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Texas A&M will remain in the Big 12.
For now.
That's what we learned Sunday when the SEC put the brakes on the Aggies' plans to change leagues by announcing it has "reaffirmed" its "satisfaction with the present 12 institutional alignment." The statement, courtesy of Florida president Bernie Machen, caused quite a stir, in case you didn't hear.
But the whole thing seems like more of a stall tactic designed to help the SEC avoid lawsuits than anything else, and the smart money still has A&M ending up in the nation's most powerful conference at some point in the near future.
So this isn't over.
It's just not.
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Things continue to head the exact same direction they've been going for a while. The power conferences will get bigger. The gap between the haves and have-nots will widen. We'll eventually have the four super conferences folks have long predicted. That's when I fear college basketball will change forever.
Yes, I know, college basketball doesn't matter.
Not a single decision will be made with hoops in mind.
The four super conferences will become a reality -- and I've forever believed they will while forming their own division under the NCAA umbrella or breaking away from the NCAA altogether. They'll also probably have their own postseason basketball tournament and make billions and their own postseason football playoff and make kazillions. And though the football playoff would be a dream realized for most college sports fans, I can't help but think college basketball could be ruined because A) all super-conference schools would likely make the field of 64 or 72 or whatever, which would render the regular season useless, and B) the Butlers, Virginia Commonwealths and George Masons almost certainly would be reduced to second-tier status.
More specifically, they probably wouldn't even be involved.
Can you imagine?
We could end up with a postseason basketball tournament featuring North Carolina, Kentucky, UCLA, Ohio State, Kansas, Louisville and nothing but schools like North Carolina, Kentucky, UCLA, Ohio State, Kansas and Louisville. All big boys. No Cinderellas. That's not a tournament I prefer.
I love watching Valparaiso advance thanks to a crazy inbound play.
I love watching Northern Iowa shock the nation thanks to a little shooter.
I love watching George Mason, Butler and VCU crush big schools and march to the Final Four.
Those things don't happen often, but the opportunity for them to happen always is in place, and that's precisely what makes the NCAA tournament our country's greatest postseason event. We get bad Super Bowls, boring World Series and NBA Finals that don't match the hype. But the NCAA tournament never lets us down because a previously unimaginable storyline always materializes, and it usually involves a small-conference school.
We're probably on our way to losing that.
I don't know when it'll happen.
Could take 10 years.
Maybe 25.
But I'm guessing the greed that led to Texas starting the Longhorn Network, that prompted Texas A&M to explore an exit from the Big 12 and that serves as the motivating factor behind every decision that has been made, is being made and will be made in the coming days, weeks, months and years is going to be what causes us to someday lose one of the things that makes college basketball great.
It's a day I'm not looking forward to. At all. But it's a day that seems inevitable because of everybody's quest to get bigger and richer and ensure those that are smaller and/or without football cease to exist in any nationally relevant way.

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Creating virtual product shots reduces the need for photography. But those shots need to be accurately shaded, lighted, and rendered to seem realistic. 3ds Max can help. It's a powerful application for design visualization. In this course, you'll learn to shade, light, and render a product shot in 3ds Max. Aaron F. Ross leads you through the entire production workflow, starting with a prebuilt CAD model. Once the model is imported and the scene is organized for 3ds Max, Aaron shows how to create Arch & Design materials, construct several different lighting setups, render in mental ray, and color correct in Adobe After Effects. Explore the power of 3ds Max to present your product renderings in their best light.
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Working our way up to more complicated materials. The next thing we want to do is use a map, to create an environment, on our hemisphere, and the important thing, as always, when you use an external asset like an image or bitmap file, is that you need to place that file into the current project, before you start working with it in your 3D program. And in my case, I've got the exercise files, and inside the scene assets images folder, I've got this grayscale image, to be used as a reflection map.
We can take a look at it. And this is just a photograph I took with a fish eye lens, and then unwrapped it to this polar coordinates. So, we have a hemispherical mapping here, and that'll work very nicely with our hemispherical mesh object in our 3D scene. Cool, so, that's what we wanted to apply onto our object in 3ds Max. We'll go ahead and, open the 3ds Max program back up again. And we'll go back into our Material Editor, and we can create a new material. Now this black matte material, we could actually just delete this if we want.
Because it's applied to an object in the scene. And if we want to reduce clutter in our view here, we can just select that and press Delete. It doesn't erase it from the scene. You can see it in Scene Materials. It's still there. And if we needed to get it back we can always just drag this over. And we get a dialog asking, if want an instance or a copy, and if we want to work on the version that's currently in this scene, then we would choose. Instance, and if we make changes now, it would actually be applied to the material in the scene.
Okay, so that takes a little bit of getting used to. The idea that you could just actually, literally delete things from this view, but it doesn't actually erase anything in your scene. Okay, so now we're going to create our environment materials. So back up in the Mental Ray section, here under Materials, we want to left-click and drag over to create a new material, and then double-click on it to load it into the parameters window here, and we'll rename it Environment Material. As always we want to choose a template.
And once again this is going to be a matte finish. No shiny highlights on this. Cool. And we want to build out a simple material network here, or a material tree. Or shader tree. And we can create a bitmap node. And that's going to be under maps. So we want to scroll down to Maps. And we've got Bitmap right here up at the top. So drag that over. And we get prompted, where is your bitmap file? And you'll notice that we're taken directly to our current project, Seen Assets Images.
And your file needs to be in this folder already. Do not go browsing around on your hard drive, and linking to some file that's not in your current project. It's important that all of the assets remain within the current project. That way, if you move the project or. Need to back it up or anything, all the assets are self contained. All right. So there's my file. Select that. Click Open. Now I've got a bitmap node here, but it's not connected to anything.
I can connect it in a couple of ways. The easiest way, actually, is just to click here and then drag over to the parameter we want to connect to. In this case, we'll connect to the diffuse color map. All right. Now that's been done. If we want an idea of what this looks like before applying it to an object in the scene, we can right-click on the material, and choose Open Preview Window. And that's a preview of what it's going to look like. And you'll see it's not quite right, we're not getting the tiling correct here. So what we need to do, is to go into the bitmap parameters.
Double click on that Bitmap node, and you'll get its parameters. And what we need to do is turn off Use Real World Scale. Use real world scale is enabled on all new maps, and on all new objects. Because we chose the designVIZ.mentalray tool preset. And we do want to have that on in most cases. It's just in this particular case, we don't want it. We want the mapping to be derived, not from an absolute scale, but from the UV coordinates on that sphere.
Okay, so that's done. We can close this preview, and we want to assign this material, to the environment sphere. Once again, because that sphere is on a frozen layer, we can select it by going to the Tools> scene explore. We've got the Save scene explore from before. You can open that up. And here's the sphere. And we want to select the Material node, and then choose Assign Material to Selection. Now, if we actually try to look at this in the viewport, we will not see the map. Let's go over here and see, we do not see a map appear on here.
Additionally, if we want to see the map in our viewport, we also have to click this button here. Show shaded material in viewport. And that's actually really a misnomer, because it is shaded currently. What it should say is, Show Map in Viewport, and in fact, that's what it says, in the compact material editor. But there's a bit of inconsistency here. So if I click on that, now I can actually see. The map applied onto that surface. All right, close our material editor. We can orbit around and take a look at that, unselect it, and we can see it better.
