With the Packers coming so close to making it to the Super Bowl last year. Did they do enough this off-season to get over the hump and make it to Super Bowl 50?
The Green Bay Packers are one of the National Football League's most prestigious teams. Even the Super Bowl trophy itself is named after former great Packers coach Vince Lombardi. With the cheese heads always expecting greatness from their team, there is very little room for let downs in the city of Green Bay which is home too one hundred four thousand residents. All whom are likely familiar with the rich tradition of football which was started by Curley Lambeau back in 1919. Nothing keeps that tradition alive more than winning. Brett Favre won, and they hailed him. Aaron Rodgers has since took over the quarterback helm and has delivered another Lombardi trophy to Green Bay as well. With last years Packers season coming down to the wire in the NFC championship game against the Seahawks nothing could express the disappoint of the let down more than Rodgers face after the game. A game in which the Packers were winning 19-7 with three minutes left in the game. That was until beast mode and company stole the show which led to a Seahawks victory in overtime. That last play of Jermaine Kersey beating Tramon Williams on a post route likely stuck in Packers General Manager Ted Thompson's head. In the draft the Packers selected a defensive back with their first two picks. An action that shows their commitment to the back end of the defense and more so things from a coverage stand point. Ha Ha Clinton-Dix showed much promise in his rookie season and the Pack were looking to add a few more playmakers around him in the secondary. The selection of Damarious Randall with their first round pick will be a good addition to the mix. Randall was very impressive during his two years at Arizona State. He was productive enough to elevate himself too first round status a feat that is very impressive. The Packers even discussed using Randall at corner back instead of safety, the position he played in college. A move that the Packers felt was okay because his coverage skills are "just that good" as one Packers executive put it. Quinten Rollins a corner back out of the University of Miami (Ohio) was selected with the teams second round pick. Rollins was an outstanding Ball Hawk at Miami registering a seven interception season in 2014. Those unique ball skills are what lured the Packers to Rollins and they hope the two acquisitions can help the team take away opposing receivers space. They also did a great job in retaining Randall Cobb's services, a player who had great production last year for the team and is one of Rodgers' favorite targets. The team seems to want to build through the draft which has been their mission objective since Thompson has been there. They've had success this way in the past so why change things now? However you would like to see the team make a push for a few more free agents to really ensure they get past the NFC championship this time around.
Truthfully if you ask me if they made enough moves this off-season to get over that hump. I would say no.
Derek Carr had a tremendous rookie season for the silver and black and fans around The Bay area are very excited about the future. It's been a long time since the team that Al Davis built has seen success and with a 21 touchdown and 12 interception rookie season performance, it's very likely Carr will continue that success in 2015. The Raiders clearly understood the magnitude of the situation and doubled down on the young passer by bringing in the top wide receiver in college football last year Amari Cooper out of Alabama. They also added Michael Crabtree a player when healthy we all know can play. Crabtree has accumulated 26 touchdowns and 4,327 yards in his career and is another big outside target for the young and promising Carr. With the addition of the two playmakers at the wide receiver position it really will open up the offense for the Raiders in many ways. These are hands down the best players Derek Carr has ever thrown to in a live game. The results should be big for the Raiders, and all three players should see a spike in fantasy football value. Cooper is one player that deserves to be discussed in greater depth. He amassed 3463 yards and 31 touchdowns during his three years at the University of Alabama, looking nearly untouchable at times for opposing defenses. At 6'1 210 pounds Carr has really praised Cooper not only for his body control, and physical abilities. Also for his mental toughness stating that "Cooper is second to none in work ethic". High praise from a player who is the cornerstone of the Raiders franchise. The chemistry between the two will have a drastic effect on the outcome of the Raiders upcoming season. If all three players can stay healthy and play at an optimal level, the Raiders should have their best season they've had in years. Will it be enough to get them to the post season? Who knows the AFC west division is still tough with the Broncos and the Chargers. The gap has certainly closed though and it's only a matter of time before Derek Carr elevates this franchise to the next level.
Article on the additions of Michael Crabtree and Amari Cooper and how it effects the Raiders offense.
With Melvin Gordon coming off a phenomenal collegiate year last fall in Madison, he seems like a sure lock for success in his first year of professional action. Many players must go through a transition period from the college level to the pro's but Gordon is a rare specimen. A superior athlete Gordon accumulated 2587 rushing yards last fall, looking many times much like a man amongst boys. Gordon will give the Chargers a much needed boost on the ground while Phillip Rivers will brush opposing defenses back through the air. The combination will likely pay great dividends for the Chargers in 2015 as they look to compete for the AFC West title a division that the Denver Broncos have dominated of recent. One thing is for certain most football analyst have praised the Chargers in their move of drafting Gordon. With running backs being a little more accessible lately in the National Football League, many teams have opted to fill other positions come draft time. In fact in the past we have seen past running backs like Willy Parker go undrafted and then get picked up in free agency and have success. Yet when you have a talent like Melvin Gordon sitting there and you have a guy that is clearly the most promising running back prospect since Adrian Peterson. You take that chance, and in the end it is very likely that chance is going to be the right one for San Diego. The passing game will now be able to feed off the rushing game. Meaning opposing defenses will try to crouch up closer to the line after a few good Gordon rushes. Leaving the defense more vulnerable to the Rivers pass. At the same time after a few good passes from Rivers the defense will back off and leave more running spaces for Gordon on the ground. A win-win scenario for the Chargers which gives their offense a significant boost and also helped the team move up three spots in the power rankings now sitting at #13 overall. Football should be interesting in southern Cal this fall.
With all the moves going on in Philly it's time to see how much substance there is in Philly? With Chip Kelly at the helm wheeling and dealing the Eagles have made some good moves in giving the team more cap space for the future. They also have made some bad moves like trading Nick Foles who at this time last year was coming off a pro bowl season. With Sam Bradford, Mark Sanchez, Matt Barkley, and Tim Tebow on roster for the Eagles, it seems most likely that Bradford or Sanchez will win the job. Coincidently Kelly's success will be strapped to the success of likely those two players. While Bradford seems like the candidate at the forefront, his track record of questionable health is definitely a red flag for Eagles fans. When he is on Bradford could potentially be a very good player for the birds. Maybe a change of scenery and being placed in a high power system like Kelly's is just what Bradford needs to live up to the reputation he earned at Oklahoma. Or maybe Sanchez's continuous growth over his career will be enough to finally get him back to being a number 1 quarterback. Sanchez who was once the man for the New York Jets has been mostly a back up ever since. He has seen some success in the past two years as the back up for the Eagles and maybe his cumulative efforts help him supplant Bradford. Who ever wins the job will have to play at a high enough level to get the Eagles back to the playoffs and win them a playoff game. While that is possible, it will be tough to bet on one of these Quarterbacks rising to the challenge and leading the team there. If the Eagles do win a playoff game it will likely be due to the fact that the team collectively has improved. Maybe from moves like adding Kiko Alonzo and getting better on defensive. Maybe it will be because Demarco Murray fits phenomenally in the offense. Whatever it is that gets the Eagles there, one thing is for certain they need to get to the playoffs and they need to win a playoff game to give the Eagles higher ups more validation in their hire of Kelly. If he didn't trade Foles the off-season drama and chaos wouldn't have put as much pressure on Kelly. Yet by making that move Kelly will have to show results this year. This is a business where owners turn the page quickly on coaches. If the Eagles regress this year there will be many questions about Kelly and the moves he has chose to make. It's safe to say it's make or break time for Chip Kelly.
Football predictions: Eagles will regress this season. If the Eagles choose to keep backing Kelly they might have a bright future due to salary cap space they have added. Allowing them to bring better players into the fold in the future.
