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Pair of homers leads offense, while rookie goes seven strong frames
NEW YORK -- Rookie Kyle Hendricks has seen Javier Baez hit monster home runs before, so he wasn't awed by the upper deck blast in the ninth on Monday at Citi Field.
"That's typical right there -- it's not really shocking for us," Hendricks said. "He can do that any time he's up."
Baez belted a two-run homer in the ninth and Anthony Rizzo hit a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth to back Hendricks and lead the Cubs to a 4-1 win over the Mets to split the four-game series.
It was Hendricks' sixth straight quality start, and the right-hander has fit into the Major Leagues without many hiccups.
"Having a lot of young guys coming up, we've played together for a long time, so it makes it more comfortable and it's easier to play -- you feel more comfortable out there," Hendricks said.
Baez apparently is feeling pretty good, too.
"For me, it's the same game, just more fans and bigger [ballparks]," Baez said. "They still have to throw the ball over the plate."
Rizzo's homer was his 28th and Baez's was his fifth, and both helped the Cubs pick up their ninth win of the month, one more than they totaled in August 2013, when they went 8-20.
The Cubs need to make sure Baez and Hendricks are in the lineup at the same time.
"Usually when he's pitching, and he has a good game, I have a good game, too," Baez said.
"He'll just continue to get better, I hope," manager Rick Renteria said of Baez.
The rookie infielder is the first player to hit five home runs in his first 14 games since Evan Gattis did so, April 3-20, 2013, for the Braves. Baez has tied Kevin Roberson (1993) and Carmelo Martinez (1983) for the most homers in a player's first 14 games in Cubs history.
And Baez didn't think he had a very good day because he struck out twice.
"I just have to realize with the guys behind me, they're going to pitch to me so they don't have to pitch to Rizzo," said Baez, who bats second ahead of Rizzo. "I just have to be patient and learn from it."
Hendricks scattered three hits over seven innings, and is the first Cubs rookie to post six consecutive quality starts since Kerry Wood had two stretches of seven in a row in 1998. In his Major League debut on July 10 against the Reds, Hendricks gave up three runs in the first inning, but he has been charged with seven earned runs over 47 2/3 innings since then.
"I wasn't making that many good pitches early, to be honest," Hendricks said. "I made that mistake to [Lucas] Duda [in the fourth] and it locked me in after that.
"I was trying to keep them in the game when were down 1-0, and 'Riz' was huge there with that home run and Javy with the insurance at the end -- it doesn't get much better than that."
The streak of quality starts is impressive.
"I'll take it every single time he goes out to be the same guy -- I'll take it every single time," Renteria said.
Renteria didn't want to compare Hendricks to anyone. And then he did.
"I know it's a short snippet, and he's been very, very good, but he is Maddux like in his execution and approach," Renteria said of former Cubs pitcher and recent Hall of Fame inductee Greg Maddux.
Cubs pitching held the Mets to four hits in each of the four games of the series. The last time they held a team to four or fewer hits in three-straight games was May 15-17, 1995, against the Giants.
"We had a really good meeting before the series and everybody went out there with a real good game plan, and both catchers called real good games," Hendricks said.
The Mets' David Wright was impressed.
"He's got good numbers," Wright said. "He's been shutting some other teams down, so you know he can pitch. He's got a good idea of what he's doing on the mound, but offensively we're not clicking, either. Probably a combination of the two.
"It's easy to look at this pitch count and say we were too aggressive, but if you don't go up there and swing, you're going to be down 0-1, 0-2 and that's no fun either," Wright said.
Bartolo Colon was scheduled to start for the Mets, but he was scratched so that he could travel to the Dominican Republic to be with his mother, who was ill. Carlos Torres, who pitched one-third of an inning in relief on Sunday, started and struck out the side in the first. This was his first start of the year after 53 relief appearances.
The Cubs used a defensive shift against Duda, and it paid off in the second as third baseman Luis Valbuena made the throw from the right side of the infield to get him out. But Duda beat the shift with one out in the fourth, hitting his 22nd home run into the Cubs' bullpen for a 1-0 lead.
Carrie Muskat is a reporter for MLB.com. She writes a blog, Muskat Ramblings, and you can follow her on Twitter @CarrieMuskat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Surat at-Tawba, 94:
"They will make excuses to you when you return to them."
Hypocrites make a great many excuses. One must be on one's guard not to acquire that trait.
"Say: 'Do not make excuses, we will not believe you."Hypocrites are very definitely not to be believed. They are terrible frauds and liars.
"Allah has already informed us about you."
This is revealed to our Prophet (saas) by way of revelation, of course.
"Allah will see your actions, as will His Messenger. Then you will be returned to the Knower of the Unseen and the Visible, and He will inform you regarding what you did'."
Allah duly rewards all forms of abnormal and sly behavior. That is why Muslims are so relaxed. There is no tension inside them. They do not say, "what if this happens?" Allah says He will take revenge in the hereafter. But I am telling a secret; one that not many people know: In taking revenge on disbelief, Allah does so in such a way as to delight Muslims. He says that Muslims will sit back and laugh at their predicament. Allah humiliates them and makes them look ridiculous. Those who were so proud and regarded themselves as so great are totally humiliated. But Allah humiliates them in such a way as to make Muslims laugh. He humiliates disbelief in such a way as to entertain Muslims and delight them. This is not something well known. It is one of the amusements of paradise. That is how cruel people will be punished. Let me just set that out as a detail, insha'Allah.
Do you know what people think? Do you know what they think most about, night and day? They think most about death, day and night, even the ones who don't want to. Life is pleasant and people want to live. That is why that instinct [to live forever] is satisfied in the believer, since he knows that he will live for ever in the hereafter. But that instinct is not satisfied in disbelief, so they fall into a terrible depression. They are hugely troubled. That is the root cause of suicides, drink and drugs. They behave like that because of the pain that comes from thinking they are mortal. But suicide rates among believers and Muslims are very low, as you know. It is very rare among Muslims. May Allah forbid, it only arises in cases of temporary insanity, otherwise never. Because Muslims know they will go to paradise, insha'Allah, by Allah's leave. They know that eternity has begun and will never end. And their hearts are at ease. They are fully submitted to Allah, they have abandoned themselves to Him. They enjoy peace and ease. A feeling of security arises, a satisfaction in the heart. And someone who feels that satisfaction has an easy conscience. But the body starts to react and tear itself apart when that instinct is not satisfied, when there is no feeling of eternity, in the absence of the satisfaction imparted by that feeling of submission. It attacks the brain and the skin and sends a person insane. And they kill themselves as a result, or they start drinking or taking drugs or become very unhappy. That is where it comes from.
Surat as-Saffat,
The Prophet Abraham (pbuh) says,
"Is it falsehood – gods besides Allah – that you desire?"
Some of these people adopt Abdullah Öcalan as their god, while others adopt Stalin or Lenin. The perverse types in those times also acted like that.
"So what are your thoughts about the Lord of all the worlds?"
I ask people, "Do you believe in Allah?" He asks "What are your thoughts about Allah?" Look, he says:
"He took a look at the stars."
This is knowledge from the mind of Allah. Our brothers who know this will be able to unravel many matters, including understanding me.
