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However, my mother seems to be totally oblivious to my feelings in a variety of areas, especially in regards to my sexual orientation. I first asked my mom about liking girls when I was a freshman in high school, because I had a painful crush on this girl who I was in choir with. She had told me she was bi, but her preference was toward guys. I was bummed and really didn't understand my feelings clearly enough. So, I talked to her, and she assured me that I was not a lesbian or bisexual, and that she would know if I was. The years passed and I went out with guys, but really had no feelings toward them at all. But whenever I would be near another girl I liked a lot, or thought was gorgeous and amazing, my heart would skip a million beats, and my belief in my assumption got stronger. I told my mom on the phone earlier this year that I liked women. My mom replied that I was not, that my "mind was being fucked" by a friend of mine, that I should cut off ties with her. Mom then told me that this had happened to her, and that I was just being manipulated. I then took that position for while, but at Christmas, I realized I really do feel the way I do, and that this is valid.
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Interview: Sic Alps are for loco
Monday, January 17th, 2011 | interviewZ, musiX, pdX | No Comments
Sic Alps haven't put out a proper record since 2008′s U.S. EZ, but it doesn't mean the San Francisco band has just been lazing about in some exclusive lo-fi vacation spot located on a secret island off the coast of Yemen.
Close. The trio—Mike Donovan, Matthew Hartman and new member, former Comets On Fire echoplexist Noel von Harmonson—have essentially been living out every band's dream, opening for indie-rock heroes Sonic Youth and Yo La Tengo as well as being hand-picked by the fellas in Pavement to perform at All Tomorrow's Parties (Donovan also directed a schizoid video for Portland rock gods Quasi last year). No big whoop. It should also be noted that the band shares a zip code with TDoL faves Thee Oh Sees, Ty Segall, the Sandwitches, Amoeba Records, The Mother Hips, Escape From New York Pizza, Hank IV, SFMOMA … simply put: If it didn't cost $1,500 a month for a closet-sized apartment, I'd be in San Francisco.
So what is it about Sic Alps? For years the band has been blasting out nuggets of rock that tend to stumble and lurch in beautiful cacophony. They continue to make good on that tenet with their latest Napa Asylum (out January 25 on Drag City)—a sprawling double-album filled with 22 concise little noisies. Of course, there are loads of shiny, happy hooks buried underneath the racket, and first single "Do You Want to Give $$?" offers only a small taste.
Sic Alps' Mike Donovan took some time to answer TDoL's burning (and itching) questions about the new record, playing ATP with Pavement, and a little San Francisco music history.
TDoL: Napa Asylum travels a lot of musical territory—thematically and stylistically—was that the point in doing a double record?
Mike Donovan: We had a lot of material going in, although at end the debate was on whether to go with the single or double.
It was originally supposed to be a concept album, right?
My friend John [Harlow], who makes some of our videos with us, has a picture on his wall that he bought at a yard sale—a pencil drawing of the Napa Asylum building which was torn down in 1949. Out the gate this was the inspiration for the album; but 22 songs about an asylum is just a crazy idea.
Do you have any particular favorite double albums?
The Basement Tapes. Although if I had a record press I would press up all 125 or so songs from the "Original Basement Tapes."
Napa Asylum feels like an album in the classic sense. What do you think of the fact that most people these days just grab the mp3s they like?
It's always been that way; eventually you skip ahead to the faves.
There's an incredible amount of great music coming out of San Francisco. It seems pretty tight-knit …
Please come to the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco on February 9 for a show with Thee Oh Sees, Sic Alps and Ty Segall. It's a benefit for the Homeless Coalition here in S.F.
So, Grateful Dead or Jefferson Airplane?
I'm the only guy in the band who likes the Dead, but it's OK—I like them enough for everybody.
Moby Grape or Blue Cheer?
The Grape.
Death Angel or Metallica?
My friend Mike used to tour manage Death Angel if you're looking for some off-the-record tales.
John Dwyer or Ty Segall?
Too close to call.
What went through your mind when you got the invite from Pavement to perform at All Tomorrow's Parties last year?
That was the most exciting part—being asked to ATP and also to open for them at Brixton Academy in London. Brixton is a complete blur, but I'll always remember getting that e-mail and flipping out. Pavement is a huge part of why I do this and it was a giant honor. We went and saw them the night before we opened for them in London and it hit me pretty hard. I'm not too easy on myself when it comes to music but it was hard not to reflect and say, "Damn, Donovan. You've done good."
Are there any artists or things that inspire your live performances?
Georges Brassens.
What's the one thing you won't leave home without on tour?
Markers and scrap paper.
So, what's next for Sic Alps?
A coffee break.
"Do You Want to Give $$?" – Sic Alps
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This is a friend of mine. He is wearing a Black Ops holster for a Desert Eagle XIX in .50 Cal
For reference he is 5'6" 190 lbs
Black Ops Holster (IWB)
Black Ops Holster (OWB)
What do you think?
This is a discussion on Concealing the BIG DOG!!! within the Defensive Carry Holsters & Carry Options forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; This is a friend of mine. He is wearing a Black Ops holster for a Desert Eagle XIX in .50 Cal For reference he is ...
This is a friend of mine. He is wearing a Black Ops holster for a Desert Eagle XIX in .50 Cal
For reference he is 5'6" 190 lbs
Black Ops Holster (IWB)
Black Ops Holster (OWB)
What do you think?
LOL you can carry it jeans n' t-shirt and that's quite an accomplishment. But, I'll guess it has the same problem as any long barreled handgun. When you sit down the muzzle gets pushed up. To avoid this, long-barreled afficianados use high-ride holsters. I noticed that your holster has a strong forward cant and maybe that's your way of avoiding the high-ride ... high ride on a gun that heavy might not work out too well.
How does it work out?
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But if he is happy with it then more power to him.
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Thanks mkh, With a proper gun belt. It really is comfortable. I wore a .50 all weekend at the NRA convention. He wore his .50 sunday of the convention.
That guy looks familiar. Have I seen him somewhere before??
CCW permit holder for Idaho, Utah, Pennsylvania, Maine and New Hampshire. I can carry in your country but not my own.
scary. good thing you dont live in my neighborhood. lol
Save a Greyhound. Adopt one.
It looks like an extreme forward cant similar to the Ayoob Rear Guard by Mitch Rosen.
