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VESTAL, N.Y. -- The University of Maine baseball team split a doubleheader at Binghamton on Saturday afternoon. Alex Calbick (Burnaby, British Columbia) and Tommy Lawrence (West Haven, Conn.) led the Black Bears to a 3-0 victory in game one. Maine dropped the second game 7-1.
The Black Bears move to 14-20 on the season and 5-6 in America East play. Binghamton sees its record go to 11-19 overall, 5-8 in conference play.
The first game was a defensive battle the majority of the game. The two teams went to the top of the eighth inning scoreless. Brian Doran (Ayr, Ontario) threw Binghamton's Bill Bereszniewic out at home plate in the bottom of the sixth inning to keep the game scoreless.
Maine struck first when senior Alex Calbick (Burnaby, British Columbia) led off the eighth inning with a home run over the right field fence. It was the second home run of the season for Calbick, who finished the game 3-for-4. Doran drew a walk and Nick Bernardo (Glenmont, N.Y.) followed with a single to left field later. Jonathan Salcedo (Providence, R.I.) drove home Doran with a RBI single, giving Maine the 2-0 lead.
The Black Bears added an insurance run in the top of the ninth inning. Troy Black (Mississauga, Ontario) reached on a fielder's choice, stole second base and scored when Scott Heath (Westbrook, Maine) singled to center field.
Maine ace Tommy Lawrence (West Haven, Mass.) was impressive in the victory, scattering just six hits over nine innings without allowing a run. He struck out seven batters in the complete game shutout and improves to 4-4 on the season.
Jack Rogalla got the start for the Bearcats and allowed two runs on nine hits over 7.2 innings. He struck out a pair and falls to 3-5 on the season. Jextin Pugh allowed one run in 1.1 innings in relief.
In the second game, the Black Bears fell to the Bearcats 7-1. Binghamton got on the board with a run in the bottom of the first inning. Zach Blandon doubled and scored when Jake Thomas singled through the left side.
Maine tied the game in the bottom of the third inning when Troy Black (Mississauga, Ontario) belted a home run over the right field fence. For Black, it was his first home run of the season.
The Bearcats added three runs in the bottom of the third inning and three runs in the bottom of the fifth. Bill Bereszniewic led off the third and singled to center field. He moved to third when Thomas singled and scored when Shaun McGraw doubled to left field. Reed Gamache drove home both runners with a double to left field.
In the fifth, Thomas walked and stole second. He scored when McGraw doubled down the left field line. Gamache followed and drew a walk. McGraw scored on a David Schanz sacrifice fly and Gamache scored the seventh run when Eddie Posavec doubled.
Shaun Coughlin (Northford, Conn.) got the start on the mound for the Black Bears in the second game. He went 2.1 innings and allowed four runs on eight hits to suffer the loss. He falls to 2-4 on the season. Luke Morrill (South Thomaston, Maine) went two innings and allowed three runs on one hits. Burk FitzPatrick (Berwyn, Pa.) pitched the final two third of an inning and allowed just one hit.
Mike Urbanski went four innings in the start for Binghamton and allowed one run on three hits. He improves to 3-1 on the season. Greg Ostner pitched two scoreless innings in relief.
The two teams will finish their three game America East series on Sunday with a single game. First pitch has been moved to 12 noon in Vestal, N.Y.


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Connecticut RollerGirls are sponsoring a car wash Sunday, July 7, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Ben's Service Center/gas station, 115 Boston Post Road in Orange.
Cars $5, suvs/trucks $7
Proceeds will help pay for their practice space. CT RollerGirls is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) women's roller derby league.
A little later in the month the CT RollerGirls will be selling cupcakes and Jell-o shots at the Orange Ale House on Friday, July 26, at 7 p.m., 517 Boston Post Road, Orange.
For more information on the CT RollerGirls, their sponsors, upcoming bouts, and special events, visit ctrollerderby.com or Facebook.

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West sat front row in all-white everything at the BET Awards on Sunday night in Los Angeles.
They were in the audience alongside fellow power couple Jay-Z and Kim's newest bestie Beyoncé. Yeezy even performed his track "Way Too Cold" during the broadcast, which references Kim K and their courtship.
Kim, proud of her man and his wins at the awards show, later tweeted some love for the rapper, writing, "I'm so happy for my baby tonight! Dope performance & won some BET Awards!"
It was just the latest public lovefest Kimye has been on since kicking off their often photographed and frequently written about love affair earlier this spring . And as Kimye continue to PDA it up across the globe, MTV News has rounded up their best moments … so far!
Kanye-Inspired Kouture Early on in their romance, Kim sported two little earrings in the shape of the letters "K" and "W" that quickly seemed to confirm what everyone already suspected, that Kim and Kanye were becoming celebrity land's hottest A-list couple.
Tour De Cannes It was hardly a kick-off to a "Cruel Summer" when Kimye stormed the shores of Cannes to premiere the rapper's latest short film. He not only showed off the flick, but also his feelings for the reality starlet by nuzzling and snuggling his way through the film's debut.
Lamborghini Mercy, Happy Birthday! Kim expressed her love for her rapping beau when she gifted him with a $750,000 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 as he celebrated his milestone 35th birthday. We guess she listened to his G.O.O.D. music track "Mercy" when she was looking for some birthday gift ideas.
Matching Air Yeezy's The BET Awards do not mark the first time that Kim and Kanye have donned matching attire. Kim shared a photo with her Twitter followers that featured her and the MC wearing matching Air Yeezy kicks. So if you ever wondered who was lucky enough to score a pair, Kim made the answer pretty clear.
They say the best way to a man's heart is through his stomach, and Kim seems to be taking that advice seriously. The reality maven tweeted out a snapshot of a hearty meal she recently cooked for the rapper. Paging Susie Homemaker!
Which is your favorite Kimye moment? Tell us in the comments!


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Sustainable Marine Research Center Studies Tsunamis
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- Marine Research Center IndonesiaWhile this incredible Marine Research Center's  may appear quite futuristic in form, the design was actually inspired by the structure of an ensuing tsnumai wave. Designed by Maine-based Solus4, this off-shore research center was an entry for a competition co-sponsored by Arquitectum and Universitas Pelita Harapan in Indonesia. Still feeling the aftereffects of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami which devastated countless communities, the competition was initiated to address the need for tsunami research and the development of effective disaster relief measures. Solus4's response is fluid building that not only provides space for study and research, but generates all of its own power and clean water.1
- Marine Research Center IndonesiaMaine-based architectural firm Solus4 designed this concept for a competition sponsored by Arquitectum and Universitas Pelita Harapan in Indonesia.2
- Marine Research Center IndonesiaThe research center is intended to provide a place for scientists to study tsunamis and develop disaster responses.3
- Marine Research Center IndonesiaThe center would be located about 100 meters off the coast of Kuta beach in Bali and would serve as a visitor center and a tourist attraction.4
- Marine Research Center IndonesiaThe 2,500 sq meter facility has space for labs, living quarters for scientists, an auditorium, a seawater pool and an aquatic garden library.5
- Marine Research Center IndonesiaThe futuristic and fluid research center would feature sweeping views through large windows of the surrounding aquatic environment.6
- Marine Research Center IndonesiaUnderwater viewing platforms would let visitors get an upclose look at the sea life to develop a better appreciation of the Bali coast.7
- Marine Research Center IndonesiaThe facility would be completely net zero and produce its own power from tidal generators, located in the water nearby, and from photovoltaics embedded in the building and glass.8
- Marine Research Center IndonesiaRainwater would be collected from the building and seawater conversion systems and be turned into potable water for domestic use.9
- Marine Research Center IndonesiaClimate control and cooling for the facility would be provided by an underwater heat pump able to bring up cool ocean water to cool the skin of the building.10
- Marine Research Center IndonesiaSolus4's form and structure is inspired by the tsunami wave.11


