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We recently celebrated Onam with much fanfare and are getting started with planning our Christmas get-together. Check out the site for more details or join our facebook page. Check out the videos and pics at the website!
What is SanGaMa ?
Started in late 2009, this a friendly group started for the benefit of Malayalis living in San Francisco East Bay locations like San Ramon, Dublin, Danville and Pleasanton We celebrate festivals of Kerala like Onam,Vishu, Christmas/New Year etc This also functions as a forum for networking with other Malayali (Kerala) families in the area. We have periodic get-togethers for our main events or we go for short-trips in the bay area or we just hang out with one another occasionally! If you know of other families with roots in Kerala in the neighborhood who might be interested, please spread the word.
People living in San Ramon, Dublin, Danville & Pleasanton areas would find this group useful. It includes major communities like Windemere and Gale Ranch in San Ramon.
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What to feed a Dragon?
Hey there friends!
I know you don't normally hear from me on a Thursday, but I couldn't resist sharing some news about a little project I've been working on lately. You may remember that back in I reviewed Cookin' Greens Designer Mix, a frozen blend of dark leafy greens. I recently had a great opportunity to work with Cookin' Greens again on really exciting project involving the hit CBC TV show Dragons' Den.
In case you're not yet familiar with Cookin' Greens, here's some quick background info:
- They're a small frozen vegetable company out of Toronto that produces 5 different types of frozen green products.
- The company's greens are super fresh and vitamin-dense – they're taken straight from farm-to-freezer in less than 6 hours!
- Super convenient: The greens can be prepared from their frozen state – no draining, washing, drying or chopping required.
- Super quick: The greens can be cooked straight from the freezer in minutes – there's no need to thaw them ahead of time or defrost in the freezer.
- They taste awesome – you'd never know the greens were frozen!
This week, Cookin' Greens has been posting recipes on their Facebook page that have been developed by bloggers including myself. Why you ask? Because the company will be appearing on the show on March 24th. Today they're featuring my recipe, the Sesame Dragon Bowl. This creation was inspired by David Chilton, using Cookin' Greens Kale.
I thought that this recipe suited David because in addition to his recently-acquired title as a Dragon on the show, he's also known as the businessman who published bestselling cookbooks Looneyspoons, Crazy Plates and Eat, and Shrink & Be Merry. These books are focused on healthy eating, weight loss, and anti-aging, and my recipe is too. On a completely separate note, David is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University and so am I!
I'd love for you to head over to the Cookin' Greens Facebook page to see the recipe. You'll also see the awesome recipes posted by other bloggers this week, and find out how you can show your support during their Dragons' Den Debut. After the episode airs on Sunday, you'll be able to vote for Cookin' Greens on CBC's website.
And lastly, to spread the Cookin' Greens love a little further, I've got a little prize pack to give away! The winner will receive 1 cooler bag and 1 coupon for a free bag of Cookin' Greens, and all you need to do is leave a comment on this post telling me what recipe you'd make for the Dragon I was assigned, David Chilton.
I'll announce the winner on Monday morning, the day after the episode airs on CBC. Note that this giveaway is open to Canadian residents only – sorry friends in the US, I'll get ya next time!
Have a great day, and I'll see ya back here tomorrow with regularly scheduled programming!
20 thoughts on "What to feed a Dragon?"
congrats on having your recipe featured, angela! that is super fun!
for david chilton, i would make something featuring items found at our farmers' market due to his ties to our region! so it would be an "eat local, eat fresh" theme!
Maybe make him something German and familiar for the area so he can have those warm university memories of Oktoberfest! Im thinking a brat with sauerkraut and some warm beer!
WARM beer??? I grew up in a city with one of the oldest breweries in Germany (Weihenstephan) and I cringe at the thought of warm beer.
Too bad I'm moving – If I could particitpate, I'd make a West Coast inspired dish, maybe something like seared salmon served on sauteed kale and mashed potatoes. These greens seem like a great product to save some time in the kitchen.
Neat publicity for the company. For the green naive, I'd start with a sweet green smoothie.
Awesome! I would make a Goddess bowl inspired by Kind Foods in Burlington. Sauteed kale, brown rice, tofu, and a sesame ginger sauce. Yum. I am currently living in KW so it is great to support a local company.
Congrats Angela, that's so cool! As it is currently way too cold for spring right now, I think I would make a soup or stew with tons of frozen kale and other veggies. I like the idea of not having to prep them, just open the bag and toss them in!
This is so exciting Angela – congratulations!!! If I was cooking for David I would think of something healthy, seasonal, regional and delicious. Since it is too early for spring produce I would use local winter vegetables such as squash, onions and carrots mixed with this fabulous sounding kale and add in some local garlic chicken sausage. I would top it off with a biscuit crust so it is like a winter cobbler (regional-ish). Good luck! I'm looking forward to your creation!!!
I would definitely do a veggie stew. This is an awesome opportunity. Congratulations!
I would make a warm 'Golden Hawk' salad! David went to Laurier so the name is fitting and the colours of the salad are purple and gold ;). I would use the designers mix, grilled yellow zuccini, grilled eggplant, and add some pine nuts and golden raisins.
I've tried the two mixed veggie types of Cookin' Greens and loved them, I had no idea they were a small local company… from now on they'll be my first choice!
The first time I bought the Athlete's Mix I made a cold sesame-soy-ginger salad with zucchini "noodles" that was super healthy and quite delicious, so I'd probably make that for David
I would make him some tea. He needs to calm down, lol.
I've been a looneyspoons fan from way back, I'd make him my peanut butter Skor cheesecake – with fat free cream cheese of course!
I would cook my nonnas famous rapini with chili flakes and garlic, yummy


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Calls for Investigation at Toledo Juvenile Home
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Two Democratic lawmakers want the Iowa Ombudsman to investigate operations at the Toledo Juvenile Home.
Des Moines Sen. Jack Hatch and Mason City Sen. Amanda Ragan said Monday that an independent review is needed to ensure that the home is safe.
The Toledo home houses, treats and educates youths with serious behavioral problems. The federally funded advocacy organization Disability Rights Iowa has been investigating allegations about the treatment of children with behavioral problems at the home, including the longtime use of isolation cells.
Republican Gov. Terry Branstad says the senators have the right to seek an investigation. He says his administration is working to "change the culture" at the home.
Obumbdsman Ruth Cooperrider says she will probably do the investigation, though she has not formally declared her plans.
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The Jackson County Sheriff's Department reported the following incidents from
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16109 Lemoyne Boulevard, Biloxi, Nicholas Jedediah reported malicious mischief.
Jackson County Courthouse, Pascagoula, Joshua Dwayne Bradley was arrested on a warrant for contempt of court.
Jackson County ADC, Pascagoula, Lamaris Sims was arrested on three felony bench warrants.
Jackson County ADC, Pascagoula, Jonathan Walter Smith was arrested on a warrant for contempt of court.
6831 Holly St., Moss Point, Dennis James Johnson was arrested on a warrant for contempt of court.
Jackson County ADC, Pascagoula, John Mark Stahl was served indictments for motor vehicle theft, felony pursuit and aggravated assault on a police officer.
Jackson County ADC, Pascagoula, Alechia Armentha Lindsey was served an indictment for felony shoplifting.
