text:
Try Something Different
I watch my friends repeat themselves all the time. Um yes…I make mistakes all the time. However, it's easier to see a problem from the outside. It just is. (Now that we've cleared that up, I will continue.) I observe my friends falling for the same type of person over and over and over and…the relationships fail. I am going to use case studies.
I have a male friend that only dates party girls. Yes, over time the women have gotten a little less stripper and perhaps a little more barfly. Maybe that's not even being fair..but definitely not a "good girl." (I am not dogging out my wild sisters…I love you guys and I am often amazed at the ability to be so carefree.) However, my friend wants a family. He feels his male clock is ticking at 36. (SIDE NOTE: Neither men nor women should feel rushed to settle. There are plenty of people who start families later in life.) Back to the point! The women he gravitates toward are pretty in a harder way and usually like to party and usually date a LOT of different men. Do you see where I am going with this? These women DO NOT want a family or a husband. Well…not usually. So what happens? He ends up getting hurt and then he is just so shocked by it, he falls into a slump. All I can think of is that old fable about the woman who saved a snake…then the snake bites her. The snake replies with, "You knew I was a snake when you saved me."
I know a woman in a similar boat. She always dates douche bags. The type of men that purposely treat her poorly then disappear for a while. (I know you know the type of man I am talking about.) Then they end up breaking up with her or cheating and she comes running to me in tears. Why is she always dating jerks? The last one I spotted within thirty minutes of meeting him by the way he was checking out every girl he saw…while she was with him. Poor thing doesn't want to listen and I only offer solicited advice. I try to not mettle in others affairs. Do you see how this pattern of repetitively choosing the same type of guy is NOT working? I wish she did.
Moral for today: Can I be blunt? Of course I can! This is my blog! The truth is…you can't ALWAYS do the same thing over and over and expect different results. If you are getting the SAME type of problems OVER and OVER again…try looking for common denominators. Is it you? Is it the type of person you are dating? Is it both? I don't know…but as I've said before..If you want a different result, you have to DO different things. It's really logical if you think about it. Look for patterns and change them. If this is something you can relate to, try it! Do it for science. Albert Einstein coined it well when he said:
Until Next Time….Ciao!
Pride Leaves You Lonely
Sorry I haven't posted in a minute. I've been busy living life. You know how it is..just a simple woman trying to not freak out in unfamiliar territory. However, I gotta share this email! This is another reader who is looking for advice that I can relate to. As usual, I got permission and made it anonymous as well as shorter-blah blah blah.
Dear Sara,
I am in a relationship with someone and I am getting mixed signals. Sometimes he calls me and reaches out to me frequently and sometimes he goes days with only random text messages. When I question him about it, he always throws it back that I didn't call him either……He makes me feel like he goes days without thinking about me. I do call him but I don't always want to be the one to initiate………What am I doing wrong? Or am I just wasting my time?
I had to cut out a lot of this email but the gist of it is that she feels like he only thinks of her when he's bored or has nothing else to do. When she confronts him it becomes a pride issue for both parties. I can't tell her or anyone else if you're wasting time. I'm not you and I'm not him. I have to go with my gut feeling on this one. It seems like pride is in the way. I am going to wrap this little post up quickly with my advice.
Ladies: Do not allow any man to make you feel unimportant. If he doesn't care enough to hear your voice or make a phone call…uh next please. However, don't let pride get in the way of calling. It's not a game, its real life. I think sometimes the issue happens because as women we are taught to let a man have space. It's hard..I get it..I really do.
Men: When do you let your woman know you care? Before someone else does. Ha! I love that line! Seriously, why aren't you making an effort? Is it because you think she's playing a game. Do you know how hard it is to open up as a woman? I know for me, it's very hard to let someone in. If you care about her, it's quid quo pro yo! Give back to her and watch how much a good woman gives in return. Pride aint ever got nobody nuthin! (In proper grammar: Pride leaves you lonely.) A woman wants to know you care enough to keep in touch regularly. Derr.
Until Next Time…Ciao!
What You MEANT Doesn't Matter..derr
At what point are we accountable for our own actions? I get bad actions as the result of trauma or issues. I was married to an alcoholic for 13 years and my mother is a drug addict. I am compassionate to the fact that I understand it's an illness. Some people argue that it's not. I watched a good man battle demons he could not control. I watched him become someone he secretly despised which just fed the disease. BUT at what point does that excuse people from their actions? I may get some angry emails from this but I'm sorry it doesn't matter. Man is defined by his actions. I just don't care about the disease or the why. I only care about the selfish actions. I only care about the results. For example: You may be an alcoholic but at what point is it your fault for tormenting people in a drunken rage? The first time? The second? The 100th? I believe in forgiveness but I also believe in not allowing someone to continuously hurt me on the grounds that they didn't mean to. So someone's been hurt or has an addiction and is now treating others poorly. Why should he/she get a pass? I have no free pass. Why should you? In my humble opinion, the only people who get a pass are children. However, once they grow up they are also accountable for their actions. We are accountable. I could apply this to so many aspects of life. I worry about a society that thinks it can justify anything with, "he had a terrible home life." Give me a break. No one better ever use that on me. I have had things happen to me too. I only mention it because if you are scarred that's okay. We all have scars. I have a scar literally on my face to remind me of my childhood. It's okay to have a history. I am not judging that. It's okay.
What's NOT okay is to justify actions on the grounds of he/she didn't mean it. I am not saying don't forgive. It's not about that. Forgiveness is divine. I suppose boundaries apply here. I have seen girlfriends of mine hurt over and over because her husband doesn't mean to do it. I have seen men cheated on over and over because they believed deep down the woman is good. I have been hurt because he didn't mean to do it. I may not mean to do something once…but if I am repeatedly hurting someone it doesn't matter why it only matters that I am. So like um is there a point? (yes there is) but I'm gonna be blunt about it because that's the mood I'm in….
Ladies: Please quit trying to change some guy you're with because he doesn't mean to do the things he did. I can't stress this next part enough: it doesn't matter if he is really a good man inside. What are his actions? If he's acting like a douche he is one. "A man is the sum of his actions…" by Gandhi, Mahatma.
Gentleman: Stop trying to turn a bad woman into a good one. Do not let yourself be fooled with drama queens (they come in all types of packages.) "You can't turn no hoe into no housewife." by Ludacris
Boom goes the dynamite.
Until next time..Ciao!
8 Signs You Are Dating A Douche
Oh yeah I so went there! I've learned a few things during my dating adventures. Pollyanna Sara is not quite as dumb as she used to be. This chica has learned a few things and has a better idea of what to avoid. (Some of you might be like: "Wow this girl didn't know that!" Well some of them I didn't so no judging!)
***Also, to my male readers, I've got something I'm working on for you. (I've been conducting super sleuth research. You will be amazed..err maybe not amazed but at least mildly impressed..I hope)*** Back to the topic at hand…
The guy might be a douche if:
- He never ever asks you a single thing about yourself (I can almost guarantee it's because he doesn't care.)
- If the guy only calls or texts you on a Friday (He probably just wants to hook up.)
- He texts you randomly and never responds to you (I have heard of a program that allows people to "mass" text people. Effin RUDE to text someone and disappear! ugh!)
- If he has brass balls-not the kind used for sports-hanging from the back of his truck (I know there are always exceptions but this screams Douche. sorry)
- If you met him online and over half of his pictures are of him topless (Anyone who follows my blog knows how I feel about this. PUT.A.SHIRT.ON..geesh)
- The guy you've been on a couple of dates with that asks for pictures of you non stop. (Hey, send me a pic of those great legs. Um NO!)
- Any guy you're dating that ceaselessly sends you pictures of himself-in bed, getting out of the shower, etc. (Yeah…I don't get it.)
- A guy who doesn't understand why he's been single for over three years but thinks two weeks is enough time to score a home run. (This one is personal-so what?)
- ANY guy who asks YOU out on a date but thinks you should pay (This has not happened to me but it has happened to friends of mine. If it did happen to me I guarantee you the conversation would go like this, "You can get the bill-you asked me out and I left my wallet at home." BOOM!)
I know I said 8 and I gave you 9. So sue me! The truth is I could probably go on and on. I know there are good men out there. However, as I reflect on the men I've met, I can't help but wonder where they are?
MORAL: If you are a man who read this and thought, "This isn't me." GOD Bless you. Thank you for being a real man. If you are a man who read this and thought, "I do that." STOP IT! Pretty Please? If you are a woman who read this and can relate…keep your head up. There are great men out there….I've met some-but they were married to great women…but some of them have to be single-I just know it!
Until next time…Ciao!
No Means No!
So I went through something kind of traumatic last weekend. (I need a break.) I just need to clear my head. Tonight I feel mostly better.
I usually don't post about my dating life in journal fashion. The purpose of my blog is to offer dating guidance and cover different struggles I encounter. There are a lot of great blogs out there that share specifics and I love to read them but it's not my intention to share all of my dating life with you. My purpose is to share wisdom I've learned. However, I do share when I think it's something of value. (My NYE was a good example.)
I met a man and went out on a few dates with him. He was very very nice. He called me all the time, and sent me wonderful text messages. It was actually very refreshing. I like it when a man shows me he is interested. He made it a point to let me know several times how desirable and great I was. However, on the third date things changed. He was very pushy and aggressive and when I tried to slow him down (I mean I've only known this homeboy for two weeks) he became angry.
Once I got the situation calmed and was able to leave he sent me a text stating that the reason most men stop talking to me around the third date is because I don't put out. NOW I'M UPSET! I mean What the What??? It was one thing to have to tell this creep to keep his filthy paws off my silky draws now he's telling me why I'm doomed to be single. I couldn't leave this alone….I asked, "Do you mean if a woman doesn't put out on the third date. men think there is no future?" He said, "Yes, that is the way a man thinks." I finally told him this conversation was depressing me and to have a good night. AND….
I cried. I cried hard (first I was actually scared for my physical safety and then I was told I'm a prude who's doomed to be alone.) and then…Well…I called
BullShit. Not so..I mean it can't be the truth. Right?? How can I EVER move beyond a third date if that's how it goes. TWO weeks??? That's just not my style. I mean unless it was love at first sight or something. Then I calmed down..like the next day. Once that happened I realized how very STUPID that man was. Men looking for a relationship will take their time. (um no I'm not saying 1 year) but enough time for a quality woman to be comfortable. I then decided to let it go.
Then the next day this Mutha F%^&*() texts me, "Don't be depressed, just realize that's how a man thinks." OH NO HE DIDN'T..THIS FOOL DON'T KNOW ME!!! My response was this, "I'm not depressed. I've decided that any guy that expects me to have sex with him on the third date after only two weeks is not the type of man I want. I've also spoken with other men that don't agree with you. They don't want to be with a woman who gives it away so easily. So I guess it depends on the guy. I'm looking for someone who actually cares about me first and there's nothing wrong with that. I can tell you that I was expecting something different from you. If you only date women that put out in two weeks, it's probably the reason why you are still single after three years. Most – not all- but most women who do that are not looking for a relationship. You have two daughters, would you want them with men that thought like that? It might be something you should think about." BOOM!
Yet he texts me again! (Really???) "Maybe but I didn't think that you felt that spark for me and that's okay. I wish you the best and good luck." I say it again: Really??? I know I should have stopped but I couldn't help myself. I replied, "Well I don't anymore but I was interested. LOL Good Luck to you too." Observations and a Moral…Oh yeah I got several!
1. This man was ONLY nice to me for a specific reason-not cuz he liked me for me. Good one buddy.
2. There is NO time frame on sex. I don't care what you say. It could be three dates it could be 20. It's when it feels right. (oh and maybe once you take the time to even learn something about me) jerk.
3. Ladies..BE SAFE! I never saw this attitude coming and this might have had a very tragic ending. You don't always know who you are dating.
IRONY: Oh yeah…This cat actually had a chance. I was attracted to him and it's been so long since someone made me feel like I was the only girl in the world.
Dumb Ass... Also, he was a Police Officer (No I am not worried. This guy did not give a fig about me and is definitely on to his next victim.) Finally, and before you jump to conclusions, I did NOT meet him online.
Wrapping up my little adventure…Please be safe in the dating world. Do not confuse attention with an interest in a relationship. The person might have selfish intentions. HOWEVER…don't become so jaded you assume all attention is negative. (I need to remember that.) Also, do things according to your own timeline…never someone else's.
Phew that was a close one! Until next time….Ciao!
It's too much! Emails and Dating Mistakes..
