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Risk of obesity from regular consumption of fried foods may depend on genetic makeup, says a recent study, "Fried food consumption, genetic risk, and body mass index: gene-diet interaction analysis in three U.S. cohort studies," published online March 18, 2014 in the British Medical Journal. You can bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan, but only his genes make him a fat man. Well, maybe.
People with a genetic predisposition to obesity are at a higher risk of obesity and related chronic diseases from eating fried foods than those with a lower genetic risk, according to a new study from researchers from Harvard School of Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Harvard Medical School. It is the first study to show that the adverse effects of fried foods may vary depending on the genetic makeup of the individual.
"Our study shows that a higher genetic risk of obesity may amplify the adverse effects of fried food consumption on body weight, and high intakes of fried food may also exacerbate the deleterious genetic effects," said Lu Qi, according to the March 18, 2014 news release, "Risk of obesity from regular consumption of fried foods may depend on genetic makeup." Qi is the lead author and assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition at HSPH and Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
Researchers analyzed data from 9,623 women in the Nurses' Health Study, 6,379 men in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study, and 21,426 women in the Women's Genome Health Study. Participants filled out food frequency questionnaires that asked how often they ate fried foods both at home and away from home. Body mass index (BMI) and lifestyle factors, such as physical activity, were also assessed. Genetic risk scores were calculated based on genetic variants associated with BMI.
The results showed that regular consumption of fried foods was associated with higher BMI, after taking into account other dietary and lifestyle factors
In addition, the study showed that the association between overconsumption of fried foods and obesity was particularly pronounced among people with a greater genetic predisposition to obesity. On the other hand, the genetic effect on BMI among those who ate fried foods more than four times a week was about twice as large compared with those who ate them less than once a week.
"Our findings indicate that genetic risk of obesity could be mitigated by simply changing an eating habit," said Frank Hu, according to the news release. Hu is the co-author and professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). "From a public health point of view, everyone should be encouraged to adopt healthy eating habits, not just those who are genetically susceptible."
Authors of the study are, Qibin Qi, Audrey Y. Chu, Jae H. Kang, Jinyan Huang, Lynda M. Rose, Majken K. Jensen, Liming Liang, Gary C. Curhan, Louis R. Pasquale, Janey L. Wiggs, Immaculata De Vivo, Andrew T. Chan, Hyon K. Choi, Rulla M. Tamimi, Paul M. Ridker, David J. Hunter, Walter C. Willett, Eric B. Rimm, Daniel I. Chasman, Frank B. Hu, and Lu Qi,
Funders supporting the study by grants DK091718, HL071981, HL073168, CA87969, CA49449, CA055075, HL34594, HL088521, U01HG004399, DK080140, P30DK46200, U01CA137088, U54CA155626, DK58845, DK098311, U01HG004728, EY015473, CA134958, DK70756 and DK46200 are from the National Institutes of Health, with additional support for genotyping from Merck Research Laboratories. You may wish to visit the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) website for the latest news, press releases and multimedia offerings.
Metabolic and genetic nutrition
Are seniors, young parents, and school-age children interested in the latest news on metabolic and genetic nutrition, for example what's happening in the field of DNA testing for health, nutritional genomics, and its possible relationship to ancestry, exercise, or diets? You also may be interested in nutrition and how nutrition may influence health for various family members and age groups also may be interested in checking out the January 11, 2014 Scientific American article by Dina Fine Maron, "After 23andMe, Another Personal Genetics Firm Is Charged with False Advertising."
The Federal Trade Commission says GeneLink, which served 30,000 customers, made claims not based on science and failed to protect consumer information. Tailor what you eat to your DNA. Parents generally would like to have a consumer's guide to nutritional genomics, an accurate guide to how your particular genes and ancestry respond to food—selected foods tailored or prescribed to nourish your individual genetic profile known as your genetic expression. Consumer involvement in nutritional genomics is important.
Nutritional genomics, often abbreviated as 'nutrigenomics' is about increasing that success rate. How will science working together with the consumer tackle the issues confronting us as the population ages? Consumer involvement can democratize the science of nutritional genomics by improving diets for better health. You can ask to work on ethics boards or create your own. How is discovering deep ancestry through DNA testing related to the ways that food affects your health?
Ancestry and diet are linked by biology, culture, and choices
It's all about collaborating with your genes. Do you choose your food by habit or biology? Consumers need a guide to DNA testing for nutritional genomics as well as for ancestry and family history. Specific genetic variants interact and relate to nutrition.
Learn to interpret the expression of your genes before you count your calories. If you're supposed to eat 'bright' for your 'genotype,' then you begin by mapping your genetic expression and learning how the raw data applies in a practical way to what you consume. This means genetic testing, interpretation, and application to food.
Nutritional Genomics for the Consumer
How are you managing your gene expression? In what direction are you moving? How do you make more intelligent choices of food to nourish your individual genotype? What is meant by intelligent foods that target and nourish specific genes?
Clinical dietetitians and nutritionists, by allying with molecular geneticists, genetics counselors, physicians, molecular genealogists, family historians, phenomics professionals, nutritional and medical anthropologists, and archaeogeneticists are collaborating with consumers of genetics testing, but what are they really sharing?
If not so much raw materials such as DNA from donors, is shared, then how about access to information—databases and various discussion forums online and e-mailing lists equally open to consumers, licensed healthcare providers, and research scientists? Who controls access to new research—the consumers, the corporations, or the scientists?
Can the average consumer afford to find out what to eat for improved health and nourishment based upon tests of genetic expression? Can consumers override any inherited risks revealed in the genetic signature with foods and nutraceuticals individually tailored? What does it mean to eat 'smarter' foods that target specific genes compared to eating more intelligently regarding choice?
Scientists compare genetic distances between populations by comparing the frequencies of forms of genes called 'alleles.' Mutant alleles can be mapped as population genetics markers. Some, but not all mutations in genes may put you at risk for certain chronic diseases if you eat the wrong foods for your genotype. The solution is to eat more 'intelligent' foods customized to your individual genetic profile.
Research also looks at rare alleles. Their rarity gives them special power as markers of genetic similarity. There's a good chance two identical mutant alleles share a common origin. You can map genes for ancestral origin, migrations, or to reveal risks of disease depending upon which genes you map.
How do you as a consumer, not a scientist, choose the smartest food tailored to your genetic signature?
How do you interpret your DNA test results for ancestry or family history? What is the link between tailoring your foods to your genetic expression and tracing your ancestry though DNA testing? And what genes are tested for either reason? How do you bridge the gap between nutritional genomics profiling and testing DNA for deep ancestral origins?
Does ethnicity play any role in tailoring your food and nutraceuticals, drug dosages, or healthcare? How much can the average consumer self-educate and/or start a private DNA bank for a consumer or patient group? How do you raise funds, contract with research scientists, and form or serve groups needing their DNA researched for specific reasons? How does learning how to interpret the results of your DNA tests for ancestry relate to understanding genetic tests for cardiovascular or other inheritable risks?
Start researching on your own what you need to know as a consumer to have more choices in customizing foods for your genetic signature—your genotype. What are some realistic applications of genetic testing and profiling?
You may want to find out more about taking control of what happens to DNA that you may donate for research. Or you may wish to find out how to be in charge of your own nourishment and nutrition. Genetic profiling helps you to customize what you eat.
Many consumers want answers to questions such as the following: How do you nourish your body? What can your genes reveal to you through genetic testing and profiling? It's your private information and should remain private. A good place to release it finally would be in a time capsule and history scrapbook for your heirs. Some branches of human genetic history are linked to your nutrition, ancestry, and most of all, nourishment.
Prosopography is all about human history and genes that travel because your genes have both a cultural and a biological component.
The cultural component includes onomastics which is the study of the origin of a name and its geographical and historical utilization. Put all these branches of molecular genetics together with molecular genealogy. Add nutritional genomics, and what do you have? Knowledge of how every molecule in your body responds to certain foods, lifestyles, exercise, healthcare, and an open door to learning how your respond to nutrition and nourishment.
Multidisciplinary nutrition research and collaboration is necessary for nutritional genomics to bring together diverse expertise. Scientists working in the disciplines of nutrition, biochemistry, and genetics need to share, collaborate, and interface in this field. If scientists are more concerned about positioning themselves first in publishing their research and won't share DNA with all scientists, how can research ever move forward?
