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If you have advanced to week 15 of your fake football season, congratulations! However, you probably shouldn't fire up that victory stogie quite yet, as there are a couple more playoff victories to be had before the corks get popped and we hit the club with Pacman Jones and Vince Young. Below are The Fake Football's Week 15 Staff Rankings, which will be your guide to any lingering lineup issues. As always, feel free to leave those questions in the comments section. Good luck!
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would you play either kyle rudolph or martellus bennett over jimmy graham this week? standard league. also, broncos, rams, titans, or browns def this week?
Hi guys, I need two:
¿Nicks, Wallace, Austin, Shorts or Dez?
actually, pls. rank them for me. Thanks.
For a flex this week, start Cecil Shorts, Torrey Smith, Vernon Davis or Alex Green?
Howdy- PPR league, need 2 flex options out of: M. Bennett/B. Meyers/D. Amendola/S. Greene
PPR: DX, S. Smith or D. Sproles in my flex? Thanks!
Standard league
6 weapons, 5 spots:
Moreno, Martin, Wilson, Megatron, Julio, DX
Thank you
What up Chet-frey! Thanx for the rankings all year! Start 1 wr: Fitz, Miles, Shorts, Torrey, Gordon. Which 3 rbs: T Rich, Morris, Murray, Bradshaw, Wilson. And which TE would you roll with: Olsen, Bennett, or Rudolph? Thanx!
Luck or Kaepernick (6 per pass TD)
McFadden, Murry, Danario Alexander…..need 2 PPR
Big Ben or RGIII?
Would you start Kap or Weeden over Romo this week?
need 3 out of 4 for 2 WR and FLX
DX, Dez, Cobb, Gordon….I currently have DX and Cobb locked in at WR with Gordon in at flex but if the weekend reports on dez are good would you play him over gordon at flex?
Charles, DMC, or Ridley? Choose 2 in PPR league.
Who should I start need 1 WR and a flex… Kenny Britt, Crabtree, Stevie Johnson, Amendola, Beanie Wells or W. Powell? PPR and half point every rush attempt. Also Luck, Wilson or Rivers. You get 6pts per td whether passing or rushing. Also half point every rush attempt for qb as well.
You agree with this order/ranking:
D. Martin, Spiller, Forte, B. Brown, BJGE, D. Murray, R. Matthews?
My main concern is Forte (who doesnt have a good history vs GB) or B.Brown on TNF (have had bad luck on thursdays).
Lastly, should i scoop Bengals D, or play MIA over JAX? I have NE D also.
I appreciate it.
PPR Pick 2
Le Shoure
Playoff time…every point counts! PPR league.
DST Steelers or Rams?
Need two….Rudolph, DMoore, orDavery?
Now that it seems like both RG3 & Dez will play. Do I roll with Garcon over Dez & flex DX over Dez? How would you rank these WRs this week: Cruz, Marshall, Wayne, VJax & Dez? (PPR)
NE DST OR CIN DST I have CIN in right now
bryce brown or matt forte?
Having major trouble deciding between Bryce Brown and Sproles? It's a PPR league…I also own D Martin, Mathews, Murray, and R Bush. Martina's my other RB I'm starting and flex is already filled by Julio.
I love the upside of Bryce but I have him starting in another league I'm still alive in. I really don't want a bust in 2 leagues but Sproles doesn't really get carries so I feel like Bryce's talent and workload outweighs the PPR value for Sproles…..help?
1PPR in my question
Need best 2 wr, 1Rb, and flex out of..dez, Julio, Denario, Ryan Matthews, dmc..thx
Have Bryce Brown, David Wilson. Should I play Bryce Brown as RB2 tonight and decide at Flex between David Wilson and Brandon Lloyd, Antonio Brown, and Kendall Wright on Sunday? Or get Bryce out now?
Playing the guy who called out that he was taking me down at the draft so I want to crush him. What do you think is my optimal lineup? Currently starting:
QB: Brady
WR: Alexander
WR: Austin
WR: Blackmon
RB: Martin
RB: Charles
TE: Scheffler
RB: Spiller
K: Bryant
DST: Detroit
Bench is: Maclin, Britt, Fitzgerald, Chris Johnson, Vernon Davis, Bears DST.
You think I have the best lineup in or do I gamble with one of Maclin or Britt over Blackmon and risk fantasy suicide with Davis at TE and the Bears against Rodgers?
Thanks a lot for the help all season, can't say I would be in 3 playoffs without you guys here!
Welker, B Brown, Alfred Morris, David Wilson, Sproles. Who ya got?
1-point PPR. I need to start 2RB and 1 Flex.
torn between the bengals def tonight or the packers on sunday…what do you guys think?
also…bryce brown tonight or play david wilson or bradshaw sunday? thanks!
bryce brown or sproles in PPR? thanks!
Need to start 2 in a PPR @ flex:
Bryce Brown, Wilson, Sproles, Garcon, Austin. If I sit Brown and Bradshaw plays, I 'd need to start Sproles and Garcon. Do I need to start Brown tonight?
Steven Jackson or the law firm? Maclin or mike Williams?
2 Flex positions in .5 PPR w/ Return yards:
SJax / David Wilson / K. Moreno / Leshoure / C. Shorts
FYI: I am leaning Wilson and Moreno
Need 4 in a standard scoring league: Roddy White, Randall Cobb, Pierre Garcon, Dez Bryant, Kenny Britt, Vick Ballard.
Leaning towards the first fours. What do you think?
I know it's early, especially considering my strategy can and will likely change after tonight's game (have Bryce Brown, facing AJ Green), but where does it stand right now with all exterior factors removed?
Who do you guys like this week at WR2? Maclin, Britt or Stevie Johnson?
Need 2 RBs in PPR, Sproles, Moreno, and McFadden. Which 2? Thanks.
PPR: Brown or McFadden?
Bryce Brown or DeMarco in PPR? and why, cuz i'm clueless LOL
Which 2 RBs should I start out of these 3: Bryce Brown, Green-Ellis, and Davud Wilson.
Which QB should I start? Nick Foles or Matt Schuab?
Am I crazy for thinking about starting Andre Hawkins over Britt? Hawkins looks so good next to Green.
In a PPR league, who do you like between Dez and Shorts
Same league, what about Rudolph or Pettigrew at TE
Thank you very much.
Pick 3 in a .5PPR
Eric Decker, Mike Williams, Greg Jennings, Denarius Moore, Chris Givens.
Thank you!
Which two do I play:
Bryce Brown
Mikel Leshoure
Bryce Brown, BJGE, DeMarco Murray, Matt Forte or P. Garcon in a flex? Thanks!
Need 2 of these 3: B. Brown, Moreno, or D. Wilson in 1 pt. PPR?
.5rec –Who do I NOT play?–Darren McFadden vs Pit,Bryce Brown vs Cin,DeMarco Murray vs Pit, Pierre Garcon vs Cle(J. Haden )
Crazy to think about starting Freeman over Peyton? Pick two of these five for flex positions: Bryce Brown, Knowshon Moreno, Montell Owens, Joique Bell or Denarius Moore? Thanks.
Start/Sit questions:
1) Bennett is still available @ TE. I have Rudolph. (Even if Bennett is the better option, I may have up to 3 Giants starting. Don't feel great about that)
2) WRs: Nicks/Jennings/Brown/Hartline – go w/staff rankings?
3) Speaking of other Giants. Bradshaw/Wilson or LeShoure?
I get the feeling I'm over-analyzing because it's playoff time.
Ok, I have to ask, is there any way you start Freeman over Brady?
Week 15 is the first week I this season that I may actually have to make a RB v. WR in my flex spot. With some less than great RB choices, I have been using a WR all season at Flex in a full PPR league (1 pt per reception, 1 point per 15 rec. yd, 1 point per 10 rush)…but managed to grab Moreno a couple weeks ago and then Wilson as a lottery ticket last week. Assuming Bradshaw doesnt play, i have the following
WR – Megatron
WR – Julio Jones
RB – J. Charles
Flex –
For the last two spots, need to pick 2 of 3 from – R. Cobb, Moreno, Wilson.
If Bradshaw plays, pretty clear I go with Cobb and Moreno, just not sure what the pecking order would be if Wilson plays.
What makes you like Eli over Luck this week?
Rank order ppr pls and assume ab out… Wilson, Murray, Greene, sproles need two
Who do you trust more this week, Dez (if he plays) or Shorts. It is a PPR league. Also, Rudolph or Scheffler at TE (assuming Pettigrew is out). Thank you very much.
