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Thierry Blouet of Café des Artistes, Heinz Reize of Hotel Krystal and Silvan Müller of Nestlé, led to the idea of promoting Puerto Vallarta's vibrant and excellent restaurants on a world stage. The ten day festival was originated to enrich the profile of Puerto Vallarta's gastronomic scene locally and internationally, it has more than exceeded both those goals.
The first Festival was held with six five star hotels and six independent restaurants participating, each with an invited guest chef. This original format has not changed – each host restaurant collaborates with an invited chef, although the number of participants now numbers over 20 each year, with noted international chefs lining up for an invitation to participate. Consider the benefits – cooking in some of the world's best restaurants in a tropical paradise for an enthusiastic and educated diner!
Published May 25, 2010
Festival Gourmet International and Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitor's Bureau representatives announced the XVI Festival Gourmet International, which will take place from November 11 to 21, this time also including restaurants from San Blas and Tepic, Nayarit. A favorite event among Mexican and international gastronomic connoisseurs, Festival Gourmet International had only included restaurants from Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas in previous instances.
The town of San Blas, Nayarit will be represented by restaurant El Delfin, at the Garza Canela hotel, headed by chef Betty Vazquez. Emiliano, in Tepic, features the culinary creations of chef Marco Valdivia. Aside from these restaurants, the 16th Festival Gourmet International will also feature Café des Artistes del Mar, La Cruz Bistro Grill, Omaggio (Marival Residences), Nicksan, Lucca (Grand Velas), Tramonto (Grand Mayan), La Casona (Villa La Estancia), Porto Fino (Dreams Villa Magna) y Ketsi (Four Seasons), Coco Tropical, Kaiser Maximilian, La Palapa, Le Kliff, Los Xitomates, Porto Bello, Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor, Thierry's Prime Steakhouse, The River Café, Tikul, Trio, Vista Grill, Andrea (Velas Vallarta), Arrecifes (Westin), Blanca Blue (Garza Blanca), Don Quijote (Barceló), Gaviotas (Sheraton), L'isola (Fiesta Americana), Mikado (CasaMagna Marriott), Portofino (Dreams) and Portofino (La Joya de Mismaloya).
Published Nov 4, 2009
Puerto Vallarta's Gourmet Festival celebrate 15 years supporting local restauranteurs, hoteliers, local chefs, special guests, sponsors and tourism offices who have supported the project. This year's edition which will take place from November 12-22 will feature guest chefs from Germany, Switzerland, USA, Guatemala, Italy, France, Canada, Austria, Japan and, of course, Mexico. Participating restaurants this year are: Café des Artistes del Mar • Coco Tropical • Frascati • Kaiser Maximilian • La Leche • La Palapa • Le Kliff • Los Xitomates • Porto Bello • Teatro Limón • The River Café • Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor at Café des Artistes • Tikul • Trio • Vista Grill • Amalfi Cuccina Italiana • Andrea • Arrecifes • Capri • Emiliano • Gaviotas • Gong • La Casona • Las Casitas • Frida.
The traditional annual gala evening that serves both as a welcome and farewell to the entire festival will take place on November 12th at Casa Velas Hotel. Space is limited and reservations are suggested. Another memorable festival event is the Chocolate & Tea World Pairing prepared by Vallarta's Xocodiva chocolatiers, featuring delicious chocolates accompanied by a tea tasting. This event will take place on November 14 at the Westin Resort.
Other Festival Gourmet events include:
Gourmet Brunch Traditional brunch with a guest expert in chocolate sculptures, live music, and variety of drinks starting at 12 pm. Reservations are suggested.
Villa La Estancia Beach Resort & Spa, Nuevo Vallarta.
Cooking Classes Cooking classes with limited seating. The class is demonstration with a guest chef accompanied by a wine and tequila tasting. Food made during class will be served at the end.
Restaurants and topics:
Coco Tropical • All about the sea.
Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor • Contemporary French Cuisine.
Las Casitas • Asian and Japanese Cuisine.
La Boulangerie & Café Arte Coffee and bread making live demonstration atSheraton Buganvillias.
Chef's Hall of Fame Chef's hall of fame is getting stronger at a national and international level because is the first of its kind to be made in the world. This event is coordinated along with Five Star Diamond Award and Visa Group who have a group of 30 counselors from hoteliers, restauranteurs and tourism figures that each year elect a chef who lives in Mexico and dedicate his life to gastronomy.
Malecon extensino in front of Vitea.
Published Nov 25, 2008
Douwe Egberts recently presented a witty and fun class of latte art to over 100 eager participants at Thierry's Prime Steakhouse, as a part of the Gourmet Festival activities this year. Douwe Egberts, a subsidiary of the Sara Lee Company, has been demonstrating for more than a year that it is possible to make latte art with automatic coffee machines, thanks to the talent of Oscar Uribe who was on hand to give the demonstration that surprised the attendees. According to the team of executives from Douwe Egberts, Puerto Vallarta was the only city in Mexico that has had the privilege of enjoying this presentation.
Latte art is the ephemeral art of creating shapes and forms via a combination of foam from the espresso and the milk, while a latte or cappuccino is prepared. There is no specific data on the origins of the latte art, but many experts agree that it first appeared in northern Italy. There are two methods for creating these designs - free emptying and etching - that may be used singularly or in combination with the other. Using the free emptying method, it is possible to create the figures by manipulating the flow of foamed milk while you pour a cup of espresso. Etching is a technique whereby the coffee artist literally outlines figures on the surface of the milk foam and espresso, created through the use of elements such as templates, powder, chocolate and syrups that manipulated by an engraving instrument.
Douwe Egberts was inaugurated in Mexico in 1998, by Douwe Egberts Netherlands, a European company founded in 1753 that is recognized as an authority in the world of coffee. The advanced technology of its coffee and its commitment to produce delicious blends, have allowed them to offer quality products certified by ISO 9000, Kosher and Islam, among others. They are also recognized as the only system of coffee preparation without waste, as the coffee is prepared at a high speed without the use of filters.
Published Nov 11, 2008
Café des Artistes de Mar is excited to announce the presence of Chef Gerard Dupont, president of the World's Culinary Academy of France, as their guest chef throughout the XIV Gourmet Festival, that will be held from November 13 – 23, 2008.
