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The Smithsonian's Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery celebrate Washington's National Cherry Blossom Festival March 20-April 13 with six Japanese art exhibits and many related events.
The six free exhibits offer a wide range of Japanese fine arts, including the first public display of Hiroshige's (1797–1858) "Large Fish" series of 20 woodblock prints; centuries of Japanese tea culture; and the modernization of Tokyo in the 19th century.
Hiroshige's "Large Fish" woodblocks are the highlight of the newly opened "Bountiful Waters" exhibit. It also features prints, paintings, illustrated books, and ceramics that depict Japanese appreciation for the beauty and variety of fish and other species. This display at the Freer continues through Sept. 14.
This exhibit recreates the world of 16th-century Japan chanoyu ("art of tea"). Its focal point is an ordinary storage jar -- from China -- that is one of the most revered objects of this Japanese tea tradition.
Far more than a jar, it serves as a major contribution to understanding Japanese aesthetics, history, and culture.
The jar has not only a name, "Chigusa" ("myriad of flowers", mentioned in at least five Japanese poems), but also centuries of diaries about it, written by generations of connoisseurs called "tea men". The exhibit at the Sackler continues through July 27.
On Sept. 3, 1868, Japan's new rulers changed the capital's name from Edo to Tokyo ("Eastern Capital"). Tokyo became the primary experiment in a national drive toward modernization. The exhibit "Kiyochika: Master of the Night" shows the Edo-Tokyo radical transformation in the 19th century. It's from the perspective of master woodblock printer Kobiyashi Kiyochika (1847–1915).
Self-trained as an artist, his prints "were unlike anything previously produced by a Japanese artist," the Sackler says. "Avoiding the colorful and celebratory cityscapes of traditional woodblock prints, Kiyochika focused on light and its effects. Dawn, dusk, and night were his primary moments of observation, and his subjects—both old and new—are veiled in sharply angled light, shadows, and darkness." This exhibit will be at the Sackler March 29 through July 27.
Also on view are exhibits showcasing lush Japanese screens of landscapes and waterscapes, Chinese ceramics used in Japanese tea culture, and Japanese religious paintings.
The free events include:
-- ImaginAsia: Explore how gaslights and electricity transformed the night in the 19th century. Examine the content, mood, and techniques used in paintings and woodblock prints of Kiyochika's Tokyo (and also Whistler's London). In the Sackler classroom, use black backgrounds, paper cutouts, oil and chalk pastels, and wax gilt to create nightscapes of favorite outdoor evening activities.
ImaginAsia programs are for eight- to 14-year-olds and their adult companions.
-- Vintage kimono trunk show. Presented by Kyoto Kimono, this shopping event includes vintage kimono, haori jackets, obi, home decorations, and fashion accessories created from one-of-a-kind vintage Japanese garments and textiles. Kyoto Kimono owner Nancy McDonough will demonstrate how to wear and care for kimono.
- Screenings and appearances by celebrated Japanese film director Satochi Miki
-- "It's Me, It's Me" (trailer)
This comedy won the audience award at the 2013 Udine (Italy) Far East Film Festival. Kazuya Kamenashi, star of the J-Pop boy band KAT-TUN, portrays 33 different characters.
-- "Adrift in Tokyo" (trailer).
"A brilliant ode to the city's street life and eccentric denizens," says the Freer.
- Japanese tea presentations by the Omotasenke school.
- Taiko drumming and dance performance by Toyko's top-ranking Tamagawa University troupe.
Other events are concerts by Japanese artists, including young Japanese violinist Mayuko Kamio, a recent gold medalist at the International Tchaikovsky Competition -- "The New York Times" termed her "a radiant talent" --plus curator conversations.
Thinking of cherry blossoms and these exhibits helps warm and brighten Washington's frigid weather.
For further info: Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, asia.si.edu/cherryblossom, on the National Mall. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Avenue, S.W., and the adjacent Freer Gallery of Art, 12th Street and Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 202-633-1000. National Cherry Blossom Festival.
Suggested Links
- Smithsonian's 'Art of Tea' debuts legendary 16th century jar 'Chigusa' in U.S.
- Indian American stereotype busting 'Beyond Bollywood' exhibit now at Smithsonian
- Smithsonian launched April's Jazz Appreciation Month events on March 26
- Smithsonian exhibit tells the real story of Monuments men and women
- Real Monuments men and women honored in fascinating Washington, D.C. exhibits


