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For the New Year I wanted to collect together some of the blog posts which have either inspired my posts over the last year, or that would be great follow up reading. In a few weeks, I will celebra...
A rich list of EFL/ESL teachers' blog posts, organised by category (group work, writing, methodology).
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Upcoming webinars for the next month or so. My money's on Leo Selivan's talk next weekend. He never disappoints. John Hughes, of critical thinking in ELT fame, will also be very interesting. 1. Pic...
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Here's what the US TESOL organisation reckons we should be doing - individual, community and societal strands (for the more ambitious)
This paper presents some of the difficulties of teaching languages, in particular English, in the context of LSP/LAP2 programmes in French universities. The main focus of this paper will be the importance of prosody, especially in English, as an area where these difficulties may be addressed. We will outline the various solutions that are currently being put into place as part of the Innovalangues project, a six-year international language teaching and research project headed by Université Stendhal (Grenoble 3), France. The project has substantial funding from the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research and its mission is to develop innovative tools and measures to help LSP/LAP learners reach B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). The languages concerned are English, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and possibly French as a foreign language. Initially the project will be focusing on the needs of Grenoble's students, but the objective is to make the tools and resources developed freely available to the wider community. Oral production and reception are at the heart of Innovalangues. We believe, along with many other researchers, that prosody is key to comprehension and to intelligibility (Kjellin 1999a, Kjellin 1999b, Munro and Derwing 2011, Saito 2012), particularly given the important differences between English and French prosody (Delattre 1965; Hirst and Di Cristo 1998; Frost 2011). In this paper, we will present the particular difficulties inherent in teaching English (and other foreign languages) in the context of ESP/EAP3 in French universities and some of the solutions that we are implementing through this project (Picavet et al., 2012; Picavet et al 2013; Picavet and Frost 2014). These include an e-learning platform for which various tools are being developed, teacher training seminars focusing on prosody and the collection of data for research.
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Open access journal Research in Language - De Gruyter edited in Poland.
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Open access journal Research in Language - De Gruyter edited in Poland.
Breen, Gilmore, PInner, Van Lier, Willowson ...
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Great bibliography on authenticity, and other posts on blog with links to a lecture by Desmond Thomas (U Essex) with slides. Led me to Gilmore (2011) - updated my post on this topic here https://shonawhyte.wordpress.com/2015/01/08/authenticity-in-the-fl-classroom/
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Excellent colloque - images qui permettent de revivre communications et pauses grâce aux tweets des lyonnais. Merci à tous :-)
At the IH Director of Studies conference last week Gavin Dudeney did a session about managing technology. In it, he expressed the hope that technology in the classroom will eventually become normalised.
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List of uses of technology, and many links to other writers and resources.
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Une bonne liste d'associations avec lien vers le site de chacune
A good public speaker takes their audience on a journey, leaving them feeling inspired and motivated. But structuring your speech to get your ideas across and keep your audience engaged all the way through is tricky. Try these eight storytelling techniques for a presentation that wows.
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Nice outline of different ways of organising presentations based on a story or stories, with examples of TED talks which follow each plan.
PedagogiCALL Perspectives on Curriculum Development and Implementation Cyprus University of Technology Language Centre The EuroCALL Teacher Education SIG is organising a three-day workshop and teacher outreach event on pedagogical perspectives on CALL curriculum development and implementation in Cyprus in May 2015.The workshop focuses on the pedagogy behind CALL practices and explores perspectives for effective technology integration in language …
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Deadline for abstracts: 20 January
Ce que l'on appelle les "corpus d'apprenants" sont des recueils électroniques de productions orales ou écrites d'apprenants de langue seconde ou étrangère (L2) (Granger, 2004). Ces ensembles de données informatisées sont notamment utilisés dans le cadre de recherches qui explorent certains aspects de l'acquisition d'une L2. La première partie de l'article illustre la contribution d'études basées sur des corpus d'apprenants dans le domaine de l'acquisition des L2. La deuxième traite d'applications pédagogiques concrètes de ce genre d'étude. La troisième porte un regard plus critique sur certains aspects et soulève des points de discussion ou de débat qui ouvrent souvent sur le domaine plus général de l'acquisition des L2 ou sur l'utilisation de corpus pour l'étude de la langue.
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RDLC (Cahiers de l'Acedle) article on corpora for language learners. Open access
Language Value is dedicated to the publication of contemporary articles on linguistic description of English, semantics, corpus linguistics and the connections between these aspects and literary criticism and their pedagogical implications.
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Last two volumes on CLIL of this journal run by the English Department of the Universitat Jaume I, Castelló, Spain
ECML Call for submissions At the core of this Call for submissions for the ECML programme 2016 - 2019 lie the interrelationship between quality education and quality language education. Language is at the root of all learning: all teachers, irrespective of sector or subject area, have a role to play in developing the linguistic and intercultural repertoires of their learners. This is reflected in the title: LANGUAGES AT THE HEART OF LEARNING This Call builds on the expertise, networks and most successful outputs of the past 20 years of ECML operation in both Europe and beyond. It aims to take the underlying principles of the current programme 2012-15 to the next level of innovative development and practical implementation in a wide range of European language-learning environments with the ultimate goal of improving access to quality education for all.
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Application deadline: May 2015
Do you feel like you teach enough grammar in the classroom - too much or too little? Can we ever expect our English language learners to produce perfect grammar? Michael Swan, is a well-known ELT author, famous for his books on teaching grammar. Learn Michael Swan's three 'Ex's for teaching grammar and how to include grammar in other language practice. Michael Swan looks at the theory and practice of grammar, and its role in the classroom. - See more at: http://englishagenda.britishcouncil.org/seminars/some-things-matter-grammar-teaching-and-some-things-dont#sthash.kUohUItw.dpufVideo
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Video plus handouts from British Council training session
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The new Public Domain Project is offering free film clips, images and audio files for anyone to use.
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No doubt worth a look
More than a million people a day connect to Duolingo, an app which causes much derision in ELT circles with attacks on its pedagogical validity. But what happens if you judge it through the prism o...
