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EUGENE – Redshirt junior outside hitter Alaina Bergsma was rewarded with Oregon's seventh volleyball All-America honor all-time Wednesday after posting one of its greatest seasons.
The Chandler, Ariz., native Bergsma was tabbed to the 14-person AVCA All-America Third Team and was one 42 selected nationally combined among the three teams, while Duck sophomore setter Lauren Plum received her first All-America Honorable Mention nod.
Bergsma became the fifth Duck ever to stake honors in program history, with three others coming in the seven-year tenure of Oregon head coach Jim Moore - Neticia Enesi (3rd-2009; 2nd-'10; Sonja Newcombe (2nd-2009) and Gorana Maricic (2nd-2008, 2nd-'07). The other recipient, Sue Harbour, was a first-team pick in 1984.
In this week's national rankings, Bergsma ranked 12th and 14th nationally in kills and points (4.51 / 5.12 per set), and third in the Pac-12 in kills and fourth in points and aces (0.26 p/s).
Her season-ending and career-high 30 kills in the NCAA Tournament First Round vs. Colorado State moved her up UO all-time season lists in points (second, 578.5) and kills (seventh, 510). Career-wise, she also stood top 10 all-time for the Ducks in hitting (seventh, .250) and points (eighth, 937).
This year in the Pac-12, Bergsma's 30 and 27 kills vs. Colorado State and WSU were the fourth- and eighth-best overall, and the latter was tied for the conference season best in a non-five-set match. She also logged the Pac-12's sixth, ninth and 10th-best point marks with her 32 vs. CSU, 29 in a five-set win vs. No. 1 UCLA and 28.5 in four-set wins at both ASU and WSU.
Season-wise, she led the squad in kills and points in 24 of its 31 matches, and also a team-high 12 times in aces. Her eight double-doubles in kills and digs also stood third on the squad and 13th-best in the league.
Earlier this month, she claimed All-Pac-12 and All-Region honors, and was joined on both teams by Plum.
The latter player ranked 10th nationally in assists (11.67 per set) this week, and helped UO stand 11th nationally in kills (14.44 per set).
The Poway, Calif,. native paced the squad in aces on 10 occasions – second-most for UO – and in assists all 31 matches. She also capped the year ranked sixth on Duck all-time season lists in total assists (1,330) and assists per set (11.67), and top five career-wise in assists per set (first, 11.71) and total assists (fifth, 2,576).
Earlier this year, Plum and Bergsma were both twice tabbed the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week. In October, Plum also became the fifth Duck in as many years to receive AVCA National Player of the Week honors – an award Bergsma picked up in 2010.
The complete All-America Team listing follows below, and a complete AVCA All-America release is available at the following URL address: http://avca.org/awards/all-america/division-one/
Team-wise, the No. 13-ranked Ducks (21-10, 14-8) recently wrapped their sixth straight season of +19 wins and made their fifth postseason trip in six years – both program bests in the modern volleyball era that began in 1981.
In the Pac-12, UO placed sixth in the nation's top volleyball league - its third upper-division finish under Moore (and sixth all-time). Oregon beat five teams ranked top seven nationally or better for the first time ever, including its first-ever top-ranked opponents, Penn State and UCLA. The win over the Nittany Lions also ended the four-time defending NCAA champions' NCAA record 94-match home win streak.
2011 AVCA Division I All-America Teams
* courtesy of www. AVCA.org
Year, Position, School
Kelly Murphy*@, SR, S/H, Florida
Deja McClendon^, SO, OH, Penn State
Gina Mancuso, JR, OH, Nebraska
Kanani Danielson*$+, SR, OH, Hawaii
Alex Jupiter*%, SR, OH, USC
Rachael Kidder, JR, OH, UCLA
Natalie Hagglund, SO, L/DS, USC
Colleen Ward^, SR, OH, Illinois
Ariel Turner, JR, OH, Purdue
Rachael Adams*, SR, MB, Texas
Alison Landwehr, JR, S, Iowa State
Kim Hill, SR, RS/Opp., Pepperdine
Kendall Bateman^, SR, S, USC
Bailey Webster, SO, OH, Texas
Name, Year, Position, School
Bianca Rowland, SR, MB, Washington
Tyler Henderson^, JR, OH, Tulsa
Ashley Wittman, SO, OH, Minnesota
Kelsey Robinson, SO, OH, Tennessee
Kristy Jaeckel, SR, OH, Florida
Lane Carico#, SR, OH, Miami
Emily Hartong, SO, MB, Hawaii
Tarah Murrey*, SR, OH, California
Bre Payton^, SR, S, Northern Iowa
Katie Slay, SO, MB, Penn State
Haley Eckerman, FR, OH, Texas
Carly Jenson, SR, OH, Iowa State
Jekaterina Stepanova, SR, OH, Florida State
Stephanie Klefot, JR, L/DS, Kentucky
Name, Year, Position, School
Lauren Wicinski, SO, OH, Northern Illinois
Lola Arslanbekova, JR, OH, Louisville
Megan Campbell, SO, MB, Dayton
Alaina Bergsma, JR, OH, Oregon
Ariel Scott, SO, RS/Opp., Penn State
Lauren Williams#, SR, MB, USC
Katelyn Steffan , SR, OH, Colorado State
Jenilee Rathje, SR, OH, Michigan State
Megan Plourde, JR, MB, Colorado State
Brianne Barker#, SR, S, Oklahoma
Michelle Bartsch#, SR, OH, Illinois
Lucy Charuk, SR, MB, Houston
Lisa Henning, SO, OH, Missouri
Kim Maroon, SR, L/DS, Villanova
* = 2010 AVCA First-Team All-America
^ = 2010 AVCA Second-Team All-America
# = 2010 AVCA Third-Team All-America
$ = 2009 AVCA First-Team All-America
@ = 2009 AVCA Second-Team All-America
% = 2009 AVCA Third-Team All-America
! = 2008 AVCA First-Team All-America
+ = 2008 AVCA Third-Team All-America
2011 AVCA Freshman of the Year: Haley Eckerman, Texas, OH
Hannah Werth, JR, OH, Nebraska
Lauren Plum, SO, S, Oregon
Emily Danks, JR, RS/Opp., Ohio State
Chaniel Nelson, RS Fr., RS/Opp., N. Carolina
Morgan Broekhuis, SO, RS/Opp., Nebraska
Kristen Hahn, SO, L/DS, Iowa State
Laurie Gonzalez, SR, L/DS, Albany
Rachel Vukson, SR, S, Central Florida
Lauren Cook, JR, S, Nebraska
Kellie Woolever, SO, S, Pepperdine
Sallie McLaurin, SO, MB, Oklahoma
Brittany Hewitt, JR, MB, Hawaii
Kelsey Black, SR, OH, Texas A&M
Suzy Boulavsky, SR, RS/Opp., Oklahoma
Krista DeGeest, JR, MB, Northern Iowa
Lindsey Miller, JR, MB, Texas A&M
Kaitlynn Pelger, SO, MB, Kansas State
Jamie Straube, JR, MB, Iowa State
Sandra Adeleye, JR, MB, Clemson
Cara Baarendse, JR, MB, Virginia Tech
Ali Becker, SR, MB, Miami
Kellie Catanach, SR, S, Duke
Visnja Djurdjevic, SR, OH, Florida State
Katie Gallagher, SR, S, Miami
Kaylie Gibson, SR, L/DS, North Carolina
Christiana Gray, JR, MB, Duke
Ali McCurdy, SO, L/DS, Duke
Emily McGee, JR, OH, North Carolina
Monique Mead, JR, RS/Opp., Georgia Tech
Ashley Neff, SO, MB, Florida State
Tori Dixon, SO, MB, Minnesota
Tiffany Fisher, SR, MB, Purdue
Kristin Hoffman, SR, S, Northern Illinois
Mari Hole, JR, OH, Ohio State
Jessica Adams, JR, L/DS, Tulsa
Nancy Cole, JR, MB, Rice
Angelica Crump, SO, OH, Central Florida
Kasey Elswick, JR, L/DS, Tenn.-Martin
Altrese Hawkins, JR, OH, Memphis
Megan Murphy, H, OH, Rice
Rachel Neuberger, SO, MB, Wisc.-Milwaukee
Taylor Root, JR, L/DS, Valparaiso
Sam Serley, JR, MB, Alabama at Birmingham
Kelsea Seymour, SR, S, S. Mississippi
Kerri Schuh, SR, RS/Opp., Wisc.-Milwaukee
Diana Silva, JR, OH, Tulsa
Taylor Brauneis, SO, S, Louisville
Sarah Brown, SO, OH, Xavier
Danielle Carlson, JR, MB, Marquette
Melissa Harpenau, SR, OH, Cincinnati
Chelsea Heier, FR, S, Marquette
Ciara Jones, SR, OH, Marquette
Rachel Krabacher, JR, OH, Dayton
Kiesha Leggs, SR, MB, Pittsburgh
Kendall Polan, SO, S/H, Yale
Jordanne Scott, JR, RS/Opp., Cincinnati
Samantha Selsky, JR, S, Dayton
Chloe Ferrari, SO, MB, San Diego
Megan Ganzer, SR, OH, Washington State
Jennifer Hamson, SO, RS/Opp., BYU
Rachel Williams, SO, OH, Stanford
Carly Wopat, SO, MB, Stanford
Ashley Adams, JR, OH, MTSU
Whitney Billings, SO, RS/Opp., Kentucky
Leslie Cikra, JR, RS/Opp., Tennessee
DeeDee Harrison, JR, MB, Tennessee
Christine Hartmann, JR, S, Kentucky
Elizabeth Neisler, JR, OH, Samford
Mary Pollmiller, FR, S, Tennessee
Jordyn Skinner, JR, OH, Western Kentucky
Melanie Stutsman, SO, S, Western Kentucky
Regina Thomas, SR, MB, Mississippi
Allison Buck, SR, L/DS, New Mexico
Jennah DeVries, SR, S, New Mexico State
Haleigh Hampton, SO, MB, Long Beach St.
