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'Wonderland: A Short Form Doc on Creative Commerce' Asks: Can Art Be a Business?
Making a sustainable and comfortable living from the art that we create — that seems to be the goal many of us, the light at the end of the tunnel. But is that really possible — to spend our days doing what we love and being creatively satisfied by it, all the while getting paid? The fine folks over at Eskimo, a multidisciplinary design and production studio, have crafted a documentary that seeks to expound on these questions through interviews with some of today's leading creative professionals. Check out the full documentary below:
Perhaps the biggest takeaway from this documentary, at least for me, is the fact that the worlds of commerce and true personal expressive art rarely overlap. For that reason, it's essential to be able to differentiate between the two, because having a notion that corporate projects will sustain and fulfill you on a creative level might lead you into some frustrating circumstances.
And then there's the issue of creative control over client work – an issue that often creates friction in client relations. Here's a quick quote from the film that sums it all up:
But we need to understand that this work is not our own. It belongs to the brand. Ultimately, it has to elevate them first, and us second. And that's hard for artists to do. Artists want things to be for themselves, and they want to own it fully.
Most artists are keen on the idea of control and ownership over the content that they create, and the fact that the corporate interests are the first priority in the creative commerce industry can be problematic. However, the bright side of this equation is that it's entirely a blessing to be able to use the creative skills that you've been honing (whether in film school or elsewhere) in order to generate income. Sure, the client's vision might differ from your own, but it beats working in the service industry, hands down.
With that said, there is hope to be found in 'Wonderland' as well. One of the most constant ideas being perpetuated by these artists is the idea of the passion project – the idea that your day job can fund projects that are creatively sustaining and rejuvenating. Chances are that even if you're doing what you love for work, you're not creating the content that you would if you didn't have bills to pay. This is the reason that passion projects are so important. They have the potential to rekindle the creative flame that pushed you into the creative industry in the first place.
What do you guys think? Are you working in the industry of creative commerce? Can your work be creatively fulfilling even when you have to relinquish control? Do passion projects help sustain and revitalize creativity? Let us know in the comments!
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Brian on 07.24.13 @ 3:52PM
A lot of good stuff in there. But dang… @12:25 "If you're doing what you love every day of your life, then things like your personal life and your finances and stuff… that's no longer a priority, or it's no longer the first priority. And I think that leads to a more, like, fulfilled life"
I'm guessing that guy doesn't have a family, or anyone else in his life whom he cares about more than himself? Maybe I'm wrong, but it sounds like he's saying, "just be completely selfish and you'll be happy." Frankly, I couldn't disagree more.
But like I said, all in all there are a lot of good thoughts in there. That one quote just really threw me off.
I completely agree. It seems like it might have been a badly-worded statement that just came off as selfish, though. My theory has always been that doing what you love will not only enrich your sense of personal accomplishment, but also your relationships with the people around you (as a direct result of that personal fulfillment).
Judith on 07.25.13 @ 1:12PM
OMG … what a bunch of whiners … sorry but getting well paid to shoot a commercial and then babbling on about the "difficulties" and "creative freedoms" …. oh please, you're doing it for the money … if your that "talented" go and make an amazing indie film with all the money you have made.
good call Judith! Whatever your life is become ordinary to you. But if you step back, the things for instance I get paid to do. In the past two months I shot in Haiti, China, New Orleans and Las Vegas. It's quite amazing. And i had all day to do whatever I wanted today.
We are all very lucky.
This really is a great doc. I and many of my partners constantly face these issues, but the way I see it, it's a part of being a creative professional. The struggle to balance commercial w/ art practically is an art form unto itself.
Wes Worthing on 07.30.13 @ 8:30AM
The key word is "Priority". The guy didn't say money isn't important, or that everybody in his life is suffering because of his want to happy. This Ferris wheel only goes around once, so what's selfish about making yourself happy?. As a person who has spent most of his life chasing the buck with regret, I now tell my kids, who are getting ready to head out into the world, "Do what you love to do, and you'll find a way to make a living at it." I see too many zombies who are selfish on the flipside, and they put in the unhappy work to make more money, only to have everybody in their life suffer from their lack of time together. If you love doing commercial work, then that's great and you shouldn't feel like a sell-out; I think this doc was made by those and for those who don't enjoy commercial work.


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I know I am guilty of comparing myself with others. I could write a big fat giant list of things. I know men and women deal with this issue, but women are probably more vocal and have had longer practice at it. I know for me it started young, like elementary years young. Not meeting others, or mainly my own expectations, of how I thought I was supposed to look and act or dress or talk or even worship and pray. Isn't that ridiculous that worship and prayer makes that list!
Why do we do this to ourselves? Why do we look at something or someone and immediately bring out the yard stick? I think that answer could be different for everyone, but I was thinking that comparison probably stems from insecurities in my own self that's rooted in fear. Fear of things like rejection, failure, loss, what other people might think or say, fear of the unknown, and I'm sure the list could go on. But as I'm writing this I know this isn't God's best for any of us...there's actually a promise that he has for us that totally releases us from this way of thinking...
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For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control. (AMP version)
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With that said, this year we picked one word to encompass the changes we wanted to see in our lives. Ours is Peace. How can I have Peace in my life when I compare myself to others? J and I were talking before the new year about how that's exactly what we want to see dissolve from our lives. We have let ourselves compare. That comparison grows more insecurities and chokes our ability to love each other, our kids, and others because the constant thought of not measuring up or making the mark nags at us in the back of our minds. So to have Peace we can not compare. This last verse brings it home...
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This verse for me not only reminds me of my purpose, but gives me permission to not care to compare myself with others. Then I'm free to turn that switch off and focus on what's most important. Which for me is raising healthy boys, cultivating a happy and loved filled marriage, serving and loving an amazing Creator, and loving others like that Creator loves them!
Sounds good & easy doesn't it? Well, it is good, it's really really good! But not always easy. For me I know that just in the last few days since deciding to make a conscious effort not to compare in any way I've had lots of opportunities to do it. Have I succeeded? Not every time. Am I going to quit? Absolutely not! When I have failed I just remind myself of how thankful I am for whatever it is that I'm dealing with. Just recently, last night actually, when one of the twins was very unfriendly with someone and I felt like my parenting skills were lacking a lot, especially when I compared myself to the other parents around me...I had to mentally stop and thank God for my healthy little boy who is currently growing and learning how to respond kindly to others. Being grateful can help squash the failure feelings.
