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|Cambodia and Thailand: Publishing Consultancy
|MAI network trainer Ramon Rocha traveled to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to provide one-on-one consulting assistance for the managing director of Fount of Wisdom publishing house.
|Writer Training in Myanmar (Burma)
|MAI facilitated an author training workshop in Myanmar (Burma), hosted by a local Christian publisher.
|Peru: The editor and writer connection
|Peru: A Tandem Task- the editor and writer connection
|Writer Workshop in Pakistan
|MAI facilitated a residential writer workshop in Pakistan, hosted by MIK publishing house.
|Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference
|MAI regional trainer for Africa, Lawrence Darmani, participates in this year's Mount Hermon (CA) Christian Writers Conference.
|Marketing/Author Training Workshop in Mali
|MAI facilitated a marketing/author training workshop in Mali, May 15-19, 2008.
|Asia Christian Writer Conference
|Chiang Mai, Thailand
|MAI equipped nearly 50 invited writers from across Asia for mentoring in five tracks: fiction, youth, children, magazine articles, and non-fiction books.
|Africa Train-the-Trainer
|Accra, Ghana
|MAI's Train-the-Trainer conference helped African publishers, editors and writers learn how to pass on their skills/knowledge to others, whether one-on-one, in a workshop or in a conference setting
|LittWorld 2009
|Nairobi, Kenya
|LittWorld is the only international conference of its kind, offered every three years. More than 150 talented men and women from 36 countries gathered for five days outside Nairobi, Kenya.
|Zimbabwe author training
|MAI's Africa regional trainer, Lawrence Darmani, consults with a group of aspiring authors related to the Methodist Church at Africa University in Harari, Zimbabwe.
|SouthEast Asia writer workshop
|An MAI trainer will lead this writing workshop to a group of women who launched a Christian magazine in their "closed" country, following their last MAI workshop on how to start a magazine.
|SouthEast Asia publishing workshop
|An MAI publishing veteran leads this workshop to equip publishers and others interested in launching publishing work in this "closed" S.E. Asian country.
|Ethiopia marketing and publishing
|MAI will lead marketing and magazine publishing workshops for the Ethiopian Christian Literature Ministry (ECLMA).
|Uganda writer training
|Faith Writers Christian Writing Retreat
|This June MAI will lead a writing retreat in partnership with the Ugandan Faith Writers Association. Invited writers will gather for training led by MAI Africa Regional Trainer Lawrence Darmani.
|Mexico: Writer Training
|Writer Training
|MAI's Ian Darke, Latin America regional trainer, teaches at the annual summer course for writers organized by MILAMEX, the Latin America Mission of Mexico. Local organizer Liz Isais.
|Malaysia writer workshop
|MAI is partnering with a local organization, Wawasan Penabur (Sower's Vision), to facilitate a writing workshop for pastors and laypersons in Malaysia.
|Mongolia editing and design workshops
|MAI trainers lead workshops in editorial and graphic design, equipping Mongolian Christian publishers and writers who hope to penetrate the general market.
|MAI-Europe Publishing Forum
|Maximizing the Market in Times of Crisis and Change
|The MAI-Europe Publishing Forum offers East and Central European publishers marketing ideas for getting their books and materials into the hands of readers.
|Sri Lanka writing and editing training
|These advanced writing and editing workshops follow MAI's training in 2009 with the National Christian Evangelical Alliance and Lanka Bible College and Seminary.
|Uganda: Youth traumatized by war find healing in writing
|The Uganda Faith Writers Association will hold a second writing camp this fall for 20 youth traumatized by war. The youth learn to write as a form of therapy.
|Latin America Letra Viva Writing Competition
|MAI is sponsoring an essay contest to help develop thoughtful Christian writer and clear communicators in conjunction with Letra Viva and Christian Editing.
|Author development in the Middle East
|To help equip new Christian writers for the region, MAI is partnering with Ophir Publishing House in a three-year training program to develop skilled authors in the Middle East.
|Southeast Asia editorial & design training
|Fiction writing workshop in Bulgaria
|MAI is partnering with Mission Possible of Bulgaria to hold a fiction-writing workshop in Sofia, Bulgaria. The workshop will be led by Robin Gunn, MAI board member and trainer, and Bulgarian pastor an
|Buenos Aires: Words and images that speak to the soul
|editor and designer training
|This workshop for editors and designers was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to equip a new generation of creative and visionary editors and designers for Latin America.
|Ghana: Behind every good book
|editor training
|I resolved to continue to pursue my relationship with young, inexperienced authors, with the conviction that encouragement and guidance yields amazing results. -Professor Lucy Ry-Kottoh
|Marketing and Author Training for French-speaking Central Africa
|The largest evangelical publisher in French-speaking Africa, Centre de Publications Evangéliques (CPE), has invited MAI to train French-language Christian publishers, writers and booksellers from Cent
|Words for Mongolia
|MAI continues its 3 year commitment to strengthening Mongolian Christian literature. Ramon Rocha III of the Philippines will consult with individual publishers and offer a one day workshop for publish
|MAI-Asia Publishing Forum
|Asia Publisher Training Expands Borders
|Join publishing professionals from across Asia for four days of intensive training on marketing-and editing-related topics. Location: Breakthrough Village, Hong Kong.
|Arab Christian Writer Training
|This is the 2nd year of the Arab Christian Writer Training, gathering talented writers from multiple nations to sharpen skills, learn from leading authors and develop manuscripts for the Arab world.
|South Africa writer workshop
|Weaving creation into Christian publishing
|A Rocha South Africa, a Christian conservation group, invites 35 writers with working manuscripts to this workshop focused on "Journeys in Restoration, Reconciliation, Transformation and Hope."
|Art for the World - De l'art pour le monde
|MAI presents award-winning French artist and author, Didier Millotte, at this special event and art show. RSVP required.
|Passion Grows for Better Reads in Ethiopia
|MAI will lead a publisher and writer training in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hosted by the Ethiopian Christian publishers association.
|CLADE conference for Latin American church leaders
|CLADE congress for Latin American church leaders, San Jose, Costa Rica. MAI trainer Keila Ochoa Harris and regional trainer Ian Darke will represent MAI.
|Central Asia: Even the dogs bark in poems!
|MAI led a pioneer writer training workshop in this closed country of Central Asia.
|Mexico: New vision and strategy
|Ramon Rocha III, director of publisher training, provides consulting for Ediciones Las Americas in Puebla, Mexico.
|Mexico publisher consulting
|Ramon Rocha, MAIs Director of Publisher Development, will make a second consulting visit to Ediciones Las Américas publishing house in Puebla, Mexico. He will also make a consultation visit with Sall
|Fiji writer training
|MAI holds its first-ever Christian writing workshop in Fiji, February 24 to 28, in partnership with a subsidiary of the Bible Society of the South Pacific.
|Bulgaria writer training
|editor and book writing training
|Writers in Bulgaria will hone book writing skills this June 3rd to 7th with local host Mission Possible Bulgaria. Author Marion Stroud and writer coach Alice Crider will train writers to move from wri
|Papua New Guinea
|writer workshop
|MAI leads a first writer workshop in Papua New Guinea this September 1 to 5 with local host denomination EBC. Twenty writers will gather for five days to learn how to write curriculum for theology stu
|South Sudan
|Invited writers from South Sudan received training and editorial assistance with manuscripts they are writing for a new publishing house.
|European Forum for Christian Writers, Editors & Publishers
|The 2015 Forum will provide inspiration, ideas and support for Christian publishers, writers and editors to produce quality literature with impact on diverse readers within a turbulent climate.
|LittWorld 2015
|World Conference of Christian Publishing
|LittWorld is the only world conference of Christian publishing conference of its kind. All Christian writers, editors, graphic designers, publishers and booksellers are welcome.


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The nutrition trends experts predict healthy eaters will embrace this year.
Sure, we�ll all still be talking about gluten-free in the coming year, but there are plenty of exciting new nutrition trends, too. Check out our list and get a jumpstart on healthy eating the 2013 way.
