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Leveraging Southeast Asia's Role in Law
Malaysia-born Kien Keong Wong was trained as an engineer, but after deciding he was "never going to be at the top" of the field, made a career switch—after earning a degree from MIT—and trained as a lawyer.
Now, Mr. Wong is a principal at Baker & McKenzie Wong & Leow—a joint law venture between Baker & McKenzie and Wong & Leow LLC, a Singapore law firm—advising on crucial business decisions including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private-equity transactions in some of the hottest markets in Asia. With deals heating up and capital flows increasing in Asia, Mr. Wong spoke to Shibani Mahtani about his transition into the legal practice, Southeast Asia's economic potential and how Singapore can continue leveraging its regional position, particularly in the legal sphere. The following interview has been edited.
WSJ: What made you decide to make the move to law?
Mr. Wong: Engineering is an exact science—it is easier to measure output than with an inexact science where the output has more to do with human behavior. There are very fine minds at work in engineering, at the top of their game, and I didn't think I could be at the top. When you aren't at the top, you get out. I figured that if I was not at the top on the mathematical side, I should do something else.
Law deals with thinking processes and the organization of society, which is not exactly black and white. Society is always trying to improve itself, so it is an evolving thing. It is fascinating for people who want to see more of life and more of society at large.
WSJ: You have spent a large part of your career focusing on M&A. Have you seen the hunger for deals heat up in Southeast Asia?
Mr. Wong: Companies go for M&A when they want to enlarge their operations, acquire market share or go into new businesses that they are not involved in. That raises many issues—whether you are complying with the competition laws in your home jurisdiction, and in the jurisdiction of your target. The issues become more complicated as your company grows bigger, as your target is bigger. It isn't just about the regulatory framework, but the people involved in the acquisition. Often the 1+1=5 assumption doesn't work that way – though that is the idea.
In growing economies, you tend to see this more. You see it in faltering economies, too, when a company becomes bankrupt. But the fact is that Asia is the fastest-growing region in the world, with huge capital and populations. People are ready to go, and capital is building up and recycling. It isn't just more M&A but more private equity, better infrastructure including highways, water plants and so on.
Every one of these activities requires lawyers, so there is more room for lawyers, but not for all lawyers. It doesn't mean that there is suddenly a need for lawyers in far-flung jurisdictions like Bhutan; only in certain jurisdictions lawyers are more in demand than others. Singapore is a natural one, where it is a natural regional hub for services. We ride on the success of Singapore.
WSJ: Is it hard to manage the pressures of a more international world while dealing with the Singaporean law and legal infrastructure?
Mr. Wong: The Singapore Academy of Law tries to impress upon international law firms to write into their documents that Singapore law should be the governing law, and that exclusive arbitration should happen in Singapore. What they are trying to do is encourage the application of Singapore law, which means that more and more foreign practitioners would want to be qualified to be Singapore practitioners.
Of course, Singapore is also at the heart of the growth story of the century: Asia. Singapore law is neutral, understood by most and becoming acceptable to the East, so that is a huge advantage of operating here. Singapore is also Asia 101 for most multinationals, easily understood by people who come here because it is transparent.
The likelihood of this succeeding is high. It is getting more complex and more competitive, and maybe these opportunities won't be here forever, but at least for the next 20 years. This place is far better for young lawyers than it was decades ago.
WSJ: With increased competition in the legal world, how is your management style designed to set your firm apart?
Mr. Wong: I wouldn't say my management style is mine. Whatever a leader does is because he or she was brought up in that environment. In the Baker & McKenzie environment, when we enter a jurisdiction, we are there to stay. We think long term, and think of how we can contribute to the society, develop best practices and develop the law. We are run like a democratic organization: One man gets one vote—that is our DNA. We wanted our organization to be global—that is part of our DNA, too, but in every jurisdiction we want to practice local law. Harnessing that best of the international and local gives you a mix that helps you innovate and come up with the best practice. That formula has worked, and that has dictated my management style.
WSJ: Has Indonesia grown in importance as multinationals are increasingly trying to expand and enter the market?
Mr. Wong: Indonesia is a jurisdiction you cannot ignore—for any operation. The fact that it is a little harder to do business there does not deter anyone from going there—you cannot ignore the huge and young population. It is an open jurisdiction, so it is quite easy to go in. Of course, people complain about difficulties, but that is why you need the lawyers. Lawyers help hold their hand, guide them, make sure they comply, so lawyers in Indonesia are very busy right now. The market is great for us, as it is for other professionals.
No jurisdiction is without problems, of course. But we practice the highest ethical standards, and make sure our clients play by the rules as stated and not unwritten practices. That keeps our clients above water, and out of trouble. We have to sometimes come in and resolve conflicts where our clients do not operate in the accepted domain, but whether it is bad or good, it is all work for us.
WSJ: There has been a lot of talk about Singapore's growing role as a tax haven in Southeast Asia, with notable billionaires moving here. Do you think this is an overhyped trend, or is there truth to it?
Mr. Wong:Let us not pick up just on the wealthy people – but why people in general choose Singapore. It is Singapore Inc. that was engineered and made for people to do business here, and recently, to be highly livable. Today you have top quality restaurants, entertainment, all popping up here. These things take a hundred years, two hundred years or more but here we are trying to pack it in a short period of time – which is why it had to be engineered. And you can also make a good living here. Tax laws are among the many laws that make Singapore attractive, but even that might change soon. Tax alone is not one of the only reasons for coming to Singapore. Three of the four largest populations in the world are here in Asia, and Singapore is in the center of them. I think that will continue to be the major attraction of Singapore—not just for the wealthy avoiding tax. The wealthy don't make their money by avoiding tax, but rather by seizing opportunities and looking to raise capital—and there are plenty of those in Singapore.
Education: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (S.B. & S.M., 1976), Oxford University (B.A. Law, 1984), University of London (Imperial College) (Ph.D, 1987), Oxford University (M.A., 2006)
Career: Mr. Wong joined Baker & McKenzie in Singapore in 1987. He was made local partner in 1989, then international partner in 1993. He served as the chairman of the firm's Asia Pacific Regional Council and in various management positions in Singapore as well as Malaysia before becoming the regional chairman.
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PCO Design, cites many influences on his work which range from Bauhaus to Islamic design and architecture. His expert manipulation of raw concrete is apparent, and his artistic eye for form is well honed. The geometric pillars seem as much at home in front of 1940s and '50s bungalows as they are gracing the facades of modern architecture. We've decided that a xeriscaping approach is most likely the best way to tackle our back yard. As we plan raised bed gardens and crushed granite paths, I am definitely working in some works by Oglesby into my dream yard. As inspired as I am to turn grand ideas into DIYs, for my skill set, I think I might leave this one to the true artist! Go take a look at his extensive portfolio on his website or on flickr. You might find that you need to add a piece to your outdoor living area! (Images: PCO Design and pcodesign on Flickr)


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One who works wonders with a net, but may loose the odd lunker. A very important part of the team.
Matt's the netman for the trip, now lets see him do what he is famous for doing...loosing the lunkers.
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One who loves to fish so much would rather help others catch fish, than not be a part of the team at all. Not the best fisherman in the group but is an important part of the team.
Matt is such a Netman, what would we do without him, who would get us the beers?
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Team USA started their 2013 Gold Cup campaign in style Tuesday night, defeating Belize, 6-1, at Jeld-Wen Field in Portland, Ore. With the win, the U.S. successfully started down a path to their first Gold Cup title since 2007.
