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Archive for the 'machine learning' tag
Sam I Am
It is hard to resist a project called 'Sam I Am'.
Sam I Am (Sensitivity Analysis Modeling Inference and More) provides GUI Java tools for designing and experimenting with Bayesian Networks.
They do not appear to be open source, but they are free for you to download and use.
SamIam is a comprehensive tool for modeling and reasoning with Bayesian networks, developed in Java by the Automated Reasoning Group of Professor Adnan Darwiche at UCLA.
Samiam includes two main components: a graphical user interface and a reasoning engine. The graphical interface lets users develop Bayesian network models and save them in a variety of formats. The reasoning engine supports many tasks including: classical inference; parameter estimation; time-space tradeoffs; sensitivity analysis; and explanation-generation based on MAP and MPE.
More free Stanford Online classes beginning in Jan.
Human Computer Interfaces
Game Theory
Probabilistic Graphical Models
Computer Science 101
Software as a Service
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing
Design and Analysis of Algorithms I
Lean Launchpad
Technology Entrepreneurship
I can't recommend these classes enough. I've taken the iPhone Development, Intro to Artificial Intelligence, Intro to Databases, and Machine Learning classes.
It's my thought that the future of education will not be 4 year degrees on site, but life long learning at home.
If you need to brush up on some math first try Khan Academy, Wolfram Math World.
Biomimetics to give robots cockroach like running ability
The sight of a cockroach scurrying for cover may be nauseating, but the insect is also a biological and engineering marvel, and is providing researchers at Oregon State University with what they call "bioinspiration" in a quest to build the world's first legged robot that is capable of running effortlessly over rough terrain.
If the engineers succeed, they may owe their success to what's being learned from these insects and other animals, such as the guinea hen, that have their own remarkable abilities.
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Within certain limitations, Schmitt said, cockroaches don't even have to think about running – they just do it, with muscle action that is instinctive and doesn't require reflex control. That, in fact, is part of what the engineers are trying to achieve. Right now some robots have been built that can walk, but none of them can run as well as their animal counterparts. Even walking robots absorb far too much energy and computing power to be very useful.
"If we ever develop robots that can really run over rough ground, they can't afford to use so much of their computing abilities and energy demand to accomplish it," Schmitt said. "A cockroach doesn't think much about running, it just runs. And it only slows down about 20 percent when going over blocks that are three times higher than its hips. That's just remarkable, and an indication that their stability has to do with how they are built, rather than how they react."
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In a computer model, they've created a concept that would allow a running robot to recover from a change in ground surface almost as well as a guinea hen. They are studying how the interplay of concepts such as energy storage and expenditure, sensor and feedback requirements, and leg angles can produce recovery from such perturbations. Ultimately, a team of OSU engineers hopes to use knowledge such as this to actually build robots that can efficiently run over rough terrain without using significant computing power.
More information:
Modeling posture-dependent leg actuation in sagittal plane locomotion ( original paper )
Journal of Bioinspiration and Biomimetics ( lots of papers available at no charge )
Google uses quantum computing algorithm for image recognition
Google's Research Blog posted an article this week on its use of quantum computing algorithms
More information:
Training a Large Scale Classifier with the Quantum Adiabatic Algorithm
Qubuit.org, Center for Quantum Computing
Introduction to Quantum Computing
The Quantum Computer
Quantum Computing and Shor's Algorithm
Quantum Computing Day 1, Google Tech Talk on YouTube
Quantum Computing Day 2, Google Tech Talk on YouTube
Quantum Computing Day 3, Google Tech Talk on YouTube
Stanford edu Machine Learning Course
We've all been to various .edu sites to the engineering courses only to find a Power Point Presentation with little information.
Stanford Engineering's Machine Learning Course is an exception.
You have access to video of all the lectures, transcripts of all the lectures and class notes. I started working through it last week, brushing up on old topics and filling in gaps in my knowledge. Of all the online artificial intelligence and machine learning courses online, this is the best I've seen so far. The math is very low level, programming minimal, you'll find it a very easy to work through introduction to machine learning.
Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning
Instructor: Ng, Andrew
This course provides a broad introduction to machine learning and statistical pattern recognition.
Topics include: supervised learning (generative/discriminative learning, parametric/non-parametric learning, neural networks, support vector machines); unsupervised learning (clustering, dimensionality reduction, kernel methods); learning theory (bias/variance tradeoffs; VC theory; large margins); reinforcement learning and adaptive control.
The course will also discuss recent applications of machine learning, such as to robotic control, data mining, autonomous navigation, bioinformatics, speech recognition, and text and web data processing.
Students are expected to have the following background:
Prerequisites: – Knowledge of basic computer science principles and skills, at a level sufficient to write a reasonably non-trivial computer program.
– Familiarity with the basic probability theory. (Stat 116 is sufficient but not necessary.)
– Familiarity with the basic linear algebra (any one of Math 51, Math 103, Math 113, or CS 205 would be much more than necessary.)
MIT also has a class available for Machine Learning, no lectures, but there are pdf notes.


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Dr Adarsh M Patil. ms.
" Idea is to heal the world using internet technology"
Founder of the company is an accomplished surgeon, He has to his credit of being part of the team that conducted live related liver transplant.
He brings his experience for previous venture in the space of the Telemedicine Founder of company GlobalSOS . He understands the dynamics of providing international clinical services.
Through personal accountability and collaboration, our people work to develop lasting client relationships and deliver right solutions as one team. Our staff's collective ability, experience, and ongoing professional development translate into value to Patients and Health care service providers.

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The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet
T.S. Spivet is a messy, warm comedy about grief, family and imagination. It's also ironically about being seen and rarely heard.
T.S. Spivet is a messy, warm comedy about grief, family and imagination. It's also ironically about being seen and rarely heard.
A story of a genius and the guy writing a story about him.
"The Ballad of Narayama" is a Japanese film of great beauty and elegant artifice, telling a story of startling cruelty. What a space it opens…
Patrice Leconte's "Monsieur Hire" is a tragedy about loneliness and erotomania, told about two solitary people who have nothing else in common. It involves a…
A reprint of an article by Greg Carpenter about the Confederate Flag.
A report on the July 23rd Columbia Links fundraiser.
Scout Tafoya's series continues with a double feature of films by Peyton Reed.
An FFC looks at the gross gender politics of "Pixels."
An FFC looks at the gross gender politics of "Pixels."
An obituary for Dr. Mohamed Abdel Kader Hatem, the grandfather of FFC Wael Khairy.
The good kind of crazy; John Hughes's original "Vacation"; How Charlie Hebdo's money is dividing France; A dream undone; The wandering years.
The story of the fascinating Frontières market from the 2015 Fantasia Festival.
* This filmography is not intended to be a comprehensive list of this artist's work. Instead it reflects the films this person has been involved with that have been reviewed on this site.
The movie questionnaire and 2015 reviews of RogerEbert.com film critic Glenn Kenny.
Famous composers of superhero movies did a panel at the San Diego Comic-Con Festival 2015 and our writer reports.
A list of the three-and-a-half-star reviews so far posted on RogerEbert.com this year.
A holiday gift guide compiling RogerEbert.com's reviews of Blu-ray/DVD releases and boxed sets and a few more books from 2014.
The latest on Netflix, On Demand, and Blu-ray, including "All is Lost," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Frank," "Honeymoon," "Silver Linings Playbook" and "Godzilla."
A report on Comic-Con 2014 and "Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton."
Highlights and schedule for the 2014 Chicago Critics Film Festival.
The evolution of video games; Looking back at Christopher Evan Welch; Tina Fey and Amy Poehler team upl No more expert reviews; Info on Inherent Vice.
Sam Fragoso seeks out comedy on his last day at Sundance.
The first recipients of the Sundance Institute's Roger Ebert Scholarship for Film Criticism make their debut at the Sundance Film Festival.
Matt Zoller Seitz's Top 10 films of 2013.
Writer Michał Oleszczyk responds to our Movie Love Questionnaire.
Director David Gordon Green has had a remarkably eclectic career, from delicate indies like "George Washington" to stoner comedy "Your Highness," with stops along the way for the "Halftime in America" Chrysler ad and episodes of HBO's "Eastbound & Down." What keeps him going?
Marie writes: The West Coast is currently experiencing a heat wave and I have no air conditioning. That said, and despite it currently being 80F inside my apartment, at least the humidity is low. Although not so low, that I don't have a fan on my desk and big glass of ice tea at the ready. My apartment thankfully faces East and thus enjoys the shade after the sun has crossed the mid-point overhead. And albeit perverse in its irony, it's because it has been so hot lately that I've been in the mood to watch the following film again and which I highly recommend to anyone with taste and a discerning eye.