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Make sure you have a good, stiff, gun belt for that beastlike powerhouse.
I couldnt imagine using a Desert Eagle as a carry piece. But if you can pull it off, more power to ya.
Scary? Heck, he looks OK to me. If you ever move to Texas, come on over and bring the hogleg and some Beer & Nachos....
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Thanks for the posting. Heck, with a good holster, gun belt and Perry suspenders, I can carry my heaviest 1911, reloads, etc. no worries.
Doing the same with a DE is not a big stretch in my opinion.
That's a heck of a sidearm...a little overkill, but I guess that is what you'd want to do if you were presented with a gunfight.
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Well that should answer ALL the "can I conceal this" questions!
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This Redondo Beach, CA home resembles a European castle. Originally built in 1924, the "Redondo Beach Castle" came alive in the 60′s by Scotsman Allister Patterson, who spent 37 years redesigning it to make it what it is today. The exterior of the home features a tall, intricately carved front door, two brick turrets, and lots of stained glass. The interior is decorated with knight's armor, chandeliers, throne-like chairs, and antique furniture. The home also comes with a full size built-in bar, six fireplaces, and large patio for entertaining. It has been used a venue for magic shows, galas, Halloween parties, weddings, and other events.
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Price: $2,650,000
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Baths: 5
Listed by: Michael Rankin, TTR Sotheby's International Realty
This Washington D.C. residence was once a working firehouse. It was built in 1884 and retains many of the original details from the building's prior use, including a brass fireman's pole, wooden lockers and exposed masonry. The current owner has been using it as a residence and art studio. Modern art is located throughout the home, including unique sculptures that look like humans hanging on the wall.
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* Israel's Beauty and the Geek's semi-finals turned out to be more than your everyday reality show episode. The final four couples visited Turkey on a very special mission: to try and make things right between the two states. As most of you already know, things aren't going so... read on
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This exciting sequel to Lightbringer furthers the story of Wendy, a powerful Reaper known as a Lightbringer who was nearly killed by her insane mother, known in the Next as The White Lady. Even with her soul in tatters and mad as a hatter, The White Lady was a powerful force to be reckoned with, especially as she was able to organize the Walkers who stalked the Next in search of young souls to devour. The White Lady's death has not prevented the Walkers and other, more powerful creatures from continuing to organize into a dangerous force. Now Piotr, a Rider who assists spirits in going to what lies beyond, finds himself a target and with Lily and Elle's help, must discover who is behind the power shift in Next.
Piotr was indispensable in helping Wendy survive her mother's attack and is now unable to forget about the Lightbringer who continues to face severe challenges. With Piotr in the Next, Wendy is hard pressed to protect herself from those who seek to devour her soul in an attempt to gain power. Even her own family is out to get her so Wendy has little time to make good on an earlier promise to find a boy's spirit cord thereby restoring him to his body.
Although this story is slow to get started, once it does the action is nonstop right up to the end which leaves plenty of unresolved issues to be dealt with in the next book. Readers new to the series will be well served by going back and starting at the beginning with Lightbringer as little time is spent backfilling the previous part of the story. Imaginative and well crafted, this fantasy will appeal to teens and adults alike. There are plenty of twists and surprises to keep this unusual ghost fresh, scary and unpredictable, don't miss it.
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A herniated disc is a condition occurring from the rupture of the gel-like center through a weak area in the tough outer wall. Back or leg pain occurs when the disc compresses a spinal nerve. Its treatment is through conservative nonsurgical treatment. Research shows that 80 % of people undergoing treatment resume normal duties after about six weeks. In cases where this treatment does not work, surgery is the next option.
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Fay Eppolito is a 59 year old U.S. postal worker. Fay developed a herniated disc at work over 10 years ago. Fay came into the Illinois Back Institute with a very large herniated disc (4mm x 16 mm) in her low back at L5. She was having intense pain down her leg that made it very hard to walk around. On a scale of 1-10 her pain was at an 8 (bad). The top picture is an MRI taken the first day of her treatment.
Fay Eppolito is a 59 year old U.S. postal worker whom developed a herniated disc at work over 10 years ago. Fay came to the Illinois Back Institute in November of 2007. She had a very large herniated disc (4mm x 16mm) in her lower back at l5. She was having intense pain down her leg and having a very hard time walking. On a scale of 1-10 her pain was at an 8! The MRI above with the red arrow was taken on her first day of treatment in November 2007.
Probably the most problematic and complicated back pain stems from a herniated disc. The inner gel of the nucleus can break through the outer portion of the disc and press into the spinal canal. This is where both very delicate and sensitive nerves are located and where the spinal cord resides. When the disc herniates, you know it because it hurts.


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The barn structures located in every paddock have either 2 or 3 12' x 12' stalls, providing plenty of room for a horse to lie down and move around. Fresh shavings cover the stall floors for their comfort. Each stall has Dutch doors so the horses can be separated during feeding times or when being visited by the veterinarian, farrier or equine dentist. The upper door can be left open so they can see out and get fresh air. We have installed lighting and fans in every stall.
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Jeneration X; One Reluctant Adult's Attempt to Unarrest Her Arrested Development; Or, Why It's Never Too Late for Her Dumb Ass to Learn Why Froot Loops Are Not for Dinner
Jen is finally ready to put away childish things (except her Barbie Styling Head, of course) and embrace the investment-making, mortgage-carrying, life-insurance-having adult she's become. From getting a mammogram to volunteering at a halfway house, she tackles the grown-up activities she's resisted for years, and with each rite of passage she completes, she'll uncover a valuable—and probably humiliating—life lesson that will ease her path to full-fledged, if reluctant, adulthood.
In Jen's corner is a crack team of experts, including Page Six socialites, gourmet chefs, an opera aficionado, and a master sommelier. She may discover that well-regarded, high-priced stinky cheese tastes exactly as bad as it smells, and that her love for Kraft American Singles is forever. But one thing's for certain: Eliza Doolittle's got nothing on Jen Lancaster-and failure is an option.
Think Jen Lancaster was always "like David Sedaris with pearls and a super-cute handbag?" (Jennifer Coburn) Think again. She was a badge-hungry Junior Girl Scout with a knack for extortion, an aspiring sorority girl who didn't know her Coach from her Louis Vuitton, and a budding executive who found herself bewildered by her first encounter with a fax machine. In this humorous and touching memoir, Jen Lancaster looks back on her life-and wardrobe-before bitter was the new black and shows us a young woman not so very different than the rest of us.
