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Development Developments at IHS
By MATT CHERRY
April 18, 2007
Did you just file your taxes and wish you were getting a bigger refund?
Then you may want to contact the Institute for Humanist Studies newly expanded development program to discuss the many benefits of charitable giving.
IHS has added planned giving professional Nancy Buxton to its staff and engaged the Charter Charitable Foundation to provide a wide range of philanthropic vehicles that will help donors maximize the benefit of their gifts.
In addition, the IHS board of directors has created a development committee chaired by long-time freethought leader Bobbie Kirkhart.
Working with the Charter Charitable Foundation, Nancy Buxton will help individuals and families to design personalized planned giving programs that may include charitable gift annuities, bequests, charitable remainder trusts, and retirement plan gifts. These planned giving vehicles allow taxpayers to reduce estate taxes, eliminate capital gains, and claim income tax deductions, at the same time as benefiting the future of humanism.
Nancy Buxton is a 10-year veteran of development work for nonprofits. She joins IHS from the Schenectady Museum Association. A long-time humanist, Nancy spent six years as an Educator and Course Advisor at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation at Monticello, Jefferson's home in Virginia.
"IHS looks financially strong right now, but, to be honest, it will not survive as a long-term resource for freethought unless it receives greater support from donors," said IHS President Larry Jones. "We already have great people and programs, and now we are adding an outstanding development team. I know other philanthropists are going to love working with Nancy and Charter Trust. And I am very proud that one of America's greatest freethought activists has agreed to head our new development committee."
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Roberta Armstrong and Everett Jones. Armstrong is a development professional who has also served on many non-profit boards, and Everett Jones is IHS treasurer.
"Freethinkers of all stripes often express a wish for a more cooperative effort among our groups," Kirkhart told HNN. "I believe that desire is sincere, and that when asked, our readers and others in the community will put their money where their mouth is, and eagerly support this organization, whose work helps the entire community of reason."
Anyone interested in exploring giving opportunities with IHS should call Nancy at 518 432 7820 x209 or contact her by
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Introduction to Humanism
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Saigon Vespa Adventures
For many travellers, Saigon is a short stop on a long itinerary with many stops in Vietnam. While you can walk around, or hire a cyclo to cruise you about, it's hard to see the city without a little help. Many companies offer short tours of the city, including Vietnam Vespa Adventures, which takes guests off the beaten path and shows them, I think, a more authentic side of the city with their Saigon After Dark tour. And with Vespa Adventures you get to see Saigon in style, from the back of restored, late 1960s-early 1970s Vespas.
This is a foodie tour, so make sure you come hungry. The tours starts wherever you are staying, as they pick you up at the door and then take you to their headquarters at Zoom Café, which doubles as a nice spot for drinks in Pham Ngu Lao. The first stop of the night is a street seafood restaurant in a quiet residential area of District 4. Here you get to try a sampler of Vietnamese dishes, including crab, scallops and, for the adventurous eater, snails. Since the restaurant is on a quiet street, this is a good place to meet your fellow travellers on the tour and have your guide give you info about Vietnam and Vespa history. The food here is delicious but don't eat too much — the next stop is more food.
A 15-minute Vespa ride through downtown District 1, past some of the better known sights of the city, takes you to 46 Banh Xeo in District 3. This is the place to go in Ho Chi Minh City if you want to try the Southern Vietnamese specialty of the restaurant's namesake banh xeo. The dish consists of a large, thin crepe that is packed with various fillings, but usually sprouts and shrimp. If you still have room, try some summer rolls and fried spring rolls.
After dinner the tour turns it down a notch, taking you to a small Vietnamese café that hosts nightly acoustic music. Here relax in the candlelight, coffee in hand, as you listen to Vietnamese crooners sing with piano accompaniment. The coffee is particularly good at waking you up from your food coma just in time to get you to the tour's final stop, a Vietnamese nightclub. At the club, which also features live music,have a cocktail to cap off your evening.
The back of a motorbike is the best way to experience Saigon, and vintage pre-war motorbikes are an extra plus. Vespa Adventures may seem highly priced compared to other tours in the city (this tour is US$63, for four hours), but food and drink is included in the tour price — with that factored in it is much more reasonable. I loved the tour; it took me to places so far off the beaten path that I hadn't even heard of them. So, if you're coming to town, or you've been here awhile, and you want a fun night out where you can experience "the real Saigon", give it a try!
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# Travelfish.org Gives Us a Great Big Blog Hug « Vietnam Vespa Adventureson 10 Sep 2011 at 3:02 am
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# Saigon's Back of the Bike tours | Travelfish on Saigonon 12 Oct 2011 at 8:50 am
[...] it would be a good idea for them to go on a tour of the city. Although I found a pretty good night tour, I wanted to give someone else a try on the dayside so I booked a trip with Back of the Bike Tours. [...]
# Back of the Bike Tours « Angela Schonbergon 22 Mar 2012 at 3:19 pm
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – More than 6,000 properties with delinquent tax payments result in $7.2 million and counting, according to the current New Hanover County tax rolls.
Those properties have collected interested since the day after the January 5 deadline earlier this year.
Some property owners that grabbed the attention of WECT.com include New Hanover County School Board member Janice Cavenaugh. When reached for a comment, she told WECT.com that she had no idea the properties she owns with her husband were behind on more than $4,000.
"I truly didn't know, and I plan to take care of this matter immediately," she said.
Riverfront Holdings II, a company owned by local developer Chuck Schoninger, also appeared on the list for several properties totaling close to $30,000.
A representative for the company followed up with WECT.com to mention some of the bills have been balanced. Roughly $25,000 remains, but he pointed out that the company has already paid almost $145,000 so far.
The company rep added that there was some confusion over who was receiving the bills, but now the business is taking a proactive approach to cover all of its payments.
*An update to this story since it was first reported. Riverfront Holdings II now holds a 0 balance with the New Hanover County tax office.
On second review of the provided list of tax payers, WECT.com found Carolina Beach Councilman Steve Shuttleworth still owes roughly $4,200.
When contacted, Shuttleworth said he is aware of the amount and he's currently negotiating a short sale with his lender. The elected leader said he's always paid his taxes in New Hanover County and he will continue to do so.
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WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- Scoring five points in the final 13 seconds, the last three coming on a long ball by Jordan Wheeler with four seconds left, Whitman College pulled off a minor miracle with a 69-68 Northwest Conference victory over Pacific Lutheran Friday night in Tacoma, Wash.
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Steve Campbell, who led all scorers with a career-high 25 points, grabbed a missed PLU free throw and was fouled with 13 seconds remaining. After Campbell made both of his free throws, cutting Whitman's deficit to 68-66, the Lutes turned the ball over and Wheeler took advantage with his game-winning the shot from the 3-point stripe.
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Whitman improved to 5-8 in the NWC and 9-13 on the season. The Lutes skidded to 3-10 and 9-13.
Campbell, a junior playing his first season at Whitman, drilled seven of his 12 shots from the 3-point line and pulled down a team-high eight rebounds. The Missionaries also got two treys each from Wheeler, senior Chris Faidley and freshman David Michaels, and finished the night 13 of 29 (44.8 percent) from long range.
