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Skip to comments.UPDATED: 34 Senators Oppose Law of the Sea Treaty [LOST to lose; America to win]
Posted on 07/16/2012 11:47:36 AM PDT by Hunton Peck
UPDATED 7/16/12: 4 additional senators have joined in opposition to LOST, including Mike Johanns (R-NE), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Rob Portman (R-OH) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA). With 34 senators against the misguided treaty, LOST will not be ratified by the Senate this year.
Strong opposition is rising in the U.S. Senate to the U.N.'s Law of the Sea Treaty (LOST) that would subjugate American sovereignty to the whims of an international tribunal. To date, 30 Republican senators have signed onto a letter opposing LOST. It takes 67 votes to approve treaties in the Senate, so only 34 votes are needed to ensure defeat of this misguided treaty.
Why is LOST so harmful?
It would act as a backdoor Kyoto Protocol, forcing us into cap and trade policies that would destroy jobs and harm our economy. It would cost the U.S. trillions of dollars in international royalties to nations including state sponsors of terror like Sudan and undemocratic, despotic or brutal governments in Belarus, Burma, China or Zimbabwe. Former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. John Bolton warned it would embolden China, constrain U.S. naval activities, and do nothing to resolve China's expansive maritime territorial claims. Radical environmental groups have lined up in support of LOST. President Ronald Reagan strongly opposed the treaty as a threat to U.S. sovereignty.
Below is the text of the letter and the current list of senators who have joined in opposition. Senator DeMint is still working to collect more signatures.
The Honorable Harry Reid Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510
Dear Mr. Leader,
We understand that Chairman Kerry has renewed his efforts to pursue Senate ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. We are writing to let you know that we believe this Convention reflects political, economic, and ideological assumptions which are inconsistent with American values and sovereignty.
By its current terms, the Law of the Sea Convention encompasses economic and technology interests in the deep sea, redistribution of wealth from developed to undeveloped nations, freedom of navigation in the deep sea and exclusive economic zones which may impact maritime security, and environmental regulation over virtually all sources of pollution.
To effect the treatys broad regime of governance, we are particularly concerned that United States sovereignty could be subjugated in many areas to a supranational government that is chartered by the United Nations under the 1982 Convention. Further, we are troubled that compulsory dispute resolution could pertain to public and private activities including law enforcement, maritime security, business operations, and nonmilitary activities performed aboard military vessels.
If this treaty comes to the floor, we will oppose its ratification.
Sincerely yours,
Jon Kyl Jim Inhofe Roy Blunt Pat Roberts David Vitter Ron Johnson John Cornyn Jim DeMint Tom Coburn John Boozman Rand Paul Jim Risch Mike Lee Jeff Sessions Mike Crapo Orrin Hatch John Barrasso Richard Shelby John Thune Richard Burr Saxby Chambliss Dan Coats John Hoeven Roger Wicker Marco Rubio Jim Moran Dean Heller Pat Toomey Chuck Grassley Mitch McConnell
Thank GOD for Sen. Jim DeMint! And if Grahamnesty votes for this thing it will be further writing on his tombstone for 2014.
How can we be sure Obama won't just executive order this??
I'm surprised that the vote is that close. How many votes are necessary to ratify a treaty?
Rumsfeld had an excellent article in the WSJ about LOST Treaty and it is really a frightening threat to the sovereignty of the US. The law of the Sea Treaty is actually a big step toward the one world government redistribution through the regulation of trade, a real George Soros type of treaty.
I blasted my senator (Johanns) last week about switching his support. Evidently he must have received an email blast because this is a less than a week turnaround.
"How many votes are necessary to ratify a treaty?"
Two thirds of those present.
Outstanding news! Thank you, Sen. DeMint.
Obozo will just implement it anyway...........
Glad you did, I meant to but didn't get to it. This should be such a no-brainer. I like Johanns in a lot of ways, but in some, he seems so wishy-washy. Go Huskers!