RELATED: Top Nutrition Trends of 2012
Cauliflower and mini greens: Move over, kale. One of the hot nutrition trends in the veggie category this year is expected to be cauliflower. Like the curly green, it�s versatile and packed with nutrients: One cup has nearly 90 percent of your recommended daily value of vitamin C. �Cauliflower has been a staple lately on the menus of NYC�s fabulous restaurants,� says registered dietitian Laura Cipullo, owner of Laura Cipullo Whole Nutrition Services in New York, who�s sampled broccoli�s cousin mashed, curried and caramelized. �I personally love to coat an entire head of cauliflower with Dijon mustard, nonfat plain Greek yogurt or canola oil mayonnaise and bake it for an hour.�
If you�re specifically looking for a trendy new green, check out �tiny leafies� like baby romaine, mini bok choy and microgreens, which are increasing in popularity, says registered dietitan Julieanna Hever, host of Veria Living TV�s "What Would Julieanna Do?"��Enjoy them as you would other mixed lettuce varieties or in smoothies, stir-fries, and grain or pasta dishes.�
Veggie-centered meals: Speaking of vegetables, don�t be surprised to see them moving to center stage more often, as an increasing number of Americans adopt at least a �flexatarian� approach to their diet, enjoying more meatless meals.
�2013 is predicted to be the year of the plant-based diet, and stores are reflecting the interest,� Hever says. �I�m seeing more faux meat and dairy products, as well as bigger raw food sections in the market.�
Restaurant industry forecaster Techtomic also predicts that chefs will step up to the plate to embrace this nutrition trend with more meatless meals�particularly seasonal or exotic vegetable plates. But consumers should be careful not to assume those are the healthiest meals on the menu.
�I think it will be an eye-opening experience when restaurants all start posting calorie counts�some vegan meals are no healthier than a burger!� says Biggest Loser nutritionist Rachel Beller, a registered dietitian and author of Eat to Lose, Eat to Win: Your Grab-N-Go Action Plan for a Slimmer, Healthier You. �You still need to watch the calories and fat.�
Bulgur: Burned out on quinoa? Try bulgur, the Middle Eastern grain predicted to be one of the top nutrition trends in 2013. �I think we�re going to see a lot of bulgur for breakfast,� Beller says. �A cup cooked is about 150 calories, just like oatmeal, but fiber-wise, it has double the amount.� Try it with almond milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon, she suggests. But beware: unlike quinoa, this grain does contain wheat, which rules it out for gluten-free diets.
RELATED: New Nutrition Myths, Busted!
Coconut water: One of the biggest nutrition trends of 2012�sales rose 100 percent in the U.S. according to New Nutrition Business�coconut water�s popularity hasn�t yet peaked, experts say, especially with powdered versions popping up for on-the-go consumption. It�s high in potassium, which helps flush excess sodium from your body, but don�t forget it�s not calorie-free�you�re getting about 50 calories in an 8-ounce serving.
�If you are spinning and drinking calories to replenish fluid, this negates the calories burned in the exercise�water with electrolytes is a better option,� Cipullo says. �However, if you are exercising for a long duration and in high heat, coconut water is great way to get electrolytes and carbs quickly to replete and reload.�
Monk fruit: Natural sweeteners made from this Chinese melon have been on dietitians� radar for several years, due to their popularity in Asian markets. But as zero-calorie sweeteners made from monk fruit got a wider rollout in the U.S. late in 2012 (under brand names Nectresse and Monk Fruit In the Raw), it�s likely to be one of the nutrition trends that has everyone talking this year.
But while fans of the flavor say it�s less bitter than Stevia, experts caution against heralding a new miracle sweetener. �Monk fruit is a natural source, and if you�re going to use a little of a sweetener, that�s fine,� Beller says. �But the hesitation I have is that it�s so much sweeter than sugar that you�re training your palate to want more intense sweetness.�
Cipullo, a certifed diabetes educator, agrees. �Ultimately, I don�t think there will ever be a sugar alternative that�s the answer to America�s sweets obsession,� she says. �Eating real food in its natural state is usually the best way to meet our needs�less calories and more nutrition�without trying to confuse the brain and belly communication.�
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Costa Maya - Mahahual Dolphin Encounter
Swimming with dolphins in Costa Maya Mahahual is an excellent option for something to do here since there are currently very few quality tours available in this area. The Costa Maya Mahaual area of Quintana Roo Mexico remains very undeveloped with regard to tourist services, activities and tours. Most tours are only offered informally by "independents" walking along the beach in the old town area.
At the Costa Maya Mahaual Dolphin Encounter, the focus is on ensuring that everyone will enjoy having a high degree of contact with the dolphins and at the same time the trainers will teach you about these amazing animals.
Your dolphin adventure takes place very near the Costa Maya Mahaual cruise ship pier and will start with a short educational orientation with one of our Dolphin Trainers where you will learn a little about the dolphin anatomy and some of its special features and then get into the WATER!
You will enter the water by going down a set of stairs from our dock onto a submerged platform where you will remain for 25 30 minutes in waist-deep water. The Encounter starts with a kiss from an Atlantic-Bottle nosed dolphin that will be captured forever by a professional photographer and can be purchased afterward. The program will continue with a Swim-by, where you will get the chance to touch and pet the dolphins, a chance to learn about the anatomy of the dolphin and then on to some very special selected behaviors. The program is completed by giving each guest a chance to have some good quality time with the dolphin where you can ask the trainer any questions you may have about the dolphin.
If arriving by ship, please check with the cruise line what time zone your ship will observe during your voyage so as to book an appropriate time slot. To be safe, book mid day time slots leaving plenty of room on each side of your activity.
Dolphin Discovery Cozumel is located in Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park. As well as offering world class diving and snorkeling from a pristine beach, this beautiful park houses a variety of birds, the sea lion show, a botanical garden, reproductions of famous archeological sites, a typical Mayan village, an underground river, a tropical lagoon teeming with brightly colored tropical fish, restaurants and bars as well as a dive shop and Sea Trek helmet diving. So you will definitely want to allow time to enjoy the park either before or after your dolphin activity.
Activity Specifics
Costa Maya - Mahahual Dolphin Encounter
Dolphin Discovery
Total Time:
Approximately 50 minutes including orientation
Monday, Saturday & Sunday
11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:30pm EST (NEW Costa Maya Time)*
*If you arrive to Costa Maya by cruise ship, PLEASE verify your schedule before booking to avoid inconveniences. Effective 02/01/2015, the time zone in Costa Maya is now EST (Eastern Standard Time).
Adults (+3 11) US$ 79
Children (2 11 3 11) US$ 69
Kids Infants (Minimum 1 year old to 2 11) FREE *must fit into life vest*
Infants ( up to 1 year old or up to 2' 11" tall) are FREE for the Dolphin Encounter but this promotion applies ONLY upon client request. Before completing your booking request use the comments area to request the free space. Please DO NOT include them in your reservation count since refunds/changes cannot be made after the reservation is made online without incurring additional processing fees.
HEIGHT: 2' 11" Minimum Height Required to Participate
Children shorter than 3' 11" must participate with a paying adult (per child) as a companion in the activity.
Pregnant women may not participate in any of the dolphin or sea lion programs.
All dolphin activities are safe and interactive but require physical involvement by participants.
Participants should be in good general health and able to understand and follow directions as given by the dolphin trainers.
Those who have undergone an recent surgery or suffer from any condition that may limit them physically (i.e. back surgery) should check with their physician before proceeding to make a reservation.
Life vests are provided and mandatory for every participant.
Persons Requiring Special Assistance
Every effort is made to accommodate clients with special needs and requiring assistance. However, please contact us directly prior to making a booking in order to clarify the nature of the assistance required and to ensure that such needs can be met.
Other "Stuff" You Might Find Interesting!
Costa Maya - Mahahual Dolphin Swim Adventure
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Cozumel Dolphin Encounter
Cozumel Sea Lion Discovery
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Playa del Carmen - Dolphin Swim Adventure
Riviera Maya - Dolphin Swim Adventure
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Just got back from our cruise and wanted to let you know how much fun we had at Chankanaab Park. My daughter, Emily, had the most wonderful dolphin experience and the $2.00 off coupon for me to get into the park worked like a charm. And, your confirmation email telling us about getting to the park was very helpful. Thank you for the experience! This was well organized and an absolutely perfect day in Cozumel for us! We (the old ladies in my family) are coming back in February, I'll be sure to connect with you again as we'll do the dolphin swim with you again.
The Kershek Family ~ Wisconsin, USA
Martin - I just wanted to thank you so much for all your assistance in booking our dolphin experience. Despite the torrential rain (liquid sunshine) on 19th October the girls had a fabulous time at their swim. We loved Cozumel and hope to return one day to see it in better conditions. When I finish our unpacking and get over the jet lag I will do a Trip Advisor review for you!
