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Dana White's UFC 88 video blog (#6)
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UFC 88 "Breakthrough" Indeed – Review
By: Denny "The Mad One" Hodge The crowd at Philips arena was electric. There is no doubt, having been there myself, that Chuck Liddell is still the biggest draw in MMA. Everytime that the multiple big screens in the arena ... Read More »
UFC 88 Results, Analysis & Play-by-Play
by: Jack Bratcher Ryo Chonan vs. Roan Carneiro Rd.1 – Not a lot of action. Ryo got cut over his left eye. Rd.2 – Carneiro slips and Chonan gets on top landing some elbows and ground n' pound. Carneiro spent ... Read More »
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Dana White's UFC 88 video blog featuring Randy Couture (#2)
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This may be a spin off from the "Market has gone Crazy" post... I recently have started watching the county property auction site. Every property is going for over the Assessed value. Sometimes way over. Surprisingly over, like $ 30,000 over. Is this the norm? Or has my market gone crazy? Tampa Fl area. ML |
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- Posted by GreenDesigns (My Page) on Sat, Mar 2, 13 at 9:13
Assessed value and market are often very different animals. Assessed only has to do with what the property taxes are. Market value is what someone will pay. And obviously, the properties are not being assessed at market value for taxation purposes. Often, it's a non market value minus a homestead exemption as well. |
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My house's assessed value is 1/6 if its market value. So it makes sense that the houses would sell for more than the assessed value. |
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In a recent article, a Republic business columnist argued that opponents of the Phoenix Civic Plaza expansion and university lab funding lacked the vision of Arizona political giants like Carl Hayden and John Rhodes, writing that "If we'd have listened to the naysayers, California would happily have taken our water."
This is a common theme: when boosters of government investment schemes encounter opposition, they often point to the Salt River Project and the Central Arizona Project as examples of government investment driving economic development. But what can dams and canals tell us about the government projects on today's political horizon? Very little.
The SRP and the CAP were massive engineering projects, encompassing the singular geographical features of the Salt River, Verde River, and Colorado River watersheds. As such, the builders of our dams and canals had to overcome the political barriers thrown up by competing political jurisdictions: counties, tribal lands, and neighboring states. The dispute between Arizona and California over Colorado River water was so contentious that Governor Moeur called out the Arizona National Guard in 1934 to prevent the construction of Parker Dam and the diversion of water to Los Angeles. Given those kinds of problems, it is difficult to imagine that purely private initiative could have brought hundreds of thousands of acre-feet of water into central Arizona every year.
But private entrepreneurship is fully capable of providing the kinds of goods on the current wish lists of Arizona's would-be economic planners. To supply convention accommodations and hotel room capacity to the Valley, there are dozens of resorts, including newcomers such as the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Hotel, the Westin Kierland, and the Sheraton Casino Golf Convention Center. And downtown Phoenix could make itself more appealing to hotel builders by reducing its room tax on hotels. For research facilities, worthy initiatives should be able to attract some of the $150 billion per year that private industry has spent in recent years on research and development.
Aside from the political barriers, Arizona's dams and canals were relatively straightforward projects for government planners to build and manage, owing to relatively static economic environments. When construction began on the Roosevelt Dam in 1905, there was no reason to suspect that the Arizona water market would suddenly change and render the investment worthless. The same was true for the CAP in 1973.
But there are no such guarantees in most of today's markets. In the tech sector, in manufacturing, in real estate, and in most other areas of the economy, entrepreneurs face an environment of radical uncertainty. They must be flexible.
Consider biotechnology, which is all the rage among Arizona's self-appointed planning elite. Biotech entrepreneurs face a bewildering assortment of questions: How much money should we risk in a biotech venture? How far should we leverage ourselves? What are the best financial instruments to achieve our goals? What kind of labs should we construct? How do we acquire and retain the necessary researchers and workers? What should we do if we perceive that a particular line of research or product development will fail to yield adequate rates of return?
Government planners are ill-equipped to answer those questions.
We must invest in Arizona's economy, but the best means of investment is private capital, which has marginal rates of return of roughly three times those for publicly invested capital.
To become more attractive to private investment, Arizona must become a place where firms are free to create wealth and to channel it quickly to new investments.
To create that kind of environment, Arizona must reduce taxes and regulatory burdens on businesses. More than 40 years of economic data show that high comparative tax burdens retard economic growth.
For Arizona, the relevant competitors are Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Texas, which all have lower tax burdens in terms of personal income.
We should be grateful for our old friends, the SRP and the CAP, and also for visionaries like Hayden and Rhodes. But the time has come to move forward. Today's gifted political visionaries are not chasing government investment schemes. They are lowering taxes and easing regulations.
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Last summer's fatal duck boat accident on the Delaware River in Philadelphia "is yet another tragic example of the deadliness of distractions," National Transportation Safety Board chairman Deborah Hersman said Tuesday after a final report showed crewmembers of two vessels involved were on cell phones or computers.
The agency also blamed the July 7 collision on the failure of the tugboat mate to keep a proper lookout because he was in the lower rather than the upper wheelhouse, and they said mistakes by tour boat maintenance employees and crew contributed to the accident.
Two people were killed when Ride The Ducks DUKW 34 was struck by the bow of the city of Philadelphia's 250' sludge barge The Resource being towed by K-Sea Transportation Partners' 2,400-hp tug Caribbean Sea. The duck boat anchored in the navigation channel after the captain saw smoke coming from an air vent. The NTSB found no evidence of a fire and concluded that the smoke may have been steam escaping because of a missing surge tank pressure cap.
The mate on watch on the tug was dealing with a family crisis on his cell phone and on a laptop at the time of the accident, the NTSB said. The agency found that distress calls from the duck boat and others went unanswered by the barge tow. The mate has invoked his Fifth Amendment right to remain silent.
Both vessel companies had safety management systems in place, and while the agency made recommendations for improvements in procedures, board members focused much of the hearing on the dangers of electronic devices.
"When do we say this is a problem? We have got to change the culture," said Hersman. "How many more lives do we have to lose before we say you can't do this any more." She concluded the meeting by urging the Coast Guard to increase its focus on cell phone use by mariners.
Last year, the NTSB recommended that the Coast Guard adopt a policy for the use of cell phones and other wireless devices on board its vessels, and encourage the maritime industry to voluntarily develop cell phone policies. The Coast Guard subsequently put out such an advisory.
The NTSB Tuesday also concluded that Ride The Ducks maintenance workers "failed to ensure that the surge tank pressure cap was securely in place before allowing the vehicle to enter passenger service." In addition, the tour boat's master did not "appropriately respond to the risk of a collision … once he had shut down the vessel's engine and anchored in the navigable channel," the NTSB said. And, the deckhand's use of his cell phone to send text messages while on the bow "distracted him from effectively performing his duty as a lookout."
The agency recommended that K-Sea and Ride The Ducks "develop improved means to ensure that the company's safety and emergency procedures are understood, and adhered to by employees in safety-critical positions."
