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Review Published In: Economic
Botany ,
Vol. 60, p. 298 (2006)
Reviewed by: Karol Chandler-Ezell, Stephen F. Austin State University
This book makes a unique and welcome contribution to the literature on medicinal botany. It offers a thorough yet approachable primer to the chemistry of medicinal plants that fills a much-needed middle ground between herbals and more advanced texts on pharmacognosy. Hanson's experience as a chemistry teacher at DePauw University in Indiana comes through in his skill at presenting chemical concepts in an approachable, step-by-step way without compromising accuracy. Hanson's approach is put forward in the introduction as a balanced appreciation of all that both medicinal plants and chemistry can offer. He begins with a statement that will surely find resonance with professionals: "… Many people believe that medicinal plants have some special, mystical properties because they are natural, or organic, or God given. For similar reasons, some folks reject anything considered a 'chemical' because they believe them to be fundamentally bad, or they reject mainstream medicines because they are synthetic… we should not label plants and natural, herbal treatments as superior in all cases. Like it or not, virtually everything in the world is a chemical or composed of chemicals." (pp. 5-6)
Chapter 2 begins an introduction to chemical symbols and how to understand them. He does a particularly good job of clearly and simply explaining how to understand and "read" chemical structures as they are commonly presented in pharmacognosy and chemical literature. He then advances in Chapter 3 to basic ways molecules are formed, medicinally important families of chemicals (Chapter 4), and how these common arrangements are important to understanding how compounds work in the body (Chapters 5-6). Chapter 3 is particularly helpful for the way it demystifies how chemicals interact with each other and why they form different types of arrangements as molecules. Chapter 4 is probably the section that readers will return to again and again as a reference to understanding commonly encountered families of compounds, and the "family" approach is particularly helpful, as it provides a hierarchy and structure to these chemicals that will be familiar to those acquainted with botany. Finally, Chapter 7 provides in-depth case studies of Ayahuasca, Ginkgo, and Cancer treatments as a way of demonstrating how the reader can apply their newly-acquired chemical understanding. The concepts are well-illustrated with tables and figures displaying the chemical structures, bonding, and chemical interactions described.
This book is very well suited to students of ethnobotany, pharmacy, and medicine and would do very well as a text for classes – particularly for students who do not have a background in chemistry. Readers should be able to use this book not only as a text but also as a valued reference. I highly recommend it as an addition to the libraries of those who work with economically-important plants.
Review Published In: Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
Reviewed by: Michael Heinrich, Centre for Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, School of Pharmacy, University of London
Teaching chemistry to anyone interested in medicinal plants has become more and more of a problem. Students consider many of the classical textbooks as too difficult and, if one puts a chemical line drawing up, students tend to moan and get worried about its alleged complexity. Therefore, this book comes as a handy addition to our libraries in natural product chemistry and is a very basic and well-presented text on natural products commonly found in medicinal plants.
Sadly the book is misnamed: it is not about understanding medicinal plants (i.e., the numerous aspects of medicinal plant research including pharmacognosy, biology and quality control) nor do their therapeutic actions feature prominently in the book. Instead, it is specifically about the chemistry of natural products commonly found in these plants and the basic chemistry required to understand such compounds. The examples are very well chosen and are presented in a very stimulating way. Six main chapters (and an introduction) form the core of the book:
- Interpreting the symbolism of chemical structures, or, finding your way around a molecule
- The origins of bonding and molecular properties
- Structural lexicon of medicinally important chemical families found in plants
- Chemical behaviour and its application to medicinal molecules
- Drug delivery and action
- Case studies of selected plant drugs
As the chapter titles suggest, it is a very hands-on approach, certainly useful for advanced college or secondary students or for first year university students. Great care is taken in explaining the various ways to represent molecules (Lewis projections, space-filling 3D representations and others) and the process of abstraction which is the basis of these representations. The examples chosen are ones which will certainly interest students (e.g., neuroactive compounds, Ginkgo, and anticancer natural products as part of the last chapter). The last two chapters are very short and can certainly only provide a very basic introduction. While the focus is on the chemistry, it brings this topic, which is considered to be too dry by many (not only students) to life and everyone will learn new things from the examples Bryan A. Hanson has chosen.
The book is illustrated with excellent chemical line drawings, numerous detailed graphs showing some experimental set ups and relevant data (e.g., NMR, IR) and some older botanical drawings, which, however, are of varying quality. For such an introductory book one might have wanted more use of colour graphics and other forms of illustration, but this would have been difficult at this price range.
In sum, while the book certainly does not aim at achieving a comprehensive coverage of the field (as some excellent other ones do, like Dewick, 2002), it provides good introductory information and will hopefully help younger students to overcome their fear of chemistry. Thus it is of interest for all health related disciplines including, medicine, pharmacy, and of course specifically ethnopharmacology. In view of this, it is particularly disappointing that the book is (presumably for marketing purposes) misnamed. This does not do justice to the importance of chemistry in medicinal plant research and use.
Review Published In: HerbalGram , Vol. 70, p. 72-73 (2006)
Reviewed by: Exra Bejar, Director of Technical Services, Herbalife International Inc.
Are you passionate about learning the basic chemistry and pharmacology of medicinal plants? Were you frustrated by your college professor and then turned off for the rest of your life when dealing with chemistry and biomedical topics? If you say yes to one of these questions, then Understanding Medicinal Plants is the book for you.
This book is an excellent source of information for any college student who has a strong interest in the scientific knowledge required to understand the effects of herbs, as well as for those who are not so attracted to learning chemistry from traditional sources. It is also an exceptional foundation for lay people who want to expand their herbal chemistry and pharmacology knowledge beyond what they find in other magazines and publications.
