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Hundreds of thousands of Australians hit the streets yesterday, kissing, cheering and throwing confetti at the news that we have won a temporary seat on the UN Security Council. Well, it'd be fun if that happened. We don't have enough parades.
The successful bid was the biggest news event of the week. Tory Maguire explored what it all meant for Australia. The Punch guesses the world was also kind of transformed by Macquarie Dictionary's decision to change the definition of the word misogyny. Sue Butler from the dictionary explained the decision on The Punch. And Dan introduced many of us to the word "yolo".
A paedophile register was a big talking point. The fearless Tory Shepherd tackled menstruation. Ant Sharwood critiqued Red Bull's marketing strategy. And Lucy Kippist found a good excuse to write a story about Hugh Jackman .
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Gregg says:
Missed Friday except for one early post on Julia kissing grass as it was my day for a red cross plasma sucking it out.
What is the big news of the week came from the volunteer lady there who said " do you want an extra pikelet today for it's the last time you'll be having them for it seems even on volunteers helping out and donating, the PC correct bureaucrats are making their mark, a national standard kind of thing and instead of nice fresh cooked pikelets with jam and cream with a coffee or tea following a donation, it'll be something like one of those mini muffins in plastic from somewhere and/or a sausage roll, all so healthy.
Even the volunteers are disgruntled and so am I seeing as my next visit is to be my 100th so it'll be a fitting ceremonial effort to find someone's ear to chew on WTF!
Also seems to be a bit WTF! internationally and even without a confetti parade, just seeing that silly old coot Carr carry on like the Rugby WC had been won, you really do have to wonder what life is becoming.
Like it is not as though we have not had a seat on the SC previously, it ain't going to get us all free trips to the moon and I doubt other than a few more diplomats tripping about here and there to exercise some jaw muscles if at all that, we're hardly to be in for anything free at all.
Carr is as big an embarrassment about winning something that comes from kissing something that rhymes with grass as the real grass kisser is.
Achmed says:
A Royal Commission into how Superannuation funds are ripping people off would be a better way to spend taxpayer money rather than spending millions just because you dont like unions.
It would be of far greater benefit to the people, but then its not about the people is it Tony?
Gregg says:
Must be Saturday morning hangovers accounting for all the abstaining!
But look, just another thought in looking back on the whole week and surely Tony being just across the other side of the northern Indian ocean meant he had something to do with Julia looking for four leaf clovers.
One theory is that there's an Indian groundsman named Tonyabotta Wateringgrassalot and not sure whether he's a muslim, hindu or a Sikk just sikking and seaking more Utube action.
Julia should have known though, like you cannot award an OAM to Sachin and leave out Singh who often plays on softer grass and could have told her about wearing spikes on the soles and keeping balanced on the balls of the feet.
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"WA's major rugby groups have been stripped of thousands of dollars in funding from the State Government's health promotion agency because they are sponsored by fast-food giant McDonald's."
"Healthway, which is funded by tobacco taxes, is increasingly demanding that sporting clubs sever ties with fast-food and alcohol companies, including those promoting "energy-dense" products."
With the demand for abstinence from anything remotely adverse to your health, what happens when the, shrinking, tobacco taxes can't sustain the funding levels required to run ALL the sporting codes, due to the success of the Healthway agenda. Catch 22?
Will a "Healthway Levy" be required to continue the ever increasing funding levels required to shield the innocent public from these commercial scavengers, intent on the destruction of our youth?
With violence and drug usage so prevalent in most of these sponsored sports, once "Healthway" has total control, maybe they should just shut-down all sporting codes for our own good.
Don't Care says:
Woah for a second I thought my brother was in that army picture but then I remembered he isn't in infantry. And I'm unsure that's even Brisbane. The sky seems too blue. I think Campbell Newman cut funding to the skies blueness there recently so it is either an old photo from when the sun was allowed to shine without fear of losing its job or not Brisbane. I'm pretty sure those clouds are illegally parked too so are in the process of being taken to court. Woo. Queensland. Used to be a great place to live.
Anyway. I digress. I don't care about the UN thing at all. AT ALL.
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She is a beautiful young lady that found us during the flood in May 2010. She was wet and lonely and came on our porch to get out of the rain the land was soggy and she was muddy and hungry. We feed her and took her in that night and then left her out the next day so that if she wanted to go home she could. She choose to stay and is a wonderful loving creature. She does her nails to perfection everyday and they never have to be clipped she has Hazel eyes and this is what I named her. We have 5 other dogs and the all love to play. The others are Husky mix, and great dane, bull mastiff/boxer mix, a yorkie and a silkie. All wonderfull fuzzy people.
"ASPCA" Please take the negative posters off this blog. I thought we were to post about our own wonderful PitBulls, instead we have these nasty negative people Demeaning our dogs!
I am not in support of this article. I think it is very harmful, deceptive and dangerous. Although some Pitt Bulls can make good pets, the facts (according to Wikipedia) are that Pitt Bulls and Pitt Bull mixes have cause more fatal dog attacks (18) in 2012 than any other breed. Between 2005 and 2012 there were 109 fatal dog attacks caused by Pitt Bulls. Some of these victims were infants and toddlers. Sadly, these are the facts.
Is it sad that Pitt Bulls fill up the shelters? Yes. Is it sad that many of them will be destroyed? Yes. But to advocate that they should be adopted by families with children is simply irresponsible. When a large, reputable organization such as yourself, gives their stamp of approval on something, you'd better be right. In this case it seems that you are ignoring the facts. It is very disappointing. Doesn't it beg the question why all these animals were surrendered? Could it be because they have chased down and bitten a child or person? I will unsubscribe from any further posts, mailings or donations, if you do not rectify this immediately. I will not support an organization that misleads the public with such a possible disastrous outcome.
My boyfriend and have recently become "parents" of a blue nose pitbull. Her name is Ninja and is just beautiful :) When my mom found out we now have a pit bull her reaction was as expected. His Dad is also not so excited about the breed. it really is a shame how mislead people are about pit bulls. My dog Ninja is the sweetest dog you'll ever meet! She wants nothing but to love you. She is so much like an actual human I always forget that she isn't. We love our puppy and if more people would stop and just play with a pit bull maybe their feelings will change.
I rescued Monkey, a stray pit bull, two years ago after he wandered into my yard. I was fearful of him at first, not because of his breed, but because he was an unknown dog and I wanted to be cautious. He was so frightened, hungry/thirsty, and was absolutely starved for affection, so I slowly sat down next to him. He immediately crawled into my lap and allowed me to pick 300+ ticks from his little body. It was evident when I would pick off a painful one, but rather than show any sign of aggression or try to get away, he would simply sigh, breathe heavily, and wag his tail. The next day we took him to the vet, where we learned he was malnourished, severely dehydrated, and was heart-worm positive. We had no choice but to help him, and since that time two years ago, he has fit in wonderfully with my boyfriend and I. He even gets along with my grouchy chihuahua who doesn't seem to like anyone. We estimate Monkey to be about 4 years old, so he was 2 when we found him. For a dog to come into our home that has an unknown background/upbringing, makes it even more evident to me that pit bulls are inherently kind, and it isn't solely dependent on how they are raised. Dogs in general are good- the ones that aren't are the exception, not the norm. The same is true for pit bulls. I have no idea what happened to Monkey in his previous life, but he is fearful of certain things, and he had obviously been on his own for a while. Today, he is the perfect dog. With basic training, patience, and lots of love, Monkey is a great member of society. Pit bulls are not all bad, nor is any breed in it's entirety. I work with a rescue (Triangle Pets Alive) and it saddens me to see so many beautiful, well behaved, and loyal pit bulls being euthanized, simply because of the negative reputation associated with them. They are wonderful companions and live to please you- they are also the best cuddlebugs and need to be touching you constantly, which is something I love. Don't judge a pit bull until you meet one- more often than not, you will realize how lovable and sweet natured they truly are. :)
My friendly neighbors had a very nice pitbull.
