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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) brought back its reality show baby, The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), for season number 15 last night (Fri., March 9, 2012) for a 2.5 hour season premiere on its brand spankin' new channel FX.
But this wasn't like any old regular premiere. This was the first time the series had ever featured live fights.
Indeed, 32 competitors got together in Las Vegas for 16 elimination bouts to determine who would be moving into the infamous TUF house. Of the many changes we'll see this season, that's not one of them. Those who managed to fight their way into the house will find the same restrictions of years past. No television or texting or e-mail or any of that jazz.
Just fighting.
Speaking of which, that's all the season premiere featured last night, as the promotion packed as much action as possible into its 2.5 hour time frame.
But it came with a twist.
Instead of the traditional format of two five minute rounds, UFC President Dana White opened the episode by explaining to the budding TUF guys they would get just one round to put their best foot forward.
Two men with five minutes alone inside a cage with the stakes so high? What could be better?
Well, for starters, the performances of those who typically start slow. In theory, the new gimmick sounds good but in practice it made for some seriously uneven performances from fighters with far more potential than what showed in the short time they were given.
Dakota Cochrane, for example, showed promise both as a competitor and a reality show style contestant but fell prey to a split decision defeat. Would we have seen a different outcome had he been given another round to work with?
Who's to say?
And that's the problem, really. Some of the bouts went quick, with guys like Justin Lawrence and Chris Tickle letting it all go and having it pay off while others fell victim to insecurity and chose to work a safer wrestling style approach. It's difficult to blame them but one can't help but wonder how different the house would look had they not tinkered with the formula.
As for the new live format, it most certainly added a level of excitement not seen in seasons past. There's something to be said about knowing you're watching a fight go down in real time. However, the broadcast felt low rent at times, as though they were operating on a smaller budget. Some fans, like myself, may have enjoyed the presentation, but others may not feel the same.
This is the UFC we're talking about, after all.
An aspect of the fights I truly enjoyed more than anything, though, was the fact that while Jon Anik was on the scene live and giving interviews, they didn't let him do commentary. Instead, we at home were treated to UFC President Dana White, Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber casually chatting cageside while the fights were going on. It felt very visceral, as though we were being given a peek behind the curtain and hearing something we weren't necessarily supposed to.
It also gave us certain insights we wouldn't have gotten from Anik, a skilled broadcaster but lacking knowledge on the level of either Cruz or Faber, the two coaches this season.
Overall, there wasn't much to glean from the season premiere. Simply put, it was 16 fights -- some good, some bad -- and a whole lot of conversation between White, Cruz and Faber.
A solid introduction to FX but the best, hopefully, is yet to come.
But that's it from me, Maniacs. Now it's your turn to sound off with all your thoughts on the season premiere of TUF 15. What did you think of the new live format? And what of the fights themselves?
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There are a few words that come to mind when describing the Atlanta Falcons win Thursday night over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Dominance is certainly one of them. With the exception of a blocked Matt Bosher punt coming with 2:24 left in the third quarter and a garbage time touchdown pass at the end of the game, the game could have very well ended in a 41-0 shutout. Nevertheless the 41-14 victory for the Falcons is clearly their best of the year and for seemingly the first time this year they have lived up to the high expectations at the start of the year.
The game started off just how the Falcons envisioned games would be at the beginning of the season. The Falcons were able to use all their main offensive weapons and it resulted in a 4:49 minute touchdown drive. It started with a nice 15 yard run by Michael Turner and was capped by a sweet 29 yard touchdown pass to Julio Jones. The catch and run by Jones was a thing of beauty, anytime he touches the ball he has the ability to take it to the end zone, something the Falcons will need to have if they face the Saints or Packers in the playoffs. What was great about the first drive of the game was the fact that besides Jones and Turner making plays, Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez made catches that resulted in first downs. Matt Ryan had a great game and did a nice job of finding the open target. Roddy White had a huge game with 10 catches for 135 yards and 2 touchdowns. The entire offense looked crisp and it was a breath of fresh air to see the offense put their foot on the throats of the Jaguars and not let them even think about coming back in the game.
Much like the Falcons offense set the tempo in their first drive, the defense answered suit. The very first play for the Falcons defense ended with a John Abraham sack, one of his 3.5 on the day to go along with 2 forced fumbles. The drive ended in a 3 and out for the Jaguars which was very common for the rest of the game. The entire Jaguars offense (with the exception of Maurice Jones Drew) just looked overmatched by the Falcons defense. The pass rush was getting to Gabbert consistently and when he did throw it up, there was good coverage all around. Dominique Franks has looked pretty good with more consistent playing time thanks to the injuries of Brent Grimes and Kelvin Hayden. That can only be a good thing come playoff time given all the elite passing games there are in the NFC. There is not much else to say about the defense in this game. Curtis Lofton put together another good game as he has all season. William Moore in his first start in a while had a great game leading the team in tackles seemingly flying all over the field. No disrespect to James Sanders but when Moore is in the game the entire secondary is much better.
Besides the aforementioned blocked punt, the Falcons special teams also put in a nice game. Their coverage on punts and kicks were superb and a nice tackle by Antone Smith lead to a fumble recovery for the Falcons and eventually an easy Michael Turner touchdown. However let's hope they get that blocked punt out of their system because that is something that cannot happen in a meaningful or close game. That is really the only negative comment I can make for this game that was never close.
Looking ahead I believe that next week's Monday night game against the Saints is without a doubt the most important game of the season. It's not only just because a win would mean the division is still winnable but that a win would do a lot for the momentum for this team. Look no further than last year with the defending super bowl champion Packers for what ending the season on a high note can do for a team. With the great 2nd half against the Panthers and the beat down just delivered against the Jaguars, a win next week against one of the best teams in the conference would be gigantic for this team's confidence. The bottom line is if the Falcons can play at the level they did against the Jaguars for the final two weeks and into the playoffs then they can definitely be the team raising the Lombardi Trophy in February.