Having taught physiology and pharmacology in several universities, I have personally witnessed many first-year undergraduate students who took an introductory course in chemistry or biology and then changed their academic goals to non-science. Perhaps these students would have chosen organic chemistry or pharmacology in their career paths if they had found a compassionate mentor, but instead they opted to discard the hard sciences from their curriculum altogether.
For us botanical scientists at heart, who religiously read HerbalGram, we learned chemistry and biology early in life. If we did not like a basic chemistry or biology topic, we would still swallow it as a bad prescription. We thought many of these concepts were absolutely necessary to understand the more complex and fascinating topics such as NMR spectroscopy, secondary metabolism in plants, toxicology, pharmacokinetics, and drug metabolism. If we were bored by the way they were presented, we took a deep breath and thought: "I'm sure this will expand my knowledge and horizons." We made ourselves believe that the concepts were empowering tools to explore more complex and intricate subjects as we advanced into higher level classes.
However, let's face it. For the bulk of college students, accustomed to quick visual streams of information and not as interested in science textbooks as many of us, digesting these basic concepts can be a source of frustration. Perhaps we have been taught to believe the hard sciences are just for a privileged group of geeks or those brave enough to pile stacks of information in their brain.
Fortunately, we now have an excellent book and a great teacher who understands college classroom realities in the 21st century and the challenges of teaching biomedical sciences. Dr. Hanson, a professor of chemistry at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, introduces basic chemical and pharmacological concepts clearly and seamlessly, so that students can learn about chemical bonds, secondary metabolism in plants, neuropharmacology, and DNA replication, all from just one source. I have not been in Dr. Hanson's classroom, but I am pretty sure his students don't think these topics are boring.
The book includes, among other things, the symbolism of chemical structures, the origins of bonding and molecular properties, and a structural lexicon of medicinally important chemical families found in plants. It reviews the chemical behavior of medicinal molecules (often extracted and purified as drugs), as well their applications. The last two chapters are my favorites—and yes, I am showing a personal bias as a pharmacologist. Dr. Hanson explores the pharmacological action of plant molecules by touching on drug delivery and action, introducing the concept of receptors and molecular targets, as well as providing a clear explanation about levels of action. A very fascinating group of case studies of selected plant drugs is included, which I expect to be particularly appealing to students.
The last section addresses an all-time favorite—the traditional South American ritual concoction ayahuasca and its effects on the central nervous system. It touches on the complex chemistry and effects of B-carboline alkaloids, harmine, harmaline, and tetrahydroharmine, as well as the structural similarity of key ayahuasca molecules with lysergic acid (LSD) and serotonin. It also deals with the complexity of serotonin receptors and how various compounds in this complex plant mixture create the "therapeutic" effect, which is still far from being completely understood.
In an unassuming tone, the book also explains the complex chemistry of ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba, Ginkgoaceae) extract and its antioxidant and pharmacological effects on cerebral circulation, possibly contributing to the medicinal effects. It also describes a number of cancer treatments from plants and natural sources, including an explanation of cell cycle and DNA replication. Thus we learn about the effects of colchicine from autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale, Liliaceae), paclitaxel from the Pacific yew tree (Taxus brevifolia, Taxaceae), vinca alkaloids from the Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus, Apocynaceae), and camptothecin from the Chinese happy tree (Camptotheca acuminata, Nyssaceae).
Any undergraduate student can greatly benefit from this book. Not just the biology, chemistry, and pre-med or pre-pharmacy majors, but also the students studying general education, anthropology, or psychology. Professional students already enrolled in pharmacy and medicine programs will also find invaluable details on the chemistry and pharmacology of medicinal plants, which can serve as an important source of reference in their careers.
I encourage any university program interested in attracting culturally diverse students to acquire the book. It is a useful reference for learning basic topics in chemistry and physiology, and it would be an asset to any college library that wants to offer more cultural and historical context about the science of medicinal plants.
An example of how the author engages people to learn is demonstrated by the way he describes how ginkgo fossils have been found that are 200 million years old and how this plant was rescued from becoming extinct by Buddhist monasteries in China. This is followed by a brief discussion of its historical use in China and its more current use as a concentrated and chemically standardized extract in Europe and the United States, where it has been adapted to treat aging conditions and the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. The historical and cultural references are an excellent way to motivate students to learn more about the chemistry and the pharmacology, which are presented later using a very readable format.
Congratulations to the author in accomplishing a powerful goal—bringing a simple message to students and lay people. Chemistry and pharmacology of medicinal plants really can be interesting and fun to learn!
Review Published In: Phytomedicine ,
Vol. 15, No. 4 p. 310 (2008)
Reviewed by: Divya Iyera and Z. Jim Wang, both of the University of Illinois at Chicago.
"Anyone can make the complex complicated, but it takes real genius to simplify the complex." This adage was the first thing that came to the mind while reading this book written by Bryan Hanson. Through this book, the author skillfully, yet simplistically, puts forth a comprehensive guide to understanding basic chemical and biological principles and applying them to the ultimate purpose of the book – understanding medicinal plants.