So, you'll see that mapping is applied perfectly onto that surface, and that will work great as a reflection map. So, the watch will reflect the sky pattern, really quite well. Cool. We don't care about the back of this here, because, nothing's going to reflect that, so, doesn't matter. All right, so that sphere has got a diffuse map on it. If we want it to show up well in reflections, we'll need to make it self illuminated, and we'll do that in the following movie.
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The Spring Independent School District serves more than 35,000 pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade students in a diverse and growing district located 20 miles north of downtown Houston.
The Spring Independent School District's IT department supports nearly 14,000 workstations across more than 35 locations and must continually manage an increasing number of sites and systems. "Our goal is to resolve user issues as quickly as possible, freeing staff to focus on teaching," said James Watson, network manager for the Spring Independent School District. "However, like many educational settings, we operate with a low IT staff-to-student ratio. We needed greater automation and consistency so we could improve resolution response rates and drive down support costs."
The group had already gained considerable benefits from its use of Novell ZENworks® to distribute applications and simplify desktop troubleshooting. However, they wanted to bring greater consistency to their environment. "We had successfully used all the capabilities of Novell ZENworks and were excited by the prospects of new functionality within Novell ZENworks Configuration Management, such as asset management and centralized application creation."
For example, the district had long grappled with managing the 19 different images it needed for each computer model. Reimaging took more than an hour per workstation and required considerable human intervention. "We had a different process and image for each type of Dell computer we managed," said Edwin Schuessler, application specialist for the Spring Independent School District. "We reimage each workstation every year. With so many disparate images, the process took all summer long. We were always scrambling at the start of the school year to have all the computers ready."
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The Spring Independent School District upgraded to Novell ZENworks Configuration Management to manage its nearly 14,000 Windows XP systems. "We had been very pleased with our experience using Novell ZENworks and upgrading to Novell ZENworks Configuration Management was a natural transition," said Watson.
The district worked with Identity Automation, a Novell Platinum PartnerSM, to deploy the software and customize it to the district's unique requirements. "Working with Identity Automation saved us an incredible amount of time," said Watson. "They have a wealth of knowledge about deploying Novell ZENworks Configuration Management and came up with a strategic plan to support and customize it for our needs."
Leveraging Novell ZENworks Configuration Management, Identity Automation has helped the school district streamline many processes. "We've been able to standardize on just one image, which allows us to maintain consistent desktops across the district," said Schuessler. "Identity Automation automated the entire imaging process by creating a script that automatically identifies the model of computer and pushes the correct drivers and software to that specific machine."
The district also leverages Novell ZENworks Configuration Management to streamline and centralize processes such as application distribution, user management and asset management, which were consuming a great deal of time. The software also makes it easier for the district to secure its desktops. "Previously, managing different user group policies was a tedious process," said Watson. "With Novell ZENworks Configuration Management, we can now remotely apply policies through one central console, preventing students from installing unauthorized software."
Novell ZENworks Configuration Management has helped the district create a more flexible and responsive IT environment, while significantly reducing its overall desktop support costs. "With Novell ZENworks Configuration Management in place, we've improved workstation stability and security," said Watson. "Our machines are running more smoothly and we've reduced the time we spend troubleshooting workstations by about 50 percent."
By automating and accelerating the district's desktop imaging process, network specialists no longer have to physically touch each workstation. This has reduced the time spent re-imaging its 14,000 desktops each year by more than 60 percent.
The asset management capabilities of Novell ZENworks Configuration Management have also proven valuable. "We've been able to automate many asset management-related tasks which we previously performed manually," said Watson. "Having a central location for generating reports makes it easy to identify which assets aren't being used, which could potentially save us tens of thousands of dollars a year in software licenses and associated support costs."
In addition, the school district's workstations are now performing much faster. "Because Novell ZENworks Configuration Management supports multiple directories, we've reduced the load on eDirectory™, which has helped to improve workstation response time," said Watson. "Users can now log in up to 40 percent faster and they have more reliable workstations."
The district is also looking to leverage Novell ZENworks Configuration Management to support its migration from Windows XP to Windows 7. "Using the asset management capabilities of Novell ZENworks Configuration Management, we can quickly identify which workstations are ready to handle the migration to Windows 7," said Watson.


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December 2013
OTIS (Optimal Traveling Independent Space)
In the fall semester of 2013, a design/build class designed and constructed a 70 square-foot "living system" that can be towed on a standard 5 X 8-foot trailer. The pod-shaped tiny house includes indoor plumbing in the form of a composting toilet, a rainwater collection system, and a single 120-watt solar panel to provide electricity. The class has dubbed the structure OTIS (Optimal Traveling Independent Space). The class of 16 students challenged itself to design and build a living space with enough room for one person, that could be easily towed behind a typical 4-cylinder vehicle, and could provide its own water and electricity.
See a video of the project here
December 2012
Olwen Solar Garage
A new structure on the Green Mountain College campus built by students will serve as a solar power station for an electric vehicle. On December 14 students will formally unveiled the Olwen Solar Garage, sited next to the Solar Harvest Center on campus. (The garage was named for the Welsh goddess of the sun). Built by students in the first Renewable Energy and Ecological Design (REED) block course, Olwen features a 3.8 kilowatt roof-mounted array and a twenty-four foot long fiberglass south-facing wall suitable for germination of crops for the school's farm. The garage will house an electric vehicle to be used by the College. The building itself is a mini power plant, which consumes the power it produces while providing a platform for sustainable food production. Inside, the building is spacious and bright, with large windows and application of day lighting strategies. A workspace is nestled against the west wall, with a charming view of the crescent-shaped Rainbow Acre out the corner window. "Aesthetics were an important consideration in the design," said Courtney Heverly, a student who completed the course. "We feel we've created a structure that's interesting on its own terms, but it also provides a function—powering a vehicle that can rely on its own energy source instead of being dependent on the power grid like most electric cars." GMC received a $50,000 grant from Constellation Energy's "E2 Energy to Educate" program to build Olwen.
December 2011
OVaL Shed
As Americans look for creative ways to grow their own food in community gardens, vacant city lots, or reclaimed suburban land, access to water, electricity and adequate storage area for tools all present imposing barriers. Twenty Green Mountain College students and their instructor Prof. Lucas Brown embraced this challenge by creating a garden shed for the Champlain Valley Native Plant Restoration Nursery (CVNPRN). This original open building system was designed with the idea of mass customization in mind. The system can be adapted anywhere, whether it be a farm or a community garden. In this vein, students named the project Occupy Vacant Lots, or OvaL Shed. They built and designed the 9' X 14' shed on a budget of $4500. Students created initial designs, and then brought together elements they liked from each design into a group drawing. This design was then presented to the entire class which decided what elements would best serve CVNPRN. Sustainable systems include a solar thermal water heater, rain water catchment through the use of a butterfly roof, cellulose insulation, and locally sourced building materials. Students designed an open building system using a post and beam frame and "FatWalls"—plug-in walls with a built-in purpose such as a greenhouse. The entire structure can be broken down into panels that will fit in the back of a small pickup truck allowing the user to easily move the structure.
See a video of the project here.
