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A Max Effort Day Example
Posted on 25. Aug, 2014 by theorytopractice.
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do." – Steve Jobs Former beauty queen and current jujitsu beast, Whitney Miller, following an ARX-heavy, Efficient Exercise throwdown. Read her take on the action, here. A few weeks ago, in "Autoregulating the Max Effort Day", I discussed using a "density maximum" on a max [...]
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From Teflon to Tang – Proposed Effective Training Methods for In-Mission Astronauts, with Take-Aways for the Earthbound Mortal
Posted on 04. Aug, 2014 by theorytopractice.
"Science is the belief in the ignorance of the experts." – Richard Feynman Gettin' space swole; NASA's ARED unit. A directionally accurate (at least) step for astro-bruhs. This week I'll be traveling to, and presenting at, the AHS gathering in Berkeley, CA. This is a very special time for me, as I actually do get to [...]
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Autoregulating the "Max Effort" Day
Posted on 21. Jul, 2014 by theorytopractice.
"Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything." – George Bernard Shaw If you've followed my TTP writings for any length of time, you know that I follow (albeit loosely) a Westside-esque, Conjugate-leaning methodology in my personal training. Though I do a lot more running (sprinting) and bodyweight/bar work, and less dedicated "assistance" work [...]
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Dodging the Accommodation Bullet
Posted on 14. Jul, 2014 by theorytopractice.
It's not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters. -Paul "Bear" Bryant Accommodation? Not here, bro. Staying one step ahead of a stingy posterior chain… So, what is "accommodation", and why should you avoid it like the friggin' plague (or like any performance by Justin [...]
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The Secret? Do the Work!
Posted on 23. Jun, 2014 by theorytopractice.
No plan of battle survives contact with the enemy – Helmuth von Moltke It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change – Darwin Two quotes this week? Yeah, absolutely — because the two go hand-in-hand. My recent trip to England afforded me [...]
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Wingspan, Anthropometry and Biomechanics (Or, How Being Built Like a Gibbon Affects My Exercise Programming)
Posted on 09. Jun, 2014 by theorytopractice.
For me, life is continuously being hungry. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer. – Arnold Schwarzenegger So here's a question for you: what does limb length relative to body height say about your potential for success in various athletic [...]
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Anxious about Traveling? Try the Planned Overreach
Posted on 02. Jun, 2014 by theorytopractice.
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela Hmmm…that guy on the front row doesn't look too concerned about missing a workout or three… So I have this love/hate thing going on with traveling, and maybe you do, too. You see, I love going [...]
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Paleo f(x)! — and, Too Strong for Your Own Good?
Posted on 26. Apr, 2014 by theorytopractice.
"You cannot find peace by avoiding life." – Virginia Woolf Not much in the way of posting the past couple of weeks. That I've been a little busy might be a slight understatement… So, did you attend Paleo f(x) this year? If you did, you know it was an absolutely awesome event. If you didn't, [...]
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Paleo f(x)!
Posted on 06. Apr, 2014 by theorytopractice.
Heal thyself, harden thyself, change the world – Keith & Michelle Norris, Paleo f(x) Co-founders The largest Paleo event in the world takes place this week, in Austin, Texas. To say that Michelle and I are thrilled as to what this event has become would be the grossest of understatements. The "little fledgling movement [...]
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Hypermuscularity vs Athleticism
Posted on 24. Mar, 2014 by theorytopractice.
The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender. -Vince Lombardi On the left, your normal, everyday whippet. And on the right, his myostatin-deficient, albeit slow-poke, cousin. So here's something rather interesting — and particularly sad, too, if you're an animal rights/dog-lover, like myself: breeding whippets for speed inadvertently produces incidences of myostatin [...]

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Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. That's what the United States Postal Service expects will be the busiest mailing day of the year.
According to a press release, U.S.P.S. Service officials predict more than 658 million cards, letters and packages will be mailed today, compared to 528 million pieces on an average day.
Over the holiday period - Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve - the U.S. Postal Service expects to deliver 17.9 billion cards, letters and packages.
Because of this busy time, officials want to remind the public that Dec. 20 is the last day to send First-Class Mail, in order to have it reach its destination by Christmas Eve.
After Dec. 20, the U.S. Postal Service recommends using Priority Mail, a two-day service to most of the country. Any later than Dec. 22, Express Mail is recommended.
Express Mail can be mailed as late as Christmas Eve at most Post Offices for guaranteed delivery on Christmas Day.
Tips from U.S. Postal Service:
- Use complete addresses on your cards, letters and packages, including apartment numbers and suite numbers.
- Use directionals, such as NE and NW and designations such as St., Ave., and Blvd. – and always include the ZIP Code. If you're unsure of the ZIP Code, go here.
- When sending packages, use a sturdy container that is designed for shipping, cushion the contents, include a return address inside the package and seal it, using shipping tape.
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A bus carrying 23 passengers was involved in an accident on CR-721, south of SR-70 in Glades County on Tuesday night.According to FHP, the bus collided with a 2000 Saturn driven by 46-year-old Tracy Engler after Engler veered her vehicle into the bus' lane to avoid an unknown object in the roadway.
The impact caused the Saturn to rotate and travel across CR-721. The bus also traveled across CR-721 before colliding with a metal guardrail.
Engler suffered minor injuries as a result of the crash. The bus driver, 68-year-old James Bowen, and 8 of his passengers reported no injuries. The 15 remaining passengers reported minor injuries.
Engel was charged with failing to maintain lanes.
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ExxonMobil's plan to put $41 billion into the purchase XTO Energy Inc. has Louisiana oil and gas officials riding a natural gas high. "Exxon's purchase of XTO is yet another example of how important a role natural gas is going to play in the future of our country," says Gifford Briggs, vice president of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, which has spent the past year pushing clean-burning natural gas as the country's bridge fuel for the 21st century.
"As Shell, BP and Exxon become more involved in shale plays and the development of natural gas, it should be a sign to all of us that a shift in America's energy focus has begun," Briggs adds, noting that the deal also speaks volumes about the importance of north Louisiana's Haynesville Shale to the U.S. energy market. "In the Haynesville Shale Exxon now has a foothold in the largest natural gas play in the country."
The all-stock transaction announced yesterday will enhance ExxonMobil's position in the development of unconventional natural gas and oil resources.
ExxonMobil has agreed to issue 0.7098 common shares for each common share of XTO, which represents a 25 percent premium to XTO stockholders. The transaction value includes $10 billion of existing XTO debt and is based on the closing share prices of ExxonMobil and XTO on Dec. 11, 2009.
"XTO is a leading U.S. unconventional natural gas producer, with an outstanding resource base, strong technical expertise and highly skilled employees," said Rex W. Tillerson, chairman and chief executive officer of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in announcing the deal. "XTO's strengths, together with ExxonMobil's advanced R&D and operational capabilities, global scale and financial capacity, should enable development of additional supplies of unconventional oil and gas resources, benefiting consumers both here in the United States and around the world." Tillerson also called the agreement good news for the U.S. economy and energy security, as it will enhance opportunities for job creation and investment in the production of America's own clean-burning natural gas resources.
XTO's resource base is the equivalent of 45 trillion cubic feet of gas and includes shale gas, tight gas, coal bed methane and shale oil. These will complement ExxonMobil's holdings in the United States, Canada, Germany, Poland, Hungary and Argentina.
Once the transaction closes -- it is subject to XTO stockholder approval and regulatory clearance -- ExxonMobil will establish a new upstream organization to manage global development and production of unconventional resources, enabling the rapid development and deployment of technologies and operating practices to increase production and maximize resource value. The new organization will be located in Fort Worth, in XTO's current offices.
"XTO has a proven ability to profitably and consistently grow production and reserves in unconventional resources," said Bob R. Simpson, chairman and founder of XTO. "As the world's leading energy company, ExxonMobil will build on our success and open new opportunities for the development of natural gas and oil resources on a global basis."
Google vs. Amazon in drone race; more deaths in Syria; Russia escalates Ukraine conflict and more national and international news for Friday, August 29, 2014.
High-profile criminal defense attorney Daniel Stanford awaits his fate in the Curious Goods conspiracy trial.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is set to put the kibosh on the legal ownership of monkeys trained to help the disabled, and the agency wants to know what you think.
A federal judge on Thursday asked lawyers battling over Louisiana's new, restrictive abortion law for an agreement that apparently could let clinics stay open — at least for a while — after the law takes effect Sept. 1.
