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Milagro Grill's Chef James Fox shares recipes for salmon, swordfish and mahi-mahi tacos.
Salmon Taco
1 lb salmon, skinned and cut into one inch cubes
1 habanero chili, finely diced
⅓ cup mayo
Truffle oil
1 green apple
1 fennel bulb, top and end trimmed
Olive Oil
1. Place sauté pan on stove top and heat to medium high. Add olive oil to pan, once hot, add salmon to pan. Lightly sear salmon cubes for about 2-3 minutes, turning gently, trying not to have the salmon break apart. Set aside.
2. Over a cutting board, halve fennel bulb and core each half. Using a straight slicer, set over a large bowl, carefully shave fennel, cut half facing down, until you can no longer safely cut the bulb. Repeat with the other half. Repeat action with green apple. In mixing bowl, place diced habanero, mayo, shaved fennel and apple and mix till well incorporated. Set aside.
3. To serve, place three flat tortillas on a plate top with salmon, apple and fennel slaw, and finish with a drizzle of truffle oil.
Swordfish Taco
1 pound ¾-inch-thick swordfish steaks
2 cups of cherry tomatoes, halved
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
3 twigs of thyme, stems removed and finely minced
½ cup white onion, diced
¼ cup of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Olive oil
Parchment paper
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Brush swordfish generously with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to plate and cut into chunks. Set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Toss halved cherry tomatoes with chopped garlic, shallots, salt and pepper, and diced thyme. Take parchment paper and lay it out evenly on a baking or cookie sheet. Sprinkle tomato halves on parchment paper in a thin layer. Cook in oven for 2-4 hours.
3. In a mixing bowl, take chopped white onion, fresh cilantro and toss with finished tomatoes.
4. To serve, take three flat tortillas and place swordfish chunks and top with oven-dried pico de gallo. Garnish with a drizzle of crema and a sprig of cilantro.
Mahi-Mahi Taco
2 pounds fillet Mahi-mahi with skin
½ cucumber, peeled and diced
1 cup crema
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ cup white onion, diced
⅓ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Milagro Grill's pickled chilies and red onion blend
1. In a sauté pan over medium heat, cook the fillet with the flesh side facing the heat source for about 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Let stand for about 5 minutes after removing from the heat. Flake the fish with a fork into a separate bowl. Set aside.
2. To make the cucumber crema, in a separate bowl mix diced cucumber, crema, onion and garlic powder, white onion, fresh cilantro, oregano till incorporated well.
3. To serve, place three flat tortillas onto plate, top with shredded Mahi-mahi, add a hearty dollop of cucumber crema, top with Milagro Grill's pickled chiles and red onion blend, and garnish with a fresh sprig of cilantro.
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Exit strategy or practice succession planning can include every aspect from financial planning for retirement to where will I find a buyer. This retirement financial aspect would include planning for the future practice sale value. That is another session not covered in this topic.
A lower risk practice purchase means the buyer and seller both win and the practice sells. It may be obvious that win-win is best, but sales are made that are not win-win or low risk. The practice sale may be to an independent third party or to an inside person, usually an associate doctor.
A buy-sell agreement or shareholder's agreement or operating agreement is a written statement of plans about how owners can slow down or get out of the practice at a set time or occurrence. It is the shareholder's agreement for a corporation or an operating agreement for an LLC.
The time for a practice sale depends on the following items: timing, personal health, interest in work, motivation for work, age, stress, funds, alternative investments and alternative activities. Some say you need 15-20 times your current earnings in investment funds for retirement.
Employment contracts exist even if they are not in writing. The problem with oral contracts is in trying to enforce them. Contracts require a meeting of the minds of two persons followed by some form of payment for enforceability. Employees, although commonly intimidated, must realize they are on equal footing with the employer.
Non-DVM practice ownership has long been the standard in most states. This is because the practice acts require it in slightly more than half the states. The remainder of the states may or may not allow non-veterinary ownership of a veterinary practice, but do not directly address the issue in their practice acts.
Veterinary practice success today is about relationships between the client and the veterinary practice team.
Staff management can be a fun cooperative project or it can be a daily drudgery depending on the cooperation and staff participation in discussions and agreements on the staff culture or some would say corporate culture.
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"The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved."
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Welcome to End Loneliness, a ministry located in the heart of San Francisco with the aim of abolishing the heartache of loneliness which plagues our society(which today, sadly, often has an isolationist bent to it). On this website, you will find information about what we are up to as well as general information about who we are. There are also some pictures of our beautiful city. Enjoy reading the information (and if you are interested, sign up for our newsletter). Thanks for checking out our site.!
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When I was twelve, a fortune-teller at the Herbert Hoover Junior High School carnival said to me: "Gemma Craig, you listen to me. Do not get married. Ever. If you do, you'll end up cooking for a man who'd rather eat at McDonald's; doing laundry for a man who sweats like a rabid pig, then criticizes you for not turning his T-shirts right side out; and cleaning the bathroom floor after a man whose aim is so bad, he can't hit a hole the size of a watermelon--"
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Officers Cleared in Shooting
The state attorney's office has finished it's investigation into in the March 2, 2010 shooting of University of Florida graduate student Kofi Adu Brempong and the officers involved have been cleared of any wrongdoing.
While the investigation into the officers actions is closed, charges against Adu-Brempong are still unresolved. State Attorney Bill Cervone has concluded the use of force was justifiable and no charges will be filed. Spencer Mann with the state attorney says his office is in negotiations with Brempong and his attorney Larry Turner in reaching a resolution.
"The defendant still remains under charge. We don't want to do anything that will violate the rights that he has invoked so we're hopeful that situation can be resolved within the next several days."
In light of the shooting, UF will review its procedures to see if there are any improvements that need to be made in terms of meeting the needs of the students while keeping the campus safe.
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What Does Healthy Mean?
While genetics play a role in determining who may suffer from ovarian cancer, exposure to things in the environment, such as cancer causing chemicals and/or eating patterns, also affect your risk. By eating well, reducing stress, and getting enough exercise, you may help reduce your risk of developing ovarian cancer, or make recovering from ovarian cancer easier.
Genes, Nutrients and Immune Surveillance
Your genes are influenced by what you eat. The science of epigenetics explores how foods interact with your genes real-time and cause genetic switches to flip on and off. These can include genes which flip on and promote cancer or they may be genes which repress cancer when turned on. In numerous large diet intervention studies, when a group of people were asked to radically change their diet to a more healthy mix, such as the Mediterranean diet, the chances of dying from cancer or other diseases went down sharply.
Emotions, Personality and Cancer
Over the last 20 years, a large amount of research has shown emotions and mental outlook can impact a person's resistance to ovarian cancer.
Being depressed, suffering from grief, and holding in anger may weaken rob the body's ability to resist cancer, particularly if you have a passive-aggressive personality. Additionally, cancers may be brought on by stressful things that happen in life and can add to the risk of getting cancer. Other studies have also shown the more severe the depression the higher the rate of death due to cancer.
However, there is no direct proof that negative emotions and stress directly cause cancer. Rather they do have an effect on the immune system, and therein lies the connection to prevention. Whenever the immune system is weakened, especially by stress, poor diet or pollutants, it may create an environment for cancer growth.
Type C personalities -- the laidback, passive type -- also may be more likely to get cancer. Holding in emotions have been linked to a higher cancer risk. This may be due to a larger amounts of certain chemicals the body releases through control by the brain which could allow the cancer to grow. In a 30-year study it was found that students who were "loners," and those who hold in their emotions, were 16 times more likely to get cancer than those who let their emotions out. Those same people, if they did have cancer, also have the worst cancer results.
Also from research results: Women with spreading breast or ovarian cancer and a meek personality type were shown to have a shorter survival rate than women who were able to show their anger.
Meanwhile women who had the attitude that they would not let the cancer beat them have been shown to have longer cancer-free periods and an overall longer survival rate, compared to passive women.