December 2010
Tiny House
Nineteen Green Mountain College students in Prof. Lucas Brown's Environmental Design-Build course unveiled a semester long-project: a "tiny house" of their own design. The 8-foot by 12-foot house was built almost entirely from reclaimed materials. The moveable structure is equipped with a 300 watt solar powered electrical system. The tiny house represented an excellent learning opportunity for students in the College's REED (Renewable Energy and Ecological Design) major or certificate program. During the design and construction process, students adhered to sustainable building practices including use of reclaimed materials whenever possible. Some of the lumber and windows came from Re-New Building Materials and Salvage in Brattleboro, Vt. The threshold to the front door is slate from the Taran Brothers Slate Company. The door and windows were also recycled. "This keeps perfectly good construction materials out of the waste stream," said senior Brandy Bunkley.
See a video of the project here .
November 2009
High Tunnel Greenhouse project
While greenhouses lengthen the production season for vegetable farms, heating these structures with gas-fired or electric air burners is expensive and energy intensive. Research at Green Mountain College, funded by a $15,000 grant from Vermont's Windham Foundation , explores new ways to sustainably grow vegetables by integrating a solar-powered hot water system in "high tunnel" greenhouses. The three-year study may reveal inexpensive ways to produce higher yields while consuming less energy. GMC researchers will experiment with thermal root-zone heating, a process that warms the soil at the roots of plants through a system of underground hot water radiant tubing. The system will generate heat from solar thermal collectors. Much of the construction was completed by GMC faculty and students: Philip Ackerman-Leist's Seasons Extension class, Cerridwen farm students and staff, and prof. Lucas Brown's design-build students in the College's Renewable Energy and EcoDesign (REED) program completed the sitting, design, and construction of the high tunnels and the solar thermal system. This combination of expertise in agriculture, renewable energy, and ecological design is preparing students from both disciplines to integrate their own knowledge while working on a College research project.
See a video of the project here.


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ALBANY -- The Board of Albany Water, Gas & Light discussed Thursday moving forward with a plan to diversify the utility's energy portfolio by purchasing excess natural gas from the city of Griffin.
WG&L is currently lacking natural gas in its energy portfolio, which comprises 40 percent power from coal plants, 40 percent power from nuclear plants and 20 percent power from hydroelectric dams.
In a deal presented by WG&L's Director of Fiscal Affairs John Vansant III last month, WG&L would be allowed to purchase $1.8 million worth of natural gas power from the city of Griffin at cost, which it will pay during the next 30 months.
WG&L would also need to assume roughly $5 million of the city's debt load on the power but would have until 2024 to pay that.
An evaluation of the deal done by the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, or MEAG, shows that if prices remain relatively stable during the next few years, WG&L stands to reduce its power costs by between 8 and 10 percent.
"Over the last couple of years, they've developed new techniques to extract natural gas from the ground, which has increased the supply of natural gas quite a bit. That has brought the cost of gas down, and costs have stayed low and reasonable over the last two years," Vansant told The Herald.
The volatile market that once made natural gas risky for investors has become more stable largely thanks to discoveries of large deposits of the gas and advancements in the technology used to reach it.
In total, WG&L is hoping to purchase roughly 10 megawatts of power from Griffin's Natural Gas plant.
The purchase will allow WG&L, which has often failed to meet energy demands during the highest peak days, to reduce its power shortage from 15 megawatts to 5 megawatts.
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- MEAG fee increase likely to prompt 10 percent rate increase at WG&L ( December 1, 2011 )
- With a $11.8M deficit, WG&L turns to rate, fee increases ( May 26, 2011 )
- MEAG to raise fees ( October 28, 2010 )
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RCMP standoff site 10:30 am, Jan. 7/14
Media still everywhere. RCMP securing the area.
Grow op busted near Tofield with street value estimated over $121 grand!
Tofield, Alberta –
On August 15, 2013 the ALERT Green Team North and members of the Tofield RCMP, conducted a Controlled Drugs & Substances Act search warrant on a rural property north of Lindbrook, Ab (Approx 10 km North/West of Tofield Alberta).
Tofield RCMP report: Scary moose hits on highways among routine police calls
Nov. 10: Police attended a neighbour dispute in Holden. There had been some long standing issues and both parties were spoken to and the matter was resolved.
Nov. 10: Police were called to assist the ambulance in Ryley dealing with an intoxicated male. Police were cancelled before they arrived as the matter was well in hand.
Sgt. Jim Warren retires; career overview
The community is used to seeing his face in the performance of his duty and volunteering for worthy causes. But the official service is done as of last Friday for Tofield Detachment Commander Sgt. Jim Warren, who took his retirement after over 40 years of service in the RCMP.
Sgt. Jim Warren, joint commander for Tofield and Viking RCMP detachments, has announced his retirement as of Friday, Sept. 14 after serving the Tofield area for over 17 years.
Warren, who has been a police officer for over 40 years, said he is leaving "with a great deal of sadness," but said policing "is a young person's profession."
Since Sgt. Warren will be gone from the detachment as of this coming Friday, we urge everyone who can to stop in or call to let him know his years of service in the community, both as a police officer and citizen, are much appreciated.
Warren plans to remain in Tofield as a private citizen and to continue to contribute to the community with his wife, Marilyn, in his retirement.
Please see next week's edition (SEPT. 18/12) for further details.
Tofield RCMP deal with impaireds and explosions
On Aug. 31, Tofield RCMP issued a roadside suspension and vehicle seizure to a motorist who failed a breathalizer.
RCMP received a report Aug. 31 of a truck theft that had occurred overnight in Tofield. The vehicle was subsequently located in Edmonton on Sept. 3 and returned to its owner.
Here's what's in the Sept. 5/12 Tofield Mercury on news stands now:
• Splash Park officially opens in Tofield Fairgrounds. Story and pictures
• More stories and photos from Wild Pink Yonder's visit to Beaver County areas
•Ryley mayor and councillor arrested: All for a good cause!
• Letters: loss of youth worker disappointing; EMS/firefighters commended
• Back to school time
• Tofield School of Dance welcomes new instructors
• Ryley does amazing job hosting Wild Pink Yonder trailriders
• Humour: Fannies Gone Retro by Carol Livingstone
• Obituaries: Vivian Murray, Paul Frank Worby, Mary Zukiwski
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RCMP report fatal single vehicle rollover north of Tofield
A young Tofield man was involved in a single vehicle rollover that took his life on Sunday, Aug. 26.
Sgt. Jim Warren re-ports that the accident was discovered about 5 a.m. that day when someone reported a vehicle upside down in the ditch.
Video-conferencing equipment needed by RCMP
On Tuesday, June 12, five of the detachment's seven constables appear-ed as witnesses in Vegreville court. The appearances took up the entire day requiring the RCMP to reschedule shifts.
"This is killing our budget," said Warren. To try and keep costs down the detachment has to be run with less than a full complement.
Tofield RCMP handle assaults and break-ins
On Friday, May 25, RCMP attended a complaint of an assault in Ryley. Sgt. Jim Warren reports that one man was charged with assau-lting a female in a domestic dispute.
On Saturday, May 26, RCMP attended a disturbance at The Garage Bar and Grill and Tofield. A female was charged with uttering threats, mischief and resisting arrest.


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I just wrapped up another day of doing the Shred.
It's been a year since I started putting conscious effort into working out, and I've stuck to it.
There have been some months where I've gone more days not doing it than days I have done it. There've been weeks that have passed without doing a single workout.
But then there are days like today, and the day before, and the day before, where I get into the workout, find that groove, hit flow, and walk away not just sweaty and gross, but feeling higher than anything and super pleased with the workout.
In the past year, I've lost nearly 40 inches total.
And maybe 10 pounds or so.