Ride The Ducks resumed operations in the spring with a number of new procedures including: operating in a smaller area on the water; staying onshore if a large commercial vessel is within one half nautical mile; having a response boat with twin 135-hp motors readily available; and Automated Identification Systems (AIS) on all vessels.
"Working with the Coast Guard, we will maintain and continue to improve our safety culture," said Chris Herschend, president of Ride The Ducks, headquartered in Norcross, Ga.
K-Sea said it was reviewing the board's report and may submit a response for the official record. The East Brunswick, N.J., tug and barge operator also said it is "committed to continually improving the safety of our operations,'' but could not comment further because of pending litigation.
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Did you know that roping a house in doesn't mean we actually went out and lassoed a house and roped it in? Apparently, roping a house in means the you pulled wires through the wall. Huh.
Now that we've got the Momplex roped in, we've got to finish up one last drain system.
Do you see the short wall above? We just built these walls to hold the plumbing and electrical for the sinks. Because this is the Momplex, there's also another wall built in mirror on the other side of the main center wall (the wall with the black pipes in it). We have to put drains for the kitchen sink and dishwasher in these walls and connect those drains to the center wall drain lines.
For those of you following from the beginning, you know I had originally intended to not build a wall here, but to build a storage cabinet accessible from the dining area. After you read today's post, you'll fully agree with me that we need a utility wall here instead of storage.
Things start off easy - just drilling holes in the new shorter wall studs for the new drain pipes.
Of course, these holes are done to a specific angle so the drains flow down.
And the fun begins.
There may or may not have been some of this going on.
There was definitely moments of doubt.
But I can assure you of this: If you go up to the Momplex right now, there's two kitchen sink drain stub outs.
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Just waiting for a sink cabinet.
Good thing walls can't talk.
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President pardons 17 felons in fourth act of clemencyThe New York Times | March 03,2013WASHINGTON President Barack Obama issued pardons on Friday to 17 convicted felons, making the first use of his clemency powers in his second term.
Their offenses were largely small-scale crimes many years ago, and 12 of the people had not been sentenced to serve time in prison.
As he has in past years, the president granted these individuals clemency because they have demonstrated genuine remorse and a strong commitment to being law-abiding, productive citizens and active members of their communities, said Matt Lehrich, a White House spokesman.
Under the Constitution, the president has clemency powers to forgive convictions as a check and balance on the criminal justice system. For a felon who is already out of prison, a pardon can mean erasing the stigma and negative consequences associated with a criminal history, like restrictions on gun ownership, certain licenses and doing business with the government.
Obama did not issue any commutations, which shorten the sentences of inmates currently in prison.
During Obamas first term, he exercised his clemency powers three times, issuing a total of 22 pardons and one commutation. He also denied 1,019 applications for a pardon and 3,793 applications for commutation. His rate of approvals was unusually low, by historical standards, based on statistics dating to 1900 on the Justice Department website.
Margaret Colgate Love, a former U.S. pardon lawyer who now represents clemency seekers, including two of the 17 people who received pardons on Friday, said she was pleased that Obama had quickly granted a number in his second term and hoped he would do so more regularly in coming years.
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Chicago TARDIS is pleased to welcome back Terry Molloy. Best known to Doctor Who fans as Davros (classic series stories "Resurrection of the Daleks," "Revelation of the Daleks," and "Remembrance of the Daleks," plus nearly a dozen Big Finish audios), Terry returns to Chicago for the first time since 2004.


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Whos going: Me: Kev, 45. Wife: Tam, 39. Daughter 1: India, 12. Daughter 2: Georgia, 9. Want to know any more than that? Go look at http://freespace.virgin.net/kevin.stringer/index.htm its really not too painful. Tam and I rise around 7:30 am. The girls are still asleep so we sneak up to Topsiders for breakfast. This is the first REAL day of our holiday because we are going to Castaway Cay. The ship doesnt dock until 9:00 am which is later than usual, but nobody tells us why. Also the ocean is much calmer today. The girls rise and we queue up to get off the ship. We wait for 30 minutes or so and then rush off to try and get a hammock. We pass a few empty ones at the start of the family beach, but I tell the family to press on. Towards the far end of the beach things are not looking so good. There are fewer hammocks and those that we do find are taken. I am receiving a few dirty looks from Tam and know I have to come up with something quick. I spot a little shaded area to the back of the beach with an empty hammock. Perfect. Surrounded by palm trees and separated from the thronged main part of the beach. See you should trust me. Im a doctor. By the time we are settled it is nearly time for Tams cabana massage. She and I ride the tram over to Serenity Bay, the adults only beach. Tam goes off for her massage and I have a look around. Now this place is beautiful. So quiet, with water that you can wade out 50 yards and still be only up to your waist. I return to the girls and chastise them for being children and preventing me from enjoying the adult beach all day. They offer to weight themselves down and jump into deep water, but I decline. The paperwork must be horrendous. So here I am gently rocking in my hammock. The scorching sun is filtering through the palm fronds and a cooling breeze is wafting past. Tam is having her massage, the girls have rented floats and are having fun in the water. Im contemplating lunch shortly accompanied by a Konk Cooler, but first Ill just . have ZZZZZZZ (mumble, mumble . Ok Liz wear THAT dress, but dont tell Hugh mumble) Who .. what oh sorry, must have dropped off for a minute there. Tam returns and says it was wonderful. Quite a firm massage, with just the sound of the surf and the fan gently rotating. Lunch is next. Another huge spread including hamburgers, chicken, ribs, corn on the cob, salad etc. Back on the hammock for me and Tam as India and Georgia return to the water. Its a lovely beach, but packed. Tam and I take the tram across to Serenity Bay for a last look at the adult beach. This place really lives up to its name. Its beautifully quiet as many of the passengers have already returned to the ship. Tam and I have a swim in the crystal clear waters. I thought the beaches of St Maarten and St Thomas were wonderful, but this tops the lot. We clamber back on board the Magic at 4:30 to sail at 5:00 pm. The day in Castaway Cay has really gone fast. I know that everyone says it, but its true, they really should spend 2 days here. Can you imagine the fun you could have at an evening beach party? We go to deck 10 to bid farewell to the island and hear the ships horn play When You Wish Upon A Star one last time. The next part is incredibly boring as the girls clear off to the farewell show while Tam and I are left to pack. Before dinner we watch the Walk The Plank game show in Studio Sea. This is primarily for kids and things keep going wrong with the equipment, but this just adds to the fun. I go to get a round of drinks at the bar. Tam wants Asti Spumante, but they have run out so someone disappears to get some more from another deck. About 5 minutes later the drinks are ready. I go to pay, but the bartender says You dont have to pay sir, we kept you waiting too long. Now thats service. Our final dinner of the cruise is in Animators Palate. I try the sushi with caviar to start along with the pork tenderloin. India has steak again and Georgia surprises everyone by going for the lamb. The food is good, but not the best of the holiday. They run the light show again and all the servers parade around the room. Liam gives us a lovely little speech about how much he has enjoyed serving us and how he hopes to see us all again. We certainly have no complaints on the service front, both he and John have been excellent. We swap e-mail and snail mail addresses with Fred and Natalyn. They have been great company at meal times. The sight of Fred gyrating around as John Travolta will be burnt into my mind forever. In fact I may have nightmares about it! Sorry Fred. We walk through Shutters afterwards to look at the photos we had taken on formal night. They are not cheap at $19.95 for an 8 x 10 but are very good quality. We decide to buy one and the guy behind the counter talks us into buying a book type frame with a picture of the Magic on the opposite side. $40 total please. Good job Mr Salesman. Still, we have to spend our $175 winnings from Mousketeer somehow. We also buy the propeller clock that they have in the staterooms. I wonder how many cruisers have one of these on their mantelpiece at home? The girls then go to the arcade to blow $10 while Tam and I head for Rockin Bar D where they have a couples game show. Its the same format as Mr & Mrs for those in the UK that remember it. One question is What film title describes your current love life? One of the lady contestants plumps for Gone in 60 Seconds! At midnight we decide to go back to the room as we have another 6:00 am start for immigration tomorrow. |
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Sounds like a wonderful last day of the Cruise I heard a story once about Castaway Cay - I believe it used to stay docked there (or decided not to stay) into the evening because the bugs come out en-masse and basically just eat you alive, which is why they leave before sun-down. Don't know if it's true though
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Castaway Cay sound gorgeous. what a lovley way to spend the last day of your cruise.
