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RALEIGH — The horse race playing out among two downtown Raleigh office projects and a third at North Hills is increasingly centering around the law firm Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice.
The firm, which leases 68,000 square feet in the Wells Fargo Capitol Center downtown, has been evaluating the possibility of moving for about a year. The firm has narrowed its list of possible destinations to four, and its decision could ultimately determine which new office project gets off the ground first.
Wombles final four includes its existing building, Dominion Realtys Charter Square project at the south end of Fayetteville Street, developer Gregg Sandreuters Edison office building planed for the corner of Martin and Wilmington streets, and Kane Realtys 18-story tower at North Hills.
The decision Womble now faces is one that many law firms have made in recent years. As the practice of law has changed, so have law firms office space requirements.
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Womble once had a secretary for every two lawyers. Today that ratio is 1-to-4 or 1-to-5. The shift to electronic documents has also greatly reduced the space firms need for law libraries and document storage.
Womble now has empty secretarial stations, and its law library is one-third to one-quarter the size of when the firm moved into the Wells Fargo building more than 20 years ago.
The practice of law has changed significantly during the period of time weve been here, said Johnny Loper, one of the firms partners.
The firm estimates that it now needs between 45,000 and 50,000 square feet of space for its roughly 100 employees, which includes about 50 lawyers.
Wombles options are to have space in the Wells Fargo building re-engineered to meet its needs, or relocate to a new building after its lease expires at the end of 2015. The firm has toured Smith Andersons space in the Wells Fargo building, which was redesigned to meet that firms needs several years ago. Womble expects to make a final decision in the near future.
While some law firms have decided to stay put in recent years, others have taken the opportunity to move into new buildings.
Ellis & Winters and Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo are each leasing 20,500 square feet in Highwoods Properties new building under construction at the GlenLake office park near Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh. Ellis & Winters currently occupies space in one of the Crescent Green office buildings in Cary, while Hedrick Gardner will be moving from the Westchase office complex in West Raleigh.
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Landing Womble would be a major coup for one of the three new projects being considered, all of which are eager to pre-lease portions of their buildings before breaking ground.
The 13-story Edison office building is the largest of the three, with a proposed 315,000 square feet. Sandreuter has said Edison needs anywhere from 25 to 50 percent of its space pre-leased before construction can begin.
Kane Realtys North Hills tower is to include 300,000 square feet. CEO John Kane said this week that the project is closing in on its 30 percent pre-lease threshold and that he hopes construction will begin by mid-May.
Dominions 11-story Charter Square building will include 236,000 square feet.
If Womble does decide to leave the Wells Fargo tower, it would be the second major law firm to depart the building over the past year. Last summer, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein announced it would move one block south to Highwoods PNC Plaza building when its lease expires later this year.
Parker Poe will sublease about 50,000 square feet of space in PNC Plaza. While thats about the same amount of space it leased in the Wells Fargo building, the firm said the PNC Plaza space can be configured to accommodate significantly more attorneys.
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Hidden Beauty on Little Lagoon Condo 7BR/6BA Sleeps 22 Game in Gulf Shores
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Beautiful 3 condo unit located across from beach with wonderful views of both the Gulf and Little Lagoon. We have 7 bedrooms spread across 4,500 sq feet. This rental has options for togetherness, and a bit of privacy! This condo has a Gigantic main deck that is 24X75 with a 25ft walkway to a second 12X20 deck for a full view of little lagoon. It also has a game room with pool table, air hockey, Foosball , darts, pinball machine, and more(all games are free). Two kitchens and Two family rooms offer a place for the kids to watch their own movie or play games. Two washers/dryers. Satellite TV, Commercial popcorn machine, hot tub. We are located on West Beach just 3 miles west of Hwy 59 with restaurants, shops and attractions. Great for your multi family vacation. For a breakdown of the bedrooms go to the homeaway site Property number 186006
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One of the biggest bands of all time gets the Broadway treatment in We Will Rock You, a worldwide sensation that's been seen by more than 15 million people. Now you can experience this award-winning musical written by British comedian Ben Elton (The Young Ones, Blackadder), featuring the timeless music of the legendary rock group Queen. Sing along to 24 of their greatest hits -- including "Another One Bites the Dust," "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," "We Are the Champions," "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You" -- as the wild story takes you on a trip to the future, where a group of rebel bohemians are battling to eradicate mindless, manufactured music and bring the power of rock back to the people. Learn More
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4/5 rDev -1.5%
05-28-2014 15:55:51 | More by cdean801
4/5 rDev -1.5%
04-26-2014 21:36:40 | More by mc4z
4.25/5 rDev +4.7%
04-13-2014 02:53:46 | More by westcoastbeerlvr
3.75/5 rDev -7.6%
04-06-2014 02:44:21 | More by largadeer
4.15/5 rDev +2.2%
This is an excellent, clean but characterful stout.
Black, it has a fairly big tan head slowly shrinking to a foamy ring and a bit of lace.
Aroma is light roasty - earthy and minerally.