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Disease Proof
Ghost Writers Pushed Hormone Therapy in Medical Journals
I know. What a shocker. Newly revealed court documents show Wyeth pharmaceuticals paid a "medical communications" company to write papers supporting its hormone drug therapy.
The articles, published in medical journals between 1998 and 2005, emphasized the benefits and de-emphasized the risks of taking hormones to protect against maladies like aging skin, heart disease and dementia. That supposed medical consensus benefited Wyeth, the pharmaceutical company that paid a medical communications firm to draft the papers, as sales of its hormone drugs, called Premarin and Prempro, soared to nearly $2 billion in 2001.
But the seeming consensus fell apart in 2002 when a huge federal study on hormone therapy was stopped after researchers found that menopausal women who took certain hormones had an increased risk of invasive breast cancer, heart disease and stroke. A later study found that hormones increased the risk of dementia in older patients.
The ghostwritten papers were typically review articles, in which an author weighs a large body of medical research and offers a bottom-line judgment about how to treat a particular ailment. The articles appeared in 18 medical journals, including The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and The International Journal of Cardiology.
Are you really that surprised? Honestly, I've always figured this was going on. Reminds me of all the flap surrounding Dr. Robert Jarvik—pioneer of the artificial heart—hocking Lipitor pills.
Via The New York Times.
Image credit: Dirty Bunny
Thanks for passing this on. I am speechless. Do you know if this is illegal or not? I would hope there is a consequence to this deplorable action.
Not surprised one bit. Anyone else read the book Our Daily Meds? Excellent book, details how this exact process takes place for pretty much every condition that Pharma has a med to treat. As a healthcare provider I've long seen this with drug reps and CE classes that are really just drug promotions. However, I was truly shocked to learn the extent to which it goes - right down to the peer-reviewed medical journals I had previously relied upon as objective.
Not surprised. Been hearing this for a while now. To know what a study says it is necessary to read the study, not rely on commentary which is often biased or twists results. See "Overdosed America".
And Oprah isn't doing women any favors by continuing to push "bio-identical" hormone therapy. The use of any hormones are defitely not good for women... to which as a breast cancer survior I can attest. Another good title
"The Greatest Experiment Ever Performed on Women"
Check it out at Amazon....
The estrogen push has been around for a lot longer than you know....centuries.
I loved your article – it was some great information. I think you and your readers might be interested in another article I found, about Medical and Dry Eyes.
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AMES, Iowa – For the sixth straight year, the third-ranked Stanford women's volleyball team captured a win on opening day, defeating Iowa State 3-0 (25-16, 25-18, 25-19) at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.
Juniors Jordan Burgess and Inky Ajanaku led the Cardinal offensively, while senior libero Kyle Gilbert anchored the defense. Burgess finished with a match-high 15 kills to go with 16 digs for her 20th career double-double. Ajanaku led all players with a .522 attack percentage (14-2-23) and notched a match-best seven blocks. Gilbert finished with 18 digs, registering 11 in the third set.
Sophomore setter Madi Bugg controlled the offense, racking up 42 assists as the Cardinal hit .317 as a team. The Apex, N.C., native also tallied eight digs, five blocks and three kills. Junior outside hitter Brittany Howard added eight kills and nine digs.
Senior opposite Morgan Boukather and junior middle blocker Megan McGehee filled in nicely for 2013 graduated seniors Rachel Williams and Carly Wopat, respectively. Boukather finished with five kills and a career high eight digs, while McGehee totaled four kills, four digs and three blocks.
Both of Stanford's freshmen, outside hitter Sidney Brown and defensive specialist Sarah Benjamin, made their collegiate debuts against the Cyclones. Brown collected two digs, while Benjamin picked up three.
Iowa State committed 21 attack errors, hitting .130 as a team, and trailed in the block column 11.0 to 3.0. The Cyclones were led by senior outside hitter Victoria Hurtt, who finished with 13 kills on a .214 hitting percentage. Sophomore Ciara Capezio added 11 kills and 11 digs, while junior libero Caitlin Nolan recorded a match-high 19 digs.
Stanford closes out the AVCA Showcase at No. 7 Nebraska on Sunday, Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. PT on the Big Ten Network. It is the only match between top-10 teams during the opening weekend of play.


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Okra and prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer risk: Data about the relation with prostate cancer risk was provided by one cohort. No association was found.
Prostate cancer mortality: No data was found.
Conclusion: No evidence was found for an association between okra and prostate cancer.
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I was young. Maybe 9. Maybe 11. My parents had recently split up. Divorced. They lived separate lives in separate homes merely blocks from one another. My life changed, but for the better. The chaos that occupied the halls and rooms of that house was permanently silenced. The boxes and belongings were shipped off to the new house a few minutes away. I was shipped off with them.
Someone used to always be home when I returned backpack in hand after school. That changed. My mom worked out of city hall on the opposite end of the city. She would return around six each evening, exhausted but happy for the first time in some time. My days ended a few hours sooner, the school bell ringing shortly after three that afternoon. So I would go home and eagerly anticipate dinner and wait. And wait.
It wasn't long before my mom started grocery shopping for items I could have while waiting for her. Snacks and canned goods that I could quickly heat up on the stove. The first days I cooked. Or at least heated things up. The ritual slowly began, surely and confidently. I would enter the safety net of home right after classes finished and head straight to the kitchen. I would grab the can opener, can and pot and turn the stove on. I would stand there stirring and stirring and tasting. And tasting. And then I would pour everything into a bowl and eat. And wait.
Some nights my mom would be stuck at work later. I usually knew with some advance warning. On those days I would grab something to eat and then grab my skates and gloves and stick and walk a few blocks to the nearest outdoor hockey rink. The one place on Earth where I could lose myself and the track of time. I would skate back and forth along the choppy ice chasing the puck and my youth. Over and over again like a pendulum. And then, when it felt just right, I'd be done.
I'm not sure when it started but I know how it felt. I made it to the final block where our new house sat and I panicked. A wave of fear washed over me. Did I turn off the stove? I did, right!? At that moment I ran as fast as I could past the remaining houses and up the steps to the door. I stumbled with the keys in my coat pocket before rushing through the door and into the kitchen. All was okay. Yet the feeling remained.
This was the beginning.
Each of those late work nights found me living the same day over again. School. Home for food. Out for hockey. Home again. And each time I started my walk home the panic befriended me. Did I forget this time? What if something bad happens? I should have just stayed and waited. And I ran. And ran. All the way. Bursting through that now familiar front door to find the stove off. Pot put away.
During those years the fear that followed any cooking I did stayed with me until I walked back into the kitchen to see everything in its rightful place. It stayed with me for years. Even as I grew into my teens and my cooking upgraded from canned goods, the suspicion remained. It never stalled my love for making food. It did its best though.
It probably explained my fear of risotto. At least early on. My attention span was limited and I didn't know much about it except for the fact that it had to be watched over the entire time. So I always passed. Time and time again. And in the process I settled. Instead I bought packaged risotto figuring it would have to be similar. It also didn't require the watchful eye that homemade risotto did. It's not the same.
I remember the first time I conquered risotto. I was through University and on my own. One night I decided to make it for myself for dinner. On my way back from work I stopped at the market and picked up some mushrooms and Parmesan and Arborio rice. Nearby I picked up a dry bottle of white wine. I walked into my tiny kitchen and grabbed a recipe. I was playing close attention to the details. So I prepped the ingredients, warmed up the stock and had the wine ready. I had a glass and got to work.
Sitting down with the empty plate in front of me, I smiled. Like most things in life, the things that seem the most difficult usually don't pan out that way. I couldn't believe how easy it was. I made it again the very next night. And many times since. It's one of those versatile dishes that can be switched up and taste remarkably different each time. Since those days it's become a staple in our household. And one of my favourite meals.
Of all the risotto recipes I've had over the years, this might be my favourite. Salty, crispy pancetta and smooth, hearty butternut squash. Fresh chopped herbs and grated Parmesan. It's rich, decadent and delicious and everything I thought it could be all those years ago. You have to pay close attention during the process, but it's made from start to finish in under thirty minutes. And worth every second.
From my kitchen to yours,
Squash & Pancetta Risotto
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 4 pancetta slices, roughly chopped
- 1 cup butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 3 thyme sprigs
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 leek, cut in half and washed, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3/4 cups Arborio rice
- 100 ml white wine
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1/8 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for plating
- 2 tbsp. thyme, leaves only
- 2 tbsp. watercress, chopped
- 1 tsp. kosher salt & cracked pepper
- Heat the oil in a pan and saute the pancetta for a couple of minutes until crispy. Remove and pat dry in towel and set aside.
- Keep the stock in a pan over medium-low heat on a back burner.
- Using a saucepan, add the squash and thyme over medium heat until the squash golden, about 10 minutes. Add a quarter cup of water and reduce heat to a simmer and cook until tender. Once tender, remove from heat and set aside.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan and add in the garlic and leeks. Cook for about five minutes. Add the rice, cooking for two minutes, stirring often. Add in the wine and let reduce completely down.
- Once reduced, add a ladle of stock, stirring regularly. Wait until the stock is fully absorbed into the rice. Once done, add another ladle of stock. Repeat the process.
- Once the rice is almost fully cooked, add in the squash and pancetta. When the rice is fully cooked, stir in the grated cheese, thyme and watercress. Season and plate. Grate cheese.
- Serves two.