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Well, I´m breaking my rule about not "blogging about blogging" again but it´s hardly my fault. Though I aim to write wordy, worthy content on Spain, according to my SEO analytics (sounds like the Spanish word for an Aragonese cathedral, seo), the most searched-for term on Google leading to SpainStruck is:
Jon Kortajarena desnudo.
Jon who? you might be asking. And my reply is that you probably know him already since he´s one of the top male models in the world and his face is everywhere. And he´s Spanish – Basque to be precise.
So even as this search for a nude Jon Kortajarena is unbecomingly low-brow (that supposedly characteristic Basque head shape, the "occipital bun" maybe?) it´s also a mystery since there are no noodie pics of said top model on SpainStruck.
Partly because he´s not really my cup of tea.
But a writer owes herself to her
pubic public, so due to lustful popular demand and a hoped-for boost in traffic, I´m dedicating this post to a man who is apparently gorgeous, as you can see below.
The cult of personality, right?
So to help him along to credibility he´s had "opportunities". He appeared as a prostitute in "A Single Man" starring the truly gorgeous Colin Firth and, of course, where there´s a buckable guy half her age around, Madonna has to get her paws on him and reduce him to a sex toy.
Kortajarena featured in her "shocking" Girl Gone Wild video, which I was about to settle down and endure before I got distracted by this lovely turquoise tea kettle.
Despite the steps taken by Kortajarena towards being taken as a serious artist, I HAD to Pinterest this sexy kettle. Salivating, I got a bit drooth and went off for a wee cuppa tea, albeit using an inferior water-boiling method. Then I engaged in some thoroughly immoral Internet shopping.
You can watch Madonna´s insipid, kettle-and-steam-free video below.
But why does a guy who´s in demand for his physical, photogenic and chamaleonic qualities have to be any more interesting or kokorico, perhaps, than the rest of us?
As far as I´m concerned, and though he seems to be a nice guy, he´s not, really.
Read what he has to say about himself here
Listen to what he has to say about himself below.
For one thing, he´s certainly not making the most of the opportunity to speak English properly.
"Pretend to be yourself," he tells us, blithely using what´s called a linguistic "false friend."
Just because a word sounds the same in two languages it doesn´t mean it has the same meaning in both of them. And so "to pretend" and "pretender" mean different things. In Spanish it means to aim to be something and in English it means, well, to pretend to be something.
To be fake.
I can´t help feeling that indeed Jon (or his publicist, who should be sacked) is pretending to be what he´s not here, to the extent that any English -speaker may prefer to get him, not so much into their bed, but their conversation class!
What do you mean "where´s the naked picture?"
I never promised you a naked picture!
I said al desnudo which means "in-depth."
Honestly, some folk need to improve their Spanish!


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If a student acquires a good score in GRE, does it guarantees that he has a good merit to earn a good grade in a taught graduate program?
Short answer: No, not at all.
Long answer:
GRE, just like any other multiple choice exam, requires fairly specific preparation. You need to understand how to go about analyzing their standardized types of problems, methods of elimination of the answer choices, and even sometimes think like the person who's writing the question. Getting a good score means that you've acquired these skills and can use them rather efficiently in the 3 hours you took the exam. This is what I understood by reading their official manual.
Doing well on GRE does probably also mean that you can, in fact, learn how to do other things, given that they are presented to you in "standard packaging". But so does an undergraduate degree where you get to take classes and prove by taking exams that you can efficiently use what you learned in those classes.
However, none of these (and no other single thing) actually "guarantees" that you will do well in graduate school, regardless of what program you go into. It's just a metric that you should be able to do well, if you are passionate enough to do well in graduate school.
My answer would be depending on which GRE are you referring to?
If it is a specialized GRE, like the one of Computer Science, I do agree that it shows some merit, since it test basic knowledge the students should have in order to start doing useful things as soon as they start their PhD.
If you are talking about the general GRE, I think it does not reflect well in some abilities like problem solving and scientific comprehension, since its math part evaluates how fast can you make calculations, not how deep is your knowledge of basic math.
Again, there are a plethora of factors that will affect whether you get in or not in a Grad Course, as far as I remember GPA also affects in some extent, since top universities want people that were at least in the top 1%
The problem I see with the GREs is that the scoring range is highly compressed. The difference between scoring in the bottom quartile and the top quartile tells you a fair amount. The difference between the 90th percentile and the 99th percentile, where the vast majority of graduate students score, tells you very little. It is the difference of a couple of questions.


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It was never a question of whether the Waratahs could do it but whether, at the foot of a snow-capped Mt Taranaki, they could do it for 80 frigid minutes.
They very nearly couldn't, surrendering a 10-point halftime lead over two-time
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As one tries to come to grips with one's destructive past it's easy to run smack dab into the middle of one the most shameful acts you've ever committed, so shameful in fact you had completely forgotten about it. Well, I was reminded of one of mine recently by a gentleman named Pete Riehm. Mr. Riehm's name has come up recently in connection with a possible run for the District-2 commission seat soon to be vacated by Steve Nodine. In May, Mr. Riehm was a guest on The Uncle Henry Show on News radio 710 AM. He commented at some point during the show that I had no credibility since I had been run out town 10 years ago.
I took offense to the comment as I certainly had not been run out town at any time, to my knowledge. There were times when I probably deserved to be run out of town, but it hadn't happened that I was aware of. Furthermore, I was sure I had never met Pete Riehm before in my life. The only thing I knew of Mr. Riehm, I thought was from two well respected pillars of the community who knew him and happened to be friends of mine. Both of them had always spoken very highly of him. But, as it turned out I had met Mr. Riehm one other time before.
Pete Riehm was the ceremony coordinator for the Korean War Memorial dedication at Battleship Park some years back. I had been invited to serve as master of ceremonies for the event. I believe the night before I had been out drinking all night and fell asleep somewhere in my car. I didn't show up at the dedication until several hours later. Of course, I was apologizing all over the place, but my disgraceful display was understandably not appreciated. It is something for which I've been ashamed ever since.
The whole awful episode took place during a time when I was at my lowest in terms of my reckless behavior and abusive use of alcohol and marijuana. However low Mr. Riehm's opinion of me became after that was entirely justified. I deserved it. There's no way really I could ever make that up to a group of people who bore the heavy burden of war in a far off place so that I could live in a country that allowed me to be free. I am forever grateful for that and it makes my shame over not showing up when I was needed all the poignant.
According to All POW-MIA Korean War Casualties' website, a total of 671 Alabamians died fighting in the Korean War. Their names are etched on the monuments that comprise the memorial which is located at Battleship Park in Mobile. Glen Fraizer was interviewed on Fox 10 News Wednesday night, he is among the Korean War veterans who came home and worked hard to make his community stronger. Pete Riehm is too, he arrived in Mobile in 2002, and according to his biography at Common Sense Campaign holds a Master of Military Arts and Science degree in National Security from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in 1996. Mobile was his last duty station before he retired.
All I can offer to Mr. Riehm, Mr. Fraizer or any of the men and women who were present that day at Battleship Park on the Causeway, is my heartfelt apology for what it's worth, and my commitment to shape myself up into a better person. I'd like to think I've become the type of man who would today never dream of showing such a lack of consideration for a group of men and women who gave the last full measure of themselves that I and my children today may still enjoy the blessings of liberty that their service help secure.


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Today, I'm bragging about one of my {many} food weaknesses: Gelato. I would no sooner choose a favorite family member over another than a favorite gelato, I just love the stuff that much. But in my opinion, this particular one is a stand out and deserves every bit of favoritism.
Anyone can make something taste good when it's loaded with chocolate chips, and cookie chunks, and ribbons of caramel. The true test is to strip it down to the basics, and then see if it's still delicious. And this Tahitian Vanilla Bean gelato is. Oh, how it is.
As I was standing in my kitchen eating spoonfuls of this last night {Stop it. I feel your judgemental eyes.}, I started assessing exactly what is so fabulous about this gelato. It is, after all, just Vanilla. How complicated can it be to get that right?
For one, the texture is SO smooth. I hate it when food people start talking about how something is so "silky" or "velvety", but there's just no other way to describe it. It's some rich stuff. Another difference is the vanilla flavor. It actually tastes like real vanilla. Like, with little bean flecks and all. It might have something to do with the fact that they import their vanilla beans from Papua, New Guinea, which apparently has the highest quality beans available. I don't know if that's true, but my tastebuds agree.
Whatever my friends over at Talenti do {No, I don't actually know these people. But anyone who makes something this tasty is definitely my friend.}, I hope they keep doing it. They make one yummy product. Run, don't walk, to your nearest store and check out their flavors. Their Caribbean Coconut is another fantastic option. Not that I've had every flavor or anything... ;)
*As a complete side note: Their containers make fantastic storage containers for leftovers. How eco-friendly. :)


