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One of the most interesting sections of the Time interview, from a media perspective, is this, in which Assange details how his view of collaborating with mainstream media and less mainstream, smaller media, has evolved.
For the rise of social media, it's quite interesting. When we first started, we thought we would have the analytical work done by bloggers and people who wrote Wikipedia articles and so on. And we thought that was a natural, given that we had lots of quality, important content. Surely it's more interesting to write an article about top-secret Chinese [inaudible] or an internal document from Somalia or secret documents revealing what happened in [inaudible], all of which we published, than it is to simply write a blog about what's on the front page of the New York Times, or about your cat or something. But actually it turns out that that is not at all true. The bulk of the heavy lifting—heavy analytical lifting—that is done with our materials is done by us, and is done by professional journalists we work with and by professional human-rights activists. It is not done by the broader community. However, once the initial lifting is done, once a story becomes a story, becomes a news article, then we start to see community involvement, which digs deeper and provides more perspective. So the social networks tend to be, for us, an amplifier of what we are doing. And also a supply of sources for us.
And more:
You can't expect to get news-style articles out of people that are not funded after a career structure in the same way that news organizations are. You will get a different sort of form, and that form may be commentary, which sometimes is very good and sometimes there are very senior people providing commentary that is within their media experience, or we get sources who hand over material, because once again, within their media experience, it is an important issue to them. But what we don't get from the [inaudible] community is people writing articles about an issue that they didn't have an intimate involvement with in the first place. And of course, if you think about it, that's natural—why would they be? The incentive's not there. When people write political commentary on blogs or other social media, it is my experience that it is not—with some exceptions—their goal to expose the truth. Rather, it is their goal to position themselves among their peers on whatever the issue of the day is. The most effective, the most economical way to do that is simply to take the story that's going around—it has already created a marketable audience for itself—and say whether they're in favor of that interpretation or not.
From The Guardian:
On whether he would return to Australia:
I am an Australian citizen and I miss my country a great deal. However, during the last weeks the Australian prime minister, Julia Gillard, and the attorney general, Robert McClelland, have made it clear that not only is my return is impossible but that they are actively working to assist the United States government in its attacks on myself and our people. This brings into question what does it mean to be an Australian citizen—does that mean anything at all? Or are we all to be treated like David Hicks at the first possible opportunity merely so that Australian politicians and diplomats can be invited to the best US embassy cocktail parties.
On whether he is a "journalist":
I coauthored my first nonfiction book by the time I was 25. I have been involved in nonfiction documentaries, newspapers, TV and internet since that time. However, it is not necessary to debate whether I am a journalist, or how our people mysteriously are alleged to cease to be journalists when they start writing for our organisaiton. Although I still write, research and investigate my role is primarily that of a publisher and editor-in-chief who organises and directs other journalists.
Something crop-circle enthusiasts have to look forward to:
it is worth noting that in yet-to-be-published parts of the cablegate archive there are indeed references to UFOs.
On WikiLeaks's handling of redactions:
The cables we have released [sic] correspond to stories released by our main stream media partners and ourselves. They have been redacted by the journalists working on the stories, as these people must know the material well in order to write about it. The redactions are then reviewed by at least one other journalist or editor, and we review samples supplied by the other organisations to make sure the process is working.


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P.F. Chang's China Bistro in Edina's Southdale Center just might be the hottest restaurant in the Twin Cities. During the holiday shopping season, the wait for tables sometimes ran up to three hours.
If you like authentic Chinese cuisine, you probably won't like P.F. Chang's. But then again, maybe that's irrelevant, since P.F. Chang's isn't really very Chinese. (For that matter, it isn't a bistro, either.)
Or rather, it's a Chinese restaurant in the same way that Don Pablo's is Mexican or the Olive Garden is Italian. It's a smart and stylish variation on the basic chain-mall-theme restaurant formula: foreign cuisines adapted to U.S. tastes, with just a hint of the exotic, but nothing too weird or unfamiliar.
If you like those restaurants, there is a good chance that you will like P.F. Chang's, and that you wouldn't like the more authentic Chinese restaurants such as Shuang Cheng, the Dragon Court or the nearby New Hong Kong Kitchen. Those places may have more authentic food, but they don't offer much in the way of ambience, and even reading their menus may be upsetting for the squeamish.
To look on the bright side, P.F. Chang's food may be mediocre, but no worse than at a lot of second-rate Chinese-owned Chinese restaurants. And P.F. Chang's offers a much more attractive setting -- with replicas of the famous Xian terra-cotta soldiers -- plus generous portions, reasonable prices, a full bar and a convenient mall location.
But if you compare nearly any of P.F. Chang's dishes to the versions served at the better Chinese restaurants around town, P.F. Chang's versions don't measure up. The shrimp dumplings ($6.95) are served in little metal steamer baskets, just like at dim sum restaurants. But the chefs at the Peking Garden, Mandarin Kitchen, My Le Hoa or Yangtze would be ashamed to serve anything so heavy and rubbery.
P.F. Chang's salt and pepper calamari ($6.95) consists of thick strips of lightly breaded white generic matter, without any of those icky tentacles, but also without much flavor.
Steamed fresh fish is a signature dish at restaurants such as the Seafood Palace, the Village Wok or the New Hong Kong Kitchen. Order steamed fish at any of these restaurants and you'll get the whole fish, head, tail and all -- in some cases, one that was swimming in a tank just minutes before. P.F. Chang's steamed fish of the day ($13.95) was a white rectangle of Alaskan halibut in a soy-based broth; mild, pleasant, but not as delicate or flavorful.
The harvest spring rolls ($3.50) were like the egg rolls at bad Chinese restaurants. For a moment I thought that the Cantonese scallops ($12.25) were fake, but then I decided that they were simply overcooked; in any case, they had little flavor. The Malaysian chicken ($10.25), in a coconut curry sauce with onions and carrots, was adequate, but not nearly as good as the Malaysian-style curries served at the Singapore Chinese restaurant or local Thai restaurants.
But setting comparisons aside, there were a few winners. The chicken lettuce wraps ($6.25), diced chicken and water chestnuts spooned into crisp lettuce leaves, are actually quite tasty, as was the seared ahi tuna ($7.95), little slices of rare tuna served over a bed of sprouts. The VIP Cantonese duck ($12.95) was also decent -- moist strips of duck meat and a duck leg, served with Peking pancakes and a hoisin sauce.
Best of the entrees was a lively dish of spicy ground chicken and eggplant ($8.95), though the meatless stir-fried spicy eggplant ($6.95) was just bland and oily. The orange peel shrimp ($12.95) were served in generous quantity, but the sauce was too oily and salty, as was the sauce for the double pan-fried noodles ($8.95).