Wheeler handed out seven assists to go with 12 points. Michaels and freshman Brandon Shaw added 12 points apiece while Faidley had eight.
The two teams traded small leads throughout the first half. A Michaels layup with 2:33 left in the half gave Whitman a 35-32 lead, but the Lutes scored five unanswered points to lead 37-32 at the break.
PLU stayed in front for most of the second stanza, and Kyle McTaggart nailed a 3-pointer with 7:02 remaining for a 62-52 advantage. Campbell responded with two of his 3-pointers, Faidley added a third and Shaw made a free throw to pull the Missionaries to within 64-62 with 3:29 left on the clock.
Shaw's layup with a minute left again cut Whitman's deficit to two points, but Victor Bull's basket pushed PLU's lead back to four, and the Missionaries turned the ball over on their next possession. Two more turnovers, one by each side, and a missed PLU free throw then set the stage for Whitman's improbable victory.
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The Middle School Ministry is focused on helping students get connected — by building relationships with other students and equipping students to grow in their faith of Christ. If you are looking for a positive experience in a church with strong biblical teaching, look no further. Whether you are new, a regular, or just visiting, join us each Sunday and throughout the week.
Confirmation (6th grade)
Sun, 10:20 am in Family Ministries Room
Knowing what you believe and why you believe it is of the utmost importance as a Christian. Confirmation will answer students' questions about God, the Bible, and church tradition. It is more than a Sunday morning class; it is a program that helps students get connected with Christ, other students, and Middle School Ministry.
Studying the New Testament: This Spring, Confirmation will be studying the Christ, the people, the stories, and the truths of the New Testament. The New Testament Study establishes a discipleship framework that helps them know Christ, become contributing servants in the community of faith, and engage their culture.
Sunday School (7th-8th grade)
Sun, 10:20 am in The Porch (Boys); The Studio (Girls)
Middle School Students meet in the Porch for large group then break off into their classes. Girls go to the Studio (upstairs) and Boys remain in the Porch.
Studying the The Least of These: No matter where you go in this world, you'll find poverty and suffering. And for many, this is one of the main reasons for rejecting God. "Why would God allow suffering?" The curriculum helps your students answer this question, and much more. The Least of These helps your students understand why poverty exists, what God expects them to do about it, and the hope of a God-delivered future with no suffering.
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Christians were never meant to live out their faith alone but were designed for relationships. Middle School Youth Group is the place to be — don't miss the games, skits, videos, worship music, exploring the Bible and hanging out with friends.
Coming this spring big CHANGES to MSYG! Don't miss the EXPERIENCE!
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10:12am Saturday 5th July 2008 in Hayes FC By Simon Mail
Hillingdon Borough officials have applauded Steve Ringrose for the work he did at the club.
Ringrose resigned last week after failing to get assurances over the progress of the club.
But a spokesman for the owners said: "It's a huge loss to be losing Steve. Everybody has a lot of time and respect for him and he will be an asset to any club he moves on to.
"It's very disappointing that he has gone but he was not given the full support by the board of directors."
Ringrose's popular seven-year spell in charge has seen plenty of success which culminated in the Errea Cup triumph last year when they defeated four BGB Premiership teams along the way.
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VW CEO Winterkorn pledges growth in U.S., Brazil
Winterkorn seeks profitable growth in Americas
HANOVER (Bloomberg) -- Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn said the automaker will redouble efforts to boost flagging sales in the United States as well as grow in Brazil as VW chases Toyota's global sales lead.
"The Americas are a significant cornerstone of the 2018 strategy," Winterkorn said in a statement at the company's annual shareholders meeting here today. "We want to and we must grow there substantially and profitably."
Winterkorn said VW has laid the foundation for growth in North and South America with the decision to build a mid-sized SUV for the U.S. market from 2016, build a new Audi factory in Mexico and revamp its model lineup in Brazil.
VW reiterated today that annual deliveries may exceed 10 million vehicles for the first time in 2014, four years earlier than forecast. Plans to introduce 100 new or revamped cars through next year are part of a strategy to overtake Toyota as the global auto-sales leader by 2018. VW overtook General Motors Co. to become the world's second-biggest carmaker last year.
In the first four months, VW group vehicle sales rose 6 percent to more than 3.2 million vehicles, a record for the period, the company said today. The growth has been backed chiefly by expansion in China, as its efforts to push into the U.S. market have stalled. VW brand's sales fell 10 percent through April in the U.S.
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Senate Session
The Senate convened for a period of morning business, after which the Senate resumed consideration of HR 2997, the Agriculture Appropriations bill.
*The transcript for this program was compiled from uncorrected Closed Captioning.
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November 20, 2011, 9:36 AM — While the early reviews for Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet have been less than glowing, they all agree that the device has the virtue of being cheap.
One of the chief problems that some reviewers have identified with the tablet is that its 7-inch display screen is just not optimal for reading online magazines. Engadget's Tim Stevens, for instance, said that he and his team "constantly found ourselves zooming in and out to read" on the device while The Verge's Joshua Topolsky said that the pinch-and-zoom functionality "lacks a smoothness that would make the experience more enjoyable." The Chicago Sun Times' Andy Ihnakto was much more complimentary of the Kindle Fire but also conceded that it was mainly for users who are "not terribly interested in much more than content consumption," whereas the iPad "does everything and ... does books exceptionally well."
FIRST LOOK: The Amazon Kindle Fire
Mashable's Lance Ulanoff also said that the Kindle wasn't up to the iPad's standard and said that its overall design was more reminiscent of RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.
"When you use an Apple iPad, iPod or iPhone, it's clear that every bit of it was built with the hardware in mind," he wrote. "As most people have heard, Amazon reportedly took a shortcut and used the Research in Motion PlayBook's reference design. The Kindle Fire looks almost exactly like it except for the lack of cameras and, obviously, the operating system."
But while the consensus was that the Kindle Fire may not be in the same league as the iPad, the reviewers also said that it didn't really need to be since its $200 price tag alone could be a big differentiator.
"[The Kindle Fire] doesn't have the iPad's extra layer of polish and sheen, but with the Amazon brand, a wide ecosystem of services at its disposal, and that $199 price point it doesn't really need it," wrote Fortune's JP Mangaliden. "In that sense, Apple's tablet just met its first competitor."
CNET's editorial team also said that the tablet could be a hit for bargain shoppers who just want a tablet capable of helping them surf the Web, since it performs fairly well given its low price.


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Bonus Purple Football this weekend!!
This Friday night, the two-time defending Lingerie Bowl Champion Los Angeles Temptation head north to the Minneapolis' Target Center to take on the talented expansion UNDEFEATED Minnesota Valkyrie (1-0).
Oh... and that win was over GREEN Bay waaaaaaahhahahhahahah.
BROADCAST: Kickoff, 9:00 p.m. CT (MTV2)
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In case you haven't gotten your tickets yet, all the cool horned-hat people like myself will be sitting in section 104.