Marie writes: There was a time when Animation was done by slaves with a brush in one hand and a beer in the other. Gary Larson's "Tales From the Far Side" (1994) was such a project. I should know; I worked on it. Produced by Marv Newland at his Vancouver studio "International Rocketship", it first aired as a CBS Halloween special (Larson threw a party for the crew at the Pan Pacific Hotel where we watched the film on a big screen) and was later entered into the 1995 Annecy International Animated Film Festival, where it won the Grand Prix. It spawned a sequel "Tales From the Far Side II" (1997) - I worked on that too. Here it is, below.
Marie writes: Every once in while, I'll see something on the internet that makes me happy I wasn't there in person. Behold the foolish and the brave: standing on one of the islands that appear during the dry season, kayacker's Steve Fisher, Dale Jardine and Sam Drevo, were able to peer over the edge after paddling up to the lip of Victoria Falls; the largest waterfall in the world and which flows between Zambia and Zimbabwe, in Africa. It's 350 feet down and behind them, crocodiles and hippos can reportedly be found in the calmer waters near where they were stood - but then, no guts, no glory, eh? To read more and see additional photos, visit "Daredevil Kayakers paddle up to the precipice of the Victoria Falls" at the DailyMail.
Marie writes: Intrepid club member Sandy Khan has sent us the following awesome find, courtesy of a pal in Belgium who'd first shared it with her. "Got Muck?" was filmed by diver Khaled Sultani (Emirates Diving Association's (EDA) in the Lembeh Strait, off the island coast of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Camera: Sony Cx550 using Light & Motion housing and sola lights. Song: "man with the movie camera" by cinematic orchestra.
Paul Rudd walked by me on Main Street in Park City wearing reflective sunglasses so I couldn't see if his eyes could see that my eyes saw him and were staring. I knew it was him from the way he walked. I can recognize a gait a mile away. But I didn't know yet that "Prince Avalanche" was a masterpiece or I could've had a good conversation starter.
Marie writes: When I first learned of "Royal de Luxe" I let out a squeal of pure delight and immediately began building giant puppets inside my head, trying to imagine how it would look to see a whale or dragon moving down the street..."Based in Nantes, France, the street theatre company Royal de Luxe performs around the world, primarily using gigantic, elaborate marionettes to tell stories that take place over several days and wind through entire cities. Puppeteers maneuver the huge marionettes - some as tall as 12 meters (40 ft) - through streets, parks, and waterways, performing their story along the way." - the Atlantic
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Marie writes: At long last, after two years of mediocre weather compounded by bad timing, the planets managed to align themselves again in my favor and I was finally able to return to Pender Island and where my tale begins....
Marie writes: I've never seen this done before - and what an original idea! Gwen Murphy is an artist who breathes new life into old shoes, transforming them from fashion accessories into intriguing works of art. Thanks go to club member Cheryl Knott for telling me about this. (Click to enlarge.)
Marie writes: Behold a truly inspired idea...Age 8: Eileen's pink creature It started with a simple idea: to make a recognizable comfort toy for her 4 year-old son Dani, based on one of his drawing. His school had asked the children to bring in a toy from home; an emergency measure in the event of a tantrum or crying fit. Fearing he might lose his favorite, Wendy Tsao decided to make Dani a new one. Using a drawing he often made as her guide, she improvised a plush toy snowman. Five years later, Wendy Tsao has her own thriving home-based craft business - Child's Own Studio - in which she transforms the imaginative drawings of children into plush and cloth dolls; each one handcrafted and one-of-a-kind. She receives requests from parents all over the world; there's 500 people on waiting list. Note: kudos to club member Sandy Kahn for submitting the piece.
Marie writes: yet again, we have intrepid club member Sandy Kahn to thank for the following find. She sent me some links devoted to automata and how I ultimately discovered the amazing work of artist Keith Newstead...


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Meaning & Origins
Pet form of Cynthia or, less often, of Lucinda, now very commonly used as a given name in its own right, especially in North America. It has sometimes been taken as a short form of the name of the fairytale heroine Cinderella, which is in fact unrelated (being from French Cendrillon, a derivative of cendre 'cinders').
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Americanized spelling of German Trum(pf)heller, an occupational name for a drummer, from an enlarged form of Middle High German trumbeler 'drummer' (from trumbe 'drum' + the agent suffix -er).
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Nicknames & variations
Cindi, Cinda, Cindie, Cindee, Cindia, Cinde, Cind, Cindey, Cindya, Cindye
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Krav Maga
A system of self defence that is both easy to learn and that does not require years of practice or masses of muscle to gain proficiency.
About Krav Maga
1. What is Krav Maga
2. Who Uses Krav Maga Today
3. How Krav Maga is different from traditional Martial Arts
4. Principles of Krav Maga
5. Characteristics of Krav Maga
6. Components of Krav Maga
1. What is Krav Maga?
definition: (krav-ma•ga) pronounced (kräv)(megä´)
n.[Hebrew.] for "contact combat", is the official self-defense and hand-to-hand combat system of Israel.
Krav Maga is a very modern and practical style of self-defense that is the only style worldwide known as an art of self-defense and not as a martial art. Krav Maga isn't about being a tough guy, it's not about learning how to fight in a ring, it's about going home alive no matter what the situation. Krav Maga is a survival system dealing with personal safety issues in the context of defending against both armed and unarmed attackers. Krav Maga integrates instinct based self-defense tactics, with a strong curriculum that trains aggressiveness, fighting spirit, situational awareness, and verbal de-escalation of conflict. Its anti-terrorist roots make it aggressive by design, with only one objective, to eliminate the threat in the fastest way possible. It is considered a highly refined, street fighting system, designed to be utilized against street attacks, muggings, and sexual assaults. Krav Maga was developed for use in the street. When an individual is attacked in the street there is no way to know how many opponents or weapons you might encounter, therefore Krav Maga training is based on a system without rules. This Israeli system emerged in an environment where extreme violence was common has been continually refined and developed in light of actual modern combat and self-defense experiences. Krav Maga has received international recognition for its unique approach in bringing self defense to civilian, military, and law enforcement alike. The Krav Maga symbol consists of the Hebrew letters K and M surrounded by an open circle because the system is open to improvement by adding techniques, exercises, and training methods.
The Israeli System of Defensive Tactics
Krav-Maga is not just another reformatted martial art; in fact, it has been around for some fifty years longer than most eastern martial arts have been around in the west. Krav Maga has its origins in military combat where it was forged on the anvil of some of the most severe combat settings of this century—amidst Nazi terrorism, the combat of World War II, and the very violent military confrontations of the Middle East. Krav-Maga was created and developed by Imi Sde-Or (Lichtenfeld), Israeli Grand-master (1910-1998) who started it in the late 1940's when serving as Chief Instructor for hand to hand combat and combat fitness training for the Israeli Defense Forces. Imi, as a young man growing up in Bratislava, Slovakia, was a champion heavy weight boxer, a top-level wrestler, and an expert in judo/jujitsu. Imi's father was a police officer in-charge of the detectives in Bratislava, taught his detectives (and Imi) police defensive tactics. Imi grew up in an environment where combative sports, law enforcement, and ferocious street fights played equal rolls. Imi took part in numerous street fights defending the Jewish quarter against local fascists and Nazis before and during the first phase of World War II. After 2 years of travel, Imi immigrated to Palestine (1942), which became Israel in 1948. Due to the political situation, Israel was immediately at war with its neighbors and did not have the luxury of six-month boot camp for its young soldiers, who were literally conscripted and sent to fight. Because of this situation, the Israeli military needed an effective hand to hand combat system that could be learned very quickly, easy to retain, and very effective. This was the birth of Krav Maga in Israel. Beginning with Israeli special forces units like the Haganah, Palmack, and Palyam, Krav Maga became the official combatives training for all military personnel, Israeli police and security forces. Since then it has been studied, tested, improved and developed extensively so that now Krav Maga techniques are applied in areas such as law enforcement, elite military units, VIP protection and civilian self defense programs for men, women and children.
Who uses Krav Maga today?