Stress and Cancer
Relaxing your mind may also improve protection against cancer. Getting enough rest helps the immune system during stressful times and meditation or meditative activities may help, as well. Anytime you can bring down your anxiety level by using a method such as meditation and relaxation, it can make it easier to handle the difficulties of deciding what treatment routes to take. It allows the mind to react in a more calm and normal manner when the anxiety level is lowered.
Studies show that meditation helps lower anxiety, depression, discomfort and pain. A patient's moods improve and show lower levels of stress hormones that can cause a weakening of the immune system. Patients with advanced cancer showed a stabilization or even slight decrease in tumor size and extent after doing meditation.
However, it has never actually been proven that meditation is able to prevent or treat cancer. But there is little doubt about the benefits of mediation as an adjunct to cancer treatment, by allowing the patient to feel in control of the stresses that cancer and cancer treatment can bring.


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Columbus Symphony and The Song of the Earth
The Columbus Symphony presents Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde (The Song of the Earth) in the Ohio Theater this weekend. Jean-Maire Zeitouni conducts, with Sacha Cooke, mezzo-soprano and Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor
Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) never heard Das Lied von der Erde performed. The premiere on November 20, 1911 in Munich occured five months after the composer's death. Bruno Walter conducted. The soloists were William Miller, tenor, and Madame Charles Cahier, who was born Sarah Jane Walker in Nashville, Tennessee.
What is this work? It calls for an orchestra and two singers. No chorus. Is it a cantata? An oratorio? Certainly not an opera. Mahler was the supreme conductor of opera in the first years of 20th century, but he wrote nary a one.
Mahler subtitled this work A Symphony for Two Voices and Orchestra. Legend had it that no composer writing more than nine symphonies, where Beethoven stopped-would come to a miserable end. Schubert avoided the number nine. So did Mendelssohn. Brahms and Schumann stopped, at four. Not Mahler.
There is a Ninth Symphony by Mahler and part of a tenth. Das Lied von der Erde,if numbered would be 9A perhaps. Even Mahler for all his self-assurance as a composer, was loath to tempt fate by going one better than Beethoven. Das Lied, the symphony for two voices and orchestra, stands apart.
All of Mahler's music, primarily symphonies and volumes of song, reflect the deepest concerns of humanity. Preparing for death, questioning the after life, brooding on the passing of time. Depressing, yes?
It's true some people find Mahler a hectoring composer. Weeping and death and loud clanging orchestras, bellowing away either dissonances or smooth babbling brooks.
To me, Mahler is the master of the orchestra. No one has used a large group of musicians better at expressing emotions and quickly changing moods, a kaleidoscope of emotion in music.
A love of nature and a belief in the supernatural were key to the romantic era in which Mahler was raised. His music has walks in the fields, laughing girls, angels, heaven promising the resurrection, hammer blows of death all on a huge scale.
Not for nothing is Mahler's Symphony No. 8 called "The Symphony of a Thousand" (more like 350, but still). His music is all about the struggle between hope and despair, between peace and doubt. The darker sentiments are set off by dances, hunting horns, cow bells, and a robust love of the outdoors.
Oh, you say, but Mahler wasn't very prolific. No operas, no concerti, no chamber music, no quartets. The gargantuan symphonies, Das Lied among them, were all written during the composer's summer vacation.
Ten months of the year he had no time, what with running the Vienna Opera, conducting his own music where he could, planning concert tours and traveling to the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera. All of this while suffering from endocarditis and a wife whose needs he couldn't fulfill, for more on that read yesterday's blog post. It's a miracle he lived to be just 50 and accomplished as much as he did.
The Song of the Earth: Six songs for singers and orchestra. Numbers 1, 3 and 5 for tenor, 2, 4 and six for mezzo-soprano (baritone). The tenor needs to keep his voice near the top of the staff at full volume. Mahler must have disliked tenors.
The words are Mahler's adoption of translations from the Chinese. The Chinese Flute was a book that was something of a fad in pre World War I Vienna. The original texts were thousand of years old, by Li-Ta-Po, Chang Tsi and Wang Sei.
Titles include The Drinking Song of the Sorrow of the Earth, Of Youth, Of Beauty, and Farwell. Cynicism, giddiness and beauty prevail. The texts talk of Autumn mists and blue lakes, green pavilions and white porcelain, a little pool arching "like the back of a tiger."
Der Abschied ends the work. This is longer than the other five songs combined. It is some of the most profound music I know. This is a long farewell of deep and beautiful music, a last journey towards, what? Nothing? Death? Oblivion? Heaven? whatever the destination, this is a farewell without bitterness and without pessimism. This must be how heaven sounds.


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TOPEKA — For the last 10 years, all of the third-grade classes at Meadowview Elementary School set aside a week to read the book by Barbara Cooney, "Mrs. Rumphius."
"Stephanie Sharick, Molly Rostochak and my class all read the book and then the kids plant tulip and daffodil bulbs so they will come up next spring and beautify the school," teacher Gina Willard said.
She said the book has a great message about making the world a more beautiful place. Known as the Lupine Lady, Alice Rumphius planted the lupine flower everywhere she went.
She was a female version of Johnny Appleseed. The story is based upon a real woman, Hilda Hamlin, who planted many wild lupine flowers along the coast of Maine.


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The two Republican candidates for Fort Lee Borough Council have vowed not to take any campaign money or contributions, and they're planning to win the election.
Peter B. "Mack" Campbell, who's running with Thomas Bennett and opposing Democratic incumbents Harvey Sohmer and Joseph Cervieri, said there are "only two candidates running this year with a real chance of winning and are not taking any money."
Campbell, who ran for Council once before—he ran in 2003, when he opposed now Bergen County Freeholder Joan Voss of Fort Lee and Cervieri—said he decided not to take any money because of his "own personal beliefs."
"Running against the best of interests in a town like this, you can't be completely objective unless you're not taking money," Campbell told Patch, adding that he spent about $3,000 out of his own pocket in 2003 but garnered 35 percent of the vote nonetheless.
He also said that he and Bennett are "on board with everything," including not taking money and not using lawn signs, while running on the following four campaign promises:
- Passing a town ordinance banning red light cameras in Fort Lee
- No new taxes and no tax increases "across the board," including no new fines, no penalties assessments or bonds
- A moratorium on spending
- "Accountability and objectivity"
"The families of Fort Lee have to do with less; the town has got to do the same," Campbell said, adding that by not taking money, the two Republicans are "not running away from the Republican Party."
"We're running independent of the Republican party," he said. "We are running as independents; as men who understand the demographics of this town and the duties of a representative of the people, and we'll be representing all the people—Democrats and Republicans alike."
Meanwhile Cervieri and Sohmer say they are running a more traditional campaign.
"We're not taking any contributions from special interests," Cervieri said. "Our 'special interests' are our constituents."
Bennett and Campbell previously said they would not use lawn signs during the campaign this year and called on Cervieri and Sohmer to follow suit. But the two Democrats said that was not something they were prepared to do.
"They make all kinds of insinuations about corruption in government, which there are none," Cervieri said. "And they're trying to paint it as if we're working everything in a kind of a like cloak-and-dagger society, which shows that they're completely out of touch with reality."
Cervieri added, "I think that this year the Republican party decided that anybody who wants to run can run," calling Campbell a "reluctant candidate who said he wasn't really interested in running," and that he said in June he was just "holding a spot" and would support whoever "came in third."
"They had to have two names on the primary ballot," Cervieri said. "They're trying to engage us so that we can take them seriously, but in reality, we're running on our record. We believe that we've done a good job, and we continue to do a good job. We're still enthusiastic about representing all of the people of Fort Lee to provide the best government service at the best available price."
He added, "They want to try to throw mud at us, let them do it; we have a very clear conscience."
Said Campbell, "In a year in which an orgy of money is perverting the political process, [not taking campaign contributions, including in-kind contributions] is a great message," adding, "The only question is, will anyone hear this message?"


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Holy crap.
For those who have given up on basketball for the rest of the season (not that I can blame you) here's your update on the tournament.
For the first time since the tournament increased to 64 teams, all 4 number 1 seeds failed to make the Final Four. While we're still waiting on the result of Kentucky and North Carolina, Virginia Commonwealth just took out the last #1 seed 71-61 for their first ever trip to the final four. This is only the third time in history that an 11 seed has made the final four, with George Mason in 2006 and LSU in 1986 being the first two.