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i dont understand how they are able to hold events if the sport was illegal up until now and if so then why cant new york do the same
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This let's us imagine the improper processes of the previous fights in Canada. GSP vs Diaz was faulty with the weight limits and possible HGH use. UFC is about that money. No wonder Nick Diaz was upset about the whole thing????
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Can being an atheist in America get you killed? If police in the small Texas town of Petrolia are to be believed, the answer to that question is yes.
Officials in Clay County, Texas revealed this week that human remains uncovered near the Oklahoma border last month were those of Spc. Jose Ramirez, an El Centro, California native who went missing from Fort Sill, Oklahoma more than seven years ago. A former friend of Ramirez's, 30-year-old Justin Green, was charged with the murder in February.
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I just want to make a comment about our recent trip to Salmon. We loved your town. Good food, very friendly people. What I can't understand is how you can advertise the Wagon's West motel on your link. We made a reservation there for Sunday night as we w
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I recently met a gentleman who is selling a 1959 Pontiac Bonneville but lost his number. He said he lived in Salmon. With this being a fairly rare car, and Salmon being a small community, I was hoping that someone in your community may know this person and could pass on my number to him. My name is Scott Newbern and my number is 208-724-5849. Any help you could lend would be a big help.
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Lemhi County has become part of the worldwide organization known as freecycle. This community is dedicated to keeping as much as possible out of local landfills by giving unwanted items to someone who has a use for them. You can join the site and be able to view listings, post items you no longer need or request things you do need. All listings must be free, legal and appropriate for all ages. For more information go to www.freecycle.org.
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Handicapping Picks for 03/11/2012
Race #8 - Rating = 3
#2 Izzy Rules - Fair odds 8/5
#6 Spectacular Sky - Fair odds 3/1
#4 Home Sweet Aspen - Fair odds 3/1
I'm hoping that because she's coming out of an allowance race and her only two previous stakes tries were poor that Izzy Rules will go to post at about 3/1, because if she does she's a KEY BET on the day. Having improved her Equibase Speed Figures in her last four races, culminating with a very strong 110 figure effort when winning by 6 last out on 2/3 over the track, Izzy Rules has the top early speed in the field and no horse is likely to want to press her early for want of compromising their own chances, thereby allowing her to setting into stride as she's done in three straight big victories, in each flattered by the 2nd or 3rd finishers coming back to win their next starts. With a 58.8 five furlong workout coming into the race she's showing every sign of winning her 4th in a row and her first in a stakes. Spectacular Sky and Home Sweet Aspen are next best, both coming off wins, the former by nearly 6 lengths at the first allowance level but with a 105 figure that's actually better (faster) than the 103 Home Sweet Aspen earned winning the Grade 1 Santa Monica Stakes in her last start (1/28). Both gals have a shot to sit off the pace of Izzy Rules and get up in time if that one can't go all the way on top.
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For the first time since 1996 drivers on the Mass Pike in Western Mass will begin paying tolls between exits 1 and 6 on Tuesday.
"I'm kind of a little bummed," said Westfield resident Lynn McGrady.
"I guess it's all right," said Westfield resident Aaron Durfey.
There are mixed opinions from drivers across the area about tolls being reinstated along the 48-mile stretch of land between West Stockbridge and Springfield.
"I take this route every single day and I'm going to have to take an alternative route because otherwise it is going to cost me another $10 a month," said McGrady.
"The roads are getting pretty bad out here at this end of the turnpike you know as far as potholes and stuff like that," said Durfey.
The tolls were abolished by Gov. William Weld almost two decades ago. Restoring them will raise around $12 in revenue for the state each year.
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Longtime activist Nancy Kurshan's new book, 'Out of Control: A Fifteen Year Battle Against Control Unit Prisons,' has just been released by the Freedom Archives. The book documents the work of The Committee to End the Marion Lockdown, which she co-founded in 1985.
(Buy the new book Out of Control here)
Strategizing to Defeat Control Unit Prisons and Solitary Confinement
--An interview with author/activist Nancy Kurshan
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The Angola 3 case may help change the arbitrary and sometimes abusive use of solitary confinement. "It's exactly the kind of movement on this issue that we've been pushing for," said attorney and law professor Angela Allen-Bell of Southern University Law Center. Allen-Bell is a member of the International Coalition to Free the Angola 3.
Reforming Prison's Harshest Tactic
–The Angola 3 case may help change the arbitrary and sometimes abusive use of solitary confinement
By Katti Gray
After four decades of solitary confinement in the nation's most populated maximum-security prison -- and one of its most historically brutal -- a member of the internationally known "Angola 3" has reasonable cause to expect that he will soon be released, his attorneys and supporters say. The request to set free Albert Woodfox, 65, is being heard by the same federal judge who in 2008 ordered that Woodfox be released, a ruling that Louisiana prosecutors successfully appealed and blocked.
Albert Woodfox: Freedom After 40 Years in Solitary?
--Supporters of one of the Angola 3 tell The Root why he might be released this time.
(The first of two parts)
by Katti Gray
(This article was originally published by The Root on January 29, 2013, and is being reprinted here by Angola 3 News with permission from the author. Special thanks to Katti Gray, whose articles for The Root are archived here.)
Last week, the "Dismantling Racism" class from St. Catherine University in Minnesota was taken on a Black Panther History Tour in Oakland and Berkeley, California, led by Billy X Jennings from It's AboutTime BPP Alumni & Legacy. Angola 3 News came along and filmed the tour. This is part one.
The Black Panther Party's Living Legacy
--Touring Oakland and Berkeley with Billy X Jennings
On February 2, 2013, the Michigan Journal of Race and Law is hosting a symposium at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. As described by the flyer posted below and the Journal's website, the all-day event will be held on campus in Room 1225, South Hall. The keynote address will be given by James Forman, Jr.