In case you haven't seen MN's undefeated Norse football team here is some info from lfl360.com
Valkyrie Head Coach Tony Nguyen (WHO IS MY FRIEND ON FACEBOOK... not that I'm dropping names or anything) is expected to heavily utilize his self-described 'College Bend' offense, relying on the dual rushing and receiving talents of RB Leekplay Paye, accurate arm of QB Jana Skrtic and the size, speed and agility of WR Whitney Meierotto to achieve consistent success. Minnesota is expected to implement a wide variety of looks in an attempt to confuse the Los Angeles defense as they did versus Green Bay in an opening night 28-25 road win over the Chill.
On defense, Minnesota is expected to run a blend of 'Cover 1′ and 'Cover 2′ schemes, emphasizing containment over blitz-heavy packages. Look for the cornerbacks, namely the aforementioned Meierotto and Angie Hanson, to play key roles in limiting the effectiveness of the Temptation's offensive weaponry Minnesota's defensive line features the strength and speed of DE Leekplay Paye and DE Brittany Austin, who are equally charged with containing the Los Angeles running game.
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News: Wiz Khalifa, Nicki Minaj, Odd Future & Rihanna Want The Big 'O'
Tuesday, Apr 5, 2011 11:40AM
Wiz Khalifa, Nicki Minaj, Odd Future, Rihanna and more are currently pitted against one another for the first MTV O Awards social networking show later this month.
While details are still emerging, the online-only awards show is set to launch toward the end of April.
Though the network still won't say what the "O" stands for--that's up to each viewer's interpretation--it has revealed the inaugural OMA categories for fan voting, which kicks off today at www.omusicawards.com. The eclectic list of categories and nominees includes music artists like Lady Gaga and Kanye West, music services like Pandora--up for Best Music Discovery Service, and blogs like Gorilla vs Bear (nominated for Best Independent Music Blog). Other categories include Best NSFW (not safe for work) Music Video, Fan Cover, Must Follow Artist on Twitter, and even best online fan army. (Ad Week)
With voting beginning today, fans are able to demonstrate their appreciation for their favorite artists.
Among the categories: "The Best Fan Cover Award," which will be duked out between 30 Seconds to Mars' Echelon, the Beliebers, Katy Perry's Bandaids, Gaga's Little Monsters, fans of My Chemical Romance, Nicki Minaj, Tokio Hotel, Wiz Khalifa, Rain and Rihanna. Lady Gaga is in the lead for "Most Innovative Artist," and rapper Tyler the Creator leads in the "Most Followed on Twitter" category. (People)
MTV has provided an explanation toward the motivation for premiering a social networking awards show.
"Music consumption has never been greater, and it's hugely important to our audience," Shannon Connolly, vice president of music strategy for the MTV Music Group, says in a statement. "We felt like the time was right to look at the convergence of technology and music fans and the YouTube celebrities who've created this new ecosystem where music is exploding." (Statement)
Connolly also discussed the possible wide-range impact of the O Awards.
"[It'll be a] convergence of programmers, hackers, artists, web celebrities, and all of the people that are contributing to this real renaissance of music and creativity that we're going through," she adds. "We're really stoked to be bringing this to a wider audience and putting the spotlight on what we think is a really unique moment." (Just Jared)
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Conservative author Ann Coulter told Fox News' Bill O'Reilly that she approved of the Congressman that disrupted President Obama's speech.
"You told our guys you liked that South Carolina pinhead Congressman Wilson," asked O'Reilly.
"Yeah," replied Coulter. "Last night we had Obama telling lie after lie."
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UPDATE: Texas abortion bill fails after challenge
Hours after votes were cast, it was determined new abortion restrictions failed to pass the Texas Senate because time ran out on the special session.
Confusion reigned in the Texas capitol as it was unclear if Texas Republicans passed new abortion restrictions expected to close almost every abortion clinic in the nation's second most populous state.
The dispute centered on when the vote on Senate Bill No. 5 took place.
The Republican-controlled Senate voted for the bill while hundreds of protesters screamed from the gallery. Reporters and Democrats saw the voting begin after midnight, but Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and senate Republicans said voting began just before the deadline.
The Senate met behind closed doors for an hour to determine if the vote counted. Around 3 a.m., senators came out and said the vote didn't count because it concluded after midnight.
Texas' special legislative session ended at midnight, and Sen. Wendy Davis of Fort Worth spent most of the day filibustering the bill. Republicans cited rules to eventually force a vote to end the filibuster, triggering a final hour and a half of haggling over the chamber's rules.
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The NBA Finals are going on now. Let's go Spurs. Boo Heat. Spurs in 6, methinks. Talk about the games and stuff, and it will be an awesome time. I'm hoping for some magic from the FTS regulars. Also, I loled at LeBron's airball 3 earlier in the game. As always, Cavs > Spurs > Heat. Cavs may not be number one in the NBA, but they are number one in our hearts <3
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Beware of what lurks in your inbox or in your internet search results! If you aren't careful, you will fall victim to a web scam.
Our IT folks are always on the lookout for these types of emails and once they have received one will alert us. I'm sure by now you know not to respond to the emails from your bank, credit card company, PayPal, etc., telling you that there is a problem and you need to verify your account. But, these spammers and swindlers are always coming up with new ways to catch you unawares. Recently, I have begun to receive what look to be legitimate emails from family and friends. A closer look at the email address of the sender shows an unfamiliar name and address.
Here are some tips I gleaned from this morning's NY Times Personal Tech page.
Always look before you click. Look at the letters that follow the period at the end of a web address or email address. Similarly, hover your mouse over the an address or name in an email or click on the name in the "from" line. I had an email from someone I knew, and when I clicked the name, it was something completely different.
Legitimate site or not? Don't assume top results in a web search are the most useful or the safest. Spammers have figured out how to look legitimate. If a search engine warns you that a site is potentially unsafe, browse at your own risk. If a site is offering something that is too good to be true, it may be! Look for flagrant spelling and grammatical errors on a website. Before making a purchase on a lesser-known site, check to see if it lists a physical address. If it does, map it. Look at the email address. If the only contact option is a Gmail or Yahoo account, it may not be legit. Does the site seem to oversell its legitimacy with multiple BBB-type logos? You can cross-check awards by going to the BBB or awarding site. Also, if a site has too many broken links, it may be that way intentionally.
Types of searches that attract spam. Credit reports-there are only three major national credit reporting agencies. Travel and insurance-seek info from trusted sites. Music, videos, screen savers, pages with downloadable content could harbor malware.
Recommendations. Google is targeted more than any other search engine. Chrome users can install an extension that lets users identify potential spam sites and block them from search results. Change Google ad settings and opt out of the company's advertising cookies.
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A seller route of quality rock, great protection, and a bit of every type of climbing on it. In the name, the routes starts on the face and winds around to the left side of the tower then back right around a notch behind a tower then finishing straight up on easier terrain to the top.
This route is located on the southern face of the Fairshare Tower. The start is either directly below the large left facing dihedral or on the left side of the arete following a right trending ledge system that goes at 5.6
Basic alpine rack to #3 camalot. doubles of #1 and #2 camalot nice, but not 100% necessary.


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Nutritionists tell us that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is a time to fill the gas tank and be ready for the rigor of the labor to come.
It was a vastly more important meal when most of us labored on the land, but it is still important to get a good start to the day, even if your labor is sitting behind an office desk.