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LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Alabama men's basketball team dropped a hard-fought 77-71 decision to the No. 2 Kentucky Wildcats Saturday in Rupp Arena. With the loss, the Crimson Tide falls to 13-6 overall and 2-3 in Southeastern Conference play while Kentucky improves to 19-1 and 5-0 in the SEC.
"I thought it was a very good college basketball game today," UA head coach Anthony Grant said. "You had two teams out there that really battled and fought hard. I thought our guys certainly played with effort and the passion that, as a coach, you want to see. Unfortunately we weren't able to make the plays down the stretch."
Alabama senior forward JaMychal Green led Alabama with 22 points and 12 rebounds, registering the 23rd double-double of his career, while sophomore guard Trevor Releford added 17 points, all in the second half, for the Tide. Green became the 15th player in Alabama history to notch 1,500 career points and is one of only three active players in the SEC to accomplish that feat.
After trailing the Wildcats 37-32 at halftime, Alabama pulled within two points on six separate occasions and within one point on two occasions in the second half. However, the Tide could never grab the lead from the Wildcats who offset just one made field goal in the game's final 6:52 by connecting on 15-of-18 free throws.
Terrence Jones, one of six Wildcats to score in double-figures, led Kentucky with 15 points.
Next up for Alabama is a road trip to Columbia, S.C. to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks, with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.


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Founded by Walter Owen Bentley in 1909 there's no mystery as to the origin of the brand's name. In 1998 it was sold to theVolkswagen Group that launched the modern era of Bentley models, hitting all-time sales records along the way. Expect to see a Bentley SUV in the near future.
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Usually in English adjectives, or describing words, come before the noun:
It was a large amount. He is a responsible citizen. She is an interested volunteer.
In order to put the adjective after the noun, you need to make a clause of some kind:
It was an amount that was large. He is a citizen who is responsible. She is a volunteer who is interested.
However, look out for cases in English where the adjective comes after the noun. These are sometimes called participle adjectives. Look at these examples:
I wrote to the person concerned.
I got a rebate for tax paid.
They worked through the night to repair the damage caused.
I need to contact the people responsible.
Did you receive the amount due?
Notice that the adjective comes after the noun. It does not work before the noun. In these sentences, the relative clause is omitted and the participle becomes an adjective:
I wrote to the person (who is) concerned.
You need to look out for these participles because sometimes the adjective before the noun gives you a totally different meaning:
I wrote to the concerned person. (= another meaning of 'concerned').
Note: Sometimes an adjective can go before or after a noun. Some common examples are infected, affected, remaining and stolen.
Rub the infected area with an antiseptic cream.
Rub the area infected with an antiseptic cream.
All remaining passengers must wait in the lounge.
All passengers remaining must wait in the lounge.
The stolen jewels were worth $2 million.
The jewels stolen were worth $2 million.


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Will You Watch The State of the Union Address Tonight? [POLL]
Tonight's State of the Union Address airs at 8 p.m.; will you be watching?
Tonight's State of the Union Address airs at 8 p.m.; will you be watching?
George Bush Sr. celebrated his 90th birthday with another skydive! According to Reuters in Maine, the former President jumped in Kennebunkport with a group of US Army Veterans.
Does the #ObamaCountrySongs trend on Twitter mean President Barack Obama is thinking of a new career? Or are his supporters and critics just looking for a new way to sound off? The latter seems more likely. Country song titles are getting a political spin from Twitter users in hundreds of funny -- and not-so-funny -- pokes at the president.
1:10 p.m. (EST): A third letter, this one sent to Senator Joe Manchin (D.-W.V.), has been found to contain ricin.
12:45 p.m. (EST): FBI spokesman Paul Bresson has confirmed that the substance found in the letter to the president was ricin.
The Secret Service says that a letter containing a suspicious substance and addressed to President Obama was received on Tuesday at a White House mail facility. This comes just after a letter sent to Senator Roger Wicker (R.-Miss.) was found to contain the poison ricin.
March 6th, 2013
Forecast: Sunny. 54/32
Local: Brookwood police officer suffers broken leg during traffic stop confrontation.
State: Crimson Tide's fourth trip to White House postponed.
National: Hugo Chavez is dead from cancer and it's all America's fault.
Sports: Coach Saban really likes where the team is right now. Roll Tide.
March 5th, 2013
Forecast: Showers 62/32
Local:John Mayer booked for Tuscaloosa Amphitheater on April 25th.
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March 3rd, 2013
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Forecast: Partly Cloudy Hi-51
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February 28th, 2013
Forecast: Sunny. 56F/35F
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National: Rosa Parks statue unveiled at Capitol building.
Sports: Alabama clinches win over Samford.
February 27th, 2013
Forecast: Sunny. 65F/35F
Local: Tuscaloosa man, Bruce Henry, sentenced to almost six years for possessing child porn.
National: Seniors catching STDs at record rates.
Sports: Revenge is a dish best served cold. Alabama demolishes Auburn.