I am having one of those weeks. It's like now that I decided I don't care about dating every guy is coming at me. (and of course not a normal one-not yet!) I designed my blog to help people…and to help myself figure out this dating stuff. So let me share some wisdom on communication failures.
If you just met me and send me an email like this,…you're gonna get a blow off and a possible restraining order.
I think we could be right for each other because unto the end of time, I will be there for you. You would own my heart and mind, I would truly adore you. Love is too weak to define just what you mean to me. From the first moment I saw you, I knew you were the one. I truly adore you, you don't know what you mean to me. Seriously
It is such a shame that I am hearing these words from someone I barely know. What I wouldn't have given to hear something like this from a man I loved. Coming from someone after one date is just plain ole' CREEPY!
Now let's discuss this next one..
I am looking for my soul-mate eventually of course (yeah I still believe) i am looking for that one woman who is strong, comfortable in her own skin, confident, who knows what she wants, laughs and love's deeply. A woman who is dorky and funny, independent and open minded, silly and sarcastic, intelligent and immature. A woman who will be Challenging my beliefs and making me question my opinions is my biggest turn on. I'm very positive and honest and very comfortable with who I am. I know what I want from life and I just need a great woman to share it with. I would love to open my heart and have that woman in my life to explore my heart, my soul, and my mind, but by that time she will probably have my love already,
I hope this gives you a glimpse of who I am, and I would love to get to know you better. You seem a very nice woman to get to know more of, and it will be more than an honor for me.
Oh my! I mean what do I do with that shiznit? I think he means well. It's just tooooooo much for me-ya know? I mean we only had coffee and you follow the date up with this??? (not to mention there are TONS of spelling and grammar mistakes.) Geesh!
BUT….The BIG winner….The email (from someone I HAVEN'T even MET) that made me want to blog about this and warn all of my over-zealous friends and readers….
My dear, i was going through your profile. I was glad of the cute words i read from your profile, you sound so beautiful and interesting. My heart and soul was full of joy when
i saw your photo. I am deeply in love with you. I want to be involved in a serious relationship with
you that will last forever. I wish to live with you as
husband and wife do, forever more lovingly and
Um……….yeah. That's all I can say about that one. Not sure if this person is even real..This is a delete and block type of communication..Uber weird and just…ick!
What's the moral today??? If you are very interested in a woman/guy….tone it down or reel it in! Do not proclaim love after the first date or…before-heeheehee! It's too much and will cause the object of your interest to run…just sayin.
Until next time…Ciao!
No More Serial Dating I'm Waiting
Well..I am not saying I am boycotting dating. I still want to find some to spend my life with. BUT…I had an epiphany in church. Yes we have churches in Las Vegas. (I so know you were wondering.) I keep focusing on finding "the ONE." Ironically, I really thought I found him but he turned out to not be "the ONE." If he was "the ONE" I wouldn't be writing this. Ooops-I am digressing again. The point is I have spent a lot of energy fearing I will be alone or even worse that I will have to continue to prowl the dating scene forever. In fact…my deepest darkest fear is that the only man that ever really wanted to share a life with me is now dead. But that's another story entirely. Now where was I? Oh yeah, I was talking about my epiphany at church.
Google the word Epiphany for images and 99% of what you find will be about GOD. Kinda interesting to me..Just sayin..
The series at my church is on relationships and the sermon was about Ruth. I can relate to Ruth. She took care of her Mother in Law after her husband died. She was WAY better than me. Ruth worked in the fields to keep food on the table and although she was young and described as pretty, she had an amazing character. She put her family's needs above her own. (Meaning instead of trying to hook "the ONE" Ruth focused on what GOD expected of her.) What happened? God gave her a rich, nice, and caring husband. I would honestly settle for a non-crazy one with a job that adored me-he doesn't have to be rich. Now look-I am not trying to get all preachy on you. I am sharing what gave me my change of heart and what gave me comfort in being single. I do believe and I am not ashamed of that. I am just way too easy going to ever try to force my beliefs down someone else's throat. However, when my ENTIRE world fell apart-**TWICE** my belief in GOD is what pulled me through. I am very grateful for that. In fact, I am not eloquent enough to do this justice. Let me try a different tactic.
I can't find the one. There is no other half. 50% x 50% = .25%. You do the math. I need a partner but until then I need to live. I started becoming so obsessed with dating that I am no better than the players I complain about. Perhaps my blog should be titled "How to be Single in Las Vegas." But I am also WAAAAY to lazy to change it. Don't get me wrong, I am still going to date. BUT…I am going to focus on other stuff first. Someone once told me about a woman who said she was married to Jesus. Now I am down with J.C. but when I heard that I was like, "Wow she's not having any sex." Yeah I know, that's probably not nice. Ironically, I understand what she meant now. I am not saying I am married to J.C. but I am certainly not having any sex. (heeheeheehee)
Sorry-sometimes I am very immature for my age. I think that woman meant that she is putting GOD'S needs first. I like that. It takes the pressure off of me. My lesson for today??? Dating is not a necessity. Being single does not make you a sub-class citizen. Yes we are pack animals by nature but focus on being the best YOU you can be. Keep trying but stop worrying. The rest will work itself out. Until next time…Ciao!
Should I Call Him or Not???
I am beginning to think I am too distant during the initial stages of dating. Unfortunately, I have been on a lot of initial dates lately. Most of them have been jerks or creepers. Some of them have bored me to death. (No I'm not super picky but I need some personality because I like to laugh and have fun.) A couple of them might have been steady dating material. BUT…..I seem to lose them (I'm referring to the good ones-the boring ones and jerks/creepers ALWAYS call me back) after a few dates. I do not usually call first and I only randomly text. But hey..I am a busy woman and I don't really know them yet. So…I am probably too stand offish.
Why? Well one of them told me so.Then he told me he would like it if I called him. Then I blew it by not calling. I know what you're thinking! "Geesh Sara why didn't you call him?" I didn't call him because I am an idiot-derr. Or maybe I just wasn't that into him-lol! My point isn't that specific guy anyways because I am not pining over him…but….I did start thinking about what he said. He described me as hard to read. So this might be a problem-eh? I recently heard a story about the opposite. (Which is why I even started thinking about this issue in the first place.)
A man I know was telling me about this woman he was dating. He went on three dates with her. He called me one day and was complaining about how often she called/text.GUESS how many times she was contacting him??? She was calling him 4 times a day and texting him at least 6 times a day. Who has effin time for that? That is excessive. Right? No wonder his reaction was one of annoyance. In return, he finally got fed up when she woke him up on a Saturday and he dumped her. Bless her heart. She spooked him off.
So it appears that other women do call the guys they are just starting to date more than I do. (Obviously too much is not good either.) Here's my new self challenge to myself. The next guy I meet that I actually really like (unfortunately there have not been many) I will make an effort to be a little more interested-well to act a little more interested. Maybe the average Las Vegas male needs that? Moral for the day: It's okay to let a man know you're interested. However, please be sure you don't become a bugaboo.
Until next time…Ciao
He's just not that into you
As I struggle to date in a city filled with shallow people and fake men (not all, just the ones I seem to attract), I'd like to share some insight I discovered while watching this movie. He's Just Not That Into You had me laughing my butt off. To keep it real-one part Gigi said stood out and really drove home a point I needed to hear….
Girls are taught a lot of stuff growing up. If a guy punches you he likes you. Never try to trim your own bangs and someday you will meet a wonderful guy and get your very own happy ending. Every movie we see, Every story we're told implores us to wait for it, the third act twist, the unexpected declaration of love, the exception to the rule. But sometimes we're so focused on finding our happy ending we don't learn how to read the signs. How to tell from the ones who want us and the ones who don't, the ones who will stay and the ones who will leave. And maybe a happy ending doesn't include a guy, maybe… it's you, on your own, picking up the pieces and starting over, freeing yourself up for something better in the future. Maybe the happy ending is… just… moving on. Or maybe the happy ending is this, knowing after all the unreturned phone calls, broken-hearts, through the blunders and misread signals, through all the pain and embarrassment you never gave up hope. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1001508/quotes?qt=qt0517495
We are taught that! WHERE'S MY HAPPY ENDING??-right? It can't possibly be on POF or OKCupid-can it? I started thinking about happy endings. I am a big advocate of them. However, maybe in real life the happy ending doesn't include two people living happily ever after. Maybe it really is the freedom to find something better. The entire discussion about "exceptions" also stood out.
Ok, Ok. Exhibit A. Chad the drummer who lived in a storage space. He only used me for rides and yet I continued to stalk him for most of 1998. Then oh, um, there was Don, that broke up with me every Friday so that he could have his weekends free. I was delusional about that relationship. I used to refer to him as my husband to random people, like my dental hygienist. Anyway, all my friends used to tell me about how things might work out with these dipsticks because they knew someone, who knew someone, who dated a dipstick just like mine. That girl ended up getting married and living happily ever after. That the exception and we're not the exception we're the rule. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1001508/quotes?qt=qt0517682
The romantic side of me freely admits that I dream of being an exception. Although I am pretty awesome, I am realizing that I am almost certainly the rule. So maybe this means the man I waited on to want to commit wasn't going to wake up and have a change of heart. I know I know-derr right? I am the rule. But noooo..I couldn't learn this the easy way. I let him back in-against everyone's advice. I mean he claimed to really love me, he knows I want a married life with someone I truly love. I truly loved him. What's the big effin deal? I had a friend who left her boyfriend because he wouldn't commit after two years and he missed her so much that he realized he must be with her forever and now they are married-so it could happen. REALITY check…that "friend" I am referring to is the exception. I am the rule. (If he doesn't want to commit to you he aint ever gonna) I am the rule for him. He's just not that into me. But man someday, someone might make me an exception-right?
Of all the things I contemplated during the movie it was: If a man wants to be with you, he will make it happen-period. I am sooooo guilty of making excuses for someone. The truth is that guy was just not that into me. Shocking really cuz I think I rock! I understand some of you might be thinking, "Geesh Sara this is just a movie." I know! The point isn't that I am taking relationship advice from a movie. (Work with me people.) The moral behind that is perhaps we really do get so caught up in looking for a hidden meaning that we don't read the signs correctly. I got so caught up in little, nice things this man did for me that I missed all the MAJOR signs that really should have seen before
I love men. I am not a hater of the opposite gender. I just think women (some not all) are notorious for over-analyzing men's intentions. The reality check I just had: It's really not that hard. If a man wants you, he will make it known. Oh Snap! I get it-I really do. Maybe I helped someone else too. I will never ever make the same mistake again. Don't worry-I WILL make other mistakes.
Until next time…Ciao
DUDE….REALLY??? Online Dating Profiles that DON'T Work
Sometimes…just sometimes…I have to shake my head and bite my tongue. I have already posted about common online dating profile mistakes. Now I'm gonna vent. (Cuz I keeps it real yo.)
Here are some profile portions I have (err borrowed) for educational purposes. They are from all over so don't worry about me exploiting anyone's privacy. Also, if it is published on the internet it is up for public grab. (I checked-promise.)
I offur drama free companionship, good lessoner, relaxing conversations, romatic cubbling time, real heathly communication,Day by bay. I enjoy camping,reading, travelling,pool,bowling, movies: sci fi, druma, action, romance:twilight saga, Live music: Moroon5, Brono Mars, jazz & everything in between. Now on a personal note I've been dating on many different cites- I had gone throw alot of Trial and erras.
I am still trying to figure out what cubbling time is. I think it is cuddling-not sure-he may like clubs. It's killing me and at the same time all I can think is. "Bless his lil heart." Seriously…
I'm tired of all the whores in this town. If there are any real ladies in town. Hit me up
Way to ostracize every woman in town. Plus this is my HOME town so when you make fun of it, I take it personal. Only natives can talk about Las Vegas negatively. (everyone knows it..it's like a rule dude.) Also the hit me up thing kills me. I mean coming from a man your age-really?
I am looking for a long term relationshep and sumeone I can be commited to. Also, to be upfront, I am living with my soon to be ex wife still
I can forgive the minor spelling errors. Even though they irk me. (That's kinda my pet peeve-but I misspell too.) But…WHOA MAN!!! I appreciate your honesty. My only comment is maybe you shouldn't be trying to date right now.
I always try to have a moral/lesson in my posts. This blog is designed as a guide. So there is a lesson here. Please use common sense when posting your profile. If you need help, email me! Just Sayin….
Until next time…..Ciao!
- June 2014 (3)
- May 2014 (2)
- April 2014 (2)
- March 2014 (4)
- February 2014 (4)
- January 2014 (4)
- December 2013 (5)
- November 2013 (5)
- October 2013 (5)
- September 2013 (6)
- August 2013 (6)
- July 2013 (7)
RSSEntries RSS
Comments RSS


