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The University of Richmond's women's swimming team opens its season tomorrow night at LaSalle University – the first time the Spiders have swum against an Atlantic-10 team during the regular season in five years.
As the team practiced last week in the Robins Center Natatorium, a board marking the team's eight-consecutive A-10 championships had an empty third row waiting to be broken into. But head coach Matt Barany said repeatedly that this year's expectations were new, because each year saw a fresh team that had yet to win a championship together.
"Just because we won eight [A-10 championships] doesn't mean we train easy," Barany said, mentioning that the 26-week season didn't even afford the swimmers a Fall Break. "We want the same result at the end of the year. We want to win, for this team, their first A-10 championship."
The preseason poll among the league's head coaches predicted Richmond would place second at the 2010 A-10 championship in February behind Fordham University, which finished second last season. Senior captain Alex Helland said it had been an eye-opener to not be predicted to win for the first time since she had been at Richmond, but that the team was excited to be the underdog and was already using the poll as fuel during practice.
With last year's graduation of Lauren Beaudreau – one of the most decorated swimmers in Richmond and A-10 history, according to the Richmond athletic Web site – Barany compared the team to a building receiving new levels. Many swimmers, including juniors and seniors, will try new events, and new athletes will step into leadership roles.
"The roles of the team are somewhat yet to be determined," Barany said. "The personality is to be determined. … Just as a team works to determine personality, I have to work to determine what our strongest lineup is going to be."
Barany anticipates seasoned swimmers to deliver as upperclassmen, citing the natural maturation of athletes as they gain confidence from the experience of knowing what their coaches and teammates expect from them. He said senior captains Helland and Katie Sieben and junior Nicole LePere had already shown strong leadership in past years' performances.
Sieben made it to the NCAA championship as a sophomore for the 100-yard butterfly, Helland set the A-10 record in the 100-yard backstroke last season, and LePere set the school and A-10 record for the 200-yard backstroke.
Summer training at Richmond proved that LePere could also sprint freestyle – meaning that she will try the 50-yard freestyle this season, Barany said. Sieben and senior Beth Platt will also try new events.
"This year won't be a rerun of last year," Barany said. "That's for sure."
The team's goal is to win all five relays at A-10s, after winning four relays last year, Helland said. She listed relays as a strong point for the team because of its depth and breadth, which she attributed to Barany's recruiting. Qualifying relays for the NCAA championship – unprecedented in program history – is another team goal to challenge itself, Sieben wrote in an e-mail.
The team can draw from 18 swimmers this year – the maximum roster for A-10s – after relying on a smaller squad during past years. Helland said this year's team was also different because of the greater number of underclassmen, compared with past teams that had comprised mostly upperclassmen.
The underclassmen have already begun to show impressive leadership during practice, Helland said. After being one of those underclassmen last year, junior Natalie Lewis was voted as the team's third captain.
Although Richmond doesn't usually swim against A-10 teams during the regular season in favor of a more challenging schedule, Barany said conference competition had been increasing, with a different team finishing second at A-10s each of his past four seasons coaching.
Fordham and other programs have also been allocating more money to their swimming programs, he said.
"We know there are other competitive teams out there that will challenge us, but it just motivates us to work even harder and prove that we are still the best," Sieben said. "We always rise to challenges, and this year won't be any different."
Having fun while challenging each other during practice are the two keys to success, Sieben said. They all may have individual weaknesses but are not afraid to work on them during practice.
There are more questions than answers right now, Barany said, but it's only week nine. The team doesn't start with a theme, but one usually develops. Last year's was selflessness – putting team success before individual success – but Barany said to check back in three months to find out the 2009-2010 theme.
"Each year will reveal a new lesson, and we don't know what it's going to be," Barany said.
The Spiders' dual meet against LaSalle and Villanova University will begin at 5 p.m. tomorrow in Philadelphia, Pa. Their first and only home meet will be Jan. 15 against The College of William & Mary.
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Most Romantic Cities In The U.S. (For A Spring Fling)
Spring is almost here: It is the universal season of awakenings, when everything is new again and people want to celebrate life and search for love… which brings us to the topic of my blog: Where's the best place to find romance, a.k.a. a spring fling? Here's a list of the "Most Romantic Cities In The U.S.A."
When I think of the most romantic cities that I've visited, visions of Paris (France not Tennessee), Madrid, Lucerne in Switzerland, and San Francisco come to mind… Not Knoxville, Tennessee! I've been to Knoxville, and while the people were charming, I found the city to be indifferent and pragmatic. But Amazon didn't consult with me. (That was a mistake!)
The good news is: Five Florida cities have made the list of the most romantic cities in America, in Amazon.com's annual top-20 list.
The rankings are based on factors such as sales of romance novels, romantic comedy movies, and romantic music in the area.
As I mentioned, Knoxville, Tennessee took the top spot. Coming in second place is Alexandria, Virginia; Miami; Orlando; and Cincinnati round out the top five. And, Clearwater is number 12.
