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I've always been a believer in the policy "all good things in moderation". Now if you're thinking that I'm a girl who consistently walks the walk AND talks the talk, I'm afraid I need to give you a serious reality check…I'm a horrible walker. I do have great intentions, though. Occasionally, I even succeed. Like this morning. I set a goal to be lazy and stay in bed until 9:00 am. Yay me!
One of my 2012 intentions is to get healthier, but I'm truly tired of making promises that I can't keep, so I plan to be more realistic with my goals this year. I'm what some might call "damaged goods". I'll be 48 years old in just a couple of weeks, yet on most days, I feel 65. I have a physical illness and an emotional illness, both of which have taken their toll on my body. At the moment, I barely have the physical strength to climb the flight of stairs in my apartment, but I definitely have the motivation to add some version exercise into my daily routine. I just graduated with a culinary degree, so I definitely know the ins and outs of good nutrition. Putting that knowledge into action in my eating plan will be my next challenge.
I faced the platform of death bathroom scale this morning for the first time in a year. I walked in there with great intentions of being happy despite the results that flashed in front of my eyes. In the words of someone very intelligent who likely weighs in at 110 pounds and looks like a Barbie doll, "Intentions are like loads of dirty laundry…We all have 'em and some of them really stink!" The red LED on my scale flashed a number so high that I instantly bawled like a baby and threw cotton balls at myself in the mirror. It was one of those times that I bet my mirror was grateful there were no sharp or heavy objects within my reach.
So here I go. This is day one of living healthier. This year, I want to enrich my mind, feel a little better, and eat healthier. That being said, I've decided that I'll have a much higher rate of success if I don't completely deprive myself of some of the things I love to eat. I'll just eat them in moderation. If you'd like to join me, please feel free. I'll be posting a lot of recipes this year, both healthy and indulgent. Regardless of the recipe, I'm going to start incorporating nutritional information with most of my recipes. It's a very time consuming process, but I think it's worth having the information so that decisions can be made about whether or not to splurge and if so, in what quantity.
So without further ado, it's time for some breakfast!
I created this banana walnut oatmeal this morning, while trying to figure out how to simultaneously satisfy my hunger and craving for something sweet.
I've professed my love for Nutella many times on this blog. It's a creamy nut butter that's made with hazelnuts and cocoa powder. Pure love and pure genius on the part of the Ferrero Company. I can't think of a better treat to add to a bowl of healthy oatmeal. It added a creamy richness and a bit of sweetness that made me feel that I was truly indulging. What's better than that is the fact that it really didn't result in being overly caloric as I thought it might be. I was pleasantly surprised! Please try this and let me know what you think of it! Here's to yummi eating!
Banana Walnut Oatmeal with Nutella
- Serves: 2
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Calories: 463
- Fat: 14 grams
- Carbohydrates: 72 grams
- Sugar: 36 grams
- Sodium: 196 mg
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned or instant)
- 1 Tablespoon chocolate hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)
- 1 medium banana (6-7 inches)
- 1 ounce (2 Tablespoons) toasted walnuts**
- 1 ounce (2 Tablespoons) firmly-packed light brown sugar
- In a medium saucepan, heat milk and salt over medium heat just until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and stir in the oatmeal.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes, until most of the milk is absorbed. (If you use quick-coating oatmeal instead, it will take about 1 minute to cook.)
- Remove from the heat and stir in the Nutella.
- Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and top with sliced bananas, walnuts and brown sugar.
92 calories
9g fat (1g saturated)
2g carbohydrates
1g fiber
2g protein
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Christen McClanahan of Norwood is eagerly awaiting Saturday's Books by the Banks festival at Downtown's Duke Energy Convention Center. As in years past, she plans to once again get authors to autograph copies of books she buys as gifts for her young relatives.
"Even though my 10-year-old niece does have a Kindle, she loves getting these books every year signed by the author or illustrator," said McClanahan, a graphic designer. "In this day and age of electronic books, I think what's cool about this festival is you still get the feel of actual books."
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Most Reverend Michael Burbidge celebrated Mass on the Solemnity of All Saints at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Raleigh, November 1. The feast day honors all saints, known as well as those unknown or forgotten. On this day, Catholics ask for their prayers and intercessions.
"As children of God," Bishop Burbidge said in his homily, "they proclaimed and lived Jesus as their rock, entrusting their entire lives to God. At every moment, especially at this altar at the celebration of the Eucharist," the Bishop added, "we are joined to the Communion of Saints."
Encouraging the faithful to live like the saints, as children of God, Bishop Burbidge said, "Be counted among the blessed and be filled with the joy that this world can never take away."


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Nov. 4, 2011
With its last race before the NCAA Midwest Regional next weekend, a group of Minnesota runners competed at the Fall Finale this afternoon. The seven Gophers flew right by the competition today after posting a perfect 15 team point total. All though these seven might not be part of the group who competes at the Midwest Regional next weekend, it was a great opportunity for them to get another race under their belts.
Paul Hilsen finished first for the maroon and gold after covering the 8k course in 25:13. Behind Hilsen was Matt Volz who had a time of 25:26, Derek Storkel 25:32, Sean Olson 25:37 and rounding out the top five was Drew Paradis, who crossed the finish line in 25:44.
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CHANTILLY, Va. - The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) Women in Construction Scholarship for $1,200 was awarded to Emma Donohew, of Bothell, Wash.
She is the daughter of Michael Donohew, of Holaday-Parks Inc., a member of the SMACNA – Western Washington Chapter. A graduate of Henry M. Jackson High School, Emma Donohew is entering her freshman year at the University of Puget Sound.
The Women in Construction Scholarship is open to freshman and/or undergraduate college students pursuing careers in a field directly related to the sheet metal industry and whose parents are employed by SMACNA members. Criteria for selection include academic goals, academic achievement, and involvement in extracurricular and community activities.
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Whatever the National Security Agency was doing with Angela Merkel's cellphone number for the past 10 years may have been poorly conceived — even reckless — but it didn't violate U.S. law.
No violation of U.S. law is associated with the collection by the NSA's Signals Intelligence Directorate (SID) — as disclosed by The Guardian newspaper last month — of phone numbers of foreign government officials and politicians. Nor is it illegal for the NSA to receive from French and Spanish security agencies for storage and possible analysis millions of numbers of their citizens.
Recent public disclosures made possible by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden's downloading of thousands of documents have focused on the NSA's gathering records of foreign leaders or their nations' citizens. Several disclosures have been timed to coincide with Secretary of State John Kerry's visits to certain countries.
As Congress considers reforms in the NSA's collection of electronic intelligence, the focus should be on legislation protecting the privacy of U.S. citizens, not foreigners overseas, no matter who the foreigners are or what positions they hold.
"Reform," according to Webster's New World Dictionary, is "to make better by removing faults and defects" or "to make better by putting a stop to abuses or malpractices or by introducing better procedures."
Lawmakers should realize that they are dealing with intelligence gathering and, in many cases, with spying and other clandestine operations that are illegal in the countries in which they take place. Members should also remember this phrase: "Nations have no permanent friends and no permanent enemies — only permanent interests."
Under the U.S. Constitution, the president, as both commander in chief of the armed forces and maker of foreign policy, runs the nation's intelligence operations. Congress has an oversight function and, through legislation, can seek to limit what the intelligence community does, especially when U.S. citizens are involved or the actions are occurring on U.S. territory.


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Shelly Brosseau, a Marian University for St.Vincent Health student in the accelerated BSN program, was honored during the 11th annual Salute to Nurses luncheon.
