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After seeing Cameron Else fight and win at Fury MMA, I thought Id hunt him down for an interview!
He looked a good fighter, and this time he got to show off his skills unlike the last time out on UCMMA. He seems an interesting character also, with not only fighting MMA, but he has his own MMA promotion called Killacam and is an ex paratrooper among other things!
At just 1-1 he is not afraid to fight anyone, as he proved when he took on Spencer Hewitt, and it seems his never say die attitude is gaining him respect very quickly as he has been offered a Fury MMA bantamweight title shot!


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Chernobyl soil blamed for lung problems in children
Children living downwind of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Ukraine may have long-term problems affecting their lungs, according to a University of South Carolina study.
The results of the study, led by Dr. Erik Svendsen of the Arnold School of Public Health, are published in the May issue of the journal, Environmental Health Perspectives. The study shows that the source of the children's problems is radioactive cesium, a chemical element that contaminated the soil and air after the world's most serious nuclear accident.
The health consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster on April 26, 1986, have never been fully reported, in part because of disagreement among health and medical officials about their impact and a lack of epidemiological studies.
Although the disaster occurred more than 24 years ago, the soil in many areas of the Ukraine remains "profoundly contaminated" with radioactive cesium, said Svendsen, who collaborated with Dr. Wilfried J.J. Karmaus of the Arnold School's Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and Dr. Timothy Mousseau, a University of South Carolina researcher who has studied the impact of the Chernobyl disaster since 1999 and will head back to the area this summer to conduct further research.

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Wandsworth's borough commander has sought to reassure residents and parents after a man brandishing an imitation firearm was arrested near a Tooting primary school this morning.
A number of worried witnesses called police at 9.25am after the man wearing combat clothes was spotted near Fircroft Primary School, in Glenburnie Road.
Within two minutes safer neighbourhood officers were on the scene and a minute later armed officers arrived.
After ensuring the school was safe, they found the man and formally arrested him at 10.20am.
Police described the man as "53-year-old character" and the incident took place just a few hundred yards from Springfield mental hospital.
They confirmed that the weapon was a replica - but were not prepared to comment on the type or whether he was carrying more than one.
Chief-superintendent David Chinchen said: "A number of people rang in relation to a character wearing combats clothing or army fatigues who appeared to be in possession of an imitation firearm.
"We attended very promptly and secured the school itself before making a quick search of the area when we found the individual in question.
"There were already officers on patrol in the area who were there within two minutes.
"It is really important that people understand that we made an arrest very quickly."
Mr Chinchen said extra patrols are being deployed to the scene and they will be there after school to reassure worried parents.
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by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP
If you've been waiting in line at the supermarket or browsed a newsstand recently, you cannot help but notice the controversial and attention getting covers of today's women's magazines. If they are not sharing "the secret to losing weight overnight," these magazines are offering up tips on how to have a better sex life or how to be and feel sexier.
They do this, of course, because sex sells – most of us wouldn't mind feeling more sexy and having more enjoyable sex. If only it were as simple as a magazine checklist! So many women entering perimenopause or menopause have entered a new phase of their relationship lives – some may have been widowed while others may have ended a long-term relationship.
However they got there, more and more of my patients are finding themselves navigating the dating scene once again and they are discovering that it's a different world today than when they were last single. In addition to the media images about what is sexy and the magazine stories offering us "quick-fix sex solutions," there is the presence of social media and internet dating sites that have changed the way people meet and date. These tools have made it easier for newly single people to connect with more people, even if it's not for a long-term relationship.
Despite the ease with which we can meet people today, I'm often surprised when women come in for their annual exams and share that they have had unprotected sex. Whether pregnancy is a concern or not, they may have forgotten or just not been aware that there are other health concerns that come from being intimate with someone, regardless of your age.
In other ways, though, I am not so surprised. After all, sex is a wonderful, pleasurable experience. And being touched, held, caressed, and cuddled feels incredible, especially if you have not had that experience in a long time. Some of my patients tell me that after years without physical contact or connection, they couldn't resist and the moment just got away from them.
Talking about sex can be difficult. Inquiring about your partner's dating history may make you feel like a prude and you may even have no idea how to bring it up. But the same media that brings us information about the weight loss secrets of the stars is telling us that the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases among the 45-64 year old group has tripled in recent years.
We know it can be hard or awkward to discuss sex and sexual health. At Women to Women, we believe it's important to talk about sex — it's benefits and it's risks — so that you are informed and you can make the best choices for your long-term health and well-being.
Whether you are single, divorced, or still committed to a long-term relationship, let's start the conversation so you can enjoy the healthy, safe sex you deserve in the second phase of your life.
Sex, STDs, and Menopause/Perimenopause
Many women don't realize that just because their periods are slowing down and becoming less regular, they can still become pregnant during perimenopause. Until you have gone 12 months without menstrual bleeding, you still need to protect yourself from the possibility of pregnancy.
But while there are many forms of birth control that can help you avoid pregnancy, only a condom can protect you from sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. If you have had sex without a condom and you have not been tested recently, even in a committed relationship, you really should consider getting tested for your own health and peace of mind.
That may seem extreme, and it surprises some of my patients, but there are several important reasons why I tell my patients this.
First, whether you have been using condoms faithfully or not, the reality is that many of us have already been exposed. It's estimated that about 1/3 of us have had or will have a diagnosed STD in our lives. If you've already been diagnosed, there is nothing to ashamed of – 15 million Americans get diagnosed each year and 65 million people are living with an STD that is considered "incurable." STDs are becoming increasingly common.


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Funding for professional development for teachers and enrichment for students such as doing science in the field is becoming increasingly difficult for schools. We also know that not all families have the opportunity to enroll students in science and math enrichment classes. Fermilab Friends for Science Education offers scholarships for teachers and families to attend teacher workshops, class field trips and student classes held at Fermilab. Participants must cover the cost of travel and housing.
Teacher Workshops: Teachers may apply for a scholarship to attend all workshops except Modeling Workshops. Many allow them to receive free continuing education credits or for an additional fee, graduate credit. Some in the areas of physical science and prairie ecology involve curriculum units that they teach in the classroom and follow up with field trips to Fermilab.
Field Trip Transportation: While attending field trips is free of charge, we do know that some schools have difficulty funding transportation to Fermilab. Teachers may also apply for a scholarship for up to $250 in transportation reimbursement.
Science Adventures: Families may apply for family vouchers for free classes through the Science Adventures program. Vouchers may be used for summer or school year classes.
Applications for 2017 closed March 6 and will open again in late Fall 2017. Applicants will be notified by April 3, 2017.


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In keeping with our scratching theme, I'd like to share with you these elegantly simple and unique scratching posts that offer some different materials for scratching. Natural Scratch is a line of handcrafted scratching posts made of solid natural cork or solid white cedar wood. As we saw in the photos last week, lots of cats like to scratch on wood, so this may be the perfect solution.
Both the cork and the cedar scratchers have incredibly sturdy bases made of red cedar. The cedar post measures 32″ tall and the cork post comes in both 24″ and 32″. These posts have some really great details, designed to entice your cat to scratch, including the antenna toy made of stretchy string, and a "mouse hole" at the top. You can poke the antenna toy through the hole or hide treats or other toys so kitty will reach up to investigate and then dig her claws into the post.
The wood post is made with Wisconsin-grow Northern white cedar. This wood has a nice rough texture that cats love, plus it is very soft, so they can really sink their claws in. The company says that in all the years they've been making these posts, no one has ever reported a cat getting a sliver in a paw.
They sent us one of the cork posts to test, and as you can see, it is a big hit. It took a while for them to get used to the new material, but the toy at the top really helped attract them to the post. It gets a lot of use now, and although some crumbs flake off each time it gets clawed, you can barely see any wear. A little vacuuming cleans-up the cork bits. I think we will get many, many years of use out of this scratcher. And the cats especially love how tall it is, they can really get in a good stretch, as Ando and Theo are both demonstrating above.
Natural Scratch just came out with a line of horizontal scratchers, too, in both cork and cedar. They also have the string toy attached, as well as some holes that you can fill with catnip.
All Natural Scratch products come with a booklet with lots of helpful tips for training your cat to use the scratching post.
Natural Scratch is offering a 32-inch cork post for one lucky winner! To enter, please leave a comment on this post with your thoughts about the Natural Scratch products. The winner will be chosen in a random drawing on May 16. One entry per person. This giveaway includes free shipping to the lower 48 states. Readers outside this region may enter if they are willing to pay the extra shipping charges.