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Make a start on modernising by getting rid of parliamentary prayers, says NSS
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The National Secular Society has called for the removal of prayers in the Commons. It would "strike a blow for equality and modernity" and would be a tangible example of the radical reforms which are so badly needed in the House and which the newly-elected Speaker has committed himself to making. The call was made this week in a letter sent by Keith Porteous Wood of the National Secular Society to Speaker Bercow and described prayers in the Commons Chamber as a "long-standing anachronism". Mr Porteous Wood added that "a number of MPs have mentioned to me their resentment that the only way that they can secure a seat of their choice is by attending prayers, even though they would prefer not to do so. The most charitable way this could be described is as a discourteous imposition; but to those who find prayers inappropriate or even offensive, it is a discriminatory obstacle to the performance of their duties that could easily be dispensed with."
He pointed out that: "Removing prayers from the Chamber would not preclude any religious services being held for Members elsewhere, for example in the Commons chapel, shortly before the start of sittings. ... Even the Northern Ireland Assembly has managed to function without any prayers at all; it has adopted a two minute silence since its initial debates ten years ago, without any difficulty.
"The UK is very much in the minority among Western democracies in having such arrangements in its Parliament. Britain is also by many measures one of the least religious countries in the world, and this is another major reason to change the current arrangements. Church attendance on an average Sunday is only around one in 15 of the population, and continuing to decline rapidly. Those in the UK who do not belong to any religion now outnumber those who consider they "belong" to Christianity, and while the former are increasing, the latter are decreasing."
Britain is also one of the most religiously diverse countries in the world, and while this gives further strength to the argument against exclusively Christian prayers, it may lead to calls for multi-faith prayers. We are convinced this would be even worse and more divisive than the current arrangements. There would be constant wrangling for more religions to be represented and resentment by those excluded.


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"Kindness is the greatest floss..." from The Razor's Edge
When I was in college working at Muir's Drug Store on Michigan Avenue, I remember reading an article about a "rudeness syndrome" that was sweeping the country. Part of the problem, the author felt, was the younger generation's lack of concern for humanity and continual focus on self. I could not stop laughing when I read it! Interestingly though, as I shared the article with friends, family, and co-workers, they agreed with the author! That was in the seventies, and I am happy to report that forty some years later, a New York Times writer, Nicholas Kristof, believes that people are getting nicer. Well, it's about time, don't you think!!
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So this is what I found in my dad's fridge during an impromptu trip to their place this past weekend. Pours out of its can with a quick head of foam that settles to a very thin ring. Dark gold in colour, possesses a deeper tone than a normal adjunct lager. Sharp grain husks and corn on the nose, not very appealing. The flavour itself is abyssmal, like being served the dregs of the brewing vat, I know no other realistic way to describe this. For a 6.2% abv the mouthfeel is overwhelmingly watery, very thin, no body whatsoever. It seems that this was produced to be sheer piss-up juice strictly for easy chugging and quicker inebriation for your hard earned buck. I rarely use the term, but this is swill. To be avoided.
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Appearance - Unlike most Mountain Crest beers, this one actually doesn't go flat immediately. Still, little head, below average appearance.
Smell - Unremarkable, slight hint of sweet malts.
Taste - Initially has a sweet malt flavor with sour undertones, with the alcohol (6.2%) becoming more apparent in the aftertaste towards the finish.
Mouthfeel - Light body, crisp texture.
Average drinkability.
Better than most offerings I've tried from this brewery, but unless you like cheap quantity over decent quality, give this one a pass.
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Not exactly sure what they we trying to acheive in this "strong ice beer". Gold color, fizzy head that quickly disappears to nothing. Almost no aroma, maybe wet straw or grain, kind of sweet smell. First taste is sour on the tongue. Watery and thin, no body, and an alcohol after taste. Should have known better : High alcohol % plus low cost equals no good.
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Head stayed a bit longer. Taste is actually better than I remember, not enough to make it more than a cheap one dimensional beer. Might be the best of the Mountain Crest group of offerings.
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Buckbeak the Hippogriff has been given a makeover at Warner Bros Studios, in Leavesden.
The Harry Potter character has had its feathers buffed, preened and replenished in preparation for an event next month.
Featherologist, Val Jones, worked in the creature effects department on the Harry Potter film series and returned to the studios to give the animatronic Buckbeak a facelift.
Ms Jones was called to the studios to re-feather and preen the delicate winged creature in preparation for the Feathers and Flight event, which is taking place at Warner Bros Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter from Friday, April 4 until Sunday, April 27.
Buckbeak's coast consists of thousands of individually airbrushed chicken and goose feathers.
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History of Liao
The History of Liao, or Liao Shi (simplified Chinese: 辽史; traditional Chinese: 遼史; pinyin: Liáo Shǐ) is a Chinese historical book compiled officially by the Mongol Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), under the direction of the historian Toqto'a (Tuotuo), and finalized in 1344.[1] Based on Khitan's primary sources and other previous official Chinese records, it exposes the Khitan people, Khitan's tribal life and traditions, and Liao dynasty's official history.[1]
Main sources[edit]
History of Liao of 1344 was compiled using older sources, mainly:
- the Shilu (Veritable Records), completed in the Khitan Liao dynasty (907-1125) under Yelü Yan's direction, no longer extant;
- a draft Liao Shi, compiled in the Jurchen Jin dynasty under the direction of an official named Chen Daren, never published and no longer extant;
- and several other sources such as the Zizhi Tongjian (1080's), Qidan Guozhi and other descriptions of the Khitans in the previous dynastic histories (Wei Shu, Sui Shu, ...).