Taste is light but characterful roastiness, slight toasty caramelly quality, light mineral, and a light gaminess throughout. It is clean but not bland and maintains its flavour nicely, has nice balance and is highly drinkable. However, this is a lighter type of stout and its character is not overly strong.
04-30-2013 19:29:30 | More by Offa
4/5 rDev -1.5%
02-27-2013 18:48:33 | More by danwho
3/5 rDev -26.1%
02-18-2013 02:23:19 | More by deac83
4.68/5 rDev +15.3%
Had this at the 1 year annivesary of Henhouse at Taps in Petaluma. I absolutely loved it. There aren't enough dry stouts being brewed, at least here on the west coast (Russian River, Ruth McGowan's and Moylan's are the only ones I can think of).
I'm not sure what the oysters bring to the table, but this is a nicely drinkable dry stout, heavy on the bitter coffee and hop bitterness but somehow balanced with the sweetness and carbonation just enough to cut the typical roasted barley astringency you get from something like a Guinness or RRBV stout. Normally I prefer these on nitro, but this one had enough body, sweetness and creamy mouthfeel that I didn't really miss it. Heavier on the late hopping than is typical, but that isn't a bad thing, as it still tastes balanced and malt forward.
I'll be on the lookout for this one and will definitely drink it again. Also, it's nice to be able to finish a pint (an imperial pint no less) and not be plastered.
02-17-2013 18:10:42 | More by JupiterJesus
4.5/5 rDev +10.8%
10-01-2012 17:39:57 | More by juhl31
4.1/5 rDev +1%
Pours wall to wall black. The head is dark brown but dissipates quickly, leaving little lacing.
The aroma is big on chocolate with some lighter coffee and roast flavors in the mix. There's a pleasant caramel malt sweetness holding things up. The contribution from the oyster shells is more meaty than fishy. The beer has a salty, umami-ish character. Sorta reminds me of how caramelized onions combine savory and sweet but with a fresh sea breeze twist. The beer has a surprisingly rich aroma for a <5% abv beer. Seems like HenHouse did a nice job with this one.
The taste starts sweet with caramel and grows increasingly roasty and savory. It finishes with a touch of hop bitterness and a lingering coffee aftertaste. Feel is smooth. Carbonation is pretty low. This oyster stout is a great example of a lower abv beer that doesn't skimp on flavor or creativity. It's hearty, interesting and only 4.9% abv. Great stuff.
09-02-2012 05:01:03 | More by popery
4.25/5 rDev +4.7%
07-24-2012 17:29:02 | More by avaldivia
4/5 rDev -1.5%
A - Pours a very dark black color with a finger of frothy chocolate colored head. The head fades down fairly slowly leaving behind some good lacing.
S - Aroma is a mix of milk chocolate malts with some roastiness, minerals, and a touch of coffee.
T - Starts off with some roasted chocolate malts with a hint of coffee and a bit of a mineraly flavor. Through the middle, some sweeter milk chocolate flavors come through with a bit more roasted flavor. The finish is a mix of roasted chocolate and coffee with a touch of sweetness and minerals, and a hint of dark fruit.
M - Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Feels smooth with a roasted and dry finish.
D - Very drinkable. Nicely balanced Oyster Stout. Really clean with a nice malt profile.
07-13-2012 05:43:28 | More by ngeunit1
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Luv the drawer system in this dishwasher. Does a great job on cleaning dishes. Sound wise, bout what can be expected for a dishwasher.
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Internationally acclaimed as a violist as well as violinist, Ida Kavafian is an artist-member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and former violinist of the Beaux Arts Trio. She performs as a soloist; in recital with her sister, Ani; as a guest with distinguished ensembles; and as artistic director of Music from Angel Fire in New Mexico. She is founder of the Bravo! Colorado festival and cofounder of the chamber ensembles Tashi and Opus One.
Ms. Kavafian has premiered numerous works, including concertos by Toru Takemitsu and Michael Daugherty. She has toured and recorded with jazz greats Chick Corea and Wynton Marsalis, and fiddler/composer Mark O'Connor and has had a solo feature on CBS Sunday Morning.
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Contamination confirmed, but the cause still a mystery
On Aug. 11, 2009, Meeks got in his red 1994 Nissan pickup and drove to Pavillion's community center, a corrugated steel building with bare walls and concrete floors. He took a seat on one of the wooden benches facing a folding table and a projection screen. More than 80 other locals showed up, hoping for a breakthrough: The EPA had announced it was ready to reveal its findings.
With the room quiet and tense, Chavez, the EPA Superfund investigator, started off hesitantly: Of the 39 water samples his team had taken from around Pavillion, 11 were contaminated with chemicals, including some with strong ties to hydraulic fracturing. The EPA found arsenic, methane gas, diesel-fuel-like compounds and metals including copper and vanadium. Of particular concern were compounds called adamantanes -- a natural hydrocarbon found in gas -- and an obscure chemical called 2-butoxyethanol phosphate. 2-BEp is closely related to another substance that is known to be used in fracking solutions and causes reproductive problems in animals. The Meeks well -- the one that was contaminated in 2005 -- contained traces of benzene, toluene, diesel fuel, other petroleum hydrocarbons, bisphenol A (an endocrine-disrupting toxin used in plastics), the adamantanes, and methane. John Fenton's water had methane and bisphenols. And the Lockers' water contained arsenic, methane and metals.