The book is broken down into seven chapters. It starts with a brief introduction to the purpose of the book and what a reader can expect to get out of it. A series of questions pertaining to use and science of St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum L.) immediately catch readers' eyes at the very beginning of the book. It appears that backgrounds in various areas are required to address these questions, which become the subjects of the book. Immediately followed are four chapters to introduce and prepare readers in several of these areas. Chapter 1 focuses on basic chemistry and structure. Chapter 2 covers rules of chemical bonding, functional groups, chemical nomenclature and molecular formulas. Chapter 3 deals with atoms, electrons and the periodic table. It talks about the formation of ions, the types of chemical bonds formed between atoms and the formation and geometry of molecules. The VSEPR theory and some very clear illustrations of the Newman projections and Sawhorse views of molecules are some of the tools used to explicate these concepts. Chapter 4 is a comprehensive list of the different chemical families such as alkaloids, lipids, etc., with several examples and illustrations of each classification. After the above introduction, the author then illustrates in Chapter 5 how various chemistry tools can be applied in the separation, isolation and structure-elucidation of active components from medicinal plants. A very brief section of bioassays is also included. Principles of pharmacokinetics, including absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination, are covered in Chapter 6. This chapter also deals with pharmacodynamics by introducing receptors and mechanisms of action at the molecular level. Finally, the author presents several cases of well-known medicinal plants – with an emphasis on the relationship between chemical structures and actions of potential active constituents – including Ayahuasca, a complex mixture used by indigenous Amazonians for spiritual journeys, Gingko biloba, one of the most widely studied plants, and a number of naturally occurring chemotherapeutic agents.
The seamless integration of the tenets of biology and pharmacology with the underlying concept of chemistry is well achieved in the book. The author engages the audience by stories of historical anecdotes, usage and origin. Although the text follows a casual and conversational style, most of materials are well referenced by citations to scientific papers. The plentiful and fitting illustrations of plants (unfortunately not in colors) and chemical structures make the material easier to be comprehended. Each chapter is also followed up with a list of suggested reading, which becomes handy for curious and more advance-level readers who want to delve deeper into a particular area.
The book intends to provide a sound foundation in the understanding of the chemistry and action of medicinal plants, or "what's in them and how they work", as the author puts it. It largely succeeds in this aspect, while managing to be non-tedious and engaging as well. These traits make it a must-read for budding medicinal chemists. However, this book is also suitable for health profession students, ethnobotanists or even a lay person – anyone seeking to gain some knowledge of the exciting and enigmatic world of natural medicines.
Review Published In: Lloydiana , Vol. 9, No. 4, p. 8 (Fall 2005)
Reviewed by: Martha Graziano, Chemist, Biologist, and Independent Scholar
This introductory book was written to present information for Hanson's university level "medicinal plants for poets" class, and anyone who is interested in learning about medicinal plants. This book presents a general overview of chemical structures, chemical bonding principles, medicinally important classes of chemical actives, a brief survey of isolation and analysis of medicinally active compounds, drug delivery and actions, and case studies of three plant-derived drugs.
The basic chemistry is written in a clear and easy to understand format. The chemical bonding section lays the groundwork for the rest of the book.
The chapter on medicinally important chemical families provides a brief overview of a vast body of important chemical classes. Although this is an introductory text, it would be enhanced by a few more examples within these classes. Some of the sections on the major families, such as terpenes, were a little brief.
In the chapter on chemical behavior and application of medicinal molecules, Hanson surveys various methods of isolating, analyzing, and identifying medicinally active compounds. The book excels in the practical explanation of chemical procedures that can often be very dry to take in, such as extraction, chromatography, and infrared and mass spectroscopy of active molecules. Later in the chapter, the section on antioxidants and reactive oxygen goes into more depth compared to the rest of the book. This section on antioxidants and metabolism might present a challenge to readers new to chemistry and metabolism.
The chapter on drug discovery and action is a good overview of the absorption, distribution, and metabolism of drugs. However, the in-depth example of the molecular level of action on succinate dehydrogenase might be a little ambitious for the beginning reader, again compared to the level of the rest of the book.
The case studies of selected plant drugs help bring to life the wonder of medicinal plants and clearly comprise another highpoint of the book. The case studies on the hallucinogenic South American ayahuasca and gingko are written very well, bringing accessible information around the actions of the plant actives. Hanson brings the ayahuasca into the discussion after defining its original cultural context before launching into a fascinating discussion of the plant actives and actions. The case study on ginkgo and brain health is well written and clearly describes the multiple actions of ginkgo in enhancing brain circulation from its antioxidant behavior and its interactions with platelet activating factor, and how ginkgo increases gene regulation of proteins that improve signaling and neurotransmission. These case studies bring clarity and excitement about plant-derived drugs.
The illustrations of the chemical structures are given in more than one expression, from the stick Lewis structures, ball and stick, and occasionally the space-filling structures for complex macromolecules. These illustrate the range of relatively simple to rather complex structures of the various active medicinal molecules. The illustrations of the medicinal plants from classic sources [reproduced with permission from Lloyd Library and Museum resources] are excellent in showing both the beauty and the detail of many of the plants discussed in the text. They serve as an enjoyable and useful visual to tie in the chemistry and actions of the active molecules to the actual live plants that provide the actives. The glossary is a robust and useful section.
This book covers an ambitious amount of information from basic chemistry to complex metabolism. It is a good starting point for those wanting to delve into the chemistry and action of medicinal plants. The book should leave readers wanting to further explore medicinally active plant medicines.
Published In: Community Pharmacy (www.communitypharmacy.coop/article.cfm?articleID=138)
Reviewed by: Ed Mish, Community Pharmacy book buyer
The author, a chemistry professor at DePaul [sic] University, developed a class for non-science majors called "Medicinal Plants for Poets." This book, an erudite discussion of how chemicals in plants affect the body, is the natural by-product of that class. Dr. Hanson presents an immense amount of information in an appealing and accessible way. The book contains as much information as a graduate class in biochemistry, yet reads like a witty letter from a buddy who really loves plants.
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Reviewed by: David Winston, Herbalist
Few herbalists have in-depth training in Phytochemistry. Is this a significant problem? The answer is both no and yes. A good herbalist can practice effectively without knowing the difference between an alkaloid and a flavonoid. Taste, energetics, differential diagnosis can usually help to discern the appropriate herbs or herbs much more effectively the knowing the plant's chemistry. Be that as it may, in today's increasingly complex world, it is a very good idea for an herbalist to know the difference between aristolochic acid and betulinic acid, between an isoquinoline alkaloid and a pyrrolizidine alkaloid. This book explains the chemical and phytochemical mechanisms of medicinal plants to those of us who avoided biochemistry and pharmacology classes in college. The text is straightforward, with excellent graphics designed to help the chemically challenged grasp this important but daunting area of study.
