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Torah Tidbits
Aliya-by-Aliya Sedra Summary
Aliya by Aliya Sedra Summary
[P> X:Y (Z)] and [S> X:Y (Z)] indicate start of a parsha p'tucha or s'tuma. X:Y is Perek:Pasuk of the beginning of the parsha; (Z) is the number of p'sukim in the parsha.
Numbers in [square brackets] are the Mitzva-count of Sefer HaChinuch AND Rambam's Sefer HaMitzvot. A=ASEI (positive mitzva); L=LAV (prohibition). X:Y is the perek and pasuk from which the mitzva comes.
Kohen - First Aliya 10 p'sukim - 32:4-13
[P> 32:4 (47)] Yaakov sends messengers to his brother Eisav with a message of conciliation (and warning?).
SDT: Onkeles seems to consider the messengers that Yaakov sent to be human (IZGADIN are runners or messengers); Rashi states that the word MAL'ACHIM is to be taken literally, as heavenly angels. Commentaries point to the end of last week's sedra (which tells of Yaakov's encountering the "camps" of angels upon his return to Eretz Yisrael) as support for Rashi's point of view. Bartenura further explains that Biblical references to angels always include something they said or a prophetic message. When Yaakov encountered the angels, nothing is said. It could be argued, that the Torah mentioned the angels in connection with Yaakov's sending them to Eisav. Other commentaries say that Yaakov sent angels because humans might be affected by Eisav and angels would be able to "read" the situation accurately. One Chassidic Master put it this way: When a Jew is facing a threat from an Eisav-type and needs help, he may even bother heavenly angels for their support.
SDT: One of Yaakov's statements was that he had been living with Lavan and was delayed until now. Rashi learns, that "he lived with Lavan but did not learn from his evil ways". Some see this as a compliment to Yaakov, that he was able to maintain his complete adherence to the Torah in such an alien atmosphere. Others see an implied criticism: All those years in Lavan's home, and he did not learn from Lavan's evil ways… how to channel the cunning and enthusiasm he witnessed towards his own service of G-d. There are lessons to be learned even by negative example.
Yaakov announces to Eisav that he has "oxen, donkeys, sheep, and servants".
SDT: Why does Yaakov tell this to Eisav? Is he boasting about wealth that he has amassed in Lavan's house? No, just the opposite. Yaakov is telling Eisav that although he has much material wealth and large flocks and herds, he does not have land. He has not (yet) benefited from the blessing (that Eisav felt should have been his) of "from the dew of the heavens and the fertility of the ground…" Therefore, Yaakov hoped that Eisav would not be angry with him.
Put it this way: Yaakov is, so far, blessed with the "Shehakol" type of wealth. The other 5 of the 6 brachot for food are all related to that which comes from the ground, the blessings of TAL HASHAMAYIM & SH'MANEI HA'ARETZ, that Yaakov has not yet received.
The report of Eisav's pending arrival with 400 men prompts Yaakov into three modes of action. He first divides his camp into two, so that one will be able to escape if the other is attacked. Then he prays to G-d for His help and the fulfillment of promises made. (the third phase is in the next portion.)
SDT: Commentaries point out that Yaakov asks G-d to save him "from my brother - from Eisav". This is not a redundancy. The Jew faces two enemies: The Eisavs of the world who would destroy the Jewish people, and the "friendly brothers" who would gladly permit us to assimilate into their cultures - thereby also bringing about the destruction of the Jewish People. Yaakov prays for salvation from both threats.
Similarly, in the very first pasuk of the sedra, Yaakov sends the angels (or messengers) to his BROTHER EISAV. Yaakov is always aware that Eisav is both, and he must be weary of both persona.
The Beit HaLevi puts it this way. Danger #1 is war. Danger #2 is a treaty with Eisav that can also be disastrous. Does this say anything to us today?
Levi - Second Aliya 17 p'sukim - 32:14-30
Yaakov next prepares elaborate gifts from his flocks and herds for Eisav to be delivered with a goodwill message of appeasement.
SDT: Baal HaTurim points out that there are two p'sukim in the Torah in which every word ends with a "final mem". Here in Vayishlach (32:15): 200 she-goats, 20 he-goats… and BaMidbar (29:33): And their (referring to sacrifices) flour-oil offerings, their wine of libation, for the oxen… Is there a connection? Baal HaTurim shares an amazing calculation with us. Yaakov sent 550 animals as an appeasement to Eisav, even though G-d had assured him that He would protect him. Yaakov's descendants were destined to offer 550 animals per year as Musaf sacrifices. (Ed. note: The number of Shabbatot in a year vary from 50-55; Rosh Chodeshes can be 12 or 13. Chagim are the same for all years. Animals of Chagim Musaf total 307. Shabbat Musaf will add 100-110; Rosh Chodesh adds 132-143. Totals therefore range from 539 to 560 with an average somewhere around 550, as the Baal HaTurim says.)
He instructs his servants what to say when they meet up with Eisav.
During the night before his encounter with Eisav, Yaakov finds himself alone. (This is one of the sources for the rule that a person should not go out alone at night.)
SDT: Commentaries tell us that Yaakov returned across the Yabok to retrieve small flasks of oil that had been left behind. Some say this was the oil with which he anointed the altar and monuments, and that this flask of oil was the antecedent of the sole flask of oil found by the Chashmona'im centuries later. (Take this literally or figuratively - as you wish. The point is still valid.)
Yaakov battles with an ISH (a "man", whom we are taught is the guardian angel of Eisav). Yaakov prevails in this struggle but is injured. He receives an unusual blessing from the angel in the form of an additional name - Yisrael.
SDT: Yaakov asks the angel who has wrestled with him to give him a bracha. Rashi says that he was asking that the angel acknowledge the brachot that Yaakov had received from Yitzchak, which Yitzchak had intended to give to Eisav. Perhaps what prompts Rashi to this explanation rather than the situation being simply that Yaakov was asking for a new bracha, is the unusual word BEI-RACH-TANI (which relates to the past) and not BOR'CHEINI (bless me now). Some say that the ISH he wrestled with was himself, reflecting the inner turmoil and mixed feelings he had about his "history" with Eisav.
Note that the angel does not declare that Yaakov will no longer be his name, but rather Yisrael. He does say that it will no longer be said that he is a "Yaakov" (one who holds onto his brother's heel to hold him back) but rather he will referred to as Yisrael, the one who prevailed before G-d and man.
Unlike Avraham, whose previous name is no longer used after he is renamed Avraham, Yaakov carries both names. In fact, the second word after the angel's declaration of the new name is Yaakov. Similarly, when G-d confirms the name Yisrael upon Yaakov, he (Yaakov) is still called Yaakov, and sometimes Yisrael. This is the flavor of Rashi's commentary on LO YAAKOV, which he explains thus: People will no longer call you "the one who held your brother back", but they will acknowledge you as having justly prevailed.
Shlishi - Third Aliya 8 p'sukim - 32:31-33:5
The perennial battle between Eisav and Yaakov, which this battle typifies, is "commemorated" by the prohibition of "Gid HaNasheh" [3,L183 32:33]. Even though the Torah introduces this mitzva in the context of the story, the mitzva is part of the Revelation at Sinai, as if it would have said (later in the Torah): "And G-d spoke to Moshe saying - command the People not to eat the Gid…" The only "negative" mitzva in the book of B'reishit is this prohibition against eating the "Gid HaNasheh". Removal of the "gid" and its innervating branches in the thigh and leg of the animal, as well as the fats and flesh in the area, is required, and difficult. Further problems result from blood vessels that must be removed from that part of the animal's body. The process of removal of the GID and other vessels is known as "Nikur" (Heb.) or "treibering" (Yiddish). It is, in most cases, not economically feasible to remove the "gid". The whole hind section of the animal is generally sold as non-kosher (thereby removing the GID from the rest of the animal's body). This is the common practice in the U.S. In Israel, however, where there is not so readily available a non-kosher market, nikur is more common. This means that some fancy hind cuts of meat are available to the kosher consumer, such as Tenderloin, sirloin, porter-house, T-bone.
Yaakov sees Eisav and his men coming; he pushes his family behind him and repeatedly bows to his brother. Eisav runs towards him embraces him, k*i*s*s*e*s* him, and weeps.
SDT: Mishlei 24:16 says: For a righteous person will fall seven times and rise up… Baal HaTurim relates this pasuk to Yaakov's bowing 7 times before Eisav.