I get down on myself about my weight periodically, but I've always been fat. I've always had it on my body, and it's just a part of who I am. In the last year of working out, I've gained a much stronger sense of confidence in my own body and in the physical state in which I exist and inhabit. I won't lie and say that losing double-digit inches in my hips and my waist hasn't boosted my confidence and made me really happy -- especially when it comes to trying on clothes or being able to not think twice about whether something I want to try on will or won't fit.
But more of my confidence comes from being fat and being able to push myself through an intense, ass-kicking workout and seeing it through until the end. My fat body is able to move and to sweat and to endure for 30 minutes without collapsing, without falling in on itself, without my heart stopping in the middle.
My fat body is awesome for this, and I am grateful every damn day I can do it. My fat body is so awesome for being able to do this that I reward my fat body with doing it again. And again. And again.
I will never be thin, and this is a fact I accepted at nearly 300 pounds a few years ago, and it's a fact I accept now, weighing significantly less than that.
My fat isn't something I am regularly conscious of. It's just a part of who I am, and I accept it as a reality of my existence. I'm okay with it. My body does and feels good things.
I like my body
even though it's fat. I like my body even if you or anyone else does not.
This is on my mind again after reading Becky's great post over at Book Riot on Book Deal breakers. What are those things in a book which turn the book off to you completely? I agree with nearly every single thing on Becky's list, and I add one more: books which are about the fat body and that play into fat tropes. More specifically, books about fat girls that play into the fat girl tropes.
Almost all of the time, these books use their fat characters as the story. It is the fat on their body which drives the entire narrative. The character usually hates herself for her fat body because there is nothing worse than being a fat teenaged girl. You don't get dates. You don't have friends. You don't fit into clothes. Furniture and stairs creak and groan under the pressure your body exerts upon it. Trying on clothes in the dressing room is a joke. Sometimes, fat people themselves are the joke -- the ones around you or with you, even.
These books center on the issue of fat -- being fat means something bad here, and the way to happiness, to friendship, to sexual enjoyment, to being able to move and dance and exist is through getting rid of the fat. Be it through a "healthy new dieting routine," through gastric bypass surgery, through working out and "putting a little effort into your look." Miraculously, those changes add up to a character better understanding herself and her place in the world and when her body finally fits the acceptable mode, she is accepted.
It makes me feel ashamed that the message of most YA books featuring fat characters is that your body is wrong, it's going to kill you, it's going to hold you back, and it's not worth the space it takes up on this planet. Because this is a message we already send teenagers and if you don't believe it, I point you to a recent story about how the Boy Scouts of America won't let obese scouts go to the annual Jamboree (which is an event centered all about being active and having fun but fat bodies aren't allowed that privilege because fat bodies aren't real bodies).
Being fat isn't a disability. Being fat is a physical state of being.
Why is it that fat people only have books featuring characters like them when the plot of the book centers around the most obvious thing -- their being fat? Why is the character's entire being and existence wrapped up in this one element of who they are? And why is it that losing weight is the end goal? You can be perfectly happy and healthy and active and confident and love for yourself at any size or shape or weight. It is not about the state of the body; it's about the state of the mind. Fat is a thing you have, not a thing you are.
The more we continue to believe that it is about the state of the body, rather than the state of the mind, the more we continue to tell fat people their state of existence isn't okay.
We tell them their stories -- as they are -- do not matter. That their stories will not matter until they reach a certain, socially-constructed, mythical ideal shape. Many times that won't matter, either, because then their stories are about how they did it. How they "beat" fat.
I want to see more books that feature fat characters -- fat girls especially -- because I wish that body-positive, empowering books like Susan Vaught's My Big Fat Manifesto and Simmone Howell's Everything Beautiful had been around when I was a fat teenager and everywhere I looked, I was made to feel like I did not matter. Because the thing these books do that so many fat character-centered YA books don't do is they show that fat characters wear their bodies as they do and still have rich, fulfilling, exciting, dynamic, and interesting lives beyond their shape. That they have dreams and goals and their bodies are going to help them get there, rather than hold them hostage or disable them completely.
What I want is for a teen to pick up a book that features a fat character who isn't a silly sidekick or a laughing stock. Who isn't seeking a way to better herself by losing weight. There are some authors doing this, but we need more (just like we need more who are writing about diversity or sexuality). I give kudos to authors like Rainbow Rowell, who has written a fat girl in Eleanor in Eleanor & Park -- but I must install this caveat to my statement of what we need.
We need more books featuring fat characters that are done with enough conviction -- given enough of a life and story and narrative and richness of their own -- that they stand alone and stand up to the intolerance that some readers might bestow upon them. In other words, I think that having to explain why your character is fat or talk about that choice and what it may or may not mean in a blog post assumes a lot about your readers, and it also maybe suggests that your character doesn't have enough to her to stand on her own and be what she is without elaboration. I don't think it's necessary to consider the "how fat" question at all.
It stings me to read representations of fat hate, even if it's meant to be "subtle" or throwaway, as I suspect is the case in David Levithan's Every Day, where A is essentially a klutzy, worthless monster at 300 pounds and disgusted and repulsed by it.
This is already what we see and experience.
For so many years, I believed that my being fat would hold me back. And it has in some ways -- but never because of my body. It's held me back because of other people's perceptions of what a fat person can or should be doing.
I was shamed for my body once, by a colleague -- a boss -- at a program, in front of a group of teenagers. To this day, I remember standing there as she made a fat joke to this group of teenagers who were having a really good time at a program we were running. After she told it, she turned to me, covered her mouth with her hand, and said "no offense, I'm sorry Kelly." I felt two things: first, tiny and insignificant as a person for being reduced to just a fat body in the eyes of a professional and second, dread that my teens had to see that whatever they may experience in their lives now may actually never "get better" when they become adults.
We can do better than this.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Fat is not a disability: It's a book deal breaker
I just wrapped up another day of doing the Shred.
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I feel that my entire life has been being on a diet:-(ReplyDelete
It would definitely be a BIG change if we pick a book about a fat main character who isn't trying to lose wight. And most importantly, we don't get an "explanation" of why/how the character got fat because, some of us were just born to be fat (a little or a lot).
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YES! I would love the lack of explanation for why. It doesn't have to matter -- some people just are fat. It's okay.Delete
Here's how my fat acceptance story starts: my dear friend Angelo is involved with disability studies. He told me the story of the day a mentor told him, "You know it's OK to be mad at all these Easter Seal people who want to view you as a tragic mistake." And when he said that I realized, as if for the first time, "It's OK to be MAD about this.".ReplyDelete
These are important realizations to have in the life of a fat person. It changes the direction of what you'll accept. So, I love this post. And it reminds me how much I need to really write about the body horror show that is Every Day.
But I also want to throw out this: what if fat IS a disability? For me, a turning point in my fat activism was this: understanding that I do not need to justify or explain or defend my "health" to anyone more than I owe them anything about how "I am SO fat and happy!" The only way we can neutralize concern trolls is to move the argument away from But I'm one of the *good* fatties, I promise! I exercise and I run marathons and I have low cholesterol and I swear I'm healthy, I swear I'm not running up your health bills! Do you accept me now? Do you feel less vitriol towards me now?! Can I have some basic human respect now?! towards "It doesn't MATTER if I'm healthy it doesn't MATTER if I run marathons or sit around all day - I still deserve basic human respect and dignity and I still won't be lectured or condescended to by the likes of you."
