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Former Strikeforce Middleweight champ Jake Shields has had a less than sterling tenure in the UFC Octagon. Since coming to the UFC after a huge upset win over Dan Henderson in Strikeforce in early 2010, Shields has gone 2-2 with 1 NC due to a failed drug test.
He moved back to Welterweight upon coming to the UFC after running up a 6 year, 14 fight undefeated streak in smaller promotions. He promptly took an ugly split decision win over Martin Kampmann at UFC 121 and was rewarded with a title shot against Georges St. Pierre at UFC 129.
That was an even uglier loss in a tedious 5 round bout. Shields then got KO'd quickly by Jake Ellenberger and left the division. He took a unanimous decision over Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 144. Next Shields moved to Middleweight where he failed a drug test after beating Ed Herman at UFC 150. That win became a No Contest and now Shields is mulling a return to 170 pound.
"I'm bouncing around quite a bit [between weight classes]," Shields told MMA Fight Corner (transcribed by Fight Cove). "But probably back to welterweight, but nothing is 100 percent yet, just staying up is so much work I have to eat so much and just my weight naturally tends to go down closer to '70. So we'll see, nothing's 100 percent at the moment though.
"I'll be back in February," Shields said of his return to the Octagon. "I already dealt with the commission, yeah I'll be back in February so everything - everything was resolved. Obviously an unfortunate issue but it was resolved, I made a mistake and ready to move forwards and will be fighting again in February."
I'd personally be glad to see Shields return to 170 pounds. He isn't likely to contend for a title but until he faces Josh Koscheck and Jon Fitch I will consider his UFC tenure a sadly wasted opportunity. Shields trains with the Cesar Gracie camp in Northern California and I really want to see him face one or both of the top Welterweights from rival camp American Kickboxing Academy.


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ALLMON, El W., 82, of McAlester, Okla. Services at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Owens and Brumley Funeral Home chapel, Burkburnett. Burial in Burkburnett Memorial Cemetery. Visitation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
BAYS, Lois N., 87, of Ninnkah, Okla. Services at 10 a.m. Saturday at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home in Aransas Pass, Texas. Burial in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Victoria.
BISHOP, Emma L., 76, of Bowie. Services at 2 p.m. today at Calvary Baptist Church, Bowie. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
BUNCH, Alicia G., 30 of Rockwall, Texas. Services at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Methodist Church, Rockwall, Texas. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Rest Haven Funeral Home Rockwall, Texas.
CHAMBERLAIN, Daniel, 25, of Vernon. Services at 2 p.m. today at the Sullivan Funeral Home chapel, Vernon. Burial in Eastview Cemetery. Visitation is today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
HITE, Flora, 99, of Vernon. Services at 10 am. Saturday at Second Baptist Church. Burial in Wilbarger Memorial Park, Vernon. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Sullivan Funeral Home.
INGRAM, Anthonette A., 75. Services at 11 a.m. Saturday at Eastside Faith Center. Burial in Lakeview Cemetery.
JONES, Jack M., 89. Services at 10 a.m. today at Hampton Vaughan Funeral Home.
KUEHLER, Florine D., 87. Services at 1 p.m. today at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Seymour. Burial in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Rhineland.
PHILLIPS, Rossilyn C., 73, of Decatur, Texas. Services at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness Church, Bowie.
PRUITT, Erjuana S., 85, of Perkins, Okla. Services at 2 p.m. today at Perry Church of Christ, Perry, Oka. Burial Saturday in Jermyn.
OCHOA, Maubro, 84, of Albert Lea, Minn. Services at 1 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady Guadalupe Church, Wichita Falls.
SHELTON, Laura M., 92, of Wichita Falls. Graveside services at 11 a.m. today in Quanah Memorial Park.
TIDMORE, Bobbye J., 84, of Amarillo. Services at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Christ, Quanah.
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: Stunning Swimsuit Poser!
She loves to share sexy shots with her fans, and Rosie Huntington Whiteley once again posted a gorgeous photo from Hawaii via Instagram.
The 26-year-old Victoria's Secret stunner shows off her lovely long legs in her latest bikini picture, most likely taken by her doting longtime boyfriend Jason Statham.
Rosie and Jason have been making the most of the New Year on the Island State, though she's stayed up-to-speed with her followers via social media.
On New Year's Day she mused, "2013 was a good year - full of love, laughter and light. Here's to an even better year 2014, wishing you all a happy new year. Love RHW x."
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Everyone agrees that the Jets offense was weak last year, but nearly everyone has them drafting defense at the top of the draft. Some keen and experienced analysts don't have the Jets taking an offensive player until the 5th round. There are two reasons given for this; 1) You can win with a superior defense and a mediocre offense. The Jets are built on defense and they are just a few pieces away from being dominant. I respect that opinion, its been done before (e.g., Baltimore, Tampa Bay), but its very difficult to do and the odds are against it, especially with passing yards going up across the league seemingly every year. 2) Replacing Schottenheimer with Sparano will fix the offense, making it a stable, "ground and pound" unit.
There is a consensus that bringing in Sparano was just what the Jets needed. There have been very helpful posts on this site about Sparano's Parcells legacy, his man-blocking schemes, and his simplified offense. We should think twice, though, in expecting Sparano to be some kind of panacea. The Dolphin's offense has been suspect at best. Here are some things that have been said about Sparano coming to the Jets:
Sparano will help in the development of Sanchez by making things simpler. Well, here is a quote from the Palm Beach Post on why he was fired from the Dolphins: "the Dolphins inability to groom Henne into a legitimate starter is the main reason for the struggling offense, boring football, and empty seats over the last three seasons....... the Dolphins couldn't teach him how to read a defense, remain calm in the pocket, and take big shots down the field."
The offense will be freed from Schottenheimer's boring, predictable play calling. Again: "For the past three seasons, the Dolphins became a conventional I-formation, pound-the-ball-up-the-middle type of team and couldn't keep pace in today's high scoring, pass first NFL".
Sparano will fix the OLine problems, especially Hunter, by a change to straight up, man-to-man power football. "Sparano came to the Dolphins as an offensive line guru, but four years into his tenure the unit is still a mess."
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What to gift your Mom on this Mother's Day!
May 11th is just around the corner and we know that we owe everything to our dear moms. Let's show them how much we care and make this day very special for them! Here's something that might help you choose the perfect gift for her. (FYI: This is just to help you, you know her better than anyone. Make sure to make this day special for her *winks*)
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Aries, fire sign, is the first sign of the zodiac. They are ambitious, courageous and independent. The best gift for Aries moms is something that brings the best of them. A perfect gift could be a treadmill to gym membership.