Chavez cautioned that the findings were still tentative. Because the EPA didn't have a complete list of chemicals to work from, it had to go through the exhaustive process of scanning water samples for spikes in unidentified compounds and then running those compounds like fingerprints through a massive criminal database, hoping to find matches in a vast library of unregulated and understudied substances.
EnCana spokesman Randy Teeuwen stood up at the meeting and said, "We are as concerned as you are, and we want to find the source of these compounds, too." The comment drew jeers from the very crowd that had once regarded Meeks with such skepticism.
Jim Van Dorn, who represents Wyoming Rural Water, a nonprofit that advises utilities and private well owners on water management, turned back to Chavez. "If they'd tell us what they were using, then you could go out and test for things and it would make it a lot easier, right?" he shouted.
"Exactly," Chavez shot back.
But Chavez tried to put the information in context. The compounds weren't used exclusively in fracking fluids, he said. Some of them could also be found in common household cleaners. He wanted to temper expectations -- both of environmentalists and the industry -- and keep the relatively small Pavillion project from taking on outsized national significance.
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10:34am Monday 11th February 2013 in News By Dave Flett, Sports reporter
YORK City have conceded four goals in consecutive league matches for the first time since October 1981.
Not since the stewardship of Barry Lyons, more than 31 years ago, have the Minstermen allowed the opposition to be so prolific during back-to-back battles for league points with Saturday's 4-0 thumping at Wycombe following on from the 4-1 mauling by Morecambe seven days earlier.
Lyons' team went down 4-0 to Colchester and Blackpool back in the days when Adam And The Ants' Prince Charming was the top-selling UK single. That team would go on to finish 17th in the old fourth division standings – one place above the position Gary Mills' team currently find themselves in.
Most Minstermen fans, who are still haunted by the collapse that saw the club surrender League status back in 2004, would now settle for the same position at the end of the current campaign.
Anxiety levels are certainly heightening among the City faithful with the successive heavy defeats forming the latter part of an equally concerning sequence of only three wins from 19 matches.
Mills' players must now show the character to recover from such a slump, which could mean recalls for the likes of Jon Challinor and Lee Bullock, whose presence at the club seems superfluous if their experience is not to be tapped into at such a testing time.
With 27 professionals on their books, even allowing for injuries to David McGurk, Lanre Oyebanjo, Chris Doig and Michael Coulson, City certainly have the numbers to make more changes than the one Mills made for Saturday's Wycombe match.
How many of his current squad the Minstermen chief trusts to make a difference is less clear however.
Alex Rodman, the one player to lose his place following the Morecambe match, was certainly sprightly enough after his half-time introduction but, since his arrival at Bootham Crescent, the former Tamworth forward has been dogged by an inconsistency that also saw Mills withdraw Paddy McLaughlin and Michael Potts at the break and fellow midfielder Scott Kerr just past the hour mark.
Earlier, Kerr carelessly conceded the first of two penalties that saw the visitors trail 2-0 going into the interval, with Dean Morgan gleefully converting both.
The recalled Jamal Fyfield gave away the other and, with City repeatedly unable to keep possession in the final third of the field, further efforts from Joel Grant and Dave Winfield earned Wycombe their biggest win under player-boss Gareth Ainsworth.
Rodman, meanwhile, managed the Minstermen's sole shot on target in the 89th minute after Jason Walker had blasted over the best chance of a consolation in front of a gaping goal.
It was a depressing day for the club and an unwell Mills, although the fixture was never going to be as easy as a glance at the League Two table might have suggested prior to kick off.
The Wanderers are displaying title-winning form having won nine of their last 13 league games to climb up to 11th in the standings from a position at the foot of the table in mid-November. Nevertheless, the ease of their latest success did not reflect well on the Minstermen.
Kerr set the tone for the afternoon when, after just two minutes, he gave the ball away to Morgan in his own penalty box and then tripped the Wycombe striker as he prepared to shoot at Michael Ingham's goal.
It was no shock when referee Michael Bull pointed to the spot, but a little surprising that Kerr did not suffer further punishment.
Morgan made no mistake from 12 yards, though, when he sidefooted firmly to Ingham's left.
Buoyed by their early breakthrough, Grant then shot wide for Wanderers from the edge of the box and Ingham smothered well from Sam Wood after Kerr has miskicked in the six-yard box.
Walker headed wide from a Kerr cross with City's first goal attempt on 28 minutes but, had he beaten 'keeper Jordan Archer, his effort would have been ruled out for offside.
Moments later, Matty Blair saw a near-post chance blocked by Winfield following Curtis Obeng's raid down the right. The City winger then snatched at a second opportunity when he had time to consider a more composed finish.
Moments later, Michael Harriman brushed aside McLaughlin and Fyfield challenges down the right flank before sending in a cross that Grant headed over.