C. McDade (October 2015) ~ Glasglow, Scotland UK
Hi Sherri, thank you so much for finalizing our Dolphin Royal Swim and changing the time slot as you suggested. It makes more sense and I really appreciate your input. I will definitely pass your name forward for future travelers. Actually my daughter and her husband gave me your name since they were there last year at your PalMar SMALL Beach Club. Nothing but praise for you. Thanks again, if we get a chance we will try to stop by and say hi. Rich C
Rich C. (July 2016) ~ Inverness, FL
Sherri - I just wanted to pass along a huge THANK YOU for the dolphin excursion I booked through you in Cozumel for last Wednesday. The experience was something I will remember for a lifetime. Besides my friend and myself, there were only two other participants in our group so the dolphin trainer gave us extra time in the water. GREAT PICTURES were taken of the whole experience!!!!!!! Actually, a few people I spoke to when I got back on the cruise ship booked their excursion through Carnival directly and paid more $$$$ for less time in the water with the dolphins ( no swim, push off, etc). Again, thank you for everything.......
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The royal dophin swim was wonderful! My husband and I can't wait to come back and do it again. Thanks!
Tara ~ Ohio, USA
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Autoblog 360 is an interactive app that allows you to virtually shop any car from the comfort of your home or office. It offers a user-controlled 360 view of the car both from the driver's seat inside, as well as on the outside. Click on a hotspot or watch a video to learn more about that car.
Once you have decided on a car, you can request a test drive at a location and time of your choosing and the car will be brought directly to you. Why drag the whole family down to the dealer for hours when the car can come to you. You can drive on the same roads you drive every day and see how the car looks in your driveway or fits in your garage. Car shopping will never be the same again!
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Border Collie
Basic Border Collie Information
- Lifespan: 10 - 14 years
- Height: - inches
- Weight: - pounds
Medical Conditions Seen in Border Collies
- Epilepsy
- Pannus
- Deafness
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy
- Cataracts
- Collie Eye Anomaly
- Elbow Dysplasia
- Osteochondrosis Dissecans
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Border Collie Traits
- Jogging Partner
- Lap Dog
- Good with Children
- Warm Weather
- Cold Weather
- Grooming Requirements
- Shedding
- Barking
- Ease of Training
Border Collie History
- The border collie originated in Britain around the English and Scottish border during the 1800s.
- A defining event was the advent of the first competitive sheepdog trial in 1873, in which a dog named Hemp made such a good showing that he became sought after for stud. Hemp is considered to be the father of the border collie.
- Hemp and his progeny herded not by nipping and barking, as was commonplace, but by staring and stalking (known as "giving eye"). This intimidated the sheep into moving.
- Early border collies were selected only for working ability, and in fact, the first breed standard, drawn up in 1906, addressed only ability, not appearance.
- In 1915 the dogs, formerly referred to as sheepdogs, were named border collies.
- Many border collie enthusiasts fought against recognition by the AKC, but the AKC recognized the border collie in 1995. The majority of border collies, especially working ones, are not registered with the AKC.
Border Collie Behavior Concerns
- Makes an endlessly enthusiastic and energetic companion.
- Playful and very good with children
- Somewhat reserved with strangers
- Good with other dogs and pets.
- Does best with reward-based training involving games, food or praise.
- Learns quickly, but can become easily bored. Border collies enjoy learning new things.
- A border collie without a job to do or without mental stimulation can become frustrated and destructive. This is not a breed for a lazy person.
- Border collies from working lines tend to be more active than those from companion or show lines.
- Some may bark a lot.
- The border collie is a leading competitor in the sports of obedience, agility and herding.
Border Collie Suggested Exercises
- Makes an alert housedog.
- This is an extremely active and playful dog that enjoys having a job to do. It needs a long run or exercise period every day, plus some short play sessions.
- Does well in dog parks.
- Games and tricks provide needed mental exercise.
- Herding is a favored activity.
- Agility, flyball and disk catching are also activities that exercise the mind and body, and that border collies enjoy.
- Border collies tolerate cold weather, but cannot live outside in it.
Border Collie Grooming
- Coat can be either smooth, where it is short all over the body; or rough, where it is medium to long in length; and flat to slightly wavy.
- Coat requires brushing once or twice weekly, depending on length.
- Shedding is average.
Suggested Border Collie Nutritional Needs
- Border collies tend to stay in good weight, or even be somewhat lean.
- Adult dogs should be fed a balanced diet, with restricted calories if the dog starts to gain too much weight.
Did you know?
- Grapes and raisins are harmful to dogs.
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Wow I love this video! I love the way Taylor said "It's sexy" by looking at Kristen, I'm sad because i want to hear what kristen and rob were talking about witch made everybody laugh....ReplyDelete
Yeah, you can see Rob mouthed to Taylor "it's sexy" then Taylor just repeated it so cute. Yeah, I really don't see the point of cutting Kristen off deliberately... If it is a time thing the bit of Taylor or Bill should have been cut outDelete
I can't stop replaying and smiling like an idiot!poor me lolReplyDelete
Even if they cut Kristen's speech we can see in this video how Rob look at her, how they are cute together,you can even feel there closeness here and the audience was very happy to see Kristen!ReplyDelete
Thank that never happen again what happen last year in uk...Delete
What happened last year ?Delete
i wish someone would ignore me the way rob ignores kristen ...........what do people get from making up stupid stories like that i will never know.i love robs little speech merry christmas lol wish they didnt cut kristen's from it thoughReplyDelete
lol - I wish to be ignored like that as well :)Delete
Same here :-)Delete
lol I wish that as well!, what wouldn't i give for someone to ignore me like that!... BTW i love how happy he looked, love goofy Rob!!, and Kristen looks like she's enjoying herself tooDelete
Still can't believe they stopped filming just when Kristen was speaking how sad can you get. You can't stop filming when Rob looks at Kristen all lovingly as you would never film as he does that all the time :-)ReplyDelete
It may be very hard to be Rob's girlfriend or wife because of those crasy robssessed!Kristen is a very tough young woman because if it was me I don't think I could handle all these hate from those who think Rob is their property.Rob is lucky to still have her in his life.ReplyDelete
rob is lucky to still have her? sorry it was her who fucked things up. if they are together it is because they both made an effort to fight for whatever there was to fight forDelete
I don't think Anon-6:27 is saying that Rob is the lucky one because he has Kristen, but that it's great that they worked it out and that they are still able to have their relationship/friendship. I think she/he meant that Rob is glad that they were able to move past everything that happend. Because Anon is right. Even if you put what happened this past summer aside, Rob's "crazier" fans have made Kristen out to be the villan since the beginning days of Twilight. She is a tough woman. They are both strong, talented, kind-hearted people who went through a lot and were able to come out the other side - together.Delete
9.38pm & 2.07am draw your claws in and remember THIS is a Robsten site, 6.27pm was just saying she could not take the hate that is piled on Kristen if she was in her place. Kristen can take it and Rob is lucky he has found someone who can, it would get to most having to put up with all of the BS from the media & his so-called "fans". And could you please stop harping on about July, beating her with that old stick is getting old. Rob & Kristen have moved on from it, try doing the same. For the record, I could not deal with what they go through.Delete
oh is a roobsessed video fan! oh the way rob ignored kristen oh,oh! take it or leave it just like that ,they are together right,so what else matter ?oh yes the speculations and the envy now between the fans of rob and kristen! well ladies not me i do respect the fans of rob apart of kristen and the same with the fans of kristen ,i support robsten equal no more no less is just my opinion ladies not a fight.ReplyDelete
aw !merry chritsmass so sweet !and the way tay laugh even when you are not there you feel the good energy is just so funny!ReplyDelete
I'm not a fan of Rob but you will NEVER see me saying nasty things about him. I have come to realized that he is a part of her life and RP makes KS happy.ReplyDelete
could not hear what rob was sayingReplyDelete
Wow, guys!
Just cool it down and appreciate that there is a video. I love both Kristen and Rob. I read the fan's account about the camera issues when it came to Kristen's speech. Let's not make assumptions about what happened. Just enjoy and relax!