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Reviewed by: W. Loescher, Michigan State University
The plant kingdom is a remarkable medicinal resource. Hanson (chemistry, DePauw Univ.) uses that fact to discuss not only medicinal plants and biological activity, but also organic and biological chemistry. Although his text is aimed at nonscientists, professionals, pharmacologists, biochemists, and organic chemists may also find much of interest here, and some nonscience students may even rethink their career goals if they use this in a class. Included are an introduction to chemical structures, with a little information on molecular properties and drug action; somewhat more on chemical behavior relevant to medicinal substances; and also something of a catalog of the major and minor groups of chemical compounds found in plants. Hanson explains analytical tools – and how and why they are used – in the context of chemical properties and behavior. The listings of compounds and plants and their therapeutic properties are quite brief, but this is not an herbal medicine reference work or pharmacopoeia. It is a quite readable introduction to these medicinal plant materials and their characteristics, particularly in the context of how they act as chemicals in biological systems. Using a broad-based approach, Hanson subtly and effectively exposes readers to science and how it works. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through graduate students; practitioners; general readers.
Review Published In: The Quarterly Review of Biology , Vol. 81,
p. 65 (2006)
Reviewed by: N.D. Camper, Clemson University
This well-written volume is intended for students and other individuals who want to understand how medicinal plants might work in the treatment of a disease or health problem. It provides chemical, biochemical, and other scientific information that enables readers to understand how the medicinal plant or its constituents might work (i.e., their mode of action). The text is particularly useful in that it presents chemical and biochemical background information that helps explain how a medicinal plant constituent or extract might act in the body. The material is particularly appropriate for students as universities and colleges who are non-science majors but have an interest in alternative medicine and medicinal plants. I would recommend this volume to first-year medical students.
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SEATTLE -- The Tigers brought back Gerald Laird as a backup catcher in large part to help ease the wear and tear on Alex Avila, who developed patella tendinitis in both knees by the end of the 2011 season from catching every day. Now that Avila has a sore patella tendon in his left knee again, Laird is back behind the plate for the rest of the Tigers' series in Seattle.At this point, Avila said, "I think it's a day-to-day thing. I definitely think I could be back Thursday." The Tigers begin a four-game series in Oakland on Thursday night. Avila is potentially available to catch in an emergency before that, but manager Jim Leyland does not expect to use him as a pinch-hitter these next couple of days. "He had this issue last year some," Leyland said Tuesday afternoon. "I'm not making a big deal about it, but I'm not making light of it either." Neither is Avila, who said he has "no idea" why the problem resurfaced now after he spent the offseason working out to strengthen both knees. He said the team's medical staff told him he'll have to "amp up" his workouts to further strengthen the left knee. "It's one of those things where the area around my knee needs to be strengthened," he said, "and then I should be fine." Until then, Avila said, "I can't do anything more to it. It's just a pain-tolerance issue. It's not going to require surgery or anything like that." Leyland and Avila said he first felt it when he charged out from behind the plate on Michael Saunders' bunt single in the third inning on Monday. Avila didn't say anything about it to Leyland, who kept him in the game the rest of the night. "I felt bad last night," Leyland said. "I probably should've gotten him out of there in the ninth inning, but I didn't hear about it."
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SEATTLE -- Tigers manager Jim Leyland was ejected from Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Mariners for arguing balls and strikes during what became a contentious third inning for the Tigers with home-plate umpire Brian Knight."I'll make this simple: I just wasn't happy with the strike zone," Leyland said of the ejection. "I let them know it, and they let me know where to go. That's pretty much how it worked." That exchange came on a 1-2 curveball from starter Justin Verlander to Mariners designated hitter John Jaso with two outs in the third after Seattle had turned a 5-0 deficit into a 5-3 game. Verlander's reaction on the very next pitch, a 2-2 fastball at the knees that also wasn't called, could have earned the Cy Young winner and MVP a spot in the clubhouse with his manager. "What I told Brian," Verlander said, "was I don't want to yell in the middle of an inning, but these guys have a rally going. I can't really wait in between innings to voice my opinion. ... "Your adrenaline's really going, so instead of, 'Hey, Brian, where've you got that?' it comes out a bit more aggressively than that. But what are you going to do?" In Verlander's case, he went back to the mound before any more trouble could come about, thanks in part to catcher Gerald Laird's diplomacy. He couldn't afford to let Verlander risk ejection, but with starting catcher Alex Avila sidelined, he couldn't pick up the argument for him, either. So he told Knight he'd take care of it. "There's no hard feelings. It's just the heat of the moment," Laird said he told Knight, a message Verlander echoed on his way out after six innings and three runs allowed. By keeping his cool and finding his rhythm after what he called four of the toughest innings he can remember, Verlander (3-1) extended his road unbeaten streak to 11 straight decisions since July, continuing the longest such streak by a Tigers starter since Denny McLain in 1968. Yet, it marked his first win at Safeco Field since 2008, when he led the American League in losses.
Leyland's faith in Dotel hasn't wavered
SEATTLE -- Octavio Dotel looked as wild as a rookie with a chance at a save Monday night against the Mariners. It cost him and the Tigers a loss, but it won't cost him his manager's trust going forward."If the situation would come up again," Jim Leyland said, "I would feel comfortable with Octavio Dotel." If things go to plan, of course, Dotel won't have that situation often, if at all. The Tigers signed him to get big outs in the innings before the ninth, not to close. Still, Dotel has been a closer before, and he has pitched in pressure situations. Pitching coach Jeff Jones said Dotel didn't have any major mechanical or injury problems. He echoed what Dotel said Monday night, which was that Dotel's pitches seemed to consistently break inside on right-handed hitters.