Yes, way past time to upgrade his Senate seat.
not enough votes in the senate for LOST to pass?, no problem. obozo will just send Luca to visit each of those senators prior to their voting and its a done deal. I wonder which one is now more powerful, the the mafia Don in Chicago or the obozo in the WH? Whore House works too.
The big porker Thad Cochran is always a ? on so many things. I wish he would just enjoy his retirement, 34 years is enough.
Amazing to me that a political person hasn't had an opinion years ago, one way or the other, about this treaty, which is so important to our sovreignty.-Tom
Lugar will probably vote for it, just to be a vindictive pr*ck.
After seeing an Obamanation as POTUS and the recent failure of SCOTUS to uphold the Constitution, I have become convinced the battleground must be fought in the halls of Congress.
The House and Senate are designed to be closer to the representation of voters of this country and we need a strong conservative majority on both houses to keep this country on the path our founders envisioned.
Congress makes the laws and can not support libs as Justices and can impeach any in the Executive or Judiciary but they need to have the balls to do so. We the people have a better chance with them than the other two branches.
Recall that George W. was doing some very non-conservative things like on immigration and Harriet Myers until we stopped him by making sure our voice was heard not by him but by our representatives and senators.
This treaty should be looked at the same way.
I sent Scott the article on why Reagan would still be against LOST. Put it on his Facebook page.
I sent Scott the article on why Reagan would still be against LOST. Put it on his Facebook page.
17th amendment kind of ended Sentors being close. I say, repeal the 17th and 16th too!
Lugar blew a 40 year career over support for crap like this.
Thankfully he did't get to see this one passed before he retires to whatever state he calls home. (which hasn't been Indiana since the 70's)
When it's completely defeated I'll breathe a sigh of enormous relief. I first learned about this madness when GWB was president and have been terrified somehow it would squeak through. It's a sell-out of our sovereignty of the highest order.
Lugar was one of the first to announce support years ago.
!!!! The next step is to push President Romney into revoking the treaty—which he can do unilaterally (the way W revoked the ICC signature on an unratified treaty).
LOST has been sitting around for 30 years for rats and folks like McCain and Lugar to find just one moment where they can get 66 votes in a lame-duck session. It's time to put a stake in the heart of this monster. The only way to do that is the president "unsigning" the treaty.
Yes, remember how some sold out to obummercare? Olympia Snowe - good riddance.
I'm sure I don't even need to look to see if our beloved republican senator from Alaska voted for this.
Wrote both my Senators in GA. Chambliss was already on board. I'm glad to see Isaakson finally commited.
Logic sez get more to oppose lest Kerry's crowd pull some stunt during the lame duck.
I'm not the least bit interested in cooperating with the UN - except to help load up their crap and move them off our shores.
Now obummer suspending the constitution? That's entirely possible.
I thought Grassley was in favor of LOST.
Glad to see him in opposition...
The sad news is that it will come that close to passing.
Anyone who votes FOR this treaty is clearly guilty of violating their oath of office and should be charged with treason, given a fair trial, then hung on a gallows in front of the White House as a warning to other subversives.
May be an indication that Portman is the VP pick. I wrote Senator Sessions the other day and told him that if Portman voted to ratify the gun control treaty, he would sink Romney if he was on the ticket. I asked him to talk to some of his insane Republican colleagues who were considering voting for ratification to let them know how strong opinions were against it. That logic really probably applied to LOST as well. Maybe more calls and letters like mine made a difference.
Not sure why I follow with the 17th, why election of Senators by direct popular election is moving things away from the people's choice compared to their being selected by the Individual States.
Seems the former is closer than the latter.
What am I missing?
I'll offer some comments...
Our States lose representation. Your representation isn't diminished in regards to the Federal Gov., but the individual States lose power to act of their own accord.
It goes to the base of Federalism and State's power to rein in federal power.
Remember the implementation of federal blood alcohol content legislation? The Feds blackmailed States into complying with a national standard or they would lose highway funding. If Senators were tightly controlled by State legislatures that BS would never have been pulled.
And as far as Senators being elected by the populace...how do you like your Senator being nothing more than a highly glorified Representative?