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Britney Spears announces Las Vegas residency
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Britney Spears has officially announced her two-year Las Vegas residency, along with over 1,000 of her fans in the desert, on Good Morning America!
Brit arrived to the Mojave Desert in a helicopter (yes, a HELICOPTER!), where the large group revealed a special surprise in honor of her new show in Vegas called "Piece of Me."
The hundreds of fans revealed an image of Brit in her "Baby One More Time" days, with the hashtag #AllEyesOnBritney.
"Piece of Me" will take place at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino beginning December 27th. Fans will be able to get tickets starting September 20th. So if you want a piece of Britney, 9/20 is your day!
#gma pic.twitter.com/JuaQzrHUnv— Lauren Weigle (@NYCPRTeam) September 17, 2013
She even tweeted out the news:
But yes it's TRUE! Proud to announce that I will be taking over Vegas at @phvegas starting in Dec. #PlanetBritney pic.twitter.com/iGpCdXxZd2— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) September 17, 2013
The announcement comes only a few days after the release of her latest single, "Work Bitch."
Britney also was interviewed by GMA, revealing that some of the songs on her new album were inspired by her break-up with Jason Trawick.
She also revealed that her first kiss was Justin Timberlake, and gave her opinion on Miley Cyrus' VMA performance (she's Team Miley y'all!).
Brit said, "I think she's doing her thing, she's being herself. So I give props to her."
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Justin Moore's third child on the way
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Justin Moore and his wife, Kate, will soon be the parents of three.
The country star tells "People" their third child is due this summer. The singer adds that he's thrilled to see his family grow, saying he and Kate feel "so blessed" that God has given them "this gift for the third time."
Moore also says the whole family is hoping the new baby will be a boy. He explains that his young daughters Ella and Kennedy both "want a brother" and he wants that too. But Justin admits as long as the baby is healthy, they'll all "be happy" -- whether it's a boy or another girl.
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Get an overview of this hotel3-star hotel with free breakfast and outdoor pool
Popular property highlights
Located in the heart of Florence, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of World of Golf, Florence Antique Mall, and Champion Window Field. Shoppes At Burlington Shopping Center is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.
Hotel Features
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a spa tub. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
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All 51 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Comforts include Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow menus, and guests will also find conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Hotel Amenities
In addition to an outdoor pool, Best Western Inn Florence provides a spa tub and a 24-hour fitness center. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center. A complimentary breakfast is offered. This Florence hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site. The property may provide extended parking privileges to guests after check-out (surcharge). A total renovation of this property was completed in October 2014.
Best Western Inn Florence is a smoke-free property.
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Smoke-free property
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 51
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Elevator/lift
- Number of floors - 3
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Laundry facilities
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Year Built 1996
- 24-hour business center
- Free self parking
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Offsite parking reservations required
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa tub
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Television in common areas
- Free use of nearby fitness center
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Soundproofed rooms
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Free self parking, Free RV, bus, truck parking, Offsite parking reservations required
Room Amenities
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Premium TV channels
- Coffee/tea maker
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Hair dryer
- Soundproofed rooms
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Refrigerator
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Satellite TV service
- Free WiFi
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- MP3 docking station
- In-room safe
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Down comforter
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
- Pillowtop mattress
- Pillow menu
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Guests are offered a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast.
Nearby Things to Do
An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.00 per night.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per night
- Dogs and cats only
- Specific rooms only
- Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
Optional extras
- Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per night
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.00 per night
- Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
Hotel Name
- Best Western Florence
- Best Western Inn Florence
- Florence Best Western
- Best Western Inn Florence Hotel Florence
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Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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"Game changer" is a term you hear often when people talk about how technology has changed their industry.
By RICHARD A. PLINKE
Editor's Note: This is the seventh installment in a 10-part series of excerpts from Richard A. Plinke's upcoming book, "How to Sell the Plague (Without Being a Rat and Other Cheeky Musings of an Unrepentant Salesman)." The series humorously explores how Plinke ended up in sales, the last place he ever thought he'd be and what he learned during those early days that carried over through his 35-year sales career. Subsequent installments will be posted each Monday. If you missed the first parts, you can go back to the beginning here: http://www.salesandmarketing.com/article/dancing-jaws-dragon
And breakfast it was for the fearless fighter for all that was right and his hapless but enthusiastic followers, at dawn (or there about) the following day. I had to see this. Fittingly, in the monomaniacal theme of the day, Nash chasing his white whale and all, we went to a restaurant that only served breakfast. No lunch or dinner, just breakfast. I don't remember the name of the place, but I remember those eggs; they were the best eggs I ever ate, and if you don't know how one fried egg can be that much different from any other fired egg, then you never ate at the place next to the park where the Gentleman of the Aspen Rugby Club played rugby in Aspen in 1971 whose name I can't remember. And it was cheap, too, a prerequisite for any fine dining we enjoyed in those pre-$14,000 a year sales job days.
Nash was unquestionably the ring leader of the gang that couldn't shoot straight, having confronted Mr. Neal Weisberg three times now, achieving a sort of postmodern John L. Lewis folk-hero status. I was merely a tagger alonger, since I had yet to join the mad dash for affirmation, and was still preoccupied with my dauntless and thorough research. During breakfast, all talk was of the Old Dublin and Mr. Neal Weisberg and just what kind of man was he, anyway. If Nash was becoming a latter day Tom Joad, then Mr. Neal Weisberg had become The Man, and all the bad stuff that stood for back in the Woodstock's-gone-but-not-quite-over era.
So we're schlepping across the rugby field on our way to the gun fight at the OD corral, six of us strong, me slightly in the rear, not wanting to miss Nash repeat the history he refuses to learn from. When we reach the Old Dublin, Mr. Neal Weisberg is sitting at a table drinking coffee, smoking a cigarette and reading the New York Times.
Of course.
Nash doesn't waste any time on pleasant greetings or small talk. He has his guns drawn as we enter the room and fires a couple of quick shots at the feet of Mr. Neal Weisberg, but Mr. Neal Weisberg doesn't even flinch.
"Last time I was here I said we would wash the walls for $1.25 an hour. Well, we've talked about it and we'll do it for a dollar an hour. That's a good deal for you," Nash says, his eyes fixed on his prey, his trigger fingers twitching.
"No it's not," answers Mr. Neal Weisberg in a heavy New York accent. "I told you last time, kid, and the time before that, and the time before that, I'm paying 50 cents an hour. Take it or leave it," says Mr. Neal Weisberg, as smoke drifts heavenward from the barrel of his gun, the residual aftermath of red hot lead traveling 1,000 feet per second, aimed straight at the middle of young Nash from Jefferson City, Missouri, hitting its mark and doubling over the intrepid freedom fighter, who is left struggling to keep from going down hard.
"But you won't find anybody to do it for that price. You must know that by now," Nash returns, guns ablazin, but his shots miss Mr. Neal Weisberg without as much as administering even a simple flesh wound.
"Yea I will, eventually," Mr. Neal Weisberg replies, a couple of more bullets cutting through Nash's white, raw flesh. "If you keep wasting my time, I'm gonna lose my patience with you, so take the offer or get out and don't come back," hitting Nash with a fatal shot right between the eyes.
Nash is done and he knows it. Embarrassed and enraged his face bight red, "Oh yea," he spits out. "Well, you're a mean man," and he turns and stomps out of the restaurant, his disciples following, heads bowed in mourning for their fallen savior.
But I stay behind to answer the door.
Hello, opportunity. Come on in.
I ask Mr. Neal Weisberg where in the city he's from, and he tells me he's from Brooklyn. We talk for a while about the bar scene in New York, and, as it turns out, we know a few of the same people.
It's a small world after all.
We talk about Nash and what a schmuck he is, and Mr. Neal Weisberg laughs at the thought of how Nash would have been treated by some of the guys Mr. Neal Weisberg knows back in old Brooklyn.
We talk about the restaurant and Mr. Neal Weisberg's plans. He says that he, his wife, Miriam, and an old pal from Brooklyn, Seamus Flynn (which explains the name of the restaurant), who has been in Aspen for the past 20 years working on the ski patrol, bought the place and are going to turn it into a sandwich and soup joint, and hoped to establish the bar as a friendly, comfortable hangout, much like an authentic Irish pub.
We talk about Aspen and how different it is from New York, and we talk about all that we would miss and how you couldn't buy a cup of coffee after 11 p.m. in this one-traffic-light town (which is how many traffic lights were in Aspen back then).
We talk for over half an hour and finally I ask him about his walls. He tells me the place won't open until November and the season won't start until Thanksgiving, which is over two more months without bringing in any revenue. He says that they hadn't figured on the filth in the kitchen and didn't budget any money into the business plan for the extensive cleaning it was going to need.
I ask him who is going to do the remodeling and he says he and Miriam are doing the decorating and Seamus is going to do the actual physical work, having worked in construction in the off-season for years. I ask him if they are going to hire help for the remodeling, and he says they are and that they budgeted money for that expense.
I ask him how many people he is planning to hire for the season and in what positions.
When he's done answering all my questions, I tell him about my experience in New York, working in bars and restaurants, and tell him about my experience working summer construction jobs, and how I am pretty handy with a hammer and saw. Finally, I ask him if I wash his walls for 50 cents an hour, if he would hire me to help remodel the place and give me a job during the season.
"Sure," he says. "I've had countless people come through here and you're the first one to come up with a plan to get my walls washed. I'm glad you came in today, even if you were with that clown."
Me too.
"Do you know anybody else who can help you with the kitchen?" Mr. Neal Weisberg asks.
"Probably," I respond, "if you'll give them jobs during the season too."
"Let's see if they're any good first, and if they are, I'll do it."
"I'll be back in 20 minutes," I say, rushing out the door, arm in arm with my new friend and benefactor, opportunity.
Opportunity, hidden there in the greasy crevices of the kitchen walls of the new Old Dublin.
Who would have thought.
And who would have thought I would be smart enough to jump on opportunity's back and ride it to a great year in Aspen, Colorado.
Me and opportunity.
This could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship.
Next Week: Down and Out (Part 1)
In which we fast forward to the author's first real sales job
Learn more about Richard Plinke and read his blog here: http://www.howtoselltheplague.com/Home.aspx.


