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Reuters offers tech to trust citizen journos' photos
Reuters, Adobe, Canon are working on technology to help track changes made to digital photos--a trustworthiness requirement to prevent doctored photos in an age where ordinary people supply pictures to news agencies.
News organization Reuters is working with photo editing powerhouse Adobe and camera maker Canon so changes to digital photos can be detected, last week.
Reuters, the news agency whose image was tarnished earlier this year when a freelance photographer provided , wants to ensure such changes can be found.
"I am pleased to announce today that we are working with Adobe and Canon to create a solution that enables photo editors to view an audit trail of changes to a digital image, which is permanently embedded in the photograph, ensuring the accuracy of the image," Glocer said in the blog posting, a transcript of a December 11 speech at the Globes Media Conference in Tel Aviv.
"We sought a technical solution so that we had total and full transparency of our work. It's what we stand for. It's what we've always stood for. And we hope that it will provide reassurance to editors and consumers of our services," he said. "Transparency and truth are important to us."
The issue of trust is increasingly important in a "citizen journalism" world where the ordinary public, not just news professionals, supply content, he said.
"What does the future look like in a world in which the consumer has taken over the printing press, the dark room, the television studio? What does the result of a mashup of professional and "amateur" actually look like? And more importantly--is trust the victim in a world of millions of news sources--will we live in a world where truth is passed through a sieve of opinion and commentary?"
It's not an academic issue for Reuters. Earlier in December, it announced a deal with Yahoo in which people who post photos to the Flickr photo-sharing site, can tag their shots and submit them to Reuters.


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Kenyon Martin's birthday: Rookie Nuggets guard Gary Forbes elected to serenade him
Nugget Kenyon Martin's birthday was surely better than his April Fool's Day, when teammate J.R. Smith's driver filled K-Mart's SUV with buttered popcorn. The power forward's December 30 birthday appears to have been a happier affair, though it, too, involved some Nuggets hazing: Rookie guard Gary Forbes was elected to sing "Happy Birthday" to Martin, who turned 33.
Click here to watch the video, in which Forbes looks equal parts embarrassed and squirmy as his fellow players (one of them shirtless; happy birthday, indeed!) record his rendition on their cell phones and Coach George Karl laughs in the background. Giggle if you want, but Forbes's warbling was arguably better than the team's Christmas rap. "Don't forget Rudolph in Nuggets apparel!"
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Nico for pres!
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Nico I think I distinctly remember trying (and failing) to kill you solo as Cho'gath awhile ago... you made me run cause my feast barely scratched your bar
^ haha, probably true, im a super fatty.
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Very nice guide! I usually suck at this game, but with this guide, I do pretty well now! Last game, I even had 9/1/5! Thanks for writing this awesome guide! PS, I love using Explosive Cask to knock cocky players into towers.
Hey nico, what are your thoughts on a spirit visage for gragas? I believe it is a good early game item for him because of the cooldown reduction, extra healing from his passive, and cheap cost.
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NICO update pls, I want to hear your thoughts on the recent buff
This is a solid build on Gragas, with Frozen Heart. I will try this soon, thanks a lot.
Are you still playing him the same way with the recent changes?
Although AD gragas is probably the most viable build these days, AP gragas is 1000x more fun due to being able to use all of his abilities and not just 3.


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How can bradycardia cause me to pass out?
Syncope (say "SING-kuh-pee") refers to a sudden loss of consciousness that soon passes. Syncope may be the first indication that you have an arrhythmia and is a very worrisome symptom for several reasons:
- Passing out can cause a serious injury. For example, passing out while climbing the stairs or while driving can cause serious harm.
- If you pass out because your brain did not get enough oxygen to function, this may be a warning sign that you have a serious medical condition.
An arrhythmia can cause syncope in the same way that it causes lightheadedness (presyncope)—your heart cannot pump blood effectively during excessively fast (tachycardia) or slow (bradycardia) heart rates, reducing the amount of blood that reaches your brain.
With syncope, though, the arrhythmia causes such a dramatic drop in the blood pressure that the brain does not receive enough blood to keep you conscious, and you lose consciousness as a result. For an arrhythmia to cause syncope, your heart rate must be extremely fast or extremely slow, or you must have some other heart condition in addition to the arrhythmia.
How long does syncope last?
It is important to recognize that syncope is transient, meaning that you wake up soon after passing out. You may wake up because the arrhythmia stops on its own and a normal rhythm and blood pressure return. Even if the arrhythmia persists, you may still regain consciousness. When you have an episode of syncope due to an arrhythmia, it typically happens while you are standing or sitting, and the loss of consciousness causes you to fall to the floor. As soon as you are lying down, blood flows back into your brain, even though your blood pressure may remain low. When enough blood flows back into your brain, you will likely wake up.
What are the risks associated with passing out from an arrhythmia?
Fast or slow arrhythmias may cause you to pass out. Depending on your position and activity at the time of the episode, you may seriously injure yourself. If you are standing up at the time of the arrhythmia, you may pass out and fall, which may cause you to injure your head, break an arm or leg, or receive other injuries. If you are driving, you may crash, causing severe injury to yourself and anyone else involved.
Passing out may be a sign that you are at risk for a life-threatening arrhythmia. If you have symptoms of an arrhythmia that may cause you to pass out, do not drive any vehicle until your condition has been evaluated and treated.
When is lightheadedness not caused by bradycardia?
Many of the medicines used to treat heart conditions, such as medicines for high blood pressure or heart failure, can lower the blood pressure excessively and result in lightheadedness. In general, medicine-induced lightheadedness often occurs soon after you stand up (orthostasis) because of the drop in blood pressure that happens when you stand (orthostatic hypotension). In contrast, lightheadedness cause by an arrhythmia can occur even when you are sitting or reclining.
Other causes of lightheadedness include hyperventilation, panic or anxiety attacks, prolonged standing, and excessive fluid loss caused by vomiting, diarrhea, or sweating.
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A cyst is a closed sac, having a distinct membrane and division compared to the nearby tissue. Basically, a cyst is a cluster of cells that have grouped together to form a sac (not unlike the manner in which water molecules group together, forming a bubble); however, the distinguishing aspect of a cyst is the cells forming the "shell" of such a sac, are distinctly abnormal (in both appearance and behaviour) when compared to all surrounding cells for that given location. It may contain air, fluids, or semi-solid material. A collection of pus is called an abscess, not a cyst. Once formed, a cyst may sometimes resolve on its own. Whether a cyst that fails to resolve may need to be removed by surgery will depend on what type of cyst it is and where in the body it has formed.
