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If you're black, pay special attention to your blood pressure — even if you
think you're healthy.
That's because high blood pressure (hypertension) affects certain groups of
people differently than others. And for black people in the United States, high
blood pressure often occurs earlier in life, is more severe and has more
Find out why you may be at greater risk of high blood pressure if you're
black and what steps you can take to protect yourself.
Why being black increases your risk of high blood pressure
If you're black and living in the United States, you're more likely than a
person of another race to develop hypertension, and to develop it earlier in
your life. And once you have the disease, you're more likely to have severe
complications, such as stroke, kidney failure and heart disease. In addition,
blacks often don't get treatment until their blood pressure has been high for so
long that vital organs have already started to suffer damage.
Researchers are still studying precisely why some blacks are at greater risk.
The issue essentially boils down to the age-old nature vs. nurture debate.
- Genetic susceptibility (nature). Genetics
has historically been blamed for a higher rate of hypertension among blacks.
That thinking has been supported by evidence that blacks as a group respond
differently to certain blood pressure medications and are more sensitive to the
blood pressure raising effects of sodium. Newer data, however, indicate that
blacks living traditional lifestyles in rural African countries experience few
blood pressure problems. This may point the finger, instead, at environmental
- Environment (nurture). Worldwide, the
rate of hypertension among blacks is not unusually high compared with that of
whites. In the United States, though, about 41 percent of blacks have
hypertension, compared with 27 percent of whites. Some researchers suggest that
difference is the result of socioeconomic disparities between blacks and whites.
Blacks have a higher rate of obesity, may eat a diet high in sodium and low in
potassium, and may experience more socioeconomic stress because of societal
prejudices. All of those are linked with high blood pressure.
A healthy lifestyle is important regardless of skin color
For researchers, resolving these issues is important because doing so can
help improve the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure among blacks in
general. While researchers continue to grapple with these issues, you can take
steps today to care for yourself and your family members.
No matter what your skin color, certain unhealthy lifestyle habits can
increase your risk of developing high blood pressure or interfere with your
efforts to lower your blood pressure when it's too high. You can minimize your
lifestyle-related risks by following these guidelines:
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Exercise regularly.
- Eat a healthy diet.
- Reduce sodium in your diet.
- Limit alcohol consumption.
- Avoid tobacco products and secondhand smoke.
- Cope with stress in a positive way.
In addition, talk to your doctor about how often you should get your blood
pressure checked. Although most healthy adults need a check-up only every two
years, if you're black, you may need to have your blood pressure checked more
frequently — perhaps annually — since you're at a higher risk.


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Indiana Tech's 3 to Degree allow qualifying students to earn select bachelor's degrees in three years. Those students can then add a master's in an additional year through the 4 to More program.
The 3 to Degree and 4 to More programs are available to traditional undergraduate students enrolling at Indiana Tech's main campus in Fort Wayne starting in the fall of 2014. Unique features of 3 to Degree and 4 to More include:
Students taking part must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to continue in each program.
For more information on the 3 to Degree and 4 to More programs, including course listings and how to apply, please click here or call the Indiana Tech admissions office at 800.937.2448, ext. 3103

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TUCSON, Ariz. - The University of Arizona Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will host the annual Men's Basketball Awards Dinners on Monday, March 14. Fans have the unique opportunity to celebrate the season with the team and say congratulations to the senior class.
The Men's Basketball Awards Dinner will be at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa. A no host reception and registration will begin at 6:00pm with dinner scheduled to begin at 6:30pm. Reserved tickets are $50 per person.
For reservations, please call 520-621-6133, ext. 5 or click on the attached pdf. file. Seating is limited.


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Positive HBV Tests
An acute hepatitis B infection follows a relatively long incubation period - from 1 to 4 months. It can take up to six months, however, for a person's serology to reflect whether they have recovered from an acute infection or have become chronically infected.
The following graphic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) represents the typical course of an acute hepatitis B infection.
Source: Centers for Disease Control
CDC Notes About HBV Infections
Serologic markers of HBV infection vary depending on whether the infection is acute or chronic.
- HBsAg is the first serologic marker to appear following acute infection, which can be detected as early as 1 or 2 weeks and as late as 11 or 12 weeks (mode, 30-60 days) after exposure to HBV.
- HBsAg is no longer detectable in serum after an average period of about 3 months in persons who have recovered.
- HBeAg is generally detectable in patients with acute infection; the presence of HBeAg in serum correlates with higher titers of HBV and greater infectivity.
- A diagnosis of acute HBV infection can be made on the basis of the detection of IgM anti-HBc in serum; IgM anti-HBc is generally detectable at the time of clinical onset and declines to sub-detectable levels within 6 months.
- IgG anti-HBc persists indefinitely as a marker of past infection.
- HBsAb (or Anti-HBs) becomes detectable
during convalescence after the disappearance of HBsAg in patients
who do not progress to chronic infection. The presence of
anti-HBs following acute infection generally indicates recovery
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Jenny Raharivola: paint this island in green …
Some people want to paint the town red, Jenny Raharivola wants to paint the island in green. Jenny Raharivola is a young artist specialized in composing and singing for humanitarian and environmental causes. The first time I heard about her was when I first heard the official song for the Vakanala NGO – the warmth of her voice as well as the complexity of the composition bluffed me – she's only 22 but so talented.
Jenny explained to me that she initially called this song "Vakon'ny ala", then the Vakanala NGO asked her to allow them to use the song for their cause, though detaching her from the song. The song then got rebaptized "Vakon'Ala".
update from the artist: This song initially was called "Genesisy" as Jenny started working on it at the age of 11. "Genesisy" because whatever inspired Jenny started back then, and it was also the beginning of her career as a musician. It took 11 years to Jenny to finalize this song and the song got renamed "Vakanala song". A last renaming was brought to the song, who became "Vakon'Ala" (forest cultivating): the idea is to use that song for any environmental cause – there's no exclusivity to Vakanala NGO. This also help Jenny and Vakanala go on separate ways as Vakanala NGO only use this song for communication purposes while Jenny is still the owner.
She was a bit stressed as she was to open the ceremony with her show as the beginning of the event got delayed – that wasn't the best conditions for a first scene (according to her, TEDxAntananarivo was the first time she would actually play in front of an actual public, even though she already played on different occasions for private events) … All I can say is that her show set the tone for TEDxAntananarivo- and Jenny- who played with two backing vocals and one percussionist – did great with her accoustic guitar.
The lyrics of this song are too important that I think you should take some time assimilating it. So here's a video showing those lyrics (a nice opportunity to enjoy Jenny's talent too)
One thing's for sure, she is promised to achieving big goals – and as realistic as she can be, she knows that at some point of time, the show-business will cross her road, she definitely knows that she's in it for a cause: the humanitarian and environmental cause.
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College Council
ChargeCollege Council will serve as an advisory group to the Superintendent/President for Board Policies, District Procedures and College goals, plans and priorities. The College Council also acts as a two-way communication vehicle for recommendations and proposals that come through the participatory governance system and serves as a clearinghouse for information.
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Meeting Schedule
College Council meets monthly 3:00-4:30 p.m. the Thursday before Regular Board of Trustees meetings when classes are in session. Meeting dates and location are listed below.
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According to reports which have been posted online recently, Nvidia is set to launch its upcoming high-end GeForce GTX 280 (codenamed GT200) next month on June 18th just ahead of the launch of the ATI RV770 series of graphics cards from AMD.
PCPOP over in China managed to get a hold of a reference designed GTX 280 graphics card and strip it completely naked for public viewing.
From the pictures, it looks as if it will be roughly the same size as the current high-end GeForce 9800 GTX and you will need to hook up one 6-pin and one 8-pin power adapter to make it run at full speed.
If pictures like these are online right now, don't expect it to be too long before the Chinese websites post early benchmarks of it.


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Annually updated entries include contact information, services provided, the organization's goals or mission, non-profit status, and more.
Call or email for more information about the Local Organization Directory.
Name: DULCET CLUBMailing Label: Dulcet ClubPersonnel: Jill Little, President, 269-226-6783.Goal: To provide community service with emphasis on youth, education and cultural enrichment in the Kalamazoo community, with special emphasis on African American communities.Services: Emergency Financial Grant for African American Students, WMU, Davenport University, and KVCC; (application through university) grants for camps and other youth programs; various fundraising activities. Area Served: Southwest Michigan.Eligibility: By invitation.Subjects: SCHOLARSHIPS YOUTH AFRICAN AMERICANS SERVICE CLUBS GRANTS-IN-AID WOMEN EDUCATION Nonprofit Status: 501c3 Source of Info: Phone 11/2011 per Jill Little.


