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|VIV China 2014 (TFC Event) -- Agricultural Machinery & Eq., Agricultural Services, Food Processing/Packaging Eq.
|Event Summary:
Since 1978 the VIV brand has signified the highest international standard for trade exhibitions serving the intensive animal farming industry. The VIV Feed to Meat concept offers North American companies a unique and comprehensive vehicle for reaching the world's most important markets for animal protein production.
Typically the VIV exhibition profile includes every step of the entire supply chain:
- feed milling equipment
- animal feed, feed ingredients and additives
- animal health products
- breeding and housing
- processing and packaging
- meat, fish and egg products
- refrigeration and logistics
- knowledge transfer and consultancy
With eight exhibitions in Asia, Europe and Latin America, expected 400 exhibitors and 14,000 trade visitors from over 140 countries, VIV is a thriving force around the globe. According to the organizer, there is no better way to develop U.S. export sales. Professionals from the United States in animal production and meat processing with serious growth ambitions are all heading into China.
Population growth, changing dietary habits and rising income result in a dramatic increase for meat consumption in China, which already represents 30 percent of the global demand. No other country in the world offers such a palette of opportunities for suppliers of feed, feed ingredients and animal farming equipment, products and supplies.
|Helen Simpson-Davis, Trade Event Programs
Senior International Trade Specialist
Phone: 202-482-1882
|Elliott Thomas, IMEX Management, Inc.
Phone: 1-704-365-0041
|Zheng Xu, Beijing
Commercial Specialist
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refer seniors to the Maristone Web site for links and
more information on the topics she has covered.
"We're really, really about community involvement,"
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issues, and the station took her up on the idea. It helped that
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in front of a camera, and that the station was seeking ways to build
an audience among seniors. Soon the one-time gig turned into a
longer partnership, and recently moved to the 6 o'clock news.
Once the time slot changed to 6 o'clock, Maristone's phone
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Unlike some strategy sessions, in which hours of facilitated
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January is a time of resolutions for millions of people. Developing healthy habits in regards to eating, drinking or exercising is generally one of the most common resolutions made in the new year but also one not necessarily kept. Many people suffer this common affliction of un-kept resolutions. Is there something (more) that can be done to uphold a resolution?
The mind and body are connected so it has been touted that in order to change the body, change the mind. The mind must be resolute and unwavering for any aspiration to be reached.
An touching article was recently published from CNN International anchor Zain VerJee and her struggle against severe psoriasis, an autoimmune disease that causes scaly patches to appear on the skin. Her simple wording resonates with readers who may struggle against any condition, skin or otherwise.
"I have fish-like scales. There are tiny red islands floating on the surface of my skin. They combine to create continents with jagged surfaces. They turn black and start to smell. There is blood and pus.
…I suffer from psoriasis. It's ravaged my body since I was 8. At its worst my plaques look like leprosy. I feel like a leper."
The pain and suffering reach out from the pages but upon reading more relief sets in as she finally connects her spirit, mind and body. She has visited numerous experts and dermatologists over the years, but one clinic set her on a revealing path. The mind and body must be connected with love as well as fortitude towards each other. She thanks her psoriasis, changes her eating habits and pushes on.
"As was stated to her, 'Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.'"
It is a powerful statement and testament to how we act, what we eat and how the mind processes our actions and emotions and relays them to our body. Good luck in the New Year, and stay resolute in your goals, both mentally and physically.


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SAFC and Real Radio on song
by Kate Smith
Club extend long-running partnership.
Sunderland AFC has signed a new partnership with Real Radio for the 2012-13 season. The new agreement sees the two organisations continue a long-standing partnership that has spanned a number of years.
The club and the station will link up across a range of areas, with the primary focus for the 2012/13 season being the Stadium of Light's new Family Zone, which will offer youngsters and their families a unique way to enjoy matches with bespoke pre-game entertainment, hosted by the station's very own livewire presenter, Sibbers.
Competitions throughout the season will also see Real Radio giving its listeners the chance to win family tickets to every home game.
Gary Hutchinson SAFC commercial director said "We are thrilled to be continuing our long-standing partnership with Real Radio.
"They have been great supporters of the club for many years and it's a partnership that has continued to grow and develop across a number of areas of the business, not just football.
"The support they have given the club and the region in promoting the concerts has been invaluable and we are really looking forward to seeing how the team at Real Radio can enhance our Family Zone this season."
Jon Kirby, programme controller, Real Radio addedd: "Real Radio is delighted to be once again partnering SAFC for the 2012-13 season. Building on our long standing relationship which began several years ago as commentary partners, the relationship has developed to encompass a broad range of commercial elements.
"We're excited to be continuing our journey with SAFC and exploring innovative ways to showcase the very best of both the club and Real Radio and we have many more exciting projects in the pipeline."
In May of this year Real Radio collected a prestigious Sony Radio Academy Bronze Award for the four days of live coverage of Take That's Progress Live concerts at the Stadium of Light in 2011.
On the same night Real Radio Breakfast with Gary & Lisa collected the Gold Award for Breakfast Show of the Year, the only North East Breakfast show to ever be crowned "Britain's Best Breakfast Show".
Again this summer Real Radio broadcast live from the Stadium for the regions' biggest music events of the year with Coldplay, Springsteen and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers.


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Emsworth is a small town in Hampshire on the south coast of England, near the border of West Sussex. It lies at the north end of an arm of Chichester Harbour, a large and shallow inlet from the English Channel.
Emsworth has a population of approximately 10,000. In the 19th century it had as many as 30 pubs and beer houses. The village has a basin for small yachts and fishing boats, which fills at high tide and can be emptied through a sluice at low tide. The River Ems, which is named after the village (not, as often believed, the town being named after the river) flows into the Slipper millpond. The mill itself is now used as offices.
Adjacent to Emsworth is Thorney Island.
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You have the power to help us move Saint Lucia forward! Use our website to tell your friends and family to vote SLP!
The UWP thinks Saint Lucians are fools. In their 2006 manifesto, they made promise after promise. New jobs. Low crime. Training. Lower taxes. Of the 26 promises they made to the people, they delivered on just .5 of those promises!
Now, they're asking us to believe in their 2011 FAIRY TALE MANIFESTO?!?! We Lucians are too smart for that.
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In their 2006 manifesto, the UWP made 26 big promises to the people of Saint Lucia. They kept just 1.92% of them. On Sunday, they're going to launch another manifesto and based on their failure to implement their 2006 manifesto, we can only conclude that it will be chock full of fairy tale promises that they will once again break. Consider:
In their last manifesto, they said they would create 7,000 new jobs. They lost thousands of jobs. They failed.
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Last night, the SLP held a massive national rally to launch it's visionary manifesto: Our Blueprint for Growth.
Our campaign has been a campaign of ideas. For weeks, we've rolled out idea after idea to put this country back on the right track. And, now, we've released our comprehensive vision - Our Blueprint for Growth.
Get your copy online now!
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The SLP is the ideas party. Over the last several weeks, we've outlined detailed policies to improve the lives of Saint Lucians.
While the UWP government has offered no vision, no ideas and a record of failure, the SLP has outlined in great detail our vision to bring better days to Saint Lucia.
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The following is the text of the Opening Statement by the Political Leader of the Saint Lucia Labour Party, Dr. Kenny D. Anthony on the launching of the SLP Policy Statements:
The SLP understands that a strong and resilient nation must be built on a good education system. That is why, during our previous term in government, we introduced Universal Secondary Education to provide a place in Secondary School for every child. However, we recognize that there are still problems at the Early Childhood Education level, where many children are not attending Pre-School because either their parents cannot afford the cost or facilities do not exist in the communities where they live.