Finally, Yaakov and Eisav - brothers, twins! - are face to face, and Eisav runs towards Yaakov and embraces him, hugs him, and kisses him. Asterisks on the word VAYISHAKEI- HU. The Scribal custom is calling our attention to something important. A message we dare not overlook or ignore. Rashi presents us with two opinions: The dots tell us that the kiss was not sincere because of his hatred… or, even though Eisav hates Yaakov, at this moment he was overcome by genuine feelings of brotherly love and kissed him with all his heart. Note that both opinions accept the fact of life of the eternal hatred of the Eisavs of the world for the Yaakovs (us) - they just dispute this particular kiss.
Eisav asks about the women and children and Yaakov prepares to introduce his family to Eisav.
R'vi'i - Fourth Aliya 15 p'sukim - 33:6-20
Yaakov humbles (humiliates?) himself before Eisav as he presents his family to him, all of whom bow to Eisav. Yaakov presented his wives and 11 children.
SDT: Why did Yaakov hide Dina from Eisav? Some explain that Yaakov did not want Eisav to take Dina as a wife and thereby subject her to his wickedness. For this, Yaakov was punished, because Dina might have been (probably would have?) a positive influence in Eisav's life. (The very next portion of the Torah tells us of the kidnap and rape of Dina and the subsequent debacle of the revenge exacted by Shimon and Levi.) Commentaries ask whether Yaakov should be praised, rather than punished, for protecting Dina. Bartenura says that Yaakov's reason for hiding Dina was not the fear of anything negative happening to her, but the fear that she would succeed in reforming Eisav, which would make him worthy of the blessing that he would dominate his brother.
Eisav asks about the groups of animals that he met on his way. Eisav at first refuses to accept the gifts, but eventually takes them. Then Eisav suggests that he and Yaakov join together. Yaakov adamantly refuses.
NOTE: At first, Yaakov seems to want to avoid antagonizing Eisav, even to the point of humbling himself before his brother. However, when the possibility of subjecting his family to the influences of Eisav is at issue, Yaakov boldly risks confrontation. Strong lesson for us to learn well. When we would be weaker and vulnerable, it would be folly to agree. (The one who understands will understand.)
[S> 33:18 (3)] Yaakov travels to the Sh'chem area where he purchases land and builds a Mizbei'ach.
The land that Yaakov purchased was later used for the burial of Yosef's remains.
Chamishi 5th Aliya 42 p'sukim - 34:1-35:11
[S> 34:1 (31)] Dina (who had been hidden from Eisav) now goes out to explore the "local attractions". She is kidnapped and raped by Sh'chem who then falls in love with her. His father proposes an alliance with Yaakov's family for the purpose of intermarriage and fusing of their cultures. Shimon and Levi trick Sh'chem and his people into circumcising themselves. When the people are weakened, Shimon and Levi kill them to avenge what was done to Dina. Yaakov is upset at what they have done (perhaps not - some commentaries say he was upset at not being consulted in the first place), but they defend their actions.
[P> 35:1 (8)] G-d tells Yaakov to move to Beit-El and build an altar there. Yaakov rids his household of idols. G-d prevents the locals from pursuing Yaakov and family to avenge the killing of the people of Sh'chem.
Rivka's nurse Devora dies and is buried. (There is a Tradition that Rivka died at this point too. Some suggest that the Torah was silent about Rivka's death because Yaakov was not around to tend to her burial, only Eisav was.)
Who was D'vora, the nursemaid of Rivka? Why does she rate mention by name? Why is her death mentioned? It has been suggested that she was one of Avraham and Sara's "converts", but that they purposely did not take her when they went to Eretz Yisrael, with "the souls they had made in Charan". Rather, they left her as a tutor for Rivka, someone to teach her and influence her to become worthy and fitting to be Yitzchak's wife and one of the Matriarchs of the Jewish People.
[P> 35:9 (14)] G-d appears once again to Yaakov and blesses him. He confirms the new name Yisrael (which is used alongside the name Yaakov, each name having different connotations).
Shishi - Sixth Aliya 37 p'sukim - 35:12-36:19
G-d reiterates His promise of the Land to Yaakov and his descendants. Yaakov erects another monument to mark the place at which G-d appeared to him. Rachel gives birth to Binyamin (11th of Marcheshvan) and dies in childbirth. She thanks G-d with her dying breath for her having a second son. She is buried on the "road to Efrata" and her burial place is marked "even unto this day".
Reuven [UNTRANSLATED] Bilha…
SDT: The Gemara states: Anyone who thinks that Reuven actually slept with Bilha, as the literal translation of the pasuk would indicate, is grossly mistaken. Some say that Reuven moved Yaakov's bed from the tent of Bilha - where Yaakov had placed it after Rachel's death - into his mother's (Leah's) tent. The Torah's cryptic description of what he did is considered a sharp rebuke of his actions, which were disrespectful to his father. Nonetheless, he was motivated by protective jealousy for his mother Leah. The Mishna states that when the Torah was translated into Aramaic during public Torah reading, this pasuk was not translated. It was read, but it was left without TIRGUM so as not to mislead and confuse the people. This is a glaring example (of which there are many more, as well as subtle ones) of the inability to understand the Written Word without its inseparable partner, the Oral Torah. This is so for "story" parts of the Torah, as well as Halachic texts. This is the tragedy of the nations of the world clutching their bibles and thinking that they hold in their hands the Word of G-d. They hold only part of the Word of G-d which is so easily misunderstood and perverted in the absence of its Oral component.
[P> 35:23 (7)] ...the sons of Yaakov are 12.
SDT: This statement is part of the same pasuk (although it begins a new parsha) as the statement about Reuven's deed. This is considered proof of the Talmudic statement mentioned above. Had Reuven actually sinned in the literal sense of the pasuk, he would not immeditely be acknowledged as one of the sons of Yaakov, he would have been ostracized, or worse. Additionally, he is identified as Yaakov's B'CHOR in the very next pasuk.
Yaakov's sons are enumerated. Yaakov returns to his father's home. Yitzchak dies at 180 and is buried by Yaakov and Eisav.
[P> 36:1 (19)] Eisav's descendants are enumerated.
The fact that this is done at this point in the Torah, before the Torah continues with the accounts of the family of Yaakov seems to say: Let's finish up with Eisav first, before we continue with the important line of descent. Eisav is a force in this world, but he is not the reason for its existence.
Another reason: it might serve as a rebuke for Yaakov's humbling himself before Eisav. Call him your master and you his servant, says G-d, then I will establish him and his line of royalty in their own land many years before you and your descendants are ready for nationhood and their own kings.
Sh'VII Seventh Aliya 24 p'sukim - 36:20-43
[S> 36:20 (11)] The Torah continues with the descendants of Se'ir the Chori. These are people who lived in Edom before Eisav's clan received it. Eisav married Oholivama of Se'ir and Eisav's eldest son Elifaz took as a concubine, Timna from Se'ir. Eisav "had a life" in Canaan, and then when the clan moved to Se'ir, there are other wives and sons who become family heads.
[P> 36:31 (13)] Finally, the Torah enumerates the kings that ruled the city-states of Eisav/ Edom/Se'ir, "even before there ruled a king in Israel". Israel must still go through many stages of refinement and pass through many trials and tribulations before they are to emerge as The People of Israel.
Haftara 21 p'sukim - Book(let) of Ovadya
The ongoing battle between Yaakov and Eisav is the main theme of the prophecy of Ovadya. The prophecy focuses on the ultimate judgment that Eisav's descendants face; G-d will emerge as the true King of all. The Haftara "answers" the question raised in the sedra as to what are the real feelings of Eisav to Yaakov.
Trade & Commerce of the Talmid Chacham - I Am HaShem your Healer [2] by Dr. Meir Tamari
"G-d placed Adam in the Garden, to guard it and work it" (B'reishit 2:15); "All Creation asked, 'Hashem, before we were created we were connected with You, but now who will be our connection'? ' Adam, who I, Hashem, created will be our connection" (Admor of Itzbitza).
These verses show Man as a partner with Hashem in all his creative, economic, and social activities, except those connected with medicine and health services since these are solely in His Hands. "Out of the mouth of the Most High proceeds both evil and good (Eicha 3:38); I kill and I make alive, I wound and I heal and there is no one [or nothing] that can deliver out of My Hand" (D'varim 32:39); "If you will obey My voice, do that which is correct, observe My commandments and keep all My statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I placed on Mitzrayim, for I am Hashem your healer" (Sh'mot 15:26).
The whole role and existence of human healers becomes thereby questionable, perhaps even illegitimate, which would seem to make medical issues purely fatalistic. According to these views, which exist in many faiths and religious frameworks, seeking a physician's help would be a denial of G-d's power. However, Rabbi Yishmael taught, "it is written, 'if one strikes his fellow so that he falls into bed, the striker shall pay [for his lost time] and he must surely provide for healing; V'RAPO Y'RAPEI (Sh'mot 21:19). From here we learn that the physician is permitted to heal" (B'rachot 60a). It is consistent and instructive that the root of the Hebrew term for doctor, rofeh, means to assuage or to alleviate; other languages either identify him with a magician, miracle man or a possessor of knowledge.