You might want to read the book, "The Metabolic and Molecular Bases of Inherited Disease, 4 volume set or "The Metabolic Basis of Inherited Disorders," 6th ed. McGraw-Hill, New York: 2649-2680, 1989. Then compare the latest research in nutritional genomics on how smart foods (foods tailored to your genetic signature) influence risk of chronic disease. The longer science studies the entire genome (rather than the specific SNPs for certain chronic diseases) the more information will be forthcoming on how food and lifestyle influence your health based on the genes you inherited. See, The metabolic & molecular bases of inherited disease - Google Books.
Foods Tailored to Your Genotype
How do your genes respond to what you eat? How many diet-by-DNA book titles are there? Books on smarter foods? Tailored menus? Extracts of plants? DNA tests for ancestry? Ancestry and eating? Genes are distributed, function, and work in such ways that nearly every reasonable diet could work well in about six percent of the population.
Are you eating smart foods—foods tailored to your genotype—DNA, your ancestry, and your entire genome of genes? Are you ready to get a picture of your response to your nutrition? How can you eat to nourish your genotype? According to Genomics 120, a science, nutrition, and health site, are you wondering why in the United States currently only 50,000 people out of some 280 million live to be even 100 years old, or that your body may be aging nearly twice the rate it should be because you're eating the wrong food for your genetic signature?
There is a strong connection between nutrition and genotype, especially in regards to your cardiovascular and central nervous system health. So you need to tailor foods intelligently to your genetic expression. The media buzz about 'intelligent' foods or 'smart' foods really means eating clean, safe, whole foods based on what your individual genes need to thrive. Not all your genes are tested. You might start your food research at the Food Resource website, a source of science-based and business savvy information for the food industry.
What happens when diet books for your condition aren't working for you?
Maybe salt restriction isn't working but exercise is for your condition. How do your genes respond to nutrition and nourishment? Are your genes intelligent, conscious, and communicating with you about their nutritional needs? If they are, so are the foods you eat. Your genes interact and collaborate as a team.
The language of communication is written in the human genome, in your individual genetic signature—in your DNA, in particular SNPs, and in all your genes and cellular material. Even your blood type is expressed in all the cells of your body. How does all this information signal you about what 'smart' foods and nutraceuticals to choose in order to help prevent or delay chronic disease for which your genes may put you at risk?
A slogan reads, "Smart foods for intelligent people." Nutritional genomics is a buzz word in the news. Testing DNA for ancestry also bridges gaps in regard to customizing smarter foods to your genotype. Phenomics is about customized healthcare and medicine tailored to your genetic profile. Prosopography is an independent science of social history embracing genealogy, onomastics and demography. If you're interested in metabolic typing, one, check out the site about Personal Metabolic Typing. For example, dentists may be interested to know that gum disease could be genetic and may be caused by a genetic predisposition to diabetes, heart disease, or low birth weight. A genetic profile on patients with deep pockets of gum disease might be useful. Check out the Holistic Dental Network.
Cracking the human genome code is so new and tests so costly. Currently only certain genetic markers are tested. The genetic signatures tested include genes that tell you about risk for certain diseases. Nutritional genomics as a field of research also is abbreviated as a generic term to read 'nutrigenomics.'
Without testing all the genes, how can you know about all the diseases for which you may be at risk? And without knowing all the information that every one of your gene's reveals, how can you develop a plan to override your genetic risks by nourishing your genes with what they need to stay healthier?
Here is how some scientists answered these questions.
According to an email interview several years ago, Dr. Fredric D. Abramson, Ph.D, S.M., President and CEO of AlphaGenics, Inc., explained in his writings, "The key to using diet to manage genes and health lies in managing gene expression (which we call the Expressitype). Knowing your genotype merely tells you a starting point. Genotype is like knowing where the entrance ramps to an interstate can be found. They are important to know, but tell you absolutely nothing about what direction to travel or how the journey will go. That is why Expressitype must be the focus." You can check out the site of AlphaGenics, Inc regarding updates on what they currently offer.
Alpha Genics, Inc. is a nutrigenomics science company. A sidebar on the company's Web site from Dr. Fredric Abramson, CEO reads (reprinted here with permission), "We are about to see a revolution in our concept of diet. Each of us is a unique organism and for the first time in human history, genetic research is confirming that one diet is not optimum for everyone.
Science is discovering that each individual's DNA processes food and nutritious supplements in a unique way. Through the development of a cutting-edge DNA analytical system and consumer guidance, Alpha Genics will be able to tune nutrition to meet the needs of each individual resulting in optimum health, peak performance, and enhanced creativity." What I also like about Alpha-Genics Inc. is that they have an independent, separate Ethics Board.
It is not part of the regular Board of Directors. It has five members: three outsiders, one representative from the Board of Directors, and one representative of the employees. The Ethics Board has no veto power, but has a seat on the Board of Directors. Compensation for the Ethics Board members comes through a blind trust, which means the Ethics Board has neither control nor knowledge of how the funds develop.
"I created this because I think companies need to have independent voices to provide reality checks," says Dr. Fredric Abramson. "It is something like that scene in Patton when he talks about the Roman conqueror returning home to glory, with someone standing just beside him reminding him that fame is fleeting. An independent Ethics Board helps us make better choices."
Bridging the gaps for the general consumer about nutrigenomics
Consumers can bridge the gap between ethics boards and the media by acting as liaisons, ombudsmen, lobbyists, trustees, recruiters, communicators, independent board members, fee-for-service contractors, industry watchers, or volunteers. Get involved in the nutritional genomics industry.
You even can put together coporate gift baskets full of nutritional genomics products or samples. Throw a nutritional genomics party in any home, office, or meeting pace, in church basements, teacher's lounges after school, or at conventions. Make tape recordings about nutritional genomics and post the radio-length broadcasts to your Web site. So many news stories in the media give the impression that the average consumer will have to wait a decade for genomic testing to be applied to customized foods.
For example, the New York Times Magazine published an article by NY Times Magazine writer Bruce Grierson titled, "What Your Genes Want You to Eat: New Way to Look at Disease." The article also appeared in the Sacramento Bee, a daily newspaper, on Sunday July 13, 2003 on the Science page. Sundays are great for reading the Science page in the Forum section. There's time to read the cutting-edge science articles, many of which are reprinted from other, major urban publications. It's a family tradition for four decades.
Readers were impressed by the media buzz around the relatively new field of nutritional genomics. In the past, the media buzz circled around testing DNA for ancient ancestry and genealogy, during which I took several DNA tests for ancestry and enjoyed the results. This decade, DNA and diet is fast-track news. DNA and foods also tie into food safety and security issues.
Most people who buy from health food stores like to know that when they go into a health food store and buy a package of imported powdered ginger under the title of herbs or botanicals that it's clean and contains no toxic pesticides, residues, bad bacteria, or unsafe chemicals. Consumers often think about who inspects these imports and do they rush through, take enough time, or have enough staff? If you buy fresh ginger root, you're concerned whether it's organic or still full of pesticide residue.
You may wish to check out the article, "What Your Genes Want You to Eat - New York Times," This author several years ago interviewed by e-mail Dr. Frederic Abramson, CEO of Alpha-Genics Incorporated to listen to some of his views on nutrition and genetics. At the time of the interview, Dr. Abramson taught part-time at Johns Hopkins University, in the graduate program in Biotechnology.
Nearly a decade ago, in an e-mail interview, I asked Dr. Frederic Abramson, CEO of Alpha-Genics Incorporated the following questions in an e-interview. Here are his answers.
1. When do you think genomic testing might be available to most consumers?
This is an important question. From a practical perspective, genomic testing--for part of a person's total genome--is possible today. We can test for several thousand genes right now. So this leads to two subquestions. One, when will testing of an entire genome be possible? And two, when will low-cost testing be available.
Experts argue about whether we have 30,000 or 70,000 genes, or somewhere in between. Regardless of the number, we are five years away from a comprehensive full genotype test of all genes in a person. By genotype, I mean the identification of which genes a person has.
