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MMA Fighter Wins, Pukes
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I hope that everyone is enjoying the Seahawks vs. Bears game (current score 28-3 Bears with the momentum firmly in the Bears' favor). And, in a few days, we will also find out the direction our offense will go in next season.
I was doing a little research on the 1st round talent WR's left in the 2011 draft. At the 14th pick, one week ago we anticipated that we would have a possibility of obtaining Julio Jones, Justin Blackmon, or Malcom Floyd. These guys would be ready to make an instant impact on the offense and (hopefully) emerge as our #1 WR and big-play threat. That has since been whittled down to just Julio Jones. If another team takes him before us, then we will have to move in another direction with our first pick.
BuckeyeFan55 (and others) pointed out this (strong) possibility in a previous fan post: What if Jones is gone by 14? The post offered a set of interesting possibilities, including taking a Guard (Pouncey) or DE/DT with our 1st round pick. I am in favor of either, although I'd like to see us re-sign John Greco and work him into the lineup. At DE, we have a few projects (Selvie/Sims), one beast (Long) and a veteran (Hall). And at DT, Fred Robbins is getting up there, and D. Scott/Clifton Ryan aren't quite emerging as impact players.
This brings me to the 2nd round, where we could find a real "steal" at WR. I have been looking at Torrey Smith of Maryland, and am impressed (see his CBSSports profile here: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1242961). He has good size (6-1 205), excellent speed (4.37 40), tracks the ball well in the air and can gain separation deep. He reminds me a lot of Mardy Gilyard, but with more potential. Perhaps his closest NFL comparison is Devin Hester. Here are some of his highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewtw44y0mzM.
Now, is he a #1 WR? Probably not, and nor do I think he is the solution. But we need playmakers like something bad and Smith looks ready to step in. My thought process is if we do hire Josh McDaniels to run the offense, he will certainly make sure to maximize the talents of those athletes who are not prototypical #1 WR's with creative play-calling.
(Note: this assumes that we do not sign VJax, Mike Sims-Walker or Sidney Rice)

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Paul Dolan Vineyards Pinot Noir
"This is far and away my favorite wine of the year." - Leta Soza, BottleNotes.com
Leta Soza, BottleNotes.com, 12.28.11 A Year In A Bottle
"Paul Dolan Pinot Noir 2007... This is far and away my favorite wine of the year because I associate it with so many amazing 2011 memories. It was my choice of wine for toasting my girls before Giants' games in San Francisco on playgrounds, my go-to wine after any trying day of the office, and my favorite bottle to gift. Did I mention it's great to geek out on when you're talking about the amazing production of Mendocino and the philosophy behind biodynamic winemaking? It's delicious, affordable and a wine that's meant to be shared and opened often." Full Article
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Dana Nigro, Wine Spectator, 12.27.11
A Party Friendly White
"At a recent family holiday gathering for which my brother cooked, I played my designated role—the bringer of wine, lots of it. I usually show up with a mixed half-case, then pull additional bottles from my overflow stash in my brother's cellar, to be sure there's something to go with whatever is on the table...Everyone finds their favorites—this time around, my brother was impressed by the elegance of a Mendocino Zinfandel from Paul Dolan" Full Article
Glen Frederiksen, WineLinesOnline.com, May 2011
2009 Paul Dolan Vineyards Chardonnay
"Golden straw color. The nose is crisp and fresh, offering up bright green apple and sharp citrus. It surprises on the palate, showing ripe spiced apple, vanilla and butter, all with a creamy texture. The creamy finish lingers for 25 seconds. An excellent example of a lightly oaked, New World Chardonnay. An excellent food wine that would complement a chicken Alfredo or sautéed white fish." Full Article
William Allen, SimpleHedonisms.com, 5.17.2011
"Recommended buy" - 2009 Paul Dolan Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
"Whether or not you can 'taste' the difference of biodynamic and organic grapes is something of a controversy in the industry, although some producers swear by it, as Paul does. Regardless, it's the right thing to do as stewards of the land, our environment, and for future generations. Indeed if a wine grower needs a selfish reason, most do admit the long term benefits in the health of a vineyard and soil profile compared to the results of years of chemical farming. This isn't a fad or a marketing ploy, it's part of sharing this planet with others." Full Article
Stephen Yafa, Nomad Editions Uncorked, May 2011
Paul Dolan Vineyards Brings It With Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc!
"Both of these wines are delicious and impressive for different reasons. The chardonnay hits way above it's price point, comparing favorably to low-to-no oak wines at $30 a bottle. It's a structural and textural home run." Full Article
Wine Enthusiast, February 2011
92 Points & Editor's Choice - 2007 Paul Dolan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
"A terrific Cabernet ... In fact, you could place it next to far more expensive Napa bottlings. It's dry and elegantly tannic and complex, showing blackberry, currant, violet, herb and cedar flavors that bring to mind a fine Bordeaux."