"He took a look at the stars."
The Prophet Abraham (pbuh) looks at the stars in the sky.
"and said, 'I am sick'."
This is knowledge from the mind of Allah. The Prophet Abraham (pbuh) is not sick. He does not infer anything from the stars. Muslims do not draw conclusions from the stars. That is out of the question. But he tells them he is ill. Though he is not.
"So they turned their backs on him."
He gets results from this knowledge from the mind of Allah, from this secret knowledge. He has done the right thing. The same thing applies to the Prophet Joseph (pbuh) and the Prophet Abraham (pbuh). And Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) will have it, too.
"He turned surreptitiously to their gods and said, 'Do you not eat?"
Look, he gently mocks and makes fun of their gods. But they are unaware of it. This is also knowledge from the mind of Allah.
"What is the matter with you that you do not speak?"
This is also knowledge from the mind of Allah. The Prophet Abraham (pbuh) is not ascribing equals to Allah since he does not believe in the idols. But he addresses them as though they had the power of speech: "What is the matter with you that you do not speak?"
This is also acting on secret knowledge.
"He turned on them, striking out with his right hand."
This is another reflection of that knowledge.
"They came rushing back to him."
They suddenly wake up and realize what is happening.
"He said, 'Do you worship something you have carved?"
Look he now moves from secret to open knowledge. "He said, 'Do you worship something you have carved?"You are inventing fantasies for yourselves. What do I say to? "You are making all this up yourselves. Can protein come about by chance? No. Where did you get that idea from? Fossils; there are 350 million fossils all proving creation. Are there any fossils showing the opposite? Is there a single fossil corroborating Darwinism? No. So where did you get this idea from?" I ask.
"when Allah created both you and what you do?"
Allah also created Abdullah Öcalan, and Stalin and Lenin. Allah created everything.
"They said, 'Build a pyre for him and fling him into the blaze'."
This building is the prisons of our time. "…fling him into the blaze," in other words, put him to death with the worst torture, martyr him. That is what they say.
"They tried to outwit him but We made them the lowest."
This is also an application of knowledge from the mind of Allah. He allows a prophet to act on it, and also applies it Himself.
"He [Abraham] said, 'I am going towards my Lord; He will be my guide."
He says, "I place my hope in Allah."
"'My Lord, bestow on me a right-acting child!' And We gave him the good news of a forbearing boy."
Someone who is learned, humble and not aggressive.Forbearance is a characteristic of Muslims.
"When he was of an age to work with him, he said, 'My son, I saw in a dream that I must sacrifice you'."
He dreamed of killing him.
"What do you think about this?' He (his son Ishmael] said:"
He is the father of our Arab brothers today. The Arab nation is descended from him.
"Do as you are ordered, father."
Though he is still a young child.
"Allah willing, you will find me resolute."
He is devoted to Allah with a deep faith.
"Then when they had both submitted and he had lain him face down on the ground,
We called out to him, 'Abraham!
you have discharged your vision.' That is how We recompense good-doers."
In other words, Almighty Allah is saying, "I have seen that you love Me more than your own child." "Your child is fully submitted to Allah," He says, "and you are also fully submitted." Because both are prophets, the Prophet Ishmael (pbuh) and the Prophet Abraham (pbuh). Allah bestowed the moral values of a prophet of Ishmael (pbuh) from an early age.
"This was indeed a most manifest trial."
This means that Allah tests believers in a very intense way. They have to be good natured, steadfast and submitted to Him.
"We ransomed him with a mighty sacrifice."
A ram. The prophet Abraham (pbuh) sacrifices the ram there. They cook it and eat it, insha'Allah. That lovely smell of roasting meat.
"and left the later people saying of him:"
One should pray for the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) and his line at every prayer. One must pray for the success of the Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) line. What will happen when that prayer is heeded? The global dominion of Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh), of the Imam Mahdi (pbuh), insha'Allah.
"Peace be upon Abraham."
And we also greet him.
Surat al-Hajj, 11
"Among the people there is one who worships Allah right on the edge."He prays and recites the names of Allah at night. Melon and rice are lawful and he eats them, and all that is fine. But what about the intellectual struggle on Allah's path? "We are only human," he says. "We can only do so much." What about dedicating himself to Allah? "I am the worst of all of us, so what can I do?" he asks. What does Allah say? "Among the people there is one who worships Allah right on the edge."He performs those observances that suit him. But he does not embark on those he thinks will create material problems for him or that might involve some social risk. Or things he will not enjoy.2011-10-16 21:03:26


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>Running 101>How long does it take you to warm up?
My first 1/4mi is usually terrible but it seems to get better and I feel great around 3/4-1mi. So far I have been running mostly 2-3 miles 5-6 days a week. Today is the first time in a while I did four, felt great. My problem is this, my reason for getting back into running after slacking off for a while is my annual PT test (Air Force). It seems like it takes me about a mile to fully warm up but the test is only 1.5mi.
It's not really a problem, I passed the test and am continuing to increase my endurance which has the added benefit of increasing my speed. It just had me thinking - for those of you that run more than just a couple miles a day how long does it take you to warm up?
I think this is very personal, but for me, the better shape I'm in, the more of a warm up I need. And, the more important it becomes to do multiple bouts of fast running. In the morning, it might take 3 to 4 miles to be ready for a quality effort. In the evening it's not as much because I've had all day for my body to wake up.
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2 miles, give or take a half mile, generally. On a really good day I find my groove ~1 mile in. On a "bad" day it could take 3. And then there are those wretched runs where every step feels awkward and stiff and sore and heavy. I hate those days. Fortunately they are few and far between. When I have more than a couple of those in a row I will often take a day off.
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I've got a fever...
Minimum of two miles, including some strides. Pretty much however long it takes for me to work out a nice big dump.
On your deathbed, you won't wish that you'd spent more time at the office. But you will wish that you'd spent more time running. Because if you had, you wouldn't be on your deathbed.
I typically take the first mile as warm up. But even after starting a long run, I don't feel like I'm grooving until 3-4 miles into it. That comfort zone will last for the majority of the run. I start feeling discomfort once I get past the 2-hour mark (maybe because I deliberately do not ingest carbs during the run or maybe some other reason).
I do not hit my stride and warm up until ~5-6 miles. Seems the 'gears change' and all is right with the world.
I knew I'd jinx myself posting in this thread...just ran >10k and never did feel warmed-up.
Consistently Slow
I do 1.5 mile warm up. I get to the start line <2 minutes before the start of 10K or less.
Run until the trail runs out.
The pain that hurts the worse is the imagined pain. One of the most difficult arts of racing is learning to ignore the imagined pain and just live with the present pain (which is always bearable.) - Jeff
It usually takes me 2-3 miles to get the kinks out. After about 5-6 miles my mind usually reaches this calm meditative state where I feel like I could keep running forever.
Letting off steam
Before a race, at least 3 miles, including some dynamic stretching, building to some race pace sections 10 minutes before.
For a regular run, probably 2 miles before I know how I'm gonna feel. When doing higher mileage, sometimes 4 miles to hit pace.
Before speed intervals, at least two miles of easy running and stretches.
This. Most days.