text:
KickFire, the leader in IP address intelligence and company identification technology, announced that it has partnered with Metadata, a leader in intelligent B2B demand generation, to enable B2B marketers to optimize marketing spend and reduce customer acquisition costs.
Metadata's intelligent demand automation platform generates 'look-alike' prospects and matches profiles of ideal customers with multi-channel targeted advertising campaigns. Utilizing KickFire's IP address-to-company identification technology, Metadata customers are now able to increase identification of companies across its multivariate, account-based marketing (ABM) campaigns.
|Scooped by CYDigital/marteq.io

subset: commoncrawl


text:
PLANO,TX -Some call it the golden rule: treat others as you'd like to be treated.
Well that's what the City of Plano wants to practice by passing an Equal Rights Ordinance, which bans businesses from discriminating against the LGBT community.
Hey , that's pretty progressive, Plano! But as you would imagine, this proposal had some business owners and religious groups saying "no way."
Yeah, some shops even signed petitions, protesting the ordinance, saying they have the right to refuse service to customers.
Hmm, remember that Oregon baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a lesbian couple? Yeah, well she was ultimately forced to close-up shop after word got out.
Come on guys this is 2015, have we learned nothing about equality?
Well now, religious groups in Plano are coming out in support of the ordinance.
"As members of this community of faith we pledge our hearts, hands, and talents to support the equal rights ordinance," said Rev. Patrick Price.
Score one for supporters! But it's clear the idea of equality for everyone isn't something everyone can get behind.
Hey, it looks like this conversation is far from over, but these folks want to get straight to the issue: equal rights for everyone!


text:
Strategy: Grow Talent
Strategy Tactics by Division
- Amplify Instructional Excellence
- Honor Roll Great Colleges
- Top 10% National Engagement
|Tactic 1
|Tactic 2
|Tactic 3
|Deliver opportunities to support 100% of Tier 1 competencies of the Pillars of Excellence.
|Create a certification program for Adjunct Faculty that aligns with the Pillars of Excellence.
|Create a physical hub on each campus where faculty can share, learn, collaborate, and invent in what that help students, faculty, staff, and administration achieve the goals of the institution.
|Information Services
|Work towards having guided pathways for employees: have a clear progression outline for staff in order to better grow and retain talent.
|Permeate 4DX methodology into department and team plans: develop WIGs (Wildly Important Goals) for each department and team members.
|Evaluate online learning platforms for employees.
|Offer employees opportunities to attend fellowship programs.
|Design leadership program for supervisors.
|Create a staff-training program to develop the required supervisory skills and abilities within existing staff to lead them toward the potential of realizing job advancement.
Instructional Design Technology
|Continuous staff training for the eLearning and Innovative Instructional Design Technology Design Team in current and upcoming technology tools.
|Implement an expanded Quality Matters Certification through faculty training for 5 major disciplines in General Education offerings.
|Invest in and implement branded, high quality leadership programs for community and staff.
|Hire and regularly train talented instructors for WD/CE and WD/BDBusiness Development, CCP.
|Deliver professional development for Career Development Principles and Customer/case management model of service to employers.
|Increase the awareness of the institutional advancement strategy to internal stakeholders with the scope of services provided by Institutional Advancement.
|Grow a diverse PBSC Foundation board.
|Create and implement a robust resource development strategy for the PBSC Foundation board.


text:
» My wishlists
Call us: 877-732-2586
Availability date:
Chest of drawers
47 ¼ x 18 ¼ x 26 inches
Tulip wood veneered, satinwood finished blanket chest with a hinged lid for easy access.
Bernadette Livingston Furniture provides the finest in luxury furniture and high end English antique reproduction furniture. We help make your home comfortable and unique.
This product is not sold individually. You must select at least 1 quantity for this product.