Shelly was among the nursing students throughout Indiana who competed in the Indianapolis Star's nursing student essay contest for a $3,500 tuition scholarship. Her essay described her path to nursing, which began when her late husband, Cam, was diagnosed with end-stage pancreatic cancer.
According to Julie Smith, Marian University for St.Vincent Health site director, the Indianapolis accelerated nursing program is filled with students just like Shelly. "Shelly's story is a great example of who the accelerated nursing student is: a wife, a mom and someone who may have had to overcome obstacles to make their dreams a reality," she said. "Her perseverance, positive attitude and strong compassion are all traits that will make her an excellent nurse. The flexibility of our online classes allows a now-single mother to fulfill her commitment to creating a better future for herself and her children."
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Why I Think You Should Study Abroad
I've been told that the best way to learn a new language is to immerse yourself in it. I don't speak any foreign languages, really (eight years of Latin and basic Dutch don't count) so I don't know. But I can tell you that the best way I've found to think critically about the society you live in is to live away from it for a little while.
Many of Clark's classes ask you to re-examine parts of your own world that you think you know, turning them over in your head and trying to examine them as if you were apart from them. We even have a "Global Perspective" course requirement that focuses on exactly this sort of thinking. Unfortunately, as well as Clark exposes us to new and diverse modes of thinking, it's difficult to sustain an outsider's perspective for any serious length of time. At the end of the day, you're still living in the United States, and you can't help but think within the parameters already defined for you by your society.
That's where study abroad comes in. When you're abroad, you're immersed in a culture that thinks about the United States as the "other" – for better or for worse – twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. I'm not talking about anti-Americanism here (though that's definitely present), I'm just talking about America being a point of comparison rather than the central example. It's a simple intellectual shift, but it opens up some profound areas for consideration. And it's only possible if you spend quite a bit of time outside the United States, and can't shift back into U.S.-centric thinking during lunch or dinner.
For me, my time abroad has helped me to define why I'm an American, why it's the country that I want to come back to and spend my life in and for. For you, it might do something else. I can't guarantee what. I can guarantee that it will expand the dreams you dream for yourself. And that's no bad thing.
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2 meth lab busts in 2 days in Franklin County. The most recent involved a couple who still on the run tonight.
Around 4 yesterday, Franklin County Sheriff Deputies, raided a home on Morris Street in Phil Campbell. The home was empty, but a recently used meth lab was found.
Aaron Deanglo Motes and Stephanie Helton have been charged in producing meth at their home. Authorities are still searching for them tonight. They have two young children, and are believed to still be in Franklin County.
It has been a busy week for the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. On Monday, 9 individuals were arrested when a meth lab was found at a home on Block Church Road in Phil Campbell. Those arrested include: Robert Campbell, Rodney Lindley, Jimmy Carroll, Jerry Mills, James Mashburn, Michelle Baker, Kimberly Baker, Daniel Brewer, and Brandon Pruitt.
One non-profit, faith-based organization in Russellville is trying to make a dent in the drug problem in the county.
Shawn Reathford, Director of the Russellville Dream Center, said, "You would not believe the calls we get on a daily basis, we are getting from 10 to 15 calls a day."
All these calls are from people suffering from some sort of drug abuse.
"Meth, crack, alcohol, you name it, we see it," said Reathford.
The Russellville Dream Center opened last year. They take anyone in who needs help.
Brandon Ikerd, a former drug user, said, "I winded up going to jail, got into some trouble with my buddies, I asked God to come in my life."
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A former assistant principal at Susquehanna Township High School is headed to court on charges he had sexual relations with a 16-year-old student.
Shawn A. Sharkey, 45, waived his preliminary hearing before a district judge Wednesday and allowed all counts against him to proceed to county court without contest.
Sharkey was charged Sept. 20 with felony counts of institutional sexual assault, corruption of minors, and unlawful contact with a minor.
The school board accepted his resignation in October.
According to court documents, Sharkey and the girl met for sex at a Harrisburg-area hotel at least 10 times in February and March.
His formal arraignment in Dauphin County Court is scheduled Feb. 14.
The girl and her mother have also filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Sharkey, the school district and several high school administrators and teachers.
The lawsuit alleges that at least four teachers reported to administrators that something inappropriate was happening between Sharkey and a student, but none of the allegations were reported to law enforcement or Child Protective Services.
Police charged Sharkey three days after a student reported the relationship to a school resource officer.
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A SOUTH Shields man is one of two people facing jail today for subjecting a high profile feminist to online abuse over a campaign to ensure a woman featured on British bank notes.
John Nimmo, 25, made rape threats to campaigner Caroline Criado-Perez on social networking site Twitter, Westminster Magistrates' Court heard.
Isabella Sorley, 23, also used Twitter to abuse Ms Criado-Perez.
Nimmo, from Moreland Road, South Shields, and Sorley, from Akenside Hill, Newcastle, are due to be sentenced at the same court this afternoon.
They pleaded guilty on January 7 to sending menacing tweets, admitting they were among the users of 86 separate Twitter accounts from which Ms Criado-Perez had received abusive messages.
After the hearing, the 29-year-old student thanked people for their support, but warned that Sorley and Nimmo represented a ''small drop in the ocean'' to the amount of abuse she received in July and August.
She tweeted a statement saying: "I am hugely relieved that these two defendants have pleaded guilty, meaning that there is no need for a trial and for the whole process to drag on longer - it has already dragged on for almost six months, with all the attendant anxiety you'd expect.
"This is not a joyful day; these two abusers reflect a small drop in the ocean, both in terms of the amount of abuse I received across July and August, but also in terms of the abuse that other women receive online - women who have little to no recourse to justice.
"However, I hope that for some people who are watching, this conviction will be a warning: online abuse is not consequence-free. I hope that some people watching will think twice before abusing someone else. There is not much else I can say given there are other cases still on-going."
Sorley was warned by District Judge Howard Riddle that it is "almost inevitable" she would receive a jail sentence.
The judge also told Nimmo, described to the court as a "social recluse" who "rarely leaves his house", that "all options" as to his sentence remained open.
Their abuse took place after Ms Criado-Perez led a campaign using social media and backed by high-profile public figures for a female figure to appear on a Bank of England note.
On July 24, the campaign found success when it was announced that novelist Jane Austen would appear on a bank note in the future.
Alison Morgan, prosecuting, said said the "extreme language" used by Nimmo and Sorley had caused "substantial distress or fear".
"Caroline Criado-Perez has suffered life-changing psychological effects from the abuse which she received on Twitter," she told the court.
"In particular, the menacing nature of the tweets sent by both defendants caused her significant fear that they would find her and carry out their threats."
Sorley was arrested in October 2013 at her home in Newcastle and admitted to police that she had sent some of the tweets, suggesting she had been "off my face on drink" at the time, the court heard.
Paul Kennedy, representing Nimmo, described his client as of previous good character, adding: "He is a social recluse, that is exactly what he is really, he rarely leaves the house but to empty the bins.
"He sits in the house 24/7, he has nothing to do, he claims benefits, he is a somewhat sad individual."


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i had read some comments in some of the past post about the Rooney Rule. i just wanted to blog down some thoughts. having come from a corporate work place (happily out of it now) i can understand this rule and why it IS needed in the nfl. Let me first say that it is concerning that there aren't more minority head coaches at the pro and college levels. also, al davis was the pioneer when it came to hiring the likes of art shell, tom flores, etc.
in my view, there is such a surplus of qualified canidates for head coaches in this industry that just getting an interview is a major deal. alot of the time, its not what you know, its who you know, just to get in the door. some say that its a waste of time for qualified minority canidates to be interviewed. they choke, stumble, and so on. but that is the point. going through the process is what its all about. a minority canidate may have all the football knowledge of the gods, but may lack the interview skills or front office mojo needed to convey schemes, critical points of interest, or overall winning football philosphy. this is mostly because they were never exposed to that atmosphere to learn and gain experience. hence the rule. this gives good coaches a chance that they might never get, even to just get interviewed. and, if they are any good, they will learn and grow from the process reguardless of the outcome of the interview.