This Jewish understanding of the medical profession as merely a conduit for the knowledge and healing ability that belong solely to G-d, would seem to question the physician's right to payment and fees, just like the teachers of adults of the Torah which was given to Israel gratis. "Every person is obligated to assist in the return of a lost article, which also includes the restitution of one's lost health. A person is thus fulfilling a mitzva, an obligation for which he should not expect any earthly reward, just as the judge or teacher of the Divine word receives no payment. However, already in Temple times, when the official functions became so onerous, the judges were given a stipend from its treasury since they required something for their sustenance (Yoreh Deiah, section 336). By the same reasoning teachers and doctors are allowed remuneration, otherwise learning and health services would cease. One could not expect people to renounce every occupation that provides parnassa in order to teach or heal. However, the remuneration of the doctor is not for the advice he gives, that knowledge is Hashem's, but for the loss of time during which he could otherwise earn a living. In contrast, the commerce of the druggist is like that of any artisan or trader, so he may earn just like others in the market place.
Whatever the case regarding doctors fees may be, medicine and health matters differ from almost all economic goods in that the patient, unlike other types of consumers, has very little freedom regarding goods, price or supplier, since the dictates of his illness may be life threatening so that he would be forced to do or pay anything. This is exactly the same scenario regarding food and drink in times of war, drought or scarcity and it would seem that health practitioners should be especially aware at all times of Chazal's warnings, "the hoarders and speculators of produce, the price gougers, those who lend money at interest and the users of false weights and measure are of whom Amos foretold, 'the Lord has sworn that He will never forget their actions'" (Baba Batra 91a).
"Rabbi Yishmael and Rabbi Akiva were approached by a sick person and responded to his request for medical advice. A farmer rebuked them saying, "G-d afflicted him and you wish to heal him?" They replied, "G-d created the earth yet you have to plow, till, fertilize and weed if you wish to get produce. A man's days are like grass; his body is grass, the medicine is fertilizer and the physician the tiller" (Medrash Shmuel, Tehillim 103). This role of the physician as a shaliach of Hashem and the importance of pikuach nefesh, are reflected in the great number of physicians among Gedolei Torah throughout the centuries.
Adapted from "Shem MiShmuel"; Meir Tamari, Weekly Torah Portion
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RDF's Role In A Universal Healthcare Exchange Language
What are the possibilities for RDF (Resource Description Framework) as a Universal Healthcare Exchange Language? It's an issue to be explored next week at a SemTechBiz workshop in San Francisco.
The healthcare sector is rife with medical vocabularies and localized terminologies. In fact, says David Booth, Senior Software Architect, KnowMED, one of the leaders of the upcoming event, "some people have characterized the problem as not being one of a lack of vocabularies but of too many vocabularies." To some extent that can't be helped, because specific languages have grown up with various medical specialties and healthcare subdomains. What can be helped, though, is to create semantic connections among these vocabularies, to avoid the disconnects that can harm patients, researchers, and others.

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Japan's Fighting & Entertainment Group (FEG) recently announced the pairings for the quarterfinals of its featherweight grand prix, which will take place at "DREAM 9" on May 26 from the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan.
The event will of course boast the long awaited return of featherweight superstar Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto, who was offered a first-round bye in the tournament in hopes that he will have recovered from a previous injury in time to compete.
Yamamoto (17-1) was in the midst of a 14-fight win streak, but has been plagued with injuries that have kept him on the sidelines since demolishing Rani Yahya (13-4) at 'K-1 Premium Dynamite' in December 2007.
He was expected to make his DREAM debut last July to face undefeated featherweight prospect Joseph Benavidez (10-0) at 'DREAM 5'. However three days before the fight he attempted a flying knee maneuver while training and landed awkwardly on his right leg. This resulted in a partial tear of his anterior ligament that has kept him out of action up until this point.
Now he's finally ready to compete and will take on wrestling standout Joe Warren (1-0).
Though still somewhat inexperienced, Warren was able to garner a victory over former WEC Bantamweight division kingpin Chase Beebe (12-4) back at 'DREAM 7' this March, which would serve as his professional debut in mixed martial arts.
Once again he will be thrown into the deep end. Will he swim? Time will tell.
The popular Masakazu Imanari will have his hands full with jiu-jitsu phenom Bibiano Fernandes when they both collide in their quarterfinal bout.
Don't let Fernandes' 4-2 record fool you. He is a very dangerous fighter who is owner of very slick ground game. His two losses came to Featherweight deities Urijah Faber and Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto and he could easily be considered a dark horse in this Tournament.
Yoshiro Maeda, who some may know for his highly exciting showdown but losing effort with WEC Bantamweight Champion Miguel Torres (37-1) last year at 'WEC 34,' will also be in action.
He takes on Hiroyuki Takaya who earned his spot by thrashing debuting Korean judoka Jong Won Kim in their opening round fight at 'DREAM 7.'
Despite winning his Tournament bout Daiki Hata will not compete due to an eye injury. The man who he defeated, Hideo Tokoro, will now step up and take his spot in the grand prix.
He'll go to war with BJJ expert Abel Cullum, which should present an exciting showdown.
In non-tournament action will be highly regarded lightweight standout Gesias "JZ" Calvancante who is set to do battle with Japanese mainstay Tatsuya Kawajiri.
"JZ' is coming off a year long layoff, last competing against Shinya Aoki at 'DREAM 2' back in April 2008 where he would end up losing a decision to the "Tobikan Judan". Since than he's been nursing a torn ACL that required surgery last May.
He was ready to make his return against DREAM Lightweight Champion Joachim Hansen in a non-title bout at 'FieLDS Dynamite!! 2008' on New Years Eve until Hansen failed pre-fight medicals and was forced to pull out of the fight with a mysterious "head injury" just hours before the event, leaving Calvancante without an opponent.
Well now it appears he's found one in formidable foe Tatsuya Kawajiri.
"Crusher" was last seen at 'DREAM 7' earlier this month where he made short work of BJ Penn student Ross Ebanez (19-7), quickly submitting him with a rear naked choke in the opening stanza.
After the bout in his post-fight speech Kawajiri actually called out Calvancante and lobbied for them to fight in May.
Ask and you shall receive.
Here is the current line-up for 'DREAM 9':
Featherweight Grand Prix quarterfinals:
Norifumi Yamamoto (17-1) vs. Joe Warren (1-0)
Masakazu Imanari (16-6-1) vs. Bibiano Fernandes (4-2)
Yoshiro Maeda (24-6-2) vs. Hiroyuki Takaya (10-6-1)
Abel Cullum (14-2) vs. Hideo Tokoro (21-16-1)
Non-Tournament bouts:
Gesias Calvancante (14-2-1) vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri (23-5-2)
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The Ultimate Fighter is a great platform for unknown fighters to make a name for themselves in the UFC. It also gives the UFC a chance to market which fight between the coaches that they choose. Over the years, the shows ratings have been decreasing. Unfortunately, it is probably due to the lack of interest in the weight classes selected and potentially the lack of interest in the coaches on the show.
For example, Roy Nelson and Shane Carwin are not the most exciting of personalities in the UFC. Sure, Nelson has a big belly and looks like he lives in the mountains, but that only goes so far. Carwin clearly is not craving the limelight, but is on the show and doing what he is supposed to do.
In order for the show to make a comeback and draw an increasing amount of interest, the UFC can do 2 things.
Option 1:
One thing the UFC can do is create another comeback season.
Bring back a bunch of talented UFC veterans, and give one of them a shot to resurrect their career. Look at what the Comeback season of TUF did for Matt Serra. He went from a mediocre career, to beating GSP in the biggest upset in UFC history and becoming welterweight champion. After winning the belt (eventually losing it back to GSP) Serra had the opportunity then to Coach on TUF as well against his rival Matt Hughes. After the season ( and after Serra got back from injurty) Serra took on Hughes in an exciting veteran welterweight fight.
Option 2- The UFC needs to swing for the fences and elect two of their top marketable fighters to coach against each other on the show. Yes you guessed it!! Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen. Could you imagine seeing Sonnen on tv for that long and having the chance to take verbal Jabs at Jones? It would be a drama filled season. We would also potentially get a chance to see a little personality out of Jones ( we dont have to worry about seeing Sonnen's personality) Having Jones coaching against Sonnen would not only draw insane ratings, it would give them a long time to promote the fight. Would we see Jones crack? Will Sonnen get into Jones head? All I know is that it would make for some great television!!