12012 Mount Pleasant Road, Vancleave, Kyrstyn Eggert reported harassing phone calls.
3520 Kenchester Drive, Moss Point, Jessica Alexander reported mail tampering.
10118 Sanctuary Boulevard, Ocean Springs, Thomas Fairfield reported malicious mischief.
20816 Farm Road, Vancleave, John Wilson reported a burglary.
6501 Palfrey St., Ocean Springs, Jimmie Copeland reported a vehicle burglary.
10351 Lake Forest Drive, Ocean Springs, Nguyet Chau reported malicious mischief.
15500 Big Ridge Road, Biloxi, Desiree Sconyers reported harassing phone calls.
9812 Theriot St., Vancleave, William Morrow reported a burglary.
9240 Rock Hill Road, Vancleave, Jennifer Urban reported identity theft.
14917 Lemoyne Boulevard, Biloxi, Ronald Hilton reported a burglary.
9313 Dogwood Ave., Ocean Springs, Jane Kendrick reported grand larceny.
18417 Miss. 613, Moss Point, Jimmy Troy Edwards was arrested and charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
13713 Miss. 57, Vancleave, Brandon Joseph Johnson was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.


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National Museum of the American Indian
The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) Archive Center actively acquires and serves as a repository for the records of contemporary Native American artists, writers, activists, and organizations. In addition, the Archive Center holds the records of the NMAI's predecessor institution, the Museum of the American Indian (MAI), Heye Foundation.
The Archive Center supports the mission of the museum by collecting, organizing, preserving, and making available papers, records, photographs, recordings, and ephemera that reflect the historical and contemporary lives of Native peoples throughout the Western Hemisphere. The archival collections are particularly focused on Native art, culture, knowledge, politics, events, and social and political movements. They also complement the NMAI's object collections and are used for scholarly research, exhibitions, journalism, documentary productions, and other research, educational, and Native community activities.
Currently the Archive Center houses approximately 1,500 linear feet of manuscripts and thousands of photographic objects. Many of the Archive Center's resources are available online through collection descriptions and finding aids. A selection of archival photographs can be found online through the NMAI's Collections Search website. For access to materials unavailable online, please see the contact information below.
The Archive Center provides reference services to Native American community members, scholars, researchers, journalists, museum staff, and the general public. The Archive Center is located in the NMAI's Cultural Resources Center in Suitland, Maryland, and is open to researchers by appointment only.
Archive Center staff often write about unique and topical materials from the NMAI's archival collections on the Smithsonian's SIRIS blog. Archive Center materials are also featured on the museum's blog and NMAI-DC Facebook page.
NMAI Archive CenterCultural Resources Center4220 Silver Hill RoadSuitland, MD 20746-2863
Archive Center email: firstname.lastname@example.com Archives and Image Order Requests email: email@example.com
Main Archives: 301-238-1400General Archives Inquiries: 301-238-1400Photo Archives Inquiries: 301-238-1399Image Order Inquiries: 301-238-1399Fax: 301-238-3038Please note: All inquiries regarding the Object collection should be directed to the Collections Management department: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Archive Center StaffMichael Pahn, Head ArchivistHeather Shannon, Photo ArchivistRachel Menyuk, Archives TechnicianAddy Monterrosa, Archives Scanning Technician
Nanticoke schoolboys, 1911–1914. Boy in center is Lawrence Street. Photograph by Frank G. Speck. (N01278)
Aurora H. Koehler: Student School Work, 1899–1901; Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation Records (Box 259, Folder 7)
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It's no secret that Bellator is making a big move to Spike TV in 2013, yet there is still big move to be made for next year's monumental transition to a television channel that people actually have. Bellator has a wonderful opportunity as more eyeballs than ever before will be able to view their tournament-based cage action in the near future, but Bellator needs to give the normal MMA fans a reason to check out their product.
Action-packed shows are great for the hard-core fan, but normal MMA fans usually care about the fighters more than the fights itself. There is really only one competitive non-Zuffa MMA fighter that can garner the audience that Bellator desires to receive in 2013. Fedor.
Yeah I know, if you combine the high price of Fedor with the minimal spending of Bellator, Fedor signing with Bellator is as likely as Blake Griffin leading the NBA in Free Throw Percentage at the end of this season. Nonetheless, Fedor is a proven drawing card as his fight against Antonio Silva on Showtime in Strikeforce destroyed Strikeforce's previous TV rating on Showtime with 741,000 viewers.
Between his mystical charisma and reputation of being one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, Fedor Emelianenko should pique the interest of the casual MMA viewer. The question is would it be worth Bellator to sign Fedor from a financial stand-point?
A Fedor/Bellator contract would be around $350,000 per fight. If you add the M-1 Mafia's relentless pursuit of co-promoting with any promotion that signs Fedor then you have quite the tall asking price for a stingy MMA company.
The value of Fedor is his ability to bring in an audience, but if Bellator were to capitalize on signing The Last Emperor then it's all about the under-card. A success of signing Fedor wouldn't be measured necessarily by the rating he drew on his fight, but whether or not that show hooked new fans to follow the Bellator product.
An event headlined by Fedor has to deliver on the under-card and provide fighters that casual MMA fans can get attached to because at this point Fedor is a luxury that wouldn't have a long-term future in Bellator. Fights on the under-card should not only have intriguing characters, but entertaining fighters. The ideal weight class would be some of the lighter weight classes with established, interesting fighters like Eddie Alvarez, Patricio Freire, and Eduardo Dantas.
Co-promoting with M-1 could also be considered a positive. It would probably allow Bellator to utilize some of M-1's talent on their shows. The likes of Guram Gugenishvili, Rashid Magomedov, and Daniel Weichel would provide depth to Bellator's weight divisions.
Even though Fedor's cost would be astronomical for a second-tier MMA promotion like Bellator, it could potentially be worth it. He would bring credibility to Bellator along with new viewers that could get hooked onto the Bellator product. A Fedor signing would be a risk, but I believe it's a risk worth taking.


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Indianapolis Colts
Pat McAfee - #1 - P
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|West Virginia
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|2009, 7th round, 13th pick by Colts
Luck breaks rookie passing record in Colts' victory
Andrew Luck broke the NFL's single-game rookie record by throwing for 433 yards in leading Indianapolis past Miami 23-20 Sunday.
Key matchup: Colts QB Andrew Luck vs. Dolphins defense
Andrew Luck might be one of the best quarterbacks the Dolphins have faced this season, and he will test the secondary.
Wednesday's 60-second rant: Dealing draft picks at deadline risky
The NFL's extended trade deadline looms, but teams like the Lions and GM Martin Mayhew should be leery of trading away draft picks for players.
Rebuilding Colts contending in middling AFC
Arthur Arkush says it's hard not to marvel at the Colts, now 4-3 and squarely in the middle of the AFC wild-card conversation.
Week Nine primer: Dolphins-Colts, playoff preview? Oh, yeah
The bad teams are now good. The rookies look like veterans. As we near the midpoint of the season, here are the best early story lines heading into Week Nine.
Tuesday's 60-second rant: 2012's biggest tricks, treats
With Halloween a day away, it's time to identify teams that have pulled tricks on us and teams that have treated us to the biggest surprises?
Colts make roster moves
The Colts promoted CB Marshay Green and FB Robert Hughes to the active roster and released NT Antonio Dixon and RB Mewelde Moore.
AFC South Spin cycle: Colts continue to surprise
The Colts edged the Titans in the battle for second in the AFC South, while the shorthanded Jaguars gave a gutsy effort in Green Bay.
Could management path be in store for Manning?
How hard would it be to imagine Peyton Manning as an NFL owner? The way we hear it, not too hard at all.
Acrobatic TD by Ballard gives Colts win in OT
Andrew Luck threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Vick Ballard at 4:49 of overtime and the surprising Colts beat the Titans 19-13 on Sunday.