The author who showed us what it was like to wait in line at the unemployment office with a Prada bag, how living in the city can actually suck, and that losing weight can be fun with a trainer named Barbie and enough Ambien is ready to take you on a hilarious and heartwarming trip down memory lane in her shoes (and very pretty ones at that).
Such a Pretty Fat: One Narcissist's Quest to Discover If Her Life Makes Her Ass Look Big; Or, Why Pie Is Not the Answer
Are you tired of books where the self-loathing heroine is teased to the point where she starves herself tiny in hopes of a fabulous new life? Do you hate the message that we women can't possibly be happy until we fit into our skinny jeans?
Yeah? Well, Jen Lancaster is, too.
Jen doesn't find stories like this uplifting; rather, they make her want to hug these women and take them out for fizzy champagne drinks and cheesecake and explain to them that until they figure out their insides, their outsides don't matter.
Unfortunately, being overweight isn't simply a societal issue that can be fixed with a dose of positive self-esteem. It's a health matter, so on the eve of Jen's 40th birthday she decides to make changes so she doesn't, you know, die. Because what good is finally being able to afford a pedicure if she loses a foot to adult onset diabetes?
Bright Lights, Big Ass: A Self-Indulgent, Surly Ex-Sorority Girl's Guide to Why it Often Sucks in the City, or Who Are All These Idiots and Why Do They Live Next Door to Me?
From the rollicking bestselling author of Bitter Is the New Black comes a brand-new collection of essays that shine a bright light on the big city to reveal the escapades of the outrageously unglamorous.
Jen Lancaster hates to burst your happy little bubble, but life in the big city isn't all it's cracked up to be. Contrary to what you see on TV and in the movies, most urbanites aren't party-hopping in slinky dresses and strappy stilettos. But lucky for us, Lancaster knows how to make the life of the lower crust mercilessly funny and infinitely entertaining.
Whether she's reporting rude neighbors to Homeland Security, harboring a crush on her grocery store, or fighting -and losing - the Battle of the Stairmaster, Lancaster explores how silly, strange, and not so fabulous real city living can be. And if anyone doesn't like it, they can kiss her big, fat, pink, puffy down parka.
And the one that started it all...
Bitter is the New Black: Confessions of a Condescending, Egomanical, Self-Centered, Smartass, or Why You Should Never Carry a Prada Bag to the Unemployment Office
This is the story of how a haughty former sorority gal went from having a household income of almost a quarter-million dollars to being evicted from a ghetto apartment in less than two years. It's a modern Greek tragedy, as defined by Roger Dunkle in The Classical Origins of Western Culture: a story in which "the central character, called a tragic protagonist or hero, suffers some serious misfortune which is not accidental and therefore meaningless, but is significant in that the misfortune is logically connected."
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quote: I was a little buzzed last night. I will admit I am also an idiot but snake is my toughest competition
quote:When they brought me the check I thought they had a gun and a mask. Most overpriced mediocre breakfast I've ever had the pleasure of getting a bank loan for.
quote:+8 or 10 or 20, lost count of how many agreed with you. The crab is usually rank, that crab cake sauce of theirs ridiculously fragrant,etc.. Louie's hash browns > ABE,etc.. New corporate one nearly as good as the one in Destin. Not as good as the one owned by that Bert guy in old Chalet Brandt in it's first year, before fizzling out hard later..and when went rogue named place at the end..it was bad. Would rather a Frenchie's Western Omelette at Louie's for a more affordable price. Better yet, it's damn breakfast fare, make your own with some Whole Foods grade ingredients, and still save a fortune per portion. Just don't understand folks that spend top dollar eating eggs, burgers, hot dogs,etc.. Even the patrons stacked deep each morning in McFastfood drive lanes..why?? When you can easily make it better and much cheaper at home, in very little time. Drunken wee hours dining the exception. Save your dining dinero for intricate sophisticated prep food, and/or extensive prep time fare.
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Cable TV in Nezperce
American television trends can reveal a lot about cable TV in Nezperce, ID. Half of the population watches some of their favorite shows online. Even though streamed content is on the rise, 97% of Americans still watch television the old fashioned way, on their TV, and 33% of people have four or more televisions in their home for watching these shows. Well over 72% of people in the U.S. bundle their cable subscriptions to include both TV and high-speed Internet. For the 497 people in Nezperce, those stats equate to:
- 164 with a TV for every finger on their right hand (thumbs don't count)
- 239 using the Internet to watch TV shows
- 482 keeping to traditional TV for their favorite shows
- 358 smart folks, a.k.a the cable bundlers
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Editing marks. The list of proofreading marks on this page includes those illustrated on page 285 of the textbook and some additional editing marks that you may find on your papers.
Some proofreading marks call for fairly simple corrections, such as fixing problems with spacing, alignment, or type styles. Others refer to mechanical and grammar problems, such as punctuation, sentence structure, and word choice. For additional help with correcting mechanical and grammatical errors, click on the symbol or meaning to go to additional information. S Archer. This is a list compiled from many different resources, some may be in the wrong category, some you may not think belong on the list.
If so, oh well! It's just here for general help. But the list of words other than said categorized! There's the ongoing debate about whether you should use this list or not for your stories and my opinion is it comes down to personal preferences. There are massively successful authors who use words other than said, and equally as successful authors who don't. National Punctuation Day. The Worst Analogies Ever Written in a High School Essay. They lived in a typical suburban neighborhood with picket fences that resembled Nancy Kerrigan's teeth.
He spoke with the wisdom that can only come from experience, like a guy who went blind because he looked at a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with a pinhole in it and now goes around the country speaking at high schools about the dangers of looking at a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with a pinhole in it. She caught your eye like one of those pointy hook latches that used to dangle from screen doors and would fly up whenever you banged the door open again. These are the grammar, usage, and style errors seen most commonly in written materials. 11 Stupidest Writing Mistakes - SalesHQ. Sales Tips >> Browse Articles >> Proposals and Presentations Professional writers often worry that their work is unnecessary.
After all, can't anyone with even a basic education write? List words containing ex. 50 Problem Words and Phrases. Wordiness, Wordiness, Wordiness List. Absolutely essential = essential aforementioned = DELETE a bigger/greater/higher/larger degree of = more a considerable amount of = DELETE OR BE SPECIFIC a decreased number of = fewer a distance of 28 kilometers = 28 kilometers.