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The military loves football. We watch it. We play it. We identify with it, and obviously we should. Football is a metaphor for combat. When needed, it's a substitute. Its two units, in an organized conflict, trying to take over each other's territory. This is why if you go to any military course, you can't get through the first hour without hearing at least one football analogy. (Doesn't hurt that all the lieutenants are fresh out of college and think UN, NATO and NCAA are parallel in status.)
Oliver North had a ritual of having his guys play a pickup football game the day before combat patrols. He felt it calmed the nerves increased unit cohesion. North was one of the most successful platoon leaders in Vietnam, so maybe he knew what he was doing.
Just as the military can learn from football, football can most certainly learn from the military. With that in mind, I give you these seven lessons in winning from a military perspective.
1. Make yourself hard to kill.
This must be an individual mantra. It means become familiar with the individual behaviors that your enemy exploits to kill you. Then train that behavior out of yourself. Do not make his job easier. This is done by studying tape of your opponent and all the people he exploited before you. Sniper operating in your battle space? Train yourself not to loiter in open spaces. Read Option QB in your division? Drill yourself on individual position discipline. Coaches, make sure these target behaviors are well known. Post them in the locker room. Dedicate a pair of eyes on the sideline to spotting and calling them out every time they occur.
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2. Develop small unit leadership.
The smallest defined unit in the Marine Corps is the four man fire team. Even at that level, the Corps stresses having a competent and clearly defined "fire team leader". Its great that the platoon commander (or coach) might have a great operational plan (game plan) but when the bullets start flying, that four man fire team needs to have one designated guy who shouts "get down" or "shift left" or "rally on me" and the others know to react to his orders.
Plenty of NFL teams say they stress "leaders" in the locker room, but stitching a "C" on your shirt and saying the right things in the locker room is not what we're talking about here. We're talking about identifying guys for their respective position groups who will make calls in the moment. Some of this already develops naturally (MLB, C, etc) we must embrace and formalize it. Deangelo Hall should know he's responsible for what happens in the backfield. Rambo, and Amerson should be cued up that amidst all the other chaos, when they hear Hall's voice they need to tune in to it and react.
3. A good plan now is better than a perfect plan later.
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4. Speed and Violence of Action
Ok, I'm cheating a bit. 3 and 4 are two pieces of the same idea. Be decisive and execute that decision quickly and thoroughly. Indecision kills. Your receivers are covered and you think you might have room to run? RUN. Or, don't run. Either way, realize that standing there hesitating wastes your chance at succeeding at either. (Think, the QB taking a half step towards a lane, then second guessing and standing still in a collapsing pocket). RB not sure you hit the right lane? Just drive. LB not sure you're tracking the ball? Just go blow something up.
This is by no means advocating hasty, poor decisions. It is simply pointing out that statistically, an imperfect plan executed with speed and violence has a MUCH better chance than a perfect plan executed timidly or too late.
5. Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.
I know. This appears at odds with what I just said. Its not. 3&4 were about executing a decision. 5 is about not going through your steps any more quickly than you can do smoothly and cleanly. CQB teams can clear a house with lightening speed, but that speed isn't from moving fast. Its from moving in smooth lanes with no stumbling, collisions, readjusting or wasted motion. They're fast because the movements are perfect that first time. There is no point rushing if it means sloppy execution. Whether its finding a running lane, staying with your blockers or going through QB progression, calm down and don't rush yourself. Tony Romo is a functionally good passer, but we see what happens when we get him trying to move faster than he's able.
6. Intel drives ops
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Intelligence – information which allows you to make sound decisions. Officers talk about their "OODA loop" (Observe Orient Decide Act). Continually finds ways to complete your loop and disrupt the enemy's. Obviously, this means film study, but go beyond the basic "how fast are they, what scheme do they like" and learn the personalities of the enemy. How does the other coach think? How does the other player intend to play me? The goal is to know ahead of time answers like "if I make this move, how will that player respond to it?"
Embrace intelligence analysis. Employ researchers and critical thinkers. GO BEYOND STATS and look for meaning. IT IS NOT ENOUGH to know other coach runs on 3rd and 5 80% of the time. WHY does he do that? WHAT was different about the other 20% of the time? These are not just questions, they are intelligence gaps. Assign someone to fill them. Learning how the enemy makes decisions enables you to predict his decisions or better yet, to dictate them.
Collect data. Build theories. Test theories with more data. Formalize knowledge. Win football games.
7. Hydrate and change your socks.
What? Seriously? Yes. Not changing your socks leads to foot problems and grunts live on their feet. Not hydrating leads to dehydration and passing out. Grunts address this religiously. Look at the rest stops on a forced march and you will see corpsmen (medics) walking up and down the line, checking on everyone's feet. Grunts go so far as to monitor the color of their urine for clues of hydration.
The point? Preventative health care is gospel. A grunt doesn't wait until his feet are blistered up to address it. A running back should not wait until his bursitis flares up to speak up. Supplementation, massage, stretching etc. Push this stuff from day one. Make it routine. Educate your players. It will limit the health breakdown late in the season. Empower the team medics to address issues before they are issues. Just like the corpsman checking feet, team docs should be actively engaging issues. I am NOT talking about doctors telling players not to play. I am talking about watching practice, noticing who's limping and asking them what's up on the break. The same issue that benches a guy in week 10 might have been treatable with ice and Motrin in week 2.