Who would like to see Jones coach against Sonnen on the next season of TUF??


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Feds charge 20 in Knoxville with drug trafficking
Updated On: Dec 13 2013 04:17:58 PM CST
The U.S. attorney's office in Knoxville is prosecuting 20 men alleged to have participated in a conspiracy to traffic drugs worth at least $17.5 million.
The indictment alleges that the defendants worked together to distribute more than 5 kilograms of cocaine and more than 280 grams of crack, a charge that could carry a minimum 10-year prison sentence if they are convicted.
According to prosecutors, each of the defendants appeared in court this week and pleaded not guilty to the charges. They were ordered to be held without bond pending their trials scheduled to begin on Feb. 11 in Knoxville.
The case was investigated by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
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The Winnebago County Coroner's Office has completed an autopsy on the 75-year-old woman found dead inside a home on South 6th Street.
Elizabeth Kinkade's body was found Monday evening inside 1110 South 6th Street. According to the autopsy, Kinkade died of multiple blunt trauma sustained in a beating.
The death is currently under investigation by Rockford Police.


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Anyshizzle, today I decided to give a little shout out to some of my favorite bloggy friends. If you do not appear on this list, please don't despair--Part II will be running soon! My time is limited this morning and rather than rambling about nonsensical matters, I thought I'd just share some bloggy love.
Here they are in no particular order. Please go visit them, follow, tell them I sent you, show them some love, you know the drill!!!
Mindy @ The Inquisitive Mom
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Rachel Stansbury, development assistant for the Clark College Foundation, is the recipient of the 2010 Rising Star Award from District VIII of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
The award honors outstanding individuals with three to five years experience in the advancement profession. It also recognizes early success as an indicator of future leadership and achievement. Stansbury will accept the award during the District VIII Conference in Portland on February 17.
Ara Serjoie, vice president for development, notes that Stansbury has continued to seek new challenges in the advancement field and enhance her learning opportunities. "Since her arrival in March 2006, Rachel has demonstrated an amazing aptitude for growth and success, particularly with the foundation's events and annual giving activities," said Serjoie.
Colleagues say Stansbury has a track record for finding ingenious and innovative approaches to complete projects. "She has reduced costs for the direct mail activities while keeping quality high and increasing the number of recipients," Serjoie said. "She has been played a key role in implementing our e-philanthropy program, which raised the amount of online gifts to the foundation by over 100 percent." To engage alumni and donors, Stansbury is initiating social networking opportunities through Facebook and other sites.
For the past two years, Stansbury has successfully orchestrated the Clark College Foundation Charity Golf Tournament, which generates scholarship funds. In addition, she provides direct support to the boards of the Alumni Association and Penguin Athletic Club as well as the annual giving committee of the foundation's board of directors. "Rachel's enthusiasm, determination, and 'can do' attitude are a terrific complement to her creativity and self-starter nature," notes Lisa Gibert, foundation president and CEO. "She's effective, and she's fun to work with."
In January 2010, Stansbury will enter the master of public administration program at Portland State University to take the next step in her career. "I really feel I've found my niche and a field in which I can make a difference in society," she said.


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News: Kim K Uses Kanye's "Hey Mama" W/ Decked-Out Baby Shower Invites [Audio]
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:15PM
While we all know Kanye West's Yeezus album is dropping June 18th, the rapper's pregnant girlfriend Kim Kardashian has started chatter of her due date also coming soon with a decked-out baby shower invitation.
A detailed photo of Kim's fancy music box invitations has spread across the Internet this week.
Just how over the top were Kim Kardashian's music-box baby shower invitations? Really, really, really over the top -- and TMZ has the first photo proof. The invite to Kim K's June 2nd bash -- sent to a guest close to Kanye West -- arrived as a fully functional music box, complete with a spinning ballerina ... dancing to a lullaby version of Kanye's "Hey Mama." (TMZ)
Although Ye is not listed on the invite, Kim's immediate family will host the early June celebration.
Not only is the invite playing the baby daddy's tune, but the ballerina bears a striking resemblance to Kim herself -- just in case anyone forgets who this party is REALLY celebrating. According to the invites, Kris Jenner, Shelli Azoff (wife of uber-manager Irving Azoff), Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian are hosting the party. Recommended attire ... garden chic. We think that's rich people speak for casual. (TMZ)
A few days ago, Kim officially announced Kanye's Yeezus album title and release date.
Apparently, his girlfriend, Kim Kardashian, is also part of his marketing team. She posted a photo on Instagram Saturday night showing the album artwork for Yeezus alongside a pair of the rapper's Air Yeezy sneakers, which he designed for Nike. "#Yeezus #RedYeezy's #SNL #Tonight #NewSlaves #YeezySeason #Donda #June18," she captioned the image. (USA Today)
Over the weekend, photographers spotted Karadashian sporting her baby tummy in New York City.
Kim Kardashian is one hot mama-to-be! Kanye West's love stepped out in NYC Sunday, showing off her baby bump in a sexy, curve-hugging black dress. She was also excited for man to perform on Saturday Night Live, and eager to promote his new album, Yeezus. (E! Online)
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Weaver's quick start a boon for Halos
Los Angeles (16-14) vs. Boston (20-12), 7:05 p.m. PT
ANAHEIM -- It hasn't drawn a great deal of attention, but few pitchers in the Majors have been better this season than Jered Weaver.Putting the rotation on his shoulders along with 2008 American League All-Star Joe Saunders (with John Lackey, Ervin Santana and Kelvim Escobar all on the comeback trail) Weaver has been brilliant. He's tied with Saunders for sixth in the AL in ERA at 2.66, and his opponents' batting average of .209 is fourth lowest in the league. And home, this season, is clearly where the heart is. Weaver's 1.21 ERA at Angel Stadium is the third-best home ERA in the league. Weaver is coming off one of the finest efforts of his career, a complete-game triumph over the Blue Jays, cooling off the hottest-hitting club in the Majors. The only run was a homer by Aaron Hill. "It felt great to show I can go the distance," Weaver said. "A big key was getting ahead of guys [20 of 30 men he faced got first-pitch strikes] and getting some early-count outs. "It's all about command, making good pitches in good spots -- especially early in the game." Striking out eight men, Weaver went only three over the minimum. He walked none, tying up hitters with a slider that he felt was as good as he's ever had over the course of a game. Weaver has a history of pitching well against the Red Sox, and he'd love to duplicate his effort against Boston in his season debut. Going 6 2/3 innings, he yielded just four hits and two walks while striking out eight, the one run produced by the Sox unearned. Weaver's 31 strikeouts against nine walks in 40 2/3 innings are reflective of solid command and premium stuff -- a powerful blend when complemented by a cross-firing delivery that can make his 91 mph heater look closer to 101. The Angels took two of three from Boston in an April 10-12 series at Angel Stadium launched by Weaver's decision over Tim Wakefield. The Angels were 8-1 against Boston last season, but the Sox took three of four when it really counted, in October's American League Division Series, to eliminate the Angels for the second year in a row. The Red Sox are looking forward to getting Kevin Youkilis, one of the AL's most productive weapons, back at first base after being sidelined with a sore left side. Youkilis has spent six straight days on the bench. He admitted that task is made more bearable by the way Jason Bay has served in the cleanup spot during his absence. "He can hit there," Youkilis said. "If he's going to hit the way he is, he can stay there. I'll hit anywhere in the lineup except for leadoff. I don't mind. I'll hit sixth, I don't mind. I've hit there before. I don't think it bothers any of these guys here. It's such a good lineup. I'll hit sixth, seventh -- I don't care. It's actually better to hit sixth or seventh. You get more RBIs." Youkilis is hitting .393 with a league-best .505 on-base percentage. He's second to Tampa Bay's Evan Longoria in slugging at .719. Though Youkilis says that he isn't a fan of watching baseball, he admits his teammates have been putting on a pretty good show for him. "We're winning," Youkilis said. "If we were losing, yeah, I'd be really [mad]. I don't like to sit and watch baseball games, it's not fun. But it's fun to watch this. Twelve-run inning with no outs? That was fun to watch. It's a lot easier when we're playing good baseball. Watching these guys play good baseball is awesome." The Angels' four-game winning streak is their longest of the season. They've won seven of the past eight and 10 of 13. Pitching matchup
LAA: RHP Jered Weaver (3-1, 2.66 ERA)
Weaver is coming off his first career complete game, shutting down the explosive Blue Jays on Thursday night on one run and three hits while striking out eight men. Weaver went only three over the minimum, walked none, tying up hitters with a slider that he felt was as good as he's ever had over the course of a game. His only mistake was an elevated pitch that Aaron Hill launched for a home run. Weaver beat the Red Sox in his season debut at home, holding them to one unearned run 6 2/3 innings, striking out eight and walking two on April 10. He's 2-2 with a 4.46 ERA in seven career starts against Boston. At home this year, he has yielded just four earned runs in 29 2/3 innings while going 3-0. BOS: RHP Justin Masterson (2-2, 5.28 ERA)
Masterson's last two starts have been strikingly similar. He was strong early, only to falter badly in the middle innings. In the two losses, Masterson has given up 12 runs over 12 1/3 innings. Masterson's lone appearance against the Angels this season came out of the bullpen and it wasn't good, as he gave up four hits and three runs over one inning. In four starts since replacing the injured Daisuke Matsuzaka in the rotation, Masterson is 2-2 with a 5.48 ERA. Tidbits
Lackey, recovering from a strained right forearm, moved closer to rejoining the rotation with five innings on Sunday for Triple-A Salt Lake against Portland. Lackey yielded five hits and three earned runs, walking none and striking out five while making 75 pitches, 49 for strikes. He hopes to be back in the Angels' rotation on the upcoming road trip, which opens on Friday in Texas. ... The Angels optioned right-hander Anthony Ortega to Salt Lake. A move to replace him on the roster is expected by Tuesday. ... Jeff Mathis, who had a key two-run single on Sunday, is batting .467 with runners in scoring position (7-for-15). The Angels are 100-54 in his past 154 starts behind the plate. ... Erick Aybar is on fire with nine hits in his past 17 at-bats, raising his average to .309. ... Bobby Abreu's four walks on Sunday tied the club record, last accomplished by Reggie Willits on Aug. 3, 2008. Trivia: Who was the opposing pitcher on the one occasion Willits has batted third for the Angels and played the entire game? Answer: Gil Meche of the Royals on May 3, 2007. Willits was 1-for-3 with a walk, his average actually dropping to .415. Tickets
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Wednesday: Angels (Matt Palmer, 3-0, 3.06) vs. Red Sox (Tim Wakefield, 4-1, 2.93), 7:05 p.m. PT
Thursday: Angels (Joe Saunders, 5-1, 2.66) vs. Red Sox (Brad Penny, 3-1, 6.90), 12:35 p.m. PT
Friday: Angels (TBD) at Rangers (Kevin Millwood, 3-3, 2.92), 5:05 p.m. PT
Lyle Spencer is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The Dallas Cowboys found themselves behind on the scoreboard early in their Sunday Night Football game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles' defense made sure the Cowboys weren't able to answer on their ensuing drive, giving the ball back to Michael Vick and the Eagles offense so that they could open up a 14-0 lead.
