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The slaves who live and die on Thailand's fishing boats
You could, with justification, call it hell on earth.
But this poisonous practice takes place far from land, on the tepid seas of South East Asia. It is called slavery and it has not gone away. In fact, there are thousands of slaves currently working and dying on Thai fishing boats.
If that sounds shocking, let me tell you how it works: men from impoverished communities in Cambodia and Burma depart for Thailand every year, looking for work in factories, plantations or the fields. The experts call them "irregular migrants" – men without passports or proper papers, willing to travel great distances in order to provide for their families at home.
Unscrupulous brokers and human traffickers meet them at the border and offer what sounds like an unbeatable deal – a route into Thailand and a job once they get there. However, it is a well-worked trick.
In reality, these unlucky men have been are sold, for a couple of hundred dollars each, to the owners of Thai fishing boats. Typically, the lie is revealed as the boat leaves the shore and the coastline fades from view.
Seafood is big business in Thailand – it's now the third largest exporter in the world, supplying supermarkets in Europe and America. But the fishing fleet is chronically short of crew – by the government's own estimation 50,000 additional labourers are required.
These modern-day slaves help make up the difference and unsurprisingly, boat owners give little thought to conditions on board. Captives work 20-hour days with little food or fresh water and they are beaten if they resist.
Injuries go untreated and those unable to work are often thrown overboard.
We know an increasing amount about the brutal situation on these vessels because of the work done by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and American film-maker Alex Willson, who have interviewed dozens of former captives about their experiences on the slave ships.
A young man called Amusa for example, was forced to spend seven years on a fishing boat and thought he would die at sea. "When we did something wrong they beat us until we lost consciousness," he said.
"If you compete with them or fight with them they will kill and throw you in the water." Another fisherman, Vorn, was held for nine years. "There were 30 people working on the boat and we worked without food or sleep. Even when we were sick, we couldn't relax or sleep. We had to work."
Still, captives have found a variety of ways to escape – like swimming great distances to shore – and there are a number of charities and other groups who stand ready to assist them.
The IOM has helped rescue 324 Cambodians over the last few years and you can see and hear more from some of these reluctant fishermen in our special report.
If you are wondering what the government of Thailand is doing about all this, they have proposed a series of measures including an official registration system for potential workers and employers, although little concrete action has been taken.
What Thai diplomats did do however, was try to block to the publication of Alex Willson's interviews on the internet in an attempt to save the nation from being tarred with the noxious brush of slavery.
Their efforts have failed however, and we should all be glad because these unfortunate men speak for thousands and thousands of others.
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In this guide I will show you how to get to the Secret Pony level. I will show you exactly what you need to get and where to get in order to make the staff to open up the Secret Pony Level. Once you obtain all of the materials listed below you can go on your own and craft the Staff of Herding with your Blacksmith, Artisan. You can do this with level 1 Blacksmithing.
In order to open the Secret Pony Level you will need to make a Staff of Herding, these are the materials you will need to find around the world in different Acts going from Act 1 to Act 4.
4) Wirt's Bell
This item will be found in Cathedral Level 1, it will randomly spawn on the ground and it will be founded like this
The easiest way to get to Leoric's Manor is to enter Act I on quest 9 – The Imprisoned Angel.
After you select your quest you will join your new game. Inside of the game you will be in New Tristram, from here run to the waypoint, you will be going to Leoric's Manor.
Once you arrive in Leoric's Manor you will run into the Manor, pretty much back into the building. You will see a quest giver run up them stairs then into the room where you will see a fire place. This is what the fire place will look like, although keep in mind this will most likely not appear on the first try. Keep remaking the game if you see an empty fire place, it will eventually come.
You will see Burnt Logs in the fire, click on it.
Once you click on it the item you have been looking for will pop out of the Burnt Logs, keep in mind that this item is white.
Pick up Leoric's Shinbone.
Finding the Liquid Rainbow will require you to enter the game in Act 2 on quest 7 – Blood and Sand. Select your quest and join the game.
Once you have selected the quest and are in the game you will go to the waypoint and go to Path of the Oasis.
After you portal to Path of the Oasis, you will follow the boarder of the map staying along the Southern part of the wall. This is where you will find different water ways that Zaven the Alchemist is in. The whole idea of this is to save the Alchemist from dying from different mobs. Fight the mobs and protect Zaven.
Soon after you protect Zaven the Alchemist from the enemies you will be able to talk to him. So do that, then he will walk over to the wooden boarded wall and bust it open, this will be the Mysterious Cave Level 1. Go inside.
Once you're inside you will need to explore through the caves and locate the mysterious chest. Keep in mind, this chest is rare as well, so you may need to join multiple games to find Zaven and then find the chest, dont get too worked up!
Wirt's Bell is by far the easiest part of the recipe to obtain in order to make the Staff of Herding. One way to get where the Wirt's Bell is located is by joining Act 2 on quest 7 – Blood and Sand. Select your quest and join the game.
Once you select your quest you will be in the Act 2 starting point "The Hidden Camp". Inside of The Hidden Camp you will need to run to the North East of the waypoint, look at my mini map to see exactly where it is. You will then go inside of the Caldeum Bazaar.
Once inside the Caldeum Bazaar, town / market area you will run a little bit north west, you will come upon a little girl, squirt the Peedier "Merchant". She has your recipe
Wirt's Bell will be found in the first tab, or top tab where the potions are found. Once you see that Wirt's Bell buy it, it will cost 100,000 gold.
Finding the Gibbering Gemstone will require you to enter the game in Act 3 on quest 6 – Siegebreaker. Select your quest and join the game.
Once inside the game, go to your waypoint and take it to The Bride of Korsikk.
Upon arrival you will run around in the Fields of Slaughter. You will be looking for an ice cave that looks like this. It can either be called the Icefall Caves or Caverns of Frost.
Once through the first part of the cave you will come upon the second part, which will contain the boss / elite that you're looking for this will take a couple runs if you don't happen to find the boss.
Chiltara is the boss you will be wanting to find in the second part of the cave, it will drop your Gibbering Gemstone no matter what.
The Gibbering Gemstone will be a white drop, so please do not pass that up!
This is what it will look like once in your inventory, keep in mind this is account bound so you cannot buy it off the Auction House.
Finding the Staff of Herding will require you to enter the game in Act 4 on quest 4 – Prime Evil. Select your quest and join the game.
Once in the game go to the waypoint and go to The Crystal Colonnade.
Once you arrive in at The Crystal Colonnade you will need to run a little bit north from the waypoint, entering the Gateway to the Silver Spire.
Once inside the Gateway to the Silver Spire, you will cross a long bridge and you will see The Silver Spire Level 1, go inside!
Once inside the Silver Spire Level 1 you will run through and try to find the Great Span, go inside! This will lead you to Izual
Izual will be the one who will drop the Plan: Staff of Herding.
After killing Izual, probably multiple times running this till you get the Plan: Staff of Herding, pick it up it will be white so please do not pass it up!
This is what the Plan: Staff of Herding will look like.
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Fans of the Jacksonville Jaguars will neither be surprised, nor happy to hear that NFL experts do not give them much of a chance at all to defeat the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. Across the media, it's unanimous that the 4-9 Jags, despite their complete and utter thrashing of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14, will drop their tenth game of the season to the Falcons.
The experts at ESPN, Yahoo! Sports and CBS all agree, and it's easy to see why. Even with his team's big win last week, Blaine Gabbert still struggled, throwing two interceptions. The Falcons, meanwhile, are in the driver's seat for an NFC Wild Card berth and have been consistent all year, with no terrible losses on their resume.
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Research Interests:
Robin Stryker focuses on law, politics, inequality and social change. She has two inter-related research programs, one in American regulatory law and politics, the other in cross national study of the welfare state and labor markets. She has written on sociological theory and methods, and on a variety of substantive topics, including organizations and institutional change, law's legitimacy, globalization and the welfare state; cross national family policy and gendered labor markets; law, science and public policy; the political economy and culture of labor, antitrust and employment regulation; affirmative action and pay equity; and US political culture and welfare reform. Supported by National Science Foundation grants (2005-09; 2010-12) and a John Simon Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship (2008-09), she is writing a book on the role of economic, sociological, psychological and statistical expertise in equal employment opportunity law and politics, 1965-present, and she is co-editing a book on domestic and global legal rights and their translation into practice.
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- 2011. R. Stryker, D. Docka and P. Wald. "Employment Discrimination Law and Industrial Psychology: Social Science as Social Authority and the Co-Production of Law and Science." Law & Social Inquiry. In press.
2009. R. Stryker & P. Wald. "Redefining Compassion to Reform Welfare: How Supporters of 1990s US Federal Welfare Reform Aimed for the Moral High Ground." Social Politics: International Studies in Gender, State & Society 16(4) 519-557.
2009. S Eliason and R. Stryker. "Goodness-of-Fit Tests and Descriptive Measures in Fuzzy Set Analysis." Sociological Methods and Research 38: 102-146.
2007. R. Stryker, "Half Empty, Half Full or Neither? Law, Inequality and Social Change in Capitalist Democracies." Annual Review of Law & Social Science 3: 69-97.
2005. L. Edelman and R. Stryker. "A Sociological Perspective on Law and the Economy." Pp. 527-551 in Handbook of Economic Sociology, 2nd Ed., N. Smelser and R. Swedberg, eds. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
2004. N. Pedriana and R. Stryker. "The Strength of a Weak Agency: Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the Expansion of State Capacity, 1965-1971." American Journal of Sociology 110: 709-760.
2000. R. Stryker. "Legitimacy Processes as Institutional Politics: Implications for Theory and Research in the Sociology of Organizations." Research in the Sociology of Organizations 17: 179-203.