I'm not proposing that these lessons are as culture changing or innovative as introducing an ipod or a smoothie bar, but they are the way towards winning engagements.
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I wanted to learn how to give wooden objects a metal patina, so I learned! I've given these 3 objects a wonderful aged copper patina simply by using products from Sculpt Nouveau (google search). Basically, the objects are painted with a metal paint, then various chemicals are applied till the desired patina is obtained. I think it is way cool, and my attempts are probably not considered good.
The work, BTW, is all white oak, no turning, just bent white oak, bent while wet into forms and allowed to dry. Bases are white oak, too. All comments welcomed. I never made any shapes like this before, think they're kinda neat, and look good in pairs of 3. What do you think?
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Very interesting. I'm always interested in new and different things one can do with wood. Thanks for posting this.
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This is a very unique project. If you had not told me I would have not known that they were wood.
Well done.
Thanks for the post.
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Those are very nice! Unique
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Your work is very creative, love the patina and the unique way you formed the pieces. Thanks for sharing and keep the projects comming.
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Those are cool! Nice work
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Date: November 12, 2009
by: Jen Blanco | Associate Editor
The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team kicked off its 2009 season victorious, defeating St. Pete Catholic 3-0 Nov. 11.
Aaron Mckamey had two goals and Alex Martin had one goal to lead the way for Lakewood. Dan Murray had three saves while the defense, led by Lee White and Tre Flagg, allowed only five shots on goal.
The Mustangs return to action at 8 p.m. tonight versus Riverview.
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Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. this weekend will celebrate the start of school with its annual Back to School Splash Bash event Aug. 23, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
Klauber, Mancini honored by AJC
The West Coast Florida Region of AJC (American Jewish Committee) will honor Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini, of Michael's On East, in November.
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Twenty-three years ago, Temple Sinai received a Torah on loan when it organized a new congregation in Sarasota.


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Brand new at that time, and running a delayed service to Doha... but I am not complaining!
On static display at the Avalon Airshow 2009. This aircraft was designed and built by its owner, and to date only one of its type exists
5.30am...."Vision V" seconds away from thundering down runway 27 ! What a ripper!
6.15am - Outbound to Doha! I just love the look of that splendid blue mood lighting !


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When Erin moved into her home, the kitchen looked like this: fluorescent lighting, dark wood cabinetry, beat up laminate countertop, and a fake brick backsplash. Not cute. So she got rid of the bad (laminate!) and kept the good (that cute rug) and made some major DIY upgrades that gave her kitchen both the look and functionality she needed.
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We run a lot of Before & After stories on this site, but this might be the worst Before photo I've ever seen. (Okay, okay, this one might give it a run for its gloriously disgusting money.) This is a photo of the inside of a cave dwelling that an enterprising French couple decided to turn into a modern home.
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Several years ago, Rita found this unfortunate looking, 40-year-old nightstand in her mother's basement and adopted it. She tells us it wasn't much to look at to begin with and it's certainly taken a beating since, so she decided it was finally time to give this neglected piece of furniture a facelift.
Before & After: Faded Outdoor Umbrella Sees The Light of Day
Ashley had a very faded striped pastel umbrella that she could have easily jettisoned. Instead, she took a little inspiration from this Urban Outfitters umbrella, budgeted about $20 for her version, and gave it a little makeover...
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You know we've got bar cart fever over here at Apartment Therapy these days, but not everyone gets lucky and comes across bar carts that can be revamped. So you just might love this DIY project that turns a simple side table into a bar cart — and uses an unexpected material you might have around the house!
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You can see that this bright blue piece of furniture has a nice mid-century shape, but with the thick, gloppy coat of paint, the damage to the top and the overall unpleasant look of the exterior, plenty of folks would probably pass this furniture piece up, even if it was free. Not Zachary. He spotted it, took it home and did one impressive make-under!
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Updated August 12, 2006Real Soul-men are few and far between in today's music market. Sure, there's a few around, most notably Anthony Hamilton, but long gone are the days of genuine, heart-string-pulling, make-you-break-down-and-cry Soul music of artists like Donny Hathaway.
But Governor Washington Jr. - yes, that's his real name - is trying to bring those days back.
Son of a Preacher ManIn a music scene increasingly dominated by Hip-Hop and watered-down R&B, Governor, who uses just his first name professionally, is a throwback. He's a old-school Soul artist in the tradition of such singers as Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes and Sam & Dave.
Governor's journey to music stardom started in his native Virginia, where he grew up the son of a preacher, Governor Sr.
"It was pretty regimented, I wouldn't say it was strict," he said of his early life. "There was a lot of discipline. We couldn't too much listen to secular music. I used to sneak and listen to the radio." While growing up, his interest in music increased to where he eventually played in his high school band. But to this day, he's still unable to explain what exactly compelled him to go into music.
"I don't know," he said. "It's just something in you that tells you, it's just that thing."
Ups & DownsAfter graduating high school in 1990, he helped form an R&B vocal group named Case Closed and they moved to New York City.
Although the group eventually disbanded, Governor stayed in the Big Apple and turned to nine-to-fiving and hustling to stay afloat. He eventually released his debut album, Another State of Mind, on small indie label Warlock Records in 2000.
But over the next five-plus years, Gov's career had it's share of ups and downs, of false starts and complete stops. At one point, he signed on with the Trackmasters production team and also recorded about half a dozen songs with a pre-fame 50 Cent.
He also worked with Carlos Santana and legendary producer Dr. Dre at various points. In fact, he recorded over a dozen songs with Dre - but due to label red tape, the songs are unlikely to be released, according to Governor's current label, Atlantic Records.