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Brilliant discussion of language learning app based on translation - Jordan flags up collaborative possibilities
4th International Conference Teaching English to Young Learners: Assessment and Learning will be held at the Faculty of Education in Jagodina, Serbia, on 5th – 6th June 2015. Assessment of language skills in TEYL Assessment strategies in TEYL Assessment and culture in TEYL Assessment and motivation in TEYL Assessment and differentiation in TEYL Professor Jelena Mihaljević Djigunović, PhD, University of Zagreb, Croatia Joan Kang Shin, PhD, Professor of Practice, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA March 30, 2015 – deadline for receiving notification of acceptance April 10, 2015 – deadline for sending registration forms (participants without presentations)
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Looks interesting - Nikolov and Djigunovic keynotes
This year's LT SIG Pre-Conference Event aims to shed a very practical light on the wealth of information on using technology in language learning that we encounter daily. Real teachers will show what they do in their classes, and present case studies showcasing "technology in action".
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Agnes Kukluska-Hulme, Liliana Simon, and James Thomas on tech-related topics.
We would like to invite academics with research interests in various aspects of the English language, as well as those studying the history and culture of English speaking countries, to present papers at the Conference. We hope that such an intersemiotic exchange of ideas and findings will prove to be fruitful.English Language Teaching Methodology New Technologies in Teaching and Communication Linguistics Discourse Studies Languages in Contact Translation Studies History and Culture Literature and Comparative Literary Studies
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Excellent two-day event last year in Warsaw. CFP deadline 1 March 2015.
Here are some interactive whiteboard resources that I have collected.
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General education resources from an American perspective (SMART, no Promethean) - links to manufacturer sites and manuals.
I have joined the EVO 2015 session on pronunciation called Teaching Pronunciation Differently. It has started off very well, learning loads, for example the existence of weak vowel cousins of the s...
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For working on pronunciation
I have joined the EVO 2015 session on pronunciation called Teaching Pronunciation Differently. It has started off very well, learning loads, for example the existence of weak vowel cousins of the s...
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More charts than you can shake a stick at ...
Language corpora have long been a staple in linguistic research, and have assumed increasing importance in research and practice in language teaching and learning in recent years. This special issue of Recherches en didactique des langues et des cultures (RDLC) : Les Cahiers de l'Acedle takes corpora as the subject of its "Notion en Questions", since the term covers a wide variety of sometimes contradictory definitions and uses. The papers here attempt to clarify some of the issues and present an overview of the possible uses of corpora in relation to language teaching and learning.
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Intro to special issue by Dominique Macaire and Alex Boulton; papers from 2014 colloquium
How can we offer an "authentic" experience to second language learners in a foreign context?
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Authenticity in the form of unplanned language use, real-world activities, or texts written for purposes other than language learning.
A free downloadable lesson, about a new online service, CrowdWish, which invites people to post their wishes on their website. Every day people vote on the most popular wish, and CrowdWish w...
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A great example of a communicative lesson plan, using authentic resources to stimulate discussion. There is a grammar focus, but it comes from the topic and activities, rather than constituting the starting point of the lesson. Link to video and transcript provided, CC licence - what more could we ask?
Laying some myths to rest "This webpage is where anyone can find the material that has nourrished our collective work and thinking on the topic of 'Grammar and Pronunciation'.
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Work by some of my first year Masters in Teaching English students: an eclectic set of links for EFL teachers in France |


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Mitral valve regurgitation — or mitral regurgitation — is when your heart's mitral valve doesn't close tightly, allowing blood to flow backward in your heart. As a result, blood can't move through your heart or to the rest of your body as efficiently, making you feel tired or out of breath.
Treatment of mitral valve regurgitation — also called mitral insufficiency or mitral incompetence — depends on how severe your condition is, whether it's getting worse and whether you have symptoms. For mild cases, treatment may not be necessary.
You may need heart surgery to repair or replace the valve for severe cases. Left untreated, severe mitral valve regurgitation can cause heart failure or heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias).
Signs and symptoms of mitral valve regurgitation, which depend on its severity and how quickly the condition develops, can include:
Mitral regurgitation is often mild and progresses slowly. You may have no symptoms for decades and be unaware that you have this condition, and it might not progress.
Your doctor might first suspect you have mitral regurgitation upon detecting a heart murmur. Sometimes, however, the problem develops quickly, and you may experience a sudden onset of severe signs and symptoms.
If you develop symptoms that suggest mitral valve regurgitation or another problem with your heart, see your doctor right away. Sometimes the first indications are actually those of mitral valve regurgitation's complications, including heart failure, a condition in which your heart can't pump enough blood to meet your body's needs.
Mitral valve regurgitation is classified as primary and secondary. Primary mitral regurgitation is caused by an abnormality in the mitral valve; secondary is caused by an abnormality in the left ventricle of the heart.
Possible causes of mitral valve regurgitation include:
The heart, the center of your circulatory system, consists of four chambers. The two upper chambers, the atria, receive blood. The two lower chambers, the ventricles, pump blood.
Four heart valves open and close to let blood flow in only one direction through your heart. The mitral valve — which lies between the two chambers on the left side of your heart — comprises two flaps of tissue called leaflets.
The mitral valve opens when blood flows from the left atrium to the left ventricle. Then the flaps close to prevent the blood that has just passed into the left ventricle from flowing backward.
In mitral valve regurgitation, the mitral valve doesn't close tightly. With each heartbeat, blood from the left ventricle flows backward into the left atrium instead of moving forward into the aorta.
Several factors can increase your risk of mitral valve regurgitation, including:
When it's mild, mitral valve regurgitation may not cause problems. However, severe, mitral valve regurgitation can lead to these complications:
Heart failure. Heart failure results when your heart can't pump enough blood to meet your body's needs. Severe mitral valve regurgitation places an extra strain on the heart because, with blood pumping backward, there is less blood going forward with each beat. The left ventricle gets bigger and, if untreated, weakens. This can cause heart failure.
Plus, pressure builds in your lungs, leading to fluid accumulation, which strains the right side of the heart.
If you think you have mitral valve regurgitation, make an appointment to see your doctor. Here's some information to help you prepare for your appointment.
For mitral valve regurgitation, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
Don't hesitate to ask other questions you have.
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions, including:
Your doctor will ask about your medical history, your family history of heart disease and give you a physical exam that includes listening to your heart with a stethoscope. Mitral valve regurgitation usually produces a heart murmur, the sound of blood leaking backward through the mitral valve.