Chef Dupont arrived in Mexico for the first time in 1968 to manage the kitchens of the Fouquet's restaurant in Camino Real. His professionalism and guidance influenced the career of many young people who currently run establishments throughout the country. Upon his return after almost thirty years abroad, Dupont says that he is happy to have been reunited with a culture and art that he is passionate about and above all, feels a great pride to see the positive change that has evolved in their kitchen and the great successes of those working in it. This talented chef's other endeavors also include publications, competitions, seminars, and research - all with the aim of safeguarding the heritage that represents the cuisine of France.
During the XIV Gourmet Festival, the Cafe des Artistes del Mar chef coupled with the incredible talents of Chef Gerard Dupont and Gerardo Sandoval, will offer an incredible selection of unique dishes with an intense sense of culinary art and beauty to delight the palate of those demanding the best.
Published Nov 11, 2008
The International Gourmet Festival based in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit is ready to celebrate its fourteenth anniversary with many special events to be conducted in the 24 restaurants and the special addition of Villas del Palmar Hotel this year. The participating restaurants are Agave Grill, Café des Artistes, Coco Tropical, Daiquiri Dick's, Frascati, Kaiser Maximilian, La Leche, La Palapa, Le Kliff, Porto Bello, The River Café, Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor, Trio, Vista Grill, Alfredo di Roma, Andrea, Aramara, Bellavista, Emiliano, Green Break, La Casona, Las Casitas, Lucca, and Portofino.
Its organizers, Heinz Reizen, Thierry Blouet and Roland Menetrey, disclosed full detail of the events taking place between November 13 and 23, 2008 in a crowded press conference. Based on data obtained in previous years, over 22,000 people are expected to attend this year's festival. It is noteworthy that this event also features seminars which are aimed to train restaurant and hotel staff with new techniques and culinary trends to keep Puerto Vallarta in the forefront of the culinary field worldwide.
The first Gourmet Festival was born with the idea of promoting the excellent restaurants in Puerto Vallarta on a global scale and over 14 years the festival has achieved that objective. The most significant sponsors of this year's Gourmet Festival include: the state government of Jalisco, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico Miele, Puerto Vallarta's Tourism Office, Vallarta Lifestyles Publishing Group and the Vallarta Film Festival.
Published Oct 30, 2007
The 13th Annual Festival Gourmet International will be bigger and better than ever next November 8-18 that is when 24 of our most incredible restaurants will be offering specials menus. As traditionally, the participating restaurants and hotels are required to invite an eminent chef of national or international renown with whom a gourmet menu is created and coordinated. During the Gourmet Festival, the participants are committed to a culinary theme based on the establishment and the invited chef. In this way, tourists and local people will enjoy the 24 simultaneous festivals, savoring a collage of exquisite dishes from all parts of the world.
The participants this year are: Agave Grill • Café des Artistes, Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor • Coco Tropical • Casa Naranjo • Daiquiri Dick's • Frascati • Kaiser Maximilian • La Palapa • Le Petite • Le Kliff • Los Xitomates • Mestizo • Porto Bello • The River Café • Trio • Vista Grill • Alfredo di Roma, Hotel Presidente Intercontinental • Andrea, Velas Vallarta Suites Resort and Convention Center • Aramara, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita • Bellavista, Marival All-inclusive Grand & Club Suites • Emiliano, Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Puerto Vallarta • Las Casitas, Marriott CasaMagna Resort & Spa • Piaf, Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Nuevo Vallarta • Tramonto, Grand Mayan Nuevo Vallarta
Today the Gourmet Festival Vallarta enjoys an amazing reputation in the culinary world both nationally and internationally. The following are the events that form the backbone of the Gourmet Festival 2007:
Welcome Cocktail In a warm welcome, the partners of the Gourmet Festival present the invited chefs during a splendid cocktail at Thierry's Prime Steak House in Plaza Peninsula at 8pm on November 8.
Cheeses of the World Enjoy the fine artisan cheeses of "Quesos Caprina de Atotonilco" paired with the best national wines of Monte Xanic at 1pm on November 15.
Chef's Tables and Wine Tasting In addition to the special festival menu at each participating restaurant, they offer a chef's table including various recipes of the invited chef along with an excellent wine tasting. For more details see the individual program of each of the participants.
Festival Brunch Don't miss the amazing Gourmet Festival Sunday brunch, prepared in a sophisticated ambiance of haute cuisine with a selection of mouth-watering pastries, cocktails and sparkling champagne. This event will take place this year at the Villas del Palmar Flamingos Resort & Spa in Nuevo Vallarta featuring live music and much more.
Gala Dinner Ten unforgettable spectacular days of the Gourmet Festival come to a smashing close in a brilliant Gala Dinner at the glamorous Hotel Grand Velas in Nuevo Vallarta on Friday, November 16 at 8:30pm. This truly enchanting night is dedicated to the lovers of a well-set table as well as all participants of the Gourmet Festival 2007. Trip the light fantastic with extravagant cocktails, enjoy the true art of the Masters of the kitchen, savoring the best wines and liquors as you dance under the stars to the rhythm of a live orchestra.
Champagne Splash New this year, the festival wishes to prepare a special farewell on the final day at the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita on November 18, accompanied by the bubbly of Moêt et Chandon, exquisite gourmet hors d'oevres, and, most important, all the principal players that made the outstanding and prestigious International Gourmet Festival possible for one more year. For additional information or reservations, consult www.festivalgourmet.com
Published Oct 29, 2007
The palapa style restaurant Le Kliff is set to receive its Festival Gourmet guest chef Ciáran Duffy next November 11th when just 30 persons will enjoy the innovative gastronomy of this renowned food artisan. Executive Chef Ciáran Duffy aptly describes his cooking style as "globally influenced." Ticket cost will be $1,100 pesos per person plus 20 percent of service. Spaced is limited. Reservations are suggested at firstname.lastname@example.com or calling to 145-1290.
Ciáran is native of Galway, Ireland and son of an executive chef and certified master pastry chef, Duffy cut his teeth at his father's highly successful Silver Teal restaurant in Dublin. Both of his brothers also caught restaurant fever, leading one to become a restaurateur in Shanghai and the other a chef in Baltimore. Duffy moved stateside in 1986 when his father was chosen out of 2,000 competitors to teach cooking in Atlanta.
A willing student of his father, Ciarán Duffy has garnered impressive accolades of his own from notable sources, including John Mariani's Virtual Gourmet, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Toronto Star, Chicago 's North Shore Magazine and others. In 2006, Duffy was honored as part of the Rising Star series at the James Beard House and was invited to cook at Condé Nast Café in New York City. Restaurant Business Magazine dubbed Tristan's original ChefCam one of the top 50 ideas of the New Year in 2007. Tristan rang true at #18 in the ranking.
