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Yeah, that's a tough way to lose. Sure that someone from the Bills office will be having a talk with whomever is responsible for doing a head count of how many are on the field.

Those games you mention were exactly as you report. Darn networks kept moving from one game to another where I never got to see a complete game except for the Raiders and Jets game. and that game was a battle to the last second with the Raiders winning over the Jets 16-12. My Cowboys dominated the Giants from the start to the end. So much so that the Cowboys took Dak out of the game to rest and brought in their back-up QB in the 4th quarter. Final score 49-17 which now has the Cowboys 6-3 in the NFC East 2nd place. Next week the Cowboys travel to Carolina gridiron of the NFC last place Panthers that are holding 1-8 record. GO COWBOYS!!

One of the best decisions for both brands. Served its purpose in those times and I did get a kick out of seeing both brands' field layout in a birds-eye view. It should me that one can put a square peg into a round peg, so to speak.

Well said, my friend!!

It's hard to accept death but then again, what other choices do I have. The chairs around my table are quite empty nowadays, and one day, my chair will be empty. I don't like that reality!! We are born once, and we die once.

I knew you weren't, Bob. I recalled that you were one of those darned Yankees.

Any Governing Body needs to prepare for that inevitable, otherwise anarchy will set in certain areas of the Administration. Integrity doesn't only exist in ranks but in every aspect and corner of the Governing Body at all times. Like a will, certain things must be assured for the protection of the Governing Body as well as its Student Body. Reading Fat Cobra's post, I thought of you immediately, Bob. Hopefully, they get something in place to preserve what has been built. I can't offer much in the way of experience with Karate organizations, but I've been a part of a few TKD organizations, and the pros and cons tend to be the same. I agree that setting standards for technique and gradings is a big pro for many organizations. If used properly, it should be a great evaluation tool for producing quality students across the organization. However, I've seen great disparities between schools within the same organizations. Some instructors are good, and some are not, and it tends to show up in the students. I think some aren't hardline enough, and are afraid to be the "bad guy" that tells a student that they shouldn't be testing. This is something that I feel organizations should have a handle in addressing, but that kind of oversight can be difficult to logistically plan for. Of the cons, I agree that many organizations get stuck in a rut "teaching to the curriculum," to the point where it can stifle creativity and branching out. The organization I'm currently a part of has been adding curriculum to the black belt ranks, and from what I've seen of what's been added, it has no practical use other than providing more stuff to spend time to memorize in order to test on it. This is bad, and it's curriculum for the sake of the curriculum, and doesn't help to better the students. Be careful who the successor of the Governing Body is to become because the wrong choice is the difference between integrity and a living nightmare. When the Governing Body's Administration becomes far more important than the Student Body, it's time to jump ship.

Any Governing Body needs to prepare for that inevitable, otherwise anarchy will set in certain areas of the Administration. Integrity doesn't only exist in ranks but in every aspect and corner of the Governing Body at all times. Like a will, certain things must be assured for the protection of the Governing Body as well as its Student Body.

Educational training at its very best...especially whenever Master Ken's involved.

Congrats, scohen0300; well deserved!!

Solid post!!

I'm NOT a Rangers fan at all. I'm a pinstriped diehard Yankee fan and always will be. I cheered for the Rangers during the World Series because I wanted to see them win their first World Series.

Cowboys are STILL NOT effective in the Red Zone. In the Cowboys final drive, the Eagles penalties allowed the Cowboys into the Red Zone and had the makings of an Eagles upset. BUT NO...the Eagles effectiveness in guarding the Red Zone drove the Cowboys backwards. Then the final Dallas drive still befuddles me. I'm at the edge of my seat not believing that the Cowboys have ended up at the 11-yard line because of Lamb, threatening to win the game. BUT NO!! Dak sacked for a 11-yard loss. Then a incomplete pass into the end zone...this paly imho was a very rushed play. Last play, but now a delay of the game for the Cowboys. We're going in the wrong direction...the end zone is the other way. With 5-seconds and on the 27-yard line. Dak completes a pass the Lamb at the 4-yard line but a crowd of Eagles cause a fumble that is corralled by Eagles safety Blankenship comes up with the ball. The Game Is Over!! Eagles win 28-23 and are now 8-1 while the Cowboys are 5-3. Eagles have a bye and the Cowboys host the Giants who were demolished by the Ravens. Get effective in the Red Zone Cowboys!! GO COWBOYS!!

Nothing lasts forever. The Ducks gave the Knights their first loss yesterday in Anaheim by the final score of 4-2. Knights have a record this very young season 11-1-1; Still tons of the season to play!! GO KNIGHTS!!

