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Mandisa, Hillsong United, Need To Breathe, Casting Crowns, Switchfoot and Lecrae are up for the Dove Awards' Artist of the Year trophy the Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced Wednesday.
The 45th Annual Dove Awards nominations were revealed in a press conference held at Lipscomb University in Tennessee. The nominations list is just as motley as the artists who delivered the news: Brandon Heath, Flame, Gordon Mote, KB, Jonathan McReynolds, Karen Peck, Love & The Outcome, Natalie Grant, Tasha Cobbs, TobyMac and Wayne Haun delivered the news. Winners will be announced at the Allen Arena located on Lipscomb's campus on October 7 and will broadcast live on TBN.
Wayne Haun, a producer and songwriter leads all nominations with 12 (including producer of the year) while Hillsong United, Lecrae, Mandisa and Matt Maher each have 5 nods. Erica Campbell first solo record, "Help" garnered 4 nominations.
"In The Sanctuary" – Temple of Deliverance Women's Choir which was recorded on DC-based label Habukkuk Music received a nomination for Traditional Gospel Album of the Year.
Honoring all genres of Christ-centered music, the Dove Award nominees reflect a gamut of styles and musical presentation. The award show recognizes the impact of gospel music, ministry and outstanding performance and is the only nationally broadcast award show for Christian music that represents a well-rounded , mixed bag of Christian Contemporary and Black Gospel music on its ballots, an adjustment that has been made in recent years under the leadership of GMA Executive Director Jackie Patillo.
Apparently the governing body of the Doves has made an effort to recognize the gifts of all those who do Christian music best by offering 20 broad categories. But being all inclusive can be complicated.
In reviewing the list of nominees, I noticed certain stand out choices distinguish the Doves as unique from other award shows.
For instance, artists that would not usually be on the same radio play list may find themselves co-mingling on the Dove ballot. Such is the case for the Gospel Performance of the Year category where Natalie Grant joins fellow nominees Hezekiah Walker, Tye Tribbett, Erica Campbell and Tamela Mann. Grant garnered the nomination for her passionate execution of the Bernie Herms produced "I Love the Lord." Technically, the Whitney Houston classic belongs in the gospel category instead of the CCM category. Practically it does not. It's odd to see Grant in the same company as the artists named because chances are you would not hear them on the same radio station (i.e., they do not typically reach the same audience.) But placing Grant in the Best CCM Performance category with a song would be mismatched. Tasha Cobb took the Dove home last year for her performance of "Break Every Chain."
Clearly they handle business a bit differently at The Dove Awards.
MC Andy Mineo, Best New Artist nominee, has been nominated twice in the Rap/Hip Hop category. A double-nomination outside of a collaboration is unheard of. The odds are in his favor as a seemingly "unstoppable" Mineo is featured on KB's "100" and nominated twice individually for "You Can't Stop Me" (from the album "Neverland") and "Stop the Traffic" (from the album "King Kulture). This may be a gospel first. Despite it's growth the Rap/ Holy Hip Hop field remains a microcosm dominated by a notable few and Mineo is certainly one of the King pin in the genre. Over the last year, Mineo has been one of the top rappers in mainstream and Christian Hip Hop in record sales and popularity, factors that may support his dominating the the Rap/Hip Hop category. Last year the Dove went to Mineo's touring partner and label mate Lecrae for his wor on the album "Gravity."
Winners of the Dove Awards are decided by votes from the GMA membership and members of the gospel music industry. Voting for the final winners will run August 26 through September 9.
With its big tent approach, the reach of TBN and increasingly improvements in production and entertainment value the Dove Awards could lay claim to the "The Grammys of Gospel" or "the biggest night in gospel music" tag as it becomes a more formidable competitor to its counterpart, the Stellar Awards.
The full list of nominees can be found here: 45th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees.
Here we have listed a few popular categories:
Song of the Year
"Fix My Eyes" – for KING & COUNTRY, (writers) Seth Mosley, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone (publishers) CentricSongs/2 Hour Songs/Warner Tamerlane/Kilns Music/Shankel Songs/WB Music Corp/Method To The Madness
"Hello My Name Is" – Matthew West, (writer) Matthew West (publishers) Songs of Southside Independent Music Publishing/External Combustion Music/Songs for Delaney/Warner/Chappell Music, LLC
"Hurricane" – Natalie Grant, (writers) Natalie Grant, Matt Bronleewe, Cindy Morgan (publisher) SeeSee Bubba Songs/Tunes Of R And T Direct/Razor & Tie Music Publishing, LLC/Sony/ATV Timber Publishing/Forest For The Trees Music/Checkpointchicky Music/Seems Like Music/Music Services
"I Can Trust Him" – The Perrys, (writers) Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey, (publishers) PsalmSinger Music/DaySpring Music/Songs From The Inside
"Lord I Need You" – Matt Maher, (writers) Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Maher, (publishers) sixsteps Music/Sweater Weather Music/Thankyou Music/Valley Of Songs Music/worshiptogether.com songs/EMI Christian Music Publishing
"Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" – Hillsong UNITED, (writers) Matt Crocker, Joel Houston, Salomon Ligthelm (publisher) Hillsong Music Publishing/EMICMGPublishing.com
"Overcomer" – Mandisa, (writers) David Garcia, Christopher Stevens, Ben Glover (publishers) Ariose Music/9T One Songs/Meaux Mercy/LarryDavid Music/Capitol CMG Publishing/Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing/D Soul Music
"Revival" – Karen Peck and New River, (writers) Kenna Turner West, Karen Peck Gooch, Don Poythress (publishers) Christian Taylor Music/ClearBox Rights/Integrity Worship Music/Eight Oaks Music/Karen Peck Music
"Say Amen" – Brian Free & Assurance, (writers) Jason Cox, Michael Farren, Kenna Turner West, (publishers) Christian Taylor Music/Winding Way Music/ClearBox Rights/Farren Love and War Music/Wordspring Music
"That's Why" – Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, (writers) Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey, (publishers) Ernie Sig Sound Music/Hefton Hill Music/PsalmSinger Music/Universal Music-Brentwood Benson Songs
Contemporary Christian Performance of the Year
"Fix My Eyes" - for KING & COUNTRY, Fervent/Curb, (producer) Seth Mosley
"Hurricane" – Natalie Grant, Curb Records, (producer) Bernie Herms
"Lord I Need You" – Matt Maher, Essential Records, (producer) Paul Moak
"Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" – Hillsong UNITED, Hillsong Music/Sparrow Records, (producer) Michael Guy Chislett
"Overcomer" – Mandisa, Sparrow Records, (producer) Christopher Stevens & David Garcia
Southern Gospel Performance of the Year
"Love Is Stronger" – Jason Crabb, Gaither Music Group, (producer) Jay DeMarcus
"Revival" – Karen Peck and New River, Daywind Records, (producer) Wayne Haun
"Say Amen" – Brian Free & Assurance, Daywind Records, (producer) Ricky Free
"Search Me O God" – Cathedrals Family Reunion, StowTown Records, (producer) Wayne Haun
"That's Why" – Ernie Hasse & Signature Sound, (producer) Wayne Haun
Gospel Performance of the Year
"Every Praise" – Hezekiah Walker, RCA Inspiration, (producer) Donald Lawrence
"Help" – Erica Campbell (ft. Lecrae), My Block Inc., (producer) Warryn Campbell
"I Can Only Imagine" – Tamela Mann, TillyMann Music Group, (producer) Myron Butler
"I Love The Lord" – Natalie Grant, Curb Records, (producer) Bernie Herms
"If He Did It Before…Same God" – Tye Tribbett, MoTown Gospel, (producer) Tye Tribbett
Artist of the Year
Casting Crowns, Beach Street Records/Reunion Records
Hillsong UNITED, Hillsong Music
Lecrae, Reach Records
Mandisa, Sparrow Records
NEEDTOBREATHE, Atlantic Records
Switchfoot, Atlantic Records
New Artist of the Year
1 Girl Nation, Reunion Records
Andy Mineo, Reach Records
Ellie Holcomb, Full Heart
Hillsong Young & Free, Hillsong Music/Sparrow Records
Love & The Outcome, Word Entertainment
Producer of the Year
Bernie Herms
Ed Cash
Ian Eskelin
Ricky Free
Wayne Haun
Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year
"100" – KB (ft. Andy Mineo), (writers) Kevin Burgess, Andy Mineo
"Dear Mr. Christian"- Derek Minor (ft. Dee-1 and Lecrae), (writers) Torrance "Street Symphony" Esmond, David Augustine Jr., Lecrae Moore, Derek Johnson, Charles Dunlap, Lincoln Mooris
"Head Held High" – Rapture Ruckus, (writer) Tofer Brown
"Stop The Traffic" – Andy Mineo (ft. Co Campbell), (writers) Andy Mineo, Co Campbell
"You Can't Stop Me" – Andy Mineo, (writers) Andy Mineo, Alex Medina, Gabriel Azucena
Rock Song of the Year
"Die For You" – Red, (writers) Anthony Armstrong, Michael Barnes, Randy Armstrong, Joe Rickard, Jason McArthur
"Not Gonna Die" – Skillet, (writers) John Cooper, Korey Cooper
"Run And Escape" – Red, (writers) Anthony Armstrong, Michael Barnes, Randy Armstrong, Joe Rickard, Josh Baker
"We Are The Brave" – VERIDIA, (writers) Brandon Brown, Deena Henry, Ian Eskelin, Barry Weeks
"Zombie" – We As Human, (writers) Justin Cordle, Blair Daily, Skidd Mills
Rock/Contemporary Song of the Year
"Don't Deserve You" – Plumb, (writers) Tiffany Arbuckle Lee, Matt Bronleewe
"Let it Be Love" – Family Force 5, (writers) Seth Mosley, Family Force 5
"Love Alone Is Worth The Fight" – Switchfoot, (writers) Jon Foreman, Tim Foreman
"Multiplied" – NEEDTOBREATHE, (writers) Bo Rinehart, Bear Rinehart
"Never Gone" – Colton Dixon, (writers) Gannin Arnold, Colton Dixon, Adam Watts, Andy Dodd
Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year
"Alive" – Hillsong Young & Free, (writers) Aodhan King, Alexander Pappas
"All The People Said Amen" – Matt Maher, (writer) Matt Maher
"Fix My Eyes" - for KING & COUNTRY, (writers) Seth Mosley, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone
"Hurricane" – Natalie Grant, (writers) Natalie Grant, Matt Bronleewe, Cindy Morgan
"Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" – Hillsong UNITED, (writers) Matt Crocker, Joel Houston, Salomon Ligthelm
Inspirational Song of the Year
"As Long As You Will Walk With Me" – Devin McGlamery, (writer) Wayne Haun
"Lift Up His Name" – The Browders, (writer) Matthew Browder
"Stronger" – TaRanda Greene, (writers) Joel Lindsey, Tony Wood, Barry Weeks
"You Amaze Us" – Selah, (writers) Jordan Mohilowski, Matthew Adcox, Douglas Fowler
"Who is Like Our God" – Laura Story, (writers) Laura Story, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Jason Ingram, Matt Maher
Southern Gospel Song of the Year
"I Can Trust Him" – The Perrys, (writers) Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey
"Love is Stronger" – Jason Crabb, (writers) Michael Mobley
"Revival" – Karen Peck & New River, (writers) Kenna Turner West, Karen Peck Gooch, Don Poythress
"Say Amen" – Brian Free & Assurance, (writers) Jason Cox, Michael Farren, Kenna Turner West
"That's Why" – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, (writers) Wayne Haun, Ernie Haase, Joel Lindsey
Bluegrass Song of the Year
"Daniel Prayed" – The Isaacs, (writer) G.T. Speer
"If These Old Walls Could Talk" – Wilburn & Wilburn, (writers) Dianne Wilkerson, Jerry Salley
"Lord, In The Morning" – The Little Roy & Lizzy Show, (writers) Don Eidman
"Revelation Song" – Chigger Hill Boys & Terri (writer) Jennie Lee Riddle
"Won't It Be Wonderful There" – Dailey & Vincent, (writer) Mildred Johnson
Country Song of the Year
"Love With Open Arms" – Doug Anderson (writers) Jeff Bumgardner, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey
"Only Jesus" – Point of Grace (writers) Nicole Witt, Christa Wells
"Pray For Me" – Sweetwater Rain (writers) Rob Crosby, Allen Shamblin
"That Whosoever Was Me" – Adam Crabb (writers) Lee Black, Jason Cox, Kenna Turner West
"While I Still Can" – Devin McGlamery, (writers) David A. Speegle, Diane McDougal, Greg McDougal
Contemporary Gospel/Urban Song of the Year
"Every Praise" – Hezekiah Walker, (writer) David Bratton
"Help" – Erica Campbell (ft. Lecrae), (writer) Warryn Campbell
"No Gray" – Jonathan McReynolds (writer) Jonathan McReynolds
"Our God" – Micah Stampley, (writer) Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves, Chris Tomlin
"Same God…If He Did it Before" – Tye Tribbett (writer) Tye Tribbett
"Sunday Kind Of Love" – Israel Houghton, (writers) Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey
Traditional Gospel Song of the Year
"A Little More Jesus" – Erica Campbell, (writers) Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell, Warryn Campbell
"Amazing" – Ricky Dillard & New G, (writer) Tiffany Joy McGhee
"Glory and Honor" – Chicago Mass Choir, (writers) Greg Booth, Percy Gray, Jr.
"I've Got Favor" – New Direction, (writers) Percy Gray Jr.
"Holy One" – Anaysha, (writers) Walter Hawkins
Worship Song of the Year
"Future/Past" – John Mark McMillan, (writer) John Mark McMillan, (publisher) Meaux Jeaux Music/Raucous Ruckus Publishing/CapitolCMGPublishing.com
"Lord I Need You" – Matt Maher, (writers) Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Maher, (publishers) sixsteps Music/Sweater Weather Music/Thankyou Music/Valley Of Songs Music/worshiptogether.com songs/EMI Christian Music Publishing
"Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" – Hillsong UNITED, (writers) Matt Crocker, Joel Houston, Salomon Ligthelm (publisher) Hillsong Music Publishing/EMICMGPublishing.com
"Open Up The Heavens" – Meredith Andrews/Vertical Church Band (writers) Meredith Andrews, Jason Ingram, Stu G., Andi Rozier, James MacDonald, (publishers) Word Music, LLC/Sony/ATV Timber Publishing/Open Hands Music/Stugio Music Publishing/Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing/HBC Worship Music/Sony/ATV
"The Only Name (Yours Will Be)" – Big Daddy Weave, (writer) Benji Cowart, (publisher) Word Music, LLC/HowieCowie Publishing
Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year
100 – KB, (producers) Joseph Prielozny, Dirty Rice, Lasanna Harris, George Ramirez, Gabriel Azucena, Chris Mackey, Tyshane Thompson, Jacob Cardec
Invader – Rapture Ruckus, (producer) Brad Dring, Geoff Duncan, Steve Aeillo
Minorville – Derek Minor, (producers) Joseph Prielozny, Derek Johnson, Chris Mackey, Derek Minor, Torrance Esmond, Charles Dunlap, Lincoln Morris, Krishon Gaines, George Ramirez, Brian Tistog, Blair Atkinson, Gabriel Azucena
Never Land – Andy Mineo, (producers) Joseph Prielozny, Alex Medina, Tyshane Thompson, Gabriel Azucena, Ray Castro, Dre Garcia, Alex Hitchens, Courtney Peebles
Royal Flush – FLAME, (producers) Mashell Leroy, Steve T, Spec, Tyshane Thompson, D-Flow, Thainnacircle, Justin Ebach
Rock Album of the Year
Fear Inside Our Bones – The Almost, (producer) Marshall Altman
Proof Of Life – Scott Stapp, (producer) Howard Benson
Release The Panic: Recalibrated – Red, (producer) Howard Benson
Rise – Skillet, (producer) Howard Benson
We As Human – We As Human, (producer) Howard Benson
Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year
Everfound – Everfound, (producers) Seth Mosley, Pete Kipley
Fading West – Switchfoot, (producers) Neal Avron, the Foreman Brothers
I Am Mountain – Gungor, (producer) Michael Gungor
Inland – Jars Of Clay, (producer) Tucker Martine
Rivers In The Wasteland – NEEDTOBREATHE, (producers) NEEDTOBREATHE, Kevin Augunas, Joe Chiccarelli, Jerrod Bettis, Ed Cash
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
As Sure As The Sun – Ellie Holcomb, (producers) Brown Bannister, Ben Shive
If We're Honest – Francesca Battistelli, (producer) Ian Eskelin
Overcomer – Mandisa, (producers) David Garcia, Christopher Stevens, Chuck Butler, Ronald Rawls
Thrive – Casting Crowns, (producer) Mark A. Miller
We Are Young & Free – Hillsong Young & Free, (producers) Michael Guy Chislett, Joel Davies
Inspirational Album of the Year
Everlasting – Sandi Patty, (producer) Steve Wingfield
Four:Twelve - No Other Name, (producer) Jay DeMarcus, Don Koch, Michael Rossback, Blake Bollinger, Bernie Herms
Hymns – Michael W. Smith, (producers) Michael W. Smith, Kyle Lee, Jim Daneker,
I Dream Of You – JJ Heller, (producer) Ben Shive
Love Is A Verb – Devin McGlamery, (producers) Wayne Haun
Southern Gospel Album of the Year
For All He's Done – Greater Vision, (producer) Gerald Wolfe
Oh What a Savior – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, (producer) Wayne Haun
Revival – Karen Peck & New River, (producer) Wayne Haun
The Lord Is Good – The Collingsworth Family, (producer) Wayne Haun
Unashamed – Brian Free & Assurance, (producer) Ricky Free
Bluegrass Album of the Year
Every Mile – Nathan Stanley, (producers) Terry Thompson, Nathan Stanley, Rhonda Thompson
Healed – Locust Ridge, (producer) Steve Gulley
I'd Do It All Over Again – Easter Brothers, (producers) Jared Easter, Steve Schramm, Gerald Crabb
The Living Years – The Isaacs, (producers) Ben Isaacs, Bill Gaither
Through It All – The Harper Family, (producer) Tim Surrett
Country Album of the Year
All Things New – Gordon Mote, (producers) Gordon Mote, Frank Rogers, Wayne Haun, Russell Mauldin
Drive – Doug Anderson, (producer) Wayne Haun
Here Comes Sunday – Wilburn & Wilburn, (producer) Ben Isaacs
Surrender – Adam Crabb, (producers) Adam Crabb, Jason Crabb
Triplicity – Red Roots, (producers) Rick Schweinsberg, Micah Schweinsberg
Contemporary/Gospel Urban Album of the Year
Azusa: The Next Generation – Hezekiah Walker, (producer) Donald Lawrence
Greater Than – Tye Tribbett, (producers) Tye Tribbett, Brandon Jones
Help – Erica Campbell, (producer) Warryn Campbell
Love Never Fails – Micah Stampley, (producers) Micah Stampley, Aaron W. Lindsey
Power & Authority: Live in Memphis – Sheri Jones-Moffett, (producer) Myron Butler
Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
Duets – Donnie McClurkin, (producers) Donnie McClurkin, Israel Houghton
Greater Than Before – Dexter Walker & Zion Movement, (producers) Steven "Supe" White, Dexter D. Walker
In The Sanctuary – Temple of Deliverance Women's Choir, (producers) Derrick Starks, Derrick Jackson
Moving Forward - Darnell Davis & The Remnant, (producer) Darnell Davis
Withholding Nothing – William McDowell, (producer) William McDowell
Instrumental Album of the Year
All Creatures of Our God and King – Various Artists, (producer) Steve Wingfield
Country Piano Hymns – Gary Smith, (producer) Mark Burchfield
Love Divine – Jan Mulder, piano & London Symphony Orchestra, (producer) Jan Mulder
…to kids from 1 to 92 – Tracey Phillips, (producer) Tracey Phillips
We Give Thanks: 15 Thanksgiving Hymns on Piano – Christopher Phillips, (producer) Jack Jezzro
Children's Music Album of the Year
25 Favorite Bible Songs – Veggie Tales, (producers) Mike Nawrocki, Kurt Heinecke, Christopher Davis, Steven V. Taylor
Grow Serve Proclaim – Cokesbury Kids, (producer) Dennis Scott
His Kidz Vol. 1 – His Kidz United, (producers) Jimmy Swan, Levi Bradford, David Castell, Brad Nyght, Jordan Bledsoe, Zachary Kuykendall, Mai Swan
Nothing Is Impossible – Planetshakers Kids, (producer) Joth Hunt
We Belong To Jesus – New Life Worship Kids With Jared Anderson, (producer) Michael Rossback


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We estimate that the net proceeds to us from our issuance and sale of shares of
common stock in this offering will be approximately $234.4 million (or
approximately $270.6 million if the underwriters exercise their option to
purchase additional shares of common stock in full), after deducting estimated
underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses payable by us.