So I have to decide between R. Bush, R. Mathews and Dwyer at the flex. Differing opinions among the staff on the first two, and each of you thinks Dwyer is around the early 20s in the ranks. Since I'm looking for upside only, I'm leaning Bush against the Jags. Mathews gives up too many snaps to Brown and Dwyer looks to be rotated with Redman quite a bit. Thoughts?
Eli Manning or Josh Freeman?
Non-PPR WR Amedola or Hawkins?, also kicker S-Bas or Graham
Chet could you check on my 2 PPR questions above. Thank you.
Tough one here…
B. Brown or SJax.
B.Brown or SJax or DWilson (if I sit Brown it's to wait till Sun to see if Bradshaw plays)
.25 PPR yardage league. Pick 3:
Cobb, Dez, Wilson, Bryce Brown, Mathews.
Ashlon, Baldwin, or D. Harris?
RGIII or Russell Wilson?
Which 2 at Flex in Standard 12 League: Moreno, Leshoure, R. Bush, Cobb or D. Alexander? Thanks!
.5 pt ppr yardage league. Dez or Cobb?
Then pick 2, b brown, Wilson or mathews
Great work guys. Looking for best 2 upside RB between BGE, al Morris, bryce brown, steve Jackson
Too many flex options!! Who would you start between Welker, Garcon, DMC, B Brown? Standard scoring.
PPR Flex: BJGE, SJax or MWilliams?
'm going crazy trying to pick a playoff defense: Broncos, Bengals, Dolphins or I can try and get the Lions off waivers?
What 2 WR n 1 RB do I start? Garcon, Torrey S, Lloyd or Hartline. Mathews, J Bell, M Owens, LaMiChael James. Thanks a lot!
Would you start Gordan over Cobb this week? Assuming the answer is no, need a flex pick from Gordan, David Wilson and Ballard. Thanks!
Need to start any two: DMc, Bryce Brown, Cobb, Dez.
0.5 ppr, need 2: CJ?K, Bryce, DX, or Sproles?
Garcon or Wilson for Flex this week? I assume this depends on Bradshaw.
I have D. Martin, Alf, Ridley, and D. Wilson. Is Ridley's matchup with SF that tough that I should play Wilson if Bradshaw is out? Or do my other backs assure me of enough points that I can play it safe and go Ridley?
Flex: Sproles, Maclin, Decker, J Bell, J Gordon?
Thanks for your help this season!
Need lineup help on a standard league:
RB: Starting Peterson and Spiller
WR: Starting Marshall and Colston
Need help with 3rd WR from D. Moore, A. Hawkins, B. Lloyd, or A. Brown
Need help with Flex: B. Brown, D. Wilson, K. Moreno
Thanks in Advance
I have Rodgers and Cam. Don't know what to do. 2 out of the 3 of you have Cam as the slightly better play. When the rankings are this close should I go with the better talent (Rodgers) or the rankings (Cam)?
Chet and Jeff,
Who do you guys like this week at WR2? Maclin, Britt or Stevie Johnson?
Two questions:
QB – Kaepernick, Romo or Big Ben
PPR Flex – Bryce Brown tomorrow night or wait until Sunday for either Dez or Decker
1 pt PPR, need a FLEX
Mathews, Moreno, DX, Josh Gordon or Ridley
1 pt PPR, need 1 WR, 1 RB and a FLEX
Decker, DX, Wilson, Brown, Leshoure, Mathews
Start Maclin Thursday or wait and see what develops with the Amendola/Givens situation and start one of them?
Playoff time Jeff! Need your help…
Pick 3 please – Andre Johnson, Colston, Bryce Brown, David Wilson and Ryan Mathews. Sucks Bryce is playing Thursday night when deciding on giving Wilson the nod…
I've got some money on the line this week, and some random injury issues to attend to. Here's my lineup and a few questions:
QB: Ryan v. NYG
WR: Welker v. SF
WR: Cobb @ CHI
WR: Nicks @ ATL
RB: B.Brown v. CIN
RB: Morris @ CLE
TE: Graham v. TB
W/R: Forte v. GB
W/R/T: Garcon @ CLE
BN: Dez v. PIT
BN: J.Gordon v. WAS
BN: Freeman @ NO
BN: LeShoure @ ARI
BN: Witten v. PIT
BN: SD v. CAR
0.5 PPR. 3 point bonuses at 85 yards receiving/100 yards rushing; 6 point bonuses at 135 yards receivng/150 yards rushing.
Do you slot in any of my bench guys? With the Dez injury I'm not sure which WR fills in for him and who takes over the W/R/T flex spot. I'm leaning Nicks for Dez and then not sure on Garcon or Gordon. I have some weird feeling that Gordon may blow up this week, but Garcon has been real solid.
But my biggest question is: do I bench Matty Ice? He's been underwhelming but I don't know if I can bench him even with Freeman's great matchup.
QB points: 25 yards per point; 3 point bonus at 250 yards passing; 6 point bonus at 335 yards passing; passing TDs are 4 points; interceptions are -1 and sacks are -0.5. Rushing bonuses also apply.
Thanks. I definitely appreciate the help.
Hey Jeff, Basically, what do I do this week!?
12 Team PPR: Brees, Freeman, Rivers (picked him up only because I'm playing against RG3 this week), Cruz, Dez, Garcon, DX, James Jones, Martin, Alex Green, Beanie, Graham Rudolph. Start 1 QB, 2 WR, 2 RB, 1 Flex (W/R/T), 1 TE.
10 Team PPR: Eli, Luck, Dez, Cruz, Wayne, Marshall, VJax, AP, Ray Rice, DMC, Ballard, Vernon, Gates, Bennett. Start 1 QB, 3 WR, 2 RB, 1 Flex (W/R/T), 1 TE.
RB2 question: SJax, R. Bush, or Ridley?
Ok. I usually dont ask total line-up questions, but my team has dwindled thanks to injuries and I really need help. And, Im playing my mom (she is a fantasy beast, but still… I dont want to get booted out of the playoffs by my mother). So any help appreciated. 12 team non-ppr. Need two WRs, two Rbs, and a flex.
Julio Jones, Blackmon, denarius moore, tb mike williams, Chris Givens, DHB, Avant
Chris Johnson, knowshon, ballard, McFadden, Shonn Greene
Also, I have gresham at TE. He can be frustrating. Should I drop him (or someone else) for one of the following:
Pitta, schefler, dressen, watson, mccoy, harbor, fasano, or cook. Or just stick with gresh
Thanks for the help
Big Ben or Kaepernick? PPR FLEX : Mathews or Sproles THX :)
Standard league. Little help please
Starting Rice, Martin and Marshall
Need 1 from Julio, DX or Cobb for WR2? Leaning Julio.
Flex: Bryce, Knowshon, or 2 WR's not chosen from previous question?
Thanks a lot.
Britt or Maclin?
Brown of McFadden?
Cobb or DX?
PPR Flex: Ballard, Blackmon, Myers, or Streater? Thanks.
PPR. Flex: Ridley, Garcon, or Decker?
Starting lineup: P Manning, Nicks, DX, D Martin, Moreno, Hernandez.
Thanks in advance. I appreciate all the help this year.
Seattle or Detroit Def now with Lindley?
B. Brown, D. Wilson or M. Wallace for my flex?
Is this Scheffler ranking assuming Pettigrew is out?


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Like fried foods and sweets? Drink alcohol or smoke? Have a family history of heart disease? Even if you answered No to all these questions, you still might be at risk for a cardiovascular event if your cholesterol levels are elevated.
Hyperlipidemia is one of the most prevalent disease conditions in the United States with 71 million American adults (33.5%) having high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad," cholesterol. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), individuals with high cholesterol levels are at almost double the risk for heart disease compared to with lower levels.
So, what can you do to lower your cholesterol? Well, first visit with a physician to be properly evaluated and see if diagnostic tests and medication are needed. Then, visit a health coach, dietician and fitness instructor to gain valuable insight on how to customize your diet and lifestyle naturally to reduce your cholesterol. And somewhere in between, look into the following holistic tips to guide you on actions you can take towards a healthier you.
- Take a good look at your source of protein - Studies show that a lean, plant-based protein source from a holistic diet rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, has helped individuals reduce cholesterol found in meat and processed animal byproducts. Try to cut down on the quantity of red meat, pork and poultry in your diet to a maximum of 5oz per day and add in lean plant protein like legumes that include beans, peas and lentils. Visit the Mayo Clinic website for ideas about the types of beans and their preparation.