Andrea Hannasch, JR, MB, San Diego State
Jennifer Keddy, SR, MB, Cal Poly
Caitlin Ledoux, SR, OH, Long Beach State
Chelsey Lowe, SR, L/DS, UC Santa Barbara
Jodi Purdy, JR, OH, Wyoming
Ashley Rhoades, SR, MB, New Mexico
Stacey Schmidt, SR, RS/Opp., UCSB
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Birds (Grades JK – 4, 6,7) What makes birds unique? Learn where they live, what they eat and how they behave. Feed the winter Chickadees. (All Year)
Who Gives a Hoot (Grades JK – 2, 4, 6) Find out about the owl species of the Humber River Valley and explore their habitats. (November to March)
Nature Walk (Grades JK-4) Using the trails of the Arboretum, take part in exploratory activities designed to look closely at nature. (All year)
Trees (Grades JK, 1, 3, 4, 6) Trees play an important role in our lives. Learn about forest ecology, fruits, seeds and tree life cycles. (All year)
Soil (Grade 3) Explore the mysteries beneath your feet! Take a hike to gather and examine soil samples. (March to November)
Healthy Planet, Healthy Lives (Grades 1-5) Learn how our actions affect the health of the planet and of all life on earth through interactive games and activities. (March to November)
Ecosystems (Grades 5-8) Discover that everything is connected studying Arboretum ecosystems. (All year)
Air and Water All Around Us (Grade1-6) Learn about the properties and characteristics of air and water through observation of demonstrations and performing activities outdoors. (All year)
Biodiversity (Grades 5- 8) What is Biodiversity? Conduct surveys to determine the diversity and health of sample environments. (April - November)
Rocks and Minerals (Grade 4) Participate in classifying rocks and minerals. Search for Geological materials at the Centre. (March to November)
Plants (Grades 1-6) Learn about the importance of plants in our world and discover the variety of plants in the forests and meadows of the Arboretum. (April - November)
Sensational Senses (Grades Jk-1) Come discover the Arboretum grounds and use your senses to explore all the wonders that nature has to offer. Through a variety of games & activities, participants will better understand how different animals use their senses. (All year)
Amazing Animals (Grades JK –6) Uncover the differences between the animal groups. Wildlife native to the Arboretum will be emphasized. (All year)
Animal Tracks and Signs (Grades 1,-8) Become a nature detective and learn to interpret the signs animals leave behind. (All year)
Urban Greenspaces (Grades 1- 8) Explore nature in the city. Learn about the uniqueness of urban dwellers and how they have adapted to city life. (All year)
Habitats (Grades 1-4) What is a habitat and why is it such a significant ecological concept? Learn about the four basic needs of all living things. (All year)
Winter Survival (Grades 1- 8) Uncover through a mix of discussion and activities, animal survival techniques. (December-February)
Mastering Maps (Grades 1- 4) Come explore the amazing world of maps and fin out all the interesting clues that they reveal about where you live. (March to November)
Orienteering (Grades 4 – 8) After an introduction to the fundamentals of compass and map reading, take part in orienteering activities. (March to November)
Watershed Awareness (Grades 7, 8) What is a watershed and how do you study one? Identify YOUR watershed address. (All year)
Pond Life (Grades JK - 4) Study life above and below the surface of the pond. (April - November)
River Studies (Grades 4-8) Step into the shallows of the Humber River and uncover its secrets. (April - October)
First Nation People(Grades 3- 7) Journey back in time and explore ways in which life was different for the Huron people. (All year)
First Nation Games (Grades 3-7) The First Nations People played many games. Have fun learning about their customs. (All year)
Early Settlers of the Humber (Grade 1-3, 6, 7) Learn about the early settlers through artefacts, hands on activities, and dramatizations.
Maple Syrup Harvesting (Grades JK – 7) Travel back to a time when maple sap was collected in pails and carried to a wood fired evaporator. Samples may be provided. (February - March) (January to February)
Snowshoeing (All Grades) Discover the historical importance of snowshoes and enjoy this winter activity (weather permitting). (December-February)
Insects (Grades JK – 2, 4) FI Examine and compare fascinating insects in different habitats. (Mid-may to November)
Powerful Pollinators (Grades 4-8) Are you aware of the many ways that humans rely on pollinators? Come to the Arboretum to see a diversity of pollinators and find out how and why we should act to protect them! (April to October)
Ecological Footprint (Grades 5, 7) The way we live has both a local and global impact. Examine your ecological footprint. (All year)
Renewable Energy (Grade 5) Learn about different types of renewable energy and how we benefit from each. (March to November)
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Survival Game (Grades 5, 6, 7) This unique game highlights the challenges animals face in nature, in order to survive. Students will be split into different groups including herbivores, omnivores, carnivores, elements, and disease. We will then bring the students to a natural setting where they will try to locate food and water stations to ensure their survival. (June to February)
Ecology Games (Grades 1-8) Play a variety of games and learn that everything plays an important role in nature. (All year)
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River Studies (Grade 9) A discussion of the characteristics and elements of aquatic ecosystems will be followed by an investigation of our nearby aquatic ecosystem. The students will have an opportunity to analyses the water in the pond, recording such aspects as pH, oxygen, conductivity, phosphorus and temperature. They will also sample for the aquatic invertebrates and assess the diversity and health of the ecosystem. May to October (Inclusive)
Terrestrial Ecosystems (Grade 9) A discussion of the characteristics and elements of terrestrial ecosystems will be followed by an investigation of our nearby terrestrial ecosystem. The students will perform a soil analysis in the forest ecosystem. They will also identify and record some of the tree species in the forest to assess the diversity of plants and discuss the sustainability of this forest. May to October (Inclusive)
Nature Walk (Grade 9, 10 Academic) This is an opportunity for the students to investigate some local habitats and become familiar with some of the plants and animals that are native to their ecozone. They will visit a forest, meadow and river habitat looking for the animals and plants that are characteristic of this local area. There will also be a discussion of some of the invasive species found in this area and an opportunity to identify these species. All Year
Orienteering Students are given a brief introduction to the fundamentals of compass and map reading. Students, using a special arboretum map and compass, work to complete a walking orienteering course. Mid May to November (Inclusive)
Our Ecological Footprint (Grade 9, 10) The choices we make about the way we live are having a profound impact on our local and global environment. This has not only environmental but economic consequences for us both now and in our future. Visit the new Centre for Urban Ecology and become familiar with some of the special features of the building that reduce its Ecological Footprint. Assess your own Ecological Footprint and consider ways in which you can reduce your personal impact on your local and global environment. All Year
Survival Game (Grades 9) This unique game highlights the challenges animals face in nature, in order to survive. Students will be split into different groups including herbivores, omnivores, carnivores, elements, and disease. We will then bring the students to a natural setting where they will try to locate food and water stations to ensure their survival. June to February

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In one of their grittiest performances this young season, Toronto FC earned a hard fought point on the road Saturday night against the Earthquakes in a 1 – 1 tie. Striker Alan Gordon notched his second goal in as many games to give the Reds the lead at 27 minutes. That held up for only eleven minutes until Simon Dawkins got the equalizer for San Jose. The two sides continued a tough physical battle the rest of the way, with referee Ramon Hernandez reaching into his pocket to caution four players from each side. There could have been more.
Points on the road are hard to come by but more important than that, the 2011 edition of a remodeled Toronto team showed signs of developing into the type of football playing team new coach Aron Winter is striving for.
But not everywhere on the park.
Winter is still searching for his titled starters, mainly along the backline.
Defender Nana Attakora is looking less likely to fit the coaches plans in the middle alongside Adrian Cann. Benched at the half Attakora drew the coach's specific scorn in a post match television interview blaming lax defending for the San Jose goal.
Winter is looking for more dimension from his defenders. He got it from recently acquired Danleigh Borman who teamed well adding to the attack out of the back with another new addition, Alen Stevanovic up front.
In the Winter system staunch defending is not enough. Where some people might praise Adrian Cann for playing a "stick in" type of defensive game, the coach seems unimpressed. That too, he let be known post match.
TFC will get little rest and even less training time to work on any repairs before their next match. They return home to face LA Galaxy Wednesday night.


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Scrabble word: INCLINED
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Definitions of INCLINED in dictionaries:
- verb - have a tendency or disposition to do or be something
- verb - bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well
- verb - lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
- verb - be at an angle
- verb - feel favorably disposed or willing
- verb - make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
- adj - (often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency
- adj - at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position
- adj - having made preparations
- Sloping, slanting, or leaning.
- Having a preference, disposition, or tendency.
- verb - to deviate from the horizontal or vertical
There are 8 letters in INCLINED: C D E I I L N N
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Newly single gal Kris Jenner is trying to keep up with the Kardashians or at least Kim that is when she was spotted in Encino, California Friday, February 7 in a tight Lycra black leotard displaying her curves with a studded motorcycle jacket.
Kris, whose show Kris was canceled last month upstaged her daughter Kim who wore a boring black and grey workout outfit when they arrived to the pole dancing studio Sheila Kelley's S Factor with friends.