We intend to use the net proceeds we receive from this offering as follows:
. $56.3 million to close the acquisition of 100% of the ownership interests in
the ID&T Business, including the acquisition of the remaining interests in
the ID&T JV;
. $16.0 million (or, if greater, the U.S. dollar equivalent of €12.6 million,
based on the exchange rate on the day prior to closing) to close the
acquisition of 100% of the ownership interests in i-Motion;
. AUD$65.0 million (or $61.1 million) to close the acquisition of substantially
all of the assets of Totem;
. $16.3 million to close the acquisition of 70% of the ownership interests in
Made; and
. the balance, if any, to fund working capital, capital expenditures and other
general corporate purposes, which may include other acquisitions of
complementary businesses designed to increase our geographic footprint and
our pool of executive level talent.
This expected use of net proceeds of this offering represents our intentions
based upon our current plans and business conditions. Our management will
retain broad discretion over the allocation of any net proceeds used for
capital expenditures or other general corporate purposes.
Pending use of the proceeds from this offering, we intend to invest the net
proceeds in a variety of capital preservation investments, including short-term,
investment-grade and interest-bearing instruments.
The broader market for live entertainment is highly competitive. We believe
that we compete primarily on the basis of our EMC focus and the unique creative
elements, combined with high production value of our events, festivals and
managed venues. In the markets in which we promote festivals and events, we
face competition from promoters and venue operators. We believe that barriers
to entry in the promotion services business are low and that certain local
promoters are increasingly expanding the geographic scope of their operations.
Our main competitors in the live music industry include Live Nation, AEG,
Warehouse Live, Insomniac, Kaos Entertainment, C3 Concerts, Real Music Events,
Slow Motion Music, SDC, Gritsy and Reverse, in addition to numerous smaller,
regional companies that operate in our markets. Our competitors compete with us
in all regions and cities for tickets sales, artist bookings, EMC fans and
concert attendees, venues, sponsorships and production equipment. Some of our
competitors whose preliminary business is outside of EMC are larger companies
with significant operations and a higher profile in the industry. However, we
have expertise in the live music industry and the electronic dance music genre,
in particular, and we work with the leading EMC promoters in the world, which
helps us to be competitive in this industry.
In our music business, we distinguish ourselves from competition through the
breadth and professional nature of our electronic-focused offering. We believe
that our primary strengths include:
. the quality of service we deliver to all constituencies within the EMC
community including fans, artists and DJs;
. our track record in promoting and producing large EMC events in our markets;
. our strong relationships with artists, DJs, booking agents, promoters, venue
operators and ticketing agents;
. the span and influence of our fan community;
. our premier managed EMC venues; and
. the availability of high quality MP3 and uncompressed music tracks which we
supply to DJs to produce and perform music.
With respect to our Beatport business, we face competition from providers of
interactive on-demand audio and video content, and pre-recorded entertainment,
such as Apple's iTunes Music Store, RDIO, Rhapsody, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon
and other digital content providers that allow online listeners to select the
audio content that they stream or purchase. However, we believe the breadth and
professional nature of our electronic music-focused offering is unique. Our
primary source of music sales revenue is derived from high quality audio files
which DJs require for production and performance. Beatport is the premier
destination for such professional quality offerings.
We believe we are the largest producer of live events and entertainment content
focused exclusively on the electronic music culture ("EMC"), based on attendance
and revenue. We view EMC as a global generational movement driven by a rapidly
developing community of avid followers among the millennial
generation. Our
mission is to enable this movement by providing our fans with the best possible
live experiences, music discovery and connectivity with other fans and events.
We have significant and growing scale with our global live events. On a pro
forma basis for our completed acquisitions, we attracted 1.3 million fans
in 2012 (a 36.0% increase from 2011), and on a pro forma basis for our completed
and planned acquisitions, we attracted 2.8 million fans in 2012 (a 22.2%
increase from 2011). We believe the broad appeal of EMC beyond festival
attendance is demonstrated by the deep engagement of our fans, which is
evidenced by the time they devote to EMC-related social media and digital
activities. For example, the 2012 Tomorrowland festival in Belgium had
7.9 million live views on YouTube and the official Tomorrowland long-form after
movies have had over 157 million online views to date.
We present leading EMC festivals and events, many of which have more than a
decade of history, passionate followers and vibrant social communities. We have
presented Life in Color events and two Sensation festivals and have acquired the
rights to the Tomorrowland, Mysteryland and Q-Dance festivals in North America.
Through planned acquisitions, we expect to acquire the rights to those festivals
worldwide, as well as the rights to Stereosonic, Electric Zoo, Decibel, Nature
One, MayDay and Ruhr-in-Love, among others.
We are continually investing in our festivals and events to add new and exciting
creative elements, expand into new markets, and launch new events, all in order
to provide the best entertainment experiences in the world for EMC fans. Many of
the festivals we have presented or expect to present have a long history and
have achieved substantial popularity and success in Europe while also attracting
fans globally. For example, Tomorrowland sold out all of its approximately
180,000 tickets to the 2013 festival in Belgium in one second and saw
significant demand from U.S.-based fans, each seeking to purchase multiple
tickets. To meet the growing demand of the EMC community in the United States
and other regions around the world, we plan to introduce some of the most
popular festivals and events to certain areas for the first time. At its
original location in Amsterdam, Sensation has consistently sold out since its
inception in 2000, including all 37,000 tickets for 2013. Our ID&T JV has held
two Sensation festivals in North America in 2013, its inaugural festival in
Toronto, which attracted over 24,000 attendees, and a second festival in
Oakland. We have announced three additional Sensation events in North America
for 2013, which will be held in Las Vegas, Miami and New York. Our ID&T JV had
more than 120,000 attendees at the first North American Tomorrowland festival,
TomorrowWorld, which we held outside of Atlanta from September 27 through
September 29, 2013.
We are also addressing the demand from the growing EMC community for music,
engaging content and social connectivity between and around live events. A key
component of this initiative is Beatport, which is the principal source of music
for EMC DJs and a trusted destination for the growing EMC community. Beatport is
a vital channel for over 200,000 registered DJs and artists to launch music and
connect with fans. In addition, Beatport has a rapidly growing fan community,
with approximately 40 million unique visitors in 2012 (according to Google
Analytics), who primarily use the site to discover and stream music, follow DJs
and keep abreast of EMC news, information and events.
The global market directly associated with electronic dance music is projected
to be approximately $4.5 billion in 2013, according to the International Music
Summit Business Report. Electronic music has a history of over 20 years of
mainstream popularity in Europe and has more recently evolved into a widely
followed genre of music in the United States and other international markets.
For example, total attendance at what are currently the five largest U.S. EMC
festivals grew 41% annually from 2007 to 2012 (although there is no guarantee
that this growth rate will continue in the future). This compares to 2% annual
revenue growth for the overall North American concert market during the same
period, according to Pollstar, a concert industry trade publication. Further
reflecting this trend, in 2012 the National Academy of Recording Arts and
Sciences added a Dance/Electronic category for the Grammy Awards, Billboard
launched a Dance/Electronic chart, and in February 2013, a Dance/Electronic song
reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time. EMC festivals and
events typically feature many different artists and DJs, as well as elaborate
sets, lighting and special effects centered on different creative themes. These
festivals and events have become highly experiential and social happenings that
are enjoyed by thousands of fans. These experiences, further propelled via
social media and shared by millions of fans globally, are at the heart of the
generational movement that is EMC.
Our market is characterized by a high degree of ownership fragmentation, and we
believe it is well positioned for consolidation. We have a disciplined
acquisition strategy that utilizes our in-house expertise and experience to
identify, evaluate and integrate acquisitions. We plan to implement best
practices across acquired companies and provide active business development,
managerial support and financial discipline to achieve operational efficiencies.
This will allow us to bring our fans more and higher quality EMC experiences
while preserving the unique identities of these events. We have acquired and
formed, or plan to acquire simultaneously with or shortly after consummation of
this offering, the following businesses in pursuit of this strategy.
2012 2012 Total
Events/ Attendance
Asset/Status Ownership Festivals (000s) Description
BEATPORT, LLC 100 % NA NA Principal online
"Beatport" resource and
destination for EMC DJs
Completed and enthusiasts,
offering music for
purchase in multiple
downloadable formats
uncompressed, high
quality audio files)
and providing unique
music discovery tools
for DJs and fans.
Disco Donnie Presents 100 % 600 / 8 867 Promoter of EMC events
"DDP" in North America since
2000, including
Completed ownership interests in
large EMC festivals.
