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An article on ABC News website discussed a newly released study examining what is it about the Mediterranean diet that makes it so healthy and good for you? The study consisted of 23,000 Greek men and women over an eight year period. The researchers were able to tell that certain foods, more than others, may offer the majority of the nutritional benefits of this diet.
The researchers concluded from their analysis that "the dominant components of the Mediterranean diet score as a predictor of lower mortality are moderate consumption of alcohol, low consumption of meat and meat products, and high consumption of vegetables, fruits and nuts, olive oil, and legumes." In addition, the researchers found that the elevated consumption of fish and cereals and avoidance of dairy products seen in the typical Mediterranean diet had little to do with the benefits of this diet. (more…)
It's well known that eating healthy includes increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free/low-fat dairy products. However, even though we know we should eat better Americans still don't do it. The American Dietetics Association provided a quick breakdown of the basic food groups, what you should eat within those groups, how many servings you should eat, and what counts as a serving.
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A one ounce serving equals one slice whole-wheat bread, 1/2 cup brown rice, 5 whole-wheat crackers, 1/2 cup oatmeal. (more…)
Many of the diseases and cancers seen in our society could be preventable or postponed if we shifted our focus to prevention rather than treating a disease. Too often people go on medication to lower their cholesterol or help with their blood pressure, but had they considered diet and exercise years before it's likely that they wouldn't have to depend on medication at all.
Obesity is another medical issue that could probably be avoided if we paid more attention to what we put into our mouths and how much exercise we get. The cost of prevention (eating right and exercising) is far cheaper than the cost of medical expenses (doctor visits, hospital stays, medications, etc.).
All this being said, what can you do to start this road of prevention? In my eyes, it's never too late to start getting healthier. So what can you do? (more…)
Summer is here which means there will be plenty of long days spent outside by the beach, lake, or poolside. It's very important to apply and re-apply plenty of sunblock, but the sun can effect other parts of your body, not just your skin. Below is a list found on WebMD of sun problems and associated foods that can help your body bounce back from the sun's powerful rays.
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Fish have been recommended as an important part of a healthy diet because of their high-quality protein, are low in saturated fat, and contain omega-3 fatty acids, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Incorporating a variety of fish can contribute to heart health.
However, nearly all fish contain traces of mercury. Some researchers believe consuming fish with high mercury levels will diminish all potential health benefits. Some studies have actually suggested an increased risk of cardiovascular disease associated with mercury levels in fish, whereas other studies could not find any relationship between elevated mercury and risk of heart disease. This controversy has caused much discussion on what amount of fish is safe to eat without having harmful effects in the body. (more…)


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Historical Traveler Reviews Kon Tiki Inn Pismo Beach
This hotel was the best!!!! Every room is oceanfront with a view that anyone would die for. With screened patios, you can close the curtains and still have the effect of the waves crashing. Not too far from the pier, you can have a nice walk on the beach, see the pier, and go shopping all in about an hour.....Then have all day to take in the rest of the beach. I would recommend this hotel to anyone in a heartbeat.
Awesome Beach Front Rooms and Terrific Staff
I stayed at the Kon Tiki and was astounded at the fantastic views, excellent service and relaxing surroundings. What a bargain!
Great bang for your buck
On a recent stay my girlfriend and I were pleasantly surprised by the rather large room, with reclining love seat (two recliners) with view of the ocean.
The other reviews touch on the great aspects of this hotel - reasonable price, beach access, view, balconies, etc. Considering the neighboring hotels charge almost twice as much for essentially the same view, this is a good deal.
A couple things to note & be aware of:
* There are 3 floors (with a few rooms under gables on the 4th.) Note that the first floor room's balconies essentially open up onto the lawn/pool area so there is less privacy. However, this might be an excellent option for a larger group staying in multiple rooms. It provides a place to congregate just outside the rooms.
* There are no enclosed hallways, ie. it is motel style entry to your room.
* While clean and spacious, the marine-themed decor in the rooms is getting a bit dated.
However, we would not hesitate to recommend it and plan to return.
Great location and beach
Drove by the Kon Tiki Inn on our way through to find lodging while we were driving down the California coast. The room was clean and had a definite sea/tropical theme. Bathroom was a little small and needed some updating. Room had a small fridge (which is always a plus).
The pool and hot tub area were right behind our room and looked nice (we didn't go in).
The best part was the ocean-view and beach. You have to walk down a long flight of stairs to get down to the beach, but it's well worth it.
Very romantic setting and we got some really nice shots of the water, birds and sunset. The beach itself is expansive and you can go for a nice walk.
The Dream !!!
My husband, my 4year-old and I went to Pismo Beach for the first time in April 2004 - We stayed at the Kon Tiki for 5 days and 4 nights, and we had the most wonderful stay you can imagine! All rooms have gorgeous ocean views with private balcony where you can enjoy the view while having a drink, they're clean and well maintained, the staff is very friendly and professional about everything - You can enjoy the heated pool or the spas, complimentary pass to the athlectic club nextdoor, take a few stairs to walk and play on the beach - It's family friendly and great for children: Our son had a blast over there! We were very sad to leave that place, I wish they had a membership program! We sure will return to this gem!
Great spot!
This place is not much too look at when you just drive by, but is a great hotel to stay at. The restaurant next door is great, rooms are clean -- pool is enclosed with a clear gate all-around -- even if the wind is whippin' and it is cold -- if the sun is shining you feel like you are in Palm Springs! I've stayed three different times in the last year.
You're going to love this place!