Three bedroom Port Barre cottage or three bedroom historic district Opelousas home
No laboring for shoppers this holiday
It will be next month before Gov. Bobby Jindal will likely get a chance to change the membership of a South Louisiana flood board that is suing dozens of oil, gas and pipeline companies.
Acadiana's nightlife guide.
An abortion rights organization wants a federal judge to block enforcement of Louisiana's new abortion law while its lawsuit to overturn the law makes its way through court.
Republican presidential prospects Ted Cruz and Bobby Jindal are planning to speak at an Iowa Christian conservative event in September.
The attention surrounding Victor White III has spiked with the release of last week's autopsy report, which has raised a number of serious questions about the night of his death and has put the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office under an increased wave of scrutiny as more national media outlets are jumping on the story, most recently seenh on MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show.
The Acadiana Center for the Arts and the Lafayette Economic Development Authority have announced a new artist stipend program, ArtSpark, designed to offer financial aid to local artists.
A group supporting taxpayer-funded private school tuition vouchers is appealing a federal judge's order that Louisiana must provide regular reports to federal officials on the state's voucher program.
The Discovery Channel has canceled reality TV star Will Hayden's popular "Sons of Guns" show after his arrest on an aggravated rape charge.
The LPSB will finally hear from the attorney it hired to investigate the superintendent at a special meeting Thursday at 4 p.m.
Three bedroom traditional or two bedroom Victorian cottage
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Acadiana's nightlife guide.
Authorities are investigating a report that a student there warned the principal of impending violence similar to that depicted in the movie "The Purge."
Saints cornerback Champ Bailey has played for more than a handful of playoff teams during a career that has seen him selected to 12 Pro Bowls.
Louisiana's Republican governor has filed a lawsuit against the Obama administration, accusing it of illegally using federal grant money and regulations to force states to adopt the Common Core education standards.
Police say a 56-year-old Lafayette man walking behind a dump truck died when the truck hit him as it was backing up.
Newly established honor recognizes outstanding local attorneys; Neuner and McGoffin win President's Award; and Blanchard named Outstanding Young Lawyer.
Daily paper constructing new digs near production plant on Rieger Road at Siegen Lane, near I-10.
Investigation finds Arnaud's Furniture, Carroll Building Specialties and Crazy Charlie's Shoes running misleading going-out-of-business sales.
Critics say workers and retirees are being held responsible for the Jindal administration's mismanagement of their program.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is a proud papa of new baby girl.
The books on Louisiana's last budget year have been closed, but it took a bit of borrowing from this year to make the numbers work.
"This is yet another example of the failed leadership and lack of focus that Hunter Beasley has exhibited. He's shown zero regard for kids, teachers or even passing a budget for the school year that's already started."
Five bedroom Acadian style home or four bedroom traditional home
AUG 28 As the controversy surrounding the Office of Group Benefits intensifies, blogger Tom Aswell gives us some background on the current problems. The OGB, which handles health insurance for current and retired state employees, is deep in the red since it was privatized by Jindal, and Aswell gives us the skinny: this great plan was designed by ALEC. The company handling it? Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana - a longtime member of ALEC.
AUG 28 This post on the Morning Joe program's blog runs down Bobby Jindal's recent work to "raise his profile nationally." (Yeah? No kidding.) The best part of the story about the governor who coyly declines to say he's running for president? His long-time consultant who poo-poos the memory of his cringe-worthy response to the 2009 State of the Union by saying you can tell he's doing a good job on the current campaign trail. What campaign trail?
AUG 28 Blogger CB Forgotston has a concept for a new reality show: the wives of the "Dork Dynasty." That's the name that some troopers have given to State Police Commander Mike Edmonson and his inner circle. The ladies CB has picked for his cast are not just housewives, however, and the connections here are pretty interesting.
AUG 28 Blogger Ian McGibboney is writing about the strife in Ferguson in this post, and articulating what many people down south are saying. There's a fairy tale about how there's tons of racism in the South, but it's all hunky dory up North. (Really? Look again.)
AUG 28 Scott Rogers, a television host who had a self-produced weekend morning show on WAFB, died in a shooting at his house, this story on the Baton Rouge television station tells us. He died in his St. Gabriel home, apparently at the hand of his son-in-law, who then turned the gun on himself, the story reports.
AUG 28 If you're one of those LSU football fans who think there is no greater sin than to fail as the school's football coach, this bad luck might make you happy. The son of former LSU Coach Gerry DiNardo was booked on drug and weapon charges, this post on the Picayune tells us.
AUG 28 If you lose in state court to your own constituents, the thing to do is sue the President. Right? Bayou Buzz takes a look at Bobby Jindal's legal "strategy," which basically seems aimed at getting his name in the papers. Hey -- looks like it's working!
AUG 28 Columnist Jeremy Alford takes a look at how the GOP and the Dems are approaching the Senate race in Louisiana. One study predicts a ho-hum outcome from this fall's elections, but in Louisiana the race is a focus for both parties, he says.
AUG 27 Columnist Stephanie Grace is writing about those bosom buddies (not), Bobby Jindal and David Vitter, in this post. On the one hand, the two politicians have so much in common, it's hard to tell them apart, she says. But Vitter has taken pains to distance himself from the governor, she says.
AUG 27 State retirees who get their health coverage through the state can look forward to paying more for premiums, drugs and out of pocket costs, blogger Tom Aswell tells us in this post. The problem is that Bobby Jindal's plan to privatize the system has resulted in a monthly $16 million deficit, Aswell says, so Bobby's trying to price retirees out of the system.
AUG 27 Blogger CB Forgotston is bumping up against shrill in this post, when he's talking about the taxpayer-funded house where State Police Commander Mike Edmonson lives on your dime. For instance, CB's complaining about the "servants," but the story he links to here reports that a convict cleans the house. CB also calls it a "mansion" but it sure looks more like a standard brick suburban house.


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Rockytop Tea:
1.5 oz earl gray infused vodka* (Vodka 14)
.5 oz blood orange juice
.5 oz lemon juice
1 tbsp Rangpur lime marmalade (homemade)
*1 tbsp Earl Gray infused in 8 oz vodka for 12-18 hours
Vodka 14 is a high quality classic organic vodka from Colorado. We thought it would be an excellent canvas to infuse with a nice Earl Gray tea. The orange juice acts to extend the cocktail a bit with the lemon juice lending balance and the requisite acidity. The bitter-sweetness of the marmalade goes very well with the Earl Gray, and helps to tame the tannic finish.


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BEAUMONT — Eighty Lamar University students graduated with honors during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 15, 2012, in the Montagne Center.
Twenty-three students graduated summa cum laude (with highest honors), with grade-point averages ranging from 3.8 to 4.0:
BUNA: Shawn Shofner.
VIDOR: Pamela Perricone, Joshua Simmons.
Among the summa cum laude graduates are Plummer Award recipients Paul Howell and Lan Nguyen, both of whom earned GPAs of 4.0.
Twenty-three students graduated magna cum laude (with high honors), with GPAs of 3.65 to 3.79:
BRIDGE CITY: Aysha Aras.
ORANGE: Lisa Farzad, Jessica Weldon, Fred Zoch.
Thirty-four students graduated cum laude (with honors), with GPAs of 3.5 to 3.64:
BRIDGE CITY: Ashley Angelle, Marla Carter, Adison Kern.
ORANGE: Janie Moore, Davina Wilkerson.
VIDOR: Brook Knapp.


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Summer Rental Available - Hampton Beach in Hampton Beach
- bedrooms 1
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- sleeps 4
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Summer Rental Available JUNE 1 - SEPT 15, 2013
Laundry On-Site and plenty of parking. All Utilities included.
Remodeled ocean front one-bedroom condo. Ground level with on-site parking. Steps to Hampton Beach, North. Across street from State Park. Quiet location yet minutes from the Hampton Beach strip. Walk where "the wall" starts! Two full-sized beds (can be put together) plus a pull-out couch. Built in stove top, breakfast bar, track lighting, small deck off slider - ocean side. Includes: couch, loveseat, two TV's, DVD, stove top, full fridgerator, new dish set, utensils, cookware, coffee maker, microwave, full bath with tub & shower, laundry on-site, a/c.
Views of the ocean - more pictures available upon request
Private bedroom separate from living area. More like a one-bedroom apartment versus a hotel room.