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Castaway Cay sounds idylic, Kev.
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Cameron fills us in on Appleton musician Strategic's new independent EP, "Checkmate."
Brandon Van Dalen, an Appleton native, has been spreading his music across the area for quite some time now. With local influences including the likes of Cory Chisel, The Wildbirds and Ivory, Van Dalen started playing in bands in high school and has been developing his sound for the past decade. His newest solo act, Strategic, has recently released a third EP, titled "Checkmate."
The EP shows off the musician's many facets. "Love Handles" employs an energetic, straight-ahead pop feel, while "From Previous," in the same vein, displays experimentation with texture changes. "One Night Stands" conjures up Van Dalen's bluesy and funky side, using a crunchier and nasally guitar sound layered with a tasteful pentatonic piano melody underneath driving power chords to blend the contrasting styles into their overall sound. "Pain & Strife" highlights Van Dalen's vocal know-how while proving that Strategic has a more sensitive side, emotionally and musically.
In his media kit, Van Dalen writes: "My songwriting approach is mostly based off of experiences I've had in relationships, faith, loneliness, and other situations. I try to take an honest look at those things through the lens of forgiveness, hope, progress and purpose. Themes of love and identity overpower much of my work."
Strategic has a kind of pop rock sound that evokes the 90s. As great as the 90s pop rock was though, Strategic has been able to reinterpret that sound, developing his own, which is mature yet fresh and ever-developing. In the rich, full power chords and vocal melodies there is familiarity, yet the shifting textures and catches hold some surprise.
For more information about Strategic, contact [email protected] or visit www.facebook.com/strategic or www.reverbnation.org/strategic.
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I guess i have another common question.We have tiles in our bathroom.Its not been a long time we moved into this brand new home and i have started to notice that the bottom lines between the tiles( i guess its called grout)is now having black lines and it is spreading. When i put my toilet cleaner that has bleach in it ...it vanishes but again reappears in two days???
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I'm guessing that your bottom tiles are on the shower floor? Really, I don't think the grout lines should be turning black in two days in a new home unless you have an excessive amount of heat and humidity in your shower area. If your grout was sealed and no water can get under the grout and grow mold, it should not be turning black so quickly. If your house is new -- have the shower construction checked. The bleach is disguising the real problem; in most homes bleach will clean/remove surface mould, but when it comes back repeatedly so quickly, something else is going on beneath the surface. It's possible that all you need to do is clean with your bleach; let it dry well and seal it. If that doesn't work, get an expert in to check it out before it becomes a more serious problem. Good luck. |
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1 - use the ventilating fan when you take a shower, until the room is dry. 2 - buy a grout sealant and apply it to the grout according to the directions. |
- Posted by veronica_msc (My Page) on Thu, Sep 24, 09 at 7:51
Maybe you can try a stronger chemical cleaner like Hydrochloric Acid that you dilute with a bit of water to prevent grout damage. It's what most professional tile cleaners use, although I'd be very very careful in using this. Wear rubber gloves and have plenty of ventilation. |
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Vikings could shake up the draft
Minnesota might pass on Kalil at No. 3 ; Rams need to find help for Bradford
With Indianapolis and Washington locked into Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III, the opening-day draft drama Thursday will center on who the Minnesota Vikings will select. Will it be Southern California tackle Matt Kalil? Or will the Vikings shake things up and take either Oklahoma State wide receiver Justin Blackmon or Louisiana State cornerback Morris Claiborne?
We will know soon. In the meantime
Miami owner Stephen Ross is pushing for Ryan Tannehill. Or not. It is the week of the draft, so the rumors are flying, and none is hotter than the one regarding what the Dolphins will do at No. 8. First, it was reported over the weekend that Ross wants general manager Jeff Ireland to draft the Texas A&M quarterback, in part to drive ticket sales and raise the team's profile in South Florida. But on Monday the Miami Herald cited a highly placed source in the Dolphins organization who said Ross has not told Ireland what to do and will not tell Ireland what to do.
So believe what you will.
Ireland last week called Tannehill "a great kid." Will the Dolphins take him if he is available? We will find out Thursday.
The NFL is going to slam the players involved with the Saints bounty program. It is only a matter of time. Commissioner Roger Goodell has tried to include the NFL Players Association in the process of disciplining the current and former New Orleans players who participated in contributing money for damaging hits, if for no other reason than to give the appearance that he is willing to work with them.
But this is Goodell's decision. As he did with Saints head coach Sean Payton, general manager Mickey Loomis, assistant head coach/linebackers Joe Vitt and former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, Goodell is going to rule harshly. There will be suspensions. There will be fines. Both will be severe.
Jonathan Vilma, who reportedly had his contract restructured last week, might even take a seat on Payton's couch for the season.
How does this sound: The Los Angeles Vikings? Probably not too good to the people of Minnesota, who lost their professional basketball team to the City of Angels in 1960 and are moving perilously close to losing their professional football team, too.
The NFL does not want Minnesota to lose its franchise, but it is time for lawmakers there to make a decision on whether to replace the aging Metrodome. Yes or no? Goodell traveled to Minneapolis on Friday to talk with the state legislature about the importance of figuring out a way to fund and build a new stadium. The league and the team aren't willing to wait anymore.
Goodell didn't make any threats about relocating the team, but his visit made it clear that the league has lost its patience. The Vikings must have a new stadium. The Metrodome is well beyond being outdated. Goodell encouraged lawmakers to come up with a new plan before their legislative session ends April 30. While the league wants the Vikings to stay in Minnesota, it also desperately wants a team back in Los Angeles, and the Vikings could end up being the right fit.