Eight Secrets Which Writers Won't Tell You — Aliventures - StumbleUpon. Image from Flickr by Lazurite This is not particularly relevant to the post, but I'm getting an awful lot of comments telling me, often a little snarkily, "it's 'THAT' not 'WHICH'".
The "don't use which for restrictive clauses" rule comes (as far as I can tell) from Strunk and White. Plenty of authors, including Austen, have used "which" exactly as I use it in the title. It's very commonly used like this here in England, so I'm guessing my comments are coming from US readers. There was never a period in the history of English when "which" at the beginning of a restrictive relative clause was an error. 50 Problem Words and Phrases. Grammar: SENTENCE OR FRAGMENT? GAME #1.


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Name: Marc De S. Status: educator Age: 50s Location: N/A Country: N/A Date: 1/9/2004
I have been teaching science for 29 years and I found something I find unable to explain. A student in one of my 8th grade classes brought a magnet to me, claiming there was something wrong with it. Being skeptical, I asked what could possibly be wrong with this magnet. He showed me. I have a small cylindrical bar magnet that has the same pole at either end! This is baffling me and all of my students. I told them I would find out what is going on. HELP!
Probably it is two smaller magnets glued together N to N or S to S.
Tim Mooney
At face value this is pretty strange. How did you determine the bar had the same pole at either end? I could imagine doing this by cementing two poles of a magnet N to N or S to S with adhesive. Or possibly the N and S poles are radial and not axial. You can get some further data by placing the bar under a sheet of paper and sprinkle with iron filings (If you have not done this.).
Vince Calder
I can think of two possibilities right off the bat: One is that you have a quadrupole magnet, two north poles and two south poles. Two like poles are at the ends and two of the other pole are near the center. See whether the center of the magnet repels the pole that the ends attract. If so, you probably have 4-pole magnet. Another possibility is that the cylinder is weak compared to the magnet with which you test it. Placing a strong magnet near a weak magnet can temporarily reverse the weak magnet. Place the cylinder in contact with the magnet it attracts. While in contact, see whether the opposite end of the cylinder still behaves the same as before. Does it still attract the same pole? If not, the cylinder is probably reversing. This is what happens to a piece of metal that is not magnetized. There may be other possibilities, but these are the first two that come to mind.
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After a short summer hiatus, Selected Poems at the V&A Reading Rooms was back on an unseasonal balmy night in September.
We were celebrating the launch of Days of Roses' first poetry anthology, with readers from the book and, as a headliner, the wonderful Christopher Reid, author of the Costa Book Prize winner A Scattering.
Declan Ryan, one of the editors of Days of Roses anthology, started the night off with a few of his pieces. What I love about Declan's work, beyond his thematics and his effective, subtle forms, is his way that he writes for people. It gives the work such a personal resonance, reminiscent of the New York school. But what the work may lack in a conversational tone, it prospers in emotional dexterity, witty observations and admiration.
The next poet to read was Lydia Macpherson. Lydia, although admitting that she doesn't read that often, absolutely killed it. Her work in the anthology is amongst the best in the book. Her work is incredibly luxurious – green curtains, milk drinks in the afternoon – it's indulgent (not in the bad way).
What she read on the night was short and incredibly captivating. This is the first time I had heard Lydia read and I am thoroughly hoping that her reading on the night breaks the cycle of her not reading.
Starting the second half was Malene Engelund, the other editor of the Days of Roses anthology. Her work is intense, understated and concise – it reminds me of Ian Hamilton.
It's a poetry about intimacy of love and friendship, from electric can openers to wings folding in and out of each other. She gave an excellent reading, which began an excellent second part.
The penultimate reader, Liz Berry, gave one of the best readings of Selected Poems at the V&A Reading Rooms series (a bold statement, I know). Being a primary school teacher, she can deliver a story with excellent cadence and emphasis, so much so that it immediately engages the audience.
She read mainly new poems on the night – dialectic poems based based in Liz's native Black Country, poems on a fish wife's marriage and much more. I don't think there was a person in the room who wasn't totally enraptured by her reading.
We were very lucky to have as a headline reader the wonderful Christopher Reid – a poetic stalwart who's reading consisted of one part of a long poem about a professor attending a series of lectures at a seaside town. The piece followed the professor around the lecture hall and the beaches, as he ponders on his lost love and the memories they shared with each other.
Needless to say he gave an excellent reading, and was a wonderful way to end the evening. Several delicious Australian beers later, the poets dispersed…to the four corners of London, and the pub.


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Hippies rejoice!
Last year, for every 100 paperback books sold on Amazon.com, the company sold 115 e-books, according to Amazon's Q4 earnings report. What's more, Amazon saw three times as many sales of e-books than of hardcovers during the same period.
"This is across Amazon.com's entire U.S. book business and includes sales of books where there is no Kindle edition," said Amazon. "Free Kindle books are excluded and if included would make the numbers even higher."
Amazon hasn't specified exactly how many of its latest Kindle devices it sold last year, but analysts are estimating about 7 million.
"The Company sold millions of third-generation Kindle devices with the new advanced paper-like Pearl e-ink display in the fourth quarter," says Amazon, "and the third-generation Kindle eclipsed 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' as the bestselling product in Amazon's history."
It wasn't many years ago that people scoffed at the idea of e-books overtaking paperbacks in sales and popularity, but that day has come.
Let us know which of the two you prefer – e-readers or paper books – in the comments section.
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I'm mildly surprised e-books purchases overtook paper book purchases this quickly, otherwise this is no shock at all. I am now completely paper book free myself, and don't regret it at all. The only downside is that there are still a few titles I cannot get in e-book format, although I am sure that will change in the next few years. The Kindle seems to be the best e-reader out there, although I am looking forward to the day when e-books are as think and lightweight as newspaper (I hope to see that in my lifetime). I love e-books and would never go back. Besides, the less paper used the more trees are saved!
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Tissue Type Test
Test Overview
A tissue type test is a blood test that measures substances called antigens on the surface of body cells and tissues. Checking the antigens can tell if donor tissue is safe (compatible) for transplant to another person. This test may also be called HLA typing. Antigens can tell the difference between normal body tissue or foreign tissue (for example, tissue from another person's body). Tissue type helps find the best match for tissues or blood cells (such as platelets). In some cases, a tissue type test may be done to see whether a person has a chance for developing certain diseases that cause the body to attack its own cells, such as autoimmune diseases.