But it is not your genotype which determines things. It is the work that your specific genes do. Think of genotype as the location of exit ramps on an interstate. You need to know where these are, but they tell you nothing about where you are going and what the journey will be like.
To identify these, we must look at each gene's level of activity, called "gene expression." We call the gene expression the Expressitype. Gene expression changes over time for many genes. How do we know this? Because we age. We start as children, go though puberty, become adults, and then start declining. All of this is substantially under genetic control. Some people age faster than other. It's in their genes.
Right now testing costs a fair amount. And seldom is gene testing covered by insurance. But over time, the technology advances will enable very low cost tests. For example, measuring gene expression in several thousand genes can cost between $800 to $3,000, depending on who does it. But a Japanese company is working on a test that will end up costing less than $100 for 900 genes. Thus, one thing we can be sure of is that the costs will drop. Just like computers, VCR's and microwaves.
We are working to bring the test cost to be under $1,000, with a monthly follow-up of around $79. The monthly fee lets you contact us by phone or email anytime to ask whether something you want to eat might help you or not.
We are working with Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh to develop a small implantable device that will measure vital chemicals in the blood, and send signals outside the body. This will let us track what is happening in a person around the clock, every day, with much more accuracy and less guesswork.
2. What do you think is the most important area of research in nutritional genomics today?
The most important area is to identify how the dietary system, which is composed of hundreds and thousands of chemicals in varying dosages, interacts with the thousands of genes in the genome to produce health, or illness. This is generally called "systems biology." Basically, we can no longer look at single things for easy answers. It won't be just a question of whether you eat blueberries or bananas or rice, but what balance of each of these you eat over time.
This points to the second area, to understand the dynamics of how changes in diet influence the work each person's genes is doing. The value of systems biology is that ultimately, we will be able to identify individualized responses to diet, based on genetic composition.
3. Do you have any advice for those who are looking for tailored diets for specific conditions--if genotype testing is not available today, what is the next best thing for the average consumer who has already had a DNA test of merely the mtDNA or Y chromosome for ancestry?
Ironically, many of the folk suggestions about diet weren't far wrong. So first look to your family history. If you have heart disease in your family, think about a diet that has a bit less fat and more antioxidants. There are similar observations about other conditions like arthritis and cancer.
Generally, if you have a DNA test at this point, it is for one or very few genes. This helps. But remember that most major health conditions are the result of many, many genes acting in concert, not just one gene.
I'll admit it can be confusing with so many different recommendations about diet. To me, this reflects the way in which our genetic diversity makes one diet work well for me and not well for you, while another diet has the exact opposite effect.
4. What is the area of research your company is focusing on now?
Our research focus is to understand how the specific ingredients of diet influence genetic activity. And by diet we include food, supplements, medications, chemicals in water, and even cosmetics, for all of these contain chemicals that influence genes.
The goal of our research is to translate the science into practical day-to-day advice for each person, based on his/her own genetic profile and genetic activity. We want to make genomics something that is useful for each of use every day instead of some industrial science.
This is the same thing that happened when Edison invented the light bulb. Suddenly, electricity was something that every home needed. For us, our success in delivering NutriGenomics to the consumer will make genomics something that everyone will want to use to live their lives a bit better.
5. Where can I refer readers today to learn more?
The amount of literature on the Internet is growing almost daily. Two weeks ago, the commission of the FDA mentioned NutriGenomics in his major speech at Harvard.
We welcome readers to contact us. We are assembling the world's first comprehensive NutriGenomic knowledge base, which we will use to help consumers make better choices. We build our research insights on the actual experience of what real people do.
Our current high priority is a totally new method to prevent viral infections using NutriGenomics. We discovered this in January, and have been working to get government support to conduct this important research. We believe we can develop a way to protect many people from the dangers of certain types of viruses, such as a weaponized flu.
6. Do you work with patients directly or only with their managing physicians or both?
We will work with patients directly and with physicians. When a physician is involved, we will be sure to include the physician in the information loop so the person continues to get the best care.
7. How many genes do you test? Do you prescribe a diet or nutraceuticals based on the results?
In the current stage, we will test about 2,000 genes, mainly for the cardiovascular cluster (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol). The virus testing is planned to be a separate test.
The specific food/supplement recommendations are made directly to the person. These change as the person's genetic activity changes. It would be a mistake to prescribe one type of diet for life. Our genes and bodies don't work that way.
The procedure is simple. We get a sample from you, typically from your cheek lining or blood (if you go to a physician). We identify the genes (genotype) and the amount of genetic activity for each gene (expressitype). We provide you a report summarizing the results. Then, depending on your decision, we will provide you general dietary recommendations based on your genes, or will begin to work with you as often as daily to help you choose what you like to eat.
It's worth noting here that the so-called 'med diet' is based on a month of eating, whereas the USDA model is a daily model. We prefer the monthly approach for the evidence is that eating has a cumulative effect. Another way of saying this is "no one meal will ever hurt you. It is the combination of lots of bad meals that hurts. So knock yourself out."
Fredric D. Abramson, Ph.D., S.M.
President & CEO
AlphaGenics, Inc.


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8 Places To Pick Up Women In Summer
5. ParkAny high traffic area like this one is bound to attract women, who seem to enjoy people watching as an end-in-itself pastime more than men. Plus, women who choose to spend time in a park probably have a better idea of how to relax — an important characteristic in a potential partner for a casual, fun encounter.
How to use this setting to your advantage: Obviously there's no shortage of things to do in a park. But a couple of activities that lend themselves to mixing with strangers include:
6. Outdoor concerts & festivalsThis is a great opportunity to talk to many women looking to dance, drink and have fun. Although you might not be fond of their music, bands like Bon Jovi are known to have gorgeous female fans. Learn the lyrics to a few of their songs and get out your lighter for the encore. Or even easier — and cheaper for you — are concerts of lesser-known bands at free folk and jazz festivals, a good place to find women with eclectic and inexpensive tastes.
How to use this setting to your advantage: You don't have to talk that much, and if the music's loud and/or good, you'd be stupid to. Simply be gallant by bringing her a drink or a bottle of water, so that she doesn't have to walk all the way to the stand. Bear in mind that if she's with a bunch of girls (no guys), it might be a sign that she's single, along with her friends.
7. Camping sitesGet a few friends together and hook up with women on the campsite. They'll be easy enough to approach because you obviously share an interest — camping. Start a bonfire and sing some tunes on the guitar, take moonlit hikes to the lake or beach to gaze at the stars (chicks dig that), retire to your own tent, or just hang out in the woods. Romance and adventure are built right into such situations.
How to use this setting to your advantage: Be equipped and bring gourmet but still roughing it foods that are easily shared, like smoked oysters or mushroom caps stuffed with brie or pesto, for example. These, along with sensual foods like fresh fruit chocolate fondue, show your sense of planning, impressing her while putting you in charge. Likewise, have beer, wine or sangria to share with the ladies around your site. It might get cold at night, giving you a reason to keep her warm and maybe even share a sleeping bag. And since you're in the wild, her animal instincts might just come out.
8. Tourist trapsWomen from out of town will be vacationing at these popular hangouts. Offer to show them around town, with the option of a "break" at your apartment. Hostels are a good place to meet female tourists, as are the more popular bar strips.
How to use this setting to your advantage: You should build a rapport with them and come across as a straightforward guy for a bit before suggesting that you'll show them around, or else their natural traveler's suspicion might put the kibosh on the whole thing before you even get started. Plus, you definitely don't want to come across as a professional tourist guide, but instead as a regular guy who wants to spend more time with these exceptional ladies. Once you've shared a few laughs, you become their on-the-spot, free guide who knows not just the history of the town, but also the little hidden restaurant and nightclub gems where you have connections with the bouncers and managers that will get you all in without any problem.
get out thereGo out, hang out, and don't forget your balls — so you'll have them when it comes time to actually approach the women you encounter in these plum situations. As a general rule, always remember to be well-groomed and smelling your finest — in summertime, things happen when you least expect it.
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By BRIAN DULIK
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PARMA — Brunswick's volleyball team entered this season with high expectations. At this point, it has exceeded every one of them.