ID&T 100 % 39 / 29 961 One of the largest
content providers and
Planned(a) producers of
international EMC live
events across 19
countries and four
ID&T-branded festivals
include Tomorrowland,
Mysteryland, Sensation,
Q-Dance, B2S, Decibel
and Defqon.1. At the
same time as this
acquisition, we will
increase our interest
in our North American
joint venture with ID&T
from 51% to 100%, with
an economic effect as
of July 1, 2013.
i-Motion GmbH Events & 100 % 7 / 5 208 Leading promoter and
Communication producer of EMC
"i-Motion" festivals and events in
Germany, with key
Planned(b) brands including Nature
One, Germany's largest
open-air EMC festival.
Life in Color 100 % 138 / 4 437 Promoter and organizer
"LIC" of branded events that
feature live music by
Completed DJs, acrobatic acts and
"paint blasts."
Made Event, LLC and 70 % 14 / 1 130 Promoter and producer
EZ Festivals, LLC of EMC festivals and
collectively, "Made" events in the United
States, including
Planned(c) Electric Zoo, held
annually in New York
MMG Nightlife LLC 80 % NA NA Management company that
"MMG" manages some of the
most popular EMC venues
Completed in South Beach,
Totem Onelove Group 100 % 15 / 5 247 Promoter and producer
Pty Ltd and Totem of leading Australian
Industries Pty Ltd EMC festival,
collectively, "Totem" Stereosonic, a five
city touring outdoor
Planned(d) festival held annually
in summer
(November/December) in
conjunction with a
touring and promotion
(a) If our acquisition of the worldwide business (the "ID&T Business") of ID&T
does not close by October 31, 2013 (which may be extended to November 15,
2013 under certain circumstances), One of Us Holding B.V., the seller of
the ID&T Business (the "ID&T Seller"), will be entitled to terminate the
stock purchase agreement and retain all acquisition consideration paid to
date by us to the ID&T Seller.
(b) If we do not complete this offering by October 16, 2013, then each party to
the i-Motion share purchase agreement will be entitled to rescind the
agreement by giving written notice to the other party.
(c) If this acquisition does not close by October 31, 2013, the principals of
Made are entitled to retain our advance of $3.75 million. If we fail to
close this acquisition by the applicable deadline, we may be required to
renegotiate the terms of the acquisition in their entirety.
(d) If this acquisition does not close by October 31, 2013, for any reason
other than a breach of the asset contribution agreement by Totem, Totem
will be entitled to retain our deposit of AUD$5.0 million (or $4.8 million
as of May 22, 2013).
We have agreed to the following terms in respect of the four planned
acquisitions described above. We intend to use the proceeds of this offering to
fund the cash portion of the consideration for these acquisitions and consummate
them simultaneously with or shortly after the closing of this offering.
. Under a stock purchase agreement with the ID&T Seller, we have agreed to
acquire 100% of the equity interests of ID&T (the "ID&T Acquisition"). On
March 20, 2013, we paid $2.5 million in cash and issued 2,000,000 shares of
our common stock as consideration for an option to purchase a 75% ownership
interest in the ID&T Business (the "ID&T Option"). On August 8, 2013, in
connection with our exercise of the ID&T Option, we paid an advance of
$10.0 million to the ID&T Seller and caused a $7.5 million non-recourse
loan that ID&T/SFX North America LLC (the "ID&T JV") made to ID&T to be
transferred to the ID&T Seller, effectively cancelling the repayment
obligation for that loan. On September 23, 2013, we signed an agreement to
purchase the remaining 25% interest in the ID&T Business not covered by the
ID&T Option. Upon closing the ID&T Acquisition, we will pay additional cash
consideration of $50.4 million and issue to the ID&T Seller $10.4 million
of our common stock at the price to the public in this offering and a
$10.4 million promissory note that matures in June 2014 and bears an
interest rate of 3.0%. At closing, we will also make a cash payment to
settle certain working capital adjustments that we preliminarily estimate
to be $5.9 million. The final working capital adjustment will be based on
final analysis subsequent to the close of the ID&T Acquisition. Following
the closing of the ID&T Acquisition, our ownership interest in the ID&T JV
will increase from 51% to 100%, with an economic effect as of July 1, 2013.
. Under a share purchase agreement with i-Motion, our acquisition of the 100%
ownership interest of i-Motion will cost (i) $16.0 million (or, if greater,
the U.S. dollar equivalent of €12.6 million, based on the exchange rate on
the day prior to closing) in cash and (ii) $5.0 million (or, if greater,
the U.S. dollar equivalent of €3.9 million, based on the exchange rate on
the day prior to closing) in shares of our common stock at the price to the
public in this offering.
. We have entered into an asset contribution agreement with Totem, under
which we have agreed to pay AUD$90.0 million, consisting of
AUD$75.0 million (or $70.4 million) in cash and AUD$15.0 million (or
$14.1 million) in shares of our common stock at the price to the public in
this offering to acquire 100% of Totem. The cash payment is divided into
three parts, a deposit of AUD$5.0 million (or $4.8 million as of May 22,
2013) that we funded on May 22, 2013, AUD$65.0 million (or $61.1 million)
to be paid at closing and AUD$5.0 million (or $4.7 million) to be paid by
February 28, 2014.
. We have entered into a membership interest purchase agreement with Made,
under which we have agreed to pay $35.0 million, consisting of
$20.0 million in cash, $5.0 million in our common stock at the lower of
$12.75 per share or the price to the public in this offering and
$10.0 million in promissory notes for a 70% ownership interest in Made. On
June 24, 2013, we advanced $2.5 million towards the purchase price for this
transaction, and on August 21, 2013, we advanced an additional $1.25 million
towards the purchase price. We will be required to purchase in 2018 the
remaining 30% that is not being sold.
Although, we consider each of these acquisitions to be a "probable acquisition"
for the purposes of Rule 3-05 of Regulation S-X, in each case, there are
substantial potential impediments that could cause us to fail to close a given
acquisition or otherwise prevent it from being successful.
SFX was incorporated in the State of Delaware on June 5, 2012. Between June 5,
2012 and February 13, 2013, SFX was named SFX Holding Corporation. We started
our business on July 7, 2011 as SFX EDM Holdings Corporation, which is now a
wholly-owned subsidiary of SFX Entertainment, Inc.
Our principal executive offices are located at 430 Park Avenue, 6th Floor, New
York, New York 10022, our telephone number is (646) 561-6400 and our Internet
address is www.sfxii.com.
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Robin Shou burst onto the scene with his action packed turn in the Mortal Kombat series and hasn't slowed down since. While he isn't sporting his lion mane style look any longer he is still bringing the pain like never before. His latest film Mortal Enemies looks to keep the streak alive with more martial arts action, but does it deliver as a whole or will it have to tap out before it's finished?
Mortal Enemies follows two young orphan boys who are like brothers but are separated when one is adopted by a wealthy couple. Years later their paths cross again when the now grown wealthy business man is kidnapped by a crew of pirates that his lost friend is seemingly aligned with. Now the truth of the past and present will be uncovered and the bond of brothers will be proven that they don't always have to share blood. During the first half of the film they work to set up the relationship between the boys and what has led them to be who they are, but it gets a bit long with really nothing much happening. There are a couple of key moments during this time that are important but way longer than it needed to be. This was a bit concerning for a while until things really kicked into gear which is when the fun begins. Once you get past all the set-up it shifts into high gear and delivers some awesome martial arts action. Robin Shou and Verdy Bhawanta deliver some fast paced great martial arts action sequence that takes this film from slow to intense with a single kick. There is a ton of fight sequences that just keep getting better with every scene. There are two inparticular that are long, high energy, and all around bad ass that is sure to keep your heart racing until they end.
The opening to this film set things up fine, but could end up losing people before the real fun begins. If you can just stick with it there is plenty of everything you could hope from in this genre and you will not be disappointed. Let's hope this marks even more for Robin Shou and kicks off a new career for Verdy Bhawanta who is amazing to watch.
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On Friday morning, March 14, 2014, a young girl was sexually assaulted on her way to school while she tried to reach her bus stop. "Police are investigating the reported sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl at an apartment complex in the 12400 block of Quivira Road on Friday morning" (www.KMBC.com). Police reported that the assault happened around 7:00 a.m. on Friday morning when the victim was walking toward her school bus stop. Overland Park Police promise to 'step up' patrols in the area in an effort to catch this man (www.KMBC.com).
The man is described as being white, in his 20s wearing all black including a hooded sweatshirt. He also wore camouflaged-printed gardening gloves and a surgical mask over his face (Smith and Barr 1).
After the attacker forced the girl into the woods with a knife, the girl got away and immediately reached out for help. This is the reaction we need to teach ALL of our teens who ever endure a sexual assault of any kind: Report the situation immediately and find emotional help from adults whom you trust. ALL pre-teens and teens need to know this information. This child did exactly the right thing!
After she reported the incident, she was taken to a local hospital to get checked out and then reported back to the police to answer additional questions that they had. She said that she did not get a good enough look at her attacker to be able to identify him or tell whether or not she knew him (Smith and Barr 1).
Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS or the Overland Park Police Department at 913-344-8750.
"Girl Sexually Assaulted Walking To Bus Stop in Overland Park: Police Adding Extra Patrols in the Area." www.KMBC.com March 14, 2014.
Smith, DeAnn and Barr, Alice. "Girl, 11, Sexually Assaulted Near Overland Park Bus Stop." www.KCTV5.com March 14, 2014.


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Foo Fighters bandmate Nate Mendel, quoted in USA Today: "How do you be a 45-year-old man in a rock band, do it well, keep your dignity and not become a parody of yourself?" Excellent question, if unnecessary; Dave Grohl, earlier in that interview, provided several examples of what not to do. Grohl, last seen taking the brave, uncommon stand of dissing Glee and supplicating before the viral gods, fired a few sad salvos:
"We walk on stage with five instruments and no computers," Dave Grohl says. "It might not sound perfect, but we'll rip your face off, and we don't need someone to hit 'go' on the computer." (Yeah! You sure showed all those people who use computers daily, not to mention all those untalented electronic musicians! By the way, I sure love that "go" button. Every keyboard and interface has one.)