Wine Enthusiast, November 2010
91 Points & Editor's Choice - 2007 Paul Dolan Vineyards Zinfandel
"This is a lovely Zinfandel, soft and appealing. It has fine balance and is dry and rich in cherry, currant, Provençal herb, spice and tobacco flavors. Shows real complexity as it changes in the glass."
Wine & Spirits, October 2010
91 Points & Best Buy - 2007 Paul Dolan Vineyards Pinot Noir
"This hits the delicate side of Pinot Noir in its scents of spring roses, of freshly turned earth and light hints of strawberries. The flavors are long, savory and bright. Why can't there be more wines in this style? Especially when there's duck confit salad on the menu."
Wine Enthusiast - 7.16.2010
Sips: California Pinot Noir The Way I Like It
"Anyone looking for an American pinot noir with beauty and finesse would do well to get a hold of a bottle of
Narsai David, KCBS - 7.9.2010
2007 Paul Dolan Vineyards Zinfandel
"Deep, rich, purplish red color. Distinctive touches of ripe raspberries on the aroma, leading to a serious mouthful of wine. It is certainly fruit driven, but fruit in balance with the firm back note of tannins. Soft enough to drink now, I'd like to see a couple years of age on it to develop more complexity. Grown in an organic and biodynamic certified vineyard." Full Article
Steve Heimoff - 7.2.2010
True to His Roots
"And then you'll taste the wine. And ... you'll never have to wonder whether all of the above matters. Because you'll already know."
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From February 25 to 28, 2010, the documentaries community shifts its focus to Columbia, Missouri for the seventh annual True False Film Fest. This year, the documentaries festival's program includes 40 films, some of which -- Racing Dreams and My Country My Country, for example -- have been making the festival rounds and been seen in theaters around the country during the past year, and others of which -- Waking Sleeping Beauty, for one -- are due for upcoming release.
Fresh from its U.S. premiere at this year's Sundance Festival, China's The Last Train Home is making a stop at True/False before steaming on to MoMA's New Directors/New Films series, where it's screening on April 1 and 3. The Last Train Home, which had its world premiere and won the Best Feature-Length Documentary Award at IDFA 2009 (disclaimer: I was a juror at IDFA, but on a different panel), is about Chinese migrant workers who are trying to travel to rural home towns to reunite with their families for New Year's celebrations. Director Lixin Fan follows one couple who are battling the throng -- more than 130-million migrant workers travel home for the holiday -- for places on the The Last Train Home. The film's cinematography is astonishing -- it's extraordinary that the human stampede could be captured on film without the shooter being trampled to death. The images are as compelling as those captured by Rebecca Camissa when she climbed up to the tops of freight trains to film migrant children for her Oscar-nominated Which Way Home. Hopefully, The Last Train Home will have the same wide exposure afforded Which Way Home.
True/False, billing itself as an intimate, friendly, down home festival which highlights innovative work, unusual perspectives and creative envelope-pushing in documentaries that provoke dialogue about their subjects and the documentary form itself, also offers a roster of lively panel discussions and workshops, as well as parties, local field trips and challenges filmmakers to reimagine the possibilities of nonfiction filmmaking.
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LAPD, yeah we all know what those guys are like, stopped a car being driven by one of Puffy's boys this past weekend while the Didster and his entourage were cruising down Sunset. The car which wasnt tagged correctly alerted the watchful eyes of the LAPD and the stopped the vehicle to check it out.
Upon seeing their boy being stopped and questioned Puffy and a couple of others from the second vehicle walked over to see just what the issue was, (you know how New Yorkers be on their guard when dealing with the LAPD) for the cops to pull a gun on Diddy and those with him. Allegedly the cops didnt realize that Diddy was part of the group who had approached nonthreatening and with extreme caution, but once they realized it was in fact Sean Combs it was high fives all round, autographs were signed and everyone went on their way peacefully.


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It wasn't quite the classic battle that MMA fans were hoping for, but it was another great showing by Aldo, who is by far the best 145-pound fighter in the sport. For Faber, who was long the featherweight champion of the world, it may have also been his last chance at winning a title.
Even after a one-sided title defense, Aldo sounded disappointed that he didn't win the fight by knockout, as he had in each of his previous WEC bouts.
"Every time I step in the Octagon, I always try to finish," Aldo said. "Unfortunately I wasn't able to tonight, but that's always my goal."
It was Faber who went on the attack at the beginning, landing a couple of kicks in the early going. Aldo knocked Faber down briefly with a hard leg kick, but for most of the first round the two were feeling each other out more than they were actually connecting with strikes. With 30 seconds to go in the first round Aldo hit Faber with a flying knee, but for the most part the first round was free of the kind of dynamic, powerful striking that Aldo is famous for.