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The Golden GirlsThe Stan Who Came to Dinner - Season 2, Episode 13 - Jan. 10, 1987 - Stan takes advantage of the girls' hospitality while recovering from heart surgery.
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October 10, 2015
Welcome to the George Hamilton IV and Friends website. Please bear with us while we move some content from the old site.
Eddie Stubbs' 2 Hour Tribute to George Hamilton IV!
October 10, 2015
Tune-In to Legendary WSM & Opry Announcer: Eddie Stubbs' 2 Hour Tribute to George Hamilton IV!!!
(Originally Broadcast on WSM Radio on Sept. 25th, 2014)
via http://www.wsmonline.com/watch-listen/Eddie-Stubbs-Show/
HEAR: George IV's LIVE Opry Performances dating back to the 1960s @ The Ryman Auditorium…
Eddie's Interviews with George IV from George's 40th Opry Anniversary (2000) & George's 50th Opry Anniversary (2010) and Onward…
George IVs HIT and CLASSIC Recordings AND Eddie Stubbs (and George IV) Telling the Story of IV's Life!!!


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XS has done it once again! The premier club located inside Wynn Las Vegas Wynn Las Vegas had 11,000 people walk through the doors during Night Swim, the club's nighttime pool party. The record that was broken was 10,000 partiers, during David Guetta's set last fall.
Avicii was behind the decks during the Memorial Day weekend festivities, to perform for swimwear clad guests splashing around in the pool. The massive attendance meant that the dance floor and pool were at maximum capacity but the party raged on and there was no spot left dry by the end of the evening.


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Smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, fresh rosemary, onions, garlic and nutritious Hodgson Mill Bulgur Wheat come together in a flavor-packed soup that's sure to warm you from the inside out. Read More »
Once cool fall weather sets in, my husband and I like to sleep with our bedroom window open at night. As much as I like the fresh air, the chilly temperature makes it hard to get out of our warm, cozy bed in the morning. This is especially true for weekends when our schedule is free and there's no rush to start the day. On lazy mornings like this, we usually bypass breakfast and go straight for brunch Read More »
Minestrone means "big soup" in Italian and after a bowl of Minestrone with Gluten Free Elbows and Bacon, you'll know why. Made with onion, garlic, corn, zucchini, tomatoes, beans, Hodgson Mill Gluten Free Brown Rice Elbows with Golden Milled Flax Seed and fresh basil, this soup is big, flavorful and filling. Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and smoky bacon on top and minestrone will likely take on the meaning, "my favorite soup," before you reach the bottom of the bowl. Read More »
My brother lived in Waikiki for a few years, and I was lucky enough to get to visit him, AND to go to an 'authentic Hawaiian luau celebration" with my family while we were there. I put that in quotes because who knows how authentic it really was – people from 200 years ago are probably looking down and laughing at us – but oh man, the food –pit-roasted pork, deliciously ripe pineapple . . . Read More »
As August comes to a close, I find myself wanting to cook with as many fresh summer ingredients as possible; knowing all too well that they'll be gone soon. There's a part of me that can't wait for cooler weather to arrive, making way for bubbly baked casseroles, steaming bowls of soup and slow-cooked meals – but not yet. Right now, I still want to revel in summer's bounty of homegrown produce and enjoy delicious dishes like Ultragrain® Penne with Fresh Corn, Zucchini and Herbs. Read More »
Quinoa & Brown Rice Caprese Salad is hands down my favorite salad of the summer. I love the combination of sun-ripened tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and sweet basil tossed together with Hodgson Mill Italian Quinoa & Brown Rice and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette. I've eaten this flavor-packed salad every day for the past week and can't get enough. It's so good! Read More »
July has certainly cranked up the heat, which makes it less than appealing to create oven-like temperatures in my kitchen for our weekly dinner tradition, pizza Friday. If you've ever made pizza at home, you know that the oven has to be set well into the upper 400°'s to achieve a crispy crust. I don't mind this high temperature warming up our kitchen in the middle of winter, but not so much during the hottest days of summer. So, to keep the heat outdoors, we use our BBQ grill to cook pizza. Read More »
Are time consuming summer activities making it hard to get a home-cooked meal on the table? No need to worry, Ultragrain Penne with Fresh Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Pepperoni can be put together in a snap, tastes delicious, and is a great way to get a serving of healthy whole grains onto your plate. My kids refer to this dish as Pizza Pasta (from all of the pizza-like ingredients) and I'm beginning to think that they're purposely keeping us late at the pool just so we can have it for dinner again. Read More »
Are you looking for a pasta dish that tastes so good it'll knock your socks off? Then get ready, because Ultragrain® Penne with Asparagus, Shiitake, and Pancetta is one of my all-time favorite summer pasta dinners. It's a one-dish (one-skillet) wonder that's packed with amazing flavors like, fresh lemon, crisp asparagus, earthy shiitake mushrooms and salty pancetta. Read More »
As soon as the weather gets warm, I start thinking about salad for dinner. Not just a side salad, but one that's filled with so many good things that it becomes a main meal. This Quinoa & Brown Rice BBQ Chicken Salad is that type of salad. It's made with Hodgson Mill Garlic and Herb Quinoa & Brown Rice, fresh corn, black beans, red bell pepper, cilantro and roast chicken. This combination alone is pretty tasty, but don't stop there. Read More »


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Apple education pricing is a great way for college students and faculty and staff to purchase Mac computers, Apple software, and select accessories at special prices. Newly accepted students are also eligible, as are parents purchasing on behalf of their student. By purchasing through the Apple Store for Education, you are supporting Oklahoma Christian University. You are able to have your order shipped directly to you, or choose to pick it up at your local Apple Retail Store.
Those looking for a full range of customization options can visit the full Apple Store for Education.