The Blue Devils clinched at least a share of the Northeast Ohio Conference River Division championship Wednesday with a 25-13, 25-15, 25-12 win at Normandy. It is Brunswick's first league crown in eight years and just its second since 1985.
"I've wanted this since I was a freshman, so for all of us to pull together and make it happen is amazing,†said outside hitter Brandy Lack, who had a match-high 13 kills and a team-best 16 digs. "Knowing we're going to have a championship banner hanging in our gym is so exciting. You couldn't ask for a better senior season.â€
The Blue Devils (13-4, 8-0) will claim the title outright by beating Garfield Heights or Medina. The Bees can still tie Brunswick, but must win out and have the Bulldogs pull off an enormous upset.
Seeing as the Blue Devils have yet to lose a single game in the division, the only question is when, not if, they will be the solo champs.
"We are excited tonight, believe me, but our goal is to go 10-0 in the league,†coach Mande Pyzik said. "It's possible because everyone on this team takes part in our success. The girls all do their jobs.â€
That was the case again against the Invaders (8-12, 3-5), as a plethora of Brunswick players contributed to the win, including all four 12th-graders. Kristen Szutkowski delivered 34 assists, Meghan Morabith had four aces and served the title-clinching point, and Lindsey Fletcher collected five kills and three blocks.
Junior Mikaela Lengal dominated the second game and finished with nine kills and seven blocks, while sophomore Kelly Merholz shined in the third and had six kills.
"We kept our focus all night and played up to our potential,†Fletcher said. "Everybody hit the ball great and we dug everything. It's a thrill knowing all the hard work we've put in helped us win a league title.â€
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One of the best shows I have seen in a long time was when Loverboy played here a few years ago. I did not see the most recent show just last month, but I heard it too was a great time. So, promoters must be getting wind that the Canadian bands are in hot demand because they are bringing CanadaFest to the valley March 8 featuring Bachman & Turner, Loverboy and Trooper at Jobing.com arena!
Tickets are on sale now at www.Ticketmaster.com, by calling 480-563-PUCK (7825) or by visiting www.PhoenixCoyotes.Com.
Tickets are priced at: $25, $35 and $46.50
In a recent press release, Phoenix Coyotes Co-Owner, President and CEO Anthony LeBlanc announced that the Coyotes and 100.7 KSLX would host CanadaFest. The bands will perform starting at 7:30 p.m. following the Coyotes at the Washington Capitals game which will be shown on the video board from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
"We are excited to bring these great Canadian rock bands to the Valley to perform for all of our Coyotes fans and the many Canadians that will be in town that week for our games against Vancouver and Montreal," said LeBlanc. "We hope that fans will take advantage of this great opportunity to come and watch two great hockey games and three fantastic classic Canadian rock bands."
Fans will have an opportunity to purchase a combo package that provides a significant savings. The package will allow fans to attend either the Coyotes game versus the Vancouver Canucks (Tuesday, March 4) or the Montreal Canadiens game (Thursday, March 6) while also receiving an equal number of tickets to the Coyotes viewing party and CanadaFest concert event on Saturday, March 8.
All proceeds from the CanadaFest concert will go directly to Coyotes Charities.
Fans can look forward to seeing Bachman & Turner perform numerous classic rock songs including "Takin' Care of Business", "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet", and "Roll on Down the Highway".
Loverboy will play their hits including "Lovin' Every Minute of it", "Working for the Weekend", and "Turn Me Loose," among many others.
Trooper will perform "We're Here for a Good Time", "Raise a Little Hell" and "The Boys in the White Bright Sports Cars".


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Sternard Named UICFlames.com Student-Athlete of the Week
Nov. 14, 2012
CHICAGO – UIC volleyball player Sara Sternard has been selected as the UICFlames.com Student-Athlete of the Week for the period Nov. 5-11. Sternard was instrumental in the Flames' regular-season finale win over city-rival Loyola last Saturday and for her efforts she was named the Horizon League's Offensive Player of the Week.
Sternard tallied a career-high hitting percentage of .684 against the Ramblers, totaling 13 kills on 19 attempts and zero errors. She also posted a career high in total blocks and block assists with eight apiece.
This marks the fifth occurrence that the volleyball team has won the UICFlames.com award, more than any other sport, and Sternard is now the fourth member of the squad to be recognized
The win over Loyola secured the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye for UIC in the upcoming Horizon League Championships. The Flames will play the highest remaining seed of the quarterfinals on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. CT. inside the Wolstein Center at Cleveland State. UIC enters the tournament on a high note after recently receiving a Midwest Regional ranking of No .9 out of the 43-team field.


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Disease Proof
Stewie Wants That Orange!
Okay, we've seen Stewie the cat eat raspberries and strawberries, but for his next trick—some orange! Enjoy:
I wonder if Stewie knows he's becoming a celebrity.
I wonder if Stewie knows he's becoming a celebrity.
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Joe Runkel has hurdled his way into the John Carroll University Hall of Fame.
The former three-sport St. John Central star will be inducted into the Blue Streaks' HOF this coming weekend at the suburban Cleveland campus. Runkel enjoyed a sparkling four-year track career at John Carroll.
The long-legged hurdler capped his Blue Streaks' career in grand style, qualifying for the NCAA Division III Championships and earning All-American accolades with an eighth place finish in the 1991 national finals in the 110-meter hurdles.
Runkel was also a national qualifier in the 110-meter hurdles in 1990.
A four-time letterwinner in track, Runkel was the 1990 Ohio Athletic Conference outdoor champion in the 110-meter high hurdles, the 1991 OAC indoor champion in the 55-meter indoor hurdles and the 1991 outdoor champion in the 110 high hurdles. He broke a 15-year-old school hurdles record in 1990 to qualify for nationals.
Runkel's 14.62 clocking in the 110 hurdles remains a JCU record.
"I think it is great honor. I am excited to be be going back to John Carroll," he said. "I have a lot of great memories from there and going into the school's hall of fame is very humbling."
At St. John Central, Runkel was a big-play wide receiver for Coach Bob Eaton Green gridders. The Irish went 9-1 in Runkel's senior season, losing only to Linsly.
The 6-5 post also starred in basketball for Eaton, averaging some 20 points a game as a senior in 1987, earning all-OVAc honors.
With his combination of height, speed and athleticism, hurdles and Runkel were a perfect track marriage. He still holds the Irish school records in both hurdling events, with sizzling clockings of 38.9 in the 300 hurdles and 14.6 in the 110 highs. He capped his illustrious SJC career in 1987 by finishing third in the state track meet in both hurdling events.
After picking up his John Carroll diploma, Runkel earned his master's degree in engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. He later earned his MBA from the University of Arkansas.
Runkel, now 44, resides in Mobile, Ala. He is director of Financial Analysis for Austal, a ship building company for the U.S. Navy. He has lived in Mobile for the past 11 years.
His wife, Kim, is a Las Vegas native. They have no children.
His parents - Jim and Marcia Runkel - still reside in Colerain.


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James Duncan
Position: DB
Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 lbs.
Born: August 3, 1946 in Lancaster, SC
Died: October 20, 1972 in Lancaster, SC
High School: Reidsville
College: Md-Eastern Shore
Drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the 4th round (107th overall) of the 1968 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 12 (6581st overall since 1950)
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Apple: Here Come the New iPhones
In what has become an annual event like Christmas or the High Holy Days, Apple is releasing yet another iPhone today.
The unveiling, emceed by new honcho Tim Cook, will happen in a town-hall thing scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET.
Apple's stock, which uncharacteristically has been falling in the weeks ahead of the event, is down again before the opening bell today. With Apple earnings just a couple of weeks away and the overall stock market melting down, this might not be so surprising.
In this morning's Journal, John Letzing lays out the general expectations for the phone:
General expectations for what has widely and unofficially been dubbed the iPhone 5 are for a slimmer device with a larger touch screen, an improved camera and a relatively speedy chip of the same variety found in the current version of Apple's iPad tablet. There also has been some speculation about possible voice-command capability.
The price is expected to remain consistent with the $199 to $299 charged for an iPhone 4, depending on the amount of memory included.
MacRumors points out that a lot of the cats have already been let out of the bag on this phone, but there will still be some news made today, including the release date, the shape of the new phone and the potential for voice-recognition technology.