That is where the new Rams regime finds itself. Jeff Fisher has made a point of praising Sam Bradford at every opportunity, whether solicited or not. Fisher likes Bradford and with good reason, but he also understands that he needs Bradford -- who is entering his third season with his third offensive coordinator -- to be successful.
In order to really support Bradford, the Rams need to focus on improving the quality of talent around him. They need a playmaking receiver or two. They need some big bodies on the offensive line. They could use a tight end.
St. Louis holds the No. 6 overall pick, as well as the first and seventh picks in the second round and the second pick in the third round. None of those picks should be used to select defensive talent. To give Bradford the best opportunity for success, he needs weapons. He needs help. The Rams need to give it to him.
In other Saints news, where's Rita? Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune had a fascinating story Sunday that said Saints owner Tom Benson has placed his granddaughter, Rita Benson LeBlanc, on an unofficial paid administrative leave. The 35-year-old LeBlanc is the team's executive vice president and the 84-year-old Benson's handpicked successor, but according to Duncan she has rubbed Benson the wrong way with a series of missteps.
"Colleagues and co-workers are quick to compliment LeBlanc for her intelligence, creativity, energy and good taste," Duncan wrote. "However, they're also just as quick to note her lack of focus and abrasive management style, citing the estimated 30 assistants she's gone through in her six-year tenure. She's developed a reputation for stalling projects internally, at Benson Tower and the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Her penchant for drivers and world travel has irked colleagues and caused some to question her commitment to the job."
What this means for LeBlanc's future with the organization remains to be seen. She is one of the most powerful women in the NFL, but it seems her grandfather has put her, at least for the time being, in timeout.
Who knocks hard? The Atlanta Falcons have declined HBO's invitation to be the focus of "Hard Knocks," which opens the door -- again -- for the Jets. Rex Ryan probably shouldn't do it, but it would be entertaining television.
Farewell, B-Dawk. Brian Dawkins announced his retirement Monday morning after playing 16 years in the NFL, 13 with Philadelphia and the past three with Denver. The eight-time Pro Bowl safety will turn 39 in October.
"The Lord has blessed me to play in the NFL for 16 years," Dawkins said on his Twitter account. "I would like to thank the Eagles & Broncos 4 believing In me. I would like 2 thank all my teammates & Coaches that I have been blessed 2 go to battle with. Along with u, the fans 4 helping make my career 1 that I have enjoyed tremendously."
It is not a huge surprise. The last time I saw Dawkins was in December after the Broncos came from behind to beat Minnesota. He could hardly walk, as his body so beaten down from years of playing. He knew then that his career was coming to a close, but even so, this has to be a hard day for him.
Dawkins was the emotional leader of the Eagles and the Broncos, passionate, hard-working and professional. One of the greatest Eagles of all time and a man of deep faith, Dawkins is revered in Philadelphia, where fans still have not forgiven the front office for letting him leave in free agency in 2009.
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It's not just about the size that gets you down, but your partner's overall performance on the bedroom that just feels lacking. You think to yourself that you might not be getting him excited as before. But is that the real reason behind his under performance?
Your partner might need male enhancement. He will not admit it because he would not want to think of the fact that he has become inadequate for you. Not to mention that it would be such a disgrace if his friends find out that he has lost what makes him a "man."
So, how do you tell your partner that he might need male enhancement?
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- Proper exercise and diet – You might want to start telling him that you want the both of you to start hitting the gym regularly as well as start eating healthy. Bedroom underperformance may be caused by the lack of exercise and malnutrition. Not only does exercise promote the production of testosterone in the body, but it helps him develop his stamina as well as improve blood circulation. Having the proper diet will facilitate his getting back into shape.
- De-stress – If your partner is always tired and no longer gets excited as much as before, it is likely to be caused by excessive levels of stress. Stress will drain the energy and virility from your partner. Ask him if his job is causing him much stress and work on helping him manage the stress he's been experiencing. Yoga is a great way of de-stressing. You can also have him take male enhancement supplements as most of them have a component that manages stress levels.
- Spice things up – Help him get his libido back by doing little things that could spice up your relationship. Men can't stand it if they're being teased. Tease him, flirt with him, get him excited, but don't overdo it as it might become more comical than sensual. There are plenty of tips online on how you can do that. You can give him naughty gifts that you both can use in the bedroom. Items like sensual candles, oils, and other stimulants.
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If he asks why you are doing all of the things mentioned above for him, just tell him you are trying to get what you have not been getting for some time.
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Designers are turning out a stylish mix of Olympic-themed goods. Here are some of our favorites. From left: Gap's Olympic Vintage T, $29.95, gap.com; logo for Karl Lagerfeld's "Team Karl" Olympic-themed capsule collection available exclusively at Selfridges, selfridges.com ; Stella McCartney's Olympic Villagewear for Adidas, adidas.com.
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Over at The Huffington Post, Adrien Field, a young man in his early 20s, writes about getting Juvederm, an injectable line-filler to improve smile wrinkles—not, he insists, because he feels he's aging, but rather because he's genetically predisposed to nasolabial folds. Adrien knows women in their early 20s who have gotten Botox injections and his doctor confirms that it's not uncommon to see men and women of Field's age in his office: "It's very interesting to see how — I've been in practice for 15 years — and the people coming in have been getting younger. If someone is in their late 20′s — it would almost be a case where normally I'd never have to do anything for someone that young, but if they happened to have spent time in the sun, if they happen to have very light skin, then it's beneficial to do minor things: chemical peels, injectables, etc." Keep reading »
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Adam Carolla and Sandy Ganz talk with Nik Saran of VF Engineering. Nik is a premier supplier of Supercharger and related upgrades. Nik tells us about his background, about the cool cars that he has supercharged and a bit about VF Engineering. Nik brings us 3 very nice examples of VF Engineering work, an Audi R8, his own Air Force styled BMW M3 and finally a Spyker C8. All Supercharged of course. Enjoy the Show.


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The new app Random seeks to solve that problem. It's what StumbleUpon would be if developed today, its founders say. Backed by Skype cofounder Janus Friis, Random aims to "reinvigorate the way people browse the web," a release from the company states. Read More


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Web Forms is not Dead!
It seems like everywhere you read, everyone is talking about using ASP.NET MVC to create mobile web applications. But what about programmers still working in ASP.NET Web Forms? We want our projects done using the latest techniques, we want to build mobile web apps, and we want to use jQuery and bootstrap too. Not to fear, Web Forms is not dead, and nearly everything you can do in MVC, you can also do in Web Forms. I am creating a whole series of videos on how to use all the latest techniques in Web Forms to build modern web applications. This series of videos will be available in the summer of 2014 on www.pluralsight.com.