Our waitress warned us that the ma po tofu ($6.95) was one of the spiciest dishes on the menu, and couldn't be ordered mild (why not? -- is it prepared in batches?). We ordered it, anyway, and got a dish that was surprisingly bland, while the vegetable chow fun ($6.95) was surprisingly hot.
The high-point dining at P.F. Chang's was the desserts -- a huge wedge portion of six layer Great Wall chocolate cake ($6.95), a luscious slice of not-too-sweet, not-too-heavy cheesecake ($4.95), and a wonderful chocolate glazed Temple of Heaven, filled with mocha mousse ($6.95). Not exactly Chinese, but neither is P.F. Chang's.
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Apr 14, 2012 3:14 PM by KTVQ (Billings)
Some Laurel kindergarten students were rushed in from recess Friday afternoon, when a teacher noticed a dark cloud heading straight toward the school's playground.
It turned out to be a discharge of coker dust from the Laurel CHS refinery and in short order, CHS dispatched clean up crews to begin clean up at Laurel's South Elementary School and at the pond at Lions' Park.
School administration sent kids home who may have been exposed to the dust.
Cenex Harvest States officials explained that during a process of refining asphalt into gasoline and diesel, its coker drum ruptured and the residual dust went across Interstate 90 to the South Elementary school and Lion's pond.
The incident happened around 2 p.m. on Friday and a city of Laurel street sweeper helped with the cleanup around the school's playground and parking lot.
Some of the coke dust made it to the pond at Lion's Park, where as many as 30 Cenex workers scrambled to clean up the dust that landed on the pond and was blown to the shore.
Tim Bohnet, engineering manager at Cenex, tells Montana's News Station that the dust is not a hazard. Yellowstone County Disaster and Emergency Services Coordinator Duane Winslow says the dust does not have a lot of health concerns.
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I am looking to gain the skills necessary to eventually create Unreal Tournament modifications and mutators.. I currently know nothing about the actual building of related files, so if anyone out there has anything to offer... advice, sites with tutorials, or personal training... anything will be very greatly appreaciated.
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Basically what you need to learn is coding ... which isn't easy. You'll have to learn Uscript, which is a programming language simular to C++. This is nothing that you can learn in a few minutes with a simple tutorial. If you have ever done any coding, you know it.
However, ... go to the PU main page and look through the site list on the left. There you will find sites like the modcentral or mutation device, which have some guides and tutorials. But don't expect too much. If you wanna be creative, better start mapmaking or skinmaking or make a website or ...
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I understand that it will take a great deal of time, but I am willing to put as much work into it as it takes. Thanks a lot for the help, and in response, I am currently also learning to make maps, and skins will come after I have all this figured out. And I figured I need to have my modification underway before my site can be hosted, so.. here I am. Thanks again.
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Tux Creek Inn is the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway. Nestled in 40 beautiful wooded acres in Biloxi, Mississippi, you'll feel miles away from the everyday stresses of life from the moment you enter our winding drive. Bordered on two sides by the Tuxachanie Creek, our inn offers 5 rooms and 5 private baths, southern style breakfast, walking trails, pond and creek fishing and an outdoor wedding chapel. Whether traveling for leisure, business or looking for a romantic weekend for two - impeccable personal service, attention to detail and a passion from the innkeepers for fine southern hospitality, your stay at Tux Creek Inn will be a memorable experience. So come celebrate, rejuvenate, get pampered or add a touch of romance to your life. Join the Singleterry's at Tux Creek Inn and let your experience begin.
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5 on November 02, 2014
My husband and I just celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary, he totally surprised me with this beautiful weekend getaway the staff was more than helpful, the innkeeper with actually away and her daughter was assisting with the overall operation and I have to say she never stopped the whole time we were there and answered any questions that we had. gave us information on the surrounding area made a wonderful breakfast that we both enjoyed. we had a nice visit with other guests had a nice conversation, we will definitely be returning and I would recommend it to family and friends.
5 on October 24, 2014
Me and my husband have been wanting to stay at a b&b for awhile now so for our 5 year anniversary thats what we decided so I found the Tux Creek Inn! We couldnt have been more in LOVE! The Innkeepers are FABULOUS the room was BEAUTIFUL and the breakfast was AMAZING! We already have our next stay book ;) it will definitely be our spot!
4.2 on March 11, 2014
Located at the end of a dirt road on the outskirts of Biloxi, the charming old farmhouse offered a quiet and dignified option to the frantic and crowded hotels in the casino district. My bedroom was lovely, with an over-sized bathroom that was very well designed and appointed. The bed was comfortable. Breakfast was inviting and traditional, the fruit plate very interestingly prepared. Sitting on the porch is accompanied by sounds of roosters and hens. Very clean and well managed.
5 on January 05, 2014
We loved our stay. It surpassed our expectations in every way. Our hosts went out of their way to make our stay special. The food was made to order and was delicious. A wonderful place to spend a peaceful vacation.
5 on December 06, 2012
Though a bit off the beaten path, I couldn't have asked for more from my one night stay at the Tux Creek Inn. The room was gorgeous, the breakfast was gigantic and fabulous and there were nice touches in the room, such as homemade soaps, shampoo and conditioner that really made my visit outstanding. I can't recommend a B&B more highly.
5 on July 01, 2012
Will stay again if we are over in that area! Absolutely loved our stay. It was quiet and relaxing. The breakfast was wonderful! It felt like home away from home!
5 on April 23, 2012
To say our stay was a wonderful respite is an understatement. We both thoroughly enjoyed the elegant, relaxed atmosphere of your Inn. The accommodations were great, the setting rural and quiet. For city folk hearing the birds, insects and rooster was a wonderful change of pace. On arrival, we enjoyed a warm welcome and check-in was a paperless breeze with the receipt just being e-mailed. On being given a tour of the welcoming home - from the historic altar in the entryway to the chaise lounge in the living room - I spied a two layer Italian cream cake on the kitchen counter. Much to my gustatory delight, I learned the cake was part of the welcoming experience along with soft drinks and coffee available 24 hours a day. I felt oh so pampered:-) Taking a walk down your long drive last night was relaxing and romantic and the stars were majestic - with no city light pollution seeing God's Glory reflected in the heavens was awesome. The bedroom accommodations were comfortable and relaxing. I particularly enjoyed the comfortable bed, brick flooring and delicate china cabinet accent. After a restful and restorative nights sleep falling asleep to the sounds of nature [from the soothing sounds of the nature sampler next to the bed:-)], our morning was lovely. Taking a leisurely walk down to the creek after getting a whiff of breakfast in preparation ("I love the smell of bacon in the morning") was relaxing and fueled our appetites. The white sandy beach on Tux Creek was a beautiful and private substitute for the Gulf beach. Breakfast! WOW!!! An excellent fresh omelet, bacon, sausage, ham, fresh (really) fruit including pineapple, Kiwi fruit and strawberries, fresh coffee and the best blackberry/strawberry/blueberry homemade preserves I've ever tasted on some incredible homemade biscuits! My taste buds are still in heaven. What a lovely experience and respite from a long journey. We look forward to staying again.