A former neighbor (ex-convict) sneaked onto their property near their leashed pitbull when they were away. I couldn't see him with the dog, but heard sounds "ouch f**k" etc., acting like he was bitten (the dog made no sound). His acting job was bad...
Then he walks back to him house, picks up a contractor-grade HAMMER and walks up and hits the dog in the face. I heard the dog yelp. The guy drives off. I go so see the dog, and there was blood on its mouth and nose.
Then the family comes back and sees the dog. Then the abuser pulls back into his house behind theirs, screaming and threatning to shoot their dog, scaring their young daughter to tears.
I called the Police. The guy told the Police that his arm was injured by a transmission falling on it, but obviously was trying to make it look like it was a dog bite for a lawsuit. So I though the Police were helping the situation...
A few months later, and dog somehow got out of the owners' house. I heard gunshots, and went to see. The dog was bleeding and running from the Police, trying to jump back into the house. They kept firing, at least 7-8 shots over a period of at least 5 minutes. I asked a Police Officer what was going-on and he said "the dog bit one of your neighbors so we killed him", even though the bite was fake. There was no bite, it was a transmission.
The dog's owner is suing the Police. Neighbors who witnessed the shooting all had the same consistent story, some spoke to the TV News. The Police called us all liars and said they only shot the dog twice, and only from the road. These are people I never met before, who all came forward with a story which totally contradicts that of our city Police.
Also, this house is less than a block from an elementary school. The Police should have used pepper spray foam, or asked me for help. I've watched this dog when he was loose once before. He just sat on my porch and didn't try to bite anyone.
We have the worst city Police in the USA, and I doubt you could find worse in Mexico.
I had 2 American Staffordshire terriers, aka Pitbulls, and they were sweetest, smoochiest, lap-doggiest, bed-hoggiest, funniest, most precious babies ever. They were named the "Licky dogs" by my friend's children. Cheers to Pitbulls.
The love of my life, one full pit and three part pit's. All rescue from Lamancha Animal Rescue in Unionville, PA. They are tight and a loving pack, they love everyone and everything. Just like children, it's all about how you raise them and the time you devote to them in the form of love.
I have owned a pit bull that was a rescue from Harlem, NY and never was there a kinder safer dog!!! Having said that and agreeing that there are MANY wonderful pit bulls out there. I have also seen a large number of pitbulls that strike fear in my heart. Unfortunately, there are a number of people using them and breeding them irresponsibly and to ignore this would put people in danger and is just as irresponsible as saying that they are all dangerous. Unfortunely with "no kill" shelters dogs that should be put down are not and this results in good dogs losing the possiblity of having a good home. Unfortunely you can't legislate common sense.
My husband and I rescued our first pit in February of 2011. Her name is Sophia Marie (Sophie) and she is primarily a Staffordshire and was about 1 ½ years old. She had been at the local shelter for 2 1/2 months and luckily a grant through the local SPCA had kept her alive. My husband fell in love with her photo online and we headed in to meet her knowing full well she would be ours. At the shelter we learned she was a mouther and a jumper. It took a little while but she we got her to stop her bad habits but it was clear she had been played with using long sleeved shirts and so sweatshirts took some time. She had clearly lived in a home with a man and a woman and she was my shadow. She was scared of my husband at first and of any man that came to the house. She would hide from flashlights and ran from me when I pulled out a roll of wrapping paper. It took her a few months to realize that her new dad and grandpas were not going to hurt her and even more to calm her around anything that looked like a stick or pipe. What a horrible life she must have had prior to meeting us. The fact that the shelter was the nicest/safest place she had lived was heartbreaking. After nine months and clearly seeing her blossom into one of the sweetest dogs I've known we decided that she really needed a buddy to play with. Down to the shelter we headed and as an early Christmas present we got Sophie a new brother, Kobie (1 year old), a pit mix with probably some Springer in him is my guess. He had been surrendered to the shelter by his owner and put into a program where he lived in the prison with an inmate who taught him basic commands. He is a lover and a lap dog too. He was diagnosed prior to us getting him with OCD and that has taken some work to control but he is much more focused now and though we can't stop the shadow and reflection chasing completely he doesn't lick himself raw or have other abandonment issues anymore. Again you try not to think about the life they had before and how they turned out as good as they did under the circumstances but it is a hard thought to avoid. Most humans couldn't even handle the life some of these dogs have before being rescued into loving homes.
Both of them are angels. They love laying next to you or sitting in your lap, and truly only want petting and love. I can't imagine our home without them and I already know anymore dogs will be pits because they are loyal and good, and because they have such a bad reputation I can't help but want to give them a good home. We are having a baby soon and I have no concerns about my dogs because they are so good around other children. In fact I'm looking forward to my son and Kobie walking in the house in the years to come and being covered in mud because I know the two of them will be close and getting each other into messes.
Dogs are loyal, loving, devoted to their families, and excellent judges of character, pits are no exception. I learned early on from my first dog, a golden retriever, that if my dog doesn't like you, I shouldn't like you and that has never steered me wrong. Sadly there are good and bad dogs in the world, just as there are people. You shouldn't lump an entire breed of dog together just as you shouldn't lump a race of people together. I've seen my share of mean dogs, from well known "good" breeds and from breeds that have bad reputations like pits and Rottweilers, and I'll tell you the some dogs I've met are from breeds like Golden Retrievers and labs, not to mention some little dogs that try to bite anyone walking by them even children, and why are these dogs aggressive? They're aggressive because their owners trained them to be or they allowed them to be. If you have a small child and they bite other children you don't blame the other children, you tell yours to stop, but if you don't and you allow them to bite they will continue to become more and more aggressive. I never blame a mean dog, I blame their adoptive parents.


