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Spanish Help: 4 Strategies for Success in Spanish Class
17th July
You know your student needs Spanish help – but you're not quite sure how to help them….What can you do?
Helping your student be successful in Spanish class is just like anything else, there are probably things you can do as a parent (or student) to improve before you look for formal Spanish help. Keep reading for 4 strategies that are proven to help your student learn Spanish:
Spanish Help Strategy 1: Emphasize the benefits of learning Spanish -
"Why do I have to learn this?!" is every teen's favorite question. Most teenagers have to understand the motivation to work hard at something. Perspective is key, so remind your student of what they stand to gain by taking a Spanish class. Spanish is a practical skill, and it's exponentially more useful that just ordering a burrito in Spanish at your favorite Mexican restaurant.
Learning to … Read More »
Great Conversational Spanish Chit Chat Topics
11th July
Small talk is a big deal! Conversational Spanish topics that are sure to get people talking.
Don't let yourself be at a loss for words when you're on Spanish Immersion!
You likely selected a program with host family lodging because you recognize the linguistic and cultural value of interacting with people in their home – and you really want to learn all you can while you're on immersion. It's important to realize that healthy chit-chat with your host family actually builds confianza- this idea of trust that engenders peoples' willingness to open up to you, create a deeper friendship, and discuss the things that are dear to them. So…. you're headed back to your host family and you're not quite sure what else there is to talk about. You feel like you've covered the basics and you're stuck; you need … Read More »
Must Know Items when Staying with a Host Family in Costa Rica
5th June
Keep reading, because the information below will keep you from thinking: "I wish someone had told me that earlier about my host family!"
Okay, picture this…
You have just touched down in Costa Rica for your immersion experience, and your mind is running wild! Is your host family going to be nice? Will the water be okay to drink? You have heard stories of friends traveling abroad and the last thing you want is to spend any of your precious time abroad sick… Tropical landscapes run through your mind until… oh no! Huge tropical bugs! You forgot your bug spray! Is malaria a risk? And the spiders – are they really three times the size of the ones at home? Wait, did you just hear someone on this flight say snakes?!?
Yes there are some bigger bugs, but it's going … Read More »
6 Easy Steps to Improve your Spanish Grade
5th June
Are you struggling to thrive in your Spanish class like you do in others?
There are several things you can to do help improve your Spanish grade – keep reading!
Disclaimer: If you're a difficult student you've got an uphill battle to try and improve your Spanish grade. You know you're a difficult student if:
You roll your eyes and/or huff & puff frequently
You have a "too cool for school" attitude
You blame others instead of taking responsibility for yourself
You are generally apathetic, disengaged or distracted in class
You don't complete your work and are always full of excuses why you couldn't get it done
If one or more of the above describes you as a student, you probably need to address that (those) before you keep reading. If, however, you're well-meaning and you are just struggling to survive in Spanish, this post is for you!
Learning … Read More »
4 Obstacles to Exponential Language Growth on Spanish Immersion
30th May
Everyone knows intuitively and experientially that Spanish immersion is the best way to learn Spanish. However, just because you're traveling, doesn't necessarily mean that you're learning and improving your Spanish!
We love Spanish Immersion programs for our high school students, undergraduate students and professional clients because we know it puts them in the best situation to learn Spanish. When you're on a Spanish immersion program, you naturally remove many obstacles and distractions that get in the way and fight for your attention when you're studying Spanish back home.
Spanish immersion is a significant investment of time and money. And while financial costs are relative (what may be expensive for me could be affordable for you) time isn't relative – we all only have a finite amount! So, I wanted to share some realities of Spanish immersion and 4 potential obstacles to exponential … Read More »


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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) chose Portland as host city for this year's celebration, which culminates on June 5, 2013. A variety of public events will lead up to World Environment Day itself. The city and UNEP are encouraging community groups, nonprofit organizations, businesses and individuals to organize and participate in those events starting on Earth Day, April 22, and continuing until June 5.
Activities on June 5 will include an exhibition of the International Painting Competition and an interactive environmental workshop for high school students led by the country's first African-American astronaut, Dr. Mae C. Jemison.
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I would really like to try replacing my MH's carpet myself, either this year or next. I have NO SLIDES which I'm sure will be a huge help, and I'll only be replacing the front half living room and driver's area of the RV. The two captains chairs and our L-shaped couch is all that sits on top of the existing carpet, maybe 14-16 bolts total. When installing the new stuff, is there any kind of special stretching that needs to be done like household carpet? Unfortunately I'm nowhere close to Ernie in TX or Rt. 66 in CA to physically utilize your services... but I'll gladly take any pointers you can offer here.
Beautiful! My rig doesn't have any slides at all, so I don't think it should be too difficult. But I don't want the carpet bunching up as soon as I get the furniture back down on it. Having the equipment/skill to stretch the carpet properly is my main concern.
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If you're going to install carpet, then you must use tackles-strip along the edges.
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Carpet in RVs is often just stapled down rather than using tackless. I don't see any advantage to tackless in an RV installation, but maybe Ernie can comment pro or con?
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The Denver Broncos first pick in the 2013 NFL Draft will be the 28th overall selection. Consequently, the player who is currently ranked at that spot, is a position of need for them. Allow me to introduce Defensive Tackle Johnathan Hankins, a 6'3", 320 lb. behemoth out of the Ohio State.
Hankins is a 1st round prospect ranked #5 out of 215 DT's nationwide with a pre-Combine
40 Time of 5.32 seconds.
Agent: Kevin Poston (DEAL Elite Athlete Management)
As a true freshman at Ohio State, Hankins made the Buckeyes rotation and recorded 16 Tackles (3 solo) plus a Quarterback Sack for the season. He weighed in as a freshman "at about 350, 355," and was regarded as only a two-down player by Defensive Coordinator Jim Heacock. By his sophomore year, Hankins managed to get his weight down to 330. He became a starter, registering 67 Tackles, trailing the team leader by only five. Hankins had 32 solo Tackles among that total, including 11 Tackles For Losses and three Quarterback Sacks. The team's Jack Stephenson Award winner as the team's outstanding defensive lineman, Johnathan was named honorable mention all-Big Ten as a sophomore by the conference coaches and media.
Johnathan is a rising star - He has played in all 22 games the past two years, ranking third among current Buckeyes with 12.5 TFLs and with 4.0 Quarterback Sacks last season. That put him on the 2012 All-American 2nd team.
Similar to Vernon Gholston a few years back, Hankins was a three-star high school recruit out of Michigan who the Buckeyes lured to Columbus. His size, power, and athleticism made him a two-time all-state pick at Southeastern High School, but his hustle in combination with those physical attributes is what gives him a chance to be a first round prospect in much the same way Dan "Big Daddy" Wilkinson was with the Buckeyes before he became the last defensive tackle selected No. 1 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1994.
Ohio State coaches liked what they saw from "Big Hank" as a true freshman in 2010 (16 tackles, 1.5 for loss) so much that they played him in every game and named him the team's most outstanding first-year defender. As a sophomore, he was the Buckeyes' most outstanding defensive player and earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors (by coaches and media) after making 68 stops, 11 for loss and three sacks. Hankins still decided to slim down a bit after the 2011 season to add increased stamina and quickness. He started all 12 games for the Buckeyes as a junior again and earned First Team All-Big Ten honors with 55 tackles, 4 for loss and one sack. Knowing his combination of size, strength and quickness would be attractive at the next level, Hankins decided to skip his senior year in Columbus and go pro.
STRENGTHS Nice job against the run, tracking the play with his eyes and using his body to force the issue. Taller nose tackle prospect with thick upper body and extra girth in the middle. Plays all over the line, often outside the tackle despite his build because of his rare agility. Extends to shrug off blocks and uses his hands to bully blockers, controlling the POA and setting the edge when playing outside. Has extremely strong hands to secure tackles and finish plays once he gets his hands on the ballcarrier. Comes off the ball hard and quick for his size, will win a gap and blow up plays in the backfield if linemen don't get to the reach-block. Drives back NFL-caliber guards into the backfield and holds up doubles, does not give ground even against better players. Works down the line to get to ballcarriers while engaged, and hustles downfield and to the sideline if needed. Three-down player, on the field for a lot of snaps considering his bulk.
