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McLoud High School is partnering with Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) to ask all area residents to give blood. Wednesday, March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., a blood drive will be held at 1100 West Seikel Boulevard. Those who are healthy and 16 years* or older can typically donate.
John Armitage, M.D., OBI president and CEO, says March poses challenges in meeting area hospitals' needs. "Spring Break is exciting for those enjoying time away. But the need for blood never takes a break! There is no substitute, and patients in urgent need during March cannot wait."
Although all blood types are needed, those with O-negative type blood are especially encouraged to donate. According to the American Association of Blood Banks, those with O-negative blood type make up only nine percent of the national population. However, O-negative blood can be used by anyone in an emergency situation, regardless of type.
Providing every drop of blood needed by patients in 140 medical facilities across the state, Oklahoma Blood Institute is the ninth largest, non-profit blood center in America. For more information or to make an appointment, call 877-340-8777 or visit obi.org.
* 16 year olds must weigh at least 125 and provide signed parental permission, 17 year olds must weigh at least 125 pounds, 18+ year olds must weigh at least 110 pounds.
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About eight months ago, I wrote HERE about Fox News contributor Suzanne Venker's proposterous argument that American men increasingly are turning away from uppity women.
Venker made this claim in a piece headlined "The war on men."
And now Venker is back with a piece on the Fox News Web site about how men have become "second-class citizens."
Her arguments are still pretty silly, as we see HERE:
The war on men actually begins in grade school, where boys are at a distinct disadvantage. Not only are curriculums centered on girls�, rather than boys,� interests, the emphasis in these ...
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ALAMEDA — Starting quarterback Terrelle Pryor has been medically cleared for full contact and to play again, Raiders coach Dennis Allen said Friday. However, Pryor has to pass one final concussion-related test before Allen signs off on Pryor's return to game action.
Pryor did far more at practice Friday than he did at any point this week. As a result, Allen said, the Raiders want to see how he responds to the increased workload the day after.
"It's not something that has to be done," Allen said. "It's something that we want to do to make sure. I want to make sure we're making the right decision for this kid."
Pryor passed the series of league-mandated tests before Friday's practice. If he passes the non-mandatory test Saturday, there's a strong chance that he will start against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Allen said.
"I feel great," Pryor said about 30 minutes after practice ended. "I was told, today I took my final test in the morning and passed. It was an impact test, and that was probably the hardest one."
Well, he still has the additional test the Raiders are throwing at him as a "precautionary" measure, in Allen's words. Pryor didn't know about the added test until asked about it.
He said he feels as if he is 100 percent healthy. Just the same, he is appreciative of the Raiders regard for his safety and well being.
"That just shows they take care their players ... ," Pryor said. "That sounds wonderful that they're looking at (another test). At the end of the day, prevention is definitely more key than trying to jump from one game" to the next.
Allen said he isn't going to make a definitive announcement for competitive reasons. But he made it sound as if there's a realistic chance of Pryor starting ahead of Matt Flynn.
"We haven't made that decision," Allen said. "The biggest thing is, I like where he's at. I like where he's at mentally. Medically, we're going to continue to evaluate him. He's cleared medically. We want to get one more evaluation on him tomorrow to see how he responded. But, he's making a lot of progress."
Pryor took a few snaps and wore a helmet at Thursday's practice, according to Allen. However, Pryor did not wear a helmet and attempted only one pass during the media access.
Most coaches are hesitant to start a quarterback who hasn't practiced much the week before the game. Allen's history puts him in this camp. Therefore, it was imperative that Pryor get in some practice time.
Allen is comfortable with Flynn or Pryor starting, given Pryor started the first three games this season and Flynn got the bulk of the reps with the first-team offense in practice this week.
In the end, the Raiders are taking an abundance of caution and making sure that Pryor isn't at risk of further injury.
"I'm going to make the right decision based on his health and make sure we do the right thing for him," Allen said.
For more on the Raiders, visit the Inside the Oakland Raiders blog at ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders.


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If you are a fan of paper craft you have to check out Hattie Newman, if she isn't already one of your favourite people! Hattie is a true master of her craft creating towns, mountains and oversized books all from paper. Her work can be found in advertisements, magazines, physical spaces and books.
Hattie studied Illustration at Bristol UWE and is now based in East London, whenever she's not off creating fantastic things in New york, Paris and Milan, to name a few. She has kindly let us show some of her work which features some pieces for clients such as, 'The Times' and 'Google'. Hattie has also worked with a long list of amazing clients including 'Cadbury' and 'Louis Vuitton'!
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When artist Gabriel Hardman isn't drawing comics, he's drawing for movies. His affinity for films manifests itself in several ways, including his willingness to share his film knowledge via Twitter. Beginning May 15, that love of movies will be partially reflected in his new Monkeybrain Comics project Kinski (available for preorder).
It's the story of a fellow who finds a dog, and the events that unfold from there. This project is a departure for Hardman, who acknowledges Kinski has "much more of a quirky, indie vibe than any of the other comics I've done prior. Coen Brothers-esque." Hardman with a Coen Brothers bent served as great fuel for my questions (and while he initially referenced the Coen Borthers, in our discussion he's quick to also cite Martin Scorsese's After Hours and the Terrence Malick-written Pocket Money as influencing elements).
Tim O'Shea: In tackling a story that is a quirky departure from your normal fare, how did you settle upon making a dog the main catalyst of your story?
Gabriel Hardman: I like the idea of using a dog to spark the story because animals are chaotic. They don't have the same set of social rules to adhere to as we do. Dogs don't care about our problems! They can send the story off into unexpected directions. But even though Joe, the lead character, finding the dog starts the story, he's using the dog as an excuse to ignore other things in his life he's having problems with. Mainly his unfulfilling job as a bird feed rep. He decides he's going to save this dog, no matter the cost. It's a crusade! But crusades usually don't turn out so well.