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Rain unleashes the 'rain effect' in front of 8,000 Clouds during his showcase in Beijing
Eight thousand Clouds witnessed the 'Rain Effect' during Rain's showcase in Beijing! Rain's first solo concert in China in four years, '2014 Rain Effect Show in Beijing', was held with 8,000 fans at Beijing National Indoor Stadium on March 28. He performed tracks from his latest 6th full-length album including double title tracks "30 Sexy" and "La Song", "Dear Mama Don't Cry", and "Marilyn Monroe". He also walked down memory lane with
SM C&C to launch musical 'Singin' in the Rain' starring Kyuhyun and Onew in talks
SM Entertainment's subsidiary company SM C&C will produce the well-known musical 'Singin' in the Rain' this summer.'Singin' in the Rain' will open its curtains on June 5 and run through August 3 at Chungmu Art Hall, Seoul. An SM Entertainment rep stated, "Super Junior's Kyuhyun has been cast as the lead actor and SHINee's Onew is in talks to star in it as well."It has also been reported that the agency is preparing an original four-part musical s
Rain to perform in front of 9,000 Clouds for his showcase in Beijing next month
Rain will hold a solo showcase in Beijing next month! Rain's showcase '2014 RAIN EFFECT SHOW IN BEIJING' will be held at the Beijing National Stadium on March 28. This will be the first time that Rain will perform songs from his new 6th album including "30Sexy" and "La Song" in China. The 'world star' is getting ready to throw on a spectacular stage in front of approximately 9,000 Clouds for his showcase.Tickets for the showcase will go on sale
Rain spends a cloudy day with 5,000 Clouds during his Japanese fan meeting
It sure was a cloudy day in Japan as Rain held his second official Japanese fan meeting in Yokohama with 5,000 Clouds! According to Cube Entertainment, Rain was greeted by 500 fans upon his arrival at the airport and successfully wrapped up his fan meeting, 'Rain Official Fanmeeting In Yokohama', with 5,000 fans at Pacifico Yokohama Hall on the 7th. The fan meeting was split into a talk show and mini concert through which he performed
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Rain will show you more of what it means to be 30 and sexy with a special edition repackaged album of 'RAIN EFFECT' with new title track "I Love You"! After making an energetic comeback with double title tracks "30SEXY" and "La Song", Rain will show a softer side of him with ballad song "I Love You" which he directly participated in the composing and writing process. "I Love You" is a confessional love song which expresses how a man feels when i
Filming for the last episode of 'Rain Effect' was temporarily suspended due to Rain's tears
It was revealed that the filming for the last episode of Rain's reality program 'Rain Effect' was temporarily suspended at one point. People became curious about the reason behind this.One rep of 'Rain Effect' said on January 23, "While filming the 'Natural Concert' portion of the last episode with the fans last week, the filming was temporarily suspended as Rain could not hold back the tears that gushed forth when he saw the surprise video prep
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Actor Lee Jong Suk met up with Rain on the latest episode of Mnet's 'Rain Effect' and revealed his desire to get married as quickly as possible.He said, "I want to marry quickly... I think I could marry as early as this year." He explained, "When I watch dramas, they date, marry, and love each other so prettily. I want to marry when I'm young and have that kind of life." However, Rain assured him, "You're going to be pretty even when you're thirt
Lee Jong Suk expresses he's jealous of Rain and Jung Suk Won's bodies
A new episode of Rain's reality program 'Rain Effect' aired on January 16 and featured appearances by actors Lee Jong Suk and Jung Suk Won.Actor Lee Jong Suk revealed that he was envious of the other two's bodies. He said, "I gained so much weight these days; I gained weight to try to buff up my body, but it only went to my stomach. I want a body like yours."However, both Jung Suk Won and Rain convinced Lee Jong Suk he did not have to change his
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Overnight Markets: Microsoft leads U.S. stocks lower
by Himanshu Singh on Nov 14, 2012 at 05:22
Wall Street declined on Tuesday, led by a slide in Microsoft shares, as concern about the federal budget debate erased a rally led by Home Depot Inc.
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 59 points, or 0.46%, to 12,756 at the close. The S&P 500 .SPX dropped six points, or 0.40%, to 1,375. The Nasdaq Composite lost 20 points, or 0.70%, to 2,884.
Concerns about the "fiscal cliff" continued to weigh on markets as policymakers returned to Washington after the presidential elections. It is still unclear how a divided U.S. Congress will deal with the series of mandated tax hikes and spending cuts that start to take effect next year.
Equities gained earlier as Greek Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras told a European Parliament hearing that Monday's euro-area meeting was "constructive" and he expects an accord to be reached on rescue funding at a 20 November meeting.
Microsoft Corp plunged 3.2% after the surprising departure of Steve Sinofsky, head of the Windows unit, weighing on the tech-heavy Nasdaq. Cisco Systems Inc. jumped 6.9% after the market close after the company reported a quarterly profit that exceeded analysts' estimates.
After the closing bell, Cisco Systems surged 6.8% after it reported quarterly revenue and earnings that beat analysts' estimates.
Dow component Home Depot Inc surged 3.6% after the retailer raised its full-year outlook even before accounting for any future lift in sales in the aftermath of super storm Sandy. TJX Cos added 2.7% after it reported results that beat analysts' forecasts.
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The Flea Extends I HATE F*CKING MEXICANS thru December 11
After a successful run at The Flea, the theater has announced the extension of the U.S. Premiere of I HATE F*CKING MEXICANS by Luis Enrique Gutiérrez Ortiz Monasterio "the enfant terrible of contemporary Mexican theater." Translated by Debbie Saivetz, Ana Graham, and Danya Taymor and directed by Ms. Taymor, a Flea Resident Director; the production features members of The Bats and The Riot Group's Adriano Shapman. Previews began October 9, with opening night on October 18. The show is now extended with limited performances through December 11.
In a celebration of bigotry, a woman in a border town recounts the racial tensions that divide her community and lead to an explosive encounter. The play enters a bizarrely poetic world that is both disturbing and funny. Written by one of Mexico's most well known playwrights, it explores the strong sentiment of fear and hatred that comes with the unknown.
Playwright Luis Enrique Gutiérrez Ortiz Monasterio says, "I HATE F*CKING MEXICANS is a caricature of Americans written by a Mexican, just like Speedy Gonzalez is a caricature of Mexicans written by Americans. I suppose that some people could feel offended, in the same way that some Mexicans feel insulted when we see ourselves portrayed as a little coked up rat or a lazy sombrero wearing rancher."
The production features members of The Flea's lauded resident acting ensemble The Bats: Janice Amaya, Cristin Eve Cato, Ugo Chukwu, John Paul Harkins, Layla Khoshnoudi, Abraham Makany, Michelle Silvani, alongside veteran performer Adriano Shaplin (The Riot Group). The design team includes Starlet Jacobs (set), Jonathan Cottle (lights), Erica Evans (costumes), and Adriano Shaplin (sound).
Luis Enrique Gutiérrez Ortiz Monasterio (Playwright) better known as LEGOM (Guadalajara, Jalisco, December 1968). As a playwright, occasional poet and storyteller, he is one of the strongest and most complex voices of Mexican contemporary theater. His unusual way of character building coupled with a sharp language stripped of poetic lyricism seduces and enchants. Loved by some and hated by others, his spell has undisputedly marked Mexico's dramatic landscape. Winner of several national awards for playwriting including: The National Prize for Drama of Queretaro, Iberoamerican drama in 2000 (organized by UNESCO and the government of Merida), and The Fringe First Award (theatrical excellence by The Scotsman in Edinburgh Festival, 2005). His plays have had 23 productions in Mexico and abroad, and have been translated into seven languages. He is currently resident playwright of the Universidad Veracruzana Theatre Company. In 2005 he became member of the Mexican National System of Creators. For over fifteen years he has participated in independent publishing projects.