When a McLaughlin throw was cleared at the other end, a long ball out of defence then saw Morgan tease a back-pedalling Jack O'Connell before his low shot was kept out by Ingham.
On the stroke of half-time, more slipshod defending saw City fall further behind. Fyfield appeared to have two nibbles at Grant as he ran at the Minstermen's left-back – the second seeing him inadvisedly grab out at the winger's shoulder.
The referee's assistant deemed the contact worthy of a second spot kick that Morgan duly drove down the centre of the goal with Ingham diving to his left again.
With the Minstermen having failed to net more than once in a game during their last six fixtures, a comeback never really looked on the cards and Mills' team went on to endure a fourth consecutive match without a goal from open play.
The City boss tried to precipitate a change in attacking fortunes with the twin introduction of Ashley Chambers and Rodman for Potts and McLaughlin leading to a switch from 4-1-3-2 to 4-2-4. O'Connell subsequently headed wide from a Walker corner but the home side extended their lead on 59 minutes.
Midfield anchorman Dan Parslow failed to control Rodman's firm pass inside 40 yards from goal and Grant capitalised fully, sprinting into the visitors' penalty box before side- stepping a Chris Smith challenge and beating Ingham from eight yards.
At the other end, Rodman sat the ball up nicely for Walker from the right by-line but City's nine-goal top scorer volleyed into the dismayed away end eight yards in front of an inviting net.
Wycombe substitute Bruno Andrade beat Chambers and Fyfield too easily down the right flank before delivering a cross that a sliding Morgan could not convert at the far post.
Winfield, though, completed the rout on 78 minutes, heading a Josh Scowen corner against the bar before rising highest again to meet a second flag kick from the same player and this time finding Ingham's bottom right-hand corner.
As the clock ticked down, Rodman drove a chance wide from 15 yards and forced Archer into overdue action from a similar distance after fellow sub David McDaid's forward pass.
It was too little, too late, though, as City fell another point closer to the dreaded drop zone.
Match facts
Wycombe 4 (Morgan 3 pen, 45 pen; Grant 59; Winfield 78), York City 0
York City
Michael Ingham 7
STAR MAN – made a couple of decent first-half saves, but left exposed for the goals.
Curtis Obeng 6
Can clearly provide attacking impetus down the right with more confidence.
Chris Smith 5
Caught a little flat-footed for Wycombe's third goal.
Jack O'Connell 6
Stuck to task, but always going to find stopping Winfield tough at set pieces.
Jamal Fyfield 4
Tackling lacked conviction and disappointed defensively.
Dan Parslow 5
Anchored well in the first half, but mistake contributed to the hosts' third goal.
Scott Kerr 4
Nothing seemed to come off for the vice-captain on an unfortunate day.
Michael Potts 4
Could not get close enough to the frontmen to have an influence on the game.
Paddy McLaughlin 4
Struggled to drive the team forward from the middle of the pitch.
Jason Walker 4
Could not get the ball to stick up front, strayed offside and missed a sitter.
Matty Blair 5
Form has deserted him at a time when his team needs him most.
Subs: Ashley Chambers 5 – quiet (for Potts, 46), Alex Rodman 7 – lively (for McLaughlin, 46), David McDaid 5 – peripheral (for Kerr, 61). Not used: Musselwhite, Reed, Challinor, Allan.
Jordan Archer, Michael Harriman, Anthony Stewart, Dave Winfield, Charles Dunne, Joel Grant (Bruno Andrade, 63), Stuart Lewis, Josh Scowen, Sam Wood, Dean Morgan (Jo Kuffour, 77), Matt McClure (Gareth Ainsworth, 79). Subs not used: Lee Harrison, Leon Johnson, Matt Spring, Marvin McCoy.
Star man: Grant – provided the attacking unpredictability City crave.
Referee: Michael Bull (Essex).
Rating: 6/10 – grew unnecessarily over-fussy with his lectures late in the game.
Booked: Morgan 67, Scowen 75.
Sent off: None.
Attendance: 3,383 (302 from City).
Shots on target: Wycombe 8, City 1.
Shots off target: Wycombe 6, City 5.
Corners: Wycombe 8, City 5.
Fouls conceded: Wycombe 17, City 10.
Offsides: Wycombe 3, City 4.
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10:53am Mon 11 Feb 13
Al-YCFC says...
Chambers return could not have come at a better time.
11:07am Mon 11 Feb 13
ADAMCUTHBERT says...
Drop Walker for Reed and start McDaid alongside him'
consider recalls for Challinor and possibly Bullock!
11:19am Mon 11 Feb 13
redbluelion says...
11:32am Mon 11 Feb 13
AndyK says...
Parslow for Fyfield
McGurk for Smith (if fit)
Bullock for Kerr
McReady for Potts
Reed for Walker
Chambers for McLaughlin
Lets see some commitment and desire with a 442 formation
But I guess Mills will never drop Smith, Walker!
11:34am Mon 11 Feb 13
DesLytlle'sCoolerBox says...
11:54am Mon 11 Feb 13
YorkCityLuke says...