Famous Aries Moms: Reese Witherspoon, Michelle Gellar, Celine Dion, Kate Hudson, Sarah Jessica Parker
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Earth sign Taurus do like to be pampered (who doesn't actually). They would love a gift that will help them indulge. So, for this upcoming mother's day, give your mom a gift certificate for spa or order gourmet meal at home. I recommend using food delivery services like the famous Foodpanda from www.foodpanda.my
Famous Taurus Moms: Jessica Alba, Uma Thurman, Penelope Cruz, Cate Blanchett, Lily Allen
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
The air sign Gemini are said to be really interesting with lots of hobbies and interests. The ideal gift for a Gemini mom is a good book. With technology, why not gift her a Kindle and add some nice ebook list.
Famous Gemini Moms: Angelina Jolie, Natalie Portman, Nicole Kidman, Heidi Klum, Courtney Cox
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The moms born under this water sign are very sensitive. They are always full of sentiments so an ideal gift for them will be anything that makes her feel closer to her kids. Gift her a photo album will all old pictures or take the whole family out for a nice dinner. She will admire it more than any other expensive gift.
Famous Cancer moms: Selma Blair, Princess Diana, Gisele Bundchen, Jessica Simpson
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
The fire sign, Leo are born leaders. They are a bit of show off and love attention. So, the best gift for them will be something that gives them a lot of attention. May be a big gathering, a nice party will be a great gift for her.
Famous Leo Moms: Halle Berry, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Lopez, Martha Stewart
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Virgo, the earth sign, are one of the most organized moms of all. When it comes to children, they are very practical in providing guidance and advices. Cleanliness is very important in their life. The ideal gift for the Virgo moms will be something that will help her organize everything better. Perhaps some eco-friendly products or a dishwasher will make her super happy.
Famous Virgo moms: Beyonce, Shania Twain, Salma Hayek, Faith Hill, Jada Pinkett-Smith
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Libran mothers have so much love to give. And on a special day like Mother's day, they deserved to be pampered as they have always pampered you. Take her for a beauty spa, massage or a facial for the mother's day. Make sure you add a card or letter written by you. They would appreciate that more.
Famous Libran moms: Gwyneth Paltrow, Hillary Duff, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Kate Winslet, Gwen Stefani
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As mysterious as this water sign is, they love mysteries as well. The powerful scorpion moms usually are the commander of the family. The emotions can get very dramatic. The best gift for her will be a home cooked meal, watching her favorite movie and reminiscing old times.
Famous Scorpio moms: Julia Roberts, Demi Moore, Hillary Clinton, Maggie Gyllenhall
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The energetic and courageous Sagittarian mothers will appreciate a long drive or a camping trip. Adventure always thrills them and taking her out will give you a chance to appreciate her livelihood. For the ones who want to opt for something other than outdoors, perfumes also make ideal gift for Sagittarius.
Famous Sagittarius moms: Mariska Hargitay, Bette Midler, Britney Spears, Katie Holmes, Christina Aguilera
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The earth sign, Capricorns are known for being a family person. Tradition is very important to them. This Mother's day, make her feel special by taking her to the place where you have lot of memories. You can also gift a piece of jewelry. They will definitely appreciate a little extravagance.
Famous Capricorn moms: Michelle Obama, Christy Turlington Burns, Amanda Peet, Kate Moss
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
The futuristic water sign are well known for setting styles. The forever freedom lovers and rebellious Aquarian moms teach their children to be independent and fight for their belief. The best gift for them will be something unusual different. It can be a unique piece of jewelry, something weird or a yoga membership.
Famous Aquarius moms: Sarah Palin, Alicia Keys, Sheryl Crow, Denise Richards, Minnie Driver
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
The water sign, Pisces are the warm-hearted people. They tend to live in their own world and are one of the most creative people. Day-dreaming is one of their favorite past times. This mother's day let them indulge in their fantasy world. Take them for aroma therapy or spa where they can relax and dream away.
Famous Pisces moms: Rachel Weisz, Cindy Crawford, Kristen Davis, Ali Larter.
Well, these are just my suggestions but you know your mom more than anyone else. Make her feel special not just on mother's day but every day. Share your mother's day story with all of us and Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms out there!
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When it comes to interior design, "rustic-modern chic" is always the first on my list.
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Yes, the 3 essential "C"s, I realized.
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He has seen the Winter Olympics from a very unique
perspective. Dave Juehring and bobsled are a perfect match.
He was a national champion at Lake Placid. In 1994, at
Lillehammer, Dave was an assistant driving coach for the American Bobsled
Team. His job was to be the eyes on the track for the drivers. To read
the ice and see how sleds responded to conditions.
He was also a bobsled team leader in Nagano in 1998, and at
the 2002 Salt Lake City Games.
Juehring is a professor at Palmer College of
Chiropractic in Davenport.
He still has many of the items he received during his
participation in several Olympic Games.
One of his favorite items is the ring he received at the
2002 games when the bobsled team brought home gold, silver and bronze.
In 2002, Americans Jill Bakken and Vonetta Flowers hit
speeds of eighty miles an hour to win. The capacity crowd roared.
Juehring was the first person to greet them at the finish line.
He calls himself a bobsled junkie. He is watching the
games, hoping the American teams will do really well.
Who knows, he might even wear the Olympic sweater he got at
Lillehammer, 20 years ago. Fortunately, he says, it still fits.
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New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M) manages the New Zealand Government's oil, gas, mineral and coal resources, known as the Crown Mineral Estate.
NZP&M's broad aim is to maximise the gains to New Zealand from the development of mineral resources, in line with the Government's objectives for energy and economic growth. We report to the Minister of Energy and Resources.
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At yesterday's Affliction press conference, M-1 CEO Joost Raimond, in an effort to stir the MMA pot, reminded fans — as well as the UFC — that M-1 is willing to work with any organization to determine who the real champions are in each division.
He called out the UFC for choosing to keep its fighters amongst themselves, saying "We would like our best fighters from Affliction, from M-1 and from our partner organizations (Strikeforce) to come out against the best in the world, and if the UFC thinks they have them, bring them on."
Raimond went on to point out how heavyweight deity, Fedor Emelianenko, has beaten every former UFC champion he has faced. "We would like to invite the UFC, Dana White, Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir to our event to come watch a real champion fight," he said.
Later in the press conference, Affliction Vice President Tom Atencio added that, while not a priority now, it is certainly a goal to have the best fighters fight each other. "If the UFC is willing to let their top fighters in Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir fight Fedor, as a fan, I want to see it. And I am certainly not going to get in the way of that."
But Atencio admitted the likelihood of a cross-promotional event was not promising.
"It is not something I see the UFC being willing to do though," he said. "M-1 has sat down with them, we've sat down with them, and I just don't think they are willing. Whether that is out of fear, I don't know. Bottom line is I am open to it because I am a fan of MMA, first and foremost."
Josh Barnett added to the conversation when he said that he would be willing to face Mir, and Fedor could have Lesnar, or vice versa, it doesn't matter. "When it comes down to it, only we can do what we do," he said.