WEAKNESSES Lacks the burst to be an elite pass rusher, though he can make quarterbacks uncomfortable in the pocket. Can play with high pads, giving better linemen a chance to stand him up. Relies too much on his upper body strength at times and needs to play with consistent leverage. He uses his body too much and needs to consistently utilize his hands and limbs. Must keep his weight under control to maximize his athleticism, and make sure he doesn't lose his strength and hustle at the end of games. He tends to wear down throughout the course of a game, looking fatigued and noticeably taking plays off. Hankins battled a minor knee sprain the past two seasons, wearing a brace much of the time.
NFL COMPARISON Dontari Poe
BOTTOM LINE Hankins, who carried the nickname "Big John" or "Big Hank" around Ohio State's campus, is a load to handle on the defensive line with impressive fluidity and coordination skills for a big man, playing with an active motor. He played all over the defense line in college, lining up both outside at DE and inside at DT. Hankins rarely left the field and his coaches talk positively about his football character, but he often looked fatigued and worn down throughout games, meaning his snaps (and weight) will need to be monitored at the next level. Hankins has a rare combination of size, strength and foot quickness for a defensive lineman to be a force against both the run and the pass. Although he only looks half-speed at times when his tank isn't full, Hankins can tear through blocks like paper -– a potential top-12 pick with the versatility to line up as a traditional 3-technique DT in a four-man front or an effective two-gapping 0-technique NT for a 3-4 defense.
A two-year starter, Hankins was a 3-star recruit out of high school, choosing Ohio State over Michigan, Michigan State and Oklahoma.
He saw some playing time as a true freshman reserve in 2010, recording 16 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack. Hankins became a starter in 2011 as a sophomore and had his best statistical season, finishing with 67 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks, earning All-Big Ten Honorable Mention honors.
He started every game again in 2012 as a junior (12 starts), recording 55 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack, earning First Team All-Big Ten honors. Hankins decided to forego his final season of eligibility and enter the 2013 NFL Draft.
"I have decided, with the support of my family, to forego my senior season at Ohio State in order to enter the NFL Draft," Hankins said. "I will always be grateful for the family I have gained here at Ohio State."
Hankins, who carried the nickname "Big John" or "Big Hank" around Ohio State's campus, is a load to handle on the defensive line with impressive fluidity and coordination skills for a big man, playing with an active motor. He played all over the defense line in college, lining up both outside at end and inside at tackle.
Hankins rarely left the field and his coaches talk positively about his football character, but he often looked fatigued and worn down throughout games.
Hankins has a rare combination of size, strength and foot quickness for the defensive line to be a force against both the run and the pass and although he only looks half-speed at times when his tank isn't full, Hankins can tear through blocks like paper - a potential top-10 pick with the versatility to line up as a traditional 3-technique DT in a four-man front or an effective two-gapping 0-technique NT for a 3-4 defense.
Strengths: Hankins has a wide frame with the natural size to carry a lot of weight. He has excellent feet for the position with very good first step quickness and get-off burst to knife through the line of scrimmage and make plays in the backfield.
He is fluid and rangy, dropping in coverage at times and making plays up and down the line of scrimmage. He looks smooth in space with flexible ankles to quickly redirect his momentum and move well in any direction to be a factor on just about every play.
Hankins is a tough run defender with very good awareness and instincts, using his eyes to track the play and body to force the issue. He extends to shrug off blocks and uses his hands to bully blockers, controlling the POA and setting the edge when playing outside. Hankins has extremely strong hands to secure tackles and finish plays once he gets his hands on the ballcarrier.
He has versatility to play inside or outside, seeing a lot of time at both DE and DT in college, also playing on some special teams, blocking a field goal in 2012 (vs. Purdue). Hankins eats up multiple blocks and frequently attracts double-teams. He rarely left the field and started every game the past two seasons for the Buckeyes (25 starts), displaying an obvious passion for the game.
Weaknesses: Hankins relies too much on his upper-body strength at times and needs to play with consistent leverage. He uses his body too much and needs to consistently utilize his hands and limbs.
Hankins doesn't always play smart with several penalties on his resume, including a late hit on the quarterback (vs. Michigan State in 2012). He tends to wear down throughout the course of a game and give streaky effort, looking fatigued and noticeably taking plays off.
Hankins battled a minor knee sprain the past two seasons, wearing a brace much of the time.
He set career-bests statistically as sophomore and failed to reach the same numbers in 2012. Hankins lost 15-plus pounds prior to his junior season and his weight needs to be monitored to stay in shape.
NFL Comparison: Brandon Mebane, DT, Seattle Seahawks - Like Mebane, Hankins is a tough run defender who can disrupt the pocket and dominate 1-on-1 blockers, but at his best when not asked to play every down.-- Dane Brugler
Johnathan Hankins Scouting Report
From June 22nd, 2012
Grade: 7.7
+For a 310+ wide built athlete, he moves surprisingly well upfield
+Able to maintain balance laterally through contact
+Shows balance and body control for a nose tackle in the backfield when finishing tackles
+Played a 0, 1, 3, 5, and 6 technique over the course of last season, showcasing versatility
-Not overly great laterally in rush moves, can't beat to outside shoulders with athleticism
+Has played a variety of positions of the defensive line, has experience in multiple roles
-Doesn't show great vision of the ball carrier, doesn't readjust attacking point well
-Hasn't had much of a chance to display leadership qualities at Ohio State
-Three other senior projected starters on the roster mean likely minimal leadership duties in 2012
Pass Rush:
+Wins leverage as he slides inside/play side laterally
+Doesn't lose balance on initial quick rushes, gains inside position well
+Able to stay low and slip outside shoulder in to attack opening in gaps
+Naturally attracts doubles thanks to wide frame, power and body control down the line
-Despite rushing from many techniques, only gets solid penetration from NT, occasionally at 3-tech
-Lacks counter rush move using his hands that could drastically improve rushing ability
-Drives in with shoulder too much at times, could use hands initially to set up rushes initially
Run Stuffing:
+Size and balance off snap consistently outmatch guards, and occasionally centers doubling
+Keeps feet moving, stays active with lower half
+When in hole, extends horizontally and shuts off hole completely
-Could be more patient in attacking the ball carrier as a rusher
-Tries to be a backfield playmaker at times, allowing for potential cutback lanes
+Understanding of staying engaged while sliding to second blocker to absorb space
+Keeps feet and base wide as both a rusher and when disrupting running lanes
+Fires hands up in short passing plays to disrupt throwing lanes
-Needs to use hands more effectively as a rusher on a consistent basis
-Could stay at home and not be overaggressive as a rusher more consistently
-Does a good, not great job, of setting up stunts/blitzers.
Hankins is a monster of a man, one of the widest nose tackles in college football. That natural size combined with his lower body strength and body control allows him to be at worst an immovable object for offenses to double teams. His ability to keep his feet and drive down the playside part of the line naturally disrupts both zone and man blocking schemes. His ability as a rusher is still raw, but for now, his power and burst off the line are enough to get into the backfield initially and win power battles to make plays in the backfield. With improved hand usage, better understanding of the defense's game plan, and a handful of rush moves to add to his versatility, and Hankins may develop into a future Top 5 overall pick in the 2013/2014 NFL Draft.
The SB Nation Cleveland site has a recent article claiming that Hankins is listed as a top 10 prospect by Mel Kiper, the ESPN Draft Guru.
The 6-3, 335-pound lineman has impressed NFL scouts with his durability, quickness and his relentless play against the run, and Kiper Jr. has taken notice. Kiper Jr. says he can "occupy multiple blockers against the run" without giving up any ground, and can occasionally make effort plays as a pass-rusher.
Charlie Campbell from Walter Football sees 5 possible Matches for Hankins: Oakland (2nd pick), Carolina (14th), Minnesota (23rd), Indianapolis (24th) and New England (29th). Oakland has aging defensive tackles, and the team needs some young talent on its defensive line. Going to the Raiders in the top 10 is probably the highest that Hankins could hope to go.
The Patriots might be looking at Hankins to replace the aging Vince Wilfork too although they have the next pick after Denver. The other 4 teams are picking before the Broncos as well, so Johnathan may not even be there at 28. Then there are the Steelers, who have the 17th pick. Casey Hampton is 35, in his 12th year and a UFA. They did draft Alameda Ta'amu during last year's draft, but that didn't pan out and he was released. That leaves them with Steve McLendon, who had 7 Tackles and 2 Sacks in 16 games last year.
Steel34D from Behind the Steel Curtain ran with that presumption in this article.