- Make steel cut oats your breakfast - Also referred to as Scotch, Irish or Pinhead oats, steel cut oats have the same nutrition as their rolled oats cousin, but with the added benefit of being a minimally processed whole grain. Steel cut oats are recommended in a holistic diet because they are less refined than rolled oats and are rich in cholesterol-lowering fiber. Just a 1/4-cup serving of steel cut oats has 2 grams of soluble fiber equal to 15% of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recommended daily allowance of fiber for healthy adults adhering to a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Reduce your gluten - Although whole wheat grains containing gluten are an important part of a holistic diet, many Americans now suffer from an intolerance or true allergy to gluten from its widespread use in refined wheat products. Since gluten is somewhat difficult to digest and can be inflammatory to the body, perhaps consider reducing the amount of gluten in your diet, buying organic whole grains or trying some gluten-free whole grains like quinoa or brown rice. Although reducing gluten will not directly lower cholesterol, having less gluten in your diet may help prevent inflammatory damage to blood vessels and lower your risk for cardiovascular disease.
- Get Fit 1hr per Day - Exercise is an excellent way of increasing your "good" cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL). Research shows that a consistent exercise regimen of 30 min or more can improve HDL. Studies have also demonstrated that exercise can lower triglycerides. Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) found in your blood after digesting a meal. Elevated levels of triglycerides can remain in the blood and increase your risk of a cardiovascular events.
- Go Low-Fat or Dairy-Free - Dairy like full-fat cheese, ice cream, butter and eggs can be hidden sources of cholesterol. Take stock of the dairy in your diet and read each label carefully for fat and cholesterol levels. Then, perhaps choose a cheese that is lower in fat or a fresh, soft cheese that has undergone less aging. Also think about cutting back on the number of eggs in your diet or switching to egg whites since the National Cholesterol Education Program of the U.S. National Institutes of Health recommends no more than 2 egg yolks per week for persons with high cholesterol.
- Get "seedy" with Flax - Packed with omega-3 rich fatty acids, flax seeds have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol. Flax seeds can be difficult to digest for some individuals so perhaps grind organic flax seeds and sprinkle one half to one teaspoon of powder in vegetable smoothies, soups or over salads.
- Check your blood sugar - Increased sugar levels create inflammation in the body that damages blood vessels, making them more prone to LDL and triglycerides adhering to them, building up and blocking blood flow to the heart. Visiting with your doctor to perform some simple blood tests will indicate how much sugar is present in your body. Fasting blood glucose and Hemoglobin A1C are two of these tests that can help keep your blood sugar in check.
It's never too early to adopt a holistic lifestyle and get healthy. Since high cholesterol doesn't always present with obesity or specific symptoms, it's best to have your lipids checked regularly by a physician. For better health, begin a holistic lifestyle today!


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Neil Young has written an online message urging fans not to purchase non-organic cotton. The Bridge School Benefit and FarmAid co-founder has been giving away free t-shirts made of non-organic cotton during his recent concert tour and says he has taken steps to remove all non-organic cotton merchandise from his online store and concerts.
According to an article posted Aug. 2 on Billboard.com, the two-time Grammy winner has posted at statement at his official website asking fans to "help protect the earth" in a number of ways, which includes purchasing only products made from 100 percent organic cotton. The legendary Canuck singer-songwriter lists multiple reasons why non-organic cotton is harmful to the environment, citing the industry as the second biggest consumer of harmful pesticides globally, the damage pesticide absorption creates in the soil and to nearby crops, as well as the industry's massive water consumption, noting, "2,700 litres of water is used to grow the cotton for just 1 t-shirt!" The "Heart of Gold" hitmaker also provides steps fans can take to eliminate their own consumption of the material, as well as tips on preserving the quality of organic fabrics.
The two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and MusicCares Person of the Year, has long been a champion of environmental and social causes. Earlier this year, the ex-Buffalo Springfield star performed a solo benefit concert series, titled "Honor the Treaties" in Canada, to aid a northern Alberta aboriginal band in their fight to preserve their land from oil sands development.
Young recently released a new studio album titled A Letter Home, which contains low-fi acoustic renditions of classic songs by a range of artists who influenced him in his formative years. He also released a live box-set last month with "on again - off again" bandmates Crosby, Still & Nash, titled CSNY 74.
Young and company kicked off their summer European tour last month, playing for the first time ever in Iceland. The tour marked the debut of long-time Young associate Rick Rosas in the Crazy Horse line-up, replacing bassist Billy Talbot, who suffered a mild stroke in late June and had to sit out the tour on doctor's orders.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse continue their European trek with a headlining appearance Aug. 3 in Stockholm, Sweden at the Music and Arts Festival. Young will also be among the featured performers announced for the 2014 edition of Farm Aid, which will take place on Sept. 13 in Raleigh, North Carolina at the Walnut Creek Amphitheatre.


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At Least 12 Dead in Mass Shooting at The Dark Knight Rises Midnight Show
A gunman wearing a gas mask and bullet proof vest opened fire at a midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, Colorado, killing at least a dozen people and injuring as many as 50 more in one of the worst shooting sprees in recent American history.
The horror occurred at the Century Aurora 16 outside Denver.
The gunman reportedly tossed tear gas into the movie theater and walked up the aisle, killing indiscriminately.
A 24-year-old suspect named James Holmes was captured and arrested at the scene.
Police say he had at least a rifle, a shotgun and two handguns.
Gossip Cop will have updates on this stunning tragedy.
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This is a Tongue Version Replacement Kit for the Discontinued Fuhr Roundbolt Multipoint Lock with a Backset of 55mm and a Faceplate Width of 20mm.This Replacement Kit was developed for the above mentioned lock and may not work as a replacement for any other lock.Please check your measurements carefully to insure you have the correct replacement.Discontinued Fuhr Roundbolt Measurements:Overall Length: 78 inchesBackset: 55mm (2-1/4")Faceplate Width: 20mm (3/4")Handle Height: 35"Handle Spacing (PZ): 92mm (3-5/8")Top Roundbolt Position: 28-3/4" above center of Handle CylinderBottom Roundbolt Position: 25" below center of Handle CylinderReplacement Kit Measurements:Overall Length: 71 - 78-3/4 inchesBackset: 60mm (2-3/8")Faceplate: 20mm (3/4")Handle Height: 36"Handle Spacing (PZ): 92mm (3-5/8")Top Roundbolt Position: 29-1/4" above center of Handle CylinderBottom Roundbolt Position: 24-7/16" below center of Handle CylinderNOTE:Due to the change in Backsets, the replacement will require you to slightly relocate the Handle Cylinder Hole on your door. (See Article) PENDINGThe new Locking Device Strikes will need to be repositioned on the door jamb and may require you to chisel out a small portion of the jamb to function correctly.For more information on Lock Comparisons and Installation, please see the appropriate Article. (PENDING)
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Jennifer Lopez "Mile High Diva" on Plane, Snubbed Flight Attendant?
"What Happened To Jenny From The Block?" asks RadarOnline, which alleges that Jennifer Lopez is a "mile high diva."
Picking up a story from sister publication Star, the webloid claims the singer "pulled a hissy fit on board a United Airlines flight when a flight attendant innocently offered her a drink in first class."
RadarOnline quotes the unnamed attendant as recalling, "I just said, 'What can I get you to drink?' But Jennifer refused to even acknowledge me."
"She turned her head away and told her personal assistant, 'Please tell him I'd like a Diet Coke and lime,'" alleges the employee. "She wouldn't even look at me. It was sad, she seems so sweet in her movies."
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A supposed insider further claims, "She doesn't speak to salespeople, restaurant or hotel staff – or flight attendants. She only talks through her assistants."
Of course, RadarOnline is the same site that wrongly claimed earlier this month that Lopez got a hotel maid fired for seeking an autograph.
And the blog's latest tale is also 100 percent false.
Lopez was NEVER on this United Airlines flight, Gossip Cop has learned.
That could be why the outlet fails to mention when this drama all supposedly happened, or where the supposed flight was even allegedly going.
A rep for the singer tells us, "Jennifer is currently on an extensive world tour since early 2012. The promoter has provided a private jet to meet the demands of the tour. She has not even flown on a commercial airline this year."
Regardless, adds the rep, "Jennifer would never be disrespectful to anyone."
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En route to the tournament-leading score, the Wildcat JV posted the lowest team total of the tournament with an opening-round 286. No other team in the 15-team field was within six shots of the Cats after the first round. Arizona's two-round total of 580 (+12) is two shots ahead of San Diego with 18 holes to play. Texas-El Paso (583), UC-Irvine (585) and tournament-host Long Beach State (587) round out the top five.
Leading the way for the Wildcats is senior Rob Anderson. Anderson stands in a tie for sixth place with a two-round total of 143 (+1). He is one of three UA golfers in the top 20. Also playing well for the Cats is Brandon Smith, who tallied a season-low 68 in the tournament's first round. Smith's total of 146 (+4) places him in a tie for 15th heading into Friday's final round. Air Force's Ben Leestma leads the tournament with a two-under-par total of 140.