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The Tribute Artist. Female impersonator Charles Busch stars in a play about a female impersonator, written by Charles Busch. What's not to like? If this new play is even half as good as the past two comedies Busch wrote and starred in (Judith of Bethulia and The Divine Sister), then it can't help but be the funniest play in New York this spring. That the always-hilarious Julie Halston is also in the cast; just further goes to guarantee a certain laugh riot.
The Few. Samuel D. Hunter's The Whale was one the best plays I saw last season. Based on the strength of that, I'm making it a point not to miss anything new he writes. This is Hunter's first new play to hit New York since The Whale, and with pretty encouraging reviews following its premiere in San Diego this past fall, I see no reason not to make this a must see.
Too Much Sun. Playwright Nicky Silver and Linda Lavin reunite following the huge success of The Lyons. This sounds like another great, juicy role for Lavin, who this time will be playing an actress who "unravels completely while preparing for a new production of Medea."
Rocky. I admit to being a bit skeptical that the movie "Rocky" could possibly be turned into successful musical. But I also can't imagine that anything written by Thomas Meehan, Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and directed by Alex Timbers could be anything less than interesting. I'm very curious to see how this one turns out.
Werther. This was an easy one to pick: just look through the Met's schedule until the name Jonas Kaufmann pops up and then click 'buy.' To celebrate Kaufmann performing the role in New York, the Met is putting together a new production directed by the great theatre director Richard Eyre. I can't wait.Continued...


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"The Giants would also appear to be a prime candidate to enter the bidding. They have top young starters to offer in Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain and Noah Lowry, and a talented young reliever in Jonathan Sanchez." - SI.com
This was the big story on SI's MLB page today. Cabrera is an offensive force, and his numbers would translate well in Mays Field. However, I'm still leery of giving up Tim or Cain... I would give them anyone else.
He'd be cheaper for a few years than A-ROD, and could probably be signed to an extension. He's younger, and is already NL ready.
Possibility of Lowry, Sanchez, and anyone else (Not Cain, Villalona, or Lincecum) for Cabrera?


