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While it is still considered to be early in the pre-draft process, the Senior Bowl was the last live action the talent evaluators had the opportunity to watch when it came to most of the top prospects in the nation. With the combine and pro days approaching, the Senior Bowl was the last chance these players had to button up the chin straps and get at it for a few days. Some took advantage of the opportunity, while others failed to make an impression. I came up with a 2010 All Senior Bowl team that took the best from each position and there is a little write-up for each group.
LT: Vladimir Ducasse – Massachusetts (N)
LG: Mike Iupati – Idaho (N)
C: Matt Tennant – Boston College (N)
RG: John Jerry – Ole Miss (S)
RT: Chris Scott – Tennessee (S)
Most of the talent evaluators down there told me the group that had the most to gain or lose in terms of their draft grade were the linemen. The one-on-one pass rush wars were a great way to measure a pair of prospect's true power and footwork up against each other as opposed to watching them on tape. It was evident in watching Mike Iupati (Idaho) that he had the most brute strength of any offensive lineman in Mobile. His initial punch stifled defender after defender and while he may be raw technique wise, he left Mobile with a first round grade. John Jerry (Ole Miss) and Matt Tennant (Boston College) are starting caliber blockers but they may be more scheme-specific than others. Both still hold a 2nd-3rd round grade going in to the combine. Chris Scott (Tennessee) is a huge body that is the prototypical right tackle in the pros, but even at that spot he needs quicken up his feet and play with more knee bend to deal with NFL speed rushers. He is a mid-to-late round prospect with promise. And speaking of promise, Vladimir Ducasse (Massachusetts) had an up and down week in Mobile but the ups he showed might be enough to put him in to 2nd round consideration. He has the ideal frame and feet for the blind side position, but he will be a project in terms of technique and adjusting to the speed of the NFL coming from a lower form of competition in college. After a roller coaster week in practice performance wise, Ducasse walked away with the highest game grade of any North offensive lineman on my sheet.
QB: Dan LeFevour – Central Michigan (N)
RB: LeGarrette Blount – Oregon (N)
FB: Rashawn Jackson – Virginia (N)
WR: Jacoby Ford – Clemson (N)
WR: Andre Roberts – The Citadel (S)
TE: Jimmy Graham – Miami (S)
ATH: Dexter McCluster – Ole Miss (S)
This really is not the week to evaluate a quarterback but like everything else in Mobile, it is a useful tool to compare the prospects in the same environment with the same personnel. Dan LeFevour (Central Michigan) did not stand out in practice throughout the week, but he was the most steady of the six. He was not making a lot of mistakes and his balls were consistently smooth coming out of his hands. On top of that, he put together the top performance on game day and appeared to be in a zone of comfort after just a week within the scheme. There was a lot of downhill running in Mobile with big backs that appear to be short yardage specialists at the next level. However LeGarrette Blount (Oregon) showed every down ability and may have put him back in to the top 64 despite missing most of the 2009 season as a result of an on-field altercation in September. Rashawn Jackson (Virginia) was the most athletic of all the tight ends and be brings the some receiving ability that the other lead blockers did not show. Wide receivers Jacoby Ford (Clemson) and Andre Roberts (Citadel) put themselves in to 2nd round consideration, although both have very different games. Ford's game is based more on speed while Roberts' game stems from his quickness and sure hands. One of the most interesting stores in this class to follow will be that of Jimmy Graham's (Miami). The former basketball player showed some top tier receiving ability downfield and while the blocking portion of his game needs work, someone is going to see the potential in him as a receiver and take a flier on him in the 3rd-4th round area. Dexter McCluster (Ole Miss) was easily the most explosive athlete of the week as he was making plays as a running back and wide receiver, not to mention his fluid return ability that was on display. With a strong performance at the combine, McCluster could sneak his way in to the end of the first round.
DE: Brandon Graham – Michigan (N)
DT: Jared Odrick – Penn State (N)
DT: Geno Atkins – Georgia (S)
DE: Tyson Alualu – California (N)
As I stated before, the guys that start each play with their hand in the dirt have the most to gain throughout the Senior Bowl week. These four defensive linemen all had a fair share off success throughout their four year careers, but the performance they put on during practice and in the game was huge for their draft stock. Brandon Graham (Michigan) was the winner of the week with his consistent domination at the point of attack. He is a perfect mixture of Elvis Dumervil and Lamarr Woodley and the type of game he possesses translates very well to the next level. He is a legitimate first round contender now despite the lack of top tier physical tools. Jared Odrick (Penn State) and Geno Atkins (Georgia) showed consistent explosion at the point of attack and were disrupting the opposing backfield all week. Atkins was gave Iupati a headache throughout the game and something like that will not go unnoticed. Tyson Alualu (California) did not display first round ability but the motor he plays with and how many blockers struggled to keep him at bay certainly improved his draft grade. He was up against some of the top offensive linemen in the country and he was consistently winning the one on one battles inside and out. He entered the week as a possible top 100 guy, but there was some talk in Mobile that he could be a 2nd rounder if he grades out well athletically.
WLB: Daryl Washington – TCU (N)
MLB: Sean Weatherspoon – Missouri (N)
SLB: Koa Misi – Utah (N)
From day one, it was evident that the best four or five linebackers in Mobile resided on the North squad. The athleticism of Daryl Washington (TCU) stood out right away as he appeared to move up and down the field better than some of the safeties there. While he lacks some much needed bulk, he showed no hesitation in throwing his hat in to traffic and laying the wood. Sean Weatherspoon (Missouri) was the character of the week that had a hard time keeping his mouth shut for more than minute. He was the leader of the North squad that back his talk up with a few strong performances. He was a stout inside defender against the run and he also displayed some outstanding coverage ability in space. Both Washington and Weatherspoon are potential first round draft picks. Misi did not catch my eye early in the week but the more familiar he became with the style of defense he was put in to, the more he started wrecking havoc. He is a big presence on the strong side at 6'3 – 244 pounds, but he also moved very well in pursuit and in man coverage. He proved that he is a capable of being a 2nd round selection in April.
CB: Kyle Wilson – Boise State (N)
S: Myron Rolle – Florida State (S)
S: Larry Asante – Nebraska (N)
CB: Perrish Cox – Oklahoma State (S)
It is rare to see a player, at any position, have a strong practice every day throughout the week. But Kyle Wilson (Boise State) put his name atop the senior cornerbacks in the 2010 draft class with his display of man coverage ability. He was in the hip pocket of nearly every receiver he covered and he was violent at the line of scrimmage as a press corner. Perrish Cox (Oklahoma State) has the physical tools that talent evaluators search for in a first round cornerback, and he put them on display as the week progressed and showed some outstanding ball skills. Considering how long it has been since Myron Rolle (Florida State) has played competitive football, he came out a winner from the Mobile. He showed up in arguably better shape than anyone on the field, and was surprisingly fluid in coverage. He never was a first round draft pick but when putting the intangibles together with his tool set, Rolle could have put his grade in to the 2nd-3rd round area. Asante did not make a ton of plays throughout the week but he was the most physical safety of the group. He delivered some of the biggest hits we saw in Mobile but also showed his sure tackling ability, a lost art in the NFL that a lot of coaches wish their defensive backs had. If he can test out well physically, Asante could be a 3rd round pick in April.