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This party was for my daughter turning 1 and my son who was turning 5. I wanted to do something that would be cute for both of them. It was my first big party. There were a lot of things I had planned to do and just ran out of time for. Not that anyone else would ever know but me. It was fabulous fun for everyone! Since I was running the party and also the one who usually runs the camera, I didn't have a chance to really photograph all the fine details, but the smiles were evidence enough.
I designed the invitation and did a mini photo shoot with the kids for the backside. My daughter was supposed to wear this beautiful feathery headband I ordered from Etsy, but you learn to give up on the little things! (as she defeathered herself) :)
We catered the food and Publix took care of the cupcakes and small cake by using a copy of my invitation and running with it.
My husband built two game booths.
WIN-A-FISH: This booth held 16 plastic fish bowls complete with colored vinyl fish from Oriental Trading. 144 of them to be exact! But I picked out all the orange ones for the Fish Soap! Kids had a ball trying to get the ping pong into the fish bowls. I covered the open sides with Fish Net and hung all the Fish Soap with clothespins around it.
KNOCK-EM-DOWN: The game I ordered from Oriental Trading. This booth I covered the open sides with screen material so when the kids threw the bean bags, they wouldn't go all over the place.
We also had a duck pond game and then the bounce house. The kids were always busy.
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All the gang gets together and wants to get a gift for Minnie (Russi Taylor), but they don't want her knowing about it, as it is a surprise. So Mickey (Bret Iwan) and Goofy and Pluto (Bill Farmer) along with Donald Duck (Tony Anselmo) and finally Daisy Duck (Tress Macneille) talk Minnie into staying behind and clean the clubhouse. She does the best job ever and she is tired. So Minnie takes a nap. She falls fast asleep and starts to dream about the Ball, you know Prince Mickey's Ball. She wakes up and is upset because she doesn't have a nice dress or shoes to wear to the Ball. So her Fairy Godmother Clarabelle gets her all dressed up. Clarabelle even gets her a carriage to drive her to the Ball.
Do I really need to tell you the rest of the story because doesn't it sound like Cinderella. Well your right it is Cinderella, Minnie style. The story is fantastic and the interaction with the audience keeps everybody watching and entertained. They make you think about certain math problems and other things that young children will be learning in school.
The sound and the visual are the best. It's the quality that you would expect from a Disney product. The DVD will be coming out February 11, 2014. It comes with the first story I told you about plus three more. Also with the package you get a Castle Play Set and ten Minnie Bow-Toons Shorts.
This is Disney at it's greatest. You know I'm almost 53 years old and I thought I stepped back in time to my youth. I watched the Mickey Mouse Club back in the 60's and I've got to tell you I had a blast. This is the sort of DVD that will not only entertain the children but it interacts with them and they dance and sing and they have to answer problems. This is great and it is definitely something that you want in your DVD library. So my suggestion is to go and pick one up and sit down with the kids and see what I'm saying to you and you will also be entertained. So sit back and Enjoy.


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How to sum up a week in China? In photos? In strings of words? Maybe both. I started and stopped writing this post on the eleven hour plane ride home about sixteen times. Ultimately I decided to show you some of my favorite photos, give you links to some of my favorite spots, and let you run on over to flickr to check out more of my photos if you'd like. In total, my dad and sisters and I were in Shanghai about four days and Hong Kong for two days. Too short, but we managed to pack it in. So off we go. You ready?
In short, there were crowds, humidity and smog, insomnia and early morning dumplings:
There was dragon fruit and noodles and lots of Chinese tea:
There were oddly-printed tee shirts, jade, rickshaws, fake watches, cameras, and temples:
There was coconut juice, a new obsession for bean paste sweets and local candy:
There were vistas and peaks and skylines (Hong Kong)…
…and lights. Lots and lots of glittery lights (The Bund, Shanghai):
We spent the first day at the World Expo in Shanghai. I'm embarrassed to admit I didn't know much about the World Expo before we departed, but it's pretty awesome. Essentially, numerous countries come together and, with one theme (this year it was green living), create an exhibit that encapsulates their country's way of life. My favorite exhibit was the UK (you can see it above in the very center of the photo and read more about it here if you'd like). The centerpiece of their pavilion is the seed cathedral, a six story high cube-like structure made from long slim acrylic rods which draw in daylight in order to illuminate the interior (see bottom right photo). Each of those little rods had a seed at the very end (see bottom right photo)–its the largest collection of wild plant seeds in the world. It's awe-inspiring, truly. It was worth the sweaty, pushy, cranky wait in line.
In Shanghai, some of my favorite shops were: Spin Ceramics (above) for beautiful modern ceramics designed in Shanghai but created in Jing De Zhen, China's ceramics capital. They specialize in dinnerware and decorative objects, and most pieces come in a sweet wooden box. Urban Tribe for tastefully-chosen silver jewelry, breezy skirts and tops, black and white photography and a variety of local ceramics and teas. Nest is also great for locally-based brands showcasing eco-designed bags, papers, and housewares. The Lomography Store is very cool for those into hipster, vintage cameras. They stock a wide variety of Holga and Diana cameras. For Chinese tea and candies, the stalls around Yuyuan Gardens are fun albeit touristy and crowded. And I.T. in the Xintiandi quarter is great for interesting, cutting edge fashion.
In Hong Kong, we visited Lane Crawford, the infamous Chinese department store that's been around since 185o. Today, it's pretty high end, but it's a must-see for historic value, if nothing else. We also popped into many of the shops and galleries along Taikang Road (see "Neighborhoods" below), and bought sweet little jade necklaces on "Jade Row," specifically at Che Fai Jades Company which came recommended to us.
In Shanghai in particular, there are interesting, distinct neighborhoods that you really shouldn't miss. We meandered around The French Concession with its leafy wide streets, street food, and sweet independent shops. The area itself is spread out, so bring your walking shoes and a bit of patience (or just hail a $2 cab). The Xintiandi area is where you'll find higher end dining, more mainstream shops, and some chains you'll recognize. It's also where you can get an hour massage for $15 at Green Massage (book ahead-it's busy). Also, check out Taikang Road, what was once considered the artistic underbelly of Shanghai but has now certainly caught on with the tourists. However, the tight winding streets are still charming, the shops are sweet, and there are more cafes and wine bars per square footage than I saw in any one area in China (eat lunch at Kommune. It rocks). Makes for a nice afternoon. In the evening, stroll The Bund. Have a drink at The Glamour Bar inside M on the Bund.
In Hong Kong:
Because we were only in Hong Kong for two days, we packed in the tourist sights much more than we meandered neighborhoods. That being said, we got a feel for the layout of the city and what's what. A few sights we loved: The Peak is a bit of a drive (about 30 minutes from downtown), but offers stunning, almost panoramic views of the city. I heard it's incredible at night. We visited the Chi Lin Nunnery and Buddhist Halls and the Lotus Gardens. As it was described to me, this isn't a tourist attraction (and literally, there was no one there). It was recently designed as a fully functioning prayer hall and garden sanctuary. With gongs going off in the background, quiet shuffles, and cameras prohibited, there was a very special sense of calm here.
I also loved the Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple, a place where many Chinese and Japanese folks come to worship and pray for a particular wish or blessing. They light incense and place it by the temple as an offering. If their wish comes true, they return to the temple to donate a token of thanks (generally money which keeps the temple running). It's hazy with incense smoke, it's colorful and loud and crowded, and filled with a sense of hope and thanks and belief. That was palpable.
Then there was the best massage I've ever had at in the basement of the San Diego hotel. It's serious, traditional, not for the faint of heart Chinese massage. And just for the experience, we checked out the Temple Street night market. I bought a fake Cartier watch that I kind of love and scored some young coconut juice. But those are really the only high points: it's crowded, dirty, and seedy. But see it anyway.
In Shanghai: Don't miss M on the Bund for a beautiful glittering patio overlooking the waterfront and Shanghai skyline. A special occasion spot. I fell in love with pavlova here. Kommune for lunch on the best outdoor patio in Shanghai amidst the bustling international Taikang Lu. For dumplings, Din Tai Fung has the best xaio long bao or soup dumplings in town. Ignore the rather sterile shopping mall location and dive right in. For a true taste of the local lunch scene, hit up Wang Jia Sha (805 Nanjing Road)–it's like a locals food court with dumpling and noodle stalls and stands to take away sweet dumplings and breads.
In Hong Kong: For breakfast, you can't beat the buffet at The Intercontinental Hotel. This is coming from someone who loathes buffets, but it's a thing of beauty. Really. Five different kinds of honey, seven kinds of jams, a pastry bar, yogurts from around the world, fresh juices, local exotic fruits, eggs to order along with Chinese and Japanese fare. It was honestly my favorite part of our first day in Hong Kong. For lunch, Heichinrou is a solid bet for dim sum with a huge crowd of locals. Delicious shrimp dumplings, pork fried rice, and beautiful Chinese vegetables. And for my sister's birthday, we went to Zuma; it's certainly worthy of such an occasion. They do contemporary, family-style Japanese food and nice strong cocktails. The spicy fried tofu, dragon roll, and banana and green tea cake should not be missed. Neither should the outdoor terrace with fire pit, glowing lights, and views of downtown.
I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to visit Shanghai and Hong Kong. Both are truly unlike any place I've ever been and I'm taking little bits back home with me that will, eventually, turn into softer edged memories . As is the case with most things, I suppose. Thanks so much to those of you who sent in suggestions and recommendations–the spots I didn't get to are on the list for the next go-around.


