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Dennis Rodman is Having a Pornstar Party for His 54th Bday
JPMorgan Chase Hates Pornstars
Remember in Boogie Nights when Don Cheadle as Buck Swope is trying to get a bank loan to open his electronics store and he gets refused because he's in the porn industry? The banker in that scene coldly tells him, "This bank is not in business to support pornography." It's honestly one of the most heartbreaking moments in film history because Buck Swope is clearly the nicest dude ever, trying to get follow his dream and get a fresh start, but the bank won't budge.
The scene is a perfect representation of the prejudice sex workers and members of the porn have to face. However, this is from a fictional movie set in the late 70's, early 80's. Pornstars wouldn't face the same prejudice in this day and age where everyone watches porn, right? WRONG.
City National shut down Chanel Preston's checking account and refused to give her a home loan last May for no reason at all. Chanel suspects that they denied the loan because she would be doing webcams shows in her home. But that's none of the bank's damn business, is it?
At the same time, softcore producer Marc L. Greenberg was denied a loan from JPMorgan Chase even though Greenberg had an annual income of half a million, and assets of $10 million. Why did they deny him the loan? For "moral reasons".
Well that's totally messed up, but it gets worse.
Currently, JPMorgan Chase is back on its moral high horse, purging all their pornstar clients by closing their accounts. Pornstars like Teagan Presley, Dakota Skye, Stormy Daniels, Bonnie Rotten, Veronica Avluv, Kieran Lee, Alexis Amore, Vanessa Veracruz, Angelina Capri and more have all reportedly received letters saying their accounts have been closed.
"Yesterday we got four letters from them: One for Teagan's personal account, one for my personal account, one for Skinworxxx and one for Rockstar," Director Joshua, Presley's husband told AVN, "and all four of them said the same thing: It was for 'loss prevention.' They did not give any explanation; just said they were closing our accounts. For our personal accounts, they gave us till May 11, and on the business ones, they gave us till June 14 to get our affairs in order and make sure any checks have cleared. So I called them, and they had no problem saying it's because of the business we're in, and when I asked why my account had been closed—because I've never once, ever, deposited an adult check into my personal account, ever—they came back and said it was because I was married to an 'infamous,' was the word they used, 'adult star'."
"There's lots of stories on the internet about this," Joshua said. "Not only are they closing adult businesses, but they're closing anything to do with marijuana, whether it's a dispensary or a head shop, and they're closing all gun-related businesses as well. That part, I find hilarious, because that's one of our Bill of Rights that they're closing businesses on, and the biggest political action committee there is, they're closing those accounts."
What right does JPMorgan Chase have to deny adult industry professional from banking with them?
There's the bank's Code of Ethics, which says, "As a finance professional of the firm, you are expected to: Engage in and promote ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships, and to disclose to the Office of the Secretary any material transaction or relationship that reasonably could be expected to give rise to such a conflict; [and] Carry out your responsibilities honestly, in good faith and with integrity, due care and diligence, exercising at all times the best independent judgment."
OK. That's fine. But porn is legal. And these members of the porn industry are just doing their banking like any other private citizen or business would. So what's the fucking problem?
While JPMorgan Chase goes on its pornstar witch hunt, I think it's important to remember that JPMorgan Chase's chairman Jamie Dimon was recently required to pay $920 million in fees for violating SEC rules. Over the years, JPMorgan Chase has had to pay more than $20 billion in fines and penalties. That might seem like a lot of money to us, but to put it in perspective, Dimon makes more in an hour than the average minimum wage worker makes all year long (Dimon's hourly wages are approximately $9,615 per hour).
And then there was that thing, the report by financial analyst Josh Rosner of Graham-Fisher and Co. which implicated JPMorgan Chase in "…money laundering for drug cartels; violations of sanction orders against Cuba, Iran, Sudan, and former Liberian strongman Charles Taylor; executing fictitious trades where the customer … was on both sides of the deal; misrepresentations of CDOs and mortgage-backed securities; violations of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; fraudulent sale of unregistered securities; auto-finance deceptions; violations of state and federal ERISA laws; filing of unverified affidavits for credit card debt collections; energy market manipulation that triggered FERC lawsuits; "artificial market making" at Japanese affiliates; shifting trading losses on a currency trade to a customer account; fraudulent sales of derivatives to the city of Milan, Italy; and obstruction of justice (including refusing the release of documents in the Bernie Madoff case)."
And hey! Remember those hedge funds and bogus mortgages that made the stock market crash in 2007 and completely fucked the entire economy? Well, it shouldn't surprise you that JPMorgan Chase enabled that crash.
Ultimately, you just have to admire the size of JPMorgan Chase's balls for closing the accounts of people in the adult industry for "moral reasons" since they have time and time again proven to be the world's evilest organization.
You know what's worse than shooting and starring in porn movies? Crippling the US economy and laundering money for drug cartels.
For a look at one of the letters JPMorgan Chase has been sending to the adult industry, click here.
[h/t: AVN, PerezHilton]
Valentine's Day Advice From Adult Stars
Isn't Valentine's Day just the worst?
Every year we're forced to pull ourselves out of our seasonal affective disorder-slumps and do something romantic the one (or ones) we love. It sounds nice in theory, but doing something romantic is mostly just second-guessing yourself and stressing. Any idea you have will always end up being too cheesy, too obvious, too sleazy, too selfish, etc.
What the heck are you supposed to do?
Lucky for us, CraveOnline went down to AVN to ask adult superstars Sophie Dee, Jessa Rhodes, Teagan Presley, Tanya Tate, and more for Valentine's Day advice. Who knows more about sex, seduction, and romance than your favorite pornstars? If you don't think pornstars are experts on sex, seduction, and romance then please leave right now.
The rest of you that know pornstars have valuable Valentine's Day advice to give, enjoy this video!
Ahhh pornstars. Is there any dilemma in life that can't be solved by pornstars? I highly doubt that there is.
Heed their words and you're guaranteed to have a great Valentine's Day.
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Today would have been Elvis Presley's 78th birthday had he not died on a toilet in Graceland. While they cut a piece of birthday cake and pour it out on the curb for the fallen homie in his town Memphis, Tennessee we'd like to take this opportunity to take care of business and remember our Top 10 Sexiest Presley's.


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It's refreshing to see a little variety now and then.
That's why I was pleasantly surprised to get my hands on the LG Lucid.