Thank you for using New Era Scouting as a resource for information regarding the Senior Bowl over the past ten days. Stay with us in the coming months, as the bulk of our scouting reports are on the way.
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In the Republican Party's race for the 2012 presidential nomination on Wednesday evening all of its leading declared candidates were present and accounted for at a debate held at the Ronald Reagan Museum and Library in Simi Valley, CA; in a forum sponsored by Politico and MSNBC.
The current front runner, Texas Governor Rick Perry, did not attend the Tuesday forum in South Carolina hosted by U.S. Senator Jim DeMint because of the wildfires ravaging central Texas, but was able to attend and participate in Wednesday's debate.
When the subject of entitlements was broached, specifically Social Security, which in his book "Fed Up!" Governor Perry had labeled a Ponzi scheme, he did not retreat from that position but instead reiterated it. When previous front runner, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney was asked about the health insurance measure that he signed while governor in which a mandate for either the acquiring of health insurance if affordable or face a fine was instituted, he did not demur but indicated that he would grant waivers to all 50 states with reference to the federal Affordable Health Care for America Act, as he is opposed to a one-size-fits-all federal mandate effecting 100% of Americans; claiming that his Massachusetts plan effected only 8% there.
Without making it abundantly clear that neither those who currently receive Social Security benefits, nor those who anticipate soon doing so, would be affected in any way, Governor Perry's position on Social Security, while attractive to segments of the GOP base, is nonetheless problematic from a general election standpoint by a Perry presidency.
Governor Romney's position that his Massachusetts plan featuring a health insurance mandate, similar to the plan signed by President Obama was not a mistake is problematic from a Republican presidential nomination standpoint because the distinguishing feature between it and the federal plan is negligible and the principle behind the mandates is the same.
Interestingly, neither Perry nor Romney took advantage of the opening provided by the others' position. It was, in this sense, similar to an opening round of what may be a fight that goes the distance.

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– Batista had a message for the "negative smarks" on Twitter, you can read it below:
Just wanted to thank everyone who supported my return. I missed you guys!! All you other negative Smarks can suck my balls! Haha!!! #onelife
— Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) January 23, 2014
– LeBron James posted a video on Instagram where he showed off the WWE title belt The Rock sent him:
– WWE has a "where are they now?" piece online with Snitsky here on dot com.
– WWE Extreme Rules 2014 will emanate from the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington on May 4, 2014.


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The Daily Prophet newsletters
"Muggles Not As Stupid As We Think, Says Ministry Report"
-- headline of the Daily Prophet
In the late 1990s, Bloomsbury created an Official Harry Potter Fan Club and invited folks from Britain to join. There was no United States chapter of the club. One of the perks for joining the Club was several issues of The Daily Prophet, a three-page newsletter detailing the goings-on in the wizarding world. Each of these newsletters bore the notice © J. K. Rowling and according to Bloomsbury (email dated 2 June 2004) was written by her (also SDNY).
The newsletters were clearly written early in Rowling's creation of the Harry Potter mythos. Some terms are different and a few facts just don't jibe with the established story of the books. Overall, however, the news bits and sports reports fit right into the "look and feel" of the Rowling's world. The names and the events bear the marks of humor and parody which all of Rowling's writing shows. The names of some minor characters, for example Gwenog Jones, are found in the newsletters and turned up in Famous Wizard cards, in the Schoolbooks, and eventually in the novels. The dates on each issue are the dates of the club; they don't fit into the timeline of the series which was not established very well at that point.
Synopsis of each issue:
(special thanks to Trish Drasnin)
July 31, 1998 The Daily Prophet Price: 7 Knuts
The date is that of the actual publication of this newsletter and does not correspond with the dates of the stories.
Page 1 - Headlines:
Report tells that Muggles notice things like "crop circles," which are really entries in the Annual International Wizard Gardening Competition's contorting cereals division, and UFOs, which are really escaped Quaffles. It mentions the fact that Hagrid has offered the Hogwarts Lake for relocating the Loch Ness Monster.
A warning from the "Department of Magical Equipment Control" about a shady street peddler in Diagon Alley named "Honest Willy Wagstaff." That department doesn't exist as we now know the Ministry to be organized, but at the time this was written Rowling hadn't finalized the makeup of the Ministry, as evidenced by similar non-existent departments mentioned in books 1-3.
Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions - Summer Sale on Now
Page 2 - Sport
Quidditch League Table and Match Information
The Tornados lead the League and the Cannons are at the bottom. Upcoming matches and locations are announced.
Discussion of Chudley's defeat by Appleby, with mention of Galvin Gudgeon's pathetic performance as Seeker for the Cannons.
In this first of a series of articles over the course of the Daily Prophets, we learn that Alasdair Maddock, Chaser for the Magpies, is becoming inordinately fond of Muggle sport.
A couple of small news bits reveal that Puddlemere United will be changing the color of their robes to blue and that no one dares
disagree with Gwenog Jones,
the brilliant but dangerous Captain and
Beater of the all-witch Holyhead Harpies.
The color change of the robes presents a bit of a problem for canon, since
the new blue color (blue) would have come into use before the edition of Quidditch Through the Ages was released which we have in Muggle form.
page 3 - Letters Page
Letter with the following headings:
Star Letter from Ethelbald Mordaunt about the misconduct of his neighbor, who bewitches his garden furniture
"Gripe with Gringotts Bank" about their use of Sphinxes as guards
"Gobstones Tournament Overlooked," a complaint that the Prophet doesn't cover Gobstones events enough
"A Word in Support of Hags," sent in by a Hag who tries to sound homey and cheerful but offers babysitting services
"Merlin Remembrance Day Suggestion," which is clearly an attempt to create a new holiday just for the day off work
Feb 8th 1999 The Daily Prophet
Price: 7 Knuts
Page 1 - Headlines
ENQUIRY AT THE IMPROPER USE OF MAGIC OFFICE - disappearance of a Muggle "tube train" leads to the suspension of a Ministry of Magic employee.
[Cornelius Fudge is incidentally revealed as a gobstones fan.] The Daily Prophet reporter (unnamed) reveals that the offender is the Minister's nephew, Rufus Fudge, who did it for a bet. The Muggles did not notice that the train had gone missing.
CELESTINA WARBECK CONCERT CAUSES BROOM SMASH OVER LIVERPOOL - a three-broom crash over the River Mersey of late ticket holders for the concert.
TROLL RIGHTS MOVEMENT OUT OF CONTROL - anti-troll meeting invaded by Troll Rights activists. Careless club swinging by the trolls knocks out their own spokeswitch.
Separate box contains a reference to an editorial on page 11 (not included) entitled "WHY THE JOKE'S ON THE MINISTRY, NOT THE MUGGLES".