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December 14, 2013
There were some signs of improvement and definite bright spots Saturday afternoon in the Highlanders' 80-62 loss to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in the MacMurray College Classic tournament. Coach Derek James' team shot 81% (17-21) from the free throw line and junior center Megan Duisen led the team with sixteen points and nine rebounds. Duisen shot 62% (8-13) from the field, while the rest of the Highlanders struggled from the field at 20% (14-70).
KayDee Carmody had twelve points; and senior guard Gabby Douglas added ten points six rebounds and five assists in the loss.
Stephanie Moore led the Pomeroys with a game-high seventeen points. Kennedy Nelson had thirteen points and seven rebounds; and Na-Shaunda Rayford chipped in with ten points and four steals.
For her two-day performance, Duisen was named to the MacMurray College Classic All-Tournament Team. She averaged thirteen points and seven rebounds in the tournament.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College improves to 6-4 overall; while MacMurray College falls to 0-7. The Highlanders travel to Millikin University on Thursday night in their last game before the Holiday break.


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Don't worry if you're not into big commitments. This is the project for you!
The way it works is that each knitter knits 4" of a baby blanket, usually 90-100 stitches, using worsted or dk (depending on the blanket) weight, acrylic yarn. You can choose the pattern of your choice, keeping within the three stitch garter edging. Then, when you're done, you send the blanket to the next knitter, leaving the stitches on the needles. Everything travels together.
Each blanket takes about six knitters. You get two weeks to complete your portion. I've found it takes me only one evening...sometimes two.
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Increasing titers in mammalian cell culture has recently shifted the focus of process development efforts towards improving the economics of product recovery and purification processes. Some argue that a paradigm shift may be required to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of future antibody candidates. This paper discusses the key process economic drivers and the impact of scale and titer on downstream processing (DSP) economic trade-offs.
The success of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) in the treatment of indications such as cancer and autoimmune diseases has fuelled clinical trial activities; in recent years MAbs have become the fastest growing segment of the biopharmaceutical industry.1,2 Attractive returns coupled with the potential losses in revenue resulting from delays in product approval have made companies focus on speed-to-market rather than on improving process economics.3–5 However, MAbs are amongst the most expensive drugs—the annual cost per patient can reach $35,000 for antibodies that treat cancer conditions. With intensified competition on the way and increasing pressure from healthcare providers, the ultimate success of the next generation of MAb therapeutics will increasingly depend on economic factors.6 As a result, production costs and capacity use are becoming critical success factors for the industry.7,8Economies of Scale
The relative importance of key process parameters on the overall economic feasibility of a process varies with both the scale of operation and the titer assumed. As annual output and scale increase at a given titer or combined with titer increases, the relative importance of different cost categories are expected to change as follows (Figure 1):


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Looking for another way to enjoy the river and be outdoors? With the recent addition of two disc golf courses – the two communities of Granite Falls and Montevideo are joining together to provide a unique riverfront disc golf experience. Saturday, July 13 and Sunday July 14 have been slated for The Monte-Granite Riverfront Disc Golf Classic. This family friendly event has something for everyone. On Saturday beginning at 9:00 a.m., the public is invited to come to the Sunset Lodge #109 Disc Golf Course in Lagoon Park, Montevideo and learn the basics of disc golf. The first 100 participants will receive a free disc. There will be four stations that will teach basic disc skills and beginning at 10:00 a.m. there will be open recreational play to practice those skills. Beginning at 1:30 p.m. for those folks with a few skills under their belt, registration begins for the first ever Monte-Granite Riverfront Disc Golf Classic. This non-sanctioned open will have three categories for competition: Men's, Women's and Youth. The entry fee is $10 per person. There will be prizes awarded on Sunday after the two-day, 36-hole event. Here is where the "something for everyone" comes in – Saturday evening at Wegdahl County Park along the Minnesota River halfway between Granite Falls and Montevideo on Highway 212 there will be a light supper and beginning at 7:00 p.m., there will be a Disc Golf Exhibition throwing contest. This is a great way to learn more about the sport and see why people are so interested in this fun outdoor sport. This event is free and open to the public – SO bring your lawn chairs, bug spray and interest. There will be smores and a campfire beginning at 8:30 p.m. Come join in the fun. Sunday morning beginning at 10:00 a.m. people will finish the last 18 holes at the River's Edge Disc Golf Course in downtown Granite Falls. The winners and awards will be announced at approximately 1:00 p.m. or when the play finishes. Both courses were part of a BlueCross and BlueShield of Minnesota Foundation "Connect for Health" challenge grant that was proposed by Clean Up the River Environment (CURE) to provide alternative activities that engage people around the river and the outdoors in addition to connecting the two communities. The Montevideo Sunset Lodge #109 Disc Golf Course was completed in the fall of 2012 with disc golf enthusiast Jason Buckingham spearheading the project. The River's Edge Disc Golf Course was the vision of local disc golf enthusiast Steve Virnig and became a community project with the help of a core of committed volunteers. This joint project was made possible by support in both communities as well as the region. The Granite Falls course received support from the Granite Falls Bank, F & M Insurance Agency, YME Community Education, the City of Granite Falls Park Board, the City of Granite Falls, Jimmy's Pizza, Granite Run Golf Course, the Upper Sioux Community, Granite Falls EDA, Zempel Decorating, Dave's Trailer Sales, Dave's Bottled Water, Dakota Wicohan, Granite Falls Kiwanis and Mapformation, LLC. Both projects received administrative and programming support from Clean Up the River Environment (CURE). For more information about The Monte-Granite Riverfront Disc Golf Classic please contact CURE at 1-877-269-2873 or visit the Facebook pages for CURE MN River, Sunset Lodge #109 Disc Golf Course and River's Edge Disc Golf Course for more details as they are posted.