5 on March 30, 2012
Me and my wife were looking for a nice quiet place to spend the weekend and we loved Tux Creek! We stayed in the Jenny LaNelle and we loved the oversized bathtub and the access to the back porch. Donna was very nice and a fantastic cook. She had a desert ready for us each nite, which was a big treat. The landscape is beautiful and we were even provided with fishing poles to fish in their pond. We had a great time and look forward to going back.
4.8 on March 19, 2012
My wife and I had a great stay here. Donna and Steve were great. We would recommend staying here! We will be back. PS: They have a beautiful outdoor wedding venue too. Our daughter will be getting married here this summer. (2012)
4.2 on January 18, 2012
We two Canadian seniors arrived without reservations one late afternoon in January. The hosts, Donna and Steve were most friendly and helpful. Since we were ther in a slow period, Donna offered to make dinner for us to spare us a search for a restaurant in the dark.Our room was a comfortable size and spotlessly clean, as was our ensuite bathroom. Guests can have a pleasant stroll around the property or relax in the living room or porch. Our breakfast left us feeling full for most of the day..... Biscuits, gravy, sausage, bacon eggs and at my request, as a Northerner, grits. Value for our money. A big yes.
This beautiful romantic suite has a large 4 poster canopy bed, fireplace, huge private bath and private access to the Lanai. Enjoy your honeymoon, secret rendezvous or just a relaxing weekend for two tucked away in the south wing of Tux Creek Inn.
Nightly Rate: $195 - $250
This suite is located on the first floor and features a beautiful hand-carved, queen size sleigh bed. The entrance hall and bedroom overlook the front porch. Perfect for snuggling in with a good book or movie, if you're looking to hide away from the world, this is the room for you. Custom draperies with blackout lining can be pulled to and you can sleep in as long as you like.
Nightly Rate: $125 - $145
The second floor honeymoon suite features reclaimed teak wood furnishings. A very comfortable, king-sized platform bed is the center-piece in this spacious room. The large bathroom has a marble garden tub and separate shower, his and her sinks and Chicago brick flooring. Enjoy breakfast in bed or at a cozy table for two in your room.
Nightly Rate: $145 - $165
This large upstairs room features a king size bed with an additional child's bed in the room for the parents that don't want to leave home without the little one. A play room adjoins the room offering toys, baby dolls and arts and crafts for children up to 5 years of age.
Nightly Rate: $125 - $145
This lovely room was designed with the business traveler in mind. The hand-carved queen size bed is sure to take away the stress of the day. Built in bookcases and desk allow ample room for laying out blue-prints, papers, or anything you are working on. A king size, 8 foot, walk-in granite shower featuring a rain head, hand-held and an additional shower head is sure to take you away from all of your deadlines if only for a while and get you ready to tackle tomorrows projects.
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From I110 at the Biloxi exit from I10, proceed North on Hwy 67. Exit North on Hwy 15. Proceed approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right on Old Hwy 15. Cross the creek and take the next right onto Dobson Rd. Follow Dobson Rd to the very end. Tux Creek Inn drive is on the right.
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Forgot to post. Played soccer late last night on a lighted field(It was AWESOME), and will do the same tonight. 95 degrees here yesterday, and 97 today!
Forgot to post. Played soccer late last night on a lighted field(It was AWESOME), and will do the same tonight. 95 degrees here yesterday, and 97 today!
He won't win the MVP or be voted into the Hall of Fame........then again, some heroes don't play games.
I worked out yesterday but I felt ill all day today. So I didnt' even glance the kbs way. However, I did a lot of stretching while trying to get out of bed. Does that count????
Played an hour of soccer. I was running all of these drills, of shooting, dribbling, and control. And then played 15 minutes of basketball.(Non-stop) Gotta say, that was an AWESOME work out and I can't wait to try out for my school team!
Oh, yeah, that was last night, sorry forgot to post it!
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He won't win the MVP or be voted into the Hall of Fame........then again, some heroes don't play games.
Been playing with the KB lots, no structured reps yet, but lasting longer each time and i'm nearly remembering to breath while i swing now!!!!
Yay! Way to go, Mum! I'm so proud of you.
He won't win the MVP or be voted into the Hall of Fame........then again, some heroes don't play games.
Actually worked out tonight, did my 200 swings, some presses and 100 snatches with Nat, trying to get used to the gloves, those really take the feel of the bell away. Only going to wear those for snatches until my hand is 100% better, then I will go back to bare hands.
That's the spirit, Caroline. You want to be "in touch" with the iron as much as you're able.
I've been trying something out at morning KB sessions with the group that I've been liking immensely. I've divided the guys into two groups. While one works, the other rests and gets ready for their turn. This has solved both the issue of limited iron to go around, as well as having uniformity when it comes to break lengths. What we've been doing lately is having them swing and snatch on the clock. I'll call anywhere from 30 seconds to a couple minutes, and when I say go, I start the time, and they get to work. This has allowed people of different levels of conditioning to get in all the good reps they're capable of, without having to stick with any given count. I stress to them to try to ignore numbers all together, and just do as much quality work as they can in the length of time they've got.
Just as soon as I call time, the 'bells are parked, the next group steps up, and I hand off the stopwatch to someone who just wrapped up so I can hop in myself. There really is nothing else in the world like watching your charges getting harder and stronger every day. Makes me wish I had this job a long time ago.
I did some work yesterday and did more today. I need to add some more swings to the routine but right now, something is better than nothing. I hope to do some swings to work off my lunch later! Hopefully my behind will get smaller and smaller! lol
Tryouts start the 15th. SO NERVOUS. This past week I have been working on my soccer skills, and my family said that I have definitely improved! SO PSYCHED...and nervous, but yay!
He won't win the MVP or be voted into the Hall of Fame........then again, some heroes don't play games.
Keep at it, Gae--remember, when in doubt, Providence is always a goodie.
I'm willing to bet the next rent check that you'll do more than fine when the 15th rolls around, Bri.
On my end, I probably should've mentioned it earlier, but it's been three months. Monday morning is the next PFT. Three mile sand run in boots and long pants, obstacle course, 200 meter full uniform swim, bodyweight bench press, bodyweight squats, and pullups with 45 pounds of added weight. Time to find out if I've been able to make any improvements.