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Squidward Bike Rider
For a training run, probably a good 3 miles...for a race, how long of a warm-up depends on the distance, but I always like to do strides so that my legs are already warmed up by start time.
I run. Therefore I am.
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You don't need shoes to run anymore than you need a hat to think.
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PRs In my 50's: 10k trail=52:00;10 m rd=1:23;10 m trail=1:31; HM=1:52; 25K Trail=2:40; FM=4:10; 50k=7:18
probably 20 min or so, and if I'm doing something hard, I might do better after 45-60min. Maybe there's a reason I like long runs.


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For many, vacation is an indulgent time of busting the budgets and leaving the calorie counter at home. But there are those select travelers who scoff at the rich gourmet fare offered at most luxury hotels. You can see the determination on these guests' faces: "I will not eat you; I will not I say!" But living up to that declaration is harder than it seems. Sure luxury hotels have more than a few salads on their menus, but you may not want to live on greens alone. Thankfully chefs are taking up the health challenge with gusto – offering separate menus for vegetarian and vegan diners and shifting their focus from heavy, lavish fare to sustainable, organic and local ingredients – making it possible to stay healthy, but also indulge in a little bit of richness if the desire calls. You are on vacation, after all. Get our top six hotel picks after the jump.
1) Intercontinental Montelucia Resort & Spa, Scottsdale
This Spanish villa-inspired property in one of Scottsdale's most luxurious desert retreats, featuring gorgeous views of Camelback Mountain, sophisticated rooms with Spanish decor and balconies, the 31,000 square foot Joya Spa and the award-winning Prado restaurant. The spa and secluded locale set the stage for a wellness vacation – and dishes at Prado pick up the theme with flair. The menu is forged on simplicity, highlighting Arizona's fresh ingredients and Old World Europe cooking techniques. Veggies are key here, providing the main flavor in each dish and balancing out potentially richer fare with ease.
Oyster's Menu Pick: Branzino stuffed with oven roasted tomatoes, orange, fennel, and roasted vegetables.
2) The Fairmont Hotel, Washington, D.C.
This luxury pick (especially for the price) comes with a vast health club featuring a squash court, spinning studio, 50-foot pool, hot tub and full-service spa. The large rooms and classic design don't hurt either. Juniper restaurant, helmed by chef Ian Bens, offers Modern American regional cuisine utilizing fresh, locally grown and sustainable ingredients. Market brunches on Sundays are composed completely of Bens' daily finds, including freshly caught seafood, seasonal entrees and market-inspired salads. Some of his ingredients even come from his own courtyard garden and rooftop apiary where Italian honey bees call home. Juniper also conveniently marks its dishes that feature fresh, nutritionally balanced ingredients and will cater to dietary restrictions.
Oyster's Menu Pick: Virginia Farmers Cross Pork Loin, with smashed beets, blackberries, anise, and sage.
In 2010, hotelier Steve Wynn made a startling announcement for foodies: every restaurant at his Wynn Las Vegas and Encore resorts would be required to offer diners a vegan menu. Fine dining is practically synonymous with butter and cream, but chefs –led by Tal Ronnen, one of the most celebrated vegan chefs in America – were able to turn out an extensive list of tasty options, including grilled royal trumpet mushrooms with polenta, tofu napoleons and fava bean puree.
Oyster's Menu Pick: Stratta's gazpacho with cucumber and diced bell pepper.
This holistic haven exudes a lush, laid-back vibe in an intimate corner of Negril. The Rockhouse offers morning yoga lessons, cliffside loungers, a premium spa, eco-appropriate design, and gourmet, healthy dining. Visited by both guests and locals, the Rockhouse restaurant is celebrated as one of Negril's best dining spots because of its commitment to "New Jamaican cuisine." This lighter, modern approach to Jamaican fare is as satisfying as its rich predecessors. The restaurant does not sacrifice local flavors so much as celebrate them – just without some of the calories.
Oyster's Menu Pick: Lobster Blaze served with mango chutney.
5) Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya (pictured above)
Located on a private beachfront in the Riviera Maya, this boutique hotel offers a romantic, wellness-centric experience for guests. All rooms come with luxe amenities. A "welcome" bottle of tequila, daily bottle of champagne, one-hour catamaran sunset sail, thrice-daily maid service and private chauffeured airport transfers are just the tip of the ice berg at this surprising all-inclusive. And unlike other all-inclusives, you won't find any questionable buffets on-site. All meals are cooked to order, with a heart-healthy and vegetarian focus. No junk food is allowed at Zoetry. The hotel makes its own juices, ice-creams, sherbets, bread, and pastries daily. Cactus, pumpkin, chayote, and Bougainvillea flowers are common ingredients.
Oyster's Menu Pick: Chilpachole, a traditional light Mexican seafood stew served in a clay pot.
6) Naturas Cabanas, Dominican Republic
Just ten eco-friendly bungalows comprise Natura Cabanas, a lush haven on the Dominican's northern coast, far from the hustle and bustle of the island's all-inclusives. Guests enjoy a clean, crowd-less private beach, beachside yoga and Pilates daily, a fabulous spa and delicious, fresh food. A far cry from the D.R.'s normal buffet-ridden fare. The hotel's two restaurants are housed in similar thatched-roof bungalows and serve healthy, fusion dishes featuring a bounty of the area's freshest seafood and produce.
Oyster's Menu Pick: Filet of grouper with gnocchi, shrimp, and anise.
You can't return a bad vacation. That's why Oyster.com, "The Hotel Tell-All," and partner of The Travel Channel, comprehensively visits, photographs, reviews and rates each hotel we feature. Basically, we uncover the truth, before it's "uh-oh" time.


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BURY have announced the signing of former terrace favourite Nicky Adams on a three-year deal.
The energetic Bolton-born midfielder has signed for an undisclosed fee from Rotherham United.
Adams made the switch to the Championship-chasing Millers in January, with reports at the time suggesting a fee of £95,000.
But with Keiran Agard and Ben Pringle in top form at the New York City Stadium, his chances have been rather limited under Steve Evans over the last few months.
Adams left Bury in 2008 as the club's young player of the year in a season that saw him score 13 goals for the club.
He signed for Leicester City and helped Nigel Pearson's side to promotion to the Championship, also spending time on loan at Rochdale and Leyton Orient.
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A DECISION to refuse planning permission for three wind turbines in Colne has been upheld following an appeal.
The scheme for Jerusalem Farm, in Skipton Old Road, Colne, attracted criticism because the 34-metre high wind turbines would be visible for miles around.
Planning inspector Alison Partington agreed with councillors and said the turbines would cause 'significant harm' to the character of the landscape.
She said: "Whilst I accept that the landscape may not have any specific designation, it is clear from the letters from local residents that it is highly valued, as are the extensive network of footpaths that cross the area."
Coun Paul White said: "I am pleased we made the right decision at the planning committee.
"We have looked at every one of these applications carefully and been very careful to refuse applications that we think are creating a wind farm by stealth, and the planning inspector seems to agree with us.
"The planning inspector feels that area is full for wind turbines and that is enough, which stands us in good stead for future applications.
"We try to take a very balanced view and we have approved wind turbines in that area – we approved one for a neigh- bouring farm at the same planning meeting because the turbines were hidden from view in the location.