What if I can't shred? What if I can't get around so well BECAUSE of the fat on my body? What if I do walk more slowly? What if my cholesterol is higher?
The answer? SO WHAT. I am still a human, I am still a person, and I am still dying - just the same as all you perfectly healthy skinny people - one day at a time.
And fat actually IS a thing I am. Fat is a descriptor for how I look and, more than that, living in this world in my fat body fucking defines a part of me. I relish that. And relishing that, I know now, is what I have truly worked for - for the right to say FAT IS A THING I AM AND THAT'S FINE BY ME.Replies
I love this, Angie. And I love that we can embrace and accept both the "have" and the "am" aspects of it and everyone identifies on that differently. AND THAT IS OKAY.Delete
I so agree with this post. I cringe when I pick up a book and the back cover copy - the entire selling point of the book - is 'the MC is overweight and feels really bad about it and will figure out how to be more beautiful.'ReplyDelete
I'd love to see more books that if they mention weight at all, are more like 'the MC has a few extra pounds, and she's good with that, now here's the actual story'.
As someone who has always struggled with their weight and as a writer, this is a great post! Great mindset and fabulous point of view. Thank you!!ReplyDelete
I feel really sad about Every day because otherwise I consider it a great book about acceptance. It's a shame how Levithan treats this issue. Great post, really great.ReplyDelete
I have always been overweight as well. I'm still trying to get down - for health reasons now, less than cosmetic. My favorite fat protagonist book growing up was "The Summerboy" by Robert Lipsyte. It was important to the protag, but it wasn't everything. That was realistic to me. The worst book? "The Pig-Out Blues" by Jan Greenberg. I can hardly remember the story - just that she was obsessed with weight and what she was eating. The most horrifying aspect of the book was the cover - a bone thin girl drinking a milkshake. The cover was such a slap in the face to anyone larger than a size 5. I haven't read it since the early nineties, but I still remember that cover and I still feel loathing for that book.ReplyDelete
Great post. This is where I was going when I contributed this list to the Nerdy Book Club. You say it so eloquently though!!! http://nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2013/06/22/top-ten-fat-books-by-karin-perry/ReplyDelete
Thank you for this thoughtful post. I have a fat main character in a novel out on submission now, and I really hope I haven't played into the tropes that you mention. She does have self-esteem issues and periodically try to lose weight, but mostly because of the messages that she gets from her mom. At the end of the book, she decides that she's beautiful as she is.ReplyDelete
You should read "Good In Bed" by Jennifer Weiner. It's for adults but it addresses this issue.ReplyDeleteReplies
I read Good in Bed but don't recall anything about being fat. A couple of extra pounds is NOT the same as being fat. Extra weight you can fix with exercise, fat... you were born to be that way (from so called big-boned and all).Delete
It's been a long time since I read Good in Bed (I mean maybe 8 or 9 years) but I should revisit it.Delete
I think fat is however you define it. It could mean weighing 500 pounds. It could mean carrying a few extra pounds over your body's "ideal" weight. I don't think there is a line to be drawn because that gets into questions of what is fat enough to be "fat." It is what it is. It's self-defined and socially-defined.
You rock the fuck on. This is amazing.ReplyDelete
Your honesty here is so brave and so beautiful. And I have to say it that way because "you rock the fuck on" was taken.ReplyDelete
Thanks for this post. Please don't ever stop writing about this. We need more images (more self-images?) in YA, especially of characters who cover the whole range of looks. In reality, teens look all kinds of ways. In books, not so much. On tv, never.ReplyDelete
This is such an interesting discussion. America so often paints being anything, but super model skinny as bad. Its not. Its normal. Should we all still work out? Yes, but if we have a little meat to our bones that is not a bad thing. It is part of what makes us human. Thanks for opening up this topic of discussion. I agree that it is a deal breaker in book land. That people are less likely to read a book with a fat person.ReplyDelete
I am still incredibly reluctant to pick up any book where fat plays into things for exactly these reasons. I can't ever help but be worried that it's going to get to me in a negative wait, especially since its one of very few issues I can almost never evaluate clinically. I remember when Popular came on the WB and I was AMAZED to see a fat character who was talented, funny, smart - I had literally NEVER seen that in a movie or show before.ReplyDelete
Great post, always glad to see stuff like this. (And fuck every book where getting skinny makes everything better.)


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Talking to a Caribbean-based business acquaintance this week reminded me that, no matter my feelings for the Obama administration, I will be eternally grateful that he's taken Cuba off the table. Because in the pantheon of stupid american wedge issues, the Cuban embargo is near-lock for the title IMO.
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This post is an addendum to the video "Stroke Prevention and Recovery… A Holistic Approach". As I mentioned in the video, the following nutrients and herbs can prevent stroke and do wonders for your recovery, if you have already had a stroke. I will break down their individual stroke fighting and healing benefits for your consideration, and also some warnings.
Keep in mind that the herbs and nutrients that I have selected are also useful for many other conditions, but for the sake of brevity I will mostly address their value to recovering stroke patients and those who wish to prevent stroke.
Bromelain, an enzyme found only in pineapples, is famous for how efficiently it breaks down proteins, which accounts for its common use as a digestive aid. Bromelain is especially useful for breaking down Fibrin, a protein the body produces for thickening the blood and clotting wounds. This is very important, because it was proven more than a decade ago that most cases of heart attack and stroke are caused by inflammation in circulating blood activating the protein Fibrin, with devastating results (hypercoagulation).
In addition to keeping Fibrin under control, Bromelain also fights inflammation – which helps prevent the unnecessary activation of Fibrin in the first place, which makes it the perfect supplement for stroke prevention.
Warning: Because Bromelain thins blood, you should be mindful of taking it with pharmaceutical blood thinners as well as natural blood thinners.
There is a wealth of scientific evidence proving that DHA (an Omega-3 fat) can prevent and reverse stroke. Specifically, the researchers found that DHA, Docosahexaenoic acid, can protect stroke victims from brain damage and disability and aid in a speedier recovery. The findings come from Louisiana State University researchers who used an experimental model to find how the fish oil component can repair the brain up to five hours after the onset of stroke. This is not surprising, as DHA is essential for vision and brain development in infants.
An Amino acid found in small amounts in the brain, it can improve cognitive response and make one more alert. According to studies, DMAE is a crucial substance that functions as a building block for choline, which allows the brain to manufacturer acetyl-choline. Research indicates that acetyl-choline, a neurotransmitter, plays an important role in the conduction and functioning of signals in the brain and the nervous system.
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- boosting athletic performance
- reducing depression
Consuming fish, especially salmon, sardines, and anchovies, helps to increase the level of DMAE in the body.
Warning: DMAE is a very safe supplement, so long as you do not exceed the recommended dosage. However, it is not recommended for patients with bipolar depression, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, or seizure disorders. In addition, it is not recommended for women who are pregnant or nursing, unless approved by their medical doctor. Side effects associated with DMAE are very rare and not usually serious. In a few cases, patients have reported body odor, confusion, drowsiness, gastrointestinal distress, high blood pressure, irritability, and moderate depression.
Gingko Biloba
Traditional Chinese Medicine has used Gingko Biloba for thousands of years as a remedy for circulatory problems and as an aid to memory and cognition. Through multiple mechanisms Ginkgo enhances brain function. Ginkgo has been shown to actually support and enhance the function of neural tissue by protecting neurons from damage, and also regenerating neurons.