That's the billion-dollar question of which I'm more than sure that will vary greatly. The meaning of life is understood according to the beliefs that people adhere to. Why are we here? Do we serve a greater purpose beyond the pleasure or satisfaction we get from our daily activities, however mundane or heroic they may be? Is the meaning of life internal to life, to be found inherently in life’s many activities, or is it external, to be found in a realm somehow outside of life, but to which life leads? What is the meaning of life? The meaning of life is connecting with the purpose, and for that purpose to guide us into development and service. We have this intrinsic, burning desire to know what we are made to do, but before can get on board with developing into that, we need to understand why we are here. There are any number of subjective answers to this question. I'm sure that whatever our belief system is, so is that which drives our answer to this answer. What's the meaning of life?? The summation of 'Why' is to the summation of 'Because'. The meaning of life is not being dead. There's no meaning of life, we simply exist. Interesting question, as its answers, for sure!!

I've never used one, neither have anyone I know. Yes, many benefits can become from using an electrical muscle stimulation device. For example, *Increased muscle strength *Enhanced muscle endurance *Improved blood circulation *Pain relief With everything, there are risks and side effects. For example, Potential Risks *Skin irritation *Burns *Allergic reactions Side Effects *Muscle soreness *Muscle spasms *Tingling sensation As a substitute for traditional strength training exercises, as with everything, there are the pros and cons. I'm sure that this device can provide many benefits, however, I can't help, on a personal note, to feel that this device can't provide me the same overall benefits as a well-rounded strength training program can. Any current physical conditions or injuries might be aggravated or worsened by the use of this device. So, I'd have a serious conversation with my doctor before I'd use this device or any other equipment in my training regime. Good luck.

This subject is quite sensitive to me because of the spiraling downfall that occurred which eventually caused the SKKA, the Governing Body I was once the Kaicho and a member of for a tad over 5 decades, to close for good. While the founders of the SKKA, our Soke and Dai-Soke, were the Kaicho (President) and Kancho (Vice-President) everything was a fine-tuned and well-oiled machine. When they both knew that their retirements were inevitable, they both made some significant organizational changes that would serve its Student Body as well as the SKKA the best after they both were gone. Soon after they both had passed away, the SKKA elected me as the Kaicho and Greg Forsythe as its Kancho. The trimming of the fat, so to speak, was continued as Soke and Dai-Soke had meant it to be. For many years, Greg and I ran the SKKA like a Swiss clock. Then tragedy came to the SKKA. A very mournful and dark cloud settled over the SKKA. One that I had never thought possible. Emergency Elections had to take place. For now, I was to remain as the Kaicho. Still, EGO was the new driving force behind the SKKA. Whenever several key members of the Regents as well as Directors had eventually forced me out through affirmations, every tool available to oust me was so well played that according to the SKKA's Legal Team, my time had come to vacate not only my position as Kaicho but my membership with the SKKA was also dissolved permanently. When that happened, the networked dojo's that are under the umbrella of the SKKA, slowly and one-by-one quit the SKKA. So many, that before long, the SKKA no longer had any network at all. Even worse, the Hombu's Student Body were seeking somewhere else to continue their Shindokan training. The SKKA is no more!! I wholeheartedly concur with Noah's listed Pro's and Con's above!! I will note the differences the SKKA of old had going for them, and this is not to say that the SKKA of old was better than what Noah has listed. The SKKA of old Pro's were what Noah listed. The SKKA of old Con's turned into a Pro... *Political machinations and scheming...Strictly forbidden!! Yes, The SKKA of old had its Higher Aarchy, however, it was ruled with an iron fist of checks and balances with serious repercussions across the board. *High rank trading between friends...That was never ever allowed. That could get someone expelled for cause. *Too controlling of curriculum or training methods...The SKKA allowed dojo's under the SKKA umbrella complete free reign. The SKKA never interfered with how a networked dojo was operated. Strictly forbidden!! *Too expensive to be a member...Students' membership was a part of the tuition, which as long as I can remember, wasn't very high at all. I never paid more than $50 a month and as low as $25 a month. *High testing/certification fees...Before they were dissolved, Kyu Testing Cycles were $50 and Dan Testing Cycles were $100. The SKKA of new had no Pro, just one Con...EGO!! The SKKA of new has soured me against any Governing Body and I've no interest whatsoever in joining and/or forming another one.

What did you think of his decision to bench Garoppolo straight away? Seemed quite surprising to me and a little risky for an interim coach who presumably wants the permanent job! I believe that Garoppolo's benching was appropriate because he has been quite inconsistent as a QB. Appears that the interim coach has the Raiders interest in mind. How it'll reflect on the gridiron is another thing.

TEXAS RANGERS ARE THE 2023 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!! Final score 5-0. Rangers are WS champions for the first time!! CONGRATS RANGERS!! Both starters Nathan Eovaldi and Zac Gallen were stellar with 6 scoreless innings. Each teams fought their ways out of several tight situations with both teams leaving runners in scoring position but to no avail. Many gasps of relieve could be heard on and off the field. Rangers are a team when they're on the road as a force with 11-0 record. Rangers got on the board in the 7th inning and then on the top of the 9th inning they got 4 more insurance runs. Rangers had 9 hits with zero errors while the D-Backs had 5 hits with one error...that error was quite damaging by allowing 2 runs in for the Rangers. Semien launched a 2-run ball that went yard in the right center seats. Then, at the bottom of the 9th inning, Sborz was 3 up and 3 down for the win. How about them Rangers!?!?