The second drive looked much like the first Eagles drive as Vick was able to do almost anything he wanted while leading Philadelphia downbo before LeSean McCoy punched it in from two yards out. McCoy has 78 yards on just seven rushes thus far.
The Eagles made quick work on offense, but it was the defense that set up that possession. The Eagles defense was able to sack Tony Romo twice on the Cowboys first offensive possession, the first of which looking like it probably hurt.
On the Cowboys next possession, following the McCoy touchdown, Nnamda Asomugha picked off a Romo pass to give the ball back to the Eagles with a 14-0 lead.
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Developments in Inmate "Riot" Investigation
The problems at the Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) operated facility in Adams County are becoming more obvious as we receive calls and reports from inmates' families and other sources. For starters: the facility houses undocumented immigrants who have been convicted of a crime – but the "criminal record" most of these men carry is that of being deported once and then re-entering the country (a felony under current immigration law).
And though the prison is located in Mississippi, the vast majority of the inmates are imported by CCA from other states, notably, California. MIRA has received many calls from concerned family members, and all of the families are located in California. Exporting inmates to other areas of the country means that family and friends usually can't make visits. This separation is known to create extremely low morale, and often results in disturbances or riots within prisons.
We received some statements from inmates regarding prison conditions. One man stated that the inmates have nothing against 90% of the guards; however, the remaining 10% of the guards beat inmates, discriminate against them, and humiliate them constantly. Another inmate stated that there were severe management problems, and the head warden didn't seem interested in resolving any of the issues.
A resounding complaint is that of poor medical care. According to one inmate, there is only one doctor in the facility that houses 2,500 people. There are several nurses on staff who write prescriptions and conduct exams regularly. This man asked why he wasn't able to see a doctor for his medical care, and the nurse told him not to worry. Another man recounted that over the past year, eleven inmates died due to lack of proper medical treatment. He witnessed one incident in which an elderly inmate passed out, began convulsing, and stopped breathing. Officers in the immediate vicinity had no idea how to respond to the situation; the man counted a full 15 minutes passing before someone began to administer CPR.
These appalling conditions and lack of training of prison staff and officials results in an environment that is substandard both for the inmates and the CCA employees. For more information, see this Jackson Free Press article (http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/site/comments/cause_of_private_prison_melee_disputed_05242012/), this one at ColorLines.com (http://colorlines.com/archives/2012/05/corrections_corp_of_america_prison_riot_mississippi.html), and the website for the organization Private Corrections Working Group (http://www.privateci.org/). The article at ColorLines.com also includes very telling commentary from a former employee of CCA:
"Condolences to the family of the deceased guard but his blood and the blood of the inmates and injured staff members are on the hands of Haley Barbour, MDOC Commissioner Christopher Epps, Bennie Thompson and all the state officials who let CCA continue to operate here in Mississippi despite the many riots, injuries and inhumane conditions that the staff (and inmates) are forced to deal with. I have been trying to get attention brought to this situation for years without avail and unfortunately it takes someone dying to get national attention brought to this. low pay, under staffing and under trained staff are CCA norms and I KNOW that's why it took so long for the riot to get under control. The prison I worked at in Tutwiler JUST had a huge riot in December with 26 inmates hospitalized and there was NO MEDIA COVERAGE.
"CCA can't hide this death like they have the riots in Tallahatchie County or the inmate that died in February from a drug overdose. CCA, Haley Barbour, Phil Bryant, Bennie Thompson, Thad Cochran, Roger Wicker, Jim Hood, Robert Huddleston, David Jordan and any other state representatives and senators as well as local officials who have CCA prisons in their districts are at fault because they have known for years what CCA has operated but turned a blind eye at the expense of the employees and the public who is put in danger because the prisons are SO UNDER STAFFED.
"I used to work at arguably one of the worst prisons in the CCA system in Tutwiler, MS. I was able to view the contract (after almost a year of trying to get it) and to paraphrase it, the responsibility of quelling a disturbance that gets out of hand is on the local authorities THEN the state then the National Guard. Everything that was detailed out in this incident falls RIGHT in place with the contract we got our hands on. The local authorities (police if located in a town, sheriff's dept.), State (Troopers) and federal (National Guard) handled the situation while CCA was activating the SORT team (my (deceased) brother along with myself were members) CCA has NO responsibility in this.
"I just want the national spotlight to shine brightly on Mississippi so all these crooks can be exposed and everyone responsible not only for Carithers' death but all the incidents that have occurred at Tallahatchie County (numerous inmate deaths with NO media coverage), Delta Correctional Facility (now closed; 1 death in 2010) and Wilkinson County (numerous incidents) and NO ONE from the local to the federal level has done ANYTHING despite being contacted on numerous occasions."


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Cellulitis Treatment and Care at Home
You can take the following steps to treat and care for cellulitis at home:
- Rest the area of the body involved.
- Elevate the area of the body involved. This will help decrease swelling and relieve discomfort.
- Use over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin). This will decrease the pain as well as help keep the fever down.
Medical Treatment for Cellulitis
- If the cellulitis infection is not too severe, you can be treated at home. The doctor will give you a prescription for antibiotics to take by mouth for a week to 10 days.
- The doctor may use intravenous (IV) or intramuscular antibiotics in these situations:
- If the infection is severe
- If you have other medical problems
- If you are very young or very old
- If the cellulitis involves extensive areas or areas close to important structures like infection around the eye socket
- If the infection worsens after taking antibiotics for 2-3 days
- If the infection is severe
- You may need hospitalization if the infection is well developed, extensive, or in an important area, like the face. In most of these cases, IV antibiotics need to be given until the infection is under good control (2-3 days) and then you can be switched to oral medications to be taken at home.
Medications for Cellulitis
Antibiotic medications for cellulitis are prescribed by mouth or by injection. Be sure to tell your doctor about any reactions you may have had in the past to antibiotics.
Surgery for Cellulitis
- Rarely, severe cellulitis infection may need surgery.
- An abscess, or collection of pus in the tissue, may need to be opened surgically to allow drainage.
- Dead tissue may need to be cut away to allow healing.