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Anathema 1st India Tour
Unseen Underground brings you British atmospheric/Prog rock superstars Anathema's 1st India tour.
Pioneers of doom metal, now atmospheric / progressive rock band mighty ANATHEMA has confirmed their 1st India tour. They will headline Saarang 2013, the most waited college festival (Indian Institute of Technology, Madras). Saarang has evidence live performances of pioneer bands like Opeth, Pain Of Salvation and Hammerfall.
Join us in the big celebration.
Venue: OAT Ground, IIT Madars.
Date: 12th January2013 ( Saturday)
Time: 8pm onwards
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A Journey with Anathema :
BEST PROG ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR : ANATHEMA's WEATHER SYSTEMS, followed by Nightwish-Imaginaerum, Opeth- Heritage, Rush- Clockwork Angels , Strom Corrosion- Strom Corrosion !!!
ANATHEMA in 90s
ANATHEMA in 20s
ANATHEMA today
Anathema have been at the forefront of the UK rock/metal movement for many years. They began their journey as pioneers of melodic heavy music, influencing a myriad of bands to follow them, before outgrowing all genres and limitations as they fearlessly explored new territory and new ways to express feeling through sound.
Formed in Liverpool in 1990, the band's sound, and musical vision has continually evolved over the ensuing years
while always remaining true to their original goal of creating forward thinking, meaningful, passionate and honest music.The line-up is really a collective of two families who were quite simply born to do it. Anathema consists of brothers Vincent and Daniel, alongside childhood friends John Douglas and his sister Lee, who is an incredible singer in her own right. Live they are joined by the third Cavanagh brother, Jamie and Daniel Cardosa. There is a deeper bond in the group that transcends usual band politics, ego, and self-interest. They have a shared vision: to make the most incredible music they possibly can, and it seems, despite the lavish praise heaped on the band for their past work, that they are now taking their work to a whole new level.
The band's first four albums, Serenades (1993), The Silent Enigma (1995), Eternity (1996) and Alternative 4 (1998) were released on Peaceville Records. Following these four albums the band moved to the now defunct Music For Nations where they released a further three albums, Judgement (1999) , A Fine Day To Exit (2001) and A Natural Disaster (2003) which was hailed
as 'darned near essential' by Metal Hammer.
as 'darned near essential' by Metal Hammer.
With each release they moved beyond the boundaries of limited scenes and pigeon holes, creating a complex and emotive atmospheric sound. In August 2008 the band released Hindsight a semi-acoustic album featuring old and new favourites from the band's career, with new arrangements utilising acoustic, electrical and orchestral instruments. The album was released on Kscope, a sister label of Peaceville.geon holes, creating a
complex and emotive atmospheric sound.
This proved the start of a successful partnership with Kscope which continued with 2010 studio album We're Here Because We're Here, which was awarded Classic Rock's Prog Album of the Year as well as a host of other accolades. The producer of WHBWH, Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree), has described it as "definitely among the best albums I've ever had the pleasure to work on."
In late 2011 Kscope also released the Falling Deeper album, which continued where Hindsight left off, featuring brand new arrangements of songs and haunting melodies from the band's earliest days as pioneers and co-creators of an entire genre of heavy music.This was followed in April 2012 with Weather Systems, the band's new studio album. Weather Systems seems set to be as equally well received as its predecessor, receiving rave reviews around the world and charting across Europe.
It debuted at #14 in the German top 40 chart and it also reached the top 20 of the national charts in Poland (#9), Holland (#18), Finland (#15) and the top 40 in Norway (#29) and France (#31). In the UK it reached number #10 in the indie chart and #50 in the national chart.
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Out of six college basketball games featuring ranked teams on Thursday night, five of them took losses to unranked teams. The results of last night's games will have a shake up in the projected NCAA tournament bracket. Earlier in the week, bubble teams couldn't pick up wins over ranked teams.
Only the Louisville Cardinals did what they were supposed to do. The Cardinals dismantled Temple from the opening tip and never looked back. Led by Russ Smith's 24 points, Louisville beat Temple by 22 in the rout. Louisville is (24-4, 13-2) and tied with Cincinnati in the American Athletic.
Here is the latest "Treat 16" college basketball power poll.
Game of the Day
The Arkansas Razorbacks earned a hard fought overtime victory over Kentucky for the second time this season. Kentucky came back from a double digit deficit to tie the score, but couldn't finish the deal in regulation. Arkansas was a perfect 16-16 on the foul line, and Rashad Madden was 8-8.
With the loss, there's no guarantee that Kentucky will finish second in the SEC. With a (11-4) conference record, Florida already won the SEC outright, but they still have to play Kentucky again.
Willie Cauley-Stein led Kentucky with 16 points on six dunks. Cauley-Stein also grabbed a team high 13 rebounds.
However, it was Arkansas' tenacious play on both ends that proved to be too much for Kentucky. The Razorbacks out shot Kentucky from the field as well as the foul line. Arkansas is now (19-9, 8-7) in the SEC.
Game of the Day II
Penn State came from behind to outlast Ohio State for the second time this season. D.J. Newbill scored 23 points and Tim Frazier kicked in 16 points to help the Nittany Lions pull off the upset. They were the only two double figure scorers, but it was enough to hold off the Buckeyes.
The fact that Ohio State had a chance to win the game in regulation is amazing in itself. Penn State had a five point lead with 39 seconds left. Then Penn State fouled LaQuinton Ross. After Ross hit both free throws, Shannon Scott stole the inbounds pass right out of the hands of the Nittany Lions and pushed the ball up for a Trey McDonald layup.
Then Penn State missed two foul shots with a one point lead, but Lenzelle Smith missed the go ahead three point attempt. Still, Ohio State had one more opportunity after another missed foul shot. That's when Lenzelle Smith opted for a step back three and missed at the buzzer. Ohio State fell to (22-7, 9-7) in the Big 10.
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All cruise vacations, regardless of length or type, are filled with great memories. From the very moment they board to the final night, cruise passengers begin having the time of their lives. There is one part of every cruise vacation which cruise passengers dislike. It's that part known as disembarkation. Very much like embarkation, disembarkation is highly sophisticated. In a previous article, "Common Sense: An Essential To Cruising", the top five key hints of avoiding errors when cruising were discussed. During disembarkation, honestly, cruise passengers commit a comedy of errors on a weekly basis. It's best to have an error-free disembarkation. Anyone can agree to that! Here are the five key hints to making disembarkation a hassle-free and desirable experience.
The morning of disembarkation, the on board expenses statement will be attached to every cruise passenger's stateroom door. Cruise passengers are to carefully look it over and make sure that all of their charges are correct. If there are any questions, they are to be taken up with the guest services desk before leaving the ship. Cruise passengers who used a credit card for their on board charges will have their total balance automatically routed to their credit card. Those cruise passengers who selected "cash" as their form of on board payment, must be sure that their on board charges are paid up prior to disembarkation.
A short while ago, a passenger had a cash account on board. For whatever rhyme or reason, he was unhappy with his cruise. He decided to leave the ship without paying his outstanding balance. The ship's security staff attempted to stop him, but he had already raced off the ship into the customs hall. He was later stopped and sent back to the ship where he was then questioned by U.S. Customs and the guest service manager. Ultimately, he had to pay his remaining balance regardless of reason. Those cruise passengers who have a cash account must double-check their stateroom bill for outstanding charges. Cruise passengers who have outstanding charges must pay their outstanding balance at the guest services desk before leaving the ship.
All cruise passengers are responsible for their own personal belongings. This cannot be any more important at the time of disembarkation. The night before disembarking, all cruise passengers are to take a good look around their staterooms. They are to check and double-check the drawers and closets for any personal belongings that they may have left around during their cruise. Personal belongings may include cell phones, iPods, articles of clothing, jewelry, and car keys. Cruise passengers should also look under the beds. Things do get kicked underneath by accident. Additionally, cruise passengers must check their bathrooms for items they may have not yet packed in their luggage. Cruise lines are not responsible for personal belongings left behind.
Cruise passengers must double-check the stateroom safe. Cruise passengers often leave their passports or other travel documents in it. They may have stored articles of jewelry or other valuables in it. Recently, a passenger left his bottle of insulin in his stateroom refrigerator. Cruise passengers rarely check their stateroom refrigerator, however, it's vital that all passengers double-check it. Cruise passengers must check everywhere in the stateroom for all personal belongings before disembarkation. Once the passengers' stateroom cards are swiped for the final time, they are not allowed back on board. The process of retrieving personal belongings once off the ship can be long, tedious, and complicated. Disembarkation can be extremely hectic. While passengers are coming off, the on board staff is already in the process of preparing the ship for the next sailing. It is essential that cruise passengers add this must-do to their list of disembarkation chores.
The night before disembarkation, cruise passengers must have their luggage packed and placed outside their stateroom door by midnight. Note: TRAVEL DOCUMENTS MUST NOT BE PACKED IN LUGGAGE. Cruise passengers will not be allowed through customs without them. Also, passengers must fill out a customs declaration form (Shown in slide show). It must be filled out even if no purchases were made. Cruise passengers must make sure that all of their luggage has personal identification attached. In addition, passengers must attach the colored/numbered tags provided to them. The passengers' names, addresses, and phone numbers must be written on the colored/numbered tags. The number on the tag is the number assigned to passengers for disembarking the ship.
When their luggage color and/or number is called, cruise passengers will proceed to the gangway. Once inside the customs hall, they are to proceed to the area where their luggage is located. Cruise passengers must double-check and triple-check that they have all of their luggage before clearing customs. A short time ago, a couple was exiting the customs hall. The couple asked where their luggage was. They had their carry-on luggage, but never stopped to look for their bags. On another day, two cruise passengers went through customs with the wrong luggage. The two passengers nearly went on their merry ways with the wrong baggage in hand. Note: CRUISE PASSENGERS MUST CHECK THEIR TAGS AND COUNT THEIR BAGS!
The evening before disembarkation, cruise passengers must review their transfer paperwork, if applicable. They should know ahead of time when their flights or trains are departing. Cruise passengers shout not wait until last minute. If flying home, passengers should know when and where their flight is departing from. For example, those who are sailing from San Francisco should know if they are flying out of Oakland or San Francisco International Airport. In the New York area, there are three airports. Cruise passengers must know ahead of time which one of the three they are flying from. It makes it a whole lot easier for the shore staff to assist them.
Not long ago, a ship was repositioning from San Juan, Puerto Rico. One passenger was coming off via wheelchair. She had no idea what airline she was flying on or what airport she was flying from. She never reviewed her transfer information prior to sailing. Without knowing where she was flying from, the shore staff had no idea which motor coach to direct her to. If it weren't for checking the manifest, figuring out where she was headed would've been a challenge. If cruise passengers didn't purchase transfers, they should seek out mass transit connections to the train station or airport. If taxis are their choice of transportation, there are dozens of them waiting outside the terminal exit. To find out more, readers can see the article, "Cruise Transfers: Time vs. Cost".
Some cruise passengers carry a ton of luggage when they travel. Some travel light with one suitcase and a carry-on. Some cruise passengers travel with a whole matched collection. This part is number one on the list for a chief reason. Cruise passengers still misconstrue the meaning of the express walk-off program. Express walk-off, now "self-assist", doesn't mean that cruise passengers can leave the ship and claim their luggage faster. The self-assist program is for cruise passengers who can carry ALL of their luggage without any assistance from the on board or shore staff. Cruise passengers who sign up for the self-assist program are the very first to leave the ship. Note: THOSE PASSENGERS WHO SIGN UP FOR THE SELF-ASSIST PROGRAM MUST NOT PLACE THEIR LUGGAGE OUTSIDE THEIR STATEROOM DOOR. There have been mornings where passengers disembarked from the ship too early, assuming that their luggage was ready to be picked up. They had to wait until all of the luggage was set up and inspected by the U.S. Customs K-9s. Cruise passengers who have all of their luggage, along with their passports and declaration forms, are clear to go on their merry ways.
Disembarkation is the most sophisticated and hectic part of any cruise vacation. There are a lot of must-do's to be taken care of and many don'ts to be kept in mind. Disembarkation is not difficult as long as cruise passengers use their common sense. Cruise passengers must remember to pay their on board expenses bill if they set up a cash account. Before leaving the vessel, passengers must check around their staterooms for personal belongings. Passengers should properly pack and tag their luggage. Further, they should always review their transfer arrangements. Last but not least, cruise passengers must think carefully if they wish to sign up for the self-assist program. If cruise passengers can can handle all of their luggage, they are good to go. Disembarking from a cruise should never be hard. It begins the countdown to an upcoming cruise. Every ending brings about a good beginning.