Chris Wondolowski stole the show with his first-half hat trick and Landon Donovan added a goal and two assists, while Stuart Holden and Michael Orozco Fiscal rounded out the scoring for Team USA.
Will Team USA win the 2013 Gold Cup?
The United States struck early, receiving a goal from Wondolowski at the 12-minute mark to take the early lead. His second goal in his past two international appearances, that fire raged on throughout the first half.
The San Jose Earthquakes striker struck twice more at the 37th and 41st to pick up his first career international hat trick. And he did it all with his name misspelled on his jersey.
Perhaps the jersey mishap was his form of motivation.
Let's try that again: For those scoring at home, that's an extra W on Wondolowski tonight pic.twitter.com/MMxMHNFWUs— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) July 10, 2013
With Donovan finding Holden and Orozco Fiscal for goals, and then netting a penalty kick, the second half ended up being a time for highlights, not competition. Even as Belize put forth an excellent effort, the U.S. was completely dominant and controlled possession for nearly 75 percent of the match.
Chris Wondolowski, USA: A+
Even if they don't spell his name right, everyone who watched this game now knows Wondolowski's name. Not only is he playing well, but he's off to one of the best international starts one could imagine.
In his second game with the team, Wondolowski scored his second international goal to give the United States a 1-0 lead at little over 10 minutes in.
He wasn't done. Wondolowski dominated the first half of this game, working his way into the box and gaining position on defenders.
Video: Wondo's goal http://t.co/0rxM1aTB2c— Grant Wahl (@GrantWahl) July 10, 2013
Not only was it an extraordinary performance, but it was purely efficient. Wondolowski scored goals on each of his first three shots on goal.
WONDO STRIKES AGAIN!! Chris Wondolowski scores his 2nd goal for #USMNT as they take a 2-0 lead on Belize.— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 10, 2013
What more could you possibly ask for? The MLS vet scored goals in three different manners and imposed his will at every turn.
Watch Chris Wondolowski complete his hat-trick, giving the USA a 3-1 lead over Belize: - http://t.co/YhEBYYnfaK— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 10, 2013
Perhaps Chris Wondolowski should always play in a jersey with his name misspelled.— Kevin Pelton (@kpelton) July 10, 2013
Ian Gaynair, Belize: A
At the 40-minute mark, Gaynair took a pass from teammate Elroy Smith. Coming off a free kick, Smith hit Gaynair in stride, thus setting up a header for a monumental goal for the underdogs.
It was a goal that displays progress for a young team filled with unknowns and players desperate to receive their opportunity to shine.
And shine Gaynair did in that moment.
GOAL BELIZE!!! It's 2-1 after a wide-open header by Ian Gaynair. Whoa. Somewhere, Tahiti is smiling.— Ives Galarcep (@SoccerByIves) July 10, 2013
Landon Donovan, USA: A+
None other than Landon Donovan.
Donovan finished with a goal and two assists, netting one off of a penalty kick. While Belize may not be the strongest of opponents, it was imperative for Donovan to get off to a strong start in his return to international duty.
That's exactly what they got against Belize, as Donovan joined the ranks of history.
Is he officially the greatest player in U.S. soccer history? If he isn't, Donovan is certainly the face of this generation. If he's able to continue handling and facilitating the ball as well as he did Tuesday night, winning the Gold Cup isn't out of the question.
50/50 is often a dicey ratio, unless you're talking Landon Donovan. He became 1st #USMNT player w/ 50 career goals & assists tonight.— Numbers Never Lie (@ESPN_Numbers) July 10, 2013
The U.S. men received elite outputs from a no name and their brightest star—just another day under Jurgen Klinsmann.


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Dear Editor:
Equal Pay Day 2012 is April 17. Women of all colors organize public awareness events across the country about the wage gap and pay equity. The National Committee on Pay Equity created Equal Pay Day in 1996 to illustrate the gap between the wages of women and men. Nationally, women earn $0.77 on the dollar compared to men.
By every measure, the wage gap is greatest for women of color. Black women in particular make $0.61 on the dollar compared to White men. The wage gap is a contributing factor to the poverty that Black women and single mothers experience. This lived reality produces short-term and long-term economic effects that impact Black women, our families and our communities. Black women must advocate for equal pay for our work and understand this fight within the larger goal of economic justice.
The Women of Color Policy Network released the policy brief, "Wage Disparities and Women of Color" in April 2011. This report details how severe the economic condition is for Black and Latina women citing lower lifetime earnings, overrepresentation in occupations that pay lower wages and unequal access to assets and economic tools that create wealth.
Full-time working women earn less than men in comparable positions and at every educational level. College-educated women of all colors are not exempt from the effects of the wage gap; women earn less than men from the time they enter the workforce through retirement earning just $0.80 on the dollar the very first year out of college.
In communities of color as a whole, economic disparities prevail. For every $1 of net worth for White Americans, Latino Americans had $0.09 and Black Americans had $0.07. Black and Latina single mothers had a median wealth of $0. Eliminating the wage gap is an important step for Black women in eliminating poverty.
Equal Pay Day 2012 is an opportunity to raise public awareness and consciousness and to take political action. It is also an opportunity to understand that the wage gap and poverty are made better or worse for Black women with our being able to work and earn a living wage, feed our families, live in affordable housing with decent transportation, educate ourselves, access health insurance, live free from violence and mass incarceration, control our bodies, sexuality, gender and reproduction, vote in a political system that does not disenfranchise us, build our own businesses, live in a healthy environment, achieve complete well-being and become great leaders. Creating solutions at these intersections moves us closer to equal pay, closer to the elimination of poverty and closer to economic justice.
New Voices Pittsburgh: Women of Color for Reproductive Justice, Women and Girls Foundation of Southwest PA and the American Association of University Women Pennsylvania will host "Equal Pay Day 2012: Economic Justice for All" on Friday, April 13, 12-1p, Market Square. Take the first step to make this Equal Pay Day our last.
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For drilling applications requiring the added power and durability hydraulics offer, the LS200H is the rig of choice. It features a simple hydraulic system with pullback forces of 2,500 pounds and push down forces adjustable up to 2,500 pounds, which enables quick drilling in tougher terrains and soft rock formations. Strategically placed controls provide easy operation of both the rotary and draw-works.
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The Magic Circle
Joshua Fairfield
Washington and Lee University - School of Law
November 19, 2008
Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law, 2009
Washington & Lee Legal Studies Paper No. 2008-45
This essay examines the concept of the "magic circle," the argument that real-world law ought to be excluded from virtual worlds. The article explores the reasons for the magic circle metaphor, and criticizes the metaphor's logical and legal basis. The article concludes that although real-world law cannot reasonably be excluded from virtual worlds, game gods and players can control the interface between law and virtual worlds through their agreements, customs, and practices. This leads to a new conception of the magic circle: the magic circle is the point of interface between community-generated norms and external law, which often adopts local norms as legal rules.
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To most of America, the name and face of Dave Thomas are synonymous with Wendy's International, the fast-food restaurant chain he founded in 1969.
But Thomas actually hung up his chairman's apron 17 years ago, staying on in the very public role of national spokesman.
On Monday, the 67-year-old Thomas stepped back into the corporate kitchen, officially returning as senior chairman following the unexpected death of Wendy's Chairman Gordon F. Teter.
In his new role, Thomas will lead a four-person management council from his Fort Lauderdale, Fla., home until a new chief executive is hired.