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STOCKTON – San Joaquin County Sheriff's Deputies believe a man found dead in a field on East Carpenter Road on Wednesday was murdered.
The body of Travae Carltonell Vance, 18, was discovered in the 2200 block of East Carpenter Road about 3:30 p.m., authorities said. Investigators said the man suffered from head trauma, and foul play is suspected, but the official cause of death won't be determined until the coroner returns autopsy and toxicology results, authorities said.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office at (209) 468-4400.
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A mall Santa in Reading had to be rescued by a member of the British Army after his beard got caught in the rope during an abseiling stunt gone wrong.
Thousands of shopping center patrons gathered to watch Steve Chessell, a Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer by trade, rappel down from the roof to light the Broad Street Mall Christmas tree. But halfway through, Chessell's Santa beard became entangled in the clip.
"He could have just taken his beard off and let himself down but he was such a professional and he didn't want to let the children down," said mall marketing manager Stephanie Maynard.
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With every turn of this Donald Sterling saga, I feel worse for the guy.
Yes, he's reaping the harvest of his prejudiced ways. And yes, he's being every bit the stubborn, litigious jerk many predicted when the NBA banned him for life and demanded the sale of his Los Angeles Clippers in May.
Still, I can't help pulling out the violin for sports' favorite antagonist. His delusion is epic. His demise inevitable.
Sterling is in the first of what he vows will be an endless string of litigations. Currently, he is trying to nix the $2 billion sale of the Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
He won't win. He can't. His Marvin the Martian-esque plans to destroy the NBA are inevitably futile. So thirsty for revenge, so drunk on pride, it's lost on him how pathetic he looks.
He just wants to be relevant. He wants to save face from national embarrassment.
His wife sided with the enemy. His girlfriend exposed him. People he has rubbed shoulders with and lorded over for years can't get away from him fast enough. He can clear out a room faster than a skunk.
He has lived in such a way that he has nothing more to cling to than a courtside seat at a basketball game. And if the doctors that his wife consulted are correct, his cherished memories of reigning in the NBA kingdom are fading fast as his brain turns on him, too.
Sterling is fighting until his knuckles go numb because his position as team owner provided fulfilment he can't find elsewhere.
That is sad. Watching the gradual demise of any human being shouldn't sit well.
But this has to happen. Sterling needs to be ousted. The humanity in me hopes he finds the wherewithal to go on his own. I've tasted the fruits of my own idiocy, and I can guess what he's going through in the wee-watches of the night. I hope he takes his money and finds peace in some shadow.
Maybe his recent meeting with Ballmer was a sign that he's ready to do so. The smart money, though, is on Sterling sticking to his plans of suing the NBA relentlessly -- however fruitless that might be.
Let's say that Sterling somehow wins the probate court trial to stop the sale his wife, Shelly, orchestrated after having him declared mentally unfit. The NBA Board of Governors still has a pending vote to oust him from their ownership group -- an ability etched into the bylaws he approved.
Let's say Sterling then sues the NBA to prevent his ouster as an owner. Well, his wife has indemnified the league against a lawsuit. So Sterling would actually be suing his wife, which is suing his own estate.
Even in the current case, a bit of information has emerged that epitomizes Sterling's struggle, According to Clippers interim CEO Dick Parsons, Ballmer overpaid for the Clippers. The bookkeeping disclosed in trial reportedly shows the Clippers got lucky. So if the sale is blocked, the franchise price could drop. In fact, in a situation like this, a precipitous drop is probable.
This is Sterling's life right now. He loses even when he wins.
There is simply no way he can return as owner. New NBA commissioner Adam Silver can't let that happen. Neither can the other 29 owners. The players won't let that happen. And Sterling's legal leg is nearly as weak as his integrity.
The most Sterling can do is fill his apparent emptiness with the adolescent glee of being an irritant.
How lonely must one be to find comfort by causing discomfort? How desperate must one be to fight and claw for the right to be around people who don't want him around?
Yes, Sterling brought this on himself. But even self-inflicted pain provokes some empathy. Desperation is still hard on the eyes even if the rich ol' fool has chosen it.
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RapCat wrote: Nice, Bush is pure comedy
Succintroundabout wrote: RapCat wrote: Nice, Bush is pure comedy
"baaa, baaa cloned sheep have you any brains?
yes sir, yes sir, we agree with everything you say."
I'm not sure you folks realise just how much you have cast away your individuality to "fit in," but those of us who haven't can certainly see through the veneer.
"your father must have been a glassmaker, you are transparent seethrough."
Succintroundabout wrote: What I want is a good reason why you should a) hate anybody, and b) hate Bush...kapiche?
bluntedinmichigan wrote: jesus christ man ...whats to like about him......
1. hes on a power trip
2.<what i belive> with all these tax cuts<supposedly gonna happen> and a war......uhhhhhh we better go steal some gold for another country because i dont see where all this moneys gonna come from....
3. get rid of osama before sadamm
4. north korea should be a higher priority then saddam


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The format
The World Cup has 32 teams divided into 8 groups of 4. Those 4 teams will play each other once, with the top two in points from each group qualifying to the next round. After that, elimination games will decide who's through to the next rounds.
This shitty guide starts with a little about each team, group by group.
South Africa: the host country. It possibly will be the first host not to advance to the 2nd round in history of the World Cup. It probably will depend on the good will of referees to accomplish this mission.
I watched "Invictus" a couple of weeks ago. How can it be that Matt Damon did a decent enough job with a South African accent, yet he butchered a Boston accent in "The Departed"? He's fucking FROM BOSTON. It was as if Martin Scorsese told him, "I think it would work best if you sounded like a half deaf Bugs Bunny as opposed to an actual Bostonian." This question somehow managed to ruin both movies for me.