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Jonathan Hankins 2012
Ohio State DT Johnathan Hankins vs Wisconsin
Johnathan Hankins vs Cal 2012
Hankins is a big body who commands double teams. He will likely end up as a Nose Tackle in a 3-4 scheme. Broncos head coach likes big wide bodies and would have a use for a player who can play all along the Defensive Line. Hankins has a conditioning issue and likes to coast, a trait that occurs with talented players. That and his lack of technique using his hands lead me to believe that Johnathan Hankins needs too much work for a 1st round draft pick. He will end up needing to be a platoon player. The potential is there, but in my opinion he would be a risky pick at #28.
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'The X-Factor' recap: A running diary of the first episode
THE SKINNY: Welcome to the world of "The X-Factor." From the start of Wednesday night's premiere, the "X" would take the foundations of "American Idol" — high drama, big lights and heartfelt stories — and build for the sky. This was an emotionally draining show, with stories of poor families, down-on-their-luck talents and even a meth-addict fresh out of rehab. If you feet that "Idol" has gotten stale in recent seasons (and it has, with its predictable guy-with-a-guitar winners), then "X-Factor" felt like a welcome reminder of just how great it feels to root for someone — someone perhaps trapped in a mundane life, just in need of the right break. It's the cliche American dream story, and you'd have to be pretty cold to roll your eyes at the way "The X-Factor" presents it. I'm feeling great after the first episode, so read my running diary to see how I got here:
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Ashado won Saturday's Grade 1, $750,000 Beldame with the
kind of style her fans have come to expect from the 4-year-old Saint
Ballado filly. The defending Eclipse champion filly is now the likely favorite to win the Breeders' Cup Distaff at nine furlongs on October 29th, and trainer Todd Pletcher would like nothing more than to
see her racing career end on the right note. "You have to say now that she's one of the top mares, maybe of all time," said Pletcher, after Ashado's 2-length victory in
the Beldame pushed her
earnings to $3,711,440. "This puts her earnings very high on the
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or second in the Breeders' Cup (Distaff) she can break the record. When
you get one this good and they've had such a good career, you want to
see them finish up on a winning note. It's very satisfying for our
organization. This was a loaded race. Six grade I winners, Happy Ticket been beaten
only once coming in, Society Selection and the unbeaten 3-year-old
(Sweet Symphony). She beat everyone she you could beat today. This was
clearly the marquee prep of the Fall. This was a big win. We want to
defend our title in the Breeders' Cup, but the earnings title would be a bonus."
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Ashado, rebounding from a dismal fourth-place finish in Saratoga's Personal Ensign, pressed Dream of Summer through a pace 24.50, 47.64, and 1:11.48 before taking a clear lead and holding off Happy Ticket for the win in 1:48.88 on the fast track. "When you have a filly that's this consistent for so long, obviously when they run a sub-par race you look for a reason why," Pletcher said. "Once we identified the reason, we felt good about it. As long as she trained well, we were ready to go." Ashado now has four weeks to ready for the Distaff, and she has now won four of six starts here at Belmont Park.
"We went into the last race and we thought she was doing well," said Ashado's jockey John Velazquez. "She just wasn't herself. Today in the paddock, she was beautiful, on her toes, but not sweaty. She was very good in the post parade. Here comes the other one (Happy Ticket), and I think I moved a little too soon. She had a so-so race last time, so she might have gotten a little bit late down the lane. I don't think she got a lot out of her last race. She going back to the Breeders' Cup. She'll be tough."
Happy Ticket, the Louisiana-bred who won the Ballerina (G1) on August 28th, was second by two and a half lengths over Society Selection. "She never runs a bad race," said trainer Andrew Leggio Jr. "It was never a concern that she could get the mile and an eighth. I knew she could do that. My concern was the class. She had never run against this caliber of fillies and mares. This was the best she had ever run against. She proved herself here, and she is going to stay in New York for the Breeders' Cup Distaff."
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DPS Troopers say the accident occurred south of Marlin, when a 1992 Chevy Pickup, driven by a Mexia man, entered the southbound lanes of the highway as he drove up an exit ramp. The pickup collided near head on with a 2005 Saturn.
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The NLRB's three-Democrat panel of board members declared SEIU Healthcare Michigan violated the labor rights of a member of its union staff on Friday.
The intra-union fighting stemmed from SEIU's refusal to hand over discharge grievance files to former employee Sara Vitale, a violation of the National Labor Relations Act.
The NLRB's Detroit office ordered the union to turn over the requested files in August. SEIU officials ignored the request, leading to an appeal to the NLRB.
"Since about Dec. 21, 2011, and continuing to date, the [union] has failed and refused to provide [Vitale] with a copy of the requested file," the NLRB ruled. "[SEIU] has breached its duty of fair representation owed to...the employees in the unit."
The board ordered SEIU to "cease and desist" from its "unfair labor practice" and to post notices of the violation around its office.
"The National Labor Relations Board has found that we violated Federal labor law...We will not in any like or related manner restrain or coerce you," the notice will read.
The case amused several labor attorneys who have faced off against the politically powerful SEIU in the past.
"An in-house union representing SEIU's employees in Michigan is found guilty (by the illegal NLRB) of violating the rights of one of its own members -- an SEIU employee -- under the NLRA," one labor attorney told the Washington Free Beacon, who asked for anonymity because of his ongoing business before the board. "Good comic relief."
The NLRB ruling may not be the last word on the case. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in January declared the composition of the board unconstitutional, allowing parties in NLRB cases to challenge the legality of board decisions. Senate Republicans are also seeking legislation to block the board from implementing decisions until the Senate has confirmed every member.
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It's never to early to start reading to your baby. Reading to your baby is a great way to bond with your child and can boost your baby's development. When you are choosing baby books look for books that have bright colors, interesting pictures and simply rhyming words. You also want to make sure you choose sturdy books that can't be easily damaged. As soon as you baby is old enough to get his or her hands on their books they will want to chew, tear and throw them. Board books are a perfect choice to start reading to your baby. Below I have listed some of my favorite board books for baby to get your started.
For a little one who is reluctant to go to bed, sometimes a silly book is just the ticket. And when it comes to silly books, Sandra Boynton is the undisputed queen. In The Going to Bed Book, an ark full of animals watches the sun go down and then prepares for bed. They take a bath ("in one big tub"), find pajamas, brush their teeth, do exercises up on deck (imagine an elephant jumping rope, a moose lifting weights, and a pig doing handstands), and finally say good night.
This lift-the-flap adventure is an introduction to various body parts, with fingers behind mittens, toes inside boots, two ears under a hat, etc. A multicultural crew of children with playful expressions on their faces is dressed in jeans, a coat, even sunglasses decorated in bright polka-dotted, striped, and flowery patterns; colors include hot pink, sunshine yellow, spring green, and ruby red.
The Foot Book is a delightful tribute to the diverse and multifaceted world of feet. Not merely a realm of ankles, arches, and toes, as this self-proclaimed "Wacky Book of Opposites" attests, the podiatry province welcomes all kinds: "Slow feet/Quick feet/Well feet/Sick feet." Dr. Seuss has put his best foot forward here, in a whimsical approach to showcasing opposites. Wet feet contrast dry feet, and low feet contrast high feet. Though hot feet and cold feet aren't specifically referenced, we get the sense that those are okay too. As usual, the rhymes are quick and quirky, and Seuss's illustrations will knock kids' socks off.
Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.
Featuring a beachful of bare-bellied hippos, including one tiny baby who can only say "Bee Bo", the Belly Button Book is the latest quirky addition to the phenomenally successful Boynton on Board series, which has 5.5 million copies in print. Every page captivates with Sandra Boynton's inimitable illustrations and joyful rhyming text: Soon after dark, upon the beach, we sing a hippo song, and if you're feeling in the mood, we hope you'll sing along: "Belly Belly Button, you're oh so fine. Ooo, Belly Button, I'm so happy you're mine."
The popular illustrator and greeting-card artist brings oddball humor and plenty of sassy energy to Boynton on Board, a quartet of concept board books. Each volume features a die-cut front cover framing a picture of its ebullient cartoon stars. A zany sensibility gives an extra bounce to the otherwise conventional counting book One, Two, Three! A similar silliness suffuses Dinosaurs, which explores opposites. In Barnyard, farm animals dance a boisterous, breathless, knee-slapping reel called, with great panache, by a fiddle-playing cow: "Bow to the horse. / Bow to the cow. / Twirl with the pig if you know how." The rowdy crew in Monsters bursts in upon a mild-mannered hippo and makes "the mess that monsters make," but returns to make amends. Fresh and buoyant, these books are good, clean fun.