Other Arizona performers include Brian Woolf, who is tied for 19th at 147 (+5), Tim Weis, who is tied for 25th at 148 (+6) and Ben Clark, who is tied for 35th place at 150 (+8).
The 49er Collegiate Classic is being contested at the Virginia Country Club, a par 71, 6,509-yard layout. The 54-hole event is hosted by Long Beach State University.
The Arizona varsity will next be in action on Nov. 3-5, at the Golf World/Palmetto Dunes Invitational in Hilton Head, S.C.


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2006 UMass All-American lacrosse players went against each other last night as Boston with Jack Reid beat Toronto and Jake Deane 18-10. Deane opened the game's scoring with his second goal in as many games. He also had three groundballs and won four face-offs. Reid had four GBs for the winners, as the Cannons (7-3) clinched a playoff berth. Here's the game's blog.
In the Chicago Machine's 15-11 loss at Denver, Brett Garber had a goal and Diogo Godoi had a groundball on defense.


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The Town of Winthrop will soon have a bicycle pump track.
What is a bicycle pump track, you ask? It's a continuous loop that can be ridden on a bike without pedaling, consisting of a series of rolling bumps and banked corners that allow the rider to gain momentum.
The unique idea came to the Winthrop Town Council through a local business owner, Joe Brown, who requested the use of unused town-owned land near the ball fields for the track.
Winthrop Mayor, Dave Acheson told KOZI that the council approved the use of the town's property and added that the idea seems very popular among community members.
Acheson expects work to begin on the new pump track this spring, with full use in swing as early as this summer."CLICK HERE" for Audio


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Davis, Mrs. Sarah
8 Aug 1912
Mrs. Sarah Davis died at her home in Green Township Monday forenoon at 10 o'clock of cancer of the face.
Mrs. Sarah Davis was born in Canada in 1850, when she moved with her parents to Holland, where she resided until her marriage to James Davis at Big Rapids, living in Green Township for 38 years. She was a kind and loving wife and mother and was loved by all who knew her. She is survived by a husband and one son to mourn her loss.
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Hangstafer, Oakel
25 Jan 1974
Oakel Hangstafer, 78, 121 Second Ave., Big Rapids, died Friday evening at the Community Hospital.
She was born in Big Rapids, April 6, 1895 and lived her entire life in the area. She was a member of the United Church, the Big Rapids Women's Club, the Big Rapids Garden Club, Third Ward Extension Club, Community Hospital Auxiliary and a life member of the Ferris State College Alumni Association.
Surviving are her husband, Chester; two daughters, Barbarajoan Franklin, New York City; Mrs. George (Beth) Calvert, Cincinnati, Ohio; one son Jack Franklin, Western Springs, Ill; one step-daughter, Mrs. Alfred (Doreen) Graboski, Big Rapids; three granchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Hazel Roosa, Brandenton, Fla.; and one brother, Kenneth Davis, Sandusky, Ohio.
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Seaman, Fred
26 Feb 1971
Fred Seaman, 72, R. 4, Big Rapids, died Friday in Cimmunity Hospital.
He was born October 1, 1898 in Barton Township, Newaygo County, and has lived in the area all his life.
He is survived by his wife, Lillian, three sons, Ellis, Paris; Glen, R. 4, Big Rapids; Orville, R. 2, Reed City; two daughers, Mrs. Ilene Cain, Stanwood; Mrs. Edna Sunquist, Paris; two grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one brother, Orrie Seaman, Ypsilanti; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Martiny, Rodney and Mrs. Lens Gilbert, New York. One daughter, Dorothy preceeded him in death.
Funeral services will be Monday at 2:30 p.m., from Rogers Funeral Home, the Rev. Michael Steer officiating. Burial will be in Davenport Cemetery.
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Smith, Mrs. Eliza (Barry)
Pioneer - Monday evening February 28, 1910
Mrs Eliza Smith ( Barry ) a Former resident of this City, died at St Joseph Saturday. The Body is expected here tomorrow forenoon on the 9:25 train and will be taken to the cemetary.
She was mother in law to Ben Coleman, who was at one time a mill wright for the Darrah-Milling company. Her daughter Mrs Coleman will accompany the body here.
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Steinke, Fred F.
17 Mar 1974
Fred F. Steinke died Sunday at the Greenridge Nursing Home at the age of 90.
He was born on Sept. 25, 1883 in Germany and came to Michigan as a small child. He lived in the Howard City area, Morley, the Muskegon area and White Cloud before coming to Big Rapids in 1973. He worked most of his life as a carpenter and farmer.
Mr. Steinke is survived by three sons; Walter, Stanwood, Alfred and Vernon of Big Rapids; two daughters, Mrs. Wsley (Laura) Morrison, Rogers Heights, Mrs. Donald (Edith) McCuliffe, Sparta; one sister, Mrs. Lena Hacker of Ionia; five brothers, Ferman, Detroit Lakes, Minn., Albert, Saranac, Rudolph, Indian River, Arnold, Kalamazoo, Adolph of Morley; several nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
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Seattle real estate and business-friendly status is also on a roll. Last week CNBC completed its annual business ranking of top states for business, using some 56 metrics divided into 10 broad categories. Overall Washington State scored 7th. Highest scores for Washington State were given for the state's economy, quality of life and technology. Lowest scores were for cost of doing business and cost of living, America's Top States For Business. Displacing Texas this year as the top state, Georgia scored first.
The King County Assessor has also indicated real estate valuations and new construction to be on the rise, Office of Economic and Financial Analysis. While valuations are still 14.6% lower than the peak of 2007, the median asking price has increased almost 30% from the lows of January, 2012, (29.8% actually) but the trend appears to be ongoing for increased valuations. As reported in May, Seattle growth has been documented with some 18,000 new residents, Seattle is nation's fastest-growing- major city. People have to live somewhere.
All of the news can not eliminate the downside of traffic and ongoing construction activities however. Last year Inrix, a traffic data company, ranked Seattle as the 7th worst city for traffic (as of August of last year).10 Worst Traffic Cities in the U.S. - weather.com. Unfortunately, from all the growing pains and projects the dubious distinction is not likely to change.
Summer weather in Seattle can be fabulous and appears to be here. At least, for the next week or so, the weather folk are predicting temperatures will be warm. The weather will be good for house hunting, barbecue, or simply enjoying the many activities the area has to offer. Being unhindered by rain, or just kicking back to enjoy is always a welcome benefit this time of year.


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Beach fills are quantities of sand placed on the shoreline by mechanical means, such as dredging and pumping from offshore deposits or overland hauling and dumping by trucks. The resulting beach provides some protection to the area behind it and also serves as a valuable recreational resource.
The beach fill functions as an eroding buffer zone. As large waves strike it, sand is carried offshore and deposited in a bar. As the bar grows, it causes incoming waves to break farther offshore. The useful life of such a beach, which depends on how quickly it erodes, can be completely eliminated in a short period of time by a rapid succession of severe storms. The owner must expect, therefore, to periodically add more fill as erosion continues. Beach fills generally have a relatively low initial cost but a periodic maintenance cost of adding new fill (periodic nourishment).
The rate at which new fill must be added depends on the relative coarseness of the fill material in relation to the native beach material. Ideally, fill and native beach materials should be perfectly matched, but this is virtually impossible. Generally speaking, if fill material is coarser than the native material, the fill erodes more slowly and if it is finer, it erodes more quickly.
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In 1979, the Three Mile Island nuclear facility melted down. The incident rightfully frightened citizens and put American nuclear power on hold. Three Mile Island received intense media coverage. Meanwhile, an earlier meltdown is all but forgotten. Thirteen years earlier, the Fermi 1 plant just south of Detroit, Michigan suffered a partial meltdown. Luckily, operators managed a controlled shutdown to avoid disaster.
Construction on Fermi 1 began in 1957 off Lake Erie in Monroe County, Michigan. Dow Chemical and Detroit Edison designed the plant. A consortium operated the facility on land owned by Detroit Edison. Fermi 1 was a prototype fast breeder reactor designed to generate more fuel than it used. The companies did not design the plant to produce much power.
The prototype plant experienced a major setback on October 5, 1966. Zirconium cladding broke loose blocking the coolant from entering the reactor. As a result, the core began to meltdown. Engineers used sodium coolant at Fermi, so they could not pump water into the reactor to bring down the temperature. Apparently, sodium burns when it interacts with water. As the crisis continued, some fuel rods melted.