"The planning inspector did say that although the area has no national designation, the countryside in Pendle is clearly very special to the people who live locally."


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That was dominance. Ironman, I have gone back and read your posts. I love you too.
Nasty!!! Let's finish tomorrow with a win and a winning road trip.
That looked like the old chapman
90 mph slider followed by a 102 fastball....JUST WOW
Huge, huge, huge win
Win the series tomorrow and go into the AS break on a high note!
If evolution is outlawed, only outlaws will evolve!
tomorrow is BIG...lets hope the Padres "call it in."
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Great job Chappy... glad the 1st 2 batters were up there swinging...
I would like to thank Todd Frazier and Chris Heisey for powering the Reds offense. Drew Stubbs for doing anything. David Bailey for pitching a better game than his statline showed, Logan Ondrusek for making a big out and finally Aroldis Chapman for being his dominating self.
I would throw out jeers for Jay Bruce and Scott Marshall. Boo.
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Thanks again for reading! If you're new to the site, the best place to start reading the comic is at the beginning, of course! For those of you who want to reference specific parts of the story, the story guide has been updated and is now complete, covering all three seasons. Enjoy!
Hello, gang. For the next few weeks, I'll be going on a hiatus from the comic in order to tend to my health and also get some much-needed vacation. During that time, I'll be posting high-resolution close-ups of select panels from some of my favorite strips from the past three years, five days a week. I'll also be using part of that hiatus to prepare for the grand finale of our story.
That's right — Masked Manor will be coming to a close in just a few months. If you happened to listen to my Tall Tale Radio interview with Tom Racine and Kris Straub back in January, you'll remember that I mentioned the future ending of Masked Manor, and that I felt that three seasons was a good, round number.
I've been extremely grateful for the fans I've gained during the past three-plus years, so that's why I wanted to end this comic properly rather than just quit. I want to do justice to these characters… and to all of you. So, thanks for joining me on this ride, and I hope to create a satisfying ending for you all. Before I get to that ending, though, I need a little break.
Hope you enjoy the retrospective! See you all soon.
Hey gang! I recently recorded an episode of Tall Tale Radio with Tom Racine and Kris Straub. We talk about Masked Manor, Kris' new strip Broodhollow, and horror in general. You can listen to the entire episode at GoComics:
Hey, gang. Now that the holidays are upon us, things are getting really hectic for me, so I'm taking a week off from the comic to regain my sanity and prepare for a number of things, including my appearance this weekend at NC Comicon (November 17th and 18th).
The comic will return on Tuesday the 20th, but I'll also be taking some Christmas time off in December… which brings me to another announcement: Season Three of Masked Manor won't be wrapping up during the usual December time frame. I'm going to have some time off and then the season will resume in early January. There's still a ways to go in this particular story and December is too soon to wrap it up, so you can expect more Masked Manor after the short holiday break.
And like I said, you can also expect more Masked Manor next Tuesday the 20th. If you're in the Raleigh-Durham area, hope to see you at NC Comicon this weekend!
Hey, gang. Just a quick note to let you know that I'll be appearing at NC Comicon in Artist Alley on November 17 and 18, at the Durham Convention Center. Stop on by, say hello, and pick up a copy of Masked Manor Volume 1 while you're at it. For more info, check out the full list of guests and exhibitors. See ya there!
Hello, all! Here's a quick update on my upcoming appearance at ConTemporal this weekend. I will be at the con all day Friday and Saturday, so you can find me in Artists Alley except during the following times, when I'll be on the panels listed below:
How to Make Money from Comics
6/22/2012, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Paris II
Steampunk and Pirates in Anime and Manga
6/22/2012, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Paris I
Sequential Art vs. Novel Writing
6/23/2012, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
Steampunk in Comics
6/23/2012, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
London I
Iron Artist: Steampunk Character Contest
6/23/2012, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Paris II
Dates and times may be subject to change, so check your con schedule once you arrive. Hope to see you there!


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Pop star Lady Gaga stunned her father when she told him she was broke after pouring her millions into the stage set for her 2009 Monster Ball world tour.
The singer says she put her $US3 million ($A3.36 million) savings into the design to give her fans the best live experience - and to impress a very important promoter.
In a new documentary, which debuts on US TV this week, Gaga says: "I was bankrupt during the show. I had $3 million in the bank to my name and I threw it all in to make my stage.
"I remember I went home and I was with my dad, and he said, 'I don't understand, Bad Romance is out, you're all over the radio, everyone is talking about you and you don't have a pot to piss in.'
"I said, 'Just let me do this, let me just put it on the stage because I think if I can do this I think I can get Arthur Fogel's attention."'
Fogel is the Live Nation mastermind who manages U2 and Madonna's tours.
The gamble paid off - Fogel was impressed with Gaga's efforts and signed on to manage her next tour, which raked in more than $US220 million ($246.06 million) and became one of the most profitable concert treks of all time.
"Everybody said it couldn't happen... Everybody said he was crazy," Gaga recalls, adding: "I remember he called me and he said, 'We wanna do this', and he got Live Nation to write me a $US40 million cheque.
"It changed my life and the life of my whole family."
Lady Gaga kicks off a new world tour on May 4. She will perform in Australia in August.


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Published: Sunday, July 7, 2013 at 4:34 p.m.
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Florida coach Billy Donovan led USA Basketball's under-19 team to a gold medal win Sunday at the FIBA World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic, beating Serbia 82-68.
Louisville's Montrezl Harrell led the U.S. team with 17 points and four blocks. Nigel Williams-Goss, who will play at Washington, added 15 points and Duke guard Rasheed Sulaimon had 12.
UF sophomore Michael Frazier II had six rebounds, but no points in 15 minutes of play.
Team USA went 9-0 in the tournament that began June 27, winning the tournament for only the second time since 1995.
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Where are you headed this Turkey Day?
"Illinois," said one person.
"Orlando," said another.
No matter how close to home you're staying or far away you're going, according to a new report, Americans could spend $552 million at the gas pump this Thanksgiving holiday.
To keep your trip running smoothly, make sure your car is, too. You can increase your gas mileage by 4 percent if you keep your engine tuned to your car's specifications.
Also, pack less, and your engine will do more. The Federal Trade Commission estimates an additional 100 pounds in the trunk can decrease fuel economy by up to 2 percent.
And drive like a pro. Coasting to a stop is more cost effective than slamming on the brakes. You can improve your fuel economy around town by up to 5 percent by driving gently.
Another piece of advice: When you drive faster, your wallet suffers. For every five miles you drive over 60 mph is like paying another 20 cents per gallon for gas.
For 11 money-saving fuel economy tips from Consumer Reports, click here.
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Canada's capital city is one of the most beautiful in the world, and when you book your flight to Ottawa you'll be in for a truly fabulous holiday.
The city's Gothic-style public buildings perched on Parliament Hill set the tone for a memorable experience in a city like no other, a strange and exhilarating mixture of Victorian and Canadian historic roots set against the backdrop of the meandering Ottawa River. Fly to Ottawa with Qatar Airways and be amazed at how harmoniously the old and new blend together here.
To gain some insight into Canada's eventful and convoluted past, visit the Canadian Museum of Civilisation during your trip to Ottawa. The museum's entrance is guarded by brightly coloured bears and carved ravens on two First Nations totem poles.