Despite being described in 1938 as the microscopic appearance of cysts in the pancreas,[5] cystic fibrosis is an example of a genetic disorder whose name is related to fibrosis of the cystic duct (which serves the gallbladder) and does not involve actual cysts.[6]
This is just one example of how the Greek root cyst-, which simply means a fluid-filled sac, is also found in medical terms that relate to the urinary bladder and the gallbladder but that have nothing to do with cysts.
Most cysts in the body are benign (dysfunctional) tumors, the result of plugged ducts or other natural body outlets for secretions. However sometimes these masses are considered neoplasm:
Treatment ranges from simple enucleation of the cyst to curettage to resection. There are cysts, e.g. buccal bifurcation cyst with self-resolation nature, in which close observation only can be employed unless the cyst is infected and symptomatic.[2]
A pseudocyst is collection without a distinct membrane.
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Many people love their indoor carpeting and look forward to having brand new wall to wall carpeting installed. Did you realize however, that no matter how clean you keep your rug, even if you steam clean it weekly, it is still highly toxic to you, your family and your pets?
Over 60% of homes in the USA have carpeting. Carpets cover the floors of our business and schools. Children play for hours on them, infants crawl on them and breathe deeply of their fumes, proud homeowners inhale that 'new-carpet smell', and all the while we are being poisoned by the chemicals, allergens and toxic dust that lurks in our carpets.
Whether your carpets are new or old, they probably have more bad things in them than you want to imagine. The list is staggering. For new carpets there are 'volatile organic compounds' VOC's. These include toluene, benzene, formaldehyde, ethyl benzene, styrene, acetone and a host of other chemicals, some of which have already made the EPA's list of Extremely Hazardous Substances. Known carcinogens such as p-Dichlorobenzene are in new carpets, as are chemicals that produce fetal abnormalities in test animals. These chemicals also cause hallucinations, nerve damage and respiratory illness in humans.
Other compounds in new carpeting that affect your health are adhesives, stain protectors, mothproofing and flame retardants. That 'new carpet smell' comes from 4-PC, associated with eye, nose and upper respiratory problems that are suffered by many new carpet owners. 4-PC is used in the latex backing of 95% of US carpets. In 2000 the 3M Company removed the chemical perflouro-octanyl salphonate from their product, Scotchgard, because it had been found to cause reproductive problems in rats. It had also been found in high levels in the wildlife of urban areas. Mothproofing chemicals contain naphthalene, which is known to produce toxic reactions, especially in newborns. Fire retardants often contain PBDE's (see our report Toxic Flame Retardants and Children's Health) which are known to cause damage to thyroid, immune system and brain development functions in humans.
Older carpets can be more of a hazard than new ones: Not only do they contain the chemicals banned from more recent production, they also have had years to accumulate pounds of dust mites, dirt, pesticides and other toxins brought in on shoes, feet and pet's paws. Did you know that your carpet can hold 8 times it's weight in toxin filled dirt and you can't even see the trapped dirt that your carpet is hiding! The EPA has stated that 80% of human exposure to pesticides happens indoors. Every time you spray for bugs or use a fogger, the chemicals settle in the rug and stay there for years. If you paint your room the curing paint leaves its VOC's in the carpet for you to inhale long after the walls no longer smells of paint. Just put in a new wood or laminate floor? You'll be living with those toxins, sealers, solvents and glues even after you clean with all the right products. Household dust contains lead and other heavy metals, because lead is in our soil and will be for a long time to come.
Older carpets are so toxic that your chances of being exposed to hazardous chemicals are 10-50 times higher in a carpeted room than outdoors. If the carpet is plush or shag, your risk increases substantially.
What can you do? First you can take action to reduce your exposure to carpet toxins. First, if you can, get rid of the carpeting. If not that, then vacuum with a well sealed high quality HEPA Vacuum Cleaner that can do a much better job of cleaning your carpets than the cheaper vacuum cleaners found at most department stores. Low quality vacuum cleaners are not sealed well! Even many of the so called filtered ones often leak air through gaps in their cases causing dirty air to blow back into your indoor environment! Steam cleaning can kill dust mites and bacteria. A good doormat will stop a lot of toxins right at the door. Take your shoes off when entering your house and you make it a much safer place. If you must buy a rug or carpet, choose one made of naturally flame retardant fibers such as wool, and get a woven rug. Don't glue your new carpet to the floor, attach it with staples instead. Finally, get a Quality HEPA Air Cleaner or Air Purifier that will remove dust and toxins that rise from the carpet or rug every time you step on it or vacuum. If you follow as many of these precautions as possible, you will certainly have a cleaner and healthier home.
Another tip at Tree Hugger.com recommends the following when looking for a safer carpet. "First, look for carpets with the Green Label Plus Certification. In 2004 this initiative by the Carpet and Rug Institute certifies that carpets have passed independent laboratory tests for emissions from thirteen notorious chemicals. ".
Your best alternative is to seek area rugs made from natural fibers such as wool, hemp and corn husks laid on top of natural hard surface flooring. If that is not possible, open your windows and do the best you can with air filters because you can bet that your home is much more toxic than you ever realized.
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BATON ROUGE - When the calendar turns to May, it means school is almost out. Soon everyone will be hitting the pool and beach for some fun in the sun. That is why May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
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Kelly, Ursula and McNicoll, Iain and , Nuffield Foundation (Funder) and , Scottish Funding Council (Funder) and , ESRC/ HE Funding Council Impact Initiative (Funder) (2009) Measuring the volume and value of the outputs of higher education institutions. Fraser of Allander Economic Commentary, 33 (1). pp. 55-59. ISSN 2046-5378
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One of the key issues facing the Scottish Government and Scottish Funding Council is how to assess the contribution made to Scotland's economy by Scotland's higher education sector. Higher Education's contribution to the economy and society at large is viewed as providing one of the most important justifications for government expenditure on higher education. However there is a paucity of robust quantitative evidence against which related resource allocation decisions aimed at encouraging economically valuable activity can be made. Taking higher education activity as a whole there has been no practical, valid, way to analyse the economic value of what universities do, or to compare the value thus created with that generated by other activities in the economy. The overall objective of this paper is to show how the development of a framework with comprehensive and detailed quantitative measures of the outputs of HEIs in both volume and value terms can enable a holistic analysis of higher education institutions' economic value. The present paper draws on initial case study research supported by the Nuffield Foundation which was further elaborated in two substantive reports to the Scottish Funding Council.