MVC vs Web Forms
Many programmers feel they have to choose one technology over another. But, there is really no reason you can't program in both MVC and Web Forms and use each for what they are good at.. Many MVC programmers give many reasons why you should use MVC as opposed to Web Forms. The reasons I hear more often are:
1. Fine control over the HTML generated
2. Ability to unit test
3. Can control the "id" attribute generated
4. Easier to use jQuery and JavaScript because no generated "id" attribute
5. Ability to use Friendly URLs
6. No ViewState sent to client
Of course, programmers that like Web Forms have many reasons why they want to stick with it:
1. Rapid Application Development
2. Less code to write because of rich server controls
3. Lots of server controls to choose from
4. Great third-party support
5. Easy to preserve state
6. They like the event driven model
7. Hides the complexity of the web
8. More mature so there is more information with respect to questions, problems, etc.
In this article let's explore how Web Forms will let you get very close the MVC model. There are many things you can take advantage to get Web Forms to work almost exactly the same as MVC, and you do it using the tools you already know and love.
HTML 5 and CSS 3
In any Web Form page you can use HTML 5 elements and attributes. Even if you are using a server control you can still add any attribute to the control and it will emit the attribute for you. CSS 3 is just a new version of CSS and we have always been able to use CSS with Web Forms, so there is no difference here. The TextBox control now supports the HTML 5 input types such as date, tel and email through the TextMode property.
Most Web Form pages do not need ViewState to work property. There are just a few cases when you will need to turn on ViewState. I recommend disabling ViewState in the Web.Config and then just turn it on when you get to a page that just does seem to work right. By turning this off you will see an increase in performance because not as much HTML is sent down to the client.
Store ViewState on the Server
If you still need to use ViewState, but you do not want the extra hidden field to be sent to the client, you can easily store ViewState on the server. This functionality has been available since .NET 1.0. You simply override two events in the base page class; LoadPageStateFromPersistenceMedium and SavePageStateToPersistenceMedium. These two events will allow you to store and restore the view state on the server and not send the hidden field to the client.
Friendly URLs
Using "RESTful" or so-called SEO-friendly URLs is all the rage today. What is nice about these URLs is it makes for a cleaner query string, the user does not know the actual page name and is typically easier for users to access and remember.
Instead of these…
Use Friendly URLs instead…
To add friendly URLs to your project simply go to Tools | Nuget Package Manager | Manage NuGet Packages for Solution... Search online for "Microsoft.AspNet.FriendlyUrls" and install the "Microsoft.AspNet.FriendlyUrls.Core".
Add a class called RouteConfig and add the following using statements at the top of the file:
using System.Web.Routing;
using Microsoft.AspNet.FriendlyUrls;
Now add a method named RegisterRoutes.
public static void RegisterRoutes(RouteCollection routes)
routes.MapPageRoute("", "Default", "~/Default.aspx");
You can add as many MapPageRoutes as you want in this method. You just have to keep the first and second parameters unique.
Now in your Global.asax you will add a using statement at the top of this file:
using System.Web.Routing;
In the Application_Start() event you will call the static method you created in the RouteConfig class.
I have written a blog post and an article on using the Model-View-View-Model approach to software development. If you use MVC or Web Forms you should be using a View Model. The View Model is where all of your data access happens and all the code to control the UI should also be located. The controller in MVC calls the View Model and the code-behind in Web Forms calls the View Model. This means that all unit testing happens on the View Model and you do not need to test against a controller or the code-behind file. You can read more about this model at the following two links.
Unit Testing
As just mentioned above, if you use the MVVM design pattern you get the benefits of being able to do unit testing and take advantage of TDD if you so desire.
jQuery and JavaScript
Using jQuery and JavaScript is an absolute must when building today's modern web applications. Web Forms used to be criticized because when it generated the HTML controls, it "munged" the id attribute. This means that the id that you used in your ASPX page was something different when it ended up on the client. This makes it hard to know what the name is when you want to reference that control in jQuery or JavaScript.
Microsoft gave us the ClientID property and the UniqueID properties to access the id and name attributes respectively. However starting with .NET 4.0 they added a ClientIDMode to the page level and to the Web.Config file. This allows you to set the ClientIDMode="Static" and the id you set in your ASPX page is what will be generated on the client. This makes integrating with jQuery and JavaScript just as easy as it is with MVC.
Twitter Bootstrap is a very powerful and popular CSS and JavaScript library that allows you to create responsive web sites. We have been using bootstrap for a few years now and it works just fine in Web Forms. We have successfully implemented templates we purchased from wrapbootstrap.com and themeforest.net. We typically take these templates and integrate the navigation and other elements into our Web Forms master pages. We then build very nice looking responsive web applications using Web Forms.
Web pages love tables! However tables are not always a good thing on smaller devices like a smart phone. Using bootstrap styles in combination we can make the GridView work much better. A better approach is to use the GridView so you get the built-in paging and all the great features of the GridView but make it not look so tabular. I wrote a blog about how to create an alternate view of tabular data. Check out this approach on how to present data that will work better on a mobile device:
Additional Guidance
One thing I like to do is consider what other folks are saying about Web Forms vs MVC. If you look at the following names, you can see what some of the heavyweights in the industry have to say.
Scott Guthrie
"Web Forms and MVC are two approaches for building ASP.NET apps. They are both good choices."
Dino Esposito
"ASP.NET MVC doesn't magically transform every developer into an expert architect and doesn't prevent developers from writing bloated and poorly designed code. At the end of the day, both Web Forms and ASP.NET MVC help to build applications that are designed and implemented to deal effectively with the complexity of real-world solutions"
Jeffrey Palermo
"It is rarely a good idea to trash your current application and start over"
K. Scott Allen
"…figure out for yourself what framework will be the best for you, your team, and your business."
A good overview of which to use when.
Public Sites Favors MVC
What we have gathered from our own experience and from reading what others are using MVC for are the following types of sites.
· Blogs
· Web content
· Marketing
· Membership
· Shopping
· Mobile
Business Apps Favor Web Forms
We have found that for building business applications that are doing a lot of CRUD operations that Web Forms lends itself really well to these types of applications.
· Line-of-business
· SaaS
· Extranet
In the end it is up to you which approach you are going to use when developing your web applications. But you should not let folks that are clearly biased toward MVC sway your choice. Web Forms is still a great choice for developing web applications. Just because Microsoft releases a new technology does not mean that you should immediately trash everything you know and jump on it.
As you have seen in this article, Web Forms and MVC are based on the same underlying technology and both can generate fast, small, responsive web applications. At the same time both can be unit tested, take advantage of MVVM, HTML 5, CSS 3 and jQuery libraries. So don't throw away all your hard-earned skills, just take advantage of the tricks in this article and develop modern web applications with Web Forms.
The Basics of MVVM in WPF
This is a follow-up to my previous blog post on the Basics of MVVM in which I used Silverlight to illustrate how to use a basic MVVM design. I had so many emails asking for a WPF version, I decided to post this sample using WPF.
Load a WPF List Box without MVVM
To start, let's write code to load a list box control in WPF without using the MVVM design pattern. Create a new WPF project and add a User Control named ucNoMVVM to this project. Add a ListBox control to the user control and set the Name property to lstData. Add a Loaded event procedure to the XAML so it will create a Window_Loaded event procedure.
<UserControl ...