The Liao Shi contains 116 volumes,[1] including 30 volumes of Imperial Annals, 32 volumes of Records of Institutions, 8 volumes of Tables, 48 volumes of Biographies and Descriptions, and 1 volume of Glossary of National Language.
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Many Chinese scholars of the time argued that the non-Han, "barbarian" Liao dynasty did not merit its own official history, but rather posited that the Liao histories should be an addendum to the history of the Song, which was ethnically Han Chinese.[1] This was part of the larger dispute between the Mongol court and the Chinese literati scholars, in which the Chinese political theory whereby only one dynasty could be deemed legitimate at a time clashed with the Mongol's beliefs to the contrary.[2] Due to this dispute between two different political cultures, the Liao Shi, as well as the histories of the concurrent Jin and Song dynasties, was not officially compiled until 1343-1344, when the pro-Chinese Chief Councillor Toqto'a took up the pre-Yuan histories project again. In its final form, this project conceded to the Mongol court's desire to treat the Liao, Jin, and Song as equally legitimate dynasties. The compilation of the Liao Shi was finished in one year[1] by imperial historians, although without undergoing any but the most minimal of proofreadings.[1] Because of this, the Liao Shi and the other two pre-Yuan histories are known for their technical errors, lack of precision, inconsistencies in transcribing non-Chinese terms and names, and over-lapping subject matter. Scholars have noted the internal and external contractions in Liao Shi as early as the Qing period. Nonetheless, the Liao Shi provides a large amount of knowledge on Khitan's imperium's tribal politics and traditions. Since Yelü Yan's Shilu and Chen Daren's Liao Shi have been lost,[1] Toqto'a's Liao Shi is the only extant Chinese-style historical record of the Khitan empire.
The work of collation and punctuation have been done several times,[3] by example in the Qianlong edition, the Nanjian edition, the Beijian edition, Baina edition and the Daoguang edition.
The nowadays commonly use edition is the Zhonghua Shuju Press edited Liao Shi, under direction of the Khitan studies' specialists Feng Jiasheng and Chen Shu, and based on the Baina edition. This Zhonghua Shuju Press version and its annotations also refer to other historical sources such as the Cefu Yuangui, Zizhi Tongjian, Xu Zizhi Tongjian Changbian, Jiu & Xin Tangshu, Jiu & Xin Wudai Shi, Song Shi, Jin Shi, Qidan Guozhi and Liao Wenhui.[3][4]
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- Xu Elina-Qian, Historical Development of the Pre-Dynastic Khitan, University of Helsinki, 2005. 273 pages. 2.1 Introduction to the Sources on the Pre-dynastic Khitan (pp.19-23) > The Liao shi, p.22-23
- Hok-lam Chan. China & the Mongols: History and Legend under the Yuan and Ming. Brookfield, VT: Ashgate Publishing, 1999.
- Liao Shi (LS) 遼史 (History of Liao): Tuotuo 脱脱 et al. eds. Beijing: Zhonghua Shuju 中华书局, 1974.


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According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Papyrus Holiday Signature Collection of ornaments are being recalled due to possible exposure to mold.
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You could call Style.com's Tumblr the eyes of the site: It's where the editors upload what we're seeing, where we're seeing it, instantaneously—no filter. (OK, occasionally Instagram's Amaro filter, but that's it.) At year's end, we've gone back through the rolls to find the biggest hits, month by month, of our postings: what's been liked, reblogged, commented upon, and loved. The tops of every month, December back to January, above.
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I haven't been wearing earrings in the past few years, but lately all I want is a new pair. Correction: Although my lovely daughter has been reminding me, "Mommy, you need two earrings, not just one," a single statement earring is exactly what I am after. After lusting over Gaia Repossi's Berbère earrings, I finally got my hands on one (yes, they are sold individually), and I've been wearing it in one ear and with an H.Stern stud in the other. It's an easy update for my winter wardrobe. Now, I can't get enough of it and I'm already looking for other options. During my market research, I recently found this great crystal piece from Ca & Lou by designers Berengere Lux and Carolina Neri. I'm planning on wearing it paired with a diamond stud in the other ear; It's a perfect alternative for when I want to switch things up and wear my silver pieces.
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This area offers up some very tall walls for the Frankenjura. Some of the routes here are 35+ meters, which makes toproping here a little complicated sometimes. Not only does this area have some of the longest routes, but it also has some of the best in their grades. And since the wall faces Southeast it catches the morning sun and warms up early, and cools off later in the day. Route difficulties range from UIAA 5 to 9 (5.6 to 5.12d). This crag has a lot of history, so these routes are graded a bit hard. I'll do my best to give my opinion of the updated rating (despite personal qualms with doing so).
Getting There
If you'd like to take the train, you can get to Rupprechtstegen from Nuremberg. At the Rupprechtstegen stop, walk across the river and into town. Continue along the river in the northeast direction, crossing under the train tracks. You'll see a little foot bridge on your right which leads to the main hiker's/biker's trail and a good opportunity to take a picture of the crag from across the river. Also, you can access Emporwand and Zsigmondi Ged.-Wand from here. Anyway, to get to this crag, don't actually use the foot bridge, but continue walking past it and you'll see a parking lot on your left along with the crag which is right next to the road.