AGREE,,AGREE,,KRISBIAN PLEASE CALLING DOWN. IT'S JUST VIDEO. AND ITS HAPPEN JUST ONCE NOT EVER VIDEO STOP MAKE ASSUMPTIONDelete
merry chritsmass aw! rob eres agradable a los sentidos armoniosos amorcito!ReplyDelete
They all seemed happy to be there and enjoying the premiere and I didn't think Kristen was ignoring Rob at all, she was leaning in toward him and watching and smiling when he spoke. As far as the video, I give the person the benefit of a doubt, she didn't say anything negative about Kristen and not everyone over at Robsessed hates her, she has some fans over there to whether some like it or not. I was at the LA premiere and everyone was very respectful and appreciative and I didn't hear any fans saying anything nasty about her.ReplyDelete
I don´t understand the drama what´s going on here? I can´t see any ignoring from Kristen or flirting with another woman from Rob...I´m a bit confused..All I can see is LOVE between two people!!! Look at R/K how they act together-like magnets..Maybe Kristen was a little bit nervous but I can see how much she is in love with her boyfriend..So many cute moments..Some people really should put their glasses on and look again at this nice video.I was at the Premiere in Berlin last Friday and a lot of Robsessed were around me, but I didn´t hear anything rude about Kristen. She was so nice to all the Fans and the Fans to her. Greets from the freezing GermanyReplyDelete
Everyone needs to chill the heck out! Why is everyone getting so upset? Why can't we all just enjoy the video? Both Rob and Kristen are adorable and super sweet in it! I don't understand why "fans" feel the need to lash out at each other. Watching the love between Rob and Kristen never ceases to put a smile on my face! We all just need to relax and SMILE! I guarantee you that neither Rob or Kristen are vying to be better than the other. Neither one is ignoring the other. I think people spend WAAAAYYY too much time analyzing their every movement, every word...when all you have to do is stop and look. It's all right there. LOVE is all around peeps! Enjoy it!ReplyDelete
Agree and i love to see all Rob And Kristen bubles at the pics and vids..lolDelete
I kinda want to know why there are people here who are commenting/taking the time to read about Rob and Kristen, when they clearly do not like the both of them. Too many comments are either all in support of Rob and hating on Kristen or vise versa (more the former than the latter). The is a ROBSTEN fansite people. It is intended for those of us who enjoy them both and the love they share. There are other sites that are strictly devoted to only Rob, or only Kristen. Please...go be with your people. lolReplyDelete
Obviously, people on here sway more towards one or another!! I 2 sway towards rob more, way more, but I am truly a robsten fan!!! Funny how we are all robsten fans but get annoyed with certain things!!! We do pick up on everything they do, yes that is true, but her behavior towards him gets on my nerves, u can say that if she showS to much affection they call it pr or whatever. I would rather that than people saying she dosent give a shut bout him and treats him like a fool!! Really, I would rather give him the respect and show the world how much I loved him than the other way around!!!ReplyDelete
I don't mean for this to sound rude, but I think you are lying to yourself. I don't think you can call yourself a Robsten fan, if you don't like her actions/behavior towards him. I think that you care for him so you tolerate her. Again, not trying to be rude or disrespectful, but there are tons of people here (and everywhere really), who claim to be a fan of "them" when really they are only a fan of one or the other and so they deal with their relationship because Rob and Kristen want to be together. I'm not sure how much you know about her or if you've seen the way she talks about him when she lets her guard down, but I believe that she genuinely loves Rob. I sincerely doubt Rob would be in a relationship/in love with a girl who "treats him like a fool." I think that Kristen is wary of the media. She doesn't want to play up her feelings/relationship with Rob because, like you stated, it becomes a big media/PR game. I think they honestly just want to have a relationship and be left alone in peace.Delete
Your right, I don't know Kristen personally, so I don't know how she is of screen, I only know how she does treat him in public. She dosenr give him the cold shoulder always, I know that and I love watching the robsten bubble, I truly do, it makes me happy but when she ignores him, it's rude, it really is!! I would feel that way towards anyone!! All I'm saying is when someone is speaking to you, you should listen and respond, don't you think?? Yes I care for him so much and you can see how much he loves her, it's ridiculous!! I don't know, when the scandal happened I was devastated beyond words and the feelings I had towards the way she treated him surfaced, I felt like I was lying to myself bout her!!! Maybe that is why I am so sensitive about that now!! Like I said, I would rather show him the respect in public and people calling to pr them treat him like I don't care what he has to say!!Delete
amen thank you for the comment;go robsten!! the best for the amazing couple!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Delete
To Anon, 3:08/4:06 - I think you're projecting your feelings about her, on her. (I understand that the scandal hurt her image and clearly it changed the way people perceive her). Kristen is awkward, extremely awkward. She doesn't do well when she's standing/sitting/talking to a room full of people. You can tell she was hearing what he was saying, but I don't think she responds/looks at him each time because she's in a state of anxiety. I don't personally know Kristen or Rob either, but I very much understand her fears and trepidation about the limelight. Coming from someone who has crippling anxiety, I can only imagine what it's like to stand up infront of so many people, being recorded, and having people stare (judge/scrutinize) every single move you make. I can barely do it in a room full of family, much less people I have never met. I really, truly, honestly believe that she is listening, she just can't react because of the situation they are in. It is abundantly clear that Rob and Taylor are much better at handling the media. Kristen has always struggled with the promotional side of her job. She doesn't ignore him and she does care about what he has to say, she just can't physically or verbally acknowledge it sometimes. She has stated many times that she doesn't do well with media/interviews. (This doesn't make her a bad person or girlfriend). Everyone has struggles. It's sad that this is one of hers because she has to do it so often due to her career. (Again, I truly mean no disrespect). - Anon 3:35.Delete
Anon 3:35 - I totally get what your saying, it's just a lot harder now, even though I don't want it to be!!! I know obviously at home she is different, I don't think rob would be with her otherwise!!! I just get my back up when people write crap bout rob talking to another female when obviously he only has eyes for Kristen!! It's like he can't speak to anyone else yet it's ok for her to do so!!! I'm being ridiculous, I guess I wish the whole thing never happened!! I just want them to be happy together and for the crap to stop following them!! I guesss as fans sometimes we don't make things better, but then again we only see what they portray to us, so..........Delete
Anon 5:21 - I totally get what you're saying! I wish it would have never happened too. But it did and I refuse to judge her for it. I just can't judge either of them for things they do in their personal lives. (I admire their personal lives...but I don't have an opinion on what they do. It's their lives. I just enjoy watching them succeed and be in love!) I understand where you're coming from, though. I think it's ridiculous when anyone says rude/terrible comments about either one in defense of the other (it's not really a defense, because they are being rude and spiteful, but people like to think they are "defending" Rob and Kristen when they tear the other one down. As if this is a successful way to get ones point across, lol). I think that Rob and Kristen are under a tremendous amount of pressure, not only from the media, but from the fans too. It has to be hard to live your life knowing that millions of people are at home talking about you, just waiting for you step outside your house. I honestly have no idea how they deal with it. I would have become a recluse/hermit by now. I think the only way that they are ever going to get peace is if they gain more respect. Respect from both media and fans alike. Unfortunately, I don't see that happening any time soon. The media loves to create drama and Rob and Kristen are prime targets because they are both so popular. I just hope that they are able to continue to love and support each other. They both deserve to be happy. - Anon, 4:45.Delete
Although it was very sad that the paps took pictures of them in their own home, it did give us a little look at what they are like behind closed doors. There were pictures of Kristen touching him,stroking his face & cuddling into him. What we see at these events is only a small part of how they are together, Rob looked like a very happy man in those pictures & Kristen was giving him plenty of her attention. Rob gets to see what we don't, do you think he would be with her if she treated him the way you think? Rob is no walk over, his choices are made based on what he knows and not on the little that we do.Delete
Anon 6:34 - Are you talking to 3:08(4:06, 5:21)? I'm confused about your "...do you think he would be with her if she treated him the way you think?" comment.
-Anon 3:35(4:45, 5:48).
I was addressing the comments about Kristen not giving Rob attantion and being cold, rude or any of the other ways some perceive her. I was pointing out that rob would not be with someone who treated him that way because he is not some walk over, as some perceive him to be. My comments were not aimed at you 6.50amDelete
I think it would be really great if the comments sections on posts could be monitored. I know it can't happen 24/7, but some of the comments on here are just disgusting and completely hateful. This is a Robsten fansite. I don't get why there are people on this site who don't like them together. If you have a problem with either one, or you don't like them together, why are you here?ReplyDelete
I think some fans love them together, but if they like one stronger then the other that's when the problems occur because even though they love them both together they feel overprotective of the celeb they prefer. So sometimes being a robsten fan can be tricky.