Given the specifications, you wouldn't expect the Lucid to be all that impressive. It's got OK screen resolution — 480x800, compared to the 720x1280 or better resolutions sported by state-of-the-art phones. It's got a 5 megapixel camera, compared to the 8 megapixel devices now common at the top of the range.
But the processor is a decent 1.2 Ghz dual-core model, the RAM and storage are both sufficient, and it has 4G connectivity.
In practice, the camera is pretty good. It can take HD video and offers autofocus and a flash. The pictures are crisp, and the screen, while not breathtaking, is quite clear.
The Lucid, like most 4G devices, has a front-facing camera for video chat.
Most important, the phone is extremely responsive. LG seems to have done what is nearly impossible: Produce a midrange device that doesn't try to bite off more than it can chew — at an acceptable price point of $79.99 to boot.
Typically, midrange smartphones suffer from being either underpowered for the software they support or relatively powerful but lacking an important feature.
The Lucid doesn't seem to have those issues. It's perfectly capable of running every bit of software with power to spare, it's snappy, and it's not lacking in features that might make you pine for another phone the entire time you own it.
In terms of construction, the Lucid is sturdy but light and sports an interesting chrome bezel along the sides. It seemed a bit thick when looking at it edge-on, but it doesn't feel that way in the hand. The display is adequate at 4.0 inches and is protected by damage-resistant Gorilla Glass, always a nice feature.
One nitpick is that it currently runs Android 2.3 as opposed to the current Android 4.0, the manufacturer has indicated an upgrade to Android 4.0 at some point.
I don't usually recommend midrange phones, but with the LG Lucid, I'd break that rule; it's a great phone for people who are looking to get into a feature-rich smartphone without spending the seemingly ubiquitous $299.99 price tag that most new devices seem to carry.
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Public television is home to some of the country's top culinary stars. Now, for the first time, six of those stars are coming together to serve up a mouthwatering menu in the new PBS special A MOVEABLE FEAST. Featured chefs are: Ming Tsai of "Simply Ming"; Ruth Reichl of "Gourmets Diary of a Foodie"; Lidia Bastianich of "Lidias Italy"; Rick Bayless of "Mexico: One Plate at a Time"; Jose Andres of "Made In Spain"; and Chris Kimball of "Americas Test Kitchen." In the spirit of a potluck dinner, each chef contributes a single course, then "passes the plate" to the next chef.
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And Butler says the hope for new drug treatments remains. "Potentially down the road there may be other medicines that can at least help the appetite. One would hope that through the anti-obesity drugs there might eventually be drugs to help control the appetite of those with Prader-Willi."
Treatment, he adds, has already come a long way. In the early '80s, "you wouldn't see kids who had been diagnosed with the condition. You would see adolescents or adults, many of them in wheelchairs because they were so morbidly obese. Their quality of life was really quite poor.
"The past 10 years have seen a significant difference in quality of life," he says. "Nowadays it is difficult to find a Prader-Willi person who looks like a Prader-Willi person.... [I]t really is amazing."
But for the time being, the best weapons against the dangers of Prader-Willi are awareness and education.
"For the new generation, if we can get to the parents when the kids are young and teach them tough love and get HGH to these kids, then we can make a big difference," Heinemann says.
"Even though the kids are sweet and loving most of the time, they can get upset," she adds. "Once you know what it is, you realize that it's not the child's fault. They can't help it."
Davis, for one, says she remains optimistic in the face of the challenges Prader-Willi presents.
"We're having a hard time with school because the teachers don't know much about it," Davis says, adding that tantrums are still common and her daughter's food-seeking impulses will likely always present a threat.
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Register to vote at local library
HOUMA -- Workers from the Terrebonne's Registrar of Voters Office will be at area libraries this week registering people who want to vote or updating files on people who are already registered.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the office will have workers stationed at a Terrebonne library. They'll be at the North Houma branch in Gray Tuesday; the Terrebonne Parish Main Library on Civic Center Boulevard in Houma Wednesday; and the East Houma branch on Grand Caillou Road Thursday.
Workers will be able to answer any questions you have, whether you simply want to know which School Board or congressional district you live in or need to know about the next election.
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HOUMA -- Here's updated information on Terrebonne high schools' ACT scores
Three of Terrebonne's public high schools, H.L. Bourgeois and Ellender, had improved scores over last year. Terrebonne High School's score dipped from 19.7 to 19.2.
The spring composite ACT score at South Terrebonne High was 19.4, down from last year's 20.2.
Even though Bourgeois' scores went up, school officials incorrectly reported the average as 19.7. The original figure provided reflects the composite score of students who took core curriculum classes. The entire school's average score is 19.2.
Ellender went from 18.4 to 18.5.
The state Department of Education released statewide ACT scores last week.
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RACELAND -- The sixth annual Grant-A-Wish Golf Tournament kicks off today at the Sugarland Golf Course in Raceland.
Money from the tournament, hosted by State Police Troop C Troopers Association, will be used to dedicate wishes to terminally ill children.
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HOUMA -- Residents of neighborhoods in west Houma near downtown are invited to help organize a program that aims to fight crime.
The West Houma Weed and Seed Steering Committee invites the community to a planning meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at the House of the Lord Church, 523 Hobson St.
Residents will get the chance to discuss neighborhood problems and solutions.
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BATON ROUGE -- Nobody won this week's $300,000 Louisiana Lotto jackpot, $18 million multi-state Powerball or $50,000 Cash Quest drawing Saturday night.
The next Louisiana Lotto drawing will be worth an estimated $325,000 while Wednesday's Powerball jackpot goes up to $25 million.
The Louisiana Lottery Corp. said Sunday that 21 Louisiana Lotto tickets had five of the six numbers drawn Saturday and won $1,451, and another 779 had four of the numbers to win $40.
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For a Pre Calculus class I need to graph parametric equations. However, one of the questions is:
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Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has expressed his disappointment at the racist chanting aimed at Mario Balotelli during the Nerazzurri's game with Chievo. Former Inter striker Balotelli joined AC Milan from Manchester City during the January transfer window and has made an immediate impact on his return to Serie A , scoring three goals in two games for Massimiliano Allegri's side. But he found himself the target of a section of Inter fans on Sunday night who directed racist abuse at him as their side beat the Flying Donkeys 3-1. Moratti was made aware of the chanting and outlined his hope there would not be a repeat during the Milan derby on February 24. "I was told about it because I couldn't make out clearly what they were saying. I'm very sorry about that," Moratti told Inter's official website. "I'm very sorry and I really hope it doesn't happen during the derby."