"When the band collected its best-rock-video trophy for Walk at MTV's recent Video Music Awards, Shiflett found himself "blissfully out of touch. I didn't know who anybody was, and I was happy, actually." (Yeah! I'm in the VMAs, but I'm not of the VMAs! Man. This is some Biblical shit.)
And then the clincher:
Grohl, who told the MTV audience "Never lose faith in real rock 'n' roll," says music's sales decline isn't the fault of piracy or technology or industry fat cats.
"It's the music," he says. "People are blown away that Adele is selling so many records. I'm not. That record is great! She's got a beautiful voice, and people are shocked when they hear actual talent. Music should be more than ad placement, more than synthesized looping of a voice that's been Auto-Tuned and an image made to look like a superhero or supermodel.
OK, look, Dave:
A) Your parallelism is showing. It doesn't even go far enough! What about images made to look like supermarkets, or supersonic jets, or supercalifragilisticexpialidocious? Can you even name one superhero allusion in pop music, or is this just a straw man?
B) Speaking of, every generation of pop music has its straw man. Right now it's Auto-Tune. A while ago it was lip synching, until people found a timelier target. A while ago it was not writing one's own songs, until people figured out the existence of production credits and jazz, musical theater and opera singers.
C) But Adele! Everybody loves Adele. Adele is the pop artist it's safe to like. We like Adele too. But we're not so short-sighted to think she's the only person with talent working now or selling records.
You might notice how B) and C) sound suspiciously familiar; that's because they're the same damn rebuttals to the same damn argument that gets made about once a week by people who think they're lone enlightened voices. Hey, I wonder if we could produce them by pressing "go" on the computer. We'll get back to you on that.
TEAM AFFILIATION: We're the pop music machine, man.
DRAMA RATING: Do we even have to stoop so low as to assign a rating to this? OK, fine. 1 out of 5.


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SuperSolano Professional Dryer
- / #medium hair
- / #long hair
- / #coarse hair
- / #curly hair
- / #relaxed hair
- / #thick hair
- / #multi-textured hair
- / #keratin-treated
- / #ceramic
- / #tourmaline
- / #professional
- / #classic
- / #top 10
- / #stylist fav
- / #made in italy
- / #fast drying
The Original SuperSolano Dry features far infrared heat that gently dries the hair from the inside out and a ceramic thermal grill that ensures consistent heat temperatures. Tourmaline technology gives hair added shine and smoothness while reducing fly-aways.
Model#: 232 /
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- Far infrared heat gently dries the hair from the inside out
- Ceramic thermal grill offers consistent heat temperatures
- Tourmaline for added shine, smoothness of hair, and reduction of fly-aways
- Silver Nanotechnology inhibits bacterial growth
- 2 speeds and 3 temperature settings allow for design creativity when drying
- High velocity motor provides extreme airflow pressure
- Cold button sets and keeps the style
- Low EMF (electronic magnetic fields) emissions
- Long life with a lightweight motor
- Removable filter for easy cleaning
- Extra long, heavy duty 11-foot cord with hanging ring
- Includes: two narrow fiberglass concentrators for optimal drying, styling, and straightening
- 2-year warranty
|Attachments Included:
|Plug Type:
|Technology :
|Ionic, Variable Heat Control, Cold Shot, Variable Speed Flow
|Cord Type:
|Fixed Cord
|2 Year(s)
|Nano Silver, Ceramic
|Cord Length:
|11.50 Foot
Folica's Warranty
Folica stands behind every product we sell and we honor all manufacturers' warranties. For all electrical appliances we offer complete protection. If you experience any problem with an item purchased from us and it's still under the warranty period, all you have to do is fill out our Warranty Replacement form, send us the items plus a small shipping and handling fee and we will take care of the rest. We'll repair or replace your item with a new product or a Folica Certified Refurbished product. It's that simple.
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I Am Blown Away!I have always used a conair dryer because I didn't know there were better dryers out there for my thick hair. I believe the time it takes to dry my hair with the SuperSolano is less than half of the old dryer. It is a bit heavier than my old dryer but since I use if for less time that's not a big deal. I haven't noticed my hair being shinnier but it is softer. Not only would I purchase the Solano again, I would purchase it from Folica because the shipping was fast and so was the response from their customer service!Jul 18, 2011JessicaHAIR TYPELight Brown / Thick or Coarse Hair
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Mehhonestly i was hoping i would be more impressed than i am considering i upgraded from a $20 or less blow dryer. this blows air fast, which is good.. but it tangles my hair like crazy and takes FOREVER to dry my hair. i think even longer than my cheapy. i debated on sending it back but i wanted to give it a fair chance. i have been wearing my hair wavy has the weather has been humid and rainy and it hasnt been worth blowing it out, so i think it might be to late for that.
over all with the amazing reviews i am really disappointed.Jun 30, 2011Stephanie / MNHAIR TYPEPlatinum Blonde / Curly Hair / Color Treated Hair
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Super Solano Is Incredible - Hope This Review HelpsTo begin with my review is based on fine, frizz prone color treated hair that I decided to cut, after years of bleaching damage, rather reluctantly since I spend a good amount of time in humid climates...what to do? Good products and GOOD GADGETS! I have never owned a professional dryer and after reading raving reviews I decided I should go for it - and I'm so happy I did. After spending a solid week researching this website and going back and forth between the solia, sedu, elchim and super solano I picked this one for following reasons (by the way this review is going to tell you how much I love this blow dryer): I wanted a blow dryer that had it all backed up by good quality and craftsmanship and a reasonable price. I have flat hair so I want volume. After reading the how-to and inner-working of the dryer I decided, hesitantly at first to pick this dryer over the others BECAUSE it did NOT have ion technology - which is great if you have frizzy, wavy, thick or dull hair, but not if you want volume. I figured it couldn't hurt since my brush and straightener have ionic technology. Well ladies, I was BLOWN away the first time I used this, so much so that I am writing this review which I literally NEVER do. I was able, on the first try, to re-create my short bob better than my own stylist which has not ever happened before - it was shiny, full of volume and gorgous. My husband immediately asked me what I'd been doing to my hair (after 1 use). You don't need the ions ladies - and the sedu ion optional dryer, I think, is overpriced compared to what you get with this one. Yeah it's heavy - if you're a stick or a big baby - think of it as mini work out. The high speed is more powerful than any max setting on an 1875 watt over the counter dryer. Anyways I could go on and on - wanted to write this in the hopes it will help - if you think you want this dryer - GET IT - return it if you don't like it but I doubt that will happen. You'd have to pry mine out of my dead fingers :) Happy styling!Jun 11, 2011Natascha / Texas, FloriaHAIR TYPEBlonde / Color Treated Hair / Fine or Thin Hair
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Amazing! Wonderful Dryer!This is a powerful blow dryer. I have always bought cheap grocery store brands that lasted no more than 3 years. After reading the reviews of the dryers longevity (up to 25 years), and it's features(ceramic, ionic, tourmaline, A/C motor etc.). I thought I would take a leap with this one, and I couldn't be happier! It is an amazing dryer! The heat, and power settings are wonderful. If I want to straighten my hair, the highest heat setting is the perfect temperature for smooth silky hair. Even though I do not have a diffuser attachment, if I want to scrunch, and curl my hair the medium, and low temperature settings are great. I can go from the shower to finished, and ready to go in under 10. I love this dryer! I am hoping to to benefit from it for years to come. Worth every penny!Jun 3, 2011MonicaHAIR TYPEDark Brown / Normal Hair
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First Time Solano User...Decided to try a more upscale dryer than what I normally use. This is a nice dryer, comes packaged well with a couple of different attachments. It did a nice job drying my hair - left it silky and shiny and a bit straighter than my normal dryer. However, it is really heavy and I am not sure it dried my hair any faster (which would have been a benefit). Overall I liked it but not sure it was worth the extra money over my old dryer.
Decided to keep it and see if it is easier on my hair - time will tell!May 31, 2011Teri / OregonHAIR TYPEDark Brown / Dry Hair / Fine or Thin Hair
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Awesome Results!This is by far the best hair dryer I have ever owned. I was using a drug store special, and even using the best products, my hair was still frizzy and dry after drying it. After just one use, the results were amazing. I had read the other reviews and of course, was still skeptical, but I am a believer. Buy this dryer. You won't regret it. It's worth the investment.May 26, 2011Sherry / Phoenix, AZHAIR TYPEDark Brown / Color Treated Hair / Thick or Coarse Hair
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Seems GoodSo far this dryer seems to work really well. With the styling tips it dries my hair quickly and smoothly. I like the multiple speeds and temperatures.May 23, 2011EllenHAIR TYPEMedium Brown / Curly Hair / Color Treated Hair
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Must Have!MY HAIR STYLIST USES THIS DRYER AND THAT'S WHY I BOUGHT IT... IT'S GREAT DRYS MY HAIR VERY FAST AND HAS AMAZING RESULTS!May 17, 2011Maryam R.HAIR TYPENormal Hair / Oily Hair
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Totally Worth Every PennyI bought this when my old hairdryer (different brand) died after 4 years of use. When I got this I had read some reviews about how they didn't think the air flow was strong enough. I have to disagree, unless you need hurricane force, this dryer dried my long (shoulder-blade length) thick black hair in about 6 minutes, much faster than my old one which took about 15-20 min. And all at a comfortable air flow. I like how the heat is not scalding hot either. I'm looking forward to if this one lasts over 10 years, like the other reviewers have mentioned!May 16, 2011April / SeattleHAIR TYPEBlack / Thick or Coarse Hair
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The Very Best Hairdryer Ever!!The Super Solano did absolute wonders for my long, medium thick hair! Dryed it in a fraction of the time of my old brush hairdryer and left it feeling soft and luxurious too. So glad I found you Super Solano....love it!!May 10, 2011Anne N. / Vancouver IslandHAIR TYPEAuburn / Color Treated Hair
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Amir Abdur-Rahim
Brian Gregory Hosting Four Summer Basketball Camps
Three day camps and a team camp scheduled
Amir Abdur-Rahim joined Brian Gregory's Georgia Tech staff as director of player development on May 5, 2011, after three seasons as an assistant coach at Murray State. Following the 2011-12 season, he accepted an assistant coach position at the College of Charleston under first-year head coach Doug Wojcik.