Jenner, 58 had no problem showing off her camel toe and booty in her short black leather jacket, black leather purse and matching black platform heels. It is no wonder Kris had to be escorted.
Kris jokingly admitted to "trying to keep up with" daughter Kim in a recent episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians and she has been lately.
Kris accompanied Kim Friday who was with BFFs Blac Chyna and Scotty Pippen's wife Larsa Pippen, proving she is one of the girls.
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In a Fox 5 interview that aired yesterday, a Rockmart mother requested mercy for her teen son who is facing numerous felony charges as the result of a residential burglary as well as the armed robbery of a local convenience store.
The teen's mother, April Michelle Sorrells reached out to Fox 5 news and requested an interview to voice her concerns. She spoke with news anchor Patty Pan after a crime spree that resulted in the arrest of her son on numerous charges including armed robbery, burglary and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
It all began on Thursday, January 9, 2014 when the thirteen-year old boy broke into a home in the area of Hampton Street and Smith Street in Rockmart. The teen stole several items including a handgun and a red Jeep. While traveling on Hwy 27, the Jeep either ran out of gas or broke down and left the teen stranded. The teen then made his way into Plaza Food Mart in Cedartown where he walked inside armed with a gun and held up two convenience store clerks and demanded a car.
The teen then took off in the second stolen vehicle, wrecking it just a short distance from the store and fled the scene.
The teen was apprehended soon after and remains in custody at a juvenile detention center at the time of this publication.
Sorrells spoke with Fox 5 news anchor Patty Pan where she attempted to give explanations as to why her son stole the vehicle and expressed her concerns over her son becoming part of "the system".
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I also think that Depeche Mode sound would be awesome. Listen to Mike's remix of Enjoy The Silence, and you'll see how good they can sound in that style.. Anyway, more electro = better album.
I like that 80s idea, something like Depeche Mode, Gary Numan. I'd also like them to gain an industrial edge like NIN...
1. I'm craving a good, long instrumental. Tinfoil was nice, but I felt like it was just an interlude and I need an instrumental that is entirely its own song, one where they can really show their musical chops. And speaking of which...
2. I mentioned this after ATS was released: I'd love to see the instrumental members improve their craft and start trying some more complex instrumentation. Rob is already a pretty skilled (and more importantly creative) player (I don't know much about guitar chops, so I can't comment on Brad or Phoenix), and as such has plenty of room to improve as well. I'm not saying I want the band to become as virtuostic as Dream Theater, but the better they're able to play the more they can experiment with their sound.
3. Longer songs. I wanna see them dare to write a song longer than five minutes. Heck, even Green Day did it.
4. More acoustic songs, of the more folkish variety (I maintain that COG and RU weren't really, although they were thinking along the right lines imo). An EP of rearranged songs from their back catalogue would satisfy me, but I do want to see them do some more original acoustic guitar songs.
5. I'd love for them to give grunge/post-grunge a try, a la Pearl Jam or Foo Fighters.
Last edited by SuperDude526; 07-02-2012 at 11:45 AM.
I wouln't mind them going full on screamo haha, although that would never happen.
Now I am become Death... Destroyer of Squirrels
Here is my final point. About drugs, about alcohol, about pornography and smoking and everything else. What business is it of yours what I do, read, buy, see, say, think, who I fuck, what I take into my body - as long as I do not harm another human being on this planet? - Bill Hicks
"I just stole a poncho from a wooden Indian" - Tony Stark
Here's what I'd like to hear.
1. They should definitely stick with their style of MTM, ATS and LT. I'd like to hear a mix of those albums. LT was a good try, and it's a great album, but I feel like they could do much better.
2. I agree with SuperDude526, each band member should focus more on their instrumental parts. Example: Brendan's Death Song by Red Hot Chili Peppers. I'd definitely like to hear more guitars, but not in the Hybrid Theory or Meteora style, the MTM style was good.
3. Mike's raps on LT didn't live up to his standard.
LITE: Mediocre rap,poor rhyming until the breakdown. The breakdown rap is awesome.
BID: Mike's rap's used to be very quiet, example: Papercut, a great rap which scares you, and just blends with the background. Here, it's almost like he's yelling.
LGM: This was a rap over a completely Skrillex style beat, and I like it, but Linkin Park isn't Eminem, and I loved how Mike's raps had metaphores, example APFMH.
VICTIMIZED: Great rap, nothing to complain about here. His best one in years, IMO.
UIB: I like the track, I like the rap, but it's just saying words on this one, nothing to really listen.
4. Mike singing=Always good. They should use that more often, like on Castle of Glass. Him and Chester singing together = epic.
5. The more electronics, the better. I love Skin To Bone, but I'd like this really high energy electro track, like Mike's remix of Enjoy The Silence or The Catalyst, which is one of my favourite tracks ever.
6. A couple of HT songs wont hurt. They just make it better.
7. Instrumentals. Session is the best instrumental ever. Tinfoil is not. Sometimes, I have a feeling I can do better than Tinfoil. I know it's an interlude to Powerless, but it annoys me when I think this is an LP instrumental.
Call me crazy, but LIVING THINGS seems to be a label-driven album, to me. You've got a lot of radio-friendly songs on that album, and they made a concerted effort to integrate stuff from their roots to please Hybrid Theory fans IMO.
Linkin Park has never given a fuck about what people think, but I wonder if Warner Brothers demanded that their new content would be more appealing to the masses after the poor success of A Thousand Suns (I love that album, but the popular opinion among consumers was that the album was wack).
Very hard to tell if WB got their nose in Linkin Park's business, or if Linkin Park made the decision on their own.
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DISCLAIMER: Most of my posts are meant to be sarcastic.
Quite simply I want them to tackle a more progressive sound made from a fusion of electronic and instrumental with all of the energetic vibes of Living Things.
In other words, songs like The Catalyst, but with the power of something like Lost In The Echo.
We'll carry the fire where shadows hang like shrouds of lead, a light is shining
No wolven fangs, no walking dead shall quench it's flame
In shuttered tombs and shaking starts a light is shining
The barren wombs, the broken hearts, shall know it's name
Also, to Superdude526, LP has written a song longer than 5 minutes long. Have you heard The Little Things Give You Away? It's 6 and a half minutes long, and it's fucking epic. I hate how all these LP fansites shit on MTM all the time. It deserves way more respect.
Last edited by Geki; 07-04-2012 at 06:29 AM.
Also I want them to do longer songs more like A Thousand Suns. Average length of 4:30 minutes and some 5 minute+ songs. More experimentation is always welcome They need to become more complex and less repetitive.
Last edited by Delicious Dave; 07-04-2012 at 02:18 PM.
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3. Mike's raps on LT didn't live up to his standard.
LITE: Mediocre rap,poor rhyming until the breakdown. The breakdown rap is awesome.
BID: Mike's rap's used to be very quiet, example: Papercut, a great rap which scares you, and just blends with the background. Here, it's almost like he's yelling.
LGM: This was a rap over a completely Skrillex style beat, and I like it, but Linkin Park isn't Eminem, and I loved how Mike's raps had metaphores, example APFMH.
VICTIMIZED: Great rap, nothing to complain about here. His best one in years, IMO.
UIB: I like the track, I like the rap, but it's just saying words on this one, nothing to really listen.
I agree with almost everything here. Mike's peak was on Hybrid Theory EP and Hybrid Theory. He's really been lacking since then, even on Meteora where his raps felt forced despite having the same aggression as HT. The only raps since that are on par with HT are Bleed It Out, When They Come For Me (Lyrically, his best), Waiting For The End, Lost In The Echo (especially the breakdown), and Victimized.
Last edited by LeoMPhillyFan; 07-04-2012 at 02:56 PM.
My Rankings: HT>>M>ATS>MTM>>>LT
I love them all, though.
Concerts I've Been To:
Honda Civic Tour: Mutemath - Incubus - Linkin Park August 17, 2012
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I still fell Mike was the best he's ever been on LT> His singing is miles above what it used to be and his rapping was amazing,
and I for one hope we get the next album just as quick as the last one but I doubt it.
I Disagree that Mike's rapping was weak on LT. After FM and since MTM his rapping (specifically his lyrics) has improved drastically.
Compare Hit The Floor/Figure 09's lyrics to either Hands held High or When they come for me. Then compare those to Until it Breaks & Victimized. His creativity & imagination is still there, instead of resorting back to the angsty "i hate me/you" lyrics on Meteora.
If anything hes gone back to the style of the Xero demos. Until it breaks is strong example of this with his use of metaphors. If anything it sounds like "I have not Begun" from LPUX
Maybe not every single rap on LT is perfection, but at least he's still got the swagger and passion.
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ZF-6806: Decouple proxy lookup from Zend_View_Helper_Navigation
I'm developing a grid component on top of Zend_Paginator and found myself in need for exactly the same pattern Zend_View_Helper_Navigation uses, namely the proxy (my grid has a "renderer" concept which uses a proxied helper to do the rendering of the grid like TableGrid, ListGrid etc.) so had to copy-paste the functionality which isn't all that great. :) It would be great to just extend on this.
This is an interesting idea. Assigning to Matthew, because it has architectural implications beyond the navigational helpers.
The last minor release for Version 1 is just around the corner and so I see no chance for an implementation. Maybe a task for ZF2?