Doesn't the position rate a higher status than that? They're supposed to represent the States, not the individual Citizens. There is already representation for that on both the State and Federal level.
Just off the top o' me head.
Thanks philman-36.
States no longer have representation - there is no longer a layer of government to protect us from the Feds. It is that lack of protection [since the 17th] that I see as us people not having the representation we were meant to have.
Philman said it better -
Follow Sen. DeMint on Twitter.
I wrote my 2 Senators, Bennet and Udall, not sure it will do much good. Got a form letter from Bennet and a much more personal note from Sen. Udall. He indicated that as of yesterday he had received over 10,000 pieces of mail (E and Snail) on LOST.
>> Only 34? WTF are the other 66 thinking?
They're jackwagons.
If "present" is the quorum, then these 34 Men must occupy the Senate 24 hours/day.
"I swear, American Revolution Pt II is NOT that far away."
You cock the cannons again, and I'll lead the fire teams......
"The House and Senate are designed to be closer to the representation of voters of this country..."
Actually the House is the body with a popular bent and I'd say it's close to being that way as it is now.
The Senate is more problematic, supposed to represent the state's interests, with a longer, more deliberative viewpoint. Right now it's a little shy of Conservatives and led by a criminal majority leader Harry Reid with a half wit President in Joe Biden..... Nov.2012/Jan2013 can't come soon enough.......
"Lugar blew a 40 year career over support for crap like this."
Therein lies the core of the problem......"legislator," "Senator," or "Representitive," or "Congressional aide" should never be a career choice/option. We'd be a lot better off with 535+ Joe the Plumbers in the Senate that go back to fixing toilets after a few years service to the nation, than what we have now....The DC commode is overflowing.....2012 should be the year of the plunger!
Right now we have a bunch of fools that don't know that S**t flows downhill, bite their nails, and think every waking moment is payday.
33 men and Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH):
"I'll offer some comments...
Our States lose representation."
Mr Philman, you have stated the case accurately and succinctly in your post. Thank you!
Go Ayotte!
"She was more of a man than any of them."
My thanks for your comments.
Dictator Obama can issue any dictate that he wants to because he KNOWS that there is not a RINO in Congress who will dare to Impeach him.
Let the bidding begin.
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'American Idol' Recap: The Top 8 Tackle The 80's
After the save, the top eight got a second crack at America's votes, this time with songs from the eighties.
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Country may have seemed her element when we first met Pink Hair, but it's become clear that she's much more at home doing the eighties rocker chick, and this is right down her lane.
It's nothing much beyond solid karaoke as Pink Hair chooses the record for her arrangement, but at least there's some life to it and at least Pink Hair feels connected to the tune unlike the first three contestants.
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The Zeek editorial meetings which brought me to New York are now over. After a ten hour-long session that began with a tasty Indian lunch on 96th street and Amsterdam avenue, I'm free to enjoy my last two days here. I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to it. On the agenda is lunch at a small hummus place around the corner, a stop at my favorite local record store, Other Music, and then a short walk up to 12th and Broadway to meet my family for dinner.
The nice thing about this trip is that it's introduced me to a part of the city I overlooked as a child, when my father and I lived here in the early '80s. After fifteen years in the suburbs, my brother sold his home, and bought a place on the border between Chinatown and Little Italy last summer. A beautiful, two bedroom apartment in a brand new, four story building, David's pad looks out at three Italian restaurants, and is a stone's throw away from the best Malaysian restaurant and tacqueria in the city. On nearly every nearby block, there's a deli replete with cans of Lavazza espresso and freshly baked breads on display in the window.
Before going into yesterday's meetings, I went to the new MOMA for the first time with my former Tikkun co-editor, Jo Ellen. Though we did not have too much time to spare, we saw a few photographs by Gerhard Richter, which were spectacular, as well as a small exhibit of Emigre magazine covers. As magazine editors, this was perhaps the most interesting of everything we looked at. Design-wise the most influential periodical of the first wave of "desktop-publishing," Emigre's influence remains vast and under-appreciated. Thus, it was incredibly gratifying to see the periodical on display at an institution like the MOMA.