While fans can salivate over the possibilities of a heavenly mini-tournament between the best fighters in the world -- regardless of affiliation -- it is unlikely the UFC would agree to put on a cross-promotional event.
As White said as recently as last week, "I would never cross-promote." But we can still dream, can't we?


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Cleveland hero Charles Ramsey will get free burgers for life
A dozen different restaurants offer Ramsey free meals, but McDonald's still silent
The Cleveland man who helped end a decade of forced confinement for three women may never have to pay for another meal.
Charles Ramsey became an instant Internet celebrity for his heroic actions on May 7, as well as for his fantastic recounting of the rescue. One particular detail of the story Ramsey never failed to mention in interviews that day seemed to be the McDonald's hamburger he was eating when he heard Amanda Berry's screams for help.
It was such a central part of the coverage that McDonald's even tweeted out an ominous message, promising to "be in touch" with Ramsey.
We salute the courage of Ohio kidnap victims & respect their privacy. Way to go Charles Ramsey- we'll be in touch.—
McDonald's Corp. (@McDonaldsCorp) May 07, 2013
Although McDonald's appears not to have done anything beyond those 140 characters, about a dozen burger joints around northeast Ohio have now offered Ramsey free burgers for the rest of his life, Cleveland.com reports. This comes after the restaurant where Ramsey works as a dishwasher named one of its menu items "The Ramsey Burger" in honour of its employee.
The initial wave of adulation for Ramsey was tempered somewhat by a Smoking Gun report that revealed the Cleveland man had three separate cases of domestic violence on his rap sheet. However, Ramsey insists he has put that in his past and even declined to accept any of the money people were offering him for saving Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, telling CNN's Anderson Cooper that all money should be directed toward helping the three women.


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The Stepmother & two step sisters.
The subplot of a female theif and her two bumbling sidekicks; the design of the dalmatians
The geese who are on the Titanic resemble the gossipping geese from the movie.
Detective Sam Bradbury resembles Kojak during the epilogue complete with bald spot and lollipop.
A bird resembles Jeremy from the movie.
The subplot about mice emigrating to America
The main heroine resembles the title character.
The plotlines to the two films are extremely similar
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In all my years coming to Cannes, I've never seen the 8:30 AM Palais press screening fill up so fast. Guards were turning people away by 8 AM, who literally ran across the grass to queue for the back-up 9 AM screening at the Soixantieme. I decided not to wrestle my way in and took the path of least resistance to settle into a center middle row seat and let Terrence Malick's fifth feature, the luminous The Tree of Life, wash over me.
That's what this movie requires. There's no need to take notes or worry about catching key plot points or dialogue. It's a very simple look at a 50s family dynamic as a handsome couple, tough authoritarian father Brad Pitt and passive, loving mother Jessica Chastain, raise three sons in a bucolic Texas suburb (actually, Smallville, Texas). Chastain sets the mood for Malick's quiet tone poem by reading words from Medieval monk Thomas a Kempis about nature and grace, which punctuate the movie. Malick gave the lines to Chastain, she told me yesterday, to read on set one day, as he was wont to do. As she read, birds sang on the track. Much later, while she was shooting far from Malick's Austin editing room, he asked her to go into a booth and rerecord the section, but wound up using the original.
This is symptomatic of Malick's improvisatory, painstaking quest for perfection on a film that he finally completed after years of prep, production and post-production, through a series of editors (winding up in the home stretch with The New World's Mark Yoshikowa). Malick even showed the film to students at the University of Texas for feedback.
At the packed press conference eschewed by Malick, who asked producer-star Brad Pitt to speak for him, producers Sarah Green and Grant Hill insist that Malick wanted it this way, and kept looking for fresh takes on the material. When challenged about Malick's need for more powerful producers to keep him in check, Malick veteran Green responded: "He's the most disciplined filmmaker I've ever worked with." Pitt defended Malick as an "artist" who should not have to be a "salesman" as well.
But in the end, Hill admitted that the version finally revealed in Cannes was a "refinement" of what was supposed to show here last year; not drastically different. Backer/producer Bill Pohlad admitted there were many discussions and arguments--about the CG dinosaurs, among other things, which are quite elaborate. They are part of the history of life sequence which calls up Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, long montages of massive protostars and dust clouds in space, volcanic flows, crashing waves, and dividing cells. FX pioneer Douglas Trumbull, who created Kubrick's effects, worked on Tree of Life's VFX for over a year, using some CG plus fluorescent dyes, milk, smoke, paint, high-speed cameras and folded lenses, accompanied by an Alexandre Desplat score mainly comprised of classical pieces from Holst, Bach, Goreckí and Mahler.
These sequences--along with a recurring computer design matrix used as chapter breaks--move in and out of the free-flowing family narrative that starts with the death of one of the boys at age 19, and then moves to business mogul Sean Penn, who pops into the narrative in brief bursts as the eldest brother, still trying to find his lost sibling in his head and heart.
Chastain and co-star/producer Pitt waxed reverential when talking about legendarily shy Malick. While Malick's characters ask God for spiritual guidance and meaning, Pitt describes Malick as a spiritual man, but not a "compartmentalized Christian." It reminds me of the way actors used to talk about Kubrick. Actors may revere such finicky filmmakers, who bear the burden of high expectations, but the experience of actually working with Malick was "exhausting," admitted Pitt.
The actor said that Malick would write in the morning and bring to set three or four single-spaced pages for the actors, but would purposely dive-bomb them by throwing "the torpedo," the youngest boy, into the scene to mix things up. "We would catch what was happening on the day," says Pitt, adding that the cinematographer, New World's Emanuel Lubezki, used mostly natural light with one hand-held fill. (More from Lubezki here.) "The kids themselves weren't given a script. The results were fresh. It was a pretty incredible experience." And one that Pitt would not care to repeat.
Finally, Pitt deserves credit for wanting to stretch and helping Malick to get the film produced. "Sometimes great stories have great difficulty getting made, even with Terrence Malick. We've witnessed strong scripts go by the wayside and not get made. I wanted to make sure this one did, I jumped in... I'm not that highbrow...I like to find something new, that's been my focus."
The star is at his personal best here, giving a strong, physical, award-worthy performance as a controlling father who constantly molds and corrects his kids, filling them with fear and anger as well as love. Pitt was inspired enough from working with Malick to apply some of these lessons about seeking "happy accidents" in his later work. "I've found in the past that the best moments were not preconceived or planned," he said.
Fox Searchlight will release the film stateside May 27. Does it have a potential Oscar life? Maybe, if the critics don't jump all over it. Judging from the reaction this morning--both applause and boos-- the movie won't be unanimously praised, by any means. I'd say long overdue Pitt deserves consideration, along with Lubezki. Here's the LAT.