Anon 4:46, I agree. It's just hard for me to understand because I truly like them equally. All scandals and other BS aside, they both are equally adorable and talented to me. I think I am one of only a few people I know in my R/K community of friends that does not take sides or prefer one over the other. No matter what happens, I love them both. I wish people could keep an open mind and realize that we only know about 5% of who Rob and Kristen actually are. And I honestly do not get why if you really do prefer one over the other ( so much so that you have to be nasty about it, ie: half of the comments on this post), why you would feel the need to come to a place that clearly supports them both. I feel like it's a waste of a person's time and energy. - Anon 3:14Delete
Thanks anon 5:03 I truly like them both too so lets just enjoy them:)Delete
I agree 100Delete
Haters are judgmental and think negatively do not know anything about Kristen, every word and movement only the two of them knew what it meant, Kristen awkward because she can't act like girlfriend as usual but next year Haters will surprise because Robsten don't care anymore but still not give papppz to much, and btw about cheating scandal Haters dont know anything, the reason she act like that far from cheating. this is site for Robsten fans isnt? no one in favor, so if you do that better dont come back. I hope Robsten dreams stay strong like Rob and Kristen, thank youReplyDelete
Stop, I wouldn't say haters!! No one is hating, I think everyone here loves robsten but some are sensitive bout things and rightfully so!!! We all can't just turn a blind eye to recent events!!! Sorry I know we all want to be where we use to be and maybe in time we will be, but some people just want to let of a bit of steam, there's nothing wrong with that!! I truly don't see anyone truly hating, I think it's more being overly sensitive right now!! I'm shore people will get back to normal, back to our robsten bubble, we all need time, gosh that sounds weird hahaha :)Delete
Who in God's name has made you judge & jury? You can't turn a blind eye on recent events? Please! The are human beings who love each other, will make mistakes sometimes hurtful mistakes, but they own them and they work them out. They do not need all this extra garbage. If we are truly fans, we would be commenting non stop regarding the beautiful movie they just gave us. They were both outstanding, and if that love was acting please give them both an academy award. Today is Thanksgiving, let us be thankful, that they are who they are and are not swayed by unflattering and unkind comments about each other. Bottom line, unless you have been walking in their shoes throughout all of this drama, you have no right to judge. Let them live their lives in peace and enjoy what they choose to give us.Delete
To anon 7:56
who made you judge and jury of anons 5:30am. yes humans can make mistakes but these mistakes can hurt. and they did hurt especially die hard robsten fans. because for a while there the bubble was burst for them. don't judge peoples feelings.
To anon 2:27
Why are you hurt? What ever Kristen did, she did it to Rob and not you. Why don't you people leave that girl alone? She messed up, she claimed it and she is trying to fix it...she has been dragged through the mud and is the most hated person in the world right now. She can't take back what she has done...and by the way, Rupert is to blame too!
This is not funny guys, we are r/k fans if we nit pick at everything then whats the fun of this site. its such a joy to see them together and to be on a site where we can share that. instead we are turning on each other. Not cool, not cool at all.
If Rob and Kristen were to ever read these comments it would be so embarrassing. They would be thinking to themselves what the heck is wrong with our fansReplyDelete
Good Lord, you'd think some people here were never in a relationship. Your partner is allowed to talk and laugh with other people, you know? It's not flirting; it's a normal human interaction.
Also, I don't know how you can call yourself a Robsten fan, if you judge their relationship by their public appearance at a work situation. They're not there to promote their relationship; they're there to promote their film. Besides, they DID look super happy together.
And, if you still haven't figured out that Kristen is just reserved in public, but very loving and affectionate in their personal life, well, you simply don't WANT to.
OMG... i completely agree!!, i didn't see any flirting!, and like i said before, if that were to be true, BF & I should be in trouble, lol, i too often do that 'back rubbing' thing to my friend (who btw it's like an annoying little brother) whenever he has to speak in front of strangers or if there are too many people because he feels awkward in those situations, even my bf often tels me to go comfort him in that case because he knows it too, and that doesn't means i don't love him or that i'm 'flirting', come on people, a healthy relationship is one where you know you don't have to be clinging or kissing each other 24/7 for it to mean you're in love!, and where a simple look means more that others can tellDelete
I think it's stupid thing to say that when Rob is talking to co worker ,any co worker ,that he's automatically flirting.Because if you have eyes you will see that he talk and communicate to Kristen differently than his co worker.Rob is more tender to Kristen ,may it be just talking ,touching or looking,he treat her differently than his co worker.Same goes for Kristen,she treat him differently too than her other male co worker,you never see Kristen rubbing their backs comfortly like she does Rob,or squeezing,pinching,grasping others like she does Rob on his side or slapping him playfully when he didn't warn her that she's over 30 seconds already in El Humiguero,she do it all to Rob because he's her boyfriend,she's comfortable to do all those things to him than to others.Taylor is like her buddy or younger brother,she's just proud that she gets to help him keep his job or role in twilight when the producer are ready to axed him.Actually if you noticed,Kristen is more attentive to Rob now than before after what happen last summer,like she doesn't wanna lose him out of her sight the way she looked at him now,poor thing.So leave these two alone for goodnes sake,let them heal,trust and love again,it takes time but true love always prevail.
always Rob and Kristen fans
thats soo true!!!!Delete
anyone know why Kristen not do first Berlin Conference Press in the morning? gossip in the Hotel she get morning sick, is that true or not?ReplyDelete
There was a thick fog here in Berlin, no planes were allowed to land. According to our German press they had to take a flight 13 hours later than planned because of that. That's why the press conference was later than scheduled. No drama, just simple weather conditions.
Greetings from Berlin
LOLing on you guys, especially the haters. Why are you here? Huahahahahahhahahahahahahhahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahhahahahahaha. Lol.
ic, you love drama
If you really are Rob fan, you'd know he is naturally goofy and talkative to his cast members. If you really are Kristen's fan, you'd know she has a tendency to be reserved, takes everything seriously, and pays attention to the one speaking. If you are really R/K fans then you would see nothing out of the ordinary in this video. This has always been how they have been
For those who are only solely Rob fans but Kristen haters (if there even is such a thing???) do you then question Rob's decision and do you then judge Rob's actions because he chose to be with Kristen and chooses to be with Kristen?If you are truly a Rob fan, can you tell to his face that "hey Rob, we love you and we are obsessed with you but we don't support what makes your heart happy". Can one really do that to someone they love unconditionally?
yes the same just take it or live it right?rob and kristen are together right?why so much drama.Delete
I know some of us is girl.. Much more attention to guy but depensive to girl coz we are.. Admit it we also had diff. Personality in and outside in our comfort zone...
Just love them both as individual and a couple.. We much more happy coz we know they in love rather than anyone out side this fandom.. Always critized their relationship.. Love seeing their bubbles again
I saw this video on Youtube and she did mention that her camera ran out of memory just after Rob stopped speaking and by the time she changed the card, KS was finished. So calm down guys lol :) I would have loved to hear KS speak too though..ReplyDelete
I can't really believe it somehow.. sorryDelete
Wow, this is crazy!! Come on guys, let's stop this crap, they get enough of this crap from the media and haters!! We are the fans, let's not turn on each other and show our support! I know some are sensitive bout things and look, I get that but the reality of things is They can talk to whom ever they want, like we alll do, it means nothing!! They love each, they are in love and have been through he'll and back!! Let's stick together and show our support!! Let's be the robsten and not the ones who pick on everything they say and do!!! Let's be real, come guys let us be strong for them!!ReplyDelete
So agree
I don't know why we are fighting, it makes us the robsten fans look Terrible. We should always enjoy being Rob and Kristen fans and not fight over silly things because at the end of the day we are not being good fans to either one of them.
I am lil bit of sick watched this vid, cut Kristen's speech already :(
But easy guys... REMEMBER! That's just like called fans' video or Robsessed's video, not particularly called an official video or whatever.. So there must be original later from the organizer or anyone else, we'll just wait... Than we'll can seen the truth :)
its a vid get over itDelete
To ROBSTEN fans at each others throats over two people they claim to love is so sad. how can you be cruel to Rob or Kristen here. The fans here are supposed to support both yet they don't. so maybe robsten dreams shouldn't exist cos fans just are not true Rbsten fans or this would not be happening right now.ReplyDelete
I just watched all old vids of the robsten bubble, please go back and see it, how I miss it!!! Maybe then we can all calm down and have the good feelings again, I know I do!! I miss them so much already!!ReplyDelete
Hi guys!! Went back to moderating comments. I really hate to do it but no bashing of K or R will be tolerated. This is in fact a Robsten Blog. We love them BOTH!! No exceptions.
What I saw on the video was an adorable Rob talking and leaning to an adorable Kristen.
If the owner of the video said she had technical difficulties then that's that.
Please stay classy and sweet! We are better than this!
Hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving. <3
Thank you for that Alma, this is Kate (the owner of the video)
I was actually going to leave a comment here yesterday but decided not to but I just wanted to say that for those of you that enjoyed the video then I'm glad because that was why I shared it.
I understand fans being upset about Kristen's "speech" (it was 2 lines at the most) being missing if people choose not to believe my explanation then that's totally up to them but if I was going to cut Kristen out and then lie about it I'd come up with something a bit more convincing than that. (I can see why people are finding it hard to believe because of where it stopped, I actually thought I'd missed the end of what Rob said)
I've seen various things going around like: "She's so jealous she can't stand to see them together" - if that was the case I'd never have shared the vid at all (or made over a hundred screencaps of it) There's more interaction in the 4 mins of vid about than there was in the less than a min that's missing. I support Rob in whatever decisions he makes (I've said that all along and have NEVER said anything bad about Kristen anywhere)
Another one is that "She loves them together so much that she can't stand seeing MyAnna flirting with Rob and that's why she cut that bit" - Not true either, there was no flirting, MyAnna is just a really nice lady and she's like that with everyone.
None of those things is true. I'm not that childish/jealous/petty enough to do something like that. If Rob is happy then I'm happy ad he's clearly happy in these vids and I wanted to share the happiness
The truth is the camera stopped like I said. I don't know why. It was a new camera that I had less than a week and it's one that takes pics while it videoing. I took 4 pics while I videoed the first vid and I don't know if that overloaded it or not but it threw up the message that it was writing to the card and I had to wait for that to finish before I could start it off again. In the meantime Kristen had finished. If she had stayed talking a bit longer I'd have caught some of her but she didn't.
Rob & Taylor spoke WAY longer than Kristen for a couple of reasons (I think) (a) She was nervous (totally understandable) & the main one being (b) the crowd seemed to be FULL of Taylor fans. They wanted to hear him. I'm not a Taylor fan myself (as you can see my camera is not really on him at all) but Rob was being so cute throughout that's why I kept recording and why I fully intended recording the full thing.
Also we have Kristen & Taylor fans on our site too so I knew they'd appreciate seeing everything.
This is every second of video that I got inside the cinema. It's the 2 videos stuck together there's no editing other than that.
I do hope that some more vid comes out from the cinema (you can see that lots of others had phones/cameras) and people will then get to see what then missed and probably wonder what the fuss was about.
I'll shut up now. Sorry didn't mean to make this so long. Thanks for sharing my vid with your readers. I'm glad "some" of you enjoyed it & keep up the great work on the site ladies ;-)
Hi Kate! I don't know if you will get my response because it comes quite late. I want to apologize to you for my impolite comment here. I don't want to repeat it because I'm so sorry about it after reading your frank comment. And I want to thank you for sharing your point of view here. It's great that you made an effort to explain the circumstances although we were so rude to you. I would be really pissed off. So thanks a lot for your generosity. You seem to be a really nice, sincere and noble lady.
I hope more people will read your comment and reply to it appropriatly.
<3 and greetings from Berlin
Kristen receives death threats for 4 YEARS just because she is with Rob, wouldn't you be nervous thinking some of those psychos are in the crowd??Delete
Thank so much Doreen for your comment <3 I'm not pissed off at al. It was my first time seeing them and was extra special with being the last twilight.
I'm glad people were able to enjoy the vid and I see people using it in their fan vids so hopefully they're enjoying it too.
I do hope that at some stage someone else there will eventually share vid (if they recorded) because there were A LOT of cameras as you can see at one stage in my vid.
And Anon I would be nervous just standing up there in front of a crowd full stop. I couldn't do it at all. I wasn't criticising just remarking. Plus I really got the impression it was more because there were SO many Taylor fans in the audience (did you hear them shouting we love you Taylor at the end) I think that's what all the laughing was about. They were all having fun teasing Taylor
lol tht lady nxt to rob, she is lukin at him n grinning like a twihard, sh luks as tho she's star struck hahah hw embarassing 4 her wen sh watches ths vidReplyDelete
Hi Alma! Did you delete some of the comments, because I can't find the ones I left.
BTW I'm the one who left the comment with the link for the cute fan pics.
Hi hun. I'm sorry if yours was one deleted by mistake. I was up at 3 am reading all of the comments and deleting alot. Sorry again :*( thanks for those cute pics, btw :)Delete
I have to say something, please try understand, I am not English. So I have been read this page very long time, like I read also robsessed and Kristen page and I don't understand some of you people. If you don't care somebody, why must be so hateful against him or her. I love Rob and Kristen both together or not together, but even if I don't I never felt need to say bad things about them. I don't know them in personal and that's fine, I just know that what I read or see on taploids or this kind of place. Don't you understand how much it's heart the other one, if somehow they read this kind of text, where people say so bad things about the other one. If Rob loves Kristen and her loves him, so it is their own business and we have to accept it like it is. Would you be happy if someone writes you friend, girlfriend or boyfriend like this:(. You can ignore the other one, if you don't care about, but try to remember we all are only human and we do make mistakes and it's only our own problems not anybody elses. I hope you understand what I try to say, but please, give a little respect to every human even if you don't like her/him at all. We all reserves that. Love, peace and many happy years to Rob and Kristen together or not together.ReplyDelete
well said, I agree with you, btw I'm not english tooDelete
Promote what you love instead of bashing what you hate <3
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Azima�s teaching philosophy incorporates an interdisciplinary approach. �I want to inspire children to learn and express themselves creatively in the kitchen, while improving listening and reading skills.� She even incorporates geography and history, foreign language and nutrition.
Her around-the-world cookbook,�Everybody Eats Lunch�(Glitterati Inc., 2008), encourages children to appreciate and learn about�world cultures through lunch, featuring a different country on each page. As a mom, cook and teacher, Cricket Azima enhances the food choices�and the health of thousands of future foodies.
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The standard wisdom is that your car depreciates in value as soon as it leaves the lot. Its value doesn't completely fall off a cliff, however, unless you decide to run it into the ground or buy a model not known for its longevity. The folks at auto pricing and valuation site Kelley Blue Book note that depreciation costs a car owner more than gas, maintenance or insurance during the first five years of new-car ownership.
Kelley Blue Book has been publishing its residual value guide since 1981 and knows a thing or two about resale value. That "blue book" value used car buyers talk about when pricing a vehicle? Yeah, they're the same guys, and they've been handing out their Best Resale Value Awards since 2003.
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Boston Celtics Autographed Memorabilia and Collectibles
The Boston Celtics have long been the NBA's marquee franchise since being founded back in 1946. The Celtics have dominated the NBA like no other team has been able to do in league history. With 21 conference titles and 17 NBA Championships, the Boston Celtics' reign as the most storied franchise in the league continues to this day. During the 1950s and 1960s, the Celtics reached a level of dominance that has yet to be duplicated. From 1957 to 1969, Boston won 11 NBA Championships in a span of 13 seasons. Additionally, the Celtics won eight consecutive titles from 1959 to 1966, which is a record that still stands. Because the Celtics are a franchise that represents winning to the maximum, their collectibles and memorabilia are highly sought after by sports collectors and basketball fans everywhere.
The success of the Boston Celtics started when legendary coach Red Auerbach formed a team around Bob Cousy, Tommy Heinsohn, and the iconic, Bill Russell. With the core of the team in place, the Boston Celtics began to win championships at an unprecedented rate. The Celtics' teams of the '50s and '60s are considered by many to be some of the most dominant teams in NBA history. After the 1965-66 season, Red Auerbach retired from coaching and Bill Russell filled the void by serving as a player-coach for three seasons. With Russell as the player-coach, the Celtics won two more NBA titles in three seasons. Russell's success during his career puts him at an elite level all on his own. An autographed Bill Russell basketball can serve as the perfect centerpiece in a classic NBA memorabilia collection and commemorates one of the top players in Celtics history.
After Bill Russell's retirement, the Celtics were in need of another superstar player to continue the stockpile of championships Russell brought in. Red Auerbach, now serving as the team's general manager, drafted a young player out of Indiana State to fill the void Russell left behind. The athlete's name was Larry Bird. After a number of other trades, Auerbach paired Bird with other future Hall of Famers, Robert Parish and Kevin McHale. With the original "Big 3" leading the way, the Celtics won the 1981 NBA title over the Houston Rockets. The Celtics won their 15th championship three years later during the 1984 season when the franchise faced off against their bitter rivals the Los Angeles Lakers. The 1986 Celtics team is regarded as one of the best teams ever assembled. With the "Big 3" already a part of the team, the Celtics added Bill Walton to help spark the bench play. This addition proved to be a great one, the Celtics went 40-1 at home that season and Larry Bird won his third-consecutive NBA MVP award while Bill Walton won the Sixth Man of the Year award. That season ended in the franchises 16th title after defeating the Houston Rockets once more in the finals.