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--An interview with Tessa Murphy
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A bill opposing the shackling of pregnant prisoners, AB 2530, has been passed unanimously by the California State Legislature and is now on Governor Jerry Brown's desk, with thirty days to either approve or veto it. Last year, a previous version of this bill was also passed unanimously by the Legislature, but it was ultimately vetoed by Brown. With Brown's decision expected anytime, local activists are urgently mobilizing to stop him from vetoing this important bill once again. AB 2530 supporters have created a webpage for the public (not just California residents) to contact the Governor.
Will AB 2530 Unshackle Childbirth in California?
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A bill opposing the shackling of pregnant prisoners, AB 2530, has been passed unanimously by the California State Legislature and is now on Governor Jerry Brown's desk, with thirty days to either approve or veto it. Last year, a previous version of this bill was also passed unanimously by the Legislature, but it was ultimately vetoed by Governor Brown.
An important ruling is expected early in September from the European Court of Human Rights, regarding whether or not US prisons respect human rights enough for the UK to extradite 'war on terror' suspects to the US. We interview activist/journalist Aviva Stahl from CagePrisoners.com alongside Hamja Ahsan, the brother of Talha Ahsan, one of the appellants that will be seriously affected by the September ruling, imprisoned since 2006.
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Do US Prisons Violate European Human Rights Law?
--An interview with Hamja Ahsan and Aviva Stahl
Diverse grassroots movement confronting the widespread use of prolonged solitary confinement in US prisons appears to be gaining momentum. On the morning of Tuesday, June 19, the Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights is having an important public hearing on "Reassessing Solitary Confinement: The Human Rights, Fiscal and Public Safety Consequences," presided over by Chairman Dick Durbin.
Prolonged Solitary Confinement on Trial
--An interview with law professor Angela A. Allen-Bell
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Legal Defense Funds Needed ASAP
We are friends and family members of the "Cleveland 5," the five guys here who are on trial, accused of trying to demolish an area bridge. We are working to support these young activists, in whatever ways they need. Thus far, what stands out as the most pivotal thing is that the boys need a good lawyer, who cares about the case, has relevant experience and goes the extra mile for it. As it stands, they're all being represented by public defenders, with varying degrees of apparent interest in the case. We have been in communication with a local attorney with an inspiring record of civil rights work, but to hire him, we need to raise $20,000 immediately.


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Driver fears ticket after cyclist triggers speed camera (From Watford Observer)
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Stuart Gurney says incident happened at Scots Hill
5:10pm Thursday 8th November 2012 in News By Ben Endley, Senior reporter
A MOTORIST from Croxley Green has spent the past two weeks nervously checking his letterbox after an overtaking cyclist triggered a 30mph speed camera.
Stuart Gurney, 54, was driving to work at approximately 7.30am on Friday, October 26, when says he noticed a cyclist in his mirror approaching fast.
But as the duo approached the camera near the bottom of Scots Hill, Mr Gurney says he was travelling under the speed limit and believes that as the cyclist closed the gap, his speed triggered the GATSO camera.
He says he was so shocked he followed the cyclist to ask who had triggered the camera and was even more so when the rider boasted it was not the first time he had done it.
Mr Gurney, who has been driving for 37 years and has never had any points on his licence, said: "When the camera flashed I couldn't believe it, I thought I was only doing 28mph.
"I managed to catch up with him, pulled him over and politely asked the cyclist, 'Excuse me, that camera didn't flash on behalf of me I hope', he replied 'No it was me it flashed for'.
"He was dressed like a racing cyclist but I can't believe someone is going round as fast as possible trying to set speed cameras off.
"He could have slipped on some oil or if I'd had to brake suddenly he would end up coming over my car bonnet."
Mr Gurney, of New Road, has since been in touch with Three Rivers District Council and has contacted the non-emergency police number but was told little can be done unless he receives a ticket.
He said: "This should not be allowed to happen, this could have caused an accident.
"Bradley Wiggins' crash just goes to show that even the very best cyclists are vulnerable, I was once a cyclist myself so I know to look out for them but it is a huge risk cycling like that.
"We have got to think where the law stands on things like this.
"I am not the guilty party but could be the subject of a penalty due to being in the camera at the time.
"Speed cameras are there for a reason but cyclists can just get away with it."
A Hertfordshire Constabulary spokesman said: "We are unable to comment on particular instances. However, photographic evidence taken from GATSO safety cameras is always checked before a Notice of Intended Prosecution is issued. "An assessment of the speed of all vehicles in the photos is made and notices will not be issued where there is no evidence of a vehicle travelling over the speed limit. "If a motorist believes they have been incorrectly issued with a notice then there is also an option to challenge it in court."
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5:18pm Thu 8 Nov 12
WatfordBandB says...
Cameras detect the distance traveled between 2 points on the road. They will see clearly that the car was within the 30mph limit and that the bicycle was in fact the perpetrator. There was or is no need to be concerned.
5:24pm Thu 8 Nov 12
neighbour says...
5:25pm Thu 8 Nov 12
neighbour says...
3:59am Fri 9 Nov 12
Honest Rog says...
Cue a load of cyclist bashing.
7:23am Fri 9 Nov 12
Argonaught says...
As said above, the images can be checked to see which one or indeed both vehicles triggered the camera.
Good ruse by Mr. Gurney if he did trigger the camera, introduce the bike and tell the media, that may frustrate matters. If the van triggered the camera that can be determined, if not then so can that.
7:24am Fri 9 Nov 12
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8:11am Fri 9 Nov 12
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9:51am Fri 9 Nov 12
Guess who :) AGAIN ! says...
10:45am Fri 9 Nov 12
garston tony says...
Must agree, is this really a story?
11:13am Fri 9 Nov 12
TRT says...
I seem to recall an item from one of the WO's historical series about a cyclist being charged for "furious cycling" on King Street once, round about the time of The Great War.
11:44am Fri 9 Nov 12
The Rover says...
12:13pm Fri 9 Nov 12
TRT says...
12:19pm Fri 9 Nov 12
luigi1936 says...
Maybe the so-called 'senior' reporter on the WO could have done his homework too and realised what a non-story this really is.
1:00pm Fri 9 Nov 12
HerbieGreen says...