Young seeing action at designated hitter
SEATTLE -- The Tigers began the season without a full-time designated hitter, then tried and failed with Brad Eldred there for their last road series at Yankee Stadium. They're not calling Delmon Young their DH, but that's where he has played ever since he returned to the starting lineup last Saturday.Tuesday marked Young's fourth consecutive start at DH. He's expected to get a fifth straight nod on Wednesday night against Mariners lefty Jason Vargas. Ryan Raburn is expected to start in left field, with Danny Worth getting the start at second base. Young went 1-for-11 with a walk and a strikeout in his first three games back. "I've got to get him hitting," manager Jim Leyland said of Young before Tuesday's game, "but I think it's a better all-around spot for the entire team. We just think, overall, it makes us a better club, but we've got to get him hitting." Young said when asked about getting his timing back at the plate that he's just trying to help the team win games.
Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. Read Beck's Blog and follow him on Twitter @beckjason. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Double Fine Productions is opening up its annual internal two-week game jam, Amnesia Fortnight, to the public again this year through the Humble Bundle website, the studio announced today. Amnesia Fortnight, which Double Fine started doing in 2007, is a period during which everyone at the studio stops what they're doing and breaks off into small teams to develop games in two weeks. A number of Double Fine's recent games, including Costume Quest, Stacking and Spacebase DF-9, originated as Amnesia Fortnight prototypes. Double Fine began asking fans to vote on Amnesia Fortnight projects in 2012: People can spend a minimum of $1 to vote on the ideas that get prototyped, and watch them being developed in documentary videos made by 2 Player Productions. Donors can split their contributions...
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A sale on GOG.com allows buyers to bundle five games of their choosing and save 80 percent off the total price. Check out the online retailer's website, where you can pick up the discounted games games like Alan Wake for $5 (regularly $29.99), Amnesia: The Dark Descent for $4 (regularly $19.99), Omerta: City of Gangsters and all downloadable content for $5 (regularly $29.99) Stacking for $2 (regularly $14.99) and Torchlight for $2 (regularly $14.99), among many others. According to the sale's countdown clock, the discounts will last through next Sunday, Sept. 15.
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Council members said they need more time to gather financial information regarding a potential buyout of Illinois American Water Company.
Due to a franchise agreement, the City of Peoria has the option to buy the water system every five years.
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After leading the league in rushing last season, the Chiefs have spent the majority of their offseason resources on improving their passing game, drafting WR Jonathan Baldwin in the first round and adding WR Steve Breaston when free agency began a week ago.
On Wednesday, they team went back to focusing on their run game, announcing that they have signed one of the top fullbacks on the market, former Raven Le'Ron McClain.
McClain spent four seasons with the Ravens, two of which ended in Pro Bowl appearances. He started 54 games during his time in Baltimore, mainly used as a lead blocker for RB Ray Rice. A major contribution was also as a goal-line running back, scoring 12 touchdowns during his career (10 of which came in 2008.)
He was made expendable when the Ravens signed Pro Bowl FB Vonta Leach from the Texans last week.
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While RBs Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones will see the bulk of the carries, McClain could see some touches as a physical, short-yardage back. His main responsibility, however, will be creating running room for the two primary backs. The Chiefs didn't use a fullback too often last season, and it will be interesting to see how head coach Todd Haley integrates McClain into the offense.


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Shocking and unexpected, a woman on her way to the hospital delivers her daughter standing in the driveway...in the freezing cold.
FOX's Lexie O'Connor sat down with mom, dad and the newborn and re-lives a story this family will never forget.
"I was thinking to myself why do people want to do this natural? I need an epidural right now, this is awful," Abigail Cain said.
There was no time for an epidural.
"I was just waiting for him, I was walking around while he was getting out last bag," Cain said.
No time to even get to the hospital.
"I put the phone down and felt the need to push, so I said I have to push," Cain said.
Abby Cain was giving birth then.
"So I honked on horn, was just laying on horn, and I pushed and her head came, and I was like oh my gosh, okay," Cain said.
With dad in the house...Abby pushed, and pushed again. The baby was born, just as dad Joseph Cain came out.
"I heard a baby crying and I thought, no, no, that's not a baby crying," Joseph said.
Seven lbs., five ounces, Danica Annmarie was born right in her driveway.
"And then I saw her and she was holding the baby, and she said, 'Joe, I just had her and I was like what," Joe said.
It was all at five in the morning Friday when temperatures were below zero. The parents quickly brought Danica inside and keep her warm. Dad talked to dispatch the whole time.
"I kept looking out window, saying where the ambulance, is where's the ambulance, it felt like it was forever," Joseph said.
"The ambulance arrived just 15 minutes later, EMT's finding inside a healthy mom and baby girl," Cain said.
"One guy on squad said first time ever done something like this, I think he was more in shock" Joseph said.
Mom and baby Danica were transported to mercy birth center with no problems.
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According to reviews of charcoal grills, the Weber One-Touch Silver kettle grill -- available in 18.5-inch (*Est. $80) or 22.5-inch (*Est. $90) models -- has a proven design, efficient heating and an easy-to-use cleaning system, making it the best value among budget charcoal grills. The large dome lid allows the Weber One-Touch Silver to double as a smoker. It comes with a 10-year warranty on the exterior (one year on the cooking grates).
Users uniformly say that the Weber One-Touch Silver is easy to use and clean; complaints typically center around relatively minor flaws, such as legs that tend to detach from the grill when you're carrying it. The 22.5-inch Weber One-Touch Silver is roomy enough to handle a 12-pound turkey -- "anything from steaks to turkeys comes out delicious," writes one happy owner -- but if you need something larger, the Char-Griller Outlaw (*Est. $240) earns the most recommendations among barrel-style grills.
