winning in the end. If I possessed a vote, I would vote for McCaffrey without hesitation. The impact he had on his team, in two of the three facets of the game, is unequaled and may never be matched. Derrick Henry did produce a record breaking season by rushing the football, but that was all he did on a team that was designed to run the football. Henry's situation seems to be that of a player benefitting from the offensive scheme while McCaffrey was able to produce in multiple capacities. I think McCaffrey should win, but the voters will have a tall glass of SEC Kool-Aid before voting for Derrick Henry and inducting him as the 80th Heisman Trophy winner.<br />
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According to Victoria Pitts-Taylor, a Wesleyan University <a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/butt-augmentation-labiaplasty-rise-plastic-surgeons-say-n312996" target="_blank">professor</a>,<br />
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The professor’s statement couldn’t be more true. In fact, butt
augmentation is becoming a new plastic surgery trend. Dr.Scott Glasberg
group data <a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/butt-augmentation-labiaplasty-rise-plastic-surgeons-say-n312996" target="_blank">discovered</a>:<br />
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found silicone implants for the rear-end nearly doubled to 1,863
nationwide between 2013 and 2014. A less invasive operation that
transplants fat removed from elsewhere on the body, dubbed the
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Dr. Constantino Mendieta also backed up the group’s finding by <a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/butt-augmentation-labiaplasty-rise-plastic-surgeons-say-n312996" target="_blank">saying</a>,<br />
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But what’s funny about this whole big booty trend is that there seems to be no age limit according to Mendieta who added,<br />
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While we can’t speak to the validity of that claim, we cannot help
but laugh at it. So what does this mean for plastic surgeons all over
the United States? It means more business and a larger pay check.
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Well, a Florida woman spent $10,000 at Mendieta’s practice to get
butt augmentation and then she went through a two-month recovery in
which she was not allowed to sit down without a pillow and had to have
four drains put in. According to the Florida woman, the risk, pain, and
the money was worth it to get back a big butt. I am not sure what Sir
Mix-a-Lot would say about the new big booty trend besides that he likes
big butts, and he cannot lie.<br />
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Kai Xu, a <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-michigan-turtles-idUSKBN0TK5X020151201#cXoqi7tMjm2lPfGS.97" target="_blank">27 year old college student</a> from Ontario admitted to the attempted smuggling of more 1,600 species of turtles during approximately a four month period. Unfortunately, each of the six charges come with a 10 year prison term attached.<br />
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Xu was caught back in August when he crossed the U.S.-Canada border into Detroit. Authorities had staked out and let Xu go about his business dealings but followed his moves. Shortly after cross the border, authorities saw Xu pick up a package at a parcel center, which confirmed their suspicions.<br />
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When Xu was on his way back through the Detroit-Windsor tunnel he was picked up by Canadian Border services, who found him in a compromising position as 10 of the <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-michigan-turtles-idUSKBN0TK5X020151201#cXoqi7tMjm2lPfGS.97" target="_blank">turtles</a> were found hidden between his legs.<br />
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On the day of his arrest, Xu packed over 1,000 turtles in suitcase and sent them with an employee he had hired to fly them to Shanghai from Detroit.<br />
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Since then, <span id="articleText">U.S. District Judge John Corbett O'Meara has scheduled Xu for hearing on April 12 and Xu has been held in federal custody since his arrest. However, while this case is funny because he put turtles in his pants this highlights a more pressing issue of illegal animal trade.</span><br />
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According to <a href="http://wildlife.org/" target="_blank">wildlife.org</a>,
the illegal animal trade industry is big business that has threatened
the conservation of species. In fact in 2011, 23 metric tons (yes tons)
was seized of Ivory but now we at least have a small victory on our
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Trump's call for banishment and containment of Muslim's is similar to interment of the Japanese during WWII, As history is bound to repeat, we need to look back to this event in order to prevent it from happening again.<br />