Abdur-Rahim spent three seasons as an assistant coach to Billy Kennedy at Murray State, helping the Racers post a 73-26 record, win two Ohio Valley Conference titles and participate in the NCAA Tournament and the NIT once each.
"It's so important that our young men are constantly surrounded by the highest quality role models and mentors, and Amir is exactly that," said Gregory. "In addition to his great basketball knowledge, Amir has great respect and a great reputation in the Atlanta area. He'll be able to positively impact the development of all our players, both on and off the court. Amir has proven himself a high-qualify recruiter and coach on this level."
Abdur-Rahim spent two seasons as a graduate assistant with the Racers before briefly taking a position on the prep level at Wheeler High School in Marietta, Ga. Just about the time he was ready to begin the school year there in 2008, he got a call from Kennedy to come back to MSU and he accepted. His history with Kennedy dates back to when he was recruited to play for him at Southeastern Louisiana University in 2001.
"To be from Atlanta and having grown up with Georgia Tech basketball, and now to be back home and part of it is unbelievably exciting," said Abdur-Rahim. "A lot of what we do is about growth, from building a program to growing as a coach and helping develop young men. It's exciting to be a part of the things Coach Gregory has planned here, and to be able to give back to these players, the city and Georgia Tech basketball is a dream come true."
Abdur-Rahim enjoyed an outstanding career at SLU and was a large part in helping build the Lions' program. During his SLU career from 2001-04, he was a three-time All-Southland Conference selection and led the Lions in scoring three-straight seasons and finished as the school's seventh all-time scorer with 1,282 points. More importantly, he helped turn a program that had a 7-20 record to one that went 20-9 and won a regular season conference championship in only three years.
The Atlanta native earned a degree in general business in 2004 from Southeastern Louisiana and a master's degree in organizational communication from Murray State in 2008. He is one of 13 children in his family.
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Step 3: Whip Up the Cake BatterThis cake recipe is adapted from Sweetapolita and makes enough cake for one large six layer rainbow cake (use 8 or 9 inch pans) or two to three mini rainbow cakes, using 4 inch baking dishes. Oh, and if you like, you can use your own favorite cake recipe (such as vegan or gluten-free) in place of this one, just make sure it's a white, not yellow cake recipe, so that the food dyes work better.
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Combine and stir the egg whites, 1/4 cup of milk and the vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine all your dry ingredients, using a handheld mixer or spoon.
- Add the butter and rest of milk to your dry mixture. Mix until just moistened. Mix for 2 more minutes.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is mixed well.
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Church of England Drops Opposition to Marriage Equality
In a dramatic reversal, the Church of England officially announced yesterday that it was dropping its opposition to marriage equality.
The announcement came in the form of a short statement released by the Rt. Rev. Tim Stevens, the Bishop of Leicester, who heads the church's delegation in the United Kingdom's House of Lords. In its statement, the church acknowledged the inevitability of marriage equality after landslide votes in Parliament in favor of the freedom to marry:
Both Houses of Parliament have now expressed a clear view by large majorities on the principle that there should be legislation to enable same-sex marriages to take place in England and Wales. It is now the duty and responsibility of the Bishops who sit in the House of Lords to recognise the implications of this decision and to join with other Members in the task of considering how this legislation can be put into better shape.
The bishops will now seek to change the marriage equality bill to include an adultery clause — which would recognize adultery as valid grounds for divorce — and a provision ensuring that both same-sex spouses are classified as legal parents in the event the couple has children. Continue reading


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Against the backdrop of California brush fires in the 1970s, twelve-year-old Sylvia had agreed to hold a secret that would devour her family's dream of happiness. Now struggling to create a better life in small-town New England, Sylvia nonetheless feels caught in the coils of history: she confronts the embers of her dying marriage, the all-consuming needs of her two daughters and her faltering artistic career. Then Tai Rosen the father of a student ignites an unexpected passion and a familiar betrayal that could illuminate the past, even as it jeopardizes everything dear.
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Shorten is in trouble. I heard an interesting story from a cab driver tonight on the radio discuss his experience driving the potential Prime Minister of the Powerless to the debae tonight. It wasn't a good look.
My penny's worth is that Albanese is old school and maybe more trustworthy. Shorten definitely has a checkered history of looking for opportunities which benefit his own position, regardless of how it affect others.
I would have preferred either Stephen Smith who has been respected for many years on a bipartisan basis, or Penny Wong who may alienate some, but would most likely receive more loyalty than the current two contenders.
After just a few weeks in power this "new' government has given us a fair idea of what we are in for, secrecy and ignorance of the peoples feelings. How arrogant and smug they are in the statements they have made even at this early stage. What other secrets will they excuse as being of an operational nature of which the public do not have a "need to know"? We can only hope that Labor, regardless of which man they chose as leader have learned enough not to tear themselves apart, and that they have the good sense to leave Rudd on the back bench where he is till such times as he retires.
What a pathetic list of comments ....... from BOTH sides of politics. I am a very strong supporter of PM Tony Abbott, but believe comments in these forums should be void of spiteful words full of hate and vitriol.
I also have hope for a future where Politicians of all persuasions can debate without bringing personal issues into the fray. There are some good examples on both sides, however the fanatics can not see past their biased noses.
And the Greens ( as much as I would never cast my vote in their direction ) I also believe would do better if they could all speak with an honest voice as did their previous leader Mr Brown.
Democracy with respect is what I hope for.
well there you go...democracy....I have this unbelievable feeling of disgust for Abbott and it has taken only 1 week to surface....well there you go
" without bringing personal issues into the fray."
and tony abbott telling julia gillard to make "an honest women of herself" is not personal? nice try, you are a partisan block of concrete.....
this hilarious, like abbott saying "i want an honest government" then proceeding to block the media from information holding the government to account. or news corp saying "we're holding the government to account" but not criticising abbot from preventing that from happening? i can't believe what i'm seeing the intellectually bereft attitude of the australian people. duplicitousness and hypocrisy i expect from an lnp government but for the australian people to roll over and say "yeah i'm fine with an effective dictatorship"
makes me sick
As a Liberal member I think Shorten was the clear winner, Aldo seemed to be hooked to the last 6 years, Bill seemed to have a different policy direction, which I found enlightening.
the true fact is this will energise the labor base, getting back to their true roots. question is can they carry this "community spirit" to the wider electorate? with the coalitions media grey out it may get interesting. it's up to you fairfax, news corp has demonstrated itself as no more than a lnp press release billboard. will you step up to the plate?
it's funny, reading the comments here, apparently the only opposition is from the liebral apparatchicks and conservative rusted ons. do you think this is for you you fools? live up your smugness, it's early days yet.
Mate by the sound of you, you have not had a good squirt of WD40 decades, talk about rusted on.
We'll let's entrust the party faithful and the hierarchy to make a valued judgement on the leadership ballot.
It's obvious the Abbott govt is in disarray already and doesn't give a damn about a multitude of issues that will affect us long into the future.
Whether that be diplomacy or the environment is irrelevant. Labor needs to sell it's message and bring Abbott to account.
"We" can't afford our great country to be cast back in time and to let the polluters loose.
Labor, get your act together and get it together quick.
Consider working with The Greens and you could easily win govt when the DD occurs.
I see that occurring more likely under an Albo led ALP.
I don't think that the ALP have yet realised that they are no longer in power and are largely irrelevant.
Mind you, the new, Abbott government is starting to go about its job without the need for an hourly press release, so the self indulgence of Labor's own navel gazing will serve to fill the column inches which would otherwise be taken up by real news, had the Fairfax press not got rid of so many journalists.
Albanese is damaged goods.
Shorten is a cleanskin.
If Albanese gets in, it will be a problem of Kim Beazley proportions (i.e. completely unelectable).
If Shorten gets in, he will need to prove his ability to find common ground and to take the fight where it matters. Things that have not been seen yet.
A difficult choice.
The hilarious thing: Rudd may have actually played the biggest prank on a political Party in this country's history. By introducing the rank and file into the selection process, we will be getting candidates who are skewed towards popularity WITHIN their own party - hardly a representation of the wider community. Whereas, previously, the person chosen only needed to have the confidence of people in the know - i.e. people who would have first hand evidence of an individual's strength.
It was this mechanism that allowed the party to dump Rudd when his dysfunctional nature became apparent, and to dump Julia when a slaughter at the polls was imminent. In a way, it was a feedback mechanism that served the Party rather than one individual. This may not necessarily be a good thing when considered in light of social dynamics such as 'group think' but the old adage "two heads are better than one": comes to mind.
John Howard would probably have never been elected by his party rank and file.
Just goes to show....
I have watched your posts for some time. They are rudimentary at best. You don't seem to understand why Labor is where it is and largely it is because of Bill Shorten. Bill changes his mind every time he well, changes his mind. No previous government has ever taken note of a poll. He shouldn't. Rudd was elected. Rudd should have stayed. Shorten changes his mind. Rudd goes Gillard stays. Shorten changes his mind. Gillard goes Rudd stays. All this played out in the media that hid the real policies that Labor should have been re-elected on. NDIS, Superannuation, Unemployment, Interest rates, education reforms, inflation, credit rating. The Libs had not one big ticket item. Yes the carbon tax is a dog. Climate change exists. Carbon taxes don't do anything except price electricity to unaffordability with no alternative in sight. Solar power cannot run trains, cars or industry. The real issues weren't boats though Abbott made out they were. And of course they are not. Never were. Just like Tampa the Libs convinced the idiots there was a problem with boats. The rusted on voters didn't need convincing but the idiots did and were. Now the NBN is being dismantled. Climate change is being ignored. The big ticket items for the Libs are how to get the Packers back onto the nightly news with some hairbrained scheme. There's a thought. Sell the NBN to the Packers. never thought of that. Or did they? Hmmmmm?