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BEIRUT: Gen. Ibrahim Tannous, a former commander of the Lebanese Army, died Wednesday at the age of 83. The Army said in a statement that Tannous joined the Military Academy in October 1952 and was promoted through the ranks until he was appointed an Army commander in December 1982. He remained in this post until June 1984. Tannous, who retired in July 1988, had undergone several training programs in Lebanon, France and Italy. Funeral services for Tannous will be held Friday at Saint George Cathedral for Maronites in Downtown Beirut at 10:30 a.m. and his body will be laid to rest in the Akkar village of Qobeiyat. Tannous is survived by his wife and four children.
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Part 1: International Adoption from Russia with Love
This international adoption story occurred just last year for one lucky family. Join me again on Friday for the finale:
John, 49, and Arina, 33, live in North Carolina and were unable to conceive naturally for several years after they married. Arina said to me recently, "We decided to pursue adoption instead of exploring infertility treatment. We were drawn to international adoption because we wanted a closed adoption, and we also wanted to help a waiting child."
The couple actually built a spreadsheet of countries and their requirements, and started narrowing down their options. Arina said, "A friend had adopted from Guatemala, which was appealing to us, but their program had just closed when we began looking at our options. Of the countries we were eligible for, Russia's program seemed to be the most stable. We found an international adoption agency and began the process," she said.
The couple submitted our initial paperwork in September 2009, and they were completely finished with the dossier in December. Their home study was completed shortly thereafter.
This quickie adoption strategy is short, fast, sweet — and very expensive.
Arina remembered, "To our great surprise, within two days, we got an early morning call from the agency. They had a referral: a boy of 18 months! The photo made him real suddenly, there was a real child at the end of this process, and we were doubly invested."
The couple rushed to complete the remaining paperwork, and traveled to St. Petersburg in January 2010. The new mom said, "The locals seemed to take great delight in telling us it was the coldest winter in recent memory. It was 30 below. The orphanage was hours away by car over icy roads… Then, although he was clearly scared and reserved when we first met him, our son walked in and everything was wonderful.
"Dillon stole our hearts after two days of visiting with him, and he wouldn't let go of John when it was time for him to return to his caretaker. Leaving him behind was so very, very hard, as was the uncertainty about when our next trip would be," Arina said.
Eight weeks later, the couple returned to St. Petersburg for court dates and embassy legal proceedings. She said, "We made the trip to the orphanage again, and heard our little boy laugh for the first time the day before we went to court. Our three-hour court hearing was nerve-wracking, but at the end of it, we were granted parenthood! We returned home, again without our child, to endure the 10-day waiting period before the decision took effect and we could claim Dillon."
Two weeks later, the family returned to Russia, this time with clothing and supplies for baby Dillon. They'd have to wait several more weeks to bring him back to North Carolina.
Tune in Friday when we discover how these two invented adoption software that helps all parents.
Photo: John, Arina and Dillon
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by Mary
On December 6, 2011 at 6:28 pm
Why in the world would this couple want a closed adoption? Doesn't make sense. Just because they adopted a child doesn't mean that they've somehow erased his family history. Adoption should first and foremost be about the best interests of the child – not a way to put a bandaid over the heart of a couple that couldn't conceive. Closed adoptions are cruel and inhumane.
by Mary
On December 6, 2011 at 6:57 pm
I'm embarrassed for your site. But really – whoever is modding the comments section … why don't you try educating yourself on adoption issues and really – promoting international adoption is as good as promoting genocide, it keeps third world countries in flux and has them resort to selling their children.
On December 7, 2011 at 1:28 am
I am an adoptee now returned to his land of birth and searching for his family. If I knew that my adoptive parents had chosen Lebanon because they knew there was no chance for me to find such a reunion and thus attempt to be whole, I would never forgive them. Never. You have in this one statement summarized the arrogance, the entitlement, and the solipsistic world view that defines your culture and your country's foreign policy toward other countries. How do you expect this child to feel anything other than anger, resentment, and sorrow?
On January 31, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Thanks for your ideas.Hope this will work for me in the time to come. It was easy reading this article ! Similar article


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The more expensive Eee PCs were not given nicknames. The NT$11,100 version launched Tuesday included a built-in camera and speakers, and could carry out simple voice commands such as "computer, access the Internet," or "computer, make a phone call." The more expensive version, NT$13,888 and due out at the end of November, carries an 8G byte flash drive and 1G byte of DDR2 DRAM in addition to features similar to the NT$11,100 version.
Asustek has already received orders for 1 million Eee PCs from a government interested in using them in schools, said Jonathan Tsang, president of sales at the company. He declined to name the customer.
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VIDEO: Mandy Patinkin Reveals He Wants to Be Next Prime Minister of Israel on COLBERT
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Emmy and Tony Award winning actor Mandy Patinkin stopped by last night's THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central to discuss the re-emergence of his beard, the return of his series 'Homeland' on October 5th and offers his antidote to the troubling state of the world.
"I have an antecdote for it all," offered the actor. "I have a solution that I think will balance my participation in this world for however long I might have left to be in it." He continued, "As soon as Season 4 of HOMELAND finishes, I am going to tear a page out of your Presidential campaign book, and I am going to enter myself to be possibly elected as the new Prime Minister of Israel." He went on to offer Colbert, "Given your right wing view, you would be my security advisor."
Check out the appearance in full below!
Stephen Colbert is best known as the host, writer and executive producer of the long-running Emmy and Peabody Award-winning series "The Colbert Report" on Comedy Central. Colbert is also a best-selling author and accomplished actor.
"The Colbert Report" launched on October 17, 2005 and has garnered ratings and critical success as one of the top shows on television. The show received its second Peabody Award this year after first receiving the prestigious award in 2008. Since the shows inception, it has received 18 PRIMETIME Emmy nominations and, in 2010, Colbert and his writing team won the show's second Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program. The extraordinary platform of the show and Stephens unique persona have allowed Stephen Colbert to impact cultural discourse in profound ways.
In an effort to bring attention to campaign finance laws, Colbert applied for his own political action committee. At a hearing on June 2011, Colbert was granted permission by the Federal Election Commission to form his own Super PAC, Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow. Since receiving approval, fans have signed up nationwide and sent along financial support to help the Super PAC continue to bring attention to campaign finance abuse. In a New York Times article on Colberts PAC, Sheila Krumholz, executive director of the Center for Responsive Politics states, He is taking on a serious subject that many Americans find deadly dull and is educating the broader public on why it matters and what is at stake.