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As the sun set on the first night of fashion week, Erin Fetherston, a 2009 inductee into the CFDA (and a 2007 Ecco Domani Fashion Award winner and CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist), rewarded the crowd that braved the cold, with a delightful evening presentation of her fall/winter collection.
Inspired by the legendary Barbizon Hotel, the collection found the perfect setting in the Great Room of the W Union Square. Guests sipped on champagne and listened to 1940's inspired music, making this more of an elegant salon, rather than a typical presentation.
The models - homages to such classic beauties as Grace Kelly, Cybill Shepard and Edith Bouvier Beale - were styled by Soraya Dayani of Jedd Root and arranged in a 'class portrait' type setting.
Lace, embroidered organzas and metallic jacquards in jewel tones and large florals held court in unquestionably ladylike designs.
Simple, side-parted, sleek (sometimes pulled back and sometimes left down) hair was styled by Brian C. Hawkins of Salon Grafix and glossed by Clairol's Natural Instincts. And winged eye makeup by Lottie Stannard of Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics and Miss Pop for Kiss Products, Inc. nails added an alluring air of privilege.
Little added touches of class by way of accessories like Selima by Optique framed glasses and delicate gloves by Hardly Alice, completed a very glamorous, yet innocent and youthful look.
The youthful look that graced the flawless face of Miss Kelly may have come from her remarkable genes and a life of ease. But these gals (while perhaps, similarly blessed) were no doubt aided by the latest trending skincare - Skyn from Iceland.
From head to Manolo Blahnik bedecked toe (with even the unmentionables meriting mention because they were from Cosabella), Erin's ladies could have more than a few Hitchcocks and princes "charmed, I'm sure".


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Ty Law
Freshman (2013): Played in 1 game (at Houston).
Arrived on the Hilltop in January 2013
Prep: A three-star Rivals and Scout prospect... Rated the nation's No. 52 corner by ESPN... Ranked No. 54 on the Orlando Sentinel's Central Florida Super60... Had two picks - one returned for a TD - and two punt return TDs... Had offers from West Virginia, N.C. State, Washington State and Memphis, among others.


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Celebrate the New Year In Style: Creating the Perfect Red Lip
This entry was posted on December 26, 2012.
The perfect red lip is a timeless method for glamming up any old dress, and also is a great element to add to your style for upcoming New Year's parties. You're already preparing to ring in the New Year with beautiful lashes, fantastic nails, human hair extensions, and sexy shoes. Take a few hints below for creating a lip that's as exciting and sexy as you are.
Steps to Create the Perfect Red Lip
Exfoliate: As with most art, the surface on which you paint is just as important as the painting itself. In the colder months, lips become cracked and chapped far too easily. To prepare your lips for the bright color, make sure they're smooth and moisturized. Exfoliate lips using a damp washcloth and then apply a dab of chapstick.
Line 'Em Up: Line your lips and then fill them in with a lip liner that matches the color of your lips, not the color of the lipstick.
Red as a Rose: Apply color with a tiny brush, starting at the center of the lip and moving outward, blending as you go.
The Skin That You're In: How to Determine Which Red is Your Red
Different skin tones call for different shades of red lipstick. For pale complexions even out your skin tone using foundation first. You'll want to look for blue-based reds. They have a richer blue or purplish undertone. If you're struggling with what that means, ask any artist at department store who understands makeup colors. They'll be able to show you the difference and recommend the right color for you.
Women with olive skin have warm undertones and can carry off just about any shade of red. Play around with a few different colors using inexpensive drugstore lipsticks. When you eventually land on the right color for you, consider investing in a higher quality brand to keep your lips lush and moisturized. Olive tones should avoid wearing bronzer with red lipstick to keep the look clean and fresh.
Dark skin tones can have a couple of different undertones. If you have gold undertones to your skin, try reds with a brown base, like brick or a rusty red. Blue-based dark skin should look for ruby reds with a bit of pink.
Be sure to whiten your teeth and enjoy your perfect, classy smile!


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Kanye West had some very simple rules when making 808s & Heartbreak, according to veteran producer Mike Dean (Scarface, UGK, Juvenile), one of the people mixing the LP. First rule: No dummies allowed in the lab.
"He has no tolerance for stupidity, people who don't know what they're doing," Dean told MTV News in a Burbank studio. "He's cool to me in the studio though."
West also had some other laws he enforced in the three weeks of recording in Hawaii. "Every song has got to have an 808 [drum pattern] in it," added Dean, who met Kanye years ago while 'Ye was working with Scarface. "A keyboard part, no typical hip-hop beats. They've gotta be tribal drums. They're all singing."
On Tuesday night in Los Angeles, Kanye held a listening session for music journalists, as well celebrities Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Q-Tip, Jimmy Kimmel, Mike Rapaport and others. (Head over to the Newsroom blog for a report on Kanye's 808s & Heartbreak listening party, which featured 50 naked women — no kidding!)
People there definitely heard the Auto-Tune effect throughout the album. "We were working on the remixes for [
Lil Wayne's 'Lollipop' and Young Jeezy's 'Put On,'] and he fell in love with the Auto-Tune," Dean explained.
Undisputed Auto-Tune King T-Pain spoke to MTV News a few weeks ago about his involvement in the LP. "I co-sign his whole album," T-Pain said. "I just flew in last night from Hawaii, working. His whole album is crazy, and it's definitely a different kind of Kanye. I mean, as far as 'Love Lockdown' goes, he did that whole thing himself. He just had me in mind. 808s is really all Kanye. I'm just here to keep it from [sounding] adult contemporary."
Common also praised the project
recently. "I love it,"
Common said. "Let me tell you, as an artist, you wanna be free. You gotta do what you feel. You can't just cater to the audience. You gotta say, 'Hey, y'all, this is where I'm at.' For him to do an album called 808s & Heartbreak, you know that's where he is at this moment. I heard some songs, and I think it's fresh. I think the people are ready for it."
At the listening party, "Amazing" with Young Jeezy was a hit with the audience, as was "Tell Everybody You Know," featuring Lil Wayne.
"Lil Wayne is singing with a rock edge," Dean said. "He actually sounds a lot like Axl Rose on that track. They bring a lot out of each other. They're each other's favorite MC. Kanye is Wayne's and Wayne is Kanye's."
"Robocop" is supposed to receive Herbie Hancock's magic touch by the time the LP arrives on November 25. "[Herbie] hasn't actually done it yet," Dean said. "He's in France. We sent somebody out there to record him."
Jon Brion — who co-produced West's Late Registration — plays the strings on the album intro "Welcome to Heartbreak." "Say You Will" — which will hit home with the recently dumped — harkens back to a young
George Michael.
As of now, "Heartless" is slated to be 808s & Heartbreak's second single. The video was just shot, but no details have been released about the top-secret clip.


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Eighth Blackbird: Slide
Today we feature a promotional video of Eighth Blackbird performing portions of "Slide". Showcasing actor/singer Rindle Eckert, and composer Steven Mackey playing electric guitar, "Slide" is anything but just a new music work. Eighth Blackbird percussionists Matt Duvall has built his career as a contemporary chamber musician. In recent years we've seen an influx of contemporary chamber groups do exceedingly well. Do you think this genre will continue to offer exciting new performing opportunities or is it just a passing fad? Leave your comments in the the Chattr Section.