Congrats to Shaka Smart for succeeding with all of the chips stacked against him. VCU is the only team to make the final four after having to win 5 tournament games. They will next face the 8 seeded Butler Bulldogs, likely to be a fantastic basketball game.
I should also add that I wonder if the national commentators will lay off of the tournament committee about the inclusion of VCU over Virginia Tech. Perhaps they knew something the talking heads didn't?
VCU seems to have brought their "tourney game" to the NCAA'a. Too bad that VCU and Butler play each other in the semi's.
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Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to see Shaka Smart hand Calipari his @$$ in the title game, with the exception of Calipari not getting the invitation to Houston.
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Again, if history serves as any indicator, Kentucky's "Vacation" to Houston will end up as a "Vacated".


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Nashua school officials debate future of books
The administration is seeking $165,000 this year to promote student literacy, a number that would remain steady in 2015 and 2016. If the budget is approved, the funds would be used to purchase hard-copy books for classrooms throughout the district.
But board member David Murotake said he wonders about the prudence of investing in books in the context of the "21st-century classroom."
"A lot of students are much more motivated to read if they can read it on their netbook or their iPad," Murotake said at a workshop meeting on Monday. "On the other hand, there are people who really hate using ebook readers and would rather touch a book."
The proposed changes - which include not only literacy but stretch across math, science and social studies - are part of the superintendent's 2014 budget and would cost $383,000.
Thomas Vaughn, who chairs the committee, recalled how much he valued libraries when he was in school.
"Are we saying we don't really need those libraries?" Vaughn said in reference to the amount being allocated to improve classroom libraries.
"If I were a librarian in the district, I would be a little jealous," he said.
Dennis Ryder, the board's senior member, said at Monday's budget committee meeting that he doesn't think hard-copy books are going to be around in 30 or 40 years.
"The kids even read the newspaper on computers," he said.
Ryder reminded the board that it's all about the students, who prefer electronic devices over books.
"It's not what we want; it's what they want," he said. "Ask the younger ones, see what they think. They're the future."
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Althea Sheaff said libraries already exist in classrooms, where teachers loan out the books. "There's certainly a need for books," she said.
Superintendent Mark Conrad said the three-year strategic planning process is still in its preliminary phases and that the board's comments will be taken into account as it develops further.
Board member Steven Haas also spoke on behalf of books. "I like to read a book and hold it, and I think there's a lot of people that still do."
"I still firmly believe that hard, tangible books have value in our classrooms and in our libraries," he said.
Haas said free apps might be available, but the electronic device is not free.
Member William Mosher also weighed in on the side of books. "Another wonderful thing about a book is that it doesn't need to be recharged."
Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Seusing said nothing has been allocated for science in the strategic planning budget for 2014.
She said the iPads approved by the board of education for sixth-grade science classes last year cost about $170,000. Though the original plan was to expand the acquisition of iPads in subsequent years, she said it is still unclear whether the administration considers the first round of iPads to have been a success.
"We've decided we'd rather hold off for a year to purchase, to ascertain the effectiveness of the iPad with the science students," she said. "I'm not totally confident yet that that's the device that we want to have for science."
According to the three-year plan, $238,000 could be allocated for science improvement in 2015, and $198,000 the following year.
The district also seeks to purchase new Algebra 2 textbooks, along with iPads that would serve as loaners for students without access to electronic device. Social studies books are the only other textbooks that would be replaced next school year.
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- Toronto ZooZoo near downtown Toronto, Canada. Provides information on education and conservation programs, profiles of several feature animals including the Komodo dragon and the Tasmanian devil, and a kids section with educational activities.
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Toronto is the largest city in Canada. It is also the capital of the province of Ontario. It is the cultural, trade, and financial center of the country.
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Located on the north shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto is Canada's most populated city and the capital of the province of Ontario. The city is Canada's primary financial and commercial center. It is home to the Toronto Stock Exchange and many large businesses. Toronto also is a major international trading center. Lake Ontario serves as the area's boundary between Canada and the United States. Across the lake from Toronto is the state of New York.


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Grouped{in} Launches Group Messaging App – Brings Tacos To SXSW
Are you interested in keeping up with the latest news and happenings from SXSW? Do you love delicious tacos, Rube Goldberg machines and dunk tanks? Then read on, friends.
Stage Two client Grouped{in} is bringing their recently launched mobile group messaging app to SXSW in Austin, Texas, along with a boatload of fun events and activities. There will be live updates from KXAN weather man Jim Spencer, an outdoor activity group with RunTex- did we mention that there will be tacos? There will be tacos.
Grouped{in} is the only group messaging app that allows you to simply communicate across multiple channels – including Facebook, email, phone, SMS and Twitter.
A full itinerary is available here. If you want to meet up with the Grouped{in} gang in Austin (or anytime, really) email email@example.com.
Feb 02
Posted by Jeremy Toeman and Greg Franzese
These Applications Will Boost Productivity, Reduce Stress
Jeremy Toeman recently authored a guest post on the SimpleProductivity Blog that examines ways technology can increase productivity and reduce stress. Quoting from the article:
Managing your time effectively can greatly increase your productivity and remove unneeded anxiety in your life. There are amazing tech tools out there that will improve your productivity and save you time.
Too often people get overwhelmed or upset with the gadgets in their lives. I believe that great technology can help people live a simpler, more beneficial life.
The piece then looks at several applications that can save you time and help organize your life. From Evernote to Stage Two's own creation NudgeMail, there are a variety of lifehacks available to you for free.
We want to thank SimpleProductivity Blog for helping us evangelize amazing tech to a new audience.
Jan 17
Posted by Jeremy Toeman and Greg Franzese
Posted in Blogging, Outreach, Press, Social Media, Stage Two
The 10 Commandments of Tech PR
It seems like only yesterday that Moses came down from the mountain with 15 10 Commandments for righteous living.
Like Moses, we have received 10 unbreakable laws. Unlike Moses, our list only covers Tech PR and Social Media Best Practices. These rules will give you moral clarity whether you are working with enterprise level technologies or lifestyle electronics; cloud computing or home networking; gadgets or accessories.
Without further preamble, we present the 10 Commandments of Tech PR.
1. Thou Shalt Not Spam
If your "pitches" are mass emails to outdated and/or irrelevant media lists then they are not outreach. They are spam. Be sure to keep your media lists current and tailor them to best meet the needs of your client. Unless you are pitching a maritime gadget, you probably shouldn't contact Sport Fishing Magazine.
2. Thou Shall Only Pitch News
Don't pitch a story because your client said to. Don't pitch a story in order to tell the client you pitched a story. Don't pitch a story you know is forgettable. Don't pitch a story that looks like an ad. Don't pitch a story that looks like the intern wrote it. It sounds simple, but many tech PR professionals forget this Commandment. Only Pitch News.
3. Thou Shalt Be Aware of Current Trends
Read everything you can get your hands on. Understand how your client relates to current media and technology trends and pitch accordingly.
4. Thou Shalt Not Pitch Products You Don't Believe In.
It is best to work for companies whose work you believe in. When you represent amazing products, you can speak with integrity and authority.
Great products make great PR.
When Tech PR people are passionate about the products and services they pitch, the result is usually better outreach, more coverage and increased buzz.
If you are pitching a bad product that you don't care about, it will probably show in your work. Even if you create "professional" releases for sub-par products, word will get out that you and your firm work with second tier clients. That is a reputation no PR professional wants to have.
5. Honor the Exclusive and Embargoed Release
Never leak your own rumors anonymously to the internet just to drum up interest in your client. If you ensure your pitches are newsworthy, relevant, interesting and aligned with current trends, the buzz will take care of itself.
6. Thou Shalt Not Pitch Products You Don't Understand
If you don't know how the gadget works or what the device does you should not be pitching it. If you look at the specs and can't grok what they mean, then you should not be pitching that product. If you don't have a deep understanding of the technology you are pitching, you need to stop pitching that technology.