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text: Twilight-mania, Robert Pattinson, invade Boston area Terri Schwartz November 16, 2008 Entertainment, Movies, The Issue, Twilight 24 Comments Blast has not heard reports of any of the other Twilight character events going as wildly insane as Pattinson's. His response to questions about whether he had talked to his fellow cast members since the tour began: "I haven't actually. Do you how they're [events are] going?" A couple minutes after 6 p.m., the fans started to trickle out of the store with awe-struck faces and trembling hands. "I went up there and he was so nice. He actually asked me like how everything has been and whether I was okay, and I was just like so speechless. I was just like, "ËœI love you so much and I can't wait to see you in the movie! I can't wait to see you in all of your movies!'" said Pease, who admitted that she had not known Pattinson had acted in any other movie other than "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." Pease's boyfriend, Bill Brauneis, 21, of Attleboro was a bit more conservative with his enthusiasm about seeing Pattinson. "It was great. I was looking forward to meeting him," he said. The fan reactions were noted, even by the authorities that were there for security. "They all came out like zombies, like they'd been bit by a vampire," said Saugus fire Lieutenant Eric Hansen. Television crews swarmed on girl after girl who came out sobbing hysterically in the aftermath of meeting Pattinson. A couple kind words from the actor were translated into confessions of attraction and admissions of love. One girl walked up to her group of friends after exiting the Hot Topic with a giddy smile on her face, whispered "I told him I loved him," and burst into a bout of giggles. "He's cuter in person," another girl proclaimed to the next batch of fans waiting to be admitted into the Hot Topic. Pattinson said that when he was first cast into the role of Edward, he did not realize how big the "Twilight" phenomenon truly was. "If I was doing [the movie] now, knowing it was going to be this audience, I think I probably would have done it differently," said Pattinson. "But I think, at the end of the day, it's a good thing I went into it thinking ["ËœTwilight'] is a small thing because it essentially is. It's a small story; it's an intimate story, and I think it comes across as being very human rather than being a big epic thing." There is a lot of pressure on the actors and creators of the film adaptation of "Twilight" to get everything perfectly right for the fans who will scrutinize every detail of the film to see how it compares to the novel. Most fans said that they liked all the clips of the film they had seen thus far, but 25-year-old Sarah Kontos of Worcester said that the raciness of the Bella and Edward make-out scene, shown in Summit's final "Twilight" trailer, gave her pause. "In the book, she wears like ratty old pajama pants with holes in them, and she's not like "sexy," so it was weird to see that in one of the trailers," said Kontos. "I kind of was mad. That would give people who didn't read the book a totally wrong impression of that part." Director Catherine Hardwicke has said in interviews that Stephenie Meyer, the author of the "Twilight" series, asked her to tone down the make-out scene that was originally shot because she would have "nothing to work with" in the later adaptations of the novel. As the crowds waiting for their signed posters thinned out, the police presence in front of the Hot Topic grew from three to 12 officers. Echoes of "Robert! Robert!" could be heard throughout the mall as the clock struck 7:30 p.m. and the fans gathered around the stage shouted impatiently for the culmination of their long wait. Though Pattinson was escorted through back passageways to get to the stage, a large crowd of fans who were not among the lucky 500 to meet Pattinson gathered around the entrance to the Hot Topic on the off chance that he would pass by them. As soon as Pattinson appeared on the stage for the question and answer session, the chatter turned to a unified shrieking scream that thundered around the interior of the mall. Lieutenant Hansen had to plug his fingers in his ears to dull out the ear-piercing sound of what is sure to be the high point in some of the fans' teenage lives. The questions were submitted by fans earlier in the day and were handpicked by Pattinson. Pattinson may not be known universally, like Brad Pitt or Michael Jackson, but the obsession that surrounds him by his dedicated fan base is enough to counter the indifference of the general public. If "Twilight" is a success when it is released on Friday, the name Pattinson will be sure to mean something. Though his initial popularity is based on his role in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," and now Edward Cullen in "Twilight," Pattinson has directed his focus toward indie films. His next major role is in the drama "How To Be." Logging In... Profile cancel Sign in with Twitter Sign in with Facebook or CommentName EmailNot published Website Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. 