Gizmodo doesn't think there's a very good chance this new phone will be called the "iPhone 5," but instead will be called "iPhone 4S:"
Despite all the Chinese cases and all the rumors, there's not a single tangible evidence of the iPhone 5. None of the iPhones—or any other Apple product in history, for that matter—has reached the day before its announcement without a leak in the supply chain. Our bet is that the iPhone 4S is the next iPhone.
Bloomberg is particularly focused on this voice-command thing, and imagines a bunch of people running around like Captain Kirk:
Apple Inc.'s next iPhone, due to be unveiled at an event today, may be a showcase for improved voice controls, bringing phones closer to the realm of Star Trek-style speech recognition.
New voice commands will let users make appointments in their calendars, send text messages or e-mails, and surf the Web, said Gene Munster, an analyst at Piper Jaffray Cos. Apple already has basic voice-control abilities on the iPhone for placing a call or accessing a song. Today's event is called "Let's talk iPhone," hinting at an expansion of the features.
The New York Times warns that you may hear a loud drumming sound during Apple's event today — the sound of its competitors' footsteps getting closer:
As soon as Apple unveils its highly anticipated new version of the iPhone on Tuesday, millions of people are likely to start plotting how to be among the first to buy it. But millions more may be considering a competitor — an Android phone.
Despite all the hoopla surrounding the Apple announcement, more people buy smartphones running Google's Android operating system than buy Apple phones. Android's share of new smartphone sales is now more than double Apple's share, a striking change from a year ago, when the two were roughly even, and a reflection of how Android phones have improved and become more broadly available.
Apple shares are off a bit this morning to $374.02, down about 10% from their record high of 413.45, set just on September 20.
Update: Digits reports that the new iPhone won't run on the fastest wireless networks, meaning slower download times. The stock is up slightly now at about $376.


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Oconto River
Bay Of Green Bay
Odds N Ends
The stories go on and on of of Oconto fishing.
John at the Garage Bait Shop has reported that there are some Walleyes in the river along with a few suckers. The German Brown run is on, A young lady caught a 33 1/2 Inch, 14 Pounder last week (see photo on your page of this web site)
AGAS Northern Pike Derby
February 22, 2014
1st Place
Bryan Sadowski 35 1/4"
2nd Place
Dean DeBauche 35 "
3rd Place
Jack Mlnarik
Fishermen are starting to launch In Oconto For Early Walleye Spawning Run
For more information follow Keven Naze's Great Outdoors Almanac in Thursday's Green Bay press Gazette and at www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com
The 2013 Oconto AIM Pro Series Walleye Tournament was a big success. With bigger & better plans in the works for 2014.
Maintenance Dredging of the Oconto River is now going on, We are dredging from the Oconto Yacht Club to the mouth of the river, a depth of 8' and a width of 60'. So low water will not effect the Oconto River & Harbor,We will be open for business for many years to come.
We had some issues with the low water and power loading at the boat launches. That has been resolved by pulling the Pit Run Rocks back up to the end of the launch ramps. Permits have been obtained and funding being worked on to extend the ramps another 12 feet into the river.
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Have you ever wondered about exactly how things happen in cooking? Maybe you have an interest in science or chemistry. If so, you owe it to yourself to take Harvard University's Science & Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science class, which starts on October 8. You just need an Internet connection for your computer, and you are good to go. If you would like, you can participate by conducting cooking experiments in the comfort of your home's kitchen that go along with that week's concept.
It is free to audit this class, which means that you only have to listen to the weekly lectures in your free time, but you can also choose to get a Honor Code Certificate from edX, the site offering the course. To get your certificate, you watch the lectures each week, but then you have to pass the tests given over them to see how much you learned. It is also free to audit this course.
During the course, you will learn about the science behind the cooking. Like what makes bread rise or why you need different types of flour for baking and general cooking. Some of the contributors to the course work include White House pastry chef Bill Yosses; Harold McGee, author of On Food and Cooking, which serves as the textbook for this course; chef Joanne Chang of Boston's Myers + Chang and Flour Bakery; chef Dan Barber who co-owns and cooks at Blue Hill in New York city. Joanne Chang has been here to Houston before on her last book tour, as have some of the other culinary consultants for this course.
If the course is too much for you, you can also listen to public lectures given at Harvard University, too, by checking them out on iTunes. These lectures are also free and available all the time.


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Daiquiri Dick's Announces Summer Specials
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Daiquiri Dick's, a successful, award-winning eatery in Olas Altas, has just announced specials for the remainder of their summer season. Hoping to entice visitors and locals to try out their culinary creations at one of the most privileged locations along Los Muertos Beach, they have prepared excellent promotions for every day of the week, except Tuesday, when they close.
Mondays feature a 20% discount on any food items on the regular dinner menu, from 8 - 11 pm.
Wednesdays are great for couples, as they receive one complimentary dessert to share, with their dinner.
Thursdays are Ladies' Night, with a 20% discount on their bill.
Fridays feature a 50% discount on selected bottles of wine, with dinner (two people, minimum).
On Saturdays, aside from brunch, enjoy 2x1 daiquiri pitchers with food (two people, minimum).
Finally on Sundays, Daiquiri Dick's emblematic dish, Pescado Vallarta, is offered at a 20% discount in both classic and Cajun style. And for those who enjoy a relaxing Sunday brunch, a complimentary mimosa is offered with your meal from 11 am to 2 pm.
Daiquiri Dick's features other daily promotions as well. For more information, please click here.


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Barca's Gerard Pique likens Guardiola with `godfather` Ferguson Apr 5, 12:21 pm
London, Apr.5 (ANI): Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has lavished praise on incoming Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, comparing the Spaniard with former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
SRK's bestie KJo is his daughter's `godfather` Feb 19, 4:38 pm
New Delhi, Feb. 19 (ANI): The recent social media post of Shah Rukh Khan's wife Gauri suggests that Karan Johar is a godfather of her daughter Suhana Khan.
`Godfather` actor Abe Vigoda passes away at 94 Jan 27, 10:39 am
Washington D.C, Jan. 27 (ANI): American actor Abe Vigoda, who played the role of Tessio in 'The Godfather,' has passed away at the age of 94.
Mafia lets you explore your dark side with 'delectable' food Nov 27, 10:33 pm
New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): If you have always been a fan of gangsters and underworld dons and want to explore your dark side with food then a newly opened restaurant in New Delhi is the place to be where you need to head.
`Godfather` actor Alex Rocc passes away at 79 Jul 20, 8:49 am
London, July 20 (ANI): The 'Godfather' and 'The Simpsons' voice actor Alex Rocco has passed away at the age of 79.
London, May 08 (ANI): FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said that women's football is limping behind the men's game in terms of both profile and sponsorship.
Al Pacino found `Godfather` role most difficult Apr 27, 2:22 pm
London, Apr 27 (ANI): Hollywood legend Al Pacino has admitted that his work in 'The Godfather' has been the most difficult role he has ever played.
Al Pacino reveals was almost fired from 'The Godfather' Mar 21, 1:31 pm
Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): Al Pacino has recently revealed that there was a time when he was almost fired from 1972's 'The Godfather'.
Dubai, Dec 15 (ANI): A former Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs who served under ousted President Hosni Mubarak has reportedly said that the Muslim Brotherhood is the "godfather" of several Islamist terror groups operating in the Middle East like, Islamic State (IS), Al Nusra and Al Qaeda.
London, Nov 16 (ANI): Boxer Dereck Chisora has revealed that he asked Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger to be his daughter's godfather but the rocker turned him down.
Don Vito Corleone 's iconic 'The Godfather' mansion up for grabs Nov 14, 10:04 am
London, Nov 14 (ANI): The mansion featured in the hit classic movie 'The Godfather' which is owned by Don Vito Corleone is up for sale, it has been revealed.
Iggy Pop lashes out at today's 'immoral music' Oct 14, 11:43 am
Wellington, Oct 14 (ANI): Punk godfather Iggy Pop has said that the way music is being consumed today is "immoral".
Coppola's granddaughter credits James Franco for getting her interested in 'The Godfather' Sep 26, 5:05 pm
London, Sept 26 (ANI): Gia Coppola has admitted that James Franco got her interested in her grandfather Francis Ford Coppola's iconic film 'The Godfather'.