AndyK wrote:Would be great to see some of those changes. I'd keep Potts and/ or Paddy on though, and I'd really like to see what Everson can do.
The changes I would make would be as follows:
Parslow for Fyfield
McGurk for Smith (if fit)
Bullock for Kerr
McReady for Potts
Reed for Walker
Chambers for McLaughlin
Lets see some commitment and desire with a 442 formation
But I guess Mills will never drop Smith, Walker!
I'm hopeful that we can still bounce back against Gillingham.
11:57am Mon 11 Feb 13
PhilTopping says...
12:01pm Mon 11 Feb 13
nudger says...
d and out-thought in every position,by a highly motivated team who were still scrapping for every ball even when four up in injury time. Mr.Ainsworth has taken the best of his old mentor,John Beck--squeezing, breaking at pace/good at set pieces,super fit- without resorting to Beck's route one approach. They never let City settle and as a result our strolling players were simply blown away. In many ways it was a reprise of the Plymouth 'in your face' approach but we really should have been ready for it this time..Ainsworth never stopped urging his players on from the dug-out whilst our bench was passive. Rodman did try hard and O'Connell had a much better game than this report suggests.Both penalties were gifts on our behalf,with their strikers unlikely to score from the narrow angles, At Gillingham we looked rock solid and we need to find that formula tomorrow night.On Saturday, we needed our defence,and Scott Kerr, to find Row Z a few times, after all our strikers could manage it.
12:20pm Mon 11 Feb 13
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12:28pm Mon 11 Feb 13
AndyK says...
OLD - HEAD wrote:Very well said Old Head
Only a very small proportion of York City supporters post comments on this web-site. In fact a lot of regular supporters dont even own a computer. But I have talked to many lifelong fans and every single one that I have spoken to is convinced that something is seriously wrong down at Bootham Crecent. Everyone feels that relegation is looming this season as the team continues to disappoint. Surely we should be getting a statement from the Chairman pledging his support for the Manager and Players at least. But all we have is complete silence, which is unusal. A good performance tomorrow against Gillingham is an absolute must. This would at least restore a bit of confidence. I am sure that the fans will turn out and get behind the team. There are a lot of people out there who really care about our club, and the thought of us being relegated back to the Conference is unbearable.
Sensible comments as always.
1:24pm Mon 11 Feb 13
SamYCFC says...
Need banjo and mcgurk back. best defenders at the club.
Walker is awful too. I like his endeavour but in League 2 hes been found out.
2:18pm Mon 11 Feb 13
Koala says...
Don't understand why Reed is on the bench if there is no intention of playing him.
I still maintain the current players are good enough but it is up to GM to get the right blend starting tomorrow.
3:35pm Mon 11 Feb 13
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Cain Velasquez: A
It's hard to keep getting "A" grades on a report card, especially when you're fighting best, but Velasquez turned the trick last night, dispatching Antonio Silva in the kind of one-round knockout that makes an exciting heavyweight champ such a bankable commodity. Velasquez took his time in the opening minute, gauging Silva's reflexes as the Brazilian shook off two takedown attempts, and then shimmying in with his trademark aggression and quickness to force standing exchanges, ultimately scoring a booming, compact right cross to drop the challenger, allowing him to pounce for the finish. Velasquez' ability to push the pace and initiate exchanges, whether it's shooting for takedowns or forcing trades on the feet, showcase a rare kind of fearlessness, especially among heavyweights, where one bomb can scramble anyone's gameplan. He attacked dos Santos the same way in the rematch, with "Cigano" going five brutal, one-sided rounds. Few will last that long against a dynamo like Velasquez. You'll need to put serious leather on the guy to discourage him, and his wrestling and athleticism makes him a handful in the clinches and on the mat. That's precisely the reason at this point, the only person that is a plausible challenger is dos Santos. Nobody else has the package of skills to really be a threat, at this point, except for training partner and friend Cormier, who isn't fighting Velasquez any time soon.
Junior dos Santos: A
Hyped-up heavyweight showdowns carry their own brand of excitement, and dos Santos delivered big-time in his with Hunt. Unleashing a brilliantly timed spinning wheel kick to finish a three-round battle, dos Santos showed his resilience, patience and tactical smarts. You could see his mind whirring and adjusting in the opening round, as Hunt's lethal bombs kept him in a conservative counter-mode, and as Hunt's gas tank faded, and his technique eroded, dos Santos slowly stepped up the attack. What was impressive was the smarts he used to score the second-round takedown, cinching the stanza and letting Hunt further gas out while giving himself a breather. There wasn't a single moment in this fight where anyone watching wasn't concerned for dos Santos' well-being should Hunt land, and Junior did shake off a few big shots, but wisely stayed away from getting caught on the cage, where Hunt is most dangerous. People may think Velasquez's win in the second bout is a preview of what a rubber match would be, but I disagree. The take-away from that bout is that dos Santos has one hell of a lot of chin and heart, and all he needs is one punch. Tonight couldn't have been a better performance for the ex-champ promotionally, either, as he was equal parts exciting and tactically smart to set up another go at Velasquez.