No thinking, intelligent,caring woman who wants be part of parliament would ever join the LNP......that's why Tony doesn't have any to choose from.....it's quite obvious.
Blah, Blah, Blah.
Labour has to have trusted leadership.
Will labour rely on rules and regulations to ensure trusted leadership. Or will it look to a leader that they know can be trusted?
Jace and country gal, have you any idea why Labor got tossed out at the election, or hasn't anybody told you that you have lost.
It is going to take at least a year to clean up the Labor crap.
I didn't vote Labor, haven't for a long time. But as far as major parties go, they are way above the divisive, anti environmental and
"Give to the rich and take from the poor" policies of this ultra right wing party that calls themselves the Liberals.
Liberals, what an oxymoron if ever there was. Time they stopped duping the electorate with their lies and nationalistic diatribe. Shouldn't take long to see the real damage inflicted upon very hard working and once proud Australians.
Good luck with their agenda thepres.
Yes Labor brought much upon themselves but their core ethics generally are a cut above the other limbo mob.
thepres...Labor got tossed out (not by a landslide) but got tossed out in order to allow rebuilding.....to be able to toss out Abbott when he fulfils his own destiny.....a one term PM.
I switched off after Albanese started his introductory speech. Labor perfected at least one thing in their six years of government: vapid exposition.
Labor, I'm going to do you a favor. Next election, there is only one thing you need to keep repeating:
" We support the Coalition's policies and actions on border protection and have no intent to alter a working system, regardless of party political pressures. You can, finally, trust us on this one."
Malik....the LNP policies won't work...you know why?..because they are ridiculous.....idiotic...they know that and so they won't tell us they are failing.....the boats will keep coming but if we don't know then they must be stopped...if you are fooled by this...then you are just as big a fool.
"Malik....the LNP policies won't work...you know why?."
Perhaps a history lesson is in order. Wiki "The Pacific Solution". Look at the graph showing number of arrivals by year. It worked under Howard it will work under Abbott.
The "it won't work" lie sailed with Gillard and Rudd. When it does, the best advice I can give to anyone who wants Labor to be a viable Party once again is to just remember what happened in the 2013 election. It might be a little difficult since Labor won't get another shot until 2019.
Then you'll all be asking yourselves:
"Was six years of conservative rule worth sticking to our guns on a policy nobody except the wide eyed bleeding heart left supported, who believe that everyone around the world has flowers in their hearts?"
What is this debate about, it's just stupid and why are they dressed the same, I'm glad we actually have some adults running the country while these clowns are touring on their circus!
Hint: if you want to be seen as an independent commentator, don't reach for the conservatives phrase of the moment.
Labor have to somehow re-educate the public about why Australia needs certain policies and overcome the propaganda generated by the LNP (which works very well when the public are ignorant).....this is their challenge....very difficult. Hawke & Keating tried but can Shorten or Albanese do this????????
I don't think the problem is educating the populace... with the exception of rusted on conservatives and those fooled by toxic media, most are open to good arguments. We lost this on leadership stability, unity and a lack of effective communication strategies. That's where we have to develop strengths. I like both Albo and Shorten for different reasons and suspect each would be stunningly effective in the right time and place.
Labor needs to re-educate itself as to how to make and sell policy. Watching the marketing types explaining their heroic efforts to 'sell' decisions that shouldn't have been made in the first place (eg the top-end tax haven) shows the extent to which Labor lost its way.(Ironically Barrie Cassidy had a good article on the abc website about this just this week). Same issue for MPs deciding any environmental policy is optional (cause flip-flopping on global warming is exactly the stuff that wins over voters who care about that stuff).
"Labor have to somehow re-educate the public about why Australia needs certain policies"
There's your problem. Labor doesn't need to re-educate anyone - this approach is why they were trounced. What they need to do is listen, play on fears and give THE VOTERS what they want.
Kind of like how TA promised he'd stop the boats, while Rudd and Carr stood next to their Indonesian counterparts and told us a "regional solution" was needed - yeah thanks for coming up with the idea of co-operation with the same people who had been doing nothing about the problem - it only took them six years to come up with that doozy.
This is real democratic politics. I welcome the change and I hope all Australian's embrace it.
I agree. I feel more connected to where the party is at and what it has to tackle than I have for years. This process won't be without its' problems, but to reinvigorate the membership we have to embrace some new ways. May be this will tempt some of those who left for the Greens to come back too.
Just shows how poor Labor has got that contenders need to run an election campaign to big note themselves.
If the Labor members don't know who they are now then they shouldn't be members or the contenders shouldn't be running.
How many times do we lefties have to say it to you lot on the right.... transparency meets talking, debating, informing, educating. It's a good thing... nothing to be afraid of. You poor old things - you've been kept in the dark by your leaders so long you really believe a debate is a bad thing now, don't you? Go back to school and learn some basic citizenship ed - and take Tony and his crowd with you please.
Either of these 2 guys, with the Greens until next July, have to be able to stand up to the despicable tactics employed by Tony Abbott..and tell the public.....because the media won't do it, count on that....so someone has to....good on the locals of Christmas Island to tell us all what's happening...and Tim Flannery with the Climate Council...and ???? who??? to tell us about the extra expense to fix the copper for the idiot NBN.
What is it about male polliies, many on both sides are short in stature compared to the general population.
Wait what?
Politicians as a group are taller than average. Any politician that 'looks' short in that company is probably at least average height (Howard being the latest example).
For all Labor supporters it must be dreadful to have to choose between these two duds.
If Albo wins he had better watch his back, and if Shorten wins Labor will be in the wilderness for another 10 years.
So what would you prefer, no opposition?
Give Anthony John Abbott a free ride to wreck the country. Seems he's done enough of that in a mere few days.
I put the Coalition ninth and Labor eighth on my ballot paper, they are both useless and beyond redemption, look at these for gross stupidity:
Australian professional women will have $75,000 maternity leave payment while 50 cents per day to keep a child alive in the Sudan is stopped?
Asylum seekers will be sent to Nauru where conditions are rife with dysentery, no water for washing clothes and with 6 portable toilets for several hundred inmates.
We will buy second hand Indonesian fishing boats?
And waste $3.2 billion over 4 years on an unworkable Direct Action Plan for climate change that scientists claim cannot change anything?
We promise Tasmanian world heritage forest will be turned over to logging.
All are equal under the law providing you are not gay and wish to be married.
Give $200 million counselling service for couples, which has been applauded by the right-wing, conservative Australian Christian Lobby, the Yeshua mobs are delirious, while kids in Africa starve.
Fund the Great Barrier Reef while increasing coal production to help destroy what is left of it?
Anyone would be pressed to top these in the stupidity stakes.
The sad fact that these two are what, in the year 2013, the "great" [cough cough] ALP is offering the electorate as Opp Leader, perfectly sums up why the party is indeed Dead with a capital D. Mind you, I'm not complaining. In 2013 the ALP truly has become THE political party for losers and these two jokers ain't gonna change that basic fact. Keep up the deadbeat in-fighting fellas, you're doing well....
An your new hero Tony has proven his critics right, in less than one week.
You and I must be living in parallel universes. My perception of Abbott and co. is much the same as Howard and co., but then there are so many of same old secretive, paternalistic, destructive and divisive pollies who think nothing of wrecking the country from opposition and keeping the populace in the dark when in power. Transparency my A#$%. Wouldn't know it if it bit them.
Whatever the result ...and who wins.....Labor can never move forward with Kevin Rudd the narcissist still in Parliament............he did his job to get more seats for Labor , but now he must go...because he will cause instability, it's in the narcissists DNA....but how to get him out...they stick on forever.
I think charisma will win the day as it usually does, so it's Albanese with Tanya in the deputy's seat for Pen.
But who ever wins I hope they give Abbott hell on climate change.
hey pen....Abbott needs to be given hell on lots of things, including climate change (I don't think he will even do his direct action thing, instead just ignore global warming altogether), the NBN and this stupid idea of secrecy around the boats.......this is ultimate fascist policy..."we''ll do what we like but we won't tell you"...this is disgusting and anyone who voted for this is also disgusting.
Pen, seems my reply didn't get approval.
Tanya won't be deputy to Albo as they are both from the Left faction. The challenge is to find a good'un from the Right faction!
Good luck to either man if successful. I think it's time for a true champion of the left to hold the leadership, someone not afraid to stand by their convictions. For this reason my vote will go to Albanese.


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ALLAHABAD: The sixth convocation of UP Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) was held in the convocation ground of university at Phaphamau on Wednesday. Governor and Chancellor of the University BL Joshi presided over the convocation. The convocation address was delivered by chief guest Padma Shri Prof Harsh K Gupta, member, National Disaster Management Authority.
In his address Governor stressed that in the age of information technology, the importance of online education is increasing day-by-day. In this field distance education plays a vital role. In the field of higher education new modern techniques should be used as much as possible, he said, adding that there is need to instill moral and ethical in students. The need of the hour is to introduce courses based on ancient traditions and the scientific attitude of the students should be sustained. Joshi further stated that higher education is not meant to obtain the degrees or diploma but purpose of education is to enlighten the youth so that they can serve the nation.