Your doctor will then decide which tests are needed to make a diagnosis. For testing, you may be referred to a cardiologist.
Common tests to diagnose mitral valve stenosis include:
Mitral valve regurgitation treatment depends on how severe your condition is, and if it's getting worse. The goal of treatment is to improve your heart's function while minimizing your signs and symptoms and avoiding future complications.
Some people, especially those with mild regurgitation, might not need treatment. However, the condition may require monitoring by your doctor. You may need regular evaluations, with the frequency depending on how severe your condition is.
Medication can't correct a mitral valve deformity. But medications such as diuretics can relieve fluid accumulation in your lungs or legs, which can accompany mitral valve regurgitation. Blood thinners (anticoagulants), which can help prevent blood clots, may be used if you have atrial fibrillation.
High blood pressure makes mitral valve regurgitation worse, so if you have high blood pressure, your doctor may prescribe medication to help lower it. Following a low-salt diet helps prevent fluid buildup and helps control blood pressure.
Your mitral valve may need surgical repair or replacement, even if it's not causing symptoms. The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association recently issued new guidelines for mitral valve surgery, recommending earlier surgery for some people with primary mitral valve regurgitation — caused by an abnormality of the valve — even if they have no symptoms.
Mitral valve surgery should be done at a high-volume mitral valve surgery center with a reputation of excellence and cardiologists, imaging specialists and cardiac surgeons with experience in treating mitral valve conditions.
Discuss the risks and benefits of surgery with your doctor. Your surgery options include:
Valve repair. Mitral valve repair is a surgery that preserves your own valve. For most people with mitral valve damage, repair is preferred over replacement. Surgeons can repair the valve by reconnecting valve leaflets or by removing excess valve tissue so that the leaflets can close tightly.
Frequently, repairing the valve includes tightening or replacing the ring around the valve (annulus). This is called an annuloplasty. Methods of repairing mitral valves without open-heart surgery are being used in select cases.
Valve replacement. Your surgeon removes the narrowed valve and replaces it with a mechanical or tissue valve. Mechanical valves, made from metal, are durable but carry the risk of blood clots forming. If you receive a mechanical mitral valve, you'll need to take an anticoagulant medication, such as warfarin (Coumadin), for life to prevent blood clots.
Tissue valves — which may come from a pig, cow or human deceased donor — may eventually need to be replaced. Your doctor can discuss the risks and benefits of each type of heart valve with you.
Talk to your doctor about what type of follow-up you need after surgery, and let your doctor know if you develop new symptoms or if your symptoms worsen after treatment.
Mitral valve repair or replacement generally requires open-heart surgery under general anesthesia and with the use of a heart-lung bypass machine. Less invasive surgical techniques, such as using a small, lighted tube through a small incision to see the surgical area (percutaneous approach), are being explored for mitral valve surgery.
Minimally invasive cardiac surgery is associated with less pain, a shorter hospital stay and fewer complications. However, the surgery is appropriate only in certain circumstances. Talk to your surgeon to see if this type of surgery might be right for you.
To improve your quality of life, your doctor may recommend that you:
If you're a woman with mitral valve regurgitation, discuss family planning with your doctor before you become pregnant. Pregnancy causes the heart to work harder. How a heart with mitral valve regurgitation tolerates this extra work depends on the degree of regurgitation and how well your heart pumps. Throughout your pregnancy and after delivery, your cardiologist and obstetrician should monitor you.
For any heart condition, see your doctor regularly so he or she can monitor you and possibly catch mitral valve regurgitation in its early stages, when it's more easily treatable. Also, be aware of conditions that contribute to developing mitral valve regurgitation, including:
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Oh my goodness these salmon burgers were amazing. The delicious characteristic salmon flavor is there, and it is well seasoned. I'm surprised to hear myself saying this, but my only slight criticism is that they were a bit too salty ... but the burgers were still delicious.
Each 91 gram Seapak Shrimp Co. Salmon Burger provides 110 calories, 5 grams of total fat, 1 gram of which is saturated (7% and 4% of the daily value), 340 mg cholesterol (12% of the DV), 340 mg sodium (12% of the DV), no fiber or sugars and 16 grams of protein.
The ingredients are salmon, water, contains 2% or less of autolyzed yeast extract, canola oil, garlic powder, garlic, grill flavor (from sunflower oil), lemon juice concentrate, natural food coloring (beet juice, citric acid), natural smoke flavor, onion powder, paprika, rosemary, salt, soybean oil, tapioca dextrin, white pepper.
The nutrition facts aren't bad at all - I was expecting more total fat, and this is an all-natural product. A box cost $4.69 at my local Wal-mart - but as I mentioned before, I received a box (with 4) from the company. Delicious and worth every penny. Trader Joes Salmon Burgers has less sodium, so if there is a TJs near you, check it out as well.
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One of the most overlooked features in any laptop, iPad, smartphone, or iPod Touch is Bluetooth music streaming. Sure, everybody loves the idea of music without wires, but in reality stereo headsets are often awkward, and Bluetooth speakers typically sound wimpy.
Enter the Jawbone Jambox--a rechargeable speaker that breaks our preconceptions of what Bluetooth can do (and how good it can look doing it). Priced on the high end at $199, this little speaker bar uses two 1.25-inch drivers on the front and a passive radiator woofer on the back to deliver surprisingly balanced sound for its size. Just as importantly, the Jambox includes an integrated microphone, capitalizing on Aliph's expertise in wireless voice communication.
The Jambox comes in four colors, black, red, blue, and gray. The top and bottom have a nonslip rubber coating, and the middle is covered with a wraparound metal grille embossed with a geometric pattern. On the whole, it is a seriously solid design, with a reassuring 12-ounce heft. Total dimensions are 2.25 inches high, 6 inches wide, and 1.5 inches deep. Even after knowing this, you're still likely to be shocked by how small the Jambox is when you glimpse it in the wild.
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The three co-founders of Groupon Inc. have made about $570 million from the company from cashing out early holdings. Now that its stock has collapsed, will they risk that money to save it?
Groupon shares, which have fallen steadily for about a month, declined Monday to a new low, $2.69, losing 7 cents on the day. The shares fell more than 30 percent last week after the coupon deal site produced third-quarter earnings that horrified Wall Street.