At the huge, ultra-modern National Gallery of Canada you'll be able to enjoy Canada's biggest collection of native artworks. At the opposite extreme, Notre Dame Basilica is the largest and oldest church in the city, with a Gothic façade that's well worth a visit for its impressive architecture, beautiful stained glass windows and hundreds of carved statues.
Gatineau Park is Ottawa's vast nature reserve, with scenic trails, many different types of trees and a diverse flora and fauna that's typical of the region. If you fancy a bracing walk in fresh air with stunning natural surroundings, spend a day here.
If possible, time your trip to Ottawa for May, when you'll be able to catch the Canadian Tulip Festival which runs over three weeks and splashes the whole city with glorious primary colours.
On your trip to Ottawa there is plenty to do and see. Take a leisurely stroll in the stately grounds of Parliament hill and watch the colourful Changing of the Guard ceremony against a backdrop of Gothic spires, reminiscent of the same event in London.
If you're interested in some outdoor recreation, the Rideau Canal cuts through the city and offers a range of water-based sports and entertainment. Tour boats will take you past the city's main sights with a running commentary, and there are also bicycle and jogging trails as well as an ice-rink park on the banks of the canal.
The National Arts Centre stages international live performances of theatre, ballet and orchestral works, and you get a great view of Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal from its balcony. If your penchant is more for live alternative music head for ByWard Market, where there are tapas bars and entertainment venues galore, and where you'll find some of the city's best musicians performing every evening.
Ottawa is well known for being a truly international and cosmopolitan city, originating with the Irish and French before embracing many other people. This mix is reflected in the diversity of its cuisine. There are numerous fantastic places to dine here, and you can feast on everything from Asian fusion to contemporary Canadian cuisine as the mood and your taste buds take you.
There are many fish dishes on offer, usually prepared to traditional French techniques, and haute cuisine is very much in evidence especially in the centre of the city. Ingredients are increasingly being sourced from the farming hinterland, so if you're into organic food you won't be disappointed.
When travelling to Ottawa for the shopping, you'll find a wealth of different outlets in the city's various neighbourhoods. From exclusive small boutiques to vast malls, gift shops and souvenir stalls, this city has the lot.
The Rideau Centre contains most of the outlets with over 150 separate stores. Most of the art and craft shops can be found in and around ByWard Market and Sparks Street, whilst Bayshore Shopping Centre is home to a number of outdoor stores.
Flights to Ottawa arrive at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, six miles to the south of the city. Take a taxi or transit bus to the city centre.
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PLANS to open a gaming centre in Cityplace have more to do with a long-standing agreement on downtown development than with supporting an NHL hockey team, a senior minister says.
Steve Ashton, the minister responsible for Manitoba Lotteries, said the 5,000-square-foot facility, scheduled to open this spring, is merely the execution of a deal put in place before the MTS Centre opened in 2004.
"We had an initial gaming agreement (with True North Sports & Entertainment). We've had 50 (video lottery terminals) in place since Day 1, which provided a source of revenue on an annual basis to maintain our business plan. Now (the MTS Centre) is one of the most successful arenas in North America," he said.
The 15,003-seat facility opened in 2004 with a price tag of $133.5 million. Nearly three-quarters of the price tag, $93 million, came from the private sector. The remaining $40.5 million was shared by three levels of government.
The gaming centre, currently under construction on the second floor of Cityplace, will be owned by True North, owners of the Winnipeg Jets, and operated by Manitoba Lotteries.
It is scheduled to include 140 slot machines, two poker tables and four blackjack tables. Once it opens, the 50 VLTs currently in operation at the Tavern United pub and restaurant, which is adjacent to the MTS Centre, will be removed.
Ashton said Premier Greg Selinger was part of the May 31, 2011, announcement that the NHL was returning to Winnipeg. That day would never have arrived, however, if the groundwork hadn't been done on the MTS Centre, he said.
"We recognized right from Day 1, get the arena, then you could see about getting the Jets back," he said.
"But even without the Jets, (the MTS Centre) has been a huge asset for downtown. With the Jets, it's that much more of an asset."
What has become one of the busiest entertainment venues in North America has helped transform downtown Winnipeg, Ashton said.
"People are coming downtown at night in unprecedented numbers. There are huge spinoffs to the businesses in the area," he said.
"We're committed to the MTS Centre. Are the Jets an important part of that? Absolutely. But there are numerous other activities there. They just had We Day there a short time ago."
Ashton said the premier made it clear when it was announced the NHL was returning that more machines would be needed to support the MTS Centre.
With a "very modest" financial commitment, Ashton said the province has been able to facilitate the construction of a top-tier sports and entertainment facility, which set the stage for the return of the NHL seven years later.
"It's a symbol of the good things that are happening. A lot of the corporate support that's there in bringing the Jets back is there because the province is growing and the economy is doing well," he said.
Because of its size and the fact there are "a couple dozen" restaurants, bars and lounges in the vicinity of the MTS Centre have gaming, Ashton doesn't believe the gaming centre will change the face of downtown.
"This will be on a slightly larger scale and it will be dedicated to the bottom line of the MTS Centre and having the Jets back in Winnipeg," he said.
The province has no plans for any gaming initiatives to support the new home of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Investors Group Field, he said.
WHEN is a gaming centre not a casino? When it's a fraction of the size of Club Regent of McPhillips Station.
To put things in perspective, the new gaming centre being built in cityplace will encompass 5,000 square feet but pale in comparison to McPhillips Station (174,000 square feet) and Club Regent (182,000 square feet).
According to Manitoba Lotteries, the two casinos generated $236.4 million in 2011-12, an increase of 7.1 million or 3.1 per cent from the previous year.


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up the steps of a bus painted in swirling, psychedelic colors, I
paused, then pulled back the velvet curtain obscuring the vehicle's
it was parked in front of OMCA, and not rolling through
the streets on one of its magical multimedia tours, The Magic Bus
momentarily took me to another place. A hippy, trippy mobile theater
that whisks passengers away on a unique historical tour of San
Francisco's grooviest streets, it transported me to the 1960s via window
shades that doubled as video screens, snippets of an engaging audio
tour and the music of the era.
was a wholly appropriate place to "visit" given that the bus was at the
museum during a night of activities centering on two current
exhibitions "The 1968 Exhibit" and its companion show "All of Us or
None: Social Justice Posters of the San Francisco Bay Area."
as Summer Nights the event occurs final Fridays and features
demonstrations, talks, free films and other programming that enhances
what's on display in the galleries. It's also a fun way to spend an
what I did last month when I boarded The Magic Bus before checking out
the rest of the night's offerings, which included a silkscreen
demonstration by artist Jeff Boozer in the "All of None" gallery.
Families sat
a table making art while people milled around looking at the plethora
of vintage silk-screened posters on display. Others grabbed freshly-made
prints from a stack and brought them to Boozer to sign.
it was off to "The 1968 Exhibit" where museum goers gathered around the
Huey helicopter and kicked back on bean bags to catch snippets of
classic TV. Danielle Dowers was there, checking out the "Resurrection
City" display.