Here's Variety's quickie review, which covers all of its bases:
Few American filmmakers are as alive to the splendor of the natural world as Terrence Malick, but even by his standards, "The Tree of Life" represents something extraordinary. The iconoclastic director's long-awaited fifth feature is in many ways his simplest yet most challenging work, a transfixing odyssey through time and memory that melds a young boy's 1950s upbringing with a magisterial rumination on the Earth's origins. Result is pure-grade art cinema destined primarily for the delectation of Malick partisans and adventurous arthouse-goers, but with its cast names and see-it-to-believe-it stature, this inescapably divisive picture could captivate the zeitgeist for a spell.
Here's Todd McCarthy:
Brandishing an ambition it's likely no film, including this one, could entirely fulfill, The Tree of Life is nonetheless a singular work, an impressionistic metaphysical inquiry into mankind's place in the grand scheme of things that releases waves of insights amidst its narrative imprecisions. This fifth feature in Terrence Malick's eccentric four-decade career is a beauteous creation that ponders the imponderables, asks the questions that religious and thoughtful people have posed for millennia and provokes expansive philosophical musings along with intense personal introspection. As such, it is hardly a movie for the masses and will polarize even buffs, some of whom may fail to grasp the connection between the depiction of the beginnings of life on Earth and the travails of a 1950s Texas family. But there are great, heady things here, both obvious and evanescent, more than enough to qualify this as an exceptional and major film. Critical passions, pro and con, along with Brad Pitt in one of his finest performances, will stir specialized audiences to attention, but Fox Searchlight will have its work cut out for it in luring a wider public.
Anne Thompson | May 16, 2011 11:42 AM
the core of the movie--the family drama--is brilliant. And the score won't qualify for Oscars...too many pick-up pieces.
Sergio | May 16, 2011 10:30 AM
Ahhhhh...ya know I gonna have to take back what I said about Tree of Life. I've just seen it and I'll be damned if I didn't like it. The FIRST time for a Malick film. (No wait. I did sorta like The Thin Red Line which is mainly a routine 1950's WWII film, though Raoul Walsh made the EXACT same film as Operation Burma with Errol Flynn back in 1943 - and it's shorter too).
I don't know what happened with me and Tree of Life. Maybe I'm getting to be a softie in my old age, but I though it was a wonderfully evocative and beautiful picture about growing up on 1950's Texas. Everything feels right and Pitt is tremendous in the film. Yeah sure it's pretentious, it goes on TOO long (could have been trimmed by 15 minutes if you ask me) and I still don't get the whole creation of the world bit and the dinosaurs but it got me.
One thing though, why does Alexandre Desplat get credit for "original score"? Ther isn't ONE original note of music in it that I heard. There's Mahler, Brahms, Couperin, Smetana, Mozart and Berlioz instead. The last final scene in the film is with Berlioz' Requiem playing on the soundtrack
willie | May 16, 2011 8:00 AM
Malick is one of the few geniuses working today whom one might accurately deem poetic. I hope this film doesn't just play the Art Houses, I'd like to see it in a mainstream theatre on a very large screen.
Sergio | May 16, 2011 3:21 AM
OH GOD! Sounds like another excruciatingly pretentious and boring Malick film...just even MORE SO!
I might have to watch The Expendables again after I see Malick's film just to clear out my head
ag | May 16, 2011 2:15 AM
"Result is pure-grade art cinema destined primarily for the delectation of Malick partisans and adventurous arthouse-goers..."
"...will stir specialized audiences to attention, but Fox Searchlight will have its work cut out for it in luring a wider public."
did not see that coming. thought it was for the general public. assumed it was going to be a hit.
in a way, that's too bad. bums me out. we need more stuff on this level that a lot of people will see


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According to Alex Kennedy Denver is going to attempt to persuade Melo to re-sign one last time. I know it's a long shot, but I still think there's a chance. Personally I feel there's a higher chance Melo re-signs with Denver than agrees to a trade to the Nets (despite what the media says).
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- Don't get me wrong, New York is still Melo's preferred destination. But Melo has to make it "Knicks or nothing" if he wants to land there.3 minutes ago via web
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Fork Report: Sun Devils dismantle UCLA
Originally published: Jan 26, 2013 - 4:55 pm
The Sun Devils went early to their big man, who had a decided size advantage against UCLA junior David Wear. Bachynski is four inches taller and 20 pounds heavier than Wear, who had no answer all day long.
The Sun Devils led 39-33 at the half, and built the lead to as many as 14 points before the under 16:00 media timeout.
Carrick Felix added 23 points and 11 rebounds while guards Jahii Carson and Evan Gordon each had 12. Jonathan Gilling scored only 7 points on 2-of-9 shooting, but had 12 rebounds and a career-high 8 assists in the ball game.
ASU moves to 16-4 overall and 5-2 in Pac-12 play while UCLA, who was 12-1 in its last 13 games prior to Saturday, fell to 16-5, 6-2.
The Good - The effort. ASU played an overtime game that started after 8:30 local time Thursday night, and came out Saturday with a high level of energy. That energy was evident throughout the game and highlighted by Carrick Felix's hustle play in the closing seconds.
Gordon was dribbling the clock out as time waned, and UCLA's Jordan Adams stole the ball and started upcourt for what would have been a meaningless, stat-padding layup. But Felix sprinted to the defensive end and blocked Adams' shot from behind as time expired.
ASU's defense held UCLA to 34.7 percent shooting from the field.
Felix did a commendable job on UCLA super freshman Shabazz Muhammad. Although Muhammad scored 18 points, he did so in just two "microbursts", scoring 9 points in a span of 3:02 of the first half and 9 more in a 3:58 span in the second.
The Bad - It's nitpicking because he did so many other things to aid ASU's cause, but Gilling struggled offensively and has appeared tentative on that end of the floor for the last three games. The Danish sophomore is shooting just 31.8 percent (7-for-22) in his last three contests.
Oh, and those flourescent yellow shoes several members of the UCLA team were wearing -- those are bad, too.
He Said It - "Everyone knows I've had a slump the past couple games and I know that I can make those baskets, and it's just applying that to the game because in practice, I never miss and we're always shooting jump hooks. It just took time, I guess, to get my confidence back." -- ASU center Jordan Bachynski
� Bachynski's 22 points and 15 rebounds were both career-highs.
� The Sun Devils played their third straight game without reserve guard Chris Colvin, who remains suspended for a violation of team rules.
� Every ASU starter played 30 or more minutes in the game, with Carson logging all 40. Only Ruslan Pateev played more than three minutes off the short Sun Devils' bench.
� UCLA was without junior Travis Wear, who suffered a concussion Thursday night during the Bruins' win over Arizona in Tucson. Wear is UCLA's third-leading scorer on the season, averaging 12.2 points per contest.
What's Next - ASU hits the road for a two-game trip to the Pacific Northwest. The Devils play Washington State Thursday and Washington on Saturday.
Vince Marotta, Co-host - Bickley & Marotta, Web Content Editor - ArizonaSports.com
- Jeff Van Raaphorst, Sun Devil Football Color Analyst - Friday August 29Doug and Wolf talk to Sun Devil football color analyst Jeff Van Raaphorst.