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Women's guild selling See's candy
Our Lady of the Sierra Women's Guild will be selling See's Candy from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays beginning Monday, Nov. 26 at the Jack in the Box parking lot.
Details: (559) 658-8587.
J. Doss new Sierra Star advertising rep
The Sierra Star has announced that J. Doss has joined the the staff as an advertising sales representative. Doss, who has 15 years of design and sales experience, recently served as the director at the Boys & Girls Club of Oakhurst. He and his wife Chrissie have three children, Vanessa, Joel and, Dillon and are the grandparents of Alexiz and Lily Bee Dang of Oakhurst. Family remains a priority in their lives which includes supporting their church and community. Doss says he enjoys working with the business people of the Mountain Area to assist them in growing their business.
Privatizing water and sewer meeting
A community meeting on privatization of water and sewer will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at the Pines Resort Lakeview Room, 54449 Road 432. The meeting is sponsored by the Bass Lake Homeowners Association.
Madera County is considering privatizing all county operated special districts for water and sewer. In the Bass Lake area that includes:
Sewer district in the Pines Village area including Ridgeline, The Forks and Millers Landing.
Water and sewer districts at Lakeshore and Marine View.
Water districts at Fawn Point and Wishon.
Not included is the privately owned Bass Lake Water Company or owner owned wells and septic systems.
Gas prices continue to go down
After months of volatility in California gas prices, the Golden State is now experiencing a drop in the price of gas according to the latest report from AAA Northern California, which tracks gas prices as a service to consumers.
Every metro area in Northern California saw a decrease of at least 69 cents a gallon over the past month.
California's average for a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline is $3.85, down 82 cents since the AAA report on Oct. 9. For perspective, that's two cents more than California's average price on this date last year. Among all 50 states, Hawaii has the highest average price for regular, unleaded gasoline at $4.41. New York has the highest price, $3.99, in the lower 48 states.
The least expensive average price in Northern California was in Modesto, where regular is $3.65 per gallon. Of all the metro areas in Northern California where gas prices are tracked by AAA, Yreka has the highest average price of $3.99.
To get the best mileage possible, AAA recommends keeping tires at the proper pressure suggested by the vehicle manufacturer, performing routine maintenance and making sure fluids are clean and belts and hoses are in good repair. The way you drive can also impact fuel economy. Smooth driving to avoid sudden stops and starts, combining trips and lightening your load also help conserve gasoline.
Cal Fire stations at winter staffing
Cooler weather and recent rains has prompted the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit to reduce staffing levels as of Nov. 19.
The transition to winter preparedness allows Cal Fire to release some seasonal firefighters, reduce staffing on fire engines and close certain wildland fire stations.
This transition coincides with the permitting of residential hazard reduction burning in the area with a valid burn permit between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m..
Permits can be obtained from Cal Fire stations within the county.
Details: 1 (877) 429-2876, fire.ca.gov and ReadyForWildfire.org.
The Sierra National Forest has also ended the fire season and is beginning winter operations.
The end of fire season means that seasonal firefighters are released for the winter, fire lookout towers are unstaffed and high country fire stations are closed until next spring.
The Sierra National Forest experienced light-to-moderate fire activity this season with 48 human and 28 lightning caused fires, burning a total of 897 acres. All fires were quickly controlled by forest service firefighting resources.
California and much of the Western United States experienced heavy fire activity in 2012 due to drought conditions. Firefighting resources from the Sierra National Forest stayed very active assisting with suppression efforts. Sierra National Forest personnel have just returned from assisting with recovery efforts on the east coast due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy.
Details: North Fork (559) 877-2218.
Majestic Mountain Loop promotes three area national parks
The Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau in Oakhurst is announcing a new promotional partnership -- the "Majestic Mountain Loop" which markets Yosemite National Park to visitors as part of a three-day vacation that includes Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia National Park.
The promotional website is MajesticMountainLoop.com.
"Our goal is to associate the three parks and make this a must-do for travelers worldwide," said Rhonda Salisbury of the bureau. "With travel times being shorter than they have been in the past, it's nice to be able to do this in three days, and if you have some extra days, you can do more. Once visitors come through our areas and see all there is to do, we hope they come back and stay longer."
Details: (559) 683-4636.
Chowchilla Mountain Road closed
Due to recent weather and road conditions, the Chowchilla Mountain Road was closed Nov. 15 and is inaccessible for the season from the park boundary to the Wawona Golf Course.
Ladies Night Out
The Women's Council of Realtors will hold their annual fundraiser for the organization called "Ladies Night Out," 6-9 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 2 at the Yosemite Gateway Association of Realtors office near Sears.
Attendees pay one fee at the door of $25 and includes food, wine and shopping and swapping for the night. Bring gently used women's accessories and children's toys and baby gear for swapping.
All Items left over will be donated to local charity.
Details: Katie Miller, (559) 760-8867
Lions Club district meeting
On Nov. 9 Lions Clubs International District 4-A1 held their quarterly meeting at Camp Pacifica in Ahwahnee and at Oakhurst Elementary School on Saturday, Nov. 10. More than 100 district club members were in attendance for the two days of meetings. Anyone interested in joining the Oakhurst Lions Club should call Chris Baker, (559) 760-0279.
College campus spring registration
It's almost time for spring semester registration at the Oakhurst College campus. Registration opens to all students Nov. 29 and the Spring semester begins Jan. 7.
To accommodate students registering for spring classes the college campus will be open:
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 26 through Dec. 14 (Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays).
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 17 through Dec. 24 (Monday through Friday).
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 2 and 3.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5.
The college campus will closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 and will re-open Wednesday, Jan. 2. Beginning with the start of classes Jan. 7, the office will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays.
Placement tests will be given each week for those who need them. An academic counselor will be on-site to assist with college planning. To make an appointment for a placement test or to see an academic counselor, call (559) 683-3940.
To assist students in obtaining their textbooks and supplies, items can be pre-ordered from the college bookstore between Dec. 3 and Jan. 10. The books will be available for pick-up at the Oakhurst college campus on Saturday, Jan. 12. Payment is due upon receipt. Please see the campus office for further details.
The cost for classes is $46 per unit plus a $9 health fee. Registration can be completed at the school or online at oakhurstcenter.com.
The Oakhurst College is located on Civic Circle Drive behind Rite Aid. Details: (559) 683-3940.
Art Trails Exhibit
"Pathways" is a Sierra Art Trails Special Exhibit focused on the choices we make and the paths we take.
The exhibit is on display through Dec. 9, at Stellar Gallery in Oakhurst. Gallery Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday.
A special performance will be held 7-9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, featuring an evening of music, dance and spoken word inspired by the "Pathways" theme. $5 admission at the door. Seating is limited.