24 Replies 21 Comments 0 Tweets 0 Facebook 0 Pingbacks Last reply was October 30, 2012 Manuel View November 16, 2008 wow. Just wow. Reply Lieutenant Hansen View November 19, 2008 Pretty accurate story; and, no injuries. Reply Kaitlyn View December 1, 2008 He already filmed "How To Be" and "Little Ashes" supposedly he will be filming a movie titled "Parts Per Billion" next. I like that he is going back to doing Indie Films…. those are the films with the real raw and organic story lines… Not many people continue with Indie once they've had the break through that Rob has experienced… says a lot about him 🙂 Reply Jess Swan View December 1, 2008 OMG!! I'm crying !! I can not belaive it ..like, this isn't real!!!!! He's so gorgeous.. breath! I'm speechless i just know i want to marry him he's perfect he's my love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ahh love RPattz forver hes woooow Reply MrsSpunkRansom513 View December 2, 2008 Very nice, accurate interview. Rob is an amazing actor as well as musician and I fully appreciated you featuring him. He just happens to be the hottest person on the planet as well. Reply Jen-In-TN View December 3, 2008 Rob Pattinson is most llikely the MOST LOVED male in the world right now!! Of course, I'm crazy about him in too, okay IN LOVE. He is GORGEOUS & seems to be such a normal down to earth guy. Which makes him even greater. His singing leaves all hot & …well you know. His voice is hypnotic and beautiful. I just wish the radios and MTV & VH1 would start playing "never think" or "Let me sign". How do get a copy of "Let me sign" anyway? It's not on the soundtrack. I just can't seem to get enough info or see enough pictures of him. I love his live TV interviews. He is so funny. Hope he always stays real!!! Reply taylor View December 3, 2008 Robert is so HOT i want to marry him. Reply Emily View December 3, 2008 I think it's really dumb how she's like, "Bella's not supposed to be sexy". Obviously she is, because all the guys at Forks school were lustin' after her! The only reason we are left with the impression that Bella isn't sexy is because she's too modest to admit it. But back to Pattinson…. I want his laugh. So bad. And I love his combo of humble modesty, sweetness, and sexiness. It's a winner every time. Reply shimaris eason A.K.A Mrs.Robert Pattinson View December 9, 2008 i love him, he is such an amazing actress and im not going to go crazy over him like all those other fans do………… no im lying yes i am i love him so much he is such an amazing down to earth person he does not let the money or the crazed fans change who is and thats what i think counts most that he stays true to who he really is and does not let hollywood change who is……………… oh yeah and he is sooooooooooooooooooooo soooooooooooooooooooooooo sexy i love you Robert Pattinson Reply Sabrina View December 9, 2008 I LOVE robert he is the cutest, hottest ,actor to ever live! im going to marry him and OMG i gust LOVE HIM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much! I didnt get to go to the mall but i knew i should have and now………………………………… I dont know im just soooooooooooooooooooooooo mad and i think he is soooooooooooooo sexy!!!!!!!! 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Reply briana View December 10, 2008 Robert pattinson is just a normal guy like everyone else sure he has good looks and hes a good actor but hes still normal and down to earth Dont get me wrong im a huge twilight fan and yea i wish edward really did exist but he doesnt i bet that if robert read these comments he would start to get pretty annoyed of all these ramdom girls saying that they want to marry him and love him when they have never really met him, just seen a charracter that he played and mabe a few interviews but thats it Reply Danielle View December 28, 2008 Hey i would like to get to know you an love to have a convo so logged on to my addie, i am one of your biggest fan and love u in harry potter and twilight . much love Reply Miaesha View December 30, 2008 Personly…I think briana is right but he is so cute and i think that he is a good actor.I would see that every girl would want him because he is fine…lol…but any ways i would like to meet him in person and get his autogragh one day and run into him somewhere! 