text:
We're lucky to have a guy assigned to scout college talent who's actually a part of this site's network— his name is Eric Galco— and he's actually been down in St. Petersburg all week long taking notes on the college seniors who are being showcased this Saturday in their bids to take it to the next level.
A young man of interest is QB Dan Persa, 6-1, 210, a local boy from Bethlehem, Pa., who's put up impressive passing numbers for Northwestern U. the past two seasons…
Eric Galco does our in-house college scouting blog called Optimum Scouting.com. It's always a good read and is the "Cliff's Notes" for everything that JB carries around in his head at all times…
Here's Eric's take on how this week's practices in Florida went and who stood out based on the format of the drills…
Thursday Practice Notes:
-On the East roster, John Brantley of Florida looked much better in his deep balls today, timing being a main reason for his success. As I've said each day, he's a guy that lives on timing and anticipation, and he's going to look better as he develops more comfort-ability with receivers, but he still isn't a Top 3, maybe not Top 4 quarterback here. Improved, worth a late round look, but did not impress me.
-Also on the East Roster, they ran a 2:00 minute offense for the quarterbacks. BJ Coleman threw an interception (to Brandon Lindsey), Austin Davis led a field goal drive, and John Brantley…didn't get a shot. I expect similar results in the game.
-On the West roster, the clear cut best quarterback today was Northwestern's Dan Persa. He hasn't wowed all week and likely isn't draftable based on his height and lack of arm, but he was consistently accurate, checking down across the middle, and made some plays on the move. Chandler Harnish had two interceptions to Aaron Henry that I saw… Tyler Hansen had one on the two-minute drills.
Running Backs/Wide Receivers/Tight Ends
-On the East roster, Tauren Poole of Tennessee had another solid day, showing good lateral movement and getting to his top speed quickly through the hole with great vision. Davin Meggett of Maryland showed some suddenness as well today and has shown more this week than he did on film. But overall, he's no lock to be drafted.
-As for the West roster, I unfortunately haven't gotten a good look at this group all week long thanks to the coaching staff not having a lot of contact in drills. Marc Tyler looks the most comfortable catching out of the backfield, but he's dropped some too. Overall, my look at him on the field in game day will be the first and likely only time I'll be truly evaluating him and the entire group this week.
-I continue to be impressed with Tim Benford of Tennessee Tech and AJ Jenkins of Illinois on the East roster at receiver. For their size, they catch away from their body so well, track it in coverage, and are very sudden in their cuts in routes. Both won't be Top 3 rounders, but both should be solid NFL receivers at the next level.
-Lance Lewis of East Carolina has impressed the last two days. Both he and BJ Cunningham of Michigan State have exploded well through the catch all week, and both have been named as guys whom each quarterback has been most comfortable throwing to, which is important to note.
-Thomas Mayo of California, PA, is maybe the most physically impressive receiver here, and at times he's been maybe the most intriguing with his physicality, explosion initially, and his catching in traffic. But his two concerns on film (deep ball positioning and consistent hands) weren't quite answered this week. He still really impressed, but he didn't become a top three rounder like I thought he could have. Still, solid week for Mayo.
-On the West squad, I wasn't able to glean a whole lot. But, I am REALLY intrigued with Dale Moss of South Dakota State. For a one year football player (four year basketball player), he looks far more polished, comfortable, and coachable than I expected coming in. He wasn't the best receiver here, but based on the fact he likely was Top 5 overall, or at least close to it, is VERY exciting for his potential.
-George Bryan of NC State has not been able to establish the seam route, coming off too high as a blocker, and doesn't get in position well in middle routes. But when the ball is thrown his way and he's got even a little space, he can make the catch consistently. He had the catch of the day today, and if he can be a developed blocker and an adequate catcher, he could get late round looks.
Offensive Linemen
-For the East, Jeff Adams of Columbia and Joe Long of Wayne State both were my focus today. First off, both are long snapper prospects as well, Long getting the ball back with much more force, which for sure adds to his value. Long, however, looks quite stiff in his bend and laterally. He has a powerful punch and can reposition his hands fairly well, but he leans back to much in his kick slide and struggles to recover back inside.
-Jeff Adams has improved a lot this week in his hand placement, getting great extension and driving well in both pass and run blocking. His hands have been a little high all week, but they've been slowly and more consistently coming down, and he's starting to get a little inside placement and grabbing some cloth, which is good to see.
-The West wasn't in pads to really evaluate practice, but the only thing that caught my eye was the hurdle by Moe Petrus of UConn. Josh LeRibeus of SMU was on the ground as he pulled on the play, and Petrus saw it as he flipped his head and jumped over a grounded yet still somewhat upright LeRibeus. Petrus has really struggled and will fall drastically down my board after this week, but that was pretty interesting/cool/probably worthless to note.
Defensive Linemen
-Think I mentioned it yesterday, but Matt Conrath of Virginia is just a gamer. He looks very slow, lacks quickness, and gets to pressure late in individual drills, looking like a fringe NFL guy. But every day in team practice, he's gotten better pressure and really flashed, today having great awareness on a few screen plays and one play having a batted ball-to-his interception. I wouldn't draft him in the Top 5 rounds, but as a 5-technique, he intrigues and just makes plays in team drills.
-Travian Robertson of South Carolina showed some great extension and driving today, but he hasn't improved all week long like I had hoped. Still one of the Top 5 defensive tackles here, I wish he wouldn't bettered himself like others day.
-Speaking of guys that did improve all week, Kyle Wilber of Wake Forest showed outstanding quickness off the snap again today, abusing Jeff Adams and Joe Long early in practice. However, he doesn't fight overly well with his hands, and if he doesn't have a pre-determined move that works well in his pass rushes, he doesn't have the strength or explosion to get to the backfield. Also, Micanor Regis of Miami flashed some quickness of the snap all week long and has suddenness on the inside, but shows little else.
-For the West, a few bag-pass rush drills were run that seemed to really clarify a few abilities. DaJohn Harris of USC and Justin Francis of Rutgers were surely the most impressive in the pass rushing drills, both in power and speed rush. Both were the only ones who were able to transition from a speed rush move to staying balanced and aware afterwards. And both have been able to execute in team drills as well.
-Kentrell Lockett of Ole Miss really flashed to me this week with his extension and explosion when he's able to play back from the line or from a two-point stance. But today in those pass rushing drills, he really didn't have the coordination or balance I was hoping to see. I've settled a bit on Lockett, as he's really intriguing with his length and explosion, but he's not the type of balanced outstanding athlete I was hoping to see.
-Vaughn Meatoga of Hawaii echoed today what I saw on film: he has some explosive, developed, powerful power rush moves, but little on the speed rush end in balance and change of direction. He needs a good nose tackle at the next level to be successful, but I don't think he can quickly escape double teams, limiting his potential 3-4 defensive end value to me.
-For the East roster, I'll start off by saying that anyone who has been saying Brandon Lindsey of Pittsburgh is playing poorly this week is, in my opinion, not giving him a fair shake. He's played a 4-3 outside linebacker spot, a spot he's never played before and WON'T be playing in the NFL, as he's a 3-4 OLB at the NFL level. In the few times he's been a short area coverage, mostly having flat responsibility this week, he's looked comfortable and was reacting well to the ball. While it wasn't a great week to highlight his skills, I think it's more of a throw-away and we'll glean a little from it, but it shouldn't really hurt his stock at all.
-Shawn Loiseau of Merrimack and Josh Linam of Central Florida have been consistently around the ball all week long. Linam has been more instinctive and positioning himself well, while Loiseau has been more aggressive, forceful to the backfield all week long. Both have impressed, Loiseau especially.
-Since the West Roster really hasn't had much contact, the only thing I can really is say is that Brandon Marshall of Nevada and Tank Carder of TCU have looked the best in coverage this week. Carder is very fundamentally sound, NFL-ready in zone coverage, while Marshall has gotten to his drops and reacted better than I expected. Keep in mind with Marshall, he had more tackles this year and came downhill with more force than more highly coveted prospect/teammate/linebacker James Michael-Johnson.
Defensive Backs
-RJ Blanton of Notre Dame continued to show his physicality on the East roster, shoving receivers off their routes with consistency all week long. Also for the East, I thought Nick Sukay bounced back all week from a sub-par day one at safety, and he was reacting well, staying low in run support and reading the tight ends better in coverage.
-As for the West Roster, Shaun Prater of Iowa showed some more physicality and actually ran well today with Dale Moss in deep coverage. He was moved to nickel cornerback for a little while too. He's been the most impressive of the West cornerbacks for sure, but West Virginia's Keith Tandy also got to his drops very well, staying low and balanced in his drop back and transitioning better today than in days past and on film. Finally, Trevin Wade of Arizona was struggling to react to the inside, giving up too much cushion on inside routes, a problem Brandon Hardin of Oregon State had yesterday.
-Finally, Aaron Henry of Nebraska and Duke Ihenacho of San Jose State made some plays at safety today. Ihenacho has been quiet all week, but he's an instinctive, quick twitch guy that has the athletic ability to be a worthwhile developmental guy. Henry had two interceptions on Chandler Harnish today, one of which was away from his body, and he came off coverage well to react to it.
Some Issues With The Week of Practice
-The West Roster has done VERY little real football contact this week, with their most physical practice being the rained-filled Wednesday slop-fest. While it has an impact on the game, likely, I don't care about that aspect. I NEVER got a good feel for any of the running backs or how the linebackers can fill in run support. It's too bad for a lot of those guys.
Besides the lack of contact, what is also really a shame is that these teams DON'T give players a chance to work in a 3-4 scheme. Guys like Justin Francis, Vaughn Meatoga, and Matt Conrath could be 3-4 DEs, Brandon Lindsey, Josh Kaddu, and Kyle Wilber could have shown some 3-4 rush skills as well. It's not fair to these guys, as they weren't give ample opportunity to show what they can do. That is something the game really needs to address next year, whether that's involving more drills to show some 5-technique or rushing skills, or even having one 3-4 team and one 4-3 team, and doing their best to put players on the teams accordingly.
Injury Notes
-Junior Hemingway of Michigan was the latest in the injuries Thursday with a pulled hamstring, and as Joe Everett of RookieDraft.com reported, he's questionable for the game. Also injured after being on the initial roster this week was Gary Gray of Notre Dame (groin injury), Tysyn Hartman of Kansas State (concussion), Bruce Figgins of Georgia (likely concussion, not confirmed), and Markus Zusevics (unknown injury).
Guys the Eagles will probably be interested in the most:
1. Dan Persa, QB
2. Dale Moss, WR
3. Shawn Loiseau, LB
4. Shaun Prater, DB
5. Aaron Henry, S
6. Tank Carder, LB


text:
So, this is what it takes to have a issue with Kate Upton photos.
PETA has set its annoying sights on the model after seeing pictures of her posing for a Harper's Bazaar spread titled "The Animal Nursery."
The photo spread features the absurdly attractive 20-year-old surrounded by such critters as a baby tiger, a leopard, a gibbon and a lion.
Railed PETA in a statement:

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The Explanation
(for those who require one)
And, of course, that is what all of this is -- all of this: the one song, ever changing, ever reincarnated, that speaks somehow from and to and for that which is ineffable within us and without us, that is both prayer and deliverance, folly and wisdom, that inspires us to dance or smile or simply to go on, senselessly, incomprehensibly, beatifically, in the face of mortality and the truth that our lives are more ill-writ, ill-rhymed and fleeting than any song, except perhaps those songs -- that song, endlesly reincarnated -- born of that truth, be it the moon and June of that truth, or the wordless blue moan, or the rotgut or the elegant poetry of it. That nameless black-hulled ship of Ulysses, that long black train, that Terraplane, that mystery train, that Rocket '88', that Buick 6 -- same journey, same miracle, same end and endlessness."
-- Nick Tosches, Where Dead Voices Gather
-- Nick Tosches, Where Dead Voices Gather
The Art of the Spook Racket #7
This entry was posted by Tom Sutpen
for the series: Art of The Spook Racket
3 comments :
- estiv said...
Ghosts from the dead -- as opposed to some other kind of ghosts?
- April 07, 2010 8:56 PM
- Mrrspidey said...
I wish I had attended some of these "spook shows" when I was a kid. Just didn't have them in the town I grew up in.
- April 08, 2010 8:09 PM
- Fred said...
These days, if you want to see real live "talking skulls" you need to get a ticket to Fashion Week in NYC.
- April 08, 2010 9:17 PM
Subscribe to: Post Comments ( Atom )


text:
Boro yield may fall slightly this year: US agri deptHosain Ahmad
A fall in production of Boro rice in the current financial year would force the country to import more rice from international market, said a report published recently by the United States Department of Agriculture.
'Given favourable weather conditions, Boro rice production is expected to be 18.4 million tonnes, marginally lower than the previous year's production of 18.5 million due to slightly lower planted area,' said the Bangladesh Grain and Feed Annual Report 2012 published by USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on February 22.
The report forecast that Bangladesh would need to import 3.6 million tonnes of foodgrains (600,000 tonnes of rice and 3 million tonnes of wheat) in the next financial year 2012-13 as the total demand would surpass the foodgrain production in the year.
Agricultural economist and BRAC executive director Mahbub Hossain agreed with the view of USDA report on forecast of lower plantation area of Boro production.
'The report has practically noted that the plantation area of Boro production would decline marginally as the farmers were showing less interest to cultivate Boro on more lands because of lower price for the crop than the production cost,' he said.
Mahbub said that the yield of Boro production per acre would also decline below the target if the farmers take less care of their crop field due to increase in wages and irrigation cost.
'However, the recent increase in price of Boro rice to Tk 750 per maund may encourage the farmers to spend more for caring their planted field. It could be a good sign for increasing the yield,' he said.
Although the rice price would be on the rise at the international market as crops damaged in the major sourcing countries like Thiland, Indonesia and Vietnam for natural calamities, recent move of Indian government to withdraw ban on export of rice to Bangladesh would bring a respite for the country, he said.
'But the government should better think of increasing acreage of cultivation and yield through setting a price of rice before harvesting starts so that the farmer are encouraged to cultivate more to get a good price for their produce,' he said.
The USDA report said that the yield of rice was increasing in the country in recent years as more farmers had adopted hybrid seed varieties, adopted small irrigation pumps and started to use fertilizer and agrochemicals more efficiently.
'Assuming a normal monsoon, rice production in Bangladesh for financial year 2012-13 is forecast at 34.2 million tonnes. Rice production is estimated at 34 million tonnes in the current FY, up by 4 percent from FY 2010-11,' the report said.
It said that the expansion of irrigated acreage for Boro crops contributed to the growth in rice production of the country but these practices were causing water table to drop by 4 to 5 feet annually.
The report mentioned that good rainfall during Aman growing period and sunny weather during harvest contributed to record production of 13.6 million tonnes despite some flooding.
The report predicted that wheat production would reach 1.2 million tonnes in FY 2012-13 from 1.1 million tonnes estimated for FY 2011-12, if the normal weather continues.
Consumption of rice including food, seed, and feed is forecast at 35 million tonnes in FY 2012-13 increasing from 34.5 million tonnes estimated for the previous year due largely to population growth.
Consumption of wheat would also increase to 4.6 million tonnes in the next FY.
comments powered by Disqus