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On February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorized Executive Order 9066, which resulted in one of the most shameful and embarrassing times in American history: the relocation and deportation of people of Japanese descent living in the United States--the majority of which were American citizens.</div>
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According to a document found on <a href="http://trumanlibrary.org/">trumanlibrary.org</a>, this act of fear and racism put over 100,000 people into internment camps on the West Coast of the United States. And so we can look back into our history to compare what Trump plans are if elected.<br />
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Despite this risk of a repeat of history, Trump's <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/president/us/2016_republican_presidential_nomination-3823.html" target="_blank">poll numbers</a> are increasing with his outlandish statements, and the state of America's morality is called into question. If Americans support the banning of Muslims traveling into the United States, who's to say we wouldn't also support Muslim internment camps? If Americans are going to buy into this fear and racism-driven, Anti-Muslim rhetoric, I fear the day that a leader like Donald Trump is put into power and implements a plan like Executive Order 9066.<br />
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The current situation and growing tensions with ISIS are eerily reminiscent of World War II era America. We are discriminating against and isolating an entire group of people; not for legitimate safety concerns, but rather out of racism, discrimination, and fear. As a country, we can not blame an entire group of people for the wrongdoings of the vocal minority. As a matter of fact, buying into this fear-driven rhetoric is playing directly into the hands of ISIS. Who would want to see a divide in the American people more than the hate cult that wishes death upon the West? If we as Americans have this fear--this <i>terror</i>--of the Muslim community, the <i>terror</i>ists have accomplished their mission.</div>
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According to the 2015 NFL Predictions done by <a href="http://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2015-nfl-predictions/">FiveThirtyEight</a>, the New England Patriots remain the best team in the NFL, despite a rough outing versus the Philadelphia Eagles. By the numbers, the Patriots narrowly edged out the Carolina Panthers.</div>
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Three weeks ago, the Patriots and Panthers teams were the favorites for the Lombardi Trophy, and according to the numbers, that still reigns true. According to <a href="http://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2015-nfl-predictions/">FiveThirtyEight</a>, the Carolina Panthers possess a league leading 21% chance of hoisting the trophy come February, followed by the Patriots at 19% and the Cardinals, Broncos, and Bengals round out the top 5. To give ourselves a better picture of the true contenders, we need to look at conference standings.</div>
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At first glance when examining the conference standings, it is easy to identify 5 teams as the aforementioned frontrunners to win the Super Bowl. But while the numbers give merit to these teams claims as the NFL's best, it's still too soon to invest in plane tickets to Santa Clara.</div>
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Let us start with the undefeated Carolina Panthers. They have yet to lose a single game this season, but have been a beneficiary of an easy schedule. Their strength of schedule ranks at -3.3, putting them well below the average of 0. While the statistics are distorted slightly by their less than stellar opponents, they should garner some credit for ranking within the top 5 of some crucial statistics. This relaxed regular season schedule could come back to hurt them as they will face other NFC elite come January. </div>
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The New England Patriots find themselves in a precarious situation. After starting the season 10-0, they have dropped their last two match ups and are reeling from a growing list of injuries. Although, this past week saw the return of Danny Amendola, the receiving core continues to struggle. Through all the adversity, the Patriots offense finds a way to produce, placing them within the top 5 of all major offensive statistics despite such injuries and may be a team to watch if and when they get healthy.</div>
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Potentially the most explosive offensive team in the NFC are the Arizona Cardinals. They have the best chance at dethroning the Panthers for the NFC crown. As December football heats up, the Cardinals running game should become more prominent. But for them to make a deep run into the playoffs, rookie running back David Johnson will need to continue to make explosive, impactful plays to alleviate the pressure on Carson Palmer and his offense. </div>