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An ongoing federal investigation into the recall of nearly 9 million pounds of contaminated beef products including carcasses, veal bones, liver, tongue, tripe, cheeks and oxtails shipped to stores in 35 states this past January has found that Rancho Feeding Corporation of Petaluma, CA deliberately processed the meat of cows known to have been afflicted with eye cancer (epithelioma). In addition new evidence shows that they may have used an illicit affair between one of the USDA inspectors and the plant foreman to help cover up the deceit by making sure the slaughter of the sick animals was done when no USDA inspectors were on site to oversee it.
In fact, documents recovered from Rancho revealed that employees were instructed to hide any signs of cancer in the meat by cutting away diseased portions and even substituting the head of the sick cows with those from healthy animals as well as stamping the meat with counterfeit USDA approval stamps to make sure the meat went through the plant without problems.
Proof of the affair between the plant foreman and inspector Lynne Thompson also came to light in recovered e-mails and text messages between the two, as well as by admission by the foreman that the two had been intimate in her trailer on at least three occasions despite USDA policy which forbids inspectors "to work at a company where someone with whom they are involved with is employed.


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iPhone 5 production may start in July or August
There's still no official word on when the iPhone 5 will be announced or released, but here are some new rumors regarding Apple's upcoming smartphone.
According to "three people with direct knowledge of Apple's supply chain" quoted by Reuters, the new iPhone will enter production in July / August – thus earlier than we've previously heard this would happen.
If the mentioned sources are to be believed, the iPhone 5 will be shipped starting September, so that's the month when the device should also be available for purchase.
There have been lots of speculations on the features and design of Apple's new iPhone. A faster (dual-core processor) will most likely be included, as well as a better camera (8MP). It remains to be seen if the handset's display will be larger than the current one (3.5 inches) – if yes, the iPhone 5 may look like in the rendering above. If not, well, then I suppose we should get ready for an iPhone 4 lookalike.


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A Monday Bloomberg report confirms that Microsoft is going ahead with its original TV programming plans for the Xbox One and Xbox 360 with the first hitting this June.
There are currently six new series lined up including a science-fiction thriller named "Humans" about robotic works that eerily resemble real humans; a stop-motion animation show from Seth Green's Stoopid Buddy Stoodios; the maker's of "Robot Chicken"; a comedy sketch show from Sarah Silverman and Michael Cera's JASH comedy collective; and a street football reality show called "Every Street United." Microsoft also has more than a dozen other projects in the works including the a live-action Halo series.
Microsoft plans to go beyond just normal viewing with these shows as they will have interactive elements. For example, "Every Street United" will allow viewers to unlock extra scenes play mini-games. The goal is to engage viewers across engage across consoles, phones and tablets.
The business model for all programs hasn't been made clear yet but "Every Street United" is described as being free which implies that other shows may require some additional cost. Microsoft has also reportedly struck partnerships with other distributors to make these original shows available on other platforms outside of Xbox.
Nancy Tellem, president of entertainment at Microsoft Corp, makes it clear that these shows are being made to appeal to Xbox owners when she says, "We aren't trying to find something that's going to be accepted by the largest common denominator, which is what a lot of people in the business look for," she said. "We're focused on what we feel our audience on our platform wants."


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Following President Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray expressed agreement with the president's desire to make the wealthiest Americans pay more taxes, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell touted his plan to keep manufacturing jobs in the country, and U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler said he needs to get serious about cutting government regulations.
Herrera Beutler, a Republican representing Washington state's 3rd District, said she made her way down to the good seats to greet the president as he made his entrance Tuesday night. The congresswoman said she shook Obama's hand, said "It's going to be a good year," and he replied, "Yes it is."
Prior to the president's address, Herrera Beutler said on Twitter she hoped he would discuss dismantling cumbersome government regulations. After hearing him speak, she said that although she heard Obama reaffirm a commitment to reign in regulations, new regulations still come across her desk often.
"It's time he join with us and actually make some of those things happen," Herrera Beutler said, adding she especially wants to see regulations that impede small businesses disappear.
Regarding Obama's idea to make all millionaires pay at least 30 percent in taxes, Herrera Beutler said she can't support any tax increases until the government combs through its budgets and completely cracks down on wasteful spending.
"Raising taxes won't solve our nation's problems," she said.
Herrera Beutler did say that she agreed with Obama's plea that Congress pass the Stock Act, legislation she co-sponsors. The proposal would keep lawmakers from using inside information to make stock purchases.
As for the rest of the president's address, "I heard a lot of ideas tonight, and I want to add them up and see what they're going to cost," she said.
Meanwhile, Murray, a Democrat who represents Washington, said she agrees with the president's plan to make sure millionaires pay a tax rate closer to the rates paid by middle-class Americans.
"We are going to fight to make sure the wealthiest Americans and the biggest corporations contribute their fair share," Murray said in a news release.
Murray also said she supports the president's mission to increase funding to the Veterans Affairs department, spend more on infrastructure, and increase science and technology training so more Americans can compete in those fields.
Cantwell, also a Democrat, said she agreed with the president's desire to invest in clean energy and to make college more affordable. She also honed in on Obama's message to end tax incentives for companies that send jobs overseas, noting that manufacturing jobs in industries such as aerospace are crucial to the economic health of Washington state.
"We are at a pivotal point for the competitiveness of our nation," Cantwell said in a news release. "Washington state is a national leader in many industries including aerospace, biotech, clean energy technology, software, and agriculture. We need policies that will help the manufacturing sector grow."
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There is a Coaches Corner that features videos, FAQs, provides tips, and shares plays. There is a Player's Corner that follows the top New Jersey players and provides interviews. There is information about camps, AAU programs, clinics, and facilities. There is a section that provides a schedule of different tournaments that run throughout New Jersey. There is also a section for high school coaches.
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2013 - Zombie Cross - For your Halloween Weekend
Submitted by Katie Macarelli on
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For years I've longed for a proper Halloween Cross race here in Colorado. Yes, we may have seen costumes here and there. Maybe an errant pumpkin roling down a run-up and perhaps even pumpkin beer. But all this will seem like child's play on Sunday, October 27th.
From Todd Hockenberry (of Frites En Mayo) last week:
The course is complete and I think people are going to like it. Some features from previous years have been carried over and I've added a few new wrinkles. The course has technical areas and power sections, fast down hills, a little climbing, sand, single track, pavement and a small bit of grass. There are spots that will be ridden by some, but many will have to run. The "Run-up from Hell" is back. I recommend pre-riding the course on any of the following days:
Wednesday 10/23 - Several of us will be meeting at the venue from 4:00 - dark.
Friday 10/25 - I'll be out there most of the day and I can show you the course.
Saturday 10/26 - We will be setting up and taping the course. You're welcome to ride and/or help out.
More good stuff:
- The Tender Belly food truck will be onsite serving their delicious, high quality meats and dishes. They're providing bacon for hand-ups, bacon prizes, bacon you can buy. Bacon.
- Several vendors will be showcasing their products; llliiiiiiiiike Oskar Blues.
-Equal pay-out for women's pro cat.
- Mechanical support will be provided by Jinji Cycles.
- Trick-or-treating for the kids. Vendors, teams, registration, announcers have been told to bring candy to pass out.
- There are two playgrounds at the park for the kids. [Editor's note: In my opinion there is no excuse to take your kids somewhere awful and crowded like "Boo at the Zoo" or some place equally horrid and miss THIS RACE.]
- Prizes for best costumes. Heckling is strongly encouraged of anyone racing and not wearing a costume. It's the Halloween race, come on people!
- Teams are encouraged to bring their team tents. I'm not charging for space because that's ridiculous. Put your tent anywhere on the course but not on the sports fields.
Bacon + Oskar Blues + Trick-or-treating + sanctioned heckling = I'm in. I will be there fully costumed. Probably to the point where it will be a detriment to my racing. I am also planning on bringing candy corn to throw at people while I heckle. Clearly I've been planning this in my head for years. Thank you, Zombie Cross for helping me realize my Halloween-Obsessed Potential.
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Parker venue is BACK and better than ever
Submitted by Hup hup (not verified) on
I spoke with one of the promoters and course designers for this race while at Zero Gravel CX and he confirmed that the course in Parker this year will be even better, if that's possible! AND, it's zombie/costume CX being the last race before Halloween.
Make sure you put this one on your must-do list and get ready to experience (re-experience) the Runup From Hell, literally! See all you boys and girls out there.
Hup Hup!
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We've most likely put the
Submitted by Zombie CX Race ... (not verified) on
We've most likely put the final touches on this years course and it's ready to pre ride. We feel (we worked very hard) that we created a challenging, fast and fun course. Parker Parks and Recreation will be mowing on occasion up to race day, if you see them say "hi" and "thanks". They have been amazing to work with and have embraced this event.
A course map is available at blog.fritesenmayo.com. Subtle changes to the course may occur depending on race day conditions and lap times.
Since this is technically an equestrian park you will occasionally see folks riding horses. They understand it's a multi-use park, but please be respectful of them.
Have fun!
Race updates on Twitter
Submitted by Todd (not verified) on
Check #zombiecx and #zombiecross for updates and information on the race.
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Great Course
Submitted by Jason W (not verified) on
Thanks to all involved in setting up the course. Everyone I spoke to had a great time!
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forgotten wheels
Submitted by Stephen (not verified) on
Hi everyone, it seems I forgot my pit wheels after the Men's 4 race today. The wheels are Fulcrum 5 with grey vittoria tires. If anyone picked up my wheels, please contact me at steve1031(at)live.com My name and number was also on a tag on one of the wheels.