My husband and I stayed at the Kon Tiki Inn for 4 nights over the Veteran's Day weekend. It was recommended by friends that stay there every year...... I can see why. Every room has an oceanview with balcony. There were 2 beds in our room (1 king and 1 double) The room was spacious with lots of drawer space. There was an additional sink(with mirror) outside of the bathroom, which made it nice for 2 people getting ready to go in the morning. There was also a mini refrigerator next to the second sink. The room was clean. The staff was very pleasant. The grounds are well maintained. There is a nice pool and 2 spas. A long stairway leads down to a beautiful, wide sandy beach. The continental breakfast was adequate (bagels, pastry, toast, bananas,apples,coffee, tea,cocoa, juice) A microwave available to heat your pastry. The continental breakfast is served next door at Steamer's restaurant. We took our food back to our room and enjoyed the view while eating and watched the surfers. When we go back to Pismo Beach again we will definitely stay here and highly recommend it. There are 4 suites but another couple told us that the rooms are the same, they just have a fireplace.... so don't bother to pay the additional money.
This hotel is very conveniently located. A short walk to downtown Pismo and lots of restaurants.
Best Deal In Pismo
Best views in Pismo. Everytime I have stayed here, which is several, the service and accomodations are consistent. The availability of the full service gym and spa are fabulous. Debbie gives the best massages.
Steamers Restaurant is the best in all of Pismo. We have dinner every night there. Again, their service and consistency as well is top rated.
Planning a trip there in November and can't wait for my little get away.
Gorgeous ocean view and access
Kon Tiki Inn is simply the best value in Pismo. Every room has a full ocean view and you can hear the ocean roar from your room. You have steps that take you right down to the beach and you can walk the beach which takes you to the Pier and restaurants and shops. They have a pool and spa that directly overlooks the ocean.They have a great restaurant also with ocean views right next door and they serve continental breakfast every morning. For the price, just over $100 a night, you can't beat it. We have stayed there for years and it just gets better and better. We have stayed in much pricer hotels on the same street (Price Street) that don't offer beach access or the close up view of the ocean. We won't stay anywhere else.
The Best in Pismo
I have stayed at many different motels and hotels in Pismo and I have found the Kon Tiki to be the best price wise and have the best staff.
They have always been very accomodating.
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Solvang was our destination, and it was such a relief to be on a smaller road and moving again. The houses as one gets out of the towns are much more pleasant, with gardens, and great views.
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... paradise on earth. Yes, life is beautiful. Especially here. People walking, running, skateboarding along the beach.. people sunbathing.. people chilling. Is this California? Yes, it is. Spent a couple of hours there and then.. to our final destination.. Pismo beach! Got there around 8.. and rushed to a restaurant.. as everything closes at 8.. what???? Is this America or ...
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6 hour flight from Orlando to LA...had to get up at 3am ( you have to be at the airport 2 hours prior to departure for domestic here). Then picked up a car and headed to Pismo Beach, stopping on the way at Santa Barbara for lunch. Highlights: - lunch at Sandbar in Santa Barbara - fantastic Mexican - could have stayed here all day - the drive was beautiful - Pismo Beach...the Pier, the kids having a swim, just a cute little town - getting to bed early and having a 10 hour ...
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Graeme Smith believes his South Africa side will prove they have shed their tag as perennial 'chokers' after making it five wins from five en route to the semi-finals of the ICC World Twenty20.
The Proteas saw off India in their final Super Eights clash at Trent Bridge and will return to the same venue for their semi-final against Pakistan on Thursday.
Previous South Africa sides have been accused of wilting under pressure at the business end of big tournaments, but Smith believes times have changed.
"I think we've come past that," Smith said after his side defended a modest 130 for five to beat the holders by 12 runs.
"This team has come a long way and I think we've proven that. Hopefully we can show that on Thursday, that's what is exciting about it.
"How we've played under pressure has been incredible. Pakistan are a talented team who will arrive expecting to beat us. Regardless of who deserves to win going into a semi-final it's about who plays best on the day. It's a simple matter."
The bookmakers currently rate the Proteas as the favourites to lift the trophy and inherit India's mantle in the shortest form of the game, and Smith can see why they are well fancied.
"We are professional and clinical but I think we've also proven that we have enough flair and enough options available to us to be the all-round package," said the captain.
"We've played at all the grounds, we've faced many different challenges on different wickets and defended low totals.
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"We just need to give ourselves the best chance on Thursday and go out playing our type of cricket.
"Tactically I think we have our line-up right. It's nice to have both pace and spin available to us and I think we have all options covered."
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni admitted disappointment at how his side had fared in England but defended their handling of Virender Sehwag's injury earlier in the competition.
There was some confusion over the batsman's participation in the early stages of the competition and, although he joined the team in England, he was eventually ruled out with a shoulder injury.
"At times, you can't say everything because you want the opposition team to still think about Virender Sehwag," said Dhoni.
"Whether he is playing or not, you want them to waste at least that half an hour in their team meeting thinking about that.
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It appears Twitter will need more than takeover chatter to stay aloft, Oppenheimer analysts say.
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The Okinawa digital archive
The Okinawa digital archive is a collection of images, video and narrative about the rich culture, history and ecology of the Ryukyu Islands. There's so much more to karate's birthplace than the famous, landscape-dominating military bases -- from music and dance to castles to a language and identity distinct from mainland Japan. Be sure to check out the picture gallery, searchable and sorted by region. [MI]
books, pamphlets, and periodicals
I was wandering around the internets looking for early twentieth century ephemera and look what I found. Digital Dada Library "This page provides links to some of the major Dada-era publications in the International Dada Archive. These books, pamphlets, and periodicals are housed in the Special Collections Department of the University of Iowa Libraries. …Each document has been scanned in its entirety." EphemeraNow "is a family-friendly Web site dedicated to the commercial art of mid-century America." The Ephemera Society "is a non-profit body concerned with the collection, preservation, study and educational uses of printed and handwritten ephemera." and more! For those of you who have complained that this place is getting too "US politics-filter" I give you Glasgow Digital Library Collections which has all sorts of stuff including a great history of the labour movement in Glasgow 1910-1932
Photography of David Maisel
Abstrakt: the photography of frank lemire.