The etymology of the word is straight forward; it comes from an English word with Latin roots that means to break the fast.
What we consider a traditional breakfast was also a gift from our English cousins. A full English breakfast, the colloquial English term for their traditional breakfast, still includes eggs, bacon, baked beans, toast and a grilled tomato.
The full English stands in contrast to the Continental breakfast, a simple matter of coffee, bread and jam. The Italians do pretty much the same with their prima colazione. But those sneaky Euros often have a second breakfast, a brotzeit in Southern Germany, that can be quite hearty.
No matter the origins and, today, no matter the time of day, a stout breakfast is one of the most satisfying meals. But there is no reason to stick to a traditional menu. The Vietnamese often start their day with a steaming bowl of beef and noodle soup, called pho. Another Asian idea that works well in the morning is the much more substantial duck egg. Pair that with the best bacon in the world and fresh-baked bread and you will never be the same again. Then again, there is nothing but goodness in a modern American breakfast sand
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A Continental breakfast
This breakfast idea hardly requires a recipe. Buy croissants at a local bakery. Use locally made jam and jelly.
Timing is important with this recipe, as you want everything to come together at the same time. This sandwich loses its pizzazz when it cools down.
1 loaf French bread
4 eggs
1/4 cup cream
Salt and pepper
6 slices best quality ham
4 slices cheddar cheese
Optional: homemade mayonnaise
Put the bread in a 350 degree oven, just to warm. Combine the eggs and cream with just a small pinch of salt and two pinches of pepper; whisk lightly. Make an omelet in a non-stick skillet, being careful not to overcook the eggs. In another sauté pan that is lightly oiled warm the ham over a brisk flame. Remove the bread from the oven and slice into sandwich size and then slice open. Remove the ham and place on a cutting board, add two slices of cheese, slide the omelet on top and finish with the last slices of cheese. Fold over and put in the sandwich, add mayonnaise if you like, close the sandwich and serve immediately.
Some people may have a problem making soup for breakfast, but this is so good, so nutritious and satisfying, that if you will just try it once, you will be hooked.
2 cups best-quality chicken stock
2 cups Udon noodles (the refrigerated section in most Asian markets)
4 cooked breakfast sausages
2 eggs (try duck eggs, also found in most Asian markets)
Small bunch cilantro
1 sliced jalapeño pepper
Hot sauce is optional
Bring the chicken stock to a simmer, add the sausages after cutting into bite sizes and the sliced jalapeño. Separately simmer the eggs in water, 5 minutes for a chicken egg, 7 minutes for a duck egg. Remove the noodles from the package and simmer in water just until they have loosened up. Drain and add the noodles to the stock and divide into two bowls. Carefully peel the eggs (they are soft boiled) and slide them into the soup, one each of course and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.
If you are a foodie you have undoubtedly heard of Benton's bacon, which many top foodies call the best in the world. You can order it online at http://bentonscountryhams2.com/
The hard part of this recipe is how long it takes to scramble the eggs, 20 minutes, and not a minute less. If you hurry the process you will not achieve the desired results, which is eggs that have a custard texture.
4 farm fresh eggs
1/4 cup local cream
3 tablespoons butter
1 loaf fresh French bread
Benton's Bacon
Add 2 tablespoons butter to a non-stick pan and melt over the lowest setting on the stove top. It will take a while, but the low temperature is absolutely essential. Lightly whisk the eggs and cream together and add to the pan. Just leave them there, give it a slow stir every once in a while, but don't sweat it. For the first 12 to 15 minutes it seems nothing is happening. Meanwhile fry the bacon over a medium flame until crisp, set aside and drain. Butter and then toast the sliced bread. Now the eggs will begin to take on a custard-like texture, stir gently. When the eggs are firm, add to the buttered toasted bread and top with the bacon. Do not overcook the eggs.


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RIO DE JANEIRO — More than half a million Brazilians poured into the streets of at least 80 cities Thursday in demonstrations that saw violent clashes and renewed calls for an end to government corruption and demands for better public services.
Riot police battled protesters in at least five cities, with some of the most intense clashes happening in Rio de Janeiro, where an estimated 300,000 demonstrators swarmed into the seaside city's central area.
Young men gathered in clumps in Rio, T-shirts wrapped around their faces, throwing tear gas canisters back at police, some of whom raced after troublemakers on their motorcycles. Thundering booms echoed off stately colonial buildings as rubber bullets and the gas were fired at fleeing crowds.
At least 30 people were injured in Rio, including protesters like Michele Menezes, a wisp of a woman whose youthful face and braces belie her 26 years. She said that she and others took refuge from the violence in an open bar, only to have a police officer toss a tear gas canister inside.
It exploded on top of Menezes, tore through her jeans and dug out two quarter-sized holes on the back of her thighs while also perforating a rash of small holes in her upper arm.
"I was leaving a peaceful protest and it's not the thugs that attack me but the police themselves," said Menezes, removing her wire-rim glasses to wipe her bloodshot eyes.
She later took refuge in a hotel along with about two dozen youths, families and others said they had been repeatedly hit with pepper spray by motorcycle police as they too took refuge inside a bar.
In Brasilia, police struggled to keep hundreds of protesters from invading the Foreign Ministry, outside of which protesters lit a small fire. Other government buildings were attacked around the capital's central esplanade. There, too, police resorted to tear gas and rubber bullets in attempts to scatter the crowds.


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A thunderstorm tomorrow afternoon
Cristobal is accelerating as it moves away from the US out to sea, but rough surf is expected to continue along much of the East Coast.
Heavy storms will continue across the Plains tonight, causing flooding issues.
Large swells and huge waves from Marie in the Pacific will continue through Thursday.
Dangerous rip currents and swells will continue from Cristobal as it churns out to sea.
Cristobal will produce gusty winds and soaking showers in Bermuda later Wednesday night, while Marie generates high surf off of the California coast.
Thursday play at Flushing Meadows will see sunshine return with less humidity.
A Penn State team of undergraduate and graduate students are competing in the Google Lunar XPRIZE; a race to the moon for $20 million. The team is set to launch in 2016.
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Hurricane Marie in the Eastern Pacific and Hurricane Cristobal in the Atlantic will both remain offshore but beachgoers are seeing dangerous impacts.
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I can see the v22.2.110 for my N97 (RM-507), through the Software Updater. But am not able to update it through OTA or through the NSU app. Anyone facing a similar issue ??
Also i cannot see the v22.0.110 to update my phone.
Why it was necessary to open a new topic for this problem? The V22 issues topic is already exists. Anyway I suspect that the V22 is not released for your product code yet. It will be released soon.


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Sixty-seven-year-old Garry Milosevich, formerly of Duluth, was captured in Honduras last year. He pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud in Madison in January.
Prosecutors say Milosevich and his partner, Daniel Tepoel, told investors they had access to international trading programs that didn't exist. They used the investment money to travel and purchase construction materials for a failed Grenada resort. Investors never received promised returns and lost about $2.5 million in principal.
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Before I get too in depth with my story, I'm a complete beginner and hardly know anything about photography. I've read beginner quick tips here and there but have not really sunk my teeth into the meat of photography yet. Know all criticism is welcome and appreciated.