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Keywords: | knowledge transfer, higher education, economic value, public policy, cultural engagement, community engagement, Social Sciences (General), Economic Theory, Public Finance, Education (General), Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all) |
Subjects: | Social Sciences > Social Sciences (General) Social Sciences > Economic Theory Social Sciences > Public Finance Education > Education (General) |
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The new, politically correct term for Indians/Native Americans
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Reader Tara e-mails: "My daughter's preschool teacher calls Indians/Native Americans '1st Americans.' I guess that's the NEW PC term. I just hope I'm not calling my kids 'Last Americans!'"
On a related note, reader Becky e-mails:
Let me first say that I am married to a full Sioux, making my daughter half Sioux, and she does take after him (native genes beat Scot/Welsh/Irish imports anytime). In her pre-school and kindergarten, she was an Indian. Well, they called them Native Americans, but you get the point. Both my husband and I attended the Thanksgiving pageant for the two years of pre-school and the kindergarten play. At no time were we ever offended that our daughter was an Indian, Native American, whatever. In fact, we joked about it being typecasting! She had fun with it, played it up. Everyone loved it. No one asked if we were offended or anything. No one asked us ahead if we minded, either, and they all knew her heritage.
Neither of us has ever been the type to object to the Indian mascots for sports teams or anything else. The only time I have ever had a problem with his heritage is when a former employer denied me a promotion because I was a "dirty squaw who married a dirty Indian". I quit as soon as I heard the comment, filed a grievance and put the small-minded people out of business, at least in that state (they only had 6 employees).
It's called history people. Get a life!
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Best 10 Main Dish Recipes of 2011
by Maria Russo in Recipes, December 31st, 2011
Food Network users have spoken: traditional, tried-and-true recipes are best. From classic comfort food and seafood to Italian and Mexican favorites, Food Network's top 10 main dish recipes of 2011 are as diverse as they are flavorful. Make a New Year's resolution to bring a few of these family-friendly dishes to your table in 2012.
10. Spaghetti alla Carbonara — A silky, no-cook egg and Parmesan combination coats each noodle and perfectly complements crispy pancetta pieces in this Italian classic.
9. Oven-baked Salmon — Ready in just 20 minutes, this heart-healthy meal features lean salmon filets, simply seasoned and baked until cooked through.
8. Beer Can Chicken — Grill this chicken standing up, balanced atop a half-empty beer can and resting on its legs.
7. Crab Cakes — Paula's crab cakes boast a golden, crispy exterior and tender crab with fresh vegetables and a Worcestershire-mayonnaise mixture inside.
6. Chicken Enchiladas — Tyler mixes shredded chicken with chipotle chiles and corn and bakes it in tortillas with enchilada sauce and cheese.
5. Chicken Marsala — Sweet marsala wine pairs naturally with fresh sliced mushrooms, a key ingredient in this hearty chicken dish.
4. Fish Tacos — Garnish fish tacos as you would meat ones with sour cream, shredded cabbage and salsa.
3. Beef Stroganoff — A scoop of sour cream adds subtle tang to the creamy mushroom sauce that coats cubes of beef and egg noodles.
2. Old-Time Beef Stew — Paula adds pinches of allspice and sugar to this stick-to-your-ribs stew.
1. Good Eats Roast Turkey — With a 5-star rating and more than 3,800 user reviews, Alton's no-fail bird is our most popular turkey recipe.
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Heralded Chinese junior flyweight, Zou Shiming, a two-time Olympic gold winner and three-time World Amateur Champion, scaled in at 111lb earlier today, Friday, ahead of his pro debut examination against Eleazar Valenzuela, who weighed 111.6lb.
Denzil Stone – Atlantic City
Lou DiBella, the vocal promoter for lineal middleweight champion Sergio Martinez (49-2-2, 28ko), has reiterated their shared disinclination to enter the super middleweight division as Martinez would be at too great a weight disadvantage. His fighter, Maravilla, who registered a 157lb weight for his last bout with Matthew Macklin; three pounds below the middleweight limit, will go as low as 150lb if it were to lure pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr into action…
Speaking after Martinez's 11th round knockout of Macklin, a fight in which he started slow but finished strong last Saturday, March 17 in New York City, DiBella bellowed: "[Martinez is] a 154lber, he ate steak and potatoes all f**king week and weighed 157. He could have fought at 154 [on Saturday, versus Macklin for The Ring magazine's middleweight (160lb) championship]."
Addressing assembled journalists and recorded by Boxeo Mundial, DiBella also spoke of Martinez's middleweight rival – Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, who champions the WBC belt, a world title formerly held by Sergio.
"If Chavez fights [Martin] Murray… I'm going to talk to Bob [Arum, Chavez's promoter at Top Rank Boxing] about whether or not there's a real possibility of making a fight in September or not. But if he does fight Murray [in June] he should be stripped [of the WBC world championship] before that."
It has since emerged that Visa issues have derailed the expected fight between Chavez Jr and British contender Martin Murray, however, DiBella would still have "no faith they will make the fight". He continued: "I will try to talk to Bob but the one thing pissing me off is [concerning the weight and] the HBO commentators talking about [Lucian] Bute and [Andre] Ward [who both fight at 168lbs]. I don't want to listen to it; it's horse-sh*t!"
Regarding viable opponents outside of Chavez Jr, DiBella said: "Andy Lee is certainly a possibility, especially in a heavily Irish area. Obviously we're not getting [Miguel] Cotto next or Chavez next. And we're not getting Mayweather next so we have to look at what's financially viable."
A lucrative showdown with Mayweather, though, that would pit two pound-for-pound top five prizefighters against each other, is something that DiBella enthuses… so much so that he explained that Martinez would even fight Mayweather (42-0-0, 26ko) at a catchweight of 153lbs, 152lbs, 151lbs or even 150lbs, four pounds lighter than the weight Mayweather will fight Cotto at later this year, for Miguel's 'Super' WBA super welterweight world title.
Not only would Martinez and DiBella relinquish the weight advantage to Mayweather, they would also be willing to accept a 20 percent share of the purse, compared to a mega 80 percent for Floyd, nicknamed Money.
"We'd fight Floyd at 151, we'd fight Floyd at 150… why would we do that? To get the opportunity. And we'll do it at 80-20; f**k parity! Mayweather can have 80 percent of the money. And we'll do it at 150 after he beats up Cotto. Let's do the fight."