Danya Taymor (Director, Translator) is originally from Palo Alto, California and studied theater and global health at Duke University where she graduated with highest distinction. Past directing credits include #serials@theFlea, The Flying Latke, Closer, The Shape of Things, and Stop Kiss. She received a grant from the Bill and MeLinda Gates Foundation and spent the summer of 2009 in Medellín, Colombia. For her honors thesis she wrote and directed an original play called You, Me, and the Devil, based on her research and interviews she conducted in Medellín. Since moving to New York she has worked on and off Broadway, assisted Darko Tresnjak and Selina Cartmell on The Merchant of Venice and The Broken Heart at Theatre for a New Audience, and participated in workshops with Peter Brook, Andrew Wade and members of Théâtre du Complicité. She is a recipient of The Van Lier Directing Grant, The Sudler Prize, Benenson Award, The Jody McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Directing and is an SDC observership fellow, and has written for the Huffington Post. Danya is thrilled to be in residence at the Flea and she is currently writing a play about Juarez, Mexico with the award winning photojournalist Dominic Bracco II that will premiere at The Flea. She is also the co-creator of The Shakes, the Flea's newest late night theater series.


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Eileen Davidson Returning To THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
When news broke last month that she was leaving DAYS OF OUR LIVES, and the role of Kristen DiMera, Davidson told fans via Facebook that she wanted time off to enjoy her family.
"My last day was July 16 but I will be airing until November," she revealed. "I'm taking some time off to enjoy my family however I am not retiring. Not really sure what's next for me work wise. But I am looking forward to figuring it out! Thanks to all of you for your support and love. I've had an incredible time on DOOL this year....."
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Davidson is already back taping at Y&R for episodes airing on November 27 and December 2.
"Worked with Eileen Davidson today!" tweeted co-star Eric Braeden (Victor). "It felt like old times! She's great to work with!"
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yes i happy she is coming back please stay!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
I still hope she comes back to Days soon.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 28, 2013 at 10:53 AM
Love her acting hated her character on Days....ReplyDelete
Unless they'd actually have a story for her on Y&R (highly doubtful), she's much better off on DAYS. I mean, if you're going to work, you might as well do something, and on Y&R they'd probably just wind up making her Dylan's cousin through Brent Davis or have Avery start giving her cooking lessons.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 29, 2013 at 3:13 PM
What is the storyline?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 11, 2013 at 3:04 AM
I love Eileen Davidson! But I hope she returns to DAYS when she gets the chance :))ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 14, 2013 at 1:30 AM
I would love for her to have a good story line on Y&R.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 25, 2013 at 2:11 PM
Seen her today on Y&R episode i started screaming Ashely when i saw her lol bout time:)ReplyDelete
Eileen Davidson belongs on Y&R creating beautiful scents (while looking nerdy and sexy), keeping Jack in line, and loving my beloved Victor. He will need Ashley when he finds out about Nichole's secret , however brief it may be. That is my Y&R.ReplyDelete
She also has the best eyebrows and lips on tv!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 4, 2013 at 11:49 PM
She needs to stay on The Young and The Restless!!ReplyDelete


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You know what's better than a new well? Clean, tapped water right into your home or community center.
We're putting the finishing touches on the Lokando Water project you helped fund last Christmas! Together with the people of Lokando, we'll bringing safe water to over 19,000 people through 25km of pipes.
Stay tuned!
DIGDEEP's George McGraw at TEDx Malibu
Water access may be the most difficult problem humans have ever faced. Still, Americans use hundreds of gallons of water every day without thinking.
If we can learn to love our water, it just might save our lives.
Water access may be the most difficult problem humans have ever faced. Still, Americans use hundreds of gallons of water every day without thinking.
If we can learn to love our water, it just might save our lives.
TEDX Malibu - George McGraw is a human rights lawyer, Executive Director of the DIGDEEP Right to Water Project in Los Angeles and the founder of 4liters.org
Only 5 more days until #4Liters! This week, celebrities, bloggers and activists from all over the world will be taking the 4Liter Challenge to show you what it's like.
Check back every day this week for a new set of faces, and follow your favorites through 4liters.org and your favorite social networks.
Jessica Rey - Actress & Advocate - LA - 2 Days
Jessica is a filipino-American actress, swimwear designer and mom! Fans from her years on Power Rangers Wild Force are already supporting her #4Liters Challenge in droves. These days, Jessica is better known for her work to re-invent beautiful swimwear. That seems water-related to us!
Esmee Russell - Head Honcho at End Water Poverty - UK - 2 Days
Esmee is an international water advocate and Campaign Coordinator for End Water Poverty - a community of hundreds of organizations working in water and sanitation. Esmee encourages governments to keep their promises to improve water access. #4Liters is a chance for her to connect with the millions of people she fights for!
Meet Victoria Nabuni Nene!
In August 2013, DIGDEEP dug a well in Warpia, South Sudan. During the civil war, living conditions became worse and many people lost loved ones due to illness caused by poor sanitation and a lack of clean water.
The Warpia well has changed the lives of the villagers like Victoria Nabuni Nene.
Victoria lost her husband to illness during the war. The only source of water near her village is the Nile River - a three mile walk away. For those who can't make the journey, drinking from pools of stagnant water left over from road construction is their only option.
Because of her new well, Victoria has more time to spend with her family. She's started working on a brick business with her extra time, a job that will support her children.
Starting October 14th, spend a day in Victoria's shoes.
Live on #4Liters and raise money for community water projects in Cameroon, South Sudan and the United States. Register now at 4liters.org!
Our Executive Director, George McGraw, is about to board a (very late) flight to Tokyo! He'll be in Japan representing DIGDEEP at the annual Hiroshima Summer Seminar. Stay tuned to FieldNOTES for all the latest from both Japan and LA!
Nelson Mandela is 95 today! Happy Birthday, Mandiba!
Rajasthan, India
During my trips to India, I stay in a small town in northern Punjab. Visiting my grandparents abroad is one of the highlights of my life; however, every time I travel there, I experience water limitations.
The main experience that stands out during my India trips are the bucket showers — bucket showers in the middle of winter in a home without a central heating system.
I will never forget my experience in 2004, at my grandfather's house. The shower room, separate from the bathroom, is located outside the main house. In the wintertime, it is impossible to take showers once the sun has set because it gets too cold. I remember having to switch on the hot water plug and waiting almost 30 minutes for the water to heat up. I only had two buckets for my shower, which, then, seemed so little to me.
Once I got in the shower room and pulled the string to switch on the lights, I wished I hadn't. Mosquitos, or some kind of similar insect, lined the walls. I tiptoed to the water buckets. I thought, "Perhaps if I don't make too much noise, they won't bother me."
The creatures didn't bother me for the most part of my bucket shower. However, there were times I saw movement out of the corner of my eye and inadvertently screamed. My cousins found this quite amusing. They stood outside the door, laughing every time I made a noise.