Brand new beds, couch and loveseat--!
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- local telephone plus all utilities included.
- Laundry on-site and trash pickup on-site
- Surf shop out front
- Private bedroom w/ TV
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Hampton Beach, North side near State Park, quiet beach, enjoy your days walking or sunning, yet minutes from the strip. Surf Shop right out front!
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This short video demonstrates how to care for children's teeth. It includes advice on encouraging children to drink tap water, brushing children's teeth as soon as the first ones are through, avoiding sugary drinks, and not taking bottles of milk to bed.
The Raising Children Network invites organisations and individuals to download and add this parenting video to their websites free of charge. The video must not be edited and must appear with the following statement:
Sourced from the Raising Children website, Australia's trusted parenting website. For more parenting information, visit www.raisingchildren.net.au.
This video is taken from our DVD, Raising children: a guide to parenting from birth to 5. It includes three main movies, 'newborn', 'baby', 'child' which are not available as videos on this website. You can order a copy of the full DVD.


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September – December 2014
Gallery Talk: Lines & Squares: Some of the simplest forms – lines and geometric shapes – can express the most creative and profound ideas in art. Anne Butler Rice, Public Programs Manager, looks at lines and shapes by artists from Mondrian to Byron Kim.
Free with admission, meet at the Information Desk by The Museum Shop.
Lecture: Costuming Hollywood in its Golden Age: Fit for a Screen: Guest lecturer and collector John Davey discusses the challenges and requirements inherent in designing clothing for film, using unique examples from his vast collection of Hollywood and couture clothing. Following the lecture enjoy a cocktail reception in Loctite Lobby.
6pm: Costuming Hollywood in its Golden Age, Aetna Theater
7pm: Cocktail reception, Loctite Lobby
Tickets: Purchase tickets by credit card or check. To pay by credit card call Nick Mandella at 860-838-4021. OR mail your check, payable to Wadsworth Atheneum, to Martha Johnson, 32 Cambridge Crossing, Avon, CT 06001. Please write "C&T 9/18 event" in check memo line. Reserve your spot by Thursday, September 11!
About John Davey
John Davey has been a collector of vintage Hollywood Costumes and Vintage Fashion and Haute Couture for the past 15 years. Starting in 1999 with his first purchase of an unknown Lana Turner negligee and an unknown Sophia Loren knit dress which he managed to identify, he is fast becoming one of the leading experts in this genre. His interest in Hollywood costume history led him to an interest in fashion and textile history and preservation. He presently owns and curates over 500 vintage Hollywood film costumes and celebrity apparel and over 800 pieces of haute couture and finer vintage ready to wear. He has exhibited parts of his collection in numerous private functions as well as lecturing for the Boston Fashion Council and the Initiatives in Art & Culture Conference in New York City. Most recently, he has exhibited his costumes at the Katharine Hepburn Museum in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, the Hollywood Museum in the retrospective Loretta Young: Hollywood Legend, and is part of the upcoming Hollywood Glamour: Fashion and Jewelry from the Silver Screen exhibition at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts in September 2014.
John is the Library Manager at the law firm of Alston & Bird LLP in New York City and moonlights also as a classical opera singer and antique appraiser.
This event is sponsored by the Costume & Textile Society.
Gallery Talk: The Intriguing Medium of Rock: Take a closer look at Carl Andre's Stone Field Sculpture and works by artists of the Hudson River School with Professor Robert Thorson, Department of Geology at the University of Connecticut, and author of Stone by Stone: The Magnificent History in New England's Stone Walls. Explore the range of artistry found in Hartford's most famous boulders and the distant grandeur of 19-century landscapes.
Free with admission; meet at the Information Desk by The Museum Shop.
Envisionfest Community Day: The View from Here: Explore a new point of view at the third annual Envisionfest Hartford – a citywide family-friendly festival that showcases Hartford's abundance of history, the arts, and culture.
Visit us to see artworks in the collection like you've never seen them before at informal Small Talks, where speakers with unique perspectives share their favorite pieces. Dance to live music, experience special performances, and create your own work of art to take home!
Art Activity: Zentangles
Join the Charter Oak Cultural Center and certified Zentangle teaching artist Cheryl Cianci on the museum's Main Street lawn to participate in a drop-in, collaborative Zentangle workshop.
Art Activity: One-Point Perspective
Learn about one-point perspective and create your own path drawing in Avery Court that incorporates people, places, and ideas to depict your "point of view on life."
Hartford Public Schools Performance
Student groups from Hartford Public Schools will perform in Aetna Theater throughout the day. Admission is free and open to the public.
Let's Move! Tours
Grab a pedometer and follow the Let's Move! audio tour while counting your steps. A certified fitness instructor will also lead us through low-impact stretches inspired by artworks in the collection.
Small Talks – 11am – 4pm
Talks will begin in the galleries on the hour and the half-hour, and will last between 15 and 30 minutes.
Presented in partnership with The iQuilt Plan
First Thursday: Frohawk Two Feathers / MATRIX 170: Join us for the opening of Frohawk Two Feathers / MATRIX 170, featuring an Artist Talk at 6pm, a hip hop performance, and more! Stay for a screening of the Manhattan Short Film Festival (regular film admission applies).
First Thursday After Hours: Visit us the first Thursday of every month for extended exhibition hours, music, cocktails, food, art activities, a film & more!
Lecture & Book Signing: Lady in the Dark: Iris Barry & the Art of Film: Robert Sitton, Adjunct Professor of Media and Culture at Marylhurst University, discusses his book, which chronicles the friendships and professional networks developed by pivotal modernist figures Iris Barry and Chick Austin, and the enduring impact such relationships had on their lives and careers. Book signing and cash bar reception to follow.
Enter via Avery Court on Atheneum Square North.
Please note: due to a major event at the XL Center Oct. 8 it is recommended you leave ample time for travel and parking if you plan to attend this lecture. The Front Street South garage offers $5 parking after 5pm.
Sponsored by the Sarah Goodwin Austin Memorial Fund.
Gallery Talk: Tony Smith & the Wadsworth Atheneum: Well-known Minimalist sculptor Tony Smith had a special relationship with the Wadsworth Atheneum, which hosted his first solo exhibition in 1966. Smith's anonymous donation to the museum in 1967 forms the core of its Abstract Expressionist collection. Explore the fruits of this important relationship with Eileen Doyle, The Marsted Curatorial Fellow for Contemporary Art.
Free with admission; meet at the Information Desk by The Museum Shop.
Gallery Talk: CSI: Conservation Science Investigation: Allen Kosanovich, Associate Paintings Conservator, gives a behind-the-scenes look into how our conservators analyze and treat works in the collection.
Free with museum admission; meet at the Information Desk by The Museum Shop.
Sneak Peek, Talk & Film: Artemisia: To celebrate our recent acquisition of the Italian Baroque masterwork Self-Portrait as a Lute Player by Artemisia Gentileschi, join Oliver Tostmann, Susan Morse Hilles Curator of European Art, for a talk about the artist and her painting at 2pm, followed by a screening of the 1997 film Artemisia.
Self-Portrait as a Lute Player will not be on public view until Fall 2015 – don't miss this special opportunity!
Gallery Talk: Frohawk Two Feathers: Learn about the fabricated saga of Frengland from MATRIX 170 artist Frohawk Two Feathers.
Free with admission; meet at the Information Desk by The Museum Shop.
Talk & Film: Remembering the Artist: Robert De Niro, Sr.: Robert De Niro, Sr. was a celebrated painter obscured by the pop art movement. His life and career are chronicled in the artist's own words, by his contemporaries and, movingly, by his son, the actor Robert De Niro. 2014. USA. 40 min. Not Rated. Directed by Perri Peltz and Geeta Gandbhir.
Before the film, Patricia Hickson, Emily Hall Tremaine Curator of Contemporary Art, will discuss the museum's untitled work by Robert De Niro, Sr., which will be on view.
Sunday, Nov 16 at 2pm
Talk & Film: Remembering the Artist: Robert De Niro, Sr.: Robert De Niro, Sr. was a celebrated painter obscured by the pop art movement. His life and career are chronicled in the artist's own words, by his contemporaries and, movingly, by his son, the actor Robert De Niro. 2014. USA. 40 min. Not Rated. Directed by Perri Peltz and Geeta Gandbhir.