After the 1986 season, the Boston Celtics fell in an unfamiliar state as their championship runs stopped. It wasn't until the team paired Paul Pierce with All-Stars, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, that the team would resume its winning ways. With three strong players serving as the core of the team, the Celtics advanced to the 2008 NBA Finals to match up against Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Celtics dominated the Lakers and after a Game Six 131-92 blowout they claimed their NBA-best 17th title.
The Boston Celtics are the NBA's most storied and accomplished franchise. Collectors across the globe add Boston Celtics memorabilia to their collection because the items represent winning at the ultimate level. The 17 championship banners that hang inside their arena are what makes winning and the Boston Celtics synonymous. Because the Celtics have a history rich with Hall of Famers like Larry Bird, Bill Russell, Bob Cousy and Kevin McHale the options as to what piece of iconic memorabilia to add to your collection is limitless.
- Bill Russell Signed Jerseys: Bill Russell played his entire legendary career with the Boston Celtics. In 13 seasons, Russell won 11 championships and will forever live in Celtics history as the ultimate winner. Russell was a five-time MVP and 12-time All-Star with the Celtics, making his memorabilia classic and great investments. A signed Bill Russell jersey is the perfect addition to any NBA or Boston Celtics memorabilia collection due to his status among legendary players and large presence in basketball history. Bill Russell memorabilia is scarce because the legend does not sign often, making the collectibles that have a Bill Russell autograph extremely rare.
- Kevin McHale Autographed Basketball: As a three-time champ and seven-time All-Star, Kevin McHale memorabilia is an awesome addition to any basketball collection, and because of his legendary status the memorabilia will only continue to increase in value. Within our selection of McHale autographed basketballs there is a variety of products to choose from, among them is a Kevin McHale and Robert Parish signed basketball that honors two of the greatest ever to wear a Celtics uniform. The addition of this basketball, or any Kevin McHale signed ball, adds a certain depth to any collection, in addition to adding historic context and presence.
- Larry Bird Signed Photos: One of the best pure shooters in the history of basketball, Larry Bird averaged 24.3 points per game throughout his career. Bird also thrived when it came to including his teammates in the game; he averaged 6.3 assists per game. With the vast amount of success Bird enjoyed during his playing career, his memorabilia retains a great amount of value by the number of fans that still cherish his game to this day. Our expanded collection of Larry Bird signed photos offer a great way to show off your classic NBA memorabilia collectibles. With a signed Larry Bird photo, collectors can show off a real piece of basketball history. A photo that captures Bird during the 1986 NBA Finals preserves one of his greatest career moments and is signed by the three-time champion, which proves to be very valuable.
- Rajon Rondo Memorabilia: Rajon Rondo, the point guard of the 2008 championship team, is the face of the Boston Celtics today. The four-time All-Star is one of the premier point guards in the league, and the Celtics have chosen to keep him as the potential building block for another championship team. Investing in Rajon Rondo memorabilia is a smart move to make now, and not after his illustrious career comes to an end. Because the Celtics have always found ways to win, it's almost a sure thing that Rondo and the team will pursue a number of championships in the coming years. A Rajon Rondo collage is a unique addition to any collection, as it's designed with a Rondo photo and comes with an actual piece of a team-used basketball. Meanwhile, a signed Rajon Rondo jersey is an absolute must for any Celtics fan looking to honor their favorite player.


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Consigliere wrote:I haven't looked at all into who is broadcasting this....I would assume ESPN and ESPN 2 would show a lot of the games.....no?
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Pup wrote:Japan kills China 18-2 and Korea shuts out Taipei 2-0. This is by far the weakest of the pools. Japan will roll it, and the winner of the Korea/Taipei game will be the other team to advance.Japan, Taipei, US, Mexico, Venezuela, D.R., Puerto Rico and Cuba should be the second round teams.
the winner of the Korea/Taipei game will be the other team to advance.
Korea shuts out Taipei 2-0.
Japan, Taipei, US, Mexico, Venezuela, D.R., Puerto Rico and Cuba should be the second round teams.
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Pride and passion on full displayBy Wayne DrehsESPN.comArchivePHOENIX -- So this is what baseball commissioner Bud Selig meant by "internationalization." National flags hanging from stadium facades. Fans going back and forth, yelling, "U-S-A" and "Mex-I-co" to one another. And the world's greatest baseball players confessing that an opening-round victory in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic was the single greatest accomplishment of their athletic careers. AP Photo/Matt YorkChipper is jacked up to be representing the United States in the Classic."I had more butterflies today than any playoff game or other game I've ever been in," said Team USA third baseman Chipper Jones. "And I wasn't even starting. I was just hoping those guys could get a cushy lead before they let me in there to mess it up." Jones did little to mess anything up, teaming up with first baseman Derrek Lee on a pair of solo home runs en route to a 2-0 United States victory over Mexico in front of 32,727 fans at Arizona's Chase Stadium. It was seemingly just what the sport needed. On a day when the baseball world was dealt another low blow in the ongoing steroids saga, with a new book excerpted by Sports Illustrated set to reveal even more evidence against Barry Bonds, Team USA did its best to put on a happy face in what Selig hopes can become a marquee event. "We can only hope this gives people a good feeling about our game," said reliever Brad Lidge, who earned the save. "We need it." Good feelings were seemingly all around on Tuesday. Anxious fans -- many of whom supported Team Mexico -- began filling the promenade outside Chase Stadium some three hours before the first pitch. They blew horns, rattled noisemakers, waved flags; did anything they could to express their excitement. Some wore Mexican T-shirts, others draped themselves in American flags. Yet others covered their bodies in paint. It felt more like an international soccer match than a baseball game. Walking into one entrance an hour-and-a half-before the first pitch: a guy wearing a Derek Jeter Yankee jersey next to a guy wearing a Mike Timlin Boston Red Sox jersey. They gave each other five. Two other fans with split affections, Chris Eleiott (Yankees) and Paul Adams (Red Sox), expressed themselves by covering their bodies in Wal-Mart house paint. The two college students from Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois were in Phoenix for spring break. "I'm not quite sure everybody is as pumped up as we are," said Eleiott, a mini American flag painted across his face. "But we've been jacked about this for a while. It's sick. Have you seen the U.S. lineup? It's so sick. Ten to 20 years from now, this is going to be huge. And I'll be able to say I was at the first one." Inside the stadium, fans gobbled up souvenirs as if they carried the value of gold. From about an hour before the first pitch until the third inning, the line at every World Baseball Classic souvenir stand stretched across the width of the stadium concourse, an estimated wait of 30 minutes. "Everybody wants to get their hands on a jersey, a T-shirt, something," said Mesa's Bob Owen, who weathered the wait for a Johnny Damon Team USA T-shirt. "This is the first event of its kind. Who knows if this will ever happen again. This will be a collector's item." Passions ran just as high in the seats. Mexican flags were seemingly everywhere. And each time someone started a chant of "U-S-A," it was quickly drowned out by "Mex-I-co." Both fan bases electrified the stadium during team introductions and the national anthem. And the fervor continued throughout the game, with each group feeding off of the other before joining forces in the eighth inning for an extended stadium wave. "It was awesome," Jones said. "The Mexican fans brought the electricity. You could sense the passion they have for baseball." All this for an event in which nobody quite knew what to expect. When the WBC was first introduced last summer, there were those who thought it was a great idea. Just as many thought it was miserable. There were concerns over injuries, criticisms about pitch counts and ties and then, most recently, the defections of several big-name stars. But Selig never worried, insisting that a couple weeks out of spring training in exchange for the global growth of the sport was a worthwhile cause. And for at least one afternoon in Phoenix, he looked right. Just ask the Team USA players, many of whom were reduced to mush after Tuesday's victory. " This was bigger than any World Series win I've ever had. This is my All-Star game, my Olympics, it's just awesome. ... You just don't understand what it's like when you put that uniform on. I've never had a better feeling in my life. It's the coolest thing I've ever done as a baseball player. " — Mike Timlin "This was bigger than any World Series win I've ever had," said reliever Mike Timlin, who picked up the win. "This is my All-Star game, my Olympics, it's just awesome. I was watching Jake [Peavy] those first few innings, and my hands were sweating like I had dipped them in a bucket of water." Timlin wasn't alone. "I wanted to win this game with every single thing I had in me," Peavy said. "You don't understand -- you just don't understand what it's like when you put that uniform on. I've never had a better feeling in my life. It's the coolest thing I've ever done as a baseball player." For all the things that felt different on Tuesday, plenty stayed the same. Alex Rodriguez was still public enemy No. 1, drawing a rousing round of boos from Mexican fans each time he stepped to the plate. "[The guys] were teasing me -- did you decline to play for the Mexican team too?" Rodriguez joked afterward, in reference to his decision to play for the United States instead of the Dominican Republic. He hadn't. And on this day, it was something to laugh about. Several players pointed out how well Team USA is jelling and how players are leaving their egos at the clubhouse door. As Timlin noted, "the last letter on our shirts is an 'A,' so you better show up with your 'A' game." On Tuesday, with a batting order in which Lee, last season's National League batting champion, was pushed down to No. 6, the U.S. team did just that. When it was over, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Rodrigo Lopez, who took the loss for Mexico, was asked to describe what went wrong in the home run at-bat to Lee. Said Lopez, who had spent the entire press conference answering questions in Spanish: "A long ball. A long, long ball."