But the Groupon story is about more than revenue or whether the chronic money-loser will ever turn a profit. Analysts are focusing on declining growth rates and the company's difficulty in securing repeat business from merchants and coupon users.
The viability of the whole business is in doubt. While Groupon has seen some success by branching out into retail goods, investors remain unimpressed.
Groupon reports $1.12 billion in cash on its books, which translates to about $2 per share. It is trading for only 69 cents a share more than the contents of its bank accounts.
Co-founders Eric Lefkofsky, Andrew Mason and Brad Keywell could decide to take the company private, reversing the $20-a-share initial public offering of a year ago. Another alternative would be selling the company.
"They could try a leveraged buyout, but I don't know if there's anyone to help take it private, whether it's the management or some angel investor," Chicago securities lawyer Andrew Stoltmann said.
The co-founders "have received their payments already," Stoltmann said. "I don't think that they'd jeopardize that fortune."
Whatever happens, the decision will rest with the co-founders alone. Lefkofsky, the executive chairman, owns 19.9 percent of Groupon's Class A shares, and chief executive Andrew Mason owns 7.1 percent. But their control comes from their ownership of Class B shares, which carry voting control over company affairs.
Lefkofsky has a 27.7 percent voting stake in Groupon, according to its most recent regulatory filing. Mason has a 19.5 percent voting stake.
The other co-founder, Brad Keywell, owns 6.3 percent of the Class A shares but his Class B stock gives him a 10 percent voting stake.
The company's filing shows the trio have 57.5 percent voting control.
A Groupon spokeswoman declined to comment for this story.
Lefkofsky has received $382 million from investors in earlier financing stages, including the IPO, company documents show. Keywell collected $156 million and Mason $31 million in the same process, Groupon has reported.
During recent interviews, Lefkofsky and Keywell voiced no regrets about rejecting a reported $6 billion offer for their company from Google Inc. in late 2010. The current value of the Class A shares is just $1.7 billion.
Lefkofsky also tried to define Groupon's niche in an Oct. 9 appearance before a Chicago audience.
"Maybe Amazon is long-term the Wal-Mart of the Web, but maybe Groupon is the Costco of the Web," he said.
Analysts have noted troubling trends in Groupon's reports, however. One is that while growth of the customer base is slowing, it's earning less money from each active user, $63.96 on average for the 12 months ending Sept. 30 vs. $76.49 for the same period in the previous year.
Analysts at Raymond James & Associates Inc. conducted a survey of 115 merchants who used Groupon and found that 39 percent said they were not likely to run another Groupon promotion over the next two years. They cited a high commission rate and a low level of repeat customers as reasons for their dissatisfaction.
The survey also asked about competitive online businesses. Living Social registered the best feedback from the merchants.
While the decline in Groupon's share price has hurt those who bought the IPO, other investors might expect the price to pop from buyout speculation.
Writing at Forbes.com, Panos Mourdoukoutas, economics professor at the University of Long Island, said of Groupon, "Traders may want to stay away from the stock, as it may fall further due to end of the year selling by investors looking to write off losses. But investors may want to stay with the stock, as it could be an attractive takeover candidate at these valuations."


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Many vow to quit smoking or drinking, get organized, save money, attend church more often or spend more time with family and friends, but according to www.statisticbrain.com, the top New Year resolution is to lose weight.
It is also the most commonly broken, and a quick on at that.
Studies have shown that twenty-five percent of New Year resolutions are abandoned within the first week, and only forty-six percent have it in us to maintain our resolution for six months.
By the end of the year, ninety-two percent of us have fallen off the resolution wagon completely.
Experts agree that it usually takes twenty-one days to reform your bad habit.
Here are a few easy tips to help you with your declaration of health for the New Year (some may be applied to other resolutions as well):
1. Start the year optimistically – Instead of using negative phrases such as "stop eating fast food", "quit blowing money" and "get rid of my flab", state your resolution using positive phrases such as "start eating more meals prepared at home", "begin and follow a savings and investment plan", and "become physically fit". Using positive language promotes positive behavior and makes it easier to stick with your new commitment.
2. Write down your goal – Designate a small notebook just for tracking your progress. On the top of the first page write your goal and beginning date in bold letters. Underneath, list your reasons for changing. For each entry, write the date, list your accomplishments and challenges (not problems – remember to keep it positive), and feelings (some of these may be negative at first, but that will change over time). Keep entries during the week short. On the weekends, take time to reflect on your weekly entries and how they and you have changed over time.
3. Reward yourself – Make a list of rewards for yourself. For example, "When I lose 5 pounds I will allow myself to indulge once in my favorite treat." Or "When I lose 10 pounds I will treat myself to a new pair of sandals." It may be easier to keep your reward system in chart form. This can also help with visually monitoring your progress. Be sure to include verbal praise. Everyone likes to hear and think nice things about her/himself.
4. Drink water in the morning – You body is 75 percent water. Drinking water helps flush out toxins and carry nutrients to your cells. A glass of water in the morning before beginning your daily routine can help decrease appetite and increase metabolism, according to livestrong.com. It also aids in digestion when consumed after a meal.
5. Down size your super-size - Opt not to get the largest portion offered by restaurants. This can save you from consuming up to 300 extra calories per meal and keep you from feeling like a stuffed Butterball turkey. If you are going to super-size, make it a large glass of ice water.
6. Unclutter the dinner table - Leave the serving bowls in the kitchen. You are more likely to eat less if extra food is out of sight.
7. Park your vehicle further from your destination – Parking your car at the other end of the parking lot and walking a little further to and from the store entrance can help burn a few more calories. It can also help avoid random dings your car may acquire from careless shoppers and their buggies.
8. Share and share alike – When dining out, order a meal that you can share with a friend, spouse, or child. Split a gym membership or personal trainer. It's easier to maintain the resolution if you have someone to share the experience with.
9. Eat at the same time everyday – You can avoid hunger and grazing if your body knows when to expect meals and snacks.
10. Reflect while you eat – A study suggests that hanging a mirror opposite your seat at the dinner table can serve as a reminder of why you are trying to lose weight and help reduce your food intake by up to one-third.