Fight promoters are no strangers to lauding their charges. DiBella has oft termed Martinez as a sure-fire future hall-of-famer and, considering Martinez's speed, unorthodox movements, combination-punching and gunslinging fight style that sees shots thrown from unorthodox angles, Lou likened Sergio to former four-weight world champion Roy Jones Jr.
"People should realise something… you should feel privileged to watch Martinez right now," he said of the slick Argentine, who now has thrilling victories over Alex Bunema, Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams, Serhiy Dzinziruk, Darren Barker and Macklin. "He's an all-time great, man, he's like Roy Jones Jr in his prime; the guy is a freak of nature."
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Robert Delgado – Los Angeles
HBO have pulled the lightweight duel between undefeated duo Brandon Rios and Yuriorkis Gamboa from their World Championship Boxing broadcasting schedule. The rival prizefighters were set to clash in the main event bout at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on April 14, however, despite Gamboa's well-publicised absence from the promotion, Rios and the Top Rank undercard will remain in action next month with television rights still to be arranged.
The 135lb tussle, that would have decided the fate of the WBA lightweight world championship belt, had generated huge interest as it pitted two of the pound-for-pound most fan-friendly, exciting headhunters against each other yet fears the match-up would fall through originated earlier this month as Gamboa twice no-showed press conferences in his native Miami (bizarrely, an event that was his own request) and latterly, in Los Angeles.
Speculation began to build as to whom could fill in should Gamboa be axed from the card, with undercard slugger Mike Alvarado (32-0-0, 23ko) linked with Rios (29-0-1, 22ko) in a super lightweight tie but such a fight has been quashed as Alvarado's contest with Mauricio Herrera will provide the chief support to Rios versus TBA in April.
Cameron Dunkin, the prominent manager who represents Rios, was reported to have told ESPN that the leading candidate to fill in for Gamboa would be Richard Abril who, like Yuriorkis, is a Cuban-born, Miami resident. Abril (17-2-1, 8ko) is an interim titlist with the WBA at lightweight and, in his most recent fight, overcame Miguel Acosta – who Rios teekayoed last year – by way of unanimous decision.
It has also been claimed that Top Rank, who guided the ascendancy of Gamboa to the upper echelons of the featherweight ranks, will pursue legal action over a fighter they claim has been advised by a rival promoter or promoters to withdraw from the April 14 contest.
As well as Rios and Alvarado versus Herrera, Filipino prospect Mercito Gesta will square off against Luis Antonio Arceo and super bantamweight Jesse Magdaleno will take on Nick Fast.
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Kronk Irish middleweight star, Andy Lee (27-1-0, 19ko) is ready and available to fight WBC middleweight world champion, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr (45-0-1, 31ko) on June 2 or 16. Following Chavez Jr's second successful defence of his WBC title against Marco Antonio Rubio in San Antonio on February 4, Team Lee, Top Rank CEO Bob Arum and HBO Boxing agreed in principle to the Chavez Jr versus Lee fight.
In the past few days Team Lee has been made aware that Team Chavez is reluctant for Chavez Jr to face Lee due the Irishman's southpaw style. Team Lee strongly believes their fighter has earned his place to challenge Chavez Jr for his WBC belt.
Lee is highly ranked in the middleweight division and is currently positioned as the WBA's number two and WBO number two prizefighter in world boxing at 160lbs. In recent months, the Kronk Gym fighter has also been knocking on the door of other world title shots, but was bitterly disappointed when he failed to secures title challenges with WBC diamond champion, Sergio Martinez on March 17 and Super WBA titlist, Felix Sturm on April 13.
The Chavez Jr versus Lee fight is a war the boxing public are intrigued to see as it pits two young fighters doing battle for a prestigious belt. This an opportunity for promoters and tv executives to rejuvenate the sport of boxing and showcase two exciting and entertaining young Mexican and Irish warriors that are popular with the US television audience.
The Irishman's last two impressive performances live on HBO made an emphatic statement that he has the skills and attributes necessary to challenge and win a world title, 1: a barnstorming tenth round knock out victory over formerly unbeaten world ranked Craig McEwan on March 12, 2011 and 2: a boxing master-class performance against the durable Brian Vera on October 1, 2011.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was born with boxing in his blood and has followed in the footsteps of his legendary father Julio Cesar Chavez Sr, a six-time world champion in three weight divisions. After only two amateur bouts, Julio turned pro at the age of 17 on September 26, 2003 in Culiacan, Sinalao, Mexico.
Since then, the Mexican warrior's US promoter, Top Rank has astutely promoted and guided their protege over the last eight years to become a world champion and box office attraction at the age of 26.
Andy Lee followed a different path in boxing; he had a successful amateur career lacing up his gloves at the age of 11 to go on to win a host of Irish national titles, multinational tournaments, a silver medal in the world under-19s in 2002, a European bronze senior medal in 2003 and was a 2004 Irish Olympian.
Since Lee's pro debut at the famous Joe Louis Arena in Detroit on March 10, 2006, Emanuel Steward has nurtured and honed the boxing skills of his pupil and carefully chartered a pathway for his fighter to become a world title champion.
Lee commented from Detroit today: "I would now relish the opportunity to fight for a world title. A title shot against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr would be a challenge I would rise to. It is every boxer's ambition to be a world champion. I would love to fight Julio for the WBC title on June 2 or 16… it would be a tough fight but I believe I have the skills to beat him. The Irish and Mexican people like a good fight, so let's get it on."
The Chavez Jr versus Zbik world title bout on June 4, 2011 successfully drew 1.5 million viewers on HBO and with over 40 million people in the US of Irish descent a Chavez Jr v Lee title bout has the potential to boost these viewing figures significantly and generate substantial revenue for fighters, promoters and broadcasters.
Steward, presently in Waldimir Klitschko's training camp commented: "Andy has established himself as an entertaining fighter in America and Europe.
"I think a fight between Andy and Julio would be a great fight; they are two young fighters burning with ambition and have a track record of being in exciting fights. Andy is the most prominent and visible middleweight contender resident in the United States at this time; it makes good sporting and business sense for HBO and promoters to make the fight between Andy and Julio."
Team Lee are confident that if Top Rank and Team Chavez are up to conclude discussions and negotiations for the fight, that a deal can be done and dusted over the next few days.
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Denzil Stone – Atlantic City
Manny Pacquiao is set to defend his WBO welterweight world championship at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, against Timothy Bradley on Saturday, June 9. According to The Ring, A deal was agreed today, Monday, after a productive weekend meeting in San Antonio, Texas, between Pacquiao's adviser Michael Koncz, Bradley's manager Cameron Dunkin and Top Rank Boxing promoter Bob Arum – who represents both fighters.