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La Mondix is also known as the 10th Anniversaire du Mondial, brewed specifically for the 2003 Montreal beer festival.
A nice amber pour with a generous head. I found both the nose and palate to have a good combination of fruitiness and hoppiness giving this beer excellent balance. It did have a nice alcohol kick to it, seeing as how this beer sits at 9.0%
As far as IPA's go, this beer is a pleasure and a fine example.
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Single bottle, shared with a friend of mine as part of a beer tasting session. Can't get enough of DDC's artwork, this bottle looks fantastic.
Poured a hazy amber-copper colour, with a thin but persistent white head.
The nose was surprisingly underwhelming given the nature of the brew and DDC's track record for these things. Biscuit, citrus, a bit of hops, bread, caramel.
One of those rare brews whose personality is almost entirely found in the taste. A boisterously hoppy finish is prefaced with a surprisingly mellow malty entry with notes of bread, caramel and fruit. Neither oppressively hoppy nor boozy, Chaman is a surprisingly balanced brew. Lower carbonation, thicker and slightly syrupy, Chaman reminded me a great deal of a barleywine in terms of its mouthfeel. A bit more carbonation could have perked this brew up.
An enjoyable brew, though not the flavor explosion I was expecting from the same brewery that makes Peche Mortel and Rigor Mortis. Still, the balance to this beer is quite nice, which nicely masks any alcohol content. A dangerous brew indeed.
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From notes:
Appearance: unfiltered and as a result very cloudy; pale amber; decent head with fine suds
Aroma: green, grassy hops jump out; some floral hops too; mild sweetness in background somewhat like apples or grapes; hint of spice
Taste & Mouthfeel: slightly creamy texture, some light, sweet malts at start but quickly turns to hop bitterness that keeps on building; added character from the unfiltered yeast is an interesting dynamic
Overall: great variety and play of flavours, even if it's not much to look at
03-25-2012 15:19:39 | More by BGDrock
New Jersey
3.5/5 rDev -12.9%
05-22-2014 20:56:13 | More by acurtis
British Columbia (Canada)
4.25/5 rDev +5.7%
01-11-2013 19:00:54 | More by JonnyBeers
Alberta (Canada)
3.9/5 rDev -3%
341ml bottle at 9% ABV. My favourite Quebecois brewer plus my favourite beer style - c'est tres bien, I'm hoping.
This beer pours a hazy, frosted medium copper amber hue, with two fat fingers of puffy and tightly foamy beige head, which leaves some grotto-esque lace around the glass as it recedes, all slow and steady like.
It smells of bready, biscuity, and doughy malt, a middling American citrus and pine hop bitterness, a hint of the medicinal essences of the titular wise man, and further boozy perfumed florals and spiked tropical fruit punch notes. The taste is a huge comparative broadside switcheroo - puckering bitter pine and anonymous citrus hops up front, and floral at the same time, amongst a seemingly dry honeyed biscuity bready malt, ethereal and wan caramel sweetness tics, and nary a scant warning/warming from the 18-proof alcohol.
The carbonation is on the low side, barely a tickle to indicate otherwise, the body medium-heavy in weight, smooth enough, and a little creamy, in a hollow, airy sense. It finishes more sweet than dry, the besotted breadiness and slowly evolving caramel character washing over the now sadly waning hops.
At times, a confusing rendition of the Imperial IPA style (but then, they do omit the 'I' in IPA, so what's that all about?), but everything eventually comes up balanced, enjoyable, and scarily drinkable. Maybe the booze exists in the intermediary world of the eponymous entity?
06-18-2011 22:15:43 | More by biboergosum
4.5/5 rDev +11.9%
03-13-2013 17:04:45 | More by ShawneeIrish
Ontario (Canada)
3.93/5 rDev -2.2%
Enjoyed on tap at the brewpub. Cloudy orange and white head. A very good bitterness, a double pale. Well malted, just in case. Nice citrus flavour comes through just fine, there is a good mouthfeel. Foamy mouthfeel, carbonation and temperature just right.
06-08-2009 02:19:35 | More by Sammy
3.68/5 rDev -8.5%
12 oz. bottle poured into an RR -tion glass. Thanks to Phyl21ca for this bottle!
Appearance - Nice cream colored head atop a very hazy amber body. Dark looking for an IPA. Looks like 90 min. I fear this could be a malt monster. Lots of sediment pouring into the glass. It started halfway through the pour.
Smell - Smells like a malt monster. Good bouquet of hops up front. Not dominating. It's got a strong sweet and caramel smell that really dominates. I smell a bit of booze too.
Taste - So malty IPAs aren't what I like, but hey, they still taste good. Some hops up front, but really it's a malt-forward IPA. Sweet, but not too bad. Strong bitter finish, but it might be more from sediment than from hops.
Mouthfeel - Heavy bodied for an IPA, but not syrupy. The malt leaves its mark. A little sluggish to drink. Strong bitter finish from the sediment.
Overall - Just the positive side of average. Too many good IPAs out there to be drinking this more than a couple times. And what's with the floaties?
08-26-2011 21:11:38 | More by Alieniloquium
4/5 rDev -0.5%
07-01-2013 21:39:13 | More by Kegatron
Quebec (Canada)
3.55/5 rDev -11.7%
Happy to see this at the store. Hadn't seen anything new and interesing in a while.
A- Clear golden caramel color under a yeloowish and heavy-looking head.
S- Butterscotch and rose water followed by alcohol and a faint vegetable aroma. Not a very strong aroma.
T- Lots of butterscoth malt followed hop spiciness and finally vegetable. Nice alcohol and hop burn in afer-taste.
M- Medium to low carbonation.
O- Pretty good. Fun for a different type of big ale. But every sip kind of gets me looking for a bolder Double IPA taste. Bottle indicates this is an Imperial Pale Ale rather than a IIPA. I guess that's why it's not as hoppy.
Would probably buy more ofit if it was cheaper. I don't feel ripped off though.
05-22-2011 21:22:18 | More by Yoonisaykul
Alberta (Canada)
3.95/5 rDev -1.7%
A - cloudy burnt orange with a solid off white head that dissipated slowly, leaving respectable lacing
S - herbal and spicy with grassy, nutty, and grainy accents
T - strong floral and herbal hoppiness up front with hints of lemon and pepper, backed up with nutty and light caramel malts
M - medium to full body with a biting bitterness and alcohol kick
O - a unique enough DIPA to be tempting and enjoyable, the alcohol is well hidden in taste but has some teeth in the back of the throat, but once again I love and respect the experimental nature of DDC's brews
07-24-2011 01:46:59 | More by joemcgrath27
3.89/5 rDev -3.2%
12oz bottle in Sam Adams glass
bottled 4/14
purchased at La Duchesse in Quebec City
A: Very orange with a little bit of haze from a not so careful pour, thin off-white head with very little lace.
S: Not a lot going on, just a hint of hops, very surprised given what seems to be a massive amount of late hops that so little appears in the nose.
T: Orange, tangerine, candied citrus, no bitterness at all, just a lot of hop flavor combined with some caramel sweetness. An odd hint of spice that makes me think Belgian yeast, but it is very subtle, not unpleasant.
M: Crisp, yet mouthfilling/tongue coating. Easy to drink
O: A very dangerous beer, if you told me this was a 6% beer I would try to finish the six-pack, absolutely no sign of the 9% alcohol level. I wish I had bought more, highly recommended.
07-11-2014 00:08:45 | More by wspscott
Quebec (Canada)
4.03/5 rDev +0.2%
On tap at Dieu du Ciel in Montreal. Listed on the menu as 8% ABV and as an Imperial Pale Ale (no India).
Translucent and glowing reddish-copper in colour with a complete but thin cover of cream coloured head. Awesome lacing.
Smells of caramel malt, grapefruit, floral and piny hops and candy. Good smell; not enough presence.
This is an intense brew. The first thing that hit me was whole wheat bread. It seems to be a touch too sweet and almost too bitter as well. Very sweet and bitter. The hop profile is somewhat hidden under the above-average malt presence (for a pale ale) and is almost soley obvious in the form of a general bitterness. A touch of slightly floral grapefruit shines through. The ABV shows itself fairly strongly for 8%, although it's not unpleasant, matching the intensity of everything else.
Sticky medium body with medium carbonation.
I like this but couldn't see myself drinking more than a pint of it; it's too intensely bitter and sweet. This is a big, flavourful beer.
02-19-2010 01:36:31 | More by eat
Quebec (Canada)
4.1/5 rDev +2%
Sampled at the anniversary party, bottle dated September 2004, so one year old.
Appearance: Opaque, murky peach, with a few flecks of yeast deposits swirling about, topped with a patchy, off-white lace.
Smell: I wasn't expecting much from an aged IPA, but the hops were definately present and pleasant, oily and resinous.
Taste: An exquisite balance of dessicating alcohol, cloying malt and smooth but persistant hop astringency. Not overly hoppy, in fact nothing was out of place. Of all the aged bottles we had that night, it was the one that I had the lowest expectations, and it just might have been the best of the lot.
09-27-2005 23:32:48 | More by Goldorak
3.8/5 rDev -5.5%
Pours amber with a fading head.
Nose shows rich sweet malt with a little piny and resinous hops too. Some bready malt and golden syrup.
Similarly sweet flavours, loads of malt. Some booze and mild hops attempt to balance it out. A bit one-dimensional.
Could use more carbonation.
03-06-2014 02:54:58 | More by CrazyDavros
British Columbia (Canada)
4.13/5 rDev +2.7%
Thanks Hoppypocket for this quebec treat!
Appearance. Pours a hazy gold amber with a finger of creamy white head.
Smell. Toasty and slightly sour light grains. Herby, earthy and citrus hops.
Taste. Lemons and oranges, good bitter hops, well-toasted grains, slightly floral. Pretty nice, lots of flavour.
Mouthfeel. Medium+ body with medium-low carbonation.
Overall. Really stands out from the crowd as far as hop bombs go. Tons of bitter hops and bright citrus fruits ...with that ddc sophistication.
06-04-2012 22:56:17 | More by Rutager
Quebec (Canada)
3.95/5 rDev -1.7%
Bottle: Poured a deep copper color ale with a large foamy head with good retention and some mild lacing. Aroma consists of citrus and earthy hops with some clear bitterness. Taste is also dominated by citrus and earthy hops with light resinous feel and some dry caramel malt notes as well. Body is slightly fuller then average with good carbonation and no apparent alcohol. Well brewed with great drinkability factor though lacking some dry-hopping.
06-17-2011 16:25:42 | More by Phyl21ca
Ontario (Canada)
3.58/5 rDev -10.9%
Bottled on 05/12. So about 3 months on this one. Poured int o tulip.
A - Medium orange with a golden glow along the bottom. One finger of cream coloured head.
S - Sweet caramel up front with floral and piney hop aromas and a touch of spice in the background.
T - A big bitterness up front that immediately gives way to a big sweet malt profile. The hops return in the finish adding some lemon, pine, herbal and grassy flavours that are somewhat muted.
M - Medium body with a lot of sticky hop oils and a good chew. Light carbonation.
O - A very good balanced DIPA. The ABV is well hidden. Would love to try this fresh and/or on tap.
09-01-2012 13:27:37 | More by TheSevenDuffs
Ontario (Canada)
4/5 rDev -0.5%
06-13-2013 00:19:20 | More by ThinkAgain
Quebec (Canada)
4.25/5 rDev +5.7%
I've been waiting to try this one for quite some time now. Lets do this, I've got high expectation for this one. Tasted June 1st, 2011. Review notes says:
Beer color is copper with some orange notes in there. Nice creamy head on top of it. It sticks quite good on the glass. The aroma is of medium intensity, I would have expected more intensity here. Tropical fruits. citrus, grapefruits. A strong base of caramel malts. Taste, it is more intense. It is however a sweet beer, due to the malt base. The finish is all hops with a strong bitterness. Very balanced. Easy to drink. A nice beer from Dieu du Ciel.
11-10-2011 01:18:13 | More by ZorPrime
Chaman from Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel
90 out of 100 based on 153 ratings.


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Barack Obama hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit on Wednesday, August 29th. He answered ten questions, a combination of political and personal ones. If we judge AMA solely on his responses, he did not reveal anything that we did not already know his campaign platform. His responses to personal questions were more interesting and helped paint the picture of a down to earth man. Understandably, he played it safe with his responses.
Overall, Obama's (or his campaign staff's) decision to host an AMA was a great social media marketing play that will drive visibility to his campaign. The actual responses in his AMA may not be comprehensive enough to sway someone's vote, but it garnered a lot of online buzz and calls attention to his campaign right in the middle of the Republican National Convention. The AMA was not announced beforehand, but it managed to attract so many visitors to Reddit that the site crashed.
The majority of Reddit users were respectful and asked valid questions. Even the ones who asked joking questions were well behaved. Considering the potential risks involved in doing an AMA on Reddit, whose users are not afraid to raise serious questions or call out individuals (see Woody Harrelson's AMA disaster), Obama and his campaign team should be commended for doing it in the first place. He did not speak as candidly as some other public figures had done during their AMAs, but then again, this IS the President of the United States we're talking about. Mitt Romney and other politicians might decide to use Reddit in the future, but Obama will always be remembered as the first incumbent or presidential candidate to host an AMA.


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Utah Jazz Starting Lineup 2/11/11 (via atbjcseven)
I had mentioned before the game that I was going to record the starting lineups from the game last night so fellow Dunkers could judge the reaction that Deron received.
What do you think? Mixed reaction?
I wish I would have recorded when Ty and the rest of the staff walked out before the game, a standing ovation from everyone at the ESA. Pretty cool moment.
Oh, and fear not, I made sure to record the announcement of last night's referees. Too bad Zach Zarba wasn't there.