East Bay resident, Danielle said she'd come to see the exhibit because
her brother was DJ'ing at the museum that night. There was a lot to
digest in the show, she said, and recalled being a 9-year-old in 1968.
"I remember Vietnam. I remember MLK being shot," she said. "I remember being fearful."
Tandeta and friends were teenagers in 1968 and laughed and pointed as
they made their way through the exhibit. "It's just great," Tandeta said
about the show. "We keep seeing things we own; that were in our parents
house. It's all so familiar."
thought it was an astounding display," said Jenny. "So much genuine
sadness and so much patriotism." Edin recalled the musical "Hair" and
said nothing's changed. "It's not like we solved the issues," she said.
"It's all so familiar."
was the Gallery of California Art, which like the Gallery of California
History, is open on "Summer Nights," then it was the Daniel Clowes
exhibit before drifting out into the Oak Street Plaza. The sky was a
deep lavender and people sat
in chairs, watching Sidney Poitier and Katherine Hepburn's characters
work out their differences in the classic 1968 film "Guess Who's Coming
to Dinner." It was the perfect end to a culture-filled "Summer" evening.
Catch the next "Summer Nights" tonight, Friday, June 27!
The Magic Bus will be parked in front of the museum and artists and
museum staffers Lisa Silberstein and Anthony Pinata will offer a
silkscreen demonstration in the "All of Us or None" exhibit beginning at
6 p.m. Graphic novelists Daniel Clowes and Chris Ware will be talking
with OMCA senior curator of art Réne de Guzman and curator Susan Miller
at 7 p.m. in the James Moore Theater. A book signing follows. And plan
on staying for the film "Funny Girl" which is screening under the stars
in the Oak Street Plaza from 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.


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Left fielder's three-run homer caps four-RBI day to sink Nats in finale
SEATTLE -- The Dustin Ackley hit parade continued on Sunday, as the Mariners avoided a three-game sweep with a 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals at Safeco Field.
Ackley drove in four runs -- most notably with a three-run homer in the fifth inning -- to tie a career high, while right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma backed him up with three runs over six innings to pick up his 13th victory of the season.
"I just think he's turned a corner," manager Lloyd McClendon said after Ackley finished 2-for-4 to lift his batting average to .260. "He believes in what he's doing and he's very confident in the type of player he is, and it's showing up in the field."
Endy Chavez added an RBI double in the bottom of the eighth to provide an insurance run before Fernando Rodney picked up his 39th save in 42 chances to snap Seattle's three-game skid.
The win pushed the Mariners to 73-62 and a half-game out of the second American League Wild Card spot after the Tigers dropped a 6-2 decision to the White Sox on Sunday afternoon. It also broke an 11-game losing streak against the Nationals that dated back to 2005.
Trailing, 3-1, with one out in the fifth inning, Brad Miller and Austin Jackson got the game-winning rally started with back-to-back singles off Nationals starter Tanner Roark.
Ackley, who entered Sunday batting .314 with 18 extra-base hits since the All-Star break, then gave Seattle a 4-3 lead by hitting a three-run homer -- his 11th blast of the season -- into the right-field seats, upping his August RBI total to 24.
"I think it's just a product of seeing the ball well, getting the barrel to the ball. The home runs are going to come," Ackley said. "The better I feel, the more good pitches I swing at, the more homers I'm going to hit."
Bryce Harper staked the Nats a 1-0 advantage in the second when he launched a towering home run -- estimated distance, 418 feet -- off the window of the "Hit It Here Cafe".
"Listen, the Nats, they're a great team," McClendon said. "They're a veteran club that grind at-bats out, that make it tough on pitching."
After Nate Schierholtz added a solo blast in the top of the third to make it 2-0, the Mariners rallied in the bottom of the frame.
Making a spot start at shortstop, Miller, who finished 3-for-3, lined a one-out double before Jackson followed with an infield single. Then, Ackley cut the deficit to 2-1 with an RBI single through the left side of the infield, putting runners on first and third with one out.
Robinson Cano promptly bounced into a 6-4-3 double play.
Harper then added another home run in the fourth to give the Nationals a 3-1 cushion. It also marked Washington's 10th home run of the series.
From there, Iwakuma settled into a groove and retired the final eight hitters he faced. He allowed just five hits, fanned six and didn't walk a batter while throwing 57 of 86 pitches for strikes. Perhaps most importantly, the three homers he allowed were all solo shots.
"Well I didn't feel very good on the mound," Iwakuma said. "I didn't have a very good feel on the ball today. I kind of struggled, but I was able to change speeds, mix pitches and get out of jams."
After finishing August with a 17-10 record, the Mariners embark on a seven-game road trip, beginning Monday with a Labor Day matinee against the AL-West rival Athletics.
Adam Lewis is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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- POV.HD Recorder with LCD
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- Carrying Case
- Mounting Systems (Star Mount & Goggle Mount, plus zip ties and Velcro strips)
- 4GB SDHC Memory Card
- USB Cable
- Analog A/V Cable
- 4 AA Batteries
- Preloaded Tutorials and Quick Start Guide
|Focal Distance:
|Fixed Focus (2.3ft/0.7m - ∞)
|f/2.0, Relative Illumniation @ Full Field 90%
|Field of View:
|142° in 1080p
|95° in 720p
|Resolution Settings:
|1080p: 1920x1080 pixels, 30, 25 or 24 fps
|720p: 1280x720 pixels, 30 or 60 fps
|Video Codec:
|User Configurable MPEG4 or MOV
|Exposure Control:
|User Configurable
Metering: Full Frame or Spot
Exposure Compensation: -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3
|White Balance:
|Imaging Hardware
|1/2.7" Advanced Native 1080p CMOS sensor, 3.0 µ meter pixel size
|Dynamic Range:
|69 dB
|3300 mV/(lux-sec)
|Operating Temperature:
|-4°F to 140°F / -20°C to 60°C
|32 Bit ARM Microprocessor, 10 Bit Image
|Audio Codec:
|Mic Type:
|Monaural Omni-directional Cable-mounted, -40dB sensitivity at 1kHZ
|16 Bit Half Duplex
|Sampling Rate:
|Monaural 8Ω Mylar, 0.7W Max
|2 megapixel (1920x1080 pixels @ 96 DPI)
|Capture Mode:
|Single Shot
|SD card, up to 32GB capacity (SDHC)
|Average Recording Time:
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|Data Handling
|File Functions:
|Record, Playback, Delete
|I/O Ports:
|SD Cart Slot, USB 2.0 High Speed (Mini-B), Mic-in,
NTSC/PAL Analog TV/Audio Out (Live Stream Capable)
|User Interface
|LCD Display:
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|Navigation Controls:
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|Auxiliary Controls:
|Unidirectional RF Remote Control with Record, Tag, and Stop Controls
|Record, Tagging, File Navigation including Select, Playback, and Delte. Recording Configurable for either Standard Clip Capture or Loop Mode. User Configurable Camera Settings via Settings Menu Screens
|Power and Battery
|Battery Type:
|4 x AA Batteries
|Battery Life:
|Lithium Batteries: Up to 5 hours
|Alkaline Batteries: Up to 2.5 hours
|Size & Mass
|Recording Unit:
|1.6" x 2.4" x 6.6" / 40mm x 60mm x 167mm, 11.6oz / 328grams
(with 4 x AA Batteries)
|Imaging Head:
|2.0oz / 58 grams
|Remote Control:
|.85oz/ 24 grams (with 4x AA Batteries)
|Digital AV Cable:
|Approximately 60" / 1.5 meter length, 4.5oz / 128 grams
Customer Reviews
Tickety-Boo pretty much through and through Review by Rene Leroux
I've been using it motorcycle touring...great for taking still pics on the go...fish-eye effect is a bit of a bummer though. Rugged affair holds up to wet weather. I use it hooked up to the bike battery; with the remote ty-wrapped to the left hand controls. Powered 24/7, it's a set it and forget it situation. Always available when u need it, I don't even need to fiddle with it when I start off. Decent quality at a decent price. I bought it for loop and loop-foward....able to catch something that just happened. I'm happy. (Posted on 6/16/14)
Follow up review Review by Steve
Have had the camera for almost 5 months now and had the 1st camera and power hatch exchanged under warranty after first 2 weeks.