Teter, the 56-year-old chairman, president and chief executive, died of an apparent heart attack Saturday night at his Ohio home. Teter had led the company since 1996, succeeding Chairman James Near, who died of a heart attack at age 58.
"I'm really here for support," said Thomas, who also has a history of heart problems and plans to keep his workload to a minimum. "We have a great team in place. We lost our coach. But we've got a lot of good captains. I'm just kind of pinch-hitting."
Thomas flew to Columbus, Ohio, Sunday morning to console family members and employees at the company headquarters in the suburb of Dublin. He plans to remain in Columbus through Wednesday's funeral. Then he will return to his Bay Colony home in Fort Lauderdale, which will serve as his office as Thomas supervises three senior executives and helps conduct the search for a new chairman.
During Thomas' 23-year reign over Wendy's, he went from running a single burger stand named after his daughter to managing a publicly traded national chain. But as the fast-food industry matured, so did Wendy's.
Thomas returns to a company that boasts veteran managers who oversee more than 1,080 company-owned and 4,350 franchised Wendy's restaurants. The company also owns 1,751 Tim Horton's restaurants, the doughnut and coffee-shop chain Wendy's acquired in 1995.
Along with most fast-food chains, Wendy's endured a lackluster stock performance this year. But its revenue increased 5 percent to $1.55 billion, and net income rose 12 percent to $126 million on increased domestic sales. Earnings also reflect lower utility, insurance and advertising costs.
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Official Team: An official team shall consist of five (5) players. A minimum of four (4) people, one scorekeeper and three players must be present start the game and avoid a default.
Score Card: Prior to each game, the team captain should fill out the official score card by recording all players names on the card. The game officials will then verify each player's identity by checking the players ID. An individual whose name appears on the official score sheet will be considered as having played in the contest. Late arriving players must have their name added to the score card upon arrival by an official before they may participate.
Ready to Play: Game time is default time! "Ready to play" means that a team must be on the playing area with a minimum of four players. The line-up must be recorded on the official scorecard. A team will not be considered as "ready to play" unless they have four (4) people, one scorekeeper and three players.
Claiming a Default: In basketball games, the team present and "ready to play" at the time the game is scheduled to start, may claim a win by default by recording their line up, and stating "default" on the official scorecard. The intramural sports staff will assist the captains with this process.
Officials: The intramural staff will assign officials for each scheduled game. No game may be played without its being scheduled through the Intramural Office.
Officials Fail to Show: If both teams are present and ready to play at game time and there is no official present, teams will start the game and furnish their own officials.
Game balls will be provided for the teams to use. Only the game balls provided can be used in the game.
Shoes: Each player must wear athletic shoes. They must be made of soft, pliable upper material (molded plastic, canvas, leather, or synthetic) which covers the foot attached to a composition bottom. No boots, street shoes, or shoes with marking soles will be permitted.
All team members should try to wear the same colored shirts. If two teams have a the same color alternate colors are going to be used.
Illegal equipment: Pants or shorts must be free of pockets, drawstrings, and exposed belt loops. All jewelry must be removed before playing. This includes earrings, necklaces, watches, and rings. No hats are to worn. Any equipment that in the official's judgment would be injurious to participants is illegal to wear.
1. All standard rules for basketball apply, unless stated below as a modification.
2. Teams must have at least 4 players at the start time to play a game.
3. All players must be on the team roster and only on that team roster.
4. No dunking.
5. If you are ejected from a game you are suspended for the next game.
6. Each game consists of two 20 minute running time halves. The clock stops on all whistles the last minute of each half.
7. Each team has 2 timeouts per half. Time outs do not carry over to the next half
8. There will be a 5 minute overtime period if games end in a tie at the end of regulation time. Each team will receive 1 timeout for the overtime period.
9. There is no shot clock
10. Teams can have a two varsity basketball players from either the Men's or Women's team. One varsity player is allowed to be on the court at the one time. A technical will be assessed to the offending team. A varsity player is defined as anyone that has played in a competitive game in that sport in that last 12 months.
11. Each player gets 5 fouls.
12. Each player gets one Technical foul for the game. If you are called for a technical you are disqualified for the rest of that current game.
13. Free Throws: In each half, free throws will be awarded for each common foul (except player control) committed by a player of a team, beginning with that teams seventh personal foul as outlined below.
Personal fouls not in the act of shooting:
After six teams fouls 1 free throw plus 1 bonus free throw if the first is made
After ten fouls: 2 free throws
Personal fouls in the act of shooting
2 point shot missed: 2 free throws
3 point shot missed: 3 free throws
Shot made - 1 free throw
Intentional fouls - 2 free throws, plus ball awarded out-of-bounds to offended team at the spot nearest the foul.
Flagrant fouls - 2 free throws, plus disqualification of offending player.
Technical fouls - 2 free throws plus shooting team's possession at mid court. Players will be ejected after the first technical foul and they will be ineligible for the next game.
Player control fouls - no free throws, ball awarded to offended team out-of-bounds.
14. If behavior happens that is deemed unacceptable by the intramural staff, the staff may remove you form the contest and you could be banned from further competition completely, up to and including a permanent ban.


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adj. Resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital
n. A state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence. v. To be in work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action.
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All teachers should encourage higher-level thinking in their classrooms. By forming open-ended questions that use words from the higher levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, your students will develop their critical thinking skills. Being able to form higher-level questions will allow you to bring a wide variety of texts into your classroom.
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Supporting Books
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belVita Breakfast Biscuits
Breakfast in a cookie form? Yes please!
Recently I was given some samples of belVita Breakfast Biscuits to try.
What immediately appealed to me was the form. Crunchy Biscuit cookies. So far all the on-the-go breakfast choices I've seen come in some sort of bar form. I'm not much of a fan of breakfast bars, especially the soft ones. But crunchy cookies on the other hand..
The packaging is similar to breakfast bars, with four biscuits contained in each wrapped package.
There are currently three flavors offered: Blueberry, Golden Oat and Apple Cinnamon.
I'm not nutritional expert. This review is mainly about taste. But some things I gleaned from the product are:
- The breakfast biscuits do not contain high fructose corn syrup, partially hydrogenated oils, or artificial flavors or sweeteners.
- Each package also contains 18-20 grams of whole grains per serving.
The website also states that these are baked in a way so that the carbohydrates are slowly released, giving you energy throughout your morning. I'm not sure exactly how this works, you'll have to research that more if you're interested.
Now onto the taste:
I really enjoyed them. Maybe a little too much. I didn't want to stop after one pack and had to remind myself that even though they have all these healthy oats and grains, too many packs in one sitting would be too much sugar. They tasted like sweet oat cereal (my favorite kind!) but in a cookie biscuit form. My favorite was the golden oat, but I enjoyed the other ones as well.
The portable packaging is also a definite plus. It's easy to store in my purse for breakfast or a snack. I ate them after working out and during a road trip with a friend.
You can read more about the breakfast biscuits here on their website. They should already be available at your local supermarket too.
Disclosure: I was given three boxes to sample for free. I was not paid for this post and my opinions are my own.
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I tried them and I thought they tasted a lot like Tk Foods Thousand Layer cookies. You can find them at Ranch Market.
Those definitely look interesting; breakfast/cookie…how could that go wrong! Unless you ate the whole box, which I probably would do.
Just started following your blog; great posts btw ; ) I'm in Vegas, and just started a blog of mine own; very new to the blogging world. Would love any feedback you might have.
Oh, and I 'love' your mug cakes! I am addicted to them now…their a little 'too easy' to make at 10 o'clock at night! Can't wait to try the guinness one you just posted!