A special pattern of antigens (called tissue type) is present on each person's cells and tissues. Half of each person's antigens come from (inherited) the mother and half from the father. Identical twins have the same pattern, but everyone else has his or her own special pattern. Brothers and sisters have a 1-in-4 chance of having an identical match. Each person's antigen pattern can be "fingerprinted" through a tissue type test.
- The closer the match of antigens, the more likely that transplanted tissues or organs will not be rejected.
- The more similar the antigen patterns are from two people, the more likely it is that they are related.
- Some diseases (such as multiple sclerosis or ankylosing spondylitis) are more common in people who have certain antigen patterns. The reason for this is unknown.
Two main antigen groups are used for a tissue type test. Class I has three classes of antigens (HLA-A, HLA-B, HLA-C) that are found on some kinds of blood cells. Class II has one class of antigens (HLA-D) that are found only on certain cells in the body. There are many different types of antigens in each category.
Why It Is Done
A tissue type test is done to:
- See if the antigen pattern for donate tissue or organs (including a blood platelet transfusion or bone marrow transplant) is a match. The success of a transplant depends on how closely the antigen patterns match. The antigen patterns are most likely to be similar when the donated organ or tissue comes from a close relative of the person.
- See how likely two people are related. If the antigen patterns are very similar, they are likely to be related. But a tissue type cannot prove definitively that two people are related. A tissue type test may be done as part of a paternity test to check to see if a man could be the father of a child.
- Find people who may have a high chance of certain autoimmune diseases.
How To Prepare
If you are donating tissue or blood cells, your doctor may want to talk about your medical history—such as a history of cancer, infections, high-risk behaviors, use of drugs, exposure to toxins, and foreign travel. This may be important in understanding whether your donor tissue can be used.
How It Is Done
The health professional drawing blood will:
- Wrap an elastic band around your upper arm to stop the flow of blood. This makes the veins below the band larger so it is easier to put a needle into the vein.
- Clean the needle site with alcohol.
- Put the needle into the vein. More than one needle stick may be needed.
- Attach a tube to the needle to fill it with blood.
- Remove the band from your arm when enough blood is collected.
- Put a gauze pad or cotton ball over the needle site as the needle is removed.
- Put pressure to the site and then a bandage.
How It Feels
The blood sample is taken from a vein in your arm. An elastic band is wrapped around your upper arm. It may feel tight. You may feel nothing at all from the needle, or you may feel a quick sting or pinch.
There is very little chance of a problem from having blood sample taken from a vein.
- You may get a small bruise at the site. You can lower the chance of bruising by keeping pressure on the site for several minutes.
- In rare cases, the vein may become swollen after the blood sample is taken. This problem is called phlebitis. A warm compress can be used several times a day to treat this.
- Ongoing bleeding can be a problem for people with bleeding disorders. Aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin), and other blood-thinning medicines can make bleeding more likely. If you have bleeding or clotting problems, or if you take blood-thinning medicine, tell your doctor before your blood sample is taken.
A tissue type test is a blood test that measures substances called antigens on the surface of body cells and tissues. Checking the antigens can tell if donor tissue is safe (compatible) for transplant to another person.
- For organ or tissue transplants, the results of tissue type show whether the donated tissue matches. The antigen pattern match is different for each type of transplant. For example, the match for a bone marrow transplant needs to be closer than the match needed for a kidney transplant.
- To check family relationships, the more alike the antigen patterns are, the more likely it is that the two people are related.
- To find a specific antigen of some diseases, the more likely that the disease is present.
What Affects the Test
Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include having had a blood transfusion in the past 3 days.
What To Think About
- A tissue type test is more useful than a blood type to see if two people may be related. Although tissue type cannot prove that two people are related, it can show how likely it is that they are related. Tissue type may be done as part of a lawsuit when blood relation is an issue. For more information, see the medical test Blood Type.
- A genetic test looks at a DNA sample for genes or to analyze the number, arrangement, and characteristics of the chromosomes. For more information, see the medical tests Genetic Test or DNA Fingerprinting.
- Having an antigen pattern that is linked with certain diseases does not mean that the disease is present or will definitely develop. Your doctor will talk to you about the chance for developing the disease.
- A person who wishes to be a possible tissue donor (such as a bone marrow donor) generally has a tissue type test. The person's antigen pattern is kept on file in a tissue donor bank and checked to see if it matches anyone needing a transplant.
- There are registries of people who have had tissue typing done and who offer to be donors to anyone in need.
Other Works Consulted
- Fischbach FT, Dunning MB III, eds. (2004). Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, 7th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Author | Robin Parks, MS |
Editor | Maria Essig |
Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
Specialist Medical Reviewer | Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology |
Last Updated | September 15, 2008 |
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Scenic Spring Half Marathons in 2015
By Hunter Hewitt
It's time to dust off the racing cobwebs after a long, cold winter. Try one of these scenic spring half marathons to get back into form.
The marathon is running's most sought-after goal. This is the perfect spot to fill out your marathon race calendar and pick up training tips for future marathon races.
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Coverage for young adults: Parents will be able to keep their children on their health policies until they turn 26.
Small-business tax credits: Small businesses (fewer than 25 employees and average wages under $50,000) that offer health care benefits and contribute at least 50 percent of the premium will be eligible for tax credits of up to 35 percent of their premium costs for two years. The credit rises to 50 percent of their premium costs in 2014.
Preexisting Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP): People with preexisting conditions who have been uninsured for at least six months will have access to affordable insurance through a temporary, Preexisting Condition Insurance Plan in their state. Premiums will be based on the health status of a standard population and cannot vary by more than a factor of four based on age. Annual out-of-pocket costs will be capped at $5,950 for individuals and $11,900 for families.
New insurance rules: Insurance companies will be banned from rescinding people's coverage when they get sick, and from imposing lifetime caps on coverage. Annual limits on benefits are phased out by 2014.
Protection for children: Insurers can no longer deny health coverage to children with preexisting conditions or exclude their conditions from coverage.
"Doughnut hole" rebates: Medicare will provide $250 rebates to beneficiaries who hit the Part D prescription drug coverage gap known as the "doughnut hole."