Loaded="UserControl_Loaded">The sample project that comes with this posting (see the end of this blog for instructions on download) uses a Product table in a database to load data in the UserControl_Loaded event procedure.
private void UserControl_Loaded(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
}private void GetProducts()
Products coll = new Products();
string sql = string.Empty;
SqlDataAdapter da = null;
DataTable dt = new DataTable();sql = "SELECT ProductName ";
sql += " FROM Product ";// Create Data Adapter
da = new SqlDataAdapter(sql,
// Fill DataTable with Products
da.Fill(dt);// Loop thru all rows
// Create a new Product object each time thru
foreach (DataRow dr in dt.Rows)
Product prod = new Product();prod.ProductName =
}// Fill in ListBox
lstData.DataContext = coll;
}The code in the GetProducts method is fairly straight forward ADO.NET code to retrieve data from a Product table, create a DataTable and loop through each row of the DataTable to create a new Product object. Each Product object is added to a Products collection and when all rows have been loaded, that collection of product objects is assigned to the DataContext property of the list box named lstData.
In the XAML of the list box you set the ItemsSource property to {Binding}. This tells the list box that you will be binding the data at runtime by setting the DataContext property. You also fill in the DisplayMemberPath property with a property of the Product object that you wish to be displayed in each row of the list box. In this case you are using the ProductName property.
<ListBox ItemsSource="{Binding}"
Name="lstData" />That is all there is to writing the code behind and having it load data from a Product table. The problem with the above code is in order to test this code someone has to actually run the program and verify that this code works as it is supposed to. If you make a change to the database or to the UI you will then need to have someone run the application again to ensure it still works. You have to repeat this testing each time a change is made. This becomes very tedious and time consuming for the developer and the tester.
Load a List Box using MVVM in WPF
To take the previous sample and convert it into an MVVM design pattern, you simply need to create a class for your WPF User Control to bind to. This class, called ProductViewModel creates a public method named GetProducts. In addition a public property called DataCollection is created. In the "set" of this property you will raise a PropertyChanged event to inform the ListBox control that will be bound to this property to refresh its data by calling the "get" procedure in this property.
I will let you look up the implementation of the PropertyChanged event procedure in the sample code that you download for this posting. Other than that, the complete View Model class is shown in the list below:
public class ProductViewModel : INotifyPropertyChanged
#region INotifyPropertyChanged
/// <summary>
/// The PropertyChanged Event to raise to any UI object
/// </summary>
#endregionprivate Products _DataCollection;
public Products DataCollection
get { return _DataCollection; }
_DataCollection = value;
}public void GetProducts()
Products coll = new Products();
string sql = string.Empty;
SqlDataAdapter da = null;
DataTable dt = new DataTable();sql = "SELECT ProductName ";
sql += " FROM Product ";// Create Data Adapter
da = new SqlDataAdapter(sql,
// Fill DataTable with Products
da.Fill(dt);// Loop thru all rows
// Create a new Product object each time thru
foreach (DataRow dr in dt.Rows)
Product prod = new Product();prod.ProductName =
}// Assign to DataCollection property to
// raise PropertyChanged event
DataCollection = coll;
}The above class is not that much more code than you wrote in the code behind. In fact, the implementation of the PropertyChanged event can be put into a base class that all your view models inherit from. This will avoid duplicating this code in each view model class.
Bind ProductViewModel Class to XAML
Once you have the ProductViewModel class created; you now bind your User Control to this class. Any WPF user control (or Window) may create an instance of any class in your application within XAML. First you create an XML namespace as shown by the arrow next to "Callout 1" in Figure 1.
Figure 1: XAML can create an instance of a class in the UserControl.Resources section of your user control.
The XML namespace is given an alias and references a .NET namespace from your WPF application. In this XAML the alias for the namespace is called "vm". Next, you create a UserControl.Resources section in the XAML and using an XML element you specify the XML namespace followed a colon and then by the class name you wish to instantiate as shown by "Callout 2" in Figure 1.
The following line of code in the XAML is what creates an instance of the ProductViewModel class and assigns it to the static resource variable name listed in the x:Key attribute.
<vm:ProductViewModel x:Key="viewModel" />
The above line is the equivalent of the following in .NET:
using vm = WPF_MVVM_Easy;
vm.ProductViewModel viewModel = new vm.ProductViewModel();
Bind the instance of this class to the list box control you created on your WPF user control using the standard {Binding} syntax as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Bind the ListBox to the resource you created
In the ItemsSource of the list box you specify the source of the data as coming from the instance of the ProductViewModel class you created in the resources section. The Path property in the Binding specifies the property in the class you wish to get the collection of data from. In this case the name of the property in the ProductViewModel class is called DataCollection (Figure 3).
Figure 3: The Path attribute refers to the property where the data is coming from in the class to which this UI object is bound
Write the Code Behind
In your User Control you still need the UserControl_Loaded event procedure just like you did when you were not using the MVVM design pattern. The only difference is you will only have one line of code to call the GetProducts() method in the ProductViewModel class.
Since the XAML created the ProductViewModel class you need to get a reference to that specific instance so you can use it in the code behind. In the constructor you will use the Resources collection to access the x:Key you assigned to the view model. In this case the key name is "viewModel". So you access the resources on this user control using this.Resources["viewModel"] and casting the result as a ProductViewModel class and putting it into a field variable on this user control called _ViewModel. You can now call any method or access any property in the ProductViewModel class through this field.
public partial class ucMVVM : UserControl
ProductViewModel _ViewModel;public ucMVVM()
InitializeComponent();_ViewModel = (ProductViewModel)this.Resources["viewModel"];
}private void UserControl_Loaded(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
}That is all there is to migrating your code into an MVVM design pattern. The primary advantage of this design pattern is you can now write a unit test to test the view model class. You do not need to have a tester run the application in order to verify that everything worked. In addition you also now have a view model class that you can reuse in a ASP.NET or Windows Forms application.
Hopefully this post helped you see how easy it is to move code from the code behind of your user interface and put it into a class. That is the whole key to MVVM; simply moving code into a class. Do not worry about being 100% "code behind free". That is an almost impossible goal and most often requires you to write more code! That is certainly not a good thing. If your event procedures in your UI are simply doing UI code or making a single call to a method in your View Model, then you have accomplished the goals of MVVM; namely reusability, maintainability and testability. You also get one more benefit; having event procedures in your UI makes it easier to follow the flow of the application.
NOTE: You can download this article and many samples like the one shown in this blog entry at my website. http://www.pdsa.com/downloads. Select "Tips and Tricks", then "The Basics of MVVM in WPF" from the drop down list.
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What to do: Complete the circuit 3 times, moving immediately from one exercise to the next with minimal to no rest between moves. The first time through, do 8 to 12 reps of each move with a lighter weight as a warm-up. For the second and third sets, use an amount that you're able to lift no more than 8 to 10 times.