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Tomokazu Miura Movies and Career Information
Jan 28, 1952
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Jan 28, 1952
Enzan, Yamanashi
Actor and Writer
Tomokazu Miura is a Japanese actor. Born January 28, 1952 in Enzan, Yamanashi, his real name is Miura Minoru. He attended Hino high school in Tokyo. He was originally a member of rock group RC Succession, but was asked to leave the group by their management when they signed a record contract. However, impressed by his looks, the management company asked him to try out acting. In 1974 he appeared in an advertisement for Glico with young singer Momoe Yamaguchi. When casting the male lead for her film Izu no Odoriko, they thought of Miura, and he was chosen as the male lead. The popularity of the Miura/Yamaguchi combination led to them starring together in a series of films and television series. They became known as the "Golden Combi". Although Yamaguchi had a separate career as a singer, this was Miura's main form of employment through the 1970s. In 1980 Miura and Yamaguchi married, and the twenty-one year old Yamaguchi retired from show business. Initially Miura struggled with his acting career, which had consisted of playing Yamaguchi's romantic partner.
- Tomokazu Miura Movies before 2015
- Outrage Beyond (Autoreiji: Biyondo) 2014
- Secret World of Arrietty (Kari-gurashi no Arietti) 2012
- M/Other 1999
- Typhoon Club (Taifû kurabu) 1986
- Always: Sunset on Third Street 2 (Always zoku san-chome no yuhi)
- Adrift in Tokyo (Tenten)
- My Wife (Shiniyuku tsuma tono tabiji)
- My Back Pages (Mai bakku peji)
- Crossroads (RAILWAYS)
- Welcome Home, Hayabusa (Okaeri, Hayabusa)
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- Sweet Revenge (Kiri-no-hata)
- Dai Nippon teikoku
- Roar of the Crowd (Haruka naru koshien)
- Kaze no kuni
- Shunkinsho (1976)
- Ancient City (Koto) (1980)
- Futashika na melody
- Akan-ni hatsu
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Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University women's basketball team had six student-athletes named NAIA Academic All-Scholars for their outstanding performances on and off the court. The Yellow Jackets had the second most award winners in the NAIA. There were 177 NAIA Division II women's basketball players that met the criteria of a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and were at least at a junior academic status.
"Having six of our student-athletes on the NAIA Academic All-Scholars list shows the hard work and dedication our ladies put in on and off of the court," said head coach Mark Nore. "We recruit student-athletes that strive for success in the classroom as well as on the court."
Junior Katelynn Lamb is biology major and in her three seasons at Black Hills State has earned All-American Honors twice. All three years Lamb has been on the team they have advanced to the NAIA Division II National Tournament. Lamb has scored 1,178 points through her junior season and for the past two seasons has averaged over 13.5 points per game.
Senior Jenna Bolstad, who played her junior and senior seasons at Black Hills State, is majoring in Physical Education. During her career with the Yellow Jackets, she was known for her outstanding work ethic and played in 67 games. She finished her career with 415 points and 220 rebounds and in her senior season was named third team all-DAC averaging eight points and four rebounds and helping the Yellow Jackets as a force inside the paint.
Sharp-shooting senior Brittany Fuhrman played all four years with the Yellow Jackets and is double-majoring in Human Services and Sociology. In 2009-2010 Fuhrman earned second team all- DAC honors. She currently holds the all-time three-point record at Black Hills State with 341 three-pointers made in her career. She also has 1,313 total career points.
Junior Mandy Brumfield is a two-sport student-athlete for the Yellow Jackets. During the 2009-2010 season, Brumfield appeared in 25 games. When Brumfield was in the game, she proved to be a very valuable point-guard and exhibited great leadership. She was also a part of the Yellow Jacket volleyball team. Brumfield played 339 volleyball matches in her career and finished her senior season ranked 44th in NAIA Division I in total assists with 1,194.
Junior Jana Schriber has played 99 games and has 243 career assists. In the 2009-2010 season, Schriber led NAIA Division II in assist to turnover ratio and was named the DAC Defensive Player of the Year. Schriber is working towards a double-major in Psychology and Sociology.
Sophomore Tiffany Thomas is a Biology major and in the 2009-2010 season ranked 40th in NAIA Division II in total steals (75) and steals per game (2.679). Through her sophomore season Thomas has stolen the ball 159 times and scored 408 points.
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Excess Weight May Contribute to 20% of Cancer Deaths
Among the myriad health risks raised by obesity, heart disease and diabetes are usually the first to come to mind. But as a paper published in last month's Nature Reviews makes clear, fat also increases the risk of developing cancers of the colon, breast, uterus, kidney, esophagus, pancreas, gallbladder, liver and stomach. Among its conclusions, the review of more than 200 epidemiological sources suggests overeating may be the biggest avoidable cause of cancer in nonsmokers.
The extent to which weight makes a difference varies by the type of cancer and also by gender. Being overweight can mean up to two times the risk of developing colon cancer for men, while women's risk is increased 20% to 50%. But the largest obesity-related cancer only affects women: A heavy woman has twice the risk — and an obese woman up to five times the risk — of developing uterine cancer than a lean woman.
Just how fat cells spur cancer growth is something scientists are only now beginning to figure out. "Fat cells are not just static storage depots," observes American Cancer Society epidemiologist Eugenia Calle, co-author of the review. Complicating the picture is the fact that different kinds of fat cells spur tumor growth in different ways. The suspected mechanisms range from adipose-induced inflammation to overproduction of certain hormones to insulin regulation.
The good news is that unlike factors beyond our control — genetic predispositions to certain cancers, for example — obesity is largely preventable. A low-fat, complex-carbohydrate diet rich in fruits and vegetables has proven to be the most reliable and safest way to maintain a healthy weight over time. What's more, the nutrients and fiber contained in fruits and vegetables are key to neutralizing cancer-causing free radicals.
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Coach Sean Payton spent a large portion of his annual season-ending Saints news conference Tuesday talking about improvement.
His goal this offseason, as it is every January, is to improve the team in every phase: offense, defense, special teams and coaching.
That will be a tall order this year. A Jimmy Graham-like tall order.
First of all, the 2012 Saints will have a tough act to follow. This wasn't the most accomplished team in club history, but it might have been the best.
Several players said Tuesday that this Saints team was better than the 2009 squad that won the Super Bowl. The Saints just finished one of the most successful seasons in club history. They won a franchise record-tying 13 regular-season games and the NFC South Division title. They set the NFL record for most yards gained in a season. By all accounts, the Saints were one of the three or four best teams in the league. That's why Saturday's loss to the 49ers stung so much. The Saints understood a golden opportunity to win a second Super Bowl had eluded them.
Even if the roster and staff remain status quo, it'll be difficult to repeat the remarkable success the Saints enjoyed this season. Who's to say the Saints will click so well offensively or remain as healthy at all the key positions?
And face facts, there's no way this Saints roster is going to remain intact. Someone is not coming back, likely multiple someones. There are too many mouths to feed and not enough spinach to go around.
This offseason is arguably the most critical for the Saints' organization since the 2006 campaign when Payton and quarterback Drew Brees were brought on board. So many important decisions to be made in such a short period of time.
In the next three months, Payton and General Manager Mickey Loomis must hire a defensive coordinator and wide receivers coach and sign a huddle of key potential free agents, including their most dominant blocker, two of their three best receivers, a starting cornerback, their best run stuffer, and the franchise himself, Brees.
"Each year, the puzzle is different," Payton said. "... Certainly there are challenges now, and we recognize that."
Critical cogs in the machine
The Saints need to hit a home run on their defensive coordinator hire. It's the most important staff transaction of Payton's tenure. With Brees in his prime and the offensive core intact, the Saints are a solid defense away from another title. They need to find the next Dennis Allen or Pete Carmichael Jr. to take this underachieving group to the next level.
While Payton works the job market, Loomis needs to work overtime to finalize a deal with Brees, who remains unsigned and was conspicuously absent from the locker room Tuesday. He's eligible to become an unrestricted free agent, although the Saints obviously will employ the franchise tag to maintain his rights and prevent him from reaching the open market.
Doing so, though, would prevent the Saints from using the franchise or transition tag on their other two marquee free agents, receiver Marques Colston and left guard Carl Nicks. Those guys just happen to be buddies and offensive teammates of Brees. He could help increase their market value and leverage by refusing to sign the tender.
This is where Brees finds himself in an awkward spot. The ultimate "team guy" could directly damage the strength of the team by looking out for his own self interests. By doing what's best for himself off the field, he could create harm for himself on it.
It's clearly in everyone's best interests to get a deal done, and as Payton said, "the sooner the better."
To some degree, everything hinges on Brees' deal. Until the mother of all contracts is finalized the franchise is on hold.
"It's huge," center Brian de la Puente said. "He's the face of the franchise, the leader on and off the field. He's an integral part of keeping this whole thing together."
"He's not just the face of the franchise, he's the face of New Orleans," left tackle Jermon Bushrod said. "He's an icon."
Big paydays on the horizon
Meantime, Nicks, Colston or both are likely to attract major interest in the open market. Both have outperformed their contracts in every season with the Saints. It's time for them to get paid. Both will command lucrative deals.
Cornerback Tracy Porter, receiver Robert Meachem, linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar and defensive tackles Shaun Rogers and Aubrayo Franklin headline a group of 13 potential unrestricted free agents who are staring at the open market.
"I can't imagine playing without No. 9, but then I can't imagine playing without Carl or Marques either," Bushrod said. "I'm selfish. I want everyone back, but I also understand it's a business."
These things have a way of coming together. Loomis and Khai Harley, his director of football administration, are wizards with the salary cap. They can magically manipulate the numbers to make everything add up. They worked their magic a year ago when the Saints had 27 free agents. They'll undoubtedly have a solid plan in place to keep the train rolling again this offseason.
"We've got to find the next Carl Nicks and the next Jahri Evans and the next Marques Colston and the next Jimmy Graham, and we've got to do the same thing defensively," Payton said. "We've got to continue to develop and draft and look at and acquire young players that will be in this program so our time is 12 years and not just two or three more years. So that we create what is tradition and we create what is a culture and a program that has some staying power to it and some teeth to it and is not just over a period of a couple of years or six years but is longer than that."
But first things first. The Saints need to start checking off items on their offseason to-do list. Signing No. 9 is No. 1.
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