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* Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com awarded the 2011 MINI Cooper lineup for having the Best Resale Value in the compact car segment
* ALG presented the 2011 MINI Countryman with the Residual Value Award for best sporty car
Since its introduction eight years ago, MINI brand vehicles have been honored each year by third parties for maintaining their value, and during the 2011 LA Auto Show MINI USA is proud to accept resale and residual value awards from both Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com and ALG respectively.
"These two awards are evidence of the MINI brand's commitment to build premium quality vehicles that owners can confidently call a solid investment," said Jim McDowell, Vice President of MINI USA. "Ensuring that each MINI purchase remains a solid value over its lifecycle is a key goal, and we are proud to have earned the acknowledgments from kbb.com and ALG."
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com awarded the 2011 MINI Cooper (all models Hardtop, Convertible and Clubman) for having the Best Resale Value in the compact car segment. These latest honors from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com mark the ninth year in a row that a MINI Cooper vehicle has won top honors in the Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards.
"Consumers should take a good look at the projected resale value of a car when choosing their next new-vehicle purchase, and they would be wise to carefully consider the 2011 Best Resale Value Award winning vehicles and brands on this year's list," said James Bell, executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. "Vehicle depreciation is a new-car buyer's biggest expense. Taking the time to research and choose vehicle makes, models and options wisely now can help new-car shoppers hold value down the road when they go to sell or trade-in the vehicle."
Furthermore, the future looks bright for the MINI brand, as the all-new 2011 MINI Countryman has been named the winner of ALG's 2011 Residual Value Award for BEST SPORTY CAR. This marks the sixth time since its launch in 2002 that MINI has been named for the ALG award.
ALG's 12th annual Residual Value Awards, for the 2011 model year, honor the vehicles in each industry segment that ALG predicts will retain the highest percentage of their MSRP after a three-year period. Awards are made in 19 vehicle categories and also for the two brands with the highest overall predicted residual values among all mainstream and all luxury vehicles. This year's awards are based on 2011 model year vehicles.
"The 4-door Countryman combines the brand's trademark superior handling with more passenger and luggage space and optional all-wheel drive for a ride that offers more utility than any other MINI Cooper," said Raj Sundaram, SVP, Solutions Group and ALG. "With a unique distribution strategy and strict supply management, MINI maintains some of the best residuals in the business."
In addition to the testament of third parties, MINI USA offers a solid backing for its used vehicles with the MINI NEXT program. Through any certified MINI dealer, customers can purchase a used MINI NEXT vehicle that has undergone significant testing and offers the peace of mind of a comprehensive warranty (up to an additional two years or 50,000 miles) as well as roadside assistance, and assurance that only MINI authorized parts will be used to service the vehicle.
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According to several Las Vegas sources, contractors who visit World of Concrete gamble only when they think the odds are in their favor. But when compared to other Las Vegas visitors, contractors tip well when they receive excellent service.
At next month's World of Concrete we're hoping to learn from these attributes as we try to support a proven concrete construction technique. If we plead our case well, placing contractors well learn that SCC is a proven production material that increase margins into their bid and increase final product quality.
Self-consolidating concrete (SCC) has many operational casting advantages for many types of placement conditions. Yet contractor acceptance for its use in cast-in-place construction has been slow in North America. The Strategic Development Council's Industry Critical Technology Committee on Self-Consolidating Concrete has been with key industry leaders to speed up acceptance of SCC in construction. The committee has adopted a goal "15 by 15." The goal is to convince designers, contractors and producers to increase SCC's market share SCC in commercial construction to be 15% of all ready-mixed concrete placed by 2015.
SDC's pitch will be made during the 2014 World of Concrete at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Monday, January 20, 2014, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. This industry networking event's topic is: How Producers Supply and Contractors Build with SCC.
Chairman Phelan has assembled an impressive agenda, featuring contractors who will showcase how they've benefitted by using SCC. The forum will be a peer to peer setting, stimulating discussions on their use of SCC on a wide range of project types.
While there have many impressive symposiums and conferences on SCC, most have been researched focused. Thus few contractors have attended. That's why SDC's effort next month is so important. Contractors learn best from their own ranks.
The tentative presentation line-up includes:
• How SCC Performance Characteristics Aid Concrete Construction - Rich Szescy, president of Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association.
• Why Contractors are Benefitting from the New SCC Form Pressure Guidelines - Dr. Kamal Khayat, Director of the Center for Transportation Infrastructure and Safety and the Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies.
• Successful SCC Projects in Florida - Jeremy Minnillo, Director of Quality Control & Technical Services for Preferred Materials.
• A Concrete Contractor's Success Using SCC - Daniel Wayne is Project Manager Wayne Bros.
• Using SCC on the Lake Mead Tunnel Project - James Grayson, Quality Manager for Vegas Tunnel Construction
• Using SCC for Architectural Concrete Across North America - Steven Zimmerman, Principal, Reginal D. Hough Associates
• Utilizing Rheomentry to Design SCC for Tall Slanted Columns -Lloyd Keller, Director of Quality Assurance and R&D for Ellis Don Group.
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Atlanta • It's good to be Rick Pitino these days.
Top-seeded Louisville is playing for the national championship, giving Pitino a chance to be the first coach to win titles at two different schools. His son Richard is the new Minnesota coach. One of his horses has a spot in the Kentucky Derby after coming from behind to win the Santa Anita Derby.
Oh, and Monday morning, the Hall of Fame will make it official, announcing Pitino as one of its newest inductees.
"You take it in stride," he said Sunday. "I try not to ever get too low. I fight adversity as hard as I can fight it, not get too low. When good things happen, I don't really embrace it. I just say it's a lucky day."
The Cardinals (34-5) play fourth-seeded Michigan (31-7) on Monday night, with Louisville an 4-point favorite.
Pitino has come a long way from the brash coach who led Kentucky to the national title in 1996. A long way, even, from the coach whose buttoned-down reputation was left in tatters following an extortion case four years ago that exposed the messy details of his private life. He's learned humility late in the game, and he and his players are all the better for it.
"If I had one regret in life, it wouldn't be what you think," Pitino said. "It's that I wasn't more humble at an earlier age."
The comeuppance began in Boston.
Pitino was the hottest commodity in college coaching when he went to the Celtics, following that '96 title and another trip to the championship game the next year. But assembling a college team is different from doing it in the NBA, and Pitino was 102-146 in three-plus seasons. The most lasting memory of his tenure was not a playoff run, but a postgame rant in which he chastised Celtics fans, "Larry Bird is not walking through that door."
He returned to the college ranks, taking the Louisville job in the spring of 2001. Six months later, his brother-in-law and best friend died in the Sept. 11 attacks.
And in 2009, he was forced to admit he'd had a sexual encounter with a woman who later tried to extort millions from him.
"I can give you some years where it went the other way," Pitino said Sunday when someone asked if he was leading a charmed life.
But the pain and humiliation ultimately served a greater purpose.
"For the first time in my life, I thought about maybe packing it in and doing something else three years ago," Pitino said earlier in the tournament. "I said, 'You know what, I'm not going to do that. I'm going coach as long as I can coach, but I'm going to make one big change. We're going to work just as hard as we've ever worked, if not more, but we're going to have a blast doing it.'
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Raburn, Swisher power Indians past White Sox
CHICAGO -- Ryan Raburn went 3 for 3 with a homer and five RBIs, and the Cleveland Indians routed the Chicago White Sox 14-3 on Thursday night to remain 1½ games out of the second AL wild-card spot.
The Indians blew the game open with a seven-run, rain-delayed fifth inning, when their first nine batters reached base. Charlie Leesman, who relieved Chicago starter John Danks (4-13), faced the first seven Cleveland hitters, all of whom scored.
Nick Swisher had a solo homer and three RBIs, and Asdrubal Cabrera added a solo shot to support starter Corey Kluber (9-5), who won his second straight start after missing a month with right middle finger sprain. The right-hander gave up two runs and six hits in five innings.
Relievers Josh Tomlin, Vinnie Pestano and Preston Guilmet worked the next four innings, allowing one unearned run.
Danks lasted four innings and allowed seven runs, nine hits and three walks in his third straight loss. In his last three outings, the left-hander has given up 17 runs in 14 1/3 innings.
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Reference Guides
Plans for future developments
Now we have reached the beta phase (0.9.x) of OpenScenegGraph project, and are now working towards the full 1.0 release, with a likely release date in second half of 2003.
Fturue work include:
StateSet composite structure for managing multi-pass effects and alternate rendering implemations. This will allow one to manage the use of extensions and provide effecient fallback rendering paths.
Clean up the API for managing multi-stage and multi-pass rendering within the scene graph.
Support for clustering in Open Producer and osgProducer.
Enhance osgDB and plugins to allow them to be used with alternate input streams. Add support for native binary file format for rapid loading and saving of scene graphs.
Development of virtual texture support for rendering in real-time massive images, such as whole earth textures.
Introduce a new library osgEnvironment, which adds support for creating shapes and environmental effects such as stars, planets, cloud layers, oceans and ground planes.
Integrate unit tests for all classes, using the osgUtx Unit Test Framework.
Books, tutorials and demonstrations
Don Burns and Robert Osfield to write the OpenSceneGraph book!
Development of tutorials to published as part of the distribution and on the bazaar
Development of technology demonstrations for shows, presentations and training.
Professional services
Set up a support contract and support systems for confidential, email, phone and onsite support.
Set up the Open Scene Graph Professional License (OSGPL) which is conventional proprietary license that allows companies to distribute projects that do not comply with the terms of the LGPL, such as turn key systems.
Develop training courses.
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Def Leppard's Vivian Campbell Weds, Acknowledging Chemo Effects
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Def Leppard's Vivian Campbell is once again a married man.
The rocker, whose band is currently on a North American tour with KISS, revealed in a weekend Facebook post that he and his girlfriend tied the knot on Friday. He says he and his bride Caitlin Phaneuf had "a great ceremony featuring family and friends and the Leppard band and crew."
Vivian is promising to post pictures from their big day soon. It's the second time Campbell has been married. He and his first wife, Julie, divorced in 2012 after 25 years of marriage. They have two children together.
Campbell adds that he's returning to the look he had last summer, which he then called an "aerodynamic hairstyle." The guitarist, who is battling Hodgkin's Lymphoma, says he's had to "buzz cut" his hair since he's been losing it to chemotherapy.
Vivian debuted his new "do" at the band's show in Irvine, California on Saturday.
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Should subheadings be placed in a seperate
 or should they be included with their parent
 heading?
For example:

Matt Sanchez

Web Designer

---------- or -------------

Matt Sanchez Web Designer

Which is more semantically correct?
Thanks in advance
Hi mattSanchez. Welcome to the forums.
It's a good question, and it kind of depends on context. But in the example you've shown, I'd say that the best option here is definitely the second (using the span), because in terms of heading structure, an h2 is definitely not meaningful there. Really, this is one heading, so if you want visual differentiation between the two bits, then a hook like a span is the way to go.
Anther option would be to use  tags around the first part of the heading and style that, so that, with CSS off, there's still some differentiation between the two parts of the title.
of course you should place subheading in different tags and if you want to make visual effect then you should use list styling or table like

Coffee

- black hot drink

which may look like
Coffee - black hot drink
Remember that HTML is for semantics rather than visual effect (which is the job of CSS), so perhaps I shouldn't have opened that can of worms. :lol:  and  can be used the same way as a , and have the small added benefit that they do create a sight visual effect with CSS off ... but that's incidental.
As ralph said:
Remember that HTML is for semantics rather than visual effect (which is the job of CSS),
Which is more semantically correct? what is correct will depend on exactly what you mean to say with your pages content.
Remember that HTML is for semantics rather than visual effect (which is the job of CSS),
Which is more semantically correct? what is correct will depend on exactly what you mean to say with your pages content.
So: Let say you have a site about Matt. S, and this page talks about him begin a designer.
Matt Sanchez

Web Designer
or even
Matt Sanchez

Web Designer
( of course am supposing that you are empathizing that you are a web designer rather than you are Matt )
But both are equally important you say???
then there is your answer.. you don't want a semantic differentiation between the two terms .. merely a visual one. In which case using an H1 and a semantically neutral tag such as SPAN, , B, or I will possibly be your best bet.
If you are concerned ( and you should not be) how the page will look with CSS off , you could use SMALL (and even BIG if you aren't using HTML5)
eg:
Matt Sanchez
Web Designer

hope that helps
Rather than the
 there, I's set the  to display: block.
You are right, Rallph. I was including the BR in case it was important for him to have the line break when CSS was off. ( and when CSS is on you can always do h1 br{display:none; })
I actually never considered what it would look like with CSS disabled (I've only been studying web design for a year.) Are there common scenarios where it would be disabled?
Here's a link to my site for context, mattsanchez.info. I currently have the subheading in a separate
 tag. Everybody seems to agree that that is the wrong approach, which is what I assumed.
SE and screen readers ignore MOST CSS ( but that not relevant to the example I gave). Maybe OLD cell phones? Still a USER can choose to disable images, .js, and/or CSS at her digression. This is why its best practice to think content first.
The above suggestion was merely a personal preference; when I code I to to make the page SEMANTIC, then 'followable' as pure text (CSS disabled, as it might have been seen in '98)... then make LAYOUT/bg in CSS and make it as cross browser friendly as I can and so that all the content is still readable and accessible, then I flesh it out with bg/graphics, etc (my art direction/ graphic design), then I add any other bells and whistles or effects, finally I will add polyfill. This way Ia m always sure the page gracefully degrades.
I would have to see the working site ( there is only one page), but I would go with what I suggested above.
as you dont have a loto of content its hard to tell.. but I am really not sure that 'hello', 'let's talk' , 'let's work' (and perhaps that should be say 'my work history' anyway )are h4s
Tip: imagine you are witting your content as an outline for a presentation or report. If it's not a heading of a sun section then... it's not an Hx.