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EAST GREENWICH ŌĆö There were already plans in place for a police presence every Monday and Friday at East Greenwich High School.
However, on Monday, there was more of a reason for police detail given the circumstances surrounding sophomore from the school who recently posted a disturbing message online.
East Greenwich Police, along with the Attorney GeneralŌĆÖs office, are investigating the message that was posted on Facebook by the juvenile that described a school shooting.
Read more about it in the April 12 edition of the Pendulum.
EAST GREENWICH ŌĆö The East Greenwich School Committee understood what the Town Council was asking of it regarding making cuts to the proposed budget during MondayŌĆÖs meeting at Town Hall.
Finding logical ways to make the cuts? ThatŌĆÖs going to pose quite a challenge for the School Committee going forward.
Chairperson Deidre Gifford addressed her concerns to the Council on Monday, stating that the School Committee is struggling to find ways to cut $474,374 from its proposed budget of $31,375,451 to the town.
EAST GREENWICH ŌĆö The Greenwich Center medical office complex will stretch across both sides of South County Trail after the Planning Board approved construction of its latest phase last Wednesday night.
F.H. French Real Estate of Lincoln received unanimous approval of a combined preliminary and final plan for a pair of two-story buildings with 44,910 square feet of space, to be connected by an atrium, at 1454 South County Trail. The land is zoned Manufacturing/Light Industry Office.
EAST GREENWICH ŌĆö With much of the work on the $52 million school bond approved by East Greenwich School District voters in 2008 now complete, school officials received some thanks last Tuesday nightŌĆ"appropriately enough, in upgraded surroundings made possible by savings from the bond surplus.
The School Committee held last weekŌĆÖs meeting in the East Greenwich High School library as a means of showing off the recently completed improvements, which closed the library for much of the school year and forced the relocation of books and much of its equipment to the old school gym.
WARWICK ŌĆö Nicholas Whiteley and Parrick Gronhagen were arraigned last Thursday at Kent County Courthouse for their involvement in a fatal accident in East Greenwich on Feb. 19.
Whiteley, 21, of North Kingstown and Gronhagen, 21, of East Greenwich, faced Associate Judge Pamela Woodcock-Pfeiffer and were told their respective charges in the crash that occurred on Shippeetown Road that claimed the lives of two North Kingstown teenagers.
EAST GREENWICH ŌĆö Inside the small, yet expanding Symposium Book store on Main Street on Tuesday, Congressman Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) purchased a hard copy of the George R.R. Martin book, ŌĆśGame of ThronesŌĆÖ after looking carefully through the various items of literature with manager Sam Crowe.
The Democrat who represents the Second Congressional District hopes to give the book the same solid read as the one he gained through his mini tour of some businesses on Main Street on the bright, sunny afternoon.
EAST GREENWICH ŌĆö Much ado to the debt service numbers within the Town, the budget for the upcoming fiscal year will see a slight increase.
East Greenwich Town Manager William Sequino told a small group of reporters inside his office at Town Hall Monday morning that the budget for the 2012-2013 Fiscal Year will be $50,485,080, which is a 6.33-percent increase from the current budget ($47,478,275).
EAST GRENWICH ŌĆö With a joint meeting with the Town Council beckoning Monday, the School Committee is contemplating a stand over the $400,000 it is being asked to cut from its fiscal 2013 budget proposal.
Committee members struggled to find ways Tuesday night to cut the $400,000 Town Manager William Sequino Jr. is asking it to from its $31,375,450 request to the town, lowering the figure to a 1.55 percent increase over the current budget. Overall, the proposed FY 2013 school budget is $33,756,000.
EAST GREENWICH ŌĆö The curtain at the Greenwich Odeum Theater is close to rising, but there is still a good amount of work that still needs to be taken care of.
At least thatŌĆÖs what Odeum President Frank Prosnitz told the Town Council during MondayŌĆÖs meeting in giving an update as to how the renovations of the historic venue on Main Street are progressing with the end of March ŌĆō the targeted timeframe for the theaterŌĆÖs grand re-opening ŌĆō quickly approaches.
EAST GREENWICH ŌĆö Parents know every single day what it takes to raise their children with the right tools to better their skills.
Teachers in area schools understand that, as well, knowing that they need the proper books, writing utensils and computers at their disposal in order to properly educate the future contributors of society.
Back in October, teachers and parents of students from both Meadowbrook Farms and Hanaford Elementary Schools understood their concerns of having classrooms with outdated technology ŌĆō old computers and laptops ŌĆō or no technology at all.


text: To be held at the Lawrence Community Center at 600 Main St. Anamosa, Ia on Sunday, November 13, 2013. A chicken dinner with sides, salads, and dessert with be served from 11am-2pm. Adult tickets are $10; Children 5-10 are $5.00. Pre-school (4 and under) are free. Advance tickets can be purchased at the parish office.


text: FARGO, N.D. (AP) - The mayor of North Dakota's largest city says he plans to run again in 2014, but it might be in different capacity. Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker tells The Forum newspaper that he hasn't decided whether to seek a third term as the city leader or pursue a seat on the city commission. Walaker says giving up the mayor's post would allow him to have more time for himself and his family, but says he wants to remain in city government until construction begins on a $1.8 billion Red River diversion project. Fargo Deputy Mayor Tim Mahoney says he would run for mayor if Walaker opts for a commission bid.(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)


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If you're looking to pick up a quick drink, morning coffee or some cold cuts, you can't do it at S&S Deli on West Main Street as this location is one of the Smithtown's many vacant storefronts.
The now closed deli sits with its windows bare next to We Buy Gold and . The deli is also in the same parking lot as the former homes to and , closed for two months and more than a year ago, respectively.
The deli was short-lived in its 84 West Main Street location. Prior to the deli roughly two years ago, the spot was the home to .
With the deli closed up, Quiznos long gone, and for nearly six months, should a hero shop take over this location? What would you like to see here?


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HS QB Flips to Iowa, More Caring Is Creepy
According to both Scout.com and Rivals.com, a former Ole Moiss commit has switched to Iowa. Houston Nutt was (finally) fired, and the new coaches will run a spread offense. My favorite quote is this one by the kid's dad: "The kid has a dream, maybe it's a pipe dream, to play in the NFL." Quick, strong release (a little short arm and from the shoulder), pretty accurate, definitely a good runner. I like it. (also rivals: http://iowa.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=852&tid=152586613&mid=152586613&sid=940&style=2)


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Ang Lee wins best director Oscar for 'Life of Pi'
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Ang Lee called it "a miracle" that he could make "Life of Pi," a film that occupied him for four years before it hit the big screen and culminated with his surprising win for best director at the Oscars.
Lee claimed his second directing Oscar on Sunday night in an upset over Steven Spielberg, who had been the heavy favorite for "Lincoln." Lee won the same award in 2005 for "Brokeback Mountain."
"It was a very sweet moment for me," he said backstage.
"Life of Pi," a shipwreck story told in 3-D, won a leading four trophies, including musical score, cinematography and visual effects.
"It's a miracle that I could make this movie," Lee said. "I carried the anxiety for a very long time, four years. It's a philosophical book and expensive movie, a scary combination."
The surprise blockbuster about a youth trapped on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger made Lee want to work in 3-D again, calling it "a very new cinematic language."
"The bad news is it's too expensive. It's very hard," he said. "Once it gets cheaper and easier, more filmmakers are going to dive into it. I see there's quite a brilliant future in it. I will try again if I can afford it."
The Taiwan-born Lee who grew up watching American movies thanked his home country, where he said 90 percent of the film was shot.
"They gave us a lot of physical help and financial help," he said. "I'm glad that Taiwan contribute this much to the film. I feel like this movie belongs to the world."
Lee recalled how he only spoke broken English when he made "Sense and Sensibility" in 1995, his first mainstream Hollywood film.
"You can overcome cultural barriers, but you have to be diligent," he said.
Lee was reminded backstage that Sunday was the last night of the Chinese new year, a 15-day celebration.
"This is a great night for me and everybody who liked the movie, particularly in Asia," he said. "I wish them a happy new year of the snake, everybody gets lucky."
Lee became the 19th director to win multiple directing Oscars. He was nominated in 2000 for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."
Besides Spielberg, Lee beat out nominees Michael Haneke ("Amour"), David O. Russell ("Silver Linings Playbook") and Benh Zeitlin ("Beasts of the Southern Wild").
(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
- Bickley Blast - Wednesday August 27Would an NHL expansion benefit the Arizona Coyotes?
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Universal Draft Presents Video of Randy Starks playing Nose Tackle
most of the clips are from the Baltimore Ravens game in 2008 when he was pressed into duty due to injuries.
I wonder what he will look like with a full off-season and training camp preparing to be a nose tackle full time.
When he is well-rested and fresh, he is really dominant (the very first play on the video is awesome). You can tell that he gets worn down as the game goes on and then is less effective (though he has said that his stamina was lacking in his first year 2008). There is even one play where he drops into coverage and tackles the receiver short of the first down.
I'm looking forward to seeing him play NT and hope that Ryan Baker or Paul Soliai or somebody else can give him some rest, because he looks awesome when he is fresh.