My wife walked them down the hill, and we stopped to talk to a friend waiting to start the 3 race. I set them down in the general area of the start, basically in front of the Sidi booth. We drove with a friend, stopped for food on the way home, and just got home to realize the wheels aren't with us or our friend. It was nearly 7pm, the men's open race ended at 5:20, (and we live 45 minutes away) so I didn't drive back down. I'll give you a sweet gift if you grabbed them as everything wrapped up.
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I have your wheels. Email
Submitted by Todd Hockenberry (not verified) on
I have your wheels. Email sent.
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Thank you
Submitted by Stephen (not verified) on
Thanks for the email! I'll see you tomorrow.
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Submitted by Jamie (not verified) on
To the hecklers who were putting stickers on riders backs and giving hand ups, you know things are getting a bit out of control when you actually make racers crash. Heckling is fun, interfering with racing is not.
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No one crashed due to heckling
Submitted by Nick O. (not verified) on
All of the crashes came about from racers trying to take the hand-ups, or getting a dollar bill from the plethora of dollar salads. Those are 100% optional. The aforementioned crashes are not the fault of the fans/hecklers as long as the rider opts to take the hand-up. Everyone that did crash due to this was accepting of their fate. If we are shoving hand-ups into people, then yes, I'd agree that we are interfering with racing.
By the way...we'll have sweetened raspberry iced tea by request of some non-alcoholic racers that felt left out yesterday.
Stickers causing crashes though? Hard feelings...possibly...crashes...no.
Thanks for the heckling (and the beer)...
Submitted by Mid-pack 5 (not verified) on
It was easy enough to keep out of arm's reach of the hecklers, and whatever was getting thrown (candy corn?) was no match for my Oakleys.
The beer on the last lap was much appreciated for washing some of the dust out of my throat.
Mad props to the promoter for making my first 'cross since 2002 a fun one!
Zombie Cross - Heckling Video
Submitted by David on
Not sure what to think about this but watch about 20 seconds in.
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Pete reached for the beer and
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Pete reached for the beer and his front wheel lost traction in the loose dirt. He got up with a smile and took at least two more hand ups later in the race. This one was rider error.
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Poor Hand Up
Submitted by Certified Expert (not verified) on
Looked like a combination of the sticker being put on giving him a bit of a push and the hander-upper not letting go of the beer. The key to any hand up is actually handing up.
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Another angle
Submitted by Jamie (not verified) on
run up
Submitted by danwiz (not verified) on
I frowned upon the fact that this run up would be back. After watching the video from last year and reliving the horror of not being able to make it up that damn thing....This year however proved to be different.. With a pre ride Saturday and an early morning (8am) race time on sunday(both days were successful in riding it). I was determined to get up it and no repeat of last year (riding it and toe spikes were mandatory this year).
BOOOM, Ship it....sailed up that thing for 5 out of 6 laps (first lap the guys in front of me were dismounting so I had to)......
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On Saturday we debated
Submitted by Todd (not verified) on
On Saturday we debated placing a small barrier a few yards in front of it, making it narrower, or wetting it down to make it slick. We decided to leave it be and I guess now it's the "Ride up from Hell".
Nice job clearing as much as you did, I imagine it wasn't easy the last few laps.
Points: 14
Submitted by Brian M (not verified) on
Great course, Todd. It had plenty of interesting features, so no need to contrive. Here's bar cam from the 35+3 race, with the complete first lap, for anyone who's interested in seeing what they missed:
2013 Zombie CX from Brian Moore on Vimeo.
Bring it back again next year!
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Video - Thanks!
Submitted by Sean P. Malone (not verified) on
Hey Brian-Thanks for all the videos over the years and for this one. It's "fun" to relive the race. Great racing with you on those last laps!
That must've been the barrier
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
That must've been the barrier on the ground on Saturday. Just laying there. Rippin good course this year. Great job all
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In my opinion - this is the
Submitted by Steve Carpenter (not verified) on
In my opinion - this is the best venue for CX that I've raced in Colorado. Great terrain. Infrastructure (Parking, bathrooms, etc.). It seems like a location where racing in bad weather wouldn't be construed as having an adverse affect on the course (and it seems like most of the course would hold up well anyway). It's a good potential State Championship location.
Points: 15
Great CX Course
Submitted by Curt W. (not verified) on
Great course, and it could even be done in reverse! I liked it. Perfect for us clydesdale body types. I think this has the potential to be a championship course.
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Not even close to regulation
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Not even close to regulation width for large portions of the course. And no, I'm not talking about just the racing line not being wide enough, but all of that section in the trees and the culverts wasn't even close to wide enough to pass.
Fun course, but not championship caliber without some modification
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Your kidding right?
Submitted by rich (not verified) on
So let's make sure that everyone understands what you are trying to say here. For about 90 seconds out of each 8 minute lap of racing you are complaining about the course not being a wide enough or within regulation? If this was going to be a hazard to anyone, the chief referee would not allow the race to go on if they thought someone might get hurt.
Did you ever race in COS when it crossed the wooden bridge that was only 6ft wide at Bear Creek Regional Park? It was in the trees all day and their race was in Nov each year and it would stay frosty/slick until about noon each year.
DId you ever race in Pikes Peak SuperCross where you came down a waterfall of stairs that was only 4 ft wide? You rode down the hogback area of the park with waterbars and steps that were a foot drop off and there were like 5 of them.
Did you ever race at the NACT races at Xilinx that had a steep bridge (20 degree angle both directions) that went over the cement water culvert that was only 4ft wide but was used in a UCI race?
Did you file a protest with the CR after your race ended?
If you thought that the course was not wide enough to pass then why did you even race if you felt it was unsafe?
So far you are the only anonymous poster on a page that everyone has complimented the promoters on putting on a great race. Are you to afraid to use your own name? Are you afraid that we will know where you finished and you will be heckled again like you were on the runup/rideup of death? Stand up and be proud of your comment. FMVC/Salvegetti/Alpha Bicycle will be more than happy to accept your criticism and do their best to make the course wide enough for everyone.
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See the video posted by Brian
Submitted by john (not verified) on
See the video posted by Brian M in this thread. A racer makes a pass in the section you say "wasn't even close to wide enough to pass". 12:13 mark. I'm not trying to be argumentative but I thought it was interesting to see after reading your comment.
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Not wide enough to pass
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Not wide enough to pass without chopping the other rider. It's one thing to have spots where it's difficult to pass because the terrain off the preferred line isn't as rideable as you'd like, but it's another thing to be completely blocked in by trees or other obstacles that make it practically impossible to veer off the worn in line.
C'mon, it's really simple. Lots of courses (most of 'em, it seems) are fun as hell to race, but don't come close to meeting the recommendations for course layout, at least not for some sections of the course. Much of the time, the course designer does the very best they can with the terrain they have to work with. We all get that.
But, in those cases where there's plenty of challenging terrain to work with, such as out at the Equestrian Center, what is wrong with trying to comply with the guidelines for course design and resisting the urge to turn sections of the course into singletrack (the trees) or a circus side-show (the culverts)?
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Are We Talking About Cyclocross?
Submitted by Sean P. Malone (not verified) on
Wait a minute...We are talking about cyclocross here, right? I understand the need to comply with regulations on course design and safety, but this course is very close to offering a "natural" track with a real sand section on the creek bank (meaning not volleyball court or man-made sand section), singletrack through trees and actual equestrian park features. This type of course is what makes cyclocross special for the racer and spectator. There are many places to pass on this course (roads, start/finish, barriers) including through the trees provided it is done courteously, respectfully and without danger to fellow racers. I am the person who passed in the trees on the video at 12:39 (roughly). I said I was going to take the inside line and did not "chop" the other rider. I, and others, have passed here in this section for years on this course.
Of note: In CX races in the PacNW some races have actually used a velodrome as part of the course or other interesting features like sudsy, bubble-bath "clouds" (very interesting). And, the only "circus side-show" I experienced was the awesome heckling crew at the top of the run-up and that was just perfect for a Halloween race. (BTW: the tone of my comment is meant to be light-hearted and not so serious)
Points: 11
As the original poster re:
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
As the original poster re: course width, I understand exactly what the post you're responding to is all about.
For championship races, design a championship course.
For any other event, use you imagination, work with the available terrain.
Points: -4
Someone who appreciates a
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Someone who appreciates a good cross course! Slap a sticker on that man and hand him a beer!
Points: 12
yeah like tonight!!!
Submitted by NBB Fort Collins (not verified) on
not 303 but gUUUrunteed a la Justauun Wilson
good time had by all
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dang, dude, don't get your
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
dang, dude, don't get your panties in such a wad. Nobody said a damn thing about anything being unsafe, or even not fun. I raced, I had a blast. Just merely mentioned that it wasn't regulation width, and therefore not really suitable for a championship event without minor mods.
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Disease Proof
Super-Size that Organ Damage
In a new study, 18 slim, healthy Swedish men and women took on a fast food diet, eating meals from popular chains twice a day for four weeks while refraining from exercise.How can a boardroom of fast-food executives live with themselves? I guess they just call the tobacco execs for support.
At the end of the experiment, blood tests showed evidence that the subjects eating fast food had liver damage. They also had gained an average of 16 pounds.
The subjects were eating "an outrageously high amount" of calories, said Keith-Thomas Ayoob, associate professor of pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. Ayoob said the calorie intake was almost double the average daily caloric intake of most Americans, which is about 2,700 calories.
Studies have shown that a diet high in fat and calories — the magic recipe for delicious, greasy fast food — puts people at greater risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes, both of which can lead to cardiovascular diseases and heart failure.
Yes--in the movie Supersize Me, didn't Morgan Spurlock have liver damage at the end of his month eating McDonald's food?