Most recently, Duffy returned from work beside Heston Blumenthal at the world-renowned Fat Duck, a Michelin 3-star restaurant, near London, as part of the restaurant's highly competitive stage program, an apprenticeship for professional chefs. Freshly back from the other side of the pond, Duffy is eager to show his newly honed molecular gastronomy skills through his staggeringly well-crafted culinary offerings. "The biggest way the stage and training there has affected my work is that I cannot think of styling and cooking as one dimensional. A she crab soup is more than a bowl of soup. I've added celeriac root and froth across the top in a glass coffee cup and on the side brioche toast cut very thin with some caviar on top. I want to give my food even more depth and dimension and flavor," says an impassioned Duffy.
Earlier this year, Duffy spun The Wheel of Fortune with a line of chocolate sauces he created and packaged for maximum exposure on the popular television show when it was filmed in Charleston, South Carolina. One of just two chefs honored to appear on the program, his Chocolate BBQ Sauce, Chocolate Chili BBQ Sauce and Chocolate Pomegranate BBQ sauce stole the show.
A 1999 graduate of the Art Institute in Atlanta, Duffy holds an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts. A tireless worker both at Tristan and as a fundraiser for a host of causes, Duffy is also a devoted family man. He is married to his "best friend", Laura and is a proud father to their two young sons, Jack and Evan. Just some of his causes include providing frequent instruction at the Culinary Institute of Charleston and the Art Institute of Charleston and organizing a fundraiser for the victims of Hurricane Katrina that raised more than $60,000 for the American Red Cross. Duffy currently serves as Chef Chair for the Charleston Share Our Strength fundraiser "Taste of the Nation," taking place in May 2007. Funds raised will go toward feeding undernourished children and families in the Charleston area. For the gala, Duffy has rounded up fourteen local chefs to participate in making the event a resounding success.
Published Sep 11, 2007
Thierry Blouet Cocina de Autor recently announced that Chef Frederic Castan of the St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach will be its guest chef during the upcoming 13th Gourmet Festival to take place November 8 – 18, 2007. Castan brings with him over 30 years experience as a chef in both France and the United States. Prior to the St. Regis, he opened the 415-room Sofitel Chicago Water Tower hotel where, as executive chef, he was responsible for all culinary aspects of two restaurants, 24-hour in-room dining and 35,000 square feet of banquet space.
A native of Avignon, France, the "heart" of Provence, Castan developed a passion for cooking at the early age of 14. He believes it was his interest in watching his mother create wonderful dishes at home combined with his fascination with artistic shapes and colors that led him to pursue a career as a chef. Trained in Marseilles, France, Castan has served as the executive chef at some of California's finest resorts including Bighorn Golf Club in Palm Desert, the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, and Ritz Carlton Pasadena and Laguna Niguel.
Castan's role as executive chef at the St. Regis is to ensure the integrity of the each restaurant in the resort including Motif, Club 19, Monarch Bay Club, Crust and the Pool Bar & Grill. He will oversee every aspect of the restaurant's operations – from the creation and maintenance of all menus and recipes, to preparation, presentation and service. His extensive experience and education makes him the clear choice to lead the award-winning culinary team at the St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach. With a belief system strongly rooted in providing superior service and creating exceptional cuisine, Castan focuses on details that will impress his guests while maintaining a simple and elegant menu focusing on flavor. Constantly finding ways to improve, he strives to make each dish the best by using new products while still incorporating his favorite ingredients; fresh herbs from Provence, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Fluent in French, Spanish and English, Castan has received many awards and accolades, including the 2000 Chef On the Rise in America Award; 1994 Chef of the Year of Southern California Les Toques Blanches and 1994 Celebrity Chef Award in Alaska. In 2005, Chef Castan was selected to become a `Maitres Cuisiniers de France. In addition to his achievements, Castan takes time to participate in the American Culinary Federation, French Culinary Club of California and Les Toques Blanches Los Angeles. Castan currently resides in Laguna Niguel. When he is not in the kitchen, Castan keeps busy with his favorite past times, which include skiing, boating and hiking, but always makes time to paint or to sit down and read a good cook book.
Published Oct 2, 2006
Connoisseurs of food and wine will want to be in Vallarta November 9 - 19. That's when 22 of our most incredible restaurants will be offering never-before-experienced special menus, along with appropriate live music and a festive ambiance. Each of their executive chefs will create culinary magic in conjunction with visiting guest chefs from around the globe during this much-anticipated 10-day event.
Exciting cocktails, courses, cooking demonstrations, cheese and wine tastings, chef's table and winemaker dinners, a brunch extravaganza, gala dinner and more are part of the festival program in this beautiful tropical resort. And for the first time this year, a cookbook showcasing recipes created by the chefs of the participating restaurants will be available. Softcover, with exquisite photographs, you will find it at all Festival Gourmet restaurants.
The 11th Annual Festival Gourmet International November 10 - 20 was bigger and better than ever, 29 of the most important chefs from 14 countries invited here to combine their talents with those of the chefs at 27 of Banderas Bay's best restaurants, by all accounts the results awesome. Even the most gastronomically sophisticated residents and tourists were wowed by the fresh exciting menus offered, especially the Chef's Table dinners with perfectly harmonious wine pairings. An exceptionally atmospheric cocktail inauguration at The Grand Mayan kicked off the culinary celebration in style, followed by myriad activities for lovers of good food and drink, with something for everyone - cooking classes with Parisian master chefs, cheese and wine tastings, seminars, exhibitions and much more. The traditional Sunday brunch at the Sheraton Buganvilias featured mariachis and ice carvings, the festival concluding at that hotel there with a grand gala dinner under the stars. To find out about next year's festival consult www.festivalgourmet.com.


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- USDA offers new conservation initiative
- Signup is March 12-April 6
• New USDA conservation initiative to protect up to 750,000 acres of the nation's most highly erodible croplands.
• Initiative will assist producers with targeting their most highly erodible cropland.
• Will enable planting of wildlife-friendly, long-term cover through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).
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A new USDA conservation initiative will protect up to 750,000 acres of the nation's most highly erodible croplands.
The initiative will assist producers with targeting their most highly erodible cropland (land with an erodibility index of 20 or greater) by enabling them to plant wildlife-friendly, long-term cover through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).