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A group of dedicated fans have been hard at work on a Super Mario 64 HD remake for some time, aiming to spruce up the visuals while maintaining mechanical faithfulness. Now you can see some of their impressive progress in the developer showcase video after the jump.
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask fan project is quite the undertaking; perhaps you saw some footage from the in-progress HD recreation back in 2012. Artists Pablo Belmonte and Paco Martinez are still working on it, and you can see more of their impressive efforts in the video after the jump.
Super Metroid was originally released on March 19, 1994, so we're just a few days past the 19th anniversary of the Super Nintendo classic. To celebrate both the game and the unforgettable soundtrack by Kenji Yamamoto and Minako Hamano, Super Metroid Symphony has arrived. Samples and more past the jump.


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Incidents of bias can affect anyone on campus. They can be directed at groups on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion, among other factors; and they can affect different populations on campus, such as students—whether living in the residence halls or off campus—faculty, staff, and visitors. For these reasons, the membership of UBIT was deliberately chosen to include representatives with diverse expertise in various areas of the university:
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Today, according to the Tribe Insider on twitter, the Indians replaced hitting coach Jon Nunnally with Bruce Fields. Nunnally had been the Indians hitting coach since the beginning of the 2010 season and had been with the team since 2006. Before today, Fields was the minor league hitting coordinator for all levels. Since no official announcement has been made as of yet, it is only speculative why Nunnally was replaced. One possible reason is that the Indians hitters have struggled for the most part this season, with only three hitters batting over .250 right now. This move does not seem as impulsive as it could have been however, as it comes after the Indians have won 2 out of the last 3 games and did not occur over their long losing streak. The hitting coach is one of the hardest position to judge as batting struggles can base around so many different things. We just have to trust Chris Antonetti and Mark Shapiro know what they're doing and made the right move.
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I think this is a really important discussion. I thought I was eating tons, too, but when I started using PaleoTrack, I was only eating about 1700-1800 calories on per day, and some days quite a bit less. At my height (5'10") and age and activity level, it seems to be resulting in weight loss. Even though I'm not purposely limiting intake, I can't discount it as a factor.
My name is Paula. I'm 44, a Mom of 3 sons, and a HS Teacher. I have been Primal for 14 months and lost 60-65 lbs depending on the day. Damn scale! My highest weight was 280 (1/2010) I spent months losing and gaining the same 20 lbs on WW before my Chiro turned me on to Paleolithic eating.
I started the Primal Blueprint on 9/24/2010, hoping to lose weight, but in the end it has really about saving my life. About three weeks in I landed in the ICU with Pulmonary Emboli caused by inflammation damage to my legs. I was lucky. 40% of people die the first time.
I was also pre diabetic and have a higher chance of getting ovarian cancer because my Mother had it.
Anyway, with that history you might think I became Primal and never looked back. Sadly, I have not been able to defeat the monster that Zoebird described. My first year of Primal I was able to keep bingeing down to 2-3 per month and I still lost weight steadily. The bingeing got truly out of control however, as I watched my Mother lose her fight with cancer. For me stress + emotions + hormones equal an overwhelming desire to comfort feed. I have been looking for a solution to this problem. I've tried 5htp, feeding myself more, higher carb, lower carb, leptin reset. All worked somewhat but no eureka! solution was found.
I believe for me that counting calories and tracking is necessary. I eat 3 meals a day, no snacks. I feel that the Primal Blueprint does not cover the psychological reasons why we overeat. I have a lifelong love / hate affair with food. So to help me move forward I have started using a program called SPEED (sleep, psychology, environment, exercise, diet). I feel it brings together all the best parts of calorie counting, leptin reset, primal blueprint and addresses my binge issue where it starts...in my mind.
Primal since 9/24/2010"Our greatest foes, and whom we must chiefly combat, are within." Miguel de Cervantes
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I found this review of a research paper focussed on women which some might find interesting.... Study: More weight lost on high carb diets for some | Julianne's Paleo & Zone Nutrition Blog
The state of Si (insulin sensitivity) determines the effectiveness of macronutrient composition of hypocaloric diets in obese women.Her point is, what works for one person might not work that way for everyone. The comments are worth a read too. Good to see a debate.I have to say at the time I was SO entrenched in low/moderate carb i.e. Zone diet was "THE RIGHT WAY TO EAT" I actually couldn't get my head around the fact that this study showed that when two different calorie reduced diets were tested some women lost more weight on the higher carb diet. Significantly more than they did on a higher protein, lower carb diet.
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I guess I should officially post. I've been lurking in this thread. I'm 34, 5'0, currently 148 lbs. I'm down 15 lbs since the beginning of September when I started PB. My weight loss has completely come to a halt the past 4 weeks. Not sure why. Eating the same. Could be stress since the holidays completely do me under with all the organizing. I'm also breastfeeding my DS so I'm wondering if that is slowing my weight loss.
I'm 38, mother of two (a ten year old and a 15 mo old). 5'10", 215lbs. "Big Nordic Frame" body type.
I'm back on MDA after a stop/start/stop/start primal journey.... figured I'd chime in after lurking around a bit.
Been primal for 14 solid days now, with a couple 'cheats' here and there (mochas, chocolate...). I feel as though I've finally figured things out a bit more, and the keys to my success have been to have no alcohol of any kind, and to actually track the carbs I've taken for granted.
I had an 'a-ha!" moment a couple of weeks ago as I looked at the # of carbs in my favorite Trader Joe's vanilla yogurt, and realized I was well into the 200+ mark. Also realizing that I was drinking about 2k worth of calories of wine in a week.... Not good! The worst part was my moods, holy crap, I was going from giddy to morose in a matter of minutes. Both sides of my family have a long history of alcoholism and depression - GEE I WONDER WHY! The two go strongly hand in hand. Add sugar and excess carbs and it's a time bomb. I can easily eat tons of meat and vegis and more 'real' foods, but throw in my 'I've been a good girl today, I think I'll have some wine' sessions (after having a mocha at 3pm) and I packed the lbs around my waist and upper hips.
The first few days were so rough, I actually felt physically ill. Night sweats, the whole bit. Then I made a great discovery - I actually could drink my morning espresso without sugar! And it tasted wonderful (found a great local roaster). That was a breakthrough, as sugary coffee drinks have been a staple of mine for years. For some reason that was the last wall that crumbled for me as far as habits go. (then I discovered bulletproof coffee and things got even better). I was associating the 'no sugar' with 'huge change' and for some reason it was freaking me out in a bad way. I thought 'I can never do this'. Silly now that I think about it.
After that I read more about the Leptin Reset - which I won't attempt until I'm primal for at least a couple more months. I'm ovulating and have been dreaming about hot, fresh, crispy french fries for several days now. The german dill pickles from Trader Joe's get rid of that salt craving though!
I'm not in this to lose a ton of weight on the scale, I just want to be in control of my 'temple'. I don't mind if the scale reads 190lbs, as long as I've got the muscle to show for it - which I can easily do, as lifting heavy things is one of my favorite things to do. However I could never truly master my mind, moods, or cravings with out drastically altering my sugar and alcohol intake. For now I'm keeping the workouts to a minimum to let my body heal. I love exercising and working out, but always did it in order to eat or drink more. Not good.
One note as far as 'girly' stuff goes - yesterday I had one of my 'cheat' mochas, prob. about 50g of sugar by itself - and I felt it quickly. I got bloated within an hour, and my uterus felt tender and sore. I've never had female problems in the past, but I'd noticed that towards my periods this was happening more and more aside from the usual cramps. I thought it was just from the glories of A.G.E. and such. But it persisted after I had my second daughter and I knew it had to be my diet, I just decided to ignore it.