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Williams said in a telephone interview that he got a call from Under Armour the day after the NBA draft. He also talked to Nike, he said, but felt he might receive better exposure with Under Armour. He also said he liked the fact that Under Armour had signed a number of younger players to build its basketball line.
As it has become more profitable, the company has been able to target a few better-known athletes.
Hometown hero Michael Phelps signed with Under Armour last year — the Olympic swimming champion agreed to wear the company's products outside the pool.
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The company also signed last year what it called its highest-profile athlete ever, NFL quarterback Tom Brady. The agreement gave the New England Patriots player equity in the company to help seal the deal.
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The endorsement issue came up during a recent event for investors at Under Armour's Tide Point headquarters. Plank said endorsements are important but said the company picked them strategically.
"We don't believe we have to pay a ransom for it," he said at the time.
CEO Plank often calls athletes personally to persuade them to join the company. He also looks for athletes who want to grow along with the firm.
"Other companies have so many athletes that they sit around for years with hopes of being marketed," Mirchin said. "If they want to pick up a check and not build a brand, that is not the person we are looking for."
Newton, who will play for the Carolina Panthers this season, said at a recent Under Armour shareholders meeting that he chose Under Armour over Reebok and others because he likes the direction it's taking.
"Y'all have seen just the appetizer of where this company is going to go," Newton said.
Under Armour's strategy of generally hiring less-than-megastar athletes is not without risks. Rookie players don't always live up to their potential. Younger players may not be as mature as older players and more likely to get into trouble off the field, sports marketing experts say.
"They could identify people who never make it," said Amna Kirmani, professor of marketing at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. "There are plenty of rising stars who don't make it as professional athletes."
Mirchin said the company is aware of the risks but said it chooses athletes carefully. Under Armour has a team that follows young athletes throughout their college careers.
"Every athlete doesn't have to succeed," Kirmani said. "If they get one or two [who] really make it, that will benefit the company."


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UFIESTA (view the full slideshow here.)Quail Run Park, MesaMay 4, 2013 When I arrived at KUPD's UFIESTA, Saturday afternoon, a 50-something blond with blue-tipped hair was stumbling out of the Powerman 5000 mosh pit, wide-eyed, yelling about her head getting stomped in but refusing medical attentio ... More >>
Each spring, right before it gets just ridiculous hot in the Valley, local modern rock station KUPD hosts UFest, a gigantic rock/nu-metal/modern rock outdoor festival. Past lineups have featured Three Days Grace, Helmet, Godsmack, and more, setting the bar high for fans of crunchy, shouty rock. Well ... More >>
Orgy @ Joe's Grotto|12/7/12Alt metal band Orgy had its heyday in the late '90s/early 2000s, but after singer Jay Gordon retooled the lineup last year (Gordon is the only remaining original member) I was curious to see how they would actually fare live. Luckily, what I found at Joe's Grotto on Frid ... More >>
Big Name Metal Acts Hit the Valley
Al Jarreau ca. 1983There's lots of diversity in this week's just announced shows, with offerings from The Black Lips, Danzig, Keith Urban and KUPD's U-Fest. None of those artists, however, have won a Grammy in three -- count 'em, three -- different categories. Al Jarreau has. Hell, he joins Micha ... More >>
Spring Into Summer at the Valley Ho: White-Hot Fashion, Cool Audience This past Friday night, fashionistas (and fashionistos?) from across the Valley packed into the pool area at Scottsdale's retro-chic Hotel Valley Ho for the 4th Annual Spring into Summer fashion show featuring Beach Bunny S ... More >>
A lot of big indie shows -- but not big, big shows -- in last week's concert announcements. Lucero, Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears are coming to Rythm Room in May, as are Margot & the Nuclear So and So's. St. Vincent plays Modified on Sunday, May 31, which is right about when it'll be starti ... More >>


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You and I have a choice. First to identify our values. Then to do the hard work of seeing if we are giving our values the time, attention, and effort necessary to live a life of purpose. I say to you this means living our values on a daily basis. In this show, I discuss then give examples of this process as I currently understand it. It is certainly not easy but important for us to do and rewarding if we do it well. Join me on this Richard Brown Show.
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News: M.I.A. Faces Serious Heat, Big Fines Following "F*ck You" SB Halftime Hand Gesture
Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012 10:06AM
Rapper M.I.A. may have to dig deep into her pockets to settle a hefty fine for her unexpected actions last Sunday when she flipped off television cameras during the Super Bowl XLVI halftime performance.
According to reports, M.I.A. could be public enemy number one if fines are handed out for her gesture.
M.I.A. will end up paying any fines imposed on NBC as a result of her finger wag during the Super Bowl halftime show ... sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ. Our sources say ... the NFL has indemnified NBC ... because the NFL is responsible for the halftime content. But the NFL was smart, given the history of performers who wanted to do something shocking to get attention during the biggest TV event of the year. So we're told ... M.I.A. signed a contract with the NFL for the halftime performance, and in that contract M.I.A. agreed to indemnify the NFL for any money it might be forced to pay if the FCC comes down on the Peacock Network. Remember, CBS was hit with a $550,000 FCC fine after Janet Jackson's famous wardrobe malfunction, but that fine was thrown out by a federal appeals court. Sources tell us ... aside from the fact that the NFL doesn't want to pay a huge fine, the organization wants to send a message to performers -- don't you dare screw with us. (TMZ)
Reports centered on M.I.A.'s halftime-stealing action took over the Internet Sunday night.