T.J. Grant: A
Grant's submissions and ground game were considered the best elements of his considerable game tonight, but his improved stand up makes him a legit threat to anyone, now. And given the toughness he's shown battling welterweights, in a five-rounder, he'll be a live wire for Ben Henderson or anyone else. There are opportunities in MMA for guys like Grant to knock off established elite contenders like Gray Maynard, and last night was a perfect example of how a well-trained, motivated guy can maximize his chance. Style-wise, Henderson is a tough match up for Grant, but given his near-lock to go the distance against people lately, Henderson will also have his hands full. He can't necessarily camp from top position, and Grant's physicality will be a compelling factor. Grant came up huge last night and is the kind of blue-collar fighter to inspire plenty of his peers lurking in the mid-tier of contenderdship.
Glover Teixeira: A-
A helpful infographic of the UFC's Top 10 showed four guys who champion Jon Jones has already decimated – Lyoto Machida, Rashad Evans, Mauricio Rua and Ryan Bader. That pretty much leaves Alexander Gustafsson, Dan Henderson, Teixeira and Gegard Mousasi as the next run of challengers for the champ, who's likely out for a significant amount of time because of the busted toe he sustained against Chael Sonnen. That's also plenty of time for the trio to make statements, and Teixeira did exactly that last night, putting a clinic on the tough Te Huna, who was willing but outclassed. Teixeira's got an athletic, powerful frame, and he seems to be more comfortable on the feet with each fight. That will go a long well toward helping him solve tougher puzzles, and he may be the division's best submission guy outside of Jones. Given the champ's possible inactivity over the next half-year or so, it may also portend a showdown with the likes of Mousasi or one of Jones' previous victims. Don't bet against the streaking Teixeira, who has now put together 19 straight and four inside the Octagon.
Mark Hunt: B+
"Super Samoan" showed his incredible chin and guts in a thrilling three-round battle with ex-champ dos Santos. And he absorbed about 10 right-hand bombs that would've disconnected anyone else's senses, only to recover and keep pushing forward, letting bombs fly as dos Santos retreated in prudent fashion. You could practically see smoke trails in the wake of Hunt's fists as dos Santos, for the most part, escaped these harrowing attacks. That said, Hunt's cardio, which has never been a strong point, evaporated over the second half of the bout after a menacing first, where he gave dos Santos more pause on the feet than anyone's ever seen. With his technique eroding and fatigue sapping his attacks, Hunt was still dangerous, and dos Santos played a smart percentage game, scoring a key takedown to cinch the second. In the third, dos Santos landed a bodacious left hook, and then a massive spinning wheel kick to drop Hunt. It was, finally, enough. Last night showed the reason Hunt has long been regarded as the best combination of power and chin in the MMA, maybe in the history of the sport. It's incredible what he did tonight, especially given his age (39) and the late-breaking trajectory of a career where he never had an easy fight despite arriving so late to the game. There aren't too many people who could make dos Santos play it smart on the feet for three rounds, and Hunt's performance, however much longer he keeps fighting, got him some serious cred for its resilience and tenacity.
Donald Cerrone: B
Patient, composed and more diverse in his attacks, Cerrone exploited his better arsenal to put Noons on the defensive early. He also showed a rarely-used wrinkle in his attack – takedowns – to further keep Noons guessing. This was a key kind of tactical smarts that often is the difference between a veteran and relative UFC neophyte. Cerrone knew he had the advantage standing, but also that Noons was absolutely no threat from his back, thereby allowing him to pile up points while exerting relatively little energy. Cerrone is one of the promotion's most exciting products, as he almost always makes for a fan-friendly fight. He's also been lingering near the bottom half of the Top 10 for a while. Tonight's win could give him the opportunity to move up a few notches, especially if he gets someone willing to stand and trade.
K.J. Noons: C-
Taking Cerrone for a UFC debut is a tough assignment, especially given Noons' striking-based style, and he simply couldn't get untracked. Typically the faster guy with better angles of attack, Noons was largely neutralized as Cerrone exploited his advantage in the kicking game to deny him setups and openings, while piling up points and doing damage. You have to assume the UFC will match Noons with another aggressive striker next. He's not likely to beat tough wrestlers, especially ones with a lot more experience in the organization, but against a fellow banger, the promotion will get the most out of his ability and value while he's here. And with his ability and toughness, Noons could rebound after what was a disappointing debut.
James Te Huna: D
Te-Huna didn't have anything to lose and, as usual, fought like it, going right after Teixeira and forcing the fight. Unfortunately for him, after a feeling-out on the feet, Te Huna got caught in a ground match with Teixeira working his superior mat game and asserting himself readily; the end came with a slick, arm-in guillotine with Teixeira pulling guard and locking his leg over Te Huna's arm that he'd otherwise use to pry away, defend and make space with to defend. It was an impressive tapout victory for Teixeira, whose marketability in terms of being a threat to top contenders will have to be driven by his submissions and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Te Huna goes back to the pile of willing, game guys who aren't quite at the Top 20 level, but provide willing fare and exciting fights.