At last the garage gym is finished (except i want a carpet out there now!)
So here is a guided tour of the new place (starting with a before photo).
Cool gym Fiona! Does Kitty hang around there or inside the house? Are the kids weights actual weights?
Lovin' the St. George's Cross hung behind the bike. Very nice touch.
Chris seems a pretty solid bloke--in all seriousness, is that enough weight you've got available for the bench to give him a challenging load? As always, high-rep "to the burn" weightlifting is something I strongly believe should be avoided like the plague (if he's got the time, I've got a book handy I'd like him to check out).
As I'd hoped, that does look like a pretty good rower you've got. Log some good kilometers on there for us!
Seems as though you've done great with what you've got, Fiona. Just remember that a true garage gym is never really "finished," which is a pretty cool thing, actually.


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TUCSON - Pima County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man early Thursday morning on suspicion of attempted murder.
Deputies received a 911 call at 2 a.m. Thursday about a man running with a gun, Pima County Sheriff's Department spokesman Jesus Bañuelos said.
When deputies arrived, they heard a gunshot coming from inside an apartment complex near La Cholla and Magee. A coordinated search of the suspect lead deputies to the suspect, identified as 26-year-old Michael Albert Mesaros.
A handgun was found in the apartment Mesaros was found in.
Detectives determined the man fired his gun at the deputy's car in addition to shooting 3 other cars and a building in the complex, Bañuelos said.
Mesaros was charged with unlawfully posessing a weapon, two counts of attempted murder, criminal damage and a failure to appear in court warrant.
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Canine Carnival Benefits Memphis Humane Society
The Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County will host the Trot for Spot Pet Parade and Canine Carnival Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Humane Society's facility, 935 Farm Road.
Well-behaved dogs are invited to participate in a half-mile pet parade, and owners are urged to dress them up as creatively as possible to compete for awards such as best costume, dog/owner lookalike, best bark and best trick.
The carnival will also include a doggy DJ, a dog training session, canine unit demonstration, dog cool-down stations, an agility course and an awards ceremony. Activities for the kids will include a craft table, game station, face painting and a Dalmatian bouncy castle.
General admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children and includes admission to the Canine Carnival. Dogs are welcome. Separate fees apply for parade entry.
All proceeds from Trot for Spot will benefit the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County. Participants wishing to register for the event in advance may visit www.memphishumane.org for more information.


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Craig Custance of the Sporting News is reporting that not only has the agent for Jamal Mayers been given a green light to try and stir up interest in his client, but also that Garnet Exelby's agent has been allowed to do the same.
Toronto Maple Leafs' GM Brian Burke says that it isn't about the team; Exelby just wants more playing time than he's been getting in Toronto. Of the eight regulars on the Toronto blueline, none have been receiving less ice-time than Exelby, who was acquired from the Atlanta Thrashers over the summer.
There is one interesting coincidence to the fact that both Mayers and Exelby are likely on their way out of town. Leaving aside whatever other flaws they have in their games, both are physical players – one might even say truculent players – but more than that, both are undisciplined players. Among Leafs forwards, no player takes as many penalties (relative to ice-time) as Mayers – who astoundingly takes nearly five times as many penalties as he draws. On the back end, it's a similar story with Exelby, who takes seven penalties for every penalty he draws.
Given the fact that both of these players would be near the bottom end of the roster on skill alone, constant trips to the penalty box are not a luxury either can afford. It's also a luxury the Leafs, with their league-worst penalty kill (69.4%) can't afford. Together, even with seriously limited ice-time, Mayers and Exelby have put the Leafs short-handed on 28 occasions – and with that penalty kill, that's a number that translates into an extra nine goals against.


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Perfectly balanced. Finding balance in life is easier said than done, but it is the key to success. Once balance is found leave it alone. The Rock Balancer in the Seaport Village knows this all too well.
The Embarcadero Marina in San Diego, California near Seaport Village.
This guy rocking out on the board walk near Sea Port Village. Good stuff, get this guy a gig already!
Front view of the Marriott Marquis and Marina Hotel, yes Christmas in paradise!
The Marriott Marquis and Marina Hotel in downtown San Diego on the waterfront. One of San Diego's distinct landmarks and for good reason. The design and architecture stand out against the San Diego skyline and add to the beauty of the city in many ways.
The Human Music Box dancing in the sunlight at Seaport Village in San Diego, California.
Yummy cupcakes!
Girls in the park.
"Angelique" The human music box dancing in the sunlight.
San Diego California is truly a spectacular place! Downtown San Diego is elegantly framed by these tropical palms.
The Marriott Hotel Marquis and Marina with Roy's Restaurant nestled in between in downtown San Diego California.
Seaport Village harbor near downtown San Diego California.
Stained glass window in Seaport Village in San Diego California
Kites flying, kids running and playing in the park near Seaport Village in San Diego California.
The kite master and his giant kite taking advantage of the ocean breeze in the park by Seaport Village in San Diego California.