We found the best expert review of the Weber One-Touch Silver at About.com. Reviews at AmazingRibs.com and from CBS's "The Early Show" are also helpful, and users praise this grill in reviews published on retail websites like Amazon.com, Walmart.com, HomeDepot.com, Lowes.com and Sears.com.
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Derrick Riches is the guide to barbequing and grilling for About.com. He ranks the Weber One-Touch Silver as one of the best charcoal grills overall, saying that it's "built to last and has superior cooking abilities." He says it can do most everything a cook would want to do, including limited smoking. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Top 10 Charcoal Grills, Derrick Riches
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In this full-length review, Riches gives the Weber One-Touch Silver a perfect score, noting that "the design of this grill is so good that it hasn't changed in decades." He provides a list of pros about the One-Touch Silver -- plus a single con: "The steel-plated cooking grates can rust." (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Weber 22 1/2-Inch One-Touch Silver, Derrick Riches
3. Amazon.com
The 180 or so owners posting here give the Weber One-Touch Silver charcoal grill a very high average rating. There are a few complaints about cheaply built legs and wheels, and one owner wishes the grill had a side table or tool hooks. Most users, however, rave about their Weber One-Touch Silver grills.
Review: Weber 741001 22.5-Inch One-Touch Silver Kettle Grill, Black, Contributors to Amazon.com
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Nearly 50 users rate the Weber One-Touch Silver grill, giving it a near-perfect average score. At the time of this writing, there were only two complaints: one that coals take too long to heat up (others point out that this is true of all charcoal grills) and another that the bottom of the grill rusted out after one year. Others say this grill easily lasts for years, sometimes more than a decade.
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About 45 users give the Weber One-Touch Silver a near-perfect average rating. "Anything from steaks to turkeys comes out delicious," writes one happy owner. Another says this is his fourth Weber grill in 30 years -- an average lifespan of more than seven years per grill.
Review: Weber One-Touch Silver 22-1/2 in. Charcoal Kettle Grill, Contributors to HomeDepot.com
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More than 40 owners give the Weber One-Touch Silver charcoal grill an average score of 4.9 stars out of 5 stars -- almost perfect. Most say the grill is durable, easy to use and clean.
Review: Weber 363 Sq. In. Porcelain Charcoal Grill, Contributors to Lowes.com
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Not very many charcoal grills have accumulated dozens of user reviews on Sears.com, so the Weber One-Touch Silver's 60-plus ratings, with an average score of 4.5 stars, really stand out. Most say that they love this grill, and that it cooks great-tasting food, is simple to use and easy to clean.
Review: Weber 741001 22-1/2" One-Touch Silver Kettle Charcoal Grill, Contributors to Sears.com
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The author, a barbeque enthusiast who has crafted extensive buying guides and educational materials on his website, awards a gold medal to several Weber kettle grills, including the 22.5-inch One-Touch Silver. Not all of his reviews are based on actual testing, but he says all models that have received a medal have been tested.
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KENNEWICK, WA. - A word of warning after a tragic accident killed an 18-month-old boy in Richland over the weekend.
Police say the boy died from injuries he suffered when a large TV fell on top of him.
When it comes to childproofing your home for a young one, people might not think of their TV. But these items can't be forgotten.
The Health District tells NBC Right Now TV's tipping over are a major hazard that should be secured, just like drawers and electric sockets, when you prepare your home for a child.Health officials suggest using brackets or other devices to secure your TV.
Also, don't leave items near a TV that might attract a child, like toys, candy or the remote in reach.
"Televisions do represent a potential safety hazard. Kids can tip them over. Televisions should be secured. If it's one of the older ones not the flat screen ones be sure that it's on a low flat platform," said Dr. Amy Person, Benton Franklin Health District.
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On Friday afternoon, Dr. Judy Palfrey was doing her rounds at Children's Hospital, above Longwood Avenue. Two miles away, on the other side of town, her husband, Sean, like her a pediatrician, was doing the same at Boston Medical Center.
The news about what had happened 150 miles away in Connecticut seeped out slowly along the corridors where sick children are cared for. The adults — the nurses, the parents, doctors like the Palfreys — gradually realized the extent of the horror in Newtown but did their best not to betray that knowledge to the kids.


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The state Department of Public Safety has confirmed an escapee was on the loose in Honolulu Wednesday.
Teddy Munet escaped during an Oahu Community Correctional Center transport at Circuit Court in Downtown Honolulu shortly after 8 a.m.
The nearby Voygaer Charter School was on lockdown.
Teddy Munet, 29, is 5-feet-11-inches-tall and has a black hoodie which he may be using to hide his belly chain and handcuffs. He was being held on a second-degree murder charge, firearms and drug-related charges.
Munet has many tattoos over his body, including a full back tattoo of a possible warrior helmet.
He also has a tattoo of a skull with a baseball cap on the entire left side of his neck.
Munet also the word "Gramz" that covers his stomach area and a large marijuana left tattoo across his chest.
This is a more recent picture of Munet with the letters "NSB" under the "GRAMZ" on his stomach.
Munet was on his way to court for proceedings related to the homicide that occurred on July 19, 2012 at Kawainui Marsh.
Police cars were seen at Washington Middle School.
The police chopper was searching from overhead to look for Munet.
St. Andrew's Priory was one of the schools in lockdown.
The Early Education Center of Seagull Schools was also in lockdown.
Police continue to patrol near Downtown Honolulu.
The search continued at Kaka'ako Waterfront Park.
A police helicopter gets a survey of the entire park.
Washington Middle School was also in lockdown.
Honolulu police set up a command post at Washington Middle School.