But through the ups and downs, Governor was undaunted. Sure of himself and his talent, he persevered and wound up getting with Grand Hustle, the label operated by superstar rapper T.I.
Upcoming AlbumFast forward to today: Governor's major-label debut, Son of Pain, is scheduled to be released by Grand Hustle/Atlantic on Sept. 12.
"It's bluesy but it's Hip-Hop," he explained. "A lot of the situations I talk about, people can relate to."
As a 'Hip-Hop blues singer, Governor tells tales of life's struggles, but unlike many of his musical peers, he leans much more toward the Blues and Soul parts of music. He also successfully weds his church boy roots with a Hip-Hop swagger. Like few artists that came before him, Governor manages to adequately balance the sacred and profane.
There's just one guest performer on the album, the rapper T.I., who cameos on one track. "This album is to solidify me as an artist," Governor explained. "I wanted to focus on myself and give myself some growing room. I'm not concerned with doing a lot of collaborations."
Among the gems on the album: "Forgive Me," the story of a man who's sorry for his bad habits, but can't seem to change; the keep it real motto of "Be Yourself;" and "Out of My Hands," a cautionary tale about a woman who's moving too fast and the man who can't/won't intervene in her life. Other songs have strong themes, as well.
"I incorporate a positive message into my music," he said. "It's not just about sex, or drugs or money."
'Music for the Moment'Considering his penchant for lacing his music with substantive messages, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Governor's not too thrilled with the direction that R&B and Soul music have taken in recent years.
"In my opinion, it's evolved to a watered-down state," Governor said of contemporary R&B. "It's not really something you can really blame the artist for - they're just trying to get in. It's watered down through label politics. It's killing the industry."
Part of the problem, Governor said, is that the music lacks a timeless quality.
Back in the day they released music that's still hot today," he reflected. "Most of these artists today, (people) don't want to hear from them tomorrow. There's a lot more one-hit wonders. It's music for the moment."
Destiny Fullfilled?So now, after more than a decade and a half of ups and downs in his music career, Governor has a very strong backing by a major music label in Atlantic Records and the endorsement of one of the hottest rappers in the game in T.I. All of Governor's hustling has paid off. And he says he always knew it would.
"I believe that this is my destiny," he said matter-of-factly. I can't rest without completing my path. It's not just me, it's something way bigger than me."


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Wonderful Experience -Denver, CO
I came to see Dr. Weber for a deviated septum and strange bone growth on my jaw. I wanted to have both fixed at the same time if possible. I had met with previous doctors prior to meeting with Dr. Weber but as soon as my wife and I met him we knew he was the perfect doctor for me. He was... READ MORE
wonderful results - New York, NY
From the first consultation, I felt very secure and confident that I would be in great hands. I felt so safe and certain that I even felt no anxiety leading up to the operation.I could not breathe through my right nostril before the operation, now I can finally get to sleep and breathe... READ MORE
Dr. Bennett = NYC's Sinus Expert! - New York, NY
I had a perfect experience - I am completely healed. No more swelling. Excellent results. Septoplasty and turbinoplasty. (my turbinates were inflamed and my septum was deviated). He compared my scans with different scans of normal-sized turbinates and a straight septum - something that really... READ MORE
Nose Surgery with Dr. Ira Papel - Baltimore, MD
My motivation to do my surgery was to be able to breathe through my nose again. I breathe through my mouth and it is very loud. I had been diagnosed with sleep apnea. After consulting 2 sleep apnea doctors with differing opinions, the second one wanted me to see an ENT. I have always had... READ MORE
I Only Wish I Did Not Do It ! I Hate Myself from the Front View : Tip Pointing out! - Colombia, CO
I did it 3 1/2 year ago....the surgery went well...the nose itself look nice but this is not the face I like ...nobody is talking about the front view...how it changes your expression, the tip is pointing out when I smile, awful... sometimes i dont get up so I do not heve to face myself in the... READ MORE
Dr. Capone - Baltimore, MD
Dr. Capone was referred to me after I had a bad fall down a flight of stairs and landed on my face. I broke bones in my cheek, nose and jaw. He explained what he would do and what outcome to expect. He was able to straighten my nose and decided during the surgery to leave the bone in the cheek... READ MORE
4th Revision Nasal Reconstruction Surgery - Rib & Scalp Transplant - Southfield, MI
Wow, where do I even begin?? My experience thus far with Dr. Zuliani has been nothing short of AMAZING to say the least. I broke my nose 6 different times when I was a child and saw a U of M doctor for 3 out of my 4 surgeries. All of my surgeries involved major reconstruction and cartilage... READ MORE
My experience was terrible - nose job - Glendora, CA
My experience was terrible wouldn't go there for any thing again nose job look terrible no improve left terrible scare on my face , nostrils left uneven , please think twice before going there . would not say much when I would go to follow up i told him that my nose look terrible he said... READ MORE
Alarplasty - Bangkok, Thailand
My nose has been an issue for me for a while. I guess I'm just conscious of it, no one has ever given me reason to hate it, I just saw a few pictures of myself laughing and thought "WOW that's not ok"... I always thought it was too long and my nostrils were too big (I can probably fit 2 fingers... READ MORE
Unhappy Patient, Will Never Refer Him, He Let Me Down Bigtime - San Antonio, TX
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Nose Job - New York, NY
Throughout my childhood/early teen years I was defiant to accept my biological nose. I could not stand the view of the particularly large width, undefined tip, and small bump. It especially made me upset to view my profile and see somewhat of a beak. This flaw was something that I could not stop... READ MORE
Rhinoplasty very poorly done Viera has deformed my nose - Houston, TX
My first rhinoplasty at 22 was a disaster. I acquired an infection from the procedure that ate away my cartilage leaving a large indentation in the dorsum of my nose. Dr. Viera thought it was a skin contraction so "stimulated" it by jamming a needle in and out of my nose numerous times... READ MORE