Colts' ground game looking up
With starter Donald Brown on the mend, rookie Vick Ballard showing well and an offensive line gaining cohesion, we hear the arrow is pointing up for the Colts' ground game.
AFC South Spin cycle: Texans send message to rest of AFC
The Texans sent an emphatic message to the rest of the AFC in Week Seven: the road to New Orleans appears likely to travel through Houston.
Colts head coach Pagano released from the hospital
Colts head coach Chuck Pagano was released from the hospital on Sunday. He has been undergoing treatment for leukemia.
Luck's two rushing TDs push Colts past Browns
Andrew Luck became the first Colts quarterback to run for two touchdowns in a game since 1988, leading Indianapolis past Cleveland 17-13 on Sunday.
Colts' Fleener practicing patience during rookie season
Colts TE Coby Fleener said he's making a steady adjustment to playing in the NFL and knows his first pro TD will come sooner than later.
The Indianapolis Colts have given punter Pat McAfee the franchise tag, meaning he will be paid $2.977 million this season if he doesn't reach a long-term contract with the team. Under the franchise tag in 2013, a player is paid according to a formula based on salaries for the past five years at the position and their percentage of the total salary cap. With the non-exclusive tag, his team has the right to match any offer sheet, or get two first-round draft picks.||||||| McAfee finished his fourth NFL season ranked fifth in the league in punting with a 47.9-yard average. His 40.3-yard net average was the best of his career. McAfee also handles kickoffs for Indianapolis.
McAfee has returned to practice, a day after being arrested for public intoxication and drawing a one-game suspension. McAfee, who missed practice on Wednesday, was not available for comment after a short Thursday morning session.||||||| Police say McAfee was found early Wednesday morning with a blood-alcohol content of 0.15 percent, nearly twice the legal limit for driving in Indiana. Police said McAfee swam in a city canal in the city's Broad Ripple neighborhood. The team said McAfee will miss the Nov. 1 game against Houston. The NFL may also levy punishment.
Indianapolis suspended McAfee for one game on Wednesday, a little more than 12 hours after the 23-year-old was arrested for public intoxication. Police said McAfee took a pre-dawn swim in a city canal and told them "I am drunk" as he tried to explain why he was sopping wet in the Broad Ripple neighborhood, a trendy area known for its nightlife.||||||| Officers say the second-year player from West Virginia had a blood-alcohol content of 0.15 percent, nearly twice the legal limit for driving in Indiana. He was released from custody just before noon, about six hours after his arrest. "Certainly not pleased," coach Jim Caldwell said with one of the sternest expressions he's shown in two seasons as head coach. "Very disappointed in what happened and once we have all of the information, we'll take action at that time."
McAfee was arrested for public intoxication Wednesday after he reportedly took a pre-dawn swim in a canal in a nightlife district. Police arrested McAfee about 5 a.m. in the Broad Ripple neighborhood and took him to an arrest processing center. Officers say the 23-year-old, second-year player from West Virginia had a blood-alcohol content of 0.15 percent- nearly twice the legal limit if driving in Indiana.||||||| McAfee told police that he was waiting for a friend to get him and added he planned to take a taxi home, the report said. He asked if he could walk home, but officers arrested him. They say he smelled of alcohol, his eyes were watery and bloodshot and his speech slurred. Officers said they had to help McAfee stand up after giving him a breath alcohol test.
The Colts signed punter-placekicker McAfee on Thursday.||||||| McAfee's agent would not confirm the length of the contract, though the Colts have been offering four-year deals to players selected after the first round for the past several seasons.


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In a new PSA, Pro Football Hall of Famers Deion Sanders, Marshall Faulk, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin and future Hall of Famer Ladainian Tomlinson are asking people in the name of Sandy Hook Elementary to "Demand A Plan,"
It's a campaign from the "Mayors Against Illegal Guns,"
Their website calls for legislation that will require background checks for every gun sold, a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and making gun trafficking a federal crime.
Today, FOX 7 went to the gun show in Austin to ask people what they think of the campaign.
Bill Rainey is a security guard. He doesn't support a ban on assault weapons. He just doesn't feel it will help.
"The more guns that we have, the better off we are as U.S. citizens because it deters bad guys from wanting to come into your home, to your businesses and what not," Rainey said.
But he's all for more background checks.
"I agree with that. I think in cases like private citizens when they're transferring guns from one family to another, they should have a background check. I agree with that 100%," Rainey said.
Jennifer Fontanini is about to get her concealed handgun license. She and her husband Bobby were at the show to get her a handgun for protection.
"Leaving work late at night when it's dark...sure," Jennifer said.
We asked Bobby what he thought about the major points of the campaign.
"You cant just say all semi-automatic rifles, I mean that takes a lot of rifles out of the hunting scenario. But banning a rifle with a 30-round banana clip or saying that that's not a good rifle for the public to have, I kind of agree with it.. I've hunted my whole life for 35 of my 43 years now and I've never been in a scenario where I've needed more than a shot or two," Bobby said.
He does support universal background checks and a crackdown on illegal gun sales.
"That's a good thing, why not? I mean, why not? Let's tighten it up a little bit and see what we can do about it. I mean gun reform could be a good thing if done the right way," he said.
There are many that won't budge an inch on their second amendment rights...no matter what Deion Sanders says.
"Basically just shut up and entertain us," said Bob Weisensell.
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I doubt if we will be able to lure Crowder, Gruden or even Fisher to come in and coach our team. Really, to be honest the only one out of the three i'd want anyway would be Gruden. Don't want Crowder cause he wouldn't keep Nolan same with fisher. Gruden would probably leave the def. as is and worry about the offense and QB.
I wouldn't be surprised if Bowles is made our HC. It would be obvious we couldn't find any takers for our job then we'd have to endure the hot air that Ross and Ireland will blow at us. We will be picking too late to get luck or rg3, and the only way of getting those guys will be to give up a boat load of picks and bowles won't have that power and ireland don't have those kind of balls.
There's no QBs in this years free agency pool that we can get neither are there any on the trading block.
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South Dearborn hosted its 13th annual cross country invitational Saturday morning, which included Greensburg, North Decatur and South Decatur. The weather conditions were ideal for setting school records and individual-best performances.
North head coach Scott Johnson could not have been more pleased with his runners, and the girls ran a season's best race by placing second.
Freshman Megan Hoover broke North's five-kilometer school record to lead her team.
"It was a great day for North Decatur cross country!" exclaimed head coach Scott Johnson. "Megan Hoover shattered our girls' 5K school record, the girls' team placed second and the guys placed fourth in a big invitational, and every runner had a PR. I couldn't have asked for more. It is nice to see all of their hard work in practice paying off."
Oldenburg Academy won the Division II race with a score of 29. OA's Sarah Billingsley, who set her school's record earlier this season, won Saturday with a time of 18 minutes, 37 seconds.
Hoover placed fourth overall with a time of 20:18.
North girls results: 4. Megan Hoover 20:18; 12. Veronica Yager 22:55; 14. Celeste Pacilio 23:59; 16. Jaelyn Matthews 24:25; 20. Katie Stevens 26:10; 21. Emily Kissel 26:11; 35. Emily Scott 31:36.
Girls (Division II): 1. Oldenburg Academy 29; 2. North Decatur 66; 3. Jac-Cen-Del 69; 4. Switzerland Co. 103; 5. South Ripley 121; 6. South Decatur 127; Milan, Rising Sun, and Taylor, OH inc.