The main camera unit had a connection problem with the cable leading to the camera head and I'd lose the view on the camera screen indicating a loose connection. Same with the power hatch, found out one of the connectors were broken and loose.
Been using the second camera for close to 4.5 months daily and it is working flawlessly with the power hatch as well.
Tried plenty of different rechargeable batteries and can't go wrong with Sanyo Eneloops or the higher capacity Powerex AA batteries (personally have 8 AA of each brand). The Powerex batteries last 3 times longer than the rechargeable Energizers or Duracells I've used in the past and my Eneloops last twice as long as Energizers and Duracells.
Maybe POV cameras can think about providing the high quality Sanyos or Maha/Powerex type batteries because not too many Canadian dealers/suppliers exist for either batteries and I'm sure it'd draw business from flashoholics as well.
(Posted on 8/9/11)
Nice but Problematic Review by Brando
Everything you read about with the features are true. They're great. Crisp video, small camera head (which makes using it tactically all the more easier), lightweight, and plenty of features to make sure your video is going to turn out well.
However, ever since I've had this camera it's been in for repairs twice on the microphone on functioning. Personally I feel the mic is of low quality, but VIO has stated general reasons otherwise. To me sound makes a difference in a video I'm watching.
In conclusion, I think it's worth the risk to purchase and VIO has been very accommodating on repairing my device without hassles or questions. The end result has been very pleasing to me. (Posted on 5/7/11)


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A funny thing happened right around the time Microsoft launched its 10-inch Surface slates. Consumers decided they really, really like smaller slates, which cost less, are easier to carry and hold, and do pretty much their same thing as their larger sibs. Apple's 7.9-inch iPad mini is a bona fide hit, and the 7-inch Google Nexus 7 and Amazon Kindle Fire have found receptive audiences too. For Microsoft's mobile strategy to work, it badly needs a 7- or 8-inch Surface in the game. Not surprisingly, Redmond is planning to launch a smaller slate later this year, The Wall Street Journal reports. If true, would Surface's optional Type Cover and Touch Cover keyboards shrink as well?
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Anal cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the anus, which is the opening at the end of the rectum. Anal cancer is not common and is often curable.
Symptoms of anal cancer include bleeding or discharge from the anus, an itchy anus, or a lump near the anus. Treatment often includes radiation and chemotherapy (chemoradiation). Sometimes surgery is needed. Your treatment and how well it works depends on the stage of the cancer and your general health.
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Brooklyn, MI (SportsNetwork.com) - Ryan Truex will not compete in Sunday's 400-mile Sprint Cup Series race after he suffered a concussion during an accident in Saturday's practice at Michigan International Speedway.
Truex, who is a rookie in the series this season and is the younger brother of veteran driver Martin Truex Jr., lost control as he was exiting turn 2 and then made hard contact with the outside wall. He climbed out of his heavily- damaged car and walked away from the wreck under his own power but had complained of a headache and shoulder pain.
The 22-year old Truex was examined at the track's infield care center and then transported to a local hospital, where he was diagnosed with a concussion. He underwent CT scans of his head, neck, chest and abdomen, and all were negative. Truex will follow the NASCAR medical guidelines for his return to racing.
BK Racing announced that J.J. Yeley will substitute for Truex in the No. 83 Toyota at Michigan. Truex had qualified 31st for the race. He is currently 37th in the Sprint Cup point standings.


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'Those who think they have no time for healthy eating will sooner or later have to find time for illness.' –Edward Stanley.
Weight Watchers, Slimming World, Atkins, the Cabbage Soup Diet, the Special K Diet, the Dukan Diet and the list is endless.
The diet industry is booming as obesity is increasingly becoming an epidemic in many developed countries.
For those of us who have an unhealthy attachment to food and struggle with it or those of us who are not obese yet eat unhealthily, the Book of Allah and His Messenger has some simple, free, non-exclusive and yet incredible advice: It is rather ironic that obesity increases in our globally-connected planet where millions continue to starve in the developing world. Having easy access to plentiful foods, many of us are not immune to this problem.
There was once a skilled Christian physician who used to serve the Abbasid Caliph, Harun al-Rashid. He said to 'Ali b. Hasan, "Your Book (the Qur'an) does not contain anything of the knowledge of medicine, and knowledge is of two types: knowledge of the religions and knowledge of the bodies".
'Ali b. Hasan replied: "Allah has combined all of medicine in half a verse in our Book." So the doctor asked, "What is it?" He replied: "The saying of Allah, the Mighty and Majestic: And eat and drink and be not excessive." (7:23) The physician then asked: "Why, then, has nothing been mentioned about medicine from the mouth of your Messenger?".
He replied: "Our Messenger (peace be upon him), has combined the sciences of medicine in a few words when he said: "The stomach is the house for disease and prevention is the essence of medicine." The Christian physician then said: "Then your Book and your Prophet left nothing about medicine for Galen (the famous Greek Physician)".
In discussion of the above verse, Imam al-Qurtubi (may God have mercy on him) goes on to say that eating less has many benefits, including a healthier body, a stronger memory, increased intelligence and less sleep.
Scholars have also said that eating less results in humility of the self, weakness of desires, and gentleness of temperament. Excessive eating on the other hand brings about the opposite of these praiseworthy qualities.
In his 'Medicine of the Prophet', Ibn al-Qayyim (may God have mercy on him) mentions that the most common illnesses are caused by the following: "consuming more food before the previous meal has been digested; by eating in excess of the amount needed by the body; by taking in food which is of little nutritional value and slow to digest; and by indulging in different foods which are complex in their composition." Hippocrates said: "Let your foods be your medicines, and your medicines your food."
Perhaps the most amazing of food-related Prophetic advice is the following hadith. The Prophet (peace be upon him) once said: "The son of Adam does not fill any vessel worse than his stomach. It is sufficient for the son of Adam to eat a few mouthfuls, to keep him going. If he must do that (fill his stomach), then let him fill one third with food, one third with drink and one third with air." (Tirmidhi) We are programmed from a young age to eat to our fill.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) didn't only advise us to eat only one-third of that, but actually said this was the last resort. The ideal Prophetic way of eating is actually eating a few morsels which would keep us going.