Following Pacquiao's last fistic outing, a controversial majority decisioning of Juan Manuel Marquez in November last year, speculation quickly escalated linking the Filipino belt collector with defensive wizard Floyd Mayweather Jr, who trounced Victor Ortiz by way of fourth round technical knockout two months prior to Manny's competitive contest with Juan Manuel.
Mayweather began calling Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38ko) out on his official Twitter account and even reserved a date and venue. Floyd, who was recently found guilty of a misdemeanour charge, could only box on May 5 as a judge ruling granted the 34-year-old a postponed prison sentence due to his previous pugilistic commitments to defend his WBC title at 147lbs on the aforementioned date.
The timing for Pacquiao, it appeared, was not convenient for multiple reasons… 1; he suffered a 28-stitch cut during the Marquez victory and required time to recover, 2; Arum wanted any bout with Mayweather to occur later than May in order to construct a temporary 40,000 seater arena on the Vegas strip in order to maximise sales at the gate and, finally, 3; Pacquiao's desire of a 50/50 revenue split was reportedly not well received by Mayweather.
Since the third attempt of putting the pound-for-pound match-up together collapsed, Mayweather booked a Cinco de Mayo bout with Puerto Rican boxing royalty Miguel Cotto and Arum and Pacquiao turned to Bradley (28-0-0, 12ko).
While there may be a sense of disappointment that neither Pac nor Floyd will fight each other this summer, both alternative contests still retain elements of intrigue. Mayweather will compete at his highest weight, 154lbs, in order to challenge for Cotto's WBA super welterweight world title. He was also taking on a fighter who had just avenged his first professional defeat to Antonio Margarito whilst producing a disciplined box-and-move clinic.
Pacquiao, meanwhile, takes on a young, hungry, confident and motivated fighter who has been hankering for a high-profile contest in order to showcase his improving skill-set. Bradley, 28, is undefeated, a three-time super lightweight world champion, has good victories over Miguel Vazquez, Junior Witter, Kendall Holt, Lamont Peterson and Devon Alexander and, crucially, possesses a style where he will take the fight to Pacquiao unlike Manny's most recent two opponents: Shane Mosley, who boxed in too timid a manner and Marquez, who effectively counter-punched Pacman.
Bradley formed one component of a four candidate-long shortlist made available to Manny. The other front-runner, Cotto, aligned himself with Mayweather while the remaining two options, a fourth fight with Marquez and a duel with unified 140lb king Lamont Peterson – who unseated Pacquiao's Wildcard Boxing Club stablemate Amir Khan – have been offered a dust-up at the Cowboys Stadium on July 14.
The winner of Marquez and Peterson could then box the winner of Pacquiao v Bradley in either the latter half of the year, or at the start of 2013 should a Mayweather fight take precedence.
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Pepe Rodriguez – WBC
The Coahuila puncher, Marco Antonio Rubio, who faces Julio Cesar Chavez Jr at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, February 4, has acknowledged that the WBC middleweight world champion is a dangerous fighter, but said: "I will face the best version of the legend's son. In his last fights he has shown great advances but I have the punch to knock him out… I don't want to risk with the judges, I'll go for the knock out."
Marco, who looks strong and in very good condition, said that he is in the final stage of the preparation of his next fight against Chavez and is practicing sparring with Marco "Dorado" Reyes (22-1-0, 20ko) and other partners, with whom he puts into practice the tactics deployed to combat the fighter from Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico; Chavez Jr.
The bout to confront Chavez on February 4, will be at the Alamo Dome. After losing his first attempt to be crowned WBC middleweight champion against Kelly Pavlik in 2009, to date, he has added nine wins by ko to his record, which makes him an extremely live opponent, with a possibility to be crowned.
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Denzil Stone – Atlantic City
It's a pound-for-pound super showdown that's failed twice at the negotiation table in the past two years, a match-up that would surpass all pay-per-view figures in boxing and one that would unify two alphabet titles… WBC welterweight world championship incumbent Floyd Mayweather Jr wants it, WBO titlist at 147lbs Manny Pacquiao wants it but the team behind the Filipino have mixed opinions about how the bout can turn from pipe-dream into reality.
"I'm ready to put my belt up. What about you Manny Pacquiao? Let's make history," Mayweather (42-0-0, 26ko) said via his official Twitter account yesterday, Wednesday, one day after calling "punk" Pacman out for a fight on May 5.
There had been increasing suggestions that Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38ko) would not shirk from the challenge and meet it head on, however, his trainer; Freddie Roach, trusted adviser; Michael Koncz and promoter; Bob Arum, of Top Rank Boxing, have all made public their thoughts and, although differing from each other, all suggest a further postponement to what is already a protracted and laboured attempt at putting together two of the finest fighters from the past decade.
"I think it has to happen in 2012, because people are starting to say, 'Who cares at this point?'" explained Roach regarding the frustration felt by fans during a segment with host Mario Diaz of WPIX. "It is starting to lose momentum instead of gaining, so they better do it this year. I definitely think it will be the second fight for both of them this year. I think they will both have one more fight, a tune-up fight."
Mayweather's allowance to push his 87-day jail sentence back until June 1 hinged on his previous commitment to box on Cinco de Mayo so, in the event that Pacquiao is not his opponent, another – likely Saul Canelo Alvarez – will be drafted in. For Pacquiao, it could well be a fourth fight with Juan Manuel Marquez the following month.
Pushing the Mayweather v Pacquiao fight into the second half of the year is a stance also advocated by Koncz, who regards the MGM Grand Garden Arena's 16,800 seats to have a capacity too meagre for a contest of this calibre. Koncz, like Bob Arum, believes a makeshift 40,000 seat arena should be constructed on the strip. Such a task would render a May 5 date too soon.
"Why would I tell Manny to fight on the 5th and throw away a percentage of 30 million? That's crazy," Koncz was quoted by AP to have said, perhaps overlooking the fact that Las Vegas already has a mega-stadium – the Motor Speedway – that could entertain 140,000 people.
Arum echoed Koncz's views on the outdoor ground: "[The fight] could happen very easily," he said during an address on GMA TV in the Philippines. "[But] the fight badly needs [the makeshift arena]."