When the Cleveland Browns drafted Johnny Football Manziel last season one thing was apparent from watching the process play out. The Browns organization seemed mixed on Manziel from the get go. Never have we seen a quarterback taken in the first round and not have the red carpet rolled out for him. It seemed like from day one head coach Mike Pettine was trying to put a limit on Manziel's growth and that was the first time I've ever seen that happen to a first round pick personally. The right move was clearly to cut the chain off Manziel and let him take his lumps his rookie year and grow. Yet here we are in year two and coach Pettine is already stating that "it's fair to say McCown is the favorite to be the starter". Despite that if I were a betting man, I'd bet on Manziel this season. There has already been whispers around Browns training camp that Manziel's performance thus far has been night and day compared to last years as one Brown put it. Manziel might not have all the tangibles that translate to a typical pocket passing quarterback in the NFL, but he is a fierce competitor and has the moxie to lead when he is on. While who knows if Manziel really needed help in his personal life or he just wanted to make a good public relations move. Going to rehab shows either way that he is willing to put in the effort to become a better man. That step could prove to be on the field, especially in terms of his focus. Often time last year it was said that Manziel was underachieving in terms of running and directing the offense. A Manziel with clarity will be a dangerous one for opposing offenses.
One question still remans though? Why did Cleveland draft Manziel in the first round if Pettine was never going to embrace him?
The Seattle Seahawks were big winners this off-season landing a deal with the New Orleans Saints who sent arguably the best tight end in the game (outside Gronkowski) to the Hawks. With the acquisition Russell Wilson will have a superstar threat to throw to when things break down. Anyone who has been around the game of football knows that tight ends can be a quarterbacks best friend because the distance of throws to a tight end is relatively shorter than to a wide receiver. Making the pass to the tight end a much more high percentage play for success. Another thing that stands out when watching great tight ends is they have a bigger frame typically. Antonio Gates, Tony Gonzales, Jason Witten, Rob Gronkowski, and Kellen Winslow Sr. are all outstanding tight end's in their own rights and all of them also come in around the 6'5 250 lbs range. Jimmy Graham has this same similar size, and he is exceptionally athletic despite that size. You could see that athleticism last year against the 49ers when he nearly stole the show completing a hail mary reception over Perrish Cox. The play would go on to eventually get over turned but it was scary to see how well Graham could elevate over defense backs. A position that is typically more athletic then tight ends.
The next thing that will be big for Graham is the system that he plays in. The Seahawks run many zone read concepts. Where Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch combine to really incorporate to plays in one. The run to Lynch and the quarterback keeper to Wilson. It will be interesting to see how the superstar tight end meshes into that whole process. With so much emphasize needed to be committed to the run, the middle of the field might be wide open where the linebackers just left from to fill the run. It seems to be an ideal situation for Graham and a betting man would bet on an up year from Jimmy Graham.
Projection: 12 touchdowns. Football players; Jimmy Graham.
With the NFL combine finishing up and reviews of just about every big time college player taking place. I would like to state that I'm not a big fan of this years quarterback draft class. While it's usually best to choose a quarterback who is slightly oversized, it's hard to be convinced Jameis Winston is that guy. Yes has everything I want in a quarterback. Great size, a big arm, and played at a big time college program. However it's his decision making on and off the field that worry me. If you could take away the bone headed mistakes Winston has made off the field, I would be a hundred percent a supporter of his and draft him without second thought number one overall. The fact is though Winston hasn't shown the maturity to hand him the reigns of a whole NFL franchise. When looking at him it seems very much like the pick the Buccaneers used on Josh Freeman out of Kansas State. A very talented quarterback coming out of college standing similar in stature to Winston. Freeman was slightly bigger being 6'6 240 while Winston is 6'4 230. The difference there being Winston was a much more accomplished passer during his time in the colligate ranks. Putting up about twenty touchdowns more than Freeman in a year less of time at the helm. The good news for Winston is scouts were amped about his football I.Q at the combine many saying "he has the best football I.Q we have ever seen". I wonder how Peyton Manning feels about that?
The Buc's will undoubtedly have a tough decision to make with the number 1 pick. It's always tough when you're in the position that the Buc's are in coming off a two win season. They need a franchise savior and usually when you have the number 1 pick a quarterback just makes sense. Every team can take a step in the right direction by landing a big name quarterback. I'm actually surprised more teams don't move back(trade down), and honestly if I didn't take a Q.B I would most likely draft a defensive tackle to solidify the defense. In the Buc's case though they already have that piece in Gerald McCoy. Also with the emerging star wide receiver in Mike Williams it just makes sense to get a guy who can get him the ball. Don't expect that to be anyone but Jameis Winston and truthfully that is the right pick for this franchise.
After that time will only tell if he is Jameis the savior or similar to the likes of Josh Freeman and Jamarcus Russell, NFL failures with a similar mold.
While the fact that Suh is still hanging around the Detroit area could be a non-factor on whether or not he resigns with the Detroit Lions. It does say one thing. He wasn't repulsed enough during his time here in Detroit that he felt like he had to skip town as soon as the season was over. Which is a good thing to hear if you're a Detroit Lions fan. In fact just a few days ago Suh updated his Facebook status saying "Beautiful morning in Detroit for an indoor workout". With the season being over Suh has no responsibilities at the moment as far as team activities go. He very easily could have spent the off-season back around the Portland Orgeon area where his family has ties. Yet the player who has been often been called "selfish" by some Lions fans is still around the area of the team that drafted and calling Detroit "beautiful". Enough to make some fans think "hey, maybe he is coming back"? Another thing that stands out about Suh is the fact that the Lions brass has continuously made announcements remaining optimistic about retaining the pro bowl defensive lineman. Mayhew has publicly stated that he believe "a deal is close with Suh". The most coveted free agent will surely be courted by other teams but Suh is a smart guy. He has to know his opportunity in Detroit is special. He is the hero of a rebuilding city that was once a precious piece to the American puzzle. His importance and impact go beyond just the playing field, he is a symbol for the community. A symbol that if the Lions who were often the doormat team of the NFL can turn it around. So can the city itself. Look for Suh to remain a Lion.
35 Million dollars. That was how much Roger Goodell made in 2013 and while that number was down from the 44.2 million that Goodell brought in during the 2012 season. He is now the highest paid commissioner of all the major sports leagues. He was once only surpassed by Major League Baseball's commissioner Bud Selig. However since 2011 Goodell's pay has substantially increased while Selig's salary capped out around 22 million (before his retirement). Keep in mind the NFL is the highest grossing and most prestigious of all of the American sports leagues. So yes he should indeed be the highest paid commissioner because he is working for the league that offers the best product. Yet when you factor in all of the blunders and mishaps Goodell has had, he doesn't hardly seem worth the steep price that he is getting paid. A guy known for his stern approach and his disciplinarian style, Goodell gives off the vibe that he is arrogant but does so very subtly. Anyone with any competence in judging ones character can see that the commish is pompous, and a not very likable guy. In fact in a poll held by ESPN in 2014 the people of the United States voted that 37.8% of people disliked Goodell, that was the majority. In another poll held by CBS Sports 60% of players of the league didn't support Roger Goodell as their commissioner. While sometimes being likable can be overrated, other times being unlikeable can be a measure of ones poor efforts. The fact is the NFL was going to strive with whoever was at the helm because it is the greatest sport in our country. The question remains how much of a cap did Goodell put on the leagues growth? With the Ray Rice case under his belt, the inconsistency on punishments, and the over glorifying of himself through the punishment of his players. One would have to say enough to make an impact and not in a good way. So while the great owners of the league like Arthur Blank will be politically correct and endorse Goodell. Hopefully you will be smart enough to make your own decision.
Roger Goodell is struggling as commissioner of the NFL. He's overpaid and under-producing.
While Pete himself has came out and stood by the decision to go for it, and even Bellichick himself has come out to support the decision made by Carroll. The fact is it was flat out WRONG. We live in age of pro football where fundamentals have evaporated from the game. Could you imagine Vince Lombardi watching that play call from heaven? He most likely would have died again. It was unstomachable to watch that play, you had to feel for the Seahawks players whether you were rooting for them or not. To get all the way down to the half yard line and have the best running back in football and pass. That is completely unacceptable.
Now Pete Carroll is still a phenomenal football coach but he was clearly getting a little too aggressive down the stretch. Fake field goal pass against the Packers, going for it in the end of the first half of the Super Bowl (which led to Chris Matthew touchdown), and finally passing at the end of the game on the one yard line. Didn't he realize his luck was bound to run out sooner or later? I mean heck even at USC he went for it on fourth down against Texas in the national championship (and while that didn't work), still the football gods clearly were more than generous to Pete Carroll. Here at endzoneblog.com we love Pete he is a great coach and tremendous person, but shame on you for that call. You let your players down.
Football online: Pete Carroll is a great coach but he made a really bad call in the Super Bowl.