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Lastly is the Cincinnati Bengals. This team continues to prove it is the real deal in terms of all around play. On both sides of the ball, they are able to play at a high enough level to put them in contention to win every time they suit up. A major factor for their success is the general health the team has had this season, and the amount of depth on the 53 man roster. Their offense has looked stale at times, specifically against the Houston Texans defense in week 10, but their ability to deliver knockout blows on offense and absorb shots on defense puts them in the thick of Super Bowl contention. </div>
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No one team holds a substantial advantage over the others when it comes to determining who reigns supreme in the NFL. Of the 5 favorites to win it all, arguably the Panthers and the Patriots hold the best chances to meet in the championship. It is possible for any of these 5 teams, or potentially any of the other 27, to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season. Any given Sunday one of these powerhouses could be taken out, the tables turned, and a new favorite be poised to take home the hardware. For those reasons, we all should wait for January 24th, 2016 before we make plans for Santa Clara.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10276664705737898429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987246040950804195.post-1198741490415956312015-12-08T11:30:00.000-08:002015-12-07T19:10:43.403-08:00Trump Calls To End All Muslim ImmigrationAt a campaign rally on Saturday, Donald Trump called for a "total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States”
until the country’s representatives can “figure out what is going on.” But it didn't end when his campaign press released a statement on Monday that upheld Trump's comments.<br />
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The statement justified his comments by asserting that the Muslim population living in the United States has a hatred towards us, but provides no basis other <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/politics/donald-trump-calls-for-total-and-complete-214105912.html" target="_blank">than</a>:<br />
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<i>“Without looking at the various polling data, it is obvious to anybody
the hatred is beyond comprehension,” Trump said a statement. “Where this
hatred comes from and why we will have to determine. Until we are able
to determine and understand this problem and the dangerous threat it
poses, our country cannot be the victims of horrendous attacks by people
that believe only in jihad, and have no sense of reason or respect for
human life. If I win the election for president, we are going to make
America great again.”</i></blockquote>
What's the keyword in this sentence? Without looking at polling data. Trump didn't even take the time to do his research and look at polls. He got a little windbag syndrome and went with it. It's hard to take him seriously if he refuses to do his research. Plus he ends with his let's make America great again.<br />
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I ask how would he do this. Trump wants to make America great by ostracizing and eliminating everybody that looks different or has other beliefs as his own, very authoritarian if you asked me. It gets scary though because we still have months until the actual election and Trump isn't even close to finished. Trump's callus character and insensitivity will haunt him come election time, and for good reason.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327938334726072701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987246040950804195.post-65902286897740826522015-12-07T08:13:00.000-08:002015-12-08T20:36:17.996-08:00Watch: Ted Cruz's Pledge To Kill Terrorists In His New Ad<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/h4vLDAApN9w" width="620"></iframe>
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Last week Republican hopeful Ted Cruz (R-Texas) pledged to carpet bomb and destroy Isis if elected, then in an effort to capitalize in early caucuses in Iowa, he released two new campaign ads that tout his leadership ability and defeat ISIS.<br />
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In his first advertisement Cruz <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ted-cruz-kill-terrorists-ad_566453c0e4b079b2818efc62" target="_blank">says</a>:<br />
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<i>"If I’m elected to serve as commander in chief, we won’t cower in the
face of evil. America will lead," Cruz says in the first 30-second spot,
which aired during the Big 10 Conference’s college football
championship game Saturday. "We’ll rebuild our military. We’ll kill the
terrorists. And every Islamic extremist will know, if you wage jihad
against us, you’re signing your death warrant."</i></blockquote>
It doesn't stop there as Cruz comes back with Steve King (R-Iowa) to offer another extreme view.<br />
In the second video King <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ted-cruz-kill-terrorists-ad_566453c0e4b079b2818efc62" target="_blank">said</a>:<br />
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<i>"For over a year now, my regular prayer has been that God would raise up
a leader whom he will use to restore the soul of America," says King,
who last month endorsed the Texas senator. "One of them has been
standing at my side time after time, and it was Senator Ted Cruz."</i></blockquote>