Garrett Craig of Rising Sun won the boys race in 16:08. Eric Moorman led North with a time of 18:19 for 13th place.
North boys results: 13. Eric Moorman 18:19; 15. Brady Holloway 18:33; 21. Kaleb Kramer 19:01; 22. Arek Holloway 19:05; 27. Michael Metz 19:35; 41. Zach Johnson 21:01; 46. Corden Simmonds 25:21.
Boys (Division II): 1. South Ripley 48; 2. Rising Sun 59; 3. Taylor, OH 96; 4. North Decatur 98; 5. Switzerland Co 99; 6. South Decatur 129; 7. Jac-Cen-Del 158; 8. Oldenburg Academy 167; Milan, inc.
In the girls' Division I race, the Lady Pirates finished sixth out of 10 teams. Freshman Shelby Pake won her third race of the year in a time of 19:52, becoming the second Greensburg harrier to break the 20-minute barrier. Junior Erin Hamilton was the second Lady Pirate runner to cross the finish line. She came in 28th place overall in a time of 22:47. Hamilton ran under 23:00 for the first time this season and moved into ninth place all-time with her performance.
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The Greensburg boys finished seventh out of the 10 teams in Division I competition. Senior Colin Evans led the Pirates and had his fastest five-kilometer time ever. He earned 11th overall in 17:33.
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You get greedy, you pay for what you get. At bottom, they're not all that different from my definition of a successful stock-broker: a lucky handicapper of mob psychology.
The author seems to have little understanding of how performances are compared in the investment world.
First of all, a random choice of a start date renders most analyses as in this article useless.
Secondly, instead of comparing, say, equity hedge funds with equity indices or currency/global macro funds with currencies or commodities, the author randomly picks up an index and starts comparing all funds with it.
Last but not the least, the author's message is: risk is irrelevant, return is all I care about. Well done!
do you work at a hedge fund?
The author points out that a group of 8 000 monkeys working for peanuts and picking random investments will very likely provide better returns than the present group of 8 000 hedge fund managers.
> "First of all, a random choice of a start date renders most analyses as in this article useless."
It's an appraisal of performance over the past decade. As such, a start date of 10 years ago seems entirely reasonable.
> "Author randomly picks up an index and starts comparing all funds with it."
It's a mix of S&P 500 (can't get any more well known than that) and government bonds. It's not some exotic portfolio cooked up just to beat the hedge funds. It's a simple, risk-averse investment approach that any individual could adopt.
> "risk is irrelevant, return is all I care about."
The author specifically mentioned that hedge funds have purported to offer lower risk in recent years. Still, I'm not sure that a investment vehicle that can't keep up with inflation can claim to be low risk. More like slow bleed.
This is surprising to find out. I have a few friends who spent their late 20's - early 30's working at hedge funds the past few years. They made so much in bonuses that all (yes 100%) bought their homes case. One is living in Thailand for a year. Most of the rest stopped working after the first 5 million or so. Only one still works for a hedge fund.
So it implies that the top brained person in the world will be awarded by using the money earned by the useless brain of the world. It looks like a snobbery but it's reality of the world.
There are many types of hedge fund strategies and within each strategy, many funds. The low barriers to entry mean that the vast majority of hedge funds are in fact worse than mediocre, they are poor and destroy value. Unlike the mutual fund industry where the vast majority are mediocre. Hedge fund indices are also heavily weighted toward equity long short and macro strategies which have suffered of late. In a post crisis world, credit long short, capital structure arb and event driven funds have done significantly better than the broad all strategy indices. There has also been a noticeably higher return from less liquid strategies, this poorer liquidity coming from both the poorer liquidity of credit arb portfolios as well as better managers restricting liquidity even when their portfolios might permit better liquidity. The complexity of hedge fund strategies means that proper selection is not easy. Investors should not enter into hedge fund investments lightly. The financial industry likes to pander to investor demand with often inappropriate products.
To generalize is always unfair. Even more in such a complex world as hedge funds. It´s easy to know that many of them haven´t had such a dissapointing performance in the last years as the author says. Nevertheless, it´s important to link the comission for managers and administrators to results. But these apparently simple point isn´t always clear. But this is the best guarantee for investors.
Ideally one should invest on a Financial Strategy that can 'hedge' on the collapse of the Hedge Fund Industry.
When death is all around--best to sell coffins.
Thus, yet another large segment of America's Wall Street crowd is unmasked as being hazardous to people's wealth and economic well being.
Hardly surprising.
Gaaaa, time to realize that "hedge fund managers" rake in exorbitant fees for doing nothing.
On the other hand, the world could be setting itself right, if just owning money reduces its real value over time, instead of turning out a real-terms profit.
This is a dishonest chart and comparison without further detail on the bond index. The S&P is only at 161% (1.61x) of where it was a decade ago. This would indicate that to achieve the 1.9x gain, bonds would have to have to be at 2.34x what they were in 2002. This is a 9% annualized gain and grossly unreasonable by the conditions of most decades.
The only way that I can picture such a gain for the selected bonds index is that some combination of the following factors contributed: a) overseas exchange gains, b) ultra-long dated bond funds which benifited from a turn to ultra-low exchange rates, and c) selective weighting of specific well performing bond indexes (E.g. emerging market, distressed, etc.)...
Because hedge funds (and typical investors or endowments) do not typically have a portfolio which is likely to be as weighted to the above (exception distressed debt), of course they underperformed on a relative basis. It is important to note that a swing in interest rates in the other direction or an increase in dollar strength would have made these bonds perform substantially worse than equities (And hedge funds look good on a relative basis).
As an aside, I personally do not believe that hedge funds provide a good value proposition. There is adequate information outstanding that shows this without manipulating data (At the least, explain where the bond return comes from, how this is an abberation, and how exposed HF were to this abberation).
I would also like to mention that the greater concern from the data (and current reliance upon HF) is the explicit returns which are required to fulfill our (unreasonable) actuarial (public pension) models. Even with the most selective of data capture (right after the 2000 recession), total return by the S&P was less than 5 percent (most pension funds do have a bond portion; however, it has not outperformed equities like indicated by TE chart). The ability to grossly understate cost of future obligations and it's affect upon previously accrued and future accrued obligations will substantially impact the solvency of State and Local institutions.
Statistical/volatility arbitrage in general has been quite profitable the last several years, I know of one that returned in access of 70% and another that returned 28% just this year alone (year-to-date), both without using leverage. The equity curves are remarkably smooth, not much concavity or convexity to speak of, going in an upward sloping fashion. This should continue to hold true as long as physical laws stay intact ;)
Macro strategy is the one big fail, probably because governments and people in general have been so irrational -- John Paulson is in trouble because of Euro related bets but Jim Chanos claim to be making money betting against the China growth story.
What exactly do you mean by 'no leverage'?
Trading volatility necessarily is 'margin trading'.
Which is leverage.
What exactly do you mean by 'no leverage'?
Trading volatility necessarily is 'margin trading'.
Which is leverage.
Trading volatility is 'margin trading'.
Which is leverage.
"What exactly do you mean by 'no leverage'?
Trading volatility necessarily is 'margin trading'.
Which is leverage."
That is the vanilla volatility arbitrage -- where perhaps someone uses a variance swap to implement their volatility bets. One can even create his own vol trade by betting on the changes in vega in an option derivative, for instance. That's the common form of vol-arb.