In 1964, Grandmaster Imi Lichtenfeld finished his military service and adapted Krav Maga to civilian frameworks. In Israel, the style has become an important part of the educational system and is taught to elementary and high school students on the national curriculum along with being taught at the Wingate Institute, one of the world's leading physical fitness centers. It is taught to men, women, and children under the auspices of the Israeli Ministry of Sport and Education. Krav Maga is the official system of hand-to-hand combat and self-defense employed by the Israeli Defense and Security Forces, the Israeli National and Military Police and its Special Operations and Anti-Terrorist Units. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) including their Special Forces Units, Israeli Police, and Internal Security Branches currently uses this style on a day-to-day basis. Krav Maga is taught all ages and abilities, at community centers, schools, and clubs throughout the world. Krav Maga is taught to Sky Marshals, commercial airline crews, and has expanded outside the borders of Israel and is very successful in the United States, Canada, Brazil, United Kingdom, France, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Russia, Italy, Poland, Japan, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand. Many United States local law enforcement, federal agencies, state police, SWAT and other special operations teams have been taught Krav Maga to include, but not limited to the following: -
|Federal Bureau of Investigations
|Connecticut State Police
|Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
|Pennsylvania State Police
|Drug Enforcement Administration Arrest & Control Unit
|Texas Department of Public Safety
|U.S. Treasury Department
|Ohio State Highway Patrol
|U.S. Immigration Service
|Florida State Highway Patrol
|U.S. State Department
|California Highway Patrol
|U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
|California Department of Justice
|U.S. Coast Guard - Port Security Unit
|Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
|U.S. Coast Guard - Tactical Law Enforcement
|Los Angeles Police Department Academy
|U.S. Coast Guard - Drug Interdiction
|Santa Monica Police Department
|New York City Police Department
|El Segundo Police Department
|Illinois State Police
|Beverly Hills Police Department
|Chicago Metro Police Department
|Burbank Police Department
|Alabama State Police
|Pasadena Police Department
How Krav Maga is different from traditional Martial Arts
A common criticism of some traditional martial arts is the lack of real-life applicability – will all those fancy moves hold up against thugs on the street? A lot of people when asked why they study their particular Martial Art will answer "So I can look after myself", or something similar. After awhile most people seem to realize that most Martial Arts in their traditional form are not realistic self defense systems - and were never meant to be - but a sport, whereby a modern Karate practitioner (for example) can compete against another karate practitioner. There are rules to prevent illegal moves and foul play; and that is how it should be. This of course is a very basic view as most martial arts offer the serious student a lot more such as self-awareness and character building, fitness, friendship and so on. Unlike most martial arts that are formal, ritual-oriented, and difficult to learn, Krav Maga is all about fighting dirty and learning no-holds-barred moves in a realistic environment. Indeed there are some similarities between Krav Maga and traditional eastern martial arts. The style consists of street survival tactics that includes a hybrid of mixed martial arts techniques also utilized in boxing, karate, judo, ju-jitsu, muay thai, as well as a number of less well-known styles. However, it is one of the few fighting styles in the world which adapts to the student rather than expecting the student to adapt to it, teaching students to build on their natural reflexes. In an assault situation an individual has the right to use whatever techniques necessary to defend themselves. For this reason, there are no competitive tournaments, katas, rituals, or choreographed routines in Krav Maga. Instead, Krav Maga relies on retzef or "continuous motion" to complete the defense. Krav Maga was developed in an environment where the Israeli military could not devote many hours to prolonged hand-to-hand combat training for their personnel. Therefore, the Krav Maga system was created with great importance placed on bringing students to a high level of skill in a relatively short period.
Krav Maga uses a simple approach to learning through constant practice and repetition. The most effective defenses against each kind of assault become almost second nature and automatic, so that in actual "street" confrontations they will be immediately utilized. In its military capacity and highest levels of learning, Krav Maga teaches not just defenses against armed and unarmed attack, but how to initiate an attack. Krav Maga training stresses the ability to react when surprised. Techniques and training methods emphasize the ability to function from a poor state of readiness, and to move from a passive to aggressive state immediately in order to fight back and survive. By emphasizing and practicing a few key defense techniques for each assault the style is able to consider a wide range of defense options hardly ever found in other styles, making Krav Maga a complete fighting system. Instructors incorporate realistic reenactments, teaching students how to operate under the stress of an actual attack. Students learn to defend against common chokes, grabs, and bear hugs, as well as weapons such as guns, knives, and sticks. Just as important, students learn to function during the stress and shock of a sudden, violent encounter. Krav Maga is easy to learn and suitable to everyone who needs an effective way of self-defense. In addition to self-defense, Krav Maga teaches hand to hand combat. This is a more advanced and sophisticated phase, and shows how to neutralize an opponent quickly and effectively. It embodies elements related to the actual performance of the fight including tactics, feints, powerful combinations of different attacks, the psychological dimensions of the fight, and learning how to use the environment to your advantage.
Principles of Krav Maga
Avoid injury
Devise drills that take advantage of natural reflexes.
|Defend and attack in the minimum time required
|Use of the human body's vulnerable spots
|Use of the body's natural weapons as well as ordinary objects that may be nearby
|No Rules, use everything you have
Characteristics of Krav Maga
According to law enforcement trainers, the most striking characteristics of the system are: -
Students of Krav Maga use basic moves in various combinations to fend off violent attacks. This means that students adjust to new situations through improvisation, an important and unique feature of this style. Of course, this requires using the "head" as well as the body, and thus Krav Maga addresses the thought process as well as the physical action.
Improvisation also allows for limitations in physical abilities. Not everyone can bring his or her leg up to a 180-degree angle, and thus the system is geared towards the average person. Students are taught a variety of possible defensive reactions for each possible attack situation, building upon an actual framework of useable techniques. They are then encouraged to utilize the responses that are appropriate to their capabilities. This allows the student to develop a sense of confidence in their abilities.
The mind and body self-control are developed through practice. The student will learn how to control his six senses (he develops the 5 basic senses and the sixth, the ability to foresee the movements before they are made, and is also the ability to sense the environment around him). Many types of exercises make the student able to control any muscle or part of his body. If we think on movement as a sequence of moves passing quickly from one to another like a movie, in Krav Maga we develop the perception of the move in its first frame. The instinctive movement is worked to exhaustion, because is essential in dangerous situations. The instinctive movement is very fast, and it is apart from the emotional state, which the brain controls the movements just by reflex.
Physical Fitness
Being physically and mentally prepared to handle confrontation is why so many people, as well as hundreds of law enforcement agencies, train in Krav Maga, it keeps them from becoming victims. Because physical fitness is closely interwoven into the system, the workout includes a number of cardiovascular and strength building exercises, as well as stretching to increase flexibility. Emphasis is put on speed, endurance, strength, accuracy, and coordination, especially for intensive Krav Maga training.
All Krav Maga moves were created based on natural body movements and are all very simple. This is what makes their use easier on danger and surprise situations. The moves are short, and by consequence, fast. There are no rules, the techniques was created for real-life situation application. The strikes are intended to body sensible targets, what makes the Krav Maga practitioner and his adversary even, independently from their physical strength, and makes the defense more objective. In short: Krav Maga is a simple personal defense system, fast, and objective, accessible to anyone.
Components of Krav Maga
|Techniques of Self-Defense
|Defense against punches and kicks
|Releases from bear hugs and chokes
|Defense against knifes and clubs, etc.
|Defense against guns
|Defense against multiple attackers
|A Krav Maga student is as comfortable in a ground confrontation as standing confrontation. (Note: a student does not necessarily want to be situated on the ground during a confrontation for several reasons including the threat of multiple attackers. Nevertheless, the reality is that many fights do end up on the ground.) Krav Maga incorporates extensive groundwork tailored to the Krav Maga philosophy of quickly disabling or neutralizing an opponent. In other words, a Krav Maga practitioner does not necessarily intend for a "submission" or "tap out" from an opponent as common in sport fighting. A Krav Maga student will execute a joint dislocation or worse to end to the confrontation. (On this and related points, use of force and legal issues are important considerations. A defender must not exceed "reasonable" force or use excessive measures once the threat ceases to be a danger. Use of force issues vary considerably and it is incumbent for a defender to know what is legally acceptable.)
Krav Maga Level Classes
|Although the curriculum set forth by Krav Maga is logically organized by way of a progressive belt testing (level) system, the promulgation and distribution of belts is certainly not the goal of the system. Instead, the most important goal of Krav Maga is to help you develop the ability to quickly and efficiently defend against any conceivable threat to you, a friend, or a family member. With that, Krav Maga groups its students in level classes usually ranging from level 1 to level 4 that equal belt levels. Level 1 Classes are typically consisting of students in the first few belt levels and its focus is on core Krav Maga moves and defenses. Heavy emphasis is placed on developing proper Krav Maga techniques. This includes fighting stances, punches, kicks, punch defenses, knee strikes, and basic self-defense moves. As the student advances to higher belt levels, levels 2-4, quickly builds to include additional punch combinations, kicks, kick defenses, self-defense techniques, and weapon defenses.


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ECCC Lady Warriors Beat Jones; Warriors FallJanuary 29, 2013
Xzandra Dowd poured in 33 points and led East Central Community College's Lady Warriors to a 77-67 win over Jones County Junior College Monday night in the Brackeen-Wood Physical Education Building on the Decatur campus.