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The iPhone popularized high quality audio built into a smartphone. Borrowing on their iPod DNA, Apple moved what was once a primarily corporate experience more mainstream.
Years later however, the rest of the smartphone landscape has largely caught up to Apple. Where Apple was once the only game in town for multimedia on the go, other manufacturers are now giving music, movies, and gaming the attention they deserve. One aspect of this which is crucial, but often taken for granted, is the quality of the headphone amp built into a phone. Here is our list of the top five Non-iPhone's (as of July 2014) for audio playback over headphones.
To conduct this test, we listened to Rock, Jazz, Classical, and Electronica music samples on a pair of Noble In-Ear monitors, known for being neutral, to listen for the subtle differences between the various phones we tested. Playback across all handsets were normalized to a comfortable listening level, rather than relying on the percentages offered up by each phone's volume controls. Unfortunately Sony declined to participate in this showdown. We're sure they make terrific audio hardware, but no xperia's will be ranked in this test. We simply had to make do with the best hardware available from Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, HTC, Kyocera, Nokia, and LG,
To see which phones came out on top, check out the slideshow!
We'll be repeating this test as new phones arrive on the market. Hit the related video to see how these phones stacked up prior to the release of the G3!


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I mean, literally. It smells like football. The crisp morning air, the turning leaves, the random waft of wood smoke drifting from a smoldering chimney.
If I could bottle the smell of September mornings, I'd sell it.
But I digress.
Before the season starts, it's time to take a gander at the past month and answer a simple question: what do we know today that we didn't know August 1st?
There's a saying that goes something like, "You never know what worse luck your bad luck has saved you from." Perhaps that is something Sam Bradford should contemplate.
Back in July, I mentioned I was not high on any Rams receiver. I referred to this corps as an "enigma"; a group that could be great, but simply weren't.
I'm even less enthused now. Shaun Hill has been in the league for 38 years (well, more or less) and I will use the same logic I used when some folks were excited that Josh McCown was signed by the Buccaneers in the off-season: he has been a career back-up for a reason.
This is not to say Shaun Hill is Brady Quinn/JaMarcus Russell appalling. Hill has started some NFL games (he's averaged a little more the three starts a season during his career) and he's had some success, but there is a reason why teams haven't offered him big bucks to remain the starter.
I've got a feeling Zac Stacy's workload will be even larger and the Rams' receivers will be all but worthless from a fantasy perspective. (Editor's note: perhaps "worthless" is too strong an adjective, but it defines "without worth" ...and, well, that pretty much sums it up).
If you read The Lone Pylon enough (and if you do, thank you!), you already know how I feel about rookie wide receivers.
And it has come to pass.
The Bills hype machine has been full tilt since May over Sammy Watkins, but he's already proving he can't take a hit. He injured his ribs twice already this preseason and has struggled to stay on the field. He finished the preseason with 3 catches for 21 yards; and 14 of those yards came on one catch.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know: It's the preseason. But the injuries are cause for concern. His lack of time on the field is also cause for concern. This, coupled with E.J. Manuel's less than stellar passing ability, makes me drop Watkins even further down my board.
But at least he's not Odell Beckham Jr.
Way back in June I wondered aloud if BenJarvus Green-Ellis would even make the Bengals roster. It turns out he didn't. I was also gushing over rookie Jeremy Hill. As I predicted in June, Hill is zipping up draft boards faster than a sneeze through a screen door.
I tried to give Arian Foster the benefit of a doubt back in July, but that might have been a mistake. He's coming off an injury-plagued season, he's still on the injury report (hamstring) and did not make a single rushing attempt in the preseason. Foster says he feels "wonderful," but color me skeptical. Jonathan Grimes just might be one of those players you've never heard of to make a big fantasy impact this year, á la Mike Anderson, circa 2000.
Like Foster, Adrian Peterson has not made a single rushing attempt this preseason. And that's where the similarities end. Next subject....
Speaking of the Vikings, Cordarrelle Patterson is going to be even better than I thought. Maybe that's a homer statement. ... and maybe not.
Montee Ball has, essentially, missed the entire preseason and most of training camp after an appendectomy. Still, fantasyfootballcalculator.com has his ADP as a late first round pick. In a league with very few bell cow running backs, fantasy owners are willing to gamble. He's high risk, high reward.
Wes Welker has almost dropped off the fantasy radar. He had already tumbled down my draft board like Aunt Bunny on a staircase due to his chronic brain-rattling predicament. Now with his "I-did-not-knowingly-take-amphetamines" shenanigan (don't worry, Wes, I unknowingly ingest amphetamines all the time... I mean, it's just so easy to do), he's almost an afterthought. First, he's not available until week six (including the Broncos' bye week). Second, he could be done for the season with one hit to the helmet. Draft at your own risk. And it's a considerable risk.
|This is what happens when you mix amphetamines and concussions...
Michael Sam is a Dallas Cowboy -- or at least he's on the practice squad
(And Jerry Jones is even a bigger attention whore than I thought. And that's saying a lot.)
|"We're gonna have ourselves an uphill climb this season. And if I like anything, it's an uphill climb."
I still would not draft Rob Gronkowski. He's a human time bomb waiting to blow up your fantasy season.
Matt Schaub unseeded David Carr's starting job in Houston. Derek Carr unseeded Matt Schaub's starting job in Oakland. Mind = Blown
I'm much less high on Robert Griffin III now than I was a month ago. He continues to play far too recklessly. He won't last 16 games.
Okay, that's enough... it's time for the season to start! Stay tuned early next week for The Lone Pylon's first edition of "NFL History in the Making" for the 2014 season.
Good luck in your fantasy leagues this week. LET'S PLAY FOOTBALL!