text:
According to backstage rumors, Adam Rose is clinging on by a thread since key members of WWE management, including Vince McMahon and producer Kevin Dunn, are not big fans of his character. Things might have gotten worse since his match at Money in the Bank 2014 against Damien Sandow was basically ignored by the live audience. Rose could be demoted from television very soon.
July 5, 2014
While he was widely viewed as one of the favorites to win the title at Money in the Bank 2014, Bray Wyatt was actually never in consideration as a champion by WWE. The company was dead set on putting the belt back around John Cena, as they felt that they needed their top star to be the face of the company while they're trying to win back the trust of the investors. Putting the belt on Wyatt might not evoke the same level of trust from people who might not necessarily follow the product as much as fans.
July 3, 2014
While there is still a chance that he was working the audience during his speech at Money in the Bank 2014, the topic of Daniel Bryan require a second surgery to repair his neck is a major issue for WWE. Reports are surfacing that if it is true that he needs to go under the knife again, there is a very good chance that Bryan could miss up to a year of action.
June 30, 2014
There was a bit of concern backstage for Randy Orton during the main event of Money in the Bank 2014. Early on in the match, he was struck by a ladder, which caused him to bleed pretty badly. Medical personnel and Triple H immediately tended to him to stop the wound. While there were some fears of a concussion, Orton opted to finish the match. Afterwards, he was given nearly a dozen staples to close the wound. Orton reportedly is undergoing some tests today to check for concussions.
June 30, 2014
For quite a few weeks now, there have been rumors of Miz making his television return to Monday Night Raw. Some speculations have Ric Flair joining him on that return. With Money in the Bank 2014 in the books now, those rumors are heating up again. Some believe that tonight will be the night when they finally come back and start the push for Miz.
June 30, 2014
Since it has failed to reach expectations, the WWE Network has been a bit of a black eye for Vince McMahon and company. Things might be getting worse really soon, as quite a few subscribers attempted to cancel their service because of technical issues during the streaming of Money in the Bank 2014. WWE was already concerned about how to entice new people to sign up, so that they can finally break that million subscribers mark.
June 30, 2014
A lot of action took place in the main event of Money in the Bank 2014. Fans went crazy as they saw creative signature spots from Randy Orton, Sheamus, John Cena, Roman Reigns, Alberto Del Rio, Kane and Bray Wyatt. However, it was Cena, much to the dismay of online WWE fans, who climbed the ladder and captured the heavyweight championship.
June 29, 2014
To calm down the Money in the Bank 2014 audience, WWE opted to go with another divas match as a filler. Layla El and Summer Rae battled in a match, where Fandango served as the special guest referee. Fans were so disinterested in the segment that a CM Punk chant broke out. In the end, Layla caught Summer with a kick to gain the pinfall. Layla and Fandango kissed after the match, while a despondent Summer looked on.
June 29, 2014
In a rematch at Money in the Bank 2014, Alexander Rusev was successfully able to conquer Big E Langston again with his submission move. It was the typical match that you would expect from the two. There was a botched spot where Langston speared Rusev to the outside of the ring. However, the two of them more than made up for that by doing a great closing sequence.
June 29, 2014
In a very exciting match, Seth Rollins outlasted Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler, Kofi Kingston, Rob Van Dam and Jack Swagger to capture the briefcase at Money in the Bank 2014. WWE wants to continue the war between Ambrose and the Authority, so they had Kane coming out and providing assistance to Rollins. Despite the heel tactic to win the match, the Rollins victory was actually cheered by a good amount of fans.
June 29, 2014
Since WWE needed a filler segment at Money in the Bank 2014 and wanted to showcase Adam Rose a little bit, he was given a quick match against Damien Sandow, who was dressed as Paul Revere. Match was not really all that noteworthy, and Rose got the win after hitting the Party Foul finishing move. This was a segment that belongs more on Monday Night Raw than a pay per view.
June 29, 2014
Naomi Knight was given a crack at the WWE Divas Championship at Money in the Bank 2014, but it was Paige that walked away as the reigning titleholder after a DDT and a pin. The match was designed to further the eventual split between Naomi and Cameron, who was at ringside and taking glee whenever her tag team partner was in peril against Paige.
June 29, 2014
Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso had their biggest challenge to date when Erick Rowan and Luke Harper challenged them for the WWE tag team championship at Money in the Bank 2014. The twin brothers delivered by retaining the belt. The Usos performed a double superplex on Rowan before finishing him off with consecutive flying splashes from the top rope.
June 29, 2014
Thanks to the help of Kane, Seth Rollins was able to climb the ladder uninterrupted and win the briefcase at Money in the Bank 2014. The Big Red Monster came to the ring and attacked Dean Ambrose to clear the path. Kofi Kingston, Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger and Rob Van Dam were all laid out on the floor during the finale. WWE power couple Triple H and Stephanie McMahon came out afterwards to congratulate Rollins.
June 29, 2014
There is a feeling within the WWE locker room that management does not want Daniel Bryan back in the main event scene when he makes his return. Some are pointing out how he is being brought back in a minimum role at Money in the Bank 2014 as a sign of WWE downplaying his importance. Guys like Batista and Brock Lesnar would not be utilized in such a manner when they come back from their hiatus.
June 29, 2014
As of right now, WWE has a big match between Roman Reigns and Randy Orton penciled in for WWE Battleground 2014. The company could set up the feud during the title match at Money in the Bank 2014. There are some rumors floating around that Orton and Reigns could be battling for the title at Battleground, even though it's a bit early for the big push to begin.
June 28, 2014
Rumors are floating around right now that Cameron will be doing a heel turn at Money in the Bank 2014. She will more than likely cost Naomi Knight her chance at the WWE Divas Championship. There is also speculations that the incident will then lead to a triple threat match at WWE Battleground 2014, which would also feature Paige as the champion still.
June 27, 2014
Over the last couple of months, Wade Barrett has been gaining momentum in WWE after receiving a little push. A lot of fans want to see him winning the gold at Money in the Bank 2014. However, the chances of that happening have decreased tremendously, as the Intercontinental Champion has suffered some sort of shoulder injury. Medical tests are still being ran, but rumors are strongly suggesting that WWE will pull him from the pay per view.
June 25, 2014
The rumors of John Cena winning the WWE title at Money in the Bank 2014 just got hotter now that the company has accidentally revealed a poster for Summerslam 2014, which features what looks like a main event match between Cena and Brock Lesnar. There has been speculations over the last couple of months that when the former UFC champion makes his return to WWE, he would be thrown into a title program.
June 25, 2014
In a rather interesting bit of news, reports are surfacing that the audience at Monday Night Raw did not react much when WWE announced that Daniel Bryan would be making an appearance at Money in the Bank 2014. That comes as a surprise because he was really one of the most popular guys in the industry before he left to have surgery on his injured neck. It should be interesting to see how fans react to him at the pay per view itself.
June 24, 2014
"If it's true that Spike TV doesn't renew their deal with TNA, it's a double edged sword, in my opinion. They were and are atrociously bad at advertising the show whatsoever. I never used to see us advertised except maybe an hour before Impact Wrestling started. Not acceptable. The most annoying part when I was still wrestling there was I'd see Bellator constantly advertised, and we were doing better numbers at the time. Hell, even Manswers got better public relations by the network than we did. The bad side of the sword is that it obviously takes a ton of TNA's revenue away that they counted on to pay the wrestlers. For the company's future, I think the further they get the hell away from Spike, the better the company will be. That's just my opinion obviously." - Matt Morgan on the rumors that Spike TV is canceling their television deal with TNA
July 28, 2014
"Dolph Ziggler has got to be one of the toughest men to put on a pair of boots, but he's going to be like Mick Foley in another five years because that kid beats his body up more than anybody on the crew. I do know this, in my dealings with him, when I'm his producer, he gives everything he's got. He does some really phenomenal and athletic stuff." - Arn Anderson thinks WWE should push Ziggler
July 20, 2014
"He just signed with us. I was there when he had his tryout at the WWE Performance Center and I met with him there. We've been working on this for a while. His training will start when he gets here. The thing is, you can be a big star anyplace else in the world. That gets you in the door. What you do once you get here is a whole different ballgame. He's no different than anybody else once he walks through the door of the Performance Center." - Triple H on how Kenta Kobayashi will be treated in WWE
July 17, 2014
"I don't think I will ever wrestle again, but if I do, it would be for WWE. I just feel like that's my place. It's where I developed my wrestling abilities and character and that's where I would stay if I was to wrestle again. The good thing about when I left is that I left on very good terms with the WWE. It left the door open for me if I ever wanted to come back. It's not completely out of the question to ever return, whether it's for a short-term or longer. Maybe there will be a point down the line that I miss wrestling bad enough that I'll want to come back. As for now though, I'm just focusing on my company and my marriage and haven't gotten that itch to wrestle." - Kaitlyn discusses her future in professional wrestling
July 17, 2014
"Comedy wrestling is not easy. Santino Marella is one of my favorite wrestlers to watch. sad he's leaving the ring, but happy he made me smile." - Colt Cabana on Santino Marella being forced to retire from WWE due to another neck injury
July 7, 2014
"I disagree with scripting. I think the nature of a promo has to come from your heart and your guts and you have to mean everything that you're saying. Now is the perfect time to go back to that formula. You learn to sink or swim. And guys and gals will start to learn to swim again. That's what's going to make the product feel more organic, more spontaneous and more real." - Steve Austin talks about WWE being too scripted
July 7, 2014
"Heard Petey Williams retired last night. Such a great talent. Always enjoyed his work and working with him." - James Storm speaks on the surprising retirement of former TNA star Petey Williams
July 6, 2014
"Yes, I like Hulk Hogan - and here's why. With each passing year, I think I gain a better perspective on what's really important in life. There was a time - a period of many years - where Hulk's name would bring up some negative feelings for me. He was the guy who made far more than I did with a style that was the antithesis of mine. But for the past several years, whenever I see Hulk Hogan, all I can think of are the words Shane Douglas shared with me about Hulk Hogan and the kindness and warmth with which he showered the kids facing life-threatening challenges, who seemed to find strength and inspiration in Hulk's larger than life physique and personality. I'll never forget those words Shane told me, 'Those kids would just be beaming.' Those words are all I think of when I see Hogan, People can take issue with his wrestling style...as they often do with mine. But, when it's all said and done, Hulk Hogan used that oversized personality, and really big heart to ease so much suffering that he saw around him.. In the bigger picture, does anything else really matter?" - Mick Foley shares his feelings on Hulk Hogan
June 27, 2014
"Obviously this is going to be a big financial changer because you're not going to get all those buy rates. I've had a brief experience with the WWE Network. I signed up for it. I'm not a real gadget guy. I've had an iPad for damn near two years, but I hardly ever use it. I put the WWE Network on there, and I typed in certain matches, they didn't have certain things from NWA or WCW. So I've been going more to YouTube. I think they need a little bit more original content. I need to get on there more to familiarize myself with it. One of the things I've enjoyed is the old Garden stuff and from World Class (Championship Wrestling). I think it was smart to come out with the network. I think it's going to catch on more in the next two or three years, and that's when it will pay off." - Steve Austin shares his views on the WWE Network
June 27, 2014
"He is a pro. He comes to work everyday. He is straight forward and tells you exactly what it is. One of my things was I didn't get to work a match with him. I would have dropped the weight I did and keep the muscle I have. He is a great leader in terms of he talks it; he walks it. He is the face of the WWE and likely so. John Cena gave us all an opportunity to train and have the same training regiment. The training of the NBA and NFL with Olympic lifts for maintenance, for power, better cardiovascular. He was on the forefront. He gave guys an opportunity." - Brodus Clay defending John Cena
June 19, 2014
"It actually came from a joke. Cody Rhodes likes to tell a story that when he was a little kid he used to watch me wrestle. I'm slightly older than Cody, we're talking three years or something like that, but in his head I'm a really old man. I once walked into the locker room and he was telling the entire locker room that when he was a kid he was watching me wrestling as this character he made up named 'Bad News Barrett' who goes around giving out bad news to people. So we all laughed about it and forgot about it. Then I was invited on the JBL and Cole show and they said they wanted to use me on the show and asked if I had any ideas of what to do. So I said you know what, let's just do Bad News Barrett. I'll just turn up and give people bad news and then disappear. I got a really good response online and fans were loving the catch phrase 'I'm afraid I've got some bad news' and Vince McMahon saw it and thought it was the funniest thing he had ever seen. Next thing you know I'm on TV doing it." - Wade Barrett explaining how his new gimmick in WWE came ot be
June 16, 2014
"I wasn't sold on him. I wasn't sold on the idea that they kept comparing him to Bruiser Brody, because Brody for the longtime wrestling fan was one of the great wrestlers of his era or of all time. But he was known as the intelligent monster and Harper was an out of control maniac. I think once you stop trying to imitate somebody and find your own way things really start clicking. So, I've been watching him and things have really been clicking and after the Wyatts have this amazing run, hopefully as long as possible, yeah, I do think he has what it takes to become a singles star." - Mick Foley shares his views on Luke Harper and his potential to become a star in WWE
June 15, 2014
"First, I don't often explain myself to no one, but I had no idea anyone got let go. I was asked to post about birthday. That's what came out. It was about my 18 year journey. I know where you live, dude. It's a small world. An apology is due. If not, well, you know me. I'll handle our business." - Mark Henry responding to Curt Hawkins about his insensitive Tweet on the day of his WWE release
June 13, 2014
"In good news, 'I'll be wrestling again soon' will actually be happening. Please be patient because nothing happens until the dust settles. Thank you again for your unwavering support. I'll continue to be active on Twitter and Instagram, and I'm working on setting up a Facebook. Much love." - Evan Bourne discusses his WWE release
June 13, 2014
"It hasn't quite hit me yet, and I've been repeating it in my head. I hate to say that my run with WWE is over. Sucks that I'm leaving, especially at this point in my career, but thank you to everyone around the world who have supported me these past few years. I love you all." - Aksana commenting on her WWE release
June 13, 2014
"I hired Brodus Clay into the WWE, he is phenomenal. I remember I met him at a bar where he was a bouncer. There was a fight and I helped him out in the fight. That's how we met. He wanted to be a wrestler I told him to go to wrestling school. There's life after WWE... you're not going to have a job forever. It's the nature of the beast. Some guys have a long run, and yes they could have gotten a lot more out of them, but it's based on someone else's opinion." - Tommy Dreamer explaining how he met Brodus Clay
June 13, 2014
"If Luke Harper were a stock, I'd be buying him now. I've watched carefully for a while, and in the past two months, I've finally become sold on the big man, not only as an invaluable part of the bizarre The Wyatt Family, but as a potential breakout star on his own. Finding your way, and blazing your own unique path is no easy task in WWE, especially when standing in the very long shadow of Bray Wyatt. But Harper has found that way. I wasn't ready to buy into the Bruiser Brody comparison, no matter how many times it was brought up. Brody, a legend in the business, and a huge inspiration on my own career, was known as "the intelligent monster." Harper has excelled in my mind, by stepping off that path that Brody blazed, and finding his own, unique way to excel in WWE - as the guy who can do anything at any time, without any seeming rhyme or reason. The hurricanrana followed by a dropkick makes perfect sense, because it makes absolutely no sense. Here's one wrestling fan looking forward to Luke Harper's matches making little sense, but a huge impact on WWE Monday Night Raw for a long time to come." - Mick Foley praises Luke Harper
June 11, 2014
"No, I don't think it's caused a big hole at all. He split, that's it, he's gone. He was on TV with TNA probably more than he should have been, and he was talking up a lot of prime real estate where younger guys could have been. If I was writing a show, Hulk would have been in one story and he would be on the show one time, so we can feature him, give the people their Babe Ruth and that's it." - Bully Ray discusses Hulk Hogan during his interview with Chris Jericho
June 9, 2014
"Whenever human flesh and bone get slammed on steel like ladders or chairs, or tables, all that stuff, TLC's or cages, the flesh isn't going to win. Those matches beat you up and take a toll. It is what it is. Professional wrestling isn't ballet. Those were very tough grueling matches. It definitely took a toll on us. They took time off our career I'm sure and they beat us up for many years down the road. With that said, those are the matches that made us famous." - Matt Hardy talks about the brutal matches he did in WWE
June 5, 2014
"In some ways, I've been doing it behind the scenes for years. Vince McMahon used to say to me, 'When are you going to stop playing around and come do some real work?' Once I had kids and was looking to be home more and getting a little older, I saw it was time to make that transition. Vince sort of baited me in, saying, 'Why don't you come in to the office once or twice a week on your off days?' And the next thing I know it's, 'I need you to take over this department and come off the road full time.' Vince likes to call me to wrestle in case of emergency. I'm a character they can pull in here and there. But honestly, the less I do it at this point, the better. Even wrestling once or twice a year is hard, and I have to prepare for it as if I'm Floyd Mayweather preparing for a boxing match. It's a commitment, and trying to do that with a full-time job and a wife and kids is very time-consuming." - Triple H discusses his new role in WWE
June 1, 2014