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Getting your kids back to school is exciting, but it can also be stressful. One of the biggest stress factors can be financially if you just can't afford to buy clothes and supplies for your child. There are many organizations this year who are helping families in need of school supplies. Higher Family Achievement is hosting their Bi-Annual Back-to-school blast School Supply Give-away. On Saturday, August 17, 2013 Higher Family Achievement, will be holding its annual Back-to-School Blast from 10:00am at 737 Veterans Pkwy Suite 500 Jonesboro Ga, 30238. There will be a second give-away taking place on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the J.P. Carr Community Center, 981 Taylor St. Conyers,Ga. 30012. All you have to do is register as a family to attend and the child or children must be present to receive the school supplies.
To register your family click on the county link of your choice below:
Rockdale County and Surrounding Areas Please register here: http://hfaback2school1.eventbrite.com/
Clayton County and Surrounding Areas Please Register online at: http://hfaback2school2.eventbrite.com/
"Higher Family Achievement is collecting school supplies for disadvantaged students. Families in the community can donate supplies for those in need. Families in need of school supplies are encouraged to attend. This is a community and family event. For more information about this event and other community outreach events please visit Higher Family Achievement's website at www.higherfamilyachievement.org and select Our Programs! or email email@example.com."
The Higher Family Achievement agency is a non-profit organization who views family as a unit. They are adamant about improving underprivileged and challenged families. They also provide parents with the skills necessary to become employable by educating them through ESOL programs and GED programs.
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Dvd Release Date: 2007-07-31
Genre: Drama, Suspense/Thriller
Rating: R
Duration: 1hr 48min
"Lonely Hearts" retells the real life murder spree of Martha Beck and Raymond Fernandez and its connection to the tragic story of Detective Elmer C. Robinson, who helped capture the killers, but lost his wife in the process. Robinson was a Nassau County detective, whose work was everything to him, to the exclusion of his family during the 1940s and 50s. As he worked long hours on this infamous case, his wife began a downward spiral which ultimately would take her life.
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- Directed by Todd Robinson
- Produced by Boaz Davidson, Holly Wiersma
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BT is on track for 1,000 WiFi hotspots in London Olympic park
Gives 3G a rest
UK TELECOM BT has announced it is on track to provide 500,000 WiFi hotspots around London in time for the Olympic Games, including 1,000 hotspots in the Olympic park.
BT said it already has 475,000 WiFi hotspots around Greater London, which include independent businesses and homes sharing their connections. However the firm said it is deploying 1,000 access points throughout the nine Olympic venues, adding there won't be usage limits.
BT claims that its WiFi network in the Olympic park will be the largest high-density WiFi network ever deployed. Although many UK users could use 3G, the concentration of people could mean that 3G cells become overloaded, something that WiFi base stations are better equipped to handle.
Andy Baker, CEO of BT WiFi said, "BT will bring the internet right to the fingertips of spectators and visitors across London, so getting online during this busy period will be even easier. With the UK's largest WiFi network, BT is proud to be giving users the best-possible experience. BT has a proven track record of delivering the large-scale, reliable communications that London will need this Summer."
BT isn't putting in all this WiFi infrastructure for free. While BT's broadband customers can use it for free and some mobile operators will have agreements allowing users to jump on BT's WiFi network instead of pummelling their own 3G network, it is likely that many users will have to buy pre-paid vouchers. µ
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This series of photographs document two separate areas along the main road of Honiara. Exploring the different nature of human body language from the day to day tasks to having carefree fun.
Situated on Mendana Ave, the shop
'Mas Shopping' sells a mixture of small electrical items, everyday goods and tee shirts directed at tourists. Capturing the people of Honiara go about their day, we get to see
As the people of Honiara go about their day they carry items like an empty card board box or a carton of SolBrew Beer in a shopping bag as though the man has finished his weekly shop. Strolling through the main street often wearing nothing on the soles of their feet.
In contrast not far down the same stretch of road on Kukum Hwy, a group of youths exhibit to the camera their diving skills. Showcasing a fearless and carefree nature as they enjoy the summertime.
Each one trying to outdo the others.
Michael Bainbridge is a photographer and filmmaker based in Melbourne. He studied photography in the late 90's and Multimedia in the 2000's. Michael investigates the stories of everyday people and places, looking to capture unique honest moments. He captures life and it's surrounds, from people to landscapes, travel to social justice issues. www.michaelbainbridge.com
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Central California Beaches
Beach Hotel -With long stretches of white sandy beaches and shimmering ocean waters, the Monterey Bay is an unforgettable vacation destination. Enjoy an evening stroll with your toes in the sand as you enjoy breathtaking sunsets, or savor an intimate picnic along the gently crashing waves.Our intimate Monterey, California hotel is nestled right on the golden shores of McAbee beach and minutes from many other exceptional Monterey Bay beaches.
San Carlos Beach -San Carlos Beach is situated at the end of Cannery Row, right next to Coast Guard Pier and was named after the San Carlos Canning Company. Couples who are into outdoor water sports will enjoy the beauty of Monterey Bay's best scuba diving spot. If relaxation is your thing, unwind on a park bench in the gorgeous landscaped green area as you enjoy breathtaking views of Monterey Bay.
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Miami Dolphins rookie CB Nolan Carroll talks about his upbringing
One of the best examples of the Miami Dolphins' character-driven approach to this year's draft was fifth-round pick Nolan Carroll.
Son of two career military parents, Carroll has since seen his mother go into politics as a state representative in the Jacksonville area.
In this video from rookie minicamp, Carroll discusses his upbringing. As you can see, this former Maryland cornerback is a pretty intelligent guy.
How quickly he bids for a 53-man roster spot will depend on his special teams play and his ability to keep his legs healthy after a bad fracture cost him all but three games as a senior:


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Never heard of Longhouse Media? You will.
Their feature film March Point is the only Seattle made documentary to make it onto the national PBS series Independent Lens.
In 2010, Tracy's Unreserved: The Work of Louis Gong played at Cannes.
And yesterday, the Tribeca Film Institute chose to fund and support just 6 projects out of 620 applicants--and Longhouse Media's Clearwater was one of them.
Clearwater will document a year-in-the-life on the Salish Sea leading up to the epic canoe journey that will take place this July, when over 10,000 Indigenous people will travel by canoe to the remote village of Bella Bella, BC for the 25th Annual Tribal Journeys.
It's one of many incredible projects from the 9-year-old Longhouse Media, a nonprofit that runs media programs in tribal schools, teaches after school workshops, administers adult training classes, programs a film and panel series called Indigenous Showcase at Northwest Film Forum, and has made 360 short films. They also run the SuperFly Filmmaking Experience, which wrangles an impressive 50 youths from around the country to bring them to one location for a wild 3-day weekend of filmmaking, the product of which is shown at the Seattle International Film Festival.
Tracy and Lou are Longhouse Media's driving forces. Tracy is the co-founder and Executive Director. In 2009, she received the National Association for Media Literacy Award. She is also a Sundance Institute Lab Fellow, and a recipient of the Horace Mann Award for her work in utilizing media for social justice. She currently sits as a Seattle Arts Commissioner.
Lou is a documentary filmmaker who has produced a number of award winning short films and a powerful feature length documentary called Renaissance Village, a story about the site of the largest post-Katrina FEMA trailer park.
They'll work together to produce Clearwater, with the help of cinematographer Daniel Mimura, composer BC Campbell, and editors Eric Frith and Jacob Bearchum.
Says Tracy of the project, "We have worked for many years within the tribal communities of the Salish Sea. Our inspiration comes from the water, land, animals and plants; our lens being the ancestral spirits that guide our creative voices."
And if you can't wait until next year to see the finished documentary, you can catch a different Longhouse Media assisted-production later this month at Northwest Film Forum. Winter in the Blood is a feature film, directed by Alex and Andrew Smith, shot in Montana with support and crew that came from a partnership with Longhouse Media. It plays February 27-March 6, with special screenings that feature director Q&As and discussions about Native filmmaking. As a bonus, a "making-of" documentary will screen with the film, for added behind-the-scenes info about Longhouse's role in production.


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adidas/IU Credit Union Classic Tournament Central
This Week — The ninth-ranked UCLA men's soccer team will kick off the 2013 season in Bloomington, Indiana at the adidas/IU Credit Union Classic. The Bruins will face seventh-ranked Notre Dame in the season opener on Friday at 2 pm PT before taking on top-ranked and defending NCAA champion Indiana at 11 am PT on Sunday.
Live Coverage — Fans can follow the Notre Dame match through CBS Gametracker. The link to the live stats page can be found at uclabruins.com. The Indiana match on Sunday will be televised live by the Big Ten Network. Fans can check with their cable provider to see if they get the Big Ten Network and can also follow the match via Gametracker.