Rhinoplasty - Atlanta, GA
I've never been very fond of my nose and finally decided to bite the bullet and get the procedure done. It has only been a week and I can not believe how good the nose looks and how well I feel. I attest this to the amazing surgeon I chose. So my best advice is do you research and trust your gut... READ MORE
Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty - Washington, DC
Dr. Chaboki performed a septoplasty/rhinoplasty on me. The surgery went well. In addition to being able to breathe normally through my nose for the first time, it also looks good. The whole process went exactly the way that Dr. Chaboki described it the first time I met with him. My nose still... READ MORE
Nose Reconstruction After Mohs Surgery - Newport Beach, CA
I was horrified when I saw the amount of skin that was removed from my nose (three locations) due to the Mohs skin-cancer surgery I had at the dermotologist, and the large holes that were there (it seemed like half my nose was gone). I was pretty certain that I would be disfigured permanently.... READ MORE
Not Quite What I Expected...- Houston, TX
I had a rhinoplasty in 2007 so I am going on my sixth year now. I was quite satisfied with my nose for the first year and a half or so.. I have difficulty breathing in my right nostril ( I assume its due to a deviated septum) and the skin near the upper bridge of my nose has become discolored... READ MORE
Nose Hump Removed but Got Asymmetric Nostrils - Beverly Hills, CA
Had nose hump that bothered me for many years. Consulted with Dr, Ghavami because he said he had experience with ethnic rhinoplasty. Was so excited to have found the surgeon, so I saved up for my surgery. Well my nose hump was removed but was left with asymmetric nostrils. I feel horrible and... READ MORE
had a nose job a complete nightmare - Rhinoplasty - New York, NY
From experience will recommend him for body procedures but not the face.. had a nose job a complete nightmare.. was left with uneven nostril and very visible incisions.. when said to dr. yager I felt the incisions were obvious said only I can see them.. one nostril was given a round shape and... READ MORE
Spectacular Job! Couldn't Have Went to a Better Doctor. - Rochester Hills, MI
My whole goal was for me to breath at night when I sleep. I had a deviated septum, I had polyps in my nose, and lastly I had a hump on my nose. I also felt very insecure about the way my nose looked when I was around people. I went through three surgeries, 2 out of the 3 were medical treatments... READ MORE


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Outstanding middle school organized as three "houses" to help students adapt to a school which is larger than their elementary school. Incredible opportunities for all students in the arts, music, drama, sports, clubs, etc.
Over all a good school. The school itself is set up very nice although security issues need to be addressed. Principal is a jem, Most teachers are good, a few bad apples who have tenure so cant do anything about it but try to survive the year. The open core system is not the best, in my opinion. And the grading system is very confusing, seems like you cant figure out how they come up with them.
Overall a good school. The facilities definitely need updating, but budget constraints make this difficult. The new Capital Plan will (hopefully) address much needed updates to the science labs, which haven't changed since I went to school here back in the early 80's. The teachers and staff her are the real stars - most seem to really love their jobs and the kids. A few bad apples are normal and expected. Not giving 4 stars because of a lack of more challenging courses for students who need it.
The school has excellent teachers and dedicated staff. They strive to have all kids meet their potential.
this is a very awsome school and the people there are very interesting and 99% of the teachers are very nice. and they all seem to like kids a lot. and they are very fun. the after school programs are very imformitive.
I did not like there teachers teaching skills or the overall look of the school it is truly a outrage to public schools I would much prefer John Jay for my kids.
I went here the teachers were ok but a few were realy mean. the classes were realy easy they have very few honor coures
The teachers [spend] time with their students to work better at school. The classes are not very big and the gidence conclers are very very kind. It is a wonderful school.
I am currently attending this school, and i love it. There is very great freedom, and most of the teachers are nice.
FLMS is a wonderful place, my daughter loved her three years there. Although large in student population, the middle school is separated into three 'houses' -which gives the students a feeling of intimacy while giving them the chance to grow and branch out after elementary school.
This school has taught my child really good, the teachers are nice and I observed that my child socialized more than before.
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Frozen Four features three first timers
College basketball's Final Four will take center stage this weekend, but another sport is also down to four teams - college hockey. The Frozen Four is headed to Pittsburgh, Pa., April 11 and April 13, and this year features three teams that are going for the first time. UMass-Lowell, Quinnipiac and St. Cloud State are all new to the Frozen Four stage, while Yale is making its first trip to the national semifinals since 1952.
The four teams - all of which have never won a national title - all feature interesting storylines. Quinnipiac and Yale, for instance, are separated by just 10 miles of Connecticut highway, and could meet for the title if each team wins its first game.
UMass-Lowell has a compelling story as well. The River Hawks are coming off their first Hockey East title, and dominated the conference that is often controlled by perennial powerhouses such as Boston College and Boston University. St. Cloud State is also a bit of a surprise, because the Huskies compete against some of the best teams in the country in the Western Collegiate Hockey Conference.
The Frozen Four begins April 11 when Quinnipiac takes on UMass-Lowell at 4:30 p.m. The title game is April 13 at 7 p.m.


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THURROCK Council has been accused of "appalling" negligence over problems with damp and mould in its tenants' homes.
The Gazette gets regular calls from residents complaining about their council properties.
Ockendon Conservative councillors Amanda Arnold and Lynn Carr have now discovered damp prevention units installed in many properties in the late 1990s could be a major cause of the problem – because they haven't been serviced by the council for almost 15 years.