Ginkgo's circulatory support enhances the blood flow by preventing damaging oxidation to lipids, or fats, in the arteries and capillaries. Studies show Ginkgo-treated red blood cells become more slippery, flexible and less sticky, which can prevent blood clots and therefore decrease your risk of stroke.
Warning: Although Ginkgo Biloba supplements are generally safe and well-tolerated, side effects may occur in some cases. Most side effects are minor, including nausea, upset stomach, headache, dizziness, constipation and pounding heartbeat. In rare cases, a severe allergic reaction may result, which may cause difficulty breathing.
Ginkgo may also act as a blood thinner and increase the risk of excess bleeding, especially when combined with other blood-thinning medications. So, be mindful of taking other blood-thinning agents (natural and pharmaceutical) with Gingko Biloba, and start slowly with dosages. Dosages should never start at more than 120 mg per day, to decrease the risk of side effects. If you need to take higher doses, you can slowly increase the dose over time (allow at least one week in between dosage increases). Splitting your daily dose into multiple doses spread throughout the day will also help prevent side effects.
However, it may take four to six weeks for ginkgo to have an effect on your body and it may interact with certain prescription medications, especially blood thinners. If you are taking pharmaceutical medications, consult your doctor before using. If you are using a natural blood thinner, do not take more than 60mg of Gingko Biloba per day (start at a lower dose). Do not take ginkgo if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have epilepsy.
This natural supplement works as a brain cell stimulator – stimulating and protecting brain cells.
Although found in meat, Phosphatidylserine is most abundant in the brain and innards such as liver and kidney. Only small amounts of Phosphatidylserine can be found in dairy products or in vegetables, with the exception of white beans.
Soy-derived Phosphatidylserine is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) and is a safe nutritional supplement for older persons, if the dosage does not exceed 200mg three times daily.
Naturally present in plants and animals, Acetyl-Carnitine has been studied at length and found to be extremely useful.
Example: A study published in March 2008 in "Experimental Neurology" found that Acetyl L-carnitine reduced the pain response in experimental animals by preventing the swelling of fibers in the mitochondria that cause pain. This would indicate that it prevents Neuropathic Pain Syndrome.
A study published in April 2007 in "The Journal of Clinical Hypertension" found that Acetyl L-carnitine reduced systolic blood pressure in every participant with coronary artery disease who received the treatment. It also improved endothelial health, or the function of the lining of blood vessels that regulate blood flow. This indicates successful reduction of symptoms related to coronary artery disease.
The carnitines work in different but related ways. Some are more closely tied to cardiac health, some to metabolism and some to neurological health. Because some studies implicate mitochondrial decay as a cause of aging, some people speculate that using carnitine to maintain mitochondrial function could stave off symptoms of aging — in particular, the frightening mental declines that accompany age-related illnesses such as Alzheimer's.
Warning: Drugs.com has outlined some reported side effects from a prescription carnitine treatment, primarily occurring in patients with kidney failure. While these effects were reported from a particular carnitine treatment mainly in a specific patient population, there is a potential for experiencing these same adverse reactions from a store-bought nutritional supplement. So, be mindful of how you feel before and during treatment. Gastrointestinal upset is a common complaint with 41% of patients experiencing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, constipation, dyspepsia and altered taste. Other potential adverse reactions generally affected only a small number of people and include seizures, insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, elevated triglyceride levels, body odor, swelling, weight loss, decreases in weight, elevated potassium and calcium levels, swelling, headache, muscle pain, itching, cramps, urinary tract infections, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure and depression.
Limited research suggests carnitine supplements might treat hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid activity by suppressing thyroid hormone production, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. If you suffer the exact opposite problem – hypothyroidism / low thyroid function — using carnitine supplements might worsen your condition.
Acetyl-L-carnitine might react with anticoagulant drugs. These medications have been dosed very specifically and using supplements that affect their actions even slightly might require changes to your dose.
Your body makes carnitine in the kidneys and renal disease may cause a deficiency. If you have kidney disease, however, never use any supplements without talking to your doctor first. While it is always prudent to check with your doctor before using any supplements, it is particularly important before using carnitine if you also suffer from seizures, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, high blood pressure or cirrhosis. The presence of these health conditions might make you particularly vulnerable to potential adverse reactions of carnitine.
Vitamin E
A natural blood-thinner and antioxidant. High doses are not necessary to help prevent stroke. See video for dosage information. Vitamin E is fat-soluble, which means you can only absorb it if you have consumed food containing fat prior to or along with the supplement. Healthy oils like Sunflower Seed and Grape Seed contain high amounts of Vitamin E and fat.
Warning: A study published in a 2010 issue of "The British Medical Journal" found that, although vitamin E supplements decreased the risk of ischemic strokes by 10 percent, they also increased the risk of hemorrhagic strokes by 23 percent.
I am naturally suspicious of studies involving anything that can't be patented, especially when those conducting the study are members of the medical community. It's simply not in their financial best interests. You cannot patent anything that comes from nature.
For example: Johns Hopkins University claims that their study on Vitamin E found that consuming 400 IU of vitamin E each day shortens your life span, even though the maximum safe dosage is often considered to be 1,500 IU per day. Yet, I have family members over 90 years of age who have been supplementing with Vitamin E and other nutrients since they were very young. My question is, how could they possibly know if Vitamin E shortened someone's life span?
Although Vitamin E is important in your diet, taking highdoses of Vitamin E can be dangerous, especially if you are taking other blood-thinning supplements or medications. Overly thinned blood does not clot well, which could make a blood drawing accident fatal.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids/Flax Seed Oil
DHA is more important than EPA (Omega 3 Fat), but you do need both, and balance between the different fatty acids is critical. DHA and EPA are omega-3s and typically come from fish oil, while fatty acids from plants such as flax seeds tend to be omega-6s. You want to get closer to an equal ratio. An appropriate ratio will support the chemical messages of the brain so that cognitive and neuromuscular function can be optimized.
One of the many benefits of Flax Seed Oil is its ability to decrease cholesterol. However, in order to receive the same benefits from flax seed as from omega-3 fatty acids, your body has to first convert the ALA (contained in Flax Seed Oil) to an omega-3. This process is difficult for people with pre-existing health conditions and the elderly. Consuming flax seed oil should not put these groups of people at a definite risk, but they'll reap significantly fewer benefits from flax seed.
Warning: Exceeding the recommended dose of flax seed oil can result in easy bruising, diarrhea and/or bloody stools and vomiting blood, due to decreased blood clotting. In rare and severe cases, high doses of flax seed oil can cause a hemorrhagic stroke and those symptoms include severe headache, weakness, mental confusion and vision changes. Those with clotting disorders or taking blood-thinner medications should only take flaxseed supplements under a doctor's care. Also, if you are allergic to Flax Seeds you should not take Flax Seed Oil.
Coenzyme Q10
An essential component of the mitochondria, the energy producing unit of each and every cell in the human body. Every single body process and function requires Coenzyme Q10. The body uses Coenzyme Q10 to produce Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), needed for cellular energy production and cell growth. Coenzyme Q10 (also called Ubiquinone) is also a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage that could potentially lead to cancer. Found naturally in the body and oily fish like salmon and tuna, Coenzyme Q10 has been proven to protect the brain.
A case study involving a 55 year old woman, suffering from disastrous cerebral ischemia and complete paralysis, found unexpected favorable recovery that is consistent with the remarkable results obtained for animal models of stroke, using Coenzyme Q10.
