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RONNIE’S RAMBLINGS
vol. 01 Issue. 06 09.02.2014 PUBLISHED BY SPORTS & MORE
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Cover photo : Plainfield High School’s Devin Spaulding makes the catch for a td against Danville Community High School.
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Things you think are facts, but really are not... Penguins Mate for Life - Penguins usually stick with their partners through the mating season, but when it’s time to mate again, they choose whomever is convenient, not necessarily their old flame. George Washington Carver Invented Peanut Butter - While George Washington Carver did make great discoveries involving peanuts, peanut butter was not one of them. The tasty spread has actually been around in some form since 950 B.C. A man named Dr. John Harvey Kellogg patented it in 1895, but no one knows who the real peanut butter inventor is. Vincent Van Gogh Cut Off His Entire Ear - This is not entirely true. It was not his entire ear - just the tip of the lobe - and some say he didn’t even do it. Van Gogh lived with artist Paul Gauguin, who had quite a violent temper, and many believe Gauguin actually did the cutting. Either way, Van Gogh did reportedly send the tip to a prostitute. Napoleon Bonaparte was Short - Everyone knows Napoleon Bonaparte was a tiny man - after all, his nickname was “le Petit Corporal.” His reputation for being short even inspired the phenomenon known as the “Napoleon complex.” Napoleon Bonaparte was ShortIn reality, Napoleon stood around 5 feet and 7 inches tall, which was very average back in the day. Many believe his nickname was meant as a term of endearment, not a reference to his height. Ben Franklin Preferred a Turkey to a Bald Eagle as our national symbol - The bald eagle is certainly a well-known representation of America, but legend has it that if Ben Franklin had his way, a turkey would have been much better. In reality, Franklin wrote a letter to his daughter mocking the eagle symbol used in a seal by the Society of the Cincinnati, a private military group. He said it looked like a turkey and may as well be one.
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Nostalgia: Gas, Taxes, an written by: ronnie wilson WEEKLY september EDITION
inally, what I have been espousing for 40 years is being taken seriously by a small cadre of women – DITCH THE MAKE-UP!!! Yes, I am a bit of a purist I want my steak seasoned with a little salt only; no “flavor diminishing” sauces; I do not “style” my hair, I brush it back after a shower and let it go; there are only four permissible toppings for a hot dog (if you are over 12), mustard, sweet pickle relish, diced onion and coney sauce; my living space is functional, not cluttered with a plethora wall hangings, furniture that is never used or rugs that will never feel the weight of a shoe, but are for looks only; I am not a fan of a fireworks display of “bling” and rocks worn as adornments, (I would rather focus on the person versus their pebbles and baubbles). You get the picture. I have always considered women without make-up to be much more appealing than cosmetically laden falsely advertised faces. I know there are times when makeup is essential – Halloween, costume parties, theatre productions, to amelilorate disfigurement and criminal activities. I just do not understand its use as an everyday “necessity”; especially on little girls. i have had the misfortune, while channel surfing, to come upon television shows featuring five and six year old girls, dressed to the
nines, hidden behind what appears to be “make-up” that was applied with a trowel to have the appearance of a trollop competing for some bauble to satify the egos of their attention starved parents. Let these kids be kids. They will be adults soon enough, actually too soon. I would like to see the use/need of make-up, as a security blanket to be eliminated. Let me see who you are, not the mask behind which you are hiding. It is time to stir the pot again. There is a tumultuous conflict concerning same-sex marriage and a return to the biblical definition of marriage. i am by no means a biblilcal scholar, but I have read what has been written by those who are. It seems traditional biblical marriage is nothing near what is currently defined as “traditional marriage”. in the days of the origin of the bible the following were common, traditional and expected attributes of marriage; - Multiple wives, - The prolific utilizationin of concubines - Women were considered chattel/ slaves/baby machines especially for sons; a woman had not fulfilled her wifely obligation until she produced a male heir)
- Selling of daughters as wives/ slaves was not only common, but expected. - Copulating with slaves - this behavior was acceptable, primarily because slaves were not considered disposable human beings. Our “traditional marriage” for love is also a fairly recent phenomenon. Previously, marriages were for convenience, to secure political alliances and partners ere determined by parents, especially fathers. I failed to mention the mandate of doweries. Is this what marriage should be? I think not. If two people are committed to each other, love each other and want the civil recognition of their partnership who does it hurt? I know there are a plethora of excuses offered by those who want to mandate marriage is between only a man and a woman. I have yet to hear one that is justifiable. Here are a few and their lack of credibility 1 - Marriage is for the procreation of children. Using this logic, infertile women and sterile men, men having had vasectomies, the elderly and those who for qwhatever reason lack the appropriate “plumbing” cannot marry. 2 - Children fair better in a family with both a mother and father. This is probably true. The first problem
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is the statement basically says children raised by single parents are at an irreparable disadvantage, remaining is a physically physically abusive family is a good thing. Even the state will take children from abusive parents and place them with strangers. Maybe, single parent families are not so bad. 3 - My favorite - The sanctity of marriage. First and foremost, marriage is a civil contract; it requires a civil license and can be performed by a civil authority. It can be considered sanctified by
by a particular religious entity, but the authority to perform marriages by the religious entity is granted by civil authorities, (‘by the power vested in me by the state of “wherever”). The sanctity also seems to be a bit scarce considering the 50%+ divorce rate, and is even greater for 2nd and 3rd marriages. If the desire is to truly sanctify marriage perhaps outlawing divorce might be a method to achieve that end, or at the very least mandate justification beyond “irreconcilable differences”.
If you wish to reach the highest, begin at the lowest. Publilius Syrus 1st Century BC, Roman Writer
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Football Photos By Ronnie Wilson
Plainfield High School’s Tristan Southwood sprints away from the Danville Community High School defence. The Quakers downed their county rival, 23 - 14,
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Danville Community High School’s Sam Stiers records a sack versus Plainfield High School.
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Danville Community High School’s Jonathan Curtis avoids one potential Plainfield High School tackler....
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...does a little fancy footwork
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Plainfield High School’s Tevin Tomlison gets just enough of the toe of the Danville Community High School’s Ben Jones and stops his progress and prevents a big gain.
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Plainfield High School’s John Finch exploits an opening in the Danville defense.
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Plainfield High School’s Coy Anderson breaks a tackle by Dylan Boyd in the game against Danville Community High School.
Plainfield High School’s Bradley Whicker stops Danville’s High School’s Ben Jones.
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A football field is measured in yards, but frequently it is a matter of inches that makes a difference as Danville High School’s Trevor Schubert and Nick Hamilton can readily attest.
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Brownsburg’ High School’s Noah Devney records a sack versus Lawrence North.
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Avon High School’s Darian Love gets airbourne, ...
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Brownsburg High School’s Clint Fink grabs a pass for a big gain versus Lawrence North.
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twisting and contorting....
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Avon High School’s Gabe Lakstins focuses on the ball and makes the catch for an 80 yard TD pass from Brandon Peters versus Ben Davis.
Volleyball Photos By Ronnie Wilson
Avon High School’s Jordan Grandolfo sets the ball versus North Central during the Avon Tourney August 30, 2014.
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Avon High School’s Calle’ Weddle elevates for a kill shot versus North Central.
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Avon High School’s Miriam Senousy
y sets the ball versus North Central.
Avon High School’s Aly Matern powers a kill shot into the North Central side of the net.
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Life is a journey, not a destination.
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