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Robert Delgado – Los Angeles
Having turned his back on the WBC in a December, 2011 press conference that he organised himself, lineal middleweight champion and the incumbent of The Ring magazine's prestigious championship – Sergio Martinez – now finds himself back in a familiar position as the Council have mandated that should he and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr both triumph in their next respective bouts then they must box later in the year. Chavez Jr's promoter, though, has other ideas…
It is not the first time that Maravilla has been made the mandatory challenger to the title Chavez Jr possesses as their paths were supposed to cross in the first quarter of this current calendar year, however, instead, the WBC allowed Chavez Jr to take on Marco Antonio Rubio, the champion's second successive voluntary defence having also taken on – and defeated – Peter Manfredo Jr.
The WBC's allowance of the match-up disgusted Martinez: "I'm not planning to defend the WBC Diamond belt anymore. The only title I'm going to defend from now on is the title I won after beating Kelly Pavlik; The Ring magazine title. I won't ever represent the WBC ever again until [they] make the fight they ordered at the WBC convention [versus Chavez Jr].
"They won't honour their own agreement. I hate the [cowardice] that Chavez Jr displays as well as his coach Freddie Roach and promoter Bob Arum for avoiding me every day. I never thought a world champion could avoid someone in this way."
In 2010, Martinez – a then WBC champion – elected to take on an opponent selected by HBO – Serhiy Dzinziruk – as they did not regard the mandatory fighter, Sebastian Zbik, to be pay-per-view worthy. Martinez accepted the fight but was consequently stripped of the belt.
The irony of the situation was that, in the summer, Zbik and Chavez Jr fought for the vacant championship… it was even broadcast by HBO. In an attempt to appease Chavez Jr, the WBC 'promoted' him to be their 'Champion Emeritus', an honour usually bestowed upon a fighter entering retirement.
Since then Martinez has lobbied to get his title back by calling out Chavez Jr and/or by calling on the WBC to honour their agreement. Thus far, it has been to no avail.
A statement recently released by the Council read:
"The WBC unanimously approved that the WBC middleweight champion of the world, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr should defend mandatorily against Sergio Martinez, but leaving open an opportunity for both parties to agree as TV dates are already reserved: Chavez on February 4 [versus Rubio] and Martinez on March 15 [against Matthew Macklin].
"The Board of Governors of the WBC has ruled to accept both [match-ups] according to the rules, but with the indication that the winner and WBC champion after the 4th of February must defend mandatorily against Martinez, if he wins over Mathew Macklin, classified in the past convention by request of Mr. Lou DiBella."
In-fighter Chavez Jr, who displayed a multi-dimensional boxing style against Manfredo, and fast-paced gunslinger Martinez, are both betting favourites heading into their bouts against Rubio and Macklin, however, despite the promise of a protracted fight between two of the most prominent 160lbers on the planet, it remains a fight that Chavez Jr's promoter Bob Arum is disinclined to book.
"We have to do what's best for our fighters," said Arum, as reported by The Ring. "And for me, if Chavez is successful against Rubio, then the big fight for him – the big, big fight for him – is Miguel Cotto if Cotto is not fighting Manny."
The main big fight element of a Chavez Jr and Cotto contest is the perpetual pugilistic rivalry between Chavez Jr's Mexico and Cotto's Puerto Rico and, if such a fight were to be made first then it would be overlooking the two most obvious match-ups that have long been associated with the undefeated middleweight.
Primarily: a fight with the consensus number one in the division – Martinez and, secondarily, an all Mexico encounter with fellow undefeated champion, Saul Alvarez, the current holder of the WBC title at 154lbs. Cotto, despite his pedigree in the lighter weight classes, should remain an afterthought when pondering opponents for a man who strides into the ring with an extra 20lbs over the middleweight limit. The size differential alone should discount Miguel…
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Denzil Stone – Atlantic City
Floyd Mayweather Jr, 34, was ready to begin a 90-day prison sentence in Las Vegas on charges relating to domestic violence instigated in September, 2010 but, following a late plea from the welterweight boxer's lawyer – Richard Wright – the Justice of the Peace Melissa Saragosa allowed a postponement until June 1 in order to accommodate previously existing sporting obligations. Namely: Mayweather's Cinco de Mayo date.
According to an Associated Press report, Mayweather has been allowed to continue training in order to ready himself for what could potentially be a super fight on May 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The date and arena had been reserved by Floyd and his camp late last year in the hope that it could entice Filipino prizefighter Manny Pacquiao and Top Rank promoter Bob Arum into booking what is estimated to be the most lucrative match-up in the sport's history.
Indeed, money appears to be one of the key factors. AP state that, whilst stressing that Mayweather – himself dubbed 'Money' – was not attempting to shirk away from the sentence, but informed Saragosa of the financial benefits that Las Vegas enjoys when Floyd fights in town. His last seven fights were cited to have raised over $1 billion to the city's economy and the May 5 date would likely generate a further $100 million irrespective of opponent.
"This is simply a delay because of prior commitments and contracts," said Wright as quoted by Associated Press.
The judge replied: "Mr. Mayweather has an obligation to this court [but] given the fact that Mr. Mayweather has these obligations, I am going to grant your request."
Leonard Ellerbe, who acts as confidant to Mayweather, said fans can expect Floyd to engage in a "mega fight" in May, however, when pressed as to whom the opponent he faces will be, Ellerbe requested time be given for himself and his fighter to process the day's events.
"We'll make an announcement about who we're going to fight next week. We just came out of the court hearing. Give us a chance to catch our breath," the Los Angeles Times quote him to have said.
The super fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao, though, is unlikely to go ahead unless the date is pushed toward the end of the month. Arum said: "May 5 is out for us, it can't happen because we want to explore the idea of getting a [temporary] 40,000 seater stadium up on the streets of Las Vegas.
"The end of May is a possibility."
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Robert Delgado – Los Angeles
One unified world champion, an undefeated titlist and two first ballot future hall of famers are the statuses of the four opponents adviser Michael Koncz and Top Rank Boxing founder Bob Arum will be discussing when the two meet this week to begin the selection process for WBO welterweight world champion incumbent Manny Pacquiao's next defence. Lamont Peterson, Timothy Bradley, Juan Manuel Marquez and Miguel Cotto are all in the mix…
Filipino belt-collector Pacman was last in the ring in November, when he went fist-to-fist with Mexican nemesis Juan Manuel Marquez (53-6-1, 39ko) for a third – and what was billed a final – time, however, the end result (a Pacquiao win by way of majority decision) has split observers. One section regarded Marquez's counter-punching tactic to have thwarted a sluggish Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38ko) sufficiently enough for the three-weight world champ to collect a major honour in a fourth division – a viewpoint shared by On The Beak at the time.
