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Ohio State sets hay production school
Drought conditions in some Western states and higher overall demand for hay exports will likely result in stronger markets for hay this year, industry experts say.
So producers may want to attend a daylong course to ensure they are aware of the most up-to-date techniques for quality hay production this season, according to a forage expert with Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
Producers can take advantage of a hay production school April 16 designed to help them learn techniques including best fertility practices and general hay management guidelines, said David Marrison, an Ohio State University Extension educator. OSU Extension is the outreach arm of the college.
Other topics will also be discussed, including:
• Hay cutting management.
• Hay sampling and testing procedures.
• Weed identification.
• Forage selection.
• Hay renovation.
• Forage species identification.
In addition to classroom experience, participants will also take part in a hay field diagnostic walk at Honkonen Farm south of Jefferson, he said.
The program is from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 39 Wall St. in Jefferson, Ohio. Registration for the workshop is $20 and includes the program, handouts and lunch. Checks should be made payable to OSU Extension and mailed to OSU Extension, 39 Wall St., Jefferson, Ohio 44047.
The deadline to register is April 7. For more information about the event, including registration, contact Marrison at email@example.com or 440-576-9008, ext. 106.
Midwest farmers invited to 'Start2Farm Together' conference
The Start2Farm Together Conference will be held Apr. 15-16, bringing together beginning farmer and rancher educators and service providers to share resources and best practices. The conference will be held