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Coca-Cola AccountingJoin AllFreePapers.comCategory: Business Autor: andrey 08 March 2011 Words: 4130 | Pages: 17 Ratio Analysis Liquidity Ratios Current Ratio: Over the past five year's Coca Cola company has had a current ratio hovering around .9 – 1.3. This ratio gives us an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short term assets. A higher current ratio means that a company is more capable of paying its obligations. In 2006, 2007, and 2008 Coca Cola had a current ratio which was less then 1. This suggests that Coca Cola would not have been able to pay off its obligations if they had all come due at that point. In 2009 Coca Cola had a current ratio of 1.3, compared to Pepsi with a current ratio of 1.4 and the industry average of 1.26. This indicates that Coca Cola grew financially and became more financially stable in 2009 from its past years, and indicates that they made solid investments and were able to increase their current assets. Pepsi is able to meet its near-term operating needs slightly more easily then Coca Cola. However, this does not necessarily mean that Pepsi is doing better financially then Coca Cola. Generally, a current ratio greater then 1.5 suggests that a company is hoarding its assets instead of using them to grow a business and it is something that could have long-term effects.. When compared to the industry standard of 1.26, Coca Cola is doing slightly better in that they are more able to pay back their current debts then the rest of the industry. Coca-Cola is slightly more aggressive then Pepsi, but slightly more conservative then the rest of the industry. Quick Ratio: The quick ratio also gives us an idea of how well a company is able to pay back its short-term debt and operate on a day-to-day basis. One problem with the current ratio is inventory. If a company has most of its liquid assets tied up in inventory, that company becomes very dependent on the sale of that inventory to finance its operations. By taking the inventory out of the equation a company can find out if they have sufficient liquid assets to meet their short term operating needs. The quick ratio is generally considered a more conservative standard than the current ratio because if the quick ratio is less than one, there generally is no danger that the firm would not be able to meet its current obligations. From 2005 to 2008 Coca Cola had a quick ratio that ranged from .9 to .7. ItThis does not necessarily mean that they wereCoca Cola was having extreme financial difficulties. A low quick ratio can also indicate that an organization has good long-term prospects and is able to enter the capital market and borrow against those prospects to meet obligations. In 2009, Coca Cola had a quick ratio of 1.1 and as did Pepsi did as well. This indicates that both Coca Cola and Pepsi were financially sound and able to carry out their day-to-day operations. Their operations were not dependent upon the sales of their inventories. Compared to the industry average quick ratio of .9, both Coca Cola and Pepsi are doing better than the industry and are more able to pay back their short-term debts. This indicates that both Coca Cola and Pepsi are slightly more conservative than the rest of the industry. Cash Ratio: The cash ratio is a ratio of the company's total cash and its cash equivalents to its current liabilities. A strong cash ratio is useful for creditors when they are trying to decide how much debt, if any, they should be willing to extend to the asking party. The cash ratio is generally a more conservative measure than the current ratio or the quick ratio of a company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities. If this ratio is over higher than one, it is most likelycan indicate an indication that the company has too much cash on hand and that it is not making enough investmentsinvesting enough. Coca Cola had a cash ratio ranging from .3 to .5 between 2005 and 2009. This is a good ratio because it shows that they do haveCoca Cola has enough cash on hand allowing them to operate fromfor their day to day without having to take out loans, but theyoperations. It also do not have soshows that they are not holding on to too much cash that they are not makingcould be used for smart investments and business decisions. In 2009 Pepsi also had a cash ratio of .5.. No industry average was given for the cash ratio.Coca Cola had a cash ratio ranging from .3 to .5 between 2005 and 2009. This is a good ratio because it shows that they do have cash on hand allowing them to operate from day to day without having to take out loans, but they also do not have so much cash that they are not making smart investments and business decisions. In 2009 Pepsi also had a cash ratio of .5. No industry average was available for the cash ratio. Leverage Ratios Debt to Equity: This ratio provides information about a company's ability to pay back its long term debt and stay in business in the long run. Often, these ratios help us to determine the ability of an organization to generate new funds from the capital market. A very high debt to equity ratio can make future financing difficult, and generally means that a company has been aggressive with financing its own growth with debt. Coca Cola had a debt to equity ratio ranging from .1 to .2 between 2005 and 2009. Compared to with Pepsi's which has a debt to equity ratio of .4 in 2009, Coca Cola's debt to equity ratio of .2 is in 2009 is a little bit low. The industry average is even more aggressive with their debt to equity ratio being .7 in 2009. Coca Cola could probably make a couple more investments using debt rather then continuing to make investments using their own equity. Debt to Asset: This ratio indicates what proportion of a company's assets are being financed through debt. A ratio less then one means that a majority of the company's assets are financed through equity, and a ratio above one means that they are mostly financed through debt. Coca Cola has an extremely low debt to asset ratio. In 2005 and 2006, this ratio is zero meaning that none of their assets are backed by debt, and in 2007, 2008, and 2009 this ratio is .1. Coca Cola uses very little of other peoples money to back their assets. Pepsi has a debt to asset ratio of .2. This is slightly more aggressive because they are backing more of their assets with other people's money rather then their own, and they do need to pay back that debt at some point. Neither of these firms is a highly debt levered firm. There was no debt to asset ratio industry information available. Times Interest Earned: This ratio indicates how well a company can cover its interest payments on a pretax basis. The larger the times interest earned, the more capable a company is at paying the interest on its debt. This ratio is a measure of a company's ability to continue to service its debt, and it is an indicator to tell if a company is running into financial trouble. A high ratio indicates that earnings are significantly greater then annual interest obligations. However, a high ratio can also mean undesirably low leverage or indicate that the company pays down too much of its debt with earnings that could be used for other investment opportunities to get a higher rate of return. A low ratio means fewer earnings are available and this company may be forced into bankruptcy if it cannot meet these interest obligations. Coca Cola has a ratio ranging from 18 to 30 between 2005 to 2008, indicating that they are financially healthy and able to pay back their interest. In 2009 Coca Cola had a ratio of 26, Pepsi had a ratio of 21.3 and the industry average was 11.3. This indicates that Coca Cola is more conservative than Pepsi, and both Pepsi and Coca Cola are more conservative then the industry. They could both try using some of that cash to invest in different opportunities. They are both in conservative positions showing that they can continue to service their debt. Performance Margins: Generally it is important for gross margins to remain stable and have little fluctuation. This shows us the revenue obtained from the items sold minus the direct costs of producing and selling that item. Coca Cola has very little range in its gross margin between the years 2005 and 2009, ranging only from 63.9% to 66.1%. This stability shows that the company is most likely in good health. Pepsi has a gross margin of 53.5% in 2009 and the industry average is 51.4%. This shows that Coca Cola is doing better than the industry and making more profit from sales of their products. This could suggest a more streamlined manufacturing process or more effective internal processes. Coca Cola's operating margin and net margin are also fairly stable, with neither margin fluctuating by more than 4% between 2005 and 2009. In 2008 Coca Cola's net margin was slightly lower than usual, but this is most likely due to the poor performance of the economy. Coca Cola has an operating margin in 2009 of 26.6% compared to Pepsi who has an operating margin of 18.6% and the industry