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Keanu Reeves Isn't the Father of Woman's Child
The 'Matrix' actor – who had been accused of fathering at least one of Karen Sala's four adult children – has proved he is not biologically linked to the family after agreeing to a series of DNA tests.
The Hollywood star's lawyer Lorne Wolfson said: "Ms. Sala is challenging the validity of the DNA testing, so the case goes on. If she wants to challenge it, let her go right ahead. But we are confident that the DNA testing was done properly. And that the results are sound."
The 45-year-old actor had been advised to take a paternity test by his attorney when 46-year-old Sala went to court in Ontario, Canada, to claim he owed her child support payments.
She had asked for $150,000 per month in child support - retroactive from June 1988 - and $3 million a month in spousal support, retroactive from November 2006.
Keanu maintains he has never met the woman.
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- Thursday 15 OctoberBy Lydia Ackley
Sorry Keanu, being from Ontario, I hope it wont stop you from visiting beautiful cities like Kingston! (Canadas first capitol)
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I am sure some ambulance chasing lawyer put her up to this.
- Friday 16 OctoberBy alvhun
Sure...$150,000 per month child support??? Plus $3 MILLION per month spousal support??? For what? And why? What can you possibly spend $150,000 on, unless you have 150 children! Go get a job!!! Find a way to earn that kind of money you parasitic, leeching b.i.t.c.h! This is nothing but modern day slavery and severe discrimination against men. Given that she has lost the case they better MAKE HER PAY ALL THE LEGAL COSTS for this frivolous vexatious attempt to extort money from an innocent victim of abuse by a demented sybarite sycophant!!! Pure greed for money! I would crawl on broken glass on my hands and knees for ten miles if this leach of a woman could demonstrate and implement a comprehensive plan to spend $150,00 per month on even her four children fathered by who knows who! Why does she not try and get this kind of money out of those bio dad(s). I feel sorry for the children. Do women consider men a guaranteed cash for life lottery purchase? Have some women lost all morals? The answer here is patently obvious!
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Bridal Shower Planning Ideas & Checklist
- April 14, 2015 - 4:13 pm
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Two Months Before
- Set the date - Showers are generally held anywhere from two weeks to two months before the wedding.
- Put together a guest list - If you are the host, you should set the number of guests you're comfortable inviting. Request a guest list from the bride (as long as it's not a surprise.)
- Choose a theme - This is not mandatory, but can be helpful in making food, decoration, and entertainment choices.
- Find a location - It could be your home or a nearby venue. If you choose an outside venue be sure to talk to them about what they provide vs. what you will need to provide (i.e. tables, linens, other rentals)
- Order your invitations - Is the shower a surprise? Be sure to clearly state that and ask everyone to arrive early. Don't forget to let people know how to RSVP.
Six Weeks Before the Shower
- Send out invitations - sure there are lots of online options for Evites, but getting something in the mail is fun too!
- Pick out decorations and centerpieces - you don't need to go overboard here, some clean white table cloths and a few colorful centerpieces can brighten up an entire room. Here are some ideas for you - DIY Centerpieces
- Plan your menu - Be sure to leave enough time for food prep the day before and the day of...or make things easy and have it catered--> Z's catering menu
- Prep a couple party games - "What's in Your Purse" is simple yet fun, with minimal prep. It's a great way to break the ice to get people laughing and talking with each other.
A Week Before the Shower
- Follow up with guests who haven't RSVP'd yet
- Shop for and prepare food, if necessary - if you are hosting/catering yourself it may be helpful to make a food prep schedule. Some things can be made days ahead of time while other dishes require attention on the day of the shower.
- Make your decorations - if you are going the DIY route, it's a good idea to make them ahead of time in case you need extra supplies or an idea you had does not work out so well in reality.
- Assemble/prepare shower gifts or favors for guests - make all your guests feel special with these - Handmade Gift Ideas
Day of the Shower
- Set up a gift table - Don't forget a notebook and a pen to record gifts, for thank yous later. Asking someone to help you make notes during gift opening is always a good idea.
- Get balloons for outside the venue - this simple trick makes it so much easier for your guests to find the party.
- Have Fun!
More Fort Worth Bridal Shower Resources
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Join the FitWorth Challenge - Blue Zone Restaurants, Southside
- March 1, 2015 - 1:50 pm
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2015 FitWorth Challenge
February 2nd through March 13th
The Z's Cafe team has always encouraged a healthy lifestyle both by offering healthy menu options and by being involved in local Fort Worth initiatives. This competition seems to be a great fit for us and we invite all of our friends to join us in answering Mayor Price's call to get involved in the FitWorth Challenge!
This is a six-week health competition. Join with a buddy or form a team, then log at www.fitworthtrack.com to track nutrition, physical activity, and weight loss. You can even earn points for running in or volunteering at the Cowtown Marathon, attending a healthy cooking class from Tarrant Area Food Bank, participating in the FitWorth Restaurant Crawl, and more. The challenge is open to everyone, don't wait!
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Wedding Invitation Wording
- February 9, 2015 - 11:55 am
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Whether you are going for elegant or cute, traditional or unique, your wedding invitations play an important role in the festivities. They convey the personality or theme of your wedding, as well as informing people of the details of your event. Even if you have a wedding website, physical invitations still play a key role. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Key points to remember:
- Keep it simple - Even the most creative invitation should spell out all essential wedding info -- who's getting married, who's hosting and where, when and what time the ceremony will take place.
- Traditional Invitation Wording - The host is listed first on the invitation.
- More formal invitations will spell everything out, including the time of the ceremony (i.e. Fifth of November Two Thousand Fifteen)
- On classic wedding invitations, there's generally a request line or a call to action after the host's name -- something along the lines of "request the honor of your presence."
- RSVP - Most invitations include the address of the ceremony. Some also include the address of the reception. RSVP information can be included right on the invitation or on a separate RSVP card. (RSVP cards are easier if you'd like people to respond by mail.) Either way, it's important to let your guests know what to do next!
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What to expect at a Bridal Show or Wedding Expo
- January 12, 2015 - 1:40 pm
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Now that you're engaged what's next?
How do you plan? Where do the ideas come from? One option is to attend a bridal show. A bridal show or wedding expo is generally a showcase of offerings by a variety vendors who could be involved in producing a wedding. This can include florists, caterers, cake designers, travel agents, wedding coordinators, dress and tuxedo retailers, etc. It can be a great way to see what's out there and start gathering ideas for wedding themes.