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Top Recovery Aids Compared - The Stupp Training Review
By Julie Stupp, Olympic Trials Finalist
Recovery, ahhh the word sounds so nice and relaxing, right? In reality, recovery can be the hardest aspect of training for some athletes. To be an elite athlete in any discipline, recovery is almost more important than the daily grind. Actively recovering after workouts can include a range of activities such as a massage, special nutrition, physical therapy, yoga, sleeping, stretching and foam rolling. If you don't properly take care of your body, injuries can creep up and sideline a season's worth of work and – worst case scenario – racing.Read More
15 Things We're Looking Forward To In 2016
We're starting the new year off right-- starry-eyed and excited. More specifically, we're looking forward to another year of fun in the sun (and rain), dreading and loving practice at the same time, and hiding from coach in the locker rooms (just kidding). Who's with us?
Here's what we're really looking forward to most in 2016 at SwimOutlet.com;Read More
Introducing: the Speedo LZR Racer X
By Megan Mills, Associate Category Manager, Competition Swim
Any time a new technical suit is rumored to be coming out from one of the leading swim brands, the buzz begins on deck and in the water. What will it look like? What is the new material? When can I get it?
Speedo is a household name in our sport and we know when they introduce a new product, specifically a technical suit, it's going to be a top product. We were right.
After much pre-launch promotion and hype, the date is finally here to get your own Speedo LZR Racer X!
When the SwimOutlet.com retail team first saw the suit, we saw that the LZR X had taken the Fastskin line to a new level. I was incredibly excited to finally see and touch the suit for the first time in our office last month.Read More
Top Swim Snorkels Compared - The Stupp Training Review
By Julie Stupp, Olympic Trials Finalist
Swimming with a snorkel can be very beneficial to pool and open water swimmers of all ages and abilities, as well as triathletes. SwimOutlet.com has quite a few different snorkel options and products to choose from.
In order to help you hone in on the right snorkel for your holiday shopping, I have reviewed five different brands and they have all left me with very little air to train!
The three major benefits of training with a snorkel are: 1) an increased lung capacity; 2) an improved technique with the ability to monitor your own strokes and; 3) being able to enjoy the underwater view for extended periods of time.Read More
The Gangloff Review: Mark Gangloff & Julie Stupp Break Down the Latest Swim Watches
By Mark Gangloff, Olympic Gold Medalist
For quite some time "land" athletes have benefitted from technology. Between watches, GPS devices, computers, and even shoes that provide key metrics, land athletes have been able to track their training, compare results, and set goals rather easily. In the pool, we are often left to our own devices (no pun intended): counting.
Recently, there has been a transition to swimmer-friendly technology. Among them, Swim.com has launched in beta this summer, providing a swim tracking and workout platform that is compatible across multiple wearables, including some tech watches that I have reviewed here.
Tech watches – some people call them smart watches – for swimmers provide key feedback and relieve the athlete of counting, tracking, and roping an innocent bystander into keep your pace.
Over the last several weeks, I have tried many tech watches for swimmers. I am thrilled about these innovations and what they could do for our sport and our athletes so a brief overview follows.
The Expert Review: Open Water Goggles
By Julie Stupp, Olympic Trials finalist
Tell us in the comments below where you will be doing your open water swimming this summer and you could win a pair of open water swimming goggles featured in our review!
Competing in the open water can be very intimidating for many swimmers and non-swimmers alike. The conditions in open water can often be a challenge. The water can be cold, choppy, there may be a current and most of the time it is murky so you have no idea what is lurking beneath you. Not to mention in most races there is a high probability of getting hit in the face with an arm or a leg of a competitor.
One of the few things you do have control of is what you are wearing and how well you react to the obstacles in the race. Having a great pair of open water goggles can relieve a lot of stress by helping you clearly see where you are going and what is going on around you.
Open water goggles are quite different from pool goggles and unfortunately I learned this the hard way during my first triathlon. I realized there are four main components I need to have in a great open water goggle.
What to Look for When Choosing a Women's Tech Suit - The Julie Stupp Guide
This month, SwimOutlet.com has brought in Olympic gold medalist Mark Gangloff and former US Olympic Trials finalist Julie Stupp to do independent reviews of some of the top tech suits on the market.
Those reviews will come later in February, click here to checkout those reviews and here's a quick "what to look for in a tech suit" written by Julie for women's suits. You can also check this handy reference guide from SwimOutlet.com on women's tech suits here.
Choosing a Women's Tech Suit
By Julie Stupp
When choosing a racing suit, each individual athlete has their own likes, dislikes and style preference. You can compare choosing a suit to differing stroke techniques. Every swimmer's stroke is built from the basic technique, but every swimmer has their own flair. Just like every suit has a basic cut, but each suit has its own differing high-tech qualities that makes it stand out.
While one particular stroke technique or suit brand works for swimmer A, it may not work for swimmer B. When I choose a suit I look for five main components including: 1.) ease to get in; 2.) fit; 3.) comfort while swimming all four disciplines; 4.) compression and; 5.) durability.
1) Ease to get in
When I am at a major competition I don't want the suit to take me too long (more than 8-10 minutes) to get on and I definitely don't want it to wear me out in the process. If I get too tired while putting on a suit or it becomes a struggle, it is not worth the trouble.
2) Fit
The fit of the suit is very important in competition. For me, the suit must not be too tight in the shoulders and it must be long enough in the legs. If the suit is too tight in the shoulders then I know my muscles will easily fatigue in a race, because of all the tension the suit is causing. The suit's length in the legs is also important to me, because if the suit is too short then it will most likely be too tight around my quads and hamstrings. This tightness can cause a loss of circulation throughout my body, which can cause fatigue and hinder my race performance.
3) Comfort while swimming all four strokes
Because I swim the Individual Medley, I must have a suit that functions very well in all four of the strokes. If the suit is comfortable for only a few of the strokes, it does me no good. I want a suit that will stay in place for the breaststroke, create compression in my core and legs for butterfly and freestyle and one that will resist water in the chest for backstroke. This is a tall order but there are definitely suits that have all of these qualities.
4) Compression
Finding the perfect balance of compression is tricky. If a suit is too tight you can lose sensation and fatigue quickly but if a suit is too loose you run the risk of trapping water in your chest, torso or legs, which causes major drag. I like my suit to be on the tighter side of compression throughout my core and legs, but I don't want it to be too t Read More
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Josh Kleinberg rejects the idea that feminism and men's rights are incompatible aims. In our fight for equality, he argues, we've got to weed out the reactionary behavior.
MRAs and feminists both ignore how power in the sex/gender system actually works.
How Feminists Get the Men's Rights Movement Wrong
The MRA Perspective
Dan Moore of MenZ magazine gives his perspective on fundamental men's rights issues, breaks down MRA sub-groups, and answers the question: Why do MRAs hate feminism?
Dismantling the Men's Rights Movement
At its heart, men's rights activism, for most of those involved in it, doesn't really seem to be about activism at all.
Unlocking the Men's Rights Movement
Men must be strong enough and vulnerable enough to be men's rights activists in their everyday lives.
Meet the Men's Rights Movement
Who are men's rights activists, and what do they want?
Top 10 Men's Rights Issues
How Men's Rights Activists Get Feminism Wrong
Hugo Schwyzer explains how a handful of men are angry for all the wrong reasons.
The Solution to MRA Problems? More Feminism
Amanda Marcotte dissects the gripes of men's rights activists—and explains exactly how wrong they are.