7. Thou Shalt Not Guarantee Coverage
It's impossible to guarantee coverage. Don't do it.
8. Thou Shall Speak English
You would think that speaking in technical jargon would only occur in the enterprise space. You would be wrong. Speak English. Avoid Specs and Jargon at all costs. No one cares that the processing power of your pocket popcorn popper increased 20%. People care about benefits, not features. Do not blog like a calculator. Be sure to use spell check and make sure your work has perfect punctuation.
9. Thou Shall Not Bear False Witness Against Your Client
Never lie to the press. Ever. Not even a little bit. It is immoral. It is also bad for your clients and your own reputation. When people know that your word is your bond, they will grow to trust and respect your pitches. Ethical business is good business.
10. Thou Shall Be Creative
Most tech press releases go unread. Don't be afraid to get creative when reaching out to the media. Instead of a press release, how about hosting an event? The secret to coverage isn't free booze – it's positioning great technology in creative and relevant ways.
If you have any more Tech PR Commandments, be sure to inscribe them in the comments section below.
Jan 13
Posted by Jeremy Toeman and Greg Franzese
Posted in Blogging, Clients, Events, Gadgets, Marketing, Outreach, Press, Products, Smart TV, Stage Two
CES By The Numbers
The following numbers were compiled during Stage Two's journey to CES this year.
Number of Clients Named Finalists for iLounge's Best of Show CES 2011: 1
Broadcast Interviews Held: 7
Number of Clubs We Talked Our Way In: 6
Number of S2 Clients Named Mashable Awards Finalists: 1
Number of Articles Published Mentioning S2 Clients: 199 (and counting)
Number of Stage Two Clients Featured in this Wall Street Journal Article: 2
Alcoholic Beverages Consumed: 94
Times Clients Appeared Live on G4 TV: 1
Press Briefings Conducted: 343
International Articles Posted: 7
USA Today Video Interviews Delivered: 2
Number of Cigars Smoked: 4
Number of Tweets Sent: 296
Total Hours of Media Training Provided To Clients: 53
Client Mentions in Rolling Stone: 1
Impressions Delivered: Millions
Number of Miles Walked: 129
Times We Ate Reese's instead of Dinner: 3
Number of Colds Caught: 1.5
Ars Technica Articles Published: 1
Number of Business Cards Collected: 384
Number of Filets ordered: 1
Update: Legacy Locker is open for business
Some exciting news this morning from Legacy Locker. As of 8AM PST, the service is open for business and ready for use. As we noted last month, Stage Two's own Jeremy Toeman and Adam Burg are the founders of Legacy Locker, a company incubated in-house here at our San Francisco office, and built and managed by a skilled external team. Last month we announced the company to modest (OK awesome) fanfare, and today anyone and everyone is welcome to visit the site and sign up for the service.
As a reminder, Legacy Locker is designed to help transition your online accounts (your digital assets) in the event of your passing. The service ensures that access to all the sites and services you use online (email, social networks, and other websites) are safely and securely passed on to your designated beneficiaries.
The press release is now live, and we will update the coverage list throughout the day.
Are Bloggers Underutilizing PR People?
I've read more blog posts and tweets about how "all" PR is bad, full of spammers and people likely to go out and club the occasional baby seal. I wish I could say this was super-far from the truth, but from the stories I hear, along with the pitches I get for LIVEdigitally, it seems like a lot of these complaints are justifiable. But, just as much as generalizations are over-used against PR people, I've noticed an equally, if not more, disturbing trend from bloggers and social media users in general. It seems like there's a trend toward less due diligence than in years past, in fact there's often no fact-checking or other research done prior to a blog post or a tweet.
As much as PR people are here to pass news along to content creators, another reason for the existence of the trade is to support the news making/breaking process. PR people are here to answer questions, support fact checking processes, provide access to executives for interviews, etc. And just as guilty as they may be for deluging underinterested bloggers in uninteresting news, they are not being used as a good resource for many a blogger.
Our firm prides itself on its relationships and reputation (amongst other things). We are well-known not to spam, and take a lot of effort to try to self-select which media outlets would be interested in our clients. But even with that degree of credibility, I still feel there is a missing element to modern news-making. Here are the three most disturbing observations I have:
- An utter lack of inbound requests from bloggers to companies/PR firms for anything other than review units. No asking for comments, interviews etc. Recently one of our clients had a really great wave of blog posts get written, without a single one of those bloggers contacting us to check details of the story or get an extra quote from the CEO.
- A tendency to publish/tweet first, wait for corrections and more content later. There's been a lot of posts written with a goal to be "first" (or near-first) on a topic, without getting into details. I've seen tweets and posts happen that make wild assumptions or accusations, and only see fixes or retractions much later. There is unquestionably a stronger emphasis on breaking any news than there is an emphasis on reporting accurate stories.
- A likelihood to use other bloggers as "sources" without any fact-checking. This one pretty much goes without saying. It is as if an article on TechCrunch or Engadget is simply "factual" just because it's there (incidentally, I picked those blogs solely due to their size, not because they have done anything wrong and I am not calling them out for any wrongdoings).
I find these trends upsetting in many ways because of the relationships we have. When a rumor (true or not) begins spreading across tech blogs, we would expect to get numerous inbound requests for information. We are accessible via IM, email, phone, and Twitter, and virtually anyone we pitch has all of our contact information. Yet we hear virtually nothing, and are more likely to hear inquiries from those who don't know us.
So what's going wrong? I asked a few of my blogger friends their opinions, here's some of what I heard (note the context here was me sending them the above statements, so this doesn't necessarily reflect how they blog as individuals!):
Joshua Topolsky (Editor-in-Chief, Engadget): The news flow being what it is, it can be hard to wait on a quote from a CEO, and more often than not, the quotes they want to give us are generally as safe as possible. Companies often deflect or deny even when there's a real story at play, so it's a tight spot to be in, we're breaking news in new ways, and companies are combating having their secrets spilled, surprises ruined, or plans misunderstood. Overall though, I see a lot of writers making the mistake of shooting first (with their eyes closed), not bothering to ask questions later, and never owning up to anything.
Marshall Kirkpatrick (Lead Blogger, ReadWriteWeb): Right now there's little incentive in terms of page views to do any but the most high quality research. Cursory, matter of course, due diligence doesn't get a whole lot of reward. I've done it in the past and try to now when I can, but readers rarely seem to care. Well earned scoops do get rewarded, but few bloggers have the chops or work priorities to focus on scoring those.
Louis Gray (independent blogger): If a story is "interesting", but not a game changer, I tend to typically just ask for a login so I can check it out and do screenshots. On longer-lead stories, I do trade e-mails with the developer, but not if I expect they are "blasting" the announcement to a ton of folks, because then the effort seems wasted. I also tend to send the URL of the post to the contact after it's up to ask them to make sure it is "right".
Dave Zatz (independent blogger): Unfortunately, I think for many bloggers being first is important for traffic which directly corresponds to ad revenue. And of course controversy sells. Most of my PR people I have a relationship with at this point, so it's very different. In fact, I'm visiting a company in Virginia tomorrow to be briefed by the CEO. No freebie hardware, just an overview for me and I'll shoot some pics.
Robert Scoble (aka The Scobleizer): It seems like a majority of the time when I ask a PR person for something I want, I get answered "no", and it sours me on working with PR people. Also, I think there's not much homework being done, just a lot of repurposing press releases. I think it's not just a blogger thing, by the way, I think it's a journalism thing in general these days. There's exceptions to these rules, and they really stand out from the crowd. Lastly, there's too much pressure on being first, yet there's no pressure on being right.
It's probably not too hard for me to go out on a limb and say the incentive system in place for modern journalism is, in a word, screwed. Bloggers are pushed by numerous market forces to be first, under any circumstances – a fact that was equally lamented by the bloggers with whom I spoke. And with the high growth rate of Twitter as the next big place to break news, it doesn't seem like a problem that's about to get better or go away. Which is sad, but probably just the state of things for now.