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LTS Productions Presents: The Quarantined Live!
Psycho Monkey Records
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM (PST)
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Welcome to The Quarantined, Live!: Presented By LTS Productions!
The Quarantined is a Hard Rock/Rap/Grunge band from Los Angeles, CA. Started in 2010 by lead singer/guitarist, Sean Martin, The Quarantined are one of the best new acts in 2013. Mixing a wide range of musical genres like Hard rock, metal, rap, hip-hop, grunge, 90's rock, Classic rock, and reggae, they truely are masters of a new sound that is putting them high on the local charts. With their high energy song from their new EP, "Where did you go? (Karma's a Bitch)" to the Rage Against the Machine inspired, hard-hitting, controversial Rap/metal song "Feeding you lies", to their tasteful and though provoking rock ballad about a serial killer on his deathbed entitled "Ballad of a Dead Man". The haunting song covers a vast emotional spectrum and also encompasses an original musical pallet, gathering influences from Alice in Chains, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, and Shinedown. Sean has promised new material from their upcoming self-produced, full-length album with Psycho Monkey Records.
Sean Martin is an MI graduate in Guitar performance, Independent Artist studies, and Audio Engineering, and has spent years honing his craft, bringing a stage performance in which he uses his guitar, singing vocals, and rap to get all his finely crafted points across in a clear and well oiled machine called The Quarantined. Sean also served with honors in the Airborne Infantry with a tour in Iraq from 2006-2007, where he survived over 400 combat missions with his unit, the 3rd/509th Infantry Regiment (Airborne).
The event is 21+. Parking is available in the Universal CityWalk Jurassic lot. Doors open at 6pm. Show Starts at 10:30pm. Tickets from eventbrite.com will NOT be recognised at the door. You MUST go to http://www.LTSproductions.com/tickets to purchase tickets for this event! Tickets are 10 dollars before the 6th, 15 dollars at the door on the night of the event! Thank you for your cooperation!
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Holtkoetter is one of only a handful of companies left which designs and manufactures their own fixtures from raw materials to finished product. The resulting lamps and chandeliers feature craftsmanship and quality to be admired. The designers at Holtkoetter strive to combine form and function, just like their forefathers at the Bauhaus school. Holtkoetter lighting is sleek and streamlined with beautiful metal finishes. The clean, elegant forms embody contemporary design principles and offer striking beauty that will enhance your decor.
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The actor first showed off his "David" in one of Kimmel's post-Oscars spoof trailers on Sunday, but that was really a warm-up for Gordon-Levitt's uncanny recreation of the entire clip.
Kimmel put the performance side-by-side with the original for your enjoyment.
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9th U.S. President, March 4-April 4, 1841
LIFETIME: 1773-1841, of English ancestry
PRIMARY HOME (top left): "Grouseland" at Vincennes , Indiana - a Georgian brick manor
BIRTHPLACE (right): "Berkeley Plantation" in the James River Valley, VA - a Georgian brick mansion on a 1,400 acre estate, built by his grandfather in 1726
Although William Henry Harrison is considered one of the early western presidents, he was born on his grandfather's plantation in Virginia. Later as a young man, Harrison joined the Army where he became an officer on the western frontier.
Harrison settled in at Vincennes, Indiana, after he was appointed Governor of Indiana Territory at age 27. His home was named "Grouseland" after the bountiful flocks of local gamebirds. This brick home of over 20 rooms and 10 fireplaces became a symbol of civility on the frontier. Because of the threat of Indian raids, however, the exterior walls were 18 inches thick with portholes for sharpshooters. Here he lived for a dozen years.
He later moved to Ohio , and served in the U.S. Congress before running for President. William Henry Harrison died from pneumonia, 31 days after delivering a two-hour inaugural speech in the freezing rain, a speech he had composed at Berkeley Plantation.
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Hours: 1pm-4pm
Ages: All
Price: $3; free for children younger than 5
1520 Bronson Rd. - 203-259-1598
Fairfield , CT 06824
Description: Enjoy docent-led tours of the 1750 Ogden House and see how people lived in the 18th century. The house is furnished with period objects including textiles and fine pieces of furniture from the Fairfield Museum's collections. Take a stroll through the kitchen garden, maintained by the Fairfield Garden Club, and view plantings used in colonial times. The Ogden House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is an exceptional survivor of a typical mid-18th century farmhouse.


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January 14, 2009
Contact: Michael Collins, 202-501-1231
WASHINGTON – On November 7, 2008, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) awarded a 10-year lease for President George W. Bush's office in the Sherry Lane Place building in Dallas, Texas. The office will occupy 8,000 rentable square feet at an annual rate of $38.95 per square foot. The lease will begin in the summer of 2009 when the space is expected to be ready for occupancy.
To provide office space for President Bush until the Sherry Lane Place space is ready for occupancy, GSA awarded on December 23, 2008, a short-term lease for 5,328 square feet at The Berkshire at Preston Center building in Dallas. The lease began this week at an annual rate of $34.71 per square foot.
In both buildings, GSA's lease includes additional office space for the United States Secret Service; the cost for that space will be reimbursed by the Department of Homeland Security.
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• Founded in 1949, GSA manages more than one-fourth of the government's total procurement dollars and influences the management of $500 billion in federal assets, including 8,600 government-owned or leased buildings and 208,000 vehicles.
• GSA helps preserve our past and define our future, as a steward of more than 425 historic properties, and as manager of USA.gov, the official portal to federal government information and services.
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Brevard, N.C. - The Brevard College Athletic Department and Athletic Director Kim Pate are pleased to announce Dr. Jack Daniels, a world-renowned coach, author and speaker, as the new Brevard College cross country and track & field coach.
"We are excited to have Dr. Jack Daniels join our coaching staff; his wealth of experience, depth of knowledge for the sport, and love for coaching will continue to lead our cross country and track programs toward great promise and success," said Pate. "Coach Daniels is a very humble and remarkable individual and I am honored to have the opportunity to work with him."
Daniels has been involved in both collegiate and post-collegiate track and cross-country for 35 years and has coached 30 individual DIII NCAA National Champions, eight NCAA National Team Champions and 130 All-Americans. He was also named the NCAA DIII Women's Coach of the Century and was a three-time NCAA National Coach of the Year.
"For me, what makes a job most enjoyable is to be working with nice people and I was very impressed with the several people I met during my visit to Brevard," said Daniels. "Simply put, I love to coach both young ladies and young men, and to be able to continue doing that makes life real enjoyable for me."
Daniels has also coached five Olympians in men's and women's distance events and has also coached two sub-2:10 male marathoners on his way to being named "World's Best Coach" by Runner's World Magazine. Recently, he has been working at the Center for High Altitude Training, working and developing athletes from around the world.
"Jack was my coach and mentor at the University of Texas and truly shaped my life," said Dr. Sue Carter, a former athlete under Daniels. "Under his guidance I was able to excel in distance running as well as academics. He supported me in my preparation for medical school while earning All-American status in Track and Field. He is the best coach and the nicest man on the planet!"
In addition to his coaching ability, Daniels is an accomplished author, featured speaker and researcher, having written four books on running, including his most recent title, Daniels' Running Formula, 2nd ed. He has also had over 50 articles published in scientific journals and also seen numerous articles on running published in popular magazines. Daniels is a featured speaker at coaches' clinics, running camps and symposia that deals with training and has spent the past 13 years as the National Running Coach of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's "Team in Training" program. Daniels was also part of a research program which examined performances and known VDOT values of elite middle and long distance runners, which helps determine an equivalent performance at a different race distance, providing a better value from which to access fitness and determine training paces.
Other professional accomplishments and merits of note for Daniels includes being the named Meet Director at the National Cross-Country Championship and has been the meet director at 25 conference championships and annual invitationals in both cross country and track and field. He was the Altitude consultant to the U.S. Olympic Track & Field team for the 1968 Mexico City Olympics and also served as a color commentator for CBC Television for the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Daniels has also been involved and conducted considerable research involving elite runners, swimmers and paddlers in both the U.S. and Canada, often working with U.S. teams in swimming and running at Colorado Springs and Lake Placid.
Daniels has a number of personal accomplishments as well, having received both silver and bronze medals in the Olympics in the Modern Pentathlon competition. He has also received a World Championship Bronze Medal and is a two-time U.S. National Champion and was the first foreign winner of the Swedish National Championship in the same event. Daniels also competed eight years as a competitive swimmer and four years on the University ROTC Rifle team. He was also a U.S. Army officer and military triathlon champion in Seoul and Tokyo.
Daniels has received numerous honors and awards, including the 2009 H. Browning Ross Outstanding National Service Award of Merit from the USATF. He was also awarded the title of "Master Coach" by the USA Track Coaches Association and is a Fellow with the American College of Sports Medicine. Daniels also serves as the Exercise Physiology consultant to Runner's World Magazine and is an Editorial Board member of American Running & Fitness Association and serves as a consultant to college and club coaches and runners around the U.S. and the world. Daniels was also a recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award from the University of Montana, and was inducted into the Cortland C-Club Sports Hall of Fame in 1997 and the Sequoia High School Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.
"I truly get as much enjoyment out of watching a young runner improve his/her performance as I get from seeing one of my runners make it to the Olympics," commented Daniels. "The road traveled is certainly as important as is the destination because every day along the way is part of a person's never-ending education, and I still feel I learn as much from my runners as they learn from me."