There are other flavours of volatility arbitrage (probably very esoteric) that's simply (translated and then) traded in the the underlying (equities), which is not considered leveraged unless we are talking about margin accounts. It is a less "accurate" form of arbitrage (the equity curve on a single bet can be very jumpy) because one has to account for other effects but in other ways it can be very desirable. Liquidity is the most common reason why. In other words, if you can find a way to do vol-arb on a company using its common stock instead of engineering a way to trade its option's vega, you would be better off especially if the company's options aren't very liquid.
I guess a low-cost well balanced index fund such as Vanguard, consisting of stocks, bonds and real estate, is able to outperform 95% of hedge funds in the long run, factoring in their excessive charges (2% of assets and 20% of performance). Hedge fund managers are simply not worth their money. It is a mystery why so many institutional investors believe otherwise. Are they taken in by the fancy concepts such as "seeking alpha" and the star status of hedge fund managers ?
Some of you just don't get it, do you?
I work in this industry and I get the racket perfectly.
You see, institutional investors are not being conned, they are in on the con.
The largest investors are mere guardians of huge tranches of money, for example a bursor from a top uni/college, a pension fund manager etc etc... at some stage of the chain there is a man, women or group who decide to invest X into X hedgie... and why?
One word, and one word only.
This will be pooh poohed, knocked out the water.. by the very same people who profit from this racket.
Think about it carefully.
People who work in 'this industry' rarely write in that breathless, conspiratory style. Much better for bloggers explaining why 'they' are out to get us.
There are a few flaws in this article. 1) not all hedge funds report their return and even less do so honestly, 2) components of the index are not weighted by the amount of funds they manage; as such in a two-sample scenario, a hedge fund managing 100 million dollars with a return of 10% and another managing 10 billion with a return of 20% would show an average of 15%.
Top hedge fund managers earn what has been euphemistically termed "extraordinary" amounts of money, with the highest-grossing getting up to $4 billion per year - significant kickbacks keep the money flowing, despite dismal performance.
Despipte the claims of using derivative instruments to reduce risk, hedge funds extensive use of leverage (loans to amplify gains) can lead to forced liquidations in a crisis, which can be exacerbated by the illiquid nature of some investments. The close interconnectedness of the hedge funds with their prime brokers, typically investment banks, can lead to domino effects in a crisis such as a 'fiscal cliff', and indeed failing counterparty banks can freeze hedge funds.
The large sums of money involved – globally, well over a trillion US dollars, are amplified by leverage to exceed the value of the real world economy many times over, destabilising smaller country markets (such as Spain) for profit until central bankers intervene. Hedge funds systemic risk is compounded by their investment banks gambling public savings and unhedged deposits, whose accounting methods expect compensation in full for a theoretically held loss position, while creaming off much of the profit when the bet goes their way.
The S&P 500 index is not up 18% this year. As of 12/21 it was up 13.7% and if you add dividends, no more than 15.7%. How is it that no commenter caught that?
Because we commenters understand that the 2% difference you cite is irrelevant to the article, and just nit-picking. Now go back to correcting commenter spelling errors.
Well, the real difference is 4%. I was being kind by adding in dividends.
Just for curiosity did you read the article or do you specialize in commenting on commenters?
16% was the total return for the S&P 500 in 2012.
I don't agree with the notion that choosing a money manager "is a task that would tax even a Nobel prizewinner".
Rather, understanding the basics of sound money management, and knowing which investors apply it, is enough.
For anyone considering giving up control of ones money, I strongly recommend reading the short article "The Superinvestors of Graham-and-Doddsville" by Warren Buffett.
Which HFRX index does this article use to arrive at its stated 17% return metric? It seems that HFR's aggregate index uses equal weightings for its reporting hedge funds. With minimal reporting criteria (>$50MM AUM and willingness to be transparent), I'm not so sure that HFR provides an accurate picture of the Hedge Fund space...
We definitely have the Fiscal cliff on as President Barack Obama was not planning to make a new offer to avert the tax increases and spending cuts that loom on Jan. 1 at a White House meeting with congressional leaders on Friday, a source familiar with the meeting said. At the meeting, Obama was set to ask lawmakers to hold a vote on a "fiscal cliff" plan that would allow taxes to rise on those who earn $250,000 and up, and that would extend unemployment insurance benefits, according to the source. Obama believes his plan would pass with a majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, the source said. The president was meeting with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker John Boehner and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi - the first time the group has met together since November. If congressional leaders object to his plan, Obama will ask them for a viable counterproposal, the source added. If lawmakers have no alternative approach, he will seek an up-or-down vote in Congress on his plan, the source said. Wall Street sustained heavy selling Friday, denting annual gains, as the growing spectre of the U.S. tumbling over the fiscal cliff sent traders rushing out of equities. Standard & Poor's said it does not expect fiscal cliff negotiations to have an impact on the sovereign credit ratings of the U.S. federal government. Rep. John Carney, (D-Del.), offers his views on whether lawmakers will cobble together a deal to avert the fiscal cliff before the January 1 deadline. From the hugely disappointing Facebook IPO to the alarming fiscal-cliff talks, there was no shortage of new shocks to the psyche of retail investors this year. I thank you Firozali A.Mulla DBA
We have problems all over the place form cars to the humans lives in the no cash zone if this ios not fixed by 1/1/13Toyota Motor Corp has agreed to pay more than $1 billion to settle US litigation over claims that its vehicles suddenly and unintentionally accelerated, according to court filings made public on Wednesday.
The deal, which must be approved by a California federal judge, includes direct payments to customers as well as the installation of a brake override system in about 3.25 million vehicles, plaintiff attorneys said.
The terms include a $250 million fund for former Toyota owners who sold vehicles at reduced prices because of bad publicity, and a separate $250 million fund for owners not eligible for the brake override system.
Plaintiff attorneys are slated to receive up to $200 million in fees and $27 million in costs, according to court documents. I thank you Firozali A.Mulla DBA
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They sang, they danced, they played instruments and they acted out stories. And they were "All In This Together."
An Evening of Shining Stars — a talent show featuring special needs students from third through 12th grades — demonstrated the extraordinary talent and dedication of children with various disabilities. For weeks, the students rehearsed their acts in the auditorium of in preparation for the May 4 performance.
Sitting among their peers, the students laughed, joked with each other, and talked about classes and social engagements, much like any other group of elementary, middle or high school students. What normally sets them apart from other "mainstream" students is exactly what made them shine brighter when they took the stage last week.
"These children have worked so hard this past month through countless hours of rehearsal to make this the best show it can be," Director Sally Curci said in the program that was distributed prior to the performance.
Curci and her husband, Mike, have two special-needs children who participated in the "Evening of Shining Stars" talent show. In a brief speech before the show, Curci said she was proud of the students' dedication and accomplishments. She also thanked the numerous volunteers — children and adults — who helped pull the show together.
The creative acts were moving, inspiring and, in many cases, humorous judging by the reaction from people in the audience who cheered, stood up and danced, held up signs and even shed a few tears while watching the performers. There was a piano tune by a blind student as well as dances and songs by students with autism and Down syndrome. The witty master of ceremonies, Ryan Fay, was part stand-up comic and part game show host. He could give Ryan Seacrest a run for his money.
The show opened with an ensemble performance featuring the Black-Eyed Peas' song "I Got A Feeling," which had the crowd clapping and cheering. The evening concluded with another group performance called "We're All In This Together." The final number was fitting given the number of students, teachers, school officials, parents and community members who worked to make the show a success.
According to Curci, the funds collected through ticket sales will benefit the ARC of Union County.