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Kampung: 60 photographs of Singapore architecture.
Pictures of Iranian bloggers
Pictures from the Bloggers' stand in the first Web festival of in Tehran, Iran, include some photos of Iranian female bloggers.
Images of war in Southeast Europe
WarPhotoLTD.com is a Croatian photography showcase intended to "educate the public in the field of war photography, to expose the myth of war and the intoxication of war, to let people see war as it is, raw, venal, frightening, by focusing on how war inflicts injustices on innocents and combatants alike." Search by Photographer, War, Award or Collection, though the site is obviously new-ish and has a small database. Here's a particularly stunning one from their current collection ("A Decade of War").
If you need a picture of an alpaca, some video of a nudibranch or audio of a nightjar.
If you need a picture of an alpaca, some video of a nudibranch or audio of a nightjar.
New Video of the First Crash Surfaces
A Rare View of 9/11, Overlooked From the NY Times: "They did not even see the pale fleck of the airplane streak across the corner of the video camera's field of view at 8:46 a.m. But the camera, pointed at the twin towers from the passenger seat of an S.U.V. in Brooklyn near the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel, kept rolling when the plane disappeared for an instant and then a silent, billowing cloud of smoke and dust slowly emerged from the north tower, as if it had sprung a mysterious kind of leak." I can't even look at the pictures, just too painful for me, but this will probably be a major development in the next week.
New Jersey Churchscape
The New Jersey Churchscape. Quite fascinating. Photos, too.
Familiar Faces?
The Qualifying Exam Meets the Cult of Personality. I did abysmally on Marcel's People test. How 'bout you?
Doctored photo?
The Memory Hole: doctored photo? 'On 9 April 2003, the front page of the London Evening Standard (circulation: 400,000) contained a blurry image supposedly showing a throng of Iraqis in Baghdad celebrating the toppling of Saddam Hussein. What we are really looking at is an incredibly ham-fisted attempt at photo manipulation. ' Opinions?
Project: Shutterbug
Project: Shutterbug. Taking pictures of tourists taking pictures. It's a small collection right now, but maybe you can help it grow. From the Hungover Gourmet.
Ghost Towns
Ghost Town Gallery 1300 Pictures from 174 Ghost Towns and historic places. (They've also got maps.)
Michael McNevin
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kiddie art
kiddie art If you work in an office with lots of people, chances are that you work with a person who hangs pictures up that their kids have drawn. The pictures are always of some stupid flower or a tree with wheels. These pictures suck; I could draw pictures much better. In fact, I can spell, do math and run faster than your kids.
You cannot take pictures of a ghost with a digital camera.
You cannot take pictures of a ghost with a digital camera. And if you're not careful with that 35mm, you might mistake dust, sunlight, or fog for ghosts. Then again, maybe there are no ghosts on film at all, especially since there's a handy guide to faking ghost pictures right on the Internet. I guess when it comes to the paranormal, it pays to be objective and balanced. Boo.
American Family Pictures 2002.
American Family Pictures 2002. "2002 was a pretty good year for the family. We made some new friends and re-sparked some old acquaintances. It didn't end on such a good note, but like granddad used to say, 'you can't will em all, even if you are undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.'"
Whomever said big things
Whomever said big things come in small packages was dead on. While most of mankind focuses on building bigger homes, bigger weapons and bigger boobs the researchers at Sandia National Laboratories think small. They are working on MEMS, or MicroElectroMechanical Systems. It's amazing stuff - they're microscopic machines, with gears the size of human blood cells. For size comparisons they used pictures and videos of a mite towering over the gears.
In the long line of "take a picture of things" collaborative sites, we now have Snap Your Desk, which takes a few design *cough*hints*cough* from The Mirror Project.
So show us your crap-covered geek pit.
So show us your crap-covered geek pit.
The first images from the Advanced Camera for Surveys
The first images from the Advanced Camera for Surveys on the Hubble Space Telescope have been unveiled.
"CraneAccidents.com is the Official Web-site
"CraneAccidents.com is the Official Web-site for reporting crane related accidents on a world wide basis. The site is loaded with photos of crane accidents."
This photograph got the World Press Photo of the year award this year.
This photograph got the World Press Photo of the year award this year. Check out the other winners too. There some absolutely amazing images there.
More than you ever wanted to know about snow, from the physics of formation to just priddy pictures.
[Link via CuriousLee]
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Convert your pictures to HTML.
Convert your pictures to HTML. So cool I nearly wet myself.
Ever wonder what HIV-1 looks like?
Ever wonder what HIV-1 looks like? (scroll down). All the Virology on the WWW contains reams and reams of information on HIV and AIDS, including the aforementioned pictures and a prodigious list o' links, amongst other info.
The Black Day, indeed.
The Black Day, indeed. Some amazing pictures in a classy site about Sept. 11. I read in the SF Chronicle (but can't find a link) that he set this up and sent it to a couple of friends, and now it's getting thousands of hits a day.
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Pictures of reactions from around the world. Seeing flags at half staff in other countries really gets to me. What do you think?
Its existence has been debated
Its existence has been debated many times, although on the front cover of today's Oxford Mail was a new picture that is speculated to be an authentic image of the Lochness Monster. Could the legend of the Loch Ness Monster be proven true? Whether or not Nessie exists, fishermen are trying to net it, swedish spies are hunting for it, scientists are listening for it, the tourists are on the watch and a witch is trying to provide magical protection. Take a peek yourself and you may see Nessie...
Am I Hot or Not?
Am I Hot or Not?
Beware of this link. If you click on it you will be sucked in for hours. The idea, rate people's looks on a scale of 1 to 10. The people? Anyone who uploads their picture to the site, both men and women.
I have never found a site more habit forming in my life. Like Dack (who I got the link from) I skipped food, drink and missed my bus.