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May 30th has finally graced us, and all the anticipation leading up to the release of SATC the movie is over. It's been a global phenomena for months now, and doesn't make any sign of stopping soon. That's why we are so fortunate to be gracing the soundtrack to the most talked about movie of 08! It's the #2 selling album in the country this week, and we're on it! Check out Kaskade feat.Colette "I Like The Way" out now on the Sex and they CIty Movie soundtrack.
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PIPA 2011 nominee.
Play [+zero] began in 2007.
Video made exclusively for PIPA 2011 by Matrioska Filmes.
About the group
Play [+zero] began in 2007 and is still going on today, continuing the proposition of discussing the empirical and philosophic fundamentals used in the spiralling and labyrinth processes of recombination found in contemporary audio-visual experiences, mediated by computational devices.
What is important to know is that play [+zero] remains open, ceaseless and continuous, a non-hierarchical dialogue that reflects on contradiction and on the experiences of alterity.
The play should not, therefore, be limited by the discourse of method as an aesthetic guideline towards the truth. Instead, it should take the flusserian doubt as an example that makes mirroring and contemplation possible, taking it as a model for contemporary categorial thought and considering doubt in opposition to modern methodologies of certainty, maintaining this doubt as fundamental for intellectual and artistic investigation.
While man is a being that reflects, man is also a being in opposition. He is a being that does not allow that which happens to him (the things that confine us) to become part of him. He
formulates sentences of disavowal. And he can do that thanks to his basis of nothingness. Man is a being constituted by nothing.
Nothingness is the silver nitrate that makes man what he is: a mirror. The mirror is a being that assumed a position of opposition: a negative position. This is why it reflects. It doesn't allow that which surrounds it to become part of it. To reflect is to disavow and this is its structure. The answers given by the mirror are inversions of the questions that are demanded of it.
Optical equations confirm this proposition and they also confirm the analysis of reflexive thought.
Nothingness is the foundation of reflection (thought): bodenlos.
The apparatus is, just like a mirror, a being in opposition and it functions like that: beast-apparatus. It is a being that disavows and this is why it is a reflection of the real. The answers given by the play of the apparatus are always negative. To reflect is to disavow, this is its' structure. The codes programmed into it confirm this statement: the real disavows. Those possibilities distributed fortuitously by chance also disavow.
It shouldn't be surprising, therefore, that the basis of the apparatus is nothingness, this source of all possible disavowal.
[+zero] is, as a mechanism, a being in opposition and as such, it works accordingly. It is a being that disavows, and this is why it reflects the real. Reflects, negates and beguiles; seduces. It shouldn't therefore be surprising that the basis of [+zero] should be nothingness, this source of all possible disavowal.
[+zero] has been shown and installed in the following games:
• heidegger em projeção/heidegger in projection (sesc são paulo,
june 2007)
• midialogia escabrosa/salatious mediology (ciantec/usp, august
• amplo salto no escuro/ large leap in the dark (galeria gag, september 2007)
• o design é a objetivação do mal/design is the objectification of evil (design fit week, september 2007)
• zquizofonia feat. +zero (4th frrrk guys são paulo, october 2007)
• zquizofonia feat. +zero (ccbb, november 2007)
• tim maia do brasil/tim maia of brasil (galeria galeria, november 2007)
• *rnd (file rio, february 2008)
• quadrifluorophosphato plano (cultural events in são paulo, april 2008)
• 8 noites de performance/8 nights of performance (international theatre festival, são josé do rio preto, july 2008)
• tacos mágicos do realismo peirceano/magical sticks of peircean realism (file hipersônica são paulo, august 2008)
• zquizofonia feat. +zero (frrrkcon são paulo, october 2008)
• visita:delíriocorporal/visit: corporaldelirium (sesc são josé dos campos, november 2008)
• c1' (dando balão na dutch)/ c1' (ditching the dutch) (galeria olido, march 2009)
• exercício iii: do processo aleatório da lei/exercise iii: from the aleatory process of the law (mip2, international festival of performance, belo horizonte, july 2009)
• visita: bêbado e puta no delíriocorporal/visit: drunk and prostitute in corporaldelirium (kinoforum at mis são paulo, august 2009)
• exercício iii: do processo aleatório da lei/exercise iii: from the aleatory process of the law (palacete de artes rodin salvador, august 2009)
• street fighter iv vendado/ blindfolded street fighter iv (john cage's musicircus at the 7th mercosul biennial, porto alegre, october 2009)
• artur matuck drum kit (abciber at espm são paulo, november 2009)
• homage a ph: pai profeta e pai joão/homage to ph: father prophet and father joão (urban being festival, october 2010)
• homage a ph: pai profeta e pai joão/ homage to ph: fatherprophet and father joão (abciber at ufrj, november 2010)
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Abismal hipersônico
Street fighter iv vendado – musicircus
Exercício III: do processo aleatório da lei – mip2 – belo horizonte, 2009
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Arkansas started the season ranked in the top 10 and accompanied by all sorts of national championship dark horse noise (#horsenoise). They're now about to fall to 1-4 and give Texas A&M its first-ever SEC wins, surrendering 559 yards to the Aggies so far. And A&M's even scoring from the other side of the ball as well, with even star Knile Davis giving up big plays:
Piss temperature: absolute zero, a theoretical temperature that has not yet been proved to actually exist in the universe. −273.15° Celsius is that number at this point; go Hogs!
And if Arkansas isn't your team, you might find yourself laughing at all this:
needless to say, searching #wps is a riot RT @chucksthaname: I'm just stoned cause us losing like this hurts #WPS— Bomani Jones (@bomani_jones) September 29, 2012
Check the national college football scoreboard right here, and look through SB Nation's many excellent college football blogs to find your team's community.


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Somehow this post slipped through the cracks- N and I went to Mandu about a month ago? I think, and I never put the photos into a post here. Anyway, better late than never, right? We went here mainly because I had purchased a 1/2 price Groupon gift certificate, and neither of us had been here before. It's located in the Dupont Circle area, right down the street from Lauriol Plaza restaurant. I've been to many Korean BBQ places in the past, but I knew that this one was more "city-fied", so I kept my expectations at bay...Meaning, my normal expectations for Korean BBQ is a loud, crowded, smoky, piles of meat and banchan, delicious, cheap meal. Although, I can't really stop myself from comparing it to previous experiences, which you'll see from my comments below.
Pa Jun
I got one of their fruit cocktails, and ordered the Pa Jun to start. Pa Jun is a mixed seafood pancake with green onions. These were smaller than I expected (I've usually seen them as one thin plate-sized pancake) but tasted like seafood and onions, pretty much what I expected. They were tasty and hot, but v. greasy - I'd recommend sharing these with a large group.
Complimentary Banchan
We got a few small dishes of banchan to share- a mix of mostly pickled and/or spicy veggies and other things. These were tasty and I enjoyed having them with the rest of our food. I have to mention that at other Korean BBQ places I've been, the banchan takes up about 90% of the table, normally I've had about 10-12 dishes at one time...alas, haha.
Kalbi BBQ
For my entree I got the Kalbi plate, which is grilled marinated short ribs with rice and mixed vegetables. This plate was ENORMOUS. Pretty much the sizzling platters that Tex-Mex fajitas come on. The bones on the short ribs (hidden under the meat) take up a good majority of the plate, but it was still a lot of food. This was pretty difficult to eat but tasty and marinated well.
These leftovers lasted me for about 2 additional meals. I saved a little bit of everything which was nice to have.
Overall, Mandu is in the "good for what it is" category for me. Meaning, if I lived in DC with no access to a car/suburbs of MD or VA, I'd be happy that a place like Mandu existed, for a quick and tasty Korean food fix. It's a cute little restaurant and seems pretty popular from what I saw. There's a nice variety of dishes on the menu that I'd be happy to try out again. It also seemed to me like it'd be a good "beginner" place to bring someone that has never had Korean food/BBQ before, to get a feel for what flavors they like/don't like prior to them going to a suburban Korean BBQ restaurant. Obviously it helped to have a 1/2 price gift certificate on this trip, but I'd recommend it for some after-work drinks and some tasty Korean food if you're in the area.