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Breathtaking views, multiple balconies, and elegantly decorated rooms are yours at Royal Peacock House, our 2-storey home at Ocean Hammock Resort. Vacation in style with all the amenities of a resort combined with the spaciousness and privacy of a house! Royal Peacock House is a Mediterranean-style home on a quiet side street just steps from the beach. Lush tropical landscaping surrounds its light green exterior, which looks delightfully sun-bleached. Step inside and you're in a giant great room, with a 16 foot cathedral ceiling, huge HDTV, fireplace, polished tile floors, and comfortable furniture. Sliding doors lead out to a screened lanai and an adjacent private courtyard with custom waterfall and bbq grill. This is beach living at its very finest! Perfect for a family or large group, Royal Peacock House has 3 roomy bedrooms & a tempurpetic queen sleeper sofa that sleeps up to 10 people comfortably, 2 1/2 bathrooms, several separate balcony and best of all, a private courtyard! On the top floor, the master suite is a delight, with a king-size canopy bed from which you can look out through the French doors and beyond the balcony. There is a large HDTV in here, rich wood floors, and a full master bathroom with a deluxe railfall shower and showerhead and soaking tub en suite. Drenched in soft, warm colors, it's a cozy nest for long morning lie-ins! Our second bedroom is beautifully decorated and features a queen sized bed and tv set. Our third bedroom contains two single beds and two trundle beds and sleeps up to 4, just perfect for the kids or friends. It also includes a new HDTV. And since all of the linens, blankets, pillows, and towels are provided for you here at Royal Peacock House, you need never worry about packing extras. When it's time to freshen them, just pop them into our washer and dryer. All the conveniences of home, but in a splendid new setting! Speaking of splendid, the kitchen at Royal Peacock House is a chef's dream, with gleaming stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, and all the built-ins that save you valuable time at the beach. In this kitchen (which is large enough for two cooks to work without banging elbows!) you'll find everything you need to prepare a feast and serve it in style in our window-filled dining room, equipped with a long polished table and fine chairs. Of course, if takeout is more your style, turn the dining area into a game table and pull out the blender and microwave for frosty beverages and tasty snacks! Of course, most of your time at Royal Peacock House will probably be spent outdoors, on one of our balconies and decks. We have an ultra-comfortable hammock, just perfect for finishing that beach novel or catching a quick nap in the balmy sea breeze. And with free wireless Internet, the balconies are a great place to take your electronics and catch up on email or social media. So peaceful and beautiful -- the balconies are highly addictive! If you can tear yourself away, do stroll down to the beach. The cinnamon-colored sands are marvelous, the waves are alluring, and the sunrise is a sight never to be forgotten. This is a family-oriented beach, with shells and fossils to be discovered at low tide, sandcastles to be built, and waves to be ridden. Royal Peacock House is the gated community of Cinnamon Beach Resort, adjacent to the renowned Ocean Hammock Resort and Golf Course. Our resort offers 2 heated swimming pools -- one with a zero-slope entrance for easy accessibility -- plus a Jacuzzi, and a clubhouse with 2 gamerooms, fitness center, and café. Walking trails weave through the beautiful grounds. There is so much to see and do here, the whole family will be entertained.
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American Holly or Ilex Opaca:
American holly is a deep-woods species and mid-story tree that is the state tree of Delaware. The tree was noticed by the Pilgrims who landed in North America the week before Christmas in 1620 on the coast Massachusetts. This evergreen with prickly leaves and red berries reminded them of English holly which was a symbol of Christmas England and Europe. Ilex opaca is the only native North American holly that attains tree size.
Habit and Range:
American holly is slow growing but well worth the wait. Actually some cultivars approach 6" of growth per year. American holly grows into a small to medium tree of about 40' to 50' tall and optimum growth can be encouraged on moist, highly organic, acid and well drained soil. This holly has a comfortable north-south range in North America that goes from Massachusetts to Florida. The tree needs to be protected from drying winter sun and winds.
Strong Cultivars:
Here are some excellent holly cultivars by regions.
Northern states: 'Croonenburg', 'Old Heavyberry', 'Miss Helen'
Southern states: 'Savannah'
Identification of American Holly:
American Holly Hardiness Zones:
American holly hardy through zone 5...
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"Many people who admire sprigs of holly during winter are not aware that these exotic-looking holiday decorations come from a fine native tree species." - Guy Sternberg, Native Trees for North American Landscapes
"Considered by many gardners the finest tree-type evergreen holly. Over the years, more than 1000 cultivars have been named."- Michael Dirr, Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs


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Amber honey Open for new customers.
Repaint Artist Amber Honey will be opening commissions this Saturday,
"Available will be 5 (five) repaint slots on Saturday, November 17th 5PM EST (-05:00) at the price of 60USD each (not including the price of shipping).
This is the last time I will offer them at this price,
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They will be available on my Etsy shop and I will be accepting commissions on Monster High dolls, as well as other vinyl fashion dolls like Poppy Parker, Barbie, etc."
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The St. Louis Blues showed why they are one of the best teams in the National Hockey League with a 4-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Brendan Morrow led the way with two goals on the night.
Excitement was back in the First Niagara Center last night, as new coach Ted Nolan brought some jump back to the listless Buffalo Sabres.
The Buffalo Sabres were out shot 45-17 by the Los Angeles Kings but still managed to pull out a 3-2 shootout victory. The victory was their first at home this season in 10 games.
The emergence of Mikhail Grigorenko was overshadowed by the fact that the Ducks are really good and the Sabres are not, as Buffalo gets blown out 6-2 in Anaheim.
The Sabres have yet to win two games in a row as they were downed by Jonathan Quick and the Kings' power play.
The Sabres managed to squeak by San Jose with a win thanks to an explosion (for them) of offense and a controversial OT goal that wasn't for the Sharks.
The Anaheim Ducks hand the Buffalo Sabres their ninth home loss of the season with a 6-3 victory on Saturday night. Both Emerson Etem and Corey Perry score twice in the Anaheim win.
What did the Sabres fan's ghost say while watching last night's game? Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
Despite a fantastic effort from their new acquisition, the Buffalo Sabres once again found themselves in the losing column of a close game, falling 4-3 to Dallas.
The Sabres couldn't hold a one goal lead late in the third period, and lost a heartbreaker to the Lightning.
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While we appreciate that you're probably focused on this Friday's release of Daniel Auteil's directorial debut "The Well-Digger's Daughter," this week also sees the release of another little film: "The Dark Knight Rises," the third and final chapter of Christopher Nolan's reinvention of the Batman character and world. The most critically acclaimed superhero franchise to date, the films have seen Nolan (who before turning to the series had only made three movies, all relatively small-budgeted thrillers) take a grounded approach, tackling the on-the-surface silly premise of a man dressing up as a bat to fight crime, and making it psychologically plausible in a way that's proven endlessly influential on tentpoles ever since.
We've got all kinds of content planned in the run up to the release on Friday, but we thought we'd kick off by going back to where it all began, 2005's "Batman Begins." Written by Nolan with "Blade" scribe David Goyer, the film reenvisioned the character's origin tale as a globe-trotting adventure, as Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale), reeling from the death of his parents in lawless Gotham, falls under the influence of the sinister League of Shadows, before returning to Gotham City to face off against the mob, in the shape of Carmine Falcone (Tom Wilkinson), as well as Jonathan Crane (Cillian Murphy) a mad psychiatrist with a gas that can induce your worst fears, and his old mentor Ra's Al Ghul (Liam Neeson). Below, we've assembled five things you may not be aware of about the production and development of "Batman Begins" -- check back tomorrow for more about its even more acclaimed and successful sequel, "The Dark Knight."