Next Steps for Cellulitis Treatment
Once you leave the doctor's office, be sure to take all the antibiotics prescribed for your cellulitis. The doctor may want to see you in 2-3 days to see if the cellulitis is improving.
Cellulitis Prevention
- To prevent cellulitis, it is very important to keep your skin clean by practicing good personal hygiene.
- If you notice pain or discomfort from an area of the skin, check to see what it looks like. If it appears inflamed and progresses from one day to the next, you will most likely need treatment.
- Avoid situations that may injure your skin, especially if you have swelling from circulatory problems.
- Wear sturdy, well-fitting shoes or slippers with loose-fitting cotton socks. Avoid walking barefoot in areas where you do not have a good idea about what you are walking on, for example, in garages, on a littered beach, or in the woods.
- If you do injure your skin, wash the area with soap and water and check to make sure that the injury is getting better over the next several days.
- Certain injuries may be at greater risk for cellulitis infection than others. You may need to take antibiotics to prevent infection or have other preventive care. Be sure to contact your doctor if you have injuries such as these:
Animal or human bites
- Puncture injuries deeper than a half-inch, such as stepping on a nail
- Crushed tissue that bleeds, burns that blister, frostbite, or deep injuries with dirt in them
- Injuries in contact with sea water, especially if you have liver disease
- Find out if you have diabetes or other significant medical conditions, such as liver or kidney disease. These conditions may be present without symptoms. Follow your doctor's instructions for improving these conditions.
- Talk to your doctor if you have swelling in your limbs that does not go away.
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This is my FAVORITE Hawk Nelson song EVER!! The lyrics are so meaningful and make me agree with them to the fullest. Hearing this one makes me even more excited about their new Album as well as their concerts!!! Ive ALWAYS love their concerts. Why? because their "Awesom-istic"!
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Maxxis gave us a set of their new 29er-specific mud tyres a few weeks ago, the only problem was that none of us ride 29ers, unless you count road bikes of course. So who better to test them for us than Jack Peterson of the Burlycross website, and various other websites which have been going probably longer than the internet itself. Here's his review:
Thanks to JRA for letting me roll around on these prototype Maxis Beavers, to check them out I used them on my Singular Pegasus. I was particularly interested in how they would match up with a few thinner rims, so one went on a Stans Alpha on the front, and the other on a Sun Ringle Equalizer 21mm on the rear.
Initial impressions on fitting them were that these tyres are very rubbery to the touch, very light and with a deep tread pattern. The sidewalls in particular have the consistency of a giant rubber band, rather than the usual Kevlar cloth impregnated with rubber feel of most lightweight tyres. This obviously helped with the sealing, instant and with only the slightest sidewall leakage. There were some bits of excessive mould rubber sticking out the bead which I had to cut off first, this might be due to them being early models though. The tread is quite deep and very soft, dual rubber compound so I guess the centre is a bit harder, three rows of main knobbles with the centre row slightly ramped. Oh yes and these babies are light, 495 grams as weighed by me.
I've being running Maxxis Aspen/Crossmark 2.1s almost exclusively for the past year and a 2.0 mud tyre was just what I wanted as a race alternative, so I set off for a lap of my local singletrack wood for a bit of race simulation. They appeared to roll well, very buzzy on tarmac and left a really noticeable bold tread pattern on the mud. It wouldn't have taken Tonto to track my route that day.
In the wood I upped the pace and was quickly impressed, the track is tight but there was no slippage or incidents despite a fair leaf covering. I realised I was riding in what could be termed 29er mode. It's one of the attributes of the bigger tyres and longer contact patch that you really can get away with what might be termed XC specific tyres in a variety of conditions. I was still riding in that fast smooth but no risk style so I started to attack the corners more. Then the slides started, very predictable and easily caught. You could feel the limits, pass them and just when the tyre was letting go, shift weight and stand it up to regain grip. It was like squaring off the corner on a motocrosser, I found myself deliberately sliding into then firing out of corners, great fun, and very rarely did I dab they were that predictable.
Climbing up a steep mud bank with slight grass cover the grip wasn't out of the ordinary, not that this was a fault of the tyre, it's just that 29er tyres really do offer great all round grip. Switching to the Aspen-shod Crest wheel later, showed that a shallow tread can grip just as well. I haven't put the Beavers on the wider Crest rims yet but looking at the tread pattern in the mud on the thinner rims there's no shortage of contact patch. Braking coming down the slope is a different story though, the Beaver wins hands down there.
I was out with a teammate on his 26" wheel Pace and Bontrager mud tyres, and I could easily out distance him up the climb on grip. This was a good chance to try a rolling resistance test too. He's been moaning tons lately that even though he's heavier than both me and a mate on a Singular swift, we leave him for dead on freewheel sessions (we're all running singlespeed so it happens a lot). So we set off downhill, both off and on road, and this time we were pretty even, which I suppose taking his extra weight in consideration was a slight win to the Beavers.....or is that just a 29 advantage? Anyway it wasn't the white wash it normally is, so I guess they roll well, but obviously slower than an XC race tyre.
For me I'd be happy to leave these on all winter, and have them standing by for downpours at races. They offer a little bit more clearance, don't drag, and clear very fast. Most importantly though they allow you to attack the trail and ride fast with a smile on your face, sure many XC specific 29er tyres will cope admirably but they wont be as much fun. Thetford racing at the weekend, umm just how muddy is it going to be?


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History geeks will find time slipping away with the Today in History app for iPhone. It has a great list of historical snippets that link to Wikipedia articles, which is the perfect way to venture into the past.
The launch screen has a timeline that users can scroll to view what happened on a particular date from modern to ancient times. The American Revolution, Civil War, Middle Ages, early Christianity – it's all there. Tap each event for a list of external links to Wikipedia articles regarding the topic. For anyone who has not lost hours to Wikipedia, this will be the ultimate gateway drug.
The same kind of timeline is there for viewing births, deaths, and holidays. Those who like to sound off on historical subjects can create a count (connecting via Facebook is available) and leave comments. While testing out the app I did not notice a large number of comments, so it is unclear if this feature will take off.
If you like to see what happened on a particular date, such as your birthday, tap the date on the right-hand corner and change the month and day. If there is a particular event or person that you may want to revisit later, just tap the heart icon to save it to your favorites. Next to that is a mail icon that shares the event across social networks, email, or text message. One interesting option: tap copy to add the text of the event and a link to the app to your clipboard.
Today in History uses a font and color scheme that echoes an old-world map. At $1.99 it is well worth the cost for those who would enjoy a daily read on history
Download Today in History from the App Store ($1.99)
On Target:
- Almost limitless historical facts
- Links to Wikipedia articles
Off the Mark:
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Homework Blues? Get Help at EPL!Administrator : October 8, 2013 10:54 am : Elkhart Public Library, Kids, Teens
Homework Assistance at All EPL Locations
Homework Assistance is available to all students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. National Honor Society students from Elkhart Central and Memorial High Schools will be on hand to help. Help is available in many different subjects and on a first come, first served basis.
Homework Assistance is offered from September through early May.
Times and Locations:
- Main Library – Mondays from 5 to 8 p.m.
- Pierre Moran Branch Library – Tuesdays from 4 to 7 p.m.
- Osolo Branch Library – Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m.
- Dunlap Branch – Tuesdays from 4 to 7 p.m.
- Cleveland Branch Library – Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m.
For more information contact us by email or phone at (574) 522-2223.
Homework Blues? Get Help at EPLAdministrator : September 18, 2013 10:56 am : Elkhart Public Library, Kids, Teens
Homework Assistance at All EPL Locations
Homework Assistance is available to all students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. National Honor Society students from Elkhart Central and Memorial High Schools will be on hand to help. Help is available in many different subjects and on a first come, first served basis.
Homework Assistance is offered from September through early May.
Times and Locations:
- Main Library – Mondays from 5 to 8 p.m.
- Pierre Moran Branch Library – Tuesdays from 4 to 7 p.m.
- Osolo Branch Library – Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m.
- Dunlap Branch – Tuesdays from 4 to 7 p.m.
- Cleveland Branch Library – Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m.
For more information contact us by email or phone at (574) 522-2223.
Mobile eReading Easier with Overdrive Media Console v3.0!Administrator : August 15, 2013 10:14 am : Elkhart Public Library, Teens
Borrowing eBooks from downloads.myepl.org was simplified last spring. (Read about it here.) Now reading eBooks from our digital library is easier than ever, too! The OverDrive Media Console (OMC) app for reading digital titles on your mobile device has been completely redesigned with ease of use as top priority. The new version will be available on August 20 for Android and iOS (Apple) devices. Check out a preview of the new app:
Some highlighted features include:
- A redesigned user interface with an all-new look, streamlined navigation, and a one-stop reorganized menu.