11. Eat with the opposite hand - It will take longer to get your food to your face, which allows previous bites to digest and you will feel fuller faster. Forcing yourself to eat when you are not hungry is never a good idea.
12. Spare them all - Spare your waistline and the feelings of loved ones by not putting things on your plate you don't enjoy eating.
13. Skip it – Bypass foods that are served regularly such as sausage balls and pigs-in-a-blanket. Instead, moisten your palate with those served only during special occasions, like Nannie's homemade German chocolate cake.
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Today I saw The Hobbit. I loved it. I've read a lot of complaints about it online and I'm more baffled after seeing it than I was before.
I don't understand what the problem is. Too long? Too much detail? Really?
Do they really want a shorter movie with less detail? I'm willing to bet that if they got what they wanted, the same people would start bitching about how it's too short and lacks detail.
There are too many people who aren't satisfied unless they are complaining about something.
Ignore the whiners for whom nothing will ever be true enough to the book. They should not go to the movies and just reread the book. They don't get the difference between literature and film as art forms. And don't even bother to read professional critics. They never like anything really good anyhow. They are on a campaign to remove the fun from film and replace it with pretentious boring stuff that's closer to torture than entertainment.
If you are a Tolkien fan, go see it. You won't be disappointed. This recommendation comes from one of the people who invented Fall of Sauron Day and celebrated it faithfully for 20 years without thinking there was anything odd about it.
The Hobbit is a cool movie and you'll enjoy it. It's faithful to the book, beautifully mounted, excellently performed, has some fine renditions of the old Tolkien songbook as well as a couple of new songs … and the magic of Peter Jackson to create a world we wish we could live in.
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I recently had the grand opportunity to taste a room full of these lovely wines allowing me to get a relative perspective. The tasting was held at Tavernita paired to bites of Chef Ryan Poli's new Latin cuisine. Having the opportunity to meet one of the highly regarded female winemakers in the region was certainly the highlight. Lina Paramo, winemaker of the lovely wines of Bodega Paramo Arroyo was in town pouring her wines and gave me the low down on the region and her wines.
I learned that the region ("ribera" translates to "river bank") is defined by its proximity to the Duero River Valley and benefits from the great diversity of soils deposited by the river. Ribera del Duero is located in Spain's northern plateau approximately an hour and a half from Madrid and extends over four provinces of Castilla y León: Burgos, Segovia, Soria and Valladolid.
Ms. Paramo has been making wine in the region since 2000 using all organic production and techniques. She studied wine making many years back but only recently became a winemaker on this 55 Hectare property, which is planted with 100% Tempranillo grapes. "Organic" in Spain means working the vineyards without chemical pesticides or additives and currently, of the 240+ wineries in the region, there are only three others with the organic certification that Paramo Arroya has achieved. At this tasting she showed several wines including her Joven, which is all stainless steel aged, Crianza, aged for fourteen months in American Oak, and her Reserva is aged for 15-18 months in American and French oak barrels. Much of the Reserva wines are made from old vines on their property, some dating as far back as 60 years.. There's a minimum of two years required by Spanish wine law for the wine to be held before release, whether in barrel or bottle, but at Paramo Arroyo, wine is typically not released for three years between barrel and bottle aging.
The temperature swings along with the proximity to the river and clay soils are what make these wines so distinctive in flavor, says Paramo. This diversity helps the wine show distinct character. The organic viticulture also helps the wine express themselves fully, Paramo says. Ms. Paramo is a firm believer that the majority of work needs to be done naturally in the vineyard and once the wine is in the cellar, it manipulates minimally, using native yeasts for fermentation as well.
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ADDS NAME OF PEOPLE AND IDENTIFIES THEIR DAUGHTER AS ONE OF THE VICTIMS - Robert and Alissa Parker leave the Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire House in tears after a shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School, Friday morning, Dec. 14, 2012 in Newtown, Conn. A man opened fire Friday inside two classrooms at the Connecticut elementary school, killing 26 children and adults, including the Parker's daughter Emilie. (AP Photo/The Hour, Alex von Kleydorff)
NEWTOWN, Conn.— Fighting back tears and struggling to catch his breath, the father of a 6-year-old gunned down in Friday's school shooting in Connecticut told the world about a little girl who loved to draw and was always smiling, and he also reserved surprising words of sympathy for the gunman.
Robbie Parker's daughter Emilie was among the 20 children who died in the one of the worst attacks on schoolchildren in U.S. history. He was one of the first parents to speak publicly about their loss.
"She was beautiful. She was blond. She was always smiling," he said.
Parker spoke to reporters not long after police released the names and ages of the victims, a simple document that told a horrifying story of loss.
He expressed no animosity, said he was not mad and offered sympathy for family of the man who killed 26 people and himself.
To the man's family, he said, "I can't imagine how hard this experience must be for you."
He said he struggled to explain the death to Emilie's two siblings, 3 and 4.
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Parker said his daughter loved to try new things — except for new food. And she was quick to cheer up those in need.
"She never missed an opportunity to draw a picture or make a card for those she around her," he said.
The world is a better place because Emilie was in it, he said.
"I'm so blessed to be her dad," he said.
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Top 10 Abu Dhabi Culture and Heritage Attractions The unique culture and heritage of Abu Dhabi is showcased at numerous landmarks across the emirate. Explore one of the UAE capital's ancient forts and archaeological parks to relive history, or visit the local museums and religious sites to learn more about Arabian customs and traditions. With so many options, choosing where to start can be a challenge.To get the most from your holiday or stopover in Abu Dhabi, read our suggestions on the emirate's top 10 culture and heritage attractions.Remember, you can search for the best prices on flights to Abu Dhabi using the booking engine on this page, while fantastic car hire rates are available through our partner Hertz. For customised holiday packages in Abu Dhabi, including city tours, tickets to leading attractions and hotel bookings, contact the travel specialists at Hala Abu Dhabi.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque A trip to the world-renowned Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is highly-recommended during a visit to Abu Dhabi. The impressive monument is located on a 22,412 square metre site (the equivalent of five football fields) and has enough capacity for 40,960 worshippers. Leading artisans from around the world were involved in the mosque's design and construction, with a major focus on materials such as ceramics, marble, gold, semi-precious stones and crystals for their long-lasting qualities. Once inside the mosque, keep an eye out for the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, which was completed by 1,300 Iranian artisans and can be found in the main prayer hall, where one of the world's largest chandeliers has also been placed, weighing a staggering nine tonnes. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is open daily to visitors, except on Friday mornings, which is only for worshippers. General admission is free and complimentary guided tours are available for individuals and groups with a maximum of ten people.