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NBA draft order 2014 shifts will begin taking place on Tuesday night (May 20). While Kevin Love trade rumors float around, the 2014 NBA draft order is going to start coming into view with the lottery finally taking place. As reported by NBC Sports the Milwaukee Bucks stand the best shot at acquiring the top pick with a 25 percent chance at winning the lottery. The Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic have the next best odds of getting that first overall selection.
Basketball fans will be paying very close attention to several other teams when it comes to those selections, though, as it could lead to several deals taking place during the offseason. The LA Lakers have a 6.3 percent chance and the Minnesota Timberwolves have a 0.60 percent chance of being drawn for that first pick. Though the odds are long, both franchises are holding out hope of moving up to at least one of the top three selections.
According to a report from the LA Times on Monday (May 19), the Lakers will be making an offer to the Timberwolves to try to acquire Love. If their pick gets better than the current prediction of No. 6 in the 2014 NBA draft order, it could serve as a huge enticement in any deal. It could become even more intriguing if somehow the Lakers and Wolves ended up with selections in the top three. It would certainly enable the Wolves to rebuild right away if they were to deal Love.
The reality is that the lottery could also put more teams in the mix when it comes to acquiring one of the best power forwards in the game. Other teams that could potentially make a jump in the order would be the Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics, which are also two franchises that would love to add an All-Star power forward to the mix. It's even possible that the Cleveland Cavaliers could luck into one of the top selections yet again. It all plays out Tuesday night at 5 p.m. PT on ESPN.


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In this section, there are a number of alternative development approaches beyond the standard Android Java/Eclipse or native/Eclipse development environments.
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I have a Visiting Card in Illustrator and have to fit the pic of a person in a visiting card Frame. I am clipping his pic in the frame but it says the Can't clipping because the front part of the clipping must be an object or text or combination of both.
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Annual Holiday Gathering Do-Over
I'm a dodohead and posted this on the wrong blog/site. Since there weren't any food pictures, I should have posted that entry here on this blog. Oh, well. It's there if you guys want to read about it.
This is my favorite picture from last Sunday at PCP.
Gavin and Ethan.
Feifel and Chad.
David and Donna.
April and Cory and Gavin, also known as the Phelpi.
We didn't get a chance to do a good group photo. I blame that on Brian. I asked to do it before the food come, but he said no. After we ate, we forgot all about taking a photo. Maybe next time.
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I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience using oDesk to get freelance work?
I'm probably more proficient doing graphic design than I am at fine art/illustration, but I'm wondering if its possible to get illustration work through oDesk as well as logo design and what-not.
I'm trying to figure out my options and try to push forward, even if maybe I'm jumping in blind.
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I think these type of websites are great opportunities. I have used elance.com, and it has some varied job choices (from illustrated logos to whole graphic novels). You have to compete with others, but it does not necesarily mean that the one with the lowest price will win. Just search and put your proposal up! Maybe you'll get something!
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You'll be competing with 60 people for extremely low payment, try it, it wont harm you, but unless you live in india it is not a good option right now.
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Here comes another installment of Ten Tournament Tidbits, focusing on boys hockey.
1. There were four schools making their first trip to state. Luverne, New Prague and Chisago Lakes were in Class A and Stillwater was the only first time Class AA school.
2. The only unbeaten team in the tournament was Luverne.
3. East Grand Forks is the only school to be seeded number one in both the state boys and girls tournaments.
4. The South Suburban and Lake Conferences sent two teams apiece to St. Paul.. Lakeville North and Eagan represented the South Suburban and Edina and Eden Prairie came from the Lake.
5. There were four schools that played in both the boys and girls tournaments. Lakeville North, Eden Prairie, East Grand Forks and Roseau.
6. There were four overtime games. The longest was the Class A consolation final between Luverne and Totino-Grace that was won by Totino-Grace in three overtimes.
7. Roseau won its sixth consolation championship, the most in state tournament history.
8. The only game between two private schools was the Class A quarterfinal between Totino-Grace andSt. Cloud Cathedral.
9. Cathedral was the first St. Cloud school to play in the state tournament since 2009.
10. For the fifth straight year, the Hermantown Hawks took home the second place trophy


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National Guard Performing Wellness Checks
Written by Nicole Porter
Last updated on July 02, 2012 @ 9:30PM
Created on July 02, 2012 @ 6:22PM
The National Guard is checking to make sure everyone is doing well. Since we're currently in a state of emergency, the National Guard is all across the state doing anything and everything to get things back in order. On Monday afternoon, some members were doing personal health checks in southern Harrison County.
The extreme heat can be very dangerous to our health, especially to the elderly and newborns. People that have health problems can also suffer.
There's been cooling centers available to folks since early Saturday and a lot of times neighbors look out for each other. Since thousands were out of power in Harrison County and there's been times the 911 center was down, the National Guard was going from house to house in places like Lost Creek, West Milford and Johnstown to see how everyone was holding up and getting them the help they may need.
They will continue to do this on Tuesday.
Guard members will also help give out water at the Harrison-Taylor 911 Center on Tuesday starting around 8 a.m.
There's now an overnight shelter for those in need in Harrison County. The Red Cross will set one up at the 4H Center in Clarksburg. If you would like to stay there, call the 911 Center's business line at 304-623-6559.
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It is Utah's good fortune that author Sara Zarr, San Francisco native and 2007 National Book Award Finalist, chooses to live and write in Salt Lake City. Zarr's latest book, The Lucy Variations, focuses on the life of 16-year-old Lucy, who has endured the extreme pressure placed on her by family throughout a childhood as a promising concert pianist, but has since walked away from piano altogether. The story starts with the death of a cold and clinical piano teacher. This death serves as the pivotal start to a transformation and rekindling of Lucy's desire to play the piano—a variation on the theme of self-discovery. The book examines the space between talent and practice, family expectations and personal aspirations, and the close relationship between teachers and students.
Zarr uses the language of classical and modern music to talk about the beauty in the world. The use of music provides structure to the plot as well as emotional lift to the characters. By reconnecting with music, Lucy also reconnects with her family and friends. It helps her reenter the world, finding that, "the microsecond between anticipation and full-born joy," can be enough to get her through the tough times.
The Lucy Variations would be a perfect gift for someone who is going through a personal transformation; it's an intriguing look at how one can endure and find their own way, even after they feel like they've lost everything. For more coming-of-age stories, check out these titles from The City Library:
The Piper's Son by Melina Marchetta
Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley
An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
Brooke Young is the Teen Services Manager at Salt Lake City Public Library. To find more info on The City Library's programs and services, visit slcpl.org