The other command post was at Honolulu Police headquarters.
The search for Munet even went to the Keeaumoku Street Wal-Mart.
Officers were seen inside Wal-Mart.
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The rolling terrain at Willodell Golf Club of Niagara's 18-hole course may lull golfers into a false sense of security, but allowing the landscape to do so would undermine the course's chief threat: water hazards. The 6,481-yard, par 72 layout, voted "Best Golf Course in Niagara" in the Niagra Falls Review's 2012 Reader's Choice Awards, features several sneaky waterways that come into play on 10 holes, showcasing ponds of all sizes and the watery guise of Lyon's and Tee Creeks. Some water features are difficult to spot, obscured by brambly depressions and trees walking to the shores for a drink. A 484-yard par 5, the first hole eases golfers into the round, and a 300-yard, grass-tee driving range lets golfers warm up their swings.
Off the course, made-from-scratch soups, stocks, and sauces add a flavourful punch to dishes at Willodell Golf Club's dining room, which offers 10-ounce burgers alongside savoury entrees such as sweet-chili salmon and vegetable stir-fry. Along with a dining room and lounge, the restaurant offers patio seating for guests who prefer to dine in the company of their solar-powered caddies.
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The Aerospace Museum was founded by a group of aviation enthusiasts to preserve Amherst's aviation artifacts. Set in the former terminal of the Niagara Falls Internantional Airport, the museum showcases a variety of planes including a Curtiss JN-4, a P-39 Aerocobra, and a Bell Model 47??the first U.S. commercially licensed helicopter. Patrons can examine these aircraft up close and peruse the documents and records relating to their history.
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Waller week is here so lets sound off on who's coming. There's so much Cub Express being moved in all directions this year it'll take an extra day to load and unload goodies.
Hope Billy Ray comes up with at least 2 days of sunshine for us to enjoy. Last year he left out early on us and we almost had a wash out.
Good ole Virginia dirt soaked it right up and we were back playing in no time.
I'll be there with Bear32055 along, he's driving this time so maybe we should leave a day early.
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got a few coming up from the deep south, looking forward to it, been counting the days . got a few goodies for ya yogie, and some boudin that even yankees are going to love , i'm just going to tell them they are gulf coast "brats" . coppersmythe.................................................PS: our little secret
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Val, I'll eat your boudain "brats" anytime. Be there Thursday evening.
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Looks like Mr Davis (Buzzardwing and I will be sneaking in from the North at some point Weds. Don't tell anyone.
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i'll be there friday, sometime in the afternoon
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I plan on being there on Friday with a cub express set of cultivators from Alabama.
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I'll be there first thing Thursday...can't wait!!
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Don and I will be there mid day on Thursday. Bringing a couple of xmissions for Boss.
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Yogie , I will be arriving about the same time as the truck I am riding in.
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my dad and I will be ther friday morning with loads of cub stuff and my 70 cub to pull with unless some one buys it
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boudin? somebody say boudin? i guess ill bring my eatin teeth
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Will be there Saturday morning. If everything goes good I am bringing my 52R combine's Cub power unit so I can get help servicing the mag on it. Can't wait!
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I will be there Friday morming with all the goodies (Shirts Alt.Brackets & a fue decals if any one needs some)
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Th nite or Friday mng for me and Walt
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If you go to the Google home page today, you will see the search giant is saluting a Maryland native who helped slaves flee the South to find freedom.
Harriett Tubman, the woman credited with leading hundreds of slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad prior to the Civil War, was honored with a Google Doodle Saturday, reports the Baltimore Sun.
The Google search engine periodically uses an artistic interpretation of its logo, known as the Doodle, to honor famous people or commemorate holidays and events, the newspaper says. The Tubman-inspired logo that appeared Saturday features a drawing of Tubman holding a lantern against a night sky, with the letters made to look like tree branches.
Tubman was born a slave in Maryland's Dorchester County around 1820, according to a biography of her done by public television. In 1849, worried that she and other slaves on the plantation were to be sold, Tubman fled on foot, followed the North Star by night, and settled in Philadelphia. She made subsequent trips back to Maryland and escorted her sister and her family, her brother and her parents to the North.By 1856, Tubman's capture would have brought a $40,000 reward from the South, the biography says.
Tubman had made the risky trip to slave country 19 times by 1860. During the Civil War she worked for the Union as a cook, a nurse, and a spy. After the war she settled in Auburn, NY, where she died in 1913.


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What is the West Coast Offense you may ask?
Since there is talk about going to the WCO, I looked around to learn more myself. I thought I would pass some along to you:
The West Coast Offense is used by many successfully football teams today. For example, the Super Bowl Champions, Denver Broncos and the previous year's Super Bowl Champions, Green Bay Packers. Can this offensive system be implemented and effective on the high school level? YES! The material organized and presented here demonstrates the philosophy of the West Coast Offense and actual play schematics that can be implemented and used on the high school level. In fact, this web site is designed for the coach to get a basic knowledge of the philosophy and play schematics of the West Coast Offense.
The purpose of this web site is to provide a concise and organized overview of the West Coast Offense. Included in this site will be history, philosophy, basic offensive organization, base play schematics, and frequent updates. The material presented here is not original material written by the web site authors. The material here is from a variety of references. Our goal is to present this material in a concise, user-friendly manner to football coaches through out the U.S. in order to help coaches improve their respective teams.
The term 'West Coast Offense' has a two-fold meaning:
1. it describes an ball control offensive system that uses the timed, short passing game AND
2. it also describes the entire offensive structure from play schematics, preparation, installation, implementation, game planning, execution, and attention to every detail of this offensive system.
The prime example of this definition is of course, the San Francisco 49ers. Bill Walsh the offensive and organizational mastermind meshed this two part definition together into the most proficient and prolific offense of the modern football era.