- Doug Haller, AZCentral Sports - Thursday August 28Doug Haller predicts the Sun Devil offense won't play much after halftime of tonight's game.
- Bickley Blast - Thursday August 28Which Valley football team will win more games this season, the Cardinals or the Sun Devils?
- Larry Scott - Pac-12 commissioner - Wednesday August 27Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott believes the Pac-12 will continue to rise and get stronger.
- Ray Anderson - ASU athletic director - Wednesday August 27ASU Athletic Director Ray Anderson prepares for his first ASU football season.


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Date: January 11, 2010
Title: The New Solar System
Podcaster: Andy Briggs
Organization: Science File: http://www.sciencefile.org
Description: How has our view of the solar system changed since the beginning of the space age, and what can it tell us about solar systems around other stars?
Bio: Andy Briggs is an amateur astronomer living in Spain. He has been observing the heavens for more than 40 years. He is the publisher of sciencefile.org (http://www.sciencefile.org), a website for anybody with any interest in science.
Today's sponsor: This episode of "365 Days of Astronomy" is sponsored by Beth Katz. Beth Katz wishes her father a happy birthday along with a thank you for introducing me to the stars. Also thank you for the Galileoscope birthday present.
When I was young, and finding my feet in astronomy, our view of the solar system was very different to what it is today. I still have a book from 1961 entitled Adventures in Space, in which two very English, very middle-class comic-strip children called John and Pam have all sorts of thrilling escapades with their astronomer uncle, from being shown round his observatory to taking a trip to the Moon in one of the beautifully aerodynamic, winged rocket ships so prevalent in the science fiction of the time. In another comic strip, Pluton the space boy fights off extraterrestrials on Mars to get to the hidden treasure.
But between the comic strips, Adventures in Space has pages of interesting information about astronomy, rocketry and travelling to other worlds. There is a diagram of the planets of the solar system, showing the number of moons they possess. Jupiter has twelve, Saturn nine, Uranus five and Neptune two. It was not until 1978, of course, that Pluto's moon Charon was discovered, some 17 years after Adventures in Space was published, and so Pluto, according to the book, has no moons. But of course, if the diagram were being published today, Pluto itself would not even be included, something which would have been inconceivable back in 1961.
And listen to what Adventures in Space has to say about our own Moon: "It has been claimed that shadows pass over the Moon's face, and one suggestion is that these may be swarms of simple insect life." About Mars, the book states that the existence of artificial Martian canals is still not totally discounted, and that creatures like those from the prehistoric past of Earth may roam the Martian surface.
So I went through my childhood years with a view of the solar system which was unchanging. There were nine planets. Jupiter had twelve moons, Saturn nine. Those numbers would never change – or so my books suggested. The number of moons possessed by each planet was written in stone, and there was absolutely no suggestion that more moons were awaiting discovery. The Moon and Mars would be explored by humans in my lifetime: I myself might be one of the plucky explorers. It was a time of optimism, of exploration, of new discoveries, set against the background of a reliable and unchanging retinue of planets.
But look at the solar system now!! Jupiter and Saturn both have around 60 moons. How did that happen? Pluto is not even a planet. How on earth could that be so? Humans have never got to Mars and have only extremely briefly visited the Moon. There are no winged rockets flying between the planets, no Moon bases, no space stations acting as relays for interplanetary travel. And, sadly, there are no children exploring the solar system with their uncles. It´s all so very different from how I thought it would be when I was young.
But at the same time, there are wonders undreamed of in 1961. Volcanoes and geysers on Io, literally hundreds of them. Ice geysers on Triton and Enceladus. A radically different view of Mars, as a world which once had large volumes of surface water rather than being the dry, dusty planet we see through telescopes. We have discovered an amazing variety of planetary moons, whole populations of bizarre rocky and icy worlds bearing unique features whose origins we can often only guess at. From the 15-mile-high ice cliffs of Miranda to the sponge-like Hyperion, from the equatorial mountain chain extending most of the way around Iapetus to the hidden ocean of Europa, from the ethane lakes of Titan to the frozen wastes of Triton, the moons, not the planets themselves, have often been the stars of the show. They are ciphers of the distant past, telling us stories of the early solar system, if we could only understand those tales writ large across the moons' ancient surfaces.
And look how the old structure of the solar system has changed too. In 1961, we had the terrestrial zone, comprising the rocky inner planets, and then the gas giant zone. Pluto was an enigma even back in 1961, as nobody quite seemed to know what it was doing there. But now, we have four zones in and around the solar system – the terrestrial planets, the gas giants, the Kuiper Belt, of which Pluto is just one sizeable member along with Sedna and that one beginning with "Q" which nobody can pronounce, and finally the Oort cloud of billions of comets, which may extend halfway to the next star. The solar system is bigger, more complex and certainly a lot more exciting than when I was a child. There are stranger, more alien, more distant places for humans to explore in the far future, stranger than anybody imagined at the beginning of the space age.
And there is something else, of possibly profound significance, about the new solar system. It´s something completely unexpected. When Voyager 2 passed by Neptune's moon Triton in 1989, it discovered geysers spewing gases and ice hundreds of kilometers upwards. Triton is one of the coldest places in the solar system, with temperatures not that far above absolute zero. And yet, here in this frozen, dark place, where surely there could be no activity, no movement of any kind, something stirred. Weak sunlight, reaching Triton's surface from a Sun which is just a bright star in the heavens, heats gases trapped under the ice, which then expand, building up pressure until a weak point in the ice cracks open and the gases are vented violently into space as geysers. The lesson for us was that even in places which common sense says should be dead and frozen, there is activity. There is energy. There is movement. And if there is movement on a deep-frozen world like Triton, can there be anywhere in the Universe which is truly dead? What will we see when NASA's New Horizons spacecraft arrives at Pluto and the Kuiper Belt in 2015? Will there be activity there too? Surely it would be a foolhardy person who answered no.
Fast-forward a couple of decades to Cassini's exploration of Saturn and its moons, and we find the same type of phenomenon on Enceladus. But this time, it´s not clear what is providing the energy, what is driving the ice geysers which spew water and organic compounds into space from fissures nicknamed Tiger Stripes towards the moon´s south pole. An underground ocean? Tidal heating of the interior by Saturn´s massive gravity, like that which drives the volcanoes of Io? Or some hitherto unsuspected and unobserved mechanism, which may come as much of a shock as what Voyager found on Triton? Only time will tell – that, and more painstaking observation of the fountains of Enceladus.
What emerges from all this is a view of the solar system which is not unchanging and predictable, but evolving, dynamic and full of surprises. I have avidly followed the discoveries of the Mariners, the Pioneers, the Voyagers and the other robotic explorers, and have seen our cosmic neighbourhood change dramatically in ways which Gerald Kepps, the author of Adventures in Space, could surely never have foreseen in 1961. Mr. Kepps, if you are still out there somewhere, I wonder what you make of it all.