The funny thing isn't Cruz's pledge but his choice of radical extremist Steve King as his counterpart as King once <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/10/23/1338645/-Rep-Steve-King-I-don-t-expect-to-meet-gay-people-in-heaven" target="_blank">said</a> about gay marriage:<br />
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<i>"For over a year now, my regular prayer has been that God would raise up
a leader whom he will use to restore the soul of America," says King,
who last month endorsed the Texas senator. "One of them has been
standing at my side time after time, and it was Senator Ted Cruz."</i> </blockquote>
What began as a pledge to kill terrorists turned into Ted Cruz's failed attempt to make himself look good because he used another fellow Conservative in Steve King. It's laughable to watch Cruz make a fool of himself in the eyes of intellectuals as he is yet another Republican thinking that if you bomb someone all the problems goes away. But we never said Cruz was logical.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327938334726072701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987246040950804195.post-39890751696008504452015-12-06T12:10:00.001-08:002015-12-06T12:10:05.122-08:0011 Most EPIC Ted Cruz Campaign SlogansTed Cruz announced his bid for the 2016 nomination for president. The
born in Canada and reinvented hard right Christian representing Texas
will definitely be a first for his party. However, we all know the real
reason why we are here is for the campaign slogans. Here’s my favorite
Ted Cruz campaign slogans.<br />
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Why settle for oblivious when you can have dangerously unhinged? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TedCruzCampaignSlogans?src=hash">#TedCruzCampaignSlogans</a></div>
— James Crawford (@JCrawfordMusic) <a href="https://twitter.com/JCrawfordMusic/status/580474344549310464">March 24, 2015</a></blockquote>
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'Your Direct Line To God - <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cruz2016?src=hash">#Cruz2016</a>
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— The Right is Wrong (@therightswrong) <a href="https://twitter.com/therightswrong/status/580392385454194688">March 24, 2015</a></blockquote>
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"Global warming? My freezer still makes ice cubes. Riddle me that, Scientists." <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TedCruzCampaignSlogans?src=hash">#TedCruzCampaignSlogans</a></div>
— JMA (@J_Nole22) <a href="https://twitter.com/J_Nole22/status/580136817887981568">March 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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"We're not doomed to repeat history, because I'll get rid of that in schools right after science." <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TedCruzCampaignSlogans?src=hash">#TedCruzCampaignSlogans</a></div>
— Johnny McNulty (@JohnnyMcNulty) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnnyMcNulty/status/580080548250415104">March 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Immigration: Worked For me, But That's Where It Needs To End <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TedCruzCampaignSlogans?src=hash">#TedCruzCampaignSlogans</a></div>
— Sarah Wood (@SarahWoodwriter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SarahWoodwriter/status/580010305494757376">March 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TedCruzCampaignSlogans?src=hash">#TedCruzCampaignSlogans</a> "I promise to get rid of ALL insurance for kids! That's what Jesus would do!" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UniteBlue?src=hash">#UniteBlue</a> <a href="http://t.co/b1Kt70xuBY">pic.twitter.com/b1Kt70xuBY</a></div>
— Jackie (@LiberalMmama) <a href="https://twitter.com/LiberalMmama/status/579968216283394049">March 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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I've renounced my Cuban heritage, my Canadian citizenship and my sanity. Ted Cruz is a man of flexible values! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TedCruzCampaignSlogans?src=hash">#TedCruzCampaignSlogans</a></div>
— Robert Crawford (@jurassicpork59) <a href="https://twitter.com/jurassicpork59/status/579799202768805888">March 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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I do not like the poor right there
I do not like them anywhere <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TedCruzCampaignSlogans?src=hash">#TedCruzCampaignSlogans</a></div>
— JustJanis (@jsavite) <a href="https://twitter.com/jsavite/status/579798686802272256">March 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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No Straight White Male Left Behind
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— Charles Clymer (@cmclymer) <a href="https://twitter.com/cmclymer/status/579866524707655681">March 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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"Vote for me, because no one should infringe on your right to infringe on someone else's rights." <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TedCruzCampaignSlogans?src=hash">#TedCruzCampaignSlogans</a></div>