That said, I sure do hope to see more people playing at the same level. It's easy to call out PR firms, since so many do employ inappropriate, outdated media buying techniques. But it's easy to call out bloggers and twitterers too. There are a lot of glass houses out there, and rapid-fire typists with pervasive Internet access are throwing more and more stones, inadvertently or not.
Client News: 12seconds Launches their Beta Site AND Release an iPhone App
12seconds has some fun news to announce, the kind of news that's a joy to pitch. Today they launched a re-design of their website, unveiled their site to the general public in an open Beta, and released an iPhone application. Apple approved their application and it's on sale for $0.99 in the iTunes App Store.
iphone app for 12seconds.tv from Sol Lipman on Vimeo.
12seconds first launched in an invite-only alpha this past July. Since then they've had wonderful success with users and gotten solid attention from the press. Today is shaping up to be no different; a number of publications have covered the announcement, mostly with positive things to say. We'll continue to update this post with the news coverage as it occurs throughout the day.
- VentureBeat
- Geek.com
- AppShopper
- MobileCrunch
- What's On iPhone
- Center Networks
- Mobile Marketing Watch
- Fearless Blogger
- Social Times
- MIT Technology Review
- Boing Boing
- MacNN
- Laughing Squid
- Our Man Inside
- Face Reviews
- Inquisitr
- Media Bistro (and Todd's great Podcast)
- The Apple Blog
- Cult of Mac
- AppVee
Why Embargoes Will Survive
Mike Arrington wrote a ranting-yet-good blog post today called Death to Embargoes, in which he states:
PR firms are out of control. Today we are taking a radical step towards fighting the chaos. From this point on we will break every embargo we agree to.
I've written before on the conundrum the embrago process creates, but considering a portion of our services include PR, I felt it important enough to address the topic. Mike blames PR flacks, and he's partially right yet partially wrong to do so. I'm sure he gets a tremendous number of pitches, the vast majority of which are terrible. As I've said many times, the PR industry itself is in a time of major transition. The old-school tactics of blasting out releases to purchased media lists barely work at all, and, per Mike's post, are causing more frustration than they are creating news.
But let's share the blame a little bit, shall we? These days, the momentum shift of newsmaking is being the absolute first to break a story. We've heard numerous times that outlets won't cover a piece of news because of pre-existing coverage, from the same day! I wrote a blog post on how differing factors of online newsmaking have wreaked havoc on the entire PR process. The problem is, there's no "better" way to handle it.
So the fit hits the shan when these two competing interests meet up, which tends to centralize around "real" news (which I'll define as something worthy of a blog post/article). If we all stop using embargoes, then we have to tell the media news as it happens, which truly puts writers into a race situation. Odds are less coverage for the company. Furthermore, for those of us in the business of building real relationships with journalists, it's a losing game.
The key problem is the unmovable object vs unstoppable force argument. Companies need to attract attention to themselves. They need to be newsmakers. The problem is there's often a lack of interesting news. At Stage Two we help our clients determine the stories we feel are newsworthy, and we do this based on our relationships with the media and bloggers we know. Even then, there are times where we think the interest level will be high, but at the end of the day the pickup is low. Hey, it happens.
On the flipside, bloggers are faced with the challenge of building traffic. If you are in the business of breaking news, as sites like TechCrunch are, your brand will live or die based on your ability to have quality news. So when your competition breaks an embargo or otherwise "scoops" you, you lose credibility, lose traffic, and therefore lose money.
I've also heard the argument made that embargoes cause the same story to get written in numerous outlets, and that this is a problem. I don't agree. While us "echo chamber" people follow Techmeme and see the overlap, the majority of readers do not aggregate from all tech news sites. They find writing styles they like, and while they may subscribe to several blogs, they certainly don't look at things the way we do. For the general news consumer, more/wider coverage is good.
So while I still believe in the embargo process, I also applaud Mike for calling the industry out on the problems. I put the onus of responsibility on bloggers and "PR folk" alike. Here at Stage Two we've had a few embargoes broken, and we take each very seriously. In every case we've received an apology and explanation from the outlet who broke it. In some cases entire publications are removed from our targets for a period of time. Other times, we accept the mistake and move on. It's a two-way street.
I don't think Mike's solution is perfect, but I do like the fact that it will help "prune out" some of the signal from the noise. On both sides of the fence, that is.
Client News: DeviceVM Signs with Lenovo, yet another Tier 1 OEM
DeviceVM, makers of the award winning Splashtop™ instant-on software issued a press release today announcing a partnership with Lenovo and a new Splshtop-enabled computer, the Lenovo S10e netbook. We've thought for a long time that Splashtop makes perfect sense on a netbook. The whole idea behind Splashtop is to get you on the Internet as fast as humanly possible. Netbooks are lightweight, low-powered computers designed mainly for use on the Web (hence the name: netbook.) Hand and glove. It's meant to be.
The press release went out this morning, and there's been lots of great coverage so far. We'll continue to update this list throughout the day.
- Gizmodo
- Geek.com
- Slashgear
- Laptop Magazine
- Engadget
- Techworld
- JK On the Run
- Inquisitr
- Ubergizmo
- The Inquirer
The new Splashtop UI, customized for Lenovo ("QuickStart")
Client News: 12seconds is releasing their API
Today 12seconds released their API, allowing 3rd parties to access and share content from the 12seconds.tv website. Three partners who are using the API and integrating 12seconds into their products are joining the announcement today, including Tweetdeck, Phreadz, and Blippr.
As with the last announcement, we decided that a blog post was more in keeping with the flavor and style of the company than issuing a traditional press release. We embrace both traditional and non-traditional means of promoting our clients, and this is a great example. You don't always have to issue a press release.
12seconds is a scrappy, under-funded team. They're wonderful, kind, silly, smart, earnest people who have made a killer product one a shoestring budget, and we're glad to be working with them. If you aren't able to wangle an invitation to join their private alpha elsewhere, try sending an email to firstname.lastname@example.com, and we'll see if we can help.
Coverage so far (will be updated throughout the day):


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Color Guards
|The Rattler
Battalion has four color guards that perform at and compete at many
different events throughout the school year. Last year, the Varsity Female
Color Guard competed at Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida and placed 2nd.
This year, the Junior Varsity teams and Varsity teams are doing equally
well. They all perform at various Veteran's Day events at elementary schools
and other events such as bank opening ceremonies, retirement ceremonies, and
football games. Out color guards have also gotten the chance this year to
perform at Spurs Basketball games.
|Rattler Guard Varsity Drill Team
|The armed drill team uses demilitarized weapons
to perform and compete in various events. They compete in three different
events at competitions: Exhibition, Regulation, and Inspection. Their
performance in each of these areas determines their overall score.
The Rattler Guard Drill Team is a nationally known team. Last year, at Nationals, they placed 7th overall and placed 2ed at Western Regions. The team has practice every day after school until 6:00pm to prepare themselves for competitions and events. They performed at the Stone Oak Winter Festival last year and at a Spurs halftime show. Take a look at The Drill Jungle to learn more about them, their previous commander Wes Payne, and LTC Loveless.
|Diamondback Varsity Drill Team
|The unarmed drill team does not use weapons,
instead they perform many complex movements with their arms. Do to the complexity
of the movements it may take months for members to learn the entire routine
well enough to compete at
competitions. Like the armed drill team, the unarmed team competes in three
different areas of a competition: Exhibition, Regulation, and Inspection.
The Diamondback Drill Team is a hardworking team who placed 6th at Nationals overall last year and 3rd at Western Regions and is doing very well this year to earn a great placement this year at Nationals and Western Regions. They have performed at many events and competitions with the Rattler Guard such as Spurs Halftime shows, Stone Oak Winter Fest, and Reagan Football Halftime shows. Practice is held everyday after school until 6:00.
|Rifle Team
|The Varsity and Junior
Varsity Rifle Teams use a Precision Rifle to compete in three different
positions: Standing, Kneeling, and Prone. Each individual competes for
individual and team awards in all three positions. This sport requires
mental and physical discipline.