- Sync bookmarks and reading progress across multiple devices using a free, opt-in registration service called OverDrive One.
- Variable speed playback for iOS, audiobook users' most requested feature.
System Requirements: OMC v3.0 for Android users requires Android OS v4.0 (or newer). OMC for Android v2.6.5 will remain available for download. OMC for iOS requires iOS 6 (or newer).
If you already have OverDrive Media Console installed on your device, you will be prompted to update, or it will happen automatically, depending on your device settings. To install OverDrive Media Console, or for more information, visit http://omc.overdrive.com. Happy reading!
Mango: Learn Languages FreeAdministrator : July 23, 2013 10:02 am : Elkhart Public Library, Teens
Do you need to learn a foreign language for business or travel?
Are you interested in learning a new language just for fun?
¿Te gustaría aprender cómo hablar en Inglés?
With Mango Languages, you can learn a language in the comfort of your own home; on your own schedule. All you need is a high-speed internet connection and a resident Elkhart Public Library card. Learning a new language with Mango Languages is FREE to all resident EPL card holders.
Mango offers 60 foreign languages, as well as ESL (English as a Second Language) courses for speakers of 17 different languages. Each lesson combines real life situations and audio from native speakers with simple, clear instructions.
Get Mango
To access Mango Languages from the Elkhart Public Library website:
- Go to myepl.org/info247.
- Find "Language" on the list.
- Click on the plus sign and choose Mango Languages.
- Create a profile. You will be asked to sign in each time you use Mango, so you can track your progress;
- OR Click the "Start Learning" button to use Mango without creating a profile.
- Select a language course or click on the "Translate" tab, which uses the Google translation tool to interpret the 'gist' of conversations from one language to another. It is not a substitute for human translations.
Try the first lesson in any language on the Try Mango page.
NOTE: While it is helpful to have a microphone for a more interactive experience, you can benefit from the lessons without one.
Mango in Action
Watch this short video to see Mango Languages in action and learn about how this language learning software actually helps you converse in the language(s) of your choice.
Go Mobile
Take your language learning everywhere you go with Mango Mobile Library Edition. Download for Android, iPhone or iPod. For the apps to work, you must first have Mango account set up through the Library. Download the app for your iPhone/iPod or Android device,enter your Mango Languages log-in information, download a course and start learning at your own pace with or without an Internet connection!
This is a re-post of an earlier blog, updated to reflect the increased number of languages offered.
Check Out with Your Smartphone!Administrator : July 16, 2013 11:19 am : Elkhart Public Library, Teens
Forget your library card? Now we can scan it from your smartphone! Just download an app and photograph your card. Voila! You have your Library barcode wherever you have your phone.
There are a number of "loyalty" or "rewards" card apps available. Key Ring is one of them. It is well-reviewed, user-friendly and available for most smartphones. Go to www.keyringapp.com for more information, and to download it to your Android or iPhone. Key Ring is also available for Blackberry and Windows phones:
Key Ring – Blackberry
Key Ring – Windows
For other "loyalty" or "rewards" card apps, check Google Play (Android), the App Store (iPhone), Blackberry App World or the Windows App Store. These are generally accessible directly from your phone.
Once your barcode is on your phone, you can use it just as you would your Elkhart Public Library card.
Ed2go is now Learn4Life: Limited Course Enrollments through November 2013Administrator : June 18, 2013 8:53 am : Elkhart Public Library, Teens
UPDATE: Learn4Life is now Gale Courses!
Access and content are still the same.
The links this post will take you to the site.
When ed2go, a popular online learning course service, recently began offering subscription access to public libraries through the publisher Gale Cengage Learning, we knew it would be a unique addition to our online resources. Since our ed2go subscription began in January of this year, there have been 67 course enrollments in the areas of business, teaching and education, healthcare, writing and publishing, computer applications, and college readiness. Other public libraries have experienced increased demand for these free classes, so much so that the publisher has implemented several changes to the service:
- Ed2Go is now called Learn4Life.
- From June 2013 through November 2013, each Elkhart Public Library patron will be limited to taking a total of five courses. Any courses started before June will not count against this total. This is a cost saving measure instituted by Gale Cengage Learning.
- Use your Elkhart Public Library card barcode/number to enroll in a free course (no need to request a passcode).
- You must access the first two lessons within the first two weeks, or you will be dropped from the course. (A dropped course will not count toward your five course limit.)
Learn4Life continues to offer the same selection of FREE, highly interactive courses as ed2go. Take each course entirely over the Internet at your convenience, from work, home, school, or anywhere else… 24/7, 365 days a year! All courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin monthly.
Courses are FREE to resident Elkhart Public Library card holders.
To take advantage of this exciting learning opportunity:
- Go to myepl.org/info247,
- Find "Online Learning Courses" on the list,
- Click on the plus sign and choose "Learn4Life."
- Enroll in a course following these simple steps:
1. Click "Enroll Now" next to the course of your choice. You can find courses by browsing through the categories on the left of your screen or by using the search bar at the top.
2. Select your course start date and click "Continue."
3. If you have never taken a Learn4Life (or Ed2Go) course: enter your email address in the New Student area, and click "Create Account." Complete the Account and Student Information page and then click "Continue to Payment Options."
If you are a returning student: enter your account email and password and then click "Sign In."
4. Enter your library barcode and click "Use Library Card".
5. Congratulations! You are now enrolled and will receive a confirmation email at the address you provided.
A Record of Completion is available for printing once you have successfully completed the final exam of your course.
Others have already completed courses such as Microsoft Excel, Fundamentals of Supervision and Management, and Start Your Own Edible Garden. Leave a response in the section below to let us know which courses you'll be taking!
Silly Safaris Live Animal ShowAdministrator : June 7, 2013 10:41 am : Events Calendar, Kids, Teens
Silly Safaris Live Animal Show
Coming to the Elkhart Public Library
Tuesday, June 18
4:30 p.m. at the Main Library
6:30 p.m. at the Dunlap Branch
Brought to you by the
Friends of the Elkhart Public Library
The Friends of the Library will have Children's books available for purchase at both events.
Visit the Silly Safaris website at www.sillysafaris.com
Beneath the Surface: Teen Summer Reading & ActivitiesAdministrator : June 4, 2013 5:00 am : Elkhart Public Library, Teens
Summer Reading for Teens (ages 12-18)
Teens, this year Summer Reading is all new and exciting! You will have the chance to explore different kinds of books and authors. When you sign up, you get a "Bingo Card" with different genres of books to read and various library-related activities. For each row you fill, you earn a prize. For this year's grand prize drawings we will give away a Kindle Fire and a Nook Color! Summer Reading runs from June 1 to July 27. Prizes can be claimed through August 3, 2013.
Teen Summer Activities
Design a surfboard, decorate a rock, fill a time capsule, play Wii games, eat pizza….
Click on any event for details and to sign up (if required).
Worry Stones
Thursday, June 12, 4:00 p.m.
Graffiti @ the Library
Thursday, July 18, 4:00 p.m.
Ball Jar Terrarium
Tuesday, June 11, 2:00 p.m.
Tie Dye
Tuesday, July 30,10-11 a.m.
Rock Art
Tuesday, June 4, 4:00 p.m.
Teen Wii
Tuesday, June 11, 4:00 p.m.
Back from the Future: Time Capsules
Tuesday, June 25, 4:00 p.m.
Beneath the Surface Jeopardy
Tuesday, July 9, 4:00 p.m.
Teen Wii
Tuesday, July 16, 4:00 p.m.
Finishers' Pizza Party!
Tuesday, July 30, 4:00 p.m.
Surfboard Design Contest
June 1-30
Rock On Necklace
Thursday, June 13, 3:00 p.m.
Beneath the Coffee Cup
Create your own unique coffee cup
Thursday, June 27, 3:00 p.m.
HOLES Book Club
Thursday, July 11, Monday, July 15,
& Thursday, July 18, 3:00 p.m.
T-shirt Art
Tuesday, July 16, 3:00 p.m.
Tie Dye
Wednesday, June 5, 3:30 p.m.
Rock Art
Tuesday, July 30, 4:00 p.m.
Children & Teens: New Ways to Dig into ReadingAdministrator : May 21, 2013 2:42 pm : Elkhart Public Library, Kids, Teens
This year's Summer Reading Program is all new and exciting! Children will track minutes instead of titles, and teens get to explore different reading genres.
Dig into Reading (children, ages 0-12)
If you have taken part in our Summer Reading Program before, be ready for a change. This year all you have to do is read at least fifteen minutes a day for four days and do two other activities to earn a prize. The activities are fun and simple, like checking out a book at the Library or drawing a picture about summer. When you sign up, you will receive a reading log to keep track of how many minutes you read. The best part of the new program is that you can earn a prize every week! For every reading log you turn in, you win a small prize. When you fill up three logs, you win a book. Complete all eight reading logs and you get another book.