text:
***** No Selling To Minors *****
In accordance with United States Tobacco laws, JAcigarsonline.com will not sell products (cigars) to minors. All orders shall be sent via United Parcel Service or Federal Express and will require an adult (18 years or older) to sign for the package. Please do not attempt to order any products if you are under age 18. We cannot refund the shipping charges if the package is returned due to no signature.
***** Retailer Information *****
If you are a retailer, please log in and fax your Tobacco Permit to 318-861-7060 for approval on pricing.
***** All Customers *****
IMPORTANT: In order to protect ourselves and our customers from fraud, ALL FIRST ORDERS must be shipped to the billing address corresponding with the payment method used. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE TO THIS POLICY.


text:
March 27 marked the 56th anniversary of Nikita Khrushchev assuming power as the Premier of the Soviet Union. He was a frightening man to many in western nations, and especially frightening to many Americans. He had been heard at a speech in November of 1956 telling people that the Soviets would bury people like us.
Many took it as a threat of nuclear war and he became a scary man with which to deal in the world. What Khrushchev was referencing was the economics of the times and he saw capitalism being killed off and that communism would ultimately prevail.
That attitude is scary to many, as well. In the 1950s we had the beginnings of the rebuilding of our economy from all of the costs of the second world war, along with the costs of the war in Korea. Many Americans, along with our allies, had made sacrifices to battle oppression and thousands of veterans had given the ultimate sacrifice to make the world safer for those of us who were to follow in their footsteps as Americans.
Those who fought made that sacrifice so that the American way of life could continue and prosper. The Great Depression had taken its toll on the world and this country, and the costs of those wars drained resources greatly.
People saw here a chance to better their own lives and the lives of their family by getting educated, getting jobs, working hard, and in doing so, getting ahead. The idea that this government owed you anything just wasn't a widely-held belief.
In January of 1961 John F. Kennedy stated, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." Kennedy would stand toe-to-toe against Khrushchev with his comments in Berlin, and Kennedy would stand up to the Soviet threat in Cuba during the missile crisis that made everyone aware of the threat of the use of atomic weapons.
Reagan told Premier Gorbachov to, "Tear down this wall." Standing in Berlin, Reagan had the ability to face down the Soviets because the Russians feared Reagan and the space-based defense system we were developing.
Jimmy Carter saw what his weakness brought him. He smiled and he was charming, but the enemies of America saw him as he was a weak leader in over his head. The hostages sat in Iran for 444 days while Carter spent his last 444 days at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
During the presidential campaign, Reagan had been asked how he would negotiate with the terrorists in Iran and he simply stated that he wouldn't deal with terrorists. Military action would send a message. Iranian terrorists understood that and while Reagan was being inaugurated and the ceremony was taking place at our nation's capitol, the Iranians released our folks.
History repeats itself and we must learn from history. Each generation must make the sacrifices for the next generation to enjoy the benefits of freedom. We can't have our heads in the clouds when we have to deal with those who want to destroy what we have.
Secretary of State Kerry telling the world that Putin is on, "the wrong side of history" or "these actions aren't done in the 21st century," are laughable. First, the secretary had better notice. Putin did advance into Ukraine in the 21st century. In fact, in the past month just after assuring the president that the Russians had zero interest in going into Crimea. Kerry needs to understand that the history books are written by the winners of the wars and not the defeated.
The Russian textbooks will tell of the glorious actions of the Soviet Army and the 99.9% vote by the Crimeans to rejoin the old Soviet Union. On March 29, 1936 Hitler got a 99% vote in the referendum to have the Rhineland annex with Germany.
So while many may applaud the draw-down of the American military to levels less than what we had prior to WWII and explain it away with words that we have technology and have the superior forces in the world, they ignore one simple fact: what happens when the despots attack all around us?
Putin isn't afraid of the community organizer. Iran is ignoring the treaty with the community organizer the Chinese and the North Koreans are not troubled by the community organizer and our allies can't believe the community organizer. Those despots have never been afraid of any community organizer in their countries because community organizers are either shot on the spot or arrested, tried in a mockery of a trial, and sentenced to death.
The bad actors in this world only understand strength and that strength comes from military might.
In November of 1956 when Khrushchev said the Soviets would bury us, he knew it would take time. Putin understands history and use of force.
The president wants to bury his head in the sand.


text:
The Salem News
---- — To the editor:
As always toted, a small tax increase, 1 percent for open space, historical preservation (I can see that) but what do they have to do with low income housing?! This is another ploy to override Prop 21/2. These are things that our base tax used to cover. They used the trump card for police, fire and education; now where can they get more money for programs they robbed from.
Make this an optional donation program for those who want to contribute/donate, not a TAX that never goes away and always increases.
Glenn Martin


text:
Stress is your way of life, you're juggling tasks like a circus act, and you think you're operating at peak capacity? Think again, says yet another study on the effect of stress on the brain -- this one from New York's Weill Medical College at Cornell and Rockefeller University and published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
For the study, 20 medical students about to take board exams -- all of them stressed out -- were examined via functional MRI, which measures flow of blood in the brain, as they performed different tasks. Researchers compared the performance and brain function of the medical students with a group of similarly aged subjects who were not stressed out. When put to two tasks that measured the ability to shift attention and then shift back, the medical students performed far worse than the relaxed group.


text:
Black Chinned Hummingbird, Junction, Texas
And now for something completely different. During my camping trip with my son's Boy Scout troop last weekend, I managed to get 30 minutes or so to play with a long lens and flash near the hummingbird feeders at the South Llano River State Park ranger station. They had 6 feeders and the birds were clever enough to avoid the ones near where I was doing my very best tree impression. Nevertheless, a few ventured close enough for me to grab a shot or two and this was the best of the collection. It's about a 50% crop from the original frame.
I'm pretty sure this is a female Black Chinned Hummingbird but, if I'm wrong, please let me know.
Exif Information
- ApertureValue: f/16
- ShutterSpeedValue: 1/179 sec
- ISOSpeedRatings: 200
- ExposureProgram: Manual
- ExposureBiasValue: 0 EV
- Flash: Compulsory Flash, Return light not detected
- FocalLength: 250 mm
- Model: NIKON D700
- Make: Nikon Corporation
- MaxApertureValue: f/5.7
- Copyright: Copyright (c) Dave Wilson, 2011
- MeteringMode: Center Weighted Average
Comments (13)
You are welcome to comment on this photo.
Mikael Lugnegard on May 27th, 2011 at 5:45 am
Wow, what a fantastic photo!
Mikael Lugnegard´s last post ..Kommentarer till Kyrkligt & SvartVitt av Lars-Erik Rust
bloggauta on May 27th, 2011 at 5:53 am
Awesome. Toma perfecta; congelada la velocidad del Colibrí. En Venezuela tenemos muchas aves de este tipo; es un reto para nosotros, los que tenemos una cámara "Point and Shot", lograr fotos como esta. Saludos Dave..!!
Evan Gearing on May 27th, 2011 at 7:00 am
Nice job Dave! It turned out awesome!
Curt Fleenor on May 27th, 2011 at 7:12 am
Great capture Dave!
Curt Fleenor´s last post ..There's A Storm Rising
atmtx photography on May 27th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
Looks like he is dancing for you. Nicely captured.
atmtx photography´s last post ..Light Beam in Midtown Manhattan – New York- New York
Scott Wyden Kivowitz on May 27th, 2011 at 3:36 pm
Amazing capture dude!
Scott Wyden Kivowitz´s last post ..Mozelo
Van Sutherland on May 28th, 2011 at 7:22 am
Nice capture, Dave, and I think you're correct in calling this a female Black Chinned.
Van Sutherland´s last post ..Heading for the exit
Framed and Shot on May 28th, 2011 at 10:24 am
Congratulations! This is a very challenging photo! Excellent sharpness and dof. Well done!
andrey samolinov on May 29th, 2011 at 9:23 am
Excellent shot! Wonderful moment
andrey samolinov´s last post ..Israel Beauty
Jenn on June 1st, 2011 at 9:15 am
This is a beautiful shot! I've always wanted to spend some time playing with my longer lenses, but never seem to find it. Nice work!
Dave Wilson on June 1st, 2011 at 11:42 am
Thanks, Jenn. A good way to force yourself to play with a given lens is to go for a walk with nothing but one camera and one lens then see what you can come up with. Give it a shot!
Ken White on October 3rd, 2011 at 2:16 pm
Great shot Dave. I can't wait until the spring day one of these little guys comes calling at my feeder.
Jeffrey K. Edwards on April 30th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
Dave – great image, you were absolutely correct!


text:
Gender: Male
Years in Practice: 37 Years
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Graduation Date: 1977
Hospital Affiliations: North Shore Medical Center Union Hospital, North Shore Medical Center Salem Hospital
Specialties: Internal Medicine
©2005-2014 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.
WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information.