I eat about 75-80% of my calories as fat. I am losing about 4 lbs a month. How is it that "greasy" foods cause obesity again?
Spurlock's diet was high calorie, as well as high carb.
No, I am not at all advocating fast food. I am pointing out that fats in and of themselves do not cause weight gain.
As for fats being "incredibly dangerous" - the results of the Nurses Health Study disagree - overall fat intake did not correlate with CHD.
No, I am not distorting it. It's a fact, in the Nurses Health Study, overall fat consumption was not correlated with CHD. Great, increasing fruit, controlling for whatever variables the study is capable of controlling for, reduced the risk of CHD. Did I say fruit was bad for you somewhere?
Just keep repeating your mantra and it may come true. How can you claim any level of scientific credibility if you quote one portion of the Nurse's Health Study, and ignore another entirely. The fact of the matter is that in the NHS, total fat consumption was NOT significantly related to cardiovascular disease.
I am all for fruits and veggies. But I am also all for fats, animal or otherwise, and the data backs me up.
What are the fat percentages compared in the Nurses study? If the difference is say 40% vs. 50%, I would understand the difference. Regardless, I have a hard time believing a diet consisting of 75% of calories by fat would be healthy in the long-term.
Do you even acknowledge that there is a difference amongst fats? You cant consume a higher-fat diet of lard and conclude it's as healthful as a high-er plant-based fat diet (sans the tropical fats in large amounts).
Dr. Fuhrman allows for some animal foods in the diet, but, even then the leaner. One reason being, that animal fats store higher concentrations of toxins.
You should read Eat To Live! :^) It's really informative and has all the references you need to understand Dr. Fuhrman's recommendations.
Glad you're eating lots of veggies. Do you eat a lot of leafy greens? They're the best!
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Scrabble word: PAYING
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Definitions of PAYING in dictionaries:
- verb - give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
- verb - convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.
- verb - cancel or discharge a debt
- verb - bring in
- verb - do or give something to somebody in return
- verb - dedicate
- verb - be worth it
- verb - render
- verb - bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action
- verb - make a compensation for
- verb - discharge or settle
- adj - yielding a fair profit
- adj - for which money is paid
- verb - to give money or something of value in exchange for goods or services
There are 6 letters in PAYING: A G I N P Y
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APB - All Points Bulletin
This is another of the genre confusing MMO-FPS-RPG titles that are coming soon to the market. In this game, you'll partake in gang warfare. Its free2play (but not to buy, haha!) supposedly and lets you level up and have guilds/clans like in RPG's. Closed beta invites have just gone out according to Kotaku. If you're interested then there's a bunch of info, screenies, gameplay footage etc at the linky.
Crime MMO's?
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I'd play just to get into a car
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|19th October 2009, 04:23 PM
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I was interested in this game ages ago back when the teaser video for it came out..i will try and find it...here it is
YouTube - All Points Bulletin
thats a basic copy of what they teased us with back 2 years ago..its now really coming out cant wait
Gonna have fun with this game haha
Feel free to add me on steam, while not a full member does not mean I'm not up for playing a few games with or against you guys.
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|20th October 2009, 09:42 AM
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Better late than never though
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I know aye..well when i found it iwas 15-16 and it was on the same page as huxley which was supposed to come out before it haha. because they said they were putting APB on hold to finish huxley haha. That was before EA took it so its been ages
Feel free to add me on steam, while not a full member does not mean I'm not up for playing a few games with or against you guys.
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APB (All Points Bulletin) is an upcoming massively multiplayer online video game for Microsoft Windows based in urban sprawls and featuring two sides, Enforcement and the Criminals. Players may join either the Enforcers or the Criminals, and form sub-groups in these. The game design is led by David Jones, creator of the original Grand Theft Auto and Crackdown, and is being developed by Realtime Worlds.
The game takes place in a modern-day, fictional city where there is a constant battle between "Enforcement" and "Criminals", and the player will need to decide to which Faction they want to belong. The two sides battle out for control of the city, with territory within the city being contested continually 24 hours a day, so that players must concern themselves with both offensive and defensive moves.
Other activities involving missions within the game allowing the player to earn extra money, which then can be used to upgrade weapons, vehicles, and their character appearances, all that influence the game itself. For example, several Criminal players may rob a convenience store within the game; the game will then seek out one or more Law Enforcement players of equivalent skills and other criteria, and will issue an all-points bulletin for them to stop the robbery.
APB also claims it will be the first Massively multiplayer online game title where the player's skill determines the character's progression, as opposed to the normal model of time investment.
At GDC 2009 it was announced that Vivox would be providing voice chat for the game, the software allows players to customize the voice of their characters with voice fronts, and also to communicate using 3D positional audio.
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Stress has long been known as a factor that can contribute to an increased risk of health problems, ranging from heart disease and obesity, to depression and other mental disorders – and, now, a new study published online March 23 in the journal Human Reproduction says that it can also contribute to problems conceiving.
Researchers from Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that women with high levels of stress had over a two-fold increased risk for infertility.
These findings were made following earlier work by the researchers that found a link between high stress levels and infertility.
Study leader Dr. Courtney Denning-Johnson Lynch, director of reproductive epidemiology at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, said that she's hopeful the findings of their study will motivate women struggling to conceive to "look for ways to reduce their stress with methods such as meditation, yoga and mindfulness stress reduction."
For the study, the researchers studied data from 501 couples trying to conceive between 2005 and 2009. The team also measured saliva samples from the female participants for two biomarkers associated with stress: 1) cortisol; and 2) alpha-amylase.
At the end of the 12 months, 401 women had completed the study, and 347 (87 percent) of them became pregnant, while 54 (13 percent) did not.
After analyzing the data and measuring the saliva samples, the researchers found that the women who had the highest levels of alpha-amylase had a 29 percent lower chance of conceiving each month, compared with those who had low levels of the stress biomarker.
In addition, the women with the highest levels of stress were more than twice as likely to be diagnosed as infertile, which was defined as being unable to conceive after having 12 months of regular and unprotected intercourse.
However, Dr. Lynch said that couples should not blame themselves for having problems conceiving because stress is only one of many potential factors that can make getting pregnant difficult.


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For more information about this meeting, contact Thomas Barthelme, Anatole Katok, Federico Rodriguez Hertz, Dmitri Burago.
|Quasigeodesic flows and dynamics at infinity. ATTENTION This meeting is a Dynamical Systems seminar
|Geometry Working Seminar
|Stephen Frankel, Yale University
|A flow is called quasigeodesic if each flowline is uniformly efficient at measuring distances on the large scale. In a hyperbolic 3-manifold, quasigeodesic flows are exactly the ones that one can study "from infinity." We'll illustrate how the 3-dimensional dynamics of a quasigeodesic flow is reflected in a simpler 1-dimensional discrete dynamical system at infinity: the universal circle. This is a topological circle, equipped with an action of the fundamental group, that lies at the edge of the orbit space of the flow. We will see that one can find closed orbits in a flow by looking at the action on the universal circle. We will also show that the universal circle provides a generalization of the well-known Cannon-Thurston theorem. The universal circle for a quasigeodesic flow (due to Calegari) has a relative for a pseudo-Anosov flow (Calegari-Dunfield). The content of this talk completes a large part of Calegari's program to show that every quasigeodesic flow on a closed hyperbolic manifold can be deformed, keeping it quasigeodesic, to a pseudo-Anosov flow.
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It's Groundhog Day 2014 and thousands gathered -- as they do on an annual basis -- in the small town of Punxsutawney in Pennsylvania to see the local celebrity, Punxsutawney Phil, wake up, move out of his burrow, and try to be enough of a sunblock to cast a shadow. Why would he do that? Well, for one thing, it gives him six more weeks during which he can sleep -- because of impending inclement weather. And who couldn't use a little more sleep these days?
Reuters reported (via Yahoo News) Feb. 2 that it was Groundhog Day 2014 and thousands gathered -- as they do on an annual basis -- in the small town of Punxsutawney in Pennsylvania to see the local celebrity, Punxsutawney Phil. (See what's happening here? Bet you feel a little like Bill Murray now, don't you? But enough of this…) And as has become the usual outcome of Punxsutawney's first foray outside after hibernating for the winter, he did see his shadow. (The converse of the equation reads: If the groundhog doesn't see his shadow, winter will be ending soon.)
Historically, Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow more often as not. And in recent years, the furry woodchuck has been the hairy harbinger of Spring, not a messenger warning of an even longer Winter. According to the National Climatic Data Center, by 2012 the famed groundhog had seen his shadow one hundred times out of the 116 times the event has been recorded since 1887. But he didn't see his shadow last year. And in all those 117 times the event has been observed, as is noted by the Stormfax Weather Almanac, the groundhog has been accurate in predicting the end of winter only 39 percent of the time.
So, anyway, this made his 101st shadow sighting...
So, would the Farmers' Almanac or The Old Farmer's Almanac be a better guide to the weather? According to an NPR report, the answer is: They would not.
Penn State meteorologist Paul Knight says of the Farmers' Almanac: "If you held them to every single word for the entire area and every word for the entire period, then I say they might not even be right one third of the time."
Guessing as to The Old Farmer's Almanac's predictive accuracy, Jonathan Martin, chairman of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, told NPR that "their success rate is more like half what they say." Well, "they" say they're about 80 percent accurate.
So, 33 percent and 40 percent, respectively. Not definitively accurate by any means...