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3 Keys to Raising Your Standards as a Man
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In 2005, the It Bag craze took over the accessory world. In fact, when we started PurseBlog the height of the It Bag was nearing its peak. At the time I was not involved with shoes as much, my bag addiction took front seat. But if I had to place a shoe into the "it shoe" category, the Yves Saint Laurent Tribute Platform Sandals would be there front and center.
I mean, look at these shoes! How can you not fall instantly in love with the design?
I am in love with these shoes, head-over-heels. The one aspect holding me back is the overall heel being 6″. You guys, I am 5'10" (pushing near 5'11"). I am not complaining about my height, but super high heels were never my thing. I continue to embrace heels more and more, but these shoes give me height anxiety. I need to work on that. Because otherwise these shoes are perfect.
The YSL Tribute Sandals speak for themselves, having an iconic design with the crisscrossing bands of leather and buckled T-strap. The covered platform is 1.25″ while the heel is an additional 4.75″. There are multiple color options. When I covered these shoes on my Jungle Theme day on PurseBlog, I fell in love with the green. As much as I love the green pair, I feel like the brown will not only be more wearable but also show off the design perfectly. Buy via Saks for $760.
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Karen Ristuben: Day Dream
Day Dream
Karen Ristuben (vocals)
Too Much (Daring Records DR5011)
Karen Ristuben (vocals),
Billy Novick (clarinet, alto sax), Duke Levine (electric and nylon-string guitars), Kevin Barry (archtop and lap steel guitars), Marty Ballou (bass), Per Hansen (drums).
Composed by Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn.
Recorded: Topsfield, MA, November-December 2007
Rating: 78/100 (learn more)
Consider a small roadside bar with a blonde chanteuse singing to a bunch of beer-drinking flyboys and their molls on break from the nearby desert Air Force base that is home to that rare breed called test pilots. Some are dancing, some are simply enjoying the music. It could be a scene from back in the '50s where these classic rugged individualists, who would soon populate NASA's astronaut program, found respite from their hair-raising daily escapades through music that mixes the soft sleepy delivery of a laid-back era with embellishments of steel guitar and a twangy Fender telecaster, giving this Ellington composition its own unique western flavor. Ristuben's monotonic voice and her accomplished musical partners trigger this scene in my mind, with their oddly effective combination of sounds and approach. It's maybe not jazz per se, but certainly evokes a time past and a musical hybrid that combines elements of jazz, western instrumentation and torch singing.
Reviewer: Ralph A. Miriello
Tags: 2000s jazz · day dream · ellington covers · jazz vocals
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Did Lindsay Lohan Destroy Elizabeth Taylor's Cleopatra Trailer?
The owner of Elizabeth Taylor's Cleopatra trailer from 1963 claims Lindsay Lohan trashed it during the recent filming of her Lifetime movie "Liz & Dick."
Angel Alger bought the lavish, memorabilia-filled 38-foot dressing room trailer back in June, agreeing to let producers of the Lohan project use it during their shoot.
Alger claims that by the time it was returned in July, the trailer was ruined, with damages in excess of $100,000.
She alleges that dishes and glass were broken, that there were cigarette burns on the furniture, and that antiques including a European rocking chair had gone missing.
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"Only a psychotic and rebellious person or people would steal irreplaceable museum belongings and leave it in this vandalized condition," Alger tells CNN.
She believes Lohan is to blame for the destruction — even though there's no evidence whatsoever tying the actress to the damage.
Alger's suspicion is based on a "studio employee" telling her that Lohan and her friends had access to the pricey trailer after filming at night.
But Lohan, who was cleared of any wrongdoing in a stolen jewelry case this week, is firing back at the allegations.
A rep for Lohan tells Gossip Cop, "Lindsay has the utmost respect and admiration for Elizabeth Taylor and any insinuation that she had anything to do with the damage to the trailer is preposterous."
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LA Lakers rumors have Pau Gasol and coach Mike D'Antoni going at it in the press. These LA Lakers rumors show just how far from relevant the team is this season and what happens when a franchise decides that it is time to play for the draft than the postseason. According to a report from ESPN on Thursday (Feb. 27), D'Antoni decided to go to the press to complain about what his star player had done earlier in the week.
Jimmer Fredette To Chicago Bulls?
D'Antoni stated, "The thing I just don't appreciate ... You just keep it in-house. It's very easy just to come over and talk about your frustrations. We'll try to work something out. We'll figure something out. But to go to (the media) and to do it in the papers, that's disturbing. I just don't think that's the way to go and people should understand that we're all trying to solve the same problem, so let's just put our heads together and do the best we can."
These comments were what he had to say following a tough loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night (Feb. 26). It kept Los Angeles as the worst team in the Western Conference this season and showed an extreme disconnect between the coach and the best player he has on the active roster. He was also responding to what the power forward had stated after losing by 20 points to the Indiana Pacers back on Tuesday (Feb. 26).
Previous LA Lakers rumors had Pau Gasol feeling that the team lacked discipline on the court. He had stated, "That's why you have to be disciplined and implement discipline, that's how you kind of make that better or make that not a factor. I don't think there's a lot of discipline right now." It has created a war of words in the press that is only serving to show how disconnected this team has become without Kobe Bryant on the court.
The irony also isn't lost on fans that coach D'Antoni went to the press to complain about Gasol speaking with the press.
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Which players are showing promise?
Greg Growden and Paul Cully take a look at a few players that have started showing some real promise this season.PT0M0S 620 349
Canberra Stadium, Friday 7.40pm (AEST)
Last meeting:
Head-to-head: Played 1 Brumbies 0 Rebels 1
In Canberra: N/A
Referee: Glen Jackson (NZ)
TV: Live, Fox Sports 3
Odds: Brumbies $1.21 Rebels $4.50
Greg Growden writes: The Rebels are on their way to Fyshwick to really learn something about culture, fireworks and fruity DVDs. Danny Cipriani will be allowed to drive the team bus. And then onto Canberra Stadium where they will be dished up by another dishevelled mob.
AAP writes: The Brumbies showed what they are capable of in their 22-14 upset of the Reds and are hungry for more success in a forgettable season. A direct attacking plan and far more purpose in defence rattled Queensland and should also get over the top of the tiring Rebels who finally have wayward star Danny Cipriani back in the driver's seat.
Utility ... Pat McCabe of the Brumbies. Photo: Getty Images
The visitors will miss rising lock Hugh Pyle (groin) but the Brumbies will also be without their best second-rower in Mark Chisholm (knee). Both sides are desperate to avoid the wooden spoon and expect a highly-physical encounter.
BRUMBIES: Christian Lealiifano, Henry Speight, Tyrone Smith, Pat McCabe, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Matt Giteau (captain), Patrick Phibbs, Mitchell Chapman, Julian Salvi, Henry Vanderglas, Peter Kimlin, Ben Hand, Ben Alexander, Stephen Moore, Jerry Yanuyanutawa. Reserves: Anthony Hegarty, Jono Owen, Sam Carter, Tom Boidin, Nic White, Robbie Coleman, Andrew Smith.
REBELS: Mark Gerrard, Richard Kingi, Stirling Mortlock (captain), Julian Huxley, Cooper Vuna, Danny Cipriani, Nick Phipps, Gareth Delve, Michael Lipman, Jarrod Saffy, Kevin O'Neill, Alister Campbell, Greg Somerville, Ged Robinson, Rodney Blake. Reserves: Adam Freier, Laurie Weeks, Adam Byrnes, Tim Davidson, Lachlan Mitchell, Peter Betham, Afusipa Taumoepeau.