— R.J. Aguiar (@rj4gui4r) <a href="https://twitter.com/rj4gui4r/status/580241232183447552">March 24, 2015</a></blockquote>
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While we can’t predict what Ted Cruz’s campaign slogan will be or
whether he will make it past the primaries, we do know it will be a very
interesting ride. I look forward to the next year and all the Ted Cruz
jokes. If I can leave with one last?Ted Cruz campaign slogan:<br />
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<i>God First, America Last</i></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07327938334726072701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987246040950804195.post-1629717864685304962015-12-04T19:47:00.000-08:002015-12-05T16:57:48.150-08:00Pick Em: Week 13 NFL Matchups<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Yesterday marked the start of week 13 in the NFL and began the real playoff push for some. So in honor of week 13, here's our writing staff's prediction for this week's NFL games.</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">New York Jets at New York Giants </span></div>
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Aaron: New York Giants by 2<br />
Derek: New York Giants by 14<br />
Tanner: New York Giants by 3<br />
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Game Notes: The New York Jets secondary is depleted and already had a poor matchup vs the New York Giants. Now without Darrelle Revis the Giants have an Odell Beckham Jr have an opportunity to take this game.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Arizona Cardinals at St. Louis Rams</span></div>
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Aaron: Arizona Cardinals by 8<br />
Derek: St. Louis Rams by 3<br />
Tanner: Arizona Cardinals by 7<br />
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Game Notes: The St. Louis Rams have had quarterback problems all year and now they are back to Nick Foles. While it might be the most fearful front seven in the league look for Carson Palmer and David Johnson to take advantage.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers</span></div>
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Aaron: Tampa Bay Buccaneers by 16<br />
Derek: Tampa Bay Buccaneers by 6 in OT<br />
Tanner: Atlanta Falcons by 3<br />
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Game Notes: Lovie Smith and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Falcons. With Doug Martin having a revitalizing season and the Falcons losers of 5-6, the dirty birds are going to have to wait another week.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seattle Seahawks at Minnesota Vikings</span></div>
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Aaron: Minnesota Vikings by 10<br />
Derek: Minnesota Vikings by 13<br />
Tanner: Seattle Seahawks by 7<br />
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Game Notes: At 8-3 the Minnesota Vikings are showing flashes of the 2009 team. Once again led by leading rusher Adrian Peterson the Vikings should give the Seahawks more than they can handle.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears</span></div>
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Aaron: Chicago Bears by 4<br />
Derek: San Francisco 49ers by 3<br />
Tanner: Chicago Bears by 14<br />
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Game Notes: Jay Cutler has thrown 4 touchdowns and 1 interception the last three gamse and with Matt Forte back and newcomer Jeremy Langford emerging., the Bears should put the final nail in the coffin on Jim Tomsula's 49ers<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans</span></div>
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Aaron: Tennessee Titans by 5<br />
Derek: Jacksonville Jaguars by 2 points<br />
Tanner: Jacksonville Jaguars by 7<br />
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Game Notes: Blake Bortles is enjoying a nice sophomore season with 22 touchdowns and 13 interceptions ans the Jacksonville Jaguars young bodies of 25 or younger should lead this team to another victory.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="team-name away ">Baltimore Ravens</span>
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<span class="team-name home ">Aaron: Miami Dolphins</span><br />
<span class="team-name home ">Derek: Miami Dolphins</span><br />
<span class="team-name home ">Tanner: Miami Dolphins</span><br />
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<span class="team-name home ">Game Notes: Bill Lazor is gone and now Ryan Tannehill is leading the Miami Dolphins offense. There might be some upside here to Lamar Miller as after they fired Joe Philbin, Miller went for 113 yards and 1 touchdown.</span><br />
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<span class="nflicon cbs" title="CBS"></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="team-name away ">Houston Texans</span>
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<span class="team-name home ">Aaron: Houston Texans by 17</span><br />
<span class="team-name home ">Derek: Houston Texans by 9</span><br />
<span class="team-name home ">Tanner: Houston Texans by 7</span></div>