Above all, the lesson to be learned is that as we study other solar systems, around other stars, we should remember that things are not always as one would expect, nor as one would necessarily like. Just look at the hundreds of so-called "hot Jupiters" we have so far discovered around other stars. Their orbit and positions are pushing our theories of planetary formation to their limits, and may indeed necessitate a radical reappraisal of some long-held and cherished beliefs. Surely there can be few astronomers who expected other solar systems to be so radically different to our own. It's now clear that our solar system may be exceptional and certainly not in any way the norm; it may even be unique. There are always going to be surprises and shocks. We must always expect the unexpected: and that, in the end, is the lesson of the New Solar System.
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Pluto IS still a planet, and if the diagram were published today and its authors were open-minded enough to not take one viewpoint in an ongoing debate as reality, they would include it, as they would also include Ceres, Haumea, Makemake, and Eris. Pluto is not just another member of the Kuiper Belt; it is one of several objects that are both Kuiper Belt Objects AND planets. Dwarf planets effectively count as a third class of planets. They are planets due to being in hydrostatic equilibrium, but are of the dwarf subcategory because they are too small to dominate their orbits. Please do not blindly promote one view, adopted by only four percent of the IAU, most of whom are not planetary scientists, as reality. Hundreds of professional astronomers led by New Horizons Principal Investigator Dr. Alan Stern signed a petition formally opposing the IAU decision. They prefer a broader planet definition that includes any non-self-luminous spheroidal body orbiting a star.
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Marvin West really pulled one over on the Vol Historian tonight. In his weekly magnum opus for the Shopper News, he lets us know that--cue trumpets--former Vol lineman Bob Zvolerin is the only Tennessee football letterman to have the word "vol" in his last name.
(You can't count Jim Duvall of 1975-77 vintage from Tullahoma, whose name is pronounced "Do-VOL," but not spelled that way.)
Bob played on the 1963 team, left tackle, if you have to know, coming to the Vol program from Windber, Pa. Bob now lives in Cleveland, the one in Tennessee.
What that means is uncertain, but it's there for your perusal.
Also, Jimmy Glover (1965-67) has 'vol," albeit spelled backwards, in his name.
That's as good as the discovery that the Florida Citrus Bowl is played in Orange County, Fla., giving sportswriters the opportunity to write, after Tennessee defeated Ohio State, Northwestern, or Michigan, that, "It was a Big Orange Day in Orange County."
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Losing weight is a common New Year's Resolution. But can you be smart about it and make it really work?
Fareway Foods Registered Dietitian Whitney Packebush offers these 10 tips for the new year to help all of us stay on track.
Eat right, don't diet. Choose foods that allow you to fill up on fewer calories with higher fiber and lower fat and sugar.
Make exercise fun. Try to be active for an hour per day, five to six days per week.
Don't eat out of boredom. Food shouldn't be used to relax or suppress your feelings.
Eat out wisely. Choose soups and salad or smaller dishes that are lower in fat. Ask for sauces and dressings on the side. If the entrée is large, take half home.
Shop smart. Fill your grocery cart 2/3 full with fat free dairy, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean meats that are minimally processed.
Snack right. Snack between meals when you're hungry to avoid overeating later. Try to include at least two food groups in every snack.
Be adventurous. Try new foods and expand your range of healthier options so you reduce boredom and frustration.
Use less fat. Fat contains the most calories per gram (9, compared to 4 calories per gram in carbs and protein), so prepare foods using lower fat methods and trim any visible fat.
Limit refined carbohydrates. Grains with added sugar and little fiber cause your blood sugar to spike quicker and don't leave you feeling satisfied.
Don't skip breakfast. Eat with one hour of waking, aiming for a high fiber, high protein breakfast.


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Debate rages among IT professionals over the value of certifications, but a survey of 700 network professionals jointly conducted by Network World and SolarWinds may help put that argument to rest. Among those who earned certifications, most saw a significant boost in their careers as a result.
Some 60 percent said a certification led to a new job; 50 percent said they earned more pay, with 40 percent saying their pay increased by more than 10 percent directly because of a certification; and 29 percent said a cert led to a promotion.
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Respondents also offered advice on when to get certifications and which ones to get. Interestingly, they named Cisco certifications as both the most, and the least, valuable.
FULL SURVEY RESULTS: Survey: IT certifications lead to jobs, higher pay
"I have certifications, and yes they've been a big help to me," says Jeff Schoonmaker, a junior network administrator in Portland, Ore., who has a Cisco CCNA, a Microsoft MCITP (Enterprise Desktop Administrator) and the CompTIA A+. Schoonmaker has been an IT professional for a little over a year and says his CCNA helped land him his job and the MCITP has already led to a promotion. He's working on his CCNP, and when he achieves that, he'll get another promotion.
"As far as my career is concerned, certifications are huge. I will continue to chase certs from Microsoft and Cisco throughout my career," he says.
Half of respondents said they pursued certifications to get a promotion or to be eligible for a new job. "My company wanted a Microsoft-certified IT manager, so the MCSA helped me get the job I am currently in," said one respondent. "I was able to stay working for a defense contractor when one contract expired by moving to a different contract due to the certifications I held," another said.


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Quincy, MA — Barbara C. (Curran) Doll, 81, passed away unexpectedly at Carney Hospital on May 13. She was the devoted mother of Dr. Kristine A. Doll of Salem and her partner, Zbyszek Potyranski, Dr. Barbara M. Freund of California and her husband, Dr. Ronald, and Amie Kandalaft and her husband, Gary, of Weymouth. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Alexandra, Nikki and Antoine Kandalaft of Weymouth, Rob and Stephanie Freund of California, many nieces and nephews. She was the loving daughter of the late Sylvester and Anne (Coyne) Curran; sister of the late Al, John, Frank, Ed and Bob Curran, Marie McNulty, Anna Del Papa, and Dorothy McKenna. Barbara was a retired executive assistant to the president of Arbella Protection Insurance and the past president of Executive Women International. She was elected to Who's Who of American Women and authored multiple management publications. A voracious reader, and world traveler, her glamorous style and generous personality will long be remembered.
ARRANGEMENTS: A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church, School Street, Quincy on Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Visiting hours will be held at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton on Friday 4 to 8 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Animal Rescue League of Boston, 10 Chandler St., Boston, 02116. Visit www.alfreddthomas.com, Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, Milton, 617-696-4200.


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Feb 6, 2014
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Rep. John Sarbanes unveil legislation to help get big money out of politics.
CWA applauded the introduction of H.R. 20, the Government By the People Act. The legislation was unveiled on Wednesday by Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.) and House Minority Leader Pelosi (D-Calif.). The bill is an important step in reducing the influence of moneyed special interests in politics and would put our elections back into the hands of everyday Americans.