"The patient was discharged to home 12 weeks after administration of coenzyme q10 ubiquinol 3 x 100 mg after what was thought to be a complete "vegetative" state. The improvement, because of the coenzyme q10 administration, was drastic in nature and empirically obvious." This case study took place in New York and was dated January 2009.
Another case study involves a "61 year old woman who experienced a sudden decrease in consciousness and severe headaches. The patient was transported to Hospital. A "code stroke" was called, and a CT stroke protocol was done as was an MRI. The NIH Stroke Scale was 3. The initial CT scan of the head was done and indicated cerebrovascular accident (stroke)." The patient was observed in the Intensive Care Unit for a total of seven days, during which she was treated with Persantine. "She was discharged home with a cerebrovascular specific calcium channel blocker."
"The patient suffered from numerous disabilities for months and was eventually place on 300 mg of coenzyme Q10. There were no adverse affects and improvement in physical ability was noted and monitored by PT (physical therapist) and commented on the the PT. The improvement were 'steady and surprising – far greater than what was to be expected given the prognosis.'"
Both case studies may be found here.
Warning: Coenzyme Q10 is safe for most adults when taken by mouth and side effects are usually mild. The supplement can cause indigestion, appetite loss, nausea, vomiting, itching, insomnia, headache, lightheadedness, irritability, light sensitivity, fatigue, rash and diarrhea. You may be able to minimize side effects by taking smaller doses spread throughout the day instead of one large daily dose.
Coenzyme Q10 lowers blood pressure, which could be dangerous if you already suffer from low blood pressure.
If you have high blood pressure and use medication to reduce it, Coenzyme Q10 might lower your blood pressure even more, causing problems. If you have blood pressure problems, talk to your doctor before taking Coenzyme Q10. If you are scheduled for surgery, stop taking Coenzyme Q10 at least two weeks before the operation and tell your doctor that you take it. The supplement could make it difficult for doctors to control your blood pressure during surgery and that could lead to complications. In addition, Coenzyme Q10 may lower blood sugar levels and could cause problems for people with diabetes or low blood sugar. There have also been reports of liver damage and a change in thyroid function.
If you are undergoing cancer treatment, stop taking coenzyme Q10 a few weeks before and after treatment and talk to your doctor. Coenzyme Q10 may also interfere with blood thinners, causing a risk of dangerous blood clots. If you are taking these drugs, do not take coenzyme Q10 without talking to your doctor first.
Vitamin C
A water soluble vitamin, Vitamin C cannot be manufactured in the human body, intake from foods or supplements is necessary. Vitamin C is found in all citrus fruits, as well as cherries and many other fruits and vegetables.
Vitamin C has a number of important functions in the body. It helps in the synthesis of collagen and it helps stimulate neurotransmitters and aids brain function. Vitamin C also stimulates the production of carnitine, an important part of the body's energy conversion system.
A Japanese study published in 2000 in the Journal of the American Heart Association, involving more than 2,000 participants, showed a 54% lower risk of stroke in individuals who ate fruit at least six times a week, compared to those who ate fruits less than twice a week.
Warning: In most cases, your body is able to eliminate excess vitamin C from your system harmlessly, which is why the "Upper Limit" is so high. Significantly elevated levels of vitamin C in your system is known as vitamin C toxicity, which is quite rare. Symptoms of toxicity include diarrhea and gastrointestinal disturbances. However, such symptoms are generally not serious and resolve once high-dose Vitamin C supplementation is reduced.
Hemochromatosis is a health condition characterized by excess absorption and storage of iron from your diet. It can potentially lead to heart and liver disease. Individuals who suffer from this condition should be particularly careful not to overconsume Vitamin C, since Vitamin C excess can further escalate the problems caused by hemochromatosis, potentially leading to more significant organ damage.
Whichever supplements you choose to treat or prevent stroke, be sure to let your physician know what you are taking and the doses, to prevent any possible drug interaction issues. And keep in mind that supplements are not a replacement for eating right. In fact, supplements only work as they should if you eat a relatively healthy diet. If you haven't yet watched the video that this post refers to, click the link to see the video on YouTube, HH&L or Blip.tv.


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There are three zones covered here, and while the first two, Hellfire Peninsula and Zangamar Marsh, don't sound much different from what we have now in Eastern Plaguelands (the only difference being that in the Marsh, holding control points grants you not only a buff but access to a midzone graveyard), the third, in Nagrand, sounds much more interesting. Halaa is an entire controllable city held by whatever faction has grabbed it lately, and not only are there, Curse says, NPCs inside to turn in tokens and quests, but outside, on the four bridges that act as access points to the inner island, you'll be able to find "Wyvern Posts" at which you can hire flying mounts to use as bombadiers. Not only that, but there are guards inside the city that fight with or against you. Now that sounds cool-- it's like a whole other battleground, but in an overworld zone.
Curse also mentions new rewards specifically for World PVP. Just as you can loot turn-in tokens from fallen players now in AV, there will be new tokens and purchaseable, zone-based buffs and items for World PVP rewards as well. There's also a few notes about Arena PVP, but I get the feeling that until we see some real maps for the setups Blizzard is planning, we won't have a good idea of what kind of strategic play they're looking for. Still, this is definitely more than we've ever heard about the new World PVP before, and it's great to see that Blizzard is trying to formalize and encourage the gigantic battles that used to be a part of World PVP in the past.


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A former Johnson City man now living in Bluff City was sentenced along with a Bristol woman on bank fraud convictions and each will spend 46 months in prison in a case that cost a local bank $4.2 million, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Greeneville.
Tommy Eugene Blair, 61, of Bluff City, and Tina Rogers, 44, of Bristol, were each sentenced to serve 46 months — three years, eight months — in prison for federal bank fraud, bank fraud conspiracy and perjury.
The two were convicted of these charges in U.S. District Court in Greeneville, in August.
According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Blair and Rogers concocted a plan to sell another man, Sam Clark, a car wash business in Johnson City.
Clark financed the purchase through TruPoint Bank. Rogers acted as the broker for the loan on behalf of Clark. Blair, Clark and Rogers inflated the sales price from $3.4 million to $4.2 million and submitted fake earnest money checks totaling $465,000.
Their plan also included documents that "grossly overstated the properties' ability to service the debt, and falsely represented that Blair provided seller financing of $210,000 via a false promissory note."
When the loan closed, Blair paid Clark a kickback of $125,000, which was not disclosed to the lending bank. Clark defaulted on the loan within two months after getting the loan. TruPoint Bank incurred a loss for sentencing purposes of $2.7 million and incurred an actual loss of $4.2 million.
"During sentencing, Judge Ronnie Greer noted that both Blair and Rogers used sophisticated means to defraud the bank and that both knowingly remained silent during the loan closing when the terms of the deal were reviewed by the closing attorney," said Sharry Dedman-Beard, spokeswoman for the government.
"He cited the numerous false documents which they generated or signed and submitted to the bank in support of the loan. He also stated the need for a sentence to deter others from fraudulent conduct on financial institutions, which are vital to the nation's economy," Dedman-Beard said.
The FBI conducted the investigation and Assistant U.S. Attorney Helen Smith represented the United States during the litigation.
After Blair and Rogers finish their prison sentences, they must pay restitution to TruPoint Bank and $300 each in special assessments. They must also serve three years on supervised release.