Producers can enroll land on a continuous basis beginning this summer at their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office.
With the use of soil survey and geographic information system data, local FSA staff can quickly determine a producer's eligibility for the initiative.
Lands eligible for this program are typically the least productive land on the farm. In many cases the most cost-effective option to reduce erosion is to put the land into a wildlife friendly cover, which will improve habitat and reduce sediment and nutrient runoff and reduce wind erosion.
For 25 years, CRP has improved water and air quality, preserved habitat for wildlife, and prevented soil erosion. Programs such as CRP are important conservation safeguards. They prevent the return of the dust storms of the 1930s and the ravages of unmitigated gully erosions of our past.
CRP is a voluntary program designed to help farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers protect their environmentally sensitive land.
Through this initiative, eligible landowners receive annual rental payments and cost-share assistance to establish long-term, resource conserving covers on eligible farmland. Land can be enrolled on a continuous basis for a period of 10 years.
Land currently not enrolled in CRP may be offered in this sign-up provided all eligibility requirements are met. Current CRP participants with eligible land expiring on Sept. 30, 2012, may make new contract offers.
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Each week, The Columbian offers a brief snapshot of an interesting Clark County business. Send ideas to Mary Ricks: firstname.lastname@example.com; fax 360-735-4598; phone 360-735-4550.
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Business name: Erik Runyan Jewelers Inc.
Owner: Erik Runyan.
Address: 900 Washington St.
What the business does: Custom design and loose diamonds dominate most of his current business, Erik Runyan said of his jewelry store, which has a wide-ranging inventory of precious metals and gemstones. The store has recently entered the estate and vintage jewelry business, both selling and restoring heirlooms.
How has the economy affected your business: Runyan said the way he does business has changed since October 2008. He had purchased Christmas inventory long before October that year and then the economy changed. A pre-Christmas snowstorm further dampened sales during what normally would be the busiest week of the year. Runyan thought things would return to normal in a year, but it's been three years and everyone is still looking for clarity. The company has survived by focusing on its strengths and controlling its costs.
Greatest challenge: Keeping pace with change. Inventory, marketing, staffing and merchandising methods continue to evolve, Runyan said, adding that the pace of change has become almost frightening.
What's ahead: In the short term, Runyan is looking ahead to Christmas. He plans to continue reaching out to other Southwest Washington businesses and nonprofits to find ways to work cooperatively and create a better Vancouver.
Year established in Clark County: 1917.
Employees: Eight.
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The rumored release date for the PS4 game, "The Last of Us Remastered," may have changed. According to a report from Dual Shockers on May 11, Mighty Ape has informed customers who have already pre-ordered the software product that the item won't be shipping on June 13 as originally listed. Instead, the next-generation port of "The Last of Us" is now slated to arrive on Aug. 7.
Sony Computer Entertainment only officially committed to a summer release for "The Last of Us Remastered." A representative from Naughty Dog recently responded to concerns from fans about the software product potentially being delayed after several other retailers decided to change the release date to Dec. 31. He reassured fans that the end of the year date is a placeholder and that the item should come out in the summer.
The development team did admit that one of the main challenges with regards to the PS4 port is the limited disc space of the Blu-Ray. The cut scenes got remastered to 1080p while some of the character textures also got improved. These two factors, along with the inclusions of the three DLC packs, increased the file size of the video game. You can find a cover of the physical release for "The Last of Us Remastered" from the official Playstation Twitter page with the picture embedded near the top side of this article.
Along with the PS4 port of "The Last of Us," Naughty Dog has a much bigger team working on the next game of the popular "Uncharted" series. The tentatively-titled "Uncharted 4" could be shown at E3 2014 even after some potential production turmoil that caused the two main directors to leave and one of the cast members to be re-casted. The first real-time footage, which should include some gameplay snippets, is rumored to be shown during the press conference of Sony Computer Entertainment, which will be taking place on June 9.
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December 16 2014
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Unicorns Vs. Dragons
[This post first appeared at http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/14/unicorns-vs-dragons/ on December 15, 2014.] Everywhere I look I see a unicorn. Cowboy Ventures founder Aileen Lee wrote a brilliant, data-rich story here on TechCrunch one year ago called "Welcome to the Unicorn Club." She introduced us all to the venture-backed unicorn – "U.S.-based software companies valued at over $1 billion by public […]
December 10 2014
by Todd Hixon
Down-To-Earth Value From Big Data
[This post first appeared at blogs.forbes.com/toddhixon on October 17, 2013.] Big Data visualization. (Photo credit: Marius B) Big data is an exciting idea, but I find little agreement about what the phrase means in concrete terms, and how to make use of it. Could big data be the next nanotech, a field that was […]
December 9 2014
by Todd Hixon
Long Live The Healthcare Entitlement Economy
[This post first appeared at blogs.forbes.com/toddhixon on December 5, 2014.] Recently I heard a speaker at a venture conference say that "Healthcare is changing from an entitlement economy to a market economy". Many of us wish that would happen fast, but how real is it? Entitlement is pervasive in healthcare. Most legal U.S. residents receive healthcare that […]
December 3 2014
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Four Pillars Of Leadership
This post first appeared at blogs.forbes.com/toddhixon on June 6, 2013. Listening to CEOs and other senior leaders talk about building businesses is always a privilege. Last week I did this at the XSite conference in Boston (designed to recognize the high-tech revival in Boston) and again at the 50th anniversary gathering of 1,000 past and […]
December 3 2014
by Todd Hixon
Digital Wearables Can Help Both Sick And Healthy People
[This post first appeared at blogs.forbes.com/toddhixon on November 26, 2014.] Dr. Robert Glattner's recent post "Wearable Technology And Digital Healthcare Strategies Should Shift Focus To Chronic Medical Illness" underscores a big resource allocation tension in healthcare: between helping those who are sick, and helping those who are well avoid becoming sick. He points out that, today, most of […]
November 25 2014
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How To Raise Money From A Venture Capitalist
This post first appeared at blogs.forbes.com/toddhixon May 8, 2013. On an IEEE panel last night an Intel Capital investor and I were asked to talk about this topic. The audience found the panel useful. Here's a summary. When I was new in venture capital and raising money for a portfolio company, a very successful VC […]
November 20 2014
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Get Value From Board Observers