Some shows charge people to attend but this is not always the case. Often those that have a cover charge will also have fashion shows, food/drinks or expensive door prizes as enticements. Since most shows will have a list of which vendors are attending on their website, do your research and let this guide your choice.
Bridal shows are often held in convention centers or other expansive venues, and can be quite large. You should plan to spend several hours there to give yourself time to explore it fully.
What to bring
- A tote bag - to carry any packets or flyers you may pick up. And a pen to make notes on those flyers so you can tell them apart later.
- Address stickers - with your name, address, wedding date and phone number, to save you time in filling out forms. * If you plan to give out email contact info,consider setting up a "wedding" email account, so that your personal email isn't bombarded with emails from wedding vendors.
- A camera - to record any great visual setups. Though be sure to ask vendors first before snapping away.
- Walking shoes - these venues are large and there is a lot to see
Don't be afraid to ask questions. Some vendors will want you to book right away to "lock in your discount." Ask if you can get still get the discount for booking an appointment with them to go over further details. Sometimes it's better to resist the urge to book at the show so you can check out all of your options first.
And most of all, remember to have fun! Even if you don't make any hard decisions, it can be neat to simply check out all the possibilities.
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Party Planning: Buffet Style Food Bars
- November 10, 2014 - 4:26 pm
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Don't worry about dinner ideas for your event, try a food bar and let this buffet style serving option take the stress out of your party planning. No more worrying about who specifically wanted chicken or fish or the vegetarian option. Provide the options and let people choose. Different spreads can even give a bit of character to an event or highlight the theme of the evening.
The Pick Your Own Toppings bars
Omelette bar: Works as brunch or as breakfast for dinner, and can include anything from a classic sausage and peppers to a fancier capers and salmon.
Taco bar: Tacos may seem common place at first but when you put seared baja fish, with grapefruit salsa, cotija, and avocado together, you may just be surprised at how fancy you feel. Or try these 21 other taco recipes.
Come Back To Try Every Kind bars
Mac & Cheese bar: Throw it in a martini glass to dress it up, or celebrate it as a comfort food. Bacon and cheddar mac & cheese. Pesto and parmesan mac & cheese. Lobster and Gruyere. Your guests will love you.
Grilled Cheese bar: Don't think this classic sandwich gives you many options? Check our pinterest board with over 40 melty, delicious grilled cheese ideas to offer.
There's Always Room For Dessert bars
Frozen Yogurt bar: Flavors ranging from tart and tropical to sweet and chocolatey, along with an endless list of potential toppings, the options here are only limited by your imagination.
Cookies & Milk bar: Invoking a little bit of childhood nostalgia. Pick out all your favorite kinds of cookies and share them with your friends.
How to De-stress When Planning Your Wedding
- September 30, 2014 - 6:16 pm
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Feeling overwhelmed by a long list of to-do's that you haven't to-done yet?
Planning your wedding is supposed to be wonderful, amazing and fun....but sometimes making wedding arrangements can become overwhelming and threaten to take over your life. Part of what causes stress is thinking about everything you have on your list all at once. We've gathered a few strategies that we recommend to help relieve your wedding planning stress and get back to enjoying yourself.
Meditation to Relieve Stress
According to the Mayo Clinic:
"When you meditate, you clear away the information overload that builds up every day and contributes to your stress."
Benefits of mediation include:
- Gaining clarity and peace of mind
- Seeing things from a new perspective
- Reducing negative emotions
- Learning and refining skills that help you manage stress
- Increasing self-awareness and focusing on the present moment
Because mediation takes a fair amount of calm and concentration, the place you choose for meditating can be very important. You want to create a space that feels safe and relaxing to you. You can do this in your home by finding a quiet, de-cluttered space to set up in. Or if you need a little help, we found some local classes to guide you.
- The YWCA in Fort Worth offers free meditation classes. They also offer a great wedding venue.
- Meditation in Texas (Meditation Classes)
Absolutely no time for a class? Just need a quick escape? We CHALLENGE you to DoNothingfor2Minutes.com! Can you relax and do nothing for 2 full minutes?
Exercise to Relieve Stress
Exercise can help you burn that anxious energy. It also fills your blood stream with the feel good endorphins (the neurotransmitters responsible for runners high.) Like meditation, it helps to steer your mind away from stressful thoughts that so often clutter the brain. It also helps to build the self-confidence you need to tackle those difficult wedding decisions.
Exercise Ideas:
- Need to get out some frustration? Try kickboxing and learn some valuable self-defense techniques while you're at it,
- Dancing is always a fun, creative way to burn calories,
- Don't like leaving the house to exercise? There are hundreds of exercise classes available for free on Youtube,
- Yoga is another great way to de-stress that has some meditative elements and also improves flexibility, posture, and strength.
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Overall it's important to know yourself and your limits. Taking a mental and physical time-out when you are feeling overwhelmed, allows you to come back to the task at hand feeling refreshed and energized. Just remember to take your list one to-do at a time.
Beat the Heat at an Outdoor Wedding
- August 8, 2014 - 2:09 pm
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There are few things quite as natural and beautiful as an outdoor wedding. There are also few things as unpredictable. Wind, rain and even an overabundant sun can quickly change the dynamics of your reception. You can't control the weather, but you can certainly be prepared for whatever blows your way. Here are some ideas to beat the heat and be prepared for what ever comes your way on your wedding day.
Fun Lighting Ideas
One way to enjoy your Texas wedding is to have it in the evening just after the sun goes down. The light is beautiful in the evening and you can keep the party rockin' with outdoor lighting that doubles as decoration.
- Fairy Lights or Christmas Lights (any string if delicate lights will give a soft warm ambiance to your reception)
- Contained Fire Pit (this will also provide a bit of heat if it's chilly out)
- Candles (mix citronella candles with decorative ones for ambiance and bug protection)
- Tiki Torches (smoke from these can also repel insects)
All Kinds of Weather
- Create shade, either with umbrellas, canopies, or strategically setting up chairs underneath a tree
- Design programs that double as fans
- Offer complimentary sunscreen and bug spray to your guests
- Provide parasols for guests
- Give away sunglasses as wedding favors
- Consider renting some large Port-a-Cool fans that create cool air and keep it moving
- Cover your food. Nothing tastes worse than food that is dry or insufficiently warm.
- Umbrellas can double as sun and light rain protection depending on their size.