Abu Dhabi Heritage Village A traditional oasis village has been reconstructed at Abu Dhabi Heritage Village, offering a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the UAE capital's past. The landmark attraction, which is run by Emirates Heritage Club, can be found on a 1,600 square metre site overlooking Abu Dhabi Corniche, in close proximity to Marina Mall. It includes an open museum with examples of desert campfires, old-fashioned tents made from goat hair, sea houses made from palm tree fronds, traditional water wells, and the 'falaj' irrigation system. Demonstrations are often held at the village too, with skilled craftsmen focusing on pottery and metal work, while women use their netting and weaving skills to make woollen socks, carpets and trays. In addition, there are opportunities to shop around for handmade soap and dried herbs at the village store, and if you're really lucky, falconry displays might also take place during your visit.
Al Ain Palace Museum HH the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder of the UAE, resided at Al Ain Palace (Qasr al-Ain) from 1937, when the building was constructed, until 1966. During the late 1990s, it was decided to convert the private dwelling into a museum, with the restoration of family rooms, administration facilities, a schoolroom and other areas to their original form. In addition, replicas were introduced of Sheikh Zayed's Land Rover, used to visit tribes in the desert, and his courtyard tent, where guests were treated to coffee, meals and poetry recitals. During the restoration, a couple of towers were added to each side of the main entrance, designed to resemble the multi-storeyed tower of Al Jahili Fort, while portraits and other material about the ruling family were placed on display. The museum, located in the south-eastern section of Al Ain City, has been acclaimed for showcasing everyday life in a ruler's fort with free entrance to visitors.
Al Maqtaa Fort Despite the rapid transformation of Abu Dhabi into a modern, world-class metropolis, there are a number of important monuments in the UAE capital that showcase its rich cultural history. Al Maqtaa Fort, for example, was initially developed to protect the local area from invading bandits over 200 years ago. Located in the shallow waters that connect Abu Dhabi Island to the mainland, the simplistic design of Al Maqtaa Fortoffers a remarkable contrast to the modern splendour of Al Maqtaa Bridge, with both attractions located side-by-side. Following a series of renovations, the well-preserved landmark now includes a visitor information centre operated by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, where historical insights are provided about the local area. Although tourists are normally eager to have their photos taken at the fort, it's important to note that the location also serves as a military zone and caution should therefore be exercised.
Al Hili Archaeological Park Important historical remains were discovered in the remote village of Al Hili, around 12km north of Al Ain City, following more than 50 years of excavation work. The discoveries were unravelled on a 10-hectare settlement with circular towers, mud-brick houses and a 'falaj' underground water system, offering a remarkable insight into farming habits, technical developments and trade activities during the Umm Al Nar period (2700-2000 BC). Archaeologists also found a collection of tombs used for collective burials at the site, the largest of which (known as the Great Hili Tomb) measures 8 metres in diameter and 2.5 metres in height. Although some of the remains are safeguarded in a protected area, sections have been made accessible at Al Hili Archaeological Park, offering tourists and residents an unforgettable journey into the Bronze Age. In addition, the park is a popular location for family picnics, with beautiful landscaped gardens, water fountains and a small children's play area.
Sheikh Zayed Centre Known as the 'Father of the Nation', the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is a much-loved figure in the UAE. To celebrate his extraordinary life, the Sheikh Zayed Centre was opened back in 2009, with a prime location in Abu Dhabi's Al Bateen district. The centre, which has a traditional 'Emirati village' design, contains an exclusive gallery with over 200 photos of Sheikh Zayed relaxing with his family, meeting various dignitaries from around the world, and even performing Hajj in Mecca. Personal memorabilia are also displayed, such as Sheikh Zayed's favourite hunting rifles and daggers, together with some of the cherished gifts that he received from well-wishers over the years, including stuffed lions and cheetahs. What's more, visitors can have their photos taken with Sheikh Zayed's blue Mercedes, white BMW and purple Maybach, which were often driven without a bodyguard. Please note, guided tours are available in English and Arabic, although visitors are advised to book at least a week in advance.
Al Jahili Fort One of the largest and most impressive forts in the country, Al Jahili is located in the stunning 'garden city' of Al Ain, around one-and-a-half hours from Abu Dhabi. It was built in the late 1890s by Sheikh Zayed The First to serve as a defence stronghold, as well as a royal summer residence, with the cooler temperatures of Al Ain offering a welcome escape from the midsummer heat of Abu Dhabi. Following an extensive renovation in 2007-2008, the fort has emerged as a major tourist attraction, with most of the rooms and towers open to the public. It also includes a visitor information centre, retail outlet, café, and permanent exhibition about Wilfred Thesiger, who twice crossed the Empty Quarter (considered one of the world's largest sand deserts) in the 1940s. Also known as Mubarak bin London, the noted British travel writer and explorer was a lifelong friend of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Al Ain Heritage and Culture Village To learn more about local culture and traditions in the UAE, head over to the Heritage and Culture Village in the 'garden city' of Al Ain. The attraction, which measures around 66,000 square metres, has been divided into a number of different themes, each of which has its own dedicated section. The maritime section, for example, focuses on the country's historical relationship with fishing and pearl diving, while an old-fashionedneighbourhood has been recreated in the town section, complete with narrow alleys and mud houses. Other themes include the agriculture section, with its showcase of farming environments, and the mountain section, where visitors can explore common landscapes found in Al Ain and the Northern Emirates. Al Ain Heritage and Culture Village, which is located in Al Ain Sportplex, also includes a museum, indoor and outdoor theatres, a traditional market ('souk'), and a classic cars exhibition.