text:
At the Law Firm of Morgan Rooks, PC, we provide legal representation for clients in need of a world-class workplace sexual harassment lawyer in South Jersey. We are passionate about assisting our clients in receiving the justice and compensation they deserve due to inappropriate and threatening sexual advances by their superiors. More than 20 years ago, the Supreme Court made important rulingsson sexual harassment in the workplace. These rulings are still good law and are important for victims of sexual harassment to know.
As a result of two specific court cases, and a litany of similar incidents over the last 20 years, the Supreme Court has increased an employer's liability under federal law for sexual harassment claims by victimized employees.
Case One: Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerth (June 26, 1998)
In this case, Kimberly Ellerth, a salesperson at Burlington Industries, Inc. claimed that she had experienced quid pro quo sexual harassment because of repeated sexual advances by a high-level supervisor, who threatened Ellerth that she would never receive a promotion or have success with the company if she should spurn his advances.
Facts of the Case:
- Ellerth did not suffer adverse effects after rejecting sexual advances.
- After resigning, she sued the employer under Title VII, claiming quid pro quo sexual harassment.
The Argument:
Since the supervisor engaged in alleged harassment, the employer was liable for conduct regardless of its knowledge of the supervisor's behavior or its attempts to end it.
Supreme Court Ruling:
The Court ruled in favor of Ellerth's argument. An employer is responsible when a supervisor commits quid pro quo sexual harassment, even when the victim does not submit to illicit demands or suffer adverse job effects. Additionally, the Court held that employers would always hold direct responsibility if tangible adverse job effects (hiring, firing, failure to promote, etc.) were taken against the victimized employee.
Case Two: Faragher v. The City of Boca Raton, FL (June 26, 1998)
In this case, Beth Ann Faragher, working as a part-time lifeguard for the City of Boca Raton (1985-1990), and another female coworker claimed they were repeatedly subject to unsolicited touching and indecent comments by supervisors.
Facts of the Case:
- Faragher never suffered tangible adverse job effects, though the lower court held that the supervisors' repeated conduct constitutes a hostile work environment.
- She and other lifeguards never had contact with City Hall officials.
- The City had a sexual harassment policy, which was never distributed to employees or to the offending supervisors.
- The victim never complained to anyone in city management, other than a non-harassing supervisor who neglected to report the conduct.
- A year after her resignation, Faragher sued the City for sexual harassment.
Supreme Court Ruling:
Due to supervisors' inherent power over employees and the employer's trust in their hired supervisors, the employer should be held automatically liable for the harassment even if the offense is unknown to the employer. This ruling allows employers the opportunity to defend themselves if it can prove that 1.) it exercised reasonable care to prevent/correct offending conduct and 2.) the employee failed to take advantage of preventative/corrective opportunities provided by the employer or to avoid harm in another way.
As a result of the Ellerth and Faragher cases, federal law is more likely to protect harassed employees, making it more difficult for employers to avoid liability for its supervisors' harassing conduct in the workplace. Employers must make their harassment policies known to and understood by all members of the organization, carefully select and train their supervisors, and take a more proactive approach to sexual harassment complaints, investigations, and disciplinary actions against policy violators.
Like the Supreme Court Rulings and recent federal laws, The Law Firm of Morgan Rooks, PC, is committed to achieving justice for victims of workplace harassment. For more information on quid pro quo sexual harassment or to bring in the leading sexual harassment and disability harassment at work attorneys in South Jersey, give us a call and schedule an appointment today.


text:
The display below shows which numbers are available and which are taken. Choose a free number (green square) and claim your square by filling in the on-line application for below (scroll down). For full details of the lottery operation, CLICK HERE. To see a list of previous winning numbers, CLICK HERE.
To join the village lottery fill in the application form below. Numbers cost £2 per month and may be purchased in advance for the remaining months of the 10-month lottery period which runs from October to July each year. For full details of the lottery operation, CLICK HERE.


text:
Know more about this business than we do? Cool! Please submit any corrections or missing details you may have.Help us make it right
Be the first syracuse.com user to add photos or videos of Wirlo Associates Inc
Wirlo Associates Inc is located at 1100 University Ave Ste 202, Rochester, NY. This location is in the Atlantic-University neighborhood. This business specializes in Financial Planning.
Wirlo Associates Inc can be found at University Ave 1100. The following is offered: Marketing Agencies. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Rochester there are 72 other Marketing Agencies. An overview can be found here.


text:
Retro Telephone Dial Novelty Cufflinks. Super rhodium plated detailed phone cufflinks, silver dials with finger holes. For those that remember using the old phones. Very smart cufflinks for any man. Presented in a Mock Croc Gift Box
Free Delivery on all UK orders using Royal Mail 24® standard delivery. Orders placed by 2:30pm are dispatched the same day (excluding bank holidays and weekends). We offer free worldwide shipping on orders over £75. For orders under £75 there is a delivery charge of £7.99 in the EU and £9.99 elsewhere.
The delivery charge for next working day delivery service in the UK is £7.99. Please note orders placed between 2.30pm Thursday and 2.30pm Friday using the next working day delivery service will be delivered on the following Monday.
Our returns process is quick and easy. Simply return any unsuitable item to us and you will receive a prompt refund.
Full Delivery Information is available here & our Returns Policy is available by clicking here.


text:
Born to a noble family in Bologna, he started to draw copying Old Masters in the collection of his father. His first master was Giambattista Cairo and then became the pupil and later assistant of Francesco Albani whose manner he adopted.
Cignani was however influenced by Correggio, Guido Reni and the Caracci brothers.
He always paid great attention to his works and spent twenty years producing his main fresco, the Assumption of the Virgin figuring Paradise, on the Forli Dome.
Cignani painted many religious and mythological paintings, which are now in several Italian institutions and churches, his main masterpieces being in Bologna, notably four oval works in the San Michele in Bosco building and in the main room of the Public Palace.
Cignani painted for King Louis 14th of France a Descent from the Cross and a work titled «Christ in the Garden of the Olive Trees»


text:
Fujian Jinjiang Ruicheng Ceramics Factory was founded in 1986, located at Jinjiang City, Fujian Province, which is one of China's famous ceramic towns. Covering a ground area of 50,000 square meters, Ruicheng Ceramics Fa ...
Fujian Ruicheng Ceramics Co., Ltd.
Guishan Industrial Zone, Cizao,Jinjiang,Fujian,Chi
Jinjiang, FU
Manufacturer · Trading Company
Not a Member?
Already a member? Sign In


text:
Alabama Unemployment
Unemployed? We want to help.Get Started
File for Unemployment Benefits
All of the information covered in previous sections is intended to educate you on the Alabama Unemployment Insurance Compensation Program. The following information will help you understand how to file an initial claim for unemployment insurance benefits in Alabama. The easiest way to file for unemployment is through the Alabama Department of Labor's website: https://labor.alabama.gov/.
Unemployment Application and Initial Claim
File Your Unemployment Application and Initial Claim Process
To file a claim online:
- Go to https://labor.alabama.gov/uc/Claims/default.aspx
- Read the technology requirements and privacy assurance, then click "Proceed".
- Enter your personal information, including name, birthdate, Social Security Number, etc.
- Answer a series of questions, continuing until the last page notifies you that your application is complete.
- If you exit the application before reaching the completion notification page, your claim will not be submitted. You must follow through to the end of the process for your claim to be valid. If the internet application is left idle for 20 minutes, it will terminate, your information will be erased, and you will have to start your application again from the beginning.
*Note: The unemployment application site never uses popup windows and never asks for credit card information or fees. If you are redirected or a popup window opens asking for information during your application, stop the filing the application.
If needed, you can use a telephones and computers to file your claim at any Alabama Career Center or One Stop Career Center.
Documents and Information Needed During Filing
Before applying, be sure to have the following documents and information ready.
- Social Security Number
- Driver's License or Alabama State ID
- Work history for the past 18 months, including all employers, , contact information, telephone numbers, and start and end dates.
- Your telephone number
- Physical and mailing address
- Proof of income: W2, pay stubs, or letter from your employer(s)
- If you were discharged from the military in the last 18 months, you will need copy #4 of DD form 214.
- If you were hired through a union, provide the name and local number of your union.
- If you're not a U.S. citizen, you will need your Alien Registration Number and expiration dates.
- If you're applying for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), you must submit your TAA petition number and/or certification letter.
- Banking information for your checking or savings if you want to receive benefits through direct deposit.
Unemployed? We want to help.
Claim Weekly Benefits
To receive continued benefits, you must file a weekly unemployment insurance claim certification. You must show active eligibility for benefits each week you want to receive them. You must provide information and meet all work search requirements each week you collect unemployment insurance benefits.
Access information about your benefits, payments, and account information using the Weekly Certification System. You can do this online at https://labor.alabama.gov/uc/ICCS/
How to Claim Weekly Benefits
Weekly claim certification must be filed for all claim weeks you intend to receive benefits for. Claim weeks begin as soon as you file your unemployment application, before you are even approved. If you are denied benefits, then later approved after filing an appeal, you may be able to receive a lump sum payment containing all weekly benefit payments that were withheld between the time you applied and your request was approved.
- You must file claim certifications by 5 pm Friday every week to continue receiving unemployment insurance payments.
- The online site does not accept claims between 5:15 pm and 11 pm Monday through Thursday or from 5 pm Friday until 12:01 am Sunday.
- You will need to create a username and PIN
- Provide your social security number
If you stop filing weekly claims your unemployment benefits claim becomes inactive and you will stop receiving payments until you reactivate your benefits claim year.
Claim Denials or Discrepancies
When you file your application for unemployment insurance, your claim is sent to a Claims Examiner, who examines the information provided by both you and your employer. The Claims Examiner determines whether or not you are legally eligible to receive unemployment compensation and issues a letter stating the decision. You will receive the determination for unemployment insurance eligibility through postal mail.
You could be denied benefits if you fail to meet eligibility requirements, or if there is a discrepancy between information given by you and your employer. If the information provided is incomplete or fraud of any kind is suspected, you may have cause for an appeal. Intentionally providing misleading information or withholding information could affect your unemployment insurance eligibility, now and into the future. It is considered an act of fraud and can carry serious consequences such as fines and possible jail time.
Appeals Process for Denied Claims
In Alabama, you can appeal a denied claim for unemployment insurance benefits by submitting a written appeal within 15 calendar days of the mailing date on the original letter of determination, or within 7 days of receipt if the letter is hand delivered to you. You must include your full name, the last four digits of your Social Security Number, the reason you are appealing, and your signature.
After the department processes your request, they will mail you a notice of the time and date set for your hearing. Hearings are held over the telephone unless you make a request for special accommodations. You do not need an attorney, but you have the right to be represented by an interested party. You must continue to file weekly claim certifications throughout the appeals process to maintain eligibility should the decision be found in your favor. Maintaining eligibility enables you to immediately begin receiving benefits without going through the entire process from the beginning.
You have the right to have any witnesses with first-hand knowledge of facts relevant to the case present during the hearing. You also have the right to request subpoenas for witnesses relevant to your claim, and any documents necessary to prove your case.
You will receive written notice of the decision from the Administrative Hearing Officer by mail within 10 business days after the hearing. If you disagree with the Administrative Hearing Officer's decision, you have the option to file a secondary appeal with the Board of Appeals of the Administrative Hearing. You have 15 calendar days of the mailing date listed on the decision to file for a review of the findings. Decisions at this level are final and are not open for any other appeals or reviews.
Office of Appeals Contact Information
Mail or fax your appeal to:
Alabama Department of Labor
Hearings and Appeals Division
649 Monroe Street, Room 4677
Montgomery, Alabama 36131
Fax: (334) 956-5891