So I just returned from a weekend trip to the beach in Galveston, TX and was lucky enough to get some really interesting shots. There was a nasty storm brewing off the coast which cut our trip short but ended up washing hundreds, if not thousands, of Portuguese Man of War jelly fish upon the shore.
Due to the fog, visibility was maybe 100 yards at best. Below are what I think are some of my best shots taken with the following equipment and settings:
Nikon D7000
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G AF-S VR
Exposure Time - 1/1250 sec.
Man of War - 001
Man of War - 002
Man of War - 003
Man of War - 004
Man of War - 005
Man of War - 006
Please critique away and lend me your knowledge.
Feb 05, 2012 at 05:07 PM
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Welcome to FM and photography.
That's an interesting set, with my fav's being #2 & #6. One does a nice job of showing detail and scale with reference being provided by the wood, the other has a nice leading line aspect to it.
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Overall a very solid set of shots compositionally. Technically the exposure on some is under which mutes the tonal range, particularly the specular highlights on the wet glossy sail. I've edited your first one so you can see by comparison...
The edit is closer to my memory of seeing them on the beach, brighter overall and with more of a sheen which I created by pushing the highlights to point of clipping as specular highlights do with Levels in CS5. This brings it closer to your shot #2 which is one of the better exposed in the batch. When in doubt err on the side of underexposure and capturing the detail, but then learn adjust for a full tonal range and "seen by eye" look in post processing. After the tonal range adjustment I just removed a few distractions like the bit of color contrasting vegetation in the upper right and the rocks in the foreground with cloning. I also blurred the lower right a bit because I found the sharply focused sand there distracting.
Something to consider when composing shots with leading lines like 3 - 5 is whether the line you create with objects like the board are working in the shot to lead the viewer over the foreground context towards your focal point, or away from the focal point in the foreground somewhere else.
For example the color contrast of the Man 0' War pulled me to it first in 3-5 then my eye wandered off it up the board into space which isn't nearly as interesting. Here's an edit of #3 to show how you can include the same background context without pulling the viewer off the focal point in a situation like that. Change the point of view so the context is seen directly behind and at the same time as the focal point...
It has the same context of Man 0' War and board, with the context of the ocean in the background, but without the strong leading line that pulls the viewer up the board and way from the focal point. The lesson here? Think about where the leading lines will lead the eye. If away form the focal point make sure there's something interesting at the end of the line and from there a different interesting path back to the focal point so the viewer sees it first and it is their last impression. That's what gives some compositions more impact that others.
Your shot #6 has a very nice leading line in the tentacle in the foreground but the big gap on top invites exploration, which will sooner or later pull the viewer off the focal point. A crop like this edits the point of view and quite literally prevents the viewer from wandering off because I've given them nowhere to go. Absent anywhere else to go there I more "hang time" on the focal point before losing interest and disengaging.
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If you can find a way to place images in the thread, you will get more views and more feedback.
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Selecting number six or comment, two things to consider:
1. Aperture controls the depth of field - how deep is the plane of focus. You (or the camera) placed the plane of sharpest focus of the bottle of the jellyfish. That's correct and a good choice. A smaller aperture (larger f stop number) would have increased how much was in focus giving some sharpness to at least some of the tentacles and a little more sand texture which would have probably made the image stronger.
2. When making a portrait orientation image (holding the camera vertically), be careful not to compose with too little space on each side of the subject. In this case a horizontal subject with a portrait orientation left too little space on either side, making the composition look cramped. Here's an example with some background added alter the composition to feel less cramped:
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Not photo related, but I got tangled up in one of those when I capsized in a sailboat 30+ years ago. I still have scars on the back of my legs that look like I was lashed with a bull whip. NASTY critters (But beautiful). Nice shots also!
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I am a strong believer in the fact that a team with a Quarterback controversy cannot make it to the playoffs. A controversy is started by mediocre to poor play and fueled by mobs of upset fans. David Garrard's inconsistency in the past few seasons followed by the draft of 10th overall Blaine Gabbert has set ablaze a QB controversy in Jacksonville. A fire burning ever so brightly by many fans.
So what is the right move in this situation? We have on one hand, an often (but not always) talented quarterback in veteran David Garrard, and on the other, a very bright star in rookie quarterback Blaine Gabbert, who at the very worst is something different.
While the coaches are the ones to make the decision, the fans are the ones who make an impact. Having the full on support of a fan base is very important for a team to make it to the playoffs. And if the fans do not support their starting Quarterback, they also do not support the coach's decisions, and the whole team will suffer.
It is very important that we, as fans, give our whole support to our team, Quarterback especially. I believe this is the driving factor behind the QB Controversy: A lack of confidence in David Garrard. Fans who have given him their confidence in the past, and have been unhappy with the result.
We know what we're getting with Garrard. We don't know what we'll be getting with Gabbert.
If we can somehow re-unite our confidence behind one quarterback, we may have a shot at playoffs this year.


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Capcom, the developer that brought you the Street Fighter and Resident Evil franchises, has confirmed its E3 lineup with a few new titles in the mix.
Ultimate HD Edition of Resident Evil 4 Coming to PC
Today Capcom has announced that their critically acclaimed title, Resident Evil 4, will be releasing for PC next month on February 28, 2014.
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A recent blog post on has revealed that Capcom has plans to remove two Marvel vs. Capcom games from PSN and XBLA.
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Anyone waiting to get their hands on the latest entry in Capcom's Phoenix Wright series can get a taste as soon as today.
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In a community blog yesterday a Capcom employee released new details on Dead Rising 3, such as co-op mode, and the return of Psychos.
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There's just some aspects from Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies that we will not get in the west.
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In the Bay Area where this bandwaggoner (two g's right?) lives, we will get KC-Oakland followed by SF-Arizona, a sweet treat for all the recent coverts to KC. It looks like KC is collecting two waves of bandwaggoners: 1) the Alex Smith Nation who are an odd, but devoted, group who just want to see how the story ends and 2) people who just glom on to a winner for whatever reason. If you've read any of my posts, you know I'm in the first wave.
Watching KC best Oakland will be an appetizer that might make the whole meal. Honestly, I don't even hate the Raiders anymore (but I get why AP does). They've been so dysfunctional of late with a comical tendency towards self-inflicted wounds, that they seem more sympathetic than fearsome. Their tendency toward thuggery seems to have diminished (almost in direct proportion to the increase in my own formerly beloved Niners). Maybe there is a conservation of thuggery principle I was unaware of.
Kansas City appears to be strong in character and character(s) like Charles and McGrath that I've completely enjoyed learning about and watching. AP is great, just the right balance of delusional homerism, glass half empty pessimism, and hilarious panic posts. I would insert a sky is falling gif here, but I think we're just about giffed-out this week. AP has nice interactions with the enemy as well, sharp but not boorish It's much more fun to be a part of the "us vs. them" and "we get no media respect", etc. than the overhyped expanding bubble that is threatening to explode in a sticky pink mess.
As someone said early in the season welcoming the first wave of immigrants to Arrowhead's shores, "Come for the Alex, stay for the Jamaal". Thanks, I think I will!