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<span class="team-name home ">Game Notes: After the Houston Texans started off 2-5, the defense quickly rebounded and has only allowed 8.75 points per game and now the team looks to continue their success.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="team-name away ">Cincinnati Bengals</span>
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<span class="team-name home ">Aaron: Cincinnati Bengals by 36</span><br />
<span class="team-name home ">Derek: Cincinnati Bengals by 24</span><br />
<span class="team-name home ">Tanner: Cincinnati Bengals by 14</span></div>
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<span class="team-name home ">Game Notes: The Cleveland Browns have been rebuilding since 1999, we think that says it all.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="team-name away ">Kansas City Chiefs</span>
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<span class="team-name home ">Aaron: Kansas City by 6</span><br />
<span class="team-name home ">Derek: Oakland Raiders by 3</span><br />
<span class="team-name home ">Tanner: Kansas City Chiefs by 7</span></div>
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<span class="team-name home ">Game Notes: After starting off 1-5, the Kansas City defense has become stifling only allowing 12.8 points per game over the last five weeks. Also with Alex Smith being ultra efficient, having not thrown an interception since week 3 the Chiefs should win this game.</span></div>
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<span class="team-name home ">San Diego Chargers</span></span></div>
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<span class="team-name home ">Aaron: San Diego by 3 in OT</span><br />
<span class="team-name home ">Derek: Denver Broncos by 7</span><br />
<span class="team-name home ">Tanner: Denver Broncos by 7</span><span class="team-name home "></span></div>
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<span class="team-name home ">Game Notes: With Brock behind center and a better fit for Gary Kubiak's system, the Denver Broncos should have this game in hand. Also, with the weak play of the San Diego Chargers line, Phillip Rivers should have a hard time finding any success.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="team-name away ">Philadelphia Eagles</span>
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<span class="at">at</span> New England<span class="team-logo home patriots"></span>
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<span class="team-name home ">Aaron: New England Patriots by 23</span></div>
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<span class="team-name home ">Derek: New England Patriots by 35</span><br />
<span class="team-name home ">Tanner: New England Patriots by 14</span></div>
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<span class="team-name home ">Game Notes: Despite missing Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski, the Patriots are returning to health. The bad news for the Philadelphia Eagles is their poor secondary play is easily going to cost them this game. Tom Brady has thrown 28 touchdowns and 3 interceptions and the Patriots are in good place to rebound after Denver.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="team-name away ">Carolina Panthers</span>
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<span class="team-logo home saints"></span>New Orleans <span class="team-name home ">Saints</span></span></div>
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<span class="team-name home ">Aaron: Carolina Panthers by 21</span><br />
<span class="team-name home ">Derek: New Orleans Saints by 2</span><br />
<span class="team-name home ">Tanner: </span>Carolina Panthers by 7</div>
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<span class="team-name home ">Game Notes: The Carolina Panthers are led by the best defense in the league and Cam Newton is play at high level without a number one receiver. There should be no way that the Panthers blemish their undefeated record at the hands of the 4-7 Saints.</span>
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<span class="team-name home ">Aaron: Pittsburgh Steelers by 17</span></div>
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<span class="team-name home ">Derek: </span><span class="team-name home ">Pittsburgh Steelers by 17</span></div>
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<span class="team-name home ">Tanner: </span><span class="team-name home ">Pittsburgh Steelers by 14</span>
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Games Notes: Big Ben is playing at a torrent pace, and has quietly amassed 2,343 passing yards and 11 touchdowns in 7 games this season. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins</span></div>
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Aaron: Washington by 12<br />
Derek: Washington by 9<br />
Tanner:Washington by 7<br />
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Games Notes: The Cowboys aren't very good so we give our money to the Washington Redskins.<br />
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That's all for this week folks. We'll come back on Tuesday and tip our cap to the winning analyst.<br />
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