1:46pm Fri 9 Nov 12
garston tony says...
TRT wrote:I understand speeding would fall under the dangerous cycling category
Cyclists can only be prosecuted under the Road Traffic Act 1988 for dangerous or careless cycling. The sections relating to exceeding the speed limit only apply to motor-driven vehicles. One of the primary reasons for this is that pedal cycles are not required to be fitted with a speedometer under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986. I seem to recall an item from one of the WO's historical series about a cyclist being charged for "furious cycling" on King Street once, round about the time of The Great War.
2:03pm Fri 9 Nov 12
TRT says...
RTA 1988 Section 36.
(1)Where a traffic sign has been lawfully placed on or near a road, a person driving or propelling a vehicle who fails to comply with the indication given by the sign is guilty of an offence.
So it IS an offence, providing that there is a roundel sign applicable to that stretch of road. Of course, many 30mph limited areas do not actually have a sign, as it is not often required!
2:44pm Fri 9 Nov 12
ian9898 says...
PS....Whilst you are reporting crap when does Woodmere Avenue re-open WO?
I am presuming it's closed as we haven't had any serious accidents for at least 4 weeks in the Width Restriction that nobody can fit through!!! Mmm..... strange
3:27pm Fri 9 Nov 12
TRT says...
3:42pm Fri 9 Nov 12
Thunderchild says...
What's next - "Bloke worried he might die after eating pie one day past its sell-by date"?
Real reporters would have camped out, filmed the cyclist triggering the camera (chances are it's a regular occurrence), and challenged him to defend his actions in the context of cyclists always demanding more safety measures for their protection. And then handed his details and the evidence over to the Police to take care of.
4:42pm Fri 9 Nov 12
ian9898 says...
TRT wrote:That the Cyclist MUST obey ALL Traffic signage and Traffic signals......
What's in the Highway Code?
BY law there is requirement for fixed cameras to have a camera symbol and a speed roundel within the drivers view of the camera, the sign has to be at 450m max spacing (on the same side of the road as each other)
So if this camera and or section of road do not have a roundel/adequate signage.............
Oh no a court case at tax payers expense coming up....... :-(
9:32pm Sat 10 Nov 12
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Some Nebraska farmers are worried, and they say the rest of the state should be too.
The Environmental Protection Agency, the EPA, wants to cut ethanol production by roughly 10 percent.
But that's not sitting well with Nebraska farmers. They sent 5,000 letters to the EPA, asking them to maintain the renewable fuel standard passed in 2007.
"It's just a huge response and it speaks volumes to what is important to Nebraska agriculture," Alan Tiemann, Nebraska Corn Checkoff Board, said.
Earlier in the month, the Nebraska Corn Board sent out letters to the state's farmers, alerting them of the proposed EPA plan.
It would reduce the annual amount of ethanol produced by 1.4 billion gallons.
"It's a 1.2 billion dollar economic impact to the state of Nebraska," Tiemann said. "So it's economically, it's a huge deal. We see it as a real detriment to the ethanol industry and corn products."
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"I hope what it really means to EPA is this was not a good decision," Hutchens said.
The EPA is accepting comments on the proposal until January 28. The Corn Board will mail the farmers' letters out on Friday. But it's unknown when a decision will be made.
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Croft Lane closure: Latest from United Utilities (From This Is Lancashire)
Croft Lane closure: Latest from United Utilities
Updated 1:58pm Friday 11th July 2014 in News By Dale Haslam, Reporter
WATER bosses have said work will continue next week with the same road layout as now.
In September, United Utilites will be moving water pipes on the road and preparatory work began on June 16.
The organisation initally planned to completely close Croft Lane from Melton Drive to Croft Motors but it has so far been able to do the work with just a lane closure and temporary traffic lights.
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I thought I would do a follow up article to Jesse's What to do with second base? article with my own thoughts. I think it would be wise of the Twins to target the following players, or at least take a look at them and review how these players could help the club, not only this year, but also into the future.
Freddy Sanchez - 2B (Pitts):
Freddy Sanchez provides the Twins with a savior to their glaring hole on the right side of the infield, 2B. The Twins have gone through a bunch of 2B this year trying to find a regular: Alexi Casilla failed after doing so well at 2B last year, Matt Tolbert failed after doing well in Spring Training and now unable to hit a beachball to save his life, and now Nick Punto fails because he doesnt know which end of the baseball bat is used for hitting the ball. Sanchez, a former National League Batting Champion, possesses the skills that the Twins lack at 2B right now: namely, the ability to get on base/table setter for the 3-4 hitters in the lineup. Sanchez has a career batting average of .302 through 4.5 full seasons in the big leagues. Although Sanchez does not hold a lot of homerun power, career high 11 homers, he does have some ability to drive doubles and leg out a few triples. This year, Sanchez has a .355 OBP; Nick Punto, the Twins regular 2B now, has a .306 OBP. Sanchez has a .316 avg; Punto has a .212 avg. Sanchez has a .832 OPS while Punto has a .534 OPS. Also, Sanchez has committed one error at 2B in 365 total chances, by no means shabby defense. Furthermore, Punto is once again battling injuries and could very soon hit the disabled list again if taken out on a slid into second base on a double play ball.
Currently, Sanchez has a young CF, Andrew McCutchen, hitting in front of him. McCutchen possesses a lot of skills, nobody can deny it. However, he still is young and is in his first season in the big leagues, thus, he will experience the ups and downs of all rookies. However, if Sanchez came to Minnesota, he would have the sophmore Denard Span hitting in front of him, one of the best leadoff hitters the Twins have had for a while. Furthermore, Sanchez would have Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau hitting behind him, a far more dangerous combo than the LaRoche Brothers who hit behind him currently. For the right price, I would really like to see Sanchez doning the red and blue of Minnesota. Sanchez would fix the two biggest holes in the Twins lineup: 2B and #2 hitter in the lineup. However, I see Sanchez as a rent player, being in Minnesota for only .5 - 1.5 years. Is it worth giving up the prospects to acquire a rent player?