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Feds: $900K found in Nogales house during police-, military-gear smuggling probe
By Tyson Hudson For the Arizona Daily Star
Stun guns, handcuffs and rifle scopes were smuggled into Mexico through a port of entry in Nogales, Ariz., over three years, court documents say.
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Federal agents discovered $900,000 in cash at a Nogales, Arizona, home while investigating a suspected smuggling ring that shipped thousands of items of military and police tactical gear into Mexico, according to federal court documents.
The cash was found in the home of Luis Fernando Gracia, who is accused of conspiring to smuggle "6,881 handcuffs, 3,434 batons, 1,903 pepper sprays, 31 tasers, 21 ballistic helmets, and two rifle scopes" into Mexico from 2015 to 2018, according to a grand-jury indictment filed in U.S. District Court in Tucson.
Esteban Magallanes-Castro, Victor Garayzar and Juan Alberto Ramos-Sharpe also were indicted on smuggling conspiracy charges. Prosecutors additionally charged Gracia with smuggling goods from the United States, making false statements about the exported products on customs forms, and money laundering. Ramos was also charged with smuggling, according to the May 29 indictment.
In August 2018, customs officers in Phoenix seized about 800 pistol holsters that were imported from China and labeled as "plastic of toy holster," a Homeland Security Investigations special agent assigned to the trade enforcement unit wrote in a search warrant affidavit. The items were destined for Gracia's business in Nogales, which did not bill itself as a toy store, the agent wrote.
The federal government regulates the exportation of certain types of military and police tactical gear out of the country, which requires a license, according to the indictment.
Gracia had a license to export up to $170,000 worth of items from 2018 to 2020, the agent wrote in the affidavit. The currency found at his home, "far exceeds" the amount he could legally export.
Several weeks after the holsters were seized in Phoenix, customs officers stopped Ramos as he tried to drive a minivan into Mexico at a port of entry in downtown Nogales. Inside the minivan, officers found ballistic helmets, stun guns, handcuffs, body armor sleeves, uniform clothing, medical surgery equipment, rifle scopes and bipods used to mount firearms.
Authorities told Ramos he needed to report the ballistic helmets and rifle scopes. Ramos told officers that he drove the items into Mexico three to four times a week and Garayzar paid him $26 per trip, according to the affidavit.
Garayzar acknowledged to an HSI special agent in September 2018 that Ramos did work for him. He stated that Magallenes gave him the tactical gear to export. He was paid $400 to drive the goods into Mexico, with $200 of it to pay Mexican customs, the affidavit noted.
Magallanes stated in an October 2018 interview that Gracia paid him $600 to help move the merchandise across the border. He would get paid another $100 per box, which he would split with Garayzar. Once in Mexico, "an unknown person" would take the items and return them to Gracia to sell. Magallanes also mentioned that Gracia pays him and he in turn pays Garayzar, the agent wrote in the affidavit.
Agents did not anticipate finding the $900,000 at Gracia's home, the special agent said. After finding the cash, Gracia said to investigators that 90 percent of the money was from business he conducted in Mexico. His shop sells tactical gear in Nogales. He said the tactical items he sold in Mexico are not available to the public. Instead, he took orders through phone calls, email and WhatsApp.
Gracia also told authorities he paid Magallanes and Garayzar to smuggle the gear into Mexico, the special agent wrote. When asked why he used Magallenes and Garayzar to transport the items, Gracia stated they "are known smugglers who know how and whom to bribe in the Mexican customs to get the merchandise through," according to the affidavit.
Ramos and Magallanes have not been arrested yet, according to the court docket. The trial of Gracia and Garayzar is scheduled to start Sept. 24.
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SALT LAKE CITY – Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah has announced that the American Red Cross (ARC), Utah Region will be a Community Partner Organization for 2012. The company made the announcement and presented the nonprofit with a check for $100,000 in March – American Red Cross month.
Through the partnership, the American Red Cross joins a select group of nonprofits that receive both significant funding and volunteer support from Regence and its employees. The support will focus on helping the American Red Cross build its capacity to respond to emergencies and increase emergency preparedness among all Utah citizens.
The American Red Cross will use the funding from Regence to support a combination of special events, enhance its volunteer training during September Preparedness Month which includes a Shelter Boot Camp, and offer targeted professional development for the Utah Region team.
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah is a leading health plan in Utah, with more than 330,000 members, offering health, life and dental insurance. Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah is a nonprofit independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, and is affiliated with Regence BlueShield of Idaho, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon and Regence BlueShield (selected counties in Washington). Together, the companies serve more than two million members in the Northwest/Intermountain Region. The Regence affiliated companies are committed to improving the health of its members and communities, and to transforming the health care system. For more information, please visit www.regence.com/RegenceUtah.
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Our relationship with Greig City Academy began in 2013, when the Academy became our first 'flagship' beneficiary, combining financial support with the promotion of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and participation in the school's governance.
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Located in Haringey, the country's 13th most deprived borough, Greig City Academy (GCA) aims to be both inclusive and distinctive and has been judged by Ofsted to be rapidly improving. The Company's continued support to the Greig City Academy, particularly to STEM education, is making a significant difference. There have been some impressive achievements at the Academy, most notably the Academy being appointed a STEM Hub 'Centre of Excellence' for the Borough of Haringey in 2018.
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	private static GameControllerActivity sGameControllerActivity;
	private InputManagerCompat mInputManager = null;