Bill Walsh has stated the following, The term 'West Coast Offense' "... is an umbrella term for precision-timed passing, variable formations, and the exploitation of each player's skills."
In 'Finding A Winning Edge', Coach Walsh has also said, " The 'West Coast Offense' still amounts to nothing more than the total attention to detail and an appreciation for every facet of offensive football and refinement of those things that are needed to provide an environment that allows people to perform at maximum levels of self-actualization."
Therefore, Bill Walsh's West Coast Offense is not just a split back, short pass throwing offense, it's much more....
Short pass plays replace the running game to control the ball.
Bill Walsh originated with the San Francisco 49ers.
Long process for QB to pick-up all the reads and adjustments.
Release all five receivers into the pattern.
QB has progression read up to five receivers.
Take what the defensive gives you.
Make the defense adjust to you.
The West Coast Offense features short pass plays to replace the running game while still controlling the ball. The quarterback takes a three or five-step drop, reads the defense and has his progression of receivers to look to. Ideally, all five receivers will release in the pattern giving the QB plenty of passing options.
The 49er West Coast offense relies on short passes turning into big plays with the ability of the skill players. Steve Young has the patience to continue to throw the short pass if that is what the defense is giving him. Eventually, the big play will come either with a long pass or a short pass with a missed tackle resulting in a touchdown.
Arizona's West Coast offense uses the theory of reading the progression from deepest to shortest. The Cardinals flood one side of the field and let QB Plummer read the defense from deepest to shortest. If the big play is there, Plummer will take it. If not, Plummer continues down the ladder until a receiver comes open. Plummer also has a knack for creating things on his own when the play breaks down.
Laying out the Game Plan[b]
The layout of a game plan is somewhat dependent upon the personal learning style of the head coach. Personal preference and sight lines play a part in the format for the development of the game plan. All game plans share several basic functional features, including:
1. A game plan is the result of the combined thoughts of the coaching staff.
2. A game plan is an interactive tool for both players and coaches.
3. A game plan must be flexible to facilitate minor strategy adjustments.
4. A game plan facilitates the breaking of tendencies without straying from the plan.
5. A game plan provides for alternative strategies that allow the coordinator to stay within the scheme.
6. A game plan addresses certain special situations and allows for creativity within the scheme.
7. A game plan provides for a situational response.
8. A game plan allows for a counter to a specific strategy of the opposition.
9. A game plan allows for specific strategies that consider field position.
Many formats exist, but regardless of the format used the offensive game plan should address a number of factors including a PRACTICED strategy for dealing with the situational, contingency, and reactive aspects of the offensive package.
As a general rule, coaches place pertinent information concerning their game plan on either a one or two page chart which they carry with them during a game in order to have immediate access to the information. Notice the two page sample game plan call sheet:
On the front page:
· Base runs and passes - a listing of base running plays and passes grouped by type, personnel and/or formation.
· 3RD Down - from the OPEN FIELD, a package tailored to the following down and distance situations: 3RD and short (2-4yds), 3RD and medium (5-7yds), and 3RD and long (8-11yds). Also, included is a 3RD down package versus nickel blitz and nickel zone defenses.
· Play action passes - a list of play action and action passes.
· Red Zone - plays that are normally run once a team reaches the +20 yard line.
· Goal line and two point play - a list of available goal line and two point plays.
· Short yardage - details available plays to use in short yardage situations, including down and distances of 3RD and 1 and 4TH and 1 yard or less.
On the back page:
· Attacking fronts - lists plays to use versus a specified defensive front.
· Base blitz - outline run plays and pass plays with audible capability that are designed for unexpected blitz situations.
· Two minute and Four minute offense - details targeted plays from two minute and four minute offense package.
· Last 4 Plays - lists the last 4 plays of a half or game
· Best Player - lists the plays which highlight the teams best offensive player and includes the specific situational criteria to which the plays are applied.
· Base coverages - categorizes the plays with regard to type, personnel, and formation versus the basic coverages available to the defense.
· Attacking coverages - lists the plays designed to exploit a particular coverage.
· Backed up - targets plays which are to be used when the offense is backed up against their own goal line.
· Must call - details a specific list of plays which are expected to produce big results against a particular defensive scheme.
· Reminders - lists personal notes with regard to opponent's tendencies, personnel, etc.
· Nickel runs- best running plays versus a defense having 6 defenders in the box.
· Screens and Specials - a list of available screens and special plays.
· Second half considerations - possible opening second half plays.
Some more WCO plays
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isnt that the type of offense vikes4lyfe plays WR in ? j/k lol
thanks for the effort with the info, very insightful.
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I dont know if wikipedia is 100% accurate, but it has some interesting links with it...
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oWikipedia is not really 100% accurate
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I had heard years ago that the roots of the WEST COAST OFFENSE was developed by the Vikings, but the 49ers ran with it and made it their own by winning Super Bowls with it.
I think Wikipedia is 100% correct.
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jerry burns started it if i'm not mistaken
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Re: What is the West Coast Offense you may ask?1. it describes an ball control offensive system that uses the timed, short passing game AND
2. it also describes the entire offensive structure from play schematics, preparation, installation, implementation, game planning, execution, and attention to every detail of this offensive system.
Also players which have a high learning curve to learn the details of the offense. Shows why we got rid of a few players that we may have kept upder the former coaching staff.
But then they were so dumb they couldn't coach the WCO!Kentucky Vikes Fan
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As long as we win, I wont care what we do. Though I feel we should run with that expensive o line we have...Its not braggin if you can do it!!!
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Jon Jones def. Vitor Belfort
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Michael Bisping def. Brian Stann
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Cub Swanson def. Charles Oliveira
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Sean Pierson def. Lance Benoist
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