Page 2 - Classified Advertisements
"Hit-witch or wizard" for the Magical Law Enforcement Squad
Assistant Manager at Flourish & Blotts
Junior Potions Mixer at Madam Primpernelle's salon
Dragon Feeders for Gringotts Bank
Office Worker for the Society for the Tolerance of Vampires
Broomstick, Shooting Star
Broomstick, Silver Arrow
Secondhand cauldrons
Chudley Cannon memorabilia - fan making "clean break"
Collected works of Gilderoy Lockhart
Hothouse herbs - bouquets of henbane and belladonna, potted mandrakes
Muggle "batteries" collection - being sold by A. Weasley
Muggle Guards - device shrieks when touched by a Muggle
Secondhand Quidditch balls
Shy sorcerer seeks wicked witch
Warlock into Transfiguration seeks like-minded witch
Quiet witch seeks non-bat owning wizard
Crazy sorceress seeks wacky wizard
Egmont Elvert Hobday - a son for Violetta and Hilliard
Griselda Harmonia Jorkins - a daughter for Primrose and Albert and sister for Grimwold and Granville
Advertisement: Transfiguration Today magazine
Quidditch League Table & Match Information
Ballycastle Bats lead the league with 760 points.
Chudley Cannons are at the bottom of the table with 230 points.
Forthcoming matches listed are:
Wimbourne Wasps v Holyhead Harpies, Exmoor
Chudley Cannons v Wigtown Wanderers, Bodmin Moor
International friendly: Scotland v Transylvania
"BATS SURVIVE THE TORNADOS" - surprise Ballycastle Bats win over former league leaders Tutshill Tornados.
"Maddock blamed for Kestrels win" - Montrose Magpie's Chaser, Alasdair Maddock, lost the game against Kenmare Kestrels because he tried again using techniques from Muggle football during the match.
"Chaos Reigns on Exmoor for Falcons & Pride of Portree" - Ministry's invisibility spell on stadium leads to confusion as no one can see the pitch or the opposing team.
"Wilda wallops the Wigs" - Chaser Wilda Griffiths, poached from the Holyhead Harpies, wins game against Wigtown Wanderers for new team Puddlemere United.
"Cannons Didn't Lose Shock" - Chudley Cannons draw their game against Caerphilly Catapults, breaking a 16-game losing streak.
June 1st, 1999 The Daily Prophet
Price: 7 Knuts
Page 1 - Headlines
GOBLIN RIOTS ERUPT IN CHIPPING CLODBURY - B.O.G. (Brotherhood of Goblins) supporters ran riot during a meeting with representatives from the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. The goblins used illegal wands for transfiguration and called for the release of activist Hodrod the Horny-Handed. Goblin-wizard relations are reported to be at an all time low.
Advertisement: "TerrorTours - action holidays for the wizard family with a sense of adventure" - features castles to rent in Transylvania, Zombie trails and cruises in the Bermuda Triangle.
Pages 2 & 3 - Letters [marked as page 12] PROBLEM PAGE
HOW MUCH REVENGE IS SAFE? - reader want to transfigure brother's children after receiving cursed broomstick.
MAKING IT STICK - problems with a Fixing Charm.
I'M TURNING PURPLE - colourful and alarming symptoms explained.
HE SAYS HE HATES ME - witch wants to use Love Potion.
Page 4 - Sports
Quidditch League Table & Match Information
Ballycastle Bats lead the league with 800 points.
Falmouth Falcons are at the bottom of the table with 350 points.
Forthcoming matches listed are:
Holyhead Harpies v Puddlemere United, Ilkley Moor - crowd trouble is anticipated, so wands will be confiscated at the gates.
Chudley Cannons v Falmouth Falcons, Exmoor
Wimbourne Wasps v Kenmare Kestrels, Bodmin Moor
International: English under-17s v Armenian Junior Nationals
MUGGLEMANIC MADDOCK MUST QUIT MAGPIES SAYS MCLEOD - Chaser Alasdair Maddock was sacked by team manager Cormack McLeod prior to the game against Caerphilly Catapults, having been caught trying a Muggle sport that uses "peculiar metal sticks" to hit "non-flying balls into holes in the ground" (golf).
SEEKERS JINXED AS PRIDE OF PORTREE FALL TO THE ARROWS - collision during the race for the Snitch leads to illegal use of wands and jinxes on both teams' Seekers.
BRAND NEW HARPY SAVES THE DAY - replacement chaser for Holyhead Harpies, Valmai Morgan, scores ten goals in latest game. Team captain Gwenog Jones looks forward to grudge match against former Chaser's new team, Puddlemere United.
CHUDLEY CANNON WIN STUNS FANS - narrow win over the Wigtown Wanderers breaks 17-game losing streak.
Oct 1st, 1999 The Daily Prophet
Price: 7 Knuts
Page 1 - Headlines
MINISTRY IMPOSES RESTRICTIONS - plans to restrict Hallowe'en celebrations, the one time of year wizards can be "out and about" without arousing the suspicions of Muggles, were announced by Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge.
Celestina Warbeck, the singing sorceress, and others interviewed protest the decision. Dangerous Hallowe'en incidents involve exploding pumpkins and broom accidents, leading to busy wards at St Mungo's Hospital.
NEW POTION GIVES HOPE FOR HAGS - potion that reduces the appetite for human flesh in hags has been developed by Professor Regulus Moonshine.
Advertisement: "Poor memory? ...." Mnemosyne Clinic for Memory Modification promises to restore memory to "natural range" with a simple charm.
Page 2 - Sports
Quidditch League Table & Match Information
- Ballycastle Bats lead the league with 820 points.
- Falmouth Falcons are at the bottom of the table with 360 points.
Forthcoming matches listed are:
- Tutshill Tornados v Wigtown Wanderers, Bodmin Moor
- Ballycastle Bats v Caerphilly Catapults - due to Muggles camping on Ellis Moor, venue to be decided.
- Kenmare Kestrels v Wigtown Wanderers
- PUDDLEMERE CHASER VANISHES AMID CHAOS AT HOLYHEAD MATCH - Ministry fears of violence at the match between traditional rivals Holyhead Harpies and Puddlemere United were realised when former Harpy, Chaser Wilda Griffiths, disappeared midway during the match. Many Puddlemere and Holyhead supporters had handed in "dummy" wands at the gates and used their real wands during the ensuing riot. Holyhead team captain Gwenog Jones is said to be "helping the Ministry with its enquiries". [N.B. if you are "helping the police with their enquiries" it means you are being held in custody while they gather enough evidence to charge you.]
- CANNONS BLAST THE FALCONS - shock of another Chudley Cannons win causes the collapse of their manager Ragmar Dorkins.
Advertisement: "Buy your Second-Hand Brooms at SPLINTER & KREEK'S"
Pages 3&4 - Crossword
"Fiendishly Difficult Crossword", clues and answers Clues include:
- 42 Across - The colour of the Quaffle (3)
- 49 Down - Your worst nightmare as a Bertie Bott bean flavour (3)


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All of the media is then displayed on a "3D visual wall" that should make it easier to find and organize files. The software also allows users to access online TV from certain content providers, and can be set up to enable automatic backups. On top of all this, Hitachi is throwing in 3GB of online storage with every drive. This can be bumped to 250GB for $49 per year and all the content will be accessible from anywhere through a browser or iOS app -- on both free and paid versions.
Besides software there are also some unique aspects to the series design. The Mobile range comes in 250GB, 320GB and 500GB capacity points with a detachable 2.5-inch drive that fits comfortably into the cradle, while on the desktop side there are 500GB, 1TB and 2TB variants. There are 'Plus' models for the larger two capacities in each class, featuring a USB stick magnetically mounted on a docking station that can sync with the main drive to take your data on the road.