In the mid 1990s, "Batman" was a serious crown jewel for Warner Bros. As such, even as the fourth film in the first series, "Batman & Robin" geared up for production, the studio hired Mark Protosevich (who'd go on to write scripts for "I Am Legend," and "Thor," among others) for a fifth movie, which became known under the name "Batman Triumphant." The film, due for release in the summer of 1999, would have featured The Scarecrow as the main villain (director Joel Schumacher told us last year that "I was talking to Nic Cage" for the role), with Harley Quinn featuring too, and a cameo appearance for Jack Nicholson's Joker also planned, as part of a toxin-induced hallucination. However, the vicious reaction to "Batman & Robin," along with the disappointing box office results, found the studio putting those plans on ice, with Schumacher shunted away from the project. By 2000, two parallel takes were in development.
Firstly, there was "Batman Beyond," an adaptation of the futuristic cartoon series (which sees an elderly Wayne training a younger Batman), with "Remember The Titans" helmer Boaz Yakin in the director's chair, series creators Paul Dini and Alan Burnett writing a script, and cyberpunk author Neal Stephenson (whose seminal novel "Snow Crash" is now being adapted by Joe Cornish) serving as a consultant. Then there was "Batman: Year One," inspired by Frank Miller's gritty re-envisioning of Batman's origins. Schumacher had actually been the one to pitch the idea to Warners, not long before "Batman & Robin" released, and the Wachowskis flirted with the idea, before Darren Aronofsky, the wunderkind behind low-budget mindbender "Pi," was hired. Aronofsky brought on the comic's creator, Frank Miller, to work on the script with him, and the duo turned in a gritty, R-rated take that was swiftly rejected by the studio.
Around this time, in August 2001, "Seven" writer Andrew Kevin Walker pitched a "Batman Vs. Superman" movie to the studio, who jumped at the chance to reinvigorate two major franchises in one blow, and appointed Wolfgang Petersen ("Air Force One," "The Perfect Storm") to direct the project. Walker's script, later rewritten by "Batman & Robin" scribe Akiva Goldsman, sees the Joker gunning down Bruce Wayne's wife, causing him to don the Batsuit again in vengeance, and clashing with Superman, who he blames in part for the death, only for the pair to discover that the whole thing is a plot by Lex Luthor. Josh Hartnett was linked to the Superman role, with Colin Farrell the favorite for Batman, and the film was set for a 2004 release, but a J.J. Abrams script for a "Superman" stand-alone film became a priority (that film later collapsed after director McG dropped out, due to a fear of flying to the Australian location), and Petersen swiftly departed the project for "Troy." At around the same time Nolan, who'd just worked with the studio on "Insomnia," had his Howard Hughes film, which was to have starred Jim Carrey, fall apart because of rival project "The Aviator," and became intrigued by the prospect of a Batman movie.
Joe rodriguez | July 18, 2012 4:14 PM
In the end of batman begins when the metro train is how to fall and crash if you pause it ra's al ghul clearly see him jump out but to we're and who knows were he landed maybe actually have an appraince in the TDKR not just flashbacks
Bax | July 18, 2012 2:57 PM
Watching Christian Bale across the last seven years on screen has been like watching Matthew Perry in the last few seasons of "Friends." Actually, Perry's weight start to change around season three, not in the later season. It was around season three he started LOOK like Bale in The Machinist. And then in the later seasons, did he started to get fat, normal weight, and fat again.
J | July 18, 2012 12:09 PM
I believe the actor's surname is spelt 'Eccleston' (no 'e' at the end)
Abner | July 18, 2012 11:55 AM
I get your meaning but Matthew Perry is a rough analogy.
DG | July 18, 2012 10:48 AM
Good lord Hopkins instead of Caine? What a different world we'd be living in. Sorry but Michael Caine IS Alfred
The Bioscopist | July 18, 2012 10:35 AM
Really interesting read. Looking forward to TDKR tonight
Christian | July 18, 2012 10:29 AM
Another amazing piece of trivia you might want to add to your article is the fact that Nolan considered none other than Robert De Niro to play Carmine Falcone, but he thought that De Niro would outshine Bale's Bruce Wayne due to his legendary filmography of gangster roles. True story! :-)


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My Manifesto will include autobiographical accounts (for evidential support purposes) of my secondary education, university education, and current status as a teacher at my former high school. The Manifesto will discuss the issues surrounding standardized exams and then transition to exposing the "underbelly" of corrupt administration. The Manifesto will provide answers and how to apply new teachniques in order to achieve a desired utopian education system.


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As I predicted 2-3 weeks ago, the Sixers will deliberately lose some games in order to not lock the 6th seed over NY.
With the Sixers ahead of NY by 2-3 games last week, they "deliberately" lost some games so as to not leave NY behind.
Hence, it wouldn't be surprising if the Sixers lose a few more games while NY also losses 3 out of its last 4 games against either NJ or Indiana (both are tough games as NY is the visiting eam), and against Chicago & Boston.
Ultimately, the Sixers have a much easier remaining games as compared to NY (the Sixers last 3 games are against very weak teams except Orlando), but they don't want to lock-up the 6th seed.
Because they want to face our beloved C's in the first round, not Miami!
But since Boston & Miami are fighting it out for the 2nd seed which will not be determined till the last game of the season since they have identical record...
....then the COWARDLYSixers/Doug Collins don't want to lock-up the 6th seed now, they will wait to see where we end-up.
If Boston appears to be locked for the 2nd seed, then the Sixers will be willing to give the 6th seed to NY so that they can get the 7th seed & face us.
Conversely, if Miami gets the 2nd seed, then the Sixers will win its last remaining easy games against very weak teams so as to get the 6th seed in order to avoid Miami & play #3 Boston.
But why does the Sixers wants Boston instead of Miami?
Because they match better with us & that's why they played us close this year & that we're an aging team whereas Miami, they are a young team that is just better than the Sixers.
And so, the Sixers/Doug Collins thinks they have a better chance for an upset against Boston because all they have to do is to outlast us with their youth.
If a "Sixers-Celtics series" goes long, then the Sixers think they can outlast us & pull an upset over an aging Celtic team.
And that's why the Sixers are COWARDLY not locking-up the 6th, expect them to [deliberately] lose games as NY losses theirs.
But if NY wins their tough remaining games, expect the Sixers to also win their easy remaining games so that they can position themselves into facing us for the 1st round, not Miami.
Should we be concerned of the Sixers?
Well, for one thing, NY is the easier 1st round opponent for us as evidenced by our last game against them in MSG.
With Melo & Amare only the 2 guys to worry about since Billups is now much slower & thus, an easier match for Rondo making Rondo quite effective in running our game & making it easy for our starters to effectively play their game (as evidenced by that MSG game +2 weeks ago)...
...our guys then can contain Melo & Amare well as evidenced by that game in MSG!
And with Rondo quite effective against the aging Billups, Pierce then gets deadly (as evidence by that game) which makes it difficult for Melo while KG & BBD also gets their game going making it very difficult for Amare.
Then we have Ray whom NY has no answer for. Ray also can get going once Rondo has his "A game."
And though NY has been on a "3 game winning streak" lately, they played weak teams!
And though people will say that the game in MSG +2 weeks ago is not a "barometer" for a possible Boston-NY series...
... it really is a "barometer" because NY is pretty much that same team we beat & we easily able to turn our "A game" on compliments of Rondo's favorable match-up against the aging Billups.
Since NY doesn't play any D while we only have to deal with 2 guys (Amare & Melo), Rondo then can really get his "A game" going against a much slower Billups.