The Detroit area survived the potential disaster because the fuel rods stayed within their assemblies. As a result, workers shutdown without incident and maintained containment. It took nearly four years to uncover the problem, clean up the mess, replace the fuel, and restart the facility. The plant's license was not renewed in 1972. It was decommissioned in 1975 with final decommissioning scheduled for 2025. The plant currently lies dormant.
Southeast Michigan nearly suffered a nuclear meltdown in 1966. The Fermi 1 plant experienced a coolant issue that workers managed to control. They received some luck when the fuel rods did not interfere with containment. In the end, the Fermi plant's functional lifespan lasted less than two decades.


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Wednesday night the San Francisco Giants won game 7 of the World Series, beating the Kansas City Royals 3-2 and becoming World Champions for the 8th time in franchise history. It was a great series with memorable moments, exceptional plays, and outstanding individual performances. It was the second World Series to feature two wild card teams and the first in which both teams were required to win a one-game playoff in order to advance to the Division Series. Also, it was only the second World Series since 2002 to go the maximum 7 games. With another World Series in the books, what did it mean for each of the teams involved? (more…)


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I have a question....I want to file for CS. The SD has told me that he wants nothing to do with his daughter...Actually he said that she wasn't his. I promise you that she is his daughter. Anyways my question is...If I file for CS how can I make sure he doesn't get visitation. He turned out to be not such a nice guy and hes into some bad stuff and I don't want my daughter around that. Does anyone have advice?
Should I file for CS?
CS and custody are separate, yes. But the court will consider the amount of time that the NCP spends with the child (overnights) to help determine the amount of support. This is why NCPs often go after more time--to lower the monthly obligations. It's why after filing, a father who hasn't cared or showed up in months will suddenly be all over the kid, professing his love and demanding shared custody. Does this always happen? No. If it does, is it always bad? No. Sometimes a guy is irresponsible and looks for more time out of selfishness, but in time a bond grows and it works out. Unfortunately, more often than not, this isn't the case. The good thing is that for a true deadbeat and bad guy (or girl), the custody given won't amount to much. And many won't even take the time they are given. Very few absent parents will just be handed joint custody.
It's true, tho, that courts have been much more open-mnded towards allowing the parents to share custody so it's something to think about. Personally I did file when DD was about 10 months old and the process was long and arduous as it was international. However, the custody isn't an issue due to distance and he's a good guy even if it were. So I am lucky in that regard. I realize that my situation colors my opinion. But I do feel that while you can't force parenthood on someone, you can ask that a biological parents fulfill the financial responsibilities at the very least.
OP--you know the father. What are the odds that he would turn this into a fight if you filed? I would just do it. If things get very hairy and he's that bad a guy, either he won't get any visitation or he'll drop it if you rescind your petition.
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My Background (point of view for how I assess this ship):
I have taken over 25 cruises on Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess, and Disney before now. I've worked at sea so have a decent idea of the maritime operations side of things. I've sailed inside cabins all the way up to the largest suite on a large cruise ship. Although I enjoyed the super-sized suite there is more to a cruise ship than the square feet in your cabin. Outdoor and indoor activities play into what makes a ship nice or not so.
First Impressions:
I mix of incredibly favorable and confusion. The confusion is not all bad though it is more of a why use these colors etc…sort of thinking. To that end no decorator will satisfy everyone's personal color choices so it's not a big deal really.
The ship in in great shape which is to be expected for one with only about a dozen cruises under her belt depending on how one counts the shakedown cruises etc.
The choice of many dark colors around the public areas in the Centrum area does close the space in a bit…not seeing much of the sea outside is disappointing to me, but they have the space set up nicely with loads of seating for folks and a couple of big video screens on deck 6. The Casino, which allows smoking is open to the Centrum area allowing the smoky smell to move more between decks. (Perhaps the casino could be non-smoking eliminating that problem.)
It's a big ship, one of the largest at sea. It is currently the newest cruise ship at sea and the newest sailing from Miami. For NCL it's the second ship in the class and is decked out in the South Beach/Miami style, as opposed to the New York style for her sister ship the Breakaway.
So far as I write first impressions on day one of the cruise, the crew, are fantastic. They are very welcoming and friendly. They seem eager to help those who are looking for something or someplace.
Overall impression of the ship facilities:
The ship is nice as it is brand spanking new. I give it high marks (other than the overuse of dark colors around the ship) for the facilities. Offering many dining and bar venues to suit most all tastes and many sport activities really makes it possible to satisfy most all family members. Of course this is a contemporary cruise line not a super luxury line, so despite having The Haven (which I toured and feel is a great place for the suite guests to enjoy more luxurious surroundings with only other suite cruisers), if someone is looking for a super luxury line this is not the right ship. It is a great ship for an active family or a multi-generational family looking to spend a quality week together but where everyone can do some of their own things so everyone is not always on top of one another. I'd sail it again and as much as I've cruised I can be a picky cruiser.
Impression of dining options:
The Norwegian Getaway offers so many options that it can be hard to choose each night. I went ahead and booked my specialty dining ahead of the cruise which helped ensure I was able to get what I wanted each night. Booking ahead is a good idea if willing to make some assumptions about what will be desired each night.
The food was generally good as was the service. I never tried the free sit down venues, other than O'Sheehans which is a pub with food 24 hours. The food there was good and was served fairly quickly at breakfast. Lunch service was good although not as fast as breakfast. I only ate a couple of meals up in the buffet and they were good and on temperature. Serves were ever present in that venue so tables were bussed timely. Drinks were self-service (in part because we were not on a noro-virus watch.)
Crowds, how bad are they?
One issue that concern many about sailing larger capacity ships are the crowds that may occur on the ship specifically using the popular venues. I never felt overly crowded at any venue. Yes there were some short waits at the rope course when it first opens for the day, but then again it's a very popular venue and the line of people was only tens of people not hundreds long. Elsewhere on the ship I never stood in line other than to be served and then it was never more than a few people ahead of me and the lines would move fast.
One specific issue with crowds I've hears is the elevators. I walked the ship a lot and nearly always used the stairs. I never witnessed too many people waiting for elevators so it did not seem to be too big of an issue. Of course the stairs are never too crowded and work great for exercise.
Debarkation was set up to flow smoothly. I left the ship with probably a couple hundred others who were on various debark day tours that dropped them either back to the cruise ship or to either of the two major airports nearby, Miami International or Ft. Lauderdale airports. I didn't feel like there were too many leaving the ship at the same time and it was not long before I was with my bag and thru CBP and off to my tour bus.
General review:
The boarding process was a bit slow, but then again I am being treated like al first time NCL cruisers which means we are among the last to board. On all my other cruises I get priority boarding as a past passenger from that cruise line. What this meant on Saturday was nearly an hour and a half from the time I arrived at the port until I crossed the threshold to get onto the ship. It was late enough that I was able to go straight to my cabin which was nice.
The ship was clean and the crew friendly as I walked around to explore the ship. I left a bit more exploring for the first sea day, as it's no fun to be bored. I also listened to some of the live music in the atrium areas (sometimes called a centrum on other cruise lines). I also enjoyed a nice meal in the Brazilian Steakhouse specialty restaurant on the ship.
On my first full sea day, we enjoyed generally very nice weather. I walked all of the decks to see how everything looked. It was quite nice to see how active the outdoor areas had become as the day progressed. With plenty of Spring Break kids aboard I saw many racing one another on the water slides and kids as well as adults on the rope course. I plan to try it tomorrow and make a video of my walk. Ideally winds will be fairly calm allowing me to go out on the plank.
I attended the shopping show and lucked out winning a Del Sol t-shirt along with a nice bracelet and charm from Diamond's International. It's a nice extra treat to take home to the family. I also enjoyed a great dinner at another specialty restaurant called Cagney's Steakhouse. The food there was great!
The second sea day started off nicely. I was up for a long walk around the ship. Using a FitBit makes one far more aware of the steps taken and stairs climbed each day. I expect out of myself at least 50 flights of stairs each day on a ship and at least 15K steps. I am managing to hit my goals so far while on the ship. Tomorrow is a port day so we will see if any of that changes.
Breakfast was nice in O'Sheehans, which is also where I chose to eat lunch (their famous chicken pot pie). Aside from eating and exercising I attended some sows and chatted with crew and fellow passengers. After lunch, I walked the rope course on the ship. It is really quite a fun experience. There is even a short zip experience (similar to a zip line) that gets one to the end of the course. I took video (see it here) of my walk. I have to go again to get a picture taken of me out at the end of the plank. I've seen pictures of senior leadership from NCL on the end of the plank so look forward to getting my picture taken out there.