- Keep a stash of towels around to dry off feet or seats if a light rain blows through
- Weigh things down that might blow away
- Fasten table cloths to the table (remind your rental company to include the clips, as they sometimes will forget them)
- Set-up buffet table away from wind. Sometimes the sterno flame will not stay lit and food will get cold.
- Provide blankets or wraps if it might get chilly
Seasoned Dishes
Spring/Summer Menu Suggestions:
- Fresh Fruit Platter/Fruit Skewers (fruit will be in season and extra sweet)
- Green Beans Amandine
- Chicken Epinard
- New Potatoes w/ Dill (dill is said to be a cooling spice; great for summer dishes)
Beat the Heat
- Keep food covered and in coolers if necessary
- Ice bucket is a fancy way to make ice available
- Provide water and ice, especially to the wedding party who will be running around all day
- Keep cake cool, so the icing doesn't melt
Fall/ Winter Food Suggestions:
- Bacon-Wrapped Chicken
- Mac 'n Cheese Bar (a little comfort food to warm the soul)
- Z's Chicken Parmesan Marinara
- Soups/Stews
Stay Warm & Toasty
- Keep food covered and consider warming plates
- Provide warm beverages (like hot cocoa or a hot toddy)
- A Fire Pit at the reception provides light and warmth
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Theme Party Ideas: TV
- July 13, 2014 - 7:25 pm
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Channel your Favorite Characters
Borrow some ideas from some of the most popular shows on television to add a fun twist to your get-together. Don't just host a watch party for a new episode...Dress up as the character you'd most like to be, gossip about your favorite moments. and speculate about upcoming plot twists. Test your knowledge of the show with fun trivia and of course...offer theme-appropriate prizes for the winners!
Game of Thrones - Step into the world of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and enjoy a feast.
Attire: Will it be House Stark, Lannister, Targaryen? Choose your house affiliation and color-coordinate accordingly. Tunics and flowing gowns are appropriate if your leather and furs are at the cleaners.
Suggested menu: In case you haven't had a chance to purchase 'A Feast of Ice and Fire: The Official Game of Thrones Companion Cookbook', here are some ideas to get you started:
- Or try the Official Game of Thrones Food Blog, where you can find all sorts of recipes from Elderflower Fritters, to Hotpie's Wolf bread to whole roasted leg of lamb.
Decorations: Hang homemade house sigil banners, and use a few sheets to mock up a dothraki tent. If you can set up in the backyard, a roaring fire could be an appropriate way to roast your lamb.
Mad Men - Though sadly in its last season, a Mad Men themed evening is always a great excuse to pull out your grandmother's china, a few decanters of hard liquor, tease your hair up or wrap it into a french twist and step back in time.
Attire: Ask yourself, what would Jackie Kennedy wear? Think glamour, elegance and simplicity. Black and white, with pearls...understated, yet polished and feminine. Looking to keep things casual? Polka dot fountain dresses, box-shaped jackets and circle skirts are actually making a comeback, so you really can't go wrong.
Suggested Menu: Master the art of French cooking with some Julia Child classics. Or if you're looking to be a bit more low key here are some quick and simple throwback recipes:
Clam dip & UTZ chips
And remember, every hour is cocktail hour when you're watching Mad Men...so have the highball glasses ready and keep the martini's coming!
Decorations: Tuck away your modern contrivances and set out some vintage decor, possibly from a local flea market. Set your record player to some 60's grooves with mambo and bossa nova or graduate to Elvis, the Beatles, and Motown classics to really get the party groovin'.
Hello Goodbye: the Beatles
Of course if you'd prefer, the Z's Cafe staff can create a fabulous party menu for you, leaving you free to say Hello to all of your guests AND manage the remote!
11 Unexpectedly Delicious Grilled Foods
- June 5, 2014 - 1:57 pm
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There's more to grilling than burgers, ribs, and hot dogs. Here are some grilled food ideas for this summer's backyard BBQ that go beyond traditional grilled chicken and corn on the cob. Grilling brings the flavor out, so don't be afraid to be adventurous! You already know fruits and veggies are healthier for you, but who knew they were so delicious off the grill?
Ice Tea & Cocktails
Grilling lemons & limes causes them to release more natural sugar, giving them a divine sweet, smoky flavor. Try grilling lime slices for your vodka tonic or peaches to go in your old-fashioned.
Grilled Fruit
Peaches, Watermelons, Pineapple-- much like lemons & limes, grilling these fruits will release more of their natural sweetness. Add cinnamon, honey or sorbet on top to create a decadent dessert.
Romaine Lettuce
It sounds crazy but what better thing to add to a seemingly boring salad than the delicious smoky flavors you already love from the grill. Try it, we dare ya. We even found this grilled romaine lettuce recipe for you to get you started!
Grilled Avocado
Take your salad from 'the usual', to amazing. Slice an avocado in half and toss it on the grill for a bit before you dice it in with the lettuce. Or simply enjoy the avocado with salsa and sour cream.
Grilled Olives
You can grill olives on a skewer mixed with other deliciousness or wrapped in foil, depending on the effect you are going for. Toss them with olive oil and herbs as an excellent appetizer or as another layer of awesome on that salad.
Cheese Wheel
Everyone enjoys a grilled cheese sandwich but grilled cheese itself can be just as delicious. Try warming a thick-rinded cheese on the grill and serving it with crackers as an appetizer.
Cast-Iron Cornbread
Set your cast iron right on the grill next to your meat. You can even add in fresh grilled corn if you're feeling ambitious. Recipe for cast-iron cornbread...
Blueberry Cobbler
Enjoy your dinner, while delicious cobbler grills away in a disposable aluminum cake pan. Just be sure to add the biscuit topping in the last half of cooking so they don't burn. Recipe for blueberry cobbler...
Mixed Nuts
It's the next best thing to having a smoker. Use a foil pan, add some butter, soy sauce, & spices, and remember to stir. Recipe for 'Hot & Smokin' grilled nuts...
Banana S'mores
Slice open a banana longways and stuff the middle with marshmallows and chocolate chips. Wrap in tinfoil and grill. Unwrap the magic and enjoy!
Pound Cake
As if regular pound cake weren't decadent enough. Try adding a little more butter, give it a light grilling and then pair it with those peaches we mentioned earlier. Or a summer berry compote. Recipe for grilled pound cake...
Come on, tie on your favorite 'Kiss the Cook' apron, trade in your spatula for a set of tongs and rediscover your favorite grilled fruits & veggies!