The Rifle Teams' commander Patrick Kingchatchaval. The team won 1st place at the Flour Bluff competition and has been doing very well overall. There are various competitions that take place throughout the year and the rifle team also holds a Turkey Shoot during November. This event is for the entire school to come to the rifle range and pay one dollar to shoot at a target and possibly win a turkey for Thanksgiving. Practice is held before school on A days and during 8th period on B days.
|Venom Guard Junior Varsity Drill Team
|The Venom Guard Drill Team is an armed team who practices year round preparing for competitions and tryouts for Rattler Guard at the end of the year. They practice after school and work very hard to be the best.
|Physical Training Team
|The PT Team consists of a
female and male team who compete in many competitions. They practice
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6:30 am to 7:30 am. Most competitions
consists of a mile run or relay, push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, curl-ups, etc.
Each competitor competes for individual trophies and team trophies.
The PT teams have been doing very well this year placing in various competitions. Last year, the PT teams placed 3rd at the district competition.
|Orienteering Team
|The Orienteering teams
consist of a male and female team in novice and advanced categories based on
skill and athletic capabilities. Each team is given a map and compass and
they must find control points and be back to home base in 90 minutes. The
team that finds the most points in the least amount of time is the winner.
The male orienteering team received 2nd in the fall orienteering meet and the female teams are doing equally well. They practice on Saturdays in the morning.
|Saber Line
|Saber line is commanded by the C/CSM Chris Riley. The team consists of 12 people who perform at the Homecoming game and dance, Military Ball, and Prom. They practice in the morning before any event to prepare.


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Carolina Panthers
Jimmy Clausen - #7 - QB
|6' 2"/ 215 lbs.
|Westlake Village, CA
|Notre Dame
|Years played
|2010, 2nd round, 16th pick by Panthers
Davis' injury gives Connor chance to start for Panthers
Panthers WLB Thomas Davis' torn ACL, which could keep him from playing in 2010, has created an opportunity for third-year LB Dan Connor.
WR Muhammad announces retirement
Former Panthers and Bears WR Muhsin Muhammad announced his retirement Thursday after 14 NFL seasons.
Panthers LB Davis tears ACL
Panthers WLB Thomas Davis tore his right ACL for the second time in seven months during OTAs Tuesday and he could miss the entire 2010 season.
Panthers' Marshall, Davis sign tenders
CB Richard Marshall and WLB Thomas Davis decided to sign their restricted free-agent tenders Tuesday.
Key deadline approaching for Panthers CB Marshall
Panthers CB Richard Marshall has yet to sign his restricted free-agent tender for $1.759 million, but he'll likely do so before June 15, which is when Carolina can reduce its offer to 110 percent of his 2009 base ...
Schedule must be weighed in predicting outcomes
Don't tell me the schedule doesn't matter in the NFL. Here's a look at teams that will benefit the most and be hindered the most by whom they play this season.
Depth at safety could become an issue for Panthers
Carolina doesn't exactly have a strong Plan B if the new starting safety tandem of Charles Godfrey and Sherrod Martin doesn't stay healthy or performs poorly.
Panthers QB Moore still expected to open season as starter
Reports indicate rookie Jimmy Clausen turned heads in his first minicamp and could push Matt Moore for the starting spot in training camp, but we hear the job is still Moore's to lose.
Vets feeling heat with rookies on board
The draft is in the rearview mirror, but here are five veteran players who could be looking over their shoulders with rookies gunning for their jobs.
Bears trade LB Williams to Panthers for S Harris
Continuing to work hard to fill their most glaring need, the Bears acquired S Chris Harris from the Panthers in exchange for LB Jamar Williams Tuesday afternoon.
2010 draft choices by team: Panthers
Here are the players who were chosen by the Carolina Panthers in the 2010 NFL draft.
Panthers make Clausen QB of the future
The Panthers missed out on the buzz of Day One with no first-round pick, but they made up for it with their top selection Friday, setting off a thunderous reaction from the crowd in Radio City Music Hall.
Panthers DE Brown bulking up for Year Two
The debate over whether the Panthers were wise to trade their 2010 first-round pick to draft DE Everette Brown in the second round last year simmers as Brown prepares for his second season.
Panthers expected to fill need at receiver early in draft
GM Marty Hurney has failed to find a young complementary receiver to pair with Steve Smith in his tenure and it long has been a glaring need.
Panthers not looking to break up Stewart-Williams backfield
There were rumors earlier this offseason that the Panthers were interested in trading RB DeAngelo Williams, but head coach John Fox shot down that talk this week.
In his final start of his rookie season, Clausen finished with 182 yards, one touchdown and one interception in a 31-10 loss at Atlanta on Sunday.||||||| The future is murky for Clausen with Carolina possibly looking to take Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck with the No. 1 pick in this year's draft. Clausen failed to compile more than 195 yards in his 13 games this season and finished with the worst rating among the league's starters (58.4). Clausen had three TDs and nine interceptions as the Panthers were 1-12 when he played this season.
Clausen completed 10 of 23 passes for 72 yards and one interception as the Panthers were crushed by the Steelers 27-3 on Thursday night. He was sacked four times.||||||| The rookie from Notre Dame has two TD passes and eight interceptions.
Clausen threw only his second touchdown pass of the season in his first win in eight starts, 19-12 over visiting Arizona on Sunday.||||||| Clausen was 13 of 19 for 141 yards and hasn't topped 199 yards in any game this season.
Clausen competed 14 of 24 passes for 107 yards with an interception in Sunday's 31-10 loss to Atlanta.||||||| Clausen, the rookie whose introduction to the NFL has been rough, extended his streak of passes without a TD to 193. He apologized to linebacker Jon Beason for his play after the game, drawing the wrath of receiver Steve Smith, who had another quiet day. "If you're going to apologize, you know, you should apologize to the people in the huddle with you," Smith said. "He has a lot to learn. He ain't at Notre Dame anymore that's for sure."
Clausen threw for 169 yards with an interception in Sunday's 31-14 loss to Seattle.||||||| Clausen has thrown one touchdown pass in six starts this season, and shouldn't be used in fantasy circles under any circumstance.


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By AMY COMPSTON
For The Independent
This is the third in an eight-week diary series following 28-year-old Amy Compston — a fulltime nurse, wife and mother of four — during her preparation for the Boston Marathon on April 15.
Today was cold. I checked the temperature before I went running and it was 21 degrees but it felt a little colder. I did a "short" lone run, 12 miles at 7:40 pace. Since this week's long run was shorter, I wanted to challenge myself so I ran the hilliest court I could find. Incorporated 15 hills into this run anywhere between 100 meters to 800 meters in length! There was also a rolling hills in between those.
At one point in the run I noticed small ice crystals that had developed in my eyelashes ... that means it's cold! I felt good and strong today! Praising God this is an "easy" week … only 50 miles to complete. Feeling energized from all the outpouring of love and support from my family, church family, friends and community. I truly appreciate everyone.
I worked last night 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. — praise God for family! My mother-in-law kept Jarek so I could sleep a little longer. I woke up around noon and spent good quality time in God's word and prayer. Another Boston Marathon runner got in touch with me via Facebook today. We talked some about our training and excitement about the race but most of our talk was about how thankful we both are for our awesome spouses and supportive families. We both agree we couldn't do it without them. God gives you exactly what you need when you need it. That's not only in racing but also in life and in the family and mate he gives you.
I ran five miles at a 7:00 pace. It was a nice recovery run — not too fast, not too slow. I could feel the fatigue from yesterday's hills. My legs felt heavy and I kept my focus on thanksgiving. I mentally went through a list of things I'm thankful for. It made the run pass by quickly and kept my focus where it needs to be — on God's goodness, grace and faithfulness.
Today, despite having only 3 1/2 hours of totally uninterrupted sleep after working 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. last night, I woke up energized. I felt very comfortable today running. Eight miles completed at 7:03 pace. I did attempt to run in the 6:50 range but my body would not allow me. I think I'm still in recovery-mode from last week's 60 miles and the hills on Monday. So I just ran at a comfortable pace. I'm excited to go to church tonight. The midweek services are so uplifting and critical to keeping you on the right spiritual track.