The day was nice both from a weather perspective (which is no way controlled by any cruise line) and from a variety of activities perspective. There was plenty to do, including some overlapping activities.
Onto our third morning aboard the ship and we are having even more fun. We arrived early into St. Maarten (the Dutch side) where many will shop and others will try water sports and yet others will enjoy some time trekking around the island. Due to recent construction in the past few years a lot of new shops are open in downtown Phillipsburg so there is no requirement to head to the French side for serious shopping.
After dinner I got to watch a fireworks show out on the outside decks. I believe at least one other cruise ship had an opportunity to watch them fired off as well, although from several miles away. The show was quite nice and for those on deck 8 watching, we had lots of space compared to the crowded upper deck areas.
Our next port was St. Thomas, part of the United States Virgin Islands. Yes, that makes it part of the USA. I decided to walk to town to see what is happening and got some good exercise at the same time. I bought a couple shirts to add to my collection of shirts from my travels. As I finished up my shopping it started to get really busy in town as there were 5 cruise ships visiting including the Carnival Conquest and Royal Princess. I saw over at the Crown Bay pier a Royal Caribbean ship and saw the shopping guide from a Celebrity ship as well.
We left St Thomas around 4pm today for a nearly 44 hour haul at fairly high speeds up to Nassau, The Bahamas for our last port of call. That will be after a sea day tomorrow first. We departed right about on time and hit 20kts of speed fairly quickly. As the evening came on we hit some rougher seas, but nothing too bad.
Dinner was good tonight as it was Cagney's once again. I saw many families and couples alike enjoying their dinners in various specialty restaurants on the ship. Of course there is the buffet where I saw many dining as I went up to the sports deck. Of course the main dining rooms are always there for folks to use as well.
The rope course, rock wall, and other venues were opened late in the evening for a few hours. They were active with both adults and kids. I ran the rope course several times and saw many others up on it going on back to back runs thru the course. Others were climbing the wall several times in a row. Even the little kids were going on the rope course and I learned that there is a course designed for small children that is only a couple feet off the ground for those young kids afraid of going a dozen feet up in the air for their walk.
Thursday is a sea day, meaning we spend the entire day sailing towards our destination, Nassau. The weather outside is fairly nice which really makes a sea day more fun for everyone. I took a good hour in the morning to walk around the decks to see what was going on. Sad to say I saw that the chair hogs (people who go out first thing and reserve prime chairs for use later in the day) were out in force. Fortunately the folks at Norwegian do a fairly good job of removing those items and moving them to the towel exchange area, when they are left out to "save" a chair too long.
The sports deck actually opened a bit early today, which was nice because a crowd was already there to enjoy the rope course and bungee trampoline. I ran the rope course a couple of times, as when I finished the first time it was slow enough they let me run it a second time. I then walked around and watched part of the family games contest on the pool deck. It looked as if the kids and their families were having a really good time.
Dinner tonight was in the Japanese Steakhouse where the show was fantastic. We had a great chef. I was glad to taste good food there, as I heard others complain their chef put too much sauce on everything and that ruined their meal. I suppose it is a chef by chef situation. I was pleased with the dinner. Also very glad I took advantage of Norwegian's Ultimate Dining package. That package saves some money if you choose to dine in a specialty restaurant each night of the cruise as did I.
Friday started out well with nice weather at sea. We spent the morning at sea before arriving just a bit ahead of schedule to Nassau. There I was one of the first off the ship and got thru the shopping area fairly quickly. I had already decided to wait until the whole family would be with me before going to spend the day at Atlantis Resort. We were joined in port by the Carnival Sensation and the Disney Dream, another fairly new and very nice ship.
Once we were in port and it was possible to look down into the water it was great to see how nice and turquoise it is in the Bahamas. I heard folks talking about how they'd like to live in the houses that surround the port area. Most are waterfront with docks for their privately owned boats. I'd agree it would be a great place for the view. (Maybe not directly across from the cruise ship port though.) The weather was very nice for a port day as well.
As the day wore on I took in the sights of the Nassau waterfront from the ship. Having 18 decks of height really provides the opportunity to see far away from the ship and there is a lot of beautiful sights to see around Nassau. I shot some additional video in order to help show others some of the things you can see while on a cruise aboard the Norwegian Getaway.
As we sailed out of Nassau the sun was setting on the horizon. It was a beautiful picture (too bad I left my camera in the cabin and had to rely on my memory to relive the beautiful sight. We departed a few minutes early because everyone was back aboard the ship timely today. Sailing back to Miami I can see out my cabin window another cruise ship on what appears to be generally a similar course a few miles North of us. I assume it is the Carnival Sensation but can't see the ship name so don't know for sure.
The last day of the cruise never fails to be filled with lots of last minute activities among all cruisers. For me I spent a lot of time looking the ship over once again. I filled out a kudos card for my cabin attendant and made sure to secure a ticket for a hop-on hop-off tour of Miami tomorrow which will ensure I make it to the Miami airport for my flight home. (It is of course my responsibility to ensure I am back at the main meeting point timely to make my ride out to the airport.) Then the worst part of the last day on a cruise, unless planning to self-disembark, I had to pack and put my bags out in front of my cabin. (Always double check you have anything you need for debark morning before putting the bag out front.)
Debark day back in Miami is always a sad day (regardless of what port is being used). I had a good time though as I took book loops of the Hop On Hop Off tour around Miami Beach and the greater Miami area. It was fun to learn more about the area while burning up some hours before it was time to fly home to my family. All in all it was a good day, especially arriving home within 3 minutes of the scheduled arrival time.
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I give the ship a (4.5) ****1/2 rating. The ship and crew are clean and service is good. Some of the more popular activities should be open more of the time to allow even more use by all. More activities and brighter colors would go a long way in addition to even a higher level of service of all passengers, towards making it a five star ship. For the mass market of cruise customers this is a top pick ship on which to cruise. A good cruise agent can help you know for sure what ship is best though, based on your specific need.
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A tour of any of three historic Missouri mansions reveals plenty of secrets about their long-gone owners. The state historic sites in the Missouri parks system include battlefields, birth places, cemeteries, covered bridges, homesteads, grist mills and ancient Indian villages. Also on the list are three grand homes with much of their contents remaining as if the residents had stepped …Read More »
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Lock-ups You'll Love … To Visit
The Missouri State Penitentiary, Nevada's historic Vernon County Jail, and the Glore Psychiatric Museum (or State Lunatic Asylum No. 2) once confined people deemed a danger to themselves or others. It is slightly ironic that the same facilities residents wanted to escape from are drawing crowds today. Yet these historic sites and museums have fascinating stories, interesting architecture, and contain …Read More »
Interest in Missouri State Penitentiary Tours Heating Up
In 2011, visitors came in droves to get locked up inside the Missouri State Penitentiary. The 2011 season saw a 47 percent increase in tour attendance – more than 17,000 people stepped through the Missouri State Penitentiary gateway and heard the cool clang of the metal bars slam shut behind them. What happens once inside the walls of the Missouri …Read More »
So many reasons to make a trip to the Missouri State Penitentiary this summer
Now is a great time to plan your tour of the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City. Why? Well, not only can you go on a two-hour historic tour of the prison that accepted its first inmate 100 years before Alcatraz, but you can also experience the prison at night on a twilight tour, or you can tap into the …Read More »
Behind The Walls
Thankfully, I never had to serve time in the old Missouri State Penitentiary. Perhaps that's why I was glad to return Wednesday for my third tour of the historic property, located in the heart of Jefferson City. First, a little history: The prison was decommissioned in 2004. It has been open for public tours and, this year, the Jefferson City …Read More »


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One of the producers of the U.S. hit movie "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" has denied rumors there will be a sequel to the action film.
"Absolutely not," Wachsberger told the magazine. "No way. There's no truth to that."
The hit film starred real-life couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt as married assassins who attempt to kill one another but eventually team up and renew their failing marriage.
"Mr. and Mrs. Smith" earned almost $200 million in America alone and offered viewers a very open-ended finale, which In Touch Weekly reports has helped prompt such fan rumors.
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Nov. 20, 2012
The Mustangs face North Texas in Moody Coliseum Wednesday at 4 p.m., SMU concludes the 2012 season Saturday against Baylor. The Mustangs enter the week with a 10-19 record overall after falling to Conference USA Champion Tulsa in the first round of the C-USA Championship in Tulsa, Okla.