Beware of this link. If you click on it you will be sucked in for hours. The idea, rate people's looks on a scale of 1 to 10. The people? Anyone who uploads their picture to the site, both men and women.
I have never found a site more habit forming in my life. Like Dack (who I got the link from) I skipped food, drink and missed my bus.
Creator of MetaFiler: Wedding Bliss,
Creator of MetaFiler: Wedding Bliss, As Matt's Brother, I can report to all here at MetaFilter, the Wedding went as picture perfect as they imagined! No rain, Everybody was in time for the ceremony, Lucky no Television Reporters crashing or blocking streets, No helicopters hovering above. It was a beautiful, simple gathering of friends and family Here are the Exclusive Photo's only for the Metafilter Community: Exchanging of Vows and The Big Kiss! Best of luck to Matt & Kay!!!
Sure, spud guns have been done, but sometimes we need reminders of the awesome power of a flying tuber. I prefer this design, as it is powered by compressed air, whereas a buddy of mine just finished a device he calls "The Judge" powered by Acetylene and O2.


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Next, share your involvement with friends in other local churches who might also take a day each month to pray.
Our starting goal is to see 31 churches covering our 4 county Portland-Vancouver area in prayer 24/7 year round. These counties are Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington (Oregon), and Clark county (Washington).
Our next goal is to see 31 churches in each county praying 24/7, followed by 31 churches in each community or city covering their area every day of every month in prayer.
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr Takes Pride In Championship Status
By Jake Donovan, photos by Nina Mariah Donovan
Don't believe that belts matter? Tell that to any current alphabet title claimant today.
Sure, it's widely recognized that Sergio Martinez is the true lineal middleweight champion of the world. But don't tell Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. that his belt doesn't matter.
If so, his newfound love for the sport could suddenly waver.
The biggest surprise during the press tour hyping up this weekend's title defense against Peter Manfredo Jr. is the fact that Chavez Jr (43-0-1-1NC, 30KO) has long ago been in proper fighting shape. The bout marks the first defense of the title he acquired in a hard-fought decision win over Sebastian Zbik this past June, and has no plans to relinquish that status any time soon.
"I believe that with the responsibility of being a world champion that I have to get better," Chavez Jr. says, as he prepares for his defense against Manfredo at Reliant Arena in Houston, with HBO to televise their main event. "With each fight I believe I'm doing that. I want to be world champion for a very long time."
It took nearly eight years for the 25-year old Chavez Jr to grow from learn-as-you-earn newcomer to the sport, to middleweight titlist. There was a long stretch in his career where many believed he'd never advance beyond the side show level, but that began to change dating back to his 12-round war with John Duddy a year ago.
The fight marked the first time that the second-generation prizefighter hooked up with world class trainer Freddie Roach and his all-star team. The results have shown with each passing fight, but this camp in particular caught the eye of the man in charge of fine tuning his body.
"That he entered this camp already in shape showed me that he's taking things seriously," noted Alex Ariza, the strength and conditioning coach perhaps more famous for his work with pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao. "He's always told us that becoming a champion would make him take the sport far more seriously. I'm very proud of him."
The routine for past Chavez Jr. camps have normally centered around trimming excess flab and praying like hell that the scale doesn't go beyond fight weight once it's time for the official weigh-in. Training just to make weight detracts from the ability to get into true fighting shape, though that wasn't an issue this time around.
"You're 10 steps ahead of the game," Ariza notes of the fact that Chavez Jr. already entered camp ahead of schedule. "Now we get to focus on the real stuff. You get to have shorter, smarter and more intense training camps so you're not killing yourself."
Still, making weight and showing off a finely chiseled physique is only good for the cameras. Once the bell rings, you still have to fight. That is where Chavez Jr. continues to battle extra hard in convincing people that his career is to be taken seriously and not just as some freak show.
Of course, he readily recognizes the shadows that will forever hover over him. However, he believes it's time that critics see him for his own capabilities, and not the legacy to which he's unfairly expected to measure up.
"I believe that I've added credibility to my career with my championship," Chavez Jr. states, while acknowledging the incredible career of his Hall-of-Fame father Julio Sr, who remains in his corner in a constructive and positive manner. "I'm always going to be his son, but little by little I'm forging my own career."
Jake Donovan is the Managing Editor of Boxingscene.com. Follow Jake on Twitter at twitter.com/JakeNDaBox or submit questions/comments to [email protected]
totally agree about the bogus nature of Jr.s 'championship' -- I don't think his people will EVER let him get in there with a top tier guy because they know that would probably burst his bubble.....Comment by nycsmooth on 11-18-2011
Proud for a belt that he was "given", never fought a top 10 challenger, the most protected boxer in OUR sport...eventually he'll fight a good boxer..can't see him boxing Canelo or Martinez, & be exposed for the fraud he is...what…Comment by boxer2k5 on 11-18-2011
too bad hes no champion. how can you consider yourself nto only the champion but a champion when the champion never lost his belt was and still willing and wanting to fight you. was strip of belt giving some made…Comment by vacon04 on 11-18-2011
He sucks ... He had an unbelievable weight advantage over Zbik and still got a controversial decision, in fact I had Zbik winning the fight. Then he won't defend his title against Martinez, he's been avoiding him since he got…Comment by S H A R K B O Y on 11-18-2011
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On Tap Today: The power of prints
Hundreds of printmakers from around the world are making Our Town their temporary home. "Print:MKE" teams intricate art and technology to spotlight everything from the Latino experience to T-shirt imagery. In Friday's Cue, Art Critic Mary Louise Schumacher explores the conference offerings around town.