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Best Distance MBA from UKHi all,
Thu May 12, 2011 01:35 PM
After a lot of research, I decided to go for Durham - Global MBA by distance learning. Just got the unconditional offer today.
Key reasons for me:
1. Triple accredited
2. Top world ranking (their Full time) - FT 2011 ranking 55 - Economist 2011 ranking 55 ( Full time gives an indication)
3. No compulsory visit to the school - hence less opportunity cost.
4. Fee £ 14000 - Spread the cost - pay as you go model
5. Local exam centre - (I live in London)
6. Good internet technology in use - watched sample lessons.
7. Good curriculum and flexibility.
8. Reputed, "old" university.
9. Can be completed as soon as 2 yrs
10. The MBA degree issued is same as Full time/Exec. No marking such as DLMBA or eMBA or MBA (online) or MBA (by distance) etc.
My profile:
1. 16 Yrs of IT consultancy experience in EMEA region.
2. Can't afford to take off from work - or loose pay
3. Age 39
4. 2 kids - so no go for evening or weekend classes.
Other schools I considered and why did not go further.
I did not consider any non-triple accredited ones.
1. Warwick - Around 18 days off required to attend compulsory workshop. nearly a month off from work (in 3 years) - No London Exam centre - Opportunity cost!
2. Manchester - 30 days off :-(
3. Henley - 20 days off :-(
4. Strathclyde - 18 days off, No London Exam centre (or extra cost).
Key minus points for me:
1. The exams are conducted on Weekdays - I have to take day off (loss of pay) - Anyway all universities in my list have the same issue.
I am self-financing my MBA with no employer support such as paid day-offs, etc. So, I guess the value for money and to fit in my work-life - Durham fits the bill.
PS: I am not a PR or marketing guy for Durham. I am just letting my views for people like me.
Update on 03/05/2013
Wow!, this thread is still going well even after 2 yrs..
Please note that DBS has sharply increased the price to £19000.
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Best Distance MBA from UKBy the way, I got admission now from Warwick and Manchester as well. But I am going to stick with Durham.
Thu May 26, 2011 12:34 PM
Anyone in this discussion board joined Durham this year?
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Best Distance MBA from UKAlthough Distance Learning MBA will not mention it on degree papers ( which is most unlikely) one can not say that it was a full time. If you are in London I suggest please join at-least part time MBA where you will be attending classes on weekends. Distance learning MBA will not fetch you desired returns.
Fri May 27, 2011 12:24 PM
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Fri May 27, 2011 12:31 PM
By the way, I got admission now from Warwick and Manchester as well. But I am going to stick with Durham.
I too got an offer from Durham for its Full Time MBA but I preferred to join Henley since it is for Senior Managers with more experience
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Best Distance MBA from UKAs I mentioned before I can't take part time/weekend programs. Henley is too expensive and opportunity costs are way too high. 20 days off work is required. Thanks for the comparison anyway.
Mon May 30, 2011 06:28 PM
I am clear on my decision. Durham stays at the top of my list.
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Best Distance MBA from UKHi,
Mon Jun 06, 2011 10:17 AM
Anyone from emerging economy countries (BRIC) in this forum?
What do you think about the value of UK MBA such as Durham in your country?
Thanks for sharing your views.
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Best Distance MBA from UKRight,
Mon Jun 06, 2011 12:43 PM
Just finishing the Warwick MBA...
Re your post and your list of items...
Durham: No compulsory visit to the school - hence less opportunity cost.
This is where I have issues as the interaction with students from around the world was invaluable and worth any days away from work, and out weights any costs. Trying not to go to Campus is costing immensely more than the few dollars in money, as well the contacts made are enduring. I still keep in regular contact with my September seminar team mates, and will continue to do so.
I have the two kids, dog, etc etc. but not IT as I'm in Marketing but I would suggest you are cutting yourself short from the benefits of attending Campus.
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Best Distance MBA from UKI agree with Canuck I did my distance learning MBA 10 years before since I could not afford tuition fees at that point of time. I could reap the benefit of DL MBA to some extent but always wanted to do it full time by attending campus and decided to go for it now.
Tue Jun 07, 2011 05:26 AM
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Best Distance MBA from UKI think you guys have valid points about attending campus. I have already compared all schools regarding this option.
Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:51 AM
Durham offers two on campus options at no extra fee.
1. Global MBA Summer School (one-week per year)
2. Global MBA Residencies (intensive modules on campus and exam workshops).
They also made it as optional rather than compulsory.
I think I will take your advice and attend a summer school, if I like it, I will try to take residency. Obviously the cost will increase- since it is optional I can always choose.
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Best Distance MBA from UKYes, even if you can't afford to go to campus full time the Warwick DLMBA does have an intensive September seminar where you are on campus for about nine days per year, invaluable. The course intensiveness and the syndicate seminar groups, as well as other times when you get to meet other students, such as meals, socially or otherwise, develops some lasting contacts world wide.
Tue Jun 07, 2011 12:12 PM
The Warwick DLMBA has been the ticket for me, I'm based in Canada, for reasons already posted here on FINDMBA within the two threads I have responded to so far.
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Best Distance MBA from UKWarwick September seminar is included in yearly fees while obviously the travel, meals and accommodation are not, but then again they probably aren't included with other programs either.
Tue Jun 07, 2011 12:20 PM
I don't know much about the other school's programs but I've enjoyed and greatly benefited from my experience at Warwick, so I would recommend Warwick DLMBA from experience not from comparison of program outlines.
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Best Distance MBA from UKDurham Business School
Thu Jun 09, 2011 09:06 AM
I just completed the online registration process. Simple and straight forward process and friendly, helpful administration team.
I am allowed to complete the full programme on my own pace till 2016 (minimum duration is 2 years).
Registration fee was £375
For the first term I opted to take only 2 core modules - each costing me £1100.
So for the next six months all I pay is £375 + (£1100 *2) = £2575 (includes everything - books/materials, online, exams, etc).
For self financing student like me who doesn't like to take heavy bank loans, it is a great news. Pay as you go is a top plus point.
:-) "No loans to worry at the end of the programme" :-)
:-) Plus Value for money :-)
I haven't recived any course material yet. I am yet to attend online induction programme.
I will post more info as I progress through the course.
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Best Distance MBA from UKGood luck with your choice, all the best!
Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:49 AM
Keep Warwick in mind if the other doesn't live up to expectations.
I'm busy researching PhDs now......
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Best Distance MBA from UKHere is a good analysis of various distance MBAs, but there isn't details about my school of choice. It is refered in the comparison table at the end.
Tue Jun 14, 2011 11:44 AM
But I used it to eliminate some programmes such as Imperial, Open, Bradford, etc - before eliminating based on triple accredition.
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Best Distance MBA from UKThe above linked report from The Economist is great! Aston and Warwick look best in the UK.
Wed Jun 15, 2011 01:02 PM
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Best Distance MBA from UKI think any triple accredited school will do. There is good level of confidence in them. After that it is more of your choise based on personal needs and your career objective, etc.
Thu Jun 16, 2011 09:43 AM
In short, ask yourself what do you want to do with your MBA?
The answer will help you to make the correct choice. Don't be influenced by any of the marketing propaganda of any school.
As far as my choice is concerned, I know exactly what I want to do with my MBA and where I would like to end up and how long will it take and what are the other things required to get there.