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Chicago Cocktails: How to Make Big Star's High Time Manhattan
In some ways, the High Time Manhattan has no business being a Big Star cocktail. Ben Fasman, the whiskey-wise bar manager who created it, will freely cop to as much. Big Star, you see, draws inspiration from the shot-and-a-beer honky-tonks that grew up around the Bakersfield Sound of late-1930s California. Tacos fill the menu, and $1 suds issue from the taps. The High Time Manhattan, on the other hand—with near-equal parts Amaro Averna, from Sicily, and Carpano Antica Formula red vermouth, from Turinmdash;sounds far more spaghetti than western. More


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The Ag Museum Board would like to extend an invitation to all persons who have an interest in Whitley County history to attend the Annual Meeting Saturday at 6:15 p.m. at the museum. The program will be cover the history and making of maple syrup. Those interested do not need to be a member to attend the meeting. Bring a covered dish and table service to take part in the food and fellowship. The meat and drinks will be furnished. Pictured is one area of the museum that portrays pioneer life.
Mary Raber Elementary School recently celebrate its November Shining Stars. The following students were recognized this month for using their life skills, treating people right and doing the right thing: Kindergarteners — Ethan Huerta, Lillen Johnson, Tatianna Saavedra, Meya Gonzalez, Wesley Fowler and Haylee Harpel. First graders — Aleighya Loe, Brandelyn Maggard, Isabelle Landis, Iziah Rinehold, Kassidy Welch and Mikayla Cochran. Second graders — Brodie Baughman, Xander Ogden, Sam Bechtold and Kelan Ferguson.
• Walk of Trees - 5 p.m.
In its fourth year, The Walk of Trees will open for tours Friday at 5 p.m. and will continue Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 8 p.m. through Saturday, Dec. 14. at The Clugston, Chauncey Street, Columbia City.
More than 20 trees are expected to be a part of this year's walk.
SOUTH WHITLEY — A new space for teens will officially open Saturday for the South Whitley Community Public Library.
The Foundation, 207 E. Front St., will be available to the public to tour during an open house Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at its location next to the library.
Shannon Langmaid is in charge of youth services and children's programming at the library. She said the newly-renovated building will serve as a youth center.
COLUMBIA CITY — Several years ago, when Columbia City annexed the Westgate area, located west of the city, officials identified some drainage issues.
At that time, the city collaborated with Whitley County officials to make some repairs to the east side of the annexation.
In 2005, Westgate had severe flooding, and in 2006 there was a study and proposed improvement project — to the tune of $300,000.
COLUMBIA CITY — After several meetings with the Whitley County Commissioners and county health department officials, it was Superior Court Judge Doug Fahl that made the final decision on a neglected property in rural Columbia City.
Thomas Ebetino, owner of the property located on County Road 400 South, took his continuing case to court.
After receiving complaints from residents that own property near Ebetino, County Health Specialist Scott Wagner filed the necessary paperwork to have official action taken against Ebetino in September.
COLUMBIA CITY — For the last several months, Columbia City's fire department has been in the process of purchasing a new truck.
A committee was formed, specs were sent out, and several bids were awarded at last week's Columbia City Board of Works meeting.
The fire truck committee met Nov. 2 to review several bids before choosing 911 Fleet and Fire Equipment's bid for $499,529.
With the new truck comes the need for new equipment. The Board of Works also approved $109,824.89 in equipment from multiple vendors.
Todd Franks (left), of Larwill, and Isaac Gust avoid Black Friday shopping while at Headwaters Park ice skating rink Friday. Franks, 13, attends Indian Springs Middle School, and Gust, a Columbia City native, attends Lake Stevens Middle School in Lake Stevens Washington.
Amy Pettigrew's class at Churubusco Elementary School and co-teacher, Carol Sebastian (pictured) used a life-size ten frame to help children gain a better understanding of the base 10 system in math class. Teachers used the students to create groups of fewer than 10 and more than 10 in order to compare numbers. The project allowed students to receive a real-time understanding of what is more and what is fewer, which can be difficult concepts for kindergarteners. "When we teach this in lessons, ten frames are smaller on paper and use chips or counters to show ten," said teachers.
Celebration entertainment
The following acts are scheduled to appear as part of the Community Christmas Celebration
Friday — 6 to approximately 7:40 p.m.
•Community choir
•Kylie and Haley Zumbrum (piano)
•Sigma Eta Sorority chorus
•Hadley Snell (piano)
•Jaxson Mishler (piano)
•Desiree Fey and Jolene Stewart (piano)
•Sierra Hull (piano)
•Jenna and Mary Grace Rudolph (cello and violin)
•Unique Kase
•Rebekah Marshall (piano)
•Lawrence E. Wolfe Handbell Choir
Saturday — 6 to approximately 7:45 p.m.
•Community choir
•Juanita Schrader (piano)
•Aveya Rice (piano)


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"A delicious, inexpensive, and easy way to make 'homemade' donuts that your whole family will love. This recipe also works well for funnel cakes!"
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1 (18.25 ounce) package
moist cake mix, any flavor
1/2 cup
1 1/4 cups
3 cups
oil for frying, or as needed
1/4 cup
confectioners' sugar for dusting
I checked out the reviews for this recipe before attempting to make them and made a few adjustments. I changed teh flour to 1 full cup,3 eggs and only 3/4 cup of water. it made a stiffer dough and I was able to roll it out instead of dropping the dough into the oil. I also chilled it for an hour before kneading it on a floured surface then cutting out the donuts. My family loved them and they were gone in a few hours.
I made the batter up for Sunday morning Breakfast. I decided to try just one small one and fried it up. It was good. I know this is a recipe my boys will enjoy over and over. I used a white cake mix. But I know I will try spice cake and carrot cake mixes. Thanks for a quick and easy recipe. Took only 5 minutes to prepare the batter. After reading the other reviews I would have to say that they were a little oily. I did make a small teaspoon sized one. Having them that small only took about 2 - 3 minutes once the oil was hot. Cook them on medium high. You will want to drain them well. I would put them in a bag of cinnamon sugar and shake well after draining them. I will make this again when wanting to give the boys a quick and easy treat.
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I wish the reviews were posted before I made these!! We must've all gotten this recipe at the same time. These turn out JUST as the other users said. OILY, HEAVY, YUCKY, a waste of time and ingredients! Don't bother.
I think the reason people are not liking this is due to their own lack of knowledge on oil temps when frying. When temperature of oil is too low the batter will absorb the oil. I made these just a few minutes ago and they were YUMMY. I did add additional flour, 3 eggs and 3/4 cup water as suggested in earlier review. Thank you for easy recipe for cake donuts!
I can't believe I actually made this befor looking at the reviews. This was the worse recipe I've ever made,this was to greasy and tasted like a flat oily cake. Don't bother with this one!!
Do to the review I made the suggested changes (1c. flour, 3 eggs, 3/4c. water) and they came out great. I was scared as I did not want oil soaked donuts so I used a thermometer to make sure the oil was hot enough.
This was such a let down. I was so excited to make the funnel cakes with this recipe. It soaked up so much grease--a heart attack waiting to happen! Of course topped with a pile of powdered sugar, the kids were willing to eat, but neither my husband nor I could eat them.
This recipe was AWFUL! Do not waste your time making these! Simply disgusting!
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Fluffy Instant Donuts
Serving Size: 1/56 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 56
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 61
Calories from Fat: 23
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