The councillors discovered the units after responding to a huge number of complaints, which were not getting resolved.
Cllr Arnold said: "Residents have been told it is their fault their homes are damp, because they don't open windows, don't leave their heating on, or even because they have a goldfish in a bowl.
"But the privately-owned properties didn't seem to have the same problems.
"Finally, an inspector went into a loft and discovered a system wasn't working properly and was causing the damp.
"Since then, we have found other cases where these systems appear to be the main contributor to damp in a property."
The council has now pledged to carry out regular checks on the units, but Cllr Carr said residents have suffered too long.
She said: "We are disgusted people have been left in appalling conditions for months and months."
A council spokesman said: "All the properties of Leca plan construction in South Ockendon are on next financial year's programme to be fully serviced and it is expected work will begin in April.
"Housing surveyors inspect properties where damp-related problems are reported and deal with them by arranging appropriate repairs, providing advice and a copy of the council's damp advice leaflet.
"The council has also visited several properties recently at the request of the local area office, there were no significant issues."
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It's new to not only Minot, but to the state of North Dakota!
Sonic fired up the grills and fryers last week and since opening, people have been packing the restaurant and parking lot, all for a taste of what the Sonic experience has to offer.
Gary Brode was there this week.
"Hi! Welcome to Sonic. My name is Emily and I will be your guys' car hop today."
A slogan thousands of customers have heard for a little over a week.
Last Sunday was the soft opening of North Dakota's first Sonic and it would be tough to ask for a better start.
(Abe Sakak, CEO/Owner, Sonic) "It's been great, it's been overwhelming, it's been fantastic."
But why has Sonic been so popular in the short amount of time?
(Abe Sakak, CEO/Owner, Sonic) "Minot right now, has so many people from everywhere... all those folks are here, they miss their Sonic. Plus, all the Minot folks that wanted Sonic, they have been waiting a long time, all come in to try it.
(Marshall Hill, Customer) "I love Sonic, I used to eat it out in Utah, and I am very happy it came to North Dakota."
This particular Sonic relies heavily on technology, but it's the flavor of the nostalgic atmosphere which has customers willing to wait an hour just for a chance to dine at this fast-casual restaurant.
(Marshall Hill, Customer) "This is probably our 5th or 6th time here. (So you waited almost an hour?) Yeah, we waited an hour for the first day for our food. (Why?) Because it's delicious."
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"How you doing? (Good) Are you going to Sonic or the hotel? (Sonic) Okay. Go to the Baymount Hotel and make a left. (Okay). Have a good day sir."
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On Saturday, September 28, WFYI will deliver a 13-hour education marathon designed to raise awareness about the national high school dropout crisis. The day kicks off with a one-hour program called Graduating Indiana 2013, and then launches into a seven-hour national broadcast and outreach event dedicated to engaging our country around the dropout crisis. This education marathon features a dynamic mix of long-form programming, live breaks, and pre-taped segments, the program will tell the story of Community Partners and how they provide support, advice, and intervention services to at-risk students, families and schools. Over the course of the day, WFYI will highlight 30 local community partners who work to help keep at-risk students in school, and improve graduation rates.
"American Graduate: Let's Make it Happen" is a national public media initiative funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and America's Promise Alliance to help local communities find solutions to the dropout crisis. WFYI is proud to be one of the national public media partners leveraging the power and reach of public television to help communities across America address the high school dropout crisis.
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August to June: Bringing Life to School
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Kelsey Carroll has one goal – to graduate from high school – and plenty of reasons why she shouldn't. She attends a school with one of the highest dropout rates in New Hampshire and has dealt with homelessness, sexual abuse and ADHD. As a freshman, she didn't earn a single academic credit, but she did get suspended for dealing drugs.
Who Cares About Kelsey? is the story of Kelsey's transformation from a defiant and disruptive "problem student" to a motivated and self-confident young woman. Along the way, critical figures in her personal and educational life shape her coming of age and play important roles in an education revolution that's about empowering – not overpowering – youth with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Room to Breathe
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Room To Breathe is a surprising story of transformation as struggling kids in a San Francisco public middle school are introduced to the practice of mindfulness meditation. Topping the district in disciplinary suspensions, and with overcrowded classrooms creating a nearly impossible learning environment, overwhelmed administrators are left with stark choices: repeating the cycle of trying to force tuned-out children to listen, or to experiment with timeless inner practices that may provide them with the social, emotional, and attentional skills that they need to succeed.
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This program is a transmedia project that illuminates how young people are leveraging digital media to learn, explore interests, connect with others and change the world around them. Designed for parents and educators, the program and destination website acknowledge the persistent generation gap in how many adults view online participation, and demonstrates the full range of opportunities that digital practices can afford today's learners.
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The Good That You Do
Saturday, September 28 at 11:30 pm on WFYI 1
The landscape of Indiana education is in flux. Standards and expectations, at both national and state levels, are evolving rapidly. That's a lot of pressure for the local principal, who needs to create good staff morale, marshal board support, ease parent concerns, and uncover funding for this much anticipated change. The Good That You Do follows Joe Preda, of Decatur Central High School in Indianapolis; Al Mihajlovits, of Southridge Middle School in Huntingburg; and Carolyn Sleet, of Harris Elementary School in Fort Wayne as they juggle the long hours and many responsibilities of school leadership in the job where people "can never see you sweat.


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(Henderson, Ky.) -- James Neal Hines 62 of Hughes Avenue in Owensboro was arrested on 07-21-2009 and charged with 11 counts each of 1st Degree Sodomy and 1st Degree Sexual Abuse. Mr. Hines was also charged with 22 counts of Unlawful Transaction With a Minor in the 1st Degree. All charges result from an Ohio County Grand Jury Indictment Warrant which was issued on 07-13-2009. An investigation involving similar allegations in Daviess County is ongoing. Mr. Hines is currently lodged in the Ohio County Detention Center.