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All Studio Vacancies, or professional Tattoo Artists looking for work should post here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tcgb/
Anyone heard of Aloe Tattoo cream.
If so what do you think about it.
Where are you located? Chatham
yes. herd of it dunno how good it is. tis a bit like bepanthen but smells very nice.
the lass in malaga who sells is a bit tasty too
Where are you located? on the toilet


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Word up Daniel. Word Up.
So the StrikeForce Grand Prix is coming to a close, and most likely Strikeforce along with it. What better way to bust that final nut than all over Josh Barnett's (proverbial) Face? I have never been a very big fan of Mr. Barnett. Maybe it's all the times he was caught using performance enhancing drugs while fighting, or maybe it's all the pro-wrasslin' shenanigans. Maybe it was the time he unapologetically kicked Mo straight in his giant Samoan baby factories. Maybe it's just that smile.
Anyways, for a while now (definitely the smile) I've wanted Josh to face someone that wasn't tailor made for him to beat, and now he has finally backed himself into a corner he can't get out of. Here's what's going to happen:
Cormier has the ability to keep this on the feet for as long as he wants, and Barnett cannot hang with Cormier on the feet.
If he does make a mistake and Josh gets it down, his scrambles will take it back to the feet.
Cormier is a tirless engine of descruction. He has the chin to take anything Josh has, and his heart alone would be enough to outlast a man of Barnetts character. Steroid users all suffer from inherent mental weakness, and Daniel Cormier could be one of the hardest motherfuckers on the planet.
This isn't someone tailor made for Barnett who
a) Can't stop a TD
b) doesn't know what to do in the case it does. I give you Barnett's previous Opponents:
2. Geronimo
3. Rogers
4. Mo
5. Yvel
6. Rizzo (Great skills but a non elite relic from the Tank Abbot era)
7. Monson (5'9!)
Are we noticing anything in common about these men? Great fighters all but something seems to be missing.
In the current HW climate this does not put Barnett even in the top 5 imo, certainly not anywhere near number 2 or whatever the fuck silly spot he is at right now. I like shit talking as much as the next guy but I don't let it fool me into thinking this guy would have anything for the top 5.
This is how Barnett wins fights. When was the last time he faced an elite level guy that could stop him (easily IMO) from implementing his game? Hmmmm, I would be tempted to say Nog, but he aint stopping the TD, nor would he be all that concerned about it hitting the floor. Nog has nothing on Cormier's skill set, nor did he even in 2006. Bold? Sure. But I think Cormier wrecks Nog now, and decisions the 2006 version 50% of the time.
But I digress. Barnett simply has Never faced a fighter of Cormiers overall skill set. He can stop and escape everything Josh can do to him in terms of grappling. He will not tire, he will not break, and he has the striking to make Josh pay horribly over the course of 5 rounds. Once Barnett feels the tides turning, he may go for a low blow as a last ditch effort but it won't be enough to stem the flow of rage being dumped upon his body.
Really, once he realizes he can't get Cormier down, and he is getting blasted on every exchange on the feet, the look on his face is going to be worth all the shit he has caused over the years, and then Cormier can put him away so hard no one will want to pick him up. Then Dana will fold up Strikeforce and Josh can go pro wrestle for the rest of his days.


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Donna Barton, 62, died Friday at 6:25 a.m. at her residence.
She is survived by her two daughters, Jennifer J. Barton, Middlebury, and Amanda (William) Grubbs, Niles, Mich.
A graveside service will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sugar Grove Cemetery, Goshen.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is assisting with arrangements.