I can't wait to see how things feel after a few months. I've already noticed a change in my body mass, even though I've only gone from 217 to 215 lbs. My legs lean out first, then my arms, and lastly my waist. But I can see it in my face and neck. I'm going to take before pics tonight so I have reference for the future.
Keep up the great work, ladies!
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Teaser, Teaser
April 2004
Released: 2004, Perris Records
Rating: 3.5/5
Reviewer: Celtic Bob
Hailing from Sweden this 3 piece are here to keep sleazy metal alive. This is their 2nd release and shows that they mean business and are here to stay. They were formed in the late 90's by Rob Nasty whilst working on a project call "Sin on Skin".
On this release Rob and company just let loose with pure attitude filled metal. This is good time RnR the way it's meant to be. All the typical cliché's are there; Sex, Booze and Rock n Roll. What more can you want?
The songs are relatively short in length but are quite enjoyable. Chris Loud's guitar got that 80's style crunch and distortion to it that was popular on a good portion of the albums back in the day. Songs such as "Play Dirty" and "Teaser" are total kickbacks to the sound of days gone by without sounding old and dated. They just add a slight hint of modernization to it. They got the whole LA Glam/ Sleaze thing down perfectly complete with a great Power Ballad (Anime) which puts you in mind of something Winger might do.
If you are looking for 80's styled RnR then this is a good place to start. Definitely worth a listen.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Cardamom Hot Chocolate
While the freezing winter seems that it won't ever pass away, what could be better at breakfast than a cup of spicy flavored hot chocolate?
I found this recipe through experimentation and I advice you to do the same as someone prefers a less sweet flavor, another one a spicier one or a less thick chocolate. So while the quantity of milk and cocoa are pretty mandatory, the other ingredients can be varied according to your own taste.
Ingredients (serves 1 cup)
1¼ cup of milk
2½ tablespoons of cocoa powder
2 tablespoons of raw cane sugar
2 teaspoons wheat starch (or cornstarch)
1 vanilla bean
1 cinammon stick (1-1½ inches long)
4 cardamom seeds
whipped cream
Pour the milk in a pan together with the spices and warm it on very low heat for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and eliminate the spices. Using a very thick sieve pour into the cocoa powder and the wheat starch, mixing well so to avoid creating lumps. Add sugar and put again on very low heat until the chocolate will become enough thick. Pour into the cup and serve with a tuft of whipped cream.
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- Sathya - said...
Mmm, I'm sure I'd love a cup of this. Gorgeous photo too.
- February 25, 2010 at 4:52 AM
- lostpastremembered said...
Really gorgeous photo and love the idea of adding the cardamom instead of the usual chili and cinnamon... great to have on a rainy day!
- February 25, 2010 at 8:08 AM
- Alessandro Guerani said...
Thanks, but you can taste the chocolate also in a common looking cup and it'd be great anyway.
I prefer cardammon than chili if you use milk. Keep in count that italian hot chocolate is pretty thick, while the original maya recipe with chili uses water and is a lot more fluid.
- February 25, 2010 at 12:27 PM
- Stella said...
Hi Alessandro. I love your blog, and this hot cocoa sounds particularly wonderful. I always put cinnamon in mine, but I never thought to put cardamon in too.
- February 25, 2010 at 8:25 PM
- Katie @ Cozydelicious said...
This looks wonderful! I have been on a huge cardamom kick lately, so this is right up my alley. Especially since it is now snowing (again) and a cup of hot chocollate sounds so good!
- February 27, 2010 at 4:10 PM
- Magic of Spice said...
You know it is still chilly enough here by the beach in the evenings to try this...Sounds wonderful!
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CAFÉ SATAF: Milkshakes on the Mountain
After a visit to the Sataf, which can be a little on the strenuous side if you are not used to hiking up and down mountainsides – although rest assured, this is not the Alps – grab a seat at one of the tables at the outdoor café and order a little something to get your wind back.
Café Sataf, on a wooden deck with a beautiful view of the Judean Hills, serves a variety of dairy dishes and salads. We ordered a baked casserole of sliced potatoes covered with cheese, tomatoes and basil, which came with a small vegetable salad (38 shekels). We enjoyed that, but at my daughter's urging we all had milkshakes. They weren't cheap, at 22 shekels apiece, but they were BIG milkshakes, thick and creamy and cold, reviving our spirits considerably on that hot summer's day.Related to:
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CARAVAN INN: The Dogs Bark But the Caravan Rolls On
After hearing about the humus joints of Abu Ghosh for so many years, I decided the time had come to try one. I had been to a concert in the Abu Ghosh church many years ago. We brought along my daughter, who was a baby then, and sat with her on a hard wooden bench as the choir launched into a lively rendition of Missa Creola, hoping against hope she would not burst out screaming. Luckily, she didn't, but stopping at a restaurant afterwards would have been going too far.
So one recent Friday, when the weather was nice, we drove to this Israeli Arab village, about 10 minutes from Jerusalem, and walked around a bit, trying to figure out which of these humus restaurants was our best bet, considering that most of them offer the same fare. Hmm….Should we try Abu Shukry, or the Authentic Abu Shukry, or Abu Shukry – The Real Thing, or…you get the picture). For no particular reason, we chose the Caravan Inn. It had a glass-enclosed porch and a few straggly geraniums out front.
As we walked in, we were hit by a cloud of cigarette smoke. The place was quite busy, and many people were smoking in full view of the no-smoking sign. If it were up to me, I would have walked out, but my husband wanted his humus already…
Favorite Dish: A table at the window was covered with a white cloth for us, and we ordered a plate of humus, a plate of humus with pumpkin, and 2 soft drinks. The humus was creamy and freshly made, garnished with a few whole chick peas. The humus with pumpkin was sort of grayish and salty with some bits of sour pickle in it. If there was pumpkin, you couldn't see it. It only added a kind of stringy texture. The pita brought to the table in a basket was on the stale side. The olives were bright green and not fully cured. The slices of pickled radish were limp.
A plate of 4 teeny bits of "baklawah," each about the size of a fingernail, was the best part of the meal, and supposedly "free." The bill came to NIS 44. With each plate of humus costing NIS 13, I am not sure how they arrived at this sum. My husband paid at the register and did not receive an itemized bill.
The elderly man who greeted us at the door looked a lot like Hajj Abu Musa, whose picture is on the menu. Maybe it was his son. Abu Musa built the restaurant in 1950, and was honored with lighting a torch on Independence Day in 1994 for helping to foster good relations between Jews and Arabs.
The Caravan Inn's "calling card" is on the glass-enclosed side porch: some ceramic decorations embedded in the wall by Bezalel Schatz, son of the founder of the Bezalel Art School.Related to:
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Elias Restaurant: On the way from Jerusalem to Bethlehem
That was a rather good restaurant on our unsuccessful way to Bethlehem from Jerusalem. Its best quality for me was that we didn't waste much time there (about half an hour) and could come back quickly to Jerusalem to go on an excursion.
Besides that we had an opportunity to visit the Mar Elias Monastery which is close to the restaurant while the rest of the tourists was finishing their meals, haha!
And the last advantage of the restaurant - a wonderful view at Har Homa and Bethlehem at the distance.