Yunel Escobar - SS (AAA ATL):
Recently, we have heard that the Braves have put Yunel on the trading block. While Brendan Harris has done an admirable job at SS this year, he is not the long term solution. Harris does not posses the range to play SS and from what we have seen, he cannot really play 2B either. So Harris, next year, should once again be a utility player, who sits on the bench and occasionally comes in to hit for one of the younger light hitting regulars. So, this raises the question, who plays SS when 2010 rolls around. Names, such as J.J. Hardy, have been thrown around out there, but it appears that the Milwaukee Brewers are not willing to sell Hardy. So, when Escobar's name appeared on the trading block, I immeadiately went looking for a possible trade for Escobar.
My brother, CarterHayes, had this to say about Yunel Escobar:
The Braves are said to be shopping Yunel Escobar. He's five years younger than Sanchez, is a much better fielder, and hits pretty well to boot. There's no comparison between their two contracts, either. If the Twins are going after a middle infielder, Escobar should be the first one they inquire after.
He is right on the button...Escobar is cheaper by far than Sanchez (both in terms of money and prospects - guessing on the last one). Escobar has been rated as one of the best fielding SS prospects in the major leagues. Baseball Reference compares Yunel to players such as: Todd Walker, Tony Pena (Sr.), Ernie Lombardi, and Howie Kendrick among others. Of course, as always, this is not to say that Yunel will hit like Todd Walker or Howie Kendrick but they are comparisons and should be taken into account. In my own mind, I see Yunel Escobar comparing the closest with Jason Bartlett. Yunel gets on base at a decent clip, maybe not enough to warrant giving him the #2 hole in the lineup but certainly he could do very well hitting #8 or #9 in the lineup (a .795 OPS over the past 3 years is not bad for a middle infielder; also, this is a higher OPS than Sanchez at .763 has managed to put up over the same span of years). Also, since Yunel is five years younger than Sanchez, as my brother pointed out, he has the same amount of time to develop into the player than Sanchez is currently, and probably a better player than Sanchez was or ever will be. Whereas Sanchez would only be a rent player, Escobar would be a mainstay in the Twins system for many years. *The only knock agaisnt Escobar is that he has a really bad attitude right now, but I think that is because he is a gamer and wants to win; since the Braves are not winning right now, Escobar is mad.
***I thought I would run a defensive side for the benefit of the Twins fans. I will compare Sanchez vs Escobar. The defense is the big key here...Twins fans would rather have Gomez in CF because of his defense and not his bat (though improving). SS requires a lot of defense as well. Check out these sites for defensive figures on Sanchez and on Escobar. As you can see from those graphs, Escobar is so much better than Sanchez on defense. Only Bartlett ranks higher than Escobar on the defensive scale. Also, check out Bill James for the best defensive players by position. As you can see, Escobar is behind only Jimmy Rollins in +/- rankings, while Sanchez is nowhere to be seen on the defensive chart.***
Miguel Angel Sano - SS (Dominican Republic):
While Sano is hardly a trade target, thus making my title for this article a little false, he is somebody that I thought I should bring up. Sano, though listed as a SS, has the build of a 3B or a corner outfielder. If you wish to see this kid in action and to see his attitude, click here. There are many doubts as to the age of Miguel, but looking at the video, Miguel has no fear or doubt that he will not make the big leagues because of his age. I do not have any stats to throw out there, but all scouts have said without a doubt that this kid is something special. He has a love for the game that Kirby Puckett would envy. The Twins have made an offer of $3 million to Sano; the Pirates and Orioles are also in play for this kid, but it sounds like the Twins have made the biggest offer. All I can say is that I hope the Twins pull this one off, because I would love to see him in the red and blue of Minnesota. However, because of his build (6'3" - 185 lbs), scouts do not think that he can remain at SS. Twins have a 3B prospect in the minors in Danny Valencia, but if we sign this kid and he must play 3B, I would gladly give up Valencia for him! Edit: At 6'3", 185 lbs., I do not really understand the scouts reasoning for not being able to play SS. Ripken, at 6'4", 225 lbs., played SS. He currently is the size A-Roid was at when he started playing SS. My only guess as to why the scouts do not think that Sano can play SS (besides the fact that they [the scouts] might be smoking crap) is that Sano could be a little slow on his feet.
Steve Tolleson - 2B (AAA Twins):
Once again, I stretch the title of this article but I thought it would be important to bring Tolleson into this article. Steve started the season in AA New Britain, but was promoted mid season to AAA. If the Twins do not sign a 2B or if the 2B problems continue, Tolleson could be getting the call to move up to the highest level. Tolleson's fielding can be streaky but his bat is solid. I would like to keep him in AAA for one more season, but, as I said, if the problems persist, then I would not be against a move to bring him west. No matter what happens this year, you can bet that Tolleson will be wearing the TC hat come 2010 or 2011 (at the latest).
The Twins have also been looking for some relief help. Names such as LaTroy Hawkins, Matt Capps, and John Grabow have come up. The Twins desperately need one more reliable arm in the pen. If the Twins do not trade for a 2B, but rely on in house options, they had darn better make a trade for a reliever if they wish to keep their hopes alive for the Hunt for Red October.


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CINCINNATI -- Edinson Volquez was back in the Reds' clubhouse on Sunday morning and said he is ready for his return to the Majors later this week.Volquez, Cincinnati's Opening Day starter who was demoted to Triple-A Louisville on May 23, stopped by Great American Ball Park before joining his teammates in Columbus later in the day. Volquez is 1-0 with a 1.88 ERA in two starts for the Bats, and all signs point to him starting Tuesday night's game against the Cubs. Mike Leake, who was originally penciled in for Tuesday's start, will instead take the ball for Monday's opener, manager Dusty Baker said. Chad Reineke has been moved from being Monday's starter to Cincinnati's bullpen. Still, Baker won't guarantee a Volquez start on Tuesday, preferring to use qualifiers like "maybe" and "in theory." When asked on Sunday what he was waiting for in announcing who would start the middle game of that three-game set, Baker replied, "Tuesday." Volquez said he has regained his fastball command during his two-week stint in Louisville by making his motion more compact. "I feel pretty good," said Volquez, who is 3-2 with a 6.35 ERA in 10 starts with the Reds this year. "My fastball command is better right now. I made a little adjustment with my delivery. ... It's kind of crazy, because it's a little thing." Earlier this season, when Volquez would pivot his right leg toward third base at the beginning of his delivery, he would step about four feet toward first base with his left leg. As a result, he was frequently off balance, jeopardizing his control. Volquez said he has since refined the delivery, making his first step much shorter.