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Casa Caribe is a funky hacienda-style building originally built as a dive destination hotel, now transformed into a bed and breakfast for all. The large terrace welcomes visitors with calmness and fresh ocean breezes. Visitors love that Casa Caribe is just opposite the wide white sand beach and is only 5 minutes from the town square and all the restaurants in Puerto Morelos. Guests can relax in their private terrace, rock in their hammock, or lounge on the communal terrace.
A Mexican style breakfast, designed by Chef Cristobal of The Little Mexican Cooking School, is served on the terrace making a great start to your day of adventures or just lying around.
The five large rooms in Casa Caribe were given a facelift in 2011 and offer King size beds with lounge chairs and small refrigerator (for your drinks) and coffeemaker in case you can't wait for breakfast. All new linen and beds help make this seaside experience exceptional, especially as we try to keep the prices very reasonable. Each room has a private terrace with hammock and view to the ocean and its own bathroom with vintage tiles and new fittings.
Check out our hotel by watching this fabulous video tour. We're sure you'll agree we have created a place where everyone feels welcome and right at home.
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Nov. 27, 2007
LOS ANGELES - Head UCLA men's basketball coach Ben Howland held his weekly press conference in the J.D. Morgan Center Hall of Fame on Tuesday. He talked about UCLA's win over Yale and looked ahead to this week's battle with George Washington.
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'Nosferatu', 'Metropolis' and a good deal of the Charlie Chaplin/Harold Lloyd films get the majority of respect when one fondly lists the greatest silent films of all time.
Something that can be lost in the shuffle, but that is known by many who hold classic horror in high regard is 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.'
Francis (Friedrich Fehér) tells a story to his elderly companion after he sees a fair, yet distant young woman named Jane (Lil Dagover) pass by.
Francis and his friend Alan (Hans Heinrich von Twardowski) had been competing for the affection of Jane years ago. At a carnival, they meet Dr. Caligari (Werner Krauss) and a somnambulist, Cesare (Conrad Veidt) at a show. Cesare can predict the future and Alan asks when he will die, to which Cesare replies with the fact that he shall die at dawn. This comes to be. Suspiciously enough, there have been many other violent murders like this.
Let's not say anything else about the plot because this is a short movie, there isn't THAT much to it and there is a twist at the end (one of this first films that made use of this).
Considering the year and the available technology, there are some positively arresting visuals. The set pieces and design probably the film's greatest strengths. Expect odd angles to make up most of the backgrounds. Even the dialog screens are written in a strange font. This is a cinematic example of something German Expressionism. Those who look enough will see the wide influence the film has had across many mediums.
Actors' makeup seems well-suited to the stage but is also enhanced by the black and white cinematography. Cesare especially has a memorable look.
Special features include: nothing except for a slightly cleaned up transfer.
'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' is an important piece of film history that bears viewing for the sake of education. It's easier to admire as a piece of art than to truly sit down for an entertaining movie.
Many people will be turned off by the idea of watching an old, silent film. Those who do give it a chance will be treated to something that was a tremendous technical achievement at the time and that to hint at what could be possible in the decades that followed.
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The name alone conjures up images of Italy… foothills, plains and most of all, vineyards. What most wine aficionados do not recognize is how big (read popular) the variety actually is.
Over the past three years, Prosecco is the fastest growing sparkling wine in the United States. Typically lighter than champagne or other sparkling wines, it is a wine which is drinkable at any time of the day. Prosecco, known as a Premium Sparkling wine, highlights the popularity and growth of the Italian influence in this market. Currently, Prosecco accounts for approximately 85% of the Premium Sparkling wines sold in the United States.
Many of the better Prosecco wines are coming from Treviso. Treviso is considered to be the hub of the Prosecco production and with its mild climate is able to produce quality juice to maintain a continuity of classic Proseccos year after year.
Prosecco wines are typically dry, or even extra dry. And since they are usually quite light, they are popular for many occasions. Often thought as a wine for wedding toasts, in reality Prosecco has become a wine for all occasions.
The foundation for Prosecco wines is the Glera grape (now often referred to as the "Prosecco" grape). While many people assume that Prosecco is just like champagne, the reality is that they are significantly different in two distinct ways. First, the secondary fermentation of Prosecco is in stainless steel tanks. This allows for it to be produced with less expense when compared to champagnes.
Secondly, unlike champagne, Prosecco is best when consumed within three years of its vintage. It does not age well in the bottle and should be served chilled and young.
One of the best examples of Prosecco is the La Marca Prosecco. Clean, light and easy to drink, it is at the forefront of Prosecco's popularity in the United States, with a significant portion of the Prosecco market going to this popular label.
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Writing a Thank You Note for any reason, for any occasion is a simple act of gratitude.
Running to the store each time you'd like to write a Thank You card isn't exactly convenient and it's one of those things that can always be put off for another day.
Which is why I recommend to any and everyone to get themselves a boxed set of Thank You Notes to keep at home.
I've found for myself personally, if I have a box of thank you cards here at the house, I tend to write a lot more thank you cards for the little things in life then I would if I have to run to the store each time I feel gratitude towards another.
I discovered this great set of simple Thank You card via Amazon and ordered a set for myself. When I have a set of stamps and a box of cards here at the house, I definitely partake in sending out personal handwritten notes and letters FAR more often and I can tell you. The people in my life appreciate my random notes in the mail!
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At a private meeting of the Joint Saudi-British Business Council on the sidelines of the Sixth Annual Jeddah Economic Forum, Saudi Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Ireland Prince Turki Al-Faisal set out his analysis and projections for the future of Saudi-British business relations. He praised businessmen in general not only for their economic mettle but also their efforts in the face of terrorism. British investment in the Kingdom last year, he said, totaled U.S. $3.5 billion; this is proof that no heed is paid to terrorists by investors or businessmen.
The United Kingdom is Saudi Arabia's second largest trade partner in Europe, after Germany. Taking part in the meeting was Prince Andrew, Duke of York, second son of U.K.'s Queen Elizabeth.
Reflecting the Forum's theme of capacity-building, Prince Turki spoke of the importance of developing a qualified workforce, not only to attract foreign investment but to keep domestic investment in the country, and confirmed that the Saudi government is investing heavily in education and training.
Minister of Commerce and Industry Dr. Hashem Yamani detailed the benefits for the business community of recent economic reforms such as the privatization programs covering a wide range of industries including the generation and distribution of electricity.