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Reed Danziger Presents Art Exhibition at McKenzie Fine Art, 3/29 - 4/28
McKenzie Fine Art will present an exhibition of new abstract paintings by Reed Danziger. This is the fourth solo show at the gallery for the San Francisco-based artist. It opens Thursday, March 29, with a reception for the artist from 6 to 8 p.m., and runs through Saturday, April 28, 2012. For more information, visit: www.mckenziefineart.com.
In earlier paintings, Reed Danziger layered visual motifs from the worlds of science, architecture, the decorative arts, and nature into densely patterned compositions. What distinguishes this new body of work is a move toward more purely abstract forms, with fewer references to the natural world. This is emphasized as well by the abandonment of a horizontal format in her paintings; here, nearly every work is set within a square field. Coalescing, overlapping, transforming, her geometric shapes and linear elements are arranged in dense compositions against scumbled and stained grounds. Possessed with a rhythmic internal energy, the paintings explore systems of interconnectedness between distinct elements as these forms contort and converge.
The artist has written the following about her new work:
In this latest group of paintings, I've continued to explore the shift towards greater abstraction through color and movement. The new work is more celestial, and the forms less clearly describe organic structures; rather they feel like the sum of entire universes. The particles that define these galaxies merge and shift, expanding and contracting, and each disruption reveals an ever increasing unpredictability. As the paintings progress, what is complex and what is simple becomes relative and continues to change with time. The tension I often feel when making the paintings is reflected in the cosmic chaos captured in each piece. As I continue to explore the folding and flexing of these abstract worlds, I allow myself to be more and more consumed by the random bursts of energy defined by the unique gravity of these paintings.
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WOODWARD: I think there's a natural disconnect, but I think in this case it's not been settled. He's not --- He's issued these orders, he said we're going to do it this way. Very specific.
Six pages of written orders, unprecedented. And then the military is out saying, well, we want --- we need a little bit more, or we want to do this. General Petraeus is quoted saying privately that this is a war we're going to be fighting for the rest of our lives and all of our kids' lives.
SAWYER: And it's clear in your book the president is saying, basically, what don't you understand about --
WOODWARD: About no.
SAWYER: -- about no?
WOODWARD: Yeah. And this is the situation in the fall of 2010 we were in where it's not -- there's not a direct line.
I think the president has in his head what he wants to do. One of these meetings before Thanksgiving, and there's a, there's a great line talking about Rahm Emanuel, his chief of staff. He said, "Nothing would make Rahm happier than if I said no to the 30,000," meaning within the White House political staff, there's tremendous pressure on the president to not do this.
SAWYER: He's visited on the eve of the decision again by two of his national security advisers who basically say again, you do not have to do this.
WOODWARD: There is a Saturday morning after Thanksgiving when he's essentially decided on 30,000, and it's kind of one of those meetings where he calls people who are around into the Oval Office, including General Lute, who is a sleeper figure in all of this, to say the least, somebody who is the three-star general who's in charge of Afghanistan through the National Security Council staff.
And the president opens the door and says, "What do you all think?" And one of the colonels says, "Well, you can't defy the military. You're going to have to do what they want."
General Lute then, in one of the most extraordinary interchanges in the White House I've ever heard about, says, "Mr. President, you don't have to do this," that this is not required. And "Let's look at the situation we're in right now."
SAWYER: And there are so many reasons that would worry anybody about the ability to succeed.
WOODWARD: Risks.
SAWYER: -- gambled right.
WOODWARD: He said there are four risks and said these risks are so great in terms of governing and Afghanistan and dealing with Karzai, as we now see unfolding with intense drama right now before our eyes, the issue of training the Afghan security force if they can take over, the issue of Pakistan, which is the X factor in all of this. And then international support, which is not as solid as it should be.
So, General Lute says to him, "All of these risks, they're not independent. They're cumulative. They make it worse and you move from a calculated risk to a gamble." You've got kind of one of the foremost experts saying, "You are taking a gamble, Mr. President."
Obama says, I think rather graciously, "I know that's hard for you to come in here and tell me that, but we are going to have to execute our heart out to make this work."
SAWYER: Yes. He basically says, thank you, I've decided. Done.
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Lily began to smile. "It's all the same," she whispered. The moon had risen out of the Sound, casting a gleaming white light on the calm water, its pale light flooding the room. Lily saw the familiar slipcovers, braided rugs, pillows she had needlepointed for her grandmother. She ran her fingers over her old shell collection, books in the bookcase, moonstones gathered at low tide on Little Beach.
She had to see everything, yet she couldn't turn on a lamp yet. If she turned on a light, it would mean she was committed to this. "This" meaning that she was really here, that her exile was over, that she had returned to the land of the living. Neighbors would see the light and come over. People would know that she was back.
Edward would find out.
"Where does Rose sleep?" Liam asked.
"In my room," Lily whispered. She led him up the narrow stairs. The second floor had four small bedrooms--beach-cottage in size and feel. Lily's heart was racing as she entered her old room. Under the eaves on the north side, it had funny ceiling angles, a twin bed, and her old Betsy McCall paper dolls right there on the bureau. Pulling down the covers, she choked up to see the sheets--imprinted with tiny bouquets of blue roses--and a pink summer-weight blanket. She bent down to smell the bedding--it was fresh.
"My grandmother knew we were coming," she said. "Somehow, before she went to the hospital, she made up the bed for Rose."
Together they tucked Rose in. The little girl stirred, opening her eyes, glancing around the unfamiliar room in dream-state wonder. "Are we here?" she asked.
"Yes, honey. You'll see it all tomorrow morning. Good night."
"Night," Rose murmured as her eyes fluttered shut.
Lily and Liam went back downstairs. Moonlight was dazzling on the water in front of the house. Lily had watched countless moonrises from this room, through the wide, curtainless windows overlooking the rocks and sea. Everything seemed so open compared to the pineshrouded cabin she'd lived in at Cape Hawk, Nova Scotia--she had hidden in a boreal forest, with hawks and owls as sentries.
Liam had been one of the first people she'd met, arriving in the distant, unfamiliar town--disguised by cropping her long dark hair, dying it light brown, wearing the old horn-rimmed spectacles her grandmother had given her. He had been her friend and savior, even though she had rejected him every step of the way. She had to, to protect herself and her unborn baby.
Lily's first weeks in Nova Scotia had been a dark fairy tale, complete with cabin deep in the North Woods, a bounty on her head in the form of a reward posted by Edward, and the benevolent presence of the fierce and kindly Liam--there for Rose's birth, delivering the baby on the kitchen floor, and swearing to protect forever this mother and child.And there had been plenty of protecting for him to do: born with complex heart defects, Rose had just completed her last round of surgery earlier that summer.