However, others pointed out that the expectation prior to fight night – that Pacquiao would claim a conclusive knockout, perhaps as early as the sixth round – had an influence on people's scoring of the fight as, when the competitive contest transpired, a more favourable stance to Marquez developed when - like it had in the first and second duel – it was really more even.
As such, a fourth fight has been mooted yet a potential stumbling block to any negotiations for the bout could be due to Marquez's reported unwillingness to box in Las Vegas; the scene of all three fights and one in which he is yet to gain what he believes is a deserving win.
Pacquiao has already trounced Cotto (37-2-0, 30ko). It was the bout in which he earned the WBO title he still defends and one in which he looked superior in every minute of every round until Cotto was teekayoed 55 seconds into the 12th and final round in 2009. The Puerto Rican's successes since that fight – a hat-trick of stoppages over Yuri Foreman, Ricardo Mayorga and Antonio Margarito (all at super welterweight) – have seen him fight his way back into a shot at a second highly-lucrative payday with Manny.
Bradley (28-0-0, 12ko) and Peterson (30-1-1, 15ko) both campaign in the weight class directly south of Pacquiao, super lightweight. Bradley, the holder of the WBO championship, is yet to be beat, has already fought at welterweight and is in his prime years. Peterson holds the WBA/IBF titles and is coming off the back of his most significant victory to date – a points victory over Pacquiao's Wildcard Boxing Club stablemate Amir Khan in Washington DC, December, 2011.
All four fighters will be the focus of Arum and Koncz's conversations this week as Koncz has specifically jetted into Las Vegas to meet Arum, according to Manila Standard Today. Pacquiao was due to attend yet has decided to spend further time with his family.
Instead, Koncz will report back to Pacquiao in Manila next week, January 10 where a final decision could be reached.
Related article: Marquez duped out of win as Pacquiao gains undeserved decision
Related article: Arum estimates Pacquiao v Marquez III attracted 1.4m PPV purchases
Related article: Roach: Mayweather's speed may be greater than Pacquiao's but still has flaws to be exposed
Related article: Cotto confident he can out-fox Pacquiao in rematch, Steward agrees but Roach is not keen
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Volunteer Day with Trees Atlanta
Though the water practices may have been put on hold until February, early Saturday morning practices certainly were not. The team was not to be meeting in the WoodPec, however – they were in for a more unorthodox type of "practice". After a brisk 15 minute drive to Cabbagetown, GA, the team met up with Trees Atlanta to plant shrubs in the neighboring streets. What was once conceived by some to be an "off-day" turned out to be worse: teammates vigorously dug into the rocky and earthy soil to create room for the new trees while others worked with their hands massaging the bulbs on the trees. Trees Atlanta staff was on the scene too, helping along the way as teams of 2-3 rowers planted two trees each in an effort to give back to the local community.


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"BEEJ IN YOUR FACES" – the demure Ms. Mary
In ROOT Sports' most valiant attempts to get you drunk, they gave you this:
They also gave us this, so from the bottom of our hearts, we have to extend a big, full shot of cheapest vodka:
No honestly, this game was just a dirty roller coaster ride of awesome.
The first period was tits as Canes fans made unintelligible moaning noises at every single whistle or movement from the ice surface. Mental pandemonium, and Jeff Skinner is doing the hockey equivalent of eating a fetus as he charges around the ice with no regard for human morality.
The Staal brothers faced off.
A Staal won.
We are informed that Henry Staal is in attendance.
If you're still conscious. . .
Jamie McBain almost singlehandedly destroyed our chances of winning.
He was like "I don't have any goals. But I'm going to go score a couple."
He did. It was terrible. But Craig Adams, Arron Asham, and Pascal Dupuis were there to prevent that.
Craig Adams silently had 2 points, more than Crosby. He might catch him for all we know.
But clearly we're not having any problems with anything, because Craig Adams is present in our lives and that's okay.
We may have lost Engo, which brings our "healthy badass defensemen" category even lower into the abyss.
But we're really here.
We did it. We won.
Sorry for the shitty recap, but our fave stream crapped out in the middle of the game and there was an incident with some fried rice that had to be taken care of immediately, lest it interfere with bourbon consumptions.
At least our screenshots are legit.
We will make a more comprehensive post tomorrow.
A State of the Union if you will.


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Guy repeatedly apologizes for the armed robbery while pointing a gun at you.
Would you be less inclined to shoot someone if they acted like this?
Not me. I say the gun speaks louder than the man. He's just using a con game to make you feel sorry for him and grease the transaction. I bet he would shoot you in a 'New York minute' if he thought it was required, despite his affable manner.


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97 points Wine Spectator: "Packed with blackberry and raspberry fruit, this is a bit of a brute now, with a brick wall of tannins hiding the espresso, mocha, mineral and tar flavors. Shows terrific intensity and drive through the finish, as the fruit gains more and more depth thanks to mouthwatering acidity. This will age for a generation. Best from 2008 through 2030." (10/2005) 95-97 points Robert Parker: "Meaty and rich, with notes of Asian spices, espresso roast, creosote, blackberries, and cherries, the 2001 Cote Rotie La Turque is an earthy, powerful, tannic effort with a long, heady, rich finish, and crisper acids than the 2000. Give it 5-8 years of cellaring, and consume it over the following 20-25 years." (12/2004) 94 points Stephen Tanzer: "Deep red. Wilder, more earthy and more powerful on the nose than the Mouline, with aromas of bitter cherry, creme de mure, fruity dark chocolate, licorice candy, espresso and pungent violet. Dense and broad on the palate, the cherry compote and blackcurrant flavors complicated by dense, dark tones of coffee, high-octane chocolate and black truffle. Quite solid but also lush, sweet and broad on the finish, with hints of complex flowers and herbs. Packs a real tannic punch, but the tannins are thoroughly buffered by the wine's material. Definitely the most sauvage of the trio of '01s right now." (jan/Feb 2006)
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The school board voted earlier this year to switch to a fee-for-service bus operation this fall in light of state funding cuts. Students except for those eligible for free or reduced meals will be charged $1 per ride.
District Transportation Director Cindy Hardin says that as of Thursday, about 1,450 students had signed up to pay for bus service, but about 3,000 riders are needed to break even. Officials are working to sign up more students before the first day of school Aug. 2.
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I was curious (heh) to see this direct-to-DVD sequel of the 2006 movie, even though I hadn't watched the original, because of the names associated with it.