The USB stick is essentially a microSD reader and comes with a 4GB microSD card as its storage, but you can change this card to upgrade the storage to up to 32GB. Other than these features, the LifeStudio family comes pre-formatted using the FAT32 file system out of the box to fully support both PCs and Macs and connects to your system via a USB 2.0 interface -- there's no support for USB 3.0, eSATA or FireWire, unfortunately. Both the desktop and mobile solutions are available now ranging in price from $80 to $220, depending on features and storage capacity.


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After Lebron James emerged from the most publicized summit conference since Nikita Khrushchev told Richard Nixon the USSR would bury the US it is clear he has transformed the entire system in the National Basketball Association. Back in the day when Red Auerbach was coaching the Boston Celtics to being the greatest team in the universe, the owners called the shots and the coaches certainly had major input.
But now a player has emerged with enough influence to not only win championships, but also to dictate to teams what their lineups will be.
Lebron James, who has led the Miami Heat to four straight NBA finals, sat down in Las Vegas yesterday with general manager Pat Riley and discussed whether or not Lebron would be returning to the Heat in the future. ESPN analyst Skip Bayless had theorized the deal was already done between Riley and King James before they talked in the gambling capital of the known world.
His counterpart Stephen A had disagreed saying he thought this was the first discussion they'd had on the subject. We'll never know who was right in the conversation between the two ESPN experts, but we do know Lebron walked away from Vegas with no deal done as the free agency clock keeps ticking.
Free agents may begin signing contracts today, Thursday, July 10, 2014 which may become a date as famous as the Battle of Hastings which was fought in 1066 and changed the course of English history forever.
Lebron wanted to talk with his family before signing a deal with anyone. Miami is the clear favorite, but it now appears Lebron's original team the Cleveland Cavaliers have come courting the megastar. Who? Why would the Cavs want Lebron back after he "dissed" them by "taking his talents to South Beach" four years ago and rejected his Ohio roots.
After all, it was Cleveland who selected Lebron No. 1 in the NBA draft. There was speculation Lebron might need an armed guard when he returned with his Heat teammates to play his former team in the Buckeye State.
When a person is the biggest star and the most influential person in the NBA, it does make sense the Cavs would want the Prodigal Son to come home. The increase in revenues and championships could be monumental for the city by the lake.
Whether Lebron chooses Miami or Cleveland or maybe even the Dallas Mavericks is not the biggest issue of the day. The fact the rest of the NBA is waiting on LeBron to make his decision before it reacts shows this man has created a seismic shift in the power balance of the professional basketball galaxy.
The axis of the earth no longer is dependent on the owners for which direction it tilts or how far. A player has emerged with such star power that he will decide which team for whom he shoots baskets. And he will evidently decide which other free agent players will come with him to his chosen team. Because not only are the other teams waiting on James' decision, so are the other players.
Back in the day when Bill Russell and Bob Cousy were winning NBA titles in Beantown, such a scenariio would be unthinkable. It's mind-boggling to even conceive of Russell going into Auerbach's office and saying, "I don't want to play for you anymore. I think I'm going to move to LA and play ball with Jerry West. See you later."
This situation reminds one of a Twilight Zone Episode in which everyone is immobilized as the audience waits for the grand climax. How will the show end?
One thing is clear, a player has seized that invisible thing called power in the NBA from the owners and now is calling the shots. The commissioner and the owners are supporting actors in this drama.
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Soft Drinks and DNA
ParentDish passes on some new search claiming that soft drinks might actually futz with children's DNA. Check it out:
According to new research, too many soft drinks might actually cause cell damage in children. Peter Piper, a professor of molecular biology and biotechnology at a British university, says that sodium benzoate, a common preservative used in carbonated drinks, causes damage to the DNA in the cells known as the mitochondria.
He explains, "The mitochondria consumes the oxygen to give you energy and if you damage it - as happens in a number of diseased states - then the cell starts to malfunction very seriously. And there is a whole array of diseases that are now being tied to damage to this DNA - Parkinson's and quite a lot of neuro-degenerative diseases, but above all the whole process of aging."


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TUCSON, Ariz. ?- Arizona women's golfer Whitney Welch shot a 73(+3) in the first day of the United States Women's Amateur in Erie, Pa. at the Kahkwa Golf Course.
The native of Las Vegas will need to continue to play well in the second round of stroke play to secure a position in the 64-individuals matchplay, which will begin on Wednesday.
The junior-to-be averaged an 80.37 stroke average last season. Welch's best finish came at the Edean Ihlanfeldt Invitational where she shot a 223 (+7) to finish tied in seventh. She additionally the season shot a career low round of 221 (+5) at the Pepsi-Stanford Invitational.


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Moving towards a stronger India–Japan partnership at the Tokyo summit
Author: K.V. Kesavan, ORF
The India–Japan partnership has matured into an important component of the new security and economic architecture of the Indo-Pacific region.
For a long time, the partnership was centered on economic matters such as development loans, trade and investment. But it has diversified to cover a wide spectrum of interests including security, counter terrorism, sea-lanes, UN reforms, energy security and climate change. This year's bilateral summit in Tokyo reflects this trend.
The Tokyo summit is best viewed in the context of a resurgent Abe administration. Both Abe and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh know each other well, having met at the 2006 and 2007 summits. These two meetings contributed a great deal to the evolution of the multi-dimensional nature of the bilateral partnership that we see today, including the institution of annual summits.
The present visit took place at a time when both countries face serious territorial frictions with China. The recent Ladakh (Kashmir) crisis arising out of China's controversial intrusion into the Indian territories inside the Line of Actual Control demonstrated the unpredictable nature of their bilateral relations. Though China agreed to withdraw to its earlier position after India's rather tough stance, the incident left a long trail of bitterness. Many believe that Beijing's withdrawal was due to its concern to see that Prime Minister Li's scheduled official visit to India was not affected in any way.
Japan continues to face tremendous pressure from China in the maritime sphere, particularly since 2010 when a Chinese ship rammed a Japanese coast guard vessel. China's relentless pursuit of its claims to the Diaoyu/Senkaku islands became far more intense after September 2012 following the Japanese government's purchase of three of the islands. On almost a daily basis China's surveillance ships intrude into Japan's territorial waters around the islands and Chinese air forces have also violated Japanese air space in the area.
In the context of this security situation, it is important to note the salience given to bilateral security and defence issues at this year's summit. Singh spoke of the multiple challenges posing 'continuing threats' to peace and stability in the region. His statement that India also sees Japan as 'a natural and indispensable partner in [India's] quest for stability and peace in Asia' underscored that India views its relationship with Japan as going beyond just economic development. One of the responsibilities of the partnership, Singh said, 'is to foster a climate of peace, stability and cooperation and to lay an enduring foundation for security and prosperity'. Stating that India's 'Look East' policy has acquired more strategic content in recent years, he called on both India and Japan to enhance their cooperation in three areas: the promotion of regional mechanisms and forums for consultation and cooperation; regional economic integration and connectivity to ensure balanced economic development of the region; and the promotion of maritime security by strongly supporting the freedom of navigation and commerce in accordance with international law.