[This post first appeared at blogs.forbes.com/toddhixon on September 16, 2012.] Rethinking Board Observers – The Role of the "Silent Observer" The above-linked post by Mark Suster, a well-known venture capital blogger, starts with a very negative view of board observers, and then carves out a few situations in which they can be useful: "I have […]
November 20 2014
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It's A Tough Market For Both Entrepreneurs And Early-Stage VCs
[This post first appeared at blogs.forbes.com/toddhixon on November 14, 2014.] The price of equity in early-stage companies has popped up more than ever before in my ~30 years as a venture capital investor. The chart below shows that the valuation of Series A financings — the price investors pay per dollar of ownership in an early stage company — has […]
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Seeking Alignment Between Management And Investors
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text: Feb 27, 2014 15:45 'Devil May Cry' will make you weep for joy 'Devil May Cry' will make you weep for joy 'DMC: Devil May Cry' Photo courtesy of CAPCOM Photo provided by CapcomDevil May Cry ranks second in video games for February, according to Game Informer magazine. Langdon Herrick| Special to theadvocate.com Jan. 21, 2013; 5:41 p.m. Comments "DMC: Devil May Cry" is so much more than just another gritty reboot of a beloved franchise. It's a dirty boot to the head; a shot of good whiskey; a graffiti-filled alley; and the oversaturated, fevered dreams of a hard rock addict. It's one of the best action games of all time, and perhaps more importantly, it's the only game where defeating a thinly veiled Bill O'Reilly analogue in his demonic newsroom wins you a pair of sweet ninja stars. Yeah, it's that kind of game. Forget everything you know (or don't know) about the white-haired, trench coat-wearing, demon-slaying Dante from the previous games. The Dante of "DMC" sports a scraggly punk 'do, frequents strip clubs and lives in a trailer in Limbo City, where the immortal demon overlord/banker/energy drink mogul known as Mundus reigns supreme. Dante is convinced to join a group of rebels known as The Order, led by Dante's twin brother, Vergil, when he discovers his hidden past. Turns out that he and Vergil are half-demon, half-angel, which makes them the only beings powerful enough to knock Mundus off of his pedestal and into a grave. It also turns out that Mundus murdered their mother and banished their father, so Dante's freedom-fighting comes with a side of revenge. Aiding them is Kat, a hoodie-sporting witch who uses spray cans to create portals that allow Dante to travel between Limbo, which is topsy-turvy and filled with demons, and the real world. The story benefits from fantastic acting and an intriguing hell-meets-Orwelian-dystopia-meets-acid-trip setting, which explains real-world problems like unhealthy energy drinks and biased news networks as products of demonic manipulation. Dante's mixed parentage is more than just narrative fodder. In addition to the trusty sword-and-pistols combo that have seen him through four games so far, he also sports two long-ranged and speedy angelic weapons and two demonic ones, which are slow but powerful. He can also pull himself toward ledges or enemies or yank them over to him with a pair of grappling hooks. Each weapon carves its own niche, and as the demonic hordes become more powerful and varied the player will have to switch between them mid-combat, resulting in combat that is free-form, visceral and addictively complex. For instance, one of the game's many demon-puppet-cupid enemies might shoot an explosive arrow at Dante. At this point, the player could bat the projectile right back at them, use a grappling hook to pull the cupid into its own explosion, shoot them down with one of Dante's several guns or leap into the air to finish them off sword-to-face. Now add in a teleporting devil samurai, a giant metal baby doll and some feral feline ghosts and the sheer depth of "DMC's" combat becomes apparent. Throw in a few memorable boss fights, like a pus-spewing slug who provides the "secret ingredient" for the world's favorite energy drink and the aforementioned evil newscaster and you've got a nonstop mosh pit of action gaming excellence. It's not all hacking and slashing though. Dante's pair of grappling hooks make traversing the warped environs of Limbo a pleasure, even when the seemingly-sentient city's insults and attempts to kill you by collapsing alleys and destroying bridges are decidedly unpleasant. The world of "DMC" feels real enough to taste, not that you'd want to, unless "grimy" and "graffiti" are flavors you enjoy. Whether Dante is fighting his way through a floor of possessed accountants or surviving the gauntlet at a nightclub for demons, the game's world never ceases to disturb and impress. Dante would agree that it's better to burn out than to fade away, and "DMC" makes sure not to outlive its welcome. The main game can be completed in ten hours, so for gamers not interested in boosting their score or unlocking the many secret missions and concept art galleries, "DMC" might be better as a rental. That said, it's easily one of the best rental games of all time. True action gamers, however, forged in the fire of bizarre boss fights and seeking a worthy opponent with whom to get scrappy, should buy "DMC: Devil May Cry" immediately and let the high-flying, hard-rockin' action begin. Get The Advocate in your inbox Subscribe


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This book, rich in gorgeous photographs, chronicles a June, 2008 journey from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon and back on the Amtrak system. See the USA by train with Beth and her husband with wonderful photos of Glacier National Park and environs AND attractions in Portland, Oregon. Photographing from a moving train is discussed marginally.
I have been retransplanted to Maine after an adult life living and working in Western Pennsylvania (PIttsburgh area). I grew up in Maine and am now back. I have begun selling stock imagery on the net via a few outlets. I love photography and have had a wonderful time making my first book at Blurb. Check it out!
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Heat Conduction
Can heat transfer from one item to another? This fun science "trick" is interesting and entertaining and uses materials you may already have around your home.
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* 3 x coins of different sizes and / or shapes
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Step 1: At home, take 3 different coins and place them into your container. Ask an adult to choose one of the coins and show the "audience" which coin they've selected. (Important: before they make their selection, you must turn your back so you don't see the coin they choose).
Step 2: Ask the adult to firmly squeeze the coin in their hand for about 1 minute while your back is still turned.
Step 3: After a minute has passed ask the adult to return the coin to the container while you are still not watching.
Step 4: Once the coin has been returned to the container, quickly turn around and feel all 3 coins. The coin which feels slightly warm is the coin the adult was holding. (Important: you must feel the coins quickly otherwise the coin will lose its heat).
Step 5: Hold the correct coin up to your "audience" and watch their jaws drop!
Step 6: Practice this science trick a few times at home before trying it at school.
Step 7: At school, repeat Step 1 to Step 5. Ask your teacher to select and hold the coin because an adult's hand is larger than a child's hand and it will make the coin warmer and easier to detect.
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Hotels in Kingsville, TX
Just inland of the Gulf of Mexico, nestled along Texas' gulf coast, Kingsville can be found. As the seat of Kleberg County, Kingsville is also known as the "American birthplace of ranching," and has a desert landscape as its backdrop. Be sure to visit Naval Air Station Kingsville for a look at some real fighter jets.