If "Print!" makes you think of movie directors, then you may be headed to the theaters this weekend. But does Tina Fey's "Admission" make the grade? Find out what our reviewer thinks. »Read Full Blog Post
PBS to air Milwaukee Ballet's 'Peter Pan' in April
PBS president and chief executive officer Paula Kerger announced Tuesday that the Milwaukee Ballet's adaptation of "Peter Pan," produced by Milwaukee Public Television, will be nationally broadcast by the public TV network April 18.
Kerger made the announcement during a "thank-you dinner" for friends and supporters of MPTV on Tuesday night. Earlier in the day, she met community members and Milwaukee Area Technical College students, and was "taping promos" for MPTV stations WMVS-TV (Channel 10) and WMVT-TV (Channel 36). »Read Full Article
Milwaukee museums celebrate Member Swap Day with free admission
On Dec. 8, members of seven Milwaukee museums will receive free general admission for each participating institution. It's known as "Member Swap Day."
It means, for instance, you can flash your membership card for the Milwaukee Public Museum to get in free to the Milwaukee Art Museum. »Read Full Article
Gun documentary recalls Oak Creek Sikh temple shooting
An MSNBC documentary about gun violence showing Friday, on the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination, includes a segment on the 2012 Sikh temple shooting in Oak Creek.
The program, called "50 Years of Guns," airs at 8 p.m. and is hosted by Al Sharpton, host of "Politics/Nation." According to the network: "This documentary looks at guns in America five decades after President Kennedy was taken by an assassin's bullet." »Read Full Blog Post(3)
'The Hunger Games' soundtrack; Blood Orange; Bun B and more
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On Tap Today: David Cook and I'm Not a Pilot CD Release Show
"American Idol" season seven winner David Cook will play at Turner Hall Ballroom Tuesday night, immediately following a CD release show for cello-embracing, guitar-free local rock group I'm Not a Pilot. Photo provided by Turner Hall Ballroom. »Read Full Blog Post


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In 2012, some NBA players reached heights they will never reach again.
Careers inevitably decline. It's sometimes due to injuries, sometimes due to team situations and sometimes just due to age.
The five players featured in this slideshow have all gone downhill since the end of the 2012 season for one of those three reasons or a combination of the factors.
Lakers fans will not be pleased to see that two of the big four on their team made it into this slide show, while Dallas Mavericks fans may have seen the decline of their marquee talent coming for quite some time now.


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Kim Kardashian's Nip SlipsWhen in Rome, do as the Kardashians do.
Video Of A Man Trying To Take His Trash Can Up His Driveway Is The Funniest Thing You Will See Today!Our stomach still hurts from laughing so hard
Mariah Carey Has Swimsuit Malfunction On Vacation! It's All Hanging Out!
16 Uncensored Celebrity Nip Slips!
Runway Model Has Double Nip Slip On Paris Runway
Adam Levine's Wife Has A Nip-Slip At The Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Rihanna Has A Nipple Slip, Again!
Miss USA Contestant Has Wardrobe Malfunction! She Showed It All
Red Carpet Nip Slip! Ooops!
What Did Pitbull & I Do To Start The New Year? #Ouch...try to shake the visual of me "doing a Pitbull" in the tub.
Kate Middleton May Have Accidentally Spilled The Beans On The Royal BabyDid Kate Middleton just say what we think she just said? The Royal Baby is a _____?
Madonna Fell During "Like A Prayer" At Dallas MDNA ConcertMadonna slipped on stage during her performance at American Airlines Center on Sunday. Watch the fan-shot video!


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Series: Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!
The Cat in the Hat whisks pre-schoolers off on a voyage of scientific discovery. "The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!" features six-year-olds Sally & Nick, best friends and next door neighbors, who are transported on magical journeys to all corners of the globe where the natural world becomes their playground. With the Cat as their guide, his two energetic helpers, the zany duo, Thing One and Thing Two and the enigmatic Fish along for the ride, every outing becomes an unpredictable adventure.
In each episode, Sally and Nick head off with the Cat in his one-of-a-kind custom vehicle, the Thinga-ma-jigger, a quintessentially Seussian contraption that instantly transforms from plane to boat to submarine with just a flick of the jigger-ma-whizzer or a honk of the shrinkamadoodle. They go everywhere from the ocean bottom, to a rainforest, or to the centre of a beehive. The Cat in the Hat "knows a lot" but he doesn't know everything making him the perfect guide for learning and fun.
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Flight of the Penguin/Let's Go Fly A Kite
Sally and Nick meet Percy the penguin. After a fun race the kids learn that not all birds can fly.
Night Lights/Go Snails Go!
The kids jump into the Thingamajigger and shrink down to visit fireflies that live in the backyard.
You Should Be Dancing/Batty for Bats
The kids get dancing lessons from one of the best dancers in the world, Tango a bird of paradise!
The Lost Egg/Hold On Tight
The most fantabulous decorator, Stan the bower bird, shows the kids how to decorate for their party.
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 12:30pm
Jump!/Slow Down for Sloths
The kids visit Jumpalaroo to learn how to jump from grasshoppers, a kangaroo and even a flea!
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 12:30pm
Chasing Rainbows/Follow The Prints
The kids are painting a picture of a rainbow and get help from color expert King Kaleidoscope.
Sunday, October 9, 2016 - 8:30am
Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 12:30pm
A Long Winter's Nap/The Tree Doctor
Sally and Nick are so excited to go ice skating tomorrow they can't asleep! Boris the bear can help!
Maps/Termite Towers
The kids go on a pirate adventure by following a treasure map! Termites help the kids make a tower.
Incredible Journey/Bamboozled
With the help of the Subber-e-blubber, the kids follow salmon Samantha underwater and upriver!
Teeny Weeny Adventure/I See Seeds
Cat takes Nick and Sally to meet a variety of single-celled creatures, the smallest anywhere!
Thursday, October 20, 2016 - 12:30pm
Trick Or Treat/King Cecil The Seahorse
The Cat in the Hat takes Sally and Nick trick or treating - his way! Around the world they go!