I feel very thirsty today. Working midnights I find myself drinking too much caffeine and not enough water or sports drinks. My goal today is to increase my "good" fluids intake. In order to run a good race, you must have a "well-oiled machine."
I slept so good last night, waking up energized at 5 a.m. I started my day as usual with coffee, Bible, prayer and running. I ran a nice flat six miles at a 6:54
pace. It was a good run. I did, though, have to keep focused to keep my pace in the 6:50 range. I'm at the peak of my training, preparing for my longest run of 22 miles next week. The build to this point has been challenging and my body is feeling the fatigue. The fatigue makes it hard to push my pace but in the end it will all pay off. Hebrews 12:1: "Run with patience the race marked before you … fix your eyes upon Jesus!" That's what I'm doing — fixing my eyes on Christ, knowing he knows what he's doing. I just need to remain patient and faithful. God is in control.
Great run today, six miles at 7:12 pace, then to the gym for strength training, then I did another mile cool down. The first half-mile of the cool down was slow and comfortable but I finished strong with three 200-meter sprints at a 5:00 pace. I wanted to wake my legs up a little.
Training for a marathon is more about getting the miles in, not so much a lot of speed work. Waking up those "sprint" muscles felt great. And, yes, if you saw someone running in 25-degree weather this morning with shorts on, that was me. I had all intentions of just taking it easy and running on the treadmill today. But on my way to the gym I thought, "God blesses hard work. I must give it my all." I was in shorts and a jacket and that's what I had for the 25-degree weather. It was refreshing and after the first mile I was plenty warm. I honestly believe God wants me to give 100 percent at whatever it is he has given me to do. Whether it's being a parent, employee, church member, spouse or runner, I must give 100 percent. Colossians 3:23: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." That means no shortcuts.
What a beautiful day to run: Sunny, 62 degrees, clear skies … simply awesome. I ran a good comfortable 12 miles at a 7:23 pace. Loved the time running in a tank-top and shorts — I'm so ready for spring! God's creation is simply amazing. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Yea! Rest day! Going to enjoy this day, fuel up on some good carbs for the upcoming week and take it easy. One thing I really learned this week … sometimes you must just step out in faith and trust God with the rest.
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NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 31: Kicker Jeff Reed #3 tends to his foot during the game against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome on October 31, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints won 20-10 over the Steelers. (Photo by Karl Walter/Getty Images)
When the San Francisco 49ers hit the frozen tundra of Green Bay's Lambeau Field this weekend, they will do so with yet another short-term emergency replacement guy filling in at placekicker.
With Joe Nedney still nursing a sprained knee and Shane Andrus missing two field goals in Monday night's win over the Cardinals, ProFootballTalk.com reports the 49ers have brought in former Steelers kicker Jeff Reed.
Reed is the second-leading scorer in Pittsburgh Steelers history, and was Pittsburgh's Old Reliable until a 15-for-22 start to the 2010 season. He had been a Steeler for eight seasons, and becomes the only guy on the current 49ers roster with a Super Bowl ring.
The Packers are 9½-point favorites at home in Sunday's 10 a.m. PST contest.
Joe Kukura is a freelance writer who encourages fathers out there to keep their daughters away from new 49ers kicker Jeff Reed's cell phone.


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Erin Brady Miss Connecticut is Miss USA 2013 winner. Erin Brady has been anointed as the new Miss USA 2013. After a very long and arduous process of selection, reselection and tens of different competitions at different level Miss Brady has won the Miss USA 2013 crow. She is the reigning Miss Connecticut USA and was a leading contender for the job.
Since being anointed as the Miss USA Erin Brady has been trending on all social networks including Twitter, Facebook besides of course Google and Bing. People are particularly impressed with this leggie beauty who seem to have combined, beauty, grace and intellect in her persona. She was not just impressive in her looks, but impressed judges and voters with her sharp, polite and impressive answers whenever she was asked something.
Her performance was so impressive from beginning of the contest till her success in the final sessions that many said that she is going to win the Miss Universe title if she really participates in it. And I am sure she is going to take the world stage by storm after coming out so well on the national stage.
To be true, she came with very impressive CV. The twenty five year old Erin Brady comes from East Hampton, Conn and works as a financial accountant. She has earned a finance degree at Central Connecticut State University, where she minored in criminal justice. But right now winning the international crown must be high on her mind. She has a good example too. Last year's Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, won that international crown, becoming the first Miss USA to ascend to Miss Universe in 16 years. Meriwether, who had been first runner-up, took over for her for the remainder of the year. So she can follow her predecessor and win the title too.


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Cellar/Tasting Notes Fresh melon and green apple notes intermixed with hints of mango and pineapple, zesty acidity and subtle oak all make for a delicious, full-throttle wine.
Cellar/Tasting Notes "The dense plum/purple-colored 1999 offers up aromas of truffles, underbrush, espresso, black cherries, and roasted meats. The wine is powerful and muscular with high extract and mouth-searing tannin, it is an atypically backward effort for the vintage. Patient connoisseurs who admire wines with..


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New England Patriots QB Tom Brady addresses the media following training camp practice at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, July 31, 2014.
This edition of the Patriots.com news blitz takes a closer look at Brandon Browner's impressive performance during yesterday's practice. We also highlight six players who are "turning heads" in camp.
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Turchin Center hosts 'Draw-a-thon' Saturday
Appalachian State University's Arts Management Organization (AMO) and the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts (TCVA) Community Outreach Program are working together to present the annual Spring Draw-a-thon on Saturday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The Spring Draw-a-thon is a free campus and community event that celebrates and promotes drawing, creativity, spontaneity and artistic collaboration.
Students, professors and local artists (of all levels and ages) are invited to gather at TCVA classroom 3200 to draw from life models during an all day event with the goal of creating a casual, fun atmosphere that is open to the curious novice, the devoted expert and every level in between.
Participants are invited to be involved in the entire event or drop in as their schedule allows.
Attendees will have the option of drawing from live models (who will pose in rotation throughout the event) or working on personal sketches and drawing projects of their own designs. This event will include a special model session that will be "all audience-friendly," with costumed models and a portrait drawing session on Saturday afternoon from 1to 3 p.m. A complete schedule can be found below.
These drawings will be put on temporary display in Appalachian State University's Department of Art in Wey Hall. For more information, email (email@example.com)
Saturday, April 28
9 a.m. – Ceremonial 'kickoff'
9:15 a.m. – Drawing begins (breakfast from Mountain Bagels, Boone Bagelry and AMO)
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1–3 p.m. – 'All audience-friendly' model session (costumed models)
3–6 p.m. – Model sessions
6–7 p.m. – Pizza dinner (provided by Hungry Howie's and AMO)
7–11 p.m. – Model sessions
11 p.m. – Event wrap-up
The Turchin Center is located at 423 W. King St. in downtown Boone. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday, and noon to 8 p.m. Friday. The center is closed Sunday and Monday and observes all university holidays. There is no admission charge, although donations are accepted. For more information, call (828) 262-3017 or visit http://www.tcva.org.


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CWLA opposes any cuts or elimination of SSBG and supports a restoration of funding for the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG). SSBG funds 29 different human services in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. In many states it is a key source of support for child welfare services in addition to being the largest source of funding for Child Protective Services (CPS), surpassing Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act funding by nine times or more.
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Constitution or Conflict?
AbstractA self-enforcing constitution creates a political process that provides an alternative to civil conflict for resolving disputes among the constituent groups of the polity. This paper is concerned with discovering the conditions under which it is possible to design such a self-enforcing constitution. The paper is also concerned with discovering generic features of a self-enforcing constitution. The analysis yields the following theoretical propositions: If and only if (1) none of the parties to a dispute regards the dispute to be too important relative to the expected incremental cost of civil conflict and (2) no party has too big of an advantage in civil conflict, then the parties are able to resolve a dispute constitutionally. Also, under a constitution that is self enforcing the outcomes of constitutional contests for political power do not matter too much. The paper illustrates the relevance of the theoretical analysis by applying these propositions to two dramatic historical examples of constitutional failure: the secession of eleven Southern states from the Union in 1861 and the National Socialist revolution in Germany in 1933.