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The Black & Tan Dapple Dachshund
In the black & tan dapple dachshund also referred incorrectly as a black and silver dapple dachshund, patches of lighter color are intermingled with patches of the self color, sometimes with a patch of white hair on the chests. For instance, they have patches of silvery colored hair mixed in with areas of black hair, giving the dog an overall mottled appearance. If the dapple pattern should occur across the face, one or both eyes may have blue speckles or may be entirely blue. One parent must have the dapple pattern in order to produce a dapple puppy. Two solid, self-colored dogs cannot produce a dapple. A dachshund is considered to be a dapple if it has even one tiny dappled patch on it. Sometimes this dappled patch is only noticeable when it is a puppy, usually on the ears or belly, and often fades away with age. Commonly known as a "hidden" dapple. This dog should still be registered as a dapple, because it will produce some dapple puppies when bred to a dog with no pattern present and you do not want to risk breeding two dapples together.
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At the Co-opElm Heights Project Update: We Own It!
After months of laborious negotiations, Bloomingfoods is at last the proud owner of the property at 614 East 2nd st., whereon we intend to construct our 4th grocery store. Visit Elmheights.bloomingfoods.coop to follow all the action as first demolition of the old building and then construction of the new building commence and proceed.
Elm Heights Project Update: Now We Get to Pay for It!
Financing for the new store will come from three sources: our savings; a professional lender (German-American Bank); and, consistent with Co-op Principle 3, Member Economic Participation, from member loans. The loan program is now in full swing. We've already received over $230K in pledges from members who contacted us as soon as they learned there would be a loan program, and we'll be contacting the remainder of our membership over the next couple of weeks. Many of you will recall that we raised approximately $300 in member loans when we established the Near West Side location, and all those loans have been paid off, in full and with interest, as they have come due. To learn more about this opportunity and/or to make a pledge, simply click here, pick up a brochure at any of our stores, or contact me directly.
Board Election and Annual Survey
The 2nd cooperative principle states "Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members." In compliance with that principle, we are now conducting our annual board election; this is your opportunity to participate in selecting the men and women who guide our business at the highest level. By now you should have received your board election packets. (If you have not, you can get one at any of our stores.) Please take some time in the days ahead to read carefully the candidate statements, and then select your choices for our board.
Board elections are just one way in which you can participate in guiding the course of your co-op. Another is by sharing your opinions in our annual survey. Please take this opportunity to tell us what you think we're doing well or could be doing better. The opinions expressed in the survey are both strictly confidential and highly influential in guiding our operations.
Fall Truckload Sale
Our fall truckload sale will take place October 13th and 14th. Plan to stock up on all your favorite items at the best prices we can offer. Plenty of volunteers are needed for the sale, so please email Tom Zeta to get a slot helping out. As always, volunteers will receive a week of 10% discounts for each two hours of service.
Update Your Address with Us
If you've moved recently, please let us know your new address. Over the course of the fall we'll be sending out a number of mailings concerning the new store, patronage rebates, and other important matters, and we don't want yours to be lost in the mail.
Annual Meeting
Each fall Bloomingfoods staff, board, and members gather for our annual meeting. This year the meeting will be held at Wonderlab on Thursday, October 18th. Please join us there for an evening of hors d'œuvres, wine, beer, awards, and a brief report on the condition of your co-op. See the October newsletter and our website for details, including how to get the tickets you'll need in order to attend. Your business is in the midst of very exciting times; it will be a fine thing to assemble together and celebrate. Hope to see you there.
Board Report: Meeting the Needs of Lower Income Customers
At the August meeting, board member Tim Clougher delivered a report on ways co-ops around the country are trying to better serve the needs of lower income citizens. Bloomingfoods works assiduously to improve the shopping experience of all our customers, and the ideas presented by Tim will remain a topic of discussion in the days ahead.
Local Grower Profile: Cheryl Duckworth
Bloomingfoods has been blessed for over 20 years by a wonderful relationship with Cheryl Duckworth. Here, Cheryl tells briefly the story of how her love for flowers evolved into a profession.
September--October Member Days & Product Specials
Member day is Monday in September and Tuesday in October. These are the September product specials, and these are the member-owner specials. Your Co+op Deals flyers are available here.
Membership Report
August and September are typically the two months each year in which the greatest growth in Bloomingfoods membership occurs, and this year has been no exception. Between August 1st and September 10th, 271 households joined the ranks of member-ownership.
East Store
(812-336-5400; 3220 East Third St.)
Meat buyer Josh Hermes reports that we are bringing in a slew of new meats from Smoking Goose, including smoked turkey breast, breakfast sausage, and the Goose's original Delaware Fireball salumi. He also has new products from Beeler, as well as several new salmon products.
The controversy continues to rage over the advisability of genetically modified foods and crops, and we're doing our best to follow the arguments on both sides and to bring you food that is both safe and nutritious. Grocery manager Martha Philion follows this topic with especial interest and purpose, and she shares here her thoughts and plans. She also has news regarding our bulk section and our new employees, plus a great recipe for quinoa pancakes.
Near West Side Store
(812-333-7312; 316 W 6th St.)
The Near West Side now has locally-made kitchen scrubbies, washcloths and, get this, frisbees....made from crochet yarn. They are so soft that you can fold them and put them in your pocket. More tin toys will soon be available, and we're fully stocked with housewares, Tibetan prayer flags, and some great winter clothes, including boiled-wool jackets and some very nice men's shirts. Be sure to see, too, the "eyeball umbrellas" from Kikkerland, and pick up one of the gorgeous new scarves (starting at only $5) with which to adorn yourself on the cool Lotusfest nights.
Around TownLotus World Music & Arts Festival
For lovers of food, wine, diverse music, and revelry, nothing that occurs in our community can compare to the annual Lotus World Music Festival. This year's festival will run from Thursday, September 20th through Sunday the 23rd. Here is the list of artists we'll be seeing this year, and here is the performance schedule. Tickets are available at all Bloomingfoods locations.
Green Drinks Bloomington
Here's our regular reminder that Green Drinks Bloomington meets the 4th Wednesday of every month from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Banquet Facility at Upland Brewing. A $5 donation is requested; some food is provided. This month Jacqui Bauer, City of Bloomington Sustainability Coordinator will deliver an address entitled "Greening History: Achieving LEED Certification for City Hall" during the programmed portion of the evening, from 6 - 6:30 on September 26th. Her talk will focus on the challenges of certifying Bloomington's City Hall -- a 100 year old building -- through the U.S. Green building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. Please join us for a snack, a drink, and a lively discussion with your friends and neighbors.
Bloom Front Page Challenge
The Bloom Front Page Challenge is a great way to support our community. You can make a tax-deductible contribution here or by mentioning to your Bloomingfoods cashier that you'd like to make a donation. Please give generously, and help us practice the 7th Cooperative Principle: Concern for Community.
In the Co-op WorldGuides to Jamming and Pickling
The National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) and Bloomingfoods are supporting the No Kid Hungry campaign in conjunction with World Food Day (10/16/12). We will be participating by donating a percentage of store sales, and featuring vendor partners' products that are on promotion during October.
Food, Eating, and HealthGuides to Jamming and Pickling
There is no better way to capture the flavors of summer and save money than by preserving the windfall of fruits and vegetables we enjoy at the end of summer. The Washington Post offers this article on pickling and jamming, including suggestions on some of the best new publications on this subject
By early fall the markets and many home gardens are awash in zucchini. Are you feeling desperate? What to do with all this squash! The LA Times celebrates this prolific vegetable, and offers a slew of recipes.
Who Funded the Study?
Did you hear about the Stanford study that claimed organic foods are no healthier than non-organic foods? Suspicious of both the methodology and findings of the study, the Cornucopia Institute investigated the matter, and now reports that the Freeman Spogli Institute, out of which many of the scientists work, receives enormous financial support from corporate agriculture and biotechnology companies such as Cargill. Regardless of the study's legitimacy, one cannot help but be reminded of the old aphorism: he who pays the piper calls the tune.
Landmark Court Case Declares Aurora Dairy Guilty
In a case stretching back to 2005, Aurora Dairy, an industrial-scale "organic" dairy operation, and such major customers as Walmart, Costco, and Target were found guilty recently of misrepresenting the authenticity of their products. The class action suit awarded $7.5 million to consumers in more than 30 states. Mark Kastel of the Cornucopia Institute lauded the decision, stating "The settlement proves our contention that there is a higher authority enforcing the organic standards in this country than the USDA, and that's the organic consumer."