You can watch my 1 min HD Video Jerusalem District Ramat Rachel Elias Restaurant out of my Youtube channel.Add to your Trip Planner
Restaurant Elvis: On the way from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv
The Elvis restaurant is located on the outskirts of Jerusalem. The Elvis Inn, a restaurant which painstakingly recreates the formica-and-drive-in-movie décor, atmosphere and menu of a '50s era American diner to the tune of an endless Elvis playlist.
The owners of the place are sworn Elvis Presley fans. His photographs decorate all the walls of the restaurant and two statues of the singer are placed near the entrance.
Not Kosher
60-100 NIS per person
Every day, 7:00 to 00:30
You can watch my 35 sec HD Video 2009 Israel Jerusalem-Tel Aviv Neve Ilan Elvis Inn out of my Youtube channel.
You can watch my high resolution photo of Jerusalem District on the Google Earth according to the following coordinates 31° 48' 15.27" N 35° 5' 33.54" E or on my Google Earth Panoramio Israel Neve Ilan Elvis Restaurant .
and my high resolution photo on the Google Earth according to the following coordinates 31° 48' 14.81" N 35° 5' 33.69" E or on my Google Earth Panoramio Israel Neve Ilan Elvis Statue.Add to your Trip Planner
Al Buraq: Great restaurant...
I found this place on my way to the Western Wall. Its right as you enter the inside security complex to the wall( under the tunnel). It is at the end of the souq as you approach security area for western wall
Favorite Dish: Humus was excellent, chicken, salad......everything was great.Add to your Trip Planner
Armenian Tavern: Cozy environment
This restaurant was recommended by JadedMuse ( VT). It was an excellent suggestion, i loved this restaurant. I ordered the pasta which was differnent than i have seen before. It was a red sauce, lots of mozarella cheese and thick noodles, served in a big wooden bowel. It was fabulous. The restaurant is very nice, you go down some stairs when you enter. The bar is right there, then the restaurant on the left. Its a cozy place to have an excelllent meal.
Favorite Dish: The pasta dish with lots of cheese!Add to your Trip Planner
I love falafel. And there is no other place than Middle East to have delicious falafel.
I can't remember the name of resturant, but the best falafel I had in Jerusalem is located in Jewish Quarter. The restaurant is small and also sells food store front for people who want to take-out. If you like, they serve falafel with hummus on it! It is located on the way from Jaffa gate to Wailing Wall, very close to the steps going down to the Wall.Add to your Trip Planner
Israeli Pizza
Another restaurant I can't remember the name of. But they serve the best pizza around (unless you go to the New City).
They have unique kind of pizzas we don't find, say in the U.S. I had herb pizza : )Add to your Trip Planner
Val's Braiserre: Casual restaurant in american colony hotel
Val's Brasserie is open from lunch through late dinner all year round. Situated beside the pool and the Cellar Bar, guests will enjoy favorite local dishes, continental specialties and quick snacks in a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.
Afternoon tea, a British classic, is served here daily from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. with tea, variety of sandwiches, scones with strawberry jam and fresh strawberries or English cake.Add to your Trip Planner
Not all the food is kosher!
Jerusalem has a fine selection of restaurants of all types and prices. Jewish clients should check for kashrut licence if needed.
Favorite Dish: Meorav Yerushalmi- assorted grill meat served with chips and vegetablesAdd to your Trip Planner
All you can eat Falafel and not gain an ounce
When your in the Old town Jerusalem in the Arab market place, you'll find small street vendor who will whip you up a fast and delicious Israeli Falafel, which is a new famous Israeli dish that is new to the country and is new to the Israel palate as of 1948. It's made with peta bread, interesting veggie, turkey ball and a zesty white creamy sauce. MMMMMMM!! As My dad would alway say Delicious. I think the young generation brought it to Israel.
Favorite Dish: FALAFEL!!!!!! Because the hamburgers didn't taste like American Burgers, as well as the fish diet (I don't eat fish), but it was the Falafel that I remember most. And even now in the States I crave it still. But I have an english friend that knows how to prepare it, not saying that I have it all the time, since 1995 to 2003, I only had it once in the States in Page Arizona.Add to your Trip Planner
Amigo Emil: Cleanest and Tastiest in the Old City
We visited the Old City for three days in August and ate at Amigo Emil four time. The girls (11 and 13) loved the 400 yr old multi-level cavern the restaurant sits in on Al-Khanqa Street in the Christian Quarter. Owner and former international banker Costandi Bajjali has done a fantastic job with the tasteful antique decor and lighting, a broad menu of delicious Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes, prepared fresh and piping hot to be washed down with an icy beer or freshly squeezed juice. Costandi is a charming, welcoming host and visits with all his guests regardless of the time of day. The ambience is intimate and private at any table in the house. The restaurant, bar, kitchen and bathrooms are impeccably clean and maintained that way.
Favorite Dish: The very best dishes were the roasted meats and the humus, babaganoush, and tabouleh. But the pastas, salads and sandwiches were also excellent. Helpings are large and reasonably priced.Related to:
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Garden in Eden: Atmosphere/atmosphere
Here you sit out on the lawn, surrounded by greenery, overlooking the surrounding hills and valleys, what you would be looking for if you could build your homes porch wherever you wanted.
Favorite Dish: We opted for simple Israeli salads and pasta, nothing fancy this time, just wanted to enjoy the area. The service was nothing to write home about, too slow by far and you felt ignored since you had to wait each time you required something, but if you are not rushed it is fine since you are sitting in such nice surroundings.Related to:
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Amigo Emil: Excellent food!
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Favorite Dish: I stopped in for lunch and had a homemade local pizza. The restaurant had just opened for the day and i was the first customer.Add to your Trip Planner
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Six weeks down, eleven more to go. Week 6 didn't really provide me any insight except the perennial contenders can win ugly (New England) and sometimes, they can lose ugly(New Orleans).