In The Rankings — In the preseason rankings, UCLA is ranked No. 7 by College Soccer News and Top Drawer Soccer, No. 9 by the NSCAA and No. 13 by Soccer America. Notre Dame is ranked No. 7 by the NSCAA and Soccer America, No. 11 by College Soccer News and No. 16 by Top Drawer Soccer. Indiana is ranked No. 1 by the NSCAA, College Soccer News and Top Drawer Soccer and No. 2 by Soccer America.
Scouting the Fighting Irish — The Fighting Irish return eight starters off of last year's team that went 17-4-1 and won the Big East Tournament. Notre Dame is led up front by senior captain and 2012 All-Big East honoree Harrison Shipp, who scored six goals and recorded six assists in 2012 (18 points). Seniors Alex Priede (4 g, 1 a) and Leon Brown (1 g, 3 a) will join Shipp at the forward position. Junior Nick Besler (1 g, 2 a) and sophomore Patrick Hodan (6 g, 5 a) return to lead the Irish midfield while all four starters are back on defense in seniors Grant Van De Casteele, Andrew O'Malley and Luke Mishu and junior Max Lachowecki. Finally, senior Patrick Wall looks to be the starter in goal for Notre Dame after posting a 0.97 GAA last year.
The Series with Notre Dame — The Bruins lead the all-time series with Notre Dame 4-1-0, with both teams meeting twice at the adidas/IU Credit Union Classic. The two teams last met back in 2010 in Bloomington, where UCLA downed the Fighting Irish, 1-0. Before that, Notre Dame and UCLA played at the tournament in 2007, where the Irish beat the Bruins, 2-1, in overtime.
Scouting the Hoosiers — Indiana brings back eight starters from the 2012 NCAA Championship squad. The Hoosiers are led by senior midfielder Nikita Kotlov, who is IU's leading returning scorer after logging nine goals and four assists (22 points) in 23 appearances last year. Senior midfielder A.J. Corrado is also a key member of the Hoosiers, as he led the Big Ten in assists last season with 12. Additionally, team captains Jacob Bushue and Harrison Petts, both seniors, return to anchor the Hoosier back line. Bushue scored a goal and recorded five assists in 2012 while Petts started all 24 matches last season. Finally, Indiana added junior Dylan Mares in the offseason, who transferred to the school after two years at Louisville. He started 18 of 19 matches played for the Cardinals last season and led the team in goals (seven) and total points (20).
The Series with Indiana — UCLA holds an all-time record of 7-10-0 against Indiana. The Bruins last defeated the Hoosiers in 2000, winning 2-1 at the adidas/IU Credit Union Classic. The two teams have a rich history in the NCAA postseason, meeting four times in the Tournament. The Hoosiers have won three of those meetings, with UCLA's lone win coming in 1997. In that match, McKinley Tennyson Jr. scored a golden goal in the third overtime to send UCLA to the College Cup, where the Bruins would go on to win their third NCAA title.
Bruins In Season Openers — UCLA is 34-8-4 all-time in season openers since beginning NCAA play in 1967. Last year, the Bruins fell to sixth-ranked New Mexico at home by a score of 3-2 in a back-and-forth match. Jorge Salcedo is 3-5-1 in season openers since taking over as UCLA head coach back in 2004.
UCLA Picked To Win Pac-12 — In a polling of the Conference's men's soccer head coaches, UCLA has been selected as the preseason favorite to win the Pac-12 in 2013. The Bruins, searching for their fifth conference title in six years and ninth title overall, received the maximum 25 total points with five first-place votes. In the last five seasons, the Bruins have compiled a 38-5-7 conference mark, the best amongst the Pac-12 teams. UCLA also enters the season having won their last 14 Pac-12 road matches and has reached the NCAA Tournament in 30 consecutive seasons, the second-longest active streak in the nation.
A Look At The Bruins — UCLA returns numerous key players from last year's team to go along with the consenus No. 1 recruiting class in the country. Below is a position-by-position breakdown of how the Bruins will look heading into the 2013 season.
Forwards — Seniors Victor Chavez and Reed Williams are back for another season in Westwood after starting for the Bruins a year ago. Williams is UCLA's top returning point scorer from 2012, recording 18 points (7 g, 4 a). He earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors a season ago and was a third-team NSCAA All-Far West selection. Chavez battled injuries for some of 2012, but managed to score five goals in 13 matches while earning second-team All-Pac-12 honors. Senior Max Estrada will look to provide some scoring off the bench as well after playing in 18 matches in 2012 and scoring three goals, all of which were game-winners.
Midfielders — The Bruins enter 2013 with plenty of depth in the midfield. Sophomore transfer Jordan Vale comes over from Syracuse and looks to immediately seeing playing time as an attacking midfielder. Vale started all 21 matches for the Orange in 2012, leading the team in goals with nine and logging 21 points (9 g, 3 a). Joining Vale in the midfield are returning starters Victor Munoz and Leo Stolz. Stolz was a first-team All-Pac-12 selection in 2012 after recording eight assists while Munoz recorded seven points (1 g, 5 a) in 14 matches. Sophomore Grady Howe, who was named a College Soccer News Freshman All-American last year, will also see playing time as a defensive midfielder after playing in all 19 matches last season. Finally, freshman Brian Iloski, who has experience with the U.S. U-18 National Team, will push for playing time as well.
Defenders — Defense could very well be the strength for the 2013 Bruins as this figures to be the team's deepest position. Senior captain Joe Sofia enters his fourth year as a starter at center back and will serve as the anchor of the back line. Sofia notched a single-season best two goals and four assists in 2012 while leading the Bruins to six shutouts. Fellow senior Patrick Matchett returns after an injury-plagued 2012, looking to recapture his 2011 form when he recorded seven assists in 21 matches. Junior transfer Aaron Simmons will join Sofia and Matchett on the back line after starting all 41 matches he played in in his two-year career at SMU. Sophomore Javan Torre returns to the back line as well after playing in 12 matches a year ago and competing for the U.S. at the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Additionally, freshmen Nathan Smith and Michael Amick, both of whom have earned caps with the U.S. Youth National Team, will also see time on the defensive side of the ball.
Goalkeepers — Redshirt junior Earl Edwards Jr. returns in goal for the Bruins after starting 15 matches a year ago. He earned All-Pac-12 honorable mention accolades in his first year as a starter last season, posting a 10-3-2 record with 61 saves. Coming out of high school in 2010, Edwards was the No. 1 recruit in the country according to Top Drawer Soccer and was the starting goalkeeper for the U.S. at the 2009 U-17 World Cup.
Road Warriors — UCLA is unbeaten in their last 18 road and neutral site matches dating back to 2011, going 15-0-3 in that time frame. The Bruins were unbeaten on the road last season, going 8-0-2. UCLA's last road or neutral site loss came on September 18, 2011, a 2-1 loss to UC Davis in overtime.
Head Coach Jorge Salcedo — UCLA head coach Jorge Salcedo enters his 10th season at the helm of the program with an all-time record of 118-45-28. He has coached UCLA to eight Pac-12 Titles as an assistant coach or head coach and is a four-time Pac-12 Coach of the Year (co-coach in 2004, 2008, 2011 and 2012). Salcedo has also led UCLA to two College Cup appearances and is the second-longest tenured men's soccer head coach in UCLA's NCAA history.
Bruins on TV — The UCLA men's soccer team will continue to enjoy increased national exposure in 2013 with 12 games schedule to be televised. 11 of those matches will be shown on the Pac-12 Networks, including seven home matches. The Big Ten Network will televise UCLA's game at Indiana on Sept. 1 as well. Fans can find out if they get Pac-12 Networks by visiting Pac-12.com or by contacting their television provider.
Coming Up — The Bruins open up their home slate by taking on the Cal Poly Mustangs on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7 pm out at Drake Stadium.


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The new Family Garden at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center opened in early May as a place for families to come and experience creative outdoor entertainment together. Named for primary donors Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson, and her husband Ian Turpin, Addition of the Family Garden has doubled the maintained garden acreage at the 279-acre Wildflower Center. It's truly a destination enjoyed by both adults and children.
Designed to encourage hands-on, imaginative outdoor play, the Luci and Ian Family Garden includes sustainable features such as giant birds' nests, a creek, caves, and a maze. "The Wildflower Center is on the cutting edge of sustainability," says Luci Baines Johnson. "Our hope is that the Family Garden will be a place where parents and children go to play and discover the wonder and importance of nature," she adds.
With more than a dozen interactive and educational features, the Family Garden uses natural materials and exhibits to connect children and families to the nature that's all around them. Kids will have fun climbing giant tree stumps, viewing giant birds' nests made from native grape vines, checking out dinosaur footprints in the creek, and exploring a grotto complete with caves and a waterfall.