Monday, November 7, 2016 - 12:30pm
Thump/Squirreled Away
Twitch the rabbit and her bunnies teach Nick and Sally how to stop, look and listen for danger.
Pick Your Friends/ Finola's Farm
It's Valentine's Day and Nick and Sally disagree hotly on how to decorate the card they're making.
Aye Aye!/Trick Or Treat
Nick and Sally make Halloween masks and meet Aiya, the Aye Aye, in the forest of Spookywoowoo.
Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 8:30am
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Monday, October 31, 2016 - 12:30pm
Surprise Surprise/A Howling Good Time
Nick and Sally can't learn to do a somersault, but Luis the Armadillo is the king of the roly polys!
Blue Feet Are Neat/A Little Reef Magic
Nick and Sally are trying out their new blue rubber boots but they keep getting stuck in the mud!
Be Cool/Elephant Walk
It's hot out! Sally and Nick visit friends in the Dizzle-dazzle Desert to learn how to keep cool.
Name That Sound/Fabulous Feathers
Take A Walk/Cotton Patch
Rumbly Tumbly/Planet Name Game
The kids take a super shrunken trip into Thing One's stomach to learn why stomachs make noises.
Step This Way/Anything You Can Do
Gorillas in the Nest/Tale of a Dragon
Gordon the Gorilla shows the kids how to make a comfortable bed in Twisty-Misty Mountains.
Top of the Sky/Jiggle Bones
Nick and Sally launch a rocket into the sky and find it in Audrey the Astronaut's space station.
Wrapper's Delight/Dive Swim Scoop
Gina the Giraffe Weevil shows Nick and Sally how she uses leaves to wrap her eggs to protect them.
Paper Chase/A Polar Adventure
Cat's friend Dr. Twiggles shows Sally and Nick how to make new paper out of old paper by recycling!
Balancing Act/Marvelous Marbles
Biggest Bird/Drum Di Drum
The Skin I'm In/Fishy Washy
Show Me The Honey/Migration Vacation
Queen Priscilla Buzzoo invites Sally and Nick to join in the bee dance to learn how to make honey.
I Love The Nightlife/Oh Give Me A Home!
The Cat takes Nick and Sally to the forest of Wagamaroo at night to find his favorite hat.
Many Ants Make Light Work/Nest Best Thing
Nick and Sally visit an ant colony and learn that you can do anything when you work together!
A Plan for Sand/Whale Music
Carmela the Camel teaches the kids about how camels are adapted to live in the dry, sandy desert.
Flower Power/Snowman's Land
Nick and Sally visit the forest of Flora-Fah-Zoom and meet creatures that depend on flowers to live.
Dress Up Day/Bathtime
Mindy the caterpillar shows Sally how she makes silk and uses the silk thread to fix Sally's dress!
Trees Company/Now You See Me
In Jimmer Jammer Jungle, the kids learn how different animals spend their entire lives in trees.
Rain Game/No Sssweater Is Better
Nick and Sally explore each level of the rain forest and meet some toucans and howler monkeys.
A Tale About Tails/Sticky Situation
The kids visit the Jungle of Wagga-Tag-Tail and meet many animals with very different tails.
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Crude Oil Leads Declines on Inventory Gain: Commodities at Close
The Standard & Poor's GSCI Spot Index of 24 raw materials dropped 2 percent to 656.73 in New York, the lowest since Aug. 14. Crude oil and petroleum products led the declines.
The UBS Bloomberg CMCI gauge of 26 prices fell 1.1 percent to 1,614.64, the third straight drop.
Oil tumbled to a six-week low after U.S. crude inventories surged the most since March as production and imports rebounded from Hurricane Isaac.
The Energy Department said supplies rose 8.53 million barrels last week, more than eight times what was projected in a Bloomberg survey. Imports arrived at the highest rate since January and output increased. Crude fell earlier on speculation Saudi Arabia is moving to reduce prices.
Crude oil for October delivery declined $3.31, or 3.5 percent, to $91.98 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, the lowest settlement since Aug. 3. It was the biggest drop since July 23. Futures are down 6.9 percent this year.
Brent oil for November settlement fell $3.84, or 3.4
Heating oil futures slid to a one-month low as Brent crude, a benchmark for more than half of the world's oil, weakened on speculation that Saudi Arabia is increasing supply.
Nymex heating oil for October delivery fell 8.31 cents, or 2.7 percent, to settle at $3.044 a gallon, and have lost 6 percent in three days. Futures traded below the 40-day moving average for the first time since July 9.
October-delivery gasoline fell 7.04 cents, or 2.4 percent,
Natural gas futures slid for a fifth day in New York on forecasts of mild weather that may limit gas demand for electricity generation while a report tomorrow may show record supplies for this time of year.
Nymex gas for October delivery fell 1.1 cents to settle at
Sugar fell for a second session on signs that global supplies may be more than forecast. Arabica coffee fell as inventories monitored by ICE Futures U.S. climbed to the highest in more than two years. Cocoa, cotton and orange juice also rose.
Raw sugar for March delivery fell 2.3 percent to close at 19.69 cents a pound on ICE Futures U.S. in New York. Yesterday, prices slid 3 percent, the biggest drop for a most-active contract since Aug. 21.
Arabica futures for December delivery fell 1.7 percent to close at $1.744 a pound on ICE in New York.
Robusta, used in instant coffee, for November delivery fell 0.3 percent to $2,017 a metric ton on NYSE Liffe in London.
ICE orange-juice futures for November delivery gained 0.1 percent to $1.266 a pound.
New York cocoa futures for December delivery gained 0.2 percent to $2,538 a ton.
Soybeans rose from a one-month low and corn rallied the most in three weeks on speculation that a September slump in prices is spurring increased demand from makers of livestock feed, biofuels and food.