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Reply vane View January 7, 2009 lo esperamos pronto en argentina que se acuerde aqui tambien lo amamos besos para el Reply camila View January 9, 2009 yooo tengo que admitir que adore el libro y la peli tb! y creo que lo que esta ocurriendo es una obsecion colectiva en todas nosotras!! pq? bueno primero pq la escritora logro personificar tan bien la perfeccion de un hombre que es imposible que alguna no lo adore o suspire mientras lee lo que pasa, luego al ver la pelicula y ver que esta en carne y hueso el inconciente reconoce que "existe" de alguna manera pero el conciente sabe que no es asi, entonces uno entra enun dilema en done le encantariaaaaaaaa que fuera realidad pero la verdad es que no lo es, y por eso aveces algunas dicen q sienten pena y otras cosas y esto tb nos lleva a que no encante el actor robert pattinson pq de alguna u otra manera es lo mas cercano que hay a la "realidad" de que existiera edward, aunqqq no se conpara con el personaje de la autora del librooo! pero algo es aslgooo =P esoooo es lo q creoooo! =) aios! 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We have plenty of places, planets, days, and months named after deities. We have also had quite a few months move around, be added, and things shift to get to our modern day calender. Case in point October = 8th month then someone went and added a couple of months a pushed it to 10th, which means it should be called Decem…oh I see. Back to March!
March was named after Mars, the Roman god of war. There are quite a few things that happen in March that have a strong place in mythology. It is the beginning of spring and at one point was the New Year. Oh look October is the 8th month again, suddenly it all makes sense now. March is also the beginning of the military season, and so most of the celebrations focused around the god of war happen then.
Another god associated with spring and new life, despite also being the god of the dead was the Egyptian god Osiris. Usually depicted as green, he became associated with flooding and receding of the Nile; an integral part of Egyptian agriculture. Demeter also had major celebrations to her held in March. Many celebrations, of the return of spring, the return of longer days, new growth and new life. March is a big month. Doesn't it make much more sense as the new start of the year now?
Traveling in a bit of wibbly wobbly line, we then come across some other epic mentions of March. "Beware the Ides of March;" which I bet you've heard before. One of the many stories associated with this most famous assassination is the Spear of Mars, which was said to vibrate when the country was in danger did so on the Ides of March.
Another thing that happens during march is the explosion of green beer, shamrocks, and large influx of Kiss me I'm Irish shirts. Some may call it St. Patrick's day. A celebration man who drove all the snakes out of Ireland. March has a lot of strong meanings to everyone, and as Team Mythology explores green as a whole, I will explore the many many mythologies, of March, be that through similar themes or actually having an important connection to March.
Marsha can usually be found, roaming twitter as @1geek2craftall or blogging at One Geek To Craft Them All. She has one question for March, "The first question; the oldest question in the universe. Hidden in plain sight."


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Metta World Peace thinks that Steve Curry is capable of winning the NBA's MVP award.
Who? He meant Stephen Curry? Oh, OK.
While live tweeting during Wednesday's playoff action—because that's what he does—World Peace wrote that "Steve" Curry is a top-10 player and a 2014 MVP candidate so long as he works on his defense.
Curry gets the #Twinhearts co sign I think Steve Curry is Top 10 in the NBA. If he works on his defense , he will be MVP next year.— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) May 9, 2013
Curry inevitably saw the tweet, but instead of correcting or ignoring the Los Angeles Lakers forward, he decided to assume the alias World Peace created for him.
Back to Oakland. Ready to get back to work already. Steve Curry...out!— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) May 9, 2013
This was one of those "Oh, Metta" moments that makes you chuckle and shake your head. It's also one of those things that makes you love Steph (or Steve) Curry more than you already do.
For Jarrett Jack, it was one of those things that compelled him to point out the obvious as well.