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September 02, 2010
As part of the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry's efforts to promote health and wellness, a weekly farmers market is now up and running on the school's plaza, providing seasonal fruits and vegetables to students, faculty, staff, patients and other visitors. The market supports local farmers and aims to better connect the school with the greater neighborhood community of Pacific Heights. The market's recent launch on Sept. 1 drew hundreds of enthusiastic shoppers to the plaza over the course of three hours.
Organic produce is provided by Ledesma Family Farms, while farm-fresh fruit is provided by J&J Ramos Farms. Between the two vendors, a wide selection of in-season fruits and vegetables is available. The dental school also hosts an oral health awareness table, with giveaways and informational material. The school will continue to host the farmers market every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. through the fall 2010 season. It is located at the plaza entrance at 2155 Webster Street (between Sacramento and Clay) in San Francisco.
According to the Academy of General Dentistry, eating a balanced diet including foods from the five food groups can improve oral health and reduce the risk of gum disease. Research suggests that antioxidants and other nutrients found in fruits and vegetables may strengthen the immune system and improve the body's ability to fight bacteria and inflammation, which can help protect the teeth and gums as well.
The market is supported in part through a grant from University of the Pacific. A group of staff members at the school submitted the project idea for consideration, and learned that it was selected for funding a few months ago. The main campus launched the Innovation Grant Fund last year to encourage and support innovation on all three University campuses through programs that have a positive effect on student learning, service or organizational performance.
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College Hockey:Cey Stars As Irish Sweep Falcons
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Notre Dame goaltender Morgan Cey continued his stellar play on the weekend as he stopped 30 of 32 shots to upend the Bowling Green Falcons, 3-2 at the BG Ice Arena.
Notre Dame (11-13-6, 9-10-3 CCHA) halted its nine-game winless streak in style with a sweep of Bowling Green (7-19-2, 4-16-2 CCHA), its first since Dec. 7-8 when the Irish defeated the Falcons at home.
"It was a battle all weekend," said Notre Dame boss Dave Poulin. "Scott [Paluch's] team is playing as hard as any team we've played all year. "
Once again, Cey proved to be the difference in the win, coming up with 30 saves on the night, including a pair of breakaways.
"Morgan was good all weekend," said Poulin. "He's been good all year, he just hasn't been getting the breaks."
Although the Falcons worked hard for six periods this weekend, they came up a goal short each night.
"The games were just what we thought they would be," said BG head coach Scott Paluch. "They were tightly contested. It all comes down to a play you make or don't make. It was like a playoff weekend, very tightly contested."
Notre Dame opened up the scoring at the 5:21 mark of the opening period. After BG's Brett Pilkington went off for boarding, Jake Wiegand picked up a power-play goal just five seconds into the man-advantage as he beat Jordan Sigalet for the 1-0 lead. Yan Stastny and Brett Lebda assisted on the play.
Bowling Green tied the game at 1 in the second period as Roger Leonard put a shot on Cey and sophomore Steve Brudzewski stuffed home the rebound. Brian Escobedo also assisted on the play.
The Fighting Irish scored the next two markers. Connor Dunlop picked up his third goal of the season, a power-play goal assisted by Michael Chin. Dunlop's goal came at the 10:28 mark of the period.
John Wroblewski made it 3-1 with a shorthanded goal at 18:38 as he picked the pocket of Taylor Christie on a man-advantage for BG.
Tyler Knight cut the Irish lead to 3-2 with just 10 seconds left in the period, as he one-timed one past Cey on BG's sixth power play attempt of the night. Knight's seventh goal of the year, assisted by Mark Wires and D'Arcy McConvey, gave BG some much-needed momentum going into the locker room.
The Falcons came out strong in the third period. The Irish had a chance to put the game away early in the period with a 5-on-3 advantage, but the Falcon penalty kill would not allow a shot to get to Sigalet.
BG kept the pressure up throughout the period with nine quality chances, but Cey kept everything out of his net to preserve the win.
With the weekend sweep, the Fighting Irish move into eighth place in the CCHA, just two points back of sixth-place Northern Michigan, which was upset Saturday by Lake Superior State, for home ice in the playoffs.
"This weekend really gives us confidence as individuals," said Poulin. "As a coach, you can't give a team confidence. They have to find it for themselves. We have two teams ahead of us in the standings left to play — Northern Michigan and Western Michigan — and big games against Lake Superior State. This was a big weekend."
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Best Friends Gourmet Bike Tour
July 24, 2016Neenah
Join Best Friends for the 30th Annual Gourmet Bike tour and enjoy Neenah's beautiful countryside. Help support a wonderful cause and return to a delicious picnic lunch. Routes are as short as 4 miles or as long as 100 miles for the century tour. Rest stops along the route feature baked goods, fresh fruits, and beverages.
Event Date Detail
Jul 24, 2016
6am race check-in begins, staggered start times from 6:30am-9:30am, Gourmet Picnic 10:30am-3pm.