Alongside concern over security issues, there was a great deal of expectation in India that both countries would come to an agreement on the issue of civilian nuclear cooperation during the Summit. Both leaders discussed the issue and reiterated the importance of bilateral cooperation in this sphere. Both affirmed that nuclear safety is 'a priority'. They agreed to 'accelerate the negotiations' for an early conclusion. But while Singh is 'hopeful' India and Japan will sign an agreement 'before long', many analysts feel it may take some time to materialise. There are concerns that the old question of linking the agreement with India's adherence to the non-proliferation treaty and the comprehensive nuclear-test-ban treaty will complicate negotiations. Much would also depend on the outcome of the July Upper House election in Japan. If Abe wins a convincing victory he can muster enough political will to push through the agreement.
Even with security and nuclear issues prominent on the agenda, economic relations remain the core component of the Japan–India bilateral partnership. The Joint Statement highlights Japan's deepening involvement in India's infrastructure development projects including metro rail systems in major cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai. In addition, Japan is involved in the implementation of two flagship projects — the Delhi–Mumbai freight corridor and Delhi–Mumbai industrial corridor. It is also deeply interested in assisting in the new Chennai–Bangaluru Industrial Corridor.
Japan has also signed fresh ODA loans amounting to Y4.24 billion for various projects including the Mumbai metro. India has been the biggest recipient of Japanese aid since 2003 and it is worth noting that at a time when Japan's overall aid volume is declining, it has maintained its aid to India at a high level.
There is a strong impression on both sides that the economic potential of the relationship has not been fully tapped. For instance, the total volume of bilateral trade in 2012 amounted to only about US$18 billion despite the fact that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) came into effect in 2011. Similarly, Japan's investment in India, though increasing, needs to be accelerated. Singh and Abe both stressed the importance of making continued efforts to enhance trade and investment, and this issue will likely remain on the agenda for future summits even if other issues fade or are resolved.
Professor K.V. Kesavan is a Distinguished Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, and a Public Policy Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Washington D.C.
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Surrounded by their vintage machinery, hand tools and work stations, the ghosts of jewelers past seem almost palpable at Museum of the Jewelry Quarter in Birmingham, England.
The Smith and Pepper Company specialized in bangles and bracelets from 1899 until the Smith family members locked the door for the last time in 1981. Unable to sell the business during a recession, they took the gold and left behind everything else: ledgers in the safe, metal dies on the shelves, receipts on the hook.
They even left jars of Marmite and homemade damson plum jam, which have taken on lives of their own in the years since.
Becoming the Museum of the Jewelry Quarter
In 1992, Birmingham city council approached the Smiths about buying the old red brick houses and the factory that their family built in the backyard. After stabilizing the buildings and safety-rigging the machinery, the city opened The Museum of the Jewelry Quarter in 1992. Admission is £5, about $8.50.
Today, guides with jewelers' backgrounds take groups through the time-capsule factory, demonstrating the Archimedes bow drill to cut a hole in metal and working a giant press to stamp out a metal medallion. Guides turn on the belt-driven lathes to give visitors a sense of the noise there must have been in this small space.
Tea time: Sugar or cyanide?
And don't forget the tea break. One long-time employee did the electroplating, using cyanide for the process. She also organized the tea tray each day. Cyanide and sugar look nearly identical, but there are no reports of any mix-ups.
Museum of the Jewelry Quarter captures recent history
Birmingham has long been famous as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, a city that mushroomed on the strength of its workforce, factories and canals.
Precious metals have been worked in Birmingham since the 1300s, but the fashion for fancy buttons and shoe buckles exploded when extravagant King Charles Il returned from exile in France in 1660 and restored the monarchy in Britain.
The Jewelry Quarter grew throughout the centuries, with hundreds of small manufacturers and artisans relying upon each other in the tight confines of the Quarter. In the 20th century, shops began to open to the public.
Today, the Jewelry Quarter is the largest in Europe, with more than 1,500 businesses, a quarter of which are still active in the jewelry trade. The Quarter also has the world's busiest Assay Office, which hallmarks more than 13 million items each year.
Glittering attractions near the Museum of the Jewelry Quarter
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St. Paul's Square, the last remaining Georgian square in Birmingham and one of the few in Britain. St. Paul's, the Jewelers' Church, commands the center of the tree-lined square, developed in the 1770s.
The Pen Museum, celebrating Joseph Gillott's invention of the machine-made steel nib. Birmingham was the center of pen manufacturing for more than a century.
The Jewelry Quarter Dark Trail, featuring two historic cemeteries. Key Hill, opened in 1836, has gardens and catacombs. Warstone Lane Cemetery, from 1848, is a Gothic design with catacombs, too.
The Newman Coffin Works in Fleet Street will be refurbished as a museum, scheduled to open in summer 2014. The company made some of the world's finest coffin furniture, fittings, linings and shrouds during its long tenure, from 1894 to 1999. Their fittings have adorned the coffins of Sir Winston Churchill, the Queen Mother and Diana, Princess of Wales.
When you go
The Museum of the Jewelry Quarter is located at 75-79 Vyse St. The Jewelry Quarter Information Center is at 120 Vyse St.
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Iterative and Incremental Principle Series 3: The Implementation Plan (a.k.a The Fitness Plan)
By llowitz on Sep 26, 2012
Welcome back to the Iterative and Incremental Blog series. Yesterday, I demonstrated how shorter interval sets allowed me to focus on my fitness goals and achieve success. Likewise, in a project setting, shorter milestones allow the project team to maintain focus and experience a sense of accomplishment throughout the project lifecycle. Today, I will discuss project planning and how to effectively plan your iterations.
Admittedly, there is more to applying the iterative and incremental principle than breaking long durations into multiple, shorter ones. In order to effectively apply the iterative and incremental approach, one should start by creating an implementation plan.
In a project setting, the Implementation Plan is a high level plan that focuses on milestones, objectives, and the number of iterations. It is the plan that is typically developed at the start of an engagement identifying the project phases and milestones.
When the iterative and incremental principle is applied, the Implementation Plan also identified the number of iterations planned for each phase. The implementation plan does not include the detailed plan for the iterations, as this detail is determined prior to each iteration start during Iteration Planning. An individual iteration plan is created for each project iteration.
For my fitness regime, I also created an "Implementation Plan" for my weekly exercise. My high level plan included exercising 6 days a week, and since I cross train, trying not to repeat the same exercise two days in a row. Because running on the hills outside is the most difficult and consequently, the most effective exercise, my implementation plan includes running outside at least 2 times a week. Regardless of the exercise selected, I always apply a series of 6-minute interval sets.
I never plan what I will do each day in advance because there are too many changing factors that need to be considered before that level of detail is determined. If my Implementation Plan included details on the exercise I was to perform each day of the week, it is quite certain that I would be unable to follow my plan to that level. It is unrealistic to plan each day of the week without considering the unique circumstances at that time. For example, what is the weather? Are there are conflicting schedule commitments? Are there injuries that need to be considered? Likewise, in a project setting, it is best to plan for the iteration details prior to its start.
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Green exercise lowers blood pressure in children
Green exercise refers to physical exercise undertaken in natural environments. The benefits of engaging in regular physical activity are well publicized. The majority of children do not engage in sufficient physical activity for health benefit with approximately 23%–34% of males and 35%–53% and of females aged 11–15 years failing to meet the daily recommendation of 60 min of moderate to vigorous physical activity.