Khalifa Park Maritime Museum If you're looking for a fun-filled way to learn about the UAE's past, head over to the Maritime Museum at Khalifa Park. Children (and the young at heart) will love the Time Tunnel educational ride, where visitors embark on a 20-minute ride that showcases the country's history. After being strapped in a pod-like car, your experience commences with a look at the pre-union days, as human waxworks weave clothes, prepare meals and interact with each other. You might even spot some camel waxworks resting near the sand dunes and between the trees. As the rail journey continues, there's a nostalgic overview of the local pearl industry, during its peak and demise, followed by the creation of a flourishing oil industry and other recent developments. The importance of retaining age-old values and traditions are also highlighted while looking into the UAE's future. Expert commentary is available throughout the ride in English or Arabic and there's even a chance to view an impressive aquarium with local species of fish.
Sougha – Handmade Handicraft In partnership with Etihad Airways, Sougha has been launched by the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development to preserve the ancient and much-cherished tradition of Emirati handicraft. Each of the unique products available through Sougha has been skilfully handmade by dedicated craftswomen in Abu Dhabi, the Western Region and Northern Emirates using techniques perfected over the generations. With the word 'sougha' actually translating to 'souvenir' in English, why not treat yourself or a loved one to something special, from exquisite handbags, purses and pouches to eye-catching bracelets, key chains and pillows? Sougha products are available on Etihad Airways flights or the Etihad shops at Marina Mall and Madinat Zayed Mall in Abu Dhabi. In addition, they can be purchased at the Sougha kiosk in Abu Dhabi's Central Market Souk, MORE cafés in Dubai, and Sougha booths at selected exhibitions. View this video, filmed at the Etihad Airways headquarters in Abu Dhabi, to learn more about Sougha.


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PAC 12 Network Added (was For fans of the PAC12, plz request PAC12 Network)
Posted 07 September 2012 - 08:05 PM
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Posted 08 September 2012 - 01:24 AM
Posted 08 September 2012 - 01:30 AM
DISH fans score with Pac-12 Networks
Updated September 8, 2012
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – DISH and Pac-12 Networks announced today that they have entered into a multi-year agreement making DISH the only satellite provider to offer the sports programming that includes conference football and basketball games. DISH customers will have access to Pac-12 football games starting this weekend.
The agreement allows DISH subscribers to enjoy the hundreds of live sporting events, including 35 football games, more than 140 men's basketball games, and hundreds of national championship caliber Olympic sporting events this season on Pac-12 Networks. Included in the lineup of football games will be multiple appearances by No. 2 USC, No. 4 Oregon and No. 25 Stanford.
The new agreement also provides DISH with exclusive category sponsorship for Pac-12 athletic programs. The sponsorship includes stadium signage and logo rights with each of the member schools including:
• University of Arizona
• Arizona State University
• University of California, Berkeley
• University of Colorado, Boulder
• University of Oregon
• Oregon State University
• Stanford University
• University of California, Los Angeles
• University of Southern California
• University of Utah
• University of Washington
• Washington State University
"DISH is delighted to offer our customers more than 800 sporting events available on Pac-12 Networks each year, while giving them a great value," said Dave Shull, DISH senior vice president of programming. "This is a great partnership with the Pac-12 that goes beyond the TV screen to the campuses in the form of an exclusive sponsorship to support the programs and the students."
DISH is offering Pac-12 Networks as a free preview for a limited time to all DISH customers. Games are available starting this weekend, including the following:
• Sacramento State at Colorado, 12:00 p.m. PT, Ch. 445
• Eastern Washington at Washington State, 12:00 p.m. PT, Ch. 446
• Southern Utah at California, 12:00 p.m. PT, Ch. 413
• Fresno State at No. 4 Oregon, 3:30 p.m. PT, Ch. 413
• No. 18 Oklahoma State at Arizona, 7:30 p.m. PT, Ch. 413
• Duke at No. 25 Stanford, 7:30 p.m. PT, Ch. 445
"DISH wanted to deliver Pac-12 Networks to its customers and our fans will benefit," said Gary Stevenson, President of Pac-12 Enterprises. "DISH's line-up and ability to offer Pac-12 fans nationwide access to an unprecedented number of live quality sporting events make this a huge day for DISH customers and Pac-12 fans."
DISH customers will have login access to stream all Pac-12 Networks content and additional sporting events through Pac-12 Now in the coming weeks.
"As a leader in TV Everywhere technology and providing customers the ability to watch live programming on the go, DISH is a great partner for Pac-12 Networks as we build out our digital and TV Everywhere capabilities that ensure fans can access our content when and wherever they choose," concluded Stevenson.
Pac-12 Networks is available to all DISH customers as a free preview for a limited time. It is included in America's Top 120+ package and above for customers in Pac-12 territory (which includes the six states with Pac-12 schools) and available nationwide in the Multi-Sport Pack for $9 per month.
About DISH
DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), through its subsidiary DISH Network L.L.C., provides approximately 14.061 million satellite TV customers, as of June 30, 2012, with the highest quality programming and technology with the most choices at the best value, including HD Free for Life. Subscribers enjoy the largest high definition line-up with more than 200 national HD channels, the most international channels, and award-winning HD and DVR technology. DISH Network Corporation's subsidiary, Blockbuster L.L.C., delivers family entertainment to millions of customers around the world. DISH Network Corporation is a Fortune 200 company. Visit www.dish.com.
About Pac-12 Enterprises
Pac-12 Enterprises is the new content and multiplatform media company for the Pac-12 Conference, a leader in collegiate athletics that includes 12 of the most prestigious universities in the world and a nation-leading 451 NCAA titles across 27 sports. Headquartered in San Francisco, Pac-12 Enterprises was created in 2011 to develop and launch the Pac-12 Networks and Pac-12 Digital, and to control the distribution of the Pac-12 intellectual property rights in sports and other Conference initiatives. The Pac-12 Networks are full-time native HD linear networks, available to video programming operators, dedicated solely to the Pac-12. They consist of a national network and six regional feeds that will televise hundreds of live sporting events annually and provide 24/7 access to Pac-12 teams and universities. Pac-12 Digital encompasses the digital network, mobile, the university websites, social media and innovative digital initiatives across the company. Visit www.pac-12.com.
Posted 08 September 2012 - 01:36 AM
Posted 08 September 2012 - 01:39 AM
Curious that the press release didn't mention HD... so we still have to cross our fingers on that one.
But, wow that was quick... I literally just got the email, checked my TV to see if the channels were up yet... then came here and James had already posted the press release and news headline.