Preventive care: All new group and individual health plans will be required to provide free preventive care for recommended preventive services and immunizations. In 2011, Medicare also will provide free preventive care.
Payment reform: A Medicaid demonstration project will enable safety-net hospitals in up to five states to move from a fee-for-service payment model to a global fee model. Medicare will also take temporary steps to ensure that rural areas are protected from fluctuations in payment levels to physicians and hospitals.
Workforce improvements: Student loan programs for those training in primary care, nursing, and pediatrics will be expanded and a new National Health Care Workforce Commission will make recommendations for further action.
Quality improvement: An Interagency Working Group on Health Care Quality will issue a report to Congress with recommendations for improved collaboration between federal departments and agencies and the alignment of public and private initiatives.
Access to care: Funding will be increased by $11 billion over five years for community health centers and the National Health Services Corps to serve more low-income and uninsured people.
Annual review of premium increases: Health insurers will be required to submit justification for unreasonable premium increases to the federal and relevant state governments before they take effect, and to report the share of premiums spent on nonmedical costs.
Early retirees: A temporary reinsurance program will help offset the costs of expensive premiums for employers providing retiree health benefits.
Limits on non-medical spending by health plans: Health plans in the large-group market that spend less than 85 percent of their premiums on medical care, and plans in the small-group and individual markets that spend less than 80 percent on medical care, will be required to offer rebates to enrollees.
"Doughnut hole" discounts: Medicare beneficiaries in the Part D prescription drug coverage "doughnut hole" will receive 50 percent discounts on all brand-name drugs. By 2020, the "doughnut hole" coverage gap will be closed.
Physician quality reporting: Medicare will launch a Physician Compare Web site where beneficiaries can compare measures of physician quality and patient experience. Medicare's Nursing Home Compare Web site will publish more data about nursing facilities, including summaries of substantiated complaints.
New payment and delivery approaches: A new Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation will test reforms that reward providers for quality of care rather than volume of services. Medicare will increase payment for primary care physicians by 10 percent for primary care services.
Long-term care insurance program: Establishes a national, voluntary insurance program for purchasing community living assistance services and supports (CLASS). Participating employers will be required to automatically enroll employees 18 and over, but employees will have the option to opt out of the program.
Pharmaceutical manufacturer fee: Manufacturers and importers of branded drugs will have to pay an annual, nondeductible fee, based on market share.
OTC drug reimbursement restrictions: Over-the-counter drugs not prescribed by a doctor will no longer be reimbursable through flexible spending accounts or health reimbursement arrangements, or on a tax-free basis in health savings accounts.
Benefit disclosure: Employers will be required to disclose the value of benefits provided for each employee's health insurance coverage on the employee's W-2 forms.
Hospital readmissions: Medicare will reduce payments to hospitals for potentially preventative readmissions for select conditions. Hospital readmission rates for these conditions will be published on the Hospital Compare Web site.
Accountable care: Medicare will launch a program that encourages providers to organize into accountable care organizations, which will share in savings generated by meeting quality targets and reducing costs.
Hospital value-based purchasing program: Medicare will reward hospitals that provide higher quality or better patient outcomes.
Understanding health disparities: Any federally conducted or supported health program, activity, or survey must collect and report data on race, ethnicity, sex, primary language, and disability status. The HHS Secretary will analyze the data for trends in health disparities at the state and federal levels and publish the data and findings online.
Administrative simplification: Health insurers must follow administrative simplification standards for electronic exchange of health information to reduce paperwork and administrative costs.
Payment reform: A Medicare pilot program will evaluate how payment for post-acute services can be bundled with payment for an episode of care such as surgery. States will pay Medicaid providers rates that are at least equal to Medicare payment rates for primary care delivered through December 31, 2014.
Flexible spending limits: Contributions to flexible spending accounts (FSAs) will be limited to $2,500 a year, indexed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Medicare taxes: In addition to the 1.45 percent employee portion of the Medicare Hospital Insurance tax currently imposed on wages, a 0.9 percent Medicare tax will be imposed on every taxpayer who receives wages or self-employment income in excess of $200,000 ($250,000 adjusted gross income in the case of a joint return). Also, a new 3.8 percent tax will apply to "unearned" income for certain high-income taxpayers.
Preventive services in Medicaid: The current state Medicaid option to provide diagnostic, screening, preventive, and rehabilitation services will be expanded to include more services. If a state Medicaid plan chooses to offer these preventive benefits and prohibits cost-sharing, the state will receive an increased federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) contribution of 1 percentage point for these services.
Essential benefits package: The Department of Health and Human Services will establish an essential standard benefits package for policies sold in the exchanges and individual and small-group markets with a choice among tiers of plans (bronze, silver, gold, and platinum) that have different levels of cost-sharing.
Independent payment advisory board: A new independent payment advisory board within the executive branch will work to identify areas of waste and federal budget savings in Medicare. The board's recommendations must not ration care, raise taxes, or change Medicare benefits, eligibility, or cost-sharing.
Insurance industry fee: Insurers will pay an annual fee, based on market share, to help pay for reform.
New rules for insurers: Insurers will be banned from restricting coverage or basing premiums on health status or gender.
Premium subsidies: Premium and cost-sharing assistance on a sliding scale will make coverage affordable for families with annual incomes between $30,000 and $88,000 that buy plans through the exchanges.
Shared responsibility for coverage: Individuals will be required to carry health insurance or pay a penalty, with some exceptions, and employers with 50 or more workers will be required to offer health benefits or be subject to a fine of $2,000 per employee (not counting the first 30 employees) if any worker receives federal premium subsidies for plans purchased through the insurance exchanges.
Insurance exchanges: New state-based marketplaces will offer small businesses and people without employer coverage a choice of affordable health plans that meet new essential benefit standards.
Medicaid expansion: Medicaid eligibility will be expanded to all legal residents with incomes up to 133 percent of the federal poverty level. Currently, states have different—and in many cases very low—eligibility thresholds, and most states do not cover adults without children.
Medicare managed care plans: Four- and five-star Medicare private plans will receive 5 percent bonuses as a reward for providing better clinical quality and patient experiences.
High-cost insurance plans: A 40 percent excise tax will be levied at the insurer level on policies with premiums over $10,200 for individuals or $27,500 for family coverage. The premium thresholds are higher for retirees and workers in higher risk industries and are adjusted for the age and gender of workforces.