France: the runner-up of 2006, this year's version is weaker than any French team since the '98 championship. It's unlikely to miss the 2nd round, but "favorite" is certainly not the word to describe this team.
I know this is beyond cruel, but France's best player looks like (prepare yourself....) this. Holy hell. The Elephant Man just looked at that and said, "Oh my God."
Mexico: has the weird distinction of having lost more games than any other team in history, but it has a lot to do with playing in 13 WCs to this day, which is credited to playing the qualifying tournament in the weak CONCACAF. It might do some damage, but not much.
Uruguay: sure, they won two Cups before, but they came in '30 and '50. They'll try to fight Mexico for 2nd place, with the defense being its biggest strength (violently strong, sometimes).
I can't say it. I just can't say "YER-UH-GWY". It's "YER-UH-GWAY" to me. (Typing that phonetically was tougher than the pronunciation dilemma to begin with.)
Argentina: its head coach is Diego Maradona, known worldwide for his talent and problems with drugs. As a coach, Maradona is confusing and probably a distraction to his team. The only player with a guaranteed spot is Lionel Messi, currently the world's best player, and that alone qualifies them as favorites.
Herm's from Brazil. Brazilians hate Argentina. I like Herm. I hate Argentina.
Nigeria: after beating Brazil in the '96 Olympics and Spain in the '98 World Cup, the futebol world got to know the Nigerian team. Some players are left from those teams, but most players are young and will work hard to try and reach the 2nd round.
Nigeria just played North Korea in an exhibition match which was marred by a stampede involving thousands of fans. Seriously, people? An exhibition match? At least wait until you beat the Washington Capitals in the first round of the playoffs.
Greece: they will have to pull some upsets if they want to reach the 2nd round. Not that they care, since "upset" was the most used word in their run to the 2004 Euro Cup title, beating Portugal in the final.
I dare you to read all of the last names of Greece's roster without bleeding from the ears.
South Korea: their best finish was the 4th place in '02, when they hosted the competition. That run happened mostly due to glaring refereeing errors in their favor, helping them beat Spain and Italy. Without the home factor, it will be a challenge to do some noise.
Don't count out South Korea, because they've got Sol. /slaps knee, laughs/
England: they lost stars David Beckham and Rio Ferdinand to injuries, but one would be crazy not to point them as perfectly capable of lifting the Cup. But they do have the tendency to play to their opponent's level, so the weak group might not be so weak.
Tea and crumpets and shit.
United States: I'm sure some North Americans watched the Confederations Cup and got a little too optimistic. It might be an exaggeration, but don't dismiss the team that almost beat Germany in '06 and caused Spain's latest choke last year. If they take advantage of England's bad tendency, they might surprise some.
You may have heard that we are playing England on Saturday afternoon. ESPN has been advertising this like it's Revolutionary War 2: The Empire Strikes Back. Times infinity.
Slovenia: they live and die on Robert Koren's effort, but they'll probably die on this one…
Word, Robert Koren. Totally.
Algeria: it's the team that France could be. The greatest French player of the last decade, Zinedine Zidane, was born in France from Algerian parents. Most players on the current team have those same roots, and this semi-French team probably will do no harm.
Germany: a defensive team by nature, it will have to rely even more on defense without its best player, Michael Ballack, out with an ankle injury. They took down a great team every time they won the Cup in the past, Hungary in '54, Holland in '74 and the host country Italy in '90.
Seemingly every team is coming in with some major injury to their best player or one of their best players. So perhaps losing their best player wasn't the end of the world. They're still Germany. (That's like when non-Wings fans use "They're still the Red Wings". Regardless of the circumstance, you're not completely safe until they're out of the tournament. )
Ghana: already a low-skilled team, they lost their best player due to injury, Michael Essien. Even without him, it's still a very hard working team with a good eye for tactics. It's probably the most physical team in the Cup, but not good enough to go past the 2nd round.
Serbia: they already participated in 2 World Cups, but this will be their first World Cup. What? They already played as Yugoslavia and Serbia & Montenegro, but Serbia makes its debut in this edition. They will try to erase the bad image left after working as punching bags in '06, trying to challenge Ghana for the 2nd place in the group.
Australia: it's their third Cup, second in a row. They hope to repeat the '06 performance, when they reached the 2nd round. With an old and experienced roster (all the starting 11 are older than 30), they have a decent chance to upset Ghana and Serbia.
Granted I know dick about this stuff but my first impulse is to predict Germany winning this group by a score of 80 to 0.
Holland: they choke so much that no one calls them chokers anymore. They will play as they traditionally play, with a stunningly good offense and a well-organized defense, hoping to win games by scores of 3-2 or 4-3. The star Arjen Robben is injured and is out of the group stage, but will be a major reinforcement for the elimination rounds.
"3-2 or 4-3"?? Whoooa, look out!. If you aren't watching close enough you might mistake Holland for the '84 Edmonton Oilers.
Cameroon: always the "African team of the future", they count on Samuel Eto'o's goals to qualify for the 2nd round. The problem is that Eto'o, a scoring machine for his clubs, but always disappears when playing for his national team.
Denmark: nicknamed "Dane-machine" in the 80's, they enter this edition as heavy and boring underdogs, but their disciplined team can make it through the group stage.
The thing I know most about Denmark is that Andy from Fight Night is not a fan of theirs. Andy is from Norway. I like Norway. I like Andy. I hate Denmark.
Japan: the best Asian team in the Cup, but clearly not enough to do damage. They try to surprise with the usual speed and tactical devotion, but they will fail because of the usual weak offense.
"Best Asian team" has a 'tallest midget' joke ring to it, but you know, I'm no racist.