	protected GameControllerHelper mControllerHelper = null;

	protected GameControllerDelegate mControllerNibiru = null;
	protected GameControllerDelegate mControllerMoga = null;
	protected GameControllerDelegate mControllerOuya = null;

	public void connectController(int driveType){
		try {

			ClassLoader loader = sGameControllerActivity.getClassLoader();
			Class<?> controllerDelegate = null;
			if (driveType == DRIVERTYPE_MOGA) {
				if (mControllerMoga != null) {
					return;
				}
		        controllerDelegate = loader.loadClass("org.cocos2dx.lib.GameControllerMoga");
			} else if (driveType == DRIVERTYPE_NIBIRU) {
				if (mControllerNibiru != null) {
					mControllerNibiru.onCreate(sGameControllerActivity);
					mControllerNibiru.onResume();
					return;
				}
		        controllerDelegate = loader.loadClass("org.cocos2dx.lib.GameControllerNibiru");
			} else if (driveType == DRIVERTYPE_OUYA) {
				if (mControllerOuya != null) {
					return;
				}
		        controllerDelegate = loader.loadClass("org.cocos2dx.lib.GameControllerOuya");
			}

			GameControllerDelegate instance = (GameControllerDelegate)controllerDelegate.newInstance();
			sGameControllerActivity.setGameControllerInstance(instance, driveType);

			if (driveType == DRIVERTYPE_NIBIRU) {
				Method method = controllerDelegate.getDeclaredMethod("onResume");
				method.invoke(instance);
			}
		}
		catch (Exception e) {
			e.printStackTrace();
		}
	}

	public void setGameControllerInstance(GameControllerDelegate controllerDelegate, int driveType) {
		if (driveType == DRIVERTYPE_NIBIRU) {
			mControllerNibiru = controllerDelegate;
		}else if (driveType == DRIVERTYPE_MOGA) {
			mControllerMoga = controllerDelegate;
		}
		else if (driveType == DRIVERTYPE_OUYA) {
			mControllerOuya = controllerDelegate;
		}
		controllerDelegate.setControllerEventListener(mControllerEventListener);
		controllerDelegate.onCreate(sGameControllerActivity);
	}

	public GameControllerDelegate getGameControllerDelegate(int driveType){
		if (driveType == DRIVERTYPE_NIBIRU) {
			return mControllerNibiru;
		}else if (driveType == DRIVERTYPE_MOGA) {
			return mControllerMoga;
		}
		else if (driveType == DRIVERTYPE_OUYA) {
			return mControllerOuya;
		}

		return null;
	}

	ControllerEventListener mControllerEventListener = new ControllerEventListener() {

		@Override
		public void onButtonEvent(String vendorName, int controller, int button,
				boolean isPressed, float value, boolean isAnalog) {
			GameControllerAdapter.onButtonEvent(vendorName, controller, button, isPressed, value, isAnalog);
		}

		@Override
		public void onAxisEvent(String vendorName, int controller, int axisID,
				float value, boolean isAnalog) {
			GameControllerAdapter.onAxisEvent(vendorName, controller, axisID, value, isAnalog);
		}

		@Override
		public void onConnected(String vendorName, int controller) {
			GameControllerAdapter.onConnected(vendorName, controller);
		}

		@Override
		public void onDisconnected(String vendorName, int controller) {
			GameControllerAdapter.onDisconnected(vendorName, controller);
		}
	};

	// ===========================================================
	// Constructors
	// ===========================================================

	@Override
	protected void onCreate(final Bundle savedInstanceState) {
		super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);

		sGameControllerActivity = this;
    	mInputManager = InputManagerCompat.Factory.getInputManager(this);
    	mInputManager.registerInputDeviceListener(this, null);

    	if (mControllerNibiru != null) {
			mControllerNibiru.onCreate(this);
		}
    	if (mControllerMoga != null) {
    		mControllerMoga.onCreate(this);
		}
    	if (mControllerOuya != null) {
    		mControllerOuya.onCreate(this);
		}
    	if (mControllerHelper == null) {
    		mControllerHelper = new GameControllerHelper(this);
		}
	}

	// ===========================================================
	// Getter & Setter
	// ===========================================================

	// ===========================================================
	// Methods for/from SuperClass/Interfaces
	// ===========================================================

	@Override
	public boolean dispatchKeyEvent(KeyEvent event) {
		boolean handled = false;
		if (mControllerNibiru != null) {
			handled |= mControllerNibiru.dispatchKeyEvent(event);
		}
		if (handled == false && mControllerMoga != null) {
			handled |= mControllerMoga.dispatchKeyEvent(event);
		}
		if (handled == false && mControllerOuya != null) {
			handled |= mControllerOuya.dispatchKeyEvent(event);
		}

		if (handled == false) {
			handled |= mControllerHelper.dispatchKeyEvent(event);
		}

		return handled || super.dispatchKeyEvent(event);
	}

	@Override
	public boolean dispatchGenericMotionEvent(MotionEvent event) {
		boolean handled = false;
		if (mControllerNibiru != null) {
			handled |= mControllerNibiru.dispatchGenericMotionEvent(event);
		}
		if (handled == false && mControllerMoga != null) {
			handled |= mControllerMoga.dispatchGenericMotionEvent(event);
		}
		if (handled == false && mControllerOuya != null) {
			handled |= mControllerOuya.dispatchGenericMotionEvent(event);
		}

		if (handled == false) {
			handled |= mControllerHelper.dispatchGenericMotionEvent(event);
		}

		return handled || super.dispatchGenericMotionEvent(event);
	}

	@Override
	public void onInputDeviceAdded(int deviceId) {
		Log.d(TAG,"onInputDeviceAdded:" + deviceId);

		mControllerHelper.onInputDeviceAdded(deviceId);
	}
	/*
	 * This is an unusual case. Input devices don't typically change, but they
	 * certainly can --- for example a device may have different modes. We use
	 * this to make sure that the ship has an up-to-date InputDevice.
	 *
	 * @see
	 * com.example.inputmanagercompat.InputManagerCompat.InputDeviceListener
	 * #onInputDeviceChanged(int)
	 */
	@Override
	public void onInputDeviceChanged(int deviceId) {
		Log.w(TAG,"onInputDeviceChanged:" + deviceId);
	}

	/*
	 * Remove any ship associated with the ID.
	 *
	 * @see
	 * com.example.inputmanagercompat.InputManagerCompat.InputDeviceListener
	 * #onInputDeviceRemoved(int)
	 */
	@Override
	public void onInputDeviceRemoved(int deviceId) {
		Log.d(TAG,"onInputDeviceRemoved:" + deviceId);

		mControllerHelper.onInputDeviceRemoved(deviceId);
	}

	@Override
	protected void onResume() {
		super.onResume();

		if (mControllerNibiru != null) {
			mControllerNibiru.onResume();
		}
		if (mControllerMoga != null) {
			mControllerMoga.onResume();
		}
		if (mControllerOuya != null) {
			mControllerOuya.onResume();
		}