which has an operating margin of 17%. This again suggests that Coca Cola may have more streamlined and efficient processes which produce lower costs. In 2009 Coca Cola had a net margin of 22% compared to Pepsi at 13.8% and the industry at -3.1%. These margins indicate that Coca Cola is doing extremely well compared to competitors and has clearly kept/profited from their competitive edge. Turnover: Turnover measures the efficiency of a company. For example, Wwhen a company has a low inventory turnover for example there is a risk that they are holding obsolete inventory which is difficult to sell. A high inventory turnover ratio means that the company is efficiently managing and selling its inventory, and less funds are tied up by it. However, they must also be conscious of stock outs. Coca Cola has a high accounts receivable turnover ranging from 10.2 to 9.1 over 2005 to 2009. This a healthy number and shows that they turnover their accounts receivable every 36 – 40 days. Compared to Pepsi which has an accounts receivable turnover of 9.3 and the industry which has a turnover of 8.4 Coca Cola is performing on par with Pepsi and both Pepsi and Coca Cola are performing over the industry. Coca Cola has slightly lower inventory turnover ranging from 5.8 to 4.9 over 2005 to 2009. They turnover their inventory every 63 to 75 days, compared to Pepsi who turns over inventory every 36 days and the industry who turns over inventory every 49 days. Coca Cola has lower inventory turnover than both Pepsi and the industry indicating that they should look into improving their inventory management system and coming up with better inventory management processes to remain competitive with Pepsi and other firms in the industry. Accounts payable for Coca Cola is significantly lower than inventory and accounts receivable, meaning that it takes a long time for them to pay suppliers. This could suggest that it is difficult for them to pay suppliers or that they do not take advantage of discounts. Coca Cola has accounts payable turnover ranging from 198 to 213 days while Pepsi has accounts payable turnover of 148 days. While it is appears to be normal for accounts payable turnover to be lower, Coca Cola is significantly lower when compared to Pepsi and they could benefit from looking its means for improving this process. Return Return on Assets: This ratio measures the money a company can generate from the employment of all of the assets it has on its books. Because companies have limited resources they should put them to use. Because of this, this ratio can be used to decide whether or not to initiate a new project. If a company is going to start a new project, they expect to earn a return on it, which is ROA. Coca Cola has an ROA ranging from 13.8% to 17% between 2005 and 2009. In 2009 their ROA is 14% compared to Pepsi which has an ROA of 14.9%. This suggests that Pepsi is using their assets slightly more effectively then Coca Cola and generating more money with them then Coca Cola. However, both Pepsi and Coca Cola are doing much better with their ROA than the industry average, which is at -6.6%. Clearly these companies are making the correct project decisions with their assets compared to the rest of the industry. Return on Equity: This ratio tells us the rate of return that shareholders are earning on their shares. This ratio gives us an idea of how management is balancing profitability, asset management, and financial leverage. Coca Cola has had an ROE ranging from 26.9% to 30% between 2005 and 2009. This indicates that they are generating revenue on each dollar. Compared to Pepsi which has a ROE of 34.1% in 2009, Coca Cola's ROE of 26.9% is close, but they are not generating as much return on each dollar as Pepsi. Compared to the industry average in 2009 of -2.7% however, both Pepsi and Coca Cola show that they are outperforming their competitors. Both of these ROE's are strong and indicate a good financial health for the companies when compared to the industry. Accounting Choices Analysis Accounts Receivable: Coca Cola has gotten slightly more aggressive with their allowance for doubtful accounts over the years. In 2005 the allowance account was estimated to be about 3% of their gross accounts receivables. In 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009, the percentages were 2.4%, 1.7%, 1.7%, and 1.3% respectively. This movement of Coca Cola's bad debt from 3% to 1.3%, or from 72 million to 51 million, indicates that Coca Cola was collecting most of the bad debts they were estimating to be uncollectible and the adjusted their bad debt accordingly. This is because they want to ensure they are accurate in the information they give to shareholders on the financial statements. In 2009 Pepsi had estimated their allowance for doubtful accounts to b e 1.9% of their gross accounts receivables. Coca Cola has aswas slightly more aggressive in the estimation of their bad debts than Pepsi, because they only estimated 1.3% of accounts receivable to be uncollectible. A lower percentage of allowance for doubtful accounts results in a lower bad debt expense, which results in a higher net income, making it more aggressive. Inventory: Coca Cola Company values their inventories at the lower of cost or market which is a more conservative method and determines its cost of goods sold using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. This is a more aggressive decision because in periods of rising prices the FIFO method would result in you having a lower cost of goods sold, and thus a higher net income. The cost of goods sold under the last-in, first-out method can be estimated as follows. COGS LIFO = COGS FIFO + (beginning inventory FIFO * inflation rate) (from investopedia.com). Annual inflation rate in 2009 was -0.4% given by UsS Inflation Calculator. COGS LIFO = 11,088 + (2,187 * (1-.04)) = 13,266. This is an estimation of what COGS would be if LIFO was used and it would make the LIFO reserve be 2,178. Pepsi values their inventory at lower of cost or market which is a conservative method and uses either the average, first-in, first-out (FIFO) method or the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. They also stated that 10% of their cost of goods sold in 2009 was computed using the LIFO method. They also stated that the differences in these inventory valuation methods were not materially different in any way. In 2009 because Pepsi used mostly the FIFO method, which is they used the more aggressive method assuming rising prices. b This is more aggressive because the rising prices would cause their cost of goods sold to be lower. Because Since Pepsi calculated 10% of its cost of goods sold using the LIFO method their cost of goods sold would be slightly higher than if they had used 100% of the FIFO method (again assuming rising prices) so they used a slightly more conservative number when compared to Coca Cola. However, with 90% of the cost of goods sold still being calculated using the LIFO method the differences between these two would most likely be considered negligible. Operating Assets: Coca Cola Company has several different operating assets on their books. Their depreciable assets are depreciated using the straight line method over their estimated useful lives. This is a more aggressive method when compared to the double declining method. These useful lives are estimated to be 40 years or less for buildings and improvements, 15 years or less for machinery and equipment, and 10 years or less for containers. Land and construction in progress are not depreciated. The average life of these assets in 2009 is calculated to be 15,006/832 = 18 years. 832 is the deprecation expense for 2009 (6,906 – 6.074) and 15,006 is the value of the depreciable assets which is (total assets – land and construction in progress) (16,467 – 1,461). Pepsi also uses the straight line method of depreciation over the assets estimated useful lives. Their property plant and equipment are all recorded at historical cost, and their land and construction in progress are not depreciated. Pepsi also uses the more aggressive method of depreciation when compared to the double declining balance methods. Under the straight line method of depreciation expense is the same each year, where under the double declining method depreciation expense is higher in beginning years and lower in the later years. The useful life of Pepsi's assets for 2009 is total assets – land and CIP (24,912 – 1,441 – 1,208/1,500) = 14.84 years. Pepsi has estimated that their land and improvements useful lives are 10 – 34 years, their buildings and improvements useful lives are 20 – 44 years and their machinery and equipments useful lives are 5 – 14 years, generally more conservative useful life estimations for their assets. Further Analysis of Coca Cola Decisions After analyzing the accounting decisions made by Coca Cola we were able to see that Coca Cola tends to make more aggressive choices. This causes their expenses to be lower, and thus net income to be higher. While none of these choices are in violation of GAAP, it