Farm Bill
The current edition of the American Farm Bill is set to expire at the end of the month. Grist tells us Congress will do one of three things: pass a new one; renew the old one; or simple "flake out" and do nothing, thereby forcing the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture "to occupy a multiple-month holding pattern, temporarily stopping many services and programs … programs that need to be renewed and refunded would be left high and dry, including all the major programs for beginning and minority farmers, farmers markets, organic agriculture, renewable energy, and rural economic development." If you have strong feelings about all this, you can still let the House, Senate, and President know, via this petition.
Bragg Live Foods Celebrates 100 Years in Business
In celebration of Bragg's 100th birthday, from September 19 through October 2 we'll be offering 5% off on books, beverages, Bragg Liquid Aminos, Organic Apple Cider, seasonings, olive oil, salad dressing and marinades. Because they contain no gluten, Bragg Liquid Aminos make a good substitute for tamari or soy sauce. Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar is gluten free, organically grown, and Kosher certified. Look for Bragg books on sale, too, containing recipes and nutrition advice. These are classics in the field of personal health, updated for contemporary times.
Environmental NewsPet Dirt Good for Babies
Keep your baby dirty. A Finnish study found that kids who lived with a dog were 31% more likely to be in good health, 44% less likely to have developed an ear infection, and 29% less likely to have needed antibiotics. A cat gave similar but less pronounced benefits. Germs and dirt from pets who spend time outdoors stimulate the baby's immune system so that babies exposed to pets and dust are less likely to develop allergies and asthma.
Closing Thoughts
"When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.
~ Ayurvedic proverb
One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating."
~ Luciano Pavorotti, tenor


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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, December 19. YESTERDAY, Congressman Mike Honda weighed in supporting recent calls to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) by Congressman George Miller to look into mandatory reporting laws when it comes to child abuse at athletic clubs in the United States.
Honda specifically pointed out the Mitch Ivey case in his statement. Ivey has been banned by USA Swimming for life but is currently in the middle of an appeal window before the ban becomes public around Christmas.
Child abuse of any measure is simply wrong. That is why I am appalled by the reports of child sexual abuse of student athletes by their coaches during these students' participation in public and private swim clubs. I understand the case of the former coach, Mitch Ivey, who taught at the Santa Clara Swim Club, was a two-time Olympic medalist, and who recently received a lifetime coaching ban — is pending an appeal period. Therefore, I would simply add that sexual misconduct has no place anywhere. I support and stand by my colleague, Congressman George Miller — Ranking Member of the House Education and Workforce Committee — in his inquiry to the U.S. Government Accountability Office to investigate youth athletic clubs' handling of child abuse allegations, specifically regarding the reporting and investigating laws and policies. According to the African proverb, it takes a village to raise to child; and so, it must take a village, or an entire community, to protect that child. As a father and a grandfather, I will continue to fight to protect the sacred innocence of our children everywhere.
While critics of USA Swimming have continued to attempt to mark this congressional interest regarding all athletics clubs as congress specifically targeting the sport of swimming with an investigation, USA Swimming has actually come out in support of many of Miller's thoughts regarding mandatory reporting and child abuse protection.
According to ChildWelfare.gov, there are "approximately 48 States, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands designate professions whose members are mandated by law to report child maltreatment."
These mandatory reporters include social workers; teachers, principals, and other school personnel; physicians, nurses, and other health-care workers; counselors, therapists, and other mental health professionals; child care providers; medical examiners or coroners as well as law enforcement officers.
Also, as of the August 2012 printing of the Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect white sheet published by ChildWelfare.gov, only "four states now have designated as mandatory reporters … athletics staff … at institutions of higher learning, including public and private colleges and universities and vocational and technical schools."
Additionally, 11 states require that "directors, employees, and volunteers at entities that provide organized activities for children, such as camps, day camps, youth centers, and recreation centers, are required to report."
In June, Miller's requested for the GAO to look into changing up these mandatory report laws to include club coaches across all sports as well as high school coaches across all sports.
While USA Swimming will not speak directly to any statement involving Ivey, since the case is still not yet public, USA Swimming's Karen Linhart did release the following statement requesting comment regarding Honda's post.
USA Swimming has no tolerance for inappropriate behavior by our members and we actively work to expel members who have violated our Code of Conduct. We are committed to raising awareness and eradicating abuse in sport.


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Sask. farmer shoots 3 wolves
By CBC News
CBC News
What began as an early-morning deer hunt turned into an unnerving encounter with three timber wolves, a Saskatchewan farmer says.
Late last month, Gord Cadrain ventured east from his farm near Glaslyn, 68 kilometres north of North Battleford.
Cadrain said he was lying in snow-covered brush, scanning for deer through the scope of his gun, when he spotted a yellow eye.
"'What the heck was that?'" he recalled thinking. "'Was that a coyote, or a wolf or what?'"
It was, in fact, a timber wolf and it appeared to be stalking Cadrain, he said.
He shot and wounded the animal, then followed the trail of blood down a coulee to make sure the wolf was dead.
'These wolves, there was no fear in their eyes.'-Gord Cadrain, farmer
At a point where the trail ended, he ran into his second wolf.
"I look over to the right and here comes another one. A great big white bugger, and he's coming straight for me," Cadrain said.
Cadrain shot that wolf and another soon after.
"These wolves, there was no fear in their eyes," he said. "They were in the hunting mode. They just basically [mistook] me for a deer."
With only one round left, Cadrain quickly headed home. If there were more wolves, he would have been in big trouble, he said. They were all large, healthy-looking animals.
"It would have been one heck of a fight," he said. "If you think you were going to beat them off with a stick … you'd be looking for a pretty big stick."
He made it home without any further incident. Although wolves are by nature shy creatures, Cadrain said, he will now avoid that area.
"I have no fear of timber wolves," he said. "It was just one of those oddball things."
Although reports of wolf attacks are rare, there have been a number of sightings of the animals this year in La Ronge and other northern communities.
No one has been hurt.


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Virginia once had a thriving thoroughbred industry, but since 1996, no Virginia-bred horse has raced in the Kentucky Derby. "Breeder funds" of neighboring states that are dispensed from gambling revenues are a key reason for the decline, Tara Bahrampour reports for the Washington Post. (Post photo of thoroughbreds at Spring Hill Farm in Virginia by Andrea Bruce)
In several states, percentages of intake from gaming helps sustain breeder funds. Virginia breeders say their fund is meager because of an aversion to gambling among many Virginia legislators. Many horse trainers have moved their stables to take advantage of higher payouts from breeder funds in Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Florida. Access to betting is also a problem. Bahrampour writes that Virginia has nine betting venues, but the closest for Northern Virginia residents are in Richmond, "prompting many fans to travel to off-track venues in Maryland or West Virginia."
The economic result of the situation is dire, compounded by encroaching development that has also threatened the horse culture. Glenn Petty, executive director of the Virginia Thoroughbred Association, told Bahrampour that he estimated Virginia loses $100 million a year in gambling revenue. "It's a $500 million industry [in Virginia], and yet the gaming that fuels a lot of it is seen as problematic. You see West Virginia and Maryland, if you'll pardon the expression, racing past us." (Read more)
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Thoroughbred interests blame Va.'s anti-gaming attitude for decline of their industry in the state
Written by Aubrey Krekeler Posted at 6/03/2009 11:40:00 AM
Labels: gambling, horses, state government, state incentives
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- GP said...
Tara did a great job on the article, but I did't say Virginia was losing $100 million on gambling revenue -- I said VA loses $100 million a year in wagers that are placed in MD and WV that could be placed in VA. That costs Virginia's horsemen $8 million a year in purses, the VA Breeders Fund $1 million and the Commonwealth $2 million -- G. Petty.
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From Dave Isaac, the story at HockeyBuzz (yes, I know their reliability is not great, but still) is that the Flyers have lost/given up/let expire/etc the right to Dave Labrecque and Nicola Riopel. 100% confirmation might not be in, but with the recent craziness over Bertilsson and Eriksson, who knows what is going through Homer's head?


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Let's get right to it with the Florida State depth chart.
FSU released its pre-fall depth chart yesterday. What did I notice?
- EJ Manuel at 6'5" 245. Continue to laugh at everyone who thinks Fisher won't ride Manuel's legs.