It was an experience I will never forget… nor will my cousins.
When I went to India as a young child, I never thought about water as a human right. I simply dreaded the "bucket showers." As soon as I got back to the states, I would take an extra long hot shower.
This time, however, I thought about it. I realized how much water I use daily in America and just how often I take it for granted.
In India, water doesn't come pouring endlessly from shower-heads. The water is limited and, many times, contaminated. According to a New York Times article, half of the water supply in rural areas of India is "routinely contaminated with toxic bacteria."
The bucket showers taught me to conserve water. I don't need to leave the shower running for 30 minutes to get clean. I can do it in five, using one-third of the water.
When I returned to America, I started turning off the shower while shampooing and applying soap. Furthermore, I don't think I could ever take hour-long, hot water baths knowing entire villages could use that amount of water to shower.
My visits to India always teach me valuable lessons about water. They teach me to appreciate and value water, something I took for granted for a very long time.
Saba Naseem studied journalism, Middle East Studies, Arabic, and French at the University of Arkansas. She has traveled to India, Morocco, and Jordan to visit family and as part of study abroad programs.
This is part of a DigDeep series following people who have firsthand experiences dealing with the human right to clean, accessible water.
Here's a little video that (almost) blew up the Internet this week. In it, Nestlé Chairman (and former CEO) Peter Brabeck calls the idea of a right to water 'extreme' and seems to argue that the free market is the answer.
Our Director, George McGraw, did a little digging (pun intended) and published an analysis on the Huffington Post today. What do Brabeck and Nestlé believe, and why does it matter? What's the 'right to water' anyway? Read more to find out.
Los Angeles, CA
DIGDEEP HQ is in the heart of Los Angeles - the city with the largest homeless population in the US. The infamous Skid Row is just blocks from our office - a place where nearly 50,000 men, women, and children struggle every day to find basic services like a clean source of water or the privacy of a bathroom.
Whether it's flowing from our faucets, swirling in our toilets, or filling up our bath tubs – most Americans take our easy access to water for granted. Not so for our homeless neighbors, who often face criminal or civil sanctions when they try to improvise necessary solutions.
Last December, David Busch faced charges of public nuisance for improvising a restroom on a Venice sidewalk, using nothing more than a bucket of soapy water, a sponge and a tent for privacy. Fortunately, Busch was acquitted, but the problem remains: homeless Americans face one of the largest human rights challenges in the country. And few of us are paying any attention.
This year, DIGDEEP is focused on bringing awareness of the water crisis home. In addition to our important work abroad, we're pledging to work closely with at-risk communities in the US - like American Indians and the urban homeless - to find meaningful ways to defend their right to water.
Every American has a right to the water we need to live in dignity. Help DIGDEEP defend your human right to water by making a donation. We'll put 100% of it to use in the field.
Happy World Water Day from DIGDEEP HQ!
This is part of a series for World Water Day celebrating our global water access projects. Help DIGDEEP defend your right to water this March 22nd by visiting digdeepwater.org
Kajo Keji, South Sudan
Almost 2 years ago we flew across the globe to celebrate independence for South Sudan. We met local beneficiaries, established friendships, and began an ambitious slate of field projects with our partner WHI that continue today.
In some parts of rural South Sudan, up to 70% of the population lacks access to a safe and reliable source of clean water. Water projects, like wells, are bringing much-needed health and opportunity to hundreds of communities, schools, and clinics every year.
But there are still some marginalized groups that fall through the cracks.
Isaac Buk, for instance, is a criminal. Until recently Isaac, his guards, and his fellow inmates have not enjoyed access to clean water.
The right to water for prisoners is protected by many international treaties, including the Geneva Conventions and the European Charter of Human Rights. Without clean water, closed communities like prisons become breeding grounds for disease. Water also provides a unique security concern. Several prisoners have escaped from Yapa while collecting water in recent years.
You can see the full report for the Yapa Prison well here.
DIGDEEP's water projects recognize the needs of individuals like Isaac, who don't fit the traditional charity model. We believe that every person has a right to the clean water they need to live in dignity. Because no one – prisoner or free – deserves to be sentenced to a lifetime of illness.
This is part of a series for World Water Day celebrating our international water access projects. Help DIGDEEP defend your right to water this March 22nd by supporting our work at digdeepwater.org
"Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable. … Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Ever wonder what happens when you donate to DIGDEEP?
1. After we process your donation, we work with our partners to find the right community in our field sites (now: Sudan, South Sudan, Cameroon and New Mexico).
2. We select a project with a unique human rights challenge. Sometimes it's a school or community without access to clean water. It might also be a prison, an orphanage or some other marginalized group.
3. We meet the community, as our partners plan project execution. DIGDEEP works through communities, not for them, and we require active participation every step of the way.
4. Once a water project is complete, the work has only begun. We lead community-wide sanitation and hygiene education, establish long-term sustainability mechanisms like water councils, introduce human rights concepts, and assess any special needs.
5. DIGDEEP sends a field team twice a year from our LA headquarters to review projects. Our partners commit to monitoring installed projects for up to 5 years.
6. We deliver a report to you - our donors - detailing the impact of your gift. Reports include data, pictures, personal stories, maps and a list of the donations that funded that specific project.
You can view a sample report here.
DIGDEEP takes a human-centered, rights-based approach to water poverty. Want to join us? You can learn more and donate online.
Celebrate your toilet. Over 2.5 billion people can't get to one! #WTD2012
We're moving into the production stage for our big Launch Party on October 19th. It's only two weeks away, so grab tickets and you'll enjoy gourmet food, open bar, music by Kingsley and awesome educational installations featuring DIGDEEP projects from around the world.
Best of all, your ticket will build a well in South Sudan - providing clean water to over 200 people!
RSVP here: http://digdeeplaunchparty.eventbrite.com
Save the date.
On October 19th, DIGDEEP is (finally) hosting it's launch party in DTLA… with music from Kingsley, interactive exhibits, silent auction, gourmet food and unlimited beer and wine. Tickets are only $40 and space is limited. So get it on your calendar now and log on to buy tickets.
Funds raised will support water projects in South Sudan - our first field site.
More details to be announced soon.
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Bobby Lee: Bobby Lee, best known from his numerous years as a cast member on Madtv, can now be seen as a regular guest on E!'s "Chelsea Lately" and has been touring the country year?round with his hilariously unpredictable stand?up. A native of San Diego, CA, Lee was expected to follow in his father's footsteps, running the family clothing store. After stints in a local rock band and at the local community college, he was spotted by Frank Burns, the legendary manager of La Jolla's Comedy Store. In 1995, Pauly Shore spotted Lee on stage and asked the young comedian to open for him in Las Vegas. It was at that point that Lee met Shore's mother, the celebrated owner of the Comedy Store, Mitzi Shore. Lee became a regular at the club, and also went on the road with the comic Carlos Mencia. Bobby went on to gain success from there, including landing a cast role on MADtv. Joining the show in 1999, Bobby quickly became an audience favorite on the longrunning sketch show, which in total air for 14 seasons on Fox. Bobby became known for his unique brand of pain?inducing, physical humor. He created such memorable original characters as the comically confused film critic "Johnny Gan," the world's worst interpreter "Bae Sung;" and hapless warrior the Blind kung Fu Master." And audiences have loved his takes on such real?world figures as Connie Chung and North Korean President Kim Jong Il, and a memorable take on presidential hopeful John McCain.parodies and politically incorrect humor. Lee's film credits include "Kickin' It Old School" and "Killer Pad"; both features will be released later this year. In summer 2004, he appeared in the big screen comedy "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle." Lee also appeared in "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Mind of Mencia," and has performed stand?up on "Late Friday," "Premium Blend" and "The Tonight Show." He currently lives in Los Angeles.