Italy: the '10 team has the same core as the '06 champions, which had the same core as the '02 team, which already had some players from the '98 team. In short, they're old. But much like the Red Wings people say that every year and every year they make their impact.
I've been with Ms. Deke for many moons now, and somehow didn't know until this week that she doesn't like spaghetti. Who in the fuck doesn't like spaghetti. Long story short I think we're going to do a 'TTD Bachelorette' show in the coming days so I can find a normal girlfriend. (Hint: like spaghetti.)
Paraguay: the third force of South America will try to take advantage of the elderly Italians and steal the first in place in their group in order to avoid a killer opponent on the 2nd round. With a very good generation of players, they are more than capable of battling the current champions and crushing the other two teams.
Slovakia: the only team to debut in this edition, they will try not to be blown out by Italy and Paraguay. Some youngsters are quite good, but those are the exceptions in this team.
Marian Hossa, you slut.
New Zealand: they should stick to rugby. In their only World Cup, in '82, they lost all three game with a combined score of 2-12, and the future doesn't look better.
Brazil: after a disappointing performance in '06, Brazil relies on its defense to extend their lead in number of titles. They have the best goalkeeper and defenders in the world, but the team plays a boring football that has nothing to do with what people think when they see those bright yellow shirts.
I've read that Brazilians not only expect their team to win, but to look amazing while doing it. Herm -- what is wrong with your people, man? This shit comes once every four years! Would a string of ugly 1-0 victories resulting in another World Cup be so bad?
Most importantly, Brazil's best player is named Kaka, which if you aren't 3 years old yet is Mexican for "poopy".
Portugal: favorites four years ago, now they reach the Cup under a cloud of doubts. Cristiano Ronaldo is a different player for Portugal compared to what he can do for his clubs, and they got to the competition after a lot of pain in the qualifiers. Should be in the battle for the 2ndplace.
Ivory Coast: they were supposed to fight Portugal, but an injury to Didier Drogba, one of the best forwards in the world, can end this dream. If the other "European" players on the team show up, they might spell trouble, but don't count on it.
North Korea: *censored*
^ That made me really laugh.
Spain: chokers, chokers, chokers. Sure, they won the Euro Cup in '08, but that's just because Germany choked harder. They'll steamroll through the group stage before facing Portugal or Ivory Coast in the 2nd round. The team is balanced and will try to shake the label off their backs.
Chile: having an Argentinean coach would be a hell of a reason to root against them, but they are the hope for the Chileans that suffered with earthquakes earlier this year. Some young values will try to make their nation forget the tragedy, and they're capable of it.
Switzerland: after being eliminated in '06 with giving any goal, they count on their forwards to provide them some quality. Will battle Chile for the 2nd place.
Honduras: while they missed the last 7 World Cups, they might not be the dead flies they seem to be. It's unlikely to reach the elimination rounds, but they have a stingy defense and some decent forwards who'll try to surprise Chile and Switzerland.
That's it, those are the 32 team that will participate in the biggest sports event in the world (sorry, Olympics). But who are you rooting for? The World Cup is unique in a lot of ways, one of them being that not only are you allowed, but you are encouraged to have backup teams. You have Team A, which is your country. You have Team B, some team you like and want to see succeeding. And you have Team C, which is "whoever is playing Argentina right now".
The whole point in having a "Team X" is to have someone to root for if your team is eliminated, so the team must be strong. That's why I set-up some info about the 6 teams with real potential of winning this edition of the World Cup, which makes them candidates for Team B. Here they are:
The good: has about the best fans in football. Not only Brazilians root for them, but a lot of foreigners too. It has a good defense that won't cause you heart attacks.
The bad: The offense will cause you heart attacks. For no reason other than pride, coach Dunga left out some of the best players he could have, making the team too dependent on just one player, Kaka, who's coming back from injury and is not reliable.
Comedy factor: Dunga's daughter is a stylist, and often uses her daddy as a model. Look out for some weird shit like purple scarves and very busy jackets. Also, the underlying possibility of a drunken player rolling down the presidential ramp if Brazil wins it all.
The good: beautifully played football, they can confuse their opponent with quick changes in positioning and unnerve them with quality passes.
The bad: chokers. Holland always have to choose between playing well or winning, and usually chooses the first.
Comedy factor: look out for those goofy looking orange shirts. Especially if announcers start referring to them as the "Clockwork Orange".
The good: one thing you always know, they will contend. Their defense is brilliant and can beat opponents on pure smarts or brute strength.
The bad: they are old. The team is not good enough to glide past the first round, and fatigue can cause them trouble on elimination games.
Comedy factors: Italians seem to think they are the best looking players in the world, despite their noses. Be alert to replays of Zidane headbutting Italian defender Materazzi in the '06 final.
The good: very balanced team, can stop opponents while stuffing their nets. Their fans are also great.
The bad: they choke pretty hard, too. The creators of football only won one Cup, in '66, and thanks to a glaring officiating error. They also have the tendency to get injured often.
Comedy factor: high. Defender John Terry had an affair with the wife of Wayne Bridge, former Chelsea teammate and also on England's roster.
The good: probably the most balanced team today, the players have played together for a long time and have good chemistry.
The bad: most players are very important to their clubs, and the long season got them tired and ready to choke.
Comedy factor: any time they show their chokes. My favorite is the game against Nigeria in the group stage in '98, with the Spaniard goalie pushing the ball inside his own net.
The good: they regained national pride after the '06 Cup, even if failing to win. The team is going through a renovation without downfall.
The bad: they are defensive and boring, it's genetic, and you can't change it. With its best player injured, they will bore the hell out of us.
Comedy factor: comedy and Germans don't match.
The good: destiny says they'll win, since both Brazil ('94) and Italy ('06) spent 24 years without a title before finally getting it on penalty kicks, and Argentina's last Cup was on 1986.
