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    JPPT1974

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    Making homemade raviolis from Grandma's recipe as is tradition for my Italian family. After mass we have a great feast on Christmas Eve (siblings in laws get Christmas day) Open presents and make a big mess. Enjoy some dessert and martinis. Put out presents from Santa for my girls, who are not fooled, but we love the tradition. Christmas morning with my girls, watching movies and make dinner for family to come to my house.. RELAX and ENJOY and watch a Christmas story as many times as possible.

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone.

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    COLTS7

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    Oh that fumble on 2nd and goal, why was that carry not given to Ballard? And Reggie's TD called back due to a flag...aaaahhh. I was lamenting about why weren't they utilizing the TE's right when Allen catches one for a TD.. but then we didn't see a play like that the rest of the game. Same for Hilton's long catch, no other plays with the long pass the rest of the game?Why not return to something that worked? This game was certainly winable by the Colts, it just slipped away with some huge mistakes.

    ColtsPRIDE11

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    so many thoughts running through my head as I read.

    My father served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam. This year, a few months ago they finally acknowledged the medical conditions related to agent orange poisoning and he is under going tests to determine if he is owed medical care for his many illnesses. He has a severe heart and artery condition as well as COPD. Long story, but it's very odd and he is a walking miracle having had 11 stents, a double bypass, a piece of artery replaced and 8 heart attacks. He was in Danang, where AO was 300X's more than anywhere else during the war. He is still the hardest working person I know and will choose to do things himself (sand and refinish the deck, clean out the gutters, chop down a tree, etc,etc) before he would considering hiring anyone. He started working at age 15 setting pins in a bowling alley and has been employed since then. He is my hero. We know how the Vietnam vets were treated when they returned home. It was and is dispicable. I don't care what politics created any war or right or wrong, the fact is, these brave solidiers still commited to honoring the request of their country to serve and many died for it. My brother is a Veteran of the Iraq war. This is another war many Veterans are disrepected for being involved in, as if the politics of the war is their choosing. I could go on and on, but I won't.

    I have also noticed with my children the lack of American history education and it is troubling. In some cases they are even taught incorrectly. For example one teacher is teaching that the Black Panthers were a peaceful organization just trying to earn some civil liberties. Say what? My current 6th grader and 8th grader have learned more about Asia and Europe than they have American history. I hope this is improved in high school. I live in an area with a very good school system, so it makes you wonder. I know the current focus is math, math and more math. They are starting long division in kindergarten now. And also foreign language is a new requirement for graduation and is also being started in the elementaries. This takes away class time for other subjects. Writing is completely out. No cursive at all and very little time spent on printing in grades 1 and 2. They go to the computer lab and do not teach key boarding, they just start typing with hunt and peck at first and they eventually the kids know the keyboard, there is no purposeful focus on learning the keyboard. I digress, sorry.

    Allow me one more digression... I saw some 20 somethings talking and giggling during the playing of our national anthem at a graduation ceremony recently. It is just sad to see such disrespect. I'm sure they are fine people, but they just don't get it.

    Thanks for the great blog and I whole heartedly agree that we should honor and take care of our Vets! Thank you to all who serve!

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    southwest1

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    It's a troubling situation indeed. I don't think advanced helmets are the answer for a few reasons;

    1) they do not stop or prevent the brain from internally hitting the skull during a hard impact. It does prevent the outside object from an external injury, but what people seem to be missing is that the brain also impacts the inside of the skull on a hard hit, and this can go forward and backward until it comes to rest and this can cause extensive injury.

    2) So it's the nature of the hit itself, not just the outward protection that needs reviewed and altered. I think the helmet advancements just make guys want to throw themselves even harder at their opponent.

    It would also help if players themselves would play the game right, and not make unusual or launched hits with the sole purpose of earning a bounty or some other personal gain not related to the game or stats. This has added a dangerous dimension to the game that needs to be removed entirely. If not for safety, then out of respect for ones colleagues.

    I certainly hope research continues and that those who may suffer from injuries do come forward and seek help and treatment. It will be very important to see what comes to light with regards to high school sports and youth sports.

    Could go on for days on this topic, but go for now.

    michamat2

    Posted

    his 49ers record shows pretty good at stopping the run, not so much stopping the pass ...and their QB's were getting hit ... I've also read many articles that say players don't like him and he has "an abusive style". I don't know if that's true, but I've seen it repeated. I think everyone improves and learns from their mistakes and until he proves otherwise he has a fair shot at doing a great job for the Colts. I'm sure hoping for an agressive defense.

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    ColtsPRIDE11

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    It seems to the attitude "of it's just football" with regards to intentionally hurt someone directly opposes the law suits against the league for injuries sustained "just doing their job and just playing football" .... how many of the injuries in the law suits resulted from certain players versions of "just playing football?" There is no place in any sport for intentional injury. Play the game with skill and leave it on the score board.

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    HungarianColtsFan

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    "cause love's such an old fashioned word, and love dares you to care for the people on the edge of the night and love dares you to change our way of caring about ourselves" .. What a fanstastic song, so underrated, because of the fantastic beat and scatting I don't think many people pay attention to how clever and deep the words are! But I digress.. I just think it is appropriate you mentioned this song regarding the new Colts because I think they will also be underrated. I think the defense will hold strong to many wins this season that many will not expect. Yes we need offense and a good QB, but defense will give the Colts at least an 8-8 season! Underrated and Under Pressure! GO COLTS!

    JPPT1974

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    Brees said in an interview yesterday that he did not see any evidence of merit for the players specifically. There is tons of evidence for the management, coaches, but wonder what specifics they may have on players. I hate the whole thing and think the coach/management punishments are warranted, but I'm not sure about individuals who were doing what they were told for their job...there is a fine line there..what if they said NO? interesting.

    ackoeber92

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    http://fantasysports.usatoday.com/content/player.asp?sport=NFL&id=1509

    above is the latest I've read regarding Clark! bummer.

    March 21 it was in the Denver Post that the Broncs might look at Addai, then I've heard nothing since.

    Bullitt was released then CUT due to failed physical. I don't know that he'll play anywhere in 2012????

    I don't know about Brackett

    None are fantasy team material this year, LOL!

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