Here is a true story of someone at my client site ..
I met him 4 years ago. He had 10+ years of IT consultancy experience in the UK.
One fine morning, he decided to do an MBA. He did lot of research and opted to go for a full time MBA at a top tier school.
He wrote GMAT and got good ranks and got admission at few top schools but decided to do at TopUK Business School
He resigned his job and joined. He completed the full time MBA with good ranks. Soon after the completion he joined a management consultancy.
Something must have gone wrong he did not stay there for more than 6 months, then joined another managerial role - this time in a bank.
Again did not stay for more than few months. Then, jobless for a while. He could not stay like that as the "prestigious MBA loan"
calling him to go back to work.
I recently saw him again. He is doing the same job at the same company with exactly the same salary that he had before his MBA adventure.
Only difference is that he has a "prestigious fulltime MBA" degree and must be having a 70K+ loan to pay (forget the 1 year opportunity cost and fulltime study expenses).
And he seemed to be happy with his job now!
I even started questioning myself, what did the MBA bring to him? Is it worth?
After a lot of self reflection, I realised that it is up to you. It is not the MBA that will change you, it is you and your goal.
The moral of the story .. "know thyself"
So, clarity in your goal is the key :-)
Good luck to every one!
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Best Distance MBA from UKYes,
Thu Jun 16, 2011 12:34 PM
Failure to plan is planning to fail.
You have to embrace the change otherwise more letters after your name will not make a difference. Embracing the change will not happen in 6 months, and you will most-likely not walk into an ivory tower corner office within that time as well.
WOW, 70+ debt for the MBA (could be 95+ at some schools) , DL is just as good, same degree, and many will respect you for trying to achieve it while still working.
I still personally stick with my recommendation of the Warwick DLMBA as the best choice out there.
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Best Distance MBA from UKI also think the Warwick MBA is a great choice, and I especially like the way you can go onto campus quite flexibly, and even move between the DL, PT and FT modes. I volunteer as an MBA admissions interviewer, and one thing that strikes me is that many MBAs have functional skills but not soft managerial skills, mainly because they are not actually involved in managing people. For those folk, any MBAs with intensive groupwork (which can also be part of a DL course) really can develop their capacities...
Thu Jun 16, 2011 02:44 PM
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Best Distance MBA from UKDefinitely because to move into management is to move into managing people. If you don't develop the interpersonal skills to interact with people, you will not be successful in applying what you learnt at the MBA.
Thu Jun 16, 2011 02:56 PM
The international interaction with the other students was invaluable for exposure to other nationalities and cultures.
Warwick DLMBA with on campus seminars worked out great!
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Best Distance MBA from UKGuys,
Fri Jun 17, 2011 09:36 AM
Soft skills are hard to develop, it has to be built over years.
Not that easy to pickup in a one week seminar.
Even a fulltime Oxford MBA could not develop that in student who lives at Oxford campus, eats and sleeps his MBA over a year with "world class" cohort. It is the fact.
Please be realistic. How could a one week Warwick (or Durham or any for that matter) seminar magically develop softskills? Do they have a "softskill magic wand"? and a spell such as "Implemete soft et international skills rapidmo..." that can be put on a DL student and he acquires world class softskills, international skills and cultural skills magically. :-) Is n't it false marketing?
The truth is that it takes years in the real world and on the field to develop such skills.
I have spoken to real C-level executives with MBA and got their expert views. They said the Exec Mgt skills are made of ..
1. Content ( your core functional skills) +
2. Management knowledge (acquired via MBA or experience over several years) +
3. Soft skills (acquired via parctical experience and/or coaching) +
4. Exec skills (acquired via exec coaching and experience )
I have got item 1 and currently building item 2. MBA is the right tool to build the managment knowledge "rapidmo".
Still a long way to go ...
No hard feelings guys.. It is very interesting to see all our view points.
We are MBA students/aspirants, if we don't wash, rinse and hang it dry, who else will?
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Best Distance MBA from UKHi George. I think it would be easy to read what you've written and conclude that the MBA doesn't develop soft skills and simply imparts knowledge. I don't think you really believe that, and I certainly don't. Certainly, an MBA isn't a guarantee of perfection. However, I think an MBA helps people develop in many ways, and the more there's group work there more it helps develop soft skills. I think that's because of what you also suggest: it's experience that develops soft skills. And, of course, soft skills are not like hard skills. You either know, or do not know, how to calculate a beta. But there are degrees to which soft skills are developed and maintained.
Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:11 AM
In my opinion, a key thing for some MBAs is to get away from narcissism, from the defensive fantasy of their own perfection. At top business schools, I come across this attitude a lot with applicants or students. People refuse to admit that their soft skills are weak. But, at the same time, imagine the impact of an elective on negotiation skills. Everyone feels and admits a huge benefit from that, and it shifts not just the skills but in a way one's whole attitude towards cooperation. That's one simple example of how education can shift a soft skill a lot. Another clear example is cross-cultural working culture: a small experience can lead to a big difference.
So, no, face-to-face work isn't magic. No-one said it was. But can be really helpful for people whose existing role does not allow them to develop their soft skills, and who otherwise might not be aware of their potential to develop.
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Best Distance MBA from UKA long journey is started by taking that first step, you don't learn everything within that first step but will learn as the journey progresses. At least you have taken that first step in the right direction by opening up your horizons.
Fri Jun 17, 2011 12:48 PM
If you stay in your comfort zone i.e. interacting with the same people you will not have the opportunity to take that first step.
The 10 day seminars are intense going from breakfast together at 07:00 and going to sometimes 21:00 in the evening with lectures and syndicate group work. But it is the exposure to diversity outside of your comfort group that is invaluable, and the intensity is what can accelerate the experience, but you have to be looking for it to happen.
Agree, no magic, but incredible possibilities...
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Best Distance MBA from UKI am in similar situation, and I work between Canada, US, Hong Kong and China. The only practical way for me to pursue a MBA is via distant learning.
Sat Jun 25, 2011 11:24 AM
I have received offers from Durham and Strathclyde, and am in the process of deciding between the 2. My main concern is whether there are difference in delivery of course content. i.e. which program provide more resourses on-line and whether the programs provide for on-line discussion.
At this point, Strathclyde seems to be a better choice for me, as I may be able to take some sessions in Hong Kong.
Where can you watch the sample online lessions for Durham?
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Best Distance MBA from UKHi cdrsteve,
Fri Jul 01, 2011 07:39 AM
If you want to see samples lessons from Durham, go to:
You can use the guest access to see a sample.
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Best Distance MBA from UKThanks, CL
Sun Jul 03, 2011 09:32 AM
I am just wondering if there are any course sample for Strathclyde.
Just realized that I actually qualify for a fee reduction at Strathclyde because of my membership in CIMA.
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Indiana's Nate Sudfeld threw four touchdown passes, and Tevin Coleman rushed for 169 yards and two more TDs in Thursday night's record-breaking 73-35 victory over Indiana State. The Hoosiers (1-0) scored 45 points in the first half, their highest total since the school started keeping records in 1949, and broke the Memorial Stadium scoring record by topping the 69 points Nebraska scored in 1978.
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IU finishes with 632 yards of total offense, 18 short of the school single-game record. #IUFB—
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Fourth Quarter: Indiana 73, Indiana State 35 –
Indiana gained 101 yards on the ground in the fourth, and the Hoosiers finished off Indiana State, 73-35.
Indiana expanded its lead to 73-28 thanks to a six-play, 55-yard drive that ended when Andrew Wilson ran one yard for a touchdown.
Indiana State capped a 79-yard drive when Robert Tonyan threw a 57-yard touchdown pass to Demory Lawshe to make the score 73-35.