As a result there is a need to develop activities that can be used to increase physical activity and promote healthy weight in children and adolescents. Green exercise" is one form of intervention which may offer multiple health benefits for those who participate in it and may be particularly attractive to children, according to the study's background.
Consequently, there is a need to investigate the benefits of introducing green exercise for different populations and using different types, durations and intensities of exercise. With that in mind researchers led by Dr. Michael Duncan, PhD, associate head of the Department of Applied Sciences and Health at Coventry University, goal of this study was exploratory and sought to examine the effect on blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR) and mood state responses in primary school children of moderate intensity cycling whilst viewing a green environment compared to exercise alone.
For the study 14 children (7 boys, 7 girls), average age 10.1 years agreed to participate. Children were selected from school year 5 (ages 9–10) in one primary school in Coventry, United Kingdom. Among the children seven boys and girls were considered normal weight and seven boys and girls considered overweight or obese.
All participants completed two trials each that were separated by at least 24 hours. In one trial participants cycled for15 minutes at a moderate intensity (Control). In the control condition, participants cycled while viewing a blank screen. In the other trial, participants cycled for 15 min whilst watching a film of cycling in a forest environment.
The researchers found that after the 'green exercise' the children's post-activity blood pressure was significantly lower than it was without the simulated forest environment, indicating that the nature scenes promoted positive health effects.
Data showed that the children's mean systolic blood pressure -- the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats -- was 97.2 mmHg a quarter of an hour after green exercise, compared with 102.7 mmHg after normal activity (over 5 % lower).
Lower blood pressure is usually linked with a lower risk of developing health problems, whereas hypertension is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
In their conclusion the researchers write "This study examined the effects of green exercise compared to exercise alone on BP, HR and mood state data in children. The present study identifies an augmented post-exercise hypotensive effect for children following green exercise compared to exercise alone.
Dr. Duncan commented "Hypertension is a chronic health problem across the world, so given the results we've seen in our study it's crucial that we continue to try to understand the role physical activity and -- in particular -- green exercise plays in blood pressure.
"If there is indeed a correlation between viewing scenes of nature and a lower blood pressure post exercise, as indicated by our data, it could have very positive implications in encouraging public health practitioners to prescribe outdoor exercise to reduce health risk."
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The 2014 Behind the Cellar Door is set to take place on March 1st and 2nd and will once again be filled with lush offerings of wine tasting, food pairings and educational seminars as well as the beauty of Amador County. Thirty-nine wineries will be participating in the annual extravaganza and be providing wine tasting from a vast variety including Old-Vine Zinfandel, Syrah, Sangioveses, Barbera, Viognier, Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and many more. The outstanding wines from Amador County include both mainstream and off-the-beaten track varieties.
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New this year is the Friday Feb. 28 Winemaker Reception inside the Terra d'Oro barrel cellar. The reception is a separate ticketed event and is a fundraiser for the American River College Culinary Arts Program and Amador Vintners Association. The classy affair will feature tasting stations with specific food affinities to match the region's signature varietals and intimate opportunities to meet and chat with Amador's star winemakers from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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I made this recipe for New Years Eve on December 31st, 2012. It was a big hit and we especially had fun popping the champagne when refilling the punch bowl! I would make this again in a heartbeat. My mother prepared a bowl-shaped ice block the night before I arrived. If I remember correctly, she put some fruits it it. Instead of carving out pomegranate seeds, I bought Pom Wonderful's POM POMS Fresh Pomegranate Arils, which are available in the produce department from October through January. One snack container was all I needed for two bowls of this punch. http://www.pomwonderful.com/pomegranate-products/freshfruit/pom-wonderful-fresh-pomegranate-arils/
Made this with some homemade ginger simple syrup and also added 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice and it was a big hit. Used prosecco instead of brut champagne.
This is delicious. I made it for my 30th birthday years ago and am still thinking about it... Just found the recipe again to use for New Year's Eve. It's a perfect blend of alcohol and mixer so that neither obscures the other.
Fab-u-lous! Should have made a double batch!
Made this last night for a new years eve party. As is, this recipe tastes VERY strongly of rum. Not a huge rum lover, I added about 50% more simple syrup and and 50% more pomegranate juice to mask the rum taste. My guests liked it but some complained it was still too strong (granted we are not big drinkers) and some elected to further dilute the drink with additional pom juice. I would consider making it again.
Made this for our holiday party, just served it in a pretty pitcher. This was absolutely fantastic - a hit, and so pretty to serve.
Made this for our Holiday Open House and it was a huge hit. Put Pomegranate seeds in the ice blocks and added extra fruit slices. Be sure and add syrup "to taste".
Made this for a holiday cocktail party, everyone loved it. I didn't have a punch bowl so I served it in a pretty pitcher and kept the ice on the side for guests to serve themselves. I also added a bit of extra juice, I ran out of pomegranate so I added cranberry with some extra simple syrup.
I made this punch last year for a Xmas party and I am making it again this year, it is so good! one to become a Holiday tradition!
I have made this every holiday season since 2007 and it is always a hit. Super easy and elegant. I tend to make it a little less sweet and keep extra simple syrup by the bowl so each guest can sweeten to their liking.


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The art of reverse painting on glass was brought to Peru by settling Spaniards in the 15th century. Local artisans emulated the style found on mirrors and other Spanish household objects and, in time, added so much of their own inspiration that the technique became recognized as a Peruvian craft tradition. There are a dwindling number of Peruvian artists who still practice this unique and romantic art. Here the artisan captures the ethereal beauty of butterflies on the hinged lid of a handcrafted wooden jewelry box.
Handmade in Peru. Approximately 7 1/2"W x 2"H x 6"D.
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This is one beautiful box!
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I was really looking forward to receiving this box that I have had my eye on for a couple of years. It was meant for my mother, who loves butterflies. However, I was...Read complete review
I was really looking forward to receiving this box that I have had my eye on for a couple of years. It was meant for my mother, who loves butterflies. However, I was very disappointed because the painting of the main butterfly on top is unfinished. The royal blue as well as the green weren't finished to match the left wing, making it look unbalanced, unlike real butterfly wings. Sadly, I am sending it back as it is definitely not worth the money I paid for it. I just wish I could attach a photo for reference.
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Just exactly what I expected!
By Deb
from Grand Rapids MI
About Me High-end shopper
Comments about Peruvian Reverse-painted Butterfly Box:
My dad just passed away. My friend gave me some money to buy a remembrance gift for the occasion. I chose the butterfly box to signify that we are all butterflies, and are free to fly away.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Peruvian Reverse-painted Butterfly Box
By Yvonne
from Jackson, MI
About Me Midrange shopper
The catalog looked like the box would be wood grain but it was actually a gold paint. I am returning this item as I don't believe the person I was going to gift this to will like it because of the gold paint.
great gift
By Sue
from Everett, WA
Ordered 2. Gave as a gift to a 62 year old and an 11 yr old. Both loved it. I was worried about it being shipped as art work looked fragile but they both arrived just fine. Very beautiful cover, whole box very sturdy and well made. Great gift at an acceptable price. Now getting one for myself.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
beautiful artifact
By tree-hugger
from Ocala, Florida
My daughter-in-law is originally from Peru but has lived in Brazil for many years. She was thrilled w/ the box, says the artistry is impeccable. She loves shiny gold things & butterflies, so this was a perfect choice. I'm sure she would give it a 5 star rating.