Studies have shown that today on average only 6 percent of children ages 9-13 play outside on a weekly basis. But nature play is important for many reasons: It increases confidence and self- esteem in children, helps them solve problems, fosters cooperation, and encourages development of conservation values. In a setting such as this garden, children tend to play more with parents and grandparents, too.
"There is nothing like this garden in Texas on many levels," says Susan Rieff, executive director of the Wildflower Center." It offers children a safe environment for exploring the natural world that we hope will instill a sense of wonder and excitement."
The $5 million garden was designed by landscape architect and artist W. Gary Smith and TBG Partners. It's a pilot project of the national Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) program, the most comprehensive national system for rating the design, construction and maintenance of sustainable landscapes.
Located at 4801 La Crosse Ave in Austin, Texas, the Wildflower Center is affiliated with The University of Texas at Austin.


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Science fiction is full of critical charge for socialists and radicals
By Benjamin Silverman
Red Wedge Magazine
Sept 4, 2012 - Sometimes, it's good to just dream. The system is brutal, everyday brings new news of some great outrage -- a Republicans makes an idiotically misogynistic statement, striking miners are butchered by the police -- it's easy for it to get you down. So we seek out escapes. But there is escapism and then there is escapism. There is the escapism of the Kardashians, reality TV, Twilight and the like, that dulls the mind while it dulls the pain. But then there is the escapism that allows us to go off on flights on fantasy, to dream for a moment about what could be, not just self-flagellate ourselves over the horror of what is.
In literature and film, science-fiction as a genre has that potential, which is sadly not often enough fulfilled, to be a true playground for hypotheticals. Peoples, societies, civilizations, species can be thrown up into the air in great "what if?" experiments. What would human society's reaction be towards alien life, immortality, space travel, artificial intelligence, an end to want, the apocalypse? What would certain historical events and processes look like in totally different scenarios -- the fall of the Roman Empire becomes Asimov's "Foundation Series," the American Revolution becomes Heinlein's The Moon Is the Harsh Mistress, and the post-Civil War American experience for Confederate soldiers becomes the TV show Firefly.
This inherent potential of sci-fi to act as a canvas for societal "what ifs" has also a tradition within the broader socialist movement. Some might be quick to accuse such writings as "utopian," that is, in Marxist terminology, ideas that are separated from the real living situation of now, with no idea of how to get from here to there or who are the actors that can carry that change about. And those accusations would be largely correct. But that's not the point. These 'utopian' dreams have had a massive effect in popularizing and giving some flesh and bones to socialist ideas.
The most noted example is Edward Bellamy's Looking Backward: 2000-1887, which was the most popular novel at the time after Uncle Tom's Cabin and Ben Hur. In it a man, Rip Van Winkle style, falls asleep in 1887 only to wake up in the year 2000 to a now socialist United States. The character spends the book exploring this country of nationalized production, equally distributed goods, retirement at the age of 45 and public kitchens. Anti-capitalism is embedded in the book, saying, "buying and selling is essentially anti-social in all its tendencies. It is an education in self-seeking at the expense of others, and no society whose citizens are trained in such a school can possibly rise above a very low grade of civilization."
The book, as said, was a hit. Hundreds of "Bellamy Clubs" formed across the country, and the book had a significant effect on the early formation of the American socialist movement. But this sci-fi novel promoted a view of socialism that was highly top-down, bureaucratic-collectivist and state-centered. William Morris, commenting on one such aspect Bellamy's system, the "industrial army" which is pretty much just what it sounds like, said that, "if they brigaded me into a regiment of workers, I'd just lie on my back and kick."
In direct response to Looking Backward, Morris wrote News From Nowhere. In it, same basic premise, a man falls asleep only to wake up in the future where socialism has taken over. But this is a socialism about democratic control, common ownership, no private property, no prisons, no courts, no big cities, where people work just for the love of it and for nature. Though marked by a certain rural romanticism, it still purports a more beautiful and free vision of future life then Bellamy's regiment labor armies. Morris says, "variety of life is as much of an aim of true communism as equality of condition and … nothing but an union of these two will bring about real freedom."
In 1922, the Russian communist and feminist Alexandra Kollontai wrote a short story called "Soon (In 48 Years Time)." This small piece of science-fiction is interesting, not because of any major literary importance, Kollontai was a far better political writer then a story teller, but because of what it represents of the thoughts of the time. In "Soon," Kollontai presents the Soviet Union in 1970, really the Soviet Union of her dreams. There is great abundance, work and the products of work are shared amongst all, men, women and children live communally and nature is respected. The old revolutionaries are retired, "Their dreams had been fulfilled, but life was now passing them by and their old limbs could not match the bold flights of the young people. Much of the life and many of the aspirations of the young people were incomprehensible to them … The young people of the world commune are turning their attention to the cosmos: the sky beckons them. They do not understand the grandeur of the old struggles."
This incredibly hopeful, sugar sweet, almost kitchy vision is the future that Kollontai and the other Bolsheviks were hoping to give to their successors. They sacrificed everything so that others would not have to. But it was not to be. The timing of this piece is important. By 1922 the country had been devastated, ravaged by years of war and brutal civil war. The Russian Revolution had been completely drained of its blood and energy, and the slow rise of bureaucracy had already begun in earnest. This work is a last gasp of hope, a testament to the future of an already dead revolution, of what it was all meant to be for.
But I understand the emotions behind Kollontai's theme in this work. I too can only look forward to the day when the struggles of my generation to bring about a better world are forgotten as our descendants move onto to bigger better things.
These Victorian and Russian Revolutionary era science-novels had a strong effect on the socialist movements in giving people some vision, no matter how far-flung, far-fetched or unlikely, of what they were fighting for. For me, in part, a similar place is given to Iain M. Banks' "Culture series."
Banks -- a contemporary Scottish lefty who has been active in the anti-war movement and has called for the cultural boycott of Israel -- creates one of the most hopeful and utopian visions possible of a human society. While Looking Backward, "Soon (In 48 Years Time)" and News From Nowhere deal with socialist societies only somewhat removed in development and technology then the authors' own, Banks paints a picture of truly dazzling technological level.
In Banks' novels, the Culture, the name of the society, is a hyper-advance, humanoid, communistic, anarchistic, post-scarcity civilization spread across a huge swath of the galaxy on millions of planets, orbitals (giant rotating rings, hundreds of thousands of kilometers in circumference) and space ships larger then most States. The civilization is a total egalitarian symbiosis between the humanoids, human level intellect artificial intelligence robots, and hyper intelligence AIs called Minds, which are often the actual consciousness of the space ships themselves.
"Work" as we would understand it is all but nonexistent, along with ownership, jealously, war-like aggression and fixed notions of gender, the process of changing one's sexuality from one side to the other and back being as easy as changing haircuts.
In the novel The Player of Games a Culture citizen is having the structure of another, non-egalitarian humanoid civilization describe to him, this one marked by three main sexes instead of two, and he is absolutely dumbfounded:
"'The one in the middle is the dominant sex.'
"Gurgeh had to think about this. 'The what?' he said.
"'The dominant sex,' Worthil repeated. 'Empires are synonymous with centralized -- if occasionally schematized -- hierarchical power structures in which influence is restricted to an economically privileged class retaining its advantages through -- usually -- a judicious use of oppression and skilled manipulation of… the society's information dissemination systems… In short, its all about dominance. The intermediate -- or apex -- sex you see standing in the middle there controls the society and the empire. Generally, the males are used as soldiers and the females as possessions. Of course, it's a little more complicated than that, but you get the idea?'
"'Well.' Gurgeh shook his head. 'I don't understand how it works, but if you say it does, all right.'"
I can only look forward to the day when our descendants are this befuddled when concepts like money, property, patriarchy and racism are trying to be explained to them in history class.
It is good to dream. And science fiction can give us socialists a means to do so. Socialism is about the future, its about freeing ourselves from the confines of the present with all of its oppressions, exploitations and "common sense" rationalizations of both. Some might call these dreams utopian, I say what's the use of politics if its not for an ideal dream.
The FBI -- quite the authoritative body on defending the status quo -- feared this possibility. As reported in a recent Guardian article, the FBI actively hounded the great sci-fi author Ray Bradbury in fear of the subversive qualities of his writing, saying, "Communists have found fertile opportunities for development; for spreading distrust and lack of confidence in America institutions in the area of science fiction writing." Regardless of the lack any actual truth to the FBI's paranoia, the statement shows what is, in my eyes, the best lesson of sci-fi. Society changes, history moves on, these great American institutions are as transitory as ice cream left out on a hot day. Why should I put up with the nonsense of the present when there is a better future worth building? Some might call these dreams utopian, I say what's the use of politics if it's not for an ideal.