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Kenneth James Grandberry
Position: RB
Height: 6-0 Weight: 195 lbs.
Born: January 25, 1952 in Waco, TX
High School: Laughbon
College: Washington St. (school history) (Grandberry college stats)
Drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 8th round (190th overall) of the 1974 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 5 (9377th overall since 1950)
Other SR Links: College Football at Sports-Reference.com
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July 2011 will mark an important occasion for Mississauga residents: the 30th anniversary of
our sister city partnership with Kariya, Japan.
Since July 7, 1981, Mississauga has been proud to call the City of Kariya its sister
The Sister City initiative was introduced in the 1950s as a way to develop communication
networks between cities of the world, for the principal purpose of reducing misunderstandings
and conflict between nations, particularly in the aftermath of World War II.
The benefits of sister city partnerships go well beyond friendship. They are a way for both
cities to enhance their global reputation and trade, to provide learning opportunities for
governments and business, and to provide a cultural and educational exchange between both
cities. The City now boasts over 80 Japanese companies that contribute to our local
We celebrated our 25th anniversary with more than 65 guests from Japan, including Kariya Mayor
Kunio Enami, on Friday July 7, 2006. Several of our honoured delegates and guests have been
attending this occasion since 1975. The special 25th anniversary took place on
Friday July 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Great Hall at the Civic Centre.
The 30th anniversary includes a number of activities including a special exhibition at the
Bradley Museum entitled Celebrating Friendship: An Exhibit Commemorating the 30th Anniversary
of the Twinning of Mississauga and Kariya, Japan that will run through until December 21st,
2011. Ten delegates from Kariya will participate in the opening ceremony and will share their
culture through demonstrations. They will participate in Canada Day at Celebration Square, tour
Kariya Park, attend various dinners as well as a day trip to Niagara Falls. The Mayor of Kariya
and a few members of his council and city staff will visit Kariya in September for the
presentation of a commemorative sculpture in Kariya Park.