Before the film, Patricia Hickson, Emily Hall Tremaine Curator of Contemporary Art, will discuss the museum's untitled work by Robert De Niro, Sr., which will be on view.
Thursday, Nov 13 at 7pm
Gallery Talk: Rembrandt Peale's Portrait of Raja Ram Mohun Roy: Erin Monroe, The Robert H. Schutz, Jr., Assistant Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture, discusses Rembrandt Peale's rare portrait of Raja Ram Mohun Roy—an important 19th-century Indian intellectual—on loan from the Peabody Essex Museum until March 2015.
Free with admission; meet at the Information Desk by The Museum Shop.


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Minnesota Vikings
Kyle Rudolph - #82 - TE
|6' 6"/ 258 lbs.
|Cincinnati, OH
|Notre Dame
|Years played
|2011, 2nd round, 11th pick by Vikings
Vikings stock report: Week Seven
Here's a look at the risers and fallers following the Vikings' 33-27 loss to the Packers in Week Seven.
Vikings rookie report: Week Six
Four rookies saw action for the Vikings in Sunday night's loss to the Bears. Here's how they performed.
Vikings rookie report: Week Five
Here's how key Vikings rookies performed in the Vikings 34-10 win over the Cardinals.
Vikings-Cardinals prediction
Which one of these teams, the Vikings or the Cardinals, will finally hold on to a second-half lead?
Vikings-Cardinals matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a key matchup to watch in Sunday's Vikings-Cardinals game.
Vikings rookie report: Week Four
Here's how the key rookies contributed for the Vikings in the Week Four loss to the Chiefs.
Vikings stock report: Week Four
Here's the Vikings stock report — three areas of the team heading in the right direction and three going in the wrong direction — following the Vikings' loss to the Chiefs.
Vikings' personnel packages could change
With all of the talk about QB Donovan McNabb struggling and needing to improve his mechanics, it also should be noted that several other systems are failing around him as well.
Vikings rookie report: Week Three
Here's how the Vikings rookies performed in Week Three against the Lions.
Vikings rookie report: Week Two
The Vikings' rookie tight ends are starting to make impacts.
Vikings rookie report: Week One
The Vikings have eight rookies on their roster. Only a few even played in the opener.
Rookie update: Where the first-year tight ends stand
In the last of a four-part positional series, William Del Pilar examines the rookie TEs to determine whether any will make a fantasy impact.
Vikings rookie refresher
Here's a quick look back at the rookies the Vikings drafted in April and how they figure in this fall.
Vikings fantasy focus
Here's a look at the Vikings' current skill-position players from a fantasy perspective.
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Rudolph has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl team as an injury replacement for Tony Gonzalez of the Atlanta Falcons.||||||| Rudolph was selected to his first Pro Bowl. The second-year player out of Notre Dame had career highs with nine touchdowns, 53 receptions and 493 yards receiving in 2012. His nine touchdowns were tied for first in the NFC for TDs by a tight end. Rudolph is the first Vikings tight end to make the Pro Bowl since Byron Chamberlain in 2001. He is the sixth Vikings player selected for the Pro Bowl this season.
Rudolph caught three passes for 39 yards and one touchdown in a 23-6 upset of the Texans on Sunday.||||||| Rudolph is up to nine TD receptions and has enjoyed a good fantasy campaign.
Rudolph caught six passes for 51 yards and one touchdown on Sunday against Green Bay.||||||| After virtually disappearing in the middle of the season after a strong start, Rudolph has reemerged as a formidable fantasy option. He has caught 18 passes for 170 yards and three TDs in his last three games.
Coach Leslie Frazier says Rudolph and safety Harrison Smith passed the necessary concussion tests this week, clearing the way for them to play in a pivotal NFC North game at Green Bay on Sunday.||||||| Rudolph and Smith both left the game against Chicago last weekend with concussions, and it was unclear earlier this week if they would be available for the game against the Packers.
Rudolph passed his concussion test and could play Sunday against Green Bay.||||||| Rudolph, who scored a TD against Chicago last weekend, is a viable fantasy starter in deeper leagues.


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Charles Pinning's poignant, humorous, and insightful "Lessons of life from the Old Portagee" (Commentary, Aug. 31) made my day — a reminder of the healing, magical properties of "shideese, red wine, fava beans, and a little senior folk wisdom.
It would be helpful if slanted Commentary pieces like "Taking the lead on carbon is a losing game," Aug. 29, by Paul C. "Chip" Knappenberger came with a full disclosure that the libertarian think tank he writes for (the Cato Institute) claims to be "independent" but in fact serves as yet another tentacle for the Koch Brothers, who by now are well-known for their agenda of undermining science and scholarship to serve the interests of corporate America including the oil and gas industry, Big Tobacco, etc.
The Rev. A. Ralph Barlow, in his Aug. 28 Commentary piece ("Personal salvation and social justice"), in response to the Aug. 18 Commentary piece by David Lewis Stokes ("Clues to pope's thought on the Gospel as social policy"), makes good points regarding the "stark challenges" facing pastors trying to be "relevant to the needs of their people."
If Peter Morici, the writer of "Obama sends Burger King to Canada" (Commentary Aug. 29), is truly a business professor at the University of Maryland, he should go back to school and take a refresher course in economics.
The accusation of plagiarism leveled at Providence mayoral candidate Jorge Elorza ("Elorza campaign letter at issue," news, Aug. 30) stretches the definition of plagiarism out of shape.
Jim Marshall's Aug. 30 letter ("We know exactly what Pope Francis is doing") is clear, on target, and a necessary response to the Rev. David Stokes's Aug. 19 Commentary piece. While Father Stokes's writings are certainly erudite, they often do not bring much clarity to the discussion.
I'd be willing to bet that 99 percent of Rhode Islanders had never heard of Clay Pell until this year. If his name was Clay Smith, sporting the same resume, he wouldn't even be allowed to participate in televised debates.
The recent disclosure about Providence mayoral candidate Jorge Elorza's arrest and conviction for shoplifting at age 18 ("Elorza campaign letter at issue," Aug. 30) was striking to me because it is a commentary on what happens when someone who is not white commits a petty crime.
Tim Norton falls back on the liberal standby of appealing to emotions and urges me to "Think of the victims" (letter, Aug. 31) in rebuking me for challenging his assertion in an earlier letter that the Founding Fathers could not possibly have intended that individual citizens have a right to own and carry firearms.
In 1968, the first casino opened in Atlantic City, N.J. At the time, it was the only casino east of the Mississippi River. Following this, Atlantic City became a popular gambling destination, and more casinos were built, reaching a high of 12 casinos by 2014. However, the popularity of gambling led other states to legalize various forms of gambling, notably Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and the competition cut into the once-monopoly status enjoyed by Atlantic City in the east.
I read with interest the Sept. 1 article ("South Kingstown man dies after bee sting") about the tragic death of a 50-year-old man from an anaphylactic reaction to a sting. This is certainly a problem which can benefit from increased public awareness.
Eva-Marie Mancuso, chair of the Rhode Island Board of Education, was quoted in an Aug. 5 story ("R.I. moratorium on NECAP found to have little impact on graduation") as saying that she was "appalled" that "a cornerstone of the department's high school graduation policy, one that was years in the making, was discarded by the legislature in the waning hours of the session."
New York lawyers will get 16.66 percent of any money recovered from the failed 38 Studios gamble, plus expenses ("R.I. receives first settlement check from lawsuit," Aug. 28).
In 2002, as now, it was not hard to spot future politicos at Harvard's freshman activity fair. You couldn't miss them: glad-handing at the College Democrats table, distributing swag at the College Republicans booth, recruiting for "study groups" (networking sessions) at the Institute of Politics.
Viewing the Democrat candidates for governor on one evening, the Republican candidates the next, was truly a treat for political die-hards.
When I read about police using unnecessarily aggressive tactics all over the country, I think how glad I am that it isn't happening here.
Former Governor Donald Carceri's Aug. 8 letter ("Journal story misstated my lawyer's comment") caught my eye.
If you had to chose to help, would it be the children coming through our borders or those stuck on a mountain in Iraq with no food and water?
I am a lifelong baseball fan and enjoy the game wholeheartedly. I have never rooted louder or felt more emotion than I did watching Cumberland in the Little League World Series.
There is a beautiful inscription on the chapel wall at the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery: "Brave patriots serve their country by valor and arms. … Brave patriots leave a heritage of honor forever."