How often: 3 nonconsecutive days a week, preferably when you do the Steady Cardio workouts
What you'll need: 1 pair of light weights (5 to 10 pounds), 1 set of heavier dumbbells (10 to 15 pounds; for some exercises, you may need even heavier weights), stability ball (optional)
Step Squat
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Hold dumbbells at sides, palms in, and stand with a low step about 2 feet behind you. Extend left leg behind you and place top of foot on step. Bend right leg and lower hips, keeping front knee behind toes, until right thigh is about parallel to floor. Return to start. Complete a full set, then switch sides.
Plank Row
Firms shoulders, back, and abs
Hold a dumbbell in each hand and assume a modified push-up position (hands beneath shoulders, knees on floor, ankles crossed in air). Keeping torso steady, bend left elbow and pull dumbbell up toward rib cage. Lower and repeat with right arm. Alternate arms for a full set. For a challenge, perform move with legs extended, balancing on toes.
Wall Sit Arm Curl
Firms arms, glutes, and thighs
Hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward, and stand with back against wall. Slide down wall until legs are bent 90 degrees. Bend elbows and lift weights toward shoulders, then lower. Complete full set of arm curls before returning to standing position.
Ball Chest Press
Firms shoulders, chest, arms, and glutes
Holding dumbbells, lie on stability ball (head, shoulders, and upper back supported) so body forms a straight line (like a tabletop) from head to knees. Position weights at chest height, elbows pointing to sides, palms facing toes. Keeping torso steady, straighten arms and press weights toward ceiling. Lower weights. Repeat for a full set. No stability ball? Perform move off the edge of a bed, sofa, or deep-seated chair.
Pendulum Lunge
Firms glutes and thighs
Hold dumbbells at sides, palms in, and stand with feet close together. Take a giant step back with right leg, bend knees, and lower until left thigh is parallel to floor, keeping front knee behind toes (as shown). Press into left foot to stand back up and bring right leg forward, stepping into a front lunge. Continue stepping back and front for a full set with right leg, then repeat with left.
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This year marked the third year of the $200,000 Follett Challenge, which encourages K-12 schools around the US to share their innovative programs that have been put in place to prepare our modern students for the demands of the 21st century.Recently, the 4 semifinalists plus the "People's Choice" winners —were announced. We thought that their programs were pretty cool and worth sharing. The winners were based on the number of votes they received from the public.
The grand prize winner (who will be announced in May) will earn a $60,000 prize in Follett products and services, while the other three semifinalists will each earn $30,000 in products and services.
Albert P. Terhune Elementary School; Wayne Township Public Schools; Wayne, N.J.; video: "Augmented Reality Book Trailer Program"
Memorial Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School; Fair Lawn Public Schools; Fair Lawn, N.J.; video: "Dynamic Math Connections"
Belleville West High School; Belleville Township High School District 201; Belleville, Ill.; video: "A Community of Readers"
Wayland Union Schools; Wayland, Mich.; video: "Media and Technology at Wayland Union Schools"
Ten $5,000 prizes (also in products and services) will be awarded to the "People's Choice" winners. (The four above listed entrants make up the remainder of the people's choice winners).
Kenston Intermediate School; Kenston Local School District; Chagrin Falls, Ohio; video: "The World Is My Stage"
Peeples Elementary School; Fayette County Schools; Fayetteville, Ga.; video: "Peeples Cultural Arts Week"
Hilton Central School District; Hilton, N.Y.; video: "Quest Shakes Up Education"
Eisenhower Middle/High School; Warren County School District; Russell, Pa.; video: "The Hub"
School Eleven; Clifton Public School District; Clifton, N.J.; video: "Blast Off Into Reading"
Edith Scheuerman USD #457; Garden City Public Schools; Garden City, Kan.; video: "Places You'll Go! Career Tour"


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Not really a new subject but one which I think is worthy of consideration.
I am well aware that the best con-man - is the guy who seems so darned ''normal'' we could be forgiven for being taken in!! Smart, intelligent - almost the ''nice guy next door''.
I wonder tho if we project this to the occasional armed BG then we might get caught out. Probably most bad guys are crude, semi-dumb or totally dumb but the odds could be that here and there is the guy who is (appears) so OK and normal, we'd hardly give him a second glance. If we were to be confronted by such, I wonder how much we might be thrown off guard!
There is naturally a lot to be said for being in a relaxed con' yellow - necessary if we carry in particular but - in the same way as we perceive BG's seeing certain types as potential victims, might we also all but ignore until rather late - the apparently ''nice guy'' BG!!?
Bottom line is what I often preach - ''expect the unexpected''. "Never assume".
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08:00 am to 05:00 pm
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Bench Press Competition
University Bookstore 14th Annual Bench Press Competition
Saturday February 21, 2015
125 War Memorial Hall on Virginia Tech Campus
Schedule of Events:
- Friday February 20, 4-7 pm- Early weigh-ins
- Saturday February 21
- 7:30-8:30 am, day of registration
- 9:00 am, last weigh in conducted
- 9:45 am, Rules briefing
- 10:00 am, Competition begins
Cost of Event:
- $15- Current Virginia Tech Students, Faculty, Staff
- $25- All Other Participants
(Pre-Registration open until Thursday, February 19 at 5pm)
Day of Registration:
- $20- Current Virginia Tech Students, Faculty, Staff
- $30- All Other Participants
*Add $10 to compete in second Division*
Walk Up Registration will be from 4-7 pm Friday, February 20 and 7:30-8:30 am Saturday, February 21.
Awards will be given to top 3 lifters of each weight class. Overall winners of each division will be pulled from their individual weight class to receive a prize.
Weight Classes
Women's Open
122lbs and below
122lbs to 140lbs
140lbs and above
Mens' Raw
165lbs and below
165lbs to 198lbs
198lbs and above
Men's Open
148lbs and below
148lbs to 165lbs
165lbs to 181lbs
181lbs to 198lbs
198lbs to 220lbs
220lbs and above
Weigh-In and Day Of Information
- Lifters competing in the Raw Division are NOT allowed to wear any assisting shirts.
- Lifters who are competing in 2 divisions are allowed 3 lifts. For example, the first lift may be raw and the following 2 lifts may be raw or open.
- Early weigh in begins Friday, February 20 from 4-7pm. Day-of weigh ins will be Saturday, February 21 from 7:30-8:30am sharp. Due to flighting requirements, no one will be weighed in after 9:00am
- Rules briefing will begin at 9:45am. Competition begins at 10am.
- Weigh ins and Competition will be held in War Memorial Hall Gym 125.
Basic Rules
- Shoulders and buttocks on bench,
- No bouncing or sinking of bar,
- Press command with pause,
- Wrist wraps allowed, No elbow wraps,
- One lifting shirt allowed (any ply),
- No baggy clothing
Parking, Lodging, and Spectators
- Parking: Visitors can park in most lots, please note that you should not park in handicap and service vehicle spots. Meters may be monitored so if you park in a metered spot, you may be ticketed (check the meter for instructions).
- Parking (Early Weigh In): Visitors are required to obtain a Visitor Parking Pass from parking services if arriving before 5pm.