Wheat rose for the first time in three sessions on speculation that declining production in Russia, the world's third-biggest exporter last season, will improve demand for U.S. supplies.
On the Chicago Board of Trade, soybean futures for November delivery rose 1.8 percent to close at $16.695 a bushel, the biggest gain in a week. Prices still are down 5 percent this month.
CBOT corn futures for December delivery gained 2.2 percent to $7.565 a bushel on the CBOT, the biggest increase since Aug. 29. Yesterday, the most-active contract touched $7.39, the lowest since July 13.
CBOT Wheat futures for December delivery rose 2.1 percent
Gold futures rose to 29-week high on speculation that steps by central banks to bolster economic growth will spur demand for the metal as a store of value.
The Bank of Japan said today that it will add 10 trillion yen ($127 billion) to a fund that buys assets. On Sept. 13, the Federal Reserve announced a third round of U.S. monetary stimulus. This month, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi gave details on a plan to buy debt of member states, while China approved infrastructure spending.
On the Comex in New York, gold futures for December delivery climbed 50 cents to settle at $1,771.70 an ounce. Earlier, the price reached $1,781.80, the highest for a most-active contract since Feb. 29. The metal has gained 13 percent this year.
Silver futures for December delivery fell 0.4 percent to $34.588 an ounce.
Nymex platinum futures for October delivery increased 0.3 percent to $1,640.40 an ounce.
Copper rose to a four-month high after Japan's central bank expanded its asset-purchase program to fuel economic growth and U.S. home sales jumped, bolstering prospects for metal demand.
Copper futures for December delivery climbed 0.7 percent to settle at $3.814 a pound on the Comex in New York. Earlier, the price reached $3.8395, the highest for a most-active contract since May 2. The metal has gained 11 percent this year.
On the London Metal Exchange, copper for delivery in three
Hog futures rose to a two-week high on signs that demand from U.S. meatpackers for animals is climbing. Cattle gained.
Hog futures for December settlement climbed 0.7 percent to settle at 74.725 cents a pound at 1 p.m. on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Earlier, the price reached 74.825 cents, the highest for a most-active contract since Sept. 5.
Cattle futures for December delivery rose 0.2 percent to $1.291 a pound. The price has climbed 6.3 percent this year.


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Welcome to SportsNation! On Monday, ESPN's NFL "Caveman" himself, Gary Horton, stops in to talk some football and other news from around the league.
Horton, from Scouts Inc., works year-round on ESPN's NFL-related shows, breaking down film, earning him his Caveman nickname.
Horton spent 10 years in the NFL as a scout and another 10 years at the college level as an assistant coach and recruiter. He is the founder and most seasoned member of the Scouts Inc. staff, and his extensive experience at all levels of football make him an excellent talent evaluator.
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Gary Horton (4:05 PM)
I had mixed reactions from the games in Week 1. I thought many of them were exciting and I loved that several came down to the wire. But it was also very apparent that it's going to take a few weeks for these teams to really get into a flow. You can tell that a lot of the regulars did not play much during the preseason. So, the timing wasn't there. But I don't think we've entered a season with so many storylines.
Stuart (Brooklyn, NY)
What will the Pats do with Ridley? Do you think he'll play a major role this year? Thanks Gary!
Gary Horton (4:06 PM)
Well, I know Bill Belichick hates mistakes and in New England you can get into the doghouse quickly if the coaches don't trust you. They have other backs who are capable, but they need Ridley. I'd be surprised if they don't give him another chance. They are committed to having a better run game.
Gary Horton (4:07 PM)
By the way, was it just me or did the Patriots really look out of sync against Buffalo? I thought they were excited about the new chemistry with Brady and the new receivers, but I didn't see it. I think this is still a work in progress. I didn't think they were as good as we expected. But they have time to iron things out.
Jeremy (NJ)
I was at the Jets game yesterday, and Geno looked solid when the Jets let him run the offense. A couple of rookie mistakes, but he seemed to gain confidence as the game went on. Keep in mind, he pulled out the win without any semblance of a run game. What's your take on his performance?
Gary Horton (4:09 PM)
Probably a little better than I thought. I really thought he'd struggle with his decision making. In all honesty, I thought he really struggled reading coverages early in the game. I just don't think he's a guy who can read progressions. But on the positive side, the game didn't seem too big for him. He has the physical skills to compete. I think that if you're a Jets fan, you're optimistic, even though you played a team in the Bucs who looked like they were in their first preseason game.
Zach Williams (Nashua NH)
Who are you taking? Redskins or Eagles?
Gary Horton (4:11 PM)
That is really a tough thing to call. There are so many question marks. What will they do with RG III? Will they be conservative or let him run? What will we see from this new Philadelphia defense? Supposedly, they have a lot more to show than we saw in the preseason. I don't know if we've ever gone into a Week 1 game not knowing what to expect. The key to the game is the Redskins defense not allowing the Eagles' uptempo offense to dominate. That means London Fletcher needs to get the defensive calls in quickly and get everyone lined up so the Redskins defense is ready at the snap.
Keith (Ohio)
I know its the first game but the Steelers Offense looked poor again to start the year? Is there any hope there?
Gary Horton (4:13 PM)
I came away from that game really concerned for the Steelers, because I don't know if their problems are fixable. Their run game is non-existent and I don't know how it gets better. Their OL looked really overrated in the preseason and now they've lost their best player in Pouncey for the year. They don't have a dominating WR and on defense age is a factor. I was shocked at how bad they looked. The problem here is at some point Big Ben is going to take the bull by the horns and try to win it himself, but I'm not sure that's the right answer.
Harry (Babylon, NY)
Hi Gary - do the Patriots have an added edge this Thursday having just played against a team that has a similar defensive philosophy as the Jets or can that work in favor of NY?