No less of a person then V.I. Lenin said in no less a pamphlet than What Is To Be Done?, quoting from the radical Russian social critic from the 19th century, Dmitry Pisarev:
"'There are rifts and rifts,' wrote Pisarev of the rift between dreams and reality. 'My dream may run ahead of the natural march of events or may fly off at a tangent in a direction in which no natural march of events will ever proceed. In the first case my dream will not cause any harm; it may even support and augment the energy of the working men…. There is nothing in such dreams that would distort or paralyse labour-power. On the contrary, if man were completely deprived of the ability to dream in this way, if he could not from time to time run ahead and mentally conceive, in an entire and completed picture, the product to which his hands are only just beginning to lend shape, then I cannot at all imagine what stimulus there would be to induce man to undertake and complete extensive and strenuous work in the sphere of art, science, and practical endeavor.'"
We must dream. Socialist dreams. It's the dreams of the future that give us the strength to fight like hell in the present. In Looking Backward it is said by Bellamy, "With a tear for the dark past, turn we then to the dazzling future, and, veiling our eyes, press forward. The long and weary winter of the race is ended. Its summer has begun. Humanity has burst the chrysalis. The heavens are before it."
Benjamin Silverman writes at the blog The Red Plebeian, where an earlier version of this article appeared.


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Probably no one will know if the typical pot and water fountain of the Island of the Gods have become favorite products for foreign travelers. The exterior design products made by Nyoman Agus Indrawan make travelers fall in love and look after them. Not surprisingly, many of them order it directly to his business premise located on Jalan Raya Kerobokan, Badung.
The successful entrepreneur of PT New Putra Agung said if he was very happy and proud because foreign travelers preferred his products. "The existence of pot and water fountain handicraft overseas could bring the image and the name of Bali. Moreover, these products do not only have a decorative function at home but also in public places," he said friendly.
Overseas, added Indrawan, pots and water fountain were mostly put in the landscaping garden of hotel, restaurant, office, school and a variety of attractions. Now, the products had spread everywhere and were exported to some countries such as Australia, France, Brazil, Malaysia, Canada and Japan. "Within a month, we can send 3 containers of pot containing 35 cubic meters. Even, a Japan buyer placed an order worth a hundred million of rupiahs," said the man loving the art.
At the moment, continued Indrawan, he applied cool colors such as natural, cream and black. In addition to focusing on the product quality, he also wanted the travelers having promenade to Bali could enjoy the typical works of the Island of the Gods. "Various kinds of Balinese products exported to foreign countries will also have a good impact on tourism. We do hope our products can beautify their gardens," he hoped. (BTN/Ocha)
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"In partnership with the Baldwin City Recreation Commission, Baker softball is excited to announce its Premier Invite camp, open to high school athletes interested in enhancing their skills and gaining exposure to a premier NAIA program," said Stanclift.
Campers are asked to arrive 20 minutes early to ensure all registration and insurance information is complete and to please bring all necessary equipment such as cleats, glove, bat and shoes.
Each camper will receive one-on-one instruction from former Division I players and coaches as well as past and present Wildcat softball players and a question and answer session with camp staff.
Also campers will obtain a formal evaluation form from the camp coaching staff, sent via email following camp to further aid in development.
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If you get scared by stiff winds and the sight of a deranged Betty Buckley, then "The Happening" is the film for you.
If not, the biggest fright here is wasting 90 minutes on M. Night Shyamalan's latest misfire.
"The Happening" confirms what many film goers feared. Early rumors of Shayamalan's genius were greatly exaggerated. Now, seeing his name attached to a thriller is a warning beacon, not an invitation written in blood.
"The Happening" involves a toxin-like attack on the Northeastern U.S. There's something in the air causing people to grab the nearest blunt instrument and smack themselves with it until they die.
And people are dying – in droves.
Enter a high school science teacher named Elliot (Mark Wahlberg), who gathers up his wife (a dazed Zooey Deschanel) and tries to outrun the winds bringing the mind-altering toxins.
But how do you escape something you can't see, smell or touch? Better yet, how do you craft a thriller out of such ethereal parts? There's a good concept buried within "The Happening," but Shyamalan isn't capable of so much as glimpsing its potential. He wastes a chilling setup, a game leading man and whatever's left of his tattered film cred on a story that's downright boring when it isn't laughably silly.
It's like a remake of Steven Spielberg's "War of the Worlds," but minus the aliens, special effects and tension.
And "The Happening" ends with such a monumental whimper it's hard not to imagine ticket buyers clenching their fists as they march out of the theater.
Shyamalan was once dubbed "the next Spielberg." What in the world happened?
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Just as salespeople don't like hearing no, most prospects don't like saying no, even when they want to. So they use ambiguous language, stall tactics and dodges in the hope that the salesperson will go away and they will be spared feeling like a bad guy.
While this dance of deception may sooth the feelings of both prospect and salesperson, it serves neither of their interests. Chasing dead opportunities and dodging persistent salespeople are not good uses of time and energy.
The alternative is learning to go for no, helping the prospect to close the file. At a minimum going for no saves your time and builds your confidence. At an optimum, it can rescue a lost sale by lowering the prospect's resistance enough so you can find out what is stopping the sale from moving forward.
When should you go for no? Here are some situations.
Go for no when your prospect
To hear what this sounds like, consider a prospect who continues to tell you that he is still considering your proposal. When you hear that, respond by saying something like, "Usually when someone is still pondering my proposal it is for one of two reasons: they have become really, really busy, or they have decided we are not a good fit. I'm wondering which may be the case here."
The prospect will often give the easy, but untruthful, answer that he has been busy. Empathize, then say, "Could I make a suggestion to bring closure on this. Let's agree to set up a time to meet to review my proposal one last time to see if it makes sense, or give me permission to close the file, at least temporarily. What would make most sense to you?"
If he hedges on meeting with you or tells you he is too busy, he is saying no without saying it. Don't buy it. Be politely persistent until he agrees to close the file, if only temporarily.
At this point you can either disengage, if you believe it is over, or ask the prospect to help you understand where you went wrong so you can do better next time. If he agrees and tells you, ask, "If I could fix this problem, would you want to open our file again?" You are back in the conversation.
Got a question or comment? Need help with going for the no? Email me at email@example.com
Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet? Read my article for some suggestions on how you can be successful this year.


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Those with disabilities, their families, caregivers, senior citizens, wounded veterans, and those in the healthcare field can see the latest in technology for disabled people of all ages, celebrities, exhibits, workshops and interactive activities, all in one place.
The Abilities Expo will take place March 14-16, 2014 at the Georgia World Congress Center, Hall C4, in Atlanta. Admission is free and show hours will be Friday 11 am to 5 pm, Saturday 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm.
"It's not just that we provide a forum that showcases essential technology to bridge the gap between ability and disability," says David Korse, president and CEO of Abilities Expo. "The Expo is always new and exciting with a host of all-inclusive, adaptive activities."
Free loaner scooters, wheelchair repair and a power chair charging station will also be available for use during show hours.
What can attendee expect to see at the show?
Current Technology
Those in attendance will see new cutting-edge products and services for people with assorted disabilities. Included are mobility products, devices for people with developmental disabilities, medical equipment, and all sorts of home accessories. Plus many other items too numerous to list.
Wheelchair Sports
Players from the Atlanta Area will be on-hand to demonstrate Wheelchair Tennis and other sports, as well as instruct attendees who would like to learn more. Exhibitions and lessons will take place.
The Animals
The real star of the show. Animals have become a big part of the disability community. Dogs and mini horses help humans, and you can learn if a service monkey is right for your needs.
Give Back
Attendees can bring their used medical equipment—wheelchairs, shower equipment, walkers, and more to the show. They can be donated to the Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) right on site. Touch The Future will be collecting old computers, laptops, cellular phones, tablets, old technology and medical equipment that can be fixed, cleaned and reused.
"The Expo provides the community of people with disabilities access to life-enhancing products, education, resources and fun," said Korse. "Most of all, it's a celebration of what you can do, not what you can't."
For more information, visit www.abilitiesexpo.com/atlanta.


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What's most interesting to me at this point about Surfline's "new and improved Power Rankings" (as described objectively by Surfline's editor) is that they feature yet another attempt by Surfline to stifle dissent from their audience.
Like all Surfline features, the comments section for the new rankings is moderated.
Unsurprisingly, I received a large number of emails [...]
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What's most interesting to me at this point about Surfline's "new and improved Power Rankings" (as described objectively by Surfline's editor) is that they feature yet another attempt by Surfline to stifle dissent from their audience.