text:
Thepackersmovers.com all set to eliminate hassle of relocating in India
| Updated: Aug 23, 2017 11:20 IST
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI-Businesswire India): According to the census report 2011, the total population of India stands at 121 crore, of which 83.3 crore still is the part of rural India. Consequently, a considerable number of populations migrate every year to the urban India, in search of better career and job opportunities. With this phenomenon of huge migration of the masses, a need for a robust system of relocation services to help people in the best possible way comes in picture. The statistical data and getting acquainted with a customer-friendly service space, show why hiring reliable packers and movers in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and other major cities of India is an adroit step. Relocation is never an easy task and even the thought of it becomes a nightmare for many. Those planning to relocate on their own are sure to go through a number of difficulties in packing, unpacking and accomplishing other related tasks. In this regard, the host of valuable relocation services offered by Thepackersmovers.com can be really helpful to people, as it can set them free from a nerve-racking relocation experience. "Keeping in mind the huge number of relocation, every year, in the metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and others, for better opportunities, Thepackersmovers.com is gearing up for reprieving the anxiety of relocation. Our team is ready to weigh in with, a beefed up and refined list of packers and movers in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune and other major cities," said Mr. Mukesh Kumar, Senior Manager of the online directory. This year, Thepackersmovers.com has taken special care to address the increasing need of the best relocation services, particularly for the younger generation that migrates to IT hubs like Bangalore, which is also called the Silicon Valley of India. The team has taken special care to deal with the irrelevant movers and packer charges in Bangalore, which is considered one of the most expensive cities of the country. The online directory is helpful to the customers with an extraordinarily filtered list of packers and movers. Very recently, it had also updated the list with well-experienced, well-equipped and reputed packers and movers companies. "We have been working diligently to address the bottlenecks of relocation for over a year. All the companies, under the list of packers and movers in the directory, are now well trained, highly equipped with modern tools, technologies and certified. Contact details of around 500 packing companies in various parts of India are available at the directory. Aside from focusing on the list of packers and movers in Pune, Delhi, Mumbai Bangalore and the other major cities, we are also keeping close watch on making the directory a stronghold of packers and movers in various remote cities of India," added Mr. Mukesh Kumar, the Senior Manager. (ANI-Businesswire India)


text:
Selmeston Church
Selmeston Church
With no dedication Selmeston church in East Sussex, UK, lies nestled on the north side of the South Downs in quiet seclusion. Rebuilt in it's entirety by the Victorians there was a church here before and the reused wooden arcading to the south aisle is unique in Sussex.
Dave Godden
Image size: 3888 x 2592, 20.39Mb | Camera details: Canon EOS 1000D | Date uploaded: 14/07/2018


text: Duke of Kent visits Holt Hall 30th March, 2017 The Queen's first cousin arrived by helicopter at Holt Hall on the morning of Thursday, March 30, and spent about 40 minutes talking to staff, children and volunteers. The centre is run by Educator Solutions whose head of outdoor centres, Mike Roper, said the Duke thoroughly enjoyed himself. He said: "We were talking about what a fantastic opportunity it is for the children to explore the space here. He was very interested in the history of the centre and it being a Victorian building and that we grew a lot in the garden which is used in the kitchen." During his visit, he toured the grounds and historic hall, including the woodlands, Victorian-walled garden and rear lawns, meeting staff members and centre visitors. He was waved goodbye by youngsters from Holt Primary School who are learning new skills and enjoying themselves at the environmental and outdoor learning centre, in Kelling Road, on the edge of the town. Holt Hall is set in 75 acres of ancient woodland, lawns, lakes and gardens close to the north Norfolk coast. It provides high quality residential and day visit experiences in north Norfolk for schools, colleges and universities from around the UK. http://www.holthall.org.uk/ Click here for press coverage. Share this Article Tweet


text:
Let's Give a Warm Welcome to Global Recognition!
Global Recognition Inc. is a leading provider of recognition awards, imprinted apparel, business gifts and promotional products for clients locally and throughout North America.
They can help you:
• Recognize achievements because "What Gets Rewarded Gets Repeated"
• Keep your organization visible and remembered with promotional gifts
• Preserve and display memories with custom framing
• Build loyalty and awareness with apparel with your logo or design
Their company has an 16,500 square-foot office and production facility with state-of-the-art equipment and an experienced team of dedicated employees. Many types of products are on display in the impressive 2,200 square-foot retail showroom including acrylic, glass and crystal awards, sculptures, medallions, coins, plaques and framed awards, clocks, business gifts, promotional products, bricks, garden stakes, benches, apparel and more.
Call them today at 1-800-888-1090
or visit their showroom to discover new ideas for your logoed apparel, recognition awards and gifts. They also specialize in creating custom awards for your program.
You can visit their website at http://www.globalrecognition.com/
Your source for:
• Recognition Awards
• Crystal Awards & Gifts
• Medals and Lapel Pins
• Plaques and Framed Awards
• Personalized Gifts
• Promotional Products
• Donor Bricks and Benches
• Hats, Shirts, Jackets & More