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FORTUNE — Jon Corzine is "weighing whether to start a hedge fund," according to a NY Times article that also says the former MF Global boss is unlikely to face criminal charges for his role in the brokerage firm's collapse. Somewhere, the ghost of P.T. Barnum must be smiling.
This defies explanation. Maybe he's trying to raise money to pay his legal fees. I think he should read Nassim Taleb's article first, "Why It is No Longer a Good Idea to Be in The Investment Industry." From what I recall about Corzine's time at Goldman is that he was lucky.
Here are some suggested names for his new fund, taken from Zero Hedge and elsewhere:
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BOHICA Capital
Quicksand Partners
Perpetual Presidential Immunity Fund LLC
Corzine Madoff Defunding LLC
Black-Hole Investments
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Fela!, a biographical musical celebration of Nigerian musical pioneer and political activist Fela Kuti, opens on Broadway at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Nov. 23.
After an acclaimed run Off-Broadway in 2008, Fela! began previews on Broadway Oct. 19. Sahr Ngaujah, who headlined the Off-Broadway premiere, alternates in the role of the late African musical figure, with Kevin Mambo (Ruined). The principal cast also features Tony winner Lillias White (The Life, Dreamgirls, Once On This Island) as Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's mother, Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, and Hair's Saycon Sengbloh as his love interest, Sandra.
Completing the Fela! company are Corey Baker, Hettie Barnhill, Nicole Chantal DeWeever, Lauren Deveaux, Elasea Douglas, Rujeko Dumbutshena, Catherine Foster, Talu Green, Shaneeka Harrell, Abena Koomson, Ismael Kouyate, Gelan Lambert, Farai M. Malianga, Shakira Marshall, Afi McClendon, Adesola Osakalumi, Jeffrey Page, Daniel Soto, Jill M. Vallery, J.L. Williams, Iris Wilson and Aimee Graham Wodobode.
The production incorporates the Afrobeat orchestra Antibalas and other members of the NYC Afrobeat community, under the direction of Aaron Johnson, who perform Kuti's music live onstage.
In Fela!, according to production notes, "audiences are welcomed into the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), [the musical] explores Kuti's controversial life as artist, political activist and revolutionary musician."
The design team includes scenic and costume designer Marina Draghici, lighting designer Rob Wierzel, sound designer Rob Kaplowitz and projection designer Peter Nigrini. Aaron Johnson and Jordan McLean will provide musical arrangements.
The musical, which earned the 2008 Lucille Lortel honor for Best Musical, played an acclaimed engagement at the now-closed 37 Arts in 2008. 37 Arts was also the birthplace of the Tony-winning musical In the Heights.
Fela! is produced by Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Will & Jada Pinkett Smith, Ruth & Stephen Hendel, Roy Gabay, Edward Tyler Nahem, Slava Smolokowski, Chip Meyrelles/Ken Greiner, Steve Semlitz/Cathy Glazer, Daryl Roth/True Love Productions, Knitting Factory Entertainment and Susan Dietz. In association with Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson.
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MADISON (WKOW) -- Bishop Robert Morlino of Madison says he's delighted about the cardinals' decision to elect Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the new Pope.
Bergoglio, now known as Pope Francis, was reportedly a frontrunner in the 2005 conclave. Bishop Morlino thinks he remained in that position in the minds of the cardinals and that's why the decision came so quickly.
Not only is he the first pope from the Americas, he's also the first Jesuit leader of the Catholic Church. Morlino believes he will be able to spread the church's message in a very intellectual way.
"The cardinals have been seeking to find someone who had two characteristics -- they would be comfortable preaching the gospel to the whole world, have enough energy to do it, and someone who knew several languages," Morlino said Wednesday afternoon. He also think Pope Francis will exhibit strong leadership, by example and by word.
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From absolute poverty to absolute power! "El Don" is the saga of a common man with uncommonly fierce ambition who rises to rule an empire of unspeakable evil only to discover that the love he thought he had forgotten still rules what is left of his heart.
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Writer:Henry Herrera
Stars:Carlos Arraiz, Mariana Carlés, Jesus Cervo | See full cast and crew »


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I read it!!! lol the funny part of the book was when the pimp said wtf when paparazzi was following Vee and her boyfriend
A really interesting book. The plot was unique and fast-paced (most of the dares took place in one night). The author kept me hooked till the end. I liked how the beginning and the end tied in together.
NERVE is fascinating and entertaining adrenaline rush that I just could not put down and had me on edge until the very last page. The main character, Vee, is lured into an online game of dares that get more and more risky with bigger and bigger prizes. I really found myself getting caught up in her trials and triumphs and rooting her on. That the premise is happening in part now, and part of which could take place in the not too distant future, makes the book that much more fascinating. I put in on par with Hunger Games. One of my favorite books in recent memory.
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"I would usually jump Tuesday and Thursday. And my Tuesday was more technique-based. So we would work from a short run, whether it was from four and five (steps) – I ran from five a lot – working on technique, really trying to time up the plant, and then be really aggressive on the pole and have a lot of bar clearances from my five-step. And then my full run day would be more, obviously, working on that run and the pole drop. And if I timed everything up, then I would kind of relate back to what I did on Tuesday and try to line things up. So we did a lot of things – short approach and then full approach. And I could do more, obviously, short approach jumps then I could do my full approach. I could probably do 30 jumps from a short approach day, and then I think my full approach days would be more like – 18 to 20 jumps would be a really successful day for me. And that's a lot of jumps. ... I think short approach is key, but I think a lot of people don't spend a lot of time there, you know – 'Season's coming and we've got to get back to full run and we've got to put this all together.' And I think if you spend just a couple more weeks on short approach, I think you'd actually see better benefits from your full run. Because you just need a couple more weeks to be able to hone in some of those skills and those progressions that you need to work on."