"We the people want to be heard," said CWA President Larry Cohen. "Corporations, Super PACs and Dark Money give a big voice to the wealthy and corporations at the expense of the rest of us. This uncontrolled spending threatens the democratic voice that is the foundation of our country. Increasingly, ordinary Americans are expressing a growing conviction that their votes don't count, that our political process is controlled by the biggest bankroll, and that money, not the public interest, sets policies and priorities in government."
The Government By the People Act would change how we finance our elections by encouraging candidates to rely on a large number of small donations from their constituents back home, as opposed to funds from extremely wealthy donors, special interests, lobbyists, Wall Street and big business. It would empower ordinary voters and hold members of Congress accountable to the people who put them in office, not the biggest bankroll.
Here is how it would work:
- Contributions of $1 to $150 would be matched on a six-to-one basis by a newly-created "Freedom from Influence Fund." Large contributions would not qualify for any match. The fund would be financed by closing corporate tax loopholes.
- The first $25 contributed by small donors would qualify for a "My Voice" refundable tax credit.
- Every candidate's contributions from the new fund would be capped, and there would be strict enforcement of campaign finance laws, including disclosure of all donations.
Learn more about the Government By the People Act at www.ofby.us.
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Start in the corner that created the arete for Beyer 1. Continue up passing a large flake where you can place gear. Stand on flake and make a balancy move to clip the first bolt. From here, you can choose super hard slab climbing up and left, or bail slightly right on better holds to gain the 2nd and 3rd bolt. From here, ascend some steep terrain where the rock changes. Make a fun sidepull move to a great pocket where you can finagle a nut into. Make another move and place a red c3 if you care to. Do not get suckered into heading towards the fixed head. Instead, you can hand traverse right to gain a ledge where you can mantle and clip a bolt (slightly runout but on easy terrain). The next two bolts were the crux with some tenuous moved to gain and then leave a shallow seam. Clip one last bolt and balance your way to the anchor!
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Panama City - We are quickly approaching the holiday season. It's a time of thankfulness, of hope and giving back, but for the volunteers of St. Andrew Baptist Church Ministries, everyday is a holiday and an opportunity to give
Now, they have a new reason to be thankful. A brand new 10,000 sq foot building housing 3 ministries working to make a difference. It's aptly named the Center of Hope.
Nestled on the corner of 98th and 17th street, the large, brick building makes a statement all on it's own, but it's what it stands for that makes this story.
"It's just amazing to watch God work," said volunteer, Charlene Moody.
Moody has been with the ministry since it began in 1998.
"We went from one building, then we went to two buildings, then three buildings, and now we're in the center of hope and it's just fantastic," said Moody.
That it is, and, Monday through Friday, these volunteers are working to provide food, clothing, and medical attention to those in need.
For center director, Wendell Holley, it was wise words that inspired his involvement.
"If your church disappeared tomorrow, would your community even miss your church?" We believe Bay County would miss this church," said Holley.
On opening day alone, they served over 100 families.
"This is going to put us around 3500 people a month," he added.
It could be a strain for any businesses, but they don't see it that way
"It's just a joy for us to be able to help people," said Holley.
The Donation Response has been overwhelming. From the canned foods, to the forklift that moves them, all the way down to the land it's sitting on; The Center of Hope has relied on the goodness of others and a faith in God in order to change lives.
From those it's helped, to those who serve, it gets down to love and it's what has grown from the corner that "Hope" has built.
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The Israel-Palestine conflict is changing
The latest spate of violence between Israel and Gaza is in many ways just part of the same narrative
The West must look at Syria differently
The way the debate on Syria is portrayed in the West is overly simplistic and thus unhelpful. Ignoring the concerns of other countries is dangerous because they are raising legitimate problems
We must come to a peace in Afghanistan
The recent tragic deaths of two more British servicemen in Afghanistan highlighted the precarious situation the British continue to find themselves in Afghanistan
Mayoral election not worth the name
The candidates' burning desire to solve the problems affecting Londoners or wealth of knowledge were apparent in the recent mayoral debates
The West must intervene in a more sustainable way
The West must adopt a more sustainable, consistent approach to foreign policy if it is to ever have a positive effect in the long-term
The West only acts in its interests
On the face of it recent events in the Middle East might be cause for some optimism. Instead of the horrific mess that emerged from the interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq, recent Western interventionism seems to be gaining more positive results, however, looking closer reveals a different story


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text: Tomorrow, Sunday October 16 at 1:00p at Maxwell Family Field (between Memorial Stadium and Bowles Hall) there will be an INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT game between our #12 Golden Bears and the #9 Trees. It is absolutely crucial that we get as many Cal fans to the game as humanely possible to cheer our Golden Bears onto victory and it is also important to get there early to deny Stanfurd fans access to Maxwell Field (they supposedly have a bus load of people coming). Please, do whatever you can to come out and support our team and invite as many friends as possible to come as well, it will go a long way in helping Cal beat Stanfurd on Sunday. Having those lobsterbacks come up and take over any Cal sporting event in Berkeley should make you sick to your stomach so I fully expect EVERY Cal fan in the Bay Area to come out and support our University of California Golden Bears!!


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While it doesn't sound quite as good as the larger Play:5, the Sonos Play:3 delivers a superior streaming-audio experience that you can control from any iOS device or Android smartphone.
While it isn't particularly fancy, the Energizer Power & Play Charging System for the PlayStation 3 is one of the more compact and versatile charging stations for PS3 wireless controllers on the market.
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01. Arrive airport - met by your representative and tranfer to hotel.
02. Collect documents, check equipment and clothing as required your trek.
03. Departure to Besishahar as briefed by your representative or guide. Stay overnight in Besishahar.
02 Besishahar to Ngadi
03 Ngadi to Jagat
06. Jagat to Dharapani.
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10. Manang rest day for acclimatization.
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13. Thorong Phedi to Thorong Pass and descend to Muktinath.
14. Muktinath to Jomsom.
15. Jomsom sight seeing.
16. Jomsom fly to Pokhara
17. Pokhara City sight seeing.
18. Pokhara to Kathmandu
19. Kathmandu City sight seeing.
20. Departure International airport.
a) Kathmandu City sight seeing, Nagarkot or Chitwan Jungle Safari is possible either before or after trek.
b) Other options include sunrise balloon mountain flight, para-gliding, Heli-sightseeing
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Thursday, July 07, 2005
Never in my life before have I had to text so many friends and aquaintences (those who live and/or work in London) and ask if they are safe, and likewise receive one or two texts myself, asking if I am in London and alright. It was all somewhat slightly unnerving.