Over in New York, Staten Island Chuck backed up his furry colleague, also seeing his shadow. New mayor Bill de Blasio lost his grip on the animal while he was holding him, prompting a collective gasp from the crowd when the woodchuck hit the ground. Still, at least de Blasio wasn't bitten (like former mayor Michael Bloomberg).
So… What to expect? To be safe, one should prepare for six more weeks of bad weather -- but expect to see an early end to Winter. Either way, you're covered.
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With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, there are numerous opportunities to invite others to join you in your mission to release children from poverty in Jesus' name:
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The Rebuild Your Life Project, an empowerment outreach presented by MySavvySisters.Com is a continuous effort to support women during their most extreme life transitions.
To kick off this effort on April 11, 2011, Te-Erika Patterson, the publisher of MySavvySisters.Com gave away everything that she owned and became homeless on purpose to teach women how to overcome their fear of failure and survive emotionally and physically following an extreme loss. She aimed to showcase specific mental strategies women need to overcome failure as well as survival skills needed to make it through a life on the streets so that women would never be held bondage by fear of losing again and will be free to face life's challenges head on.
MySavvySisters.Com publisher, Te-Erika Patterson, an inspirational journalist and author spent 4 months as a homeless individual in Hollywood, Florida. During her time as a homeless individual she accomplished the following goals:
1) Organized a job fair for homeless women and women in distress.
2) Raised money for a $650 rental assistance grant for women.
3) Reported on the benefits and pitfalls of the homeless lifestyle.
4) Secured a job as a waitress at Denny's that enabled her to move up out of homelessness.
The Rebuild Your Life Project In The News
The Rebuild Your Life Project was documented daily in writing on MySavvySisters.Com and in a series of 93 videos on our youtube channel, Embrace Your Fantasy. Each video was recorded on a low budget pocket digital camera, edited and hosted by Te-Erika Patterson. You may view the entire documentary at this link.
A few of the mental strategies for success that Te-Erika taught while homeless:
2. You're Supposed To Be Happy
5. Eliminate Irrational Beliefs
6. Getting Out Of An Abusive Relationship
9. Make Peace With Where You Are
10. Redefining Loss
12. Releasing Shame
13. 7 Obstacles Women Face While Trying To Rebuild Their Lives
14. How To Find A Place To Live
The Rebuild Your Life Project didn't end when Te-Erika moved up out of homelessness. In November, 2011, Te-Erika continued her efforts to empower women by partnering with Denny's Restaurants to offer employment to women in distress.
On December 20, 2011, 14 South Florida Denny's Restaurants Will Offer Employment To Those In Need In Support Of The Rebuild Your Life Project
Published Reports Inspired By The Rebuild Your Life Project
You can read Homeless On Purpose, Te-Erika's investigative report based on The Rebuild Your Life Project originally published in the Westside Gazette.
Homeless On Purpose – Part 1-What Leads To Homelessness
Homeless On Purpose- Part 2 – The Benefits of Homelessness
Homeless On Purpose- Part 3 – The Pitfalls of Homelessness
Homeless On Purpose- Part 4 – The Homeless Mentality
Homeless On Purpose- Part 5 –Nothing Is Permanent
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The Rebuild Your Life Project- Los Angeles
A real-time web series that teaches you how to restart your life in a new city. Te-Erika Patterson, the publisher of MySavvySisters.Com allowed her readers to choose a city for her to move to in order to teach the steps necessary to rebuild your life in a new city by allowing them to watch her do it.
On June 27th, 2012, Te-Erika Patterson moved to Los Angeles with less than $200, no friends or family in the city and never having even visited the city before.
She has been (barely) surviving and documenting her journey while teaching lessons about overcoming obstacles relating to a relocation and trying to reach her goal of offering a $4,000 grant to a woman in Los Angeles. You CAN Rebuild Your Life in a new city. If she can do it, you can too. Be encouraged!
Interesting Highlights From Los Angeles
How To Decide When It's Time To Move On
Having Fear About Moving To A New City?
How To Stay Positive While You Plan
6 Women Who Relocated And Changed Their Lives
Signing Up With Central Casting
What To Do When You Need A Hug
How To Define Yourself When You Meet People
Introducing The Rebuild Your Life Project $4,000 Grant
My First Background Acting Gig
My Introduction to the BDSM Community in Los Angeles
How To Take Care Of a Sexual Itch
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It was perhaps one of the most shocking marriages in music history. It was on June of 1994 that Michael Jackson married Lisa Marie Presley in the Dominican Republic. It followed the period where Jackson was facing accusations of child molestation, and Presley (who had first met Jackson in 1975 during one of his concerts), had been there for emotional support.
The marriage remained a secret for two months, but when it would be later revealed, the press would quickly have a field day, and it was immediately seen as a publicity stunt. Jackson and Presley would spend the next year and a half trying to defend the marriage, specifically three times on TV. The first was in September 1994 at the MTV Music Awards, where they appeared together on stage at the beginning of the show, and Jackson uttered the phrase "and they say it wouldn't last" before kissing. The next two came in 1995, first with an interview with Diane Saywer, and then in Jackson's video for his hit "You Are Not Alone".
But alas, as 1995 came to a close, so did the marriage. In January 1996, Presley filed for divorce after less than two years, yet longer any many had expected. In other words, some predicted it would last a few months. In the following years, their marriage has been cited as one of the most shocking moments in music history, even appearing on a VH-1 countdown for that occasion.


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PHOENIX--Arizona head football coach Mike Stoops will be at Chase Field here on Wednesday to be a guest on FSN Arizona's "Diamondbacks Countdown" show with
The 30-minute pre-game show airs at 6 p.m. prior to the network's Arizona Diamondbacks/Seattle Mariners telecast. Coach Stoops will make an appearance to talk about FSN Arizona's upcoming "In My Own Words ?- Mike Stoops" documentary that FSN reporter Sean Mooney produced, and to also look ahead to the 2006 football season.
"In My Own Words ?- Mike Stoops" is a 30-minute program that interviews Stoops about his life, family and career and it debuts Monday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m. on
This is the third "In My Own Words" program FSN Arizona has produced, coming on the heels of shows about Diamondbacks stars Luis Gonzalez and Brandon Webb. A similar show about Lute Olson is in the works and should hit the air sometime in the next few months.
Meantime, in Tucson, nearly all returning and new Arizona football players are in the midst of summer workouts with strength coaches -- sessions in the Estes Family Strength and Conditioning Center, outside in Arizona Stadium climb-a-thons, and in voluntary smaller play-action drills on the practice field.
The Cats will officially report for preseason camp the first week in August. UA opens the season in Tucson on Sept. 2 against Brigham Young in a game to be shown nationally on TBS Sports.


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With the holiday craze finally coming to an end, we begin the work and play of fulfilling our intentions of the new year. As the days roll into the new year we find it to be a good time to give our selves a motivational kick in the rear. What is it that will propel us to manifesting our dreams and aspirations in this new an amazing year of 2010?
This year is sure to be filled with many extreme waves of intense experiences. We will be tested in ways that will stretch our limits and cross once comfortable boundaries. It will be a year of expansion on many fronts. For those of us willing to work hard to broaden our horizons, this year will bring amazing revelations and many opportunities to fulfill our life's deepest desires for the betterment of our selves and of all of life.
Outside our window the snow is swirling around as though the Great Creator has vigorously shaken our collective snow globe. In the wake of this phenomenon a giant serpent has been awakened and rises with such force that all things surrounding it are stirred into an instant chaotic movement. This is a perfect description of our current world at large. This is all perfect. The only time to truly make big changes is in the wake of a chaotic and crumbling system. And here we are. Now we have the chance to create a new vision that will encourage us all to embrace who we are and what it is we are here on Earth to do.
Look within and discover what your personal truth is. What do you love? What inspires you? What drives your passion? These are only a few of the questions we need to be asking ourselves in this whirlwind of change. This year and the years to come present us with a window of opportunity to change the world. Each one of us has the potential to unearth the tools we need to build a new and joyful vision. With passion and determination we will create a world that brings an internal and external peace.
Push past limitations this new year. Forget what you can't do and realize that you are capable of anything you imagination can fathom. Layout the foundation to your dreams. Create the steps that will take you to the point where all things manifest. All things are within our reach. When we learn to remember that we have the faith to move mountains, no obstacles will stand in our way. You are responsible for all that you stand for. Everything in your life( past, present, and future) is a result of the way you live your life. We all attract to us exactly what we need to grow and push past restricting boundaries. Now is your time to change what is no longer working for you.
The night is always darkest before first light. Now is our time to shine as beacons of golden light. Within each of us lie the way to the light of a new day. Open your heart and find what you have to offer the world. If you already know the many gifts that are within you, then continue to shine them intensely into the World. We are all the light of the new day. How will you shine your light?


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The Detroit Red Wings fell in a shootout to the Chicago Blackhawks Thursday night but the point they earned was enough to clinch their sixth-straight Central Division Championship.
The Red Wings moved to three points ahead of the Nashville Predators, who can earn only two points with one game remaining. Detroit also moved to four points ahead of the Anaheim Ducks in the race for the Western Conference Championship. With two games remaining for Anaheim, they can still pull even with the Red Wings.
Detroit threw a season-high 58 shots at Chicago goalie Nikolai Khabibulin, who made a career-best 56 saves on the night. At the other end of the ice, Chris Osgood saw only 21 shots, stopping 19.
Patrick Sharp won the game for Chicago in the fourth round of the shootout. Sharp went high to Osgood's glove side with a shot that went off of the goaltender's arm and into the top of the net.