Comment of the Week
On Sundays I take a break from regular posting, nurse my hangover, and highlight reader comments. But I'm not sure if there's any need to fan the flames of the multiple controversies that are still burning in the comments sections this week.
So I'll shed light on a totally unrelated shit storm that got started when [...]
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Another productive week here at PostSurf headquarters.
7 posts generated 154 comments, which ran the usual gamut: threats, conservative rants, liberal rants, angry anti-establishment rants, theological rants, deranged ramblings, and plenty of accusations of sexual misconduct.
Last week, I pleaded with readers to engage in "thoughtful debate with other members of this community."
At times we almost achieved [...]
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Here's the thing about comments on surf sites: People usually only bother to comment on a post for one of two reasons.
1)They really, really like what they just experienced (about as prevalent per capita as female ejaculation).
2) They're really, REALLY pissed about something (Seems to happen all the fucking time on this site.)
Naively, I'm going [...]
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Well, if last week's comments had that "Welcome to the Monkey House" vibe, this week's comments were more like "Welcome to a mental institution for criminally insane monkeys!"
Why are yall so ANGRY? Are yall using dial up or something?
Monday mornings are depressing enough without reading through a week of deranged PostSurf comments, so I chose [...]
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Tip of the day: don't read PostSurf's comments if you have a really bad hangover. There's some depressing "welcome to the monkey house" type shit mixed in. I used to think that I might be the most hated man in surfing, but now I realize that people hate Scott Bass and Alex Knost as much [...]
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As I've mentioned, PostSurf is based on a blind faith that there are many other surfers out there who are dissatisfied with the current state of the surf media. Some of these surfers have started leaving comments on the site.
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St. Louis -- Rookie receiver Brandin Cooks stole the show with a 25-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Ryan Griffin. But here's how some of the other rookies fared in the Saints 26-24 win against the St. Louis Rams on Friday night
Brandon Coleman - The problems that plagued Coleman during OTAs seemed to come back in full force Friday. He dropped both targets that came his way, including one that bounced off his hands and into the arms of a defender for an interception.
Brandin Cooks - Cooks was held in check on punt returns Friday, but he made two very nice plays, catching a 17-yard pass from Griffin, and then scoring a 25-yard touchdown two plays later. Cooks displayed the shiftiness and speed he's shown during training camp.
Je'Ron Hamm - Hamm was injured earlier in the practice week and did not play.
Logan Kilgore - Kilgore finished 4-of-7 for 24 yards and one interception after entering the game in the fourth quarter.
Tavon Rooks - Rooks has been slowly coming back from an undisclosed injury and made the trip to St. Louis. He played only for a few snaps. Rooks didn't make much of an impression, good or bad, on Friday night.
Derrick Strozier - He had one carry for five yards and three receptions for 23 yards, including an 11-yard reception from Griffin.
Todd Davis - Davis had four tackles Friday.
Stanley Jean-Baptiste - Jean-Baptiste showed he still has some learning to do. He was on coverage during one of the Rams' touchdowns, staying with St. Louis receiver Stedman Bailey. Bailey was able to haul in a back-shoulder throw from Shaun Hill over Jean-Baptiste.
Ronald Powell - Powell had a sack late in the game.
Vinnie Sunseri - Sunseri was cited for roughing the passer after breaking through the line and putting a jarring hit on the quarterback. He saw extensive time on special teams. He finished with four tackles.
Pierre Warren - Warren nearly had an interception late in the game but couldn't hang on. He was one of two Saints credited with a pass deflection.


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Due to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the November 4th Tri-State Tour stop at BQE Billiards in Queens has been postponed. The following scheduled event will be held at Castle Billiards on November 10.
From all of us at NYC Grind, our hearts go out to everyone that has been affected by this awful tragedy. The Tri-State Tour has posted the following message on their site:
"We here at the Tri-State hope all our players and their families and friends are safe and faring well during these trying times. Hurricane Sandy was a reminder that our health and safety are more important than anything else. So enjoy today and every day."
Below are the latest results stories from the last three completed Tri-State Tour events. Last weekend's Tri-State stop at Gotham City Billiards on October 28 was held, but due to transportation closures, the final rounds were postponed and will pick up with the final six players at a later date. For more tour info and complete schedule, visit www.TheTristateTour.com.
Bogie Uzdejczyk Wins from the One-Loss Side with Eleven-Match Run
The October 20 Tri-State Tour stop was hosted by Clifton Billiards, Espresso Bar & Grill in Clifton, NJ. Drawing in forty-nine players, the payout to the top player would be $740 players. The player to take the top spot in this event would turn out to be Bogie Uzdejczyk, who stepped up to the plate and won eleven straight matches, after having lost in the first round to "Fast Eddie" Medina, 7-4.
Bogie Uzdejczyk turned on the heat after that loss, to have a decisive run through the winner's bracket. His path to the hot seat featured wins against Christian Smith 7-4, Bryan Jeziorski 7-4, Edward Crespo 7-3, Koka Davladze 7-5, Steve Kaminov 7-1, Michael Rodriguez 7-4, Ron Gabia 7-2, Keith Adamik 7-5, Louise Petronica 7-5, and Kim Meyer-Gabia 7-4 in the semifinal.
Guy Iannuzzi was the player to take control of the winner's bracket, claiming his spot in the hot seat after wins over Keith Adamik 7-4 and Kim Meyer-Gabia 7-3. After waiting in the hot seat for the winner of the loser's bracket, Iannuzzi would take on Bogie Uzdejczyk in the final. Uzdejczyk continued on his hot streak in this match, only allowing Iannuzzi two games in their race to nine for an impressive win at Clifton Billiards.
Congratulations to both Bogie Uzdejczyk and Guy Iannuzzi for their top performances. Kim Meyer-Gabia also had a standout event to finish in third place, and tour newcomer Louise Petronica earned recognition for her 7 wins & 2 losses record in the event to take fourth.
The Tri-State Tour staff & members would like to thank the new owner of Clifton Billiards, Vincent Sauro, for supporting the tour and providing high-quality atmosphere & playing conditions.
1st: Bogie Uzdejczyk – $740
2nd: Guy Iannuzzi – $490
3rd: Kim Meyer-Gabia – $300
4th: Louise Petronica – $200
5th/6th: Keith Adamik, Peter Chin – $120
7th/8th: Ron Gabia, Tony Ignomirello – $90
9th-12th: Emerson Verano, Michael Rodriguez, Robert Veit, Dennis Kennedy – $65
Mike Aro Wins in a Split with Ron Gabia at First-Ever House of Billiards Tri-State Stop
Staten Island pool room House of Billiards held its first-ever Tri-State Tour event on October 14, 2012, bringing in a field of twenty-eight players to New York's smallest island borough.
This $750-added inaugural event for House of Billiards was open to all amateur A/B/C/D class players, and was highlighted by an undefeated win for New Jersey-based player Mike "Mikey Shots" Aro.
Mike Aro made his run to the final with wins over Tony Ignomirello 6-0, Kyle Bubet 6-4, Kim Meyer-Gabia 6-4, Anthony Dahab 6-4, and against Ron Gabia 8-5 in the hot seat match.
After his loss to Aro, Gabia would wait for the final winner to come from the one-loss side to match up with him in the semifinal. This player would turn out to be Anthony Dahab, who had previously lost to Gabia in the final four of the winner's bracket, and went on to win two more matches against Mike Davie 6-3 and Dave Shlemperis in the quarterfinal 7-5.
Anthony Dahab then matched up in the semi against Ron Gabia, and had a close battle, but came up short at 8-6. Dahab earned recognition for a solid six wins & two losses to finish in third place.
Gabia would then move on to the final match against Aro, but due to the late hour, both players decided to call it quits and split their winnings. Mike Aro earned first place as the undefeated player, and Ron Gabia claimed second…congratulations to both players on their strong performances.
The Tri-State Tour, staff and membership wish to thank Dennis Kennedy, owner of the House of Billiards for his support and great playing conditions.
Final Results:
1st: Mike Aro – $550
2nd: Ron Gabia – $300
3rd: Anthony Dahab – $200
4th: Dave Shlemperis – $120
5th/6th: Chris Kelly, Mike Davie – $70
Room Owner John Trobiano Victorious at Castle Billiards
At the October 6th Tri-State Tour stop at Castle Billiards in East Rutherford, NJ, room owner John Trobiano would be the prevailing force in the thirty-two player field. John and his wife Minnie have been longtime supporters of the area tours and players, and both have a great passion for the game as well.
Moving through the winner's bracket, John Trobiano had to fight back from being down in a number of matches, before earning his way to the hot seat. In the final four, Trobiano had a big win over Scott Simonetti 7-3, then defeated Mike Aro at hill-hill (7-6) to position himself in the hot seat.