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U.S. military to participate in Berlin Air Show
STUTTGART-VAIHINGEN, Germany — United States military equipment and personnel will be represented at this year's Berlin International Air Show at Berlin-Schonefeld Airport, Berlin, Germany, May 16-21, 2006.
About 90 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the United States are scheduled to attend and participate. Various models of U.S. military aircraft are scheduled for static displays and demonstrations, including the AH-64 Apache, UH-60 Black Hawk, C-130J Hercules, C-17 Globemaster III, B-1B Lancer, KC-135 Stratotanker, F-15E Strike Eagle, F-15C Eagle, A-10 Thunderbolt II and F-16CJ Wild Weasel.
The C-17 may perform an aerial demonstration throughout the air show. Other activities will include presentations by senior officials, static displays of aircraft and discussions with aircrew.
The Berlin Air Show is one of the premier events of its type in the world. U.S. military participation contributes to a number of U.S. security and foreign policy interests. Participation promotes standardization and interoperability of equipment with our NATO allies and other potential coalition partners, highlights the strength of the U.S. commitment to the security of Europe, and demonstrates that U.S. industry is producing equipment that will be critical to the success of current and future military operations.


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Dacula Elementary student Keaton Anthony helped lead his 9/10-year-old Mill Creek Athletic Association (MCAA) boys' basketball team to a league championship.
"In the end of season championship game for Mill Creek, where we won with a score 42-34, Keaton had 24 points," coach and father Mike Anthony said proudly. "He had a really good game."
Keaton is an all around good basketball player that gives his best and scores big on the court. But what sets Keaton apart is that he is a great leader that remembers to help his teammates as well.
"He works very hard on defense and rebounding and he can score lots of point if the team needs him to, but he also is very unselfish," Anthony said. He tries to get the other kids on the team in the position to score. He just does a good job as a leader, trying to make sure everyone is in the right spot to do well."
Keaton's unselfish nature goes beyond the court as well.
"He is a very nice kid that does not get in trouble," his father said. "He tries to help others at school, and is just a genuinely nice kid."
Last year Keaton was the state champion for the Elks Hoop Shoot program. This year he participated at the state championship, and finished second for his age group.
Dacula Patch Athlete of the Week: Keaton Anthony
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Light Therapy: Not Just for the Blahs
It's the stuff of poems and songs. It's built into legends and verse. And as anyone who has stubbed their toe on a dark morning will tell you, it's the first thing they reach for when they catch their breath: "Where's the %$&! light?!" Yet, light does far more than inspire and illuminate; scientists and doctors are discovering that it's a powerful tool in the process of healing.
Shedding light on depression
Most compelling, particularly during the long, dreary Canadian winter, is the work being done with light therapy to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a form of depression that affects up to three percent of Canadians, with another 15 percent suffering from milder "winter blues."
"There's a lot of interest these days in light and circadian rhythm," says Dr. Raymond Lam, the head of the University of British Columbia's Mood Disorders Centre. "People can understand how light affects them in a very direct way."
The idea is pretty simple. Like every other mammal on the planet, humans have developed a roughly 24-hour body clock -- the circadian rhythm -- governed by a biological clock in the brain that controls various hormones, including melatonin, a.k.a. the sleep hormone. The brain clock responds to the light-dark cycle. During dark hours, our bodies repair DNA and replenish melatonin.
The first light at dawn helps reset our circadian clock, so that by dusk, melatonin is released in anticipation of rest. Without the right balance of daylight and dark, however, our body clocks don't ticktock in time. As the circadian rhythm is thrown out of balance, the release of melatonin and "feel-good" neurotransmitters that govern mood is negatively affected. For some, that leads to seasonal depression.
But not just any light at any time of the day will help correct this problem. "It's the timing of the light that's important rather than how much you get during the day," says Lam. "For those with SAD, the optimal time is early morning, around 7 a.m. Your biological clock is more sensitive to light at that time. Light during the middle of the day has no effect on the biological clock."
What's more, in the past 10 years researchers have discovered that it isn't medium-wavelength yellow light, needed for optimal vision, that has the power to shift circadian rhythm; it's shorter-wave visible blue light (the light waves that make the sky appear blue). "If you have symptoms of depression, you should check with your family doctor before using light therapy," adds Lam.
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Reviewers say the 2012 Toyota Sequoia (Base MSRP: $40,930 to $61,805) exemplifies the best of the large SUV category. It can be configured to fit up to eight passengers, and reviewers say that it's the most comfortable of the large SUVs in that respect. Bolstering that trait is the Sequoia's maximum tow capacity of 7,400 pounds (with two-wheel drive and the available 5.7-liter V8). The passenger cabin is well appointed and offers a full range of useful amenities, and the sizable interior is capable of holding up to 121 cubic feet of cargo when both rear seating rows are folded.
Aside from providing the expected large SUV strengths, the Sequoia delivers exceptional comfort and road manners for a vehicle its size. Edmunds.com says the Sequoia's ride quality "ranges from very good to positively cushy" depending on which trim level you get.
The downsides that reviewers mention are the relatively poor fuel economy and high price when loaded with options, but these issues are common to large SUVs in general, not unique to the Sequoia.
With a choice of two smooth but powerful V8 engines, an appealing mix of standard and available equipment, and Toyota's well-established reputation for reliability, it's easy to see how the Sequoia rises to the top of large SUV reviews. See our detailed review of the 2012 Toyota Sequoia (Base MSRP: $40,930 to $61,805)for vehicle specifics and insight into what the experts are saying.
The 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe ((Base MSRP: $38,530 to $55,850)) and 2012 GMC Yukon (Base MSRP: $39,860 to $57,780), based on the same platform and nearly the same by every substantial measure, are also well reviewed by experts. The Tahoe and Yukon have maximum towing capacities that exceed 8,000 pounds in certain trim levels and can carry up to nine passengers (again dependent on trim/configuration). Smooth V8 powertrains and 109 cubic feet of storage with the seats folded down add to the Tahoe and Yukon's allure. That said, reviewers generally find the interior packaging and driving dynamics of the Sequoia to be superior to those of the big General Motors SUVs. See our full reviews of the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe ((Base MSRP: $38,530 to $55,850)) and 2012 GMC Yukon (Base MSRP: $39,860 to $57,780) to learn more about each model and see full reviewer impressions. Both are available with longer bodies (and more interior room), in the form of the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban ((Base MSRP: $41,995 to $57,890)) and 2012 GMC Yukon XL (Base MSRP: $57,450).
Large luxury SUVs offer the same advantages of nonluxury models such as the 2012 Toyota Sequoia, but they go well beyond standard makes and models in terms of glitzy styling, available technology features and premium amenities. The best-reviewed large luxury SUV is the 2012 Inifiniti QX56 (Base MSRP: $59,200 to $62,300).
Wrapped in styling that's simultaneously glitzy and polarizing, the QX56's muscular 5.6 liter V8 churns out 400 horsepower and is paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission. Reviewers say the combination gives the QX genuine quickness despite its ample size and weight. Furthermore, maximum tow capacity is 8,500 pounds when optioned appropriately. The interior is loaded with quality materials and has a layout reminiscent of Infiniti's luxury sedans. Some reviewers say the power-folding third-row seat is a snug fit for adults, but the majority say that driving or riding in the QX56 is comfortable and luxurious. Folding down the rear two seating rows opens up 112 cubic feet of cargo space.
Luxury features abound. Power folding heated mirrors, a heated steering wheel, sumptuous leather and a 13-speaker audio system are standard, while niceties such as adaptive headlights, power folding second-row seats, an around-view camera system and dual-screen rear entertainment system are on the QX56's extensive available equipment list. Our full review of the 2011 Infiniti QX56 has complete details about the model and compiles opinions from a variety of experts.
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class ((Base MSRP: $61,570 to $85,300)) is a close runner-up to the Inifiniti QX56. Stylish and luxurious, the Benz offers a diesel engine option and is well-reviewed by nearly everyone who tests it. Pricing soars well beyond that of the Infiniti QX, however, starting at $61,570 and climbing to $85,300.
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