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73 points tonight the second-most IU has ever scored (76), and this is the most point scored by any team in Memorial Stadium history. #iufb—
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Seriously, Indiana can't be stopped.
Third Quarter: Indiana 66, Indiana State 28 –
With 21 points in the third quarter, Indiana now leads 66-28. Indiana, which is on a 21-point run, finished with 158 yards through the air and 105 on the ground in the quarter.
Indiana State made the score 45-28 when Connor Underwood intercepted Nate Sudfeld's pass and returned it for a touchdown.
Indiana made its lead 52-28 when Sudfeld and Shane Wynn hooked up for a three-yard touchdown on the last play of a six-play, 75-yard drive. The drive also featured Coleman's 58-yard run.
The Hoosiers opened up the lead, 59-28, after Sudfeld found Kofi Hughes open for a 27-yard touchdown pass to end a three-play, 69-yard drive. The drive also featured Sudfeld's 42-yard pass to Hughes.
Indiana added to its advantage when Coleman pounded in a 20-yard touchdown run, the last of a three-play, 44-yard drive to give Indiana the lead, 66-28. The drive was set up at the Indiana State 44-yard line when Mitchell Paige returned a punt.
Coleman clinched a 150-yard rushing game with 93 in the quarter, part of his 168-yard day through three quarters for Indiana.
The Hoosiers' Sudfeld hit 200 yards passing for the game in the quarter, part of his 220-yard passing performance thus far.
Indiana State has the ball on its own 33-yard line to begin the fourth quarter.
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The #Hoosiers have now set the all time Memorial Stadium record for points scored. They are only in the 3rd quarter—
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How many teams have three QBs they can play with confidence? The #Hoosiers do. What a unique situation. Will be fun to see this play out.—
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Here's video of the first ejection (in a Big Ten game) for the new targeting rule:
Yet another Indiana score
@SHANEWYNN4 is averaging 18.0 ppg. Most since Eric Gordon in 2008.—
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Sudfeld still out there at QB. Wondering if Tre Roberson is injured at this point. #iufb—
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Indiana State has scored 3 TDs in the last 1:10 of its game at Indiana. Let's see Ohio State do that!—
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Second Quarter: Indiana 45, Indiana State 21 –
Despite allowing the last 14 points, Indiana leads Indiana State, 45-21, at halftime.
Indiana made its lead 28-7 when Nate Sudfeld and Ted Bolser hooked up for a nine-yard touchdown on the last play of a three-play, 29-yard drive. The drive was set up at the Indiana State 29-yard line when Michael Hunter intercepted a Mike Perish pass.
The Hoosiers made the score 35-7 when Shane Wynn returned a punt for a touchdown.
Indiana added to its advantage when Sudfeld tossed a 44-yard touchdown to Nick Stoner, the last of a one-play, 44-yard drive to give Indiana the lead, 42-7. The drive was set up at Indiana State's 44-yard line when Indiana State failed to convert on 4th-and-2.
Indiana opened up the lead, 45-7, after Mitch Ewald kicked a 26-yard field goal to end a five-play, 34-yard drive. The drive was set up at the Indiana State 43-yard line when the Hoosiers returned a punt.
Indiana State finished off a 78-yard drive when Perish and Kyani Harris combined for a 17-yard touchdown to make the score 45-21. The Sycamores' rushing attack finished with just one carry during that series. Shakir Bell's 45-yard run from the 22-yard line pushed Indiana State into enemy territory.
Bell clinched a 100-yard rushing game with 77 in the quarter, part of his 116-yard day through two quarters for the Sycamores.
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T. Roberson (IU QB): 75 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT
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Indiana has scored 42 points in 19 minutes. Of football. And not in that weird Stableford scoring system they use for spring games.—
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This is the first time #iufb has scored 40+ points in a half since 2001. The Hoosiers scored 42 vs. Northwestern in 2001.—
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Hoosiers on pace to score like 140 points. #whatstheover—
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Shane Wynn of the #Hoosiers with the punt return if the Year!!!! (#70MinutesIntoTheSeason)—
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Break up the Hoosiers! This is some really impressive stuff here tonight, regardless of the opponent.
Tevin Coleman goes 34 yards for the TD. Was he even touched? @HoosierFootball – snpy.tv/1fmQICV—
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I'll say it again: Ted Bolser is the Big Ten's most underrated tight end, and he's going to have a huge year. Not just tonight.
First Quarter: Indiana 21, Indiana State 7 –
Indiana, which racked up 75 passing yards and 92 rushing yards, leads 21-7 at the end of the first quarter.
Indiana's Tevin Coleman ran for 72 yards and one touchdown.
Indiana got on the scoreboard first with a three-play, 18-yard drive that ended in a score when Tre Roberson and Ted Bolser hooked up for a 12-yard touchdown. The drive was set up at the Indiana State 18-yard line when the the Indiana State punter's knee hit the turf while fielding the snap.
The Sycamores tied the game at seven after Mike Perish and Sampson Levingston combined for an 11-yard touchdown to end a 10-play, 75-yard drive.
Roberson threw a 43-yard touchdown pass to Shane Wynn to break the 7-7 standstill in favor of Indiana.
The Hoosiers expanded their lead to 21-7 thanks to a four-play, 42-yard drive that ended when Coleman ran 34 yards for a touchdown. The drive was set up at Indiana State's 42-yard line when Indiana recovered a fumble.
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That 4th-down attempt worked just a little bit better for the Hoosiers. Tevin Coleman is going to be good.
Hype on Tevin Coleman looks deserved. Just ran for a 34-yard TD on fourth and 3. Indiana up 21-7. Still 2:46 left in first quarter—
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"I'm not a big quarterback sneak fan." – BTN analyst Chuck Long after Tre Roberson was stopped on 4th-and-short.
IU was just penalized for having two Nos. 40 on the field at the same time. That's new. #iufb—
Ken Bikoff (@kbikoff) August 29, 2013
IU football is absolutely back to normal—
Dan Dakich (@dandakich) August 29, 2013
Zero pass rush from the Hoosiers. This is a recording.—
Bob Kravitz (@bkravitz) August 29, 2013
And there's the 1st Big Ten TD of 2013! Which Hoosier scored it? Watch & see @HoosierFootball – snpy.tv/17ocd7q—
Big Ten Network (@BTN_Indiana) August 29, 2013
88 degrees in Bloomington, Ind., tonight. It'll be a hot one!
IU kicking to start the first half.—
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Can @IUCoachWilson draw up a play or what? "499 OSCAR!" Watch his intensity @HoosierFootball fans: youtu.be/7GUSz9aAYM8—
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Tre Roberson will get the start tonight under center. #iufb—
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Driven by Officer James Harris this cruiser is seen going around the stopped police vehicles, chasing Brown down into the brush and hitting him; Brown died on the spot. Harris, who has since been fired, probably saw it as getting the job done; claiming that Brown fell in front of the cruiser. Brown's family, however, is calling it vehicular manslaughter. The grand jury failed to indict Harris.
Brown's family hopes that releasing this video will help bring justice to the memory of Marlon Brown.
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The Obama economy: It is dreadful
On Friday, the Labor Department reported that a dismal 88,000 jobs were created in March. That figure might be revised upward later, as previous jobs numbers have been. But there is no mistaking how bad it was. Even The New York Times offered no positive spin.
The Times reported that the unemployment rate was declining because more of the unemployed are giving up entirely. It even pointed out that "(r)elatively low-wage sectors like food services and retail have accounted for a large share of the job growth in the last few years."