		GameControllerHelper.gatherControllers(mControllerHelper.mGameController);
	}

	@Override
	protected void onPause() {
		if (mControllerNibiru != null) {
			mControllerNibiru.onPause();
		}
		if (mControllerMoga != null) {
			mControllerMoga.onPause();
		}
		if (mControllerOuya != null) {
			mControllerOuya.onPause();
		}

		super.onPause();
	}

	@Override
	protected void onDestroy() {
		if (mControllerNibiru != null) {
			mControllerNibiru.onDestroy();
		}
		if (mControllerMoga != null) {
			mControllerMoga.onDestroy();
		}
		if (mControllerOuya != null) {
			mControllerOuya.onDestroy();
		}

		super.onDestroy();
	}

}

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Split Twerking : stretching helps develop twerking splits
Twerk Therapy : Humananimal healing
Informed by somatic trauma release work RAZMA melds movement & meta-analysis of the physiological animal body trauma response. Shaking & shimmying allow us to release trauma patterns that are frozen in the body & reset our nervous systems. Twerking gets us in touch with our waterbody, creating waves of celebration & bubbling luscious laughter when we connect to our wellness wellspring womb. When we open our pelvis & second chakra, we unleash creative free flowing life force & emotional expression and feel the connection between mouth, voice, & hips. Being witnessed in a safe space & holding each other in a healing vibration normalizes group trauma release in dance as movement medicine. Come surf your sensation & awaken the waves of your waters.
Twerk History
The movements associated with / termed Twerk originated in Africa. Specifically, a dance called Mapouka from Côte d'Ivoire is often pointed to as a Twerk taproot {please go watch this highly technical muscle isolation dance, the level of skill is astounding}. Mapouka "was a celebratory dance for festivals and was widely accepted because people believed that this dance led to encounters with God. Research shows that Mapouka has been used as a way to decide mates for young men and women as well" (Ebony Wiggins). These Twerk movements were then carried widely in the Afro-diaspora to many regions such as the Caribbean and US in New Orleans bounce culture, where they were given the name Twerk, and from which the dance spread throughout America.
I am grateful to have been introduced to Twerking as my first American social dance form starting from 3rd grade in a diverse Chicago city school. I found welcome, healing, and celebration of my {typically shamed} curvy body type and ability to move on the dance floor in an innocent and uncomplicated way in this youthful enthusiastic welcome and encouragement of my peers. As I grow older I become aware of the complicated story of moving in this way and a broader cultural awareness of Twerking I was ignorant of for most of my life. This particular video was an impromptu teaching asked for after being witnessed twerking for my personal body healing expression. I will be filming a formal lesson in which the history of the Twerk form with be prominent and explored in depth. I have not formally taught Twerking because i have been ruminating on how to do so appropriately and I am moving forward with doing so because I have found an important connection between Twerk and healing trauma. In studying trauma release I am noticing the deep parallels between shaking to reset the nervous system and Twerking (and noticing the effects in my own body over many years) and seek to convey this value to mainstream culture which has policed, judged, and denigrated these movements and the bodies who engage them. I recognize my unique position of having Twerking be a formative part of my American cultural experience growing up without knowing the history of this form and now I am wanting and needing to educate myself more deeply on the roots of this movement. I welcome feedback, reading lists, and conversations on how to do this in a good way (which I hope is possible, and want to know how to make it so). I deeply respect and put forth Twerking as a heretofore unrecognized trauma healing modality.


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Q: How to make django test framework read from live database? I realize there's a similar question here, but this one has a different approach: I have a django app that does queries over data indexed with djapian ; I'd like to write unit tests for this app's search component, and, obviously, I'd need the django settings module and all connections with the database active, so the test runner that django provides seems ideal. however, the django testing framework creates a dummy database and I'd hate to dump all my data to a fixture and then index it (the tests would take forever!);
My data isn't at risk because the tests would only read from the database, so, how could this be achieved? -I'm new at this whole unit testing thing, so the solution of writing a new test runner I read in that similar question doesn't enlighten me a bit, at least not without some details

A: Reading the test cases for djapian I found something really interesting: what those guys do is use the setUp method for the TestCase class: they create an object and then use the update method for the indexer, so they effectively have a document to search for and a way to write controlled query tests!
For the curious, the method looks something like this:
def setUp(self):
    p = Person.objects.create(name="Alex")

    for i in range(self.num_entries):
        Entry.objects.create(author=p, title="Entry with number %s" % i, text="foobar " * i)

    Entry.indexer.update()

I think this would do, but we have to remember I'm testing a little search engine here, so this solution might be the easy way out; I can't come up with an objection, though, so if you guys have an answer that'll help define a strategy for testing this kind of webApps in python in general, it's more than welcome!
-I think I'll settle for something like this for now (I wanted to test the latency of the queries with a fully populated database also, but I think I could do that later with bench tests in Funkload)
EDIT: Ok, to be faithful to a solution for anyone interested, I ran into another issue: the xapian index (as stated in the comment). To solve it, I created a default test runner that changed the production xapian index for a test index (a smaller one, created with a management script). This runner is fairly simple:
def custom_run_tests(test_labels, verbosity=1, interactive=True, extra_tests=[]):
    """Set the test indices"""
    settings.CATEGORY_CLASSIFIER_DATA = settings.TEST_CLASSIFIER_DATA
    return run_tests(test_labels, verbosity, interactive, extra_tests)

And, to use it, I simply added a setting:
TEST_RUNNER = 'search.tests.custom_run_tests'

I dropped the aforementioned approach (creating the documents in the setUp) for performance and readability reasons: to test the database I needed a decent amount of documents with some text (a paragraph or two), so I ended up creating a fixture for that (I used a management command that created the documents in the real database, serialized them -writing them to a file- and then deleted 'em).
So, in the end, I didn't read from the live db at all and instead used test fixtures created with a somewhat hacky script and a custom runner, and it wasn't that hard :)