I agree with Mark Davis's decision to fire McDaniels and Ziegler because as Mark put it..."It just seemed we were going in the wrong direction." Not that the Raiders are playoff/wild-card bound, hopefully new interim head coach, Antonio Pierce, can bring some new spark to the team and get some pride back.

Thank you so much for the Halloween pictures, Patrick!! You 3 sure know how to celebrate a holiday.

What a Game!! Between both teams, 18 runs, and when the dust finally settled, the Rangers won Game 4 with the final score 11-7. By the bottom of the 6th inning, the score was Rangers 10 and the D-Backs 1. It was all the Rangers, all of the way. Rangers - Semien: 2 for 4, 3-Run HR, 5 RBI Rangers - Seager: 19th career postseason HR - 2nd All-Time among Shortstops Rangers - Jankowski: 2 for 3, double, 2 RBI, 2 runs Rangers - 1st time in World Series game first 10 runs scored with 2 outs Just when one might think, like I did, that the Rangers might shutout the D-Backs. Boy was I premature in what I thought. The D-Backs refused to just lay down and let the Rangers have their way. No sir. Not that easy. Inning 1: Tied score 0-0 Inning 2: Rangers 5 and D-Backs 0 Inning 3: Rangers 5 and D-Backs 0 Inning 4: Rangers and D-Backs 1 Inning 5: Rangers 0 and D-Backs 0 Inning 6: Rangers 0 and D-Backs 0 Inning 7: Rangers 0 and D-Backs 0 Inning 8: Rangers 1 and D-Backs 4 Inning 9: Rangers 0 and D-Backs 2 FINAL: Rangers 11 and D-Backs 7 For the Rangers that means that they've made it 10 straight road game wins Game 5 will still be held at Chase Field. Game 5 tomorrow's starting pitchers will see the Rangers RHP Nathan Eovaldi (4-0, 3.52 ERA) vs RHP Zac Gallen (2-2, 5.27 ERA) Rangers have now forced the D-Backs backs against the wall, and this type of pressure of having to win 3 in a row can make the behind tea, one of 2 things, dangerous or careless. I see the Rangers winning the 2023 World Series on the road. GO RANGERS!!

Rangers had 3 runs in the top of the 3rd inning. Those 3 runs were all that was needed to oust the D-Backs with a final score of 3-1. With that win in game 3, the Rangers lead the WS over the D-Backs 2-1. The D-Backs fought a good fight up to the last out by scoring in the bottom of the 8th inning. Both teams used the bullpen to their best advantages. Chapman still has the speed but imho, he didn't have control of his placements in the box. Some batters Chapman had faced swung at junk which helped him, but I was sweating while he was in the mound. Don't get me wrong, Chapman can still throw major heat, but all of that heat is cooled down when his box placements are more balls than K's. Rangers Seager was the only HR of the game. Seager made a sliding stop at shortstop which started a double play in the bottom of the 8th inning that most assuredly might've saved the game. Garcia throw a bomb to home to get D-Backs Walker out at the plate in the 2nd inning. The Rangers now have won 9 straight wins on the road during this postseason, but it took its toll with pitcher Scherzer and outfielder Garcia have succumbed to lower back injuries. Starter pitchers for tonight's Game 4 of the WS will have the Rangers Heaney and D-Backs Mantiply with both sides more than likely depending on their respective bullpens. GO RANGERS!!

Apparently he got cut in the neck by a skate blade. I assume it sliced his carotid artery. This has happened at the NHL level, and it was only by the quick intervention of the medical staff that the player survived. That's the reason that goalies are now required to wear neck protection. I'm pretty sure they're going to require players to wear neck/throat protection going forward. Man, that's tragic. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends. I wholeheartedly agree!!

Cowboys took care of the Rams quite handily; they never looked back...43-20. That win gives the Cowboys 2nd in the NFC East...5-2. Next, our rivals, the Eagles in their house with the Eagles 1st in the NFC East...7-1 with a squeak by of a win against the Commanders. I was quite shocked at how the Broncos dominate against the Chiefs. Seemed the Chiefs just couldn't get their stuff together at all. Every time the camera was on Mahomes he appeared to be shaking his head in disbelieve...I shared the same look myself. 2 interceptions didn't help either. Good news is that the Chiefs are still 1st in the AFC West...6-2. Next, the Dolphins at Arrow Stadium, who are also 6-2, who are 1st in the AFC East as they took care of the Patriots 31-17 GO COWBOYS!!