Carolina Panthers 17 Atlanta Falcons 31
Nothing to see here, I'm afraid. When you don't turn the ball over, score touchdowns on offense(as opposed to field goals), and force turnovers on defense, you should probably win. Cam Newton is vying with Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton for Rookie of the Year and had another respectable game. Atlanta's workhorse Michael Turner had a big day, racking up 139 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns. Score one for the Dirty Birds. -Jared
Jared – 0 for 1
Travis – 1 for 1
Buffalo Bills 24 New York Giants 27
I feel like I'm being a tad redundant by saying if you don't turn the ball over, score touchdowns on offense, and cause turnovers on defense, you should probably win. Ahmad Bradshaw had 3 touchdown runs and Ryan Fitzpatrick threw 2 interceptions. -Jared
Jared – 1 for 2
Travis – 1 for 2
Indianapolis Colts 17 Cincinnati Bengals 27
This is getting a bit ridiculous. Cincinnati forces 3 turnovers and does not turn the ball over themselves. The Colts pass rush was ineffective, and although the Indianapolis run defense held its own, a weak secondary allowed for 12 passing first downs. This will not do. -Jared
Jared – 1 for 3
Travis – 1 for 3
San Francisco 49ers 25 Detroit Lions 19
I saw a pretty funny Tweet on Monday that said "if the only thing Jim Harbaugh needs to work on is his post-game handshake, the 49ers are going to be just fine". I couldn't agree more. While I'm sad to see the tear the Lions have been on come to a halt, I don't necessarily feel like they got out-played. They were most certainly out-coached. -Jared
Jared – 2 for 4
Travis – 1 for 4
St. Louis Rams 3 Green Bay Packers 24
I am not at all surprised by the outcome of this game. I am, however, kind of shocked this game didn't end up being a tad more lopsided as far as the score goes. Green Bay scored 21 points in the second quarter and didn't put a point on the board afterward. They simply didn't need to. -Jared
Jared – 3 for 5
Travis – 2 for 5
Philadelphia Eagles 20 Washington Redskins 13
Rex Grossman finally showed his true colors, threw 4 interceptions, and found himself on the bench. The Eagles finally played a manageable game, ending the first half with a 17-point lead and just kind of rode out a road win. They're no Dream Team, but they will win some games. -Jared
Jared – 4 for 6
Travis – 2 for 6
Jacksonville Jaguars 13 Pittsburgh Steelers 17
Frankly, the Jaguars are not an awful team. The problem, outside of starting a rookie quarterback in Blaine Gabbert, is that they have absolutely zero downfield threat, which allows teams to key in on Maurice Jones-Drew. Rashard Mendenhall returned to form, rushing for 146 yards and a touchdown. -Jared
Jared – 4 for 7
Travis – 3 for 7
Cleveland Browns 17 Oakland Raiders 24
Who would have thought the Madden curse would rear its ugly head in the form of a contract dispute? Oakland lost its signal-caller Jason Campbell to a broken collarbone and simply beat Cleveland up on both sides of the ball enroute to a win. The good news for Oakland? They gave up their first round pick in 2012 and potentially another in 2013 for Carson Palmer from Cincinnati. Flatly, this is great for both organizations. -Jared
Jared – 5 for 8
Travis – 4 for 8
Houston Texans 14 Baltimore Ravens 29
I mean, I hate to say I told you so, right? Houston's pass rush was ineffective due to the loss of Mario Williams. The Texan passing game was a bust without Andre Johnson. With no out of body experience from Arian Foster, the Ravens beat up on the Texans, just as I predicted. I'll drink to that. -Jared
Jared – 6 for 9
Travis – 4 for 9
Dallas Cowboys 16 New England Patriots 20
The Patriots might be 5-1 and most of the time look like they might just make another AFC Championship appearance, but man, are they struggling or what? I can't figure out which I'm confused by more, Tom Brady throwing a mess of interceptions lately, or Dallas' inability to win despite returning some key pieces from injury. Tit for tat, I suppose. -Jared
Jared – 7 for 10
Travis – 4 for 10
New Orleans Saints 20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26
Let me get this straight, Tampa Bay gets blown out by the resurgent 49ers on the road a week ago and then beats a top 5 team in the league at home? Right. Got it. I'm still shaking my head. -Jared
Jared – 7 for 11
Travis – 4 for 11
Minnesota Vikings 10 Chicago Bears 39
Remember when Donovan McNabb was a top 5 quarterback and could propel his team to a win no matter the circumstances? Yeah? Those days are over. Chicago's defense stopped Adrian Peterson and Jay Cutler played well enough to render Matt Forte ineffective for the day. -Jared
Jared – 7 for 12
Travis – 4 for 12
New York Jets 24 Miami Dolphins 6
Wins like this one aren't necessarily signs that Rexy and the Jets have turned their season around. However, they are definitely signs that Miami needs to tank and hope for a shot at Andrew Luck. Miami's defense was not awful and Daniel Thomas is more than just another running back. Matt Moore, however, is just another backup quarterback, and for good reason. -Jared
Jared – 8 for 13
Travis – 4 for 13
Another week, another win. Count it!


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Dan... still no luck finding the Enervest permit for Rome Township. Would you mind looking it up and posting the vertical and horizontal coordinates,
please . Thank you...
any new offers???
Hunter, need to go the the ODNR oil and gas well search data base and go to reports/Permit Plug list , then fill in the top three lines , the first box needs to be = from the drop down box on all three lines, next the date of 2/27/12 is entered on line #1, line#2 use the drop down box and click Ashtabula, the last box is for township , use the drop down and click Rome. upper left corner click the report button that should do it. Good luck
Dan..thanks for the information. For some reason I'm not finding the Enervest permit. Can you please send the page where it is listed.
Enervest has pulled a permit to drill a test well in Rome township along State rt 45. I did some more checking on the Richmond permit and it is still listed and active, if I read right the permit is good for 1 year and was issued 10/4/2011. Chesapeake may have pushed back the drilling but it looks like the permit is still good.
Also The Star Beacon has a piece on all the testing that Enervest is doing in the county, 18 square miles.
That's the rumor that it was pushed out, not sure if the permits have a expiration date maybe they just let it expire. I do know the landowners around that site had their water tested by CHK.
Thats not the kind of news I want to hear, however, I believe CHK have their hands full in Carroll and other areas.
I noticed on the ODNR Mineral resource site that the once permitted well for Richmond Township is no longer on the list of permits. Anyone have information about the permit? Was is withdrawn?
Yes Bill..... Over half the county has active leases. Alot of these organizations are fighting to get the other half. Obviously where it gets into gray areas are the wells which have'nt produced and have been abandoned. It all leads to how language is written in those leases. However, what I have been told... that the signing bonus.. whatever it may be will not compare to the royalties. Royalties will far exceed any bonus. The signing bonus is great..if your lucky. Dan is correct in what he has said. This is coming... patience will be needed. this is not BS.... I was sat down and told by geologists who were also part of the boom that happened in southern Ohio. This is going to change the atmosphere of Ashtabula.
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Significance and Use
5.1 This test method is intended for use as a guide in cases where experimental determination of heat of combustion is not available and cannot be made conveniently and where an estimate is considered satisfactory. It is not intended as a substitute for experimental measurements of heat of combustion. Table 1 shows a summary for the range of each variable used in developing the correlation. The mean value and an estimate of its distribution about the mean, namely the standard deviation, is shown. This indicates, for example, that the mean density for all fuels used in developing the correlation was 779.3 kg/m3 and that two thirds of the samples had a density between 721.4 kg/m3 and 837.1 kg/m3, that is, plus or minus one standard deviation. The correlation is most accurate when the values of the variables used are within one standard deviation of the mean, but is useful up to two standard deviations of the mean. The use of this correlation may be applicable to other hydrocarbon distillates and pure hydrocarbons; however, only limited data on non-aviation fuels over the entire range of the variables were included in the correlation.
Note 4: The procedures for the experimental determination of the gross and net heats of combustion are described in Test Methods D240 and D4809.
5.2 The calorimetric methods cited in Note 4 measure gross heat of combustion. However, net heat is used in aircraft calculations because all combustion products are in the gaseous state. This calculation method is based on net heat, but a correction is required for condensed sulfur compounds.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the estimation of the net heat of combustion (megajoules per kilogram or [Btu per pound]) of aviation gasolines and aircraft turbine and jet engine fuels in the range from 40.19 to 44.73 megajoules per kilogram or [17 280 to 19 230 Btu per pound]. The precision for estimation of the net heat of combustion outside this range has not been determined for this test method.
1.2 This test method is purely empirical and is applicable to liquid hydrocarbon fuels that conform to the specifications for aviation gasolines or aircraft turbine and jet engine fuels of grades Jet A, Jet A-1, Jet B, JP-4, JP-5, JP-7, and JP-8.
Note 1: The experimental data on heat of combustion from which the Test Method D3338 correlation was devised was obtained by a precision method similar to Test Method D4809.