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Jennifer Hudson opens up about her son David!
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All over Facebook, parents are posting the cutest photos of their little ones heading off to school.
(And we're guessing that all over the house are used kleenex, from crying eyes at those same little ones growing up!)
Count Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson as one of those parents.
The stunner tells PEOPLE magazine at the VMAs that she was going to miss her 4-year-old son David Daniel as he goes off to preschool.
"Oh my God, he's getting ready to start school. I'm going to miss him because he won't be able to travel with me," she said. "In his mind, anything previous was yesterday. So he was like, 'Mommy, you took me with you yesterday,' and I'm like, 'I know, but you got to get ready for school now.' So that's the downside. He's bound to home now."
She also mentioned her son's new favorite thing to do: work out with his dad, wrestler David Otunga.
"I woke up the other morning and he was doing leg ups in between two stools and push ups and lunges with his father," she says. "I was like, 'Really?' It was so adorable."
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Brevard, N.C. - On Sunday night, May 3, Brevard College announced its 2008-2009 athletic awards winners for its student-athletes. The awards were presented at the annual athletic ceremony held at the Porter Center for Performing Arts tonight.
Headlining the list of award winners were Lindsay Shaeffer and Jonathan Whitson, who were awarded the Female and Male Athlete of the Year awards, as well the women's volleyball team winning the first annual CHAMPS Cup.
Shaeffer, a sophomore women's tennis player from Perrysburg, Ohio, was named the Brevard College Female Athlete of the Year. In her sophomore year, Shaeffer led the BC women's tennis team to the 2009 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference championship final against Carson-Newman. Shaeffer, playing in #1 singles, finished with an overall record of 17-5, 7-1 in SAC play and won two conference tournament singles matches. In #1 doubles, Shaeffer combined with Kim Dixon to go 18-5, 7-1 in the SAC on the season. Shaeffer was also one of three BC female athletes to receive First Team All-SAC honors, along with Dixon, and cross country runner Alycia Andrade
Whitson, a junior from Clyde, N.C., was named the Brevard College Male Athlete of the Year for the second time in his Tornados career. Whitson was the most decorated BC athlete this season, receiving regional honors as a Daktronics 2nd Team All-Southeast Regional member and the NABC 2nd Team All-Southeast Regional member to go with his First Team All-SAC recognition. For the season, Whitson finished third in the conference in points scored per game with 19.2 and led the conference in both field goals made (201) and rebounds per game (8.7). Whitson also broke two career records at Brevard College this season, taking over the men's scoring title from Tyjuan Campbell, finishing the season with 1,479 points in his collegiate career, and career rebounds, taking the record from David Evans, with 686.
The Brevard College women's volleyball team became this year's inaugural CHAMPS Cup champion, recording 524 out of the 2,648 points earned by the Tornados athletic teams. The Champs Cup is a product of the NCAA Champs/Life Skills program which measures Academic Excellence, Athletic Excellence, Career Development, Personal Development, and Excellence in Service. The volleyball team, coached by Brenda Skeffington, accumulated the most points in the area of Personal Development and became the first BC team to win the Champs Cup at Brevard.
Other top awards went to senior volleyball player Jami Perry, who took home the Senior GPA Award and the men's tennis team, who won the overall Team GPA award.
The following were the team awards:
Baseball – Spencer Linn (MVP), Matthew Pruitt (Offensive Player of the Year), Brice Warner (Defensive Player of the Year)
Men's Basketball – Jonathan Whitson (MVP), Joseph Chilton (Most Improved), Sean Ferretti (Coaches Award)
Women's Basketball – Samantha Winn (MVP), Anna Schlobohm & Amanda Whitaker (Co-Most Improved), Holli Flippo (Coaches Award)
Cheerleading – Alice Klochkova (Most Improved)
Men's XC/T&F – Tiffen Tapia (MVP-XC), Damon Martin (MVP-Track), Zach Hazen (Coaches Award)
Women's XC/T&F – Alycia Andrade (MVP-XC), Brittany Radenbaugh (MVP-Track), Chynna Shipp (Coaches Award)
Cycling – Jo Tuttle and Tristan Cowie (MVPs), Julia Tellman (Most Improved), Dan Ennis (Coaches Award)
Football – Stanley Jones (MVP), Brandon Rawls (Most Improved), Donald Hudson (Coaches Award)
Men's Golf – Grant Carnie (MVP), Thomas Rennie (Most Improved), Bret McGaughey (Freshman of the Year)
Women's Golf – Alice Klochkova (MVP), Erika Kellems (Most Improved), Lucy McNulty (Freshman of the Year)
Men's Soccer – Niclas Stolt (MVP), Thomas Kombol (Most Improved), Ian Townson (Coaches Award)
Women's Soccer – Ashley Fincher (MVP), Gretchen Allie (Most Improved), Chelsea Freeman (Coaches Award)
Softball – Kristina Clayton (MVP), Kasey Fagan (Most Improved), Beth Brooker (Coaches Award)
Men's Tennis – Jarred Fisher (MVP), Jonathan Lavelle (Most Improved), Konstantin Savelyev (Coaches Award)
Women's Tennis – Kayley Duval (MVP), Sara Douglas (Most Improved), Emily Barrick (Coaches Award)
Volleyball – Jami Perry (MVP), Jordei Osby (Most Improved), Rebecca Schoonover (Team Above Self Award)
Pictures of all of Award Winners from the ceremony
Candids of the Athletic Awards Ceremony


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TIMOTHY BLOSER, Associate Professor
B.A., Princeton; Ph.D., Stanford
ROMAN P. BONZON, Professor
B.A., Haverford; M.A., Ph.D., Pittsburgh
DEKE GOULD, Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Flagler College; M.A., Texas A&M University; Ph.D., Syracuse University
DOUGLAS PARVIN, Associate Professor
A.B., Harvard; Ph.D., Rutgers
HEIDI STORL, Professor, Chair
B.A., Capital; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State
Major in Philosophy
27 credits, including PHIL-110 or PHIL-310, PHIL-240, PHIL-242, PHIL-340 and PHIL-440. Senior Inquiry: PHIL-441 or PHIL-451 or Senior Inquiry in another major. Students proposing to do graduate work in philosophy are strongly advised to take PHIL-310, PHIL-342 and PHIL-450.
Minor in Philosophy
21 credits, including PHIL-110 or PHIL-310, PHIL-240, PHIL-242 and at least 6 credits from the 300 or 400 level.
Minor in Ethics
21 credits, including the following:
• Core courses: either RELG-203 or RELG-203a; either PHIL-203 or PHIL-205; and PHIL-323
• Complementary courses: two of RELG-323, RELG-325, RELG-326, RELG-378, RELG-371, RELG-327; and one of PHIL-322, PHIL-331 or PHIL-325
• At least one additional course from those listed above.
Logic and Critical Reasoning
The department offers two courses in reasoning for students wishing to improve their analytical skills, ability to evaluate and construct arguments, and knowledge of logical concepts: PHIL-110 Critical Reasoning (3) and PHIL-310 Modern Formal Logic (3)
Introduction to/History of Philosophy
Of the following seven courses, all except 340 and 342 are introductory. 201, 203 and 205 are topical. 240, 242, 340 and 342 cover particular historical periods. Beginning students are advised to choose from the 200-level courses.
PHIL-201 (PH) Knowledge and Values (3)
PHIL-203 (PS) Social Ethics (3)
PHIL-205 (PH) Life and Death (3)
PHIL-240 (PP) Classical Philosophy (3)
PHIL-242 (PP) Modern Philosophy (3)
PHIL-340 Classics of Western Philosophy (3)
PHIL-342 Contemporary Analytic Philosophy (3)
Philosophy of Special Subjects
These courses are organized around specific subjects. Each assumes some interest in the relevant subject. All are open to students regardless of major.
PHIL-311 (PP) History and Philosophy of Science (3)
PHIL-315 Studies in Epistemology (3)
PHIL-318 (PH) Philosophy of Language (3)
PHIL-321 (PA) Philosophy of Art (3)
PHIL-322 (PH) Political Philosophy (3)
PHIL-323 (PH) Moral Philosophy (3)
PHIL-329 (PH) Philosophy of Mind (3)
PHIL-331 (PH) Philosophy of Religion (3)
PHIL-341 (PH) Phenomenology and Existentialism (3)
Individual and Advanced Studies
Although intended primarily for majors and minors in philosophy, these courses may be taken by other interested students, with permission of the relevant faculty.
PHIL-399 Directed Study (1+)
PHIL-400 Independent Study (1+)
PHIL-440 Advanced Seminar (3+)
PHIL-450 Senior Thesis (1+2)
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homeboy must be DUSSSTED
homeboy must be DUSSSTED
I just stumbled upon this today. This was some weird ass shit. Spaghetti-Os and a chick pissing in a pot is considered "Art" but people don't consider Graf to be an Art...hmm. Her message was pretty deep but it could have been portrayed without the weird stuff though.
this video accurately portrays my lifestyle.
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fuckin sick
^god dayum! that fool was bleedin out his eye lol
hahaha that drunk dude getting arrested is one funny motherfucker