For a touch of local history, be sure to visit the John E. Conner Museum, or the Kenedy Ranch Museum. While in Kingsville will enjoy the ease of access to Highway 77, which will provide a scenic, northwest drive into nearby Corpus Christi, less than an hour away. For a taste of some good ol' fashioned western ranching, and a bit of the local history, be sure to visit Kingsville, in southern Texas.
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Christiana Care offers comprehensive rehabilitation services in a variety of settings for inpatients and outpatients of all ages. Rehabilitation and therapy is designed to help patients realize their maximum potential and move effectively and efficiently along the continuum of care.
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Rehabilitation services are offered at Wilmington Hospital to acute-care patients to enhance their recovery efforts at the bedside, as well as in our therapy gym. The Center for Rehabilitation offers inpatient physical rehabilitation programs featuring the latest in barrier-free and functional-rehabilitation technologies.
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Outpatient services and programs are offered at Wilmington Hospital and through a network of physical, occupational and speech-language rehabilitation services, while Christiana Care's Visiting Nurse Association provides in-home services.


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Blow hole and Tasman Arch
The Blow Hole and Tasman Arch are just two of several unusual geological formations found in the Tasman National Park, a place of rugged beauty and natural diversity with some of the most stunning coastal scenery anywhere in Australia.
Formations like the Tasman Arch, the Blow Hole, the Devils Kitchen, the Tessellated Pavement, Remarkable Cave and Waterfall Bay can all be reached by car, but by far the best views of the rugged coastline are from the park's many bushwalks.
Not surprisingly, the park offers some of the best coastal walks in the country. A stroll of just an hour or two will reveal sheer drops overlooking chasms and surging ocean, off-shore islands, white sandy beaches and a waterfall that tumbles into the sea. While at the southern end of the park are some of the highest and most spectacular sea cliffs in the world.
The park is also the home to the famous Port Arthur Historic Site, Australia's most evocative and intact convict penal settlement.
The Tasman National Park is a one and a half hours drive from Hobart.
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Busters is doing it again! Yay Busters! And this time it benefits the citizens of Lexington who love their dogs and love to watch them roam free, un-leashed, un-tethered. Busters is hosting another Paw-er Hour on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, from 5 – 7 p.m. This is Buster's fourth Paw-er Hour. And this time the proceeds go to benefit Lexington's Friends of the Dog Park! That's right! Somebody's got to pay for the fencing, the expansion at Masterson Station, the new park at Wellington, and the changes coming to Jacobson Park. So, bring your pooch and let him or her run in the Backroom while you enjoy a cocktail or two! There is no cost to participate or bring your dog, however, this is a fundraiser so there is a suggested $5 donation. Tell your friends. Tell your neighbors. Tell your neighbors friends! Better yet, tell your dog to bark it across the neighborhood!
Remember to play it safe and don't drink and drive. As much as we love our dogs, and think they can do just about anything, the city of Lexington has not given them the legal right to drive – so, don't count on him or her to be your designated driver!
If you can't make it to Busters, we'd love to meet you and your dog at the dog park. The weather has been brilliant! Bring a chair and chat it up with some new friends while your dog makes his or her own new friends.
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When you first get into a new place, whether it be an apartment or house, you decorate to your style. This can be with items you already own or a few pieces you bought for your new home. After awhile, it can get tiring to look at the same decor time and time again. If you're starting to get that itch to redecorate but need some inspiration, look to these places for ideas. And most of all, take your time and decorate slowly. No need to drastically change your home overnight.
YouTube Videos
If you are the type that wants to see and hear about how something is done, then YouTube is for you. Search for anything you are curious about to redecorate your home. For example, if you're into a nautical theme, search "nautical design for the home" or something similar. There are literally thousands of videos on every theme you can think of and many are uploaded by enthusiastic people that want to show you how to achieve the same look in your own home.
You may already be on Pinterest and following several boards. If you're not already and the idea overwhelms you, then go in with only one goal in mind and stick to that. If you're looking to redecorate you bathroom, then do a search on "bathroom ideas on a budget" for example and pin what you like. Start small and no need to get overwhelmed. Think of this as your virtual board for images that inspire you.
Most pins on Pinterest come from blogs. But you can bypass Pinterest all together and just Google for blogs on home redecoration. If you are on a budget, be sure to indicate that in your search. There's also several blogs out there dedicated to home decorating ideas that use only Dollar Tree, yard sale and thrift store items.
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Ya know, we see so many watches in our daily trek across the internet, yet we rarely wear one. Why is that? We like knowing the time. We like having something pretty encircling our wrists. And we're all for combining the two into one great accessory. The Michael Kors Davenport Watch ($255) could turn us into time keepers. It's slender, leather wrist band holds a gold-plated stainless steel face that tells the time, date, day of the week, and a bunch of other things we can tell by counting (we're really only in it for the time and date, but it sure is pretty, isn't it?).
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There's a personal, intimate quality to Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" that few songs of recent years have been able to match. It's partly the striking simplicity of the message—love can't be forced in a relationship, no matter how much one person might wish it so—and partly the understatedness of the arrangement, a soft, tender ballad without a big swell or obnoxious diva vocal moments, but just Bruce Hornsby's rain-against-the-windowpane piano plucking and some gentle drum-brushing. It's an absolutely classic love song, and one so musically transmutable and universally relateable that it seems to be inviting new artists to come and try it, to put their own spin on it.
"I Can't Make You Love Me" has been covered countless times since its release in 1991—by international pop stars like George Michael and Peter Andre, by American Idol contestants like Kimberly Locke and Carrie Underwood, and by dozens of other artists. But recently, the song has come back into the spotlight thanks to renditions by two of the great success stories of 2011 thusfar—indie-folk group Bon Iver, whose Bon Iver, Bon Iver has been among the year's most critically acclaimed albums (and netted an unexpected 100,000 in sales in its first week), and musical darling of the world Adele, whose 21 and "Rolling in the Deep" have been the year's most successful album and single on both sides of the Atlantic.
Bon Iver's version came first, originally as part of a live medley performed on Jimmy Fallon in late May, and then on its own in a solo performance in studio about a month later, by group mastermind and most official member Justin Vernon. For his version, Vernon plays both Raitt and Hornsby, singing the song in his trademark quasi-falsetto while also playing the song's gorgeous piano part on his grand. Vernon also tacks on a minute of Raitt's "Nick of Time" ("I found love, darling / Love in the nick of time') at the end of his performance, which while a fluid musical transition from "Can't Make," does represent a weird undercutting of the song's central lyrical theme.