Fahim Anwar: Fahim Anwar is a Los Angeles-based standup comedian, actor and writer. He has performed as one of the "New Faces" at the JUST FOR LAUGHS FESTIVAL in Montreal. A regular in the L.A. comedy scene, and a finalist at NBC-Universal's Stand-Up for Diversity Showcase. In 2010 Fahim made his television debut with a large guest starring role on NBC's CHUCK. Most recently, he's recurred in season 3 of FOX's LIE TO ME. Fahim was a series regular on season 2 and season 3 of MTV's DISASTER DATE, appeared on Comedy Central's RUSSELL SIMMONS PRESENTS: STAND UP FROM THE EL REY THEATRE and in season 4 of CALIFORNICATION on Showtime. He also recently provided commentary on various CELEBRITY OOPS! specials on E! Entertainment. Fahim continues to write and star in his own series of internet shorts and has had multiple shorts go viral, with many being featured on Break, Digg and Reddit.


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Coming off the heels of a lackluster UFC 45 Revolution show, the UFC attempts to regroup and reestablish itself as the number one mixed martial arts event in North America. UFC 46 at the Mandalay Bay Casino has some new names, intriguing match-ups, and two rematches from prior UFC events within this card. Headlining UFC 46 will be the new UFC poster boy and ageless wonder Randy Couture taking on Vitor The Phemon Belfort , which is sure to be one of the most anticipated rematches in recent memory. Each fight has its own implications, fighters positioning themselves for possible future title shots, while others are making their debut with hopes not to disappoint. Hopefully, UFC 46 will be exciting and action-packed, picking up where UFC 45, and the hype surrounding that event, had left off.
Wes The Project Sims vs. Frank Mir
Built as the rematch from UFC 43, there is obviously no bad blood lost between these two combatants. Frank Mir and Wes Sims will once again make the attempt to settle their differences in the octagon and see who really would have won their first fight. Sims publicly stated that he kicked Mir, and obviously breaking the rules, in retaliation for Mir eye gouging him during the fight. Rumor has it that Sims had to have eye surgery shortly after the first fight to correct a torn eyelid sustained in the fight. This rematch was originally intended for UFC 45, but Sims broke his arm in training and that left Mir with no opponent. Fast forward to the present and we now have the rematch that everyone has been waiting for.
Mir trains in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Ricardo Pires out of Las Vegas. He emerged onto the MMA scene when he submitted a previously unbeaten Brazilian Roberto Traven by armbar and the veteran Pete Williams by shoulder lock. Just as everyone thought he was the next heir of the Heavyweight title, he faced a very driven Ian Freeman at UFC 38 and was beaten soundly, unable to continue due to strikes. Mir has made it a point that the loss to Freeman was his coming of age and vowed that he would not let that happen again. Since the loss, he has reeled off wins against Tank Abbott (by toe hold) and the aforementioned DQ victory over Sims. Mir is determined to prove that he does belong in the upper echelon of the heavyweight division and intends to prove that with a sound victory over Sims at UFC 46.
Big Wes Sims hails out of Columbus Ohio and trains with Mark Coleman and Kevin Randleman at the Hammer House. Sims is known for his incredible power and vicious power bombs that he has displayed in his previous MMA fights. Sims does have some wrestling and submission skills, and boasts two victories by submission on his record. Training with Coleman and Randleman, Sims will no doubt be fully prepared to know how to escape any type of submission that Mir can throw at him. Size and strength has caused problems for submission specialists in the past (see Sylvia/Rodriguez and McGee/Dantes), and this could prove to be true once again.
This is an interesting rematch that I am looking forward to seeing. I thought that Mir would have had his way in the first fight and was expecting a submission sometime into round 1. Although Mir did have Sims in danger at various times, he was unable to finish the big man. Sims stayed calm and weathered the storm very well and did not crack under the onslaught of Mir. If Sims had not lost his temper, it is possible that the first fight could have ended completely different than it did. I believe that size and power will play a key role in determining who will win this battle. I was impressed with how Sims was able to absorb the punishment in the first fight and I think he will be a little more conservative in the second fight, not rushing in and getting immediately getting taken down. If he can keep the fight standing and avoid having to go to the ground, I think Sims could finish the fight. If Mir can get Sims back down again like he did in the first fight, he should be able to successfully submit Sims. Sims will not submit easily and would probably suffer a broken arm or risk being choked completely out before tapping. I always predict one possible upset on each card and I am going to call my upset of the night with Sims defeating Mir by strikes midway through round 3.
BJ The Prodigy Penn vs. Matt Hughes
This match pits the Pound for Pound best fighter in the world in UFC Welterweight Champion Matt Hughes against former top Lightweight contender BJ Penn. On paper, this fight is a complete mismatch. Hughes has fought and pounded numerous contenders in the welterweight division and has come out of each with barely a scratch on his face. He has defeated top-notch competition in Carlos Newton twice, Gil Castillo, Hayato Sakurai, Sean Sherk, and Frank Trigg, the whos who list of the Welterweight division. Penn contended for the Lightweight championship and came close to submitting Jens Pulver, beat top contenders in Din Thomas, Matt Serra, Takanori Gomi, and recently fought Caol Uno to a draw in his last UFC appearance. Although Penn has defeated some tops names in the Lightweight division, it will be interesting to see if the move up in weight class will affect his abilities considering he will be fighting with almost twenty pounds more weight than he is used to fighting with.
In order to select a winner in this match, we must first analyze the strengths of each fighter. Everyone knows Hughes is the dominate wrestler out of Team Militech, who has improved his striking ability and vastly improving his submission game, displaying those improved skills when he submitted Trigg at UFC 45. He is very experienced and a long standing veteran of the UFC, making his 6th defense of the Welterweight title. Hughes will also have the luxury of having the only man to have beaten Penn, in Jens Pulver, in his corner. Penn, on the other hand, is almost the complete opposite. He has trained Jiu-jitsu under John Lewis and Andre Pederneiras in the past as well as cardmate Renato Verissimo, rumor has it that he has been training with bigger wrestlers to get in shape for this fight. Penn has displayed quick hands and good submissions and does have the ground game to possibly exploit and take advantage of a submission if one does become available. The only problem I see is that Penn will be stepping up in weight class and is challenging arguably the best pound for pound fighter in the world. Talk about trial by towering inferno. Will he have the abilities and stamina to take out Hughes, we will have to wait and see.