- Lonnie Pryor at 230 pounds. If that's anywhere close to accurate, he could be an All-American. Chad Abram did move to fullback. We told you they were trying that out a few weeks ago.
- The offensive line continues to get bigger and stronger. Remember, Trickett wants athletes and is not against size as long as it is good size.
- Backup tackles Dan Foose and Garrett Faircloth north of 290 is good news.
- Bert Reed over Rodney Smith: Rodney can be lazy at times and Bert has continued to improve.
- Don't read much into Christian Green being buried on the depth chart. Remember that we told you he would take a long time to develop after basically missing all of last year with the shoulder injury. Just a redshirt freshman. Have patience.
- What a difference two years makes! From the smallest defense in the conference to one of the biggest in the country!
- In 2009, FSU had 5 defensive linemen over 265 pounds. FSU now has 15! Jimbo said the team was going to get a lot bigger and they have.
- Moving a slimmed-down Jacobbi McDaniel back to 3-tech is awesome. FSU now has the depth at nose to afford the move and Jacobbi/Dawkins (who is now almost 300 pounds, freakishly) will be a deadly combo at 3-tech. And they should stay fresh. Jacobbi confirmed the move on Twitter:
- Putting 16 pounds on a JUCO defensive end? Yikes.
- Jeff Luc at weak-side linebacker is interesting. Remember, however, in FSU's zone scheme playing the over, the WILL basically plays as a second MIKE.
- The only other major change is something we were very confident would happen: Lamarcus Joyner is starting at safety and patrolling centerfield. You just don't move a kid like that from corner to safety and then sit him on the bench.
- That means Parks/Moody will battle for the safety position that plays close to the LOS when FSU is in cover-3 (which will be run a ton now). That's a very good move for FSU.
- That secondary is nasty. Really, the whole defense is nasty.
- No Gerald Demps? No Rhonne Sanderson? No Tank Sessions? Keep an eye on these...
That's all for now. And remember some freshmen will crack the two-deep.
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Debriefing: All eyes on Clemson OC Chad Morris - Dr. Saturday - NCAAF Blog - Yahoo! Sports
Swinney's last stand. Clemson underachieved a season ago. No nicer way to put it. But with a heap of talent returning and coming in from a stellar recruiting class, Clemson has the opportunity to be a sleeper in the ACC.
And it better be if Swinney wants to keep his job.
Even though Swinney took the Tigers to the Meineke Car Care Bowl last year, they lost to South Florida and finished with the program's first losing record since 1998. Another losing campaign won't be acceptable, especially with 14 returning starters, a new hotshot offensive coordinator and a running back duo that should rival any tandem in the country. The Tigers first two games against Troy and Wofford should be a good opportunity to get the kinks out before taking on Auburn in Week 3. While Auburn might not be the powerhouse it was a year ago, this will be a good chance for Clemson to gain some early confidence before facing Florida State and Virginia Tech.
Debriefing: Boston College hangs on to the good times - Dr. Saturday - NCAAF Blog - Yahoo! Sports
Fasten your seat belts. Spaziani signed a two-year extension last December locking him up through 2015, and has another insurance policy if the season takes a southward turn: His athletic director's pride. Spaziani was promoted in January 2009 to replace his boss, Jeff Jagodzinski, who was canned by AD Gene DeFilippo on the heels of back-to-back Atlantic Division titles for having the audacity to interview with the New York Jets. After giving Jagz that the boot, DeFilippo said he was looking for "somebody who really wants to be at Boston College, and who is going to be here for the length of their contract," which he might as well have read directly off one of Spaziani's letters of recommendation.
But DeFilippo also wants to avoid a reputation as a meddler who goes through head coaches like socks. Even after two backwards steps in his first two seasons as head coach, Spaziani seems safe barring a worst-case collapse. Unfortunately, the front-loaded schedule that lent itself to a stark midseason turnaround after a 2-5 start last year is reversed: A stretch run that features trips to Virginia Tech, Notre Dame and Miami, a visit from Florida State and dates with Atlantic Division equals Maryland and N.C. State in between is a recipe for coming up short of a bowl game.
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I don't understand the lack of love for Washington heading into 2011. Is it just because the Huskies must replace Jake Locker? Let me say it again: Locker was a superb athletic talent, but Washington can get more out of the quarterback position. Price is not going to step in and be an all-conference quarterback from the start; he'll be a better passer from the start, however, and the offense will have far more balance than it did a year ago. A consistent passing game is really all this offense needs to rank among the top half of the Pac-12, as there are several talented skill players who rank among the conference's best. That list includes Polk and Kearse, but watch out for Seferian-Jenkins, who adds a different dimension to the passing attack. Yeah, the line needs work, but there are several talented younger options poised to step into larger roles. Defensively, all U.W. needs to do is locate two starting linebackers; the line and secondary are in very good shape. Washington's not a Rose Bowl contender, but anything less than another seven wins would be surprising, in my mind. How could this team not make at least a one-win improvement off last year's mark? Most of all, I have a tremendous amount of faith in Sarkisian and his staff, who have done wonderfully in very difficult straits since arriving following the 2008 season. The arrow is pointing up for Washington, in my mind. This isn't a nationally-ranked team, but U.W. is definitely in the mix for another upper-tier bowl game in 2011.
Is 2011 a "Now or Never" Season for the Crimson Tide? - Roll 'Bama Roll
Looking ahead before the season even starts probably wouldn't get a Coach Saban seal of approval, but in talking with several people about the reasons why the Crimson Tide is almost universally picked by the preseason polls/magazines to play for another National Title this season it occurred to me: just like the 2010 Tide struggled to replace the core components of the 2009 Championship Team, whether we win another SEC and/or National Title this season or not the core components that everyone expects to make the 2011 team so successful will likewise be gone come 2012. This year's team returns a load of talent and experience on defense, has a favorable schedule, and is working with a mostly intact coaching staff that's been together long enough to know the system and what's expected of them. The metaphorical stars are in alignment for a championship run this season, but just as we heard plenty before the start of last season, there hasn't been a repeat BCS Champion for a reason, and to be perfectly frank if you look at the struggles of teams who have won or played for national titles to get back to the game in the following seasons we have to start honestly asking ourselves when those stars will align so perfectly again. So let's take a look at the reasons why this opportunity simply can't be squandered as we get ready for the 2011 season.
June Jones has said that this team will be his best yet, that his team is ahead of schedule, and that these Mustangs are good enough to make a significant push onto the national stage. I'm not one to quibble with Jones, and this schedule does present plenty of opportunities to make noise on a national level: Texas A&M, T.C.U., U.C.F. and others. But it's this same schedule that gives me pause; and it's this same schedule that has me penciling the Mustangs in at this spot, right inside the top 50 teams in the country, instead of inside the to 35 or 30, where I wish I had the guts to put them. I have to go with my head here, not my heart, when I say that I don't think S.M.U. can finish the regular season better than 8-4 in 2011. Again, it's primarily because of this schedule. Texas A&M has too many horses; T.C.U. is young, but still is way farther along than the Mustangs; U.C.F. comes at home, but the Knights are the defending conference champs, not to mention a team that handled S.M.U. last fall; and Houston, Tulsa and Southern Mississippi all come on the road. As said above, the schedule is no joke. If every game was played on a neutral field, I think S.M.U. could win nine or 10 games. The offense is superb. The defense continues to improve, though the secondary remains a concern. And the coaching… well, the coaching is absolutely first-rate, bar none, no questions asked. Can Jones work enough magic to lift the Mustangs beyond the tough schedule and back into the Conference USA title game? You better believe it. But the safer bet is to place S.M.U. a shade below Houston and Tulsa. This team is light-years ahead of where it was only three years ago — an entire galaxy removed from where it stood just five years ago. And S.M.U. will be better even if the record doesn't reflect much improvement.
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I'm at my home computer so I will actually type more than 2 sentences. Just wondering where people think Jim Schwartz will be DC next year. The Lions do have talent and if it comes together they could win 10 games. This is the Lions we are talking about I also wouldn't be surprised if we won 3 games. I am predicting the Lions to win 9 games. Jim Schwartz will get the team emotionally charged each week to save his job.
Personally I believe Xanders is the man. Xanders I believe is making all the moves behind closed doors. The Lions organization is currently a puppet regime. Ford Jr pulls old man Fords strings and Mayhew sits back and gets all the credit for Xanders work. For some reason I never see Mayhew getting fired. It's like maybe Mayhew slept with one of Fords relatives. This year should be some entertaining football. There is a good chance we will be watching Shaun Hill start in our playoff game because our O-Line. Can't wait for some football.