Gray Maynard: D
It was a grim turn of events for Maynard, who came out showing excellent hands and big-time aggression. Drilling Grant with solid shots, it appeared "The Bully" was setting himself up for one hell of a performance, only to walk into a hook-cross combination and a pounding follow-up barrage that likely landed Grant a title shot against Ben Henderson. To his credit, Maynard took a ton of punishment before being rescued, but this is a really disappointing setback for a guy that has come incredibly close to winning the title twice and, style-wise, probably has one of the best skill sets of existing contenders to give Henderson fits.
Antonio Silva: F
Style-wise, Silva had an uphill assignment tonight, as Velasquez had few weaknesses to attack. And while it's tough to pile on to a guy that was one of the game's best feel-good stories with his big win over Alistair Overeem, he failed tonight in a big way. It couldn't have possibly gone worse. Even a bout where he'd scored big on the feet, won a round, or pulled off some sort of bright spot amidst the larger context of a defeat would've been a respectable take-away – instead, he was flattened again after making a critical mistake, stepping in to exchange right hands, and getting drilled and finished. Silva goes to the bottom of the contender heap after this. But given his penchant for rousing upsets in the past, he is far from a trialhorse (just ask Travis Brown ... or Overeem ... or Fedor Emelianenko). But, tonight simply wasn't his night. Once again, Velasquez outclassed him badly.
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Raleigh, NC-The Salem College basketball team rolled past Hollins University, 75-67, to pick up their first win of the young season. Salem claimed third-place in the Jackie Ammons Tournament hosted by William Peace with the win. For the second straight game, Satavia Taylor (Chicago, IL) led the Spirits with 12 points. She had only the second triple-double in Salem history adding 11 steals and 11 rebounds. Salem improves to 1-1 this season, while Hollins drops to 0-2.
The Spirits led 39-34 at the break and hung on to the lead throughout the second half. They were clutch from the free-throw line all game, hitting 23 of 31 attempts. Salem was also strong on the glass with 60 rebounds, and they converted 20 steals.
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Gusman noted that he wants to implement many of the Justice Department's recommendations, but that this will require extensive funding.
"The Sheriff has no significant source of revenue other than those he receives for housing detainees for the City. The Sheriff cannot responsibly make promises to the Court and the parties to take steps to change conditions at the jail unless and until he has financial resources to fulfill those commitments," the motion reads.
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With the business contribution to UN goals and objectives at an all-time high, and the UN in a process of determining its development framework as targets of the Millennium Development Goals expire in 2015; this is an opportune moment for business and the Global Compact to help shape the future priorities of the UN.
Delivering a better future for all requires action by all – Governments, corporations, citizens, consumers, workers, investors and educators. Undoubtedly, the private sector has a central role to play. As the world's main source of economic activity, business is at the heart of virtually any widespread improvements in living standards.
Markets are essential for creating and diffusing solutions that will drive the changes our world needs. But, this will not happen through business as usual. Investment and business activity must be sustainable – delivering value not just financially, but also in social, environmental and ethical terms.
Business is increasingly forming alliances to address the world's most urgent development issues. Recognizing the importance of shared values, some of these collaborations have reached significant scale in areas such as water, gender equality and climate change.
Assessing the issues that comprise the UN development agenda and providing a role for business in the post-2015 process will help the Global Compact achieve its mission – to make corporate sustainability a transformative force in achieving a shared, secure and sustainable future.
Member States are currently discussing the possibility of a new set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to complement or replace the MDGs. According to the mandate laid down by Governments at Rio+20 in 2012, the proposed SDGs would be consistent with the post-2015 development agenda, and would be centered on the principles of sustainable development.
Interest in partnerships and the role of business in this process is growing among member states. Since the Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum in June 2012 the Global Compact has been positioned to convey the business perspective to the post-2015 development process.
The following activities underway will form the basis for input submitted in the coming year to the UN Secretary General's synthesis report and to member states' deliberations:
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The Global Compact has developed a series of "issue briefs" addressing the post-2015 development agenda and related sustainable development goals. Each of the ten papers explores a different priority issue area as identified through extensive consultations with LEAD companies and other stakeholders. This briefing series outlines the critical role business has to play in achieving sustainable development goals. Furthermore, the papers highlight the willingness of the business community to support the efforts of governments and civil society in creating a more sustainable and equitable world. These issue briefs have been presented to the co-chairs of the inter-governmental Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals.
The Global Compact especially encourages Government and UN representatives to review these issue briefs to learn more about how the private sector can best support each of the following global priority issues:
The triennial Global Compact Leaders Summit (New York September 2013), convened under the theme Architects of a Better World, brought together chief executives with leaders from civil society, Government and the United Nations to unveil the Business Engagement Architecture to align and scale up business action in support of sustainable development priorities.
The Global Compact Leaders Summit was convened in the days ahead of UN General Assembly discussions of progress on the MDGs and the post-2015 agenda. At the Leaders Summit UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon unveiled the Post-2015 Business Engagement Architecture which illustrates the main building blocks necessary to enhance corporate sustainability as an effective contribution to sustainable development, creating value for both business and society.