Dowd, a 5-8 sophomore guard from Neville (La.) High School, also pulled down a team high 10 rebounds and helped East Central snap a four-game skid to improve to 5-12 overall and 2-4 in the MACJC South Division under first-year head coach Crandal Porter.
Also scoring for EC were Jaianah Matthew of Arkansas High School in Texarkana, Ark., 18; Jakela Johnson of West Jones, 12; Tynesia Mickens of Noxubee County, five; Nakia Miller of Louisville and Taylor Brister of Lawrence County, four each; and Ellen Black of Scott Central, one.
Caitlyn Spane poured in 19 points to lead the Lady Bobcats who dropped to 8-6 and 3-3.
EC held a 31-30 advantage at halftime.
In the men's game, the Warriors were outscored 90-71 and fell to 1-16 and 1-5 under seventh-year head coach Maurice Bowie.
Bobby Wrench, a 6-5 sophomore forward from Columbus led EC with 16 points.
Other point makers were Chris Rhoney of West Lauderdale, 15; Aquill Baynard of Elsik High School in Houston, Tex., nine; Walter Evans of Hattiesburg and Tyler Anderson of Carver Military Academy in Chjcago, seven each; TeJiminon Leatherwood of Northridge (Ala.) High School and Jamere Eichelberger of Louisville, six each; and Ghafton Owens of Harrison Central, two.
Jones was led by Donta Pittman's 13 points. The Bobcats improved to 13-3 and 5-1.
The Warriors trailed 50-46 at the break.
ECCC squads travel to Pearl River Community College Monday, Feb. 4, Game times are 5 and 7 p.m. on the Poplarville campus.
The Lady Warriors and Warriors host Hinds Community College Thursday, Feb. 6. Women's action begins at 6 p.m. followed by the men's contest at 8 p.m. in Brackeen-Wood.


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Mike Emerson has cooked with Super Smokers founder Skip Steele at the prestigious Memphis in May barbecue contest, but midtown St. Louis is the big winner now that he's opened Pappy's Smokehouse. The modest joint is more restaurant than shack, but utterly unpretentious. Servers wear T-shirts that say "The Hog Whisperer," and the pulled pork and pork ribs - cooked dry and slow over apple and cherry wood - are nothing short of extraordinary. Even beef brisket is practically fork-tender. Sides are simple and delicious. Pappy's closes when each day's barbecue sells out, so call ahead if you're headed out late.


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Aggie parents visiting The Texas A&M University campus for Parents' Weekend Saturday (April 13), can stop by for a restful respite at two open houses scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon.
Texas A&M President R. Bowen Loftin and Dr. Karin C. Loftin and Vice President for Student Affairs and Mrs. Joe Weber will host open houses to welcome Aggie parents. Visitors can take a break from the many activities planned for families and visit with the university's president and the vice president most directly involved in student activities.
The president's and vice president's homes are located adjacent to each other on Throckmorton Street on the south side of the campus.
Open houses have long been a tradition during Parents' Weekend. An open house was held for Aggie moms each Mother's Day from 1919 until 1969. At that time, graduation was changed to early May, so the open house program moved to April and has continued to expand through the years beyond the traditional Corps of Cadets flower pinning, chapel services and military reviews for moms. It now includes an entire weekend of activities for the whole family.
In addition to the two open houses, Parents' Weekend activities, which begin Friday (April 12), include the annual Aggie Moms' Boutique, concerts by the Singing Cadets and various Aggie bands and talent shows. The three-day observance concludes Sunday (April 14) with the presentation of a host of awards and naming of the Aggie Parents of the Year.
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In a recent New York Times profile of former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, we read this:
"There is skepticism that maybe Jeb Bush wants too much government in people's lives," said Greg Mueller, a Republican strategist who has advised the president campaigns of Pat Buchanan, Steve Forbes and Bob Dole. "I don't know that he will ever win over the limited-government conservative."
I want to address the comments by Mr. Mueller for two (related) reasons, the first having to do with the Bush record and the second having to do with a somewhat troubling mindset among some on the right. Let me take them in order, starting with Bush's record as governor of Florida.
Jeb Bush was not only a very popular two-term governor; he was also among the most successful and conservative governors in decades. That is true if one is talking about his record on taxes, where he cut taxes every year he was governor (a period covering eight years and totaling nearly $20 billion). It's true if one is talking about Bush's fiscal record, where he reduced the number of state government employees, kept state government spending growth lower than personal income growth, vetoed over $2.5 billion in new spending initiatives, and even won high marks, particularly in his first term, from the libertarian Cato Institute. (Bush's spending in his second term went up in part because Florida was hit by eight hurricanes in less than two years.)
Governor Bush instituted medical liability reforms that capped non-economic damages; overhauled and modernized Florida's civil service system, including allowing state workers to be terminated for cause; did away with quotas and preferential pricing advantages in procurement and eliminated race or ethnic advantages in admissions policies; and championed an overhaul of Medicaid that allowed beneficiaries to choose from a menu of private insurance options rather than force them into a centrally managed public system. He was a strong advocate of school choice and charter schools, enacted tough standards, required testing of all students, and graded all schools. As a result of these accountability steps, his state experienced a dramatic increase in student achievement, with Florida students well outpacing national average increases in standardized test scores. Bush's record also includes Florida's bond rating being upgraded to the highest possible grade (AAA) and the greatest job creation in the country during the time he served as governor.
I cite Bush's record at length not to convince anyone he should be the GOP presidential nominee in 2016 (especially since he may not run). It's to illustrate why the idea that he should alarm limited-government conservatives strikes me as not just unpersuasive but unserious. As a point of comparison: Bush's record in two terms as governor was in many key areas more conservative than Ronald Reagan's record in two terms as governor. Two examples: Under Reagan, spending in California rose from an annual budget of $4.6 billion to $10.2 billion – an increase of more than 120 percent. Mr. Reagan also signed into law what his biographer Lou Cannon called "the largest tax hike ever proposed by any governor in the history of the United States"–one four times as large as the previous record set by Governor Pat Brown. (Even those on the right who fault Governor Bush for his stand on immigration have to deal with the fact that, as president, Reagan spoke out in defense of the idea of amnesty, saying, "I believe in the idea of amnesty for those who have put down roots and who have lived here even though some time back they may have entered illegally." President Reagan also signed into law legislation that granted amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants.)
What if Greg Mueller (or those whose views he claims to be describing) applied to Reagan the standard he's applying to Bush? The greatest conservative politician in the 20th century and one of the greatest presidents in American history would have been deemed a RINO, unprincipled, in favor of far too much government in people's lives, and unable to win over limited-government conservative.
This is the problem when conservatives engage in a purification game. To be sure, public officials should be judged by their record and in the totality of their acts. But it's unwise, and deeply un-conservative, to judge lawmakers against some mythical standard of perfection. It was Reagan himself who warned against those who want to go over the cliff with all flags waiving.
It's important that those of us on the right resist falling into lazy habits; that we avoid the trap of paying less attention to reforms and measurable achievements than we do to fierce anti-government rhetoric. It's easier to bemoan government's role in education than it is to institute reforms that actually improve education.
At this stage in the political process it's perfectly appropriate for people to analyze the records and the strengths and weaknesses of potential presidential nominees. And for a variety of reasons, we are drawn to some politicians more than others. But those who believe someone with Jeb Bush's record is somehow suspect on conservative grounds are entering a world detached from reality and injurious to conservatism.


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WEEK ONE: 8 - 12 July 2013
Course 1: Dr Cecily Hennessy
Nike to Angel: The Inception of Early Christian Art
Christian imagery is central to our knowledge and experience of western art during the past two millennia. This course explores the origins and influences of that imagery as it appears in wall paintings and monumental mosaics, in ivories, metalwork and manuscripts. In order to gain a perspective on its roots and influences, we look at key images and symbols from the pre-Christian world. We analyse their meanings and significance and discuss how they gained new interpretations when borrowed and adapted for fundamental aspects of Christian iconography. We also examine the role of art in religious belief and practice, focusing on key sites, such as Dura Europos in modern Syria and fascinating late antique cities, including Ravenna, Rome and Constantinople as well as questioning major visual concepts such as the representation of Christ and of the Virgin. It is planned that visits include a special behind-the-scenes session at the British Library.