text:
Harima Province
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Harima province)
"Harima" redirects here. For the present town in Japan, see Harima, Hyōgo.
Harima Province (播磨国 Harima no kuni?) or Banshū (播州) was a province of Japan in the part of Honshū that is the southwestern part of present-day Hyōgo Prefecture.[1] Harima bordered on Tajima, Tamba, Settsu, Bizen, and Mimasaka Provinces. Its capital was Himeji.
During the Edo Period of Japanese history, the Akō Domain (fief) was part of Harima. The Forty-seven Ronin were samurai of the Akō han. Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries, a shipbuilder and major Boeing engine subcontractor gets its name from the province.
Temples and Shrines[edit]
Iwa jinja was the chief Shinto shrine (ichinomiya) of Harima. [2]
- ^ Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Harima" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 290, p. 290, at Google Books.
- ^ "Nationwide List of Ichinomiya," p. 3; retrieved 2012-11-20.
- Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric and Käthe Roth. (2005). Japan encyclopedia. Cambridge: Harvard University Press. 10-ISBN 0-674-01753-6; 13-ISBN 978-0-674-01753-5; OCLC 58053128
External links[edit]
Media related to Harima Province at Wikimedia Commons
|This Hyōgo Prefecture location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.


text:
Newbie Project
Background of the Newbie Project
In the spring of 2008 I had an idea to test the power of my PLN. I wanted to see if it was possible for a regular classroom teacher from Nebraska to leverage the power of Twitter to accomplish a goal. My goal was to see if my PLN could work together to raise $1500 to send a teacher to NECC. I wanted to send someone who had a proven track record of using technology successfully in the classroom, but who had not yet attended NECC. After taking a close look at the people in my PLN there was one person who kept floating to the top.
Richard Byrne was who I selected to be the first Newbie. Richard became part of my PLN in the fall of 2008. His blog was one of the few that I tried to keep up with and check daily. There was not a day that went by that I wondered how he was able to generate so much new content and the fact he was willing to share it blew me away. In April, I sent out the first request for donations. Since so many people were familiar with Richard's blog, FreeTech4Teachers, the donations started coming in right away. Within two weeks we had made it halfway to the goal. Exactly two weeks after I posted the original request, the cofounders of VoiceThread, Ben Pappel and Steve Muth, made an incredibly generous donation of $700. My new friend, Lee Kolbert, was responsible for helping connect VoiceThread to the Newbie project. Thanks, Lee!
It did not surprise me at all that so many people found the project to be worthwhile, but what I did not expect was all of the publicity that it received. Diana Fingal of Learning and Leading with Technology, the ISTE membership publication, interviewed me about the project recently. The complete story will appear in the September issue. One of the questions she asked was if I was planning on doing the project again this year. I knew right away what my answer was, but I was not sure of the direction I wanted the project to go. After selecting Jason Schrage to be the Newbie for ISTE10, it was much easier for me to envision the course that I wanted the project to take. Jason is an 8th grade social studies teacher in upstate New York. He is not afraid to try different tools and applications with his students. He has some fantastic ideas for projects that he wants to do with his students. However, what strikes me most about Jason is his complete lack of fear of failing. Fear of failure paralyzes most teachers in their tracks, but it seems to push Jason to work to find a different solution. He is a problem solver in the true sense of the word.
When I announced that Jason was the new newbie his only question was, "Are there strings attached?" My only requirement is that he must blog on a regular basis throughout the entire school year. His job as the Newbie is going to be to give educators a window into his classroom through his writing. He will talk about his successes and failures and hopefully give you some insight into the applications that he is using with his students. I hope that technology coaches around the world take advantage of this unique opportunity to use Jason as a role model. He is an excellent example of a teacher who is trying to integrate technology into his classroom without making it all about the tools. How many opportunities like this exist for this specific purpose? My guess is that there are not many.
I cannot in good faith open the official request for donations for this project until you have had a chance to get to know Jason through his blog and on Twitter. Once he has given something to you I hope that you will give a small monetary donation to him. If that is not possible then please help by spreading the message about this very special project. However, if you already know Jason and are comfortable making a donation we will try to have the account set up by July 14. I have enjoyed following Jason over the last few months and I am sure you will enjoy following him throughout the school year.
ISTE10 Newbie- Jason Schrage (@oswego98)
- New Year-New Newbie (August 4, 2009)
- Unique (and Generous) Way to Support the Newbie Project (July 2009)
- ISTE10 Newbie Project Contributions (July 29, 2009) Link to donation button and spreadsheet
- Biographical Info on Jason Schrage (July 5, 2009)
- Introducing the Next Newbie for ISTE10 (June 29, 2009)
NECC09 Newbie- Richard Byrne (@rmbyrne)
- Help Send a New bie to NECC (April 5, 2009)
- Update on the Newbie Project (April 6, 2009)
- Update Number 2 on Newbie Project (April 8, 2009)
- Let's Do It! (April 17, 2009)
- We Did It! (April 19, 2009)


text:
Joint Stock Company
Definition of 'Joint Stock Company'
An organization that falls between the definitions of a partnership and corporation. This type of company issues stock and allows for secondary market trading; however, stockholders are liable for company debts.
Investopedia explains 'Joint Stock Company'
This is a type of company that has access to the liquidity and financial reserves of stock markets, but also has the restrictions of a partnership.
Filed Under: Business Partnership
Related Definitions
Articles Of Interest
The Basics Of Corporate StructureCEOs, CFOs, presidents and vice presidents: learn how to tell the difference.
A Look At Primary And Secondary MarketsKnowing how the primary and secondary markets work is key to understanding how stocks trade.
Stock Basics TutorialIf you're new to the stock market and want the basics, this is the tutorial for you!
4 Business Partnership Mistakes To AvoidWhen two or more people get together to run a business, the odds of conflict and financial risk increase without the proper controls in place.
Cashing In On The Venture Capital CycleFind out how VC firms make the market go round, and round and round.
Looking For Profit In Privately-Held CompaniesPrivate companies offer unique opportunities for those with the knowledge and resources to take advantage.
If you have a house that is under your company name and you want to sell it back to yourself, do you have to pay capital gains taxes?The answer to this question really depends on the type of legal entity your business is operated through. Businesses may be operated as any of the following legal entities: Traditional "C" Corporation ...
Corporate Partnerships That Went SourBusiness partnerships can be incredibly successful or totally dysfunctional. Here are five that failed to stand the test of time.
5 Common Small Business MistakesDon't let these start-up problems ruin your business success.
Should You Have A Business Partner?What are the advantages of having a business partner? What are the advantages of doing it yourself?


text:
Norway is increasing its support for the fight against the ebola epidemic in West Africa, granting a
Unemployment slightly down
According to the Labour Force Survey (LFS), the unemployment in Norway in May was 3.2 per cent of the Labour Force, down 0.3 per cent from February. Read more
Statoil awarded licence offshore ColombiaRead more
Norwegian energy provider Statoil has been awarded interest in the COL4 licence offshore Colombia in
Weaker Q2 results for StatoilRead more
Statoil's second quarter 2014 net operating income was NOK 32.0 billion, a decrease of NOK 2.3
Statoil employees go back to work at In AmenasRead more
Five Norwegians were killed in the terrorist attack at the gas field In Amenas in Algeria on January
Football: Europa League draws for Molde and RBK
Trondheim club Rosenborg managed a 0-0 draw against Turkish club Karabukspor in the Europa League 3rd qualifying round on Thursday. Read more
Tour de France: Kristoff 2nd on final stageRead more
An unfortunate puncture 30km from the end possibly robbed Alexander Kristoff of Norway of the Tour d
Tour de France: Kristoff 3rd on stage 19Read more
Norwegian biker Alexander Kristoff (Katjusja) had to settle for 3rd place on stage 19 of Tour d
Football: Norway Cup 2014 opensRead more
The Norway Cup, also called "The World's Largest Football Tournament for young people", opens in Osl
Popular tourist attraction can not handle increase in visitors
The Preacher's Pulpit's Foundation plans to implement measures to help limit the number of tourists who visit the famous tourist attraction. Read more
Why Norway is the greatest place on EarthRead more
The Huffington Post just published an article/photo series headlined "25 Reasons why Norway is
Fewer European tourists travel to NorwayRead more
The past two years Norway has lost 200.000 overnight hotel stays. The steep decline in the number of
This is Norway's new national parkRead more
Færder national park opens in august, and will be the first and only national park on the we
Culture, Arts & Living
Liv Ullmann invited to the Toronto International Film Festival
Norwegian film director Liv Ullmann is bringing her latest feature film, Miss Julie, to the Toronto International Film Festival in September. Read more
Norwegian sculpture landscape on National Geographic's top-tRead more
Artscape Nordland in Nordland County has been named one of the ten best sculpture parks in the world
Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo celebrates the 100th anniversary ofRead more
Amazing new exhibition and activities in Norway and abroad as the Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo celebrates
The city of Oslo presents final costs for new Munch museumRead more
The city is hoping to get NOK 744 million in government support for the new Munch museum, a third of


text:
TalkingDrugs is an online space reflecting the global challenge posed by illicit drugs. It provides an opportunity to share stories and insights that will help us find better ways to control illicit drugs and prevent them causing excessive harm.
TalkingDrugs also gives people the opportunity to get involved in the debate by supporting other organisations that are working around drug policy and harm reduction.
Everybody is welcome to contribute and get involved. We want people to tell their stories – you can document the impact of drugs or drug policy in your own community and support others telling their stories through the making of videos, taking photographs and translating content to ensure that the message gets out to as many people as possible.
The success of the website is largely based on the active involvement of volunteers from all over the world. If you are interested in journalism, social media, communications or the areas of policy that TalkingDrugs covers then get in touch and volunteer by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com - give us an idea of your skills, experience and what you would like to gain from becoming involved in TalkingDrugs.
TalkingDrugs is managed by Release, the UK's centre of expertise on drugs, the law and human rights.
Fergusson House
124-128 City Road
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Unseen lands from the world of Middle-earth are awaiting in this visceral action-adventure RPG. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is set against the backdrop of the famous trilogy, yet forges its own distinct path with a new story and an exciting take on the popular genre. It gives players the unique opportunity to explore previously untold stories in the realm of Middle-earth during the journey of the ring. Innovative cooperative gameplay pits you and your friends against the dark forces of Middle-earth.
Lord of the Rings: War in the North is a Role-Playing/First-Person Action RPG video game for Xbox 360 developed by Snowblind Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive on November 1, 2011. It's rated Mature by the ESRB and 5 of our users have voted it 3.6 out of 5 stars.
Our newest cheats for Lord of the Rings: War in the North were added June 29, 2013. We also have the game available on PC, PlayStation 3, in addition to Xbox 360.
If you were looking for Lord of the Rings: War in the North for Xbox 360 cheats, then you might also want cheats for:


text:
The Pakistan Association of Australia organised an Independence Day Dinner celebrating the 63rd anniversary of Pakistan's Independence.
The function was held at the Grand Westella Function Centre main function room in Lidcombe at with a capacity crowd of over 850 people from the Sydney Pakistani community. The Chief Guest was The Hon. Barbara Perry MP representing the Premier of NSW, and Minister for Planning, Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Mental Health), Acting Minister for Juvenile Justice, Member for Auburn the local state electorate where the function was held. Other Key guests included Her Excellency Ms Fauzia Nasreen High Commissioner for Pakistan in Australia travelling all the way from Canberra and Mr Paul Stevens National Franchise Manager from 7-Eleven travelling all the way from Melbourne especially for this function.
Other dignitaries included the The Hon. David Borger MP Minister for Roads, Minister for Western Sydney, and Member for Granville. The Hon. John Murphy MP Federal Member for Lowe, The Hon. Nathan Rees MP Member for Toongabbie who spoke about the South Asian Labour Party Group, The Hon Shaoquett Moselmane MLC, Mr Stepan Kerkysharian AM Chair of the NSW Community Relations Commission, Mr Hamid Asghar Khan Acting Consul General, Pakistan Consulate General Sydney.
The evening commenced on a sombre note with the remembrance of the lives lost on the Air Blue Plane Crash including local Sydney Pakistani identity Mr Ashaq Hussain Shah, those currently experiencing difficulty and adversity during the floods in Pakistan and those that have lost their lives during this natural disaster.
Both the Australian and Pakistani National Anthems were sung by Mehreen Javed.
Maulana Nizamul Haq Thanvi and Maulana Nazirul Hasan Thanvi gave a recitation of the Holy Quran with an English translation followed by Dua. Following this a 1 minute silence was observed for those lives lost as mentioned earlier.
Mr Stepan Kerkysharian AM gave a speech about the current floods crisis in Pakistan and the importance of understanding and learning about your origins and root country Independence and celebrating this.
Mr Kashif Amjad gave a quick update on the land project with the importance of getting a large parcel of land for more affordable Islamic burial sites in metro Sydney and a community centre which if in place could have a been central location to store goods for relief efforts for emergencies such as the floods situation.
The Hon David Borger spoke about the Pakistani community here and the importance of celebrating Pakistani independence and advised of Parra-Masala festival coming up soon to celebrate sub-continent culture in the Parramatta area after the success of the A R Rahman concert in Parramatta Park as part of the Sydney Festival.
Her Excellency Ms Fauzia Nasreen spoke about the floods in Pakistan and the importance of understanding Independence Day and what it means for most Pakistanis. Ms Nasreen also requested people that all help should be given to the people of the country.
Mr Paul Stevens from 7 Eleven spoke the close relationship his organisation has with the Pakistani community as franchisees and in fact made special mention of its longest franchisee being a Pakistani family. Mr Paul Stevens also mentioned that 7 Eleven were commencing looking at a donation towards the Flood Appeal of Pakistan.
Mr. Iftikhar Rana, President of Pakistan Association of Australia, formally welcomed the chief guest along with other distinguished dignitaries and the community members. Mr Rana spoke at length about Pakistani Independence and what it means to us right from the beginning to founding of Pakistani from times of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to the current time. Mr Rana re-iterated the association was a not-for-profit association with no government funding. Mr Rana gave a special mention to the sponsors and Sada-e-watan
Other speeches were made by The Hon John Murphy MP, The Hon Nathan Rees and Shaoquett Moselmane MLC who spoke that as a person of ethnic descent it was important to celebrate your countries Independence Day similar to how he looks forward to Lebanon's Independence Day each year in Sydney, where his origins are from.
The Hon Barbara Perry MP made a speech and few notes of interest were that this is one of the few occasions she has seen this particular reception centre so full and vibrant. She was most encouraged that so many children had come too. She also mentioned the cheer Mr Rana got was due to genuine community support of the association and that type of appreciation comes from the hearts of the people.
A lovely dinner was provided by Khan Baba restaurant and all 850 people were fed in a timely and orderly manner.
At this point in the evening a cake was cut by the visiting dignitaries for Independence Day Celebration and awards were handed to Farida Lakhany a book writer who have translated the Australian Anthem in Urdu, Mehreen Javed for her talented singing and Munaum Muhammad of Epping Boys High School for his academic achievements. Best Restaurant Awards were given to Himalayas Restaurant, Khan Baba Restaurant and Zyka Restaurant all who have supported the association in the past and present with catering services.Mr. Shams was the MC of function and Noshi Gilani famous Pakistani poet MC the entertainment section of the evening with singing from Nadeem Abbas who was here especially from Pakistan for this event.
PAA Election
This to notify everyone that 31st March 2009 is last date to join PAA as a member.31st March 2009 is also last date to renew your memberships. PAA General Secretary
will receive all membership/renewal forms. Candidates interested to contest election should submit nomination applications to the office of General Secretary by 23rd April 2009.
For more information please contact IrfanBhatti on 0402389616.


text:
Thomastik BB114 Medium Jazz BeBop Guitar StringsSku #101442000000000 Thomastik 101442 LAAAAF .013+ Gauge Electric Guitar Strings https://www.esnapw.com/rses/ESnapServlet?MerchantNumberSent=63655
- Write a Review
45 day price guarantee, 45 day return policy, 100% secure shopping
Sparkling, bright, crystal clear.
Jazz guitar playing is a highly developed art form that requires musical discipline, imagination, humility, and good strings. Thomastik-Infeld Jazz BeBop Series guitar strings have roundwound low strings that will let your music sparkle.
Gauges: .014 - .018 - .022(wound) - .032 - .040 - .055.
Order Thomastik-Infeld Jazz BeBops and get the sound you've been seeking.


text:
Mary Hunt
Dance Instructor
UC Box: A131
Mary Hunt (Instructor: Dance) is based in Portland, Oregon, and has danced professionally for over thirty years, touring with well-known artists as Donald McKayle, Jaime Rogers, and Fred Benjamin. She has danced in feature films, MTV videos, and on the television shows Fame and Cheers.
Mary received her dance training at the Alvin Ailey Dance Center, Martha Graham School of Dance, California Institute of the Arts, and Maggie Black. She has taught extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada, and now teaches at prestigious dances school in the area including Northwest Dance Project, The Portland Ballet, and Pacific Festival Ballet.


text:
Flaxseed Joins the Gentlemen's Club
Incorporating flaxseed into your diet may help reduce prostate cancer risks
September 2009
By Rachel Winters
"Our studies show compelling evidence that flaxseed might play a role in prostate cancer prevention and control," says Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Ph.D., R.D., professor of behavioral science at M. D. Anderson and head researcher for a recent study on flaxseed's exciting role as a power food.
Flaxseed, a sometimes forgotten plant-based food, is nutritious and low-cost. Flaxseed comes from the seed of the flax plant and is less than a quarter of an inch long with a nutty flavor.
During the Middle Ages, people ate a lot of flaxseed because it was used in many breads and cereals. As people moved from the country into cities, they stopped using flaxseed because it spoiled quickly. For the next few centuries, flaxseed was cast in the shadow of corn, wheat or rye.
Today, people use the stalk of the flax plant mostly for its fiber to make linen. Flaxseed also has begun to appear on grocery store shelves. Stores sell the seed in bulk, retailing for only a few dollars a pound, and as an ingredient in crackers, chips and baked goods.
Nutritionists attribute flaxseed's comeback to the fact that it is full of fiber and rich in nutrients, such as B-vitamins, omega 3 fatty acids and lignan (a family of compounds that have broad anti-cancer activity). It is the omega 3 fatty acids and the lignan that led researchers to look at flaxseed's prostate cancer prevention properties.
"Cancer cells migrate by attaching onto other cells. Omega 3 fatty acids keep cells from binding together and attaching to blood vessels," Demark-Wahnefried says. "Prostate cancer is linked to the hormone testosterone. Lignan may reduce testosterone, and more active forms of this hormone. In turn, lowering testosterone levels may reduce a man's chance of getting prostate cancer."
How to prepare and store flaxseed
Although the idea of eating a product used to make your favorite summer pants might sound unappetizing, flaxseed's mild, nutty flavor is relatively easy to add into your diet. It is sometimes difficult to digest in its whole form, but easily can be ground-up and used in a variety of dishes. Try using a coffee grinder or a blender to grind flaxseed. The European way to prepare the seed is to soak it in water until the seeds break.
Grinding flaxseed makes it more digestible and increases the amount of nutrients absorbed. While the inside of the seed is the nutritional powerhouse, the outside provides most of the seed's fiber. Research shows that cancer risks, including the risk for prostate cancer, may be reduced by 30 to 40% if people ate a more plant-based diet. This healthy diet includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds – including flaxseed.
If you have unused portions of ground flaxseed, put them in a tightly sealed container and keep it in a cool, dark and dry place, like the refrigerator or freezer, to keep it from spoiling. Whole flaxseed can be stored for at least a month. When the seed is ground, it is best to use within a few days.
Incorporating flaxseed into your diet
If you're going to start eating flaxseed, great! But remember to drink plenty of water because flaxseed is high in fiber. Fiber absorbs water, which helps the fiber move smoothly through your system.
When using flax in your recipes, keep an open mind. The more open you are to using flax in creative ways, the easier it will be to make it a part of your daily diet.
Here are some favorite ways to get going with flaxseed:
- Try crackers or tortilla chips with flaxseed baked in – they have a pleasant nutty taste
- Add ground flaxseed to cookies, muffins or cornbread recipes. Its mild and nutty flavor tastes great in peanut butter cookies, or in almost any baked good
- Add ground flaxseed to yogurt or cottage cheese
- Sprinkle flaxseed over your salad, or mix it into salad dressing
- Sprinkle flaxseed over oatmeal, cold cereal or grits
- Mix flaxseed into pancake or waffle batter. It also perks-up your maple syrup
- Stir ground flaxseed into juice, water, sports drinks or smoothies
- Sprinkle flaxseed over soup
- Stir flaxseed in applesauce, jellies and jams
- Mix flaxseed in with low-fat mayonnaise before putting it on a sandwich
Don't be afraid to get into the kitchen and get creative with flaxseed. Try some of these fantastic recipes.
Research supports flax
Demark-Wahnefried and her team learned about the potential cancer-reducing benefits of flaxseed during a study with 161 men. The men had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, but had not started treatment. Each participant ate three tablespoons of flaxseed a day.
"While our study used three tablespoons a day, men who don't have cancer but want to try flaxseed, probably don't need that much," Demark-Wahnefried says. "One tablespoon a day should be fine."
Only three weeks into the study, researchers found that cancer cells in the study participants using flaxseed were not multiplying as quickly as in the men not using flaxseed.
"Our findings support the idea that flaxseed might reduce prostate cancer risk," Demark-Wahnefried says. "More research on a larger group of men needs to be done, however, before we can say for sure that flaxseed has a beneficial effect on controlling prostate cancer."
Related Links