While Trobiano headed up the winner's bracket, Dave Danchak was busy on the one-loss side, where he won seven straight matches, including a quarterfinal win over Scott Simonetti 10-6, and a semifinal win over Mike Aro, 6-4.
Dave Danchak was then set to square off against undefeated John Trobiano in the final, where he would be spotted three games on the wire in a race to eight. Trobiano won the opening three racks, to tie at 3-3, and from there the two players fought back and forth to tie at 7-7…when Trobiano clinched the win in the deciding rack.
Congratulations to John Trobiano on a strong undefeated win, along with Dave Danchak for his great comeback run to finish second.
1st: John Trobiano – $600
2nd: Dave Danchak – $400
3rd: Mike Aro – $250
4th: Scott Simonetti – $150
5th/6th: Guy Iannuzzi, Felix Menendez – $74
7th/8th: Bogie Uzejczyk, Eddie Dacosta
The Tri-State Tour staff and members would like to thank Sterling Gaming, Ozone Billiards, Poison Cues, Ron Tarr Cues, Kamui Tips, Phil Capelle, BlueBook Publishing, and Human Kinetics for their ongoing support of the tour.


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Revival Spa and Dine experience for 2 at the Radisson Heathrow
A Spa day for two at the luxurious Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow, this sleek retreat filled with dramatic spaces and distinctive design only 2 minutes from the airport is the perfect location to relax unwind and be pampered together.
Your day includes a 30 minute treatment of your choice each from selection of luxury spa treatments, use of the relaxing Pegasus Spa facilities, plus a choice of either 2 course lunch / dinner or traditional afternoon tea in the Steak & Lobster Bar and Restaurant.
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Enjoy full use of the spa facilities for an hour before or after your treatment.
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can have a stainless steel looking backsplash for under $40. For us we just couldn't spend more on the backsplash than we did the countertop. Stainless steel tiles were too expensive and sheet stainless steel required someone to fabricate it. By using aluminum roof flashing you can fabricate the metal yourself and save on labor costs and materials. The aluminum flashing comes in long rolls in lots of different widths. Amazingly the brand at lowes has a similar #4 brushed finish that most stainless steel appliances have so it is a really good match.
To cut each piece to length I just used a ruler clamped down over the flashing. Then used a box cutter to score the metal along the rulers edge. You won't need to cut the aluminum all the way though. It will easily snap apart by just bending it back and forth a little. I first attempted cutting the metal with a hand shear but it proved to be too labor intensive and the edges were not as clean cut as with the box cutter.
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- noun - a focus of public attention
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A full and true Account, of the Behaviours, Confessions, and last Dying Speeches, of the Condemn'd Criminals, that were Executed at Tyburn, on Friday the 1st. of March, 1700.
JOseph Moody, aged 29 Years, Condemned for Burglary, was a Brasier by Trade, but being impatient of the Yoke of Servitude, grew Head-strong, and so letting loose the Reins to his roving and boundless Appetite, following the bewitching Blandishments of sensual Delights, this soon Shipwrackt his Fortune, and reduc'd him to the lowest ebb of Adversity, from whence to disengage himself, he launcht out into a new Ocean of Troubles, following several unlawful ways of Living, which for some time he concealed; but meeting unfortunately with some wicked Persons, that had Consumed their Substance with Gaming and Riotous living, he was by them seduc'd to Steal privately from Persons several things, and at last to Break a House: This pernicious way of living he followed for some time, till at length, his Conscience, whose soft Whispers he had so often drown'd with the Noise of riotous Excesses, began to Allarm him with the Fears of a Future State, and those eternal Miseries, that await all such Impenitent and Obstinate Sinners as he was: This gained thus much of him, to make a stand, and to cease a while from the violent Pursuit of his sinful ways, to Consider what he had got by all his wicked and unjust Dealings; what a certain and dreadful Danger he run? How sad and dismal his Reckoning must one Day be? How vain and transitory the Pleasures of Sin were, and how sore and lasting its Punishments; and that it was yet possible for him, thorough Gods Grace to escape them: These Thoughts did beget in him some Resolutions of Repentance and Amendment of Life; so true is it, that Vice oweth its quiet Possession of Mens Minds, to their Stupidity, Carelesness, and Inconsideration, Reigning undisturbedly, only in Ignorant, Secure, and Unthinking Spirits, but strait loseth all its Force and Power, when once Men begin to look about them and bethink themselves what they are a doing, and whither they are going. For some time (as he said) he kept those good Purposes, and to avoid his bad Company, went to Sea , and remained some time in the East-Indies; but returning to his Native Country, he was so Bewitched with the alluring Sollicitations of evil Men, that he fell into the same Snare again, committed this Burglary, notwithstanding all his Vows and Resolutions to the contrary; for which he seemed to be very much Concerned, lamenting his Condition with a Floud of Tears, and made several Promises to reform his evil ways, if he could escape Suffering for them at this time. He was put in Mind, of the Reasons he had to suspect the Sincerity of these good Purposes, and to remember that vast Difference that there is, between things as they are only represented to us by our Fancies, and when they become actually and sensibly present to us; to which he reply'd, that he hop'd God would for Christ's Sake, not despise his weak Resolutions, but enable him by his Grace to keep them: Humbly beseeching him not to forsake him in this time of his greatest need of Comfort, but that he would be Graciously pleased to be found of him, at the Hour of Death and Day of Judgment, that God of Mercy and Love, which in himself he always is. I hope he was a true Penitent.
John Hudson, 31 Years old, Convicted for the same, was a Farmer , and lived very well, laying out a considerable Sum of Money, in improving a certain Farm which he Rented of a Gentleman; but afterwards, an unhappy Difference arising between them, he was told, that his Landlord was a Minor, when he Signed the Leases, and was resolved, now, to Cancel all the Obligations he was under to perform his Part; upon this, he commenced a Suit against the Gentleman, which proved his Ruin; for having spent his Substance, he was reduc'd to very low and pressing Circumstances, which prevail'd with him at length to commit this Fact, which he confest, was not the first he was Guilty of; he having for some time followed that detestable way of Living, notwithstanding he was frequently sollicited by the Tears and Intreaties of his Relations, to bid Adieu to such wicked and unlawful Practices, to be no longer imposed on by Bad Company, but to betake himself to some honest way of Living; to all which good and wholesome Advice, he turned a deaf Ear, being wedded so much to his wicked Accomplices, that nothing, he thought, could divorce him from them but Death. However, the Miseries of a Prison altered his Sentiments, being at a distance from his old Companions in Sin, he became very uneasy, being disturbed with the Sense of his Guilt, he began to reflect on his past Life, to see what is the Fruits of all his past Follies, and consider the end of these things: this made him Pensive and Melancholy, and Frighted him into Thoughts of Repentance, which he hopes is now improved to a true and sincere one. His Folly and obstinacy in not listening to the good Counsel of his Relations, he very much lamented, beseeching God to help him, (being removed from the Conversation of the World) to descend more seriously into his own Heart, that he might search and try his ways, and most earnestly Repent of all those vitious Liberties he had formerly taken, that so his Heart might be
toucht with such a deep Sense of his vilenesses, that the many Offences he had been guilty of against God, his Neighbours and himself, might be very grievous unto him; that the sad Circumstances he was in, might be turned (through the Riches of Gods Grace) into an happy occasion of Converting his Soul, perfecting his Repentance, and promoting his Salvation. He seemed very much affected with the Thoughts of a Future State.
Henry Andrews, alias Anderson, 30. Years old, Condemned for two Robberies on the Highway, confest, that he was Guilty of both, as also of a Burglary in Southwark, where they got 120 Guineas, and 40l in Silver, besides Plate. His Life was very Irregular, addicted to Swearing, Drinking, &c. He was an old Offender, having for a considerable time followed such evil Practices, though his Friends earnestly and frequently entreated him, to bid Adieu to such detestable ways, and persue those things which would conduce to his present as well as eternal Peace: But he was inexorable; bad Company having such Influence on him, as to prevail with him to commit those Actions which now seemed odious and abominable in his Sight.
Alexander Johnson, Convicted for Burglary, by Trade a Sadler , and as he said, Workt very hard for his Living; would not own that he was Guilty of this Crime, or of any other of the like nature. He was very attentive to good Advice, and behaved himself like a Christian sensible of his Condition.