WEEK THREE: 22 - 26 July 2013
Course 17: Dr Eileen Rubery
Beauty and Splendour Piece by Piece: The Art of Mosaics from Antiquity to the Renaissance
The fee for this course is £475 as the group will be limited to 10 students; this also includes the cost of course materials/workshops
The use of coloured fragments of glass, stone, shells and earthenware to decorate floors, walls and ceilings occurs from the earliest of times. Mosaics form a robust, flexible and colourful decoration that also, especially when gold or silver is included, glitters and glows in the light, giving a unique impression of movement and liveliness. We shall consider how mosaics were made and what messages they were intended to convey to the observer. Starting with secular images on floors and in the ruins of Pompeii, we shall move on to look at the earliest Christian examples in Rome and Roman Britain, the mosaics of the Imperial Palace and Byzantine churches of Constantinople, and mosaics from Greece, Rome, Norman Sicily and Renaissance Venice. We shall see how mosaics were used to create some of the most sumptuous and spectacular celebrations of religious and secular power. Visits are to the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. There will also be three practical sessions in a mosaic workshop, where we will see modern examples and where every student will have the opportunity to make a small mosaic of their own.


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Registered players will meet on Alumni Field area 21 on the CAMPUS MAP: http://www.usyvl.org/media/forms/seaver-map.pdfWe are very excited to announce that we have been invited to a FREE pre-season volleyball clinic directed by Marv Dunphy, the Men's Volleyball Coach at Pepperdine University.
Marv is recognized as one of the leading coaches in the sport! He was the coach of the 1988 United States Men's Olympic Gold Medal Team and was inducted into the Volleyball Hall of Fame in 1994.
This is a great opportunity for your child, so please make sure to attend!
Date and Time: Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 11am (check-in at 8:30 a.m.)
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Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network announced Tuesday it added three financial practices in Bakersfield, Calif., and Salt Lake City, as it continues its rapid expansion.
The three practices, which have a combined $673 million in assets under management, are now among the more than 540 practices nationally with the independent brokerage arm of Wells Fargo & Co.
Foundation Wealth Management in Bakersfield is comprised of four financial advisors, Alan Larsen, John Rodgers, Lance MacKall and Rick Yanez, who have $229 million of assets under management. The four have nearly 70 years of combined experience. Larsen and Rodgers joined Wells Fargo Financial Network from UBS while MacKall and Yanez joined from Chase Bank.
In Salt Lake City, Wells Fargo added the Hopkins, Romano & Collard Group, which consists of three financial advisors, Mike Hopkins, Richard Romano and Brian Collard, with 46 years of combined experience in the financial services industry and nearly $295 million in combined assets under management. They joined Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.
Also in Salt Lake City, Well Fargo added Bret Yeargin and Tyler Lamprecht of Shoreline Wealth Management. The two, with $150 million in assets under management, have more than 25 years of combined experience. Before joining Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, Yeargin and Lamprecht worked for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.
"These new advisors and businesses reflect the shift that large practices are making toward our one-of-a-kind independent business model, which offers financial advisors large-scale resources to serve their clients' needs and the autonomy to be small business owners with branding flexibility," said Kent Christian, president of Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network.
Since it was launched in 2001, Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network has experienced double-digit annual growth. In 2011, client assets under management increased 18% to $55.5 billion.
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"My husband and I created these delicious strawberries for a Valentine's dinner we hosted several years ago. They've been a favorite of ours for many years. They are simple to make for any romantic dinner."
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2 cups
mascarpone cheese
1 1/4 cups
confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
1/2 cup
whipped cream
large strawberries, washed and dried well
1/4 cup
coarse granulated sugar
2 teaspoons
lemon zest
These were heavenly! I don't know what the problem was for the previous user and the cheese, first I don't know how long you beat the cheese for but I did mine for about 2 minutes and it was nice and smooth, no chunks at all.. maybe your cheese was bad or you beated for too long or not enough? Secondly, I see marascapone in almost every grocery store I go in. I would think cream cheese would give it a whole different taste. Anyway, the only problem I had was for them making it to the serving platter. lol This recipe also made about 16 medium plump strawberries for us and was a huge hit! Will definitely make these again and again.
I hate to give poor reviews... but this one just DID NOT WORK. After reading other reviews I made sure that my ingredients were at room temperature and that I did not overly beat the mascarpone cheese but it still got lumpy, something like ricotta, just like one of the other reviewers said.
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These things are out of this world!! Oh my gosh they're so good! None of us could stop eating them. Even the men were silent (other than moans) when they bit in to them. Yes... they're that good. I followed it to a T other than i couldn't find the mascarpone cheese so I used philidelphia cream cheese. Makes a TON of filling though... you can do way more than 16 berries. I also dipped the ends of some of the berries in chocolate, let it set, then put filling in. Awesome!!!!!
A slightly sweet, creamy treat. Next time I'll sift the confectioner's sugar to avoid lumps. I didn't have coarse sugar and didn't think of rolling the strawberries in granulated sugar; it probably would have helped the tartness of a few of the strawberries. I halved the recipe and it was plenty for the two of us.
Pretty good but I have to confess, I used cream cheese because I could not find mascarpone. I live in rural area so we don't have alot of what is avaliable at most stores. This worked great with the cream cheese though. I thinned it with a little milk and beat it for a few minutes so that it would fluff up a bit. I am excited to make these for family summer get togethers with farm fresh strawberries!
Wow, everybody went crazy about it! a really huge success with no fuss at all: I served these beautiful roses at my kid's Confirmation party, and got rave reviews. I used cream cheese (the lighter version, less fat than the regular and extremely less fat than mascarpone cheese!), didn't bother with the sugar and used simply granulated sugar I had handy, and a tablespoon of lemon juice, that's all. Delicious and impressive
Wow - whole family LOVED
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On the quiet, largely residential space between Gramercy and Murray Hill, near great bars and restaurants
The Marcel is just a five-minute walk from the beautiful Madison Square Park, and its few surrounding subway lines. Dotting the area, low-key, but high-quality, bars and restaurants -- such as Eleven Madison Park (two blocks away) or 'inoteca (just downstairs from the hotel) -- attract more locals than tourists.
Primarily residential, the neighborhoods of Gramercy and Murray Hill don't have the tourist crowds of Times Square or Midtown East. For most visitors, the main draw is that it's a quiet, convenient place to stay, just outside the theaters, funky shops, and restaurants of the East Village (to the south) and the business-focused hub and high-end 5th Avenue shopping of Midtown East (to the north).
Standard rooms are on the small side -- that's the norm in New York -- but they're all comfortable and very well designed.
About 30 to 90 minutes from three airports
New York has three nearby airports: JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark (in New Jersey). Getting to town from JFK or LaGuardia is usually more convenient than getting there from Newark, but travel times are heavily dependent on the time of day and traffic conditions. From JFK, a taxi to anywhere in Manhattan costs a flat rate of $45 and takes around an hour in average conditions. From LaGuardia, a metered cab ride to midtown Manhattan costs about $40 and can take 30 minutes if traffic is light, three times that if it's bad. Rides from Newark cost at least $40 (plus tolls) and can take more than 90 minutes. It's customary to tip your driver 15 to 25 percent.
Those looking to save some cash can use the privately run shuttle buses that are available at all three airports for about $14 per person. For more information on the shuttles, go to Super Shuttle or New York Airport Service. Public transit is also available for as little as $7 per person, but travel can take up to two hours and involve a lot of lugging bags up and down stairways.
For mass-transit directions right to the hotel, check out HopStop.com.
Located in an quieter, residential neighborhood more popular among locals than tourists, the Marcel fits a bit of style and top-notch comforts -- like Lather bath products -- into its 135 well-designed guest rooms. Though it lacks a gym and charges extra for Wi-Fi, the trendy Polar Lounge, the discounted New York Sports Club passes, and beautiful outdoor terrace tend to compensate.
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The Royal Wedding and the Making of a Modern Princess
Fri, September 30, 2011 • 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM • Tom Lea Rooms, Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center 3.206
Lindsey Schell UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
The April 2011 nuptial celebration of Prince William and Catherine Middleton offered a once-in-a-generation opportunity to revel in the grandeur and pomp of British ceremony at its best. Through the inevitable comparisons of Catherine with her husband's late mother, Princess Diana, we see an evolving model for the modern European princess. As both commoner and Royal, Catherine must carefully balance the expected glamour of her position and indeed the promoting of herself, with the role of the People's Princess, ever in touch with the masses from which she rose to become the Duchess of Cambridge.
Lindsey Schell is the Librarian for English Literature and Women's Studies at the University of Texas Libraries. She has a bachelor's degree from Tufts University in history and women's studies, as well as a master's in library science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. With a lifelong fascination with the British royal family, she does not identify herself as a royalist.