I always thought that it was going to take a superior striker or submissions artist to have any chance at beating Hughes. Penn has all of the tools to compete and become dominate in the lightweight division, but the welterweight division is a whole new ballgame. The only possible way I can see Penn winning this fight would be to catch Hughes early and often and hope to get an early knockdown. Hughes has proven he is willing to trade standing up, which against Penn, could lead to his downfall. Although I admire Penn with his guts and determination to move up in weight class, I just do not see any chance of him knocking out or submitting Hughes throughout this fight. This fight has two sure bets in it..1) Hughes will slam Penn sometime throughout the fight and 2) Hughes will win by referee stoppage, probably sometime in round 4.
Karo Parisyan vs. George St-Pierre
This fight matches up two young rising welterweight talents within the UFC ranks. It has been rumored that Parisyan has positioned himself at a possible title shot against Hughes, barring they both are victorious in their respective bouts. Standing in Parisyans way is TKO/UCC veteran George St-Pierre, who in his own right is undefeated and is a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu specialist. Both are potential superstars, making this fight the most interesting fight of the evening.
21-year-old Parisyan, a judo specialist, brings a wealth of experience and talent into this fight. He trains judo under legendary judo specialist Gene Lebell, and is currently ranked in the world in his weight class and is a potential Olympic hopeful. He had a very successful UFC debut, easily submitting veteran Dave Strasser in the first round. He is a master of utilizing his strength and leverage to keep opponents off balance, executing mind-blowing throws which has lead to numerous submission victories within different fighting organizations. He has a solid record of 10 and 2, with both losses coming to top welterweight fighter, Sean Sherk.
St-Pierre is an up and coming fighter out of Canada and is a veteran of the TKO organization where he is the reigning World Welterweight Champion. He is a hard-nosed wrestler, but trains mainly in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. He had an upset victory over UFC veteran Pete Spratt, submitting him with a rear naked choke, which earned him his shot on the UFC stage. He has numerous submission victories, but he also has a few victories by knockout, which proves that submissions arent his only weapon of attack. This will be St-Pierres UFC debut and he is intent on impressing.
I believe this fight will be the future of the UFC welterweight division. With Hughes cleaning out the division, the UFC now has some real talent that could potentially develop into quality challengers to Hughes title. Both are excellent grapplers and either could look to take the fight to the ground, where they will both be looking for submissions. In this fight, I think experience will be the key factor. Parisyan has fought in King of the Cage, Kage Kombat, and most importantly, the UFC. This fight will be a Jiu-jitsus fans dream, but I think both men are too experienced to be easily caught in a submission, and I see Parisyan taking the fight via unanimous decision.
Hermes Franca vs. Josh The Punk Thomson
In a lightweight bout, that could easily determine who gets a shot at the Lightweight title, rising star Hermes Franca takes on AKAs Josh Thomson. This is a classic jiu-jitsu expert taking on a solid kick boxing wrestler. With these two contrasting styles, this fight is sure to be one of the most anticipated fights of the evening. Both fighters are coming off of impressive victories in their last UFC appearances and look to keep their winning ways alive. With the possible permanent departure of BJ Penn to the Welterweight division, this completely opens up the way for one of these two fighters to make their mark in the lightweight division.
Hermes Franca has skyrocketed since his first appearance in the UFC. Training out of the American Top Team in Florida, Franca has solidified himself as a top ten lightweight fighter in the world. Franca trains with other notable Top Team members Din Thomas, Edson Diniz, and Marcus Aureilo. He displayed unbelievable submission skills in his victory over MMA veteran Rich Crunkilton at UFC 42, and followed that by a KO victory over hugely favored Caol Uno at UFC 44. With each fight in the UFC, his confidence has grown leaps and bounds. He has already proven that he has impressive jiu-jitsu skills, and he is vastly improving his striking ability along the way. This combination can be lethal and could take Franca all the way to the top of the lightweight division.
Standing in Francas way is another rising star of the lightweight division in Frank Shamrock protégé Josh Thomson. Thomson trains out of the American Kickboxing Academy. He sports a very impressive record, but most of his fights have come against lower level competition. Thomson was supposed to make his UFC debut at both UFC 41 and UFC 42, but due to injuries, was unable to participate. He finally made his long awaited debut at UFC 44 KOing submission expert and crafty veteran Gerald Strebendt. Thomson is a hard nosed fighter that combines raw power with his striking ability and has proven he can knockout opponents at any time from anywhere.
I think this fight will be the most exciting of the night to watch. Franca will attempt every submission in the book, as Strebendt did in his match against Thomson. Thomson will look to expose Francas untested chin while attempting once again to avoid submission after submission attempt. I think that Franca is the top fighter in this weight class at the moment and is vastly improving with each outing. Thomson also has a bright future in the UFC, but I do not see him knocking out Franca and will eventually get taken down. There, I believe that Franca will eventually catch Thomson in a submission, probably a triangle choke, sometime in round 2.
In a rematch from UFC 15, Randy Couture attempts the UFC three peat, by beating the top three Light Heavyweight challengers the UFC has to offer. Couture has arguably taken over the title of best Light Heavyweight in the world, and once again defends his title against the return of one of the most celebrated fighters in UFC history in Vitor Belfort. These two fighters have met before, but things are much different this time around. Belfort is no longer the unbeatable Phenom, destined to be UFC Heavyweight champion, while Couture is no longer the relatively unknown wrestler with no chance to beat a superior striker. Oh, how times and the UFC have changed dramatically. Who would have thought that Couture would peak 7 years later and dominate the UFC Light Heavyweight division, taking down both Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz in the same year? Belfort, on the other hand, fought very well against Liddell, in a losing by decision, and had a very impressive victory over the very credible Marvin Eastman at UFC 43. Belfort seems to be back in old form and attempts to win the UFC championship that he was prematurely destined to win 7 years ago. This rematch is sure to live up to the hype and I for one, cannot wait to see what happens.
Although I always believe anyone can beat anyone on any given night, its hard to bet against Couture. This guy has proven more to me in one year than anyone else ever could, and at age 40 none the less. Couture won the striking battle against Belfort once before and has proven that he can compete and beat both striker and wrestler. He is the master of analyzing his opponents and creating as well as executing the perfect game plan for victory. This time around, things could be different. Belfort is a striker, but more importantly, he is an accomplished jiu-jitsu practitioner, a black belt no less. Couture has had problems with submission artists in the past, being submitted three different times, twice by opponents that are not even close to the same calibre as Belfort on the ground. It will be very interesting to see if Couture attempts to out strike the striker once again, like he did 7 years ago, or will he rely on his bread and butter ground and pound skills that has brought him much success the past few years. Couture will have to control the stand up game, while also attempting to negate any takedown attempts, as he has not fared well on his back. He should attempt to stay away from submissions, which seem to be the only kink in his armor. Belfort, on the other hand, should try to stand up with Couture, I believe he is the superior striker with much quicker hand speed. Belfort has ended fights in the blink of an eye and Couture must be careful not to get caught early in the machine-gun barrage that Belfort can bring. Couture must be wary and defend any submission attempts as Belfort can and will attempt every submission in the book if he gets the chance. In the end, I believe that Couture is just too smart and tough and will be prepared for anything that Belfort has to offer. Couture will pull out the unanimous decision victory and once again stake his claim as the best Light Heavyweight in the world.