Apparently we are sending $3.7 billion to do something for the thousands of terrified and hungry children crossing our southern border. I have heard we will hire judges, but their job description has not been clearly detailed.
Whether waterboarding is torture or not might not be the right question. Does it bring about the intended result? Seems like it doesn't. So why use it?
It is a joke to think that the campaign for governor in Rhode Island has anything to do with Wall Street. What does Wall Street have to do with jobs, poor roads, nonperforming schools, underfunded pensions, and a deplorable business environment?
The three Democratic candidates for governor of Rhode Island were asked, in the WPRI-Providence Journal debate, if they would support their opponent in the general election if they were to lose in the primary. They all answered yes, stating that we have not had a Democratic governor elected in 20 years.
I read with interest the Rev. David Adams Murphy's disparaging dissection of me and my views toward former President Richard Nixon. ("Nixon No Peacemaker," letter, Aug. 25), in response to my "Nixon the peacemaker" (letter, Aug. 18).
At the Aug. 26 debate of Democratic candidates for Rhode Island governor, Angel Tavares said of Clay Pell's qualifications: "I ask people at home: would you hire someone who has had nine jobs in eight years?"
In his Aug. 27 letter ("Guns and founders"), Richard J. August took me to task for my Aug. 14 letter ("Life trumps guns"). Mr. August referenced the Federalist Papers, saying in part: "It is clear from any reading of the Federalist Papers that what the Founding Fathers feared was a standing army that could be used against the citizenry by a tyrannical government."
There has been much controversy regarding the transportation to the United States of two very sick American health-care workers stricken with the Ebola virus. It is my firm belief that if they had not been allowed to gain access to our country, their prognoses would have had dire consequences.
I read with disappointment in the Aug. 24 editorial ("Fernand St Germain, 1928-2014″) about the passing of this wonderful man. While initially glowing with such statements as "he prided himself on delivering to constituents" the commentary turned toward unproven allegations against the man.
Companies are fleeing the United States to escape the insatiable hunger of the tax man. The latest is Burger King ("Burger King looks to move to Canada," news, Aug. 26), but others have gone before, and undoubtedly more will follow. In addition, a record number of Americans is renouncing U.S. citizenship for the same reason.
With his Aug. 18 letter ("Obama's feckless policy") Karl Stephens continues his vendetta against President Obama. He complains the president wants to dismantle our military in favor of domestic programs.
The Rhode Island governor's race is shaping up to be a battle between the lesser of a whole bunch of evils.
If it's another week, it must be another anti-Vincent Cianci editorial. The latest salvo ("Jarring revelation," Aug. 22) once again provides entertaining — if nutrition-free — reading. Rather than focusing on the 200-plus students who have benefited from the Cianci Scholarship Fund since 1994, and their varied accomplishments following college, we are treated to a recitation of the scholarship fund board's membership and conjecture about the fund's motives.
I strongly feel the need to respond to the Aug. 26 letter by Jed Dixon of Foster ("Made more enemies"). He argues that we made more enemies after 9/11 because we waterboarded terrorist prisoners for information that would help the United States in its war on terror and save the lives of our people.
Stanley Aronson's take on retirement in his Aug. 11 Commentary piece ("Passing thoughts on retirement") was entertaining, but the 21st century reality is more sobering.
On behalf of the 538 members of Rhode Islanders for Immigration Law Enforcement, I take great umbrage with Aug. 19 letter by Rhode Island College lecturer Elena Natalizia ("Embrace all immigrants").
How lucky we are, as Journal readers, to have Stanley Aronson in our midst! I look forward, with great anticipation, to his erudite weekly contribution to your Commentary page.
It is my fervent hope that my fellow voters will vote this year against the political retreads, such as Vincent Cianci, Frank Caprio, Ralph Mollis, etc. who seem to feel that they deserve election because they've been perennial hangers on. And they feel, I am sure, that losing an election most often means a position in state government at a handsome salary.
Jorge Elorza vs. Vincent Cianci in the Providence mayoral race sets up a stark scenario of new vs. old. Given Michael Solomon's tripping up on multiple ethics violation charges, and Cianci's well-known checkered history, we are left to examine the merits of Mr. Elorza.
The crickets' call back to the classroom
It's clear to me that Gina Raimondo believes she is the best candidate for governor. But it's also clear to me, based on the volume of unsolicited, glossy junk mail I get from her, that she is not very concerned about our environment.
Any member of the Rhode Island General Assembly who had the intellect and the courage to stand up to former House Speaker Gordon Fox should be recognized and appreciated.
Is a program called Ready to Learn going to turn around Providence's poorly performing public schools system? A program that teaches students "how to understand and manage themselves"?
I just read Travis Winter's Aug. 22 Commentary piece ("Studying in Tel Aviv as the rockets fall"). He writes so clearly and straightforwardly about the current situation in Israel and the fight against Hamas. I am so thankful to him for this excellent piece, especially when so much is being written that is so anti-Israel and so wrong.
The Journal has published numerous letters and Commentary pieces on the Israeli-Palestinian struggle, almost all of which put the blame entirely on one side or the other, but rarely point to a solution.
When Rhode Island state government possibly tries to do something right, it still does it wrong. The example is its endeavoring to begin to get out of the health care business by requiring state retirees to purchase individual Medicare supplemental plans rather then a state group plan.
In his Aug. 25 Commentary piece ("I am done living my life through an Instagram app"), Kevin Doyle, a senior at the University of Rhode Island, demonstrates a wisdom far beyond his years.
Twenty-five years of banishment from baseball is punishment enough for Pete Rose. Maybe we can ban Curt Schilling from Rhode Island for at least 25 years.
In his Aug. 19 Commentary piece ("Clues to pope's thought on the Gospel as social policy"), the Rev. David Lewis Stokes casts Pope Francis as a lovable but bumbling pontiff who fails to know the impact of his own words and needs his aides to clarify their meaning.
After reading the Aug. 20 article on the re-opening of West Broadway as a middle school ("West Broadway rises again: Former elementary school set to re-open as middle school"), I am stunned that the the closing of Bridgham Middle School was never mentioned.
Bank of America lied about the quality of mortgage-backed securities that it sold, putting the country into the biggest economic depression since the 1930s. The $17 billion settlement is nothing, as there were no criminal charges filed.
Over the last week, the world has reflected on the contributions and sacrifices of journalists in the wake of the unspeakable murder of James Foley.
Why did The Journal print Bush staffer Marc Thiessen's horrifying apology for torture ("Here's a better definition of 'torture,'" Commentary, Aug. 19)?
Marc Thiessen's Aug. 19 Commentary piece ("Here's a better definition of 'torture'"), is a dangerous and irresponsible attempt to defend waterboarding and other torture by shocking the reader with other horrific examples.
I am curious why The Journal wasted one quarter of the editorial page on Marc Thiessen's pathetic attempt to justify waterboarding ("Here's a better definition of 'torture,'" Commentary, Aug. 19).
The United States has recently begun to fly military support missions to help the Kurds and Iraqis in their battle with radical Islamists. The purpose of these missions is to destroy the military equipment being used by the Islamists, military equipment captured from the Iraqis, supplied by the United States.
The decommissioned Saratoga aircraft carrier is going to be moved from Newport to Texas to be scrapped. This is yet another sad commentary on Rhode Island. We brag that we are the Ocean State, but ever time there is an opportunity to make it a profitable distinction, we let it go!
When we focus on race, the racists win.
Manager David Belisle's inspirational speech to his Rhode Island Little Leaguers on Aug. 18, which was wonderfully televised by ESPN, is "one for the ages." It ranks right with the Gettysburg Address, Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream," John Kennedy's Inaugural Address and other historical orations.
Here are some facts to refute the ludicrous fantasies of Kevin Vealey ("Nixon the peacemaker," letter, Aug. 18). He truly stands a loyal citizen of the sad nation that the late, great novelist and essayist Gore Vidal called "the United States of Amnesia."
It was disheartening to see the lead headline on Aug. 19: "Autopsy: Brown's hands may have been up."
Regarding the Aug. 19 Commentary piece by Moustafa Bayoumi ("U.S. public can't abide Israel's 'disproportionate' attack"):
I have been struggling as a single parent of two children, dealing with the child-care and child-support offices in Rhode Island for the past three years.
Your two-star rating of Woody Allen's latest movie kept the crowd away in droves at the Warwick Showcase on opening night.