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The Gunstringer review: Dig my grave {Joystiq}
Sep 13th 2011 1:57PM Joystiq has been hyping this game for months and now it gets a glowing 5 star review? Maybe it really is that good but it just seems fishy.
New Xbox 360 update incompatible with some models, MS offering replacements [update] {Joystiq}
May 18th 2011 3:29PM @(Unverified) It looks like MS is going to insist on "verifying" the bug through Live so if you're banned and get this problem you are out of luck.
New Xbox 360 update incompatible with some models, MS offering replacements [update] {Joystiq}
May 18th 2011 12:07PM @geeksunny Can't you just put in a new game that contains the update once it starts showing up on discs?
New Halloween masks point to a new playable race? {WoW}
Jul 17th 2009 3:29PM This also partially explains why Blizz went so crazy over the Worgen pet. It's not so much that it was a humanoid it's that it will be a future playable race.
Also, see "the list".
BigRedKitty: Crab, Cat, and Serpent {WoW}
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Yo dawg memes aside, here is my rather extensive modding of Kaiserriech. The most notable changes are the ones to build times.
Regarding ships, Im not sure what to do with them. I may lower the cost but I like the build times. For now, I simply lowered the time with a corresponding cost increase.
Im not sure where to go next. I was thinking of hitting China or South America. Im rather...open...to extreme changes for the sake of experimentation so by all means vocalize your ideas. One I may try is adding a peacetime modifier for IC to free market, though I havent yet.Code:Lowered buildtimes for infantry 40%, cost unaffected Lowered buildtimes for garrison 40%, cost unaffected Lowered buildtimes for marines 40%, cost unaffected Lowered buildtimes for mtn 40%, cost unaffected Lowered buildtimes for paras 40%, cost unaffected Lowered buildtimes for militia 50%, cost unaffected Lowered buildtimes for motorized 40%, cost unaffected Lowered buildtimes for mechanized 40%, cost unaffected Lowered buildtimes for light armor 40%, cost unaffected Lowered buildtimes for medium armor 40%, cost unaffected Lowered cost and buildtime slightly for interceptors (varies by model)#all air units cheaper somewhat to balance costs for landunits Lowered cost and buildtime somewhat for fighters (varies by model)#more competetive, as is, ints dominate Lowered cost and buildtime slightly for tacs (varies by model) Lowered buildtime somewhat for cas (varies by model) Lowered cost and buildtime slightly for strats (varies by model, only mid/late models) Gave Intercontinential Strat Bombers range of 7000 (from 3000, this is debatable but 3000 is hardly intercontinential) Lowered transport plane manpower Lowered cost of transport planes somewhat Lowered buildtime for navs slightly (Seeing as navs are OP, I feel little sympathy for them but I want to hear player imput) Adjusted naval buildtimes and costs so that the times are faster by about 30% but the same amount of IC days (more cost) Removed upgrade penalties for central planning Gave slightly more IC to central planning Lowered buildtimes for submarines 20-30% Lowered buildtimes for transports 30% Heavily beefed up Sov Heavily beefed up USA revolters (esp neccesary because USA will build more infantry during prewar) added 225 manpower to CoF added 12 divisions to CoF (neccesary because cheaper inf) added 5% to black monday hit to weaken Germany and adjusted recovery events accordingly (cheap inf) Garrisons move at speed 1 AI redeployment cheat increased to 50 days Blueprint bonus changed to 1/3 time sped up combat quite a bit (tho its still 1/6 the time of arma i think) lowered evasion chance if no defense from 60 to 40 increased combined arms benefits increased land unit XP gain heavily increased reinforcement upgrade lowered land fort cost and time to be in line with sea fort lowered CVL states to reflect not having a CAG lowered carrier manpower cost CVL-cag concept (NOT FINISHED BUT STABLE)
As long as Im notified, its perfectly fine (Id be rather happy if they did) to use my work in official Kaiserreich updates/betas.
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Upper Rapids Blvd, Niagara Falls Ontario Canada, L2E 6X8
The Canadian Colour Blast is a 5km colour throwing event with locations all across Canada. Lots of laughter, dancing and a whole blast of colour will be brought to Niagara Falls on Saturday, April 26th on Upper Rapids Blvd.
The event will be a blast, drawing out thousands of runners and walkers. There will be a celebration both before and after the race with lots of music and dancing, pumping up the crowed! Not only will you have a blast before and after the race but, also during the race. Throughout the 5km race you are getting blasted by our very own Blast Crew who blast you with powder. Add in a huge celebration at the end of the race and there will be nothing but smiles and, oh yeah – tons of colour!
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A Few of My Favorite Things
Ok, so I'm not Oprah. (ssssigh.) but I did make it home to Birmingham over the weekend where I did some SHOPPING at Gus Mayer….so have a few recent Favorite Things to share with you!
Without further ado, here are the loves of my life right now:
Brightly Twisted Scarves
Check out these gorgeous one of a kind hand tie-dyed summer scarves:
I am obsessed. Gus has an amazing supply, but you can get also these darlings at Intermix or Tootsie's here in Atlanta.
Ok I have blogged about the Anti-Humidity spray before (check it) and I still swear by it… I just picked up some "beautiful color" shampoo and conditioner and it's amazing.
My color looks great, my hair feels super healthy and This. Stuff. Smells. Incredible.
Shoes!: I am the proud new owner of a couple of pairs of fantastic wedges for summer!
First, to continue the tie dye trend – I scooped a pair of these bad boys by Bacio 61:
I happened to wear a pair of white pants and a black top Saturday when I spotted these and they complimented my outfit so much – I asked Katie to box up my Torys so I could wear them out! Who (past the age of 6) does that?
I also scored super cute pair of black and raffia Franco Sartos I plan to LIVE in this summer:
Trish Beauty Booster Cream with SPF15
I've officially replaced my regular SPF15 moisturizer with this marvelous "Anti-Fatigue" cream, which acts as a moisturizer and primer while brightening and firming… and protecting you from the sun's harmful rays. Talk about a bang for your buck!
(Helpful hint for Alabamians: All of the above can be found at Gus Mayer at the Summit in Birmingham!)
Other recent MVPs:
The gorgeous and perfectly neutral Kendra Scott earrings I wore with my watercolor Halston Heritage dress to Camp Dance:
My new Laura Mercier lipstick/gloss combo:
and the Triple Oxygen facial at Bliss Spa.