text:
Titanic Size Comparison to Modern Cruise Ships
When the Titanic launched in 1912, it was considered to be the largest man-made object ever built to float on water. It was an incredible engineering achievement since modern technology was still in its infancy at the beginning of the twentieth century.
The idea of the Titanic was first conceived in Lord and Lady Pirrie's Downshire home in London, six years before its fateful maiden voyage. Bruce Ismay and Lord Pirrie wanted to build the largest luxury ship ever built. How large was this ship? Was it about the size of the modern day cruise ships some of us are familiar with, or does its size pale in comparison?
The Titanic Was the Largest Ship of Its Time
Let me begin with the fact that the Titanic was a large ship for its time. It was longer than the famous Lusitania (1906) by more than a 100 feet. The Lusitania itself was 790 feet in length. Before construction of the ship, three berths at the Belfast shipyard had to be modified to accommodate the Titanic and its two sister ships, the Britannic and the Olimpic. Also across the Atlantic, modifications had to be made to the pier in New York City harbor to receive these larger ships.
Construction of the Titanic officially began on March 31, 1909, and continued for approximately two years until May 31, 1911, when the hull was completed. It took another ten months to put the final touches (fitting-out) on the ship before it sailed to Belfast on April 2, 1912, for her sea trials—eight days before her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York.
Titanic's Size vs. Modern Cruise Ships
Queen Mary
Oasis of the Seas
Allure of the Seas
Symphony of the Seas
882 ft.
1019.4 ft
1186.5 ft
1187 ft
1184 ft
Beam or Width
92 ft.
118 ft
198 ft
198 ft
215 ft
175 ft
181 ft
236 ft
236 ft
238 ft
Gross Tonnage
Cruising Speed
21 kn
28.5 kn
22.6 kn
22.6 kn
22 kn
Max Speed
24 kn
22 kn
The Titanic and its sister ships did not hold the distinction of being the largest ships for long, even though they were 883 feet from bow to stern. By 1934, the luxury cruise ship the Queen Mary took the honor of being the longest and largest ship. It beat the Titanic's length by 136 feet—it was 1,019 feet long. That's the equivalent of more than three football fields laid end-to-end. It was not until the 1990s that another cruise ship was built longer than the Queen Mary.
Many of the Royal Caribbean cruise ships today have lengths greater than the Queen Mary. Believe it or not, they are only about 160 feet longer than the Queen Mary. The newest ships, the Allure of the Seas and the Symphony of the Seas, launched in 2010 and 2018 respectively, are considered the largest cruise ships in the world with a length of over 1,180 feet—about 304 feet longer, or another entire football field longer, than the Titanic.
Beam or Width
After the Titanic was built with a beam of 93 feet, the beam of later cruise ships stayed relatively the same until 2004 when the Queen Mary 2 was launched. It had a beam of 148 feet, which is about 55 feet wider than the Titanic's beam.
Currently, the beam of Allure of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas is almost double the width of the Titanic. Another way of looking at this is to imagine two Titanics side-by-side as one ship. That is a significant increase in width.
When the Titanic was built, it had nine decks for a total height of 175 feet, which is equivalent to the height of an eleven story building. The Symphony of the Seas has 18 decks, with the ship towering at the height of 238 feet. That is about 22 stories high.
Gross Tonnage
Gross tonnage is the overall internal volume of a ship as measured from its keel to the funnel, from stern to bow, and the outside of the hull of the ship. It is a measurement without units and is used to set port fees, safety rules, etc.
Today's cruise ships obviously have a much greater internal volume than the Titanic's 46,328 GRT. With a gross tonnage of 228,081, the Symphony of the Seas is five times larger than the Titanic.
Everyone who has been on a cruise ship knows that speed is not a desirable quality. This is what cruising is all about; moving along slowly from one port to another in days instead of hours. The Titanic was designed by Lord Pirrie and Ismay with luxury and comfort in mind rather than speed. As a result, the Titanic's maximum speed was limited, by design, to about 22 knots. At that time, competing ship designers' goals were to break the speed record crossing the Atlantic.
Today, cruise ships are still designed for the same classic reason as the Titanic—to cruise at roughly the same maximum speed established in 1912. In 1934, the Queen Mary had a top speed of 29 knots, and the Queen Mary 2 in 2004 had a maximum speed of 30 knots. But generally, most cruise ships still cruise around 22 knots for safety reasons, and to minimize fuel consumption. Even the largest ship, Symphony of the Seas, cruises around 22 knots despite its power and size.
As stated before, it is not about speed in the cruising industry. It is about luxury and comfort. This is what Pirrie and Ismay started 100 years ago. Unfortunately, the officers aboard the Titanic violated the main reason why this magnificent ship was built—for luxury and comfort, not for speed. This contributed to the series of events that led to the sinking of the Titanic on April 14, 1912.
Passenger Capacity and Amenities
The Titanic had four elevators to move 2,500 passengers about from one deck to another. Three elevators were for the first class passengers, and one elevator for the second class passengers. In comparison, the Symphony of the Seas has a total of 24 elevators aboard to move more than 6,000 passengers from one deck to another.
With all these decks comes ample space for amenities such as pools, gymnasiums, spas, dining areas, theaters, etc. When the Titanic was first designed, there was only one pool on the ship. The Oasis of the Seas has 21 pools and jacuzzis on board for passengers. One of the main, and unique, features of the Oasis of the Seas is the living park made of more than 12,000 living plants and trees, with some of them as tall as 24 feet in height. However, there were real palm trees on the Titanic in the Veranda Cafe making it the first ship to have real trees on its deck.
Titanic FAQs
When was the Titanic Built?
- Construction started March 31, 1909.
Where was the Titanic built?
- It was built in Belfast, United Kingdom.
When did the Titanic sink?
- The night of April 14, 1912, into the early morning hours April 15, 1912.
How long did it take the Titanic to sink?
- It took 2 hours 40 minutes after the ship struck the iceberg at 11:40 PM.
Where did the Titanic sink?
- It sank in the North Atlantic Ocean.
What is the exact location of the Titanic wreck on the ocean floor?
- The location is 41 degrees 43.5 minutes North, 49 degrees 56.8 minutes West, about 370 miles south-southeast of Newfoundland.
How many passengers were on the Titanic?
- There were 2229 passengers onboard the ship.
How many survivors were rescued from theTitanic?
- There were 713 survivors after the sinking.
Surprising Facts About the Titanic
- The Titanic was registered as a British ship despite the fact that it was owned by an American. John Pierpoint Morgan was the owner of the White Star Line. In 1902, when he brought the White Star Line in Britain, it was originally called the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company. Its office was located at 9 Broadway, New York City.
- The Titanic was not christened by breaking a champagne bottle against its hull. The movie A Night To Remember had it wrong. The White Star Line did not believe in this practice. The sister ships of the Titanic were not christened during their launches either.
- When the Titanic sank, there were no priceless pieces of jewelry aboard. However, a Renault sports car went down with her.
- There was no 300 foot-long gash along the hull of the ship from the collision with the iceberg. A 1996 expedition used a sonar device to scan the hull of the ship buried in 60 feet of sand. They found that the damaged area was actually only 12 square feet.
- The Titanic had enough boats for 1,178 passengers. The requirement at the time was that there needed to be enough boats to ferry people back and forth to a rescue ship. They also figured that the Titanic's watertight compartments would keep the ship afloat for long enough to complete the transfer of passengers to a rescue ship. If the Carpathia had arrived in time, everyone on the ship could have been rescued before it sank. It took two hours and 40 minutes for the ship to sink after it collided with the iceberg. This length of time indicates that there was plenty of time to rescue nearly everyone aboard, and furthermore, 465 (of the available 1,178) lifeboat seats went unfilled during that fateful night.
The Titanic's Environmental Impact
- A Geological Study of The Titanic Shipwreck Site
An examination of the Titanic shipwreck site from a geological perspective. What been happening in the area around the shipwreck since it hit the North Atlantic ocean floor more than 100 years ago.
© 2012 Melvin Porter
Interesting facts. Lots of details I didn't know. Great article.
I loved reading your article but maybe you can make it better, revise. :)
I personaly thought it was a great artical! It helped me a buch with my report, it had almost all the info I needed! 谢谢!
this didn't help at all THANKS
win did the titanic sank
Wow, definitely good information. Thanks for sharing this.
I hope our cruise ships have more safer ways to address situations .more Life Boats and safety for the passengers
Replying to Mark H. Northern Ireland didn't exist when the Titanic was built.
coo man... coo
Interesting article. Great comparisons of the legendary cruise ship with modern vessels. The information you provided was worth the read. Well written. Respectfully, Tim
Xelonain, please, either respect HubPages as a platform for reasonable, community-minded discussion, or leave and don't come back.
The author of this hub has tried to publish a well-documented account and has succeeded. Why don't you try to do the same?
That was good information
that is great info
wow thats crazy dawg
Harmony of the Seas is currently the largest cruise ship. In 2019, Royal Caribbean will launch Symphony of the Seas which will be the largest.
I thought the Titanic was the largest sea liner. The Titanic was 269 m. RMS Queen Mary was 345 m.
The largest boat in the world is Oasis of the Seas.
The Titanic was built in March 31, 1909.
The RMS Queen Mary was not the longest ship after the Titanic the Normandie 1935 was 1029 ft and the RMS Queen Elizabeth 1939 was 1031ft
The Queen Mary was the fastest a good ten knots faster the the Titanic.
great article!
It is my first time cominting to any thing. And I like the titanic a lot!!!!!
The new TITANIC ll will it be at the baton of the sea floor
The Titanic's last port of call was Cob in Southern Ireland.
One thing you should add is that RMS Titanic was never advertised as "Unsinkable". White Star Line did very less marketing about RMS Titanic than RMS Olympic.
On The Night Of April 14, 1912, 1st Officer Murdoch, Heard The Warning Bell From Fredrick Fleet, Who Called To The Bridge, Where Sixth Officer Moody Answer The Call "Iceberg Right Ahead!" At 11:39:30PM Murdoch Ordered The Helmsman Hard To Starboard. About A Few Seconds Later, Murdoch Made The Fatal Move To Titanic, As The Helmsman Was Turning To Port, Murdoch Put The Engines Full Astern, Which Then Disrupted The Flow Of The Ships Rudder. At 11:40PM, The Titanic Had Struck The Iceberg On The Starboard Side After An Attempt To Port Around The Iceberg. When The 883 Ft Ship Struck The Iceberg, It Unzipped The Rivet Heads In The First Five Compartments As Followed In Order: The Mail Room, Cargo Holds 1,2, & 3, & Boiler Room 6. Titanic Sank In 2 Hours & 40 Minutes. The Shipwreck Was Discovered By Dr. Robert Ballard On September 1, 1985 @ A Depth Of 13,200FT (3,821 m).
Tony, Belfast is in Northern Ireland, not the Republic of Ireland. Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. That's why they call it "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland".
Great article love anything historical that relates to the titanic. One point i want to make is that the Titanic was built in Belfast which is in Ireland . Though it may be part of the united kingdom its still the island of ireland .
Hector, thanks for the correction.
Peter, thanks for your comment on my article.
I must disagree with you. The RMS Titanic was not an American ship in the true sense of the word. She was built and designed by Harland & Wolff in Belfast and registered as a British vessel. The fact that White Star Line was sold to an American company has no bearing on its nationality as she was never re-registered.
Thank you for an interesting and well written article.
kind regards Peter
You already know tha RMS Titanic is smaller tha Oasis Of The Seas but Titanic was built in mid 1900 and that time no one having high tech gadgets or else and Titanic is the most famous ship in that time and that time Titanic is the most famous ship and Oasis Of The Seas is not famous ship in the world and Titanic is built in 4 years only..Titanic is the (Disaster,Romantic,and Drama)
I've always wondered about this. Thanks for clearing it up!
Very interesting hub. The Titanic was the biggest thing built by men back in 1912. That was before the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building were built.
This hub it's very useful for everybody who looks for information about Titanic. In our days there are a lot of ships longer than Titanic, but nobody knows about them. If Titanic hadn't sunk, it won't became as famous as is today.
Wonderful Hub, on a topic of endless appeal. The artifacts from the Titanic traveling exhibit is worth a second and even a third visit to anyone interested in the Titanic.
it helped a lot except that it didn't tell the real thing
Interesting article. Good comparison pictures.
I am confused by your comment that "if Carpathia had arrived on time..." Just want to clarify that Carpathia couldn't have arrived significantly faster than she did. She was heading toward Titanic at full speed and still arrived 2 hours after Titanic sunk. Then it took a little over 4 hours to round up all the life boats. Now, if the Californian had responded properly, things might have been different. Really, though, there are almost no ways in which the Titanic disaster could have been completely avoided. Sinking in 2 hours, 40 minutes is actually pretty fast. Simply put, without adequate life boats and procedures, it would have been very difficult to save everybody.
12 square feet hole? I don't believe that.
Very informational and the illustrations really helped to put things into perspective.
Most interesting and informative Hub, thank you.
I wonder if you would like to do a similar article about the Bristol Brabazon aircraft. That also was designed to serve the upper class of people who loved (and could afford to) travel across the Atlantic.
I well remember looking up at the aircraft from Lancing in Sussex on the South Coast of England, in 1950, when the Brabazon flew over us from the Farnborough Air Show.
I'm flabbergasted at how big the cruise ships are today. Wow.
A well-written, well-researched hub. I didn't know there were actually a pool and real palm trees in the Titanic, which was in itself an incredible ship in its day. I don't know if I say this right, but if not for the tragedy, ships (not only luxury ones) wouldn't have been improved especially with emphasis on safety and speed. Great work my friend, voted up and awesome/interesting, a following.
very interesting hub, I have always wondered about this and figured that the cruise ships were the same size if not bigger.
Amazing and very informative hub... The most amazing point for me in this hub is the difference in size and weight. You really did great work. Thanks for sharing unique information.
This is an outstandin hub Melvin. I have always been fascinated by the Titanic saga. I once met Walter Lord. I've written a hub entitled The Titanic Disaster - Have 100 Years Made a Difference. I'm going to amend it and include a link to this hub. Voted up and awesome.
Well, we are home now from our wedding cruise, our first cruise! We are hooked. I have to say Mahogany Bay. We had 7 wonderful days of open seas, snorkeling, shows, nice dinners. Exceptional service. If our luggage hadn't been broken into, and a bunch of stuff was stolen, expensive jewelry. The insurance paid out.However the money that was taken (I did everything right. I put our money in different places and our credit cards. So sadly we were limited money wise as for excursions but we had fun anyway. I am already planning our next cruise I'm so excited. Hubby could go to bed watch t.v. and I could be at shows, comedy clubs etc. I'm a cruiser for life!
Melpor, the date of the Titanic sinking is officially recorded as April 15, 1912. After striking the iceberg near midnight, April 14, the vessel took more than two hours to sink.
Despite the drama afforded by keeping steerage passengers below decks at gunpoint, the shortage of lifeboats was not by cruel indifference, but the deluded belief there would be plenty of time to ferry passengers to a rescue vessel.
After, wasn't the Titanic designed to be unsinkable?
What a great hub, really enjoyed reading this article. Thanks for sharing such great information with us.
Great information out here!!! I rally liked it :)
You have done a good reasearch on this topic and well supported by your personal experience also.
Perfect Hub!
Wow. This is a really cool comparison. I particularly liked the image with everything from a person on up compared to the QM2. Voted interesting!
I will be very curious to see where Titanic 2 places on these diagrams! Nice hub!
We are renewing our wedding vows to mark 30 years together, on a carnival cruise ship. I believe it's amazing what I am seeing . This is a 1st cruise for all of us. I can't believe on the ship oasis has a living park and 21 pools and jacuzzi. Who wants to go home???? I could live the rest of my life cruising around the seas! I have a salon to do my hair even! I can sit read get my hair toes and nails done before my wedding.. I loved this hub!
I too have been fascinated by the Titanic, the size, things on board, differences between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class passengers and so many other things. Hard to imagine all those people dying when it could have been avoided in many ways. Great hub.
What an excellent article on a fascinating subject. The graphics alone are worth saving this as a resource.
Wow, this ship would be the next titanic I think. It's fun reading this post, and was thinking how good would it be to go on a cruise ship vacation on this big.
Excellent hub! I've always been fascinated by the Titanic and when we went on a cruise, I thought of the Titanic often. I even brought walkie-talkies with us so when my wife and I were doing different activities, we could stay in contact, just in case.
I believe ship building has evolved to a state, where we are making them just too large and sitting too high in the water and carrying so many people, that if something happened, it would be tragic. Our ship had a muster drill shortly after leaving the harbor and the life boats were enclosed and self-righting if they rolled over. I love cruising, but am always aware of my surroundings and potential escape routes should something go wrong. It's the best way to travel and more comfortable than flying.
Wow! How I wish to travel around the world with those gigantic cruise ship. I will save my earnings here. Many years from now I can, maybe.
A nice detail into titanic.I always love to know more about it.Though scientist still trying to find real reason behind its end.
I just recently watched the Titanic special on the Smithsonian channel, which was excellent. I really enjoyed your hub as it was well organized with all the facts and the comparisons to modern day ships. Up and awesome!
Although I was going to say that the titanic looks small compared to the Oasis, which it does really, when you see the scale of the ship next to a car, a person and a plane, you realise it was still absolutely enormous.
The Oasis reminds me of one of the moving cities that Ian M Banks or Peter F Hamilton writes about though. Imagine one of those flying through space, it looks big enough to be able to live your whole life on it!
Wow, great hub! From books and movies I'd always imagined the Titanic was a huge ship compared to modern ones, but that's obviously not so! Thanks you for this informative piece I truly enjoyed it.
we are going on a cruise.that was such a great hub. loved it.
Thanks to James Cameron we know a lot more about the sinking of the titanic.The resirch that was involved was very interesting. The differances of the Ocean liners of today and of yesterday is hard to grasp. Thanks!!
Very interesting information on the TITANIC indeed. Thanks for all the information
An interesting hub. It is true that, modern day cruise ships are far bigger than the titanic was but during that time, it was a giant among the giants and I don't think we can compare the enormity of the titanic with modern day ships. Thanks for sharing! Awesome
I had always wondered about this. Thanks for sharing!
You have the Gross Tonnage and Gross Register Tonnage wrong, they are not measures of weight, and in fact have nothing at all to do with the ships weight. GT and GRT measure the volume of the total enclosed space in the ship.