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Miami Marathon: Shadow race in Afghanistan brings brothers together
MIAMI The Smock brothers – Patrick David and Michael – had been planning for the past year to rendezvous and run together Sunday in the ING Miami Marathon.
They were so determined, they didn't let Patrick's deployment to Afghanistan derail their plan.
It figured to be logistical challenge. All three are doctors living in separate cities. When Patrick Smock was sent overseas with the 745th Forward Surgical Team, the logistics appeared insurmountable.
But Patrick proposed a shadow race and recruited more than 100 soldiers and other military personnel to join him in the Miami Marathon on the other side of the world.
Running around the airstrip at Forward Operating Base Fenty in eastern Afghanistan, Maj. Patrick Smock finished his 26.2-mile run about 10 hours before his brothers started along with 21,000 in Miami. Patrick's time of just over 3:27 was the best of the three.
"Halfway through, I was doing pretty good. I hit my wall about 21, 22 miles and started to need to take a break, walk it out and make sure I keep fueling myself up. I used that finish line as my motivation," he said.
He also found motivation in watching a group of armored trucks head out on a convoy as his race began.
David Scott, race director of the ING Miami Marathon, said all of the military personnel in the shadow race will receive marathon shirts and finishers medals.
As for the brothers' future race plans, Patrick said: "I don't know if we will run Miami together in the future — that will most likely depend on how our schedules work out, but we are already tentatively planning to sign up this summer for the Ironman Triathlon in Lake Placid [in N.Y.] in 2012."


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Baker's last win came Jan. 2 against Bethel College. The team's latest defeat came from the hands of conference leader Central Methodist University. The 51-79 loss leaves Baker looking for its first conference win of the year. On the season, Baker averages 57.78 points against conference members while allowing 77.33.
Benedictine enters the game coming off two straight losses against Missouri Valley College and MidAmerica Nazarene University. Despite the loss against MNU, the Ravens posted a season-high 93 points. In conference play, Benedictine averages 71.50 points and gives up 69.30.
Baker junior Andre Strozier (pictured) leads the Wildcats, averaging 13.42 points per game and 7.95 rebounds. Malcolm Greer follows close behind with an average of 12.53 points per game. In the December matchup against Benedictine, Greer had 14 points and Strozier posted a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Benedictine junior Chris Bonham leads the HAAC in blocks, averaging 3.47 per game. In their last meeting with Baker, Bonham and Geno McNeil led their team with 18 and 17 points, respectively.
Thursday's game will be a clash between two top-five HAAC rebounders. Baker's Strozier averages 7.95 rebounds per game, placing him fifth overall in the HAAC. On the other side of the court, Benedictine's Bonham is second on the list, with a 10.05 average. Both players had 10 rebounds during their last meeting.
Baker plays at Lindenwood University Saturday, Jan. 30 at 8:30 p.m. The Wildcats lost the previous matchup with the Lions by a score of 57-70.


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Say It Ain't So, Joe…
Well, to put it simply, I was duped…hook, line, and sinker. During this entire offseason, all Twins fans kept hearing the reports about how Joe Mauer had some sort of kidney problem that required surgery, but that he should (key word) be fine for Opening Day 2009. Over the course of the past few days, however, it has become painfully (for both Mauer and his fans) obvious that he will not be in the Opening Day lineup come April 6. In fact, no timetable has even been set for his return, which is a bit scary.
From the very beginning, the entire Mauer situation has been shrouded in mystery, some of which still remains unknown. All we were told early-on is that Mauer had surgery on his kidney, yet (after talking with my Dad, a doctor) there aren't too many things besides kidney stones or tumors that need to be surgically dealt with on a kidney. Plus, the extent of Mauer's pain was not nearly known until just recently, when it was announced that he has inflamation in his right sacroiliac joint, which I guess is basically where the bottom of the spine meets the top of the pelvis. Why that information wasn't released sooner is beyond me.
What I guess I find so interesting about this whole thing is how it harkens back to the old days of reporters covering for baseball players. For example, Babe Ruth went out and got himself a venereal disease and writers said he just had a "bellyache" from eating too many hot dogs and drinking too many beers. Now, in no way am I saying that the MN Twins and related media are covering up some sort of indescretion on Mauer's part, but they are protecting him from the media scrutiny, perhaps to not perpetuate his reputation as "weak" or "injury-prone".
Personally, I would have like to have seen the Twins be a little more honest about the whole affair. Sure, some people will criticize Mauer for being injury-prone, but those people are idiots, by and large, as injuries are something that really can't be controlled. Instead, why not just level with us and move on from there?


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Emkay Nobilette's singing talent earned her a spot in the top 15 girls on "American Idol." The 20-year-old sang Ed Sheeran's "The A-Team" and blew the judges away. But Nobilette is making headlines for another reason as well. She's gay and spoke about it openly on the show making her the first "Idol" contestant to do so.
During a conversation with judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr., Nobilette was told that, although her voice and her style were impressive, she was not the typical American Idol contestant. Emkay expressed that she had her own thoughts on the subject and the judges asked her to share. The singer responded with:
"I'm very obviously gay, and there are always going to be people in America and everywhere else who are definitely going to hate me. But I think in the last two years there have been a lot of things that really changed that and really made that a positive thing."
After some drawn out tense moments "American Idol" style, she was finally voted through as one of the top 15 girls. An emotional Nobilette responded by hugging and thanking all three judges.
Take a look at Emkay Nobilette's candid conversation with the "American Idol" judges here.