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Delightful and Unique Gift
By Weavie
from Kalamazoo, MI
National Geographic has earned my respect in their quest to provide high quality, unique gifts that give back in so very many ways, specially hand-crafted presents that extol the many cultural beneficences on the planet.
By Hardwarebob
from Lake Delton,WI
About Me Budget shopper
Great use for jewelry, trinkets, great looking
By Miss M, the shopper
from Bellevue, WA
Purchased as a gift for Christmas; it will be well received and used!
(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
butterfly box
By joyb
from Arlington, TX
This was a birthday gift for a 11 year old Granddaughter and she loves it. I adorned it with some heart-shaped pierced earrings. I picture her putting her little earrings in the box or other small treasures known to pre-teens! Beautifully made and especially memorable because it was handmade. Many thanks.
Absolutely beautiful
By Ree
from Theta, Tn.
This beautiful box is a birthday gift. It will be used as a jewelry box. The box itself is a "jewel". I am so glad that I have a choice to purchase such a beautiful gift at a reasonable price that is NOT factory made. In the future I will have to purchase one for myself. This gift is for my sister whose birthday is in May. She will be thrilled.
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I would buy this product again and again
By Suave
from Istanbul Turkey
perfect giftclassicexcellent quality and value


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Me jumping ~50cm course.
That was my first competition so I failed and forgot the route :DDD
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in my opinion it was a lovely first round :) but i also seemed that the pony was rushing a bit but well done :) xx
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Unlike many people, I have no problems with remakes of classic films. Who's to say that someone else's take on a character or universe wouldn't offer something new to the cinematic world? I actually enjoyed the "A Nightmare on Elm Street," "Friday the 13th," and "Fright Night" reboots. The upcoming "Robocop" looks to be entertaining as well.
I especially don't mind alternate versions of movies when they were originally based on a novel. Many times, one screenwriter or director's interpretations of a book can be vastly different from another's. Just look at the difference between the two "Total Recall," "The Shining," and "Salem's Lot" movies and mini-series. Many have said one follows the author's writings much better than the other. Unfortunately, that doesn't always mean we get a better movie just because it's more faithful. That's the case with Director Kimberly Peirce's vision of "Carrie."
Carrie's (Chloe Grace Moretz) life can only be described as miserable and lonely. An outcast in school, she finds no solace at home. Her overbearing mother (Julianne Moore) is a misled and overzealous religious nut that constantly condemns Carrie and everyone around her for the sins they have and will commit. When the young girl finds she possesses telekinetic powers, it opens up a whole new world to her. It won't be long before both her psychotic mother and bullying classmates will regret everything they've ever said and done to Carrie.
Several things are wrong with "Carrie." First off, it's very hard to buy Chloe Grace Moretz as a "Plain Jane" girl who is the blight of the school and the outcast everyone picks on. She's too cute to be playing this kind of character. That's not to say she didn't do her best in the role. I just think she was miscast.
Secondly, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was watching a made-for-TV movie through much of "Carrie." The camerawork and overall look reminded me of something I'd see on Lifetime. It's passible, but doesn't give the movie the cinematic feel it should have.
2013's "Carrie" does take viewers in a couple different directions that weren't explored in Brian De Palma's version of the story. However, that doesn't necessarily translate into being a good thing. Moretz's portrayal of Carrie doesn't leave the audience with the sense of empathy Sissy Spacek's did in the first adaptation of Stephen King's bestseller.
The title character's telekinetic powers are much more fantastical in the new "Carrie." Instead of just being able to move things with her mind, she can also stop cars in their tracks, fly, and cause the ground to split open. Whether more accurate to the book or not, these powers feel like a bit much and don't hold up well on film.
Finally, some of the special effects and CGI were less than spectacular. My biggest complaint is that the explosions suffered from looking a bit too artificial. More time in the image editing process could have cleaned these issues up.
The real diamond in the rough when it comes to "Carrie" is Julianne Moore. Her portrayal of Margaret White is absolutely wonderful and disturbing. She perfectly captures the desperation and lunacy the character bounces through with complete sincerity.
"Carrie" is rated R for bloody violence, disturbing images, language, and some sexual content. It's definitely gory enough for a restricted rating. There's one scene where two teens are having sex that was unnecessary. They didn't show any nudity, but it was still too much. If it weren't for that scene, this could easily have been rated PG-13.
I really respected the way Bible-based Christianity isn't thrown under the bus in 2013's "Carrie." As the mother is spouting off religious banter, Carrie points out that what the mother is reciting isn't even found in the Bible. This gives viewers a clearer picture that Margaret isn't practicing traditional living through scripture. Her beliefs are more cult-like and not limited to true Biblical teachings.
The DVD edition of "Carrie" contains a few special features. They include a making-of featurette entitled "Bringing Back Carrie." A featurette entitled "Telekinetic Coffee Shop Surprise" and a theatrical trailer are found as well.
2013's "Carrie" isn't going to please people who loved Brian De Palma's version. It might be more accurate to Stephen King's written word, but it lacks the tension and emotion of the 1976 film. However, it will appeal to those who never saw the first screen adaptation of the book and teenagers will find it easy to relate to. It's safe to say they'll definitely think twice before bullying someone in the future after watching this.
"Carrie" is available now on Blu-ray, DVD and as a Digital Download.


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Number of drivers ticketed for using handheld cell phones jumps nearly 6 times in one month
BALTIMORE - We all know the dangers and we've heard the warnings but, still, we see distracted drivers on the road.
"We were stopped in traffic due to a previous accident. When suddenly, we were struck from behind by an SUV going 62 m.p.h.," said Susan Yum.
All it takes is a split second.
"The driver was so distracted that when he hit our car he had not even applied his brakes," Yum said.
It's a nightmare the Baltimore mother lives with everyday. Her 5-year-old son Jake Owen was killed simply because a driver didn't put down his phone.
But according to the National Safety Council, there are millions of other people who aren't hanging up either. NSC creates a yearly estimate of cell phone crashes because they say it's underreported. Typically, they say, police rely on driver self reports and eye-witness accounts. In 2012, 21 percent or 1.2 million crashes involved handheld and hands-free cell phones. Texting alone added another 281,000 crashes to that number.
"It's not something that's happening once in a while. It's starting to happen more and more. And we feel very comfortable using our phones in the car, but the reality is it's very dangerous," said Del. Luke Clippinger.
Using handheld cell phones behind the wheel became a primary offense in Maryland last October. The change meant that if you're spotted using your phone while driving, you can be pulled over and ticketed.
"A person who is legally drunk is going to be able to stop and has the attention to be able to stop football fields before somebody who's got a phone up and is texting," Clippinger said.
In September 2013, 615 Maryland drivers got a ticket for using a handheld cell phone. One month later, when it became a primary offense, citations jumped nearly six times that number to 3,660.