I've blogged about it before, and I'll blog about it again. Go to the midtown location inside the W Hotel. Ask for Anila. Tell her I sent you. You can thank me later.
And that, as they say, is that!
xx, L
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The Best Thing I Ever Ate…
…is the heirloom tomato salad at Hot & Hot Fish Club in my hometown of Birmingham, AL. True story.
Of all the great restaurants in all the cities in which I've lived – NYC, Austin, Atlanta and Birmingham – The Hot & Hot is still the reigning king of my little wanna-be-foodie heart.
It's always my first choice when I'm home to visit. I love everything about it. I love the open counter with a direct view of the chefs in the kitchen wearing long-brim fly-fishing hats,
the historic building it's in (once was the home of "the Upside Down Plaza" – apparently a seedy, yet supa-popular nightclub from "back in the day"), the AMAZING amount of hometown gossip you can glean from loitering in the ladies' room long enough, and, of course, the SPECTACULAR food that I've enjoyed there for years.
BONUS: Last night we got to have a little chat with chef and owner Chris Hastings! He's such a cool guy – we chatted restaurants and food and he filled me in on his favorite Atlanta spots and asked me about mine. We had a brief convo about restaurants with beautiful food and snotty service, during which Chris made a comment that "Food church is dead." I couldn't agree more… these days it really is all about good food and an earnest attitude – which is exactly how I'd describe his restaurant.
Food church may be dead, but chef as a celebrity certainly is not. I heart you, Chris Hastings!
If your travel plans ever take you to Birmingham (or you have an extra couple of hours to spend on a dinner commute from Atlanta) I suggest Hot & Hot 100%.
Sidebar: in other Birmingham news…
1. Gus Mayer is moving to the Summit somewhere around February 2011 and the plans for the new digs are unREAL.
2. Speaking of Gus Mayer, I came home with the MOST amazing Pour la Victoire black suede pumps, Mark Nason over-the-knee boots, and most importantly, I GOT GREG IN SOME PSYCHO BUNNY! Happy day!
3. Last but not least, some Jewish Guilt: My gorgeous Grandmother is one of our #1 readers and casually dropped the fact that though she reads daily, her mug has never graced the pages of the Q+DD. Well, Miss Henni? This one's for you!
What a wonderful weekend. I miss Sweet Home Alabama already! Thanks DK+DK!
xx, L
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Alvarez, Bellator both face big decisions
July, 28, 2012
William Musacchia/Sherdog.comIt's hard to imagine Eddie Alvarez, left, wading through an entire tournament for another crack at Michael Chandler.
Bellator Fighting Championships won't make its live debut on SpikeTV until early 2013, but the first great challenge of the company's brave new future may come much sooner than that.
Three months from now, Bellator's longest standing and best known star will become a free agent. Whether or not the organization can re-sign him -- show him the money, I guess, or lose him forever -- might tell us a lot about its overall prospects, even as the promise of an increased market share, ad revenue and exposure all loom just beyond the end of the Mayan Calendar.
Eddie Alvarez, after all, has been there since the beginning.
Alvarez was around during Bellator's ESPN Deportes days; the tape-delay days; the shoestring, wing-and-a-prayer days back before Bellator was welcomed into the Viacom family and destined for a cushy programming spot on a cable network with a proven record of success broadcasting mixed martial arts. As Bellator's first lightweight champion and the guy who (almost by default) was the face of the company prior to the rise of Michael Chandler, it will be a shame if Alvarez isn't there as the promotion officially begins its 2.0 phase.
A shame for everybody -- except maybe Eddie Alvarez.
The 28-year-old Philadelphia-native has already spent three of the most precious years of his athletic career -- specifically, those where he was considered one of the world's top five lightweights -- marooned on Isle Bellator, fighting whoever matchmakers could turn up on loot. Josh Neer. Roger Huerta. Shinya Aoki. Alvarez's list of previous opponents reads like a who's who of nomadic journeymen. His loss to Chandler in a fight-of-the-year-caliber brawl in Nov., 2011 badly hurt his standing in the division, reducing him to (at best) a peripheral member of the 155-pound top 10 and given the dearth of big names on Bellator's current roster, there isn't a lot of opportunity to rebuild his reputation, short of one day avenging that defeat.
You think Gilbert Melendez feels like an exile because he's stuck in Strikeforce? Imagine how Alvarez must feel.
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Dave Mandel/Sherdog.comEddie Alvarez has faced a who's who of lightweight journeymen throughout his time with Bellator.
At this point, it's pretty much Chandler-or-bust for him in Bellator and the notion of sticking around in the smaller company likely seems less and less appealing the longer it remains committed to its current tournament format. If I were Alvarez or his managers and Bellator really expected me to wade through another eight-man bracket to earn a rematch with the champ, I'd have two words for them: Bye. Bye.
Even if Alvarez did battle his way back into a rematch with Chandler -- heck, even if he did all that and beat him to reclaim the Bellator belt -- then what? Alvarez would have to believe pretty wholeheartedly in the organization's future and believe that SpikeTV is the missing piece of the puzzle in order to play out the string any longer than he already has.
Either that or he'd have to be kind of insanely well paid.
Alvarez earned a reported $100,000 for blitzing Aoki in two minutes, 14 seconds in April, so it's not like he's currently making chump change in Bellator. Still, you'd have to imagine his suitors in free agency -- or, ahem, his suitor (singular) as the case will probably be -- will come loaded for bear in order to lure him away.
According to reports, Bellator has a three-month grace period during which it can match any competing offer made to Alvarez after his contract expires. Organizational honchos have also said they'll try to re-up with him on a longterm deal before he even makes the last appearance on his current agreement.
If you're Bellator brass though, at some point you have ask yourself how much Alvarez is worth to you. Do you break the bank to try to keep him, if it comes to that? Or do you stick to what has been a fairly successful formula for your company so far, keeping the budget under control and relying on your tournaments (and, now, the promotional power of Spike) to try to build new stars?
Decisions, decisions.
In any case, Alvarez's final obligation for the company is currently expected to be on Oct. 12 in Canada. No opponent has yet been announced. Smart money says no one, not even Bellator itself, is quite sure who that's going to be.
Maybe that's as good an indicator as any of where all this is headed.
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