Brokenhearted baby, brokenhearted mother, Lily thought, gazing out at the moon on the Sound. Her arm was around Liam, and his around her. Gulls called from across the water, from their rookery on the rock islands half a mile offshore. Lily felt the sound in her heart, and thought of the annual Ceili Festival, just about to start in Cape Hawk, the Irish music as haunting as the gulls' cries.


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Unfortunately we were too late in the game to book with Rick's recommended tours, but Normandy Sightseeing Tours has openings. Has anyone used this company? They are asking for a credit card via phone, fax, or mail and I'd like to know they are legit before sending my information. Fairly good write-ups on Tripadvisor.


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If you hurry, you'll still find sun-kissed yellows, rusty reds, and an orange so piquant you'll want a bite out of it.
A couple of years before, he had applied his special broth of piquant newspaperese to the pages of Spin magazine.
What is so piquant here is not the fact that Hillary understands that Obama is president.
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Video: Joakim Noah with block on one end, dunk on other
Mar 15, 2012, 8:17 AM EDT
Energy is a talent. It may be Joakim Noah's best talent.
In a game where the outgunned Bulls just had more energy and outworked the Heat, nobody exemplified that better than Noah — and this play may have best summed up the game. Joel Anthony ends up in a poster.
I'm not going to read much into one regular season game saying anything about the eventual Eastern Conference Finals between these two sides. What it does show is the Bulls bring their effort every night. And Noah is at the heart of it all.
- gmsingh - Mar 15, 2012 at 8:41 AM
Note to Bulls fans: I've never seen Dwight Howard play like that.
- philtration - Mar 15, 2012 at 9:02 AM
"I'm not going to read much into one regular season game"
Unless it is LeBron dunking over one of the smallest players in the NBA right Kurt?
After a slow start, Noah has been a beast this season.
Howard is the best Center in the game but he is not what the Bulls really need.
The combination of Noah and Asik have been more than good enough.
- bils293 - Mar 15, 2012 at 10:38 AM
bulls are better without d rose
- dadawg77 - Mar 15, 2012 at 11:02 AM
And that should have been an and one.
- lmoneyfresh - Mar 15, 2012 at 11:22 AM
The best part was seeing D-Wade crawl to the ref on his hands and knees begging for that foul. Even though he just got straight packed, clean as can be.
- philtration - Mar 15, 2012 at 11:25 AM
They were not going to get the calls in this game and they knew it.
Noah is more than just a high-energy guy.
He runs the floor very well for a guy his size and is an excellent trailer.
He is quick enough to come out to the 3-point line to defend and still get back to the basket for the block or rebound, he is a great passer, he mops up on the boards and he is shooting 76% from the free throw line.
Other than Dirk Nowitzki how many Centers in the NBA are that consistent from the line?
His shot is ugly and I will take it all day.
- southbeachtalent - Mar 15, 2012 at 12:22 PM
Great play by Noah. The Heat were out hustled and out played. The lack of energy and effort from the Heat was embarrassing. The Bulls are the best team right now.
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Several good reasons suggest, however, that the temporal association of high immigration and high crime rates is coincidental and not causal. Some, but not all, of the increase in overall crime rates is due to the increase in the number of young people in the population as the baby-boom cohorts entered their teenage and young adult years. Similarly, crime rates have leveled off, and they have actually begun to decline in the mid-1990s, although immigration remains at very high levels. The rise in the imprisoned population is partly due to changes in sentencing policies, resulting in longer prison sentences; most of the increase results from an increase in arrests, principally connected with drug crimes. Finally, using data from crime reports and Current Population Surveys, Butcher and Piehl (1996) concluded that an influx of recent immigrants into a community has no association with local crime rates.
Although U.S. history gives evidence of ambivalence toward immigration of long standing, polling data gathered in the decades since World War II provide more detailed evidence on how the American public regards immigrants and immigration. In recent decades, the overall trend has been toward more opposition to immigration, but with frequent oscillations, as illustrated in Figure 8.3. The fraction of Americans who say they think immigration should be decreased from the current level has risen from less than half of the population in polls taken up until the mid-1970s, to roughly two-thirds of the population in more recent polls.
To try to understand this shift, we analyzed a set of polling data from 1995 that included some questions on immigration. Our analysis focused on respondents' answers to the question, ''Should immigration be kept at its present level, increased, or decreased?" The multivariate analysis included variables to capture
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These days, everybody ranks prospects, without even taking stool samples. Well, here we go: the future of Yankee rock-n-roll.10. Mason Williams, OF. Ranked #1 on most lists, dropped to #2 on a few because he apparently thinks he craps lobster Newburg. He must read prospect rankings. Well, read this, Mace, you little piss grub: Ruben Rivera. As far as we're concerned, any punk prospect shows attitude, he gets 10 days in the Time-Out Room. You got speed. You got glove. You got nothing until you grow a pair of Yankee testicles. That means a little YES SIR, NO SIR, HOW FAR, SIR? A year in Trenton ought to do you some good. 9. Jose Campos. P. The sidecar we got in the Jesus Montero-Michael Pineda fiasco. We're adding him strictly as a personal favor to Brian Cashman. Happy birthday, Cash: As long as Campos ranks high, you can walk the streets of Tampa.8. Gary Sanchez, C. Another #1 on many lists. But who are we kidding? Everybody knows we'll trade him. He's a hitting catcher. Girardi pr...
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A dishy book from an avowed sociopath has stirred up an awkward debate: perhaps all of us have a bit of the personality disorder.
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Minnesota Twins pitching prospect Alex Wimmers will undergo Tommy John surgery Thursday on his right elbow, the team announced Thursday.Wimmers was Minnesota's first-round pick (21st overall) out of Ohio State in the 2010 Major League Baseball draft. Since then, he has appeared in just 19 games in the minors due to numerous injuries. He attempted to rehab a slight tear in his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), but the Twins ultimately decided that Tommy John surgery was the eventual course of action.Wimmers left his first start of the 2012 season with Double-A New Britain after just 4 13 innings. He also made one rehab appearance with the Gulf Coast League Twins but recorded just two outs before an early exit as he was again bothered by his elbow.Wimmers is the latest Twins pitcher to undergo Tommy John surgery. Right-hander Kyle Gibson, the team's 2009 first-round pick, had the surgery last season and is just recently returning to action after missing most of the 2012 season. Gibson ...
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