Reds have limited relief options on Sunday
CINCINNATI -- After using all of his relievers in Saturday's 11-inning loss, manager Dusty Baker's options against the Dodgers on Sunday are more limited. He will try to make up for a tired bullpen by moving starter Chad Reineke to a reliever role.Baker said he will be holding Nick Masset and Logan Ondrusek out on Sunday because both righties have pitched two days in a row. On Saturday, Masset threw 10 pitches in a rough one-third of an inning, getting charged with three runs on three hits. Ondrusek pitched two-thirds of an inning, throwing 15 pitches and serving up a game-tying grand slam to Matt Kemp in the eighth. Prior to appearing in Friday night's game, Ondrusek had last pitched on May 28. Two weeks ago, he complained of soreness after appearing in five games in six days. Reineke made his Reds debut on Tuesday against the Brewers and took the loss after allowing six runs (five earned) on five hits in 6 1/3 innings. "Hopefully, we'll get a deep game like we have the last couple of days," Baker said referring Sunday's starter Travis Wood. "That's what helps, big time." Bronson Arroyo lasted six innings on Friday, and Johnny Cueto pitched seven innings on Saturday. Cueto's appearance appeared sufficient to earn the win and keep some bullpen arms fresh for Sunday, but the Dodgers spoiled that by plating five runs in the eighth to force extra innings. "The sad part about yesterday's game is, it's hard to accept the fact that other teams have comeback ability like you do sometimes," Baker said. "It's OK when you do unto others, but not when they do unto you."
Renteria's back still barking
CINCINNATI -- Edgar Renteria is unavailable for a third day in a row with a stiff back. Renteria, 36, did not have much of an explanation for how the injury happened, and manager Dusty Baker said the shortstop just woke up feeling sore."On the off-day [Thursday], he was just lounging around and he came up stiff," Baker said. "It happens sometimes. He's better, though. [On Saturday], he could field a little bit and walk. He wasn't available to hit. Hopefully, he will be better within a couple days." Renteria, who denied an interview request on Sunday, is coming off a rough May in which he hit just .180. He has also committed a team-high six errors, though part of the issue can be chalked up simply to his position. Fellow shortstop Paul Janish has committed the second most errors on the team with four, albeit in 116 more innings. Renteria was the only position player who did not see action in Saturday's game.
Worth noting
Aroldis Chapman will remain in Louisville for the immediate future. He's appeared in three games there and is 0-1 with a 13.50 ERA. Said manager Dusty Baker: "It is what it was. He's feeling great, physically, but there are a few things he's got to get together. For the sake of not having an answer, let's wait until we have an answer before you ask me again."
Homer Bailey threw off a mound for the first time since going on the 15-day DL with a strained posterior capsule in his right shoulder. Bailey threw 25 pitches on Saturday, but said he does not expect to be fully ready until "a couple days" after his stint on the DL ends next Saturday.
Tyler Jett is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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February 09, 2010, 3:52 PM — SAS Canada is adding roughly 20 new positions, mostly in sales, to offices across the country. Approximately one third of the positions are based out of the company's headquarters in Toronto. Opportunities are also available in Calgary, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and the Maritimes.
The competition for these positions will likely remain high, as SAS Canada continues to position itself as one of the most coveted employers in the country. The company landed on "Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2010" list released annually by Maclean's Magazine and Mediacorp Canada Inc. and has been nominated for the No. 1 position for the last eight years in a row.
"We have on average about 2,500 visitors per month to our careers page, so a lot of folks are trying to get into SAS," said Mario Ianniciello, vice-president of sales at SAS Canada, the Canadian subsidiary of SAS Institute Inc. There were no layoffs at SAS Canada throughout 2009 and the company maintains a four per cent turnover rate.
Ianniciello attributes the low turnover to good compensation, benefits, culture and additional perks. "We have a long tenure as well, even in sales, which is probably the most volatile organization for business within any organization. Even within our sales team, it is very flat as far as turnover and termination," he said.
The hiring boom, which represents a seven percent increase in SAS Canada's current base of 254 employees, is a response to the company's continually growing success in the analytics market.
According to a recent press release stating its market growth results, SAS has maintained growth and profitability for the last 34 consecutive years. This includes a 13 per cent increase in 2009 software revenue over the previous year for SAS Canada and a global revenue increase of US$2.31 billion in 2009, up 2.2 per cent over 2008 results.
While the hiring announcement is good news for SAS, the new positions don't reflect a real uplift in overall IT hiring in Canada, according Andy Woyzbun, lead analyst at Info-Tech Research Group Ltd. Enterprises are still very tight with their dollars, he noted. "I think this is kind of a blip," he said.
SAS increasing its employee base does, however, does reflect the growth of the business analytics market in Canada, according to Woyzbun. Organizations that have perhaps neglected their analytics up to now are starting to recognize its significance and analytics firms are doing well as a result, he said.
As the economy has deteriorated, large organizations realize that they need to base their decisions on as much information as possible in order to make the right kind of decisions, said Woyzbun. "In a bad market, especially in terms of cost constraints and harsh competition from markets and so on, analytics are absolutely valuable," he said.
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Last week I read that the Italian Sangiovese grape is to be cultivated in Herault in the Languedoc due to its drought resistant qualities and high yields. Decanter reported that Italy's Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo – the world's largest cooperative nursery – has sold about 170,000 Sangiovese vines to five Herault producers: Domaine de Gournier, des Peyrats, de la Bousquette, Clos des Roques, and de St. Laurent. Andrew Jefford has a most interesting blog about this topic out this morning on Jefford on Monday.
The vines consist of clones Toscano, Brunello, Romagnolo, Prugnolo, Montalcino, and Morellino. This will be the first time (as far as I can find out) that Sangiovese has been grown in mainland France – it has been grown in Corsica under the name of Nielluccio.