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This course explores the histories and effects of migration from the Indian subcontinent to far-flung destinations across the globe. It starts with the circular migrations of traders, merchants, and pilgrims in the medieval period from the Indian subcontinent to points east (in southeast Asia) and west (eastern Africa). However, the focus of the course is on modern migrations from the subcontinent, from the indentured labor migrations of the British colonial period (to Africa, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific) to the post-Independence emigrations from the new nations of the subcontinent to Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States.
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The percentage increase was exceeded only by travelers from Spain (up 60 percent) to 25,000).Visitors from the US were up 14 percent.
There was a decline in visitors from Mexico, Venezuela, El Salvador and Germany. The decline in Mexican tourists was attributed to the closure of Mexicana de Aviación airlines, which reduced the availability of seats to Panama.
Tocumen International Airport remains the main port of entry for tourists Panama. Between January and September of this year, 858,000 visitors entered the country through the facility, 10 percent more than for the period last year.
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Tennessee Tech University's Millard Oakley STEM Center invites families with young learners to STEM Safari Saturday, My Food, My Body, My Health, from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 7.
PreK through third graders and their families will learn what makes the human body work at interactive stations featuring human structure and function.
"It is a joy helping young minds discovers the answers to questions like: What is in my blood? How does my elbow work? What makes my heart beat? Why does my food taste that way? Does my body really have electricity in it? How much sugar is really in that beverage?" said Gail Gentry, Oakley STEM Center outreach coordinator. "We hope Upper Cumberland families will join us and our STEM volunteers as little learners answer these questions through hands-on, dynamic activities."
"As always, we appreciate the college students, faculty and community volunteers for the knowledge and enthusiasm they share with the participants throughout each event. "
The Safari Saturday is a flexible event, designed to allow families to come and go as schedules allow. Older siblings are welcome, but parents or guardians must remain with child/children at all times.
Reservations are strongly recommended to insure we have adequate supplies and volunteer staff. Admission is free. Participants may make reservations online through the MarketPlace store available at www.tntech.edu/stem/safari-saturdays.
In case of inclement weather, registered participants will be notified of cancellation via their provided email.
The Oakley STEM Center is located in TTU's Ray Morris Hall at 155 W. 7th Street, the corner of 7th and Stadium Drive in Cookeville.
The Oakley STEM Center offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. For more information visit www.tntech.edu/stem or contact Jonathon Riggsbee at (931) 372-6573.


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Fantasy Football picks with Charley Casserly-11/19
Josh Freeman was concussed, Brandon Weeden was benched, and the Jaguars chose to stick with Chad Henne at quarterback.
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NFL Notes: Freeman concussed, Weeden benched
Josh Freeman was concussed, Brandon Weeden was benched, and the Jaguars chose to stick with Chad Henne at quarterback.
NFL Notes: Frazier says Freeman was right choice
Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said starting Josh Freeman at quarterback against the Giants on Monday night was a good decision.
Vikings name Josh Freeman starting QB against Giants
The Vikings have named newly acquired, Josh Freeman , their starting quarterback for the team's Week 7 road matchup with the New York Giants.
NFL Notes: Freeman to start Sunday for Vikings
The Vikings announced they will start newly signed quarterback Josh Freeman Monday night against the Giants.
NFL Notes: Josh Freeman signs with Vikings
Josh Freeman has a new home in Minnesota, Luke Koeckel is done for the year in Jacksonville and Patrick Willis is still out for San Francisco.
Pryor shows Raiders they don't need Freeman
Terrelle Pryor improves each week, and his entertaining style makes the Raiders must-see TV.
Josh Freeman chooses Vikings
Despite reported interest from both the Raiders and 49ers, recently released quarterback Josh Freeman decided to sign with Minnesota.
Report: 49ers interested in Freeman
Quarterback Josh Freeman , released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ..... by the 49ers. The 49ers "courted" Freeman , but he is not interested because he ..... reported Mike Silver of the NFL Network. Freeman has started 59 games in his five-year
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Raiders are a frontrunner to sign quarterback Josh Freeman , according to several reports. Freeman was released Thursday following a public rift ..... given him that option. NFL.com reports that Freeman has talked to 10 teams and that the Raiders
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Josh Freeman was released by Tampa Bay on Thursday and the 49er have reportedly contacted the fifth-year quarterback.
Freeman sends complimentary text about Raiders
Josh Freeman lent credence to the notion that he'd be a good fit with the Raiders by sending a complimentary text to a local radio station.
Wakeup Call: Freeman's free, and jobs may be open
Here's your wakeup call -- a combination of newsworthy and/or interesting tidbits -- for Friday, October 4.
Raiders OC Olson a big fan of recently-released Josh Freeman
Quarterback Josh Freeman just hit the open market, and he has a history with Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Olson.
NFL Notes: Bucs release Josh Freeman
The Buccaneers have put an end to the drama by finally parting ways with benched quarterback Josh Freeman , who was released on Thursday.
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NFL Notes: Bucs bench Freeman for Week 4
After three weeks and three losses, the Buccaneers have decided to bench QB Josh Freeman and give rookie Mike Glennon the start in Week 4.
Patriots 'D' hopes for continued third-down success
Josh Freeman and the Bucs haven't been great at converting on third downs, which should mean the Patriots find continued success in those situations.
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MLB Wrap: Freeman sidelined, Braves lose
Freddie Freeman became the latest Brave to be sidelined by injury and missed Sunday's game against the Reds in which the Braves lost, 8-4.
MLB Wrap: Freddie Freeman sidelined; Braves lose
Freddie Freeman became the latest Brave to be sidelined by injury and missed Sunday's game against the Reds in which the Braves lost 8-4.


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By Ana Ley : February 2, 2012 : Updated: February 2, 2012 10:19pm
Photo By JOHN DAVENPORT/SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWSA rainbow arches across the sky in north central San Antonio near McAllister Park Thursday afternoon February 2, 2012. John Davenport/San Antonio Express-News
A patchy fog is expected to cover the city most of Thursday morning, with showers and thunderstorms expected in the afternoon and through the weekend, forecasters said.
A dense fog advisory was in effect for the city through 10 a.m., with visibility at about 1/4 mile in some areas, according to the National Weather Service. Thursday was the third consecutive day a fog advisory was issued for the region, forecasters said.
Skies will be mostly cloudy through the afternoon, with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible east of Interstate 35.
The city will be warm Thursday with highs in the 70s.
A cold front will push through the region Friday night and bring with it a good chance of showers and thunderstorms, with strong winds and small hail possible.
Rain chances will linger through the weekend for the San Antonio area, with average weekend rainfall totals expected to range from about 1/2 inch to 1 inch.


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You might not think of Nicolas Cage as having the range to play a particularly wide variety of characters. "Him?" you say. "He's got that very specific nasally voice, and that stutter, and he's always got that kind of pinched look on his face!" But a visit to Nic Cage As Everyone will convince you that the actor can seamlessly morph into anyone, even Maria von Trapp, as seen above.
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Investing in Manitoba's Magazine Industry
Government of Canada provides financial support to S. G. Bennett Marketing Inc. for Horse Country Magazine
WINNIPEG, March 27, 2014 /CNW/ - Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages Shelly Glover today announced $21,583 in funding for Manitoba's S. G. Bennett Marketing Inc.
The Government of Canada has provided this funding through the Business Innovation component of the Canada Periodical Fund to help Horse Country magazine increase its distribution and enrich its digital version by adding interactive content and updating its website.
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- Horse Country offers diverse content of interest to horse enthusiasts, including articles on horse health and training, and coverage of local, national and international horse-related events.
- The Canadian periodical industry, which includes magazines and newspapers, generates more than $6.8 billion in revenue annually.
- The Department of Canadian Heritage operates the Canada Periodical Fund, a $75-million program for Canadian print magazines, non-daily newspapers and digital periodicals.
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The life of a WWE Superstar is not an easy one. You have to train hard. You have to deal with constant injuries. You have to work hard to earn the respect of fans and peers. And once you've done all that, you have to make a name for yourself and climb the ranks to make your way to the top and become the WWE Champion. Fortunately, there's now an easier way to do it, and that way is Raw vs. Smackdown 2008.
The main focus of Raw vs. Smackdown 2008 is the WWE 24/7 mode. A WWE Superstar's schedule is an arduous one. "Raw" is on Mondays, and "Smackdown" is on Fridays, but that doesn't mean wrestlers get the rest of the time off. Their schedules are filled with promotions, signings, interview tapings and workouts. And the fans aren't very understanding if you want to take a day off to get pampered. There are four different options for off days: Training Exercises, Skill Improvement, Events & Activities, and Invade.