In his Aug. 16 Commentary piece ("All in the family"), Robert Whitcomb analyzes the management style of Arthur T. Demoulas: "But it was Arthur T.'s frequent cozy encounters with his workers that really did the PR trick. He'd go to funerals of members of employees' families, call employees with problems to see how they were doing, introduce employees to his wife and, all in all, be a highly visible and friendly presence."
OK, I now know how to spell Guillaume De Ramel (Democratic candidate for Secretary of State). But, who is he?
In the Aug. 15 paper, the article "IRS failed to check contractors' background," about exposing a million taxpayers to fraud, was on page 12. Isn't that kind of a big deal? Why was it not on page 1?
Thank goodness Robert Whitcomb is no long the editorial pages editor of The Providence Journal. While he was in that position, it was obvious that he was about as far left as a journalist can be and still live and work in the United States.
This is the "silly season" as various contenders spout platitudes and nonsense to fill air time and columns in the newspapers. At least it is keeping people at work, even if the money is not always spent on local companies.
Regarding Froma Harrop's Aug. 17 Commentary piece ("Neil deGrasse Tyson is a Nice Man"), this may be a good time to remind her of her own wise words: "Name-calling is not making you sound intelligent" ("The Daily Show," Jan. 12, 2012). The same is true of misrepresenting the facts.
I read with interest a recent Associated Press piece about new findings within the National Football League that using marijuana could possibly help heal concussions and minimize their associated pain. Makes sense.
Most Rhode Islanders seem to be under the delusion that the next governor could "right the ship of state." Yet Rhode Island has one of the weakest executive branches of government in the whole country.
In his Aug. 14 letter ("Life trumps guns"), Tim Norton of Rumford dredges up the tired argument of the anti-gun crowd that the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is meant to apply only to militias and not individual citizens.
The Aug. 16 editorial ("Eve of destruction") recalls Bill Clinton's remark on Sept. 10, 2001 (just one day before the fateful al-Qaida attacks on New York and Washington) that at some previous time he had the opportunity to kill Osama bin Laden, but refrained from doing because he said he would have had to kill some 300 innocent women and children. In his words, had he done so, "then I would have been no better than him."
Regarding the Aug. 13 letter by James S. Sulanowski ("Ads aim to sway dimwits"): I have greater confidence in Rhode Island voters than Mr. Sulanowski. I have high regard for their ability to be discerning. Lack of choice is more often the problem than the voter's ability to choose wisely.
People complain that old folks (like me) always seem to dwell on the negative. I think we have the facts with which to justify our attitude.
Bob Leddy is a talented writer. He articulates well. I enjoy his articles not only for his command of the written word, but for his wide knowledge of motion pictures.
Like most people, I enjoy seeing improvements to our infrastructure like roads and sidewalks. They create jobs and usually replace something old and substandard with new and improved.
If you haven't made up your mind regarding the migration crisis from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico, and especially if you have, I'd recommend a number of topics to research to be more historically literate on the topic:
I had a dentist appointment on Reservoir Avenue, in Cranston, on Aug. 13 during the rain storm. The road was closed by the police north of Garden City because of deep water.
Is Rick Wilson ("R.I.'s costly war on marijuana a failure," Commentary, July 30) implying that we renounce the "war on drugs" because "people young and old are using it," and because the "drug trade is far too lucrative and the demand too great"?
Western imperial powers, led by the United States, who drew the map lines and carved out the countries of the modern-day Middle East, are tearing up the social fabric and restructuring it once again to serve the interests of imperialism.
I am always dismayed to see a column by Jay Ambrose, the man with simple answers to complex problems ("Exaggerating campus rape provides us no solutions", Commentary, Aug. 13).
Regarding a childish Aug. 13 cartoon by Dave Granlund depicting an elephant banging anti-Obama drums with his trunk and tail: I would like to remind Granlund that the mascot of the GOP is an elephant, which is one of the smartest animals on earth. The Democrats' mascot is a jackass.
The United States asks (some say sanctimoniously) the Israelis to make peace with the Arabs, the Russians to make peace with the Ukranians ,and the Iraqis to make peace with, well, the Iraqis.
I am tired of receiving letters from National Grid informing me that I am using more energy than my "more efficient" neighbors. As a physicist, I can say that National Grid does not have the needed information to determine and compare the efficiency of houses.
While critics speak of Clay Pell's young age and inexperience, we really should be marveling at his accomplishments: a Harvard degree, Georgetown University law degree, years living abroad in Europe, Asia, and South America, fluency in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, achievement as an officer in the Coast Guard, an impressive position in the Obama White House, and a high-level appointment in the U.S. Department of Education.
Superior Court Associate Judge Susan McGuirl's overturning the conviction of John Liedecker, deputy executive director of the National Education Association Rhode Island, for the political cyberstalking of former State Rep. Doug Gablinske shames the judiciary. It seems that if want to yell "Fire!" in a crowded theater, she will affirm your right to do so …
Great congratulations to the New England Regional Tournament Champion Cumberland American Little League team!
In his Aug. 14 letter ("Gatchel advocates imperialist aggression"), the Rev. David Adams Murphy both lauds and criticizes Col. Gatchel for his service and experience.
As for the Aug. 11 letter by fellow townsman Stuart Smith ("Hamas and Israeli leaders are extremists"), I quibble with just one small aspect of his premise: Not only is the Hamas leadership extreme, it appears to be certifiably insane.
Whatever happened to the Americans who believed in giving back to their country? John F. Kennedy's challenge of "Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country" would be ignored today.
Oh, Dr. Herbert Rakatansky, thank you for your Aug. 12 Commentary piece ("Tampering with the world's classics has got to stop"). I loved it!
Recently I returned to Rhode Island after 15 years from Lancaster Pa. It was necessary for me to travel through New York City on Route 95. New York is a mass of filth and decay on both sides of the roadway. A long series of buildings look as if they could collapse or burst into flames. The traffic was totally congested throughout. In some places, the road narrowed into one lane which shifted often from left to right. I was relieved to be at last out of the area and into Connecticut.
This month marks the 40th anniversary of the resignation of President Richard Nixon from office. Much has appeared in your newspaper over the last few weeks about Nixon, and not all of it good!
The president, vice president and Congress are all on vacation now. I hope the last one out of Washington turned off the lights to save us some money!
Only the most obtuse can believe Obama's feckless policy of appeasement and inaction has brought us "Tranquility in our time."
I can't believe there is another letter ("Assuming anti-Semitism," Aug. 12″) blaming the Israelis for the deaths in Gaza when it's Hamas that sends the first rockets and the Israelis are defending themselves. The Israelis don't put their people in schools and shelters to get them bombed for sympathy as Hamas does. They are smart enough to be able to repel these attacks.
Really? An $8 "beach access" charge (times two, as my wife accompanied me) to take a stroll on Narragansett Town Beach? On a Thursday afternoon? Really?


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TORONTO -- Regardless of the controversy that swirls around Jon Jones and the drama that seems to follow him, none of that seems to matter when Jones steps into the octagon.
Faced with a severe public backlash and the wrath of UFC president Dana White for his decision to turn down a UFC 151 fight, Jones had no problem clearing his mind and performing under the bright lights. Taking little damage and inflicting plenty on his opponent, Jones systematically wore down Vitor Belfort en route to a fourth-round Americana submission.
The finish came at 54 seconds of the round.
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"It feels great," Jones said. "There's a saying that adversity is a teacher of a great general."
The victory capped a trying stretch for the UFC's most polarizing champion, who was also arrested and charged with a DUI earlier this year.
Though he was booed as he entered the octagon, fans cheered the finish, a submission against a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt.
Jones did have to overcome a scary moment in the first round. He took Belfort down in the opening seconds, and Belfort quickly transitioned to an armbar. It appeared as though his arm hyperextended but Jones refused to tap.
"I honestly was waiting for it to break," he said. "I was not going to tap out."
Belfort said he heard the arm "cracking and popping," but credited the champion for his perseverance.
"This lion is tough, he holds himself up very well," he said.
It was a strong effort from Belfort, who took the fight on just over one months' notice after Jones was moved from the canceled UFC 151 event. Belfort, who was the UFC light-heavyweight champion for a short stretch in 2004, was bidding to capture the belt after a period of 3,158 days, a stretch that would have been the longest span ever between two UFC title reigns.