Still, it's an incredibly pretty and heartfelt rendition, one which YouTube user nicoleyyy222 calls "the most beautiful piece of music i have heard." (1957thack counters that he "sounds like he got his dick caught in the door," which is also not totally inaccurate.)
Meanwhile, Adele debuted her version last night at the iTunes Festival in London. Like Bon Iver, Adele strips everything away but the vocals and piano, though unlike Vernon, she's not pulling double-duty, letting a bandmate cover the ivory-tickling. The song is obviously a 360-degree slam-dunk of a cover choice for Adele, an artist whose experience with heartbreak has been the inspiration behind every success she's had. Her "I Can't Make You Love Me" is fairly faithful to the original, a restrained, low-key performance that lets the song's melody and content carry its emotion, but still obviously carries great personal feeling and meaning. (We prefer it to her slightly draggy cover of The Cure's "Love Song," certainly.)
So which version of Raitt's future-standard do you prefer? If we had to choose, we'd probably take Bon Iver's, just because his voice alone puts such a different spin on it, though the Idol judges would have almost certainly prefered Adele's performance. Feel free to cast your vote below, and take a listen to the original while you're at it.


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Suppressing right to vote
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Marvin Frank, Grand Forks Dear Fellow North Dakotans, I am very concerned that some North Dakota legislators that are moving a bill that would require identification to vote....
As a veteran I too served to preserve this great land, but I have absolutely no problem with voter ID. In fact I support it wholeheartedly. Every one has some sort of ID nowdays as we need one for about everything we do. I want to know who is voting and if they are legally allowed to be voting. Picture ID's would make this alot simpler and would prevent voter fraud.
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Last I looked, we are constitutional republic, not a democracy.
The US Constitution allowed for the states to determine who has the right to vote. Originally, only white male landowners with considerable wealth were allowed to vote, had the right. Everybody else was excluded, no exceptions.
North Dakota could return to the original 'right to vote' and have it exclusively for landowners who are white, but that might not be a wise decision.
Requiring a voter to provide proof of residence and identification is not asking for too much.
The state has the right to decide who can be allowed to vote. The State of North Dakota is being generous by allowing any adult 18 years of age and older to have the right to vote.
The right to vote is different than the unalienable rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The right to vote is alienable. Convicted felons lose their right to vote, which is a good policy.
The state CAN limit your voting rights.
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NoTea, that makes absolutely NO sense. The bill does not limit one party or the other. I think you need some tea to get rid of the kool-aid.
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We now want voter ID's to vote, however we do not want anyone to know who owns firearms in this country? One right apparently is constitutionally guarantteed and one is not?
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How is an ID an obstruction to voting?
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Worried American are you ready to vote in the next election?
Do you have an ID? If not do you want me to come and drive you to the appropriate place so you can get an ID? I'm here to help so speak up.. or quit complaining..
My guns were registered when I bought them and I have a concealed weapons permit.
I took care of myself now whats wrong with the rest of you?
Do you need a law for EVERYTHING?
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NoTeaq Then the best thing to do is get an ID!
Do you disagree with that?
You want to vote right? You want to be sure your party wins right? Then go get the ID and be ready when the "next time" comes around. You have 3 1/2 years so lets get ready and quit with the "Mommy I don't want to attitude.
Or is it the people being hunted by the law that don't want to produce an ID?
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It is being used as voter suppression. All you have to do is look at the popular vote and you will see that Republicans are in the minority across the country. Make it harder or impossible for the other party followers to vote, gerrymander the districts, and you win just like in Illinois. Republicans took 70% of the house seats but lost the popular vote big. The only way Republicans can win is to fix the election just like the old days in Florida.
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no voter supression is having the black panthers armed with baseball bats patrolling the voting booths as they did in Philly.. ever wonder why Romney didn't get even one vote in those precincts?
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Actually, dusty, Illinois is a statement of fact. But, you don't deal in facts anyway. The Repubs lost the popular vote in many, many states and not just in the Presidential race. You cannot win unless you suppress and gerrymander the vote.
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as far as I'm concerned.. you need a photo ID and I repeat and proof of paying taxes.... if you have no skin in the game you can't vote... you can't vote in a union election without paying dues... you can't play poker with out money in the ante, why then should you vote without being on the tax roll?
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In every state except North Dakota, voters must be registered to vote in order to cast a ballot.
So how come Barrrrrrack did not win in North Dakota?
Were the people stifled from voting? What difference does it make if they need an ID? Seems North Dakota didn't go democrat without any proof so now if they have proof maybe you Dems can win..
Why all the crying?
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Sure, then all elections can be legitimate, even those in Cincinnati. A poll worker there voted several times for Pres. Obama. She felt it was her duty for him to be re-elected and thought her vote wouldn't count unless she voted more than once. (I suppose there's a certain logic in that sentiment...)
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I knew we could trust our watchdog to come through!
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Yup those areas that were hit with Sandy had all their people supporting North Dakotas flood victims right?
Reap what you sow BillG!
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billgarr we knew there was a reason you lived in North Dakota.. All the Barrrrrrack losers live there.
Got the black back don't you? Your really obsessed with Barrracks color aren't you?
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Gosh, we now have a new interpretation of the Constitution and amendments according to Subman. Boy are you almighty. Nothing like just throwing out the constitution when you want to. Oh, and dusty, your Illinois comment on voter fraud was not the discussion. It was gerrymandering the districts so that Republicans could get more seats without getting the popular vote. But, you never do make sense- small, bald, and lacking.
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I really can't understand what the problem with needing an ID. You can't buy a beer, a pack of smokes or even write a check without one. I show my ID everytime I vote. The only reason to oppose this is because it it harder to vote more than once.
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Great comment, Longtoe.
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subman's idea possesses a visceral sort of merit, but if implemented, would make certain freedoms unobtainable for all US citizens. We'd go back to a time where all persons were not considered equal.
Instead, the issue that should be addressed is the vested interest that many folks in DC have in keeping the flow of freebies coming in return for votes. Some say subsidies. Others say entitlements. Still others might say grants. It all boils down to "what's in this for me" or "what do I get?"
Our friend JackAaah has been spot on in his posts about "Votes for Gifts" because it is painfully true, regardless of political party. Sad, isn't it?