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Stallworth on Naismith Trophy Watch List
Nov. 25, 2013
LEXINGTON, Ky. – University of Kentucky women's basketball senior forward DeNesha Stallworth was selected to the prestigious 2013-14 Naismith Trophy preseason watch list, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced on Monday.
The 50-player watch list was compiled by the Atlanta Tipoff Club's Board of Selectors, which based its criteria on player performances from the previous year and expectations for the 2013-2014 college basketball season. The Naismith Women's College Player of the Year presented by AT&T will be awarded on April 7, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn.
The All-America candidate helped lead the Wildcats to their third Elite Eight in the last four seasons and a school record 30 wins in 2012-13. Earlier this season, Stallworth was also named to the 2013-14 preseason "Wade Watch" list of candidates for the prestigious Wade Trophy, the Wooden Award Preseason Top 30, while also earning preseason All-Southeastern Conference First Team honors from the league's coaches and media.
Stallworth, a native of Richmond, Calif., is also one of 30 candidates for the 2013-14 Senior CLASS Award.
Stallworth currently leads the seventh-ranked Wildcats (6-0) in scoring at 13.8 points per game and is third on the team in rebounding at 6.0 rebounds per game. She is shooting a team-best 62.7 percent (32-of-51) from the field, while also knocking down 81.8 percent (18-of-22) of her free throws. Stallworth collected her 22nd career double-double at Wagner on Nov. 10 with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
She is one of eight players on the list from the Southeastern Conference. Joining her are Christina Foggie (Vanderbilt), Bashaara Graves (Tennessee), Ariel Massengale (Tennessee), Theresa Plaisance (LSU), Meighan Simmons (Tennessee), Courtney Walker (Texas A&M) and Aleighsa Welch (South Carolina).
In February, the Naismith voting academy narrows the list to the top 30 based on athletic performance. In March, the voting academy selects the four finalists who will go the final ballot. The winner is selected by a board of selectors vote in conjunction with fan voting.
The Wildcats return to the court Wednesday, Nov. 27 against Bradley at Noon ET in Memorial Coliseum.
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Location: Wayne State University Planetarium #0209
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Join us as we present a Public Planetarium show. Come and learn about the Current Night Sky and see the fulldome movie, Dynamic Earth (narrated by Liam Neeson).
An RSVP is NOT REQUIRED. There is no charge for this show. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis and we suggest you arrive 15-20 minutes prior to show time.
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Shondesh Bronze Puja Container 7"
Item #: 16p3
Statue Details
Total Height Including Base: 7 inches
Weight: 4 pounds
- Shodesh is a sweet type of cake unique to Bangladesh. This cup was meant to hold the sweet to be used for puja
- Hand carved swriling motiffs of vegatation and forest decorate the sides
- Ships the same day from our California showroom
Bangladeshi Bronze is an extremely durable metal made from a combination of 5 metals; copper, iron, tin, with minute additions of silver and gold. This combination is called Panchaloha bronze and is the basis for making the sacred Hindu temple statues around the world. Copper is the most prevalent metal in the alloy. Copper also gives the metal a softer composition that allows the bronze artisans to carve the details that are prevalent in each piece. All the Bangleshi bronze sculpture Lotus Sculpture carries are Panchaloham and thus suited for any home altar or community temple.
Because of the durability of the metal not much is needed to maintain a bronze sculpture. Many of our customers purchase a bronze statue and perform daily puja and abhisheka consisting of bathing the Hindu deity in ghee, milk, coconut milk or other liquids. In this case nothing is needed to keep the statue clean as it will be bathed daily. If the sculpture is used for "darshan" or simply viewing the sculpture it is best to dust the statue as needed so no dirt collects in the details of the sculpture. For Bangladeshi bronze statues if you would like the sculpture to shine, use a cotton cloth with some coconut oil or other natural oil to wipe down the piece as needed.
If you have any questions concerning your bronze statue please email us at [email protected] or call us at 1(760) 994-4455.
This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California store and ready for immediate shipping. The shipping charge is automatically calculated by UPS for shipping within the United States. Each sculpture is usually shipped within 24 hours of the order with the exception of the weekend. To obtain a shipping quote simply add the statue you are interested in to your shopping cart and then select click on the "Calculate Domestic Shipping" button. Lotus Sculpture uses Instapak foam injection packing system or bubble wrap and recycled peanuts to ensure that all our pieces arrive undamaged. Click here to learn more about Lotus Sculptures packing.International Shipping
This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California store and ready for immediate shipping to anywhere in the world. If you are in Canada please select "UPS Standard to Canada" for the shipping option. If you are an international customer please select "International Shipping" during checkout. The shipping charge will be calculated as $0. Lotus Sculpture will email you the correct shipping cost subject to your approval or you may call us at 760-994-4455 or email us at [email protected] for a shipping quote. Lotus Sculpture uses Instapak foam injection packing system or bubble wrap and recycled peanuts to ensure that all our pieces arrive undamaged. Click here to learn more about Lotus Sculptures packing.


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Griffin iSqueez : iPod Cup Holder
*Taking your eyes off the road whilst driving is not recommended.
- Firm hold on your iPod; no more sliding around.
- Non-scratch material on the inside to keep your iPod scratch-free.
- Enough room for docking cables (charging your iPod).
- Compatible with iPod and iPod Mini.
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Graysee Murphy turned away slightly, tilting her head with a shy grin. It was the obvious question. Which of the Murphy twins, Graysee and Maddy, both star athletes at West, is better at sports?
"I don't think that's a fair question," Graysee said through her smile, "but I think we're both good at our respective sports. Even when we try new things, we're equally athletic."
Maddy arrived minutes later. Asked the same question, her answer was nearly identical to her sister's and was delivered with strikingly similar mannerisms, down to the bashful smile. It removed any doubt the Murphy sisters are fraternal twins.
"That's a bad question," Maddy said. "It depends. If we played the same sport, I think we might be equal."
As much as their similarities define the Murphy twins, it's their differences that give them their identities. That's why several years ago, after always playing on the same basketball and soccer teams, they decided to play separate sports. Maddy took basketball. Graysee stuck with soccer.
"Sometimes it's hard when people group us together and don't take the time to get to know both of us," Graysee said. "That's kind of frustrating, and when people mix up our names. I like to be my own person."
Now in their senior years, Maddy plays point guard for the Panthers' girls basketball team and led the team in scoring last season. Graysee is a soccer star and was an all-state midfielder during her junior season.
The twins agreed that playing different sports has given them a distinguishing characteristic, which is what they wanted when they first split sports. But that doesn't mean they haven't been there, rooting for one another along the way.
"I've been to, like, every game that she's played, at least in high school," Maddy said. "I love cheering for her and saying, 'That's my sister.' "
Graysee described having a twin as having a "built-in best friend." That bond has been strengthened as the twins have grown older and dealt with the challenges of juggling athletics and high school.
"I don't have to explain myself to her. She just knows," Graysee said. "It's easy to have someone to talk to who knows what I'm going through sports-wise."
The twins played on the same team this fall for the first time since elementary school. The West girls soccer team needed a goalkeeper halfway through the season, and Maddy decided to join the team.
"It was awesome," Maddy said. "This is our last year before we go to college, so we got a little bonding before we went our separate ways."
Graysee had reservations that the twins' competitive attitude toward each other might upset team chemistry. But before long, she discovered their "twin telepathy" was valuable on the soccer field.
"I liked having her on the field," Graysee said. "She made me feel safe because I knew, more than any other goalie I've ever had, what she was going to do. It was comforting."
The Murphy twins' lives will change at the end of the school year. They both are considering playing sports at different out-of-state colleges, and in many ways, that would represent a new chapter in their lives.
"Right now, I'm really stoked to get away and do my own thing," Maddy said. "People here always know us as the twins, and if I go away, I'll just be Maddy. I won't be anyone else. I think I'll like it, but I'll miss having her."