Note 2: The estimation of the net heat of combustion of a hydrocarbon fuel is justifiable only when the fuel belongs to a well-defined class for which a relation between heat of combustion and aromatic and sulfur contents, density, and distillation range of the fuel has been derived from accurate experimental measurements on representative samples of that class. Even in this case, the possibility that the estimates may be in error by large amounts for individual fuels should be recognized. The fuels used to establish the correlation presented in this method are defined as follows: Fuels: Aviation gasoline—Grades 100/130 and 115/145 (1, 2)2 Kerosines, alkylates, and special WADC fuels (3) Pure hydrocarbons—paraffins, naphthenes, and aromatics (4) Fuels for which data were reported by the Coordinating Research Council (5).
Aviation gasoline—Grades 100/130 and 115/145 (1, 2)2
Kerosines, alkylates, and special WADC fuels (3)
Pure hydrocarbons—paraffins, naphthenes, and aromatics (4)
Fuels for which data were reported by the Coordinating Research Council (5).
Note 3: The property ranges used in this correlation are as follows: Aromatics—from 0 mass percent to 100 mass percent API Gravity—from [25.7 ° to 81.2 °API] Volatility—from [160 °F to 540 °F], average boiling point
Aromatics—from 0 mass percent to 100 mass percent
API Gravity—from [25.7 ° to 81.2 °API]
Volatility—from [160 °F to 540 °F], average boiling point
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.3.1 Although the test method permits the calculation of net heat of combustion in either SI or inch-pound units, SI units are the preferred units.
1.3.2 The net heat of combustion can also be estimated in inch-pound units by Test Method D1405 or in SI units by Test Method D4529. Test Method D1405 requires calculation of one of four equations dependent on the fuel type with a precision equivalent to that of this test method. Test Method D4529 requires calculation of a single equation for all aviation fuels with a precision equivalent to that of this test method. Unlike Test Method D1405 and D4529, Test Method D3338/D3338M does not require the use of aniline point.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
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D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure
D240 Test Method for Heat of Combustion of Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels by Bomb Calorimeter
D1266 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (Lamp Method)
D1298 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Method
D1319 Test Method for Hydrocarbon Types in Liquid Petroleum Products by Fluorescent Indicator Adsorption
D1405 Test Method for Estimation of Net Heat of Combustion of Aviation Fuels
D1552 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (High-Temperature Method)
D2622 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products by Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
D2887 Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by Gas Chromatography
D3120 Test Method for Trace Quantities of Sulfur in Light Liquid Petroleum Hydrocarbons by Oxidative Microcoulometry
D4052 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter
D4294 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
D4529 Test Method for Estimation of Net Heat of Combustion of Aviation Fuels
D4809 Test Method for Heat of Combustion of Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels by Bomb Calorimeter (Precision Method)
D5453 Test Method for Determination of Total Sulfur in Light Hydrocarbons, Spark Ignition Engine Fuel, Diesel Engine Fuel, and Engine Oil by Ultraviolet Fluorescence
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ICS Number Code 75.160.20 (Liquid fuels)
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UNSPSC Code 15101504(Aviation fuel)
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THE African National Congress (ANC) has drawn a line in the sand before Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, urging her to release the full report into upgrades to President Jacob Zuma's Nkandla residence with "extreme urgency" or risk aspersions that she is playing a "political game".
As next year's elections loom, the ANC wants the full report released as any further postponement allowed the matter to "fester" in the public mind, making the report a "factor" in the election.
Damning details of the public protector's provisional report were published in the Mail and Guardian last week. This has put the ANC on the defensive after a public outcry over the latest revelations. By Tuesday afternoon a petition with about 15,000 signatories supporting Mr Zuma's impeachment had circulated widely on social networks, as opposition parties bayed for blood.
ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe has also called for the full report of the interministerial task team — of which only the findings were released by the government — to be made available too.
"As the ANC we reiterate our demand that the final report, not leaked snippets, is released to the public with immediate effect by the office of the public protector," said Mr Mantashe, speaking at an "urgent" press briefing at Luthuli House on Tuesday.
The briefing came after a two-day meeting of ANC officials, which included President Jacob Zuma.
"Any further postponement of the report's release allows this matter to fester in the public domain. As we approach the elections, this can only be construed as playing tactics and a political ploy to create negativity around the image and integrity of the ANC president and the ANC itself," Mr Mantashe said.
Should the report be released in March, just before the elections, it would become a "factor" in the polls. "It is (then) no longer a technical investigation by the public protector, it is a political game," he said.
Institutions of state such as the public protector, the police or intelligence must "never … play the game" of "throwing weight on the political balance of power".
Responding to questions on the effect of the Nkandla saga on the ANC, Mr Mantashe said talk about Nkandla and the way it was being reported and projected in the public domain amounted to an investigation into Mr Zuma.
"Mr Zuma is the president of the ANC. Our understanding is that there is no investigation on Jacob Zuma ... there is an investigation into the security features in Nkandla, therefore it affects the sitting president whose residence is being investigated. It affects the president of the ANC, it affects the ANC image, we can't run away from that."
ANC deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte accused the public protector's office of leaking the report. She said a number of reports had leaked from that office recently. "We cannot say for sure because we don't have access to who leaks to the Mail and Guardian ... but what was peculiar ... when something of that nature is leaked, normally you go ballistic, you make a huge noise ... not a polite statement as was issued.
"We could also say that she (Madonsela) seemed a bit comfortable about the fact that that report was leaked," Ms Duarte said.
In a statement on Monday, Ms Madonsela expressed concern over the leaking of her provisional reports, saying she has now put in place measures to prevent this from happening. She also assured the public that the leaks were not coming from her office.
Mr Mantashe said the release in full of both Nkandla reports would ensure that there was "informed debate" about the matter in the public domain.
"We want to compare notes," he said. "We have an interest in knowing how did they come to two different conclusions as two institutions of the state."
The ANC wanted "clarity" from the public protector on a number of issues, he said. This included whether Mr Zuma himself had requested any of the security upgrades to his home and whether he had spent more than R200m in taxpayers' money on it.
The party also needed to know if Mr Zuma had asked for a swimming pool and kraal and whether he had asked that his wife's tuck shop be moved from its original position.
The ANC also wanted to know if he had requested bulletproof windows and a waiting room, how much was spent on the security upgrade and what was built on state land.
Ms Madonsela is set to release two reports on Thursday but the Nkandla report is not among them.
According to a media invite to the briefing on Thursday, Ms Madonsela will release her report on an investigation into an allegation of maladministration by Mpumalanga's department of public works, roads and transport in the awarding of tenders for shop leases in Pilgrims Rest and a report on the probe into allegations of maladministration, corruption and a potential conflict of interest against former minister of communications Dina Pule over the appointment of service providers for the ICT Indaba last year.


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Police interview Greenland shooting victim, suspect arrested after 2 found dead
Shooting suspect accused of killing wife, mother-in-law
Greenland Police Chief Gary Ricker said police interviewed shooting victim Denise Fulfer Sunday. Fulfer is the lone survivor after a domestic dispute turned deadly with two women shot in an apartment on Jan. 10.
Ricker said Monday he did not know the status of her condition.
Police said two other women, Hope Patterson and her mother Betty Desalvo, Fulfer's sister, from gunshot wounds.
Police said Mandrake Patterson was arrested for two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder.
Patterson is the husband to Hope Patterson.
Huber said they're still talking to witnesses.
Mandrake Patterson is expected to be in court this week.
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Manufactured by: ViewSonic
Warranty provided by: ViewSonic
UPC No: 737839166620
Mfg Part No: GTABLET
Box Size:
( Length:12, Width:3, Depth:8)
Shipping Weight: 2.9000 pound(s)
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