But after his arm bar attempt was escaped by Jones, it was mostly downhill for him. Jones beat him both standing and on the ground, dropping the Brazilian slugger with a body kick in the third, although Belfort managed to hold for the rest of the round.
Belfort landed a hard left early in the fourth as his conditioning held up better than most expected, but Jones quickly took down, moved to the crucifix position, and wrenched Belfort's arm with the fight-ending submission.
It was the fourth successful title defense for the 25-year-old, who is just one shy of Tito Ortiz's divisional record.
Jones is now 17-1 while Belfort fell to 19-9.


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We are a month away from St. Patrick's Day and folks on Hilton Head are gearing-up for the 30th annual parade.
For every parade of course - you need a grand marshal.
Brian Carmines, known locally as owner of the legendary Hudson's Seafood House will lead this year's parade.
Officials made the announcement Sunday at Reilly's Plaza. The new Grand Marshal says he is extremely flattered to be part of such a big local tradition.
"I'm speechless, I'm flattered to be asked, and I look forward to serving, It's quite an honor."
The annual parade will take place on Sunday, March 17th at 3pm.
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What We Talk About When We Talk About Revisions
National Novel Writing Month is upon us, and whether or not we're keeping up with our word count, we probably keep hearing the advice to put all edits aside and just lay down the first draft. This is good advice, because 50,000 words is impossible to achieve if the writer is focusing on perfecting the first 2,500. And yet people may not know what we mean by revisions or edits. How will we know when to start editing? More importantly, how will we know when to stop?
The answer to the first question is relatively easy–when the first draft (what I like to call "pass through") is done. And by "done," I mean every scene that needs to be in the document is written. I point out the scene inclusion because when I'm writing my first draft I often put in place holders like this:
<<STORMY goes to ALLISON'S house, steals her car>>
So when those are all filled in I mark it as ready for editing. Revisions begin as soon as I'm ready, in the next minute, a few hours later, or after a break if I think I need one. Generally I jump right back in after a coffee, because I'm not fond of getting back up to speed on a book; I'd rather stay swimming in the characters, storyline, and themes. Before edits can begin though, I need to think about what my goals are for the second through twentieth pass throughs. Yes, twentieth. Revisions are the real work of writing, as the first draft is the feel good phase. This is the heavy lifting, but look at it this way: you spent this much time building up momentum, you can't let the project crash and burn now.
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May 22, 2013
Nigerian authorities must not use the state of emergency imposed in the north of the country as an excuse to commit human rights violations, Amnesty International urges.
May 22, 2013
For people who flee across the European Union's borders to seek respite from conflict or persecution, life is not always everything they might have hoped it would be.
May 21, 2013
Global inaction on human rights is making the world an increasingly dangerous place for refugees and migrants, Amnesty International said today as it launched its flagship annual report.
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Despite boasting the league's top-ranked offense and top-ranked defense in 2010, the Chargers didn't even give themselves the opportunity to play for a postseason berth in Week 17. An awful 2-5 start to the season, combined with injuries, player holdouts and dreadful play on special teams helped hand first place in the AFC West to the Chiefs. It marked the first time a team other than San Diego had won the division since '05.
The Bolts hope to return to their winning ways, and having a full, healthy roster from the get-go should help them achieve that goal. OLT Marcus McNeill missed the first five games last season before receiving the contract extension he desired, while WR Vincent Jackson didn't suit up for 11 games because of a suspension and demand for more money. Rookie RB Ryan Mathews, All-Pro TE Antonio Gates and big-play WR Malcom Floyd also missed time because of various injuries.
One player in the lineup the entire season was QB Philip Rivers, who solidified his place as one of the league's top signalcallers. Were Rivers on a winning team, he likely would have garnered plenty of MVP discussion after throwing for 4,710 yards and 30 TDs despite the hobbled supporting cast surrounding him. He will be relied on again to carry the team in an up-and-coming division.
After last season's flop, along with postseason failures earlier in his tenure, the pressure is on head coach Norv Turner. Even if distractions lead the Chargers off their path, Turner must make sure it doesn't derail them.
Few quarterbacks in the league are as efficient as Philip Rivers, a reason he leads the pass-heavy San Diego attack. Rivers can make all the throws on the passing tree and has a deep stable of receivers at his disposal, including Antonio Gates, the NFL's premier tight end. Helping him out are a group of running backs with different skill sets and a solid offensive line. Coordinator Clarence Shelmon lets Rivers air it out early and often throughout the game, a wise strategy.
Quarterbacks: If there was any question of who the team leader of the Chargers is, just find the player who returned to the huddle week after week despite a hobbled supporting cast around him. Philip Rivers is vocal in the locker room and a take-charge player on the field, fighting through injuries and motivating his teammates with words and actions. He's also a fantastic passer in the pocket, using great peripheral vision to locate open receivers even when it appears they are covered. In 2010, Rivers led the league in passing yards, throwing for a career-high 294 yards per game, ending the campaign with his third Pro Bowl appearance. Though his delivery never will be considered fundamentally sound, Rivers has the arm strength to throw deep and the touch to drill passes in the middle of the field as well as into the flats. As he goes, so go the Chargers, which means the organization is incredibly thankful that he is durable, starting all 16 games in each of the past five seasons. Backup Billy Volek is best suited with a clipboard in his hands. He understands the offense well, but lacks the arm strength and polish Rivers possesses.
Running backs: After letting Charger legend LaDainian Tomlinson go in free agency and trading up in the first round to select Ryan Mathews with the 12th pick in the 2010 draft, the team figured it wouldn't miss a beat in the run game. That turned out to be true, though not in the manner expected. Mathews missed time with an ankle injury and did not remind fans of L.T., though he did show fantastic balance and the ability to fight off tacklers. He also possesses the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. However, health is a concern, as there are doubts he can hold up for 16 games and become a workhorse. RB Mike Tolbert ended up leading the team in rushing with a punishing style that helped him gain four yards per rush. Despite not getting more than 25 carries in a season prior to 2010, Tolbert adjusted well to his new role and proved to have a nose for the endzone, scoring 11 touchdowns, 10 of which came from five yards or less. He's expected to back up Mathews this season. Rookie Jordan Todman, who boasts outstanding speed and agility, will be used as a change-of-pace back much like Darren Sproles was. FB Jacob Hester is mainly a blocker in jumbo formations.
Receivers: Philip Rivers would prefer to spread the ball around than lock in on one guy, so despite his first-string receivers missing time because of contract issues and injuries, the quarterback still found plenty of targets as the 2010 season went along. That should help the team with his top pass catchers returning, along with some new additions to the group. WR Vincent Jackson, who was given the franchise tag and is back for one more year, should return to his place as the Bolts' top downfield threat. The 6-foot-5 receiver has the size to dominate even well-built cornerbacks, along with speed that makes him nearly impossible to guard when the ball is in the air. Jackson knows how to use his body, shielding helpless defenders and making spectacular catches seem routine. Route running and focus are issues for Jackson, though the latter shouldn't be a problem given the fact that he's playing for a long-term contract. On the other side will be Malcom Floyd, who has the same size and ability as Jackson, but lacks the consistency to be a true No. 1 target. Veteran Patrick Crayton can stretch the field with dynamic speed and is expected to line up in the slot. Rookie Vincent Brown also will be a factor in the passing game. Brown needs to improve his run blocking, but is a well-rounded receiver who can catch any pass thrown his way. Then, of course, there's TE Antonio Gates, arguably the top player at his position in the league. Gates' speed and athleticism make it difficult for linebackers to stick with him, and his 6-4, 260-pound frame, which he knows how to use to his advantage, doesn't allow safeties much of a chance either. If Gates' foot is fully healed, the San Diego passing game might improve over last year's performance.
Offensive linemen: The 38 sacks taken by Philip Rivers in 2010 were not entirely the fault of the O-line. Still, there is major room for improvement. OLT Marcus McNeill has been an elite player in the past but didn't play to that level in '10. He has terrific feet and the strength to hold off defenders, though he did not appear to be at his best after finally agreeing to a new contract with the team. Playing next to McNeill is OLG Kris Dielman, who has played in the Pro Bowl the past four years. Dielman is one of the NFL's top guards, using tremendous strength and physicality to push around opponents. He also plays with a bit of an attitude when finishing off blocks. C Nick Hardwick is an intelligent player who occasionally gets overwhelmed by superior athletes. Louis Vasquez and Tyronne Green each showed ability at right guard, though both need more polish and experience. Vasquez lacks athleticism and has trouble with quicker players, but is very strong and a good lead blocker; Green is still very raw and does not know how to use his body correctly, but the coaching staff sees a lot of potential in the third-year pro. ORT Jeromey Clary is not a premier player, but he is durable and can get to the second level, a reason the team made it a priority to re-sign him this summer.