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Lack of AI strategy to address business model disruption may hold back UK companies, despite country's AI leadership prospects, report finds
Matteo Natalucci 1 November 2018
Microsoft has launched its 'Maximising the AI Opportunity' report, discussing the UK's development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The report concludes that the UK has a clear opportunity to "lead the way in the development and use of AI and a willingness among leaders and employees to embrace AI in their working lives".
According to the report UK organisations risk falling behind oversees competition due to a lack of AI strategy. The research reveals that, in the face of significant disruption, 41 per cent of companies believe their current business model will cease to exist within the next 5 years. Also, more than half (51 per cent) of business leaders surveyed revealed they do not have an AI strategy in place to address these challenges.
The study found that companies that have started to use AI technologies are already outperforming organisations that have not by 5%, a substantial boost to the bottom line. These organisations were found to be more productive, have higher performance and experience better business outcomes.
The report includes significant contributions from a host of experts from the broader industry, including Lord Timothy Clement-Jones, Chairman of the House of Lords Select Committee, Clare Barclay, Microsoft UK COO and Transport for London. The study, was conducted in partnership with Goldsmiths, University of London and YouGov and based on a survey of more than 1,000 business leaders and 4,000 employees.
The study urged business leaders to "take a principled approach by establishing underlying values, ethics and commitments". It also revealed that those organisations that have already adopted an ethical approach to the use of AI are outperforming those that aren't by 9 per cent.
It also said that "the gap between attitude and action when it comes to AI could see the nation miss out. Indeed, while 52 per cent of employees believe using AI to automate tasks can create time for more meaningful work, over half (51 per cent) are not using any types of AI to perform tasks at work."
Lord Clement-Jones, chairman, House of Lords Select Committee on AI said, "Without doubt, artificial intelligence can provide a great opportunity for British society and the economy. Today the UK enjoys a position of AI innovation, so as we enter a crucial stage in its development and adoption, the country has a clear opportunity to be a world leader. For this, an ethics-backed partnership between business academia and government will be pivotal."
Cindy Rose, chief executive, Microsoft UK said, "How society, business and people adapt to AI will become one of the most pressing considerations of this generation and the next. Only by applying AI in the right way can we unlock its extraordinary potential for good. It is our firm belief at Microsoft that adopting a human-centric approach can help organisations of all shapes, sizes, and sectors use AI to positively impact their businesses, employees, and customers alike. But success tomorrow requires action today – organisations must act now to maximise the AI opportunity."
Clare Barclay, chief operating officer, Microsoft UK said, "AI represents a huge opportunity, but only if UK organisations embrace its application in the right way. AI is not about making UK businesses leaner, it's about how we use the technology to make them stronger. In doing so, we can make our work more meaningful and boost UK competitiveness."
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Michel Stern Wiki, Age Biography,(Lisa Kudrow's Husband) Family, Kids
by Alessia Smith January 14, 2020
by Alessia Smith January 14, 2020 0 comment
We are again with the biography of a famous person Michel Stern (born in 1958) is a French-born American Advertising Executive, Famous Personality, and Celebrity Spouse from Los Angeles, California. He is best-known as Lisa Kudrow's Spouse who is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer.
Furthermore, the 55-year-old Lisa initially gained success with her main role in the show "Mad About You". Later, the actress earned worldwide fame with her portrayal of Phoebe Buffay in the super hit series "Friends".
As a producer and writer, Kudrow made debut with her show called "The Comeback" in 2005. She also received 2 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in Comedy Series nominations for both seasons of the show.
Recently, Lisa featured on the WTF podcast where she spoke about her battle with body image. She told that she considered herself as a "mountain" next to Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox (her former costars).
Wedding, Spouse & Children
The 61-year-old Michel Stern started dating his then-girlfriend, Lisa in 1993. He married his wife on May 27, 1995, in Malibu, California. Their wedding ceremony was a private affair and only a few close friends and family members were invited.
Moreover, Lisa Kudrow's Partner went to the actress' apartment to pick his girlfriend for a date when Stern saw Kudrow. According to a source, it was love at first sight for them. However, Lisa didn't start any conservation with him for the sake of her friend.
Later, the producer met him again at her birthday party after six years later and became friends. In fact, Lisa also remained in a couple of affairs before her relationship with her future spouse.
She had romantic links with her ex-boyfriend named Victor Wilson before 1988. In addition, she also was in a relationship with her ex-partner "Conan O'Brien". He is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer who gained fame for hosting several late-night talk shows.
Family & Personal Life
Michel Stern was born in 1958 in France. Information about his early life and growing up years is not available. Michel is currently married to the popular TV actress Lisa Kudrow. The couple first met each other in the late 1980s when Michel was dating Lisa's roommate.
However, the couple were instantly drawn to each other after their first meeting but tried to hide their feelings in order to not hurt Lisa's friend. Michel eventually broke up with her roommate and lost touch with Lisa, too. Fate, however, had different plans for the duo as they bumped into each other again after six years and decided to pursue a relationship this time around
Full Birth Name Michel Stern.
Nick name Michel.
Profession Advertising Executive.
Age (As of 2019) 61 years old
Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday 1958.
Birthplace/Hometown France.
Nationality French/American.
Famous For Being the husband of Lisa Kudrow (American Actress, Comedian, Writer, and Producer).
Star Sign (Zodiac Sign) not available.
Ethnicity White Caucasian.
Religion Christianity.
Current Residence LA, California, USA.
Biceps Size 15 inches.
Shoe Size (US) 10.
Tattoos details? Will Update.
Eye Color Blue.
Hair Color Greyish-white.
Parents Father: Name not found (Businessman).
Mother: Not Known.
Siblings Brother:
Sister:
Relatives Grandfather:
Marital Status Married since May 27, 1995.
Dating History? Unknown.
Girlfriend & Fiancee None.
Wife/Spouse Name Lisa Kudrow
Children Son: Julian Murray Stern.
Alma Mater Will Update.
Favorite Celebrities Actor: Tom Cruise.
Actress: Jennifer Lawrence.
Dream Holiday Destination Switzerland.
Favorite Color Black.
Love to do Reading.
Favorite Dishes Pan Cake, Fries, Chicken & Cheese Burger.
Net worth (Approx.) $1.1 Million US Dollars (As of 2019).
Salary, Income & Earnings per month Will update.
Office Address Will Update.
Official Website None.
Mobile or Phone Number Will Update.
Email Address NA.
Some Lesser Known Facts about Michel Stern
This handsome Lisa Kudrow's husband was born in 1958 in France. Therefore, Michel Stern's age is 61 years old, as of 2019.
He is a very private and introvert kind of person. Hence, there is no information about his parents, siblings, and other family members on the internet.
Furthermore, Stern had just immigrated to America in the late 1980s when he met his future wife.
His spouse's pregnancy was recorded into the fourth season of Friends.
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In fact, her character Phoebe was having triplets as a surrogate mother for her younger half-brother Frank (played by Giovanni Ribisi) and his wife Alice (played by Debra Jo Rupp).
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Industry Standard Property Index Expands Footprint in Asia
Real Capital Analytics and Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. agree to launch commercial property price indices for Japan
Kyoto and New York - June 28, 2013 - Real Capital Analytics (RCA), a global commercial real estate research firm, and Nikkei Business Publications (Nikkei BP), publisher of the Nikkei Real Estate Market Report (Nikkei RE), today announced their agreement to develop a suite of transaction-based commercial property price indices for Japan. This collaboration will combine RCA's innovative repeat-sales regression methodology with Nikkei BP's proprietary property transaction data.
Today's announcement, which was made at the 2013 International Conference of the Asian Real Estate Society (AsRES), marks an important milestone in the trend toward increasing transparency in Asian real estate markets. "Until now, there was no practical index based on actual repeat-sales pricing in the Japanese market," explains Nikkei RE Deputy Editor, Jun Homma. "This sort of market transparency will greatly benefit Japan's property investment professionals."
In 2007, RCA launched Moody's/REAL CPPI, the first transaction based repeat-sales regression (RSR) indices for commercial real estate in the United States. These national indices quickly became an industry benchmark and are still published with Moody's Investors Service as the Moody's/RCA CPPI. RCA has since launched more than 200 US market-level indices called the RCA US CPPI and will soon release a suite of indices for the UK.