Gary Horton (4:14 PM)
Obviously Buffalo was a short trip and they play at home on Thursday, so travel is not a factor. This Patriots coaching staff does a good job of getting their gameplans together. I'm sure they worked on the Jets last week. I think they'll be fine. These two teams know each other, so there's not a lot of newness this week.
Michael (Cincinnati) [via mobile]
The Browns looked out of sync, to be kind. Can they straighten it out?
Gary Horton (4:16 PM)
That's another tough question. I just don't think Brandon Weeden will be the ultimate answer at QB. Maybe he'll be better when he gets Josh Gordon back. But I didn't think he looked sharp yesterday. His receivers didn't separate and dropped some balls. It looks to me that their best chance to win is to run the ball and play good defense. I just didn't come away from that game feeling that they were an explosive team.
Gary Horton (4:16 PM)
Maybe the best thing for them is the fact that the AFC North, while still a good division, may not have a dominating team.
Rich (New Jersey)
Hi Gary, if the Chargers win 10 games and not make the playoffs will there be a lot of changes at the end of the season and whose on the hot seat at the start of the season?
Gary Horton (4:18 PM)
Well, certainly not on the organizational or coaching level, because they're all new. I think they would look long and hard at the QB position and Rivers' future if they played poorly. I think they'd also look at RB and decide on Mathews' future. But this team has a lot of holes and it's going to take a while to build it back up. I think a little patience is needed, even though nobody in San Diego wants to hear it.
Harry (Babylon, NY)
Out of all the major Super Bowl contenders Atlanta had the most miserable of preseasons. They came out strong in the 1Q but seemed to continue their preason struggles as the game continued. Does their early season schedule help or hurt them straighten themselves out?
Gary Horton (4:20 PM)
I certainly don't think losing in New Orleans in front of an emotional crowd is something to be worried too much about. Those were two well matched teams. That game could have gone either way. I really believe the Saints will be OK. I'm a little concerned about their OL. I'm a little concerned about their pass rush. But I think they have a good roster. There are a lot of positives. They'll be fine. I would not overreact to yesterday's loss.
Sean (Colorado)
The 49ers are earning their reputation as the league's best team. That said, how about the Pack? Not only did they make the Niners run game insignificant but they won the battle at the line against a great o-line and had a lead late in a game on the road they could have won. Great game by two teams who could meet in January.
Gary Horton (4:22 PM)
Yeah, if there is such a thing as a character loss in the NFL, which there is not, this would have been it. It was really an uphill battle, playing in San Francisco. I thought they played with a lot of emotion. I think they'll be fine. I think the 49ers totally surprised them by going away from the read-option and throwing the football so much. I think the biggest concern for the Packers right now are the health and production of their secondary. Also, are they going to be good enough at OT to protect Rodgers. Their passing game will be fine, the run game will come around. I think they'll be a competitive team. It surprises me that they've fallen under the radar this preseason. We haven't talked much about them being an elite team. We all know if they can win enough to play at home in January, that gives them a huge advantage.
Keith (Ohio)
The fact that the Giants were in that game at the end shows how good they are (or how average dallas is): if Giants can fix the turnovers, they'll be in it....
Gary Horton (4:25 PM)
I think you're right. But I came away with a little different twist on the game. I wondered if the Dallas defense was this much improved or did the Giants self-destruct and make them look better than they are? I think Tom Coughlin will clean up the mistakes. I think the Cowboys defense will improve, but not be as good as they were last night. If I'm a Giants fan, I'm a little concerned that Eli is going to have to carry us if we are to win and he doesn't have a run game. I just don't know if we can expect him to be great every week. Having said that, I think the NFC East is really balanced with four good, not great, teams.
Jake (Maimi)
I know the Phins did not look great yesterday, but I'll take any win on the road. Your thoughts?
Gary Horton (4:26 PM)
I think their defense is going to be fine and probably the strength of their team. Ryan Tannehill is going to be fine. But they need to get Mike Wallace more involved. I would be a little concerned that their running game wasn't very good. But they were like a lot of teams in Week 1, they weren't very crisp and they'll improve each week. But I do like their defense.
Ed (Queens Village)
Who had better rookie performance yday Geno or E.J.?
Gary Horton (4:28 PM)
I thought E.J. Manuel. He looked a little more natural. He's a big guy. Great arm strength. Like I said earlier about Geno, he seemed to have good composure against a team that could have really intimidated him. When you see a young guy like that play with confidence, it gives you good hope for the future. Geno ran a little better than I anticipated, but he is not going to ever be a real scrambling QB like some of these guys.
Gary, what should Giants fans take from the game last night? Are the Giants just an undisciplined, sloppy team that will be doomed by a lack of a running game and a poor O-line? Or can they clean up the turnover situation and take advantage of an explosive passing game and a seemingly improved defense?
Gary Horton (4:30 PM)
I think Coughlin can probably clean up the fumbles. But we knew going into the season that this OL could be a potential problem. We knew there was a small margin of error for the running game. I think they'll find a back this week who can help them with blitz pickup, which was horrible and you know the coaches hate that. And they'll find a good pass catching option on third down. It just looks to me that on offense Eli and the passing game will have to carry them, because I don't think they can fix the run game problems.
Gary Horton (4:31 PM)
We have two really exciting games tonight. A lot of people probably aren't as excited about Houston at San Diego, but I'm anxious to see if the Texans are ready to become one of the elite teams that we've expected them to be. And I think the Philly-Washington game has more storylines than any game in Week 1. It will be fascinating to watch.
Gary Horton (4:32 PM)
One other thing I wanted to comment on was that everybody has talked so much about the read-option and how effective it is. But I don't think people realize how good these guys are coming into the league as passers. Yesterday, Kaepernick and Russell didn't run the read-option as much and both had huge days throwing the ball. That is an exciting development as you look at the future of these guys.
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