Greg Manusky replaces new Panthers head coach Ron Rivera as defensive coordinator, but not much should change in terms of scheme. The team still will run a 3-4 and be aggressive by disguising looks while bringing constant pressure. Unlike the offense, the defense was remarkably healthy in 2010, which allowed young starters to blossom into impact players and solid veterans to go about their business. One area in which to improve will be forcing turnovers, as the Chargers were below-average last season. Replacing departed free agents and integrating rookies into the lineup also will be among Manusky's challenges.
Defensive linemen: Though not the most well-known lineman on the team, NT Antonio Garay is the most important one of the bunch. The big man can take on blockers, create disruption in a quarterback's face and slow down running games. His work allows DE Luis Castillo to thrive. A phenomenal athlete who uses finesse and speed to make plays, Castillo has been known to take plays off, but is tough for offensive tackles to defend one-on-one when motivated. At the other end spot, both vet Jacques Cesaire and rookie Corey Liuget will see time. Cesaire isn't flashy, but gets the job done. He does lack the size and nose for the ball Liuget has, a reason the first-rounder's snaps should rise as the season progresses. Backup DE Vaughn Martin has a chance to be dominant if he were violent on a consistent basis. Too often he gave up on plays when he was blocked, though he made enough of an impression on coaches that they played him more as the season went along. DT Cam Thomas, a rookie in '10, is a long-term project with potential who needs experience to learn the tricks of the trade.
Linebackers: Anchored by OLB Shaun Phillips, the Bolts' LB corps is among the NFL's better units. Phillips has a polished combination of power and speed and boasts a variety of moves to get to the quarterback. He's also a disruption in the running game with his ability to make plays in the open field. Across from Phillips will be a rotating cast of bodies. Free-agent pickup Travis LaBoy is an active player who occasionally can be caught out of position but has a nose for the quarterback. Larry English was drafted to be the heir apparent to Shawne Merriman, but with only five sacks in his first two seasons, the time is now to show his potential. He's a smart and physical player who missed half of the '10 season with a foot injury. Inside, the team signed Takeo Spikes, who played under Manusky last season with the 49ers. A seasoned vet, Spikes no longer "wows" anybody with his skills, but he is solid in every aspect of the game and is rarely out of position. There is playing time to be had next to Spikes, and a host of young players, headlined by '10 third-rounder Donald Butler, competed for the job in camp. The team drafted Jonas Mouton in the second round, hoping he can be a versatile player who can contribute both as an inside and outside 'backer as well as on special teams.
Defensive backs: In 2010, the secondary had speed, size, athleticism and ability. One thing it lacked: toughness. It was with that in mind that the team signed Colts castoff Bob Sanders before the lockout began. Sanders has played only nine total games the past three seasons and is a constant injury concern. However, when he is on the field, he will bring physicality to the run defense and great knowledge of the game in pass coverage. He'll team with returning safeties Eric Weddle and Steve Gregory to form a fantastic rotation. Weddle is a big hitter who occasionally finds himself out of position because of his lack of foot speed, but the team invested heavily in him this summer. He is great in run defense, a complement to Gregory, a strong safety who excels when the ball is in the air. Lockdown CBs Quentin Jammer and Antoine Cason both are former first-round picks who have lived up to their potential. Jammer is a physical player who likes to bump receivers at the line and knock them off their route. He's also very good at reading quarterbacks and tackling in the open field. Cason was a starter for the first time last year, moving from the nickel back job after San Diego traded Antonio Cromartie to the Jets. With terrific speed, Cason showed an ability to defend both deep and shallow throws, and he thrived with the ball in the air, finishing with 17 passes defensed. Rookies Marcus Gilchrist and Shareece Wright also will play vital roles. Gilchrist is an active defender with good closing speed; intelligence is also a major plus and he'll be able to grasp the defense from Day One, either as a corner or safety. Wright, a cornerback, has fantastic press-coverage skills and top-end speed.
Starting in training camp and lasting through the entire 2010 season, special teams for the Chargers were anything but special. Because of injuries, the team employed five different long-snappers, and that was just the start of the problems. There were issues in every area of the unit, a major factor why the team missed the playoffs. PK Nate Kaeding made 23-of-28 field-goal attempts; however San Diego's opponents didn't miss any of the 16 kicks they tried. Kaeding has range up to 50 yards but cannot be counted on to make kicks in pressure situations. P Mike Scifres had four punts blocked thanks to the revolving door on the line in front of him, though he still possesses a strong and accurate leg. Coverage teams were a major issue, with opponents taking back three kickoffs and one punt for touchdowns in '10. On returns, the team lost their primary kickoff and punt man in Darren Sproles, so expect rookie Marcus Gilchrist and CB Antoine Cason to try to fill those spots.
With the division's best player in Philip Rivers, a return to the top of the AFC West standings is not out of the question. The Chargers showed with their aggressive approach to free agency that they are ready to win now. It will be up to Norv Turner to make sure that his roster maintains focus from the beginning of training camp throughout the entire season, as slow starts and lackadaisical efforts in big games have been the team's downfall in recent years.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Carmelo Anthony won the scoring title without playing, and the Atlanta Hawks lost their chance to move up in the East standings.
Chris Copeland scored 33 points on a night that belonged to the benches, and the New York Knicks wrapped up their winningest season in 16 years by beating the Hawks 98-92 on Wednesday.
With Anthony and just about every important player on either side sitting, the Knicks finished 54-28, their most victories since going 57-25 in 1996-97.
New York is the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference and will host the No. 7 Boston Celtics on Saturday.
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The beneficial live cultures in yogurt might just save your life, or at least prolong it. But not all yogurts are created equal.
Yogurt has probably been around almost since the first herders decided that stealing a cow's milk was a clever notion. The thickened product of dairy and bacteria combined has been an essential part of various cultures' culinary vocabularies for millennia, in a plethora of forms— drinks, desserts, marinades, and more.
Twenty years ago, you would have been hard-pressed to find more than one or two options for yogurt in your market. Now, a dizzying array of choices will overwhelm you in your local dairy case. The following suggestions should help to clear away the clutter and steer you to the most beneficial choices.
It all boils down to—read the label.
Ingredients. Ideally, you want nothing in your yogurt but milk and live cultures. Fruit, sugar, pectin, corn syrup, artificial sweeteners—these all crowd out the active cultures and add empty calories. It's best to make your own additions if you need to—a drizzle of honey, a few drops of vanilla extract, or a bit of chopped fresh fruit. Try a teaspoon of Hungarian acacia honey and a couple of strawberries from the farmers' market.
Live Cultures. Make sure the "LAC" (Live and Active Cultures) seal appears on the label, and that the product is not "heat treated"—that process destroys most of the beneficial bacteria. And the more different bacterial cultures listed on the label, the better.
Fat Content. This is a matter of dietary needs and choice. Whole, low-fat, non-fat—choose according to your own personal needs. Chobani all-natural non-fat Greek yogurt, for example, is gratifyingly thick, not too tangy, and has plenty of protein.
Protein and Sugar. Think all yogurt is rich in protein? Think again. You might be surprised to learn that many yogurts offer little in the way of protein—except, that is, for Greek yogurt, which provides a whopping 19—20 gm of protein per 1-cup serving. While you are scrutinizing the label for protein content, be sure to check out the sugar content as well—avoid sugary yogurts (anything over 10 gm is generally too much sugar). Your best bet? Go with the "original" or "plain" and add your own sweetener.
Minted Yogurt, Roasted Eggplant, & Red Pepper Roll-ups
Serves 8
24 ounces plain Greek yogurt
2 large eggplants, cut into
1/4-inch slices
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, shredded
1 Tbsp. lemon zest
2 Tbs. capers, drained
1 tsp. crushed pink peppercorns
2 large sheets lavash bread
8 ounces jarred roasted red peppers, drained
6 medium Persian cucumbers, diced
1 medium sweet onion, diced
per serving: 318 cal; 14 g prot; 13 g total fat (2 g sat fat);44 g carb; 6 mg chol; 224 mg sod; 11g fiber; 11 g sugars


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