The celebrity voices in Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey include Tim Curry (a stage magician), Matt Lauer (what else? a newscaster), and Jerry Lewis (whom I didn't recognize as the Stationmaster). Only Curry has significant presence; the others are more like cameos.
Plus, the promo material promised "music from legendary songwriter Brian Wilson". That turned out to be him singing "California Sun", which was disappointing, since I expected a bit more. Instead, much of the soundtrack is done by Carbon Leaf, a Celtic/bluegrass-influenced band from right here in Richmond, Virginia. That was a pleasant surprise. You may know them from their hit "Life Less Ordinary", a version of which is included here.
The animation is bright, colorful, and friendly, with plenty of action and visual interest, including gags. The monkey's feelings are simple and obvious, making him easy to relate to, especially for younger folk. The characters are fun to watch, especially the animal ones.
In this film, George wanders off with Kayla, a young elephant from the magician's stage act (which means I got to hear Tim Curry call George a "cheeky monkey"). She wants to see her parents again, so George, Kayla, and Ted (the Man in the Yellow Hat) take a train cross-country, while her owner thinks she's been kidnapped. As a secondary story, Ted's distracted from paying attention to George because his priority is applying for a new position of more authority at the museum where he works. The message he learns is that loved ones are more important than any job, an important idea, but a strange one for a kids' film.
Perhaps that particular element is aimed more at the parents watching with them. This is a great choice for a family movie night, although you may want to discuss some of it with children. For instance, George steals fruit from the train kitchen to feed himself and the elephant. Is that acceptable? Some of the actions require context to be made clear, and some — like jumping out of a plane without a parachute — are only sensible in a cartoon. I didn't mind seeing the movie, although from an adult perspective, I don't think I'll be rewatching it.
Special features on the DVD include a game, a music video for "Hold On, Here We Go" made up of movie clips, computer-printable coloring pages, and two not-yet-aired episodes of the TV show, "A Monkey's Duckling" and "George's Super Subway Adventure". They'll be shown on TV in the fall. (The studio provided a review copy.)
Although generally a little bit of Will Ferrell goes a long way with me, much to my surprise I kinda enjoyed the 2006 film…the updated character design style and animation looked nice, the story went down smoothly, and I really enjoyed the soundtrack, especially the songs by Jack Johnson.
I was underwhelmed by the first film — the cartoon is so much better done, IMO — that when I came across this at CostCo on Sunday I never remotely considered getting it for my boys. But it sounds like it's at least worth a rental . . .
I got the impression that it was a relatively faithful sequel, but I would really like to hear from someone who's seen this, the first movie, and the TV show to see if that's accurate.


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I'm a long time reader and first time poster but I had to share this custom tap handle carved for me by my buddy. He got into wood working a few years ago and after coming out of the military took it up with no power tools. Here he is carving a freaking table with his mallet and chisel.. Anyway, I requested a tap handle and he continued to blow my mind. Every part of this is carved without a single power tool, instead using tools which at times are merely piano wire. Also, you can see in the last picture his signature with the inlayed Purple Heart wood representing the Purple Heart he was awarded for his bravery and sacrifice. His website is coming up soon if anyone else is looking for a truly one of a kind piece of beer art. Wow, still amazed, this thing feels amazing to pull a beer from!
Nice! Definitely want to know when that website goes up!
Amazing work! I would love to see some more pics of the fabrication
I'm a lathe kind of guy...but that man is extremely talented. Very awesome.
Some pictures of the process
Very impressive! I would love to see more and know what they're going for.
Planning: Petes Wicked Clone, Weissenbock, some crazy mix combobulation. Primary: Secondary: Bottled: Currently Kegged: Fat Boy Amber Ale ; Chimay Blue Clone Past brews:
That's a helluva one-of-a-kind conversation starter right there! Very cool.
WOW! I'm so jealous. I'm just now getting into woodworking and am lightyears behind this guys skill. Awesome tap handle!


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Get Ahead this Winter
Date: 12/2/2013College students from Alvernia and beyond are discovering that Winter Break is a great time to stay in school — and more students than ever are taking advantage of accelerated winter session opportunities in both online and blended course formats.
While some students take multiple classes to graduate a little early, others are looking to catch up. And although getting a head start on the next semester or accelerating a graduation date are top reasons to take courses, there are other great benefits.
Not sure if an online or blended course will work for you? Winter Session might be a good time to try one out.
Enrolling in a required core major course during Winter Session allows students to complete classes at a time when everyone else is miles away from campus. And putting a required course behind them lets students focus on getting into their next set of courses.
"Winter session is both convenient and flexible," says Susan Haldeman, admissions director for Alvernia's School of Graduate and Adult Education. "Students can complete an entire course in just a few weeks. A wide variety of courses are available and students can get ahead by taking classes on campus, online or a combination of the two."
Adult students taking classes part-time sometimes find that the accelerated format of Winter Session helps them keep up with full-time classmates. "Seeing familiar faces in the classroom can help students enjoy classes and feel more confident," says Haldeman.
"Students can also use a winter session to improve their GPAs, work on an advanced degree and graduate on-time or even early," said Dean Daria LaTorre. "We see students from other colleges and high schools, as well as degree-seeking professionals as part of our class mix."
Students take note: Not every regular semester class is available during a winter session. See the list of online or blended courses available this year, or talk to your advisor to see what's offered and how to enroll. Students should also check with their financial aid department to determine what aid options may be available to them.
"The bottom line is that winter session learning is a smart way for students to stay on course now with a big future payoff," says Haldeman.
- History: Established as a private four-year liberal arts college in 1958, Alvernia celebrated its 50th year by being awarded university status in 2008.
- Heritage: Founded by the Bernardine Sisters, a Catholic religious order, the university embraces the Franciscan core values of service, humility, collegiality, contemplation and peacemaking.
- Motto: "To Learn, To Love, To Serve"
- Campus: The main campus in Reading is 121 acres, with two satellite campuses in Philadelphia and Pottsville (Schuylkill County).
- Location: Our residential campus is situated three miles from center-city Reading, in the scenic Blue Mountain area of Eastern Pennsylvania.
- Enrollment: 3,000 students attend Alvernia including 1,500 traditional undergraduates, 600 continuing education students, and 780 graduate students. Over 77% of first-year students live on campus.
- Faculty: Our professors are accomplished scholars, experts in their fields, and supportive mentors. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1. Most classes are 20 students or fewer.
- Athletics: NCAA Division III, member of the Commonwealth Conference of the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation and member of Eastern College Athletic Conference, 8 men's and 10 women's intercollegiate sports.