What has happened today was, and it goes without saying, barbaric, cowardly, and just pure evil. If, as it is likely, it is Al Queida, then they have probably timed this attack to coincide with the G8 summit in Edinburgh. They will also realise, no matter how long it takes, that they will not panic London into submission, nor will their ultimate aims succeed. What these people do is not pro Islamic, nor is it in the name of democratic or religious freedom. What they do is out of fear and paranoia and out of their leaders own psychotic bloodlust. Would Osama Bin Laden ever volunteer for a suicide bombing mission?
What must be done now is to pray for all concerned, and to do, and co'operate with all that is practically necessary to help get London running normally again.
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- Annie Porthouse said...
the news seems to present this as the horror of horrors for london -the worst thing that could have happened - exactly what we feared might happen, etc.
i find this odd - i saw lots of docu-dramas, that were followed up by live debates from experts, re possible terrorism in london. These 'suggested' attacks were WAY WAY worse than what happened yesterday!
I'm not playing down what happened - one life lost is tragic, and 33 is horrific, and what, 700 odd injured... but it's still nothing like what they could have done to us!
They keep going on about how all the systems were put in place and emergency services did really well, but i suspect that's because it was a much smaller attack than had been anticipated. According to all I've seen and read about in the past, a few actual bombs in a few underground stations, trapping 1000s underground, killing 1000s or more, etc... they'd never cope with it. Or, one tiny dirty bomb set off anywhere in london could kill... well, most the population, depending on what way the wind's blowing at the time, etc. And those it doesn't kill it could make v ill for life.
I'm just surprised as i've not heard anyone make these sorts of comments - that in actual fact it was much less severe an attack than the experts had talked about... the underground will be up and running today/tomorrow... that's hardly v distruptive now, is it?!
some people have called this our 9/11... errr, again, much as i cry over those who've died (and i have) this can't really be compared to 9/11. In fact, possibly this will 'lift' fear of terrorists in the UK rather than fuel it. If we think we've had our 'dose' now and can move on, then again, i say we've got off v lightly.
I wonder if those who did this intended it to be a lot worse, or if they're intending to keep attacking london now and then, to keep terror alive and well.


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Combine rumor: Dolphins want Dansby
As folks begin to arrive in Indianapolis for the Scouting Combine (Rosenthal already is there, looking for someone who's old enough to buy him some malt duck), the rumors already are rumbling. Greg Bedard of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel offers up a juicy one. He says, via Twitter, that the word on the street is that the Dolphins "will pay" linebacker Karlos Dansby. Coincidentally, the Dolphins were one of the teams listed by Dansby on a four-franchise wish list, before claiming that he has no wish list. The Cardinals still have exclusive negotiating rights with Dansby until he hits the market at midnight on March 5, but the tampering begins to unfold with a vengeance during the NFL convention that unfolds in and around the Scouting Combine. It's so rampant that the league has considered changing the rules to permit players to talk with suitors from the middle of February to the launch of free agency. The Cardinals also could choose to use the franchise tag on Dansby for a third straight year. To do so, however, would require the Cardinals to offer Dansby a one-year contract worth $16.4 million -- the quarterback franchise number.


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The path to a good night's sleep may seem counter-intuitive.
You may need to hit the gym before you hit the sheets.
A new poll from the National Sleep Foundation shows those who exercise the most get the best sleep.
The poll of a thousand adults found regular exercisers slept better and felt more refreshed in the morning than people who did not exercise.
The reason for the link between physical activity and a good night's sleep is not clear, but depression and anxiety tend to be common in people who suffer from insomnia.
"We know that exercise can improve depression. We know that exercise can improve anxiety," notes the Cleveland Clinic's Dr. Harneet Walia.
Vigorous exercise, any time of day, seemed to help most but it doesn't take heavy lifting to benefit.
"When you can, get up and take a walk, stretch some, it doesn't even have to be vigorous exercise. Even light exercise can help improve the likelihood that you'll get a good night's sleep," advises National Sleep Foundation chairman Dr. Russell Rosenberg.
Taking a walk, swimming, hula hooping...anything that gets your body moving can help keep you still at night.
Spending less time sitting may also help.
Those who sat no more than eight hours a day had better sleep quality than more sedentary people.
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TVA buys more wind energy
TVA is adding more wind power to its energy resource mix. The agency announced this week that it has signed a 20-year contract with Horizon Wind Energy LLC to buy up to 44 megawatts of power generated by that company's wind farms in Iowa. TVA expects to start receiving the powery by January, 2012, contingent on meeting environmental requirements and securing firm transmission agreements.
This is the second contract TVA has signed with Wind Energy LLC this year. In February, TVA agreed to buy up to 115 megawatts of power and has contracted for 1,600 megawatts of wind power since submitting proposals in 2008.
"We've seen remarkable growth this year in our wind power resources for the future," TVA Senior Vice President John Trawick said in a prepared statement. "This continued expansion is the result of TVA's renewed vision to be among the nation's leading providers of clean, reliable, low-cost power."


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More ambulances and paramedics announced
The East of England Ambuance Trust has announced it is putting 15 more full-time ambulances on the roads from Monday. It follows months of criticism over poor response times and cuts to services.
There will also be a recruitment drive for 200 more frontline staff.
The dramatic announcement - which affects ambulance stations in Essex, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk - came just hours after the latest protest over planned cuts in North Norfolk.


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DALTON, GA (WRCB) -- A Georgia man is pounding the pavement with purpose. His coast-to-coast journey will take him from Savannah, Georgia to Monterey, California. His main goal is to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer's.
Jack Fussell said, "I'm 62 and a lot of people have given a lot to get me to this age. So at some point you've gotta stop and start giving back."
3,591 miles from coastal Georgia to the Pacific Ocean on foot by a man who was once told he may never take another step.
"My bleeding ulcer was so bad I lost a lot of blood. The doctor said do you want the truth. I said yes. He said your organs are all trying to shut down you might have two hours to live," said Fussell.
That was 12 years ago. Fussell quickly changed his lifestyle, he dropped 100 pounds and got active. He set five long distance running goals which he finished two years ago.
"Within two days I started feeling depressed and realized it was because for the first time in six years I didn't have a goal," said Fussell.
Nine months before his near death experience, his father died with Alzheimer's marking his seventh relative who lost a battle with the deadly disease. It suddenly hit him. This was his calling, a journey across America with only his stroller ironically named Wilson from the movie Cast Away.
The goal $250,000 all for the Alzheimer's Association.
"To watch my dad go from a really jolly cool guy that played around with the kids to being in that hospital bed and not knowing anybody or anything."
Now Fussell is preparing for that same feeling. Not knowing what or who is ahead.
The difference he'll remember it, all in hopes that his money raised will help those who battle Alzheimer's one day remember too, "I don't know anyone in these other states. I have no idea what's going to happen, but I'll get there. I have the faith that it's going to happen. I hope my dad is watching and I hope he's proud."
So far Jack has raised $12,000. He has more than 3,000 miles left to reach $250,000. You can donate by visiting WWW.AcrossTheLand2013.com
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