- Spectators: Family, friends, and all spectators are welcome to attend the 2015 Bench Press Competition. Admission is free of charge
- Lodging: Holiday Inn University - 900 Prices Fork Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060 - $71 per night. Please call 540-552-7001 to book a room with this reduced price.
Sample Training Programs
- 8 Week Beginner Program
- 8 Week Training Program
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2014 Results
Women's Open - Kat Cody122lbs and below - 1st: Tanya Halliday122lbs to 140lbs - 1st: Rebekah Brook140lbs and above - 1st: Kailey Baker; 2nd: Brook WarrenMens' Raw - Cliff Rhodes165lbs and below - 1st: Richard Jones; 2nd: Chris Kang; 3rd: Calvin Barrow165lbs to 198lbs - 1st: Tim Lewis; 2nd: Paul Shelton; 3rd: Andy Stack198lbs and above - 1st: Brandon McClaugherty; 2nd: Jan-Michael Cox;Men's Open - Armando Mineiro148lbs and below - 1st: Richard Jones; 2nd: Chris Kang; 3rd: Robert Stevenson148lbs to 165lbs - 1st: Lucas Pribble; 2nd: Phillip Grambo165lbs to 181lbs - 1st: Paul Shelton; 2nd: Tyler Church; 3rd: Douglas Hearney181lbs to 198lbs - 1st: Jason Buzzard; 2nd: Al-Titus Glover;198lbs to 220lbs - 1st: Cliff Rhodes; 2nd: Kevin Hamm; 3rd: Mackie Waller220lbs and above - 1st: Jonathan Woods;


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How to avail of grants for single mothers in Pennsylvania
Submitted by guiyanggal on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 11:58When one mentions single mother, it conjures up an image of a strong independent woman juggling career, home and child successfully. However, there are many women who due to their unique circumstances are not able to cope on their own in earning a livelihood and raising a child simultaneously. In such a situation, a woman should take the help of Pennsylvania assistance for single moms. Single parents have become a norm nowadays but that has not made the job any easier. It still involves shouldering the responsibility of two people which obviously is a huge task.
Some women might have discontinued their education when they became mothers but would now like to complete it in order to build a successful career and home for herself and her child. The Pennsylvania State Grant Program offers single mother grants in Pennsylvania taking into factors such as the current source of income, the amount of income, the number of members in the family etc. The most amazing thing about education grants for single mothers in Pennsylvania is that you need not repay it! There are several health insurance schemes for children available too.
Now, either for studying or for holding a job, childcare becomes indispensible. If one is not able to afford it then there are financial help for single mothers in Pennsylvania that can be sought. This help is in the form of subsidized childcare centers. Every year the limit on the family' income limit is changed and one can check with the appropriate authority for the current figure. This limit will determine the eligibility of assistance for single mothers in Pennsylvania. At times childcare can also be given in the form of grants where the mother does not have any obligation to repay.
In fact, even housing assistance for single mothers in Pennsylvania also need not be repaid if availed through the HUD or the Housing and the Urban Development agency. There are various types of schemes depending on whether you wish to purchase your own house or rent a house. This assistance is provided by the state but at time there may some additional benefits at the county level. All the type of help for single mothers in Pennsylvania is targeted towards ensuring that all the basic necessities of life are met of the child and the mother. Rising energy costs is also a headache for a woman who is seeking her own house. There is the LIHEAP in Pennsylvania that assists mothers in the costs incurred in cooling or heating systems.


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Please I need all the suggestion for pictures hangers.
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This will be a down and dirty day for all. You will be a farmer for a day. You should be in excellent physical condition to attend this workday. We'll meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Prairie Crossing Farm. Attendees should be dressed appropriately for cold or warm weather, and for rainy or dry conditions. Bring boots and a sack lunch. We will work rain or shine.
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Interviews on Missions
The Future of World Missions
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In episode 457, Pastor John discusses the future of world missions.
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In episode 236, Pastor John gives advice to someone who feels called to missions.
God's Fame and Global Missions
by John Piper
In Episode 146, Pastor John talks about God's plan to take his glory to the nations.
Should Missionaries Intentionally Lie?
by John Piper
A missionary in China asks, "Can a missionary lie in order to do ministry in a closed or persecuted country? For example, can he sign a statement saying he agrees to obey the laws of that country when he actually plans to break some of them, particularly religious based ones?"
Why Adam Matters for Global Missions
by John Piper
In episode 5, Pastor John explains why the historicity of Adam matters for world missions.
The Great Commission
Theology Refresh: Podcast for Christian Leaders
by Jerry Rankin
Jerry Rankin discusses unreached and unengaged peoples, the dynamics of mission strategy, and international church planting.
John Piper Interviews David Platt
Local Discipleship and World Missions
(Phoenix, AZ)
by David Platt
Should I Find a New Church If Mine Won't Support Me In Missions?
by John Piper
John Piper says if your church doesn't support you in missions, find out why.
Can I Go Into Missions Without a College Degree?
by John Piper
John Piper says a college degree neither makes nor breaks a person's missionary potential.
Should the Risk of Danger Keep Me From Doing Missions?
by John Piper
John Piper says danger doesn't automatically exempt a person from doing missions.
When a Polygamist Is Converted What Should He Do About His Marriages?
by John Piper
John Piper says we may have to be patient when introducing biblical standards to a new culture.
What Is the Vision for Short-Term Missions At Your Church?
by John Piper
John Piper mentions three desires behind doing short-term missions.
Who Should Consider Going on Short-Term Missions Trips?
by John Piper
John Piper says that every American Christian should do short term missions.
Are Short-Term Mission Trips Worth Doing?
by John Piper
John Piper is for short-term missions, most of the time.
Do You Think Everybody Should Be a Missionary?
by John Piper
John Piper says there are only three options for you in relation to missions.
What Happens to Those Who Have Never Heard the Gospel?
by John Piper
Listen to John Piper talk about the justice of God in judging those who have never heard the gospel.


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Ajoke Toyin Muinat (ATM)…Get's a huge Tattoo of her daughter's face on her arm. Hmmm! Talk about a mother's love!!
She runs a saloon, a spa, a travel agency, a styling agency, a boutique, a designing studio (all under the trade name, Tiannah's place), a restaurant called Amala dot com.
She is currentlyworking with Nicki minaj, official stylist for Basketballer's wife and kendrick lamar.


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Saturday, August 28, 2010
Smacksy Sunday Links
Letters of Note blog describes itself as "... an attempt to gather and sort fascinating letters, postcards, telegrams, faxes, and memos. Scans/photos where possible..." It's like uncovering buried treasure everyday.
Everything about this site whispers sweet, sweet nothings to my OCD.
Oh my, the kid in this video. The sweetness of the poem and the sweetness of the boy. I found this little guy in a post on SAS' Magical Mystery Tour. Do you follow her? This gorgeous red head is a Kiwi living in London. She posts things funny, personal, interesting, pretty and just last Friday some photos of delightful underpants. Follow away, I tell you.
Happy Sunday.
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