'Godfather of Soul' James Brown's disturbing world revealed in two conflicting memoirs Sep 18, 3:36 pm
Washington, Sept 18 (ANI): Two different memoirs on James Brown by his daughter Yamma Brown and son Daryl Brown has revealed about his disturbing world.
Al Pacino claims 'depression is in all of us' Aug 31, 5:46 pm
Washington, August 31 (ANI): Al Pacino has opened up about depression and has claimed that it's ominous and is in everyone.
Legendary Hollywood make-up artist Dick Smith dies at 92 Aug 1, 11:06 am
London, Aug 1 (ANI): Dick Smith, who was known as the 'godfather of make-up' died at the age of 92.
Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen lead tributes to late cinematographer Gordon Willis May 20, 11:10 am
Washington, May 20 (ANI): Directors Francis Ford Coppola and Woody Allen have lead the tributes to Gordon Willis, the cinematographer behind 'The Godfather' and 'Annie Hall', who passed away at the age of 82 recently.
'Godfather' cinematographer Gordon Willis dies at 82 May 20, 11:10 am
Washington, May 20 (ANI): Gordon Willis, the cinematographer responsible for the blockbuster film 'The Godfather' has died at the age of 82.
Tom Jones performs with Jessie J at birthday gig Mar 30, 12:30 pm
London, Mar.30 (ANI): Jessie J's recently got serenaded by the Godfather of Pop Tom Jones on her 26th birthday this Thursday night in London.
London, November 29 (ANI): A mafia don in Italy was fed alive to pigs by rival gangsters to take revenge for a 60-year-old feud involving the death of a mob Godfather, it has been revealed.
'Godfather' Lillee warns 'injured' Cummins not to rush back on pitch to avoid 'tempting fate' Oct 27, 3:37 pm
Sydney, Oct 27 (ANI): Australian pace legend Dennis Lillee has said he believes that young fast bowler Pat Cummins should abandon his plan to return ahead of schedule from his latest stress fracture in order to avoid tempting fate.
'Upset' Shatrughan Sinha backs 'godfather' Advani Jul 23, 3:30 pm
Patna, July 23 (ANI): Actor-turned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shatrughan Sinha, who has been left out of all the panels for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, on Tuesday opened a new front against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and demanded that veteran Lal Krishna Advani should be at the helm of affairs for he is the 'godfather' of the outfit.
I couldn't cope with fame, says Al Pacino Jun 29, 2:49 pm
London, June 29 (ANI): Al Pacino has revealed that he had trouble coping with the amount of fame, that came his way after the release of 'The Godfather' that made him an overnight sensation.
London, June 21 (ANI): Paris Jackson's godfather Mark Lester has reached out to the teen and offered her a place to live in the UK, after her recent suicide attempt.
Paris Jackson 'will leave family behind' after turning 16 May 11, 1:07 pm
Melbourne, May 11 (ANI): Mark Lester, who is godfather to the late Michael Jackson's three children, has claimed that Paris will walk away from her family and "never go back" when she turns 16.
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- 'Gold-obsessed' Aliens using Earth as 'battlefield'
- Smartphone app allows watching football matches minutes after game commencement
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Chris Eargle has done a great job comparing LINQ and ForEach loops from the performance and maintainability perspective.
Here is Chris' conclusion: The vast majority of code I come across that either can be written in LINQ or refactored to LINQ has no noticeable, negative performance impact, but it has a positive impact on maintainability.
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Only 32 of the 38 cars offered were sold at the annual RM Auctions event held at Cernobbio, Italy in conjunction with the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este on Lake Como. But while that 84-percent sell-through may not seem less than outstanding, consider this: Those 32 sales totaled more than $35.5 million. That's right, the "average" sale was for more than $1.1 million!
Actually, only 10 cars sold for $1 million or more, though a bid for $1.69 million was not enough to convince the owner of a 1905 Fiat 60-hp fie-passenger touring car to give up the car.
But even if you exclude the event's top sale: $12,812,800 for a 1953 Ferrari 340/375 MM Berlinetta 'Competitizione,' the "average" sale is still more than $700,000 per car!
The Ferrari, one of three factory cars that raced at Le Mans in 1953 (it also set a stage record that year in La Carrera Panamericana), set an auction record not only for its model, but for any "closed" Ferrari Berlinetta.
Other Ferraris exceeding the million-dollar mark were a 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB Coupe Aerdinamico ($2.84 million), a 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB ($1.456 million), a 2004 Ferrari Enzo ($1.39 million), a 1964 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta ($1.267 million), a 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO ($1.25 million), a 2010 Ferrari 599XX ($1.194 million), a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Series II cabriolet ($1.085 million), and a 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS ($1.04 million).
But Ferraris were not the only big-buck cars: a 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300SL roadster brought $1.449 million) and a 1927 Bugatti Type 37 Grand Prix racer went for $949,000.
Max Girado, managing director of RM Europe, noted that 25 percent of the cars exceeded pre-sale estimates.
Mecum flexes muscle at Indy auction
Impressed by the RM action in Italy? Well, Mecum Auctions did $49.2 million at its recent Dana Mecum's 26th Original Spring Classic at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. O.K., so Mecum had a send 1,706 vehicles across the block over the course of six days of auction action, but the sell-through was 67 percent and good-ol' Detroit muscle showed its strength.
The high-sale of the auction was the $1.3 million it took to buy a 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake. Not far behind was the 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor "hero car" from the "Gone in 60 Seconds" remake, which posted a hammer price of $1 million.
Other top sales included $610,000 for a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427 convertible, $410,000 for a 1965 Mercury Comet 427 SOHC A/FX Super Cyclone, and $320 for a 1965 Shelby Cobra (CSX7049).
PS: As if Mecum was busy enough, what with the Bloomington Gold auction June 29 and the Millers at Milwaukee vintage Indy car event July 12-13 in Wisconsin, it has announced a celebrity-themed auction July 26-27 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, where more than 2,000 items -- including a pair of John Lennon's glasses, Steve McQueen's Yucatan trunk, Ringo Starr's ring and the famous letter from Frank Sinatra to Chicago columnist Mike Royko -- will be offered.
Among the featured items are the 1,200-piece collection of John Hagner, curator of the Hollywood Stuntmen's Hall of Fame. Items he's offering include the red-handled, leather-weave whip from Indiana Jones an the Last Crusade and the 1943 Captain America cowl.
Bonham showcases Euro muscle at Spa Classic
Europe had its own form of muscle cars in the 1960s and 1970s and several were sold at the inaugural Bonhams auction staged in conjunction with the Spa Classic weekend in Belgium, where sales at the new event totaled $4.41 million.
The top sale was $1.17 million for a 1964 Ferrari 25 GTB Berlinetta with a racing history. A 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 coupe, restored under the direction of the factory test driver Valentino Balboni, brought $746,000.
Bonhams also staged its 14th annual sale of Aston Martin and Lagonda vehicles at Newport Pagnell in England with sales of $12.98 million led by the Aston Martin Bertone "Jet," a one-off concept car (see photo) for the 19612 Geneva auto show, which went for more than $4.928 million.
Coys plans first classic auction in Greece
Coys has scheduled what it says will be the first major classic car auction in Greece for June 15 at Athens. More than 100 cars and motorcycles will be offered, including a collection of Rolls Royces without reserve.
"We have always been at the forefront of developing new classic car markets," said Coys' Chris Routledge," and we wanted to give classic car collectors in Greece the opportunity to sell to an international marketplace. "The developments in the Greek economy has seen a number of interesting vehicles emerging from Greek collectors but more importantly these collectors have realized that classic cars, which have out performed even gold in terms of investment can be an important part of a new Greek economy. We have spent months looking for suitable cars for the auction which has attracted vehicles from both Greece and adjoining countries."
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The government is always for the people, and whenever it strays from the ultimate aim of doing what is good for the majority of the populace, it becomes flawed. In the bid to make sure that the majority of the populace especially the medium and low income earners are capable of owning their own homes, the government has a lot of programs mapped out for this. This is mostly concentrated on helping new and first time home buyers get the homes they desire. Most of these loans are available at local levels. You can also get some programs that are state and federal in nature. You only need to be eligible to access any of them.