"This is making the public more aware [and] making law enforcement more aware. And as we become more aware, we see the dangers of it and that becomes a focus and we want to keep the roadways safe," said Sgt. Marc Black, a Maryland State Police spokesperson.
But policing it isn't always easy.
"They know it's a police vehicle. They know it's a violation. Most people are not going to be blatant and just continue to do so. If they see the police coming up, they do what they can to either correct the violation or hide the violation," Sgt. Black said.
In Focus Investigators joined State Police for a ride along, but when we drove in the marked car down the highway, most people had their hands clutched on the wheel.
"I've seen people as I come up behind them drop their phone into their lap, throw it into their passenger seat, things of that nature to try to conceal what they are doing," said Sgt. Black.
We went out in our own unmarked vehicle, and it wasn't two miles down the road before we saw distracted driving.
"I see people talking on their handheld cell phones. Weaving in and out, slowing, then speeding up," Yum said.
For Susan Yum it's a reminder every day of five-year-old Jake and the messages and conversations that can wait.
"I think about his last words everyday. While he was playing his game, he said, 'Mom, I have 43 lives!' And I think about the irony of those words. Everyday," she said.
Since the crash, Yum teamed up with Delegate Clippinger to get Jake's Law passed. The law states that if you are at fault in an accident that results in death or serious bodily injury because you were talking without a hands-free device or texting, you face a criminal penalty of up to a year in jail, up to a $5,000 fine, and 12 points on your license.


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In 1950, just after the war, a bushel of peaches was worth more than a case of local wine from Cornas. That didn't stop Alain Voge from making it, though. His family had already been at it for three generations, and Voge, who was just taking over the management of the estate from his father, wasn't about to change things. Indeed, not much ever changes at Domaine Alain Voge, and according to Voge and his wife, along with countless devotees, that is not a bad thing. Voge has been farming the same 14 acres of 50+ year old vines for nearly 50 years himself, and generally produces somewhere around 2000 cases of wine. Because of the age of these vines nearly all of his wine is labeled with the optional designation "Vieilles Vignes."
The Cornas region is the southernmost of the red wine appellations in the Northern Rhone Valley and it's tiny, holding a little more than 200 acres of vines (by comparison there are many single estates in Bordeaux which exceed this acreage). The appellation is characterized by south/southeast facing slopes of shallow schist based soils that are basically pulverized granite, hinting at the solid bedrock that lies not to far under the surface. The entirety of the appellation is planted with Syrah, which grows deep, dark, and tannic on these steep slopes.
Needless to say, then, this wine is 100% Syrah, and made in a traditional style, but one that is more refined than some wines in the Cornas region. It is made from almost entirely destemmed grapes that are fermented in concrete vats for nearly a month before being put into oak barrels (25% of which are now) for secondary fermentation and aging for up to 18 months.
Tasting Notes:
This wine is a deep purple black in the glass with a subdued but rich nose of blackberry and blueberry with notes of cassis. In the mouth it is elegant and surprisingly smooth with primary flavors of blackberry and crushed stones that taper to a significant finish that is remarkably high toned.
Food Pairing:
I served this wine at a wine dinner recently to accompany a roast rib-eye of fresh lamb and some slow braised lamb shoulder, both done in a Provencal style.
Overall Score: 9
How Much?: $45
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Traveling to Spain has always been a treat compared to other long-distance trips I have taken. Now those Spain journeys are going to be even more enjoyable.
Iberia Airlines announced this week that the company will be increasing non-stop flights from Chicago to Madrid from the current seven to 10 per week.
That's great news. I always fly to Spain out of Chicago and actually look forward to the flights, especially if I am in business class. I am one of those lucky travelers who can close my eyes and sleep on long flights.
To celebrate its changes, Iberia Airlines unveiled a new logo a few months ago. The new look keeps the colors of the Spanish flag while boosting the red as a symbol of vitality and creativity.
The new business and economy class seating sections in Iberia's long-haul fleet were unveiled in February 2013. The eighth new Airbus A330/300 will join the fleet in April 2014.
Officials said the new aircraft is not only more comfortable, it is also more fuel-efficient. The twin-engine transcontinental aircraft offers substantial cost saving by consuming about 15 percent less fuel than the four-engine aircraft they replace.
Aboard the new Airbus A330/300 are 36 business plus class seats and 242 economy class seats. The extra-wide business plus seats unfold into flat beds that offer more room, comfort and privacy for travelers, while also providing direct access to the aisle from each seat. Reading lights are also more powerful in business plus, which includes more storage room for travelers.
Then there's the new entertainment system in business plus. I seldom have time to watch movies when I am home so it is fun to find a good film to enjoy while I eat dinner on a long flight. On the new planes, the 15.4-inch touch screen is 50 percent larger and resembles new tablet computers in functional terms so it is easier to use. Entertainment information for the new planes notes that content changes every month and includes some 50 feature films, 80 television series and documentaries in a various languages, some 400 musical options, interactive 3D games and more.
There is also a 4.2-inch touch screen remote with a virtual keyboard, which can be used to make telephone calls and to send and receive text messages.
Both business and economy cabins are equipped with power and communications jacks in all seats. Iberia has announced that it plans to add Wi-Fi and GSM texting capability.
In economy class, seats are more ergonomic to offer more room and greater comfort. Economy passengers also have individual 9-inch touch screens to enjoy the same entertainment options as in business.
Iberia's 17 Airbus A340/600s are being refitted with the new cabins. Six planes are already finished and the rest of the fleet is scheduled to be refitted by summer 2014. The Airbus 340/600 configuration offers 400 business plus seats and 300 economy class seats.
Now I have to schedule another trip to Spain to try out all these wonderful options. Just another reason to visit one of my favorite destinations.
For more information: Contact Iberia Airlines at www.Iberia.com/us/


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If you are tired of your hair color but are unwilling to commit to actual hair color, talk to you stylist about getting a few extensions put in. Extensions have come such a long way since their debut, and there are so many ways of executing them to make sure that the integrity of your natural hair is preserved.
Make sure your stylist is familiar with tape-in, beaded, or clip in extensions. The extensions that require glue can sometimes damage the hair, especially if the glue is not keratin based. Not to mention removal of glue extensions can sometimes leave the hair in shambles. Tape-in extensions work well, and are a great investment because when your stylist removes them, they can be re-taped and re-used. Beaded extensions feel a little more comfortable on the scalp area and take a little more time, however the removal process leaves the hair in its best condition. These too can sometimes be kept and re-used again. Now if you want the convenience of putting in or taking out the extensions any time you like, then clip-ins are the way to go.
Ask your stylist and make sure the extensions are made of 100% human hair or you will not be able to use heat on them. This is extremely important if you plan to flat iron or curl. Your stylist should be able to give you tips to care for your extensions so that you get the most out of them, as they are quite an investment. If the hair seems pretty inexpensive, then it's probably not human hair and thus you should beware!
Extensions are an awesome way to show off your wild personality without as much commitment, but the best part is that the bright colors will not fade. This is a great way to also test drive a color you haven't been sure about getting. When receiving a color service with bright vibrant colors the hair must be pre-lightened and then direct dye gets applied over top and because the hair has to be pre-lightened it also means it fades quicker then just regular color. So sometimes extensions are easier because they cut down on maintenance factor.