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If you ever thought you have the best boss, or that you are the best boss, this might change your mind.
The owners of the Kennesaw Transportation Inc. just gave 36 of its big-rig drivers $10,000 each.
That's a total $360,000 just this year, and it's not even their Christmas bonus.
They give the bonus to employees who reach a five-year milestone working at the company. The idea is to promote longevity in a difficult industry.
Jim Brown and his wife Phoebe received the $10,000 check yet again after more than 30 years each at the company.
"We put it in the bank. We don't have time to spend it." Mrs. Brown said.
Mr. Brown added, "We're goin' all the time."
Kelley Jones is director of recruiting at Kennesaw Transportation. She explained, "This is a tough business for them to be on the road. To retain the drivers, it gives them a goal. It's also a great selling point when you're hiring new people."
The "loyalty" bonus is given each Christmas. But all of the company's employees get a Christmas bonus each year of $200 for every year they work there, up to $2,000.
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So, did we get jobbed by the refs, or did we really self-destruct in an epic fashion that goes well beyond the realm of a faceplant and more towards the demesne of a Do-It-Yerself-Self-Lobotomy Kit? Was this some serious home-cookin', or...um...are we really...not...that...good...? Self-medicate and read on after the jump.
Penalty #1: 1st Quarter, 1st Drive, 1st series. 2nd and 10. They initially called Illegal Formation on us, but got overruled.
Conclusion: Great call.
Dr. Sunshine: Yay!
Mr. Blue: Oh shaddup.
Penalty #2: 1Q, 1D, 2S. 1st and 10. Shane Vereen runs for fifteen yards, but #53 (Donovan Edwards) gets called for a hold.
Fair call. Edwards clearly wraps his arm around their DE and then tackles him.(right at the white/blue line junction. Notice Vereen is three yards upfield) Completely unnecessary since Shane was already well past him. Thanks to 1st and 20, the drive stalls.
Conclusion: Fair call.
Dr. Sunshine: Clearly, their DE rotated in Edwards arms. That was just leverage.
Mr. Blue: In some states, they'd be legally married right now.
Penalty #3: 1Q, 2D, Receiving Kickoff. #20 Called for illegal block below the waist. Negates a return by Keenan Allen to near midfield.
At first, I thought this was a complete BS call. You can clearly see the OSU defender being cut by Isi Sofele from the front.(middle of screen, 3 yards upfield from KA #21) He is not being hit from the side or back, and is not otherwise engaged while being cut. The rules state, "A player must be facing north-south and the blocker's body must be on line perpendicular to the block." Sure looks exactly like what happened. However, upon further research, you are not allowed to block below the waist on any down in which a kick takes place. Damn. That's a coaching issue - our special teams guys should know that. Instead of starting on the 40, we start on our own 10.
Conclusion: By the rulebook, this is the proper call.
Dr. Sunshine: Isi just slipped! In front of that guys legs! Yeaaaah...
Mr. Blue: It's only been an NCAA emphasis for the past year or so. How would we know?
Penalty #4: 1Q, 2D, 3rd and 11. Marvin Jones (bottom of the screen) goes in motion and leaves early. Flagged for a false start.
Can't dispute this one either. Leaves us at 3rd and 16 from our own 4...which becomes the last throw for Kevin Riley as a Golden Bear.
Conclusion: Fair call.
Dr. Sunshine: Jones is fast. Really fast. This is just one of those lag-time mirage thingies.
Mr. Blue: If you're the #1 WR, and the guy in motion, how about waiting for the snap? Oh. Snap!
Penalty #5: 1Q, OSU's 2nd Drive, 1st Series, 2nd and 10. (4:41 to go) Chris Conte called for a late hit out of bounds. Kind of a weak call.
Conte does run into him near the sidelines, but his momentum carried him into Jacquizz Rodgers and he was trying to pull up. He didn't face mask, throw him down, or complete the tackle. This gives them great field position at the 50.
Conclusion: Bogus call.
Dr. Sunshine: I call shenanigans! He didn't light him up! This was a boom-boom non-call!!!
Mr. Blue: Your senior safety should be well aware that most refs legally qualify as "visually impaired" not to mention "special."
Penalty #6: 1Q, 3D, 3rd and 15, :09 to go. Edwards called for a false start. Pretty darn obvious. He would be the one standing up while everyone else is set. (sigh)
Conclusion: Fair call.
Dr. Sunshine: He was just getting set! Really, really set. Again.
Mr. Blue: The cheese stands alone...The cheese stands alone. That's what I'm calling Ol' 53 from now on. The Big Cheese.
Penalty #7: 2Q, 5D, 1st and 10. 10:23 to go. Dead-ball unsportsman-like conduct called. No player named. I think this was Tedford arguing about the uncalled late hit out of bounds on Vereen (Editor's note: Yes, this unsportsmanlike was on Tedford. He apologized for it in the postgame presser.)? Penalty negates a 10+ yard run by Vereen and leaves us with 1st and 26. Greaaat.
Conclusion: Bad call. Especially considering their earlier flag on Conte.
Dr. Sunshine: Good for Tedford standing up for his guys! Call it both ways!!!
Mr. Blue: Yeah. Composure is overrated. It's not like they look up to you or will follow your lead.
Penalty #8: 2Q, 5D, 2nd and 26. 9:25 to go. Crack-back block called on Spencer Ladner.
Can't see the foul on the replay. However, that blurry player just above the scorebox? That's Ladner. If he did hit someone, it was 20 yards down the field and so far away from making a difference in this play that it's downright sad. I suppose it's possible they were flagging Dominic Galas for diving at the legs of Stephen Paea at the very end of the play and got the number wrong. 15 more yards would make it 2nd and 41. I haven't seen that type of down and distance since the Holmoe years. And I still haven't - OSU declined the penalty to make it 3rd and 26.
Conclusion: Hard to say since it happened off-screen. It seems implausible that Ladner cracked someone 20 yards downfield. If they were calling Galas, then it's just a bad call, period. (He barely touched Paea)
Dr. Sunshine: Look at that effort! Blocking downfield. Never say die! Never give up!
Mr. Blue: Good plan. Let's illegally wipe out the safety twenty-plus yards downfield while the other eight guys in the box corral our RB...at the line of scrimmage.
Penalty #9: 2Q, 5D, 3rd and 26. 8:57 to go. Yes. That's three plays, three penalties in a row. Dominic Galas (65) is called for holding.
He grabs his guy, throws him down, and just to make sure the refs don't miss it, he tackles the guy from behind, too. OSU declines and takes the down (incomplete pass to Jones) to make it 4th and 26.
Conclusion: Fair call. (sigh)
Dr. Sunshine: Galas is the Chosen One! He brings a physicality to our line that we desperately need.
Mr. Blue: If only this game were about wrestling or calf-roping. He did everything but brand a 'DG' on that guys rear-end.
Penalty #10: 2Q, OSU's 4th drive, 1st and 10. 8:15 to go. Chris Conte called for pass interference.
He clearly hit Markus Wheaton before the ball arrived. The best part of this play is that Ryan Katz was rolling out, was about to get sacked, and was just trying to throw it away. Automatic 1st down at midfield.
Conclusion: The film don't lie. Fair call.
Dr. Sunshine: Uncatchable! Uncatchable!!!
Mr. Blue: Uncatchable because our guy smacked their WR instead of playing the ball.
Penalty #11: 3Q, 1st drive. 2nd and 1. 9:42 to go. Anthony Miller (80) called for holding.
Instead of a successful run on 2nd and 1, we now have 2nd and 11. Couldn't see Miller on the replay, but I'm sure the hold looked nothing like this one. (Sarcasm - The dude all but tackled Cameron Jordan)
Conclusion: Couldn't see it. But, considering the woeful performance of the Oline and TE's, not so hard to imagine. Probably a fair call...It still would have been nice to see a flag or two on OSU for similar plays, however.
Dr. Sunshine: Call it both ways! They've been tackling our guys all day, ref!
Mr. Blue: Totally. There's no way Mr. Tackle Eligible could get close enough to hold anyone.
Penalty #12: 3Q, 1D, 3rd and 11. 8:09 to go. Edwards (53) called for a false start.
(He's the one at the top of the line standing while everyone else is set) Now it's 3rd and 16. Not his best game.
Conclusion: Fair call.
Dr. Sunshine: He's being framed. Stupid computer interwebz lagtime.
Mr. Blue: The Cheese stands alone...The Cheese stands alone...
Penalty #13: 3Q, 2D. Receiving OSU's punt. 2:02 to go. Mark Anthony (2) penalized for an illegal block in the back.
He shoves their gunner around the 35 yard line. Instead of starting near the 40, we start at the 23.
Conclusion: Fair call. But, if the Italian soccer team ever needs a sub, this guy should audition.
Dr. Sunshine: The dude totally tripped. In fact, I think he shoved Anthony. That's a no-call at worst.
Mr. Blue: I agree. He deliberately flexed his scapula and shoved Anthony's hand with his back. A true travesty of justice.
Penalty #14: 3Q, 2D. 1:04 to go. Holding.
Player not announced, but it looked like it was Matt Summers-Gavin who had just replaced Edwards. Whiffed on his block and grabbed the guy from behind. Could also have been Chris Guarnero. Negates a really nice 40+ yard pass from Brock Mansion to Michael Calvin.
Conclusion: At least two players got beat, and started grabbing/shoving from behind. Fair call.
Dr. Sunshine: See? See?!!? They didn't name anyone! It's a conspiracy!!!
Mr. Blue: At this point, I think the refs just wanted to go home. They're probably gonna need Vicodin and ice for weeks to treat the muscle pulls from throwing all those flags. I don't blame them for not taking the two minutes necessary to explain that at least two (maybe three) of our Big Uglies were holding. Again.
Final tally:
Offense: 9 (3 False Starts + 1 Unsportsmanlike + 4 Holds + 1 Crackback)
Defense: 2 (Late hit + Pass Interference)
Special Teams: 2 (Illegal Crack-back + Block in the Back)
Of these, only the late hit out of bounds (Conte), the bizarre invisible crack-back(Ladner) and perhaps the unseen unsportsmanlike conduct calls were questionable. Sadly enough, we earned all the others. Yeah, OSU got away with a few, but let's not kid ourselves - that's not why we lost. This was completely uncharacteristic of a Tedford-coached team. So, the obvious question is...who exactly is coaching the offense? Uh, Coach...Maybe this is a good time to get a little more hands on?
Dr. Sunshine: Mansion finally gets his chance. With a solid whole week of practice, I'm sure he'll be able to run our offense better than he has in his previous three and a half years! Let's do this!!!
Mr. Blue: They call it "The Curse of the Palouse" for a reason. Doooooomed.


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Alma's Derrick de Jesus Popping Up With MSG at City Sip
The chef will prepare an American menu of vegetable and seafood-based dishes with an Asian angle.
The chef will prepare an American menu of vegetable and seafood-based dishes with an Asian angle.
The pop-up comes from actors Michael Della Femina and Josh Weinstein.
Kevin Meehan will serve his improvised menus over three weeks adjacent to Pershing Square.
The noodle project will open in the former Maru Global space on 10th Street.
Phase one of the restaurant's opening begins now.
After Sophia's, the chef wants to pick up where he last left off at Striped Bass with a new seafood concept.
An exploration of over 50 flavors from around the world.
It could be the first time ever that Navajo tacos will be served in Philadelphia.
The chef's credits include positions at Il Grano and La Botte.
The evening kicks off the Venice restaurant's guest-chef series.
The pop-up produce wizard returns to the former site of Palate Food + Wine.
The pop-up king returns to Downtown's Gram & Papa's for a "Greatest Hits" revue.
The pop-up chef once worked for Quentin Tarantino and Keifer Sutherland.
The experimental guest-chef concept has a solid lineup this week.
The chef-owner of Ned Ludd in Portland is collaborating on dishes like cockscomb terrine and squid-ink citrus for one night.
Bill Chait creates nothing but hit restaurants.
The SLF, a monthly guerilla dining series, is hosting its next dinner on October 15. Since they're super stealthy, there is no public listing of the address, nor the time of the dinner. Let us hope the group isn't associated...
Luke Reyes will offer small plates priced at just five bucks.
The two seriously experienced chefs will cook eight courses of local product using tricky techniques.
The pairing lacks the excitement that makes pop-ups so popular, so what's the point?