The labor participation rate is 63.3 percent, the lowest it has been since 1979. The year after that was the year the nation rejected Jimmy Carter in a landslide for a President named Reagan, who offered a way out of the malaise. Yet today we accept high unemployment and snail's-pace growth in part because Reagan's party continues to be outmaneuvered by a President constitutionally incapable of governing, but born to campaign.
This is not the Bush economy. It is, as Obama said it would be by now, the Obama economy. And it is a dreadful one. Under him, it is likely to remain that way for years to come.
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Far Western Md. Braces For Big Snowstorm
Officials in far western Maryland are urging citizens to prepare for the first big snowstorm since Superstorm Sandy.
2 More Md. Counties Get Disaster Aid For Sandy
Maryland is out of chances for bringing more federal disaster aid to five counties damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
Obama OKs Individual Disaster Relief For Somerset
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley says the White House has approved an individual assistance disaster declaration for people who suffered losses from Superstorm Sandy in Somerset County.
12-12-12 Sandy Relief Concert
It's been more than a month since the devastating storm Sandy hit the Northeast coast, and Wednesday night, some of music's biggest stars are getting together to lend a hand. Follow the link for more information about the 12-12-12 concert.
Md. Officials Plan To Appeal FEMA's Crisfield Decision
Superstorm Sandy may be gone but lawmakers are still battling to help Maryland recover. The state has been denied federal relief money for the hardest hit areas.
Port Of Baltimore Community Sends Donations To Those Affected By Sandy
They've hauled supplies to the hardest hit areas and now members of the Port of Baltimore community are uniting for victims of Superstorm Sandy.
Congressional Aides: Obama Asks $60.4B Sandy Aid
President Barack Obama is asking Congress for $60.4 billion in federal aid for New York, New Jersey and other states hit by Superstorm Sandy in late October, congressional aides said Friday.
Md. Asks Residents To Report Sandy Damage
Maryland officials are asking residents of the lower Eastern Shore to report damage from superstorm Sandy, as the state appeals a denial of individual assistance by the federal government.
FEMA: No Federal Aid For Crisfield After Sandy
Asking for disaster relief after Hurricane Sandy slammed into Crisfield brought sympathy from FEMA but no money.
Mikulski, Cardin To Speak At Sandy Hearing
Maryland's two U.S. Senators will be on hand for a hearing that examines the federal response to Superstorm Sandy.
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Pencils, coats and cleaning supplies are just a few of the items one Baltimore County school is sending to New Jersey victims of Superstorm Sandy.
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Teaching English, like teaching any subject, requires lesson plans. Many books and curricula provide advice on teaching English learning materials presented. However, most ESL teachers like to mix up there lesson plans by including their own lesson plans. Sometimes, teachers are required to create their own lesson plans when teaching ESL or EFL at international institutions that are scattered throughout the world. In order to help teachers starting out, I've created a simple template to ESL lesson plans which can you can start with as you begin to write your own ESL lesson plans for your classes.
There are many different approaches to teaching English. However, most of these plans tend to follow this standard lesson plan format.
- Warm-up
- Presentation
- Controlled practice
- Free practice
- Feedback
This lesson plan format is popular for many reasons including:
- Students have a number of chances to learn a concept through various means
- Students have plenty of time to practice
- Teachers can give detailed instruction, or students can deduce structures and learning points through practice
- The standard lesson plan format provides structure
- It provides for variation over the course of 60 - 90 minutes
- This lesson plan format moves from teacher centered to student centered learning
Variations on the Lesson Plan Format Theme
In order to keep this standard lesson plan format from becoming boring, it is important to remember that there are a number of variations that can be applied within the various segments of the lesson plan format.
Students might arrive late, tired, stressed or otherwise distracted to class. In order to get their attention, it's best to open with a warm-up activity. The warm-up can be as simple as telling a short story or asking students questions. The warm-up can also be a more thought-out activity such as playing a song in the background, or drawing an elaborate picture on the board. While it's fine to start a lesson with a simple "How are you", it's much better to tie your warm-up into the theme of the lesson.
The presentation can take a variety of forms:
- Reading selection
- Soliciting students' knowledge about a specific point
- Teacher centered explanation
- Listening selection
- Short video
- Student presentation
The presentation should include the main "meat" of the lesson. For example: If you are working on phrasal verbs, make the presentation by providing a short reading extract peppered with phrasal verbs.
Controlled practice
The controlled practice section of the lesson provides students direct feedback on their comprehension of the task at hand. Generally, controlled practice involves some type of exercise. Remember that an exercise doesn't necessarily mean dry, rote exercises, although these can be used as well. Controlled practice should help the student focus on the main task and provide them with feedback - either by the teacher or other students.
Free practice
Free practice integrates the focus structure / vocabulary / functional language into students' overall language use. Free practice exercises often encourage students to use the target language structures in:
- Small group discussions
- Written work (paragraphs and essays)
- Longer listening comprehension practice
- Games
The most important aspect of free practice is that students should be encouraged to integrate language learned into larger structures. This requires more of a "stand-off" approach to teaching. It's often useful to circulate around the room and take notes on common mistakes. In other words, students should be allowed to make more mistakes during this part of the lesson.
Feedback allows students to check their understanding of the lesson's topic. Feedback can be done quickly at the end of class by asking students questions about the target structures. Another approach is to have students discuss the target structures in small groups, once again giving students the chance to improve their understanding on their own.
Lesson Plan Format: A Final Word
In general, I think it is important to use this lesson plan format to facilitate students' English learning on their own. The more opportunity for student centered learning, the more students acquire language skills for themselves.


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The UFC and Dana White love surprises, and Dana recently offered up a big one - original Ultimate Fighters Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar are going to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in July. Griffin's retirement was announced at the UFC 160 post-fight press conference, and Dana offered up the HoF announcement soon after. The only problem was that apparently no one told Griffin or Bonnar about it beforehand. Both men were guest's on AXS TV's Inside MMA, and had a good laugh about the surprise:
Bonnar - "Well, no one actually called and told me!"
Griffin - "Me neither! It might not be true. I found out on twitter."
Bonnar - "If so, this is gonna be a mean joke. I'm gonna be so heartbroken."
Griffin - "I'm gonna be really pissed come July if this is all a prank on twitter that somebody played on me:"
After some clowning around about their friendship, they got a little bit serious with their answers. Griffin was asked about the questionable decision to induct Bonnar despite the fact that he never won a championship:
"Obviously that fight (the TUF 1 Finale) and just being at the right place at the right time. Pretty much the same as me. I'd rather have good timing than skill any day."
Bonnar offered his own take on things as well:
"If they want to put me in the Hall of Fame, then my God, what an honor. I never really expected it. Just to be a part of the UFC was cool enough. Just being on season one (of TUF). And since then, I got an opportunity to do a lot with them with PR, and TV, and merchandising.
Just...what an honor."
Griffin closed out his UFC career with a 10-5 UFC record and won the UFC light heavyweight title. Bonnar was 8-7 in 15 UFC bouts.


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"I got 99 problems but Mitt ain't one" -- Jay Z—
Sam Stein (@samsteinhp) November 05, 2012
Rapper Jay-Z warmed up the crowd at an Obama rally in Columbus, Ohio today with the most obvious rewrite possible of his hit "99 Problems," replacing the word "bitch" with "Mitt." Get it? He's got 99 problems, but Mitt ain't one.
Jay Z: "I got 99 problems but Mitt ain't one." I can't tell if that's a dis or if he just endorsed Mitt Romney.—
Indecision (@indecision) November 05, 2012
@KySportsRadio So he's saying Mitt Romney is not a problem? Jay Z clearly wasn't an English major.—
Kelly Starnes (@KStarnes07) November 05, 2012
Jay Z: "Ohio, could you make some noise for your President—Barack Obama!" #Forward—
Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 05, 2012
Although Jay-Z name-checked Mitt throughout the song, the prerecorded backing track happily boomed out "bitch" in unison.