Do you have any favorite drills for a beginner?
"Doing stuff from a three-step (approach) is huge. And if they can swing up and go to their belly – because then we bring the bungee into the element – and then they try to swing. If they can move a straight pole from a three-step, I think they're going to have a lot of success for the (approach) run because they're going to understand how to move the pole. And then obviously you have to have upper-body strength to be able to turn upside-down, or at least turn and quarter-turn on the pole. So I do a lot of stuff from three-step with my young kids. I don't do a lot of slide box with the young kids, because they don't have that aggressiveness yet. You have to kind of develop that run and hit the slide box, unless you have a really light one. Sometimes I hit towels with the young kids, or I do a lot of sand stuff and grass vaults with those kids."
What advice do you have about choosing a pole?
"It depends who the athlete is. And for me, because I coach privately, I have all these poles. I bring out the smaller poles, obviously, and as soon as they are able to push those poles and bend them a little bit, then we go on to bigger poles. I don't say, 'Hey, what do you weigh? OK, we've got to get on that pole,' because these kids don't know how to move those poles. So I'm always on smaller poles in practice. And they gain so much confidence from being able to move a pole, that when it comes to the season, they're able to get on the pole that's weighted for them because they understand how the pole actually needs to move. And it still might be pretty stiff, but they're being aggressive coming in, and throughout the season you're going to see that pole bend a lot more, and they're like, 'I bent it!' And then they're ready for that next pole."
Are there any special challenges for girl vaulters these days?
"I don't think so. I haven't heard of anything and I don't treat my girls any differently then my guys. A lot of people think, 'Oh, you have to treat girls differently.' But I think girls are more pleasers; they want to please you. So if they trust in your system, they're going to go out there and do what you ask of them. And the guys, sometimes are a little bit macho, and they may have come from another coach and they already think they know what they want to do. So trying to break them of, maybe, some of their weaknesses is hard, or their technical things that I think that they can improve on is sometimes more difficult. But I think women are pretty easy to coach. They get down on themselves and maybe cry a little bit maybe more because they get frustrated. And I think it's only because they want to please you and progress the way that you see that they should progress."
Do you have any final advice to offer young pole vaulters?
"Just have fun and expose yourself to a lot of different events, because I think it's just going to make you a better athlete. Don't be afraid to work hard in the weight room – do your pull-ups, your push-ups, your dips. Things that are pressing above your head or things that are pulling over your head. Your squats, your cleans. Pole vault is a very explosive, violent, dynamic sport and you need to be prepared to do it if you're going to be successful. And it's fun. And there's so many different ways to train for the vault, so you should never get sick of training for the vault because it's not like a sprinter where you just come out of the blocks, come out of the blocks, and do the drive phase. You've got gymnastics, and I like to train on the hurdles and the long jump and work on sprint mechanics, and carrying the pole off and on the runway. There's sand drills. There's all kinds of stuff. So it's always a fun day out at the track."
Read more about the pole vault:
How to Find Pole Vaulters
Pole Vault Technique, Part 1
Pole Vault Technique, Part 2
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text: So I know it's still very early in the season, but it's looking to me like there is no clear favorite to win the south this year. Oklahoma would seem to be the front-runner after their demolishment of FSU yesterday, but a win over any ACC team at home shouldn't be something to brag about at this point in the season. Let's not forget this is the same ou team that struggled with Utah State at home in week 1. Then you've got Texas struggling with mediocre opponents, A&M and Tech putting up big numbers (although the Red Raiders only beat SMU by 7 at home), and ok state's Hunter running wild on people (though they barely beat Troy?). It seems like the competition in the south is pretty even this year. SO, what do y'all think are the chances of a non-Texas/oklahoma team winning a Big XII South title this year? By the way, Texas or oklahoma has represented the south in the championship game every year since 1999. Good job keeping up, Tech and A&M.


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At least he tries his utmost now to show his best side and present an aura of confidence: "I think I'm better than what I was," said Miles. "This is the first time I've felt real healthy, with no problems, in like 4 years." As stated already in the link recaps of the other teams' media days, Doc Rivers seems to agree: "Perhaps the most important point for me was [head coach Doc Rivers] telling me that Darius Miles was 100%. He had been working out for two weeks with no limitations and I reinforced my concern, quoting the Portland report that he could not participate on back to back days, which Doc assured me has not been the case." CelticsBlog.com Let's face it, until we see proof this is not true and he is not healthy enough we should brace ourselves for Miles to play the necessary games to put him back on our cap in 2009. For Boston or another team. Good luck to Darius, and goodbye to a big chunk of cap space.


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We've been debating the whole draft/free agency concept a lot over the past 3 or 4 days, but I found something today of interest. I read a quote on Yahoo Sports from Emmitt Smith in which Smith explains why he so much enjoyed beating the Dan Snyder owned Washington Redskins:
"I loved defeating the Redskins," said Smith. "I loved it, I loved it, I loved it with a passion. And I loved it more when Daniel Snyder got the team, for a number of reasons. I did. Because here is a guy who thought he could build a football team just because he has the money to buy players. There's more to it than that."
Despite being on a team I hate for most of his career and being in one of the most completely horrible television commercials of all time (that Just for Men spot where Emmitt is in the old folks home--I hope he got paid a lot of money for that one), I think he's right about this.