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Photographer Mary Ann Owen can remember a time when you could find an all-women's card in Las Vegas, or, the very least, a female bout on nearly every show.
Things sure have changed.
"It used to be so popular," recalls Owen. "Arizona Charlies used to stage all-girl shows and it was standing room only. I've seen it rise, and then fall back down."
The rise of women's boxing, and subsequent decline, at least in America, Owen believes, is only temporary. Having covered women's boxing since the late 1990s, Owen has seen it all. In fact, the decade-and-a-half she's covered the sport has been chronicled in the form of a newly-released book, "Extraordinary Women of the Ring," published by Kirographaires Editions in France.
The book is a who's who chronicle of the last ten years of women's boxing – in word and through hundreds of photos, all taken by Owen.
Having to go overseas to get a book published on women's boxing, Owen believes, sums up the plight of the sport in America.
"It's huge in Europe," says Owen. "They've really embraced women's boxing there – it's just like it used to be here. France, Germany, parts of Sweden – they treat female fighters like rock stars over there. And the bouts are good, credible fights."
While working as a corrections officer in the '90s, Owen took up boxing as a means of self-defense. One day, a friend of hers asked her to shoot a local show at the Orleans Casino. Having dabbled in photography through her life, Owen accepted the challenge and was instantly hooked when watching Brenda Burnside fight a four-rounder on the card.
"I couldn't believe women went into the ring like that," recalls Owen. "In my generation, growing up in the '50s, women had never even been allowed to participate in sports."
Owen started covering local boxing for the now-defunct Lady Boxer magazine. Then, in 2000, with Butch Gottlieb, she started the website BoxinginLasVegas.com. All the while, she collected info and photos on women fighters, including the top name in her day, Christy Martin.
"Everyone says this about Christy Martin, but she's the one who really inspired me," says Owen. "She wasn't the first – you had women like Barbara Butrick, now in her 80s, who laced up the gloves in the '40s and '50s. But Martin was the first to shed a lot of light on the sport. She was a pioneer – and the first to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated."
Owen got to meet Martin, and photograph several of her fights in the peak of her career. Now, a decade later, she's had the opportunity to shoot Martin in Vegas as the pioneer stages a comeback on an upcoming Top Rank card.
"More promoters need to do what Top Rank is doing – and that is, give women's boxing another chance," says Owen. "Promoters need to get out of the Dark Ages. Step up to the plate, let's start putting some of these girls on your shows.
"They need exposure – but make credible matches, with girls who can fight. The girls are always the ones who get the bad rap because they don't have the exposure that men's boxing does. If a girl fight is bad, it's ten times worse because there are not that many of them."
Owen believes the sport will experience a spike in popularity following the debut of women's boxing in the 2012 Olympics.
"Wait until people start seeing the level of talent going into the Olympics," says Owen. "The amateurs are fantastic – I went to the National Golden Gloves last June in Fort Lauderdale, and just couldn't believe it.
"It's going to change everything."
. . . .
Extraordinary Women of the Ring
by Mary Ann Owen
272 pages. $34.95 @ Amazon). Kirographaires Editions.
© 2010 by Fightnews.com.


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Results tagged ' Adrian Beltre '
Texas Beatdown
When a lineup consists of Josh Hamilton, Michael Young, Adrian Beltre, and Nelson Cruz, sometimes a blowout occurs.
About the only positive to take from it is Swarzak saving the bullpen after Duensing's disappointment.
Preview (24-39, 5th, 3.0 GB KCR): Colby Lewis (5-6, 4.37) vs. Scott Baker (3-4, 3.86)
17 Drab Innings…Then A Walkabout
Though I was a bit crushed that I had to work at night on the day of the Twins' home opener against the Seattle Mariners, I taped the game and watched it later in the evening. Gee, that was worth it. First, this guy…
…"King" Felix Hernandez, completely shuts down our bats. Even in the sparse situations we scraped together that could have produced runs, Felix would always get out of the jam either via a strike out (usually Michael Cuddyer, who whiffed three times) or a double play (Justin Morneau). This was especially frustrating due to the fact that it wasted a pretty decent effort from our mound man..
Sure, Francisco Liriano gave up three dingers, but one came after a glaring error from Alexi Casilla. All told, he pitched very well and just didn't get any offensive support.
So, I went to bed hoping that the next day's matchup (which I would be watching on TV…or so I thought) would produce a much better result. The next morning, however, I was informed that my grandparents (who live in the Metro area suberbs…Fridley, to be exact) had received four free tickets from a Target store promotion and were wondering if my brother and I wanted to go with them?! Stupid question, as we headed out the door right away!
Game #2 of 162 proved to be much more exciting than the previous one…and perhaps the next 160! Of course, it didn't start out so great, as our guy…
…Nick Blackburn found himself down 4-0 after just four innings. RBI hits from Denard Span and Cuddyer (he was basically either whiffing badly or driving in runs all game) brought the Twins to within one run for the middle innings, but Luis Ayala surrendered another Mariner run in the top of the ninth. Thus, new Seattle closer Brandon Morrow was summoned to the Dome mound with a 5-3. That's when things started to get interesting:
Morrow got two quick outs in Joe Crede and Delmon Young, but Carlos Gomez put together a surprisingly good at-bat (he would have K'd on four pitches last season in that spot) and drew a walk. Jason Kubel was called on to pinch-hit for Jose Morales (who had struck out in all three previous at-bats), and Kubel used patience to his advantage to coax another base-on-balls.
Then, with the Jumbotron at the Dome flashing the "Walks Will Haunt" graphic, Morrow walked a third straight batter (Brian Buscher) and was pulled in favor of Miguel Batista. By this time the lineup had turned over again, so Span The Man stepped in and hit a high chopper that Adrian Beltre couldn't will down into his glove fast enough, making the score 5-4.
This brought Alexi Casilla to the plate, and my flashback started…the last time I was at the Metrodome, Lexi singled to center field with the bases loaded against the Chicago White Sox to complete the late-season sweep. This time, Casilla again ripped the first pitch he saw into center, plating both the tying and winning runs…
Though this wasn't the greatest run-differential the Twins have ever come back from, it still has to go down in team history as one of the great late-inning victories due to the fact that all the action transpired with two outs. When Buscher slide across the plate and was mobbed by his teammates, what was left of the 23,700 announced crowd was in a bedlam!
Man, I think I need to starting getting to more of these games…whenever I'm there, something crazy seems to happen.
Preview (1-1, 2nd, 0.5 GB CWS): Kevin Slowey (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Carlos Silva (0-0, 0.00). Though Silva is gone from "Fatboy" to "Slim" over the off-season, he still lives and dies by the sinker. If "on" he can be maddening. If not, he WILL get pounded.