The Training Exercises are mini-matches that focus on a certain characteristic and task. For example, to help build speed, you have to do a certain number of diving attacks in the allotted time. You also can simulate these matches if you don't want to take the time on them but still want the characteristic increase. The Skill Improvement requires you to spend some of your hard-earned cash for various improvements. You can improve your microphone skills, on-camera skills, pain management and so on. For Events & Activities, you can do several different things that can improve your popularity, such as autograph signings, movie roles and press conferences. All of these things will add to your superstar's fatigue, but that's just part of the deal of being a pro-wrestler. You can take a day off for R&R as an event, but you'll lose a lot of your fans.
The final option is to invade another show. If you're a "Raw" wrestler, but it's a "Smackdown" night, you can invade the show. You interfere in one of the matches, attacking the stars, messing with the refs and so on. This type of attitude can help boost your rating with the fans. But "Raw" and "Smackdown" aren't the only wrestling brands out there. "Extreme Championship Wrestling" is tired of being put on the back burner. Throughout the game, "ECW" wrestlers will invade your show and cause untold problems, giving you a new pool of opponents.
There is a variety of different styles that wrestlers can have, and style will greatly affect abilities. This includes Brawler, Hardcore, High Flyer and others. Each style opens a different base of moves for the wrestler and also allows them to use a variety of style-specific special moves. One style can cheat, using the referee as a shield or keeping submission moves on longer than allowed or even removing the cover on the turnbuckle. Another can power out of a pin by tossing his opponent off him. My personal favorite was the Brawler style's Fists of Fury maneuver, which allows you to deliver a punishing series of punches and head butts to your opponent. It's absolutely brutal.
One of my favorite parts of the Raw vs. Smackdown series has always been the character creation, and this version adds some nice new features. The ability to completely customize your entrance is really cool. I was amazed at the level of detail you can add. The style of walk, the camera angles, the lighting and the addition of fireworks are just some of the aspects you can control. I was even able to slow down the movements to time my additions perfectly. Just as my wrestler lifted his arms in a show of bravado, fireworks erupted from the roof, showering him in sparks. It was perfect. In the future, I would love to see the addition of a finishing-move creator. It's hard to find a unique move to use as a finisher, especially when you're just starting.
Instead of being a wrestler, you also can play WWE 24/7 in General manager mode. Rather than getting into the nitty-gritty of fighting, you are in charge of the whole promotion. It's up to you to schedule programming and matches. You need to make things interesting to make sure that your brand becomes the dominant one in sports entertainment. Of course, that's never easy when you have to deal with the personalities of your superstars and competition that is just as determined as you are. This provides an interesting alternative to just straight wrestling matches all the time.
As an alternative to playing in the WWE 24/7 mode, you also can play a selection of classic matches in Hall of Fame mode. You can relive Shawn Michaels' 30-man Royal Rumble win, or Mick Foley versus the Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell match. These are a great addition. They let you play a part in some of the greatest WWE matches in history and also provide a nice, quick alternative to the more involved modes of the game.
I only have a few complaints about Raw vs. Smackdown 2008. The difficulty level is beginning to get a bit steep for me. My opponents are far better at reversing my attacks than I could ever hope to be. In addition, I seem to get stuck in ruts where I'll just perform the same move over and over. It can definitely get frustrating. I can be in control of 90 percent of a match, and a single reversal will mark the end. My opponent will go on an unstoppable streak, nail a finisher and knock me out of the running.
While the basic gameplay remains more or less the same from year to year, the Raw vs. Smackdown series gets better every year. The graphics are amazing, the character models look more realistic and they continue to tweak the fine points of the game. So check out Raw vs. Smackdown 2008 and live the life of a WWE Superstar the easy way.
I like a wide variety of games. I'm great at action and rpg games. I tend to be too much of a perfectionist with first person shooters and stealth games. I'll spend 20 minutes in a level, only to reset it the first time a guard sees me. Platformers aren't really my thing, I think the technology has better things to offer than that now. And I don't do sports games.
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As announced in May, GCU will become fully coeducational in Fall 2013, when men will be able to reside on campus, as well as participate in athletics and other student activities. All undergraduate classes are already open to both women and men.
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When Drita D'Avanzo swung by VH1 recently, we wanted to take some pictures of her. It was a week before the Super Bowl and she told us that at the last minute (actually as Carla's car pulled up to her driveway to take her into our office in Manhattan), she changed out of her Giants jersey in order to put on something a little cuter. So we apologize to all the New Yorkers reading this who would have loved to see Drita showing off her red, white, and blue pride, instead, you get Drita still looking gorgeous and showing off her tattoos instead. In our interview with Drita, below, we talk about how she dresses (all depends on her mood), her new makeup line, and what it's like dealing with sudden fame. To put it in Drita terms, it's "f—in' nuts."
Is your ring an evil eye?
Yes, since I'm a little girl, that's what I wear. And now I really want to start making them, believe it or not. Albanians truly believe in the evil eye.
And you have the eye tattoo, too, are they the same thing?
The tattoo is the eye of Horace which is similar to the evil eye, but it's Egyptian, and it's my own eye, I had my eyeball drawn. The eye of Horace was put in the pyramids to bring money and gold, it's a lucky thing. It's a double thing, I feel lucky when I wear them both.
You sold some of your diamonds this season, have you gotten any new jewelry that's like "independence" jewelry?
Yeah, you know what I did, I'm not into diamonds, and I like costume jewelry. I like to match everything I wear with something, and I like fun, chunky fashion jewelry. A lot of times I go to boutiques and I buy things that no one has.
If you dress up, what do you like to wear?
I'll be honest with you first I shop on the internet. I go through whatever color I want, what length I want, I go through that first to find the dress I want, then I go to the store, whatever it is, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, and I go try it on.
Do you have a go-to style or silhouette that flatters you, or do you like everything?
Everything! It depends on my mood, everything I do is on my mood. I can dress like a tomboy if I'm just in that chilled out mood. Hat, jersey, all that. Sometimes I'll dress like a rocker, sometimes I'll get really fancy, it's just how I wake up, I know it's weird but it's true. It's why I have so many clothes. If you look at me now, I know it doesn't make any sense that I would wear jersey, sneakers, hat, but that's what I like. And sometimes I like to get dolled up. But I was always a tomboy wearing sneakers and sweats, I only got into fashion now.
You have your makeup line coming out soon too, how long have you been into makeup?
I was a makeup artist for like fifteen years and when I was younger I never wore a stitch of makeup. Just red lipstick if I had to wear something. Its a dream for me to sell my own line, a makeup artist wishes for that. As for fashion, I really picked up on it quickly.
When does your makeup line launch?
Well, I got it already but I want to make videos for my website because if there's one thing I want to do it's help my fans choose what colors to wear. Fans are always like "Oh, I love the color lipstick you're wearing in episode four," and I want to show that on my website, wouldn't you like thay? Who likes to pick a color from a f—in' screen? How can you do that? I don't know how people shop like that. I'll actually put the makeup on my friends and have people see it. I'll do a video for girls with dark hair, dark skin, light hair, light skin, everything. I used to run the cosmetics department in Saks and I know exactly what I'm going to do with my makeup line because of that. I used to work with fifty-five women at that job. Fifty-five women and I never told a person, ever, about Lee. One girl I ate lunch with every day for two years and I only told her about Lee after two years of seeing her every day. I never told them stories. Imagine when they watched the show??
What was the difference between working at the Saks makeup counter and being on Mob Wives?
Nothing. Same sh*t. Same drama, cattiness, and viciousness. Listen, that's why I hung out with the boys when I was younger.
How was it the first time someone recognized you?
I jumped out of my skin! It was late at night, I was going to Wendy's, on my way home, f—in' hungry, I pull up to the window and all of a sudden I hear 'AHHH!' and I was really scared as s—, my heart stopped, i was like what the f— is going on? I thought they were getting robbed. And the girl at the window was like, 'I'm sorry if I scared you, Drita.' This was after one episode. I bugged out. I'm going to be honest with you, I didn't like it at all. People are like 'How's Gizelle and Aleeya?' and I'm like this is f—in' nuts.
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Since we couldn't find any concrete documentation concerning Lee's death, we contacted ABC Media Relations Rep. Laurie Hogan who told Soaps.com, "As far as I am aware it is true. Since he was no longer on OLTL, we did not have direct contact with him."
Born on March 31, 1929, Lee was best known by OLTL fans as the husband to Victoria Lord Riley (Erika Slezak), and father to her sons Kevin and Joey Riley (now Buchanan). Lee took on the role of Joe back in 1968 and appeared on and off throughout the years until 1988. Aside from an amazing resume prior to his time on One Life to Live, Lee also appeared on Another World and Texas as Dr. Kevin Cooke during the 1980's. His last documented role was playing Sergeant Gaylor in the 1994 movie Healer.