The Last Meeting
September 2, 2009
Moody Coliseum
The Last Meeting
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SMU is led by First Team All-Conference USA selection Caroline Young, who scores 3.34 kills per set and has 367 kills on the season, and senior Courtney Manning was selected to the second team after setting the SMU record for career blocks. She has 570 and needs seven in the two matches to tie for second all-time in C-USA history. Manning has 95 blocks this season, needing five to post at least 100 blocks in all four seasons of her career.
The Bears have a 17-10 record overall, and are 4-8 in Big XII matches going into the last match of the conference schedule at Texas Tech Wednesday before the regular season finale in Dallas. Baylor played nine matches against ranked opponents this season, winning two. Alyssa Dibbern leads the team with 286 kills, and as a team, the Bears average more than 13 kills per set.
The Mustangs are 11-1 all-time against the Mean Green, winning the last 11 matches in a row. The two teams last met in 2009, with SMU taking a 3-1 win at home. The Mustangs are 6-0 against the Mean Green in Moody Coliseum. Against the Bears, SMU is 3-5 all-time, taking a 3-2 win on the road in 2010, the last time the teams played. SMU is 2-2 against Baylor at home.
Courtney Manning broke Kendra Kahanek's SMU career blocks record with her first block at Southern Miss on Oct. 7, 2012, leading SMU to a come-from-behind win in the first set and eventually a sweep of the Golden Eagles. The senior has 95 blocks this season, taking her career total to 570. As a junior, Manning broke her own SMU single-season blocks record with an NCAA-best 185 total blocks, which ranks third all-time in a season in Conference USA. During her sophomore campaign, she recorded 162 blocks, breaking Natalie Peters' record of 151 set in 2005. Manning is third all-time in C-USA history. Stephanie Meinig set the conference mark at 593 while playing at Cincinnati from 1997 to 2000.
Courtney Manning has made a name for herself as a blocking beast, but the senior middle blocker is also a tremendous threat on the offensive side, as well, earning second team All-C-USA honors. She has had at least eight kills in 11 of the last 17 matches, scoring at least 10 in six matches including a career-high 16 kills against Arkansas-Little Rock. She is seventh in Conference USA with a .299 hitting percentage. She hit .833 with 10 kills and no errors in 12 attempts at Southern Miss. She has hit at least .400 in nine matches, and is on pace to set the SMU career record, hitting .284.
Junior transfer Maddie Lozano is leading the Mustangs with 121 blocks, ranking fourth in Conference USA with 1.13 blocks per set. She recorded 12 blocks, including four solo blocks against Memphis, which is tied for third in a match all-time at SMU. Making the feat even more impressive, two-time single-season record setter Courtney Manning is still posting blocks, recording 94 this season. Lozano has had at least four blocks in 18 matches, including 13 of the last 17. She also posted a season-high 15 kills against Memphis for her first double-double, and has reached double figures eight times, including four of the last seven matches. Lozano is second on the team with 223 kills.
Six Mustangs have combined for 13 double-doubles this season, led by Olivia Bailey's seven. Bailey scored 39 assists with 14 digs against Army and 31 assists and 20 digs in a 3-2 win over Arkansas-Little Rock. She finished with 31 assists and 18 digs at Tulsa, and added 51 assists and 13 digs against Marshall. The senior setter posted her fifth double-double of the year with a season-high 53 assists and 11 digs at UCF, and added a sixth with 48 assists and 17 digs at UAB. She posted her seventh of the season with 44 assists and 14 digs at home against Rice on Senior Day. Carla Armstrong accomplished the first double-double of the season for the Mustangs, scoring 10 kills with 10 digs against Cal State Fullerton for the first of her career. Freshman Avery Acker has two, posting her first double-double with 26 assists and 11 digs against Oklahoma, and adding a second with 23 assists and 22 digs at Rice. Caroline Young scored 23 kills and 18 digs against Army for the first double-double of her career, and freshman Abbey Bybel got her first with 16 kills and 13 digs at Rice. Maddie Lozano recorded her first double-double with 15 kills and 12 blocks agaisnt Memphis, and Cailin Bula posted the most recent with 11 kills and 10 digs at UTEP.
Senior transfer Olivia Bailey is fifth in Conference USA, averaging 9.38 assists per set, and averaged 9.81 assists per set in C-USA matches, fourth in the league. She has at least 25 assists in every match she has played in except three, including a season-high 53 at UCF, eclipsing 50 for the second time this season. She also recorded 51 assists against Marshall. She has recorded at least 40 assists in 11 matches, including seven of the last 10. She is also second on the team with 218 digs and has 44 blocks. Freshman Avery Acker has 226 assists. She has had at least 20 assists in six matches, and is fourth on the team with 163 digs.
Sophomore Caroline Young has been SMU's most dominant and consistent offensive threat this season, earning first team All-C-USA accolades after scoring at least 10 kills in 20 matches, including 11 of the last 12. She is ninth in Conference USA, averaging 3.34 per set for the season. She has posted at least 20 kills seven times, including a career high 26 at UCF. Young had nine kills in the second set alone against the Knights. She also had a career-high 18 digs with 23 kills against Army for her first double-double. Young leads C-USA and is 23rd in the NCAA with 0.42 aces per set, and has 46 aces overall, 16th in the country.
Freshman Abbey Bybel has inserted herself into the SMU offensive attack. The 6-0 middle blocker has at least 10 kills in seven matches, including a season-high 16 kills at Rice. She led SMU with 11 in the 3-1 win against UTEP. Bybel also finished with 13 digs at Rice for her first double-double. She hit .400 against Texas State, scoring five kills, including the first kill of her collegiate career, with just one error in 10 attempts. She has 177 kills on the season, fourth on the team, and also has 21 blocks with 102 digs.
Senior Susan Lewis won the starting libero position after three different players saw action in the different colored jersey early in the season. In 18 of the last 20 matches, including the last 12 in a row, Lewis has recorded at least 10 digs, including a career-high 29 against Arkansas-Little Rock, which is the ninth most in a match by a C-USA player this season. She ranks 11th overall with 3.53 digs per set.


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Johnny Palmer plays third baseman for his team sponsored by Andrew Martinssen.
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- Partnership scope: Global
- Date start: 1 Jan 2003
- Date end: 1 Jan 2008
- More information: http://www.iwmi.org
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Government of Iran (Islamic Republic of) - Agricultural Research, Education and Extension (AREEO)
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Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) (Australia)
Brazilian Agricultural Research Corp (EMBRAPA) (Brazil)
Centro Internacional Agricultura Tropical (CIAT) (Colombia)
National Water Research Center (NWRC) (Egypt)
Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement (IRD) (France)
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) (India)
Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) (Japan)
The World Fish Center (ICLARM) (Malaysia)
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) (Philippines)
International Water Management Institute (IWMI) (Sri Lanka)
Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) (Sweden)
Cooperative for Assistance & Relief Everywhere (CARE) (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) (United States of America)
World Resources Institute (WRI) (United States of America)
UN System: Other intergovernmental organizations:
Mekong River Commission (Cambodia)
Yellow River Conservancy Commission (YRCC) (China)
Future Harvest Centers of the CGIAR (United States of America)
Agricultural Research Council (ARC) (Zimbabwe)
University of California, Davis (UC Davis) (United States of America)
Partnership Overview | ObjectivesDevelopment objective: To increase the productivity of water for food and livelihoods, in a manner that is environmentally sustainable and socially acceptable.
The immediate objectives of the Challenge Program on Water and Food:
1. Food security for all at household level.
2. Poverty alleviation, through increased sustainable livelihoods in rural and peri-urban areas.
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FT: Bank of Moscow Rescued With $14bn State Bail-out
WSJ: Russia Gives Bank $14 Billion Bailout
NYT: Regulators Provide $14 Billion Bailout for Bank of Moscow
Bank of Moscow, the fifth largest bank in Russia, will receive the largest bank bailout ($14.5 billion) in Russia's history. The bailout was necessary due to the problem loans extended to the bank's former management. VTB, another Russian bank that acquired a 46.5 percent stake in Bank of Moscow last February, recently found that the size of the problem loans amounted to 250 billion rubles ($9 billion), representing almost 30 percent of the bank's assets. Sixty percent of the problem loans were "very bad" and were made without any collateral. According to Russia's central bank, Bank of Moscow will receive 295 billion rubles from the Deposit Insurance Agency at 0.5 percent. Additionally, VTB will provide 100 billion rubles as well.
This bailout raises questions about the quality of regulation and supervision in Russian banking. Indeed, banks in Russia have not been considered transparent, and problem loans have been rising after the recent financial crisis as regulators have not actively responded to regulate such problems. Still, the huge size of bailout (almost 50 percent of the bank's total assets) for a quasi-sovereign bank surprised investors. "If this kind of thing happens at such an important institution, it's an amber light that the entire Russian banking system has to be finally cleaned up," said Tim Ash, emerging markets economist at Royal Bank of Scotland.
Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin asked for criminal investigations, accusing the bank's former chief executive Andrei Borodin, closely connected to an ousted mayor Yury Luzhkov, of practicing "fraudulent lending." Investors question why VTB was not able to find the bank's problem loans prior to its purchase of such a large share of the bank. VTB's chief executive Andrei Kostin said that the bank's management had not provided the bank's actual loan book and former mayor Luzhkov "prevented anyone from asking unwelcome questions."
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Have you heard the big news? According to The Guardian report published on March 28, millions of people around the world will soon take part in a ginormous global event that shines the spotlight on the serious issue of climate change. March 29, 2014, is Earth Hour, an annual event observed from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. local time on the last Saturday in March.
When is Earth Hour?
- March 29, 2014
- March 28, 2015
- March 26, 2016
- March 25, 2017
- March 31, 2018
Earth Hour 2014
In 2007, over 2 million people participated in the very first Earth Hour event which took place in Sydney, Australia. The following year, more than 35 countries and 50 million people participated. Year after year, participation grew. More than 7000 cities in 150 countries are expected to participate in Earth Hour 2014. And this year, even a superhero will take part. Yessir, Spiderman is helping save the planet!
No matter who you are or where you live, anyone can join in on the "world's largest campaign for the planet." Whether you are single, part of a large family, a small business owner or government employee, everybody is encouraged to participate. Famous landmarks and iconic buildings that have gone dark include the Empire State Building, CN Tower, Buckingham Palace, the Golden Gate Bridge, Gateway Arch, Sky Tower and the Eiffel Tower, to name a few.
How to Participate in Earth Hour
Touted as the "world's biggest environmental event," participation is simple. Just shut off the lights for one hour. It's also the perfect opportunity to spend an hour with a few of your favorite people.
- When the lights are off, why not play a few of your favorite board games?
- Head out to the back yard and watch the stars.
- Have a candlelight dinner with your significant other.
- Nokia is launching an Earth Hour 2014 app.
- Check out the first "Carbon Friendly" recipes by Therese Kerr.
- Find an Earth Hour 2014 event in your neighborhood.
You've got the "power" to make a difference! Turn off the lights for an hour.
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- Free Earth Hour activities for kids: Flip off the power and go green for an hour
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Is There a Future In 'No-Growth' Businesses?
American culture makes a big deal about "fast-growth" companies, trumpeting such achievements as getting on the Inc. 5000 list. But does our future – and the future of the planet – depend on "no growth" companies?
According to one MIT professor, it does.
Jay Forrester, an MIT Sloan School of Management professor emeritus, argues in a recent MIT Sloan Management Review interview that U.S. businesses eventually need to abandon the mindset that a company's success is measured by its growth rate. High-growth business practices and that mentality, he suggests, exacerbate environmental and social problems such as overpopulation and shortages of natural resources like fresh water. We've lived too long with ideal of selling more and believing that mass consumption and production is for the common good. (You can read excerpts from the full interview with Mr. Forrester here on GreenBiz.com.)
Prof. Forrester says companies will need to find ways to keep vital and innovative within the organization without assuming that has to mean big expansion.
"I think one of the biggest management problems is going to be to understand how to manage a successful non-growing company — and how to get out of the frame of mind that success is measured only by growth," he says in the interview. The next several years, businesses will focus on surviving the brutal, changing economy. But once we emerge from today's economic recession, the next goal will likely be to create more sustainable American companies.
He adds: "It's very common to say, 'If you stagnate, if you don't grow, you will fail.' Well, that's possible if you don't maintain a system with proper management policies. You've still got to have some way to maintain vitality, to maintain some product progress, but to do it within a fixed demand on the environment. I don't think I've heard of that being taught in management schools."
Mr. Forrester's argument isn't likely to impress all the entrepreneurship advocates out there that believe high-growth is the American way – or the VCs that make a lot of money off of that ideal. But I think he makes a compelling point.
The economic crisis is breeding new ideas about the hazards of mass consumption and fast growth, both socially and environmentally. It's unlikely we'll ever return to the spend-easy, lend-easy ways of before this crisis. Businesses that embrace this sea change and place emphasis on sustainable practices, and try to adapt their practices sooner than later, will ultimately succeed. Those that ignore this change will fall behind.
Readers, do you think Americans will ever embrace "no-growth" business practices?
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Davis takes a break
For the first time in 31 summers, Butch Davis isn't preparing a team for a football season. There are no two-a-day practices. No sweltering afternoons under the searing sun. No players to cut. C5.
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The Colorado Springs Police Department says alcohol was a factor in a "series of events" that included shots being fired and police cruisers being struck by a fleeing vehicle.
According to a police report, officers responded to two shots fired downtown shortly before 2 AM, Thursday. Upon arriving at location, the 100 block of E. Pikes Peak, officers came in contact with 26-year-old Michael Garrison, who was walking away from the scene carrying a pistol. Another man, 30-year-old Tony Hoeppel interfered with the officers' attempts to contact Garrison, the report stated, and at the same time, a dark colored Chevy Tahoe was speeding away from the scene.
The Tahoe, driven by 26-year-old Eddie Lightsey, nearly struck one police cruiser and then later struck two other police cruisers. Officers continued to pursue Lightsey until he failed to negotiate a turn at the intersection of Cimmaron and Tejon. The Tahoe slid into a large hole at a construction site at the intersection where the Bank of Broodmoor had formerly been located.
Lightsey, who was uncooperative as he exited the vehicle, was arrested for felony eluding, felony assault on police officers, DUI and other charges. Garrison was arrested on weapons charges, and Hoeppel was arrested for obstruction.


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Sea Series #9
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The fragility of diary entries, combined with the tireless observation of the shore's many different moods and slow transformations. In this series, Price combines two close things: family and the sea. He films one motif and re-exposes the film a second time, sometimes several years later. These multiple expositions emphasize the situations' placement within a never-ending flow. -Andrea Slovakova
35mm, Silent
Directed by John Price
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keword generated RSS within Groups
Why not take advantage of your tagged cotent within your group and RSS those tags? How?
Just add the 'My Library' keyword search that transforms results into RSS functionality and apply it to groups. Users can then add to pageflakes, netvibes or iGoogle.
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this sounds really useful. good luck
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Hey you can go mad and take those keyword generated RSS results and aggregate these with Yahoo pipes ! - the output of these could be put into pageflakes, netvibes or iGoogle. You could go a step further and 'widget-ize' your yahoo pipes aggregated feeds via widgetbox.com and their point and click widget making facilty. sweet ;-)


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Chicago welcomes a family favorite, Laura Doherty, for her CD release show on February 22. Celebrating her third kids' CD, In a Heartbeat, Laura and her band will perform for fans at 11:00 am at the Old Town School of Folk Music.
Says Laura Doherty, "I'm thrilled to be performing this CD release show at home in Chicago! Celebrating the album's release at the Old Town School of Folk Music, where I've been teaching music to kids for fifteen years, is especially significant to me. Our school's 400-seat concert hall is one of the best places in the city to see a live show. It's an intimate venue, but there's lots of room to dance, and every seat is a good seat. What makes it even more special is that children attending my classes in the Old Town School's Wiggleworms music program inspired many of the songs on In a Heartbeat."
Known for her warm, engaging style, Laura Doherty has a remarkable ear for a catchy melody, a passion for creating sweet, folk-inspired songs, and a singular ability to connect with children that earned her the moniker "Chicago's pop sweetheart for kids" from AAA Living Magazine. Time Out NY Kids declared Laura's 2009 Parents' Choice Gold Award-winning Kids in the City to be one of that year's "Top 10 Kids' Albums." Time Out Chicago gave 4 stars to her 2011 Parents' Choice Silver Award-winning Shining Like a Star and rated Laura as one of Chicago's Top 4 Children's Artists (with Justin Roberts, Ella Jenkins, and Ralph Covert). Enthused Sirius/XM's Kids' Place Live Program Director Mindy Thomas, "Laura knows her audience, and her music is fantastic!"
The whole family will this folk-pop performance. Favorite characters like characters, Domingo the Flamingo and Jazzasaurus, will appear as puppets. Children will be invited to come onstage to shake a tambourine, brush Jazzasaurus' two baby teeth, bird-sit Domingo, and more. After the show, Laura will be available to sign her CDs.
Old Town School of Folk Music is located at 4544 N. Lincoln Ave in Chicago. Tickets for this event are $12 or $11 for Old Town School of Folk Music members. For more information, please call 773-728-6000 or Old Town School of Folk Music website.


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