The bad: destiny says they won't win. FIFA's been awarding the world's best player since 1993, and the winner never lifted the Cup on the following year.
Comedy factor: oh, this will be fun…
- Coach Maradona says his players can have beer, barbecue and sex all they want during the competition (to which Brazilian coach responded "not everyone likes sex")
- Diving: soccer players are known for diving, but Argentineans take it to a new level. It's wonderful watching it, every single trip is reminiscent of "Sonny in the tollbooth re-enacted by Jim Carrey"
- Mullets. Lots and lots of mullets. The best is from Carlos Tevez, who looks like a crossdress between Blanka from Street Fighter and Sloth from Goonies


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Monroe County Environmental Education Center will host an artists' reception for Gourd Art, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville.
The exhibit, by Pleasant Valley School District's Claudia Hill and Susan Pekala, will be on display at the center through Jan. 31, 2013. The exhibit showcases art made from gourds, which are woven, carved, painted or beaded, or fashioned into containers, masks, musical instruments, dolls or decorative pieces.
The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
The center's is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. most Saturdays. The center will be closed Dec. 22 and 29.
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TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - Truckee Gymnastics is pleased to offer a new seven-week gymnastics class session for adults (co-ed). All ability levels are welcome, no experience necessary. In this Adult Conditioning Gymnastics Class students work on gymnastics skills mixed with effective conditioning specifically for adults. Students learn skills on floor, bar, vault, beam, rings, climbing rope, stall bars, Tumbl Trak, and trampoline. Why should kids have all the fun? Join a fast-paced hour-and-a-half of fun and work towards that solid gymnast body. Coach Liz Robinson is a talented and gifted coach for adults, Levels 1-5 Team and Beginning Gymnastics classes. Liz began coaching gymnastics in 2002 and enjoys working with students of all ages. She works with gymnasts on progressions in a way that allows everyone to progress and master gymnastics skills safely. In addition, Liz was a competitive diver and has coached diving since 2003. When Liz isn't coaching gymnastics at Truckee Gymnastics, she manages the Lululemon Athletica Showroom in downtown Truckee and is also the Truckee Donner Recreation & Park District's dive coach. Liz has a bachelors of fine arts in family and consumer sciences from Illinois State University.Skills learned include: handstands, cartwheels, back extension rolls, headstands, presses, round offs, swings and pullovers. Your special requests welcome! Stretches, flexibility, balance, agility, coordination, body alignment and strength conditioning also emphasized. A superior warm-up is included for safe adult gymnastics.The 90-minute class will be held Sundays at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 13-Feb. 24. Cost is $154 for the session. Class three-pack costs $22 per class (you pick the dates), or drop-in for $25. For more information contact Truckee Gymnastics, 11410 Deerfield Drive, Bldg. A-1, Truckee, 530-587-7404 or visit www.truckeegymnastics.com.
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News 12 at 11 o'clock / Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- He's a tough guy who has a record of fixing tough situations, and now he could be faced with his toughest job yet -- turning around the Augusta Youth Development Campus.
Department of Juvenile Justice Commissioner Avery Niles announced on Thursday that Cedric Taylor would fill the top spot at the troubled facility.
He comes to Augusta from Valdosta State Prison where he was warden.
News 12's Christie Ethridge spoke to co-workers in the prison there who say they're sad to see him go.
"I haven't seen anything here that I haven't thought that he hasn't handled exceptionally well, and this one isn't the easiest one to work with. We have some pretty bad inmates in here," said Valdosta State Prison Personnel Manager Cheryl Black.
High praise for Taylor, the man the Augusta YDC will now call director.
After coming in and improving the many problems at the Valdosta State Prison, the Augusta community can only hope for the same.
"He's very observant, and he really tries to see where problems are and how to correct those problems to benefit facilities," Black said.
Problems at the YDC started back in 2011 when News 12 sparked an investigation into the fatal assault of inmate Jade Holder.
Then, this past October, five inmates escaped the facility and stole a car.
But the problems didn't stop there.
Soon after, there was yet another investigation after another inmate was attacked and sent to the hospital.
So, it's no surprise Taylor's got a big job ahead.
But co-workers say after 20 years with the Department of Corrections and experience at other troubled prisons, he's no stranger to problems.
Some are even calling Taylor "a fixer."
"We had a lot of problems with inmates and people from outside throwing stuff over the fence, like cellphones and stuff like that, so he implemented, they put netting up and that's stopped a whole lot of our problems," Black said.
So after what seemed to be a constant flow of fights, escapes or scandals over the past year and a half, Taylor will have his hands full in Augusta, but Niles is confident Taylor's the right man for the job.
"With his 20 years of experience across this spectrum of Georgia Corrections, Cedric Taylor can provide new direction in integrity we need at Augusta YDC. He has a reputation for honesty and a firm and fair attitude for leadership," Niles said in a news release.
An interesting note: The Valdosta State Prison, where Taylor has been since August of 2012, has 1,500 inmates while the YDC holds only 120.
Taylor also worked as a correctional officer at the Hayes State Maximum Security Prison where he's noted for doing inmate checks with "100 percent accuracy."
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EMERYVILLE -- Just weeks ago, 31-year-old Zamir lived in Afghanistan with his wife and children. He had worked at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul as a programs management specialist for 10 years.
"The bad guys threatened us," Zamir said. "I got a phone call. They called me a spy and said, 'We're going to kill you.'"
He pulled his children out of school.
Now the Zamir and his family lives in Oakland, and the children will return to the classroom.
"You have to take the opportunities," he said. "You have to start from zero."
Zamir graduated Friday, along with four other refugees and three immigrants, from The Bread Project's three-week bakery-producing boot camp. The nonprofit teaches food-industry skills to low-income people and helps them find jobs. The refugees' last names have been removed for their safety.