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Jan. 14, 2008
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - New Mexico senior Dionne Marsh has been named the Mountain West Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week.
Marsh led New Mexico to a 1-1 start in league play after scoring a season-high 24 points against No. 21/22 Wyoming, and chipping in 21 points at San Diego State. The guard averaged 22.5 points in two games last week and pulled down 13 rebounds.
Against Wyoming, Marsh, a Flower Mound, Texas, native, played 36 minutes, recorded seven rebounds and was a perfect 8-of-8 from the charity stripe, while scoring 24 points. She had a career-high five blocks against San Diego State in 40 minutes of action. She also had six rebounds, a steal and made seven of her eight free throws against the Aztecs.
Last week, Marsh was 15-of-16 from the free-throw line and 15-of-31 from the field. Her 14.7 points per game ranks fifth in the Conference and she is tied for 12th for rebounds with 6.1 per game. This marks her second weekly honor of the season.
Mountain West Conference Players of the Week:
Nov. 12 Brandi Kimble, Sr., G., New Mexico
Nov. 19 Kalee Whipple, So., F, Utah
Nov. 26 Leilani Mitchell, Sr., G, Utah
Hanna Zavecz, Sr., F, Wyoming
Dec. 3 Sequoia Holmes, Sr., G, UNLV
Leilani Mitchell, Sr., G, Utah
Dec. 10 Dionne Marsh, Sr., F, New Mexico
Aubrey Vandiver, So., G, Wyoming
Dec. 17 Adrianne Ross, Sr., G, TCU
Dec. 24 Leilani Mitchell, Sr., G, Utah
Dec. 31 Paris Johnson, Fr., C, San Diego State
Jan. 7 Leilani Mitchell, Sr., G, Utah
Jan. 14 Dionne Marsh, Sr., F, New Mexico


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Former special prosecutor Ken Starr slammed President Obama for entering the debate over Supreme Court deliberations on health care reform, calling Obama's comments on the process "injudicious."
"I think it's unfortunate for the president of the United States to be politicizing the process, especially when the decision is now under consideration by the Court. I think it's an injudicious comment," Starr said on CNN's State of the Union.
Obama recently said he is confident the Supreme Court "will not take what would be an unprecented, extraordinary step" in overturning his signature legislative achievement, the Affordable Care Act. He made the statement after conservative justices subjected the law to tough scrutiny in oral arguments last month and advocates became concerned the court would strike it down.
Starr allowed that political concerns, such as public polling showing support or disapproval for a law the Supreme Court will rule on, could play into the court's calculus, despite the perception of the justices as being completely removed from such concerns.
"Do they sometimes succumb to political pressure? Perhaps," he said. But Starr, who was solicitor general in the George H.W. Bush administration, added that "at their best, they're independent."


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Double Identity
Margaret Peterson Haddix
As Bethany approaches her thirteenth birthday, her parents act more oddly than usual. Her mother cries constantly, and her father barely lets Bethany out of his sight. She's worried her mom and dad are running from some kind of trouble, but she can't find out because they won't tell her where they are going. Grades 4-7
Wendy Mass
After her twelfth birthday, Rory checks off a list of things she is finally allowed to do, but unexpected consequences interfere with her involvement in the movie being shot at her school, while a weird prediction starts to make sense. Grades 4-7
Running with the Reservoir Pups
Colin Bateman
Eddie has a bad habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Otherwise, he never would have gotten mixed up with the Reservoir Pups, the scrappy gang of boys who rule the streets in his new town. And he definitely wouldn't have agreed to their initiation mission: to break into the hospital his mom works at. It's just Eddie's luck that he stumbles upon some twisted baby-snatchers on the way. And just when it seems like life can't get any worse, he bumps into the leader of the Andytown Albinos, the most fearsome gang of all. Grades 6-9
The Last Burp of Mac McGerp
Pam Smallcomb
Mac McGerp, winner of the Best Burper first prize at the Tri-County Fair, and his good friend, Lido, try to figure out how to deal with the new, repressive school principal. A hilarious story about friendship, perseverance, and good burping. Grades 4-7
Double Play at Short
Matt Christopher
Twelve-year-old Danny thinks that there is something very familiar about the girl who plays shortstop on the team he faces during the championship series, and his curiosity leads him to a surprising discovery about his own adoption. Grades 4-7
Buck Fever
Cynthia Chapman Willis
Twelve-year-old Joey's dad expects him to carry on the family tradition of hunting. The family, already strained by the mother's extended travel, is pushed further apart by the father's disappointment that Joey is more interested in drawing deer than hunting them. Grades 4-7
The Lucky Baseball Bat
Matt Christopher
Twelve-year-old Danny thinks that there is something very familiar about the girl who plays shortstop on the team he faces during the championship series, and his curiosity leads him to a surprising discovery about his own adoption. Grades 2-4
Capp Street Carnival
Sandra Dutton
Eleven-year-old Mary Mae finds herself extremely busy with her preparations for a fund-raising carnival and her friend Annabelle's wedding, which are going to be one week apart. Grades 4-7
Emma's River
Alison Hart
In 1852, Emma, her pregnant mother, and her pony board the steamboat "Sally May" to meet her father in St. Joseph, Missouri, but when the ship explodes in a fiery blaze, everyone onboard must fight for survival in the icy waters of the Missouri River. Grades 4-7
Common Sense and Fowls
Jane Cutler
When a group of their neighbors plans to oust Mrs. Krnc because she feeds the pigeons that cause a mess, Rachel and her great-uncle Benson work to encourage better communication and search for an alternate solution. Grades 5-8
Queen of Secrets
Jenny Meyerhoff
Fifteen-year-old Essie Green, an orphan who has been raised by her secular Jewish grandparents in Michigan, experiences conflicting loyalties and confusing emotions when her aunt, uncle, and cousin move back from New York, and her very religious cousin tries to fit in with the other football players at Essie's high school, one of whom is Essie's popular new boyfriend. Grades 6-9 and Young Adult.
Leap, Frog
Jane Cutler
Edward and his new friend Charley prepare for the First Annual Mark Twain Memorial Jumping Frog Contest. Grades 4-7
The Leanin' Dog
K. A. Nuzum
In wintry Colorado during the 1930s, eleven-year-old Dessa Dean mourns the death of her beloved mother, but the arrival of an injured dog and the friendship they form is just what they need to change their lives forever. Grades 4-7
The Wings of Darkness and Other Cases, Einstein Anderson Science Detective #5
Seymour Simon
Sixth grader Adam "Einstein" Anderson uses his scientific knowledge to solve ten "mysteries," involving a supposed vampire, a fake invention, a suspicious fire, and other puzzles. Grades 3-6
Out of My Mind
Sharon M. Draper
Considered by many to be mentally retarded, a brilliant, impatient fifth-grader with cerebral palsy discovers something that will allow her to speak for the first time. Grades 5-8
Catherine Fisher
To free herself from an upcoming arranged marriage, Claudia, the daughter of the Warden of Incarceron, a futuristic prison with a mind of its own, decides to help a young prisoner escape. Some violence and some strong language. For senior high readers.
Before I Fall
Lauren Oliver
After she dies in a car crash, teenage Samantha relives the day of her death over and over again until she finally discovers why she has been given this chance. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high readers.
Class Pets: The Ghost of P.S. 42
Frank Asch
Molly and Jake are brother and sister mice looking for a new place to live while they discover Public School 42. Molly manages to squeeze through a crack in the foundation while Jake, too plump to make it through, gets stuck on the playground with a nasty cat called Big Gray. Where will this adventure take them? Grades 2-4
The Boy and the Wolf
Lois Harrell & Suzette Wright
This rhyming story features a twist on the classic tale of the boy who cried wolf. Simple raised line symbols represent the Wolf, the Boy, and his small flock of sheep. As the story is read, the child is invited to tactually search the page for these characters, to count and compare like and different pairs of sheep, and notice differing orientations. Preschool - K-3
The Best for a Nest
Lois Harrell
The Best for a Nest interactive storybook provides an opportunity for the learner to focus on many concepts: position of objects, prepositional phrases, and use of tactile symbols. Included with the book is a group of manipulatives: birds, nest, eggs, tree, branches, grass, and a cat. Preschool - K-3
Goin' On a Bear Hunt
Suzette Wright
Print-Braille Book with Large Print Reader's Guide
Bear Hunt is based on the popular children's chant story. In the process of hunting for the bear, the reader follows a tactile line through the tall grass, up a hill, across a bridge, around a pond, through the woods, into the pit, into the cave, and then back home again. At the end of the book is a fold-out tactile map, that displays all the places from home to the bear's cave, to use in retelling the story. Preschool - K-3
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