"In the western markets, many investors have already come to rely on RCA's transaction-based, repeat-sales indices to measure property performance," says RCA Managing Director Steve Williams. "Now investors will have access to these same index methods for Japanese markets allowing them to establish a consistent global measurement platform."
The launch date of the RCA Japan Commercial Property Price Index (CPPI) is planned for early 2014 and will be based on a 10-year time series that uses advanced statistical techniques developed by respected US real estate academic Dr. David Geltner of Geltner Associates. In addition, the parties will receive academic support from the Center for International Real Estate Research at Waseda University, which is headed by Professor Yuichiro Kawaguchi.
"This initiative is planned to connect the missing link between real estate assets and Japanese institutional investors giving real estate credibility as a secure, long-term asset. By 2021, Asia is anticipated to become one of the largest sources of capital for the world's real estate markets," says Kazuhiro Mikami, Chief Editor of the Nikkei Real Estate Market Report.
About Real Capital Analytics, Inc.
Real Capital Analytics, Inc., based in New York City, is the industry's leading global provider of commercial property data. The firm's proprietary research is focused exclusively on the investment market for commercial real estate. Within that arena, Real Capital Analytics offers the most in-depth, comprehensive and current information of property investment activity. In addition to collecting transactional information for property sales and financings, RCA interprets data such as yields, pricing and sales volume, and quantifies the market forces that affect the liquidity of commercial real estate around the world. The firm publishes a series of Capital Trend reports and offers an online service that provides current transactional information for all markets globally. For more information on the indices, visit http://www.rcanalytics.com.
About the Nikkei Real Estate Market Report:
The Nikkei Real Estate Market Report, a news letter and online media published by Nikkei Business Publications, Inc., delivers peerlessly detailed newsletter on the Japanese commercial real estate market. It provides exclusive news on real estate deals and developments in Japan, as well as in-depth market analysis to the institutional investment professionals. Established as a group company of Nikkei, Inc in 1969, Nikkei Business Publications is based in Tokyo and one of the largest publishers in Japan. Covering a wide variety of specialized areas including real estate, architecture, construction, IT, medicine and general businesses, the publisher issues about 40 magazines with a combined total readership of over 2 million. More information can be found at http://realestate.nikkeibp.co.jp.
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Psychologists tell us that sibling rivalries are a normal part of family life. But where do you draw the line? Some siblings are actually killing each other! How are you tackling the problem of your children fighting?
The family institution in our Western culture is in serious decline. Although many people still aspire to build a traditional family—working dad, stay-at-home mom and children—few actually experience this wonderful reality. There are specific reasons for this sad fact.
The Henley Center in the UK explains, "The decline of the family as an institution forms one of the primary symptoms of the paradox of prosperity. Significant factors contributing to family breakdown are the growing pressures of work and the pursuit of material gains. Women, in particular, consider that they have sacrificed the chance of having children or even forming relationships for the sake of their career. Men, on the other hand, are more likely to miss out on a home life due to short- or long-term work travel. Existing families are sacrificed in the same cause of putting work before family. A significant number of men and women believe they have missed their children growing up, or even blame work pressures for their divorce or other strains on relationships" ("The Paradox of Prosperity").
Our Western world has reached incredible heights in prosperity. Yet our families are crumbling. Why? There is a cause for every effect. Yet few seem able to understand the reason for our family troubles.
Though only a few admit it, the truth is that our quest for prosperity has led to our family breakdown. As a society we have become extremely well educated on how to make a living. But we do not know how to live. We have forgotten the true values that lead to happiness. For example, ample statistics show that a two-career family generally leads to a single-parent family. Couples cannot maintain both careers and a family. Something must be sacrificed. All too often it is the marriage.
It is expected that 63 percent of all new marriages in the United States will end in divorce. Is it being truly educated to sacrifice a marriage for a career? Unfortunately, many think so.
Divorce is not the only indicator of our family breakdown. Many families are struggling with the problem of sibling rivalry. Sibling rivalry is the strife between brothers and/or sisters that leads to bickering and fighting—and now even murder.
In June, a cbs 48 Hours program featured the story of a 12-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her 14-year-old brother and two of his friends. The prosecutor in the case stated that the boy's motive in the murder was sibling rivalry. The boy was upset by his sister's success. He considered her a real threat. Details of the case show that the young girl was gruesomely stabbed to death in her own bedroom.
We know that sibling rivalry is as old as time. The history of this kind of family conflict is written deep within our Judeo-Christian cultural heritage. Who has not heard the stories of Cain and Abel, Esau and Jacob, Joseph and his brothers? The tension and fighting among these brothers was often violent. Cain murdered Abel.
So sibling rivalry and violence is not new. But do families have to live with it? Is it possible to have real lasting peace within our families?
Many parents with more than one child are expressing a sense of helplessness in stopping what appears to be all-out war raging inside their own homes. Unfortunately, sibling rivalry has become a huge problem for many families—especially families that are bringing together two sets of stepchildren.
Experts have a lot to say about this issue. Some have very good insight. But most of them stop short of offering solid solutions to solve the problem. You can have peace in your home. Yes, sibling rivalry can be dealt with effectively!
Dealing with sibling rivalry is simply a matter of education. Parents must be taught how to stop sibling rivalry. It will require reading, study, thought and practice. Both single-parent and two parent families can use the principles discussed in this article.
To become well educated on the problem, parents must first learn the root causes of sibling rivalry. Envy and jealousy for another's talents or material possessions is an obvious root cause. Who has not witnessed one child upset over another child's success or acquisition of a new toy? This cause of sibling rivalry reflects a character issue and must be dealt with through strong teaching and discipline with the individual child.
But there is a more serious cause for strife among siblings. Brothers and sisters will fight with each other when they experience a deficit of time, attention, love and approval from their parents. This is so simple to understand, but so easy to overlook.
Think about it. In a one-child family, the youngster generally commands the full attention of the parents. When other siblings are added, it is not hard for the first child and the subsequent siblings to realize their time with mom and dad will be less. In fact, it is significantly less with each additional child. If each child's need for time, attention, love and approval is not met, dislike for each other will generally develop among the siblings. What happens next? Sibling wars begin.
Parents must recognize that most sibling battles are a symptom of the parents not providing enough time, attention, love and approval for each child. It doesn't take long to recognize that when each child receives ample parental attention, even petty envies and jealousies decrease.
One of the challenges that parents of families with multiple siblings must deal with is that there is a finite amount of time to devote to each child. But even though the time for each child may be limited, couples can still show their children plenty of love, approval and quality attention. To accomplish these tasks it will take forethought, planning, scheduling and, most of all, a team effort. A husband and wife must work together in unity to combat sibling rivalry. In other words, maintaining a stable and loving marriage relationship is the first key to building a family without rivalry.
This is why a two-career marriage is so damaging for children. Being effective on the job takes time. Building a successful marriage takes time. Raising well-balanced children takes time. Trying to balance all three places enormous demands on parents. When will we come to accept the fact that it is not possible to do all three? Two careers steal precious time away from both the marriage and the children. And current statistics show that it is the marriages and children that are suffering.
How can our families beat the statistics? Sometimes tough decisions have to be made. Isn't it far better to have a one-career family with a stay-at-home mom than to have children at war with each other? Isn't it far better for dad to make sure that work hours do not interfere with family time?