First time home buyers loan gives a lot of financial assistance to qualified borrowers. These loans are of different dimensions. Some might be for your down payment while others might be for the interest. In some cases, they offer grants, forgive loans, reduce the fees that lenders are supposed to collect from you, or help you defer payments. These government loans might be for those who have not owned homes at all in their lifetime or for people who have not found homes in the last 3 years. There are different types of loans for first time home owners. While some are restricted to first time home buyers alone, others can also be used by former homeowners. There is a particular loan for first time veterans who want to own homes. It offers a lot of beautiful packages and reductions, but you must be a veteran for you to access it.
There is also the USDA for all living in the US. This first time home buyer's loan is specifically used in the rural areas of Del City. It is owned by the federal government, but strategically runs through the local and state governments. It is only for those who do not have homes at the time, but does not discriminate against those who have owned homes before. You can sell your old home and use it to buy another one. It is also very good for first time home owners. The FHA is perhaps the best loan program for new home owners. This is because of the fact that it offers a variety of programs for these new homeowners. It will assist you if you don't have money for the down payment or even if you have a bad credit. Another good thing about this loan is that with it, you can have a custom home built for you.
You can even use it to buy mobile, modular or even manufactured homes. The pitfalls are also to be considered when you want to go for this. Most first home buyers loans will not offer you the quality or class of home you want or need. If by any reason you sell your home sooner than expected, you will risk losing most of the benefits accruable through the program. Again, you might even pay a sort of recapture task in such circumstance. You are also limited to a list of home types which might not include the home you want.


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What does that tell you about President Obama?
A growing list of Democrats in competitive districts and states will not attend this year's Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The elected officials said they intend to spend the time with their constituents, especially given the four-day event's close proximity to Election Day.—CNN
If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, there's a good chance it's a duck. And it sure seems that President Obama doesn't have all of his little ducks in a row.
I know that the Democrats who are skipping the convention are saying it's because they want to spend time with their constituents. But we all know the real reason: they want to distance themselves from President Barack Obama and his far left agenda. Right now, in many parts of the country, Obama is political poison.


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James Shurrate Jackson
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Height: 5-10 Weight: 215 lbs.
Born: August 4, 1976 in Belle Glade, FL
High School: Glades Central
College: Miami (FL) (school history) (Jackson college stats)
Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 3rd round (65th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 9 (7518th overall since 1950)
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SMU Earns USTFCCCA Academic Honors
Team Receives Award, Four Individuals Recognized
Mustangs Finish Run At NCAA Preliminaries
Egarter, Perez, Sjostrom Compete on Saturday
Magnusson Qualifies For Nationals After Day Two At NCAA Preliminaries
Freshman Posts Sixth-Best Time in the 3000-meter Steeplechase
SMU Set To Compete At The NCAA West Preliminary Rounds
The Three-Day Meet Is Being Held In Fayetteville, Ark.
SMU Claims Three Individual Titles on Day Two of The American Championships
SMU Leads The Championships With 108 Points Heading Into Day Three
2014 (Sr.): Indoor: American Athletic Conference: Placed fourth in the high jump (1.72m) and fifth in the pentathlon (3, 793 points) as she helped SMU win the programs first indoor conference championship in school history... Outdoor: American Athletic Conference: Placed fifth in the heptathlon (4,905 points), seventh in the high jump (1.65m) and eighth in the javelin (39.71m) as she helped SMU win the programs first outdoor conference championship in school history... Finished first in the high jump (1.68m) and fourth in the javelin (39.47m) at the TCU Horned Frog Invitational.
2013 (Jr.): Indoor: Did not compete... Outdoor: Finished third in the high jump at the TCU Invitational... Won the high jump at the Drake Relays with a season-best 1.75m result... Finished second in the high jump at the Conference USA Championships and took fifth in the heptathlon with 5,026 points... HONORS: Named to the USTFCCCA All-Academic Track and Field Team.
2012 (So.): Indoor: Posted two top-five results in the high...Had a season-best jump of 1.73m for a fifth-place finish at the Razorback Invitational. Outdoor: Recorded a season-best jump of 1.70m at the Bobcat Classic.
2011 (Fr.): Placed fifth in the high jump at the Houston Indoor Invitational by clearing 1.70m... Placed third with a 1.75 meter high jump at the TCU Invitational... Claimed second with a 5.92 long jump at the North Texas Invitational... Notched third with a 1.75 meter mark in the high jump at the Bobby Lane Invitational... Won the high jump at the Bryan Clay Invitational with a 1.85 meter jump.
Personal: Daughter of Gerd and Liselotte Egarter... Participated at the Youth Worlds and two Junior Worlds... Competed in multiple events in the HYPO Metting Gotzis... Anticipates majoring in business... Has one brother, Markus.


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As David Cole, a civil liberties attorney in the US associated with the Center for Constitutional Rights, notes, "The US military is not at war with Wikileaks or with Julian Assange."
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In today's United States we can ask, if the battered labor movement were not still a progressive force, then why is it so important to Scott Walker and the rest of the 1 percent to destroy the unions?
Published: Tuesday 4 September 2012
"If you want to see what the country would look like without unions, watch re-runs of the Republican convention."
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"What this astonishing incendiary reaction by the British Foreign Office to Assange's grant of asylum by Ecuador makes abundantly clear is that Assange and his Wikileaks organization are truly feared by Britain and the U.S."
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It happens that Romneycare was less conservative than Obamacare because it did little to confront rising health care costs.
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Lara Spencer has been promoted to co-host of ABC's "Good Morning America." She has joined the ranks of Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos on the nation's top-rated morning news program. Inquisitr reports April 18 that Spencer will be making $3 million annually for her new position.
Spencer has been the lifestyle anchor of "GMA" since 2011 and was a national correspondent there from 1999 to 2004. She joined hosting "The Insider" for seven years in between.
NY Daily News highlighted a letter written by ABC News President James Goldston. He praised everyone on "GMA" and recognized Lara Spencer's contribution to the show. He wrote that her "style, humor, and sunny confidence," help make "Good Morning America" what it is.
The "GMA" cast now includes Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Lara Spencer, Amy Robach, and Ginger Zee. This week "Live with Kelly and Michael's" Michael Strahan joined the "GMA" morning team. He'll appear regularly covering a variety of topics.
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Friday, October 30, 2009
Thank You Google for the PR
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Yes! This blog (got PR1) and her sister blog Cacai M.'s Place (got PR 2) got it too! I didn't know actually. I didn't know until my blogging buddy Dhemz told me through my cbox in this blog(I first saw, she told me of my blogs) that I got a PR (Page Rank). And I checked it and yes, she's right! Thanks Dhemz for telling me.. (~_~). So sweet of you madam sis.. and thanks to Google too.. muahh!
To those who didn't know, what PR means to the blogger or any writer here in the web.. then you might like to find out.. heheheh.. Have a good day!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Thinking of Another Form of Exercise?
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Have You Ever Wonder Why?
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Would I Register This Blog to EC?
What do you think? Well, it made me of registering this blog to Entrecard since I already registered this to blogcatalog and mybloglog for socializing other bloggers who have the same niche and for getting an exposure as well. But at the same time thinking the cons of registering this to Entrecard. Well, I know only seldom sites are free and it's only one in a million that goes with it as the journey continues. Perhaps for the maintenance and other stuffs. Ooh well, that could never be free after all. Let us open our mind and eyes that there's no free! (~_~) We (entrecarders) all know that there's been something going on with Entrecard right now but I guess I will push through thinking that there's more Entrecard can do. So, let's see.. will you help me out weighing the pros and cons? (~_~)
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
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The Spa
I do not know much about spa except the exclusion and the most important part which is the "relaxation". Ooh well, who wouldn't want spa after blogging and other chores at the house or works? How about a break from your office? Folks out there, who wouldn't like to go to a salon? Am sure everyone wants. Or you have spa at home? If that so, I bet you have cool spa accessories there. That is awesome!