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D1 boys hoops: Perry, Pinnacle, Dobson, CDS to semifinals
Originally published: Feb 27, 2014 - 12:00 am
No. 4 Perry shook off a rusty start Thursday, overcoming an 11-0 deficit early in the first period to edge No. 5 Sunnyslope in the final minute, 54-49, in the Division I boys state basketball tournament at ASU's Wells Fargo Arena.
Perry advances to the state tournament semifinals for the first time in the school's brief history on Friday (Feb. 28). Perry faces Corona del Sol at 7:45 p.m. at Wells Fargo. Senior forward Jake Mortensen made two free throws with 1:25 left to snap a 49-49 tie after the team's traded leads a couple times in the final two minutes. Freshman guard Markus Howard added three free throws in the final 37 seconds for the final margin. Howard netted a game-high 25 points, including nine in the fourth period.
Perry outscored Sunnyslope, 31-19, in the second half and 20-13 in the fourth period. Mortensen and Jordan Howard added nine points each for Perry (26-5). Sunnyslope got 18 points from Sammy Barnes-Thompkins -- 15 in the first half. Barnes-Thompkins was the key to Sunnyslope's 11-0 getaway. Barnes-Thompkins batteld foul trouble in the second half and fouled out in the final two minutes. Sunnyslope's Stanford-bound center Michael Humphrey finished with 15 points.
PINNACLE 69, GILBERT 57: Dorian Pickens scored 36 points and led a third-quarter charge along with fellow senior Trey Ingram as No. 3 Pinnacle topped Gilbert at Wells Fargo Arena. It's the second year in a row Pinnacle eliminated Gilbert in the quarterfinals.
Pinnacle (22-9) advances to the semifinals to face Dobson, a 58-38 winner over Hamilton, on Friday (Feb. 28) at 4:15 p.m at Wells Fargo Arena. It's the fourth year in a row Pinnacle has reached the semis or better. Gilbert finished up 21-7.
Pinnacle led 29-26 at halftime in a game tight the first 16 minutes. But Pickens and Ingram combined for Pinnacle's first 15 points of the third period, helping along a 12-0 run that broke the game open. Pickens scored 14 points in the third period and made 10 of his first 13 shots in the game. HIs final shooting numbers were 15 of 22 with 4 3s. Ingram provided 15 points, the only other Pinnacle player in double figures.
Gilbert was led by Spencer Nicolds and Anthony Bryant with 14 points apiece.
DOBSON 58, HAMILTON 38: An early helping of 3-point shooting started No. 2 Dobson (24-7) on its way to a rout of No. 7 Hamilton at Wells Fargo Arena. It means a third trip to the semifinals for Dobson in school history. The other seasons were 2000-2001 (loss to Brophy) and 2004-2005 (loss to St. Mary's). Hamilton finished the season 24-4.
Dobson, shooting just under 45 percent for the season from 3-point range, made 4 of 6 in the opening quarter to build a 16-8 advantage. Ryan Richardson led Dobson with 23 points and connected on 5 3s in the game. Kodi Justice added 13 points, 11 in the second half. Dobson made 9 of 22 3s for the game (40 percent).
Dobson extended its lead to 30-14 at halftime and led 47-31 after three period. Hamilton shot just 22 percent the first half and didn''t improve nearly enough in the second half to make a run at Dobson. Dobson has won 17 of its last 18 games under coach Rick McConnell now in his 30th year as Dobson's head coach. Dobson faces Pinnacle in the semis for the third time this season.
Hamilton was led by James Sosinski with eight points and Zach Evans and Deonte Harrington with seven points apiece.
CORONA DEL SOL 71, MOUNTAIN VIEW 54: Top-seed Corona completed the run of top seeds reaching the semifinals, jumping on No. 9 Mountain View quickly to eliminate the Toros. The 1-2-3 and 4 seeds all advanced to the final four.
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Your first look at what's happening around Milwaukee. All of the latest events you can't miss in the city.
On Tap Today: Broods at the Rave
The brother-sister electropop duo from New Zealand plays an WLUM-FM (102.1) "Exposure Show" tonight at the Rave. »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap Today: Laborfest, Cool Waters goes to the dogs and beer gardens
Welcome to the holiday for which there is no greeting card. It's Labor Day. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
On Tap Today: Live theater, the Milwaukee Rally and a quick trip to Italy
So begins a three-day weekend. »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap Today: Rock at the Rave, swing dancing in Bay View
Rock out at the Rave tonight. Blessthefall, I Killed the Prom Queen and Capture the Crown will begin at 6:30 p.m., and Tantric hits the stage at 8 p.m. Tickets are available online for $19. »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap Today: Cargo Space at Inova
Hello everyone, and welcome to the last Wednsday of your summer. »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap Today: Desert Noises at Marcus Center's Peck Pavilion
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts' Live at Peck Pavilion ends tonight with highly promising roots rock band Desert Noises. »Read Full Blog Post
Live: The Emmys, from the Nokia Theatre in Hollywood
TheWrap.com is providing carpet-to-podium live coverage of the 66th annual Primetime Emmy Awards Monday night. The real show kicks off at 7 p.m. Milwaukee time; the other show, the red carpet, starts hours before. »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap Today: Free music in Lake Park, free Robin Williams movie at Brocach Irish Pub, return visit from Doctor Who
It's the last Monday of August - now, go out there and make it count. »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap Today: Serbian Days, the Brewers and a Polish moon bike ride
It's Friday. And that's a good thing. »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap Today: Explore family history at Milwaukee Public Library, watch a fashion show at Montage Lounge, sing karaoke at Milwaukee Ale House
The Milwaukee Public Library offers a different kind of family fun this afternoon: a brief introduction to genealogy for those who want to find out more about their family background but don't know where to begin. The free presentation will begin at noon Thursday in conference room 2A. Reservations are not required. »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap Today: Summer concerts in the city
If summer nights are synonmous with summer concerts for you and yours, Wednesday evenings tend to be especially packed with options. Here's a bit of what's going on in Milwaukee today, including some opportunities to wiggle your toes in the grass and listen to music in the open air. »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap Today: IM5 at Miramar Theatre and Brink: A New Works Movement
Boy band IM5 headlines an anti-bullying concert tonight, while Renaissance Theaterworks hosts a staged reading of "Parts of Speech," a play in development written by Janet Burroway. »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap Today: Author visit and Janet Planet
Oh, hi Monday. You're back. »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap Today: Music at the zoo, a party at the museum and a free movie
End of summer. End of the work week. »Read Full Blog Post
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The Milwaukee Comedy Festival kicks off Thursday with a 6 p.m. Improv Jam and Variety Hour Happy Hour and 8 p.m. performances by Geoffrey Asmus, Matt Griffo and broadminded at Next Act Theatre, 255 S. Water St. Presale single-show tickets are $16.52 online or $20 at the door. Or you can buy an all-access pass for $50. »Read Full Blog Post