When Rondo gets going, then we're very hard to beat since he brings out the best in our starters.
And that's why NY is the best match-up for us, it will be a short series thereby giving our veteran guys the much needed rest for the next rounds.
Moreover, a match against NY will get us off to our "A game" rightaway compliments of Rondo which will then carry on to the next round, we won't be tired going into the 2nd round.
Being tired does messes-up a team's "A game" & that includes the mighty Lakers who lost to the lowly Warriors tonite. (If anyone watched that game, LA including Kobe were dragging!)
And that's why it is very important not to advance being tired deeper into the playoffs.
But a series with Philly will be a NIGHTMARE because eventhough we can beat them, it won't be easy as beating NY, it will be a very long & tiring series!
In Philly, you have a more capable coach in terms of the "X & O's" of the game unlike D'Antoni's helter-skelter, "all offense, no defense" style of game which is easy to beat in the playoffs.
In Philly, we will get drawn-out to a very long, extremely exhausting series which will zap our energy for round 2 against a young & formidabble Heat team.
Whereas a series with NY will not only be short but more importantly, can get us in our "A game" mode rightaway putting us in a very strong position come round 2 against the Heat.
But the Sixers right now appears to be really determined to facing us in the playoffs & not Miami & thus, they are not locking-up the 6th seed now (when they really can!) in order to see which seed we will get, then they will determine their own seeding so as to face us.
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Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - Mike Conley had 18 points and five assists, Marc Gasol chipped in 17, and the Memphis Grizzlies came from behind to defeat the Atlanta Hawks, 110-102, in preseason action at FedExForum.
Zach Randolph posted 14 points to go with 10 rebounds, and Rudy Gay contributed 13 points and five assists. Quincy Pondexter dropped 12 points, while Jerryd Bayless and Wayne Ellington each had 10 for the Grizzlies, who won their second exhibition game.
Al Horford netted a team-high 13 points and grabbed five boards, and Anthony Morrow followed with 12 points for Atlanta in defeat.
Kyle Korver hit three 3-pointers on his way to 11 points, and Lou Williams shot 8-of-9 from the free-throw line to come up with 10 points for the Hawks, who fell to 1-2 on the preseason.
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Russia: No need to halt construction of nuclear plant in Iran
Alexander Rumyantsev, Russian Minister of Nuclear Energy said Tuesday that Moscow will continue the building of Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran despite the latest decision by the UN International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Interfax News Agency quoted him as saying.
Rumyantsev, who heads the Russian delegation at the IAEA session, said "Russia sees no basis for halting nuclear cooperation with Iran since it does not violate international laws."
The Russian official added that his country is still urging Iran to ink the additional protocol to the Nuclear non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) on authorizing unannounced inspections of its nuclear sites.
"The U.S. has has urged the Russian delegation to halt nuclear cooperation with Iran after the latest IAEA decision, but gave no acceptable reason for their demand," the Russian official conveyed. (Albawaba.com)
Top Headlines
- Ahead of talks with US: Russia defends nuclear cooperation with Iran
- Putin says Iran nuclear plant to be ready on time
- Russia determined to build nuclear power plant in Iran, despite U.S. opposition
- Despite US pressure: Russia reiterates commitment to build Iran's nuclear power plant
- Russia to continue nuclear cooperation with Iran


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Ernst Wilhelm Liebrecht Tempel (Marseilles, France) discovered this comet on 1869 November 27 in Pegasus. Shortly thereafter, observers were describing it as diffuse and circular, with a coma about 5 arc minutes across. The comet was only observed for 39 days and although recognised as a short-period comet, astronomers were uncertain as to the exact period. An attempt to find the comet in 1875 was unsuccessful.
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Around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday North Charleston Police responded to 4600 Thoroughbred Street for a domestic incident between a man and woman.
When officers arrived at the scene several people were leaving the home. As police approached the home they heard two gunshots.
Once police were inside the home they discovered a male and female both dead.
Police continue to investigate.
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A worthwhile route, despite the loose rock. Climbs the chimney corner between Introducing Meteor Dad and Le Diamant E'ternal (LDE) to the left and right, respectively. A fun stemming problem surmounts the low crux bulge. Easy but loose climbing above past ledges. A crack on the left face can keep the rope from running across the ledge and dislodging anything loose. Climb on slightly choosy rock to the right at the top to reach the anchors atop LDE. Worth a smile, a nice moderate, just keep the belayer out of the line of fire.
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Ten people face more than 100 charges in connection with a series of home invasion robberies in Henrico and King William over the past seven months, according to police.
Henrico Police say in most of the home invasions since September, the men forced their way into the homes, assaulted the people inside and left with cash and electronics. The victims suffered minor injuries in some of the cases.
Eight suspects are charged in Henrico with crimes ranging from abduction to robbery to gun charges.
The Henrico incidents occurred in the 3900 block of Genarce Lane, 00 block of N. Virginia Avenue, 1700 block of Winesap Drive, and the 100 block of N. Laburnum Avenue. Detectives say the group also went after two homes in King William County in November. One was on Venter Road and Calno Road.
Brandon Price was mowing his lawn on North Virginia Avenue when he got the NBC12 breaking news alert on his phone and read that a home down the street from him is now part of the investigation.
"It was a little nerve-wracking to think that just one block over, somebody invaded a home and invaded somebody's privacy," he said.
"The suspects were coming in the middle of the night, take the victims out of bed at gunpoint and in some cases actually tie them up," said Detective K.L. Johnson with Henrico Police.
Detective Johnson says the armed men worked in groups of four or more.
"One of the victims that was actually tied up was actually assaulted with the weapon," said Detective Johnson. "He received a laceration to his head."
The eight people charged in Henrico are:
Kayshawn Lee, 21, and Devante Tyler, 19, were arrested in King William County. Detectives say Webb Jr., Scott and Carey were also involved in the King William home invasions. King William detectives say they are also looking into the possibility this could be related to gang activity.
Police say the investigation continues and more charges could be filed on even more suspects.
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From the FanPosts -Joel
Kinda slow around AP lately. Not a lot of news. I guess its to be expected considering the time of year it is. So I got to thinking, "how about a post?". My posts are and probably will always be far and few between. Partly because I'm not much of a writer, (at all as you will see) especially compared to some of the ones on here, but also because I'm more of a commenting type of guy, and even those are spaced out. Still, like many of you, I love to check in and read an article and the comments that go along with it, two to three, sometimes even more times a day.
Anyway here's the whole point of this post...
When I first found AP, I was just looking for a place to check up on my team. After joining, I also joined some of the other blogs on SBnation to chat with them about their teams too, and to get an outsiders perspective from time to time. Some teams' blogs I joined just to troll (just kidding). I havent joined very many of them yet, but I probably will join them all at some point just to be able to comment.
I live pretty close to Charlotte, N.C., so obviously I'm bombarded by lots of Panthers fans. Especially at work, because I see alot of the public working at my gas station. So this led me to join the Panthers blog Cat Scratch Reader. Well, while flipping through their stories, about a month ago I saw a cool idea for a post (here) that I havent seen on AP yet (My apoligies if it has been done recently). H/T BW Smith
Whats the story behind your screen name?
I know there are some of the regulars that comment on here that I'd like to know about. But out of courtesy, I'll start with myself. Motrepip. Not much to it. Its just my name backwards. Tom Piper. Kinda lame, huh? It was somthing my sixth grade gym teacher said to me once that kinda stuck with me. It's a decent password if I need to have one, I guess.
But what about yall? Is there any meaning behind your screen name?
As always, thank you for reading.