"You can teach anyone cooking. It is very visual, very hands-on," said Valerie Afroilan, associate director of programs at The Bread Project. "Students not only learned technical baking skills, but also soft skills and job-readiness skills."
The International Rescue Committee partnered with The Bread Project and had its first group of refugees complete the boot camp in March.
Rafi Amini is a refugee from Afghanistan. He graduated with the class and stayed on as the outreach community organizer and translator.
"It's great. (The Bread Project) is creating an opportunity for them to get a job, like me," he said.
This graduating class includes three refugees from Afghanistan, one from Iran and one from Eritrea. They and immigrants from China, Taiwan and Vietnam sat facing pizzas and cupcakes they made for the ceremony and family, friends, community members and the media. They each accepted their certificates and gave brief speeches to thank the people running the program.
"Some people come in only being able to say hello to being able to work in the food environment with people from all over the world," said Richard Hung, the baking instructor and development coordinator. "It's like a steppingstone to the American dream."
Without her husband, an Iranian woman came to the U.S. just a few months ago. Because of her gender and her Baha'i faith, she faced persecution. She worked as a teacher and hairdresser behind closed doors, and her children had to come straight home after school.
"They don't think we are even allowed to live," she said in translated Farsi. "I'm born again. I'm ready to start over."
For nearly everyone, the food industry is a career change. Their work experience in their home countries often is not transferable mainly because of education.
Ahmaddin lived as a refugee for almost a decade in Djibouti, a country in East Africa.
"It was horrible, but I was fortunate to get some jobs," he said.
Ahmaddin taught English and worked in a shipping company's office but does not expect to get similar jobs in the U.S.
"Next for me is I'm looking for a job," he said. "It's really difficult. You need work experience, and I don't have any here."
Jamshid worked as a security officer at the U.S. Army's Camp Phoenix in Kabul. He left his mother and sister in Afghanistan a month ago. They communicate often using Skype.
Since women cannot work in Afghanistan, he said he wanted to become a doctor to support them. But school would have put a financial burden on the family, so he did not attend college.
On days off, he played soccer and volleyball with friends, but violence loomed. Suicide bombings occurred every week or every month, he said.
"My life was at risk as a consequence of my work," Jamshid said in translated Dari. "I'm really happy that I'm graduating this program. Hopefully, by achieving my certificate here and my (food) safety card, and now that I have a resume and stuff, I can find a job as soon as possible; 100 percent, definitely, I want a job."
The graduates can receive counseling and help finding a job and from The Bread Project for up to 15 months after they graduate.
"Some of them have already gained employment," Afroilan said, "and for the rest of them, we really want to help them find jobs."


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October is Stop Cyber Bullying Month. At Build-A-Bear Workshop we want to do everything we can to ensure all children are safe, whether it's at home with their furry friends or when playing online. To help answer some questions about bullying prevention, I went to our very own 2012 Huggable Hero Ceilidh Millar. Ceilidh volunteers more than 40 hours every month as a teen reporter, spokesperson and peer advocate for bullying prevention. She shares information about the dangers and consequences of bullying through presentations, television appearances, and articles. Ceilidh's work has been featured on the National Bullying Prevention Center and Teens Against Bullying websites.
It's somewhat rare to find a young person, such as yourself, so involved in bullying prevention. How did you become such an advocate in this area? On the same note, what clicked for you that made you decide to speak out against bullying?
I first became involved in bullying prevention while in high school. I recognized many of the programs implemented in schools focus on "bullying awareness" and have not been effective in actually preventing bullying. Thanks to these programs, students can recognize bullying and put a name to it, but remain powerless to prevent or stop it.
Students need to be given knowledge and skills to prevent bullying. The way to do this is through peer advocacy. When we observe another student being bullied, it's up to us to rally to the support of that student and speak up. We need to tell the bully, what they are doing is unacceptable and NOT cool. Shut it down right then and there.
Stopping any form of prejudice or injustice, takes others standing in solidarity and speaking out for what's right. As we saw with the civil rights movement and the end to apartheid, this is how true transformation is achieved.
As awareness about bullying grows in our society, some may say that it can sometimes be difficult to decipher between an instance of bullying and an instance of "kids being kids." How do you define bullying?
Bullying is as any type of action purposely intended to make another student feel badly. This encompasses gossip, exclusion, teasing, name calling, cyber bullying, threats, intimidation and physical violence.
Bullying is NOT school yard play and MUST be treated seriously.
How do you see bullying differing between the real world (like in a classroom) and online (like in chat rooms, games, social media, etc.)?
School yard and classroom bullies are easily identified whereas cyber bullies are too cowardly to face their victims and do it anonymously online.
What top two tips do you have for teenagers when it comes to using social media?
1. Use social media to speak out against bullying and educate others by teaching acceptance and understanding.
2. Refuse to partake in or pass along cyber bully messages and report instances of cyber bullying to a trusted adult.
Do you have tips for parents who think their kids are being cyber bullied and want to help?
If your child is a victim, talk to your child about cyber bullying and staying cyber safe. Block communication with the cyber bullies and report the problem to the internet service provider or website moderator.
If it persists, save the communication from the cyber bully and speak with other trusted adults such as a teacher, principal or law enforcement officer. Cyber bullies may think they are anonymous, but they can be found.
Finally, what are the best way parents and children can help spread the word to stop bullying?
Encourage your school to establish an effective bullying prevention program creating an environment where youth in the school simply don't accept bullying and take concrete steps when they see it:
1. The students themselves don't bully.
2. They tell their friends it's not cool to bully.
3. They reach out and extend a hand of friendship & support to classmates they know are being bullied.
The best way you can help someone who has been bullied is talk to them, show them they are not alone and ask what you can do to help.