Anyway, I wonder where did the salon staffs bought their spa uniforms. How about for their other co-workers for their salon uniforms? Do they have different uniforms? I heard that online buying for these stuffs are not a headache anymore since you can get it online. Ooh well, the power of technology, the power of computer! I love it! I guess it's just easy if that's your line of work because you can then meet same mate at the same area of interest. Sharing ideas, like "Where did you get your uniform?", or like "ooh I would like to check that out later". Or perhaps the salon management does the transfer of information of where to get.
But anyway, for me, I would love to have my own spa at home since I know that going to salon is a luxury which basically includes a fat wallet. With the economy now, we need to save. But nothing can be happier in the saloon since you will be served at your most want. (~_~) For you, which is which? (~_~)
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Sorry is not only a word uttered to a person but to a diary/journal/blog also. And here I am now, saying sorry of this poor blog that haven't updated much. I will try my best to update this as soon as possible. Thanks for the visit in here folks and other peeps. It's just that I have some important thing that need my attention. Hope you understand. Have a good day!


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It's been YEARS since track 78 came out and nobody has translated it, does anyone know whhy??
Anyways, I was checking out CROCODILE Avenue's official website and i found out that on February 11, 2013 a NEW GRAVITATION MEGAMIX came out!! It's called "Fish" and there's a couple of teaser images on the website, I'm posting the link in the hopes that SOMEONE out there can give me more information about it! Is there someone who could buy it?? scan it??
Is there still people out there who care about GRAVITATION at all?!?!?!?
Up next I'm posting the link to the teaser images, uuuuuhhhhhh Yuki and Shuichi are ggoooiiing aaaat iiiiiiiit !!!!


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Chockfull of tender pork, veggies and savory flavor, this nutritious soup fills the house with a wonderful aroma as it cooks! Deb Hall - Huntington, Indiana
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 medium potatoes, cubed
- 1 can (12 ounces) light or nonalcoholic beer
- 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Sprinkle pork with garlic powder. In a large skillet, brown pork in oil; drain.
- Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender. Discard bay leaves. Yield: 6 servings (2 quarts).
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Web 2.0 - the rest of the story
By pdiamond on May 03, 2007
If you saw this story in today's SF Chronicle, or in Linda Skrocki's blog, you will have seen the problems DIGG got into when it tried to censor something its users didn't want censored. Without getting into the discussion of DRM (digital rights management) and whether you agree with the recording industry being able to protect their content (a TOTALLY different topic, with lots of passionate opinions), I think this story shows something broader about Web 2.0 - what do you do when (or if) the crowd is not "right" or "wise"?
This has come up elsewhere in discussions of MediaWiki and how anyone can put erroneous information out there, and until now I had always bought the argument that the erroneous information would get quickly corrected by "the crowd" and therefore little harm done. But this incident points out, what if alot of people want to put out information "we" (whoever "we" are) don't want them to? You remove one reference, they add another. What if there are more of "them" then there are of us?
I guess it's just an extension of free speech, but the implications are vast. Because of the reach of the internet, a determined bunch of people can reach alot of folks with information we may not want them to have - such as how to build IEDs to blow up more people? (Probably already out there somewhere, but hopefully not easily found today?)
This free, unfettered access to the digital world may have some very mixed blessings...


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Vigilante Justice for Trayvon!
<chris†wire> The New Black Panther Party (NBP) brings nothing new to the Trayvon Martin case. They represent hate, anger and injustice. They have quickly taken on the values, beliefs and ideals of the predecessor's, not the Black Panthers of the 60s, I mean their racist predecessor's in the Ku Klux Klan. And if these racist have their way America will certainly endure its first lynching in quite sometime.
The NBP used the Trayvon case to grab media attention for their terrorist cause. They have placed a $10,000 bounty payable to anyone who will deliver George Zimmerman to them so that they and they alone will be the one's to determine Zimmerman's fate.
Let's be clear, the bounty placed on the head of George Zimmerman has been offered to perpetrate a modern-day lynching. It is motivated by racism and intended to deny Zimmerman due process of law. The video you watched makes that clear. If the government doesn't do what the black community wants the NBP will use violence in order to achieve vengeance.
Such vengeance shows the NBP's disdain towards the American Judicial system. The real question is why hasn't the FBI arrested Mikhail Muhammad and rounded up the rest of the panthers for conspiracy? The video evidence produced by the NBP leaves no doubt as to the fact that these men engaged in a conspiracy to violate the civil rights of George Zimmerman when they placed a bounty on his head.
They are attempting to circumvent our legal system for the purpose of vengeance. The NBP wants vengeance from a man who has been cleared by city, state and federal authorities of any criminal wrong doing. Have we not learned anything from our violent racist past and the injustices that occurred to recognize that lynching folks is not the answer.
I disagree with what Zimmerman did by ignoring the 9-1-1 operator who told him not to follow Trayvon, but he did anyways and that is not a crime. He was inside a private gated community and is not obliged to comply with the instructions given to him by the 9-1-1 dispatcher.
No matter the suffering of the black community over their perception that Zimmerman is a murderer they cannot overcome the facts in this case. Zimmerman had lost sight of Trayvon so it's not like he was following him just a few feet away. Once Zimmerman realized he'd lost Trayvon he turned around and walked back towards his car. It was then that Trayvon became the aggressor.
Trayvon reappeared behind Zimmerman who was then some distance away and walking for his vehicle having given up his observation of the young man. Trayvon then runs up behind Zimmerman who is unaware of his presence, closing the gap between the two men. When Trayvon speaks asking if Zimmerman has a problem, he lands a punch to Zimmerman's face knocking him to the ground.
Zimmerman is a young man himself, but he is obese and slow. He was no match for a 6' 3" 17 year old high school kid. Once Zimmerman was lying on his back Trayvon should've walked away. Instead he attacks, pinning Zimmerman to the ground and repeatedly slams Zimmerman's head into the pavement. Zimmerman was violently attacked, but only after he'd retreated and was now moving in the opposite direction away from where he'd last seen Trayvon.
Zimmerman had every reason to fear for his life and acted lawfully and reasonably to prevent serious injury or death to himself. Trayvon had it coming and the black community will just have to accept this and move on. As far as the NBP goes they are the latest domestic terrorist organization to crop up in the US and they are felons who our government must deal with now.
And if the government fails to act against the NBP then when White folks run them out of town as you will see in the next video they're well within their rights to do so. But how does this help bring racism to an end?
Honestly it was easy to fix blame for this tragedy on Zimmerman at first. It was much easier for all Americans to feel the loss and the rage of the black community when we were first told that a 17 year-old high school student had been gunned down in cold blood by an armed racist. And it was this belief that made Zimmerman the most reviled man in America.
But with all the facts known now, it becomes clear that while Zimmerman may have acted unwisely, he had withdrawn from following Trayvon. It was Trayvon who then made the fatal decision to settle the score with Zimmerman. Trayvon's decision to run down Zimmerman and engage him in a physical confrontation is what led to his death.
Racism is racism regardless of what color a person is. Racists can be White, Black, Hispanic, Asian, or any other color or nationality. Racism is an ugly, unnatural state that long ago should've been treated as a mental illness. But worst is that racism denies God sovereignty over all living things including man.
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Hi All,
I figure my next purchase will be a compact or sub-compact auto-pistol for winter CC. In thinking about what to get, I wished there was a chart similar to Bobo's Pocket Comparison chart hosted over on MouseGuns.com. The more I thought about it, the more I wanted it. So, I contacted Bobo, got his comparison figures, and made one. It's located at
The intent of the chart is to compare all automatic pistols that meet the following requirements.
1. Greater than or equal to 6 inches in total length, but less than 7.
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Yep, I know there are a lot of good guns out there in other calibers, or are a little larger, but I had to set some limits to reduce the scope and these are what I chose.
The chart I made is fully compatible with Bobo's chart. If you're considering trade-offs between a gun on his chart and one on mine, the diagrams are 1 to 1 so a direct comparison can be made.
There's holes still in my data. If someone has one of these guns and will post here or PM the info to me, I'll update the chart. Ditto for any guns that I might have missed or any typos or errors in the chart.
I hope y'all find the chart useful. My thanks to Bobo for giving me his comparison components to make the chart, and to MouseGuns.com for hosting it!