I think his name is steph RT @mettaworldpeace: I think Steve Curry is Top 10 in the NBA If he works on his defense he will be MVP next year.— JARRETT JACK (@Jarrettjack03) May 9, 2013
While some might attribute World Peace's social-media mishap to spell check gone awry, couldn't you also picture Metta mispronouncing Curry's name, essentially calling him "Steven" for the last four years?
@mettaworldpeace appreciate it bro!— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) May 9, 2013
I know I could.
Next time I tweet something a spell an object or a name wrong , will someone text or call me?? Thank you— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) May 9, 2013
Credit Curry for a brilliant rebuttal, though. We all knew who World Peace was actually referencing, but why sidestep it when you can take to Twitter and send the NBA sphere into a state of hysterics?
Better yet, why pass up the opportunity to sell yourself to State Farm? World Peace may have just created the Golden State Warriors' version of Cliff Paul in under 140 characters. I smell an endorsement deal coming.
Where does Stephen Curry rank amongst the NBA's top stars?
As for World Peace's MVP sentiments, he's really just started a conversation that was destined to begin anyway.
The Warriors continue to ride an improbable playoff run, and at the forefront of their success is the sharp-shooting Curry. One could easily argue that he is among the most valuable players in the league, and that he has been the most valuable player of the 2013 NBA playoffs, period.
According to Curry's tweet, he is "back to work already," attempting to live up to the lofty standards World Peace has set for him.
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Seared salmon with heather honey dressing
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- kcal326
- fat24g
- saturates4g
- carbs9g
- sugars2g
- fibre2g
- protein19g
- salt1.79g
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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- 450g salmon fillet, skinned
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- 225g large, cooked, peeled prawn
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- 125ml olive oil
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- 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
- 1½ tbsp heather honey or clear honey
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- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp white wine or raspberry vinegar
The day before, heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan, then cook the salmon, skinned side down, for 12-15 minutes, turning half way through. It should be cooked all the way through and opaque in the centre.
Meanwhile, make the dressing. Put olive oil, mustard, honey, mayonnaise and vinegar with some salt and pepper into a blender and whizz until well combined, then set aside.
Peel and segment the oranges and remove any pith (work over a plate so you can catch all the juices). Cover the oranges and keep in a cool place. Stir the orange juice into the dressing and store it in a screw top jar. Slice the onions, put into a plastic bag and store in the fridge.
Flake the salmon into large pieces using two forks to tease the flesh apart, then spoon over half the dressing. Cover and chill.
When ready to serve, shake the dressing, put the sliced onion, prawns and orange segments in a large bowl and drizzle over the remaining dressing. Add the salad leaves and toss together lightly. Using your hands, gently lift the mixture on to a large platter and scatter over the salmon flakes. Season with some coarsely ground black pepper and serve immediately.
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- 2 eggs
- 1 3⁄4 cups milk
- 1⁄4 cup oil
- 1⁄4 cup applesauce
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1⁄2 cup flax seed meal
- 1⁄4 cup wheat germ
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- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- Whisk first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine remaining 7 ingredients and beat into wet until smooth.
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For multigrain, these were pretty darn good. Even my DH and my 2 year old ate them. I thought they were great with fresh berries. They were verrrryyy filling - usually I can get through one whole waffle and a bite or two of another - i couldn't make it through one of these guys! A little snafu in the directions - mix the first FOUR ingredients, then continue on. Otherwise, simple recipe. Very nutiritious and tasty, thanks for posting.


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State Attorney General Spitzer and Insurance Superintendent Howard Mills today announced agreements with two leading title insurance companies to resolve investigations related to illegal rebates and referral fees.
Under the first-of-their-kind agreements, Fidelity National Title Group, Inc. and First American Title Insurance Company will seek title insurance rate reductions of 15 percent for all properties up to $1 million in New York.
"This settlement should greatly benefit New York home buyers who for too long have paid too much for their title insurance," said Spitzer, who noted that New York title insurance rates are the highest in the nation.
Superintendent Mills said: "Today's settlement agreement is tremendous news for New Yorkers in the market for a new home and is an important milestone in our efforts to protect insurance consumers in this state."