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Re: Does anyone think Ray Rice could hold out?
I love both Ray's and what they've done for the team, but I am not big on harming the team longterm for any player. The train moves on...but it won't if you keep holding onto guys over sentimental reasons.
04-04-2012, 11:56 AM #63Veteran Poster
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Re: Does anyone think Ray Rice could hold out?
I would not blame him for not attending OTAs. I would sour if he wants to significantly more than market value and held out of TC. I would also sour a bit with the front office if they were low balling him.
Re: Does anyone think Ray Rice could hold out?
I don't know why people here think Ray Rice was giving the Ravens a discount when he was playing under a rookie contract, and comparing that to the veteran contracts that his backup and FB were playing under. If you have a problem with rookies and vets being paid on different scales, then that's a beef you have with the CBA, the NFL, and the NFLPA for the labor agreement they hammered out.
Ray Rice deserves to be paid something similar to what Arian Foster got.
So if - and I stress if - the Ravens have offered him that, and if Rice has spurned the offer, an offer I think is fair, then count me in with the fans who will begin to sour on Ray.
I want to see Rice be paid fairly. Foster money is fair. More than that is greedy and bad for the team.
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Rice is the big team guy, I'm sure the Ravens gave him a more then fair offer and he won't take it. So therefore he is holding the team in a salary cap bind until he realizes that he is getting what he's worth and not any more.
BTW - I think Ed Reed should take a pay cut. He's not worth his cap number he has now, anymore.
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Re: Does anyone think Ray Rice could hold out?
If Rice holds out, next, man up!Rice did well against most teams, but had problems against the teams we needed to beat.Can't claim to be all that when he couldn't make a big difference in the pats game. Pick up those first downs when it mattered the most and the Ravens go to the SB the last several years.
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Re: Does anyone think Ray Rice could hold out?
I do not think whatsoever he skips games. The ravens hold all the cards here and he said if he had to he would play under the tag. When he holds out (notice I said when) I believe it will be until the end of camp. But there is no need to get a deal done now as they have till july 15. Look at Suggs when was his deal done, around july 15 of that year. My gut says they agree to a deal around the july 15 deadline. I also belive Flacco gets done before then. Webb Should be done most likely during the season or right before.
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Re: Does anyone think Ray Rice could hold out?
Everyone keeps saying the Ravens offered Rice a deal similar to Foster's. Arnie_uk suggested it may have been this guy (thanks Arnie) but I can't find any reference to that. I've seen him say that the Foster deal "could be a good comparison for Rice negotiations", but not that the Ravens actually offered him that.
Ray Rice deserves at least what Foster got, and he cannot risk getting hurt while playing under the tag. He may play this year under it but I would be shocked if he played next year under it.
If the Ravens did offer him Foster money that's one thing, but if they didn't than they are low balling him and he has every right to do what's best for himself and his family. I think he knows that the Ravens are a billion dollar enterprise, and he has already played for way less than he's worth. Hell he could have pulled a Chris Johnson and demanded more money last year but he played out his contract and now he deserves to get paid.
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Re: Does anyone think Ray Rice could hold out?
I'm not advocating that replacing Rice is the best thing to do as he is a massive portion of this offense and the team (nearly 1/3rd of the offensive production went through Rice the past two seasons), but ultimately the success of this offense hinges on Joe Flacco.
It is reasonable to think that with a better offensive line and better receivers, Double-A or even a rookie RB could provide enough of a running game to make the offense as productive.Disclaimer: The content posted is of my own opinion.


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Welcome to the Department of Art History
Why major in art history or architectural studies at Ithaca College?
- Because you've always been interested in art or architecture, and would like to explore how images and buildings can express fundamental ideas about culture and history.
- Because you're interested in a possible career in museums, galleries, art restoration, urban design, landscape architecture, historic preservation, or architectural design, and are seeking the knowledge and skills that will help make that career a reality.
- Because you love to travel, and are interested in study abroad or off-campus courses or internships that can take you to new places.
The Department of Art History at Ithaca College is dedicated to developing the professional and personal interests of students with a passion for the visual world and the built environment. We offer programs designed to build knowledge of art and architectural history, shape professional skills, and provide rich and varied experiences for our students. Our majors are intended to support students who have widely varying career goals, but are also designed for students who simply have a personal fascination with art and architecture in their cultural and historical contexts.
The department offers a number of exciting resources for students, including
- The Handwerker Gallery, which provides opportunities for students to work directly with art and exhibitions, both in the classroom and as preprofessional interns.
- Internship and fieldwork opportunities off campus, including at Ithaca College's New York City and London Center programs.
- An advanced technology classroom, funded through a major grant from the W. M. Keck Foundation, which provides rich environment for students to interact with digital images and multimedia, and studio facilities for architectural studies students to produce designs and 3-D models.
- One-on-one work with faculty on research topics in a tutorial, an independent study, and (for those who qualify) an honors thesis.
- Access to digital image databases containing well over 1,000,000 images, for use in our classrooms and for student research.
- An annual departmental field trip to a major cultural center, such as New York City, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C.


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Mercury's Descent
Weather: Cloudy and cold, 22°F (-6°C)
Well folks, I think this is it. Looking at our ten-day forecast, I see that our daytime high temps are falling below freezing into the foreseeable future. Winter is finally upon us, as we roll into December.
I'm still suffering headaches and a stiff neck from my get-off last week, but experience tells me that there's nothing the docs can do about this. The damage will heal in time. Ibuprofen and patience are the indicated prescription.
I plan to be back on two wheels again next week.
This weekend, I will repair the damage to Scarlet O'Baron, as much as I can. The scuffed section of her bodywork will remain, I think, until the end of Winter. It's a good reminder to always be aware of the road surface, even when the pavement has been warm and dry for awhile.
My Darien should come back from Aerostich next week, and until then I will wear my old Tourmaster over my Aero Kanetsu heated vest. My plain old silver HJC will be pressed into service, after a new hinge plate and visor-swap, because I've never crashed in that.
The helmet pictured below will be added to the pile in my garage, just another victim of my periodic hubris.
I should get out for a ride this coming weekend, and I will report back next Monday night. It will be good to get back in the saddle…


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Scottish Grappling returns with their first event of 2013 and their first dedicated No-Gi event, the 2013 Glasgow No Gi Open. The event takes place at the Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena in Glasgow on the 26th of January 2013.
Entry cost prior to midnight on Saturday the 12th of January is £25 for male competitors and £10 for female competitors. After this cut-off date prices rise to £30 and £15 respectively until the closing date for entries of midnight on Wednesday the 23rd of January. No entries will be considered after this date. The last day on which divisions etc can be altered will be Thursday the 24th of January. After this cut off has passed no changes or refunds will be issued.
The event will be contested using Scottish Grappling's new no-gi rule system, details of which can be found at http://scottishgrappling.co.uk/nogirules.html
Experience levels are defined solely by time training in any art which contains grappling as a constituent part. This includes, but is not limited to, BJJ - Sambo - Judo - Wrestling & MMA. Anyone who we think is registered in an experience division below what they should be competing at will be automatically moved to the higher division.
Beginner - Less than one year
Intermediate - Between 1 year and 3 years
Advanced - Greater than 3 years
The following weight divisions will be offered for adult male and female competitors, at present there are no divisions for juniors or juveniles.
Weight Divisions
-61.5kg, u68.5kg, u73.5kg, u79.5kg, u86.5kg, u91.5kg, u97.5kg, 97.5kg+
-51.5kg, -56.5kg, -61.5kg, -66.5kg, -71.5kg, 71.5kg+
Note that weigh-ins will as always be conducted shortly before the first match in the division. A 0.4kg allowance is given on our scales for all competitors. Anyone missing weight will be DQ'd from their weight division with no possibility of a refund. They will still be eligible to enter the absolute division.


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Tours for Fours - The Museum of Modern Art
Hours: 10am
Ages: TOD
4 W. 54 St. - 212-708-9805
Midtown West, NY 10019
Description: Look closely at three to five works of art in the museum galleries, talk about what you see, and engage in drawing, movement, or writing activities. Kids and adults participate together. May's theme is "Big and Little: Sculpture." Kids must be four years old to attend this program. Younger siblings are allowed to accompany the group, but the participating child must be four. This program is free for individual families of up to two adults and up to three kids. Additional adults $25, seniors (65 and over with ID) $18, students $14, member guests $5. Tickets are distributed at the Education and Research Building reception desk starting at 10am on a first-come, first-served basis. Programs often fill up; we recommend arriving a little before 10am. All participants must be present.