Sangiovese takes its name from the Latin Sanguis Jovis, "the blood of Jupiter" (King of the Roman gods) and due to its name it is thought that this grape was grown in Roman times. The first documented mention of Sangiovese was in the 1590 writings of Giovanvettorio Soderini who called it "Sangiogheto". It is most well known for the being the main grape in the blend of Chianti, Carmignano, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Morellino di Scansano and can be found in the "Super Tuscan" wines. (If you enjoy Italian wine check out Vinissima, Juel Mahoney's site).
There is a dispute as to Nielluccio's origins – at one time it was thought to be indigenous to Corsica. However Nielluccio's close genetic similarities to Sangiovese suggest that the two grapes are closely related and that Nielluccio is one of Sangiovese's many clones. The grape was likely introduced to Corsica by the Genoese during their long rule over the island from the 13th – 18th century. Corsica's wine making history can be traced back to 570 BC when Phocean traders settled there.
Corsica came under French rule in 1768 when the treaty of Versailles ceded Corsica to France. In 1769 the future French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was born in the Corsican city of Ajaccio to a wine making family. Under Napoleon's rule. Corsica was allowed to export wine and tobacco duty-free across the French Empire.
It will be interesting to see how Sangiovese fares in the Languedoc. VCR's director general, Eugenio Sartori has speculated that other Italian varieties such as Malvasia, Manzoni Incrocio, Teroldego, and others may play a future role in Languedoc viticulture.


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CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) - You may have seen lots of work being done at parks all across Chattanooga Wednesday.
Hundreds of students from Southern Adventist University were out volunteering.
It's all part of the freshman class's Volunteer Day.
We caught up with the students at Montague Park on East 23rd Street, where they were painting and mulching.
Teachers say volunteering is a huge learning tool and the work they're doing is much-needed.
Montague Park will soon be the home of the Chattanooga Rugby Club and it will also hold the John Henry Sculpture Garden.
Law enforcement were out on the roadways making sure it was a safe Labor Day holiday for everyone.
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TheNextWeb's Startup Awards come to Denmark!
The company behind one of the world's most famous tech blogs are now turning their eyes to Denmark. In the next weeks they want to find the best startup people and companies, and are running a competition to do so.
Nominate for the competition now
The awards are awarded to several roles in the startup ecosystem:
- Startup of the year
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While startup awards seems to be a dime a dozen these days TNW have a refreshingly relaxed approach. There is no award ceremony, just a meetup on February the 28th which is organized in collaboration with Founders House and Connect Denmark.
"The Danish Startup Awards are a public choice award, where the people decide on who will win the awards. It starts with nominating your favorite startups through our platform. Later, the TNW jury select max. 5 companies or people per category who will be going to the voting round. During the voting round anybody can vote for their favorites via the social voting platform or e-mail.The companies who get the most votes in their category will receive a ticket to TNW Conference Europe and of course, eternal fame"
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As part of our Eagle Days Festival, we are holding our 1st Annual Eagle Plunge into the frigid waters of the Illinois River! Proceeds will be used for a new Eagle Flight Cage for injured eagles at the Illinois Raptor Center, and also to support Nature Programs at HavanaNature Center!
Any one who is in good health may participate. Plungers under the age of 18 years must have a parent/guardian presentand written consent signed by parent/guardian.
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Solo/Duo Contest
Matt Woods won the Iowa Blues Challenge Solo/Duo contest on August 26 and will represent Iowa at the 2013 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. MORE >>
Don't cry because it's over,
That old saying might best describe the "Back Out Tour" of Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts, a series of house rockin' shows by one
of Iowa's most authentic and hardest-working blues bands before it takes an indefinite hiatus at the end of 2012.
Though the "Back Out Tour" signifies the end of an eventful seven-year run for the Des Moines-based blues band that has played
hundreds of one-nighters across Iowa, released three albums and seen
its members win each category of the Iowa Blues Challenge (solo,
duo, band), there is much to celebrate as the trio of singer-
guitarist Matt Woods, bassist Scott Cochran and drummer MichaelSwanger regroups to perform a handful of shows following Swanger's
lengthy absence due to health reasons.
For starters, Woods won the Iowa Blues Challenge Solo/Duo contest on Aug. 26 and will represent Iowa at the 2013 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. He is the only Iowa blues musician to have won
the contest in the solo, duo (Bad Luck City with Michael Swanger,
2006) and band (Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts with Matt Woods,
Michael Swanger and Scott Cochran, 2007) categories of the contest.
Woods' 2006 solo album, in which he collaborated with Swanger and
Cochran on a few tunes, finished in the Top 5 in the Blues
Foundation's "Best Self-Produced CD" international competition.
Also this week, the Central Iowa Blues Society announced that
Cochran will be inducted into the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame during a ceremony/fundraiser/concert event on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Downtown Marriott in Des Moines. Cochran is one of four performers to be inducted into the Iowa Hall of Fame that night and he will be joined onstage by Woods and Swanger to perform a set of his original material. A veteran musician with more than 40 years of playing experience under his belt, Cochran not only plays steady
bass but has written such Thunderbolts tunes as "She Used To Be Your Woman," "Blues Attack" and "Stone Fox." (For more information about
the Hall of Fame event, visit www.cibs.org)
Fans of the band who revere down-home, juke house blues, will not want to miss the band's final shows as they play original songs from
their critically acclaimed independent albums (Woods' 2006 solo
effort "If I Was A Fish" and the group's 2007 "Be My Friend" and
2010 self-titled albums) that drew rave reviews from national music magazines such as Living Blues, Blues Revue and Dirty Linen. The
band will also perform select covers of tunes by their idols Son
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Purveyors of traditional blues, their admiration for the blues
masters has gone beyond mere imitation as they created their own sound, songs and style. During their seven years together, the trio
has graced the biggest blues stages in Iowa (Mississippi Valley
Blues Fest, Living History Blues Fest, KUNI Blues Blowout, Simply the Blues Fest, Bowlful of Blues, Blues on Grand, The Maintenance Shop); played to 10,000 people at the Iowa State Fair's Grandstand
in 2010 while opening for Pat Benatar and REO Speedwagon; and shared
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PUTNAM COUNTY — Several Putnam County Schools are looking for volunteers of any age to work with school-aged children in a reading mentoring program called Project MORE (Mentoring in Ohio for Reading Excellence). If you have 30 minutes to one hour free at least one day per week, become a reading mentor. Ottawa, Glandorf and Miller City- New Cleveland Elementary Schools are starting Project MORE this year and are in URGENT need for volunteers. Continental, Fort Jennings, Kalida, Leipsic and Pandora-Gilboa schools could also use reading mentors for their Project MORE programs.