text:
Andrew Petyak
New Castle News
The Shenango High girls volleyball team continued down the road to victory last night.
However, this time the ride was a little more bumpy than the team would have liked.
The fifth-seeded Lady Wildcats defeated 12th-seeded California, 25-18, 25-17, 23-25, 25-20 in their opening-round match of the WPIAL Class A playoffs at Mount Lebanon High School.
"I think they're really excited to be going to the second round," Shenango coach Angela Heagy said.
Shenango will play the winner of today's West Shamokin-Bentworth match Tuesday at a time and site to be determined.
Despite the victory, there was a noticeable drop in play for the team in the latter half of the match.
After taking the first two games with relative ease, the Lady Wildcats (16-2) struggled in the third game. Shenango built a 16-12 lead, but that was quickly erased by eight consecutive points from the Lady Trojans (9-4). The run featured strong blocking by California and unforced errors from Shenango. Trailing 21-16, the Lady Wildcats stormed back to tie the game at 21. However, it wasn't enough, as unforced errors got in the way again. The Lady Trojans won the game, 25-23.
"I think some of our senior players got a little tired," Heagy said. "When they get tired, they're the leaders of the team, so everybody else sort of starts to fall. They're a very young team for the most part. I have a lot of sophomores. The youth broke down. "
Shenango dominated matches in the regular season. The Lady Wildcats were 12-0 in Section 1 action and rarely afforded their opponents a fourth game.
"I think this game was a challenge for them because they're not being used to being pulled to four games," Heagy said. "Physically it was a challenge. I'm very proud of them for working through that. There are definitely some things we need to work on and practice before the next game."
The Lady Wildcats battled back in the fourth game. With the score tied at 20, Shenango rolled off five consecutive points, highlighted by strong play from junior Jade Esposito.
"In the third game we just went in with big heads," Esposito said. "We thought we could take it without playing the way we needed to play."
Esposito, who had 24 digs, was a force on the backline, diving for loose balls and keeping the play alive.
"I think I could have done a lot better covering the back, but for the most part, I think keeping the ball up was good enough," she said. "It's great knowing we can come out of a section many consider weak and come in and beat a nonsection team like this."
Sophia Koury finished with nine kills for the Lady Wildcats. Christina Rapone had 22 assists.


text:
Ocotmom Nadya Suleman reportedly posed for a series of bikini photos in a shoot in Orange County the other day. Will the money she likely received for the shoot save her home from being foreclosed?
Suleman has had many offers come her way to help her save her house. Most of those she's passed on because she felt they did not match her beliefs of what she wanted to do with herself and her body. Fortunately, or perhaps, unfortunately for the world, she's okay with flaunting her body in a rather skimpy bikini.
It's currently unknown exactly who shot the photos or what publication they were shot for, but the photos show Octomom clad in a leopard print bikini in the ocean with a skimpy see-through black wrap.
Considering that she did bear eight children all at once she looks okay, however in some photos she looks eerily scrawny and her stomach does tend to look a bit odd. This might be due to the lighting, angle or perhaps those rumors that she had surgery might just be correct. Also shockingly absent are the stretch marks that she should have loads of after bearing so many children. Perhaps they were photoshopped out? Either way, she doesn't really bring the sexy look across terribly well, but you can't blame her for trying.
There's no word on what, if anything she received for the shoot, though it'd seem likely she'd not do it for free. There's also no mention if this shoot raised enough cash to save her home from being foreclosed once again.
The question on everyone's mind is who in their right mind thinks that there's a group of people who are genuinely interested in seeing Octomom act sexy in a bikini photo shoot?
Interested in seeing the photos? Click here to see TMZ's photo album of the Octomom animal print bikini photo shoot.


text:
Elvis Presley News: delivered by email News Feed SMS
Current Category Elvis CDs > Elvis FTD CDs & Books > FTD : Alt. Studio Recordings
All Prices are Australian Dollars
In A Private Moment FTD CD
In Stock
| In A Private Moment is the third outing from the FTD label brings us home recorded songs, captured on tape in Germany in 1959 and in Elvis's home in Malibu in 1960 and 1966. This material was recorded on amateur equipment, so the sound quality isn't the best, but it's still pretty decent for this type of recording. The CD offers a rare musical insight into a superstar sitting at home jamming with friends. The CD is a pleasure to listen to, and there are many highlights here, such as 'Danny Boy', 'I'm Beginning to Forget You', 'Sweet Leilani', the dark and disturbing 'Moonlight Sonata', 'It's a Sin to Tell a Lie', and 'What Now, My Love'. No serious Elvis fan should go without this CD; it contains many rare songs not available elsewhere. The tracklist speaks for itself. This CD is the sequel to RCA's The Home Recordings and feature's performances from Germany in 1959, and from Elvis' Hollywood homes in 1960 and 1966.
If you like this you will also like RCA's The Home Recordings. Also the MRS Off Duty Book/CD.
In A Private Moment - Elvis Presley FTD CD
Loving You (0:32) - Danny Boy (3:55) - I'm Beginning To Forget You (2:20) - Beyond The Reef (1:34) - Sweet Leilani (1:06) - If I Loved You (2:08) - Lawdy Miss Clawdy (0:18) - I Wonder, I Wonder, I Wonder (2:47) - He (2:17) - When The Swallows Come Back To Capistrano (2:14) - She Wears My Ring (1:37) - Sweet Lealani (alt take - 2:25) - Moonlight Sonata (2:30) - Blue Hawaii (0:31) - Hide Thou Me (1:04) - Oh How I Love Jesus (1:58) - Fools Rush In (1:21) - Its A Sin To Tell A Lie (2:33) - What Now My Love (2:16) - Blowin' In The Wind (2:47) - 500 Miles (2:59) - I, John (0:25) - I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen (Fast 1:25) - I Will Be True (3:11) - Apron Strings (1:50) - It's Been So Long Darling (1:31) - I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen (Slow 2:15) - There's No Tomorrow (2:31) - Number Eight (2:46)
In A Private Moment CD Review
Elvis Shop > Elvis Presley CD's > Follow That Dream > Alternate Takes
[Home] [Elvis Shop Home] [Contact] [Help] [Top]
|Elvis Presley News: delivered by email News Feed SMS


text:
Supporters of Santa Paula police chief vow to pack City Council meeting
Txy xxy xy y xy xy x yxy xy xyx y x
By John Scheibe
email@example.com 805-437-0270
Supporters of Santa Paula Police Chief Steve MacKinnon had hoped the City Council would hold a special meeting so they could express their unhappiness over him being placed on leave April 17.
"My phone has been ringing off the hook," said Gary Nasalroad, who helped form a group to support MacKinnon less than a week after City Manager Jaime Fontes placed the chief on paid administrative leave.
Fontes would not say why MacKinnon was put on leave, saying confidentiality laws prevented him from doing so.
Nasalroad said he's received 150 to 200 phone calls from people who support MacKinnon and are puzzled by the action taken against him.
Nasalroad helped form Citizens Supporting Chief Steve MacKinnon about three days after MacKinnon was placed on leave. Nasalroad is a co-founder along with Anita Pulido. There was no word on how many members are in the group.
While an investigation into MacKinnon has yet to be completed, Nasalroad and other supporters of the police chief are skeptical anything substantive will turn up against MacKinnon.
His supporters say MacKinnon has greatly improved the police department since being hired as chief in November 2005, and in the process has helped spruce up Santa Paula's image from a place rife with crime to a safe and stable community. This, in turn, has brought in businesses and investors and spurred economic growth.
"He has been one of the best things to happen to this town in a quite awhile," Pulido, a real estate agent, said of MacKinnon.
Whatever differences city officials may have with MacKinnon, Nasalroad and others wonder why those could not have been resolved internally, rather than placing him on paid administrative leave.
"We're talking about a man's career here," Nasalroad said.
The city has hired an outside investigator to look into any allegations against MacKinnon, something Councilman Ralph Fernandez, the city's former mayor, is happy about.
"The advantage of hiring someone from the outside is there is no perceived bias," Fernandez said, adding that he's confident the investigation into MacKinnon will be impartial.
Because the investigation involves a personnel issue, Fernandez said he and other council members are severely limited on what they can do.
"It's not really a City Council issue," he said, noting that Fontes has the power to hire and fire city department heads such as MacKinnon.
But others, including Mary Ann Krause, a former mayor and councilwoman, say it is not that simple.
Krause wrote in a Sunday column in The Star that the City Council is ultimately responsible for the city manager's actions, "as well as the safety of the community."
"The community will hold the council responsible" if a city employee, particularly a popular one like MacKinnon, is unnecessarily fired, she said.
Meanwhile, Nasalroad and others are vowing to pack the next City Council meeting, scheduled for Monday at City Hall.
"We will address the council during the public comment portion of the council," he said, "and there will be a lot of people there."
Subscribe to the Ventura County Star
Need Help? Call us at 1-877-710-6182.
Monday-Friday: 6am-3pm / Saturday: 6:30am-10:30am / Sunday: 7am-11am