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Ortiz reinforces his reputation as El GrandeBy Jayson StarkESPN.comArchiveLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- This wasn't just a baseball game. Not to these men. Not to David Ortiz, a man who has never met a big moment he couldn't conquer. Not to Miguel Tejada, a man who kept looking around this baseball field, wondering if he was dreaming. The Dominican Republic added muscle to its passion against Venezuela. Not even to the men on the losing team, men like Johan Santana and Miguel Cabrera and Ramon Hernandez. Men who knew exactly what this game meant to their country and their sport. We know there are people in America who don't care that the Dominican Republic beat Venezuela, 11-5, in its World Baseball Classic opener Tuesday. We know there are people out there who look at this event and don't get it -- and don't want to get it. But that's their problem. It's their loss. All we know is that there has never been a baseball game quite like the one that unfolded Tuesday afternoon at Mickey Mouse's favorite baseball field, The Ballpark at Disney's Wide World of Sports. It was a game started by two Cy Young Award winners (Johan Santana and Bartolo Colon). It was a game in which 14 of the 18 starting position players were men who had made at least one All-Star team. It was a game in which a five-run Dominican lead almost disappeared, a game that nearly featured an international umpiring incident and a game in which Ortiz again reinforced his reputation as this sport's big-game player -- El Grande. But that wasn't even the best part. The best part of this game was that it wasn't just a game. Not to these men. "We've dreamed about this for a long time," said Tejada, who played shortstop for this Dominican Dream team. "And I think every player has been doing the same thing -- not just the Dominican players but the players for each country. ... When we won, we all said in the clubhouse, 'What we did [in this game], we just did for our country.' Our country is so excited to have all our major league players playing. "So this was their gift -- what happened today." Well, if this was their gift, we'd like to report that, from the look of things, it was better than Christmas. We have no idea how many of the 10,645 people in attendance were from the Dominican. But it sounded as if it was somewhere in the neighborhood of, oh, 700,000. They didn't just cheer. They danced. Literally. They were the wildest, loudest, singing-est, flag-waving-est crowd ever to watch a March baseball game in Florida. That's for sure. But then it wasn't just a baseball game. Not for them, either. "The atmosphere out there," said Ortiz, "is something that pretty much every Latin person has going on in their blood. Everybody has a lot of passion for the baseball game. That's something that we live day by day." But not every day could ever be like this day. The Dominicans had waited for this day for a month, waited since the moment the Venezuelans mugged them in the bottom of the ninth to win the Caribbean Series. The players were different. The stakes were different. The site was different. But these two teams, these two countries, have been talking trash for a month, waiting for this rematch. So even though the players and coaches tried to downplay the relentless talk about it from their fans and media hordes, the sights and the sounds told you all you needed to know. You can go to many, many baseball games -- hundreds, thousands -- and not see what we saw Tuesday after it became clear the Dominican was going to win this game. Out in the Dominican bullpen, major-league baseball players in uniform unfurled a giant flag, formed a circle and danced around their flag. While a game was still going on. "You know, I saw that," Tejada said, rubbing his imaginary goosebumps. "They made me [have] chills." And speaking of chills, have we mentioned David Ortiz lately? How can one man have such a never-ending innate feel for the defining moments that present themselves in the course of a game, a season, a career? How can he keep finding ways to transcend those moments and turn these games into another scene from "The Natural"? He put his stamp on two more of those moments Tuesday. Second inning. Scoreless game. Ballpark vibrating. "PA-pi, PA-pi" chants ringing in 10,000 sets of ears. The incomparable Santana on the mound. And then Ortiz unleashed that magic bat of his. A baseball splattered off the black hitter's background, way above the center-field fence. And the Dominican had struck first. Now roll the tape forward seven more innings. A 6-1 Dominican lead had shrunk to 6-5 -- and easily could have been gone altogether, if not for a hotly disputed call that a seventh-inning Miguel Cabrera rocket off the top of the center-field fence had stayed in play for a double instead of cleared that fence for a game-tying homer. (Just for fun, get out your Spanish-English dictionary and look up "sucio" -- which is what the Venezuelan faithful were calling second-base umpire Dusty Dellinger.) With Tejada on first and one out, up stomped Ortiz again. Out sprinted Venezuelan manager Luis Sojo, waving for Astros left-hander Carlos Hernandez, managing "by instinct," he said. Ortiz worked the count to 3 and 2. People began rising in their seats all around the park, almost as if they knew what they were about to witness. Hernandez tried to sneak a curveball past Big Papi. But here it came, hanging like a Picasso. An instant later, this baseball was finishing its long journey, soaring over the right-field fence, the Venezuelan bullpen and a chunk of parking lot -- then finally putting a dent in a TV production truck out there in satellite land. Grown men sprinted up and down the aisles. Flags waved everywhere. "PA-pi" chants rattled eardrums. And more people were waiting for Ortiz at home plate than once waited for Lindbergh's airplane to land. It was the end of the drama, the biggest blow of a five-run ninth inning and just the latest, greatest chapter in Ortiz's now-voluminous collection of outrageously heroic flashes of the bat. "I never stop being amazed," said Tejada, one of Ortiz's closest amigos. "Every time he goes to home plate, I just have a feeling he can hit a home run. Just right now, I can enjoy it more because he's on my side. Now I don't have to wait till he hits a home run and get mad. Now I can enjoy everything he does." Well, he can enjoy it for two more weeks -- and possibly seven more games -- anyway. This is one scary team these Dominicans can roll out there. And there are indications they will bring Vladimir Guerrero in to join the fun in the next round. The Venezuelans, meanwhile, thought they'd assembled a pitching Dream Team designed almost specifically to shut the Dominican down. They ran two of the best starters alive -- Santana and Carlos Zambrano -- back-to-back Tuesday (because both had specifically asked to pitch against the Dominican). They thought they had those Dominicans right where they wanted them. Oops. Instead, five Venezuelan pitchers combined to give up 13 hits, eight walks and 11 runs. So now, Sojo admitted, "obviously, it puts more pressure on us." But if they can handle Italy on Wednesday and Australia on Thursday, it will get them what they want most -- a trip to the second round. " I just looked around and said, 'Wow, look where we are.' We waited for this moment. And now we've had this moment. And now I hope we can go all the way through to the end. " — Miguel Tejada Where they will get yet one more shot at their rivals for Latin American baseball supremacy, the Dominicans. And maybe not even for the last time. These two can even meet a third time, if they both get to the finals. "I want to face them again," said Hernandez, "because I know that will be a big game. They beat us today. But hopefully, we can play them again -- all the way down the road." Should that happen -- should they actually meet for the WBC championship, in a stadium (Petco Park) with more than 40,000 seats -- it will make that raucous scene Tuesday look like a trip to the library. But for now -- for a Round One duel in the Florida sun, for men who have thought about what this day would feel like for years -- this was no mere baseball game. It was more. Much more. "I just looked around," said Miguel Tejada, "and said, 'Wow, look where we are.' We waited for this moment. And now we've had this moment. And now I hope we can go all the way through to the end."
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Most IT departments have already been hit by the BYOD bus, and there's no going back to the days of supporting a single device or mobile platform. But security pros are in a much better place today when it comes to supporting a diverse mix of mobile devices because there is now a wide range of tools, policies and best practices that can be used to enforce data security and compliance policy. Security professionals need to be able to allow end users to choose and use the devices they want, but to do so in a way that complies with the security mandates of the business.
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