Download Building the Post-2015 Business Engagement Architecture. Click here for the press release: [details].
Following the Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum in June 2012, the Global Compact began gathering input and perspectives from the private sector for the UN Secretary-General to inform the discussions at the UN General Assembly plenary in September 2013. The findings gathered during those consultations fed into other post-2015 processes, such as the High-Level Panel on the Post-2015 Development Agenda and was brought to entities such as the inter-agency UN Development Group to contribute directly to recommendations made to member states.
Key milestones of the first round of consultations included:
The findings of this consultation process were compiled in the June 2013 report to the UN Secretary-General on Corporate Sustainability and the United Nations Post-2015 Development Agenda: Perspectives from UN Global Compact Participants on Global Priorities and How to Engage Business Towards Sustainable Development Goals. Click here for press release: [details].
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My father is 57-years-old and he is experiencing pains which he has been told could be symptoms of a spastic colon. What can he do with his diet to alleviate these spasms, or what things can trigger these spasms?
—Helping son
Spastic colon, mucus colitis, functional bowel syndrome, nervous bowel, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common disorders seen by health care providers. IBS describes a disruption of the strength and normal pattern of muscular contractions that move waste through the intestines. The result is diarrhea, constipation, or alternating bouts of both. Other symptoms include abdominal pain or swelling, feelings of excessive fullness, gas, painful bowel movements, and mucus in the stool. Since these symptoms can occur with other disorders, diagnosis by a health care provider is important.
You say that your father was told that these pains could be symptoms of a spastic colon, or IBS. It is not clear if he was given this information by a friend or by a health care provider. A diagnosis needs to be made by a health care provider after taking a history, performing a physical exam, and completing certain diagnostic tests. Ultimately, it is important that your father identifies the exact cause of his pain.
Irritable bowel syndrome usually develops in late adolescence or early adulthood. It affects about twice as many women as men, which leads researchers to believe that hormonal changes, among other possible causes, may play a role in IBS. The exact cause of IBS is not known. It does not, however, lead to cancer or require surgery. It is not caused by any known physical abnormality, and is not the same as inflammatory bowel disease — a much more serious disorder. Nevertheless, it is a chronic disorder and is more difficult to cope with than the occasional bout of diarrhea or nervous stomach that most people experience from time to time.
Usually, dealing with IBS involves simple changes in a person's eating plan and lifestyle, under the guidance of a health care provider and/or nutritionist. This handful of suggestions usually offers relief:
- Increase Fiber Intake Gradually
Fiber helps reduce spasms and promotes regular bowel movements. Unfortunately, it can also exacerbate diarrhea, gas, bloating, and cramping. To combat this, try gradually increasing the amount of fiber over a few weeks. This will help to allow the body to adjust to these symptoms. Some foods high in fiber are whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans.
- Minimize or Manage Stress
If stress triggers signs and symptoms of IBS, exercising, relaxation training, meditation, and/or counseling can be useful.
- Avoid Problem Foods
If bloating and/or gas is a problem, stay away from broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, beans, or the other foods that cause discomfort. Other problem foods may include alcohol, coffee, soda, chocolate, and dairy products.
- Quit Smoking (If You Haven't)
Tobacco can worsen symptoms of IBS by changing the way food moves through the intestines or increasing the amount of gas in the intestines.
- Eat Regularly
Eating at about the same time every day can promote regular bowel function. If diarrhea is a problem, eating small, frequent meals can help. For constipation, eat larger amounts of high-fiber foods to help move things along.
- Drink Plenty of Water
This is especially important if diarrhea or constipation is a problem. Water can help fight dehydration or make stools softer and easier to pass. Also, drink plenty of water when increasing fiber intake to reduce gas, bloating, and constipation.
- Use Medications If/As Prescribed
Antispasmodics may be prescribed to reduce cramping, tranquilizers for temporary relief of anxiety, anti-diarrheal medications for diarrhea, antidepressants for abdominal pain and depression, and bulk laxatives (high in fiber) or stool softeners to relieve constipation, if/when it's necessary. When taking anti-diarrheal medications and laxatives, use the lowest dose that works since these drugs can cause dependency and problems in the long-term.
A lot of literature on irritable bowel syndrome is available — check MedlinePlus, a health resource on the Internet. In addition, your father needs to be proactive with his health care provider to get suggestions on how to manage his particular set of symptoms.
Also, you can check out the following organizations for more information and/or support:
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC), a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- About IBS, a service of the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome Association
For books on IBS, pick up I.B.S. Relief: A Doctor, a Dietitian, and a Psychologist Provide a Team Approach to Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Dawn Burstall, et al, or The First Year — IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome): An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed by Heather Van Vorous.
When your father goes to his next appointment for health care, you may want go with him to learn as much as you can and to see how you might be helpful to him. In addition, sometimes people either minimize their symptoms (or pain) and may not always accurately hear the treatment plan. This is where you can help by being a supportive listener and encouraging your father to follow the advice of the health care provider. While annoying at times, this is a medical condition that, with proper care, can be managed. All the best to you and your father.
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