Ibrahim b. Adham once said: "Anyone who controls his stomach is in control of his deen, and anyone who controls his hunger is in control of good behaviour." A friend once said to me: "Eat to live. Don't live to eat."
All of the above may be easy for people who already adopt the above mantra when it comes to food.
But if you struggle with food and healthy eating, the following practical tips (taken from 'Mindless Eating') may help you implement the Qur'anic and Prophetic advice mentioned above: 1. 20% rule. Dish out 20% less than you might want before you start to eat, and for fruits and vegetables, think 20 % more.
2. Put everything you want to eat, including snacks on a plate before you start eating (unless circumstances dictate otherwise) 3. Mini-size your boxes, bowls and portions 4. De-convenience tempting foods; for example, by moving the snacks away in a hard-to-reach cupboard 5. Half-Plate Rule of Balanced Meals.
Whilst half the meal can consist of protein and carbohydrates, the other half should consist of fruits and vegetables.
This shouldn't just be for those wanting to lose weight, but rather for the entire family in order to eat healthier and be stronger servants of Allah.
6. Read the relevant chapters in Imam al-Ghazali's al-Ihya and Sh. Hamza Yusuf's 'Purification of the Heart' for motivation.
Eating with the correct intention (such as gaining strength to do God's work and worship) is a commendable and rewarding act.
When we eat, let us eat with the consciousness that it is indeed 'ibadah. God-willing, this will make us more likely to eat less, waste less and think of others who are in need of food.
Somayya Patel writes on behalf of 1st Ethical Charitable Trust who empower Muslims to benefit society through faith-based campaigns, thereby increasing social cohesion. For more information, please visit www.1stethical.com


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"Drankin' sure does make me hungry for dem wiener cakes."
Because the world needed to see them and be enriched by their presence, TMZ was awesome enough to fire over these photos of Miley Cyrus celebrating Liam Hemsworth's birthday on Saturday where she apparently got chipmunk-faced drunk (Still 19 by the way.) before someone whipped out her old pal the cameraphone which naturally ended with a giant penis cake getting a Mullettown Mouth Massage. It was practically her destiny.
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Your Most Dreaded Household Chore … and The Cure!
Everyone has one task around the house they hate more than all others. Here's how to make it less painful!
-April Daniels Hussar
Recently I found myself trying to bribe … MYSELF. Why? Because I couldn't think of another way to get myself to do a dreaded, hateful chore: putting away two baskets of folded laundry. I know. Could anything be more horrific?! I ended up making a movie date with a girlfriend for later that afternoon and promising myself Raisinets if I powered through the dreaded activity. Luckily I'm easy to bribe.
WHY do I loathe the act of placing folded laundry into drawers? I cannot tell you. I just do. It's probably the same reason why I hate unpacking my suitcases (much to my husband's dismay, as I often leave them on the bedroom floor for weeks, perfectly happy to continue living out of them rather than empty them out!). I don't hate everything about laundry; I kind of enjoy the folding part, and I recently discovered those little one-shot laundry soap thingies that make the washing part even easier (no measuring, no liquid mess). But the putting away …. aughghghgh. Not enough chocolate in the world!
My little episode got me thinking: what household jobs do other people hate? And what — short of bribing ourselves — can help us with our torturous tasks? After all, a girl can only eat so many chocolate covered raisins!
By querying my friends via email and Facebook, I found out a few things: I'm not the only person with laundry-related phobias; everyone has a chore they particularly hate around the house; and there are ways of making this easier! These tricks seemed to fall into a three categories, work smart, make it fun, and delegate….


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Earth to Elle ... do you read us?
It would seem The Body, our very own Elle Macpherson, has missed her target somewhat since launching her "alkilising greens" food supplement last month.
Since Macpherson, who turned 50 in March, launched the modestly named The Super Elixir, the former supermodel has suffered something of a backlash on social media and in the comments sections of online news outlets that have reported on the launch.
Even top British nutritionist Sioned Quirke described Elle's concoction is an "absolute joke", which, at about $180 a jar*, is no cheap laugh.
But according to multimillionaire Macpherson – who declares that she feels "buzzed" after gulping the stuff down twice a day – The Super Elixir is "my birthday present to women". Hip, hip hooray!
Clarification: An earlier version of the headline and story said "consumer" backlash.
* Price if bought on internet in UK. Australian recommended retail prices: 150g $49, 300g $85, collectable ceramic caddy $145 (inc GST).


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Liberty Drops 3-0 Decision at Duke
The host Duke Blue Devils recorded a 3-0 victory (25-10, 25-19, 25-21) over the visiting Liberty Lady Flames, Friday at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Duke improved its record to 5-2 on the season with its win over Liberty, to open both teams' participation at the 2013 Duke Invitational. The Lady Flames are now 1-7 after sustaining their fourth consecutive defeat.
The Blue Devils sent down 53 kills at a .333 pace, compared to 28 kills at .117 for the Lady Flames. Duke also held a 59-28 advantage in digs, while Liberty led, 8-5, in blocks.
Liberty's Kendle Rollins, a redshirt senior, posted a match-high five blocks (two solo, three assisted), in addition to five kills. Senior Lillie Happel led Liberty with six kills, while fellow senior Jade Craycraft dished out a team-high 20 assists. Senior Becca Haraf and sophomore Allie Reynolds tied for the team lead with seven digs apiece.
Duke junior Jeme Obeime hit .722 and led all players with 13 kills, followed by 12 kills from sophomore Emily Sklar. Senior Ali McCurdy collected a match-high 16 digs and junior Maggie Deichmeister recorded a double-double with 31 assists and 10 digs.
The Blue Devils raced out to a 1-0 match lead, downing the Lady Flames, 25-10, in set one. After holding an early 7-3 lead, Duke ended the set on an 18-7 run. Duke hit .433 during the opening frame, while Liberty hit .000 with seven kills and as many errors. Sklar recorded five kills in the opening set to pace all players.
During set two, Liberty's blocking defense helped the Lady Flames stay close. The visitors trailed, 16-14, after a solo block and kill from Happel. Duke then built a 20-16 lead, before six rally points ensued. After Rollins' second kill of the set, the Blue Devils closed out the second set, scoring the final three points for a 25-19 win and 2-0 lead in the match.
Duke outhit Liberty, .438-.241, in set two, although the Lady Flames posted four blocks. Obeime scored a kill on each of her six attempts in the middle stanza, while Happel hit 4-0-9 for Liberty.
The hosts jumped out to a 16-8 lead to begin set three, posting three early blocks and getting four kills from Sklar. Rollins spurred a 6-0 Lady Flames run, scoring a kill and three blocks, with the last two assisted by Susan Babcock. Following five rally points, a Duke error left the score, 19-18, in favor of the Blue Devils. Obeime then scored back-to-back kills, sparking a 6-3 Duke rally, as Duke sealed the match victory.
Liberty held the Blue Devils to a .204 hitting percentage in the final set, thanks in part to four blocks. Rollins factored in on all four Lady Flames blocks in set three.
Liberty will next face South Carolina of the SEC later today, at 5 p.m. inside Cameron Indoor Stadium to continue play at the Duke Invitational.


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