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The folks at Digitimes have learned that ASUS are planning to release their first Ion 2 based Eee PC in April with a decent sized lineup of netbooks to follow throughout the year.
The company is looking to phase out its Atom N270 and N280 based Eee PCs by the end of Q2, whilst Atom N450 models are to said to take a price drop down to around NT$14,000.
There is also word of a 12-inch AMD Congo based Eee PC hitting the market in February priced at NT$18,000 as well as the rotatable 10-inch touchscreen Eee PC T101 unit becoming available around the same time.


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It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Yelp.com (Source and Source). Yesterday, my love for the Yelp community and website grew a little bit fonder. Yesterday evening Yelp rolled out their latest mobile application update for iPhone and Android users to include their new feature: YelpDeals. These deals are not to be confused with Yelp's Special Offers and ... Read More »
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It was only a matter of time before credit card companies entered the location-based, social media scene. It was announced today that American Express and Foursquare have officially teamed up. I remember when Foursquare hit the scene back in 2009. "This is stupid" I said. "Why would I want anyone to know where I am? This won't last" Wrong. A ... Read More »
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If you're like me you constantly have your smartphone attached to your hip. In my case, I have my trusty digital sidekick (my iPhone) and I'm still amazed how far we've come with technology and mobile phones. I remember my first brick-like phone and only imagined in my wildest dreams having a phone this, well, smart! I got to thinking ... Read More »


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Born: November 14, 1958 in Abington, PA
High School: Central Bucks West
College: Boston Univ.
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Release Date: 2001-05-04 (TBD)
Genre: Drama, Suspense/Thriller
Rating: NR
Duration: 3hrs 37min
A transcendent story of redemption. On what seemed to be a normal morning in southwest Japan, a crazed killer, apparently without motive, hijacks a city bus. In the ensuing carnage only three people survive - the driver, a schoolgirl and her older brother. After a long period away, the traumatized bus driver returns to his family only to find his wife has left him. The two students have withdrawn further into silence since their mother left home to begin a new life elsewhere when their father died in a car accident. Upon the driver's return to town, he reacquaints himself with the orphaned children. He moves into their house, filthy from neglect, and together with the orphans' cousin, they begin a new life. Once the victims have adapted to new lives together, police find the brutally murdered corpse of a woman and suspect the driver. After being cleared of the crime, he buys an old bus and invites the young people to travel with him. The killings seem to follow them until each finds some way to come to terms with the horror they once shared.
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- Directed by Shinji Aoyama, Aoyama Shinji
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April 10, 2014
Complete USA Volleyball Release COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Northern Illinois University head volleyball coach Ray Gooden has been selected as an assistant coach for USA Volleyball's Collegiate National Team, the organization announced Thursday. Gooden is one of nine coaches on the team, which will compete in the USA Volleyball Girl's Junior National Championships on June 22-July 1 in Minneapolis, Minn. The roster of 36 players includes some of the nation's top collegiate athletes. "Anytime you are able to work for the USA or anytime the USA asks you to do something for them, you do it," Gooden said. "You try to the best of your ability and that's the way I was taught from the beginning. Of all the things that I've been a part of, this is another opportunity to wear the letters of one of the best volleyball programs in the world. To assist in that is awesome." "I'm very thankful for that - I really am. We hope at some point one of these players will get a chance to play for USA in an Olympics or a world championship in 2016 or 2020." The veteran Huskie head coach is part of a staff led by former U.S. national team coaches Mike Hebert and Bill Neville, who have combined for several years coaching at the collegiate and international level. Neville has served as head coach for both the men's and women's U.S. National Teams as well as assistant on the U.S. Men's National Team. Hebert has contributed to the U.S. Women's National Team as an assistant coach. Gooden will be joined by six other assistants, as Nicki Holmes (Central Florida), Ashley Allen (Nicholls State), Linda Hampton-Keith (Arizona State), Ben Lee (Arizona Storm Volleyball Club), Marci Sanders (Texas-Dallas) and Jay Van Vark (Cal State-San Marcos) round out the staff. After the training portion of the program, the 36 athletes will be divided into three equal teams that will compete in a round-robin event June 27-30. The round-robin event may add an international team to increase the field to four teams that would complete June 26-30. This program is considered a second tryout for the U.S. Women's National Team. At NIU, Gooden has continued the Huskies' winning tradition. Since 2010, the program has accumulated 95 wins and three Mid-American Conference Tournament appearances, along with an NCAA Tournament berth in 2011. Additionally, NIU has picked up 13 All-MAC selections, four MAC All-Freshman honorees and 11 Academic All-MAC picks.