Jorge El Conquistador Rivera vs. Lee Murray
In a battle between two very experienced strikers, Jorge Rivera takes on UFC newcomer Lee Murray. This fight looks to be a very solid match up between two very similar styles. Both fighters bring in very similar records and both pack powerful punches that that have knocked out various opponents in their pasts. Rivera does have the edge in UFC experience, but with Murray, that may not be a huge advantage. In a stacked division that does not have a true champion, a victory by either man could be a huge stepping-stone to a possible future middleweight title shot.
London based fighter Lee Murray is coming off two of the biggest victories of his career. He possesses devastating punching power and has proven that by beating veterans Amir Rahavardi and KOing iron chinned Jose Pele Landi-Jons. Murray is a very confident fighter and always predicts that he will win each and every fight by KO. Murray does train out of an excellent camp, training boxing with Terry Coulter, ground with UFC veteran Remco Pardoel in Holland, and Pat Miletich in the US. Murray is a tough fighter, but is better known in the mixed martial arts world as the man that is rumoured to have fought Tito Ortiz outside a club after UFC 38. That incident was some time ago, and after a few successful fights inside the ring, Murray now finds himself with the golden opportunity to fight in the UFC.
Entering UFC 44 as a relatively unknown, Jorge Rivera is coming off easily the biggest win of his career, getting the decision victory over TKO champion and another UFC veteran David Loiseau. Rivera brings in a solid record and was once the Hook N Shoot Light Heavyweight Champion. He trains with Team Elite where he builds upon his experience in boxing and wrestling as well as Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai. He is a very tough and exciting Massachusetts fighter who looks for the knockout at all times when fighting inside the ring.
The similar styles between these two fighters will make for a very exciting fight. Both are willing and hoping to keep the fight standing. In this fight, Murray will be looking to land the big right hand, that he believes no 185 pound fighter can withstand. Rivera, on the other hand, will be looking to test Murrays chin as well with his stand up ability. If the fight goes to the ground, I believe that Murray will have the slight edge, he does have three victories by submission. I see this fight being a stand up war where Rivera will have to keep his hands up, or risk facing the same outcome as Pele. I think Rivera will wear down Murray, similar to how he wore down Losieau, and will pull out a narrow decision victory.
Carlos The Ronin Newton vs. Renato Charuto Verissimo
Top welterweight fighter and former UFC welterweight champion, Carlos Newton, once again returns to the Octagon to face UFC rookie Renato Verissimo out of Hilo, Hawaii. Newton is looking to again establish himself as a top welterweight contender in the UFC, while Verissimo looks to make his splash by defeating one of the most popular fighters in the history of the UFC. Both have similar styles as they both favor the ground game. This fight can truly be considered MMA veteran against MMA newbie. Newton is a 5-time UFC participant and 7 time Pride veteran. Verissimo will have his work cut out for him when he steps onto the big stage against one of the best ground fighters in mixed martial arts today.
Canadian Carlos Newton made his first appearance at UFC 17 and rose to the top of the ranks of the Welterweight division by submitting legendary Pat Miletich at UFC 31. Since then, he has tasted success fighting in various organizations beating the likes of Pele, Renzo Gracie, and in his most recent UFC performance, submitting Pete Spratt. With a record of 12 and 6, his record could seem deceiving. He lost twice to undisputed UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes, lost by submission to Japanese legend Kazushi Sakuraba in an unbelievable grappling match, and lost by KO to Anderson Silva. Newton is legendary with his ground skills and is highly respected throughout the world with his jiu-jitsu skills. He radiates confidence and brings to each fight 100 percent effort and determination. With another possible victory in the UFC, Newton could position himself into some very interesting fights with such notable names as Frank Trigg and possibly Robbie Lawler.
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu specialist Renato Verissimo will be making his debut at UFC 46. Being a relative unknown, Zuffa is attempting to bring in new blood into a weight class that Hughes has single handily cleaned out. Verissimo is a developing young talent that is coming off the biggest victory of his career, a KO victory over highly regarded Gil Castillo. He trains out of Hawaii with welterweight contender BJ Penn. Knowing that Verissimo has nothing to lose and everything to gain, he will be ready and willing to take on a top a calibre fighter in Newton.
Even though I believe that Verissimo will be a worthy challenger, he just is not at the same level as Newton is at this time. Newton has more experience in bigger fights and has fought all over the world in front of thousands of people. This will be Verissimos first appearance in the UFC, and it will be interesting to see how he handles fighting on the big stage. I cannot foresee Newton having too much trouble with Verissimo and should be able to take him down and control him when he gets him there. Newton is the master of setting one up for submission and although Verissimo, will put up a valiant effort, he will get submitted by Newton sometime into round 2.
Matt Serra vs. Jeff Curran
In a fight that is to be considered a must win, UFC veteran Matt Serra takes on Hook N Shoot and WFA veteran Jeff Curran. Serra, who makes his 6th appearance in the Octagon, hopes to get back on the winning ways again in the UFC after suffering two straight defeats in his most recent appearances. Standing in his way is a young fighter in Curran who hopes to make the most out of his first UFC appearance and knock off the veteran Serra at UFC 46.
Curran will actually be the 4th opponent for Serra in the past few months. Serra was originally scheduled to fight Javier Vasquez, then Gerald Strebendt, then Ivan Menjivar, and finally Curran. Its amazing that the UFC was even able to put this fight together considering how many fighters they went through. This fight will lay down the path for one of these fighters in the UFC. Serra must win this fight, lose and all future opportunities to fight in the UFC will be gone. Curran has the opportunity to be the spoiler on a national stage and make himself a reckoning force within the lightweight division.
This fight should be pretty exciting as both fighters are very similar. Both train in jiu-jitsu and both have been working on their stand-up game. I believe that Serra will come into this fight fully prepared, knowing that his UFC future is on the line. Curran will be looking to capitalize on his opportunity and will be as hungry as ever. I see this fight being a chess match with the more experienced fighter getting the upper hand. I think that Serras UFC experience and Currans lack there of will play a big factor in this fight and I see Serra pulling out the split decision victory over a very game Curran.


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Bernard "Bernie" A. Scheg
Bernard "Bernie" A. Scheg, 54, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2013 at his home. He was born in Rochester, NY, the son of Helen and the late Albert Scheg and has lived in this area most of his life.
Bernie was a Ferrier by trade, owning and operating his own business hoof trimming and shoeing for horses. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding his bike and staying in shape.
Along with his mother, Helen, he is survived by a sister Helen "Bettie" (Christopher) Lindley of Rochester; three nephews, Kevin, Stephen and Charlie Fitzpatrick; many friends and customers. A special thank you to Cyndi and Nick Mardino for being caring neighbors.
Per Bernie's wishes, there will be no calling hours. Friends are invited to a Memorial Mass at 10 AM on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Holy Family Parish. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312.
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