is interesting to analyze the profile of the company using more conservative choices. Accounts Receivable: The method used to determine the bad debt expense by Coca Cola is the percentage of receivables method. Their estimate of bad debts slowly decreased over the period of 2005 to 2009 from 3% to 1.3% of accounts receivable or from 72 million to 51 million respectively, showing a more aggressive approach. Had they used the percentage of sales method, and estimated that one quarter of one percent of credit sales would have been uncollectible they would have gotten a bad debt expense of 77 million. This in turn would decrease net income, and have a negative effect on both the operation margin and net margin. Operating margin would fall from 26.6% to 26.4%. The net margin would also be affected by this change. It would fall from 22.0% to 21.9%. While this is not a greatly significant expense, drastically affecting margins, but it does change them - demonstrating that even a small adjustment to an accounting method can change the way the financial statements are interpreted. The important thing to note here is that based on different decisions made by the accounts, which could be more dramatic than this, the financial statements can be manipulated, which is why it is important to read the statements and the notes in their entirety. Inventory: Another choice which can be made by the accountants is whether to use the LIFO or FIFO method of inventory valuation. LIFO is considered to be more conservative than FIFO en LIFO in times of rising prices, because this method results in a higher cost of goods sold, again reducing the net income. This will have an effect on ratios such as inventory turnover, accounts payable turnover, and the margins. A formula to calculate what cost of goods sold under LIFO is as follows: COGS LIFO = COGS FIFO + (beginning inventory FIFO * inflation rate). This would give 2009 a cost of goods sold of 13,266 and it would make the LIFO reserve be 2,178. Under this more conservative method the inventory and accounts payable turnovers would be 5.8 percent and 2.06 percent respectively. Both of these turnover rates make the company look better, simply because the method for calculating cost of goods sold changed. The new gross, operating, and net margins would be 57.2%, 19.5%, and 14.9% respectively. This would decrease all of the margins, thus making the company look less streamlined and not as profitable in their processes. If a certain investor focused mainly on these margins to make an investment decision, simply changing the method for calculating cost of goods sold could affect the investor's decision. ROA and ROE would also be affected by the change in net income. Since the ending value of inventory cannot be calculated, due to a lack of information for the calculating cost of goods sold, the new ratio cannot be determined, but it would be affected. This change would also have an effect on the current ratio because current assets would change due to ending inventory having a new value. In this case, cost of goods sold would be increased, ending inventory would decrease, making the current assets smaller, and driving down the current ratio. Asset to debt ratio would also be affected because total assets would be reduced, making the ratio higher and thus making it appear that more of the asset would be financed by debt. Operating Assets: Another common accounting choice which can have an effect upon the financial statements and ratios is the method used for depreciation. Coca Cola chooses to use the aggressive method of straight line depreciation for calculating their cost of goods sold. Had they used the double declining balance method their depreciation expense would have been higher in the first years of owning the asset, making net income lower, resulting in a more conservative approach. This would also make the value of the total assets decrease because net operating assets would not be worth as much. A higher depreciation expense would have an effect upon many of the ratios. The asset to debt ratio would increase because total assets would decrease due to a greater value in accumulated depreciation. This would make it look like more of the assets were backed by debt rather than equity. The operating and net margins would also be affected because it would appear that operating income and net income were lower due to a higher depreciation expense. Both of these margins would decrease making the company look less profitable. This would also cause ROE to change because net income would be decreased. ROA would not change because the change in net income would be cancelled out by an equal change in total assets due the net value of the asset being decreased by the same amount. Overall, it is important to note that changes in accounting decisions have a large effect on the interpretation of the financial statements and therefore the apparent financial health of the company itself. |


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Letters to the Editor
John and Shelia Mohr, visitors from St. Paul, Minn., write to tell of how much they enjoyed their stay in Oxford and to thank their special tour guide, Mayor Pat Patterson. (April 23, 2010, Page 4A)
City offers residents discount drug card
The Oxford Board of Alderman has agreed to enter into a free prescription discount card program with the National League of Cities that offers a discount on the retail costs of medications not covered by insurance. (April 15, 2010, Page 12)
Garden Club presents 'A Standard Flower Show'
Oxford and Ole Miss historian Jack Lamar Mayfield takes a closer look at the 50-plus year history of the Oxford Garden Club as it prepares for an upcoming flower show. (April 9, 2010, Page 3B)
Courthouse Square Preservation Commission
The regular meeting of the Courthouse Square Historic Preservation Commission will be held on Monday, March 1, at 5 p.m., in the City Hall Courtroom. View the full agenda at the City of Oxford Web site. (March 1, 2010)


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Group Vice President,Product Marketing, Oracle
Robert Shimp is group vice president of Product Marketing for Oracle. His organization is responsible for product marketing, competitive intelligence, and market research for Oracle, including applications, middleware, databases, systems, and other products.
Mr. Shimp is heavily involved in go-to-market planning for new products, as well as setting strategy and go-to-market for broad initiatives such as cloud computing, IT consolidation, modernization, and more. He has over 25 years of deep expertise in enterprise software and hardware; marketing and sales operations; and business planning. Prior to joining Oracle, Mr. Shimp was involved with the development, introduction, and marketing of well-known products including Hewlett-Packard's HP-UX operating system and MIPS computers.
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As long as women fill the pipeline feeding venture-backed firms, it'll only be a hop, skip and jump to their own equity-backed firms.
Venture capitalists [typically] fund someone who has been on a successful start-up [management] team. But venture-backed firms with women in top management now [represent] 45 to 50 percent [of the total], increasing the number of women ready for that next step.
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It is designed to examine the public's knowledge regarding the rights of passengers with a disability or reduced mobility when travelling by air.
The results of the survey will allow the Consumer Council to assess the level of awareness amongst passengers of their rights under the Access to Air Travel Regulation, the European law that has been in force for four years.
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Biometrics at the Statue of Liberty
michael posted more than 10 years ago | from the oh-the-irony dept.
452gurps_npc writes "There is an interesting CNN article about the Statue of Liberty finally opening again (it was closed since 9/11 for security reasons). They have increased security to 'airport levels', and offer lockers for people to rent, partly to keep those incredibly dangerous objects like swiss army knives away from the fragile Statue of Liberty. But instead of keys, the lockers use fingerprint readers to open and close (approximately one reader for every 50 lockers)." The article notes that the design was dictated by the Transportation Security Administration.


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[5 AP/5 Coaches] Duke (23-4, 11-2 ACC) vs. Tulsa (19-8, 8-5 Conference USA)
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010 • 7:00 p.m. • espn2
Cameron Indoor Stadium (9,314) • Durham, N.C.
The Opening Tip
Duke (23-4, 11-2 ACC), ranked fifth in the AP poll and the ESPN/USA Today Coaches' Poll, steps out of league play to face Tulsa (19-8, 8-5 Conference USA) at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 7:00 p.m. The game will air on espn2 with Mike Patrick and Len Elmore calling the action.