There will also be a grand prize drawing. For each reading log you turn in, you get an entry into the drawing. We have five bicycles to give away to five lucky readers!
Beneath the Surface (teens, ages 12 and up)
Teens, when you sign up, you get a Bingo Card to fill in. There are different genres of books to read and various reading and library-related activities on the card. For each row you fill, you earn a prize. For the teen grand prize drawing we will give away a Kindle Fire and a Nook Color.
Summer Reading runs from June 1 to July 27. Prizes can be claimed through August 3.
"Underground" Activities
As always, we have plenty of theme-related summer fun lined up.
Kids can look forward to a visit from Silly Safaris and their wild animal show, a Pirates and Treasure program, Digging for Dinosaur Bones and more, including our traditional end-of-summer Ice Cream Social!
Summer Fun: Cleveland Branch
Summer Fun: Dunlap Branch
Summer Fun: Main Library
Summer Fun: Osolo Branch
Summer Fun: Pierre Moran Branch
Activities for teens include designing your own surfboard, creating rock art, gaming, a pizza party and more!
Just for Teens: Summer Activities
Special Guests Bring History to LifeAdministrator : April 1, 2013 11:08 am : Elkhart Public Library, Kids, Teens
One Book, One Michiana, created by the St. Joseph County Public Library, is an annual event during which the entire Michiana community reads the same book. Themed events and activities are planned by participating libraries and community organizations. This year's book is THE KILLER ANGELS, Michael Shaara's Pulitzer Prize winning novel of the four days before and during the Battle of Gettysburg, as seen through the eyes of four generals and their men.
You can find THE KILLER ANGELS at local bookstores and libraries. EPL has multiple copies. Check our online Public Access Catalog for availability.
One Book, One Michiana 2013 runs from April 1 – May 11. We have an exciting array of program and events for you, including visits from a historian, Union and Confederate soldiers, a president and a first lady.
Special Guests
Civil War (Union) Soldier
The Civil War comes alive as a uniformed Union soldier visits each of our locations. He will guide you through the trials and tribulations of the Civil War, on the battlefield and on the home front in Elkhart County. The program will presented by Frank Fisher from the Elkhart County Historical Museum.
April 9, 6:30 p.m. — Pierre Moran Branch
April 11, 6:30 p.m. — Cleveland Branch
April 16, 6:30 p.m. — Osolo Branch
April 17, 6:30 p.m. – Main Library
April 18, 6:30 p.m. — Dunlap Branch
Adults and children are welcome.
Life of the Civil War Soldier: a Confederate Perspective
Duane Clark of the Elkhart Police Department brings 14 years experience of Civil War reenactment to life. Told from the perspective of a Confederate soldier, he brings his insights into the peril of the average soldier on either side of the war.
April 23 — Pierre Moran Branch, 6:30 p.m.
April 30 — Dunlap Branch, 6:30 p.m.
May 7 — Cleveland Branch, 6:30 p.m.
For grade school children through adult.
Historian's View
April 8, 6:30 p.m. at the Osolo Branch:
Don Parker will present an overview of the book, KILLER ANGELS. Mr. Parker has deep ancestral ties to the war and has been researching it for 20 years. He will share what he has learned of events leading up to the war, major battles, and the impact the war had on the American people. Ages High School and up. Though this is a combined gathering of the Osolo Branch 2nd Monday Night Page Turners and the Main Library Book Club, everyone (high school age and older) is invited to attend.
President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln
April 22, 5:30 p.m.at the Main Library
Have you ever wondered what it is like to grow up in a cabin? What makes Mrs. Lincoln's dress stand out? Come and find out when President & Mrs. Lincoln come for a visit, sponsored by the Friends of the Elkhart Public Library. The Lincolns cordially request the presence of both children and adults.
One Book, Many Events
We have a wide variety of other One Book, One Michiana activities planned, too, including a Civil War-era movie series, pioneer crafts and a musical performance by the Promissory Notes. For a location-by-location lineup, see Library News blog One Book, Many Events or, if you prefer a calendar view, check our Events Calendar.


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MILWAUKEE - Remember when suitcases had to be carried instead of rolled? Or when an airline ticket was a booklet of pages separated by carbon paper? Maybe you remember when Lou Gehrig held the Major League record for consecutive baseball games played.
The Tybee BeachSweep will be from 7:30-10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 16.
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. - Through musical portrayals of a soldier's initial Army enlistment, basic combat training and the rigors of overseas deployments, the U.S. Army Soldier Show aims to convey intimate messages of resilience, perseverance, bravery and mental toughness.
Kids are just darned cute. I am a sucker for commercials with kids and with pets. Whatever they are selling, I usually fall for it!
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's rural development review team visited Walthourville's city office Aug. 2. The team conducted assessments, toured the building at 222 Busbee St. and met with city officials. The department attempts to increase rural residents' economic opportunities and improve quality of life. The team gave high accolades to the city.
Kristopher Hart of Flemington took a copy of the Coastal Courier with him on a recent trip to the original site of the church of John the Baptist, where Jesus Christ was baptized on the Jordan River. The water since has been diverted. He also visited the Dead Sea in Jordan; the sea is 400 meters below sea level.
There have been four Jason Bourne films, but the recently released "The Bourne Legacy" is the first one that doesn't star Matt Damon.
According to an Aug. 6 article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, 9 percent of Georgia's workers are unemployed, while another 16.4 percent are underemployed. And these numbers don't include those whose unemployment benefits have expired and were dropped from the rolls of the unemployed.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Elvis Presley left behind hit songs, epic performances, some so-so movies and an image as a handsome, rebellious, talented and sometimes-troubled artist that remains indelibly marked in America's pop culture psyche 35 years after his death.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This week could offer more opportunities for ambitious Lambs eager to get ahead. But don't rush into making decisions until you've checked for possible hidden problems.
NEW YORK (AP) - Phone companies are losing the high-speed Internet game. In the second quarter, the landline phone industry lost broadband subscribers for the first time, as cable companies continued to pile on new household and small business customers, thanks to the higher speeds they offer in most areas.
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Headliners have been announced for the inaugural St. Simons Food & Spirits Festival, which will be held Sept. 21-23 on St. Simons Island.
Litter is not just ugly; it has major consequences for all of our pocketbooks.
Bring your BFF out for some miniature golf during our Girlfriends Day from 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 24 at Cypress Creek Adventure Golf. Buy one game at regular price and your friend gets a game free. For more information, call 767-4273.
The Jubilee Choir seniors of First Baptist in Hinesville sang to the Goldenheirs during their monthly meeting July 3.
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has soaked the nation from head to toe in water that is too cold to drink.
SAVANNAH - To ensure cancer patients get to those much-needed treatments, the American Cancer Society provides free rides through its Road To Recovery program.
"A Parade of Giving" will be the theme for the 18th annual Illuminated Christmas Parade, according to the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce.
The Hinesville Area Arts Council has finalized the entertainment schedule for the 11th annual Blues & BBQ Festival, set for 1-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, in downtown Hinesville.
Members of the 2014 Leadership Liberty Class will be present at a garden dedication at the Senior Citizens Inc. Liberty County Activity Center at 11 a.m. today at 800 Tupelo Trail in Hinesville.
Here's what the stars have in store for you this week:
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The rock band Blues Traveler will be the headline act of the 16th annual Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival presented by Southern Eagle Distributing, organizers announced Friday.
The Red Hat Liberty Bells celebrated July 4 with a Hawaiian Luau at their monthly meeting, which was held at David Rogers Pond House. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. For more information, call 884-5814.
A wise man, Dr. Whit Fraser, once addressed teachers and parapros during a workshop developmental class in 1981 at Hinesville Middle School.
SAVANNAH - Armstrong State University has announced the schedule for the 2014-15 Moveable Feast lecture and performance series, presented by the university's College of Liberal Arts in historic venues throughout Savannah. All events are free and open to the public.
HOLLYWOOD - Warren Beatty has completed filming his first movie since 2001.
On the surface, "Guardians of the Galaxy," now in theaters, seems like a parody of the Marvel movie universe, but it actually succeeds as a stand-alone effort. For most of its running time, it's at once smart, hilarious, visually spectacular and has heart.
There's one food that says "Southern" more than fried chicken, fried okra, sweet tea or a "mess" of greens. That's grits.
Almost a year ago, Hinesville resident and artist Emily Scott-Graham showed her work for the first time to the Hinesville area at the Hinesville Area Art Council.