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Blue skies, crackling fires, fresh air, exquisite style. There is a new awareness on the forefront of design: Outdoor Living provides homeowners a fresh new way to personalize and utilize their spaces. By extending their living space outdoors, homeowners are not only able to accomplish an expansion of their usable living space but also an increase in their quality of life.
Architects, real estate investors, landscape architects and interior designers alike are all seeing this new concept in the way homeowners are living. Recent Home Design Trends surveys conducted by AIA have confirmed the rapidly growing trend toward outdoor living. In 2007, 63% percent of the respondents, a panel of 500 residential architecture firms, see outdoor living as a trend that is growing in popularity. These findings are consistent with this survey in 2006 and show a significant increase from 2005 numbers. In support of the added attention to the outdoors, more than half of the respondents report that utilizing space to blend indoor and outdoor living is increasing in popularity. Taking living spaces outdoors is not only the fastest growing trend in these industries, but also a reflection on a shift in lifestyle and consumer attitudes.
Stemming from an unsteady market, growing concerns over homeownership affordability for low- and moderate-income households have also encouraged others to rethink their housing space needs. In the high-end and luxury markets, attention and investment is now being devoted to enhancing individual properties. Homeowners are accomplishing this by redirecting their focus on how their spaces are being used by extending the living portion of their properties outdoors.
Consumers have also increased their interest in eco-friendly architecture which is encouraging builders to incorporate outdoor spaces with the overall home design. The yard and garden become a part of the floor plan when disappearing walls or sliding glass doors lead to patios and decks. These outdoor "rooms" can be anything from kitchens with sinks and grills to intimate and relaxing gathering places. Interior Design themes of color scheme, focal points, balance and context have now become tools for creating an outdoor environment.
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Kelli Stanley is a prize winning author whose crime novels and short stories are written in the style of noir fiction. Her well-researched novels have a sense of place and authenticity that appeals to readers of historical fiction.
Her newest and fast-paced mystery, The Curse-Maker, is no exception. The Curse-Maker is the sequel to Kelli Stanley's first book, Nox Dormienda, which was published in 2008. Nox Dormienda won several awards, including the 2009 Bruce Alexander Award for Best Historical Mystery.
The Curse-Maker is based on Kelli Stanley's scholarly research on Greco-Roman cursing. The Curse-Maker was inspired by ancient Roman Bath, where Arcturus, a Roman governor's physician, makes the frightful discovery of a murdered curse-writer. While Arcturus tries to solve the mystery, he is deeply troubled by his beloved wife Gwyna, who seems lost and aimless. As the gripping mystery unfolds, the reader is immersed in Classic culture and transported to ancient times.
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The situation between Ukraine and Russia has once again been elevated. The Ukrainian government has called up its reservists. This is in response to the presence of the Russian military in Crimea. According to a March 2 report by Voice of America, a top Ukraine security official said this mobilization was to "ensure the security and territorial integrity of Ukraine."
There are currently an unknown number of Russian troops in Ukraine. They have arrived in navy ships, military aircraft, tanks and on foot. It is believed that the Russian planes brought in helicopters as well. Many of the Russian troops are wearing Special Forces uniforms.
Both Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry have been speaking with leaders of both Ukraine and Russia. Obama spoke with Putin, explaining that his actions is a "clear violation" of the Ukrainian "sovereignty and international law." Kerry spoke with the interim Ukrainian president, Oleksandr Turchynov. He praised the Ukrainian government for showing "the utmost restraint."
Earlier this week, Obama warned Russia there would "costs for military intervention" in Ukraine. At that point, he was not calling their actions an invasion and occupation. Despite what Obama is calling an "intervention," the Ukrainian government believes that they have been both invaded and occupied.
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NFL Team Report - St. Louis Rams - INSIDE SLANT
Rams offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer knows he is in a unique situation. His starting quarterback, Sam Bradford, is 25, and entering his fourth NFL season.
Of the top five wide receivers, Austin Pettis is the "dean" of the group at 25 and entering his third season. Rookies Tavon Austin and Stedman Bailey join second-year players Chris Givens and Brian Quick.
Tight end Jared Cook has played four seasons and Lance Kendricks two. At running back, Daryl Richardson, Isaiah Pead and Terrance Ganaway ate all in the second year, while Zac Stacy is a rookie.
Scary? Not according to Schottenheimer. While acknowledging he's probably never been around a group so young, he said, "It's kind of exciting. If they weren't working so hard, if they were struggling a little bit mentally - which I'm sure they'll have their days - I'd probably be a little bit nervous, but they're doing really well.
"Coach (Jeff Fisher) helps us by setting up the structure where we can get a chance to visit with these guys and do the installs a couple different times, which certainly helps them. A young group, but a very fast, explosive group, so there's a tradeoff there.
"I understand why Sam has a smile on his face for a lot of reasons, obviously the weapons and obviously not having to learn a new system. It's been a really great offseason. Guys are working hard. It's been fun to watch them work."
Said Bradford, "It's definitely come a long way since we first started with those rookies. I've been really impressed by some of the young guys that we've had - Tavon, Stedman - thought they've done a great job. We're asking them to play a lot of different positions right now. Of course there's still mistakes, but for the most part they've been extremely sharp. The chemistry, I think, is really coming along. Obviously the more reps we've gotten together on the field in practice, things have really started to click."
While Bradford doesn't buy into the notion that the Rams will be "pass-happy," he did say, "It's definitely going to be a different offense. I think if you look at the speed we have now compared to the speed we've had in past years, we have significantly more speed this year. Obviously with Steven (Jackson) gone, we don't have a big, physical running back. The running backs we have now are a little smaller, but they're quicker in space. I don't know if it means if we're going to throw the ball more. I'd be fine with that. I would definitely think we'd probably move more to the one-back world, spread people out. I think that's probably the direction we're going."
Bradford is enthused with the addition of Cook, and his ability to get down the field.
"It's going to be hard for people to match up with him," Bradford said. "If they want to put a MIKE linebacker on him, then we'll take that matchup all day. It's just going to give us the ability to open the playbook and kind of stretch the middle of the field and put stress on the defense."
Finally, Bradford figures the offense will now be able to dictate to the defense, rather than the other way around.
He told espn.com, "It just seems like when we played teams in the past, they were pretty much saying, 'This is what we play, you can't beat us and we're going to play it.' I don't think teams are going to be able to do that anymore. They will have to design coverages to stop some of the players that we have."
NFL Team Report - St. Louis Rams - NOTES, QUOTES
--The San Francisco 49ers were 11-4-1 last season, but they weren't able to beat the Rams. Both games went into overtime, with one ending in a tie, and the Rams winning the other.
Now, 49ers safety Craig Dahl, who was signed away from the Rams in the offseason, said the Rams had success against San Francisco last season because the 49ers were tipping offensive plays.
"We had a few tips off of film that we were able to differentiate between run and pass early," Dahl said. "So that kind of gave us an added benefit on defense. It was a few different things. Some different personnel and alignment stuff really were the big keys, as far as our giveaways."
Naturally, Dahl told the team what he knew after signing on March 17. He said, "It's stuff that's been corrected. It's just them discussing what kind of things we prepared for when I was in St. Louis last year, as far as scouting and different things we saw game-planning against the 49ers' offense. Kind of working with the offensive coaches on that aspect, and also kind of giving them tips and tendencies on their offense.
"It's been addressed and corrected. They knew most of it before I even got here, and it's re-confirming. It's just ongoing, self-studying and self-scouting stuff. Got that cleared up, too."
Meanwhile, sweetening even more rivalry between the Rams and 49ers, Rams cornerback Corland Finnegan responded to Dahl's claim on Twitter by writing, "Craig Dahl is lame and weak for that glad he with another squad we know how he play thanks for the tips we know who 2 go at."
In a later tweet, Finnegan said, "Craig Dahl we know how you play thanks for the tips we know who to attack early and often."
--Training camp will feature a battle for the starting job at left guard. With Rob Turner having signed with Tennessee as a free agent, Chris Williams and Shelley Smith have been alternating during OTAs. Rokevious Watkins has been working behind Harvey Dahl at right guard, but he could also be in the mix. Williams and Smith played right guard at the end of last season when Dahl missed the final two games because of a biceps injury.
Said offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, "Chris and Shelley are rotating. Obviously Rokevious is a guy that we're going to swing around a little as well. Again, we've got two guys that played for us last year. We went by series if you guys remember the last two games, Tampa Bay and Seattle, and didn't give up a sack against two pretty good front fours.
"It's been fun to watch them compete. They're both (in their) second year in the system, but both of them actually missed training camp last year because we got them both late. Again, you see they're leaps and bounds ahead of where they were last year, so that's making the competition even more fun to watch."
As for Watkins, it will be important that he report for training camp in good condition, something he didn't do as a rookie last year. He will also miss the first game of the season because of a league suspension.
Said Fisher, "Rok needs to continue to focus on his conditioning, continue to focus on his weight and focus on his football. This will be a big challenge for him. Last year when he left, he came back; let me just say, he did not meet his weight requirement when he reported to camp. This year, he needs to do that when he comes back. Make sure he's down."
Watkins said he plans to stay in St. Louis under the guidance of strength and conditioning coach Rock Gullickson between the time OTAs ended and the start of training camp at the end of July.
"I'll be here all summer working with (Gullickson)," Watkins told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "Twice a day. I'm not going nowhere. I'll be right here at One Rams Way."
--Kellen Clemens and Austin Davis are competing for the backup job behind quarterback Sam Bradford. Coach Jeff Fisher said earlier in the offseason, Davis has a good chance of being No. 2. He was a rookie free agent last year, while Clemens is entering his eighth NFL season.
Schottenheimer said of Austin, "He's doing good. The thing Austin did last year, he didn't always know what he was doing, but he did move the team in the preseason and ultimately that's what you're trying to get done as a quarterback - to move the team. This year you see him being much faster with his decisions, maybe a little bit more accurate with his throws. He's got a better feel for what we're teaching footwork-wise. Again, another guy having a good spring."
--With one OTA remaining in the St. Louis Rams' offseason program, the team went from having no draft picks signed to getting them all done June 13. The Rams were the 10th NFL team to have their draft choices signed at that point.
That includes two No. 1 picks, wide receiver Tavon Austin and linebacker Alec Ogletree. Those two bring to eight the number of first-round choices signed in the NFL.
The other picks signing were safety T.J. McDonald (third round), wide receiver Stedman Bailey (third), center Barrett Jones (fourth), cornerback Brandon McGee (fifth) and running back Zac Stacy (fifth).
The Rams had been the only team in the NFL without any signed draft picks, but that was by design. The team believes there's no rush to get signing bonus money into players' hands while they are participating in offseason work.
With OTAs having ended Friday, the rookies will be around for another week for mostly conditioning and community activities.
Prior to the signings, coach Jeff Fisher said, "They've got a roof over their head and three meals, and they're doing fine right now. We just feel like they'll be better suited if we can take them through step A and B of Financial Planning 101 before we give 'em the money. It's just that simple."
QUOTE TO NOTE: "That will be the biggest question because obviously 'Jack' (Steven Jackson) gave us that. Our defense gives us some really tough looks, which has been good. We ask a lot of our backs, and again, so far, so good, but there will be some things that come up that we'll just coach them up and show them video. That's how these guys are going to learn. They're going to learn by making mistakes and the more that they see now will help them when we get to the season opener." - Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer on the team's young running backs becoming proficient in pass protection.
Bradley says Jags "not there yet"
NFL Team Report - St. Louis Rams - STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL
With numerous roster spots to fill after the draft to reach the offseason limit of 90 players, the Rams got very busy signing undrafted free agents.
Of the 30 undrafted players signed, the Rams spent $75,600 in signing bonuses, with $60,000 of that going to five players. Tackle Braden Brown and safety Cody Davis each received $15,000 bonuses, while running back Benny Cunningham, and linebackers Phillip Steward and Jonathan Stewart each were paid $10,000.
Seventeen players signed did not receive a signing bonus. Following is the bonus allocation for each player.
T Braden Brown, $15,000; S Cody Davis, $15,000, RB Benny Cunningham, $10,000; LB Phillip Steward, $10,000;, LB Jonathan Stewart, $10,000; FB Eric Stevens, $5,000; WR C.J. Akins, $2,000; DE Gerald Rivers, $2,000; CB Darren Woodard, $2,000; TE Philip Lutzenkirchen, $3,100; S Cannon Smith, $1,000; CB Robert Steeples, $500.
Brown, Davis, Cunningham and Steward also had $5,000 of their base salary for 2013 guaranteed, while Stewart received a guarantee of $2.500.
Players that did not receive a bonus were LB Ray-Ray Armstrong, K Brett Baer, LB Daren Bates, WR Emory Blake, WR Andrew Helmick, T Sean Hooey, LS Jorgen Hus, QB Tim Jenkins, LB Joseph LeBeau, G Kenny Saia, DT Garrett Goebel, DT Al Lapuaho, CB Andre Martin, WR Scott Pillar, CB Drew Thomas, S Don Unamba, DE R.J. Washington.
Pillar was waived Wednesday, and the Rams signed guard Ryan Lee, was entered the NFL last year and was waived by the Saints May 13.
FRANCHISE PLAYER: None.
TRANSITION PLAYERS: None.
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS (not tendered offers)
--LB Justin Cole (not tendered as RFA).
--LB Mario Haggan (not tendered as UFA).
--DT Trevor Laws (not tendered as UFA).
--LB Rocky McIntosh (not tendered as UFA).
--T Barry Richardson (not tendered as UFA).
RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: None.
EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS: None.
--WR Tavon Austin (1/8): $12,751,002/4 yrs, all guaranteed; $6,653,456 SB.
--LB Alec Ogletree (1/30): $7,030,024/4 yrs, $3,492,748 SB/$5,666,386 guaranteed/$688,638 roster/report bonus 2016.
--S T.J. McDonald (3/71): $2,926,278/4 yrs, $648,000 SB.
--WR Stedman Bailey (3/92): $2,736,102/4 yrs, $527, 400 SB.
--C Barrett Jones (4/113): $2,605,200/4 yrs, $445, 200 SB.
--CB Brandon McGee (5/149): $2,351,160/4 yrs, $191,160 SB.
--RB Zac Stacy (5/160): $2,336,500/4 yrs, $176,500 SB.
--C Tim Barnes: ERFA; $480,000/1 yr.
--QB Kellen Clemens: UFA; $870,000/1 yr, $30,000 SB.
--DT Jermelle Cudjo: Potential RFA; $1.805M/2 yrs, $350,000 SB.
--DE William Hayes: UFA; $10.25M/3 yrs, $3.75M SB/$5.75M guaranteed.
--TE Mike McNeill: ERFA; $555,000/1 yr.
--S Darian Stewart: RFA tendered at $1.323M with no compensation; $1.323M/1 yr.
--G/T Chris Williams: UFA; terms unknown.
--TE Jared Cook: UFA Titans; $35.1M/5 yrs, $5M SB/$19M guaranteed.
--S Matt Giordano: Not tendered as UFA by Raiders; terms unknown.
--T Jake Long: UFA Dolphins; $34M/4 yrs, $5M SB/$20M potentially guaranteed/$12M fully guaranteed).
--TE Zach Potter: Not tendered as RFA by Jaguars; $630,000/1 yr.
--WR Danny Amendola: UFA Patriots; $31M/5 yrs, $6M SB/$10M SB.
--S Craig Dahl: UFA 49ers; $5.25M/3 yrs, $700,000 SB.
--CB Bradley Fletcher: UFA Eagles; $5.25M/2 yrs, $1.6M SB/$2.35M guaranteed.
--WR Brandon Gibson: UFA Dolphins; $9.78M/3 yrs, $3M SB/$3.75M guaranteed.
--T Wayne Hunter (released).
--RB Steven Jackson: UFA Falcons; $12M/3 yrs, $3.5M SB/$4M guaranteed.
--S Quintin Mikell (released).
--TE Matthew Mulligan (released).
--WR Steve Smith: UFA Buccaneers; $715,000/1 yr.
--G/C Robert Turner: UFA Titans; $1.5M/1 yr, $250,000 SB/$250,000 RB.