P.S. I think you probably got flim-flammed on the AJ Jenkins deal; but you got Marcus Cooper. Your welcome!


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After reading a short critique of MLBN's new "analytic" show on Fangraphs, I wanted to check it out. There are only a few clips available on MLB.com and since we don't have MLBN in Israel, that's all I had. But I'm impressed. The show is smart, bases itself around newer baseball analysis methods, is thorough yet understandable to the non-saber-savvy fan, and has interviews with people active in MLB to tie it into reality.
From what I've seen so far, ans excellent show and I'd advise anyone who can to give it a chance.


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Much has been made in recent years about the value of food plots in attracting deer, and the practice has drawn extra attention in places like Michigan, where baiting and feeding deer have recently been banned due to disease concerns, and Minnesota, where baiting has never been legal.
There is little doubt that food plots can provide nutrients that keep deer healthy, and perhaps more importantly for deer hunters, keep them around. But have you listened closely to any instructions on developing food plots? The first red flag for many of us is mention of the word "tractor." You need one. By the time they get to the hundreds of pounds of lime, industrial quantities of Roundup and seed by the semi-truckload, a one-acre food plot seems almost insurmountable.
But there's another way to manipulate a property in a way that can put deer where you want them with a little elbow grease and lots of patience: trees. It has been said that the best time to plant a tree was 25 years ago, and the second best time is today. It's no secret that deer love acorns, apples, pears and a number of other tree-borne foods known as mast. And if you plan right, you can fix it so your trees rain nourishment on those deer from late summer into the middle of winter -- year after year.
Patience is crucial, but waiting for your trees to bear fruit - soft mast (fruits) or hard mast (nuts) -- might not be the long-term prospect you think. Where a white oak seedling might not produce acorns for 25 years, a hybridized white oak may do it in 8-10. Modern growing techniques mean an apple tree that may have once taken 10 years to bear fruit can now do it in three.
Obviously, the sooner you get the trees in the ground, the sooner they can get to work. But you have to be smart about what you plant and where. Here are some tips from experts on planting your property with trees that will feed deer:
Diversity rules
Lindsey Thomas Jr. of the Quality Deer Management Association grew up on a farm and started planting trees shortly after he knew what they were. His No. 1 piece of advice is don't put all your acorns in one basket.
"Don't go out and decide what is the single best tree and load your place up with that tree," he said. "You want to plant what you don't have. If you've got plenty of white oaks, you don't need to plant white oaks or anything in the white oak family."
Most deer hunters know that white oak acorns are preferred by deer because they're less bitter than red oak acorns, Thomas said. That bitterness in red oak acorns comes from higher tannin levels, and higher tannins keep red oak acorns viable on the ground for much longer. Having a good mix of both means deer food for a much longer period.
"Long after the white oak season is over, you can count on deer coming back and eating red oak acorns off the ground," Thomas said. "And that happens well into winter, when the nutrition is more important to them."
The same concept applies to fruit trees, according to Charlie Morse, whose Morse Nursery of Battle Creek, Mich., specializes in trees specifically grown to feed wildlife.
Morse recommends a variety of fruit trees including apples, pears and crabapples. Because apples and pears blossom at different times, having both means a surprise frost likely won't kill the entire mast crop. And crabapples blossom longer than either, so they're more consistent and less weather dependent.
"There are certain years where apple trees have blossomed and you get a late frost, but the pears will still be there," he said. "Or if the pears get frosted out the apples will still come. The crabs are almost the guarantee. And on a good year they'll all have fruit."
Morse Nursery also sells a package of apple trees called Three Times A Charm, which includes three varieties of apple trees. One drops in late summer to get the deer coming to your property, another drops in mid-season and the third drops later. All three varieties pollinate one another, Morse said.
"Deer are creatures of habit," he said. "You get them coming to your property early, and then the mids start dropping and then the lates start dropping, you don't give that animal a chance to change its pattern. And it's better nutrition for the deer because you're not just feeding them for a month."
Choose wisely
Since soil and climate conditions vary widely, Thomas suggests you begin by talking with state or county foresters to find out what types of trees are best suited to your habitat. Many public agencies offer trees and shrubs for sale in the spring, and most are either native varieties or those known to thrive and benefit wildlife in the area.
"Look and see what the natives are first, and check with the state forest agency about what kinds of trees do best on your area," Thomas said. "It's not only the asthetically better thing to do, but they are going to be the ones best suited to your habitat and soils and have the best chance of doing well. And a lot of times I can get a lot of high quality seedlings from nurseries for less than I can get a single high-grade grafted apple tree."
But Morse said it's not that difficult to find an apple type that will thrive in any soil type with little maintenance. For instance, much is made of spraying fruit trees for pests, but spraying trees simply makes them more acceptable to humans. Deer don't care if apples have scabby skin or worms, so tree meant to feed them can be left alone.
More important is the size of the tree, he said. Many fruit trees are engineered to grow smaller so their fruit is easier to pick, but wildlife trees don't need picking so larger trees are more desirable.
"You want a big tree, because the bigger the canopy you have, the more apples it will produce and the more hundreds of pounds of fruit will be on the ground," he said. "A big buck can rub a big tree every year and skin it up, but it's not going to kill it, where a dwarf tree might get killed by that."
Location, location, location
Once you've settled on your varieties, you have to decide where they'll go. And of there's a single rule of thumb for determining a tree's location, it is this: Put it where the sun shines. That alone can greatly reduce the amount of time before your tree bears fruit.
"A lot of the literature and common knowledge about how long it takes to grow this stuff is from trees in a forest situation," Thomas said. "If you plant a white oak in a forest, it's going to take a long time to get up through the canopy. What we've found is that if you take a tree and plant it in good soil, in full sunlight, you're going to blow that right out of the water."
An oak that may take 25 years to produce acorns in the forest may do so in 8-10 years in a sunny spot with little competition, Thomas said.
"The more sun you give it, the better it's going to grow," he added. "Mast production is relative to the shape and size of the tree's crown. So when you put that tree in full sunlight and give it space to grow, it can grow this full crown."
Fruit trees also need to be placed in an area that's not only sunny, but also open to a steady breeze. Because fruit trees are high in sugar they can be susceptible to fungal diseases, but a steady breeze can combat that, Morse said. And it's not just shade that stunts a tree's growth. Nearby plants compete for nutrients in the soil too, he said.
"People haul off these plants and plant them in the middle of the woods under the canopy and they're never going to fruit," he said. "Or the pH is too high, or there's lots of grass and weeds that steal nutrients. They've made the decision to buy the right plant material, now let's find the right spot, plant it correctly and remove some of these factors that can retard results."
Nurseries recommend a 30-20-10 spacing rule for trees and shrubs, Thomas said: Give oak trees 30 feet of space to grow, fruit trees 20 feet and shrubs 10 feet.
Thomas noted a couple other considerations for location. Many landowners, upon hearing that a tree needs full sun, will plant right in the middle of a food plot where cultivation practices can damage roots. A tree's root system generally conforms to the size of its crown, Thomas said. When discing the soil around your tree, be careful not to go inside the crown.
"Disc harrows are poison on trees," he said. "You can see the visible part of the tree and think 'I'm not cutting that tree down. But when you disc you're just chopping up the roots. That will create a sick tree and over time it's going to die."