On Friday the 1st. of March, 1700. these two Persons were conveyed from Newgate to Tyburn in a Cart. Henry Andrews, and Joseph Moody, who being tyed up, Henry Andrews; confest, that he was Guilty of several Robberies on the High-way, that he was also one of those who Robbed Mr. Shard's House in Horsley-Down, which he said, was effected after this manner. Robert Thompson, a Neighbour of Mr. Shards, was the Person who first proposed the doing it, and encouraged him to be concern'd, which at first he refused, but being daily importuned by him, tho' he often told him of the inevitable Danger that attended such a dangerous undertaking: He was so unhappy as to be seduc'd by him, Thompson telling him, how easily it might be done, Thompson, (as he said, employed one Barnes to give them notice when Mr. Shard and his Family were gone to Church, as also how to enter the House, which Directions they followed, and so he, Andrews, with one Oliver Sergeant and Morgan, entred the House, and carryed off a considerable Sum of Money, with one Silver Tankard and Cup; Thompson and Barnes, he protested, were not with them, when they entred the House, but Barnes, (as he said) received his Share of the Money, and they also sent Thompson his Part, but whether the latter received it or not, he knows not: He protested, that if Thompson had not daily desired him to be concerned, he would have had no Hand in it. He desired all Persons to take Warning by his untimely End, that by Gods Judgments executed on him a Sinner in this World, they may learn to fear and avoid those which shall be Eternal in that which is to come.
Joseph Moody owned his Crime, as also another Burglary which he Committed. He desired all Persons to avoid bad Company, which brought him to his Ruin; as also not to indulge themselves in any willful vicious Practices, for that one Sin being allowed of, will open an inlet to a great many others, which without a sincere Repentance will prove the ruin of both Body and Soul for ever. He beseech'd God very earnestly to wash him thorowly from his Iniquity, and cleanse him from his Sins, in that Fountain opened for Sin and for Uncleaness, the precious Blood of the Immaculate Lamb of God slain to take away the Sins of the World, that so having had all his Shame and Sorrow and evil Things in this Life, he might hereafter awake to Joy and Happiness in that which is to come He recommended his poor Wife and Children to the Providence of the Almighty God, and as he said, died in Charity with all Men.
Then they had time allowed them for private Prayer; and then the Cart drew away, they were turned off.
This is all the Account I can give of this Sessions.
Dated March 1, 1700.
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Wanting to know the best method for a DIY meatotomy.
Also the best way to get past the mind game of the pain involved.
Also the best way to get past the mind game of the pain involved.
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MeatotomySat, March 12, 2011 - 11:48 PMCrush with artery forceps first is the way that most guys who've done this have gone.
I wanted to keep my PA so I enlarged the PA hole down the shaft to start my sub, rather than from the glans.
Re: meatotomyTue, March 15, 2011 - 3:30 PMI just used a little mouth ulcer gel to numb it a little, (it contains lidocaine hydrochloride), sharp scissors and cut. Two or three very small snips each time, a couple of weeks between sessions. I haven't quite finished, but I need to remove the frenulum first.
Re: meatotomyWed, March 16, 2011 - 4:49 AMIts nice to see someone who hasnt got a piercing to get started. I dont intend ongetting pierced I just want to go for the cut. Im just trying to get over the pain factor and will try. Have ordered a hemostat and will try that when it arrives..
Re: meatotomyWed, March 16, 2011 - 5:11 AMsince i replyed I didnt wait started to cut away with a scalpel got a littlt way done but will have to work at it
Re: meatotomyWed, March 16, 2011 - 8:04 PMI started my meatotomy 2 years ago using a small sharp knife to start to enlarge my pee hole...a little cut at a time. The "cutting" pain felt good the "hole" time. There was some bleeding involved but not for long. Once I got my meatotomy cut I started on my subincision and have never looked back except for the time I nicked a blood vessel and couldn't stop the bleeding and had to go to the ER and have surgery to suture up all my work. Since last October I restarted my sub and have finally reached the top of my nut sack. You'll eventually get used to the pain and won't need anything to mask it...
Re: meatotomyThu, March 24, 2011 - 1:26 AMHow drunk does one have to be to add the hemostat to the part that needs cutting.... my god it fucking hurts
Re: meatotomyThu, March 24, 2011 - 1:55 AMNo pain, no gain is one facetious reply. Seriously ice helps, and possibly wrapping the ends of the forceps with sterile surgical tape. They don't need to cut, just to press.
Re: meatotomyThu, March 24, 2011 - 9:06 AMI just took my jackife and slowly inserted the 4" blade down my hole all the way to the hilt. When I slowly took it out it cut my hole further open. Next morning when I went to the can I almost passed out but it healed up nicely.
Re: meatotomyThu, March 24, 2011 - 7:32 PMSteve...it only gets better! Eventually you'll look forward to the pain so keep going and Good Luck!
Re: meatotomyFri, March 25, 2011 - 8:29 AMAgreed - the pain is really a part of the whole experience..At least it was for me.
Re: meatotomySat, March 26, 2011 - 10:15 AMdid mine when i was only 15. No pain
Re: meatotomySun, March 27, 2011 - 5:03 AMHy, i start my meatotomy with Clamp and Cut. Look at my Picture
Re: meatotomyWed, September 14, 2011 - 3:21 PMI have looked at 47 years Meatotomie itself cut the ostium Externa (the urethral opening) at 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. clock had expanded somewhat. Prerequisite is clean and sterile, Hands and penis thoroughly wash and sterilize the intervention agency.
First, I have the penis for about 5 min in ice water bath, then you notice the cut not. After sterilization of the ostium Externa, I worked with a sharp pair of scissors (With a pair of scissors cannot slip) the ostium Externa clock at 12 as far as possible without violating the erectile tissue chambers cut.
It bleeds a little, do not panic. Next, I have sterile gauze rolls inserted into the wound and the foreskin closed (wound glued otherwise). Then I took the foreskin with a sticking plaster strips and a sealed condom pulled over, if still little blood comes out (which was not the case).
The next morning, I cautiously opened the foreskin, (the bleeding had stopped) and urinates after further disinfect the wound, a new gauze rolls and brought back the foreskin closed. But as I patch the booklet easy to urinate can open. After a week the wound has healed so well that I could masturbate again carefully. Incidentally pain are limited is easily bearable. After about 6 months after the wound had healed well, I have the whole at the bottom at 6 clock repeatedly. You should watch at 6 clock then I would not cut too far because then when it drops to urinate and when you can just sit urinate. At 12 clock must be careful that you do not erectile tissue chambers addresses it bleeds otherwise very strong.
The advantage is that you easily plug or electrical masturbation sounds into the urethra can introduce sterile. I think it looks very good. Here I have a slot length of approximately 18mm reach.
The problem is not the urethral opening, but the narrowness which the gloss to bottom in the amount of Frenulum rudimentary is located. Since I am currently on the stretch and had until now reached 11.5 mm in diameter. Here I do not want to cut because otherwise the Meatotomie becomes too large, and in a submission on it.
If you have no problem urinating when you can use the slot until the approach of the Frenulum slice. Then larger objects should also be introduced.
The foreskin opened, (the bleeding had already stopped) and after repeated to disinfect the wound new gauze rolls urinary inserted and the foreskin again closed.
But so which I can open the Issue Plaster
Easily to the urinary. After one week the wound was already so well healed which I again carefully masturbate could. By the way the pain holds itself within limits is easy to bear. After approximately 6 months, after the wound had healed well have I the whole at that Lower surface with 6 o'clock repeats. To watch out one should with 6 o'clock I not too far would cut there because it then with the urinary to drips comes and one can only urinary sitting. With 12 o'clock one must watch out that one does not begin to cut the swelling body it bleeds otherwise very strongly. The advantage is which one more easily Plugs or sounds to the E-Stimm into the urethra sterilely would bring in can. I find it look also very good.
I have a slot length of approx. 18mm reached. The problem is however not the urethra opening, but the tightness at the gloss lower surface at height of the Frenulumansatzes is. There I am at present at stretching and 9,5mm up to now diameter reached.
There I would not like to cut because otherwise the Meatotomie become too large, and into a tender changes. If you do not have a problem with the Urinary, you can cut the slot open to under the beginning of the Frenulum. Then also larger articles must to be introduced have.
Re: meatotomyWed, September 14, 2011 - 5:47 PMI used a hemostat and clamped it for hours when I removed the hemostat you could see through the skin it was so thin I had no problem cutting though the skin with very little blood.
Re: meatotomyThu, September 15, 2011 - 4:35 AMthanks works nicely. done also for sub incision and full head split.
Re: meatotomySat, September 24, 2011 - 4:46 AMPA ,a little bit and I slammed the rest :)
Re: meatotomyTue, January 31, 2012 - 7:49 PMI started with a very small set of stainless sizzors that were supper sharp and went a little bit at a time, as soon as it started to heal cut a little more, and then onto head splitting.
Re: meatotomyWed, February 1, 2012 - 8:35 AMI just start dabbing at the spot with a cauterizer. After a while, your body will release epineprine and you start adjusting to the pain. After a while, it's just easy to go along the cut with a cauterizer, no problem.