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Much has been written about the IRS's dogged pursuit of taxpayers with unreported foreign accounts. These accounts are reported on the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) when a taxpayer has a financial interest in, signature authority or other authority over foreign financial accounts, if the aggregate value of those accounts exceeds $10,000 at any time during the year. The consequences for failing to file an FBAR when required can be drastic. As such, it is critical to understand the extent of the filing obligation, which has continued to evolve since at least 2008.
This alert addresses changes affecting the filing of the FBAR as well as news affecting those taxpayers who must report signature authority over a foreign account. (It does not, however, focus on the broad FBAR filing obligation, definition of financial interest, foreign account or other authority. Similarly, it does not discuss exceptions to the FBAR filing obligation.) For a history of and to understand the filing requirement, please see FBAR—Foreign Bank Account Reporting Obligations: A Primer for the Practitioner and Reporting Foreign Accounts: Treasury Applies the Carrot and the Stick.
Electronic Filings
On June 29, 2011, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen) announced that all FinCEN forms must be filed electronically with certain exceptions. FinCen granted a general exemption on February 24, 2012 from mandatory electronic filing through June 30, 2013. Notwithstanding, it was possible to electronically file an FBAR, Form 114, since July 2011, or submit the paper file TDF 90-22. However, the FinCen computer system did not permit third-party preparers to file FBARs on behalf of their clients.
Since July 1, 2013, all FBARs, Forms 114, have to be filed electronically; paper copies are not accepted. Any taxpayer filing a delinquent FBAR — as a participant in the voluntary disclosure program, or otherwise — must file the delinquent FBARs electronically. Also, in an effort to assist third-party preparers, on July 29, 2013, FinCEN released a new form, FinCen Form 114a, which permits third-party preparers to file FBARs on behalf of their clients. Form 114a, Record of Authorization to Electronically File FBARs, is not submitted or filed electronically. Rather, both the account owner and the authorized filer should keep a copy of Form 114aalong with the bank records in the event either FinCen or the IRS request to see them. Form 114a is also used by spouses filing a joint FBAR, and allows them to designate which spouse will file.
On September 30, 2013, FinCen announced that Form 114 had been revised to permit the filer the "the ability to select or enter a late filing reason" as well as to add "a new section to enter Third Party Preparer information."
According to its website, "FinCEN's mission is to safeguard the financial system from illicit use and combat money laundering and promote national security through the collection, analysis, and dissemination of financial intelligence and strategic use of financial authorities."
One way FinCen safeguards the financial system is by requiring FBARs to be reported. When required to be filed, FinCen must receive the FBAR by June 30. Historically, TDF 90-22.1 is the form that was used to file the FBAR, and it was mailed to FinCen. Thus, simply mailing the FBAR by June 30 was not sufficient, as it had to be received.
Signature Authority
Prior to the introduction of the Proposed Regulations amending the rules under the Bank Secrecy Act that apply to the FBAR on February 26, 2010 (The Bank Secrecy Act is codified at 12 U.S.C. §§1951-1959 and 31 U.S.C. §§5311-5330), there was no concise definition for signature authority. Rather, if an individual could order the distribution or disbursement of funds or other property from the institution where the funds or property are maintained by signing a document providing such direction (or in conjunction with one other person signing the document), that individual had signature authority over the financial account.
On February 24, 2011 FinCen announced the introduction of final Regulations amending the rules under the Bank Secrecy Act provisions that apply to the FBAR. The changes were effective March 28, 2011, provided a much needed definition and applied to FBARs being filed for calendar year 2010. The final Regulations accepted the definition contained in the Proposed Regulations, which provided that signature and other authority would be defined to include persons who have authority "(alone or in conjunction with another), to control the disposition of money, funds, or other assets held in a financial account by direct communication (whether in writing or otherwise) to the person with whom the financial account is maintained." The obligation to file an FBAR will exist only for persons who have the authority to directly deliver instructions to the financial institution, and have the institution act on such directions.
Perhaps because of the draconian penalties that may be imposed on persons who fail to file FBARs when otherwise required to do, FinCen has issued a number of extensions permitting taxpayers to file delinquent FBARs reporting signature authority when such taxpayer does not have a financial interest in the account. Practically speaking, there is no justification for imposing a penalty on someone who did not file an FBAR to report signature authority when they do not have a financial interest in the account. This commonly occurs when such persons are employees of a domestic employer with foreign accounts or a domestic subsidiary of a foreign employer.
Historically, certain persons were exempt from filing an FBAR to report their signature or other authority provided: (1) the accounts belonged to an employer; (2) the employee did not have their own financial interest in a foreign account; and (3) the employee was advised that the employer had filed its own FBAR.
On August 7, 2009, the IRS issued Notice 2009-62, 2009-35 IRB 260 — which provided taxpayers with an obligation to report their signature authority over foreign accounts that were not otherwise exempt — until June 30, 2010 to file FBARs for calendar year 2009 and prior calendar years.
On February 26, 2010, the IRS released Notice 2010-23, 2010-11 I.R.B. 441, which further extended the deadline until June 30, 2011. Specifically, the Notice stated that "[p]ersons with signature authority over, but no financial interest in, a foreign financial account for which an FBAR would otherwise have been due on June 30, 2010, now have until June 30, 2011, to report those foreign financial accounts. The deadline of June 30, 2011, applies to FBARs reporting foreign financial accounts over which the person has signature authority, but no financial interest, for the 2010 and prior calendar years."
The Proposed Regulations also issued on February 26, 2010 included additional exclusions exempting certain individuals with signature authority from the FBAR filing obligation. These additional exemptions covered the following:
On May 31, 2011, FinCen issued Notice 2011-1 that extended by one year for certain taxpayers the June 30, 2011 deadline for taxpayers with signature authority that had previously been extended by Notice 2009-62 and Notice 2010-23. The extension through June 30, 2012 applied to the following individuals:
For all other taxpayers with signature authority over previously unreported foreign accounts that met the filing threshold, and had no financial interest, the June 30, 2011 deadline applied to report FBARs for calendar years prior to 2010. However, on June 16, 2011, the IRS issued Notice 2011-54, which extended the June 30, 2011 deadline to November 1, 2011. Such taxpayers were obligated to timely file 2010 FBARs reporting their signature authority.
On June 17, 2011, FinCen Notice 2011-2 was issued. It extended the due date for filing calendar year 2010 and prior year FBARs for certain officers of employees of investment advisors registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission who have signature authority over, but no financial interest in, foreign financial accounts of their employer until to June 30, 2012.
On February 14, 2012, FinCen Notice 2012-1 was issued, which extended until June 30, 2013 the deadline for those persons identified in Notices 2011-1 and 2011-2. It is important to note that the relief provided by Notice 2011-54 was not extended beyond November 1, 2011.
On December 26, 2012, FinCen Notice 2012-2 was issued further extending the relief provided by FinCen Notice 2012-1 to June 30, 2014. Then on December 17, 2013, FinCen Notice 2013-1 was issued further extending the filing deadline to June 30, 2015. In the latest Notice, FinCen stated that it "continues to receive questions that require additional consideration with respect to the exceptions addressed in these Notices, therefore, FinCen is further extending the filing due date to June 30, 2015, for individuals whose filing due date for reporting signature authority was previously extended by Notice 2012-2. This extension applies to the reporting of signature authority held during the 2013 calendar year, as well as all reporting deadlines extended by previous Notices 2012-1 and 2012-2, along with Notices 2011-1 and 2011-2."
Who Benefits from Notice 2013-1 Relief?
The following taxpayers are able to benefit from the relief provided in Notice 2013-1:
The extension does not apply to any other individual with signature authority. The relief provided by Notice 2011-54, which permitted such taxpayers to file FBARs for calendar years 2010 and earlier was not extended beyond November 1, 2011.
Notwithstanding, it would appear that taxpayers who are just now learning of their obligation to file an FBAR to report signature authority could benefit from the relief provided in the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program Frequently Asked Questions and Answers #17, which was issued on June 26, 2012. FAQ#17 permits an individual who has properly reported all of his or her taxable income but only recently learned that FBARs should have been filed to report ownership of their personal foreign bank account or the fact that the taxpayer has signature authority over bank accounts owned by their employer to file delinquent FBARs and avoid penalty.
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