-- Respect the S.H.I.E.L.D.
Posted 08 September 2012 - 01:40 AM
(See My website for immediate updates.)
Posted 08 September 2012 - 01:47 AM
413 remains in test mode ... 445 and 446 are available. They are regular Sports Alternative channels (mapped to 412-33 and 412-34 on the Hopper/Joey).Methinks there will be an uplink coming soon to add the new channels (413, 445, 446).
The EPG is not updated for the games but it appears that the contract has barely been signed - so give DISH time. At least the channel is known to be coming.
Posted 08 September 2012 - 01:51 AM
Posted 08 September 2012 - 01:57 AM
See the press release ... and be patient.So will there be any way for us to watch the Sacramento State-Colorado, Eastern Washington-Washington State, and Duke-Stanford games on Dish tomorrow?
BTW: DISH now has the release on their site: http://investor.echo...eleaseID=705725
Posted 08 September 2012 - 02:17 AM
Posted 08 September 2012 - 02:43 AM
I would not call it a huge win over directv but congrats on the new addition.What a huge win for Dish Network over DirecTV. Great job!!!
Directv user since 96
Posted 08 September 2012 - 03:23 AM
I get the feeling, with Dish Network having arrived first, that DirecTV will now become more favorable to making a deal to carry Pac-12 Network.
Congratulations to Dish Network … and, of course, likewise its subscribers!
Posted 08 September 2012 - 04:26 AM
What a huge win for Dish Network over DirecTV. Great job!!!
So far it looks like the PAC 12's gain is the BTN's loss,
Posted 08 September 2012 - 06:34 AM
"Only the Pac-12 National Network will be carried, with the remainder of the content available on overflow channels."
"The regional channels will be available online via Pac-12 Now at a later date after the Pac-12 and Dish get everything installed in an orderly fashion."
"There could be one piece of bad news: If the original uplink was true, channel 413 was meant for standard definition ... However, it seems like the hope in the Pac-12 offices is that high-definition will be available soon, if not today."
So... it would seem like the national channel full-time, plus some part-time feeds for overflow games (presumably for football and maybe even basketball unlike the Big Ten deal).
Eventually support for the PAC-12 app and online access to the other regional feeds via streaming, but I gather Dish and PAC-12 need to get some stuff in place to make that happen so that might lag the rest of the deal by a couple of weeks I would guess.
Everybody is nebulous on HD... but clearly the PAC-12 intends Dish to pick-up their feeds in HD... so unless Dish has a bandwidth issue OR they have trouble actually getting the feed from the PAC-12 for some technical reason... my guess is they intend us to have HD today if possible, but if not then VERY soon.
All-around, this sounds like a pretty good deal... and from the press release that James posted, it sounds like Dish got some marketing considerations that help pay for these channels... so again, having them in HD would benefit everyone involved.
Now just waiting to see what lights up, when, and when the EPG gets an update for the games!
-- Respect the S.H.I.E.L.D.
Posted 08 September 2012 - 06:44 AM
I'm not against sports... just don't want to end up paying more for programming that I don't watch and in many cases, don't have a choice. As long as your willing to pay, I'm happy.
2 Dish Hoppers (Gave up trying to get a Joey to work)
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JVC HDI RX-D402B Receiver
Posted 08 September 2012 - 07:09 AM
DirecTV subscriber here.
I get the feeling, with Dish Network having arrived first, that DirecTV will now become more favorable to making a deal to carry Pac-12 Network.
Congratulations to Dish Network … and, of course, likewise its subscribers!
Agree BUT Since Dish has landed the PAC12's stock just went up as they are now on a national provider so expect for Direct to have to pay more $$ and no word if Dish got Exclusive adversting on tv and stadiums,ect
Edited by rtd2, 08 September 2012 - 07:31 AM.
Posted 08 September 2012 - 07:32 AM
and....The new agreement also provides DISH with exclusive category sponsorship for Pac-12 athletic programs. The sponsorship includes stadium signage and logo rights with each of the member schools
DISH and Pac-12 Networks announced today that they have entered into a multi-year agreement making DISH the only satellite provider to offer the sports programming ...
Does anyone else read that last quote to mean that for multiple years... Dish will be the only satellite provider? Did Larry Scott totally sell out to the highest bidder between Dish and Directv?
Posted 08 September 2012 - 07:32 AM
Posted 08 September 2012 - 07:35 AM
A couple of phrases in the Pac-12 announcement are noteworthy. Apparently the Pac-12 sweetened the deal for Dish by granting some exclusive rights.
Does anyone else read that last quote to mean that for multiple years... Dish will be the only satellite provider? Did Larry Scott totally sell out to the highest bidder between Dish and Directv?
Thanks for that info!
Posted 08 September 2012 - 07:44 AM
Hey, we won! I'm the original thread starter. Do I get some sort of fruit basket?


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Brewers Decade in Review: 2001
Baseball November 20th, 2009
As the decade comes to a close we thought it would be a good idea to look back on what it all meant for the Milwaukee Brewers and their fans. It's the Brewers Decade in Review. SPOILERS: Some of it is good, a lot of it was bad and most of it was forgettable. Just like every decade except for the 80's. The 80's were awesome.
The 2001 Opening Day was probably the most anticipated Opening Day in Milwaukee Brewers history. You couldn't drive on I-94 without seeing it, you couldn't turn on the TV without hearing about it and you couldn't make love to a man or woman without accidentally screaming it's name. The presence of Miller Park lingered over everything. At least that's how I assume it was, I was living in Seattle in 2001 watching Ichiro lead a team to 116 wins eating copious amounts of salmon and drinking five gallons of latte per day. Yet I couldn't help but notice what was going on back home and feeling sorry for everyone. A whopping 2.8 million people came to see the new place that season and the Brewers rewarded them by winning their first game there. a game that had President George W. Bush throwing out the first pitch. It would prove to be the high point of the season. In the next 161 games they went 67-94.
The story of the season was the offense. Like all the Selig era teams they could hit homeruns (3rd in the league) and not do much of anything else except lose. Eight players hit ten or more homeruns that season. You'd think with a lineup like that they would have an above average offense and with this group, you would be wrong. They weren't good.
There was, however, a few bright spots. Read the rest of this entry »