Bullied students often suffer in silence. Encourage them to tell a responsible adult such as a parent, teacher or principal so they are aware of the situation.
Have you ever been the victim of bullying? Have you ever been a bully? Watch this.
Ceilidh's tips on how you can make a difference
What can YOU do to make a difference?
* Don't partake in making fun of others and school gossip. By doing this, you're also giving permission to those who have it done to you.
* Don't practice exclusion. By leaving students out, you give others the right to exclude you too.
* Use social networks such as Facebook and Twitter to educate, raise awareness and speak out against bullying.
* Extend a hand of friendship to a kid who is lonely.
* Promote acceptance and understanding.
* Write a letter to your school's administration and school board. Demand a district wide policy of "zero tolerance" for bullying.
* Write politicians demanding anti-bullying laws are put in place.
* Instead of putting someone down, build them up. We'll all be the better for it!
Follow the 3R's plus1:
Respect others.
Recognize bullying.
Refuse to be a bystander.
Report bullying.
Lead by example. Welcome everyone into your group and create a diverse and awesome circle of friends! When we share our lives and learn together, this enables us to see past our differences and discover our similarities!
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The power of hearing one voice in solidarity with you can be transformative. – It's all about taking a stand and empowerment!
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Two people are hospitalized following a small plane crash in Ohio.
The Dayton Daily News reports the plane crashed shortly after 10 p.m. last night. The wreckage was found nearly 90 minutes later in a wooded area near the ramp linking Interstate 675 to I-75 south of Dayton.
The pilot admitted to investigators that he had been drinking before the crash.
A state trooper found the survivors, whose injuries are not considered life-threatening. It isn't known what kind of plane they were in. Both the pilot and passenger are in their 40s.
About 1,185 Dayton Power and Light customers lost power because of a damaged transmission line.
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Pet owners are urged to have an emergency plan in place for their pet after a tornado tore through Oklahoma Monday.
Ingham County Animal Control Director Jamie McAloon Lampman sits on the board of the National Animal Control Association. She tells us today they are trying to round up experienced animal control officers to send to the affected areas. She says the recovery effort that lies ahead for the Moore area is expected to be a difficult one. "We're having great difficulty just getting through, text message seems to be the only way of communicating. Just trying to assess their needs is impossible right now."
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McAloon Lampman lived in Norman, Oklahoma before moving to Michigan. She still has family there. "It's been very difficult, having lived there during the Murrow Building bombing and my family is still there... it's just so hard, so close to home. My son was in Moore at the time and said animals were everywhere-- dead and alive. It was very difficult for him to see."
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For the uninitiated, Barbarella was a popular science fiction comic strip by Jean-Claude Forest that debuted in 1962, when it played a significant role in the sexual revolution of the era. It was adapted into the cult-classic movie starring Jane Fonda, and is reportedly in development as a television series.
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Lakeland City Manager Wants Pension Issue Withdrawn
Published: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 12:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 1:33 a.m.
LAKELAND | Saying the issue has become a "pervasive and clearly divisive debate," Lakeland City Manager Doug Thomas said Tuesday he wants city commissioners to end consideration of City Attorney Tim McCausland's requests to change his pension plan and to be given a written employment contract.
In a two-page memo to commissioners, Thomas said he wants to withdraw "indefinitely" the pension and contract proposals.
He said that will require action by the City Commission, which is scheduled to have a final vote on the pension and contract Monday.
Thomas said in the memo that McCausland agrees with his recommendations to end the issue.
McCausland could not be reached for comment Tuesday night.
Thomas' memo first provides a list of reasons why the pension change should have been considered acceptable, including allowing employees in addition to McCausland to make adjustments in their pension and that the change "would not involve an action/policy that would be considered to be outside the bounds of generally accepted public pension practices."
But the memo said the debate has become marked by "personal attacks," "innuendos," and a "generally charged political environment that has resulted in a pervasive and clearly divisive debate that by all accounts is uncharacteristic for our community." He also referred to what he called "less than complete media reporting" of the pension proposal.
Lakeland Mayor Gow Fields agreed that the debate has been unusually harsh.
"It's not normal for Lakeland to be as emotional as it has become on an issue," Fields said Tuesday night.
McCausland, 62, who is three years from retirement, has said he wanted to change his pension plan because he was hit hard by the stock market decline five years ago. He first asked last year to join the city's defined-benefit plan and wanted the city to fund 20 percent of his contribution. Commissioners declined.
He made an alternate suggestion late last year. After more than two decades in a 401(a) plan, McCausland wanted to invest between $800,000 and $1 million of his own money for a yearly payout of more than $110,000. McCausland is paid a yearly salary of $181,105.
Commissioner Justin Troller said he was pleased by Thomas' recommendation.
Troller had recommended on Feb. 18 that commissioners stop the pension change. The motion by Troller was rejected 5-2.
Troller said Tuesday night that employees and residents were outraged.
"The public won't turn a blind eye for golden parachutes for people on the third floor at City Hall," Troller said.
The pension change proposal had also been met with opposition from Joe Mawhinney, a former city attorney and McCausland's former boss. He argued with Fields at an agenda study meeting earlier this month.
Mawhinney said he was upset that the issue wasn't on the commission's agenda.
At the next agenda study meeting, Troller and commissioners Edie Yates, Don Selvage and Keith Merritt had numerous questions about the proposed pension plan and contract for McCausland.
Thomas said in the memo on Tuesday that he also was recommending not proceeding with a written contract for McCausland.
"Please understand that the proposed agreement was drafted by outside counsel in response to discussions the City Commission held with the City Attorney in conjunction with his 2011 and 2012 annual performance reviews," Thomas wrote. "That said, I have questions regarding the desire of the City Commission to proceed with the execution of such an agreement, and as such, am removing this item from the March 4th Agenda indefinitely as well."
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