The Attorney General and the Superintendent began the investigation of title insurance industry practices in 2004 as part of their investigation of bid rigging and steering in the property and casualty insurance market.
The new probe revealed evidence of an illegal scheme by which real estate developers would receive free or discounted title insurance in other states in exchange for giving their New York business to the settling insurance companies. These discounts were not available to home purchasers and small businesses, who in effect subsidized the illegal rebates by paying the "full freight" of New Yorks high title insurance rates. The investigation also found that the insurance companies paid illegal referral fees to their customers representatives who did not perform any substantial services.
Both companies agreed to end these illegal practices and also agreed to ensure that home buyers are not subject to last minute "add ons" at real estate closings (last minute charges from title agents). In addition, the companies will establish web sites that will enable consumers to calculate the New York regulated title insurance premium for themselves.
Together, Fidelity and First American account for more than half of the title insurance market in New York, and the agreement is expected to provide significant benefits for millions of New York home buyers. The Attorney General commended First American for its initiative in reaching todays agreements and acknowledged both companies cooperation.
The joint investigation of other title insurers and title agents is continuing.
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Under New York law, title insurance rates are filed with and approved by the State Insurance Department. It is illegal for title insurance companies to charge anything but the filed and approved rate. New York law also prohibits title insurers from paying rebates to their customers and certain referral fees to their customers representatives. The New York State Insurance Department will hold hearings later this year to review New York title insurance rates and related matters.
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Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel was among a group who had lunch yesterday at Progressive Field with outfielder Nick Swisher, who is considering a multiyear contract offer from the Cleveland Indians.
Swisher and his wife, actress JoAnna Garcia, who is expecting the couple's first child in May, arrived at Progressive Field at 10:15 a.m. and toured the club's family room. They were shown a suite and the team's clubhouse before the Indians tugged at Swisher's Ohio State connections to convince him that Cleveland should be his next baseball home.
The Indians played a video on their scoreboard that featured Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer and basketball coach Thad Matta, who encouraged Swisher to join the Indians.
Swisher left at 2:45 p.m. without giving the Indians an answer. He is expected to visit with other teams before making a decision. Seattle, Philadelphia, Boston and San Francisco are among the teams who also have shown interest.
A switch-hitter, Swisher batted .272 with 24 homers and 93 RBI in 148 games last season, his fourth with the New York Yankees.
Also, Cleveland officially signed free-agent first baseman Mark Reynolds to a one-year, $6 million deal. • Frank Pastore, a former Cincinnati Reds pitcher who became a popular Christian radio show host, died on Monday in Upland, Calif., nearly a month after he was critically injured in a motorcycle accident. He was 55.
Pastore had been in a coma since a car collided with his motorcycle on Nov. 19. The accident came hours after he pondered the risk of motorcycle riding on his daily radio show, in which he discussed the possibility of life after death.
Pastore pitched for the Reds from 1979-85 and for the Minnesota Twins in 1986. He obtained a master's degree in philosophy at Biola University and became a radio host.
• Major League Baseball sent a revised accounting to the Yankees, raising New York's luxury-tax payment to $19,311,642 from $18,917,994. The change reflected how one player's salary was accounted for.
New York is the only team to pay the luxury tax this year. The Yankees' final payroll climbed from $222.5 million to $223.4 million.
• The Tampa Bay Rays signed right-hander Roberto Hernandez, the pitcher formerly known as Fausto Carmona, to one-year deal worth $3.25 million.
Hernandez has pitched seven years in the majors, all with Cleveland. He was 0-3 with a 7.53 ERA last season.
Hernandez was arrested last winter in the Dominican Republic on false-identity charges, which were dropped after he completed a work program. MLB suspended him for three weeks, and he suffered a sprained right ankle in August and missed the rest of the season.
• Pitcher John Lannan and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized a one-year, $2.5 million contract.
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Brain Activation in Response to Appetitive Cues Pre- and Post- Bariatric Surgery
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