In the second round Aldo began to take advantage of his superior height and reach, staying on the outside and landing some punches and kicks while Faber was just out of reach. Midway through the round Aldo landed a leg kick that made Faber grit his teeth, and it was clear that the cumulative effect of Aldo's leg kicks was starting to take a toll. Faber was throwing a lot of strikes but not landing many, and some of his hometown fans in Sacramento started to boo. With 30 seconds left Aldo landed a huge kick to Faber's left knee that had Faber hopping on his right foot. Faber limped back to his corner after the second round.
At the start of the third round Faber desperately wanted to take the fight to the ground, and he lunged at Aldo's leg to try to secure a takedown. But that didn't work, and Aldo went back to attacking Faber's left knee. In the middle of the third round Faber caught a kick and very briefly took Aldo to the ground, giving Faber his first chance at doing something offensively. But Aldo pulled free and got back to his feet, and Faber started to look frustrated. With two minutes to go in the third Aldo landed a kick to the head and followed it with a combination of punches, and it looked like he might even be able to finish the fight.Instead he just spent the rest of the round peppering Faber with shots that Faber couldn't answer.
Early in the fourth round Aldo wobbled Faber's legs again and knocked him down, but this time Aldo went to the ground with Faber, and for the first time American fans got a glimpse of the Brazilian's jiu jitsu skills. Aldo looked good on the ground, passing Faber's guard, getting Faber's back, getting to mount and later getting into a crucifix position. From the crucifix Aldo landed elbow after elbow after elbow to Faber's head, and it was surprising that the referee didn't stop the fight. But Faber wouldn't quit, and as soon as the fourth round ended he hobbled back to his corner and got ready for the fifth.
The fifth round was slow, as Faber didn't have much energy left, and Aldo didn't see much need to take any chances when he knew he'd win a decision. The fight ended with the crowd booing as Faber was on his back, Aldo was on his feet, and the clock ran out on an easy Aldo decision.
The judges scored it 49-45, 49-45 and 50-45 for Aldo.
Faber acknowledged after the fight that the leg kicks were too much for him.
"He really took away my legs and it was impossible to get anything going," Faber said. "I was losing mobility, and he was very good and very fast. It was a tough fight but I tried my best."
Aldo is now 17-1, and at age 23 he's so dominant that there aren't many fighters in MMA who can challenge him. Manny Gamburyan, who beat former featherweight champion Mike Brown on the undercard, may be his next opponent. It's hard to see Gamburyan beating Aldo. It's hard to see anyone beating Aldo.
Before he stepped out of the cage, the Brazilian Aldo looked into the camera and said something in English.
"Thank you to all my fans," Aldo said. "I fight for you."


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Separation of Chair/CEO Roles
The decision of whether or not to separate the chair and chief executive roles remains a hot governance topic for public companies, boards, and shareholders. While the number of companies separating the roles of board chair and CEO has grown significantly over the past five years, it is not yet a majority practice in the US. According to The Conference Board's 2011 Director Compensation and Board Practices Report, approximately 50% of nonfinancial services companies in the US separated these roles, with less than 65% of those companies having an independent board chair.
The Chairmen's Forum, a group of prominent current and former chairs of corporate boards from the United States and Canada, recently issued a model statement regarding the separation of chair and chief executive roles. Under this model, boards are urged to adopt a policy requiring a separation, independent board chair. In its release, the chairman of the Chairman's Forum, Bill McCracken, noted that "Corporate directors should prepare now for next-generation leadership, which involves building companies through strong and constructive boards led by independent chairs. . . . The Chairmen's Forum sees succession as the inflection point in moving to a fresh model of board leadership. This policy language offers a clear way for directors to put this fresh model into practice and reflects an emerging standard."
Shareholder representatives, including AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) and New York City Comptroller John Liu, who oversees NYC pension funds, are raising the profile of this issue by submitting shareholder proposals to require separation of the chair and CEO roles at companies like JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs. Despite AFSCME's failure to garner majority shareholder support for a separation proposal last year at Exxon Mobil, ISS reports that the proposals for independent chairmen last year averaged 33 percent support at Russell 3000 companies, up from 28 percent the year before. AFSCME has announced the filing of 21 such proposals in 2012.
The issue of separation of board chair and CEO will continue to be subject of debate in the US. For more information about the debate and the rationale for separating these roles, check out The Conference Board's Director Note, August 2011.


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"Ozzy the Juggler" performs a classic juggling act during the
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The Kiwanis Club of Vernon sponsored two Zerbini Family Circus shows last Friday evening in the Mountain Creek North parking lot. Performers kept the audience impressed throughout the night with moments of laughter juxtaposed with moments of holding one's breath.
"Gustavo the Clown" beckoning the crowd to understand his whistling ways.
Julien Romero enjoys a ride on a camel during the intermission at the five o'clock show.