Jay-Z curses at Obama rally. Follows with "prolly shouldn't have said that."—
Naureen Khan (@naureenindc) November 05, 2012
The president told the crowd that he and Jay-Z have life stories that are similar, directly recycling a line he delivered after his September fundraiser at Jay-Z's 40/40 club.
O says he and Jay-Z have this in common: "As younger men, people probably didn't think we'd be here."—
David Nakamura (@DavidNakamura) November 05, 2012
omg…Obama is name-dropping Jay-Z…."i told him the other day how our lives are parallel" …this is a president or a celebrity hound?—
Prudence Paine (@PruPaine) November 05, 2012
politifact? RT @BuzzFeedBen: "Our lives are parallel a little bit" – Obama on Jay-Z—
Sam Stein (@samsteinhp) November 05, 2012
. @BarackObama on what he has in common with Jay-Z: "Both of us have wives who are more popular than we are."—
Yahel Carmon (@yahelc) November 05, 2012
Jay-Z's performance left the crowd fired up and ready to go to the polls … which closed earlier in the day in Ohio.
Voting is closed for the day. RT @elisefoley: Jay-Z on voting: "How many people going right after this concert here?" [Crickets] "Not many."—
Molly Ball (@mollyesque) November 05, 2012
There's nothing about this that intrigues me to vote for you. #Sorryimnotsorry RT @BarackObama: Watch Jay-Z fires up crowd at Obama's rally—
Melissa Ann (@MELISSAANN) November 05, 2012
Also appearing on behalf of the president today was Bruce Springsteen, who we'll credit with taking the time to write an original, albeit horrible, track for the campaign. Sadly, Jay-Z's lyrical effort today was even outdone by Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker, responding to a constituent.
Here @corybooker, can you sort the pothole outside? Granda swears blind he only votes FF but if ya sort that he'll take care of ya next time—
Lee Daly (@leedalyire) November 05, 2012
Sir, it looks like you live in Dublin, Ireland. I've got 99 problems & your ditch ain't one MT @leedalyire Can u sort the pothole outside?—
Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) November 05, 2012
Beyoncé shows off massive Obama earrings, fashionistas drool; will Bey join Jay-Z and O in Ohio?


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Sunday Driving, Not Arriving
This has been my best week at Clark. Ever. And because this week was the first week of my fourth year here, I think that's a statement that deserves some explanation. So let's get going, because you, dear reader, are sitting here wondering about what a best week at Clark ever looks like. This place might become your home for these next four, incredibly critical years of your life, and you want to know it well.
This was my best week at Clark, ever, because I've finally come back to terms with being a work in progress. When I was your age (or your child's age, in the event that you're a parent reading this) I was a fairly terrible and apathetic high school student. I had lots of friends, yes, and strong relationships with my teachers, but I was unmotivated and fundamentally didn't do the work. As a result, I had an extremely tough college application process and fell into Clark's lap haphazardly, without any real interest in or knowledge about the place.
Once I arrived, I decided to change, and devoted myself single-mindedly to becoming, fully and completely, a perfect Clarkie. I worked my butt off on schoolwork, and succeeded there. I jumped straight in to campus life, and got involved in every way I could. I didn't allow myself to be imperfect, because I felt I couldn't be. And I was successful, but boy was I stressed as well. There was, quite simply, no room for error. I had to prove to myself that I could succeed, and in every possible way.
So how is that a bad thing? And how does it relate to you, the high school senior (or very pro-active junior)? Well, it's a bad thing because it's not sustainable. You can't take an eighteen-year-old and expect them to be a perfect human right away. (Heck, you probably can't take a fifty-year old and do that, though I don't know that for certain yet and I'll check in with you in a few decades.) The best you can hope for is to keep on growing and to love the change you're living in yourself.
No matter how you're thinking about Clark right now – whether you love it and couldn't imagine applying anywhere else, or whether your child has no interest in Clark and you're reading this to find out more on their behalf - it's worth remembering that the college search process isn't entirely about finding a place that fits with the person you are now, at eighteen. It's about finding a place that'll stay with you and grow and change with you over the next four years of your life and, if you're lucky, for well beyond that.
The title of this post is a quote from what is (in my opinion) the only worthwhile song on the Beatles' weakest album, Let It Be. (Take a listen, if you'd like.) "We're Sunday driving, not arriving …" It's just my opinion, so take it with a grain of salt, but you'll have many more great weeks at college if you see it as a road you're driving on, not a place you're going to. "Not arriving …" … yet.
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A woman wrote: I have six children in several different schools and the paper blizzard is overwhelming at times. So, our solution is an old fashioned clipboard for each child.
These are on the wall near the kitchen and every child is to put every permission slip or bit of paperwork that gets sent home with them ON the clipboard as soon as they get home from school.
THE RULE is: Backpacks get unloaded at once and anything paper goes up for Mom and Dad to see. My husband and I go through each clipboard every evening to see what/when/where need to be done next and if there is something that will need more than one day to accomplish.
These have truly saved us time, money and sanity.
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|The Year In Review 2013
The New Year is upon us and 2013 is now but a year of memories. Some were good and some were sad, but all are ours to keep and carry with us into 2014. Let us glance back now for a brief moment and take a look at 2013 in Pendleton County.
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- Georges St. Pierre def. Jon Fitch via Unanimous Decision
- Brock Lesnar def. Heath Herring via Unanimous Decision
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- Kenny Florian def. Roger Huerta via Unanimous Decision
- Demian Maia def. Jason MacDonald via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Rd 3.
- Tamdan McCrory def. Luke Cummo via Unanimous Decision
- Cheick Kongo def. Dan Evensen via TKO (Strikes) Rd 1.
- Jon Jones def. Andre Gusmao via Unanimous Decision
- Chris Wilson def. Steve Bruno via Unanimous Decision
- Ben Saunders def. Ryan Thomas via Submission (armbar) Rd 2.
In-form GSP vs. in-form Penn… does that end the P4P debate? I say, Hell Ya! Let the 4.5 months of anticipation begin!!!!!!!!!!
Fitch is everything and more the tough, classy #2…. can they give #2 guys a belt for just being tough, highly likable SOB's?
Ben Stiller playing Ken-Flo or Ken-Flo playing Ben Stiller in the MMA movie "Scary MMA"
Brock….try eating some humble pie, it'd be nice to cheer for you and not feel like i have to shower afterwards.
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Report: Irish agri-food sector 5th in EU in terms of innovation
Ireland has the 5th most innovative agri-food sector in the European Union behind Denmark, Finland, Germany and the Netherlands, according to a new report published by University College Dublin and sponsored by Bank of Ireland today (11 June 2014).
Driving Innovation in the Irish Agri-food System Conference
The UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science will host a major international conference entitled Driving Innovation in the Irish Agri-food System on Wednesday, 11th June 2014. The conference will take place in the UCD Clinton Auditorium and will be supported by the Irish Farmers Journal, Bank of Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and Grant Thornton.
UCD/ASA Management Development Programme
The UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science are currently coordinating a Management Development Programme, organised for members of the Agricultural Science Association. The Agricultural Science Association is the professional body for graduates in agricultural, horticultural, forestry, environmental and food science. The programme will consist of three interactive and intensive half-day sessions aimed at providing both theoretical and practical insights into key issues in food and agribusiness. The sessions are facilitated by Professor Alan Renwick, Professor of Agricultural and Food Economics at UCD.