The Last Time Out
Duke ran its win streak to six games with a 67-55 win over Virginia Tech on Sunday at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Junior Kyle Singler scored a game-high 25 points to go along with 10 rebounds and two steals. Singler now has five double-doubles on the year, including 10+ points and rebounds in two straight games.
Junior Nolan Smith added 23 points, while Jon Scheyer chipped in with 15 points and seven assists. Brian Zoubek continued his outstanding play on the glass with 16 rebounds, including eight offensive boards. The Blue Devils closed the game with 23 offensive rebounds and outscored Virginia Tech, 27-9, on second chance points.
The trio of Singler, Smith and Scheyer combined for 63 of Duke's 67 points in the contest and have now scored 112 of 123 points (91.1 percent) in the last three halves of basketball for the Blue Devils.
Home Non-Conference Win Streak at 76
Duke has won 76 consecutive non-conference home games. Duke's last home loss against a non-conference foe was an 83-82 decision against St. John's on Feb. 26, 2000. The Blue Devils are 8-0 in home non-conference games this season.
Numbers Game
l Duke is ranked fifth in the AP poll, marking the 52nd consecutive week ranked in the top 10. The Blue Devils are 53-23 all-time when ranked fifth in the AP poll.
l The Blue Devils have won 17 straight games at Cameron Indoor Stadium and 46 of 48 home games over the past three seasons.
l Duke is 15-0 at home on the year with a scoring margin of +26.6 points per game. The Blue Devils have won 14 home games by double figures and 11 of their 15 games at Cameron Indoor Stadium by 20 or more points.
l The Blue Devils have won 40 consecutive home games against unranked opponents, dating back to a 68-67 loss to Florida State on Feb. 4, 2007.
l Jon Scheyer, Nolan Smith and Kyle Singler are the highest scoring trio in the NCAA at a combined 53.7 points per game. The threesome has accounted for 74 double-figure scoring games (out of 79 games) and 35 of Duke's 36 individual games with 20 or more points scored.
l Junior Kyle Singler is averaging a team-best 19.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.8 three-point field goals and 1.3 blocks per game during Duke's current six-game win streak. He is 23-of-42 (.548) from three-point range in that span.
l Brian Zoubek is averaging 9.7 points and 12.7 rebounds (6.7 orpg.) since joining the starting lineup three games ago. He is tied for second in the ACC in offensive rebounds (3.4 orpg) and ranks 14th in total rebounds (6.9 rpg.), while playing 16.4 minutes per game. Zoubek ranks among the national leaders with 16.8 rebounds, including 8.4 offensive boards, per 40 minutes played.
l Duke is collecting a Coach K era-best 15.2 offensive rebounds per game for the year. The Blue Devils are averaging 16.4 second chance points per game and are 22-2 when scoring more second chance points than their opponent. Duke has grabbed at least 17 offensive rebounds in four straight games.
l Jon Scheyer leads the ACC in four statistical categories and is the only player in the league to rank in the top 5 in seven statistical categories: scoring (second, 18.9 ppg.), assists (fourth, 5.4 apg.), free throw percentage (first, .885), three-point field goals (first, 2.8 3pg.), three-point field goal percentage (fourth, .398), assist-to-turnover ratio (first, 3.06:1) and minutes (first, 36.6 mpg.).
Checking in on …
#2 Nolan Smith – +9.5 ppg. increase from a year ago leads the ACC … shooting a career-best 42.4 percent from three-point range … tied for third in the ACC with 12 games with 20+ points scored … double figures in 24 of 25 games played
#5 Mason Plumlee – Second on the team with 21 dunks … fourth with 18 blocks … season-high nine rebounds vs. North Carolina
#12 Kyle Singler – Five double-doubles and six games with 10+ rebounds … averaging 19.7 points per game in the last six contests … 29 three-point field goals in that span
#20 Andre Dawkins – Fourth on the team with 29 three-point field goals … shooting 38.2 percent from three-point range
#21 Miles Plumlee – Leads the team with 28 dunks … shooting 57.3 percent (63-of-110) from the field
#30 Jon Scheyer – 20+ points in five of the last eight games … ranks in the top 10 of the ACC in eight statistical categories … leads the league in minutes, free throw percentage, three-point field goals and assist-to-turnover ratio … league-high 13 games with 20 or more points … three-time ACC Player of the Week
#34 Ryan Kelly – 14 blocked shots … one of five Blue Devils with 10+ blocks
#42 Lance Thomas – Leads the Blue Devils with 12 charges taken … 5 or more rebounds in eight of the last 10 games
#55 Brian Zoubek – Four or more offensive rebounds 11 times … averaging 9.6 points and 12.7 rebounds, while shooting 75.0 pct (12-of-16) from the field in the last three games.


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In this episode of Link Dirty to Me, I'll probably talk more about fitness than I ever will again. You can thank Pure Barre for making me buy into their stupid 20 in 30 challenge (because when I've already bought a monthly pass it seems silly not to go EVERYDAY FOR FOUR WEEKS) and also the fact that I forgot exercise is actually really, really good for you.
Here we go!
So if you're a runner, apparently a Wall Street Journal columnist is angry at your running boner. Don't worry though; Runner's World is here to defend you.
Holy hell; check these out. In the event you want to do some pullups after a really ridiculous trail run (p.s. they were invented by two of my very good college buds!)
Apparently, travel is good for your health (unless you're stuck in the back of an Ecuadorian bus on unpaved roads without Dramamine. Just sayin').
Why you are the company you keep.
Would you ever travel for three weeks...without anything but the literal clothes on your back?
I love looking into other peoples' entrepreneurial/blogging life. In Spaces Between does a whole series and I love it!
Batman lives!
These maps of the US are hilarious! I think I'd only get the Northeast, Mountain West, West Coast and the South. Midwest...on its own.


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Win a vacation in Waikiki for the 2013 Honolulu Festival from HAWAII Magazine
by: Maureen O'Connellposted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 at 08:30 AM
One of HAWAII Magazine's favorite annual Hawaii flyaway contests is back!
For the third consecutive year, HAWAII Magazine is giving away a free round-trip for two to Oahu to attend the annual Honolulu Festival, complete with a five-day, four-night stay in Waikiki and VIP tickets to the fest's biggest events, Feb. 28 – March 4, 2013.
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Now in its 19th year, the Honolulu Festival, is a celebration of music, art and culture aimed at perpetuating the strong cultural and ethnic ties between Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region. Themed "Pacific Harmony," this year's festival—which runs from March 1 – 3 — promises the fest's signature mix of arts and cultural displays, food events, and live performances from Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Australia, the Philippines, Tahiti, Alaska and, naturally, Hawaii.
The fest will conclude with its annual Grand Parade along Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, and a dazzling Nagaoka Fireworks Show over Oahu's south shore beaches.
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