So, a means to guarantee the quality of my vote doesn't pain me. In fact, everyone's vote would be 100% legit if all had to prove who they are before they can vote.
It's such a simple concept...
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Cenerfiels...what did I say that was unconstitutional???? It used to be in this country that to vote you had to be a land owner, and pay a poll tax to vote... I'm just suggesting that you pay taxes...
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subman's right. There was a time in our country's history that you had to own land and/or pay a tax in order to vote. And that was "constitutional" then.
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Women were denied the right to vote. Slavery was rampant. So, what is your point. You don't feel that everyone who is a citizen has a right to vote?
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No, I do feel that everyone who is a citizen has a right to vote. I don't understand why our country doesn't verify everyone who wishes to cast a vote.
If it's a question of people obtaining IDs, shouldn't our gov't would be willing to enable that to happen? Legitimacy for all.
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Dear fellow North Dakotans:
One third of our state budget consists of freebies and handouts from the federal government.
We are takers, not makers.
Maybe we should get off welfare and start contributing for a change.
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SEATTLE – The Huskies had eight different players receive All-Pac-12 or NFCA All-Pacific Region honors this season, as announced by the respective institutions last week.
The Huskies had eight players named to the All-Pac-12 Team, the most since nine Huskies were named to the team in 2010. Victoria Hayward and Kylee Lahners were named to the 1st Team. Kaitlin Inglesby and Bryana Walker were named to the 2nd Team. Hooch Fagaly, Whitney Jones, and Kelli Suguro were named to the Honorable Mention list. Ali Aguilar was named to the All-Freshman Team.
The Huskies had an all-time high of six players selected to the NFCA All-Pacific Region team. Fagaly, Hayward, Inglesby, Lahners, and Walker were named to the 1st Team. Aguilar was named to the 2nd team. The Huskies six All-Pacific Region recipients are the most ever in the history of Washington Softball, surpassing the previous mark of five All-Pacific Region honorees in seven previous years.
Aguilar, a freshman infielder from Orangevale, Calif., batted .338 during the regular season with seven doubles, five home runs, and 32 RBI. Over a seven-game stretch from Feb. 8 – 16, Aguilar posted seven multi-hit games and batted .615, with two doubles, two home runs and 13 RBI.
Fagaly, a senior 1st baseman from Chino, Calif., batted .374 during the regular season with five doubles, seven home runs, and 30 RBI. Fagaly hit two walk-off home runs over a two week span, beginning with a solo home run in the bottom of the 10th on Apr. 18, as the Huskies defeated Arizona State, 3-2. Two weeks later on May 2 vs. Arizona, Fagaly hit a grand slam home run in the bottom of the 7th to send the Huskies to an 11-7 win. After batting .667 with one home run, and four RBI over three games, Fagaly was named Pac-12 Player of the Week on May 5. For Fagaly, this is her 3rd All-Pac-12 honor and 2nd All-Pacific Region honor.
Hayward, a senior outfielder from Mountain View, Calif., batted .424 with 44 runs scored, 59 hits, and 27 stolen bases during the regular season, all of which were team-bests for the Huskies. Hayward twice posted four consecutive multi-hit games this season, and hit safely in 10 consecutive games between Mar. 2 -23. Hayward has been the table-setter for the Huskies offense all season, currently ranking first in the Pac-12 in stolen bases, 5th in batting, and 4th in on-base percentage. For Hayward, this is her 3rd All-Pac-12 Honor and 2nd All-Pacific Region honor.
Inglesby, a senior pitcher from Portland, Ore., has continued to be a dual threat for the Huskies in the circle and at the plate. At the plate, Inglesby batted .296 with six home runs, and 26 RBI during the regular season. In the circle, Inglesby posted a record of 13-4, with a 2.12 ERA and 111 strikeouts in 132.1 IP. Inglesby was named Pac-12 Pitcher of the Week on Apr. 14 after 2-0 with two complete games in three appearances at Stanford. Inglesby finished the regular season with a record of 5-0 and a 2.16 ERA in her final eight regular season appearances. In a 4-2 win over Wisconsin on Feb. 7, Inglesby posted a career-high 12 strikeouts. For Inglesby, this is her 4th All-Pac-12 honor and 4th All-Pacific Region honor.
Jones, a senior outfielder from Upland, Calif., batted .325 with 12 doubles, three home runs, and 28 RBI during the regular season. Jones' 12 doubles led the team. Jones batted .462 with one double, one triple, one home run, and six RBI over her final nine regular season games. Jones hit her first collegiate grand slam home run and matched a career-high with four RBI on March 6 vs. Michigan. For Jones, this is her 2nd All-Pac-12 honor.
Lahners, a junior utility player from Laguna Hills, Calif., has put up impressive offensive numbers all season, batting .350 with 10 doubles, 17 home runs, and 59 RBI during the regular season. Lahners earned USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Week on Feb. 11 after batting .400 with three home runs and 13 RBI over the first week of the season. Lahners was also twice named Pac-12 Player of the Week (Feb. 18 and Apr. 14). Lahners currently ranks 2nd in the Pac-12 in RBI, 3rd in home runs, and 4th in slugging percentage. For Lahners, this is her 3rd All-Pac-12 honor and her 2nd All-Pacific Region honor.
Suguro, a junior infielder from Kent, Wash., batted .327, with seven doubles, one home run, and 16 RBI during the regular season. Suguro matched a career-high with three hits on Mar. 30 at Oregon and has twice this season equaled a career-high with a six-game hitting streak. For Suguro, this is her 2nd All-Pac-12 honor.
Walker, a senior pitcher from La Quinta, Calif., posted a record of 18-8 with a 1.73 ERA and 139 strikeouts over 137.2 IP during the regular season. Walker was named NFCA National Player of the Week on Feb. 18 after posting a perfect 4-0 record with an 0.33 ERA and 30 strikeouts over 21.0 IP at the Littlewood Classic in Tempe, Ariz. On Feb. 16 in a 3-1 win over Oklahoma, Walker posted a career-high 14 strikeouts. For Walker, this is her 1st All-Pac-12 honor and 1st All-Pacific Region honor.After sweeping the Seattle Regional last weekend, the 12th-seeded Huskies will open Super Regional play vs. the Florida Gators on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. PT on ESPNU.


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The Minnesota Vikings are 6-6 and in danger of falling out of the playoff race and there are calls for a change at quarterback.
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