Project MORE is an evidence-based intervention that is making a difference for students with disabilities or students identified as not on track. Project MORE mentoring sessions provide one-on-one instruction with students. The sessions last for 30 minutes and take place four times per week at the host school. As a volunteer, you decide where and how often you would like to mentor. The coordinators at the school will train the volunteers on how the program works.


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By John Stickels
The Lady Pirates volleyball team will be playing St. Edward's University next Wednesday. Although it is a non-conference game, a win against the Hilltoppers is critical to maintaining the team's momentum.
The Bucs are going in to their next game with a 3-0 win against Howard Payne last Tuesday.
"I'm really excited about our win against HPU. We played them about two weeks ago and between then and now we can already see differences in our own game and ways in which we've improved," junior co-captain Allison Stubbs said.
The team won against Dallas and Centenary last Saturday with scores of 3-1 and 3-0 respectively. Last Friday the won against Austin College 3-1. The wins from their tournament last weekend and last Tuesday gives the ladies a 3-0 record in conference and an overall record of 12-4.
"Our goal all season has been to be playing our best ball in November, so to see the steady improvements in our team between matches has been really motivating," Stubbs said.
Co-captain Rachel Thibodeau credits her team's success to hard work.
"We have a very competitive gym," Thibodeau says. "We've had some great practices, and it's helped show how important hard work is."


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Some foods seem to have it all. They're nutritious, medicinally potent and great tasting. Magazines and newspapers sing their praises and urge us to eat our fill. But no food is perfect, and even those with a host of medicinal properties can have their shortcomings. Since none of these super foods come with disclaimers, here's the flip side of seven highly touted medicinal foods. Garlic In addition to warding off vampires, one to three cloves of garlic daily can help lower cholesterol and protect against cancers of the stomach, prostate and colon. Garlic's antibacterial and antifungal properties also boost the immune system. But before you start popping cloves, realize that they've got to be crushed to make their benefits available. The key healthful ingredient, allicin, only forms when exposed to air. Similarly, when you cook with garlic, let the crushed or chopped cloves stand for 10 minutes first. And if you'd rather take a garlic supplement, make sure it contains allicin.
Not everyone's gonzo about garlic. Ayurveda, the traditional Indian healing system, cautions that garlic heats the body, so it could aggravate problems with digestion, hot flashes, excessive body heat or tendencies to be impatient or angry. And although garlic thins the blood, which can help lower blood pressure, it also increases the risk of bleeding if you're having surgery or are taking blood thinners, including aspirin.
Leafy Greens When measured on the good-for-you scale, kale, collards, mustard greens and spinach reign supreme in the vegetable world. High in calcium, antioxidants and the phytonutrient lutein, leafy greens may help prevent cancers of the breast, colon and prostate. And a recent study shows that lutein may even help reverse macular degeneration. Of the four, kale contains the most antioxidants and has high levels of easily absorbed calcium.
That's all good, but spinach poses a potentially painful problem. Though rich in potassium, folic acid and carotenoids, its green leaves contain high levels of oxalate, which can contribute to kidney stones. If you're prone to calcium oxalate stones (the most common), limit your spinach intake.
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Salmon The American Heart Association recommends eating two servings weekly of cold water, fatty fish such as salmon for a good reason. High in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, salmon may lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's disease and depression. However, not all salmon warrants unqualified praise. Ninety percent of the salmon eaten in the United States is farmed rather than wild, and it contains higher levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a probable carcinogen. Farmed salmon is also more likely to be raised in polluted water and to face diseases not typically found in wild stock. Wild salmon may contain...
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United Kingdom (England)
3.95/5 rDev +20.4%
A: Pale, clear, large thick head, great lacing and
retention, lots of bubbles, looks lively and inviting.
S: Grassy, noble hop aroma, Spalt or Hallertau?.
T: Sour dough, grassy, slight sweetness at the
finish, well balanced. M: Light, crisp, well
carbonated. O: Really impressed by the look and
feel, didn't smell or taste bad either, a good
refreshing, fairly interesting Lager.
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3.25/5 rDev -0.9%
05-28-2013 14:24:58 | More by herrburgess
2.15/5 rDev -34.5%
Served from a bottle into a Guinness pint glass in Bamberg, Germany in June 2011. Reviewed from notes.
A: Pours a 4.5 finger head of slight cream and decent thickness. Retention is okay. Colour is a semitransparent dark yellow. Sort of appealing.
Sm: Hoppy body. That's it. Very simple, bland, and boring. A mild strength aroma.
T: A bit more simple than expected even based on the aroma. Quite hoppy and fresh. Nice barley foundation, but not great. Not necessarily balanced. A biteen of cream. Very boring indeed.
Mf: Slightly creamy but adequately coarse whilst retaining some freshness and wetness. Unrefreshing. Doesn't suit the style.
Dr: The low ABV comes through too much. Not very drinkable and fairly expensive in Bamberg. This is best avoided.
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3.78/5 rDev +15.2%
BB 13-03-07. Good& lasting thick white foam and golden and clear beer. Nose is quiet yeast spicy, herbal and good influence of malts making it fresh and fruity with litle sulphur note. Fine and moderate bitterness, full malt body and well carbonated. Good and enjoyable beer that's well balanced and bit of the regular IMO.
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Hour B, Segment 1
Job numbers and regulations (jobs report: unemployment rate stays at 9.1 percent, but economy adds no jobs in August), economy: dismal August jobs report, Warren Smith on the markets, and David Petraeus announces retirement and issues a warning (as he retires from the military, Petraeus warns against deep Pentagon cuts).