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Maddie Criscione didn't plan on only looking at colleges east of the Mississippi River that's just how her search played out.
The Park City High School senior member of the state champion girls' cross-country team, and the track team, ended up spending her official visits at Northwestern, William and Mary, Wake Forest and Vanderbilt.
Ultimately, Criscione decided that she would head to Nashville this fall to join the Vanderbilt Commodores cross-country and track teams after signing her letter of intent on Wednesday afternoon.
"Sometimes, you just know, and I knew when I went there," she said about Vandy. "I loved everything about it. It was a really great trip."
Though Vanderbilt was her third of four official school visits, she said she fell in love with it immediately.
"Just going to William and Mary [after Vandy] reassured my decicision that I wanted to go to Vanderbilt," she said. "Just being there (Vandy), I knew that if one day I could never run another step, I would still be happy and could still be successful in life."
Being in the heart of Nashville is an added bonus, she said.
"There's still a campus, but then you have a really musical, country city, which I liked," Criscione said. "It wasn't too big, but it wasn't too small."
She was also impressed by her future teammates and coaches, as well as the program's national profile.
"They're very successful," she said. "They won the SEC Championships in 2011 and have been improving. The girls were fantastic and the coaches were great.
For her freshman year, Criscione said she'll focus on making the transition to college life.
"I think the biggest challenge will be adjusting to making your own schedule," she said. "I think running will help because you have a set time when you run and when you practice."
Beyond that, she has her sights set on becoming a great college athlete.
"Long-term, I want to become an All-American," she said. "Obviously, that's a good goal."
She'll also focus on earning a quality education at a strong academic college.
"I was looking for strong academics and a good school in general," she said. "I'm thinking [of majoring in] psychology, but I guess you never really know until you're there. College is the place you're supposed to find out."


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Sometimes I wonder just how much good social media does, or if it's meant to do good at all. Maybe it's not meant to do anything. It's just there.
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If you define good by the re-establishment of long forgotten friendships, connecting with lost relatives, promoting a cause or organization or creating awareness about an issue, well maybe there is some good to be had in social media. You can do some of these through more traditional communications methods, like newspapers, as well tho...


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The days when a publisher held absolute sway over the fate of your precious manuscript are gone. Self-publishing has arrived, and is here to stay. The common man can now have a hand in his own destiny as a writer, designer, artist, or photographer.
This book will never reach the heady atmosphere of a top ten book list, in any country, but it might make the top ten in our family. Even that will be a triumph...believe me!
These images are a kind of celebration, to mark my first year as a serious amateur photographer. A kind of benchmark, so as I have something to measure against in the future.
I have taken photography to my heart, I have been inspired, and I would love to inspire others.
Let this be the start.....
I am an enthusiastic and passionate photographer. An Englishman living in Oslo, Norway I'm hoping to carve myself a career out of what started out as a hobby, but realise that it will take more than pretty photos to do so!. Anyway, the images in these collections are eclectic, often abstract, and no particular style can be seen to be emerging quite yet. I'm just enjoying myself immensely in this new-found life's passion. My greatest love is concert photography, and promotional photography for bands/artists, but I lend my hand to any genre and will always jump at the chance to use my camera regardless the challenge.
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On Saturday, March 30, 2013, The Baron Publishing House Corporation in association with Diversity News Productions/Publications held a public book tour at Scream Famous Clothing Store located at 7712 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, CA 90046 from 3:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m.
The event included complimentary h'orderves, red carpet photos with clothes or book purchase with an autographed copy by the author.
The appetizers were catered by the one and only celebrity Chef Ingrid Bedrosian from Ingrid's Catering services. With purchase of a book, guests were able to walk the red carpet for photos and receive an autographed copy of the book. The book cost was $55.
Becca Minas from Diversity News TV interviewed selected celebrities during the arrivals, including the International published book author and award winner Lourdes Duque Baron.
Some of the VIP's and guests that arrived were Recording artist, performer, singer and DIVA Cynthia Manley, Delegate Carlina Rebeiro (Miss Westchester Teen USA 2014), Fashion designer Pamela Wolf (Fashion Designer behind Wolfeep), delegate Anjeli Jana (Miss India Asia USA 2013 and Ms. WeHo CA US 2012), Chillie Mo (Actor/Rapper/Producer/Radio Host) and many more.
Author Lourdes Duque Baron signed and gave away free books to her vip's guests and celebrities. There were photos taken at the event of the arrivals and inside celebrity clothing store Scream Famous.
Ms. Baron, tells Examiner.com that she will be doing more book tours before the launch of her new book the she is currently working on.
Scripted In Heaven by Lourdes Duque Baron, The Baron Publishing House Corporation and Diversity News Productions wants to thank Canan Ayfer Fraser from Scream Famous Clothing, Mylah De Leon from Asian Journal, Celestial Productions, Travis Jourdain from Five Minute Photos, Gisele Rebeiro from PartyBy5.com, Linda Krongold from Diversity News Magazine, The Robinson Baron Medical Clinic Staff and World Wide Vital Marketing & Public Relations, Inc.
About Author Lourdes Duque Baron: Lourdes Duque Baron, MHA, MSG, is a Catholic baby boomer and the wife of Dr. Robinson V. Baron. Lourdes Duque Baron is a community leader, international published book author of "Scripted in Heaven", beauty queen (3rd runner-up for Mrs. Asia USA 2011 representing the Philippines), producer, president of Celestial Productions and founder/president of The Baron Publishing House Corporation. On January 10, 2013 she was nominated for The Sidney Hillman Foundation Award for her book "Scriped In Heaven" On February 12, 2013 she was nominated for the 2013 EOTM Award for her published book "Scripted In Heaven" in the category of Outstanding Literary (Inspirational, True Story, Biography). On February 28, 2013 she won an award for her book "Scripted In Heaven" at MoneyCytec Achiever Awards Night 2013 in New York. For more information visit her IMDB at www.imdb.com/name/nm5505708/ or official site at http://lourdesduquebaron.com/
About "Scripted In Heaven": "Scripted in Heaven" follows the journey of Dr. Robinson V. Baron and his physical and metaphysical healing. As a stubborn surgeon, he ignores a cryptic warning from an old lady about a supposedly imminent complication with his health. The struggles that follow take him on a journey of spiritual renewal, which leads him to rediscover his true faith and his true love. He seeks for the divine guidance of Padre Pio da Pietrelcina while trials and tribulations test him and his family. His devotion grows, even causing him to embark on a punishing pilgrimage to San Giovanni Rotondo in Italy, despite his fragile health.His mystical metamorphosis is a story of courage, sacrifice, and triumph. It inspires the reader to reflect on his own weakness and makes him long for purpose and truth in his mortal life. To purchase your copy of this book and/or to attend the next book signing please visit for more information http://www.scriptedinheaven.com
Sources: Examiner.com, Diversity News Magazine
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