text:
Winton is a highly respected legal professional with more than three decades of commercial real estate experience.
For 22 years, she has played a vital role in all legal matters related to Turnberry's numerous commercial assets. She is responsible for negotiating and preparing legal documentation for lease transactions and has been integrally involved in the expansion and redevelopment of the company's shopping centers, including Aventura Mall, Destin Commons, Town Center Aventura and more, as well as the development of new retail destinations such as Town Square Las Vegas and Solé Mia.
Winton has been with Turnberry since 1997. Prior to joining the company, she was an associate at the law firm of Holland & Knight.
Winton holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Miami, where she was a member of The Order of the Coif and the Law Review. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from George Washington University. She is a member of the Florida Bar.


text:
Dr. Yvette de Villiers
Yvette de Villiers (PhD Metaphysical Philosophy) was born with the gift of healing hands and has spent most of her life developing the ability to read and balance the energy systems that govern life-force energy in humans and animals.
Her main interest is the development of new ways to bring about individual and group transformation and she has done extensive research in this new and exciting field. She believes that a balanced and enlightened reality is the destiny of all the inhabitants of Earth, and has dedicated her life to this cause.
Yvette has written a book called "The Divine Connection" in order to help others understand how they, too, can break through the illusions that bind them and make a flow of Divine love, light, wisdom and healing a daily reality. She is always in the process of developing metaphysical tools and workshops, as well as writing more material to support and inform people as much as possible in their search for Spiritual Awakening.
Yvette is also a practicing member of COMENSA (Coaches and Mentors of South Africa). For more information on the Metaphysical Coaching and Mind Body Balancing sessions that Yvette offers, please see the Therapies page.
For more information, or if you wish to make an appointment, contact Yvette on 082 868 5674.
Click here to view my PhD Doctorate Certificate.
Click here to view my PhD Minister Certificate. Contact Yvette
082 868 5674


text:
- NBC refused to show a commercial from CatholicVote.org about the sanctity of human life, but I just watched a commercial for the movie Angels and Demons, which talks about the destruction of Vatican City and shows St. Peter's Basilica exploding.
- How many commercials involves people getting really, really hurt? I mean, the Bud Light guy getting thrown out of a window, the Doritos guy getting smashed by a bus, and the Pepsi Max guys having all sorts of stuff happen to them. This was the kind of stuff that used to happen to the coyote when he chased the Roadrunner on Saturday morning cartoons.
- Commercials with animals seem to be big this year. The Pedigree adoption one was great. Budweiser always has great ones with horses.
"My most recent analysis ... reveals a striking trend: A generation of conservative young priests is on the rise in the U.S. Church." - Fr. Andrew Greeley, in the article, "Young Fogeys", from The Atlantic Magazine. January, 2004.
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Super Bowl Commercials
3 comments:
- Bob Cavalcante Jr. said...
Father, I had to turn off the SuperBowl just 10 minutes into it for that very reason. They pulled the CatholicVote.org commercial yet played one for "Angels and Demons". I wrote a blog post on NBC's apparent anti-Catholic leanings (intentional or unintentional) just last night:
God Bless!
Bob Cavalcante
- standmickey said...
I'm a Comcast subscriber in Tucson, so the highlight of the evening for me was the 30 seconds of hard-core porn that cut in right after the Cardinals' touchdown. They're now saying it was deliberate sabotage from a laid-off employee. The sad part is that for the first couple seconds, we all thought it was just another Viagra ad.
- matthew archbold said...
They need to silence us because they know if we're allowed an open air argument, we win.


text:
Travel Web Banner Ads is a package designed for travel agencies, and booking services.
This web banner package is best suited for exotic travel packages due to the used graphic elements, which are characteristic of tropical holiday destinations. Travel Web Banner Ads are optimized for the most popular sizes of AdWords templates, for Twitter and Facebook posts, and also for Instagram and Pinterest.
Easily starts a display advertising campaign to promote the latest tropical holiday offers. This banner set can be customized with just a few clicks.
- 18 Banner Sizes
- Scalable
- Easy to Edit
Fonts used are:
Kanit – https://www.fontsquirrel.com/fonts/kanit
Sensations and Qualities – http://www.dafont.com/sensations-and-qualities.font
Please note: Stock photos used in the preview are not included in the package. Download links are provided in the instruction file.