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September 1, 2008
Panelists argue over Democrat's platform on abortion
Three panelists debated this morning over whether the Democrats' platform on abortion is a step forward.
Jim Wallis, founder of Sojourners, praised the platform for introducing sentences about the party's desire to reduce the number of abortions. Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, called it even more pro-choice because of it's "unequivocal" support of Roe v. Wade. Steve Waldman, founder and editor of the spirituality Web site beliefnet.com called it two steps forward and two steps backward.
The debate came during a panel in Minneapolis hosted by the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance. Wallis argued that the evangelical agenda is broadening to include issues like poverty and the war in Iraq. "The monologue of the Religious Right is over," he said.
Waldman said that the evangelical leaders are passing the torch, sometimes willingly, sometimes not. "The voters in the rank and file evangelicals have different interests than their parents. I don't think the impact [of older evangelical leaders] has waned. There is now more of a counter point to it." And Land argued that abortion and gay marriage are still important issues for evangelicals. He said, "Younger evangelicals want a broader agenda, but they're not going to exchange their agenda."
Moderator of the forum Krista Tippett, who hosts a public radio show called "Speaking of Faith," had to say "Let's try not to talk about abortion for the next half hour."
Must I say that it is time that all evangelicals no mater what age get back to what the Bible teaches.there should be no aurguement or discution about same sex marrige or abortion,they are both SINS that stink and makes God sick.
I was raised in church and know that sin will send you to HELL
One more thing,it is past time that the ones that are true christions ban together and stand up for our God given rights to speak out for what is right in the eyes of God
"You don't have to protect unborn children. That's 'good works.' You don't have to 'work' for your salvation. Paul says Jesus told him three times, 'my grace is sufficient for thee.' Abortion, abortion, abortion. You don't have to protect unborn children."
I realize this site isn't solely a haven for pro-lifers, but if the above theological argument sounds foolish to them, it should. It has been made by religious pro-lifers with regards to animal rights: not harming or not killing animals is dismissed as 'good works,' whereas not harming or not killing the unborn is a Christian duty.
The pro-life movement desperately needs religious diversity. Pro-lifers should welcome people of all faiths and those of no faith. Not everyone in the United States is a Christian. This country wasn't founded by Christians; many of America's founding fathers were Deists. There are other faiths besides the Abrahamic faiths. There are other holy books out there besides the Bible or the Koran, like the Bhagavad-gita, which also claim to be the word of God.
I also have a problem with pro-life Christians who adhere to a double-standard: i.e., they insist that their stand against abortion be applied to everyone, including those who may not share their faith, but then they embrace moral relativism when it suits them, e.g.: "Your religion says its wrong to kill animals for food, clothing, or sport--mine doesn't."
There ARE Christian vegetarians and vegans, of whom I have the deepest respect. I don't take it seriously when meat-eaters say, "The Bible permits us to eat meat," because the Bible was also used to uphold human slavery. The Bible can also be used to justify abortion:
Genesis 38:24. Tamar's pregnancy was discovered three months after conception, presumably because it was visible at the time. This was positive proof that she was sexually active. Because she was a widow, without a husband, she was assumed to be a prostitute. Her father-in-law, Judah, ordered that she be burned alive for her crime. If Tamar's fetuses had been considered to have any value whatsoever, her execution would have been delayed until after their birth. There was no condemnation on Judah for deciding to take this action.
Exodus 21:22-24. If two men are fighting and one injures a pregnant woman and the fetus is killed, he shall repay her according to the degree of injury inflicted upon her, and not the fetus. Author Brian McKinley, a born-again Christian, sums up the passage as: "Thus we can see that if the baby is lost, it does not require a death sentence-it is not considered murder. But if the woman is lost, it is considered murder and is punished by death."
We really live in a secular society. Secular arguments are religiously neutral and thus applicable to everyone, including atheists and agnostics. The pro-life movement ALREADY HAS the support of organized religion. Instead of preaching to the choir, i.e., wasting time with religion, pro-lifers should focus on prenatal development, DNA, RNA, etc. to make their case to mainstream secular society.
I am troubled by a political model - and its complimentary model of church - that seeks to 'claim, or 'wrap up' the evangelical vote by lobbying Christian leaders to make grand pronouncements on who and which party is right and who is wrong.
A political party is not 'Born Again'.
Like all those whom comprise it, a party is deeply flawed - capable of great insight, and guilty of damaging agendas and criminal ignorance. No party is 'Righteous' in the eyes of God.
Fact is, there is plenty of questionable background, there are plenty of simply awful policies on both sides of the political fence - there are also highlites - policy strengths, shifts and new ideas.
I feel compelled as a Christian in a broken world to support the pro-life message, and to support the sanctity of Marriage as the corner-stone of family and life, and thus of any robust society. These are Republican strong points (if they will actually DO something about it).
Every Spirit-born Christian will also ardently desire to feed the hungry - and will be more concerned for the dignity and equality of the forgotten people - both in America and elsewhere - than for his/her own comfort. Real people, real children - are these not the real families behind the debate about infant life and marriage? Democrats have a more compelling vision for the forgotten.
Why are we so ready to be straight-jacketed by worldly political wisdom?
The polarity of American politics compels the major parties to offer the same signature blend of conservative/liberal policies that in the end suite no-ones interests. While many commentators are bemoaning the loss of influence of the Evangelical Right political machine, I see a sudden renewed interest in the Christian vote by the big parties, because for the first time in a long time, it cannot be taken for granted. It is for this reason that McCain has made such profoundly pro-Christian Policy pronouncements, and why the Democrats have begun to make small but significant moves to include Christian interests on their policy agenda.
No Party can claim, before the election has even begun, that they represent ME and my concerns. They have to earn my vote.
If only the great mass of one-eyed one-Party Christians understood that by opening the other eye they would be empowering themselves - and the Church, to become a real catalyst for change.


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Zuzanna Skwiot
Thunder from Down Under has stormed into Chicago for the next three months and settled into the historic LaSalle Power Company building.
The Australian male revue show is the number one male show of its kind in the world and will now be showcased in the Windy City with five shows per week.
Thunder is not a strip show. There is no throwing money or pole dancing. Instead, the revue show is an entirely planned production. The blokes rehearse their dance routines and coordinate their decorative costumes.
"The show is tasteful, fun, safe, genuine and charismatic," said Benny, Thunder's emcee.
"It's not tacky," he added. "It's elaborate."
There's a pirate, a gangster and a warrior, among many other costumes and each of the performers has their own onstage personality and character. All of the show's performers are originally from Australia and have since traveled the world performing with Thunder.
After seeing multiple US cities and international towns, Benny admits that Chicago has a certain charm.
"I love it here. Chicago is a great place," he said. "It's magical."
The men perform in front of crowds of women, those attending bachelorette, wedding, divorce parties or even those looking for a fun weekend performance. Benny even makes it a point to interact with the show's older audience.
"I've brought an 88-year-old grandmother on to the stage before," he said.
"It's my job to captivate the whole crowd," Benny added.
Benny and the rest of the boys even mingle with the audience after the show. Following curtain call, most performers go downstairs to LaSalle's second floor where the building's club is located, and hang out.
One of his biggest goals with the show is to break people's preconceived ideas and expectations of such a show.
"There's a stigma for shows similar to this," said Benny. "I want to show people that it's not shady, oily, narcissistic or cheeky."
Thunder is nothing like that. It truly is an entertainment show.
"No matter what your orientation, marital status or background, you'll enjoy this show," Benny said. "It's a performance that will invigorate people from all walks of life."
For tickets or information, call 312.361.3613 or go to Thunderinchicago.com.


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