text:
Tim Fong, owner of on Boston Post Road, appeared at Tuesday night's meeting of Sudbury's Board of Selectmen at Town Hall to discuss the controversy that's been raging through Sudbury for two months.
Various town officials stand accused of staying at the restaurant past the hours specified on its liquor license following Town Meeting on May 9. Concerned residents have wondered whether officials abused their positions by demanding service from an establishment in violation of a liquor license that the officials themselves are in charge of approving.
Chairman Larry O'Brien, who previously admitted to being at Lavender past the stated hours, recused himself from the meeting before any discussion of the Lavender case began, He previously
Tim Fong was accompanied at the meeting by his attorney, Stephen Grande, who occasionally intercepted questions directed at Fong.
"We had the early crowd come in to watch the Red Sox, and many stayed to watch the basketball playoff games," said Fong, who said that his understanding was that he was allowed to serve alcohol until 1 a.m. that night. He said Lavender normally closes at 10 p.m., but is allowed to stay open until 1 a.m. during special events, which include sports games, such as the basketball playoffs.
He described the timeline of events, which he said included a last call at 12:45 a.m. He said by 1:10, staff members were still finalizing bills for customers.
"I lost track of time," Fong said, describing several interruptions by various people, including two police officers who arrived at about 1:10 a.m. "It turned out that time was moving faster than I realized."
He said earlier that evening, he turned down a woman's request to be served because it was clear that she had already had too much to drink and should not consume additional alcohol.
It is her third OUI case, which has caused concern among residents who worry that the town could be held liable for any future accidents.
"It was a private party but it was open to the public," Fong said, in response to a question about whether the gathering in his business on May 9 constituted a private party. His attorney said Fong did tell the intoxicated woman "this is a private party" as an excuse to get her to leave.
Fong described a scene in which patrons were taking their time in leaving as the restaurant was ready to close for the night.
"I didn't want to be rude about it, and say, 'Hey, get up,'" Fong said, as he described several polite attempts encouraging patrons to move along a little faster. He said as a business, Lavender couldn't afford to be discourteous to customers.
Grande objected to the meeting being open to questions and comments from the public, noting that it would be unusual for a business owner to be subject to public interrogation at an official meeting.
"They're not addressing any questions to Mr. Fong, they're addressing them to me," said Selectman Bob Haarde, who took over as chairman after O'Brien recused himself and left the room. "I'll give him the option of answering questions, but he can decline."
Fong answered a question from a resident about whether he had spoken with O'Brien "to get their stories straight" by saying he had not. He said that since Lavender is public, O'Brien could go there anytime he chooses.
"We might have talked about his daughter's party or his son's graduation, but we did not talk anything specific about this," he said.
"I've had people come to me and say they saw Fong and O'Brien talking in the parking lot the next day," said resident Bob Stein, who's been outspoken on the case that's become known as "LavenderGate."
"In the 50 years I've lived in Sudbury I've never seen anything as contentious as this," said resident Susan Bistany. "There are people screaming for resignations, while other people are saying let's just forget the whole thing. At this point, I don't see where we are going from here."


text:
While the stigma experienced by a child for wetting bed may in fact be all internal, it is still a real threat that can affect their livelihood and social development. This same issue can be transferred into depression and withdrawal; leading to their schooling and other curricular activities being hindered too. The root of the problem is often not a sign of immaturity or laziness, but rather an undeveloped link between the brain and the bladder; and that sudden urge to urinate. Those who experience nighttime issues may also experience daytime wetting as well. This can be an even more stigma inducing problem; which if detected could cause embarrassment and ridicule by peers. Further anxiety, stress and depression will only limit their ability to attack and correct the problem. Daytime wetting is often experienced by those who suffer from the "small bladder syndrome." While the name might suggest the bladder is actually smaller than one's peers; research has shown that this is not the case. The neurological link between the bladder seeming full and the signal it sends to induce urination to relieve oneself; simply happens far before the bladder is indeed 'full.'
Complications and causes of bed wetting are usually pretty universal, and it is very rare that the cause is from a medical condition or injury. The problem has also been linked to genetics; as a parent may have wet the bed as a child, and still has occasional issues. It is also possible for the problem to re-emerge, where they experience adult bed wetting for various reasons. If a child is suffering from bed wetting it is important to look at the history of the parents and close relatives and see if there is a link. This may help to ease a child's anxiety, knowing that their parent experienced and overcame it as well; strengthening their confidence. In any event, there should be no reason that a child feels stigma from the occurrences at home when it is scary enough for them to deal with the issues in a school, and from peers asking for them to spend the night at their homes. This can be a very difficult time and may leave them feeling as an outsider and not like the rest of their close youths. It is important to be able to talk with your child and assure them that they can conquer bed wetting.
If your child has friends at school and other venues asking him or her to spend the night or engage in away from the home activities that may induce worry and withdrawal, there are medications that can be prescribed to help with this scenario. A family practice doctor is always beneficial to see for these issues and can help to provide information that will allow a child to beat bed wetting and not let it hinder their social development with their peers. If you think the issue may be caused by a medical condition it is all the more important to schedule a visitor with the doctor as soon as possible.


text:
What Is MegaRed Joint Care?
MegaRed Joint Care is a dietary supplement that combines omega-3 krill oil, hyaluronic acid, and astaxanthin. The proprietary blend of ingredients includes 100% pure Antarctic krill (tiny crustaceans).
Krill oil provides omega-3 fatty acids. A study conducted by the University of Bristol, and published in the September 2011 journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, concluded that an omega-3-rich diet fed to guinea pigs cut their development of osteoarthritis by 50%, compared to guinea pigs fed a regular diet.
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally-occurring substance in the body that helps to lubricate and cushion the joints. Astaxanthin is an antioxidant that relieves oxidative joint damage.
Inactive ingredients in MegaRed Joint Care include: gelatin, extra virgin olive oil, glycerin, water, yellow beeswax, Red #40, ethyl vanillin, titanium dioxide, caramel color, Blue #1, mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract.
Indications and Effectiveness of MegaRed Joint Care
The manufacturer's website claims that MegaRed Joint Care comforts sore joints. One MegaRed Joint Care soft gel per day is twice as effective as glucosamine and chondroitin for relieving sore joints, according to results from a 56-day randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study, though the study has not been published in a peer-reviewed, scientific journal. A search of PubMed.gov turns up no results for MegaRed Joint Care.
The supplement begins to relieve sore, aching joints in as few as 7 days, and the full effect from MegaRed Joint Care takes about 8 weeks, according to the manufacturer.
Precautions and Warnings
Schiff has warned that people with shellfish allergy, coagulopathy (clotting problems), or who take anticoagulants or other medications should consult with their doctors before using MegaRed Joint Care. In addition, pregnant or lactating women should consult with their doctors before taking the supplement.
Availability of MegaRed Joint Care
MegaRed Joint Care is available at drugstores, vitamin stores, and online at the Schiff Marketplace. A 30-count bottle lists for $37.46.
The Bottom Line
Dietary supplements are considered alternative or complementary treatments for osteoarthritis. The supplement market is a lucrative business that's gaining in popularity, but remember that dietary supplements do not require FDA approval, as other drugs do. Supplements can be marketed with little scientific research to back up their touted effectiveness and presumed safety.
Once a dietary supplement is marketed, the FDA must prove that the product is not safe in order to restrict its use or remove it from the market. The label of a dietary supplement is required to not be misleading, and if the label does not meet this requirement, the FDA may remove the product from the marketplace or take other action.
You should consult with your doctor before buying or trying any dietary supplement, including MegaRed Joint Care. Your doctor should have a complete list of all medications, supplements, and vitamins that you take. Informing your doctor should prevent the possibility of any adverse interactions. Also, keep your expectations realistic. No supplement is a cure for osteoarthritis. At best, it may relieve the symptom of sore joints.
MegaRed Joint Care. Description, Facts, Features. Accessed 11/21/12.
Regulation of osteoarthritis by omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids in a naturally occurring model of disease. Knott L. et al. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. Volume 19, Issue 9, Pages 1150-1157, September 2011.


text:
Junior Intrecciato Nappa Cosmetic Case
This finely crafted cosmetic case in luxurious intrecciato leather has a zip-around fastener with leather tabs and a large main compartment, which will easily fit all travel essentials and make-up. Add your own initials to this and a selection of other Bottega Veneta products.
- Solid color, Zip closure, Lined interior
Composition: Lambskin, Brass
Depth: 3.3 Inches
Height: 4.9 Inches
Width: 8.2 Inches
Made In Italy
Style: 132535V001N2517
Select color
Select size (Size Guide)
- OneSize
Add to Shopping Bag
This item is sold out


text:
They say it's the thought that counts for gifts and it's just as important to give some thought to what would be the worst gift for a teacher. Though teachers are appreciative of their student's gifts, there are some that are worse than others.
Worst Teacher Gifts
1. Apple-themed knick-knacks. The whole "apple for the teacher" idea is cute, but it's a shame to waste your money on a holiday gift the teacher really won't use. While some teachers love to collect these things, the reality is most teachers receive more apple-adorned mugs, shirts, bookmarks, plaques and ceramic figurines then they know what to do with.
It's a matter of simple math. If no fewer than five children a year give an apple-themed gift and a teacher retires after approximately twenty-five years in the classroom (assuming she only teaches one group of students per year), that's 125 apple-related items she's accumulated!
2. Scented lotions, cosmetics, perfume or aftershave. Unless you or your child can positively identify the scent his teacher wears to school everyday, it's probably best to steer clear of anything "smelly." Your child's teacher may be allergic or sensitive to such things or may not like to use cosmetics or aftershave. That's not to say that a gift card to Bath & Body Works or somewhere similar wouldn't be appreciated, just that it's better not to decide how your child's teacher should smell.
3. Items emblazoned with the phrases "World's Best" or "#1 Teacher." Much like the apple-themed paraphernalia, the "World's Best" theme is way overdone. From mugs to plaques to Christmas ornaments, these are items that tend to advertise that you had difficulty coming up with an idea for a holiday gift for your child's teacher, in which case it's likely this isn't the best teacher he's ever had.


text:
After taking center stage with its gutsy performance against Santa Ana Mater Dei a week ago, Orange Lutheran High was lured back into the shadows Thursday by an Anaheim Servite team that showcased a bevy of playmakers and dominated every facet of the game.
The Friars, No. 22 in The Times' rankings, converted 10 of 12 third downs and limited the Lancers to one field goal in four possessions inside the Servite 15-yard line during a 34-3 nonleague victory at Brea Olinda High.


text:
With 36% of the votes, this year's Best Web Designer's Site Design winner is Digimode. Digimode has a great looking site that focuses on exactly what services they offer. The dark gray colors make their portfolio shots stand out more and the layout is smooth and focuses the eye.
This was a hotly contested category, with several good sites in contention for the prize.
Congratulations Digimode Winner of the Readers' Choice 2009 Best Web Designer's Site Design.