Thomas also said it's a good idea to stay away from power lines, because just as your tree starts reaching a respectable size, you may show up one day and find that the local power company has trimmed it back or cut it down.
Other considerations
Thomas offered several other general guidelines to consider when planting:
- Don't just randomly put trees where you have open space. Consider spaces where you can plant several trees of the same species and create a mini-orchard. By having a group of fruit trees together, you create a greater food source that will become a destination for deer rather than a quick stop on the way to someplace else.
- Beat back the competition. If there are other trees that may shade your desirable tree, cut them down. If grasses and weeds are heavy, use a backpack sprayer to kill them. They're competing with your tree for nutrients. "Every tree out there is trying to get ahead of the others and get to a place where it can capture sunlight. Keep your trees competitive."
- Before you plant, take a close look at what you already have. You may find that you already have a crabapple tree, for example, that is getting crowded by its neighbors. "A lot of people already have the trees," he said. "They just need to release them."
- Put plastic tubes on your trees. Without a tube a tree will branch out at ground level where deer and other animals can browse it. Tubes force the tree to put its energy into vertical growth. That forces the tree to develop some height before it can branch out and form a crown.
DaveThis article is exactly what I have been looking for to help me get start with apple trees on my hunting property. Thanks!
March 26, 2011 9:29 AM
Will Ornethis really helped me out! and was a great resource. one question:what if i already planted our apple trees into a food plot, and our oak trees around other grasses, but still with plenty of sunlight? would spraying the grasses and plants in food plot around the planted trees damage the trees?
November 1, 2011 10:12 PM
Kevin McAllisterI have planted some apple and pear trees in a half acre food plot that is in the middle of my timber. I have them on the edge of the plots. They have been there for 5 year. They seem like they are growing well, they are about ten feet tall, but they have beared any fruit since I planted them. They are all spaced about ten feet, and have yellow and red delicous planted every other tree. Just curious if you might have an idea why my trees aren't bearing any fruit? All so, when and what should I sp
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The main card is already underway at United Center in Chicago, Ill., for UFC on FOX 10: "Henderson vs. Thomson."
Before the kickoff, there were numerous exciting bouts on the under card, which were broadcast on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) and streamed online via "Fight Pass."
Serving as the "Prelims" main event, Sergio Pettis will have to work his way back up if he ever wants to emulate the success of his brother, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight Champion Anthony Pettis. That's because Alex Caceres snuck in a rear-naked choke at the end of the third round, snapping Pettis' undefeated professional mixed martial arts (MMA) streak.
Both Bantamweight headliners were extremely composed, with Caceres using crafty kicks early. Pettis returned the favor, though, landing a few more punches than his opponent. Caceres was doing a good job of circling away, while "Bruce Leeroy" went for flashier strikes, including spinning-back fists and flying knees that were not landing. Pettis threw a few head kicks, and landed a nice one followed by a left hook that caught Caceres' attention. Pettis' counter right hand was also doing the damage, too.
Rocking Caceres with another head kick, Pettis was proving that his hype is indeed justified.
However, Pettis was in danger in the opening minute of the first round, with Caceres landing a heavy punch that dropped "The Phenom." With Caceres unable to inflict more damage on the mat, Pettis stood back up and landed some slick combinations, showing no signs of wobbliness. Pettis landed another head kick toward the closing stages of the second round, and Caceres ate all of it while pushing forward for more.
It was apparent that the fight was close in the third round, with Caceres doing better on the feet and utilizing his kicks well, while Pettis kept going for unorthodox, 360-degree kicks. Pettis tried his luck at a takedown, with Caceres stuffing it well, forcing it to stay on the feet. Pettis rocked Caceres with a right hand, but it was Caceres who was moving inside and out, landing a shot and moving away. Pettis had a takedown reversed at the end of the third round, only to wind up in a rear-naked choke.
Caceres improves to 10-5 in his young career.
In the co-main event of the "Prelims," a much anticipated fight between former UFC Bantamweight title challenger Eddie Wineland and TriStar's Yves Jabouin brought forth an exciting fight, until Wineland blasted Jabouin in the second round for the technical knockout finish.
Both embarking in a furious pace right from the get-go, Wineland was looking for power over pace, and that is where Jabouin found success. He landed a nice left hook, and kept Wineland at bay with kicks to the body and attempted a few head kicks as well. Wineland was more active with combinations, although with his hands down, it allowed Jabouin to land some precise counter shots. Jabouin hit Wineland with a head kick, and landed more strikes than his former World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) counterpart.
Wineland did a better job of landing combinations in the second round, yet, he still was eating Jabouin's punches over and over again. Wineland drilled Jabouin with a solid right hand, and after Jabouin started to stutter step away, Wineland dropped him with that same right hand. Trying to lock in a head and arm choke, Wineland decided to land some lethal ground and pound on "Tiger." After trying to cover up , Wineland left Jabouin with no room to breathe and forced the referee to step in.
Shaking off a loss to Renan Barao in his last outing, Wineland improves to 21-9 in the sport.
Chico "King" Camus outlasted Yaotzin Meza in what was a pure grappling clinic courtesy of the Milwaukee-based fighter.
Switching stances early, Camus did well by closing the distance, and attacked with leg kicks followed by punches. With Camus pressuring Meza, the latter tied up Camus against the cage and looked for the takedown. With Meza scoring a takedown and working from half guard, Camus found the opportunity to flip over and reverse positioning, finding himself on top of Meza. A standup from the referee ten seconds short of the horn saw both bantamweights trade until it was time for some touch ups in the corner.
Camus landed a good shot, dropping Camus in the opening sequences of the first round, however, it was Meza who swept Camus this time and worked from side control, and transitioned to top position. After a questionable standup from the referee, Camus rocked Meza once more and took him down right after that. Camus eventually took his opponent's back, and looked for a rear-naked choke, but to no avail.
With superior top control apparent, Camus continued to drub Meza on the mat, taking him down and improving positioning frequently to dominate his opponent on the ground. With Meza trying to posture up, Camus tried to lock in another rear-naked choke, however Meza defended well. It was pure domination on the ground for Camus in the third round.
"King" Camus is now riding a two-fight winning streak, while Meza suffers his second Octagon defeat.
Kicking off the action with the bantamweights, and it was Hugo Viana who scored a unanimous decision victory over Junior Hernandez.
Hernandez was circling around the cage to open things off, and Viana clocked him and dropped him fast. Hernandez got back up immediately, yet he ate another combination seconds later. Viana clearly had the striking advantage, landing multiple right hands every time his opponent came towards him. Viana mixed it up well with kicks, too, and took advantage of his foe's inability to get anything going.
It didn't get much better for Hernandez in the second round, and Viana kept on doing what he was doing in the first. With Hernandez not having much for Viana, he decided to try his luck and trade with the more powerful striker, who got the better of him on the feet every time they engaged. Viana bloodied his opponent as well, and shook off the boos from the crowd, keeping it simple and successful.