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Bigger fuel bills are making this winter harsher for many households. The Energy Information Administration estimates the average household in the Northeast will spend $2,431 on heating oil this winter, up 23.8% from last winter's total. Businesses from airlines to chemical makers are also facing higher costs.
Most economists think the rise in fuel costs will deter output growth rather than boost inflation. That is because higher energy costs leave less money available to spend on other goods. Given the slack in labor markets and capacity, higher fuel costs won't translate much into higher wages or prices that would push up core inflation.
The oil-related drag on output, however, means fewer jobs. And faster job growth was a key support for housing in 2011....
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1. Militaris Artifex wrote:
There is probably very little reason for concern that
Given the sheer magnitude of (a) the size of the existing federal debt, and (b) the magnitude of the current year's budget deficit with suggestions that future years will see more of the same, we should have no fear that there will not be inflation.
Quite the contrary, we should be worried that inflation will be given further impetus beyond what has already been programmed. The more so if Bernanke, Krugman, et alii continue on the path they have already staked out.
Pax et bonum,
2. Larry Morse wrote:
Roight now,
3. Militaris Artifex wrote:
2. Larry Morse,
You wrote:
I regret that I must be the one to break the news to you, but your assumption that gasoline is NOT in shorter supply is incorrect. Details from July of 2010 are described in this article. Furthermore, we experienced an earlier decrease in 2003 as a direct result of refineries damaged by hurricane Katrina. To the best of my knowledge, we have yet to regain all of the gasoline production capacity from Katrina, and I know within the first several years after that storm, there were no new refineries constructed.
Pax et bonum,
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A lot of Phoenix police officers attending Monday's funeral were wearing one special police officer pin that was designed by Detective John Hobbs several years ago.
The pin represents all patrol officers in each precinct.
"This is something he had designed, something officers will wear on their uniform. Obviously we want to acknowledge John for his accomplishments in his career and we're acknowledging him here today," Phoenix Police Department spokesman Sgt. Steve Martos said.
The pins are something officers use and wear as a source of pride.
The number four represents the Fourth Precinct wear Hobbs worked.
Thousands gathered on Monday to pay their respects and honor to a man many say was one of the best cops they had even known and even a finer husband and father.
Hobbs was fatally shot on March 3 by a fugitive he and other detectives were attempting to arrest. Another officer was wounded and released from the hospital a few days later.
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Preventing Autoimmune Disease, How Healing the Gut Can Help
Autoimmune diseases taken together are the third leading cause of death in the US. The list of autoimmune diseases is long and varied:
• Type 1 diabetes
• Celiac disease
• Lupus
• Hashimoto's thyroiditis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Sjogren's
• Fibromyalgia
to name just a few. But the autoimmune disease celiac, unlike all the others, has a unique feature– it's the only autoimmune disease where the exact trigger is known.
What's Unique About Celiac Disease?
Gluten is the trigger for celiac disease and when that trigger is removed the body stops destroying its own small intestine.
Why is this profound? Two reasons:
1. There is no other autoimmune disease where the exact trigger is known.
2. Gluten and the damage it causes to the small intestine may very well be the root cause of other autoimmune diseases!
We have appreciated the interesting phenomena where people "develop" gluten intolerance at different ages. It used to be perplexing because it was assumed that if the problem was genetically driven, as soon as the body received its first gluten "insult" damage should begin to occur.
Leaky Gut Plays a Big Role in Creating Autoimmune Disease
In the past, when patients with gluten intolerance stated that they felt perfectly fine eating gluten until a certain age, it was thought that the damage had probably begun far earlier but the patient had simply not been aware of it. What we have come to realize is that a genetic propensity plus the presence of gluten in the diet are only two of the three necessary constituents of this puzzle – the third is damage to the small intestine that has compromised the health of this vitally important organ.
A completely healthy, intact small intestine seems to be quite able to defend itself against gluten, despite genes that 'lean towards' gluten intolerance. But once damage has occurred, the gut becomes "leaky", the immune system has weakened, and not only can digestive complaints result but symptoms can arise in other systems throughout the body.
There has been proof for many years that the intestine is not the only tissue targeted by the immune reaction to gluten. The prime example of this is a disease called dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) where the gluten sensitivity manifests primarily in the skin, with only mild or no intestinal involvement.
Now, more recent research reveals that perhaps a vast number of autoimmune diseases may also involve an immune response to dietary gluten. It turns out that an enzyme in the gut called tissue transglutaminase (tTG) is a primary player in the cause of why gluten destroys the small intestine in celiac disease. Interestingly this enzyme is not solely present in the gut. It is in fact present throughout the human body.
Now imagine gluten moving through your blood stream. (Remember, it got there due to a leaky gut.) The gluten comes in contact with tTG in the thyroid and autoimmune thyroid disease results. It comes in contact with tTG in the joints and rheumatoid arthritis results. And potentially on and on it goes to include many of the 100s of autoimmune diseases afflicting millions of Americans. Can you now see why gluten has such far-reaching effects that damage other systems of the body?
When examining the cause of a leaky gut it is worth discussing the substance that dictates the permeability, or 'leakiness', between the cells that line the small intestine. This substance is called zonulin. Increases in zonulin cause the intestine to become leaky, thereby allowing substances to leave the intestine that shouldn't normally. It has been seen in research that in patients with celiac disease zonulin is activated by gluten, leading to increased intestinal permeability (a leaky gut). But how does this extend to other autoimmune diseases?
Research Study Prevents Diabetes Successfully
Dr. Alessio Fasano performed a brilliant study on rats that were genetically predisposed to develop type 1 diabetes. The premise was that if the gut was not affected negatively by zonulin and remained intact and healthy, then perhaps the antibodies made against the pancreas that create diabetes would be prevented from leaving the gut and thereby prevented from causing damage to the pancreas. Sure enough 2/3 of these rats who were highly predisposed to develop diabetes did not simply because zonulin was prevented from creating a leaky gut!
This study was the first time that an autoimmune disease was prevented by blocking intestinal permeability. It further puts a new face on the entire concept of how and why autoimmune disease develops. We've always thought that the genetic predisposition was an overriding characteristic of autoimmune diseases that overshadowed any effort to sublimate it.
This study opens a new field of investigation into the relationship between the health of the intestine and the basis of many diseases. Imagine if the "unknown trigger" of autoimmune disease turns out to be gluten and its effect of creating a leaky gut!
It is for this reason that I am so passionate about early diagnosis of gluten intolerance. Whether it is celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, the affect that gluten imposes on the integrity of the small intestine has far-reaching implications. I see it clinically in my patients on a daily basis, but the above research puts a point on it that we must consider seriously.
The Longer You Eat Gluten, the Higher Your Risk
A study from Italy showed that the longer gluten sensitive people eat gluten, the more likely they are to develop autoimmune diseases. They found that in childhood celiacs, the prevalence of autoimmune disease rose from a baseline of 5% at age 2 to almost 35% by age 20. Imagine if screening of all children for gluten intolerance resulted in reductions of future autoimmune diseases!
I am currently working on a program with my patients who are gluten intolerant to restore their small intestines to the healthiest possible condition. This is important from the obvious viewpoint that optimal digestion and absorption is critical to good health. But it is also vital from the perspective of understanding and managing zonulin and its long-term effects on health.
The 5 Most Important Steps to Healing a Leaky Gut
I would recommend that you take the following steps to ensure that you are doing everything you can to restore your small intestine to optimal functioning.
1. Have a comprehensive stool analysis performed to ensure that no pathogenic organisms (bacteria, amoeba, parasites, etc) are present. Such a test should also measure the effect of your body's enzymes to see how effectively your food is being broken down and absorbed. It should also assess the health of your intestinal bacteria or probiotics.
2. Eliminate dairy foods from your diet. There is considerable evidence to suggest that consuming milk from other mammals is not conducive to good health, especially in our digestive tracts. The inflammation that dairy can cause could well be contributing to a leaky gut, despite the elimination of gluten.
3. Once you have taken the above steps, see how you're feeling. Some patients require certain supplements such as anti-oxidants, omega – 3 fatty acids, vitamins A, E, B and D, plus minerals including zinc and magnesium to help the intestinal lining heal fully.
4. Additionally you should get tested for the presence of cross-reactive foods. For more information on this topic read my blog on the topic. You could also watch a You Tube video describing them and how they are significant.
5. Finally, once the above have been done, have a lab test performed to assess how successful you have been at healing your gut. Remember that to prevent autoimmune disease, it appears to be crucial to restore health to this large 23 foot long organ. An improved lab test now exists to determine if molecules that are too large are still passing through your intestine or if this is now being prevented due to a healthy small intestine. This is a non-invasive, non-drug test.
What You Can Do
In summary: Encourage parents you know to have their children evaluated for gluten intolerance, especially if there is any incidence of autoimmune disease in their family tree. The more we can affect an early diagnosis, the healthier our future generations will be.
If you know someone suffering from an autoimmune disease themselves or if they have a family member afflicted, encourage them as well to get tested for gluten intolerance. Mainstream research doesn't agree with the statement I'm about to make (yet!) but we do see some very exciting reversals in autoimmune disease symptoms once a patient has removed gluten from their diet.
Last but not least, show your doctor this data. There is still too much ignorance in our profession about gluten and its broad reaching negative effects.
I hope you find this information helpful. Many of the steps mentioned above are best administered with the help of an experienced clinician so let me know if I can help you to find the assistance you need. Unfortunately there are still only a few doctors in this country who are aware of these ramifications of gluten intolerance and who utilize the needed laboratory tests to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
It is for this reason that we became a destination clinic and treat patients from across the country as well as internationally. We are here to help. Give us a call!
To your good health,
Dr Vikki Petersen, DC, CCN
Founder of HealthNOW Medical Center
Co-author of "The Gluten Effect"
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Permission is granted to re-post this article in its entirety with credit to Dr Vikki Petersen & HealthNOW Medical Center and a clickable link back to this page. Dr Vikki Petersen, DC, CCN is founder of HealthNOW Medical Center and the author of "The Gluten Effect". She has been featured in national magazines, international medical journals and is a frequent headlined speaker.