Sibling combat could be a sign of parents in combat. Parents must always present a united front to their children. A husband and wife must be totally united on house rules, approach to discipline, rewards and privileges. Any disagreements should be handled privately, away from the children. Parents caught in open disagreement will set the stage for sibling conflicts. For example, if one parent is a tougher disciplinarian, then it is only natural that children will be drawn to the more permissive parent to get an answer they want. In the long run this situation eventually cancels out all authority in the home—which means the children often get control and rule the parents. Siblings gain control of themselves. Unfortunately, when children take charge of themselves, competition and strife run rampant.
No one can overestimate the incredible value of parents being united. A stable, loving marriage builds stable, loving siblings. A united husband and wife can more easily meet the needs of their children.
The story of the patriarch Joseph is a perfect illustration of why parents must work hard not to play favorites. "Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours. And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him" (Gen. 37:3-4). Joseph was intensely hated by his brothers because it was evident that Jacob loved him the most. Jacob even demonstrated his love by showering Joseph with special gifts. Joseph's brothers were so upset by all the attention that Joseph received that they planned his murder. Since our own society has become more violent, sibling murder is on the rise. Playing favorites can have some disastrous results.
To avoid playing favorites, parents must strive to meet each child's needs. Your children will be more willing to share your attention with their siblings as long as their individual needs are being met. Parents must avoid the natural tendency to show partiality to a sibling more to their own liking. Parents must seize every opportunity to express love and approval for each child.
One simple way to show love and attention to all siblings is to use meal times, especially on weekends. During the course of a meal, make it a point to converse with each child. Discuss the day's events, even minor events. Find ways to offer positive feedback and praise for each child.
There will be times when your children will need individual and private attention. There may even be times when all of your children will need individual attention at the same time. These situations require team effort. The husband and wife should work together to decide who is best suited for each child's need. A single parent may need to seek support from a close relative. If you find that you cannot take care of each child's need immediately, always explain to them when you can take care of it.
Let me give you some examples from my own life. My wife and I have four daughters. Three have graduated from high school. Two have graduated from university. When our youngest was born, our oldest was 9. Only my wife could see to some of our infant's special needs. Nursing is a good example of what I mean. When my wife had to devote time to our infant, I would take our oldest under my wing. I set aside time in the evening after work to spend time with her. Other times, when my oldest daughter needed her mother, I would then look after the younger siblings.
As our girls progressed through elementary, middle, high school and university, we did our best to make sure that at least one of us was in attendance at every school open house, concert or sporting event that our girls were involved in. It was always our first goal to attend each event together. At times my work schedule would not allow me to attend every event. So we made sure that we switched around so one parent wasn't always at the same event with the same child.
Seeing to the needs of your children will require creativity, energy and stamina. When our daughters got older and our budget allowed for it, I set lunch dates with my daughters to provide individual attention. I know each daughter enjoyed eating a meal alone with me. During such times, the conversation seemed to flow. I learned much! The emotional ties between us always grew stronger as a result of these talks.
I do not believe my wife and I have handled every situation perfectly. But we did put forth the effort. Your children will love you, respect you and turn to you more when they see you serving them. Our children even helped us in our planning.
Parents often worry that they are not meeting their children's needs. Your children will let you know when you are not meeting their needs. In fact, increased sibling squabbles are good indicators that needs are not being met!
Parents need to be careful of making any kind of comparisons among siblings. Comparisons can be both favorable and unfavorable. A favorable comparison might sound like this: "John is good in math but Bill is good in science." An unfavorable comparison sounds like, "I wish you were more like your sister." It should be obvious that an unfavorable comparison will set sibling rivalry spinning. Yet it is not as obvious that favorable comparisons do the same. Although the parent's intention may be to praise each child, generally the battle line of competition is drawn. How? Each child will use the favorable comparison to increase their own worth at the expense of the other. In the case of John and Bill, it will not be long before either math or science becomes the only subject with real value.
Even Paul warned that using comparisons is not wise. "For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise" (ii Cor. 10:12). Children can be ferociously competitive on their own. They really do not need any help from parents.
The way to avoid comparison is to recognize each child individually. Not all children have the same talents or abilities. We would live in a very boring world if every person were the same. Children have strengths and weaknesses. Parents should praise their children's strengths and encourage them to overcome their weaknesses. Making comparisons does neither. Parents should learn to praise each child as an only child.
It is inevitable that siblings will quarrel. Parents must learn how to stop the fighting in the home. In other words, parents must be the peacemakers in the family. Unfortunately, some parents have retreated from solving conflicts.
Sibling fights can be frustrating. But parents should not just let children work out fights on their own. Yes, children should be taught to resolve their conflicts. But parents must always be available to help solve the occasional problems that become too large for children to handle.
Children must be taught not to fight. Quoting Isaiah, Paul stated, "And the way of peace have they not known" (Rom. 3:17). Playing peacefully and doing things in cooperation are learned habits. They do not come naturally.
Parents must establish a clear set of rules in the home about fighting. There should be no-hitting, no-name-calling and no-hurting rules. If and when those rules are violated, discipline should be administered promptly. Rules and discipline for infractions show children that they must learn to work out problems peacefully. In our home we outlawed all fighting. When fights occurred, we recognized that it was time to do strong teaching. Remember, peace must be taught.
Parents need to be careful not to take sides when dealing with a sibling conflict. For example, it is easy to assume that an older sibling is being a bully against a younger one. Sibling conflicts are not always that simple. In fact, there are times when younger siblings are the biggest bullies. I will never forget the time that I saw one of my toddlers provoke a fight with her older sister. Although I was out of their view, I witnessed the event take place. What was really interesting is that when my presence was discovered, the younger tried to appear as the victim.
It is vital to listen to each side of the conflict. Children need to be heard. Just as in a court of law, it is important to get all of the facts before drawing any conclusion. Wrong conclusions about conflicts can make sibling rivalry even worse.
Parents should also discipline each child when a conflict arises. Although some sibling fights could be clearly the fault of one child, with most conflicts each child involved holds some responsibility. When each child is disciplined, the lesson that fighting does not solve problems is learned quickly. When rules are enforced and consistent discipline is administered, children will work harder to solve problems before conflicts arise. Don't be afraid to discipline.
Remember, the proper use of authority will ensure peace at home. Speaking of the millennial rule of Christ, the Prophet Isaiah wrote, "Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end" (Isa. 9:7). At His return, Jesus Christ will use His great authority to usher in 1000 years of peace. Use your authority, and you will have peace.
Our society makes it very hard on families. It is a real challenge to raise a healthy, stable family. But it can be done. There is real help for families struggling with sibling conflict. That help is found within the pages of your Bible. The Bible is the only solid source of workable solutions for our families' troubles.
In your Bible it is revealed that God is a family. His purpose for man is to be born into that family. Our free booklet God Is a Family will give you a sound biblical explanation of this marvelous truth. You may also write for a free copy of Mystery of the Ages, by Herbert W. Armstrong. This book will make plain God's incredible purpose for mankind. It will give you the knowledge necessary to help you begin solving your family troubles.