In the third round, the pressure was there for Hernandez, yet he did not hurt Viana at all in any moment of the fight. With Hernandez opting to stay on the feet, rather than take his opponent down, the most significant moment of the fight for him was when he clocked Viana with a good combination, which backed up "Wolverine." Hernandez went for broke during the last two minutes of the fight, hitting Viana with some good shots. Hernandez started to find his range during the closing moments, yet instead of pouring it on, he decided to taunt his opponent, mimicking Viana's footwork, accusing him of running away.
Viana moves to 3-1 in the promotion.
In a battle of former The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 15 cast members, Daron Cruickshank stopped Mike Rio in the second round with a beautiful wheel kick followed by punches.
The two lightweights took some time to engage -- their opening round was rather slow. Cruickshank was more effective in the striking department, clocking Rio with a combination, and landed a spinning-back kick to the body. Rio tried to engage Cruickshank in a grappling war, however Cruickshank was having none of it. Towards the end of the round, Cruickshank blasted Rio with a head kick and dropped him, but Rio held onto "The Detroit Superstar," while fighting off a guillotine choke.
Rio recovered well in the second round, as he took down Cruickshank and looked like he was closing the distance better with his striking. With his inability to keep Cruickshank grounded, Rio's best moment of the fight was when he reversed a takedown and caught Cruickshank in a heel hook. "The Detroit Superstar" was in trouble, and when he escaped the submission hold, he landed a wheel kick (or a spinning kick to the face, if you like) to Rio's face, and blasted his foe with punches. When Herb Dean saw Rio fall to his knees, he called off the fight.
It was the best Cruickshank we have seen thus far in the Octagon, who shakes off a loss and improves his UFC record to 4-2. Rio, meanwhile, is winless (0-3) in his past three bouts.
Kicking off the action on FS1, two new promotional newcomers were looking to establish themselves as someone to watch in the Welterweight division, and it was George Sullivan outpointing Mike Rhodes in a lackluster affair.
Sullivan opened up his striking game with kicks, staying active and directing them to his opponent's legs and body, while Rhodes spent the opening minutes feeling out his foe. Starting to get loose, Rhodes scored a belly-to-back suplex takedown halfway during the round, but Sullivan was quick to get up. Sullivan then scooped up Rhodes and took him down, although he was caught in a kimura attempt from his counterpart. Sullivan finished the round on top.
In the second round, Sullivan was unable to land an early takedown on Rhodes, which resulted in more of a kickboxing battle. Rhodes decked Sullivan with a standing elbow, however the latter was not that affected by it. Rhodes started to pour it on with a nice right hand, followed by a flying knee, but Sullivan recovered and remained standing right in front of his opponent -- throwing his jab and relentlessly threw low kicks.
Rhodes landed the nicest combination of the fight, including an uppercut, followed by two hooks.
Both 170-pound prospects exchanged punches in the closing round, with Sullivan doing better with his punches. He tried to take Rhodes down, but the roommate of the Pettis brothers showed skillful takedown defense. Rhodes looked tired, and Sullivan landed a few overhead right hands. There was no sense of urgency from Rhodes, and Sullivan simply kept coming.
There really weren't any huge shots landed from both fighters in all honesty.
The lone fight on UFC Fight Pass online lasted just 25 seconds, with Nikita Krylov scoring a technical knockout victory over Walt Harris via head kick and punches.
Krylov tried to wear down his bigger opponent with kicks early, and Harris was looking to throw bombs. After hitting Harris with leg kicks and a front kick, he flipped the switched and clocked the former Golden Gloves boxing champion with a head kick. With Harris badly hurt, Krylov swarmed him with punches and had Harris crouching down and covering up -- leaving the official with no alternative but to step in.
Krylov gets his first UFC victory after a stinker with Soa Palelei, and pretty much saves his job. Harris may be in trouble, though, with a current UFC record of 0-2.
Here are the UFC on FOX 10 "Prelims" quick results:
135 lbs.: Alex Caceres vs. Sergio Pettis -- Caceres wins by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:39 of round three.
135 lbs.: Yves Jabouin vs. Eddie Wineland -- Wineland wins by technical knockout (punches) at 4:16 of round two.
135 lbs.: Chico Camus vs. Yaotzin Meza -- Camus wins by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28x2)
135 lbs.: Junior Hernandez vs. Hugo Viana -- Viana wins by unanimous decision (29-28x3)
155 lbs.: Daron Cruickshank vs. Mike Rio -- Cruickshank wins via technical knockout (head kick and punches) at 4:56 of round two.
185 lbs.: Mike Rhodes vs. George Sullivan -- Sullivan wins by unanimous decision (29-28x3)
265 lbs.: Walter Harris vs. Nikita Krylov -- Krylov wins via technical knockout (head kick and punches) at 0:25 of round one.
That's a wrap for the "Prelims" -- onto the FOX main card, maniacs.
To follow the rest of the night's action, check out our UFC on FOX 10 play-by-play coverage right here.


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New information Tuesday night about a rash of break-ins in Addison County after more than 100 homes were been burglarized.
"They're not going to look like the stereotypical person that we think of when we watch television," said Det. Sgt. Robert Patten of the Vermont State Police.
How to spot a robber? That's not a comfortable conversation for a group of Addison county residents. Many have had their homes burglarized.
"Somebody's going to get hurt. They're nonviolent offenders now but what's it going to take until they become violent?" asked Addison resident Randy Stearns.
Since the beginning of the year, state police have investigated 105 burglaries in Addison County, which is on track to meet or exceed the number from 2012. Police say burglaries are on the rise across the state as a way to fund drug addictions.
"They lie, they cheat, they steal, they take from their mothers, they take from their brothers, they take from retail theft," said Col. Thomas L'Esperance of the Vermont State Police.
Police say to stop the crime attitudes needs to switch from fighting the war on drugs to fighting a war on addiction and help criminals get treatment.
"I'm here to tell you today that we cannot arrest our way out of the drug problem in this state. We don't have enough jails, we have enough police officers," explained Vermont Public Safety Commissioner Keith Flynn.
But authorities also made it clear they're not going to coddle criminals.
"We want the message loud and clear, if they break into your home, we're going to come after you, we're going to find you and we're going to put you in jail. And then the system needs to do something else so that a year from now we don't arrest the same person for breaking into the same house," L'Esperance said to the crowd.
Police made a key arrest Aug. 1 when they found a cache of stolen goods in 37-year-old Raymond Ritchie's Addison home. So far, 23 of the more than 100 victims have been able to recover their belongings.
"We were able with our most recent arrests to begin to close out those cases. We really are optimistic that we're going to be able to close out the majority of those," Vt. State Police Lt. Gary Genova said.
But for some residents, it's not enough.
"This guy had a huge rap sheet and yet no one went after him or looked to get after him until long after he had how many robberies? Why did it take so long to identify this guy, who was our neighbor?" asked one resident.
"Thirteen percent of burglaries get solved across the country. Know why?" asked L'Esperance. "No one is home, not too many witnesses. If there's a homicide in the area everyone comes out of the woodwork to help us out," he explained.
Since arresting Ritchie, there have only been two reported burglaries in Addison County. But police know that as long as there is growing drug problem, the burglaries could continue. It's unclear if Ritchie will be facing more charges and police are still asking anyone with information to come forward.
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