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Today President Barack Obama accepted the resignation of the Secretary of the Department of Veteran's Affairs. As the news media reported the horrible treatment that caused the death of American veterans who were denied proper treatment the President of the United States of America called their treatment disgraceful and reprehensible.
"I respect the independent review and recommendations of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) regarding systemic issues with patient scheduling and access. I have reviewed the interim report, and the findings are reprehensible to me, to this Department, and to Veterans. I am directing that the Phoenix VA Health Care System (VAHCS) immediately triage each of the 1,700 Veterans identified by the OIG to bring them timely care" Secretary Eric Shinseki said before his resignation.
He placed the Phoenix VAHCS leadership on administrative leave, and directed an independent site team to assess scheduling and administrative practices at the Phoenix VAHCS. The team began their work in April, and were taking action on multiple recommendations from this report. However, the damage from the reports of the mistreatment of American Veterans had already been done.
The Secretary released a statement on May 22, 2014, as the controversy over the reprehensible treatment that those who had sacrificed their lives for their country were being subjected to by the federal agency that was created to serve them.
In his statement to veterans and family members Shinseki said, "After 38 years in The Army, I am now honored and privileged to serve as your Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA remains committed to providing the high quality benefits you have earned and deserve. In response to these allegations at the Phoenix VA Medical Center and a number of other facilities, the VA Office of Inspector General is conducting a comprehensive, independent review. In addition to the IG's independent review, I ordered the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to conduct a nationwide audit of all other major VA healthcare facilities to ensure understanding of, and compliance with, our appointment policy. That audit is being conducted now by more than two hundred senior VHA staff. All teams are independent of the facilities they are visiting. You and your families deserve to have full faith in your VA, and we intend to earn it every day," he said.
The Veteran's Administration cares for over 8.9 million Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare. The VHA conducts 236,000 outpatient healthcare appointments every day which amounted to 85 million last year.
The Secretary said that many Veterans suffer from exposure to Agent Orange and combat-related PTS-D, and Gulf War illnesses. Since 2004, the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) survey has consistently shown that, on average, Veterans who use VA healthcare award our hospitals and clinics a higher customer satisfaction score than patients give private sector hospitals. VA hospitals are designed to deal with special problems that only Veterans face.
The effort to regain public trust that promised services to the men and women who were injured in the line of duty will be the chief mission of the new Secretary. Organizations like U.S. Veteran's Initiative in Washington have been working very hard to help homeless veterans. However, when the top government agency that was created to help veterans does not function correctly the entire nation suffers.
President Obama has promised to correct the problems that caused Veterans to be denied service. The poor customer service was not in just one area of the nation. The report reveals that there were many systemic problems that caused delays in Veteran services across the nation.
Examiner.com will remain on the customer service story for those who have served their country with honor.
Suggested Links
- U.S. Veterans Initiative Workforce Training Program honors its graduates today
- American servicemen and women sacrifice their lives in service to their country
- U.S. Veterans Initiative honors American veterans with a Christmas feast
- Wounded Warriors Project is making certain no veteran is forgotten
- In Honor of Those Who Served


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Overgaard, Arizona
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Enjoy living in a 1800 square foot remodeled mountain Overgaard AZ cabin featuring two PLUS bedrooms and two baths, completely furnished, in the Rim Country cool summer mountains on 2.54 acres. New flooring on all levels with new kitchen cabinets, and appliances. Hi-speed internet and DirecTV service. Completely remodeled lower level with a separate entrance. Could be used for other commercial activities like a Boutique or office.
There are also three log cabins available for daily or annual rental to help pay the mortgage. Two one-room cabins plus bath and a larger 2 bedroom & 1 bath cabin. Each with kitchens and a gas fireplace. More property details and photos for these fine Overgaard AZ log cabins are available at the web site. There is enough land to build at least three more cabins. An on-line reservation system can also be found on the Big Pine Resort website. The campus Virtual Tour is www.tourfactory.com/467551.
An additional is .87 acres is included to build even more cabins, open an RV park, plant a vineyard, Storage Units, or a family compound. All of the property is zoned C-R which means commercial OR residential uses are permitted. Checkout the Heber/Overgaard Chamber of Commerce for all of the activities available here.
- Approximately 3491 square feet total
- Lot is about 2.54 acres of prime White Mountain property
- Pleasant Arizona mountain weather
- All cabins are in excellent condition
- One of the cabins is handicap accessible
- Land included to add more cabins, an RV Park, Vineyard, or ???
- Buildings & Furnishings insured for $483,271