text:
Discussion in 'Visual Arts' started by progrocker71, Feb 7, 2013.
I dig her...never heard of this! how is it? where is it show?
Haha! Yeah ok. I know, maybe I'm getting old.....
I found it such a distraction in the end, that I passed on it.
I'm not usually a prude to be honest, but this one just eluded me.
You should have stuck with it...it's a great show! : )
Currently watching Season 1 of the British TV drama SKINS (2007).
No Offence (season 2) Fast paced (how fast? well the first five minutes of episode one contained more story than most entire seasons) British police show. Something about white supremacists and privatising the police force in Manchester.
House MD - Season 01
Master Chef, season 10
Best line this episode: "You made a meatball you could play golf with."
I love all Gordon Ramsey's shows. He's heavily overexposed on FOX, but if you think he's all show and no go, think again.
I ate at his restaurant, "Maze", at the London Hotel in NYC (before it closed), and it was one of the best meals I've ever had.
However, an episode of one of his other shows, "Kitchen Nightmares", was filmed at a local soul food restaurant called "Blackberry's where I used to eat regularly. It went out of business shortly after his "makeover".
Presently watching the boxsets of Foyle's War (episode 3 at the moment), and Twin Peaks series 3 (episode 7 to come later, when it's dark...)
Euphoria, on HBO.
I've waited a few episodes to comment on this show because I wasn't sure how I felt about it. After the last one, it's time.
This is a very very edgy show about teenagers, specifically two, played by Zendaya (thoroughly leaving Disney in the dust), and a transgendered actor named Hunter Schafer (a major find). While the issues dealt with on this show are a million miles from any experience I may have had at any point in my life, the beauty of the show is in the acting, the writing, and most of all, the transcendent cinematography. The last episode that aired took place at a carnival, and while I won't even try to bore you with a recap of the myriad relationships that intertwine, the way it was filmed was absolutely mesmerizing-easily the best I've seen since, maybe, the last couple of episodes of the Leftovers.
This show is quite dark and explicit. It's not for everyone-I think it's barely for anybody-but boy does it look great. If you're fans of 13 Reasons Why, Skins, My So-Called Life, or more appropriately Larry Clark's bomb-throwing Kids, give this a try.
I'm also watching one of the best space documentaries I've seen, Catching The Moon, on the PBS website. Quite a menu I've got.
The Monkees
Fairy Tale
Good Omens. I like Neil Gaiman and his non-sensical story telling. Yes, I know it's from a book by Terry Pratchett but Neil's dialogue and story movement is all over this rendition. I haven't read Pratchett but there must be something in their styles that is so similar.
I last watched a star trek episode on VHS
EPISODE: The cage
Live PD. Shows me the arrogance and stupidity of mankind running loose in this country. NO license, insurance. And the drugs....... I worked with law enforcement for 10+ years in the 80's until 1991. Good thing they didn't have the tazer. They would have shocked everybody on general principle.
oh yeah! i'd watch her read the phone book
Alone, Holey Moley, JETT, Yellowstone, Agents of Shield, Elementary, reviewings of No Reservations for travel planning, and Gabriel Iglesias's lousy sitcom on Netflix. going to start on the BBC Benedict Cumberbatch versions of Sherlock Holmes this Sunday on Netflix.
I watch Love Island almost every day. Don't judge me. I love the scenery in Fiji. I never go anywhere.
Get Smart
Having found a new server index site to catch a few HULU shows, I'm getting caught-up on Sean Penn's The First. It's about a guy who's in charge of training a team to go to Mars. Natasha McElhone is the Director of NASA. Thus far, this thole thing isn't about going to Mars, but all about the characters. He and his daughter are getting over his wife's suicide, his daughter is an addict (and an inspired painter) and, while they never got to Season 2, I get the feeling...he's goin' to ride that rocket by the finale. Outstanding drama, worth watching even if you don't get to the next level in the story.
just announced-season two of Mindhunter on Netflix begins Aug 16. can not wait!
Watching Twin Peaks 3 on BluRay.
Just finished episode 10 (Laura is the One). Staggering stuff, quite wonderful.
Episode 8 (Got a Light?) is probably the most extraordinary hour of TV I've ever seen...
Space 1999
Catch 22
Spartacus BD much more added to some of the episodes! some I'd rather not see... my wife has no complaints! LOL...
Separate names with a comma.


text:
Our phone lines are incredibly busy and we are working hard to dispatch your orders as quickly as possible, we thank you for your understanding. Please allow an additional 14 days for your delivery to arrive
Iris is a genus of approximately 300 species in the Iridaceae family and native to many areas within the Northern hemisphere, although mainly located in colder, mountainous regions. The word Iris is derived from the Greek word for Rainbow and was in fact the name of the Greek Goddess who served as the messenger between all gods, the personification of the rainbow and provided a connection between heaven and earth. Iris is also the national flower for Croatia and throughout time has come to mean faith, hope and wisdom.
Iris are rhizomatous or bulbous perennial plants with distinct and stunning flowers, consisting of large, curved pendant-like petals. Elegant, slender foliage will neatly sit beneath these striking blooms, held together by robust, vertical stems. Depending on colour and province, irises signify a specific meaning. A yellow iris will symbolize passion, where others symbolize bravery and admiration.
If, for any reason you are not delighted with your purchase, just return it to us within 21 days.
We promise to exchange the item or return the price you paid for the item in full. This is in addition to your statutory rights.
Hayloft Plants will not agree to refunding the costs of returning the parcel to us.


text:
Based on the incredible true story of one of boxing's most charismatic and colorful figures, BLEED FOR THIS centers around Vinny "The Pazmanian Devil" Pazienza (Miles Teller), a local Providence kid who shot to stardom as a 2-time world champ. Then, at the top of his game, a near-fatal accident left him with the news that he would never walk again. After months of recovery and against doctors' orders, Vinny returned to the gym under the watch of infamous trainer, Kevin Rooney (Aaron Eckhart), and made a triumphant return to the ring just over a year later.
What We Thought:
They say Bleed For This is based on the real life story of Vinny Pazienza. I say it's very loosely based. I understand you take liberties in a biopic, but man is there a lot wrong with this story compared to the truth.
Vinny Paz was a champion boxer who got into a car accident and was told he might never walk again. Not only did he walk, he got back in the ring and fought for many years afterwards. That's true. But the movie makes it seem like it was only six months and that he fought Roberto Duran for the championship right after.
That's not true. He fought Duran, but not right away. It was also a lot longer than six months between his accident and getting back in the ring. It was over a year and he fought Luis Santana first. I understand you have to Hollywood-ize your story to make it more dramatic, but that's not the only issue I have with the film.
Miles Teller as Vinny Paz says let's go to Foxwoods instead of Atlantic City like his friend suggests the night of his accident. That's another issue. Foxwoods didn't have table games till 1992. His accident was November 1991. They also have a scene of Vinny Paz going to Twin Rivers to play blackjack. Back in the 1990's it was called Lincoln Park and was a dog track. Twin Rivers has only been a casino for a few years now.
They also make it seem like Vinny Paz didn't drink or do drugs. Maybe it was after his career, but I know he's had alcohol problems that have gotten him arrested.
Sure most people won't know that or even pick up on it, but those really stood out to me. Teller is fine as The Pazmanian Devil even if he's way too tall. Aaron Eckhart is good as well. Katey Sagal is underused and they really wanted his family to be as memorable as the sisters in The Fighter (they aren't).
If you don't know anything about Vinny Pazienza you might like Bleed For This. I love boxing movies, but I can't see myself watching this again. The story of Vinny Paz is remarkable, it's just a shame they over sold it in the movie.
Cast & Crew:
- Miles Teller
- Aaron Eckhart
- Katey Sagal


text:
Photo by Scott Jarvie
The Creatus team joined a handful of prominent YouTube stars like David Archuleta, Studio C, The Piano Guys, and Stuart Edge to participate in the world's largest nativity. This record breaking event was held in Provo, Utah, where it became the site for this occasion.
The event is part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Christmas campaign along with a music video. The production is called #ShareTheGift. The goal is to bring people from all over the world of different faiths to join together and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
This was all made possible as people joined to be a part of the live nativity, set a record, and spread the word on social media. Award winning singer and songwriter Alex Boyé was also excited to help the LDS church get in on the social media event. He said, "Anything to do with the Church getting in with social media and culture, and just breaking through those barriers and helping people realize that we're just fun, cool, normal people‒ that gets me really excited."
Derral Eves is one of the many who helped produce the live event. He stated, "It's our statement to the world that we need to bring Christ back into Christmas." It took one month to plan and felt that the end result was a positive one. "We wanted to do it simply to show the world what Christmas is all about," said Eves. "It is not all the presents, but it is about the true gift of Christmas — Jesus Christ."
Jeff Taylor, the creative director of the video added, "The stars just really aligned. We thought it would be great to bring people of all different faiths to come together. It's been an amazing process."
With a final count, the total came to having 1,039 participants joined in the re-enactment at Rock Canyon Park while they dressed as shepherds, angels, and wise men to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The sound was heavenly as the angels sang in the background, bringing the event to its final highpoint.
This event was added to the Guinness Book for the largest live nativity as it took about a month to organize as many different people stepped in to help. Michael Empric from Guinness Book of World Records stated that a new record had been set from the previous one held by people in the United Kingdom with only 898 participants.
With this kind of exposure on social media sites, it is expected to see #ShareTheGift with a reach of around 15 million followers. The producers and participants included Stuart Edge, BYU's Studio C, David Archuleta, The Piano Guys, and The Mormon Tabernacle Choir were all a part of the large production. The music video debut is December 12th.


text:
Carnage Seminar at Bali MMA on November 4
Following the three-months travel and coaching throughout Europe, USA and Canada, I've now arrived in Bali for a few weeks of teaching seminars and training yoga. Bali MMA are hosting the Carnage Elbow Striking System seminar on November 4. They have also got me doing some of their Muay Thai classes during the two weeks I'm over here.
My relationship was built with the Bali MMA owners when running the Ultimate Warrior Retreat back in May this year. So it's great to be back here again, furthering my career as a teacher.
Bali MMA is the biggest fight gym in Bali with a great range of training from BJJ, wrestling, Muay Thai and kickboxing. They also have a strong professional fight team that are based out of Bali full time.
I will be working with the fighters outside of the seminar and open classes. So with any luck after a few weeks, there might be some elbow knockouts in their future fights.
On a personal journey I am jumping into lots of yoga classes to get more experience and training. So I'm excited about that.
While I am here, I might be also available for one-on-one training. For details hit me on Facebook or by email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Have some big news for 2018 but you will have to wait for that.