Chicago had taken an early lead when Nikita Alexeev scored on a blast from the top of the left circle. That goal, scored just 5:03 into the first, also came on a shot that Osgood caught a piece of.
Blackhawks' rookie Bryan Bickell put his team out in front by two at 3:04 of the second, tipping a shot from the top of the right circle by Jonas Nordqvist past Osgood.
The Red Wings began their comeback with 40 seconds remaining in the middle frame. After a chance in front by Johan Franzen, the puck came to the corner. Pavel Datsyuk picked it up and threw it back into the slot, where Tomas Holmstrom outwaited Khabibulin and lifted a shot over him.
At 9:36 of the third, former Blackhawk Kyle Calder tied the game on a Detroit power play. Khabibulin made the stop on Calder's initial chance from the top of the crease but Calder pushed at the Chicago netminder, shoving the puck into the net.
That was the game's only power play goal. It came on the last of Detroit's three chances with the extra attacker. Chicago had only one power play opportunity.
The Red Wings will have the chance to lock up their final playoff seed on Saturday when they host the Blackhawks in both teams' final game of the season. If the Anaheim does not win on Friday night, the Red Wings will need one point in Saturday's game to clinch the conference title.
Notes: Nicklas Lidstrom sat out the game with to continue resting his back sprain. Mathieu Schneider was back in the lineup to take his place... Todd Bertuzzi left the game as a precautionary measure after the first period, during which he collided with Osgood. He did take shifts after the collision and was described as having a sprained neck.
Home-and-home to end the season. The Wings can clinch the conference with a win. Failing that, a point clinches the Central.
Osgood gets the start. Zata isn't back yet. Lidstrom gets another night off with Schneider back in.
Wings already down and I've gotta head off to a soccer game. The DVR will be my friend for most of the game.
Wing offense not clicking, coupled with a strong performance by the Hawks. Wings' Power play ineffective. This problem will need to be addressed ..... A couple of Wings underperforming, one by name is LANG ..... I hate to single him out, but he's just not getting it done.
I get back in time to see the Wings get a bit of a lucky goal. Could have been frozen, kind of surprising that it wasn't. Power play goal, tie game.
The Red Wings are the Central Division Champions. We go to overtime and, unless they pull their goalie and lose, that gets the Wings a point, putting them out of reach of Nashville.
Shootout. Chicago burned Nashville the other night in the tiebreaker, we'll see if the Wings can do better.
I missed this one lat night because I had to work, but it looks like Buffalo will get the presidents trophy this year
Buffalo definately has a better shot but is it really so hard to believe that the Sabres would drop two in a row to close out the season, when they already have their seed locked up? Same can be said for Detroit, of course.
Wings will have Lidstrom and Bertuzzi back in the lineup today, though. Osgood gets the start with Hasek's thigh acting up and the team not wanting to push it. Liv stays on as backup.
Looks like whichever paper I read about Bertuzzi was wrong. He's out, Langfeld is in. Chelios also rests with Lidstrom back.
Ha! Way crazy goal by Markov and then he pretends to be a forward and assists on a goal by Samuelsson. He's having fun.
No one got hurt and a couple people who could use a spark heading into the playoffs get goals. Not a bad afternoon.
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BANGOR--- Teams win or lose because of free throw shooting all the time.
On Wednesday morning, the Mattanawcook Lynx girls basketball team won because of free throw shooting.
The Lynx shot 28-33 from the line for the game, including 12-16 in the fourth quarter as they defeated the Narraguagus Knights 46-40 in a Maine Principals' Association class C quarterfinal game at Cross Insurance Center.
The 28 free throws broke a single game record for a class C girls tournament game. The previous record was set by Searsport in 1980.
Freshman Sydney Robertson scored all seven of her points in the fourth quarter.
Robertson went 5-6 from the line. She also pulled down six rebounds.
Kendra Thurlow led the Lynx with 14 points and eight rebounds.
The sixth seeded Lynx led from early in the first quarter until Anna Ramsay gave the Knights a 37-36 lead when she made two free throws with 4:18 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Cheyanne Libby made one free throw to even the score at 37.
Robertson made four consecutive free throws to give the Lynx a 41-37 lead.
Carly McDonald scored eight points for the Lynx. Libby added six points and three rebounds. Courtney Gordon chipped in with five points and two rebounds.
Mattanawcook (11-9) will play a semifinal game against PCHS or Orono on Friday at 8:35 p.m.
Ramsay led the Knights with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Kelli Kennedy added 11 points and seven rebounds.
Narraguagus finishes the season with a record of 15-4.


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Some were born to thrive in environments drenched in excitement, cacophony, mayhem, and pleasure. A quartet of words that may be used to describe the Toronto International Film Festival. Also insert: inspiring, impulsive, and indulgent. Yesterday, I wrote about … Continue reading
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I'm a huge fan of Ross Oscar Knight, his work is so amazing!! From time to time I find myself drooling over his work, I have seriously become a stalker.
I came across this beautiful engagement shoot last week and the photos just took my breathe away. This lovely couple look so in LOVE and the photos reflect their happiness. To see more of this couple go HERE...
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AT&T HTC Inspire 4G Unboxing
An onslaught of new 4G devices is about to be unleashed on AT&T's network, with the very first one, the HTC Inspire 4G, available this week for $99.99 after contract with no mail in rebate. We received the Inspire 4G in the mail today and have been anxious to open it up and play with it.
As usual, there's nothing special about the box. It's a standard-issue AT&T box with the usual oranges and whites, and inside all we can find is the wall charger module and USB cable. No headphones or other special features/accessories.
But the box aside, I came away having very good first impressions of the Inspire 4G itself. Boasting some great stats like 1 GHz Snapdragon processor with 768 MB RAM, 8 MP camera with dual-LED flash and HD video capture, and a huge 4.3″ Super LCD screen, it certainly packs the most it possibly could into its price tag. The same cannot be said about many comparable Android handsets.
We will be posting a full video and written review in a few days, so enjoy the unboxing video for now and let us know what you think of the Inspire 4G so far!


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Shaanxi Friendship Hotel Xian
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- Address: Xiwu Road 83, New City District,
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Shaanxi Friendship Hotel is just 1.5km from Xian Railway Station, 2km from Clock Tower and 8km from Shaanxi Exhibition Center.
Opened in 2009, the hotel has over 70 various guestrooms, equipped with air conditioning, direct-dial telephone, shower, free broadband internet access, etc.
The conference rooms can hold bout 30-50 persons. Chess, bicycle, sauna and bath center are also available.
- Prices not include 18% service fee and tax.
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- Triple/quad occupancy may require an extra bed at extra cost.
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The history of the town of Port Angeles from the point of view of the son of the founder, Norman Smith. Victor Smith, his father, was a colorful figure during the American Civil War era. Appointed by Abraham Lincoln to be collector of Customs in the Pacific Northwest, these memories of Norman provide a rich and intimate look into the life of the pioneer families that settled the area of the Territory of Washington.
Norman has managed to make us see what the area looked and felt like during the 1850's all along the coast from Port Angeles to Los Angeles.
Excellent reading.
Born in San Francisco, CA. I came to Canada with my husband in 1969. I had no idea I was actually at least as connected to one country as the other! My interest in family history began when my 70 year old father asked me to try and find cousins he knew lived in B.C. Joining a genealogical society I sleuthed until I found my roots...and have accumulated many new cousins that have become friends. I have always wanted to share my findings, thus book form became my mode of choice. I am now retired and have dedicated my time to sifting through all the long years of research to distil into story. I hope others will also be interested in times and places past.
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Gulf Coast Medical Center is announcing plans for a $29.5 million dollar expansion that includes a neo-natal intensive care unit.
This is a rendering of the 42 bed wing that will include the areas only level 3 neonatal intensive care unit as well as the area's first pediatric intensive care unit as well as a new adult ICU. It is the hospital's largest expansion since it opened in 1977.
A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for February of 2012, completion is expected in 2014.


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Phycodurus eques
Despite their fearsome name, seadragons don't have any teeth.
Instead of biting,
they suck their food down their long tubesnouts, just like seahorses and pipefish.
Size Up to 18 inches long
Diet Small invertebrates, including shrimps and other zooplankton, and larval fishes
Lifespan 5-10 years
Range Australia's southern coastal waters
Habitat Seadragons live among the boulders, kelp and seagrasses of
Australia's temperate reefs.
Predators Seadragons rely on their excellent camouflage to protect them from
predators, such as larger fishes.
Relatives There are only two species of seadragons, the leafy and the weedy. Seadragons
are also related to seahorses and pipefish.
Family life Seadragons usually live a solitary life, but males and females pair up to breed. The female lays up to 300 eggs, which the male carries around on a brood patch near the base of his tail. After six to eight weeks, the baby seadragons hatch and swim away. They are completely independent from the moment they hatch and they grow fast. It only takes about two years for seadragons to reach full size and breeding age.
Conservation status Near threatened Leafy seadragons are only found along the southern coast of Australia. Many scientists believe this species is becoming less common.
Explore other profiles Check out North Atlantic right whales, green sea turtles and moon jellies.
Aquarium home movies: seadragons
Visit us at the Aquarium
The New England Aquarium has both leafy and weedy seadragons on display in the seadragon exhibit.
Make a connection
We are making a difference
By showcasing seadragons in the Aquarium, we bring the story of this amazing creature to more than 1.3 million people a year.
Many seahorses and seadragons are harvested every year for sale as alternative medicine, souvenirs or curios. You can help save seadragons and seahorses by avoiding products made from these animals and learning about major issues facing the oceans.


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