Madonna earned praise early on for her half-time performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday night, but it was her guest star M.I.A. who may have stolen the headlines from her by making an obscene gesture during the show. M.I.A, the stage name of the hip-hop performer Maya Arulpragasam, appeared with the rapper Nicki Minaj to sing "Give Me All Your Luvin'," a new Madonna song that was performed during a medley of the Material Girl's hits. At the end of her verse, M.I.A. stopped just short of singing a vulgar lyric and extended her middle finger to the camera. The television broadcast appeared to go blurry just after this, but not in time to obscure the gesture. (New York Times)
NBC spokesperson Christopher McCloskey quickly addressed what went down following her gesture.
"We apologize for the inappropriate gesture that aired during halftime. It was a spontaneous gesture that our delay system caught late." (Associated Press)
The gesture drew comparisons to a past Super Bowl halftime mishap.
Janet Jackson's 2004 "wardrobe malfunction" in which her breast, with a nipple guard, became exposed during her halftime show with Justin Timberlake has been a difficult-to-top moment in TV history. Jackson's indiscretion resulted in a $550,000 fine levied by the FCC against CBS for airing the uncensored, highly controversial moment. (New York Daily News)


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Dartmouth's Descent Into Chaos
Some excerpts from The Dartmouth's superb report on the 17 arrests over Hanover's Green Key Weekend:
Safety and Security received its first call at 8:35 a.m. on Friday morning about a male student naked from the waist down walking on Webster Avenue and trying to get inside a vehicle outside of Kappa Kappa Kappa fraternity, Kinne said.
At 6:37 p.m. on Friday, Safety and Security responded to a vandalism incident when a male student jumped onto the hood of a car driving down Webster Avenue during Phi Delta Alpha fraternity's Block Party and dented its hood.
"One of our officers saw a male student with his hands around another male's throat and officers at the scene were able to separate the two students and take them outside the house," Kinne said. "The individual responsible for the choking was very intoxicated and struggled with the officer, pulling him into the bushes."
[A male visitor] became increasingly belligerent and tried to punch one of the brothers at the door, at which point the brothers escorted the non-student off the fraternity's steps, Sherril said. The young man continued trying to contact his friends, but he fell and appeared to injure his head while walking around outside the fraternity.


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All good things must eventually come to an end. After 10 years Virgina based rapper Skillz has decided to stop doing his annual "Rap Up" in which he cleverly covers the events of the year in a song.
The 2012 Rap Up covers all the major events from Hurricane Sandy to the birth of Blue Ivy Carter and is slated to be a bonus track on Skillz final album "Thoughts Become Things" but, you can hear it now below.


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According to the recent report on BloodyElbow.com, WAMMA Heavyweight Champion and arguably number one Pound for Pound fighter in the World - Fedor Emelianenko, will not fight Fabricio Werdum at the Strikeforce CBS event on April 17th.
Strikeforce management are still silent over the official fight card for the event, as rumors about a possible dispute between Fedor Emelianenko, M1-Global and Strikeforce are continuing to grow. One of "The Last Emperor's" best friends Gegard Mousasi has already part ways with M-1, what adds another question marks to the situation.
With less than two months for the event, it looks like Scott Coker and his Strikeforce promotion will present a fight card headlined by the Middleweight Title bout between Jake Shields and Dan Henderson, as Bobby Lashley and Herschel Walker are also expected to take part in the event.
Meanwhile, headkicklegend.com suggests that Fedor's next fight will be in Japan against the hulking Alistar Overeem, possibly at one of the next DREAM events. Alistair Overeem (32-11 in MMA) has already declared in his Dynamite 2009!! post-fight interview that Fedor Emelianenko is the only opponent he trains for. DREAM President Sadaharu Tanigawa has already confirmed that Overeem will fight for the vacant DREAM Heavyweight Title sometime in the first part of 2010, with one K-1 bout remaining on "The Demolition Man's" contract.
Tanigawa is well known for his financial muscle, and it looks like the FEG President will splash the money to bring Fedor and Overeem against each other. Both men are known for their huge popularity in Japan, what could light a spark of a new era for the Japanese MMA scene.
Stay tuned to LowKick.com for an additional updates regarding the situation.
According to the recent report on BloodyElbow.com, WAMMA Heavyweight Champion and arguably number one Pound for Pound fighter in the World - Fedor Emelianenko, will not fight Fabricio Werdum at the Strikeforce CBS event on April 17th.
This might be the only fight i really care about at this time. That and the chance of Fedor fighting in the UFC.
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Fedor fighting overeem for the DREAM heavyweight title is
more than any fan can ask!
if DREAM secures Fedor , DREAM could become PRIDE again!
i would love to see Fedor in the UFC , but him fighting on DREAM
is way better than him fighting at strikeforce!
Reply 5 years agoSharp15Weak | 3Funny | 0Cool | 0
Overeem needs to come fight in the states so he would be tested for roids. I don't want that to be an excuse for the fight result.
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omg please say this fight happens at the saitama super arena
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THINK FEDOR proved to be another planet, but EMPRESARIOS HOW ARE THEY ALWAYS THINK THAT ARE TRYING TO CASH AND SPOIL A CAREER OF MAJOR STARS, FEDOR FIGHT FOR YOU AND FOR YOUR PUBLIC, COME TO UFC, conquer all LESNAR, FRANK MIR AMONG OTHERS, NAUM LEAVE EMPRESARIOS EMBARRASSED YOUR CAREER
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Why does it have to Prove anything......Its a fight worthy of the champ that Fedor is. Any true MMA fan would show nothing but respect and admiration for Fedor. I really dislike the current trend of disrespect and calling other fans nuthuggers. People who bash fighters are not genuine MMA fans. I am amazed by the skills and courage of any elite MMA fighter especially the greats like Couture, Fedor and Nog.
Instead of bashing fighters, go down to your local MMA school and sign up. You will soon develop a respectful attitude while you gasp for air and tap out in under a minute.
The only worthwhile fights left for Fedor are
1) Lesnar - because he is HW champ
2) Overeem - elite HW and very dangerous
3) Velasquez - holy shit this guy is a beast and possibly next to become great
Reply 5 years agoCool13Sharp | 2Weak | 1Funny | 0
every fighter who rises octagon has something to prove, if you think that has nothing to prove but does not enter the octagon, stink never fought lesnar, veslaquez and junior dos santos, viewers believe they can win some of these stink if you did not but nothing to prove and I think I smell better than all these, do not enter the octagon quit his career. and firm as a legend but it stopped early. striforce because the stench will not prove anything but it has no match, fedor is fighting only for money.
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I asked a simple question, and you get offended for no reason. I didn't say Fedor isn't the best did I?
Any true MMA fan would let it go without criticism that Fedor is fighting bums in a crap organization. Period. There is legitimate competition for him, people who have a chance to beat him, not the roid-douche Overeerm, and not anybody in Strikeforce though.
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Im sure i speak for everyone, i never bash fedor, but fcuk man people deep throat him so badly. Fedors great, yeah i watched every fight of his in pride, has he impressed me lately? no not really, beating has-been HW champs of a lackluster old HW divison. Good fights, yeah, solid opponents, no.... U think tim sylvia would beat brock or mir? never, arlovski? would get KO'd by struve.
I like fedor, but M1 is holding back his career and robbing us of legendary fights, which would all take place in the UFC (Besides Overeem) So people arent bashing Fedor, theyre bashing his homo fan base...
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Agreed. Acknowledging that Fedor is not fighting anybody, that he's not in a legitimate organization, does not constitute Fedor-bashing, it's simply reality. There is nobody in Strikeforce to challenge him. Even in Japan with Overoids drugged out of his mind, it won't be much of a fight.
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I think Overeem wants to fight Fedor in Japan so that he can boost on steroids and actually stand a chance.
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If he does not fight on strikeforce on CBS, strike force will not last much longer. If they can not get Fedor on that card then ther are gonna be done. Strikeforce cannot afford for him not to be there. It will be the beginning of the end. Even more so if he were to lose to overeem. I got nothing against Strikeforce but they need Fedor to keep any credibility, at least in the HW class.
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The contract the UFC offered Fedor was the highest amount any MMA fighter would have ever secured in a contract, around $30 million, and that contract wouldn't have been for more than about five fights, so if Fedor would of came to the UFC and reigned as the dominate heavyweight he would of made more money than he could ever possibly imagined with K 1.
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It's not about the money. Organizations like Affliction that pay huge purses, they simply tank. The UFC is a smarter business model, it's better to have a sustainable organization to keep the sport alive. The good fighters make a lot of money with endorsements also.
Nobody can seriously believe that Fedor as the dominant UFC champion, wouldn't be making a lot more money than he would anywhere else.
It's not about money.
Reply 5 years agoCoolWeakSharpFunny
Honestly, I would be happy to see Fedor leave Strikeforce. I just don't see any exciting match ups there.
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I think Fedor is slowly waking up to the fact that if he really wants to test himself against the best in the world there's only one place to be and it isn't SF, don't get me wrong i do like SF and the variety they bring to the sport, like the womens divisions etc and they do now have some quality fighters, just not in the HW division. Dream would be a move in the right direction imo, if it materialises but ultimately there's only one place he can go to prove that he IS the best HW on the planet and that's the UFC and to be honest, i think there's a few fighters at HW in the UFC that would beat Fedor which is probably why he's so reluctant in the first place.......
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I agree with you i think fedor really wants to cement his legacy and the only way to do that is to fight the best out there and beating the likes of lashley or werdum (no offense) will not do him any favours. IMO i dont think fedor is reluctant to join the ufc because he thinks there are fighters there that can beat him.. the dude shows no ****ing emotion... i dont think he cares.. unfortunatly his management team think differently.
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I bet Dana is glad he never paired with K1- probably laughing his ass off at this stuff.
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omfg, make it happen!
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The worst professor I have ever had. I will never take another course with her.
Her lectures do tend to feel pretty haphazard and a bit tedious, but she's very kind and helpful, and overall I've learned a lot from this course - unsurprising, given that she's basically a legend in the subfield of music-cognition.
While class material is intriguing, or at least should be, her lectures are just boring. She goes off onto topics that really would only be understood by musicians. Her powerpoints are as plain and boring as her lecturing ability. Going to class and taking notes is pretty much interchangeable with just reading the book. Sporadic HWs are easy.
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Says he's proposed "the largest employer contribution to the Virginia Retirement System in history."
On serving out his gubernatorial term
Virginia has made "no progress on jobs" since Bob McDonnell took office.
Virginia state employees "pay nothing" toward their pensions.
Ninety percent of the job growth in Virginia has been in the private sector.
"Our crime rate continues to plummet."
"Under Gov. Rick Perry's leadership [Texas] has created more jobs over the last decade than the rest of the states combined."
Gov. Bob McDonnell launched a "raid on public education to pay for roads."
Virginia spends $400,000 on abstinence programs while losing $2.5 million in federal funds due to Gov. Bob McDonnell's "political agenda."
Virginia is "headed towards another surplus this year, unlike most states."
Under Gov. Bob McDonnell, more jobs have been lost than created in Southside and Southwest Virginia.
For more than 30 years after World War II, there was a steady reduction in U.S. debt as a percentage of gross domestic product.
"The $1.8 billion in [transportation] bonding, we don't have a repayment mechanism."
"When I took office last year we faced historic budget deficits of $6 billion here in Virginia. And we closed those deficits by cutting spending."
In the past decade, K-12 funding has grown six times faster than the rate of enrollment.
Road construction bids "are coming in at the lowest in the modern era."
"It is estimated that every $100 million spent on construction generates 3,000 new jobs."
Virginia ranked 35th in job creation in 2009 under Gov. Tim Kaine, and moved up to third for 2010, while McDonnell has been in office.
On whether state employees should contribute to their pensions.
"The tuitions in Virginia colleges...have doubled -- 100 percent -- in the last 10 years."
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The two main proponents of a measure to reduce the salaries of San Bernardino County supervisors spent $100,000 to qualify the initiative earlier this year but now that it's on the Nov. 6 ballot they're saving their cash.
The San Bernardino Safety Employees Benefit Association and San Bernardino Public Employees Association – the two largest unions representing county employees – led the drive to qualify Measure R. It would cut county supervisors' annual compensation — salary and benefits – to $60,000.
Supervisors now get $151,971 based on a formula that gives them the average of four area counties including Los Angeles . Measure Q, placed on the ballot by supervisors as an alternative, would take Los Angeles out of the formula and reduce their salary slightly.
Laren Leichliter, president of the safety employees association, said the group's only advocacy on behalf of Measure R will be part of a slate mailer to 340,000 households that includes its endorsements for a variety of races and measures.
The association is spending most of its money campaigning against state Prop. 32, which would prohibit political donations from employee payroll deductions, cutting off unions' main source of political fundraising.
"The polling was so high we didn't feel we needed to do much campaigning on it," Leichliter said, referring to a poll the union commissioned that he said found 78 percent support for Measure R.
Bob Blough, general manager of the public employees association, said his group does not plan any campaign spending on behalf of Measure R.
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I think we all can agree that 2012 was an amazing year. Together, we accomplished many wonderful things and built momentum for an incredible 2013.
Focusing on possibilities and on making KUMC a great place to be, I want to gather feedback and ideas from every part of our organization as we develop our plans for the future. I believe many of the best ideas come from employees directly involved in the work. I want to hear from you.
With the beginning of the new year, I will be setting up times to meet with employees who sign up to share their thoughts, concerns and ideas. There will be no specific agenda, and nothing is off limits. After the chat, we'll enjoy lunch together. I hope you will consider participating. I expect to learn a lot from you. These meetings will be called "Chat and Chew."
I am starting with six Chat and Chew sessions, each with 8-10 employees. If the response exceeds the number of slots available, I will work with our colleagues in the Organizational Improvement Office to select groups representative of Support Services departments, and I will consider adding more sessions. I will be giving priority to individuals who have not had the opportunity to participate in other improvement activities, such as leadership training provided by The Carden Group and The Jayhawk Way ambassadors program.
The Chat and Chew sessions are scheduled for:
If you have questions about the Chat and Chew, please contact Jenny Laffey (firstname.lastname@example.com or 913-588-1499).
Also, look out for the announcement of Brown Bag sessions coming in early 2013 for more information on organization improvement efforts within Support Services. This will be another great way to be informed and to participate.
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In keeping with Sri Lanka's policy of continuous engagement with the UN System, I wish to provide you an update on the significant steps taken, since the Council last met in June 2012, to consolidate our hard-won peace following the defeat of terrorism, and to ensure rapid development and reconciliation amongst our people.
Of the 295,873 IDPs in May 2009, the number that remains to be re-settled has reduced to 3,054.
Of the 2061.53 sq.km. contaminated with landmines and UXOs, less than 116 sq.km. remain to be cleared.
Of the approximately 12,000 ex-LTTE combatants who surrendered, only 1,034 remain to be rehabilitated and reintegrated into society.
The former high security zones have ceased to exist. The military is no longer involved in civil administration in the Northern and the Eastern provinces.
The Security Forces' presence in the Jaffna peninsula has been reduced from 50,000 at the height of the conflict, to 15,000 at present.
Following on a growth rate of 22 per cent in 2010, the Northern province in 2011 once again recorded the highest growth rate among all provinces, of 27.1 per cent, and continued to increase its share of the national economy driven by an expansion in agriculture, fishing, construction, transportation and financial services.
The Trilingual Policy announced by the Government in January 2012 to further expand the Official Languages Policy is being implemented vigorously.
Sri Lanka's democratic credentials were yet again re-asserted 2 days ago with the successful conduct of Provincial Council elections, including in the previously conflict affected Eastern Province. The ruling coalition UPFA retained the highest number of seats in all three Provincial Councils that went to the polls - a clear endorsement by the Sri Lankan people of the policies of the government of President Mahinda Rajapaksa which has sought to meet the aspirations of all communities in the reconciliation process.
Further, in addition to completing the translation of the LLRC Report into the two official languages, Sinhala and Tamil, the Government in July 2012 also released its strategy for implementation of the recommendations contained in the Report of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) in November 2011. It has been clustered under the sub-themes of international humanitarian law issues - inclusive of those concerning accountability, human rights, land return and resettlement, restitution/compensatory relief and reconciliation - on which multi-party consensus with respect to constitutional changes is to be carried out through the Parliamentary Select Committee established by the Government. This National Plan of Action not only identifies the activity aimed at operationalising the recommendations of the LLRC, but also goes on to earmark the key responsible agency, key performance indicators, and most significantly, sets strict time frames within which to complete the action. With significant synergies with the National Action Plan for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, some sections of the LLRC Action Plan are already at an advanced stage of implementation under the direction of an 8-member Task Force headed by the Secretary to the President. Financial allocations to complete the implementation of this plan have already been earmarked in the forthcoming budget.
The international community, especially those countries that have faced the challenge of emerging from protracted conflict or continue to be embroiled in such conflict would particularly appreciate the significance of these achievements.
Sri Lanka also welcomes the engagement it has been able to maintain with the High Commissioner and her Office, and looks forward to receiving in Sri Lanka later this week a team of officials from the OHCHR, to prepare the ground for a visit by the High Commissioner, in furtherance of the invitation extended to her in April 2011. It is hoped that this visit will help the OHCHR gain appreciation of the significant strides made by Sri Lanka in evolving a home grown process of reconciliation, in what has been a period of a little over three years since the guns fell silent. We hope that this visit would also help consolidate the trust in the Human Rights Council and its mechanisms, which have come to be viewed with circumspection by the people of Sri Lanka.
In fulfilment of its international obligations of engagement with the mechanisms of the Human Rights Council, last month Sri Lanka also submitted its National Report for consideration at the forthcoming 14th session of the Universal Periodic Review scheduled to take place in November 2012. Sri Lanka has always maintained that the UPR mechanism is the appropriate forum to address the human rights situation of all countries in an uniform and respectful spirit of engagement, and therefore looks forward to a constructive dialogue at the forthcoming UPR of
Sri Lanka.
(This is the statement delivered at the 21st Session of the UN HRC on Monday)
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Your right, 100% PS3 is a 600 dollar paper weight. Just when i started to open up a little to sony.
The 360 on the other hand, is no better. Loaded with TONS OF GREAT FPS! I MEAN ALL 3 OF THEM. so amazing! Now both comapnies took the onlything microsoft could bare to offer, online play and graphix. boo hoo.


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Pan-Seared Calico Bass with Charred Red Pepper Salsa, Instant Mashed Potato Mix and Chopped Iceberg Salad with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
The first in a series of easy On-the-Water recipes
4 ea. Calico Bass Fillets
Seasoning - Salt Mix-Use whatever brand you like, I use Weber's
4 ozs. Canola Oil
6 ozs. Charred Red pepper Salsa-Recipe Attached
1 bag Ore-Ida-Instant Mashed Potato-I use 50% Heavy Cream and 50% Water
¼ head Chopped iceberg lettuce
1 Cup Chopped Carrot
1 Cup Chopped Celery
1 Cup Chopped Red Cabbage
1/3 Cup Italian Dressing
1/3 Cup Blue Cheese Dressing
Drizzle a little Oil on the fish fillets and season both sides
Mix the Iceberg lettuce, Carrots, Celery, Red Cabbage, Italian Dressing & Blue Cheese Dressing, and let sit at least 15 minutes. I chop the Iceberg on the boat, but bring a small ziplock with the carrots, celery and cabbage already chopped.
Follow the directions of the Potato Mix and prepare the Mashed Potatoes.
Heat up a sauté pan to medium high, add 3 ozs. of canola oil and then add the fish fillets when the pan is hot. For a variation, you could season the fish with Blackening Spice as well. Cook the filled 3-4 minutes on each side, spoon some mashed potatoes on your plate, top with the cooked fish fillet, then the Roasted Pepper Salsa. Enjoy the Salad on the side, and it is good to last for the next day, if you do not finish it all.
When staying out for several days, it is important to cross utilize whatever food items you can. I will use the balance of the lettuce for Ceviche Tostadas, as well as the Red Pepper Salsa, and the Blue Cheese dressing will be used in the Buffalo Rock Cod Lettuce Wraps.


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