Faalele was seen walking down the tunnel at the Raymond James Stadium with the rest of his playing group but appeared to be in the zone as several of his team-mates appeared to walk in a different direction around a concrete pillar.
Faalele had looked as though he was going to walk around the post, but at the last moment, saw his team were going the other way and doubled back before rounding the obstruction and joining them walking inside the pillar.
When I played sports it was hard to not fall prey to superstitions. How I laced my shoes. How many practice swings I took. How I put my uniform on. What I ate. I would tell myself, “Oh, you’re just being superstitious, don’t do whatever silly thing your brain is telling you.” But then I’d think, “Well, yeah, even if it is pointless, now I’m thinking about it and any negative thoughts could hurt my performance, so I’ll just do it to get it out of my head.”
I never had that much with performing music, or schoolwork and test taking, but physical competition would really play games with my head.
“Merde” is what the French theater people say as well to wish each other luck, rather than “se casse une jambe” (or however you say that in French.) My understanding is that among Spanish and Portuguese theater pole they say something similar, “mucha mierda” in Spanish and “muita merda” in Portuguese.
The opera people say to each other: “In bocca al lupo” which means “into the wolf’s mouth.” I think it is also used in Italy among theater folk to wish each other a good show.
Theater people are a superstitious bunch.
Article in local rag attacking Musk for his offer of a million to a random person who signs his petition. Accusing him of buying votes. Offer doesn’t stipulate party affiliation. So he could payout to a Dem.
Will says we need more and more “immigrants”. Too bad he doesn’t see that AI can and will replace him soon, with better columns.
They’re throwing everything at Trump, making up new lies and recycling old ones. This is not the sign of a campaign that thinks it’s winning.
It’s interesting that both the LA Times and WaPo have refused to endorse Harris. Honestly, I not sure what to make of that beyond that perhaps it’s a way for the powers-that-be at those outlets to express their unhappiness with Kamala Harris’s bungling campaign, her refusal to grant interviews, and just her general incompetance.
Some Pro Russia commenters here have stated that Ukraine is losing or will lose its battle for survival against the Russian Invaders.
Some Pro Ukraine commenters (includes humble me) here have stated that Russia is suffering HUGE losses in its unprovoked war against the sovereign Ukraine, e.g., 684,280 dead Russians and roughly 2,052,840 wounded.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week warned that North Korea was sending close to 10,000 troops to Ukraine to fight for Russian forces. Speaking in Brussels, Belgium, Zelensky said Pyongyang had already sent tactical personnel and officers to his country.
There are already “3,000 soldiers into eastern Russia” (North Korean) – from what I have read they have been given Russian uniforms and arms.
Make no mistake – if America caves against Putin’s Ukraine desires, then these same Mercenary armies—involving North Koreans, Iranians, Houthis, etcetera etcetera etcetera will be used against other European countries – as well as Israel and others in that area.
Putin doesn’t want to start a full military draft in Russia, since he apparently has internal numbers showing that the Russian People will not accept such, and the Ukrainians have been killing HUGE numbers of Russian soldiers—soldiers that Putin has been finding hard to replace w/o going onto full war-footing and a full military draft.
It’s interesting that both the LA Times and WaPo have refused to endorse Harris. Honestly, I not sure what to make of that beyond that perhaps it’s a way for the powers-that-be at those outlets to express their unhappiness with Kamala Harris’s bungling campaign, her refusal to grant interviews, and just her general incompetance.
Nonapod:
I hadn’t noticed that about LAT and WaPo, Thanks.
I would add — some media and pundits see the writing on the wall that Harris is likely to lose and are laying the groundwork to salvage their credibility for objective journalism later.
Good luck, fellas!
Sometimes I disagree with The Federalist. Sometimes I just don’t want them to be right.
Quite. It ain’t over ’til it’s over, that’s before and after the election
It seems possible the Dems and Deep State could cancel the election or cancel Trump’s victory because, as they keep saying, Trump is an existential threat to democracy.
Trump needs to win big. If we get into a hanging chad situation, I don’t wanna think about it.
@Karmi:Some Pro Russia commenters here
Who are they, Senator McCarthy? Are they in the room with you now?
If you name a commenter and that person agrees they’re pro-Russian, I won’t regard you as smearing the commenters here. There’s lots of reasons to oppose US involvement in a war, and you yourself oppose US involvement in some wars without being on the other side.
I have, on other sites, seen actual pro-Russian commentary: comments saying that Russia has every right to invade and rule Ukraine and that Russia’s approach to governing is better than that of the West. I have never seen that here among regulars, though I can’t rule out drive-by trolls.
huxley: The owners of LATimes and WaPo are both self-made billionaires, who know something about making money, cf Mrs Emhoff.
Jeez…Niketas Choniates, ain’t you ever going to grow out of that boring ‘Lecherous Nanny Lecturer‘ history of yours?
… I won’t regard you as smearing the commenters here.
I don’t care what you “regard” or say or think – go Lecture someone who actually cares…
Mike Plaiss and huxley…
I may have noted my agreement with you here or perhaps elsewhere in that there’s a long time between election and inauguration… plenty of time to burn stuff down, play legal silly-buggers, and run riot as a prelude to Martial Law.
There’s also the perpetual fear-n-smear machine that gives tacit permission to the next erstwhile shooter.
UPDATE: Lecturous was the word I was looking for and misspelled…
lecturous
pontificate; prone to lecturing and preaching
Even the spell checker here keeps going to lecherous.
Third item on Luxxle finally got it right…Urban Dictionary.
Bing got it right first shot…so did DuckDuckGo.
Yes ot was the twit mayor of dc who flubbed the response to the june 2020 assault on the white house, but that was mostly peaceful
If the kim dynast is stupid enough to get himself in the russian steppes we shouldnt oblige one notes wouldnt havr happened under trump this is not a sign of strength in the regime
I always thought that “Giselle” would make a great Halloween ballet, but I’ve never seen it presented as such.
How would giselle lend itself to halloween themes i guess im not cognizant enough to tell?
Niketas and Kermit are about to jump into their briar patch again …..
GC™ is so excitable…
Karmi, I’ve read the North Koreans will likely be used in support roles or in fighting roles in Kursk, not in Ukraine.
Would this change your perception you stated that “…if America caves against Putin’s Ukraine desires, then these same Mercenary armies—involving North Koreans, Iranians, Houthis, etcetera etcetera etcetera will be used against other European countries – as well as Israel and others in that area.”
How is a military alliance between Russia and North Korea different from NATO?
The UPI straightforwardly reports on an apparently University of Michigan survey of 3300 adults from August, themed as most Americans stressed about the future of the nation — not just economically, but politically and personally.
The perils of democracy and possible post election conflict and violence are addressed. But a frequent issue highlighted by our host is surveyed as well.
Has politics stressed relations with family or friends? finds 32% responding Yes. And finding 20% agreeing that they limit discussing politics with them.
What interested me most, however, is data adding to my thesis of the post-Covid social recession. Meaning, that life has not even now returned to pre-pandemic normalcy in our nation. Will it ever?
EXCERPT: “Half of adults (50%) said tension over politics and social issues makes them less interested in connecting with others, and about 3 in 10 (28%) say they have nothing in common with people whose political opinions differ from theirs.
“About 46% said they wouldn’t date someone who didn’t share the same political opinions (47% of women and 45% of men).”
WE are deeply divided. And we remain socially crippled since Obama. (Of course, the rise and domination of social media among the young has accelerated this plight)
Well, Neo would know. 😉 But for those of us who aren’t hardcore ballet fans, “Giselle” is a 2 act romantic ballet which involves two men competing over the same girl, a cheating prince in disguise, a suicide by sword (!?!) and ghosts. Lots of vengeful ghosts. Vengeful ghosts who try to dance one man to death and drown another man in the lake.
Karmi, I’ve read the North Koreans will likely be used in support roles or in fighting roles in Kursk, not in Ukraine.
Would this change your perception
NO it wouldn’t. Have read the same, and Russian support roles most always end up in fighting roles.
The North Korean military, officially the Korean People’s Army, is the world’s fourth-largest. It has 1.3 million active-duty soldiers and another 7.6 million in the reserves.
It is probably those “7.6 million in the reserves” that your Putin is eyeing.
How is a military alliance between Russia and North Korea different from NATO?
Spoken like a true pro-Russia in their war against Ukraine. 🙂 NATO is a defensive force. Russia is offensive and has military alliances focused mainly on offensive actions…
Good to see you again ‘Brain‘ 😉
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There is so much i never knew about ballet thanks for that
There is a superstition among some called ‘not splitting the pole’
When I played sports it was hard to not fall prey to superstitions. How I laced my shoes. How many practice swings I took. How I put my uniform on. What I ate. I would tell myself, “Oh, you’re just being superstitious, don’t do whatever silly thing your brain is telling you.” But then I’d think, “Well, yeah, even if it is pointless, now I’m thinking about it and any negative thoughts could hurt my performance, so I’ll just do it to get it out of my head.”
I never had that much with performing music, or schoolwork and test taking, but physical competition would really play games with my head.
He’s on our side.
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“Merde” is what the French theater people say as well to wish each other luck, rather than “se casse une jambe” (or however you say that in French.) My understanding is that among Spanish and Portuguese theater pole they say something similar, “mucha mierda” in Spanish and “muita merda” in Portuguese.
The opera people say to each other: “In bocca al lupo” which means “into the wolf’s mouth.” I think it is also used in Italy among theater folk to wish each other a good show.
Theater people are a superstitious bunch.
Article in local rag attacking Musk for his offer of a million to a random person who signs his petition. Accusing him of buying votes. Offer doesn’t stipulate party affiliation. So he could payout to a Dem.
Will says we need more and more “immigrants”. Too bad he doesn’t see that AI can and will replace him soon, with better columns.
They’re scraping the barrel for an October Surprise – Judge orders US Army to release records on Trump’s controversial Arlington Cemetery visit
That was from DRUDGE, and here’s an old one back on top of their Front Page:
Oct 28, 2020 The Women Accusing Trump of Assault Are Speaking Out – talk about beating a dead horse—this one was dug back outta the grave ‘n beat some more!?
Worthless corporate bag man speaks:
==
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/done-a-lot-of-damage-mcconnell-unleashes-on-sleazeball-trump-and-his-supporters/ar-AA1sRqyf?ocid=anaheim-ntp-feeds&pc=DCTS&cvid=2dfd6d34c2a04b699e9eae524a39b822&ei=13
They’re throwing everything at Trump, making up new lies and recycling old ones. This is not the sign of a campaign that thinks it’s winning.
It’s interesting that both the LA Times and WaPo have refused to endorse Harris. Honestly, I not sure what to make of that beyond that perhaps it’s a way for the powers-that-be at those outlets to express their unhappiness with Kamala Harris’s bungling campaign, her refusal to grant interviews, and just her general incompetance.
Some Pro Russia commenters here have stated that Ukraine is losing or will lose its battle for survival against the Russian Invaders.
Some Pro Ukraine commenters (includes humble me) here have stated that Russia is suffering HUGE losses in its unprovoked war against the sovereign Ukraine, e.g., 684,280 dead Russians and roughly 2,052,840 wounded.
US should consider ‘direct military action’ if North Korean troops enter Ukraine
There are already “3,000 soldiers into eastern Russia” (North Korean) – from what I have read they have been given Russian uniforms and arms.
Make no mistake – if America caves against Putin’s Ukraine desires, then these same Mercenary armies—involving North Koreans, Iranians, Houthis, etcetera etcetera etcetera will be used against other European countries – as well as Israel and others in that area.
Putin doesn’t want to start a full military draft in Russia, since he apparently has internal numbers showing that the Russian People will not accept such, and the Ukrainians have been killing HUGE numbers of Russian soldiers—soldiers that Putin has been finding hard to replace w/o going onto full war-footing and a full military draft.
It’s interesting that both the LA Times and WaPo have refused to endorse Harris. Honestly, I not sure what to make of that beyond that perhaps it’s a way for the powers-that-be at those outlets to express their unhappiness with Kamala Harris’s bungling campaign, her refusal to grant interviews, and just her general incompetance.
Nonapod:
I hadn’t noticed that about LAT and WaPo, Thanks.
I would add — some media and pundits see the writing on the wall that Harris is likely to lose and are laying the groundwork to salvage their credibility for objective journalism later.
Good luck, fellas!
Sometimes I disagree with The Federalist. Sometimes I just don’t want them to be right.
https://thefederalist.com/2024/10/24/the-atlantic-hit-piece-on-trump-is-a-psy-op-to-justify-post-election-violence-if-harris-loses/
Mike Plaiss:
Quite. It ain’t over ’til it’s over, that’s before and after the election
It seems possible the Dems and Deep State could cancel the election or cancel Trump’s victory because, as they keep saying, Trump is an existential threat to democracy.
Trump needs to win big. If we get into a hanging chad situation, I don’t wanna think about it.
@Karmi:Some Pro Russia commenters here
Who are they, Senator McCarthy? Are they in the room with you now?
If you name a commenter and that person agrees they’re pro-Russian, I won’t regard you as smearing the commenters here. There’s lots of reasons to oppose US involvement in a war, and you yourself oppose US involvement in some wars without being on the other side.
I have, on other sites, seen actual pro-Russian commentary: comments saying that Russia has every right to invade and rule Ukraine and that Russia’s approach to governing is better than that of the West. I have never seen that here among regulars, though I can’t rule out drive-by trolls.
huxley: The owners of LATimes and WaPo are both self-made billionaires, who know something about making money, cf Mrs Emhoff.
Jeez…Niketas Choniates, ain’t you ever going to grow out of that boring ‘
LecherousNanny Lecturer‘ history of yours?I don’t care what you “regard” or say or think – go Lecture someone who actually cares…
Mike Plaiss and huxley…
I may have noted my agreement with you here or perhaps elsewhere in that there’s a long time between election and inauguration… plenty of time to burn stuff down, play legal silly-buggers, and run riot as a prelude to Martial Law.
There’s also the perpetual fear-n-smear machine that gives tacit permission to the next erstwhile shooter.
UPDATE: Lecturous was the word I was looking for and misspelled…
Even the spell checker here keeps going to lecherous.
Third item on Luxxle finally got it right…Urban Dictionary.
Bing got it right first shot…so did DuckDuckGo.
Yes ot was the twit mayor of dc who flubbed the response to the june 2020 assault on the white house, but that was mostly peaceful
If the kim dynast is stupid enough to get himself in the russian steppes we shouldnt oblige one notes wouldnt havr happened under trump this is not a sign of strength in the regime
I always thought that “Giselle” would make a great Halloween ballet, but I’ve never seen it presented as such.
How would giselle lend itself to halloween themes i guess im not cognizant enough to tell?
Niketas and Kermit are about to jump into their briar patch again …..
GC™ is so excitable…
Karmi, I’ve read the North Koreans will likely be used in support roles or in fighting roles in Kursk, not in Ukraine.
Would this change your perception you stated that “…if America caves against Putin’s Ukraine desires, then these same Mercenary armies—involving North Koreans, Iranians, Houthis, etcetera etcetera etcetera will be used against other European countries – as well as Israel and others in that area.”
How is a military alliance between Russia and North Korea different from NATO?
Cap’n Rusty,
“He’s a political genius.”
Yup. Brilliant.
Alex Priou’s inaugural address to UATX [ https://x.com/alexpriou/status/1849511096673026347 ].
Have a go (text). — https://www.academia.edu/125007738/Innovation_vs_Civilization
The UPI straightforwardly reports on an apparently University of Michigan survey of 3300 adults from August, themed as most Americans stressed about the future of the nation — not just economically, but politically and personally.
The perils of democracy and possible post election conflict and violence are addressed. But a frequent issue highlighted by our host is surveyed as well.
Has politics stressed relations with family or friends? finds 32% responding Yes. And finding 20% agreeing that they limit discussing politics with them.
What interested me most, however, is data adding to my thesis of the post-Covid social recession. Meaning, that life has not even now returned to pre-pandemic normalcy in our nation. Will it ever?
EXCERPT: “Half of adults (50%) said tension over politics and social issues makes them less interested in connecting with others, and about 3 in 10 (28%) say they have nothing in common with people whose political opinions differ from theirs.
“About 46% said they wouldn’t date someone who didn’t share the same political opinions (47% of women and 45% of men).”
WE are deeply divided. And we remain socially crippled since Obama. (Of course, the rise and domination of social media among the young has accelerated this plight)
I believe most readers will want to peak at more findings from this survey.
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2024/10/23/poll-most-americans-stressed-election-future/1821729695514/
@Miguel Cervantes,
Well, Neo would know. 😉 But for those of us who aren’t hardcore ballet fans, “Giselle” is a 2 act romantic ballet which involves two men competing over the same girl, a cheating prince in disguise, a suicide by sword (!?!) and ghosts. Lots of vengeful ghosts. Vengeful ghosts who try to dance one man to death and drown another man in the lake.
So it’s a family show. 😉
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giselle
Brian E
NO it wouldn’t. Have read the same, and Russian support roles most always end up in fighting roles.
It is probably those “7.6 million in the reserves” that
yourPutin is eyeing.Spoken like a true pro-Russia in their war against Ukraine. 🙂 NATO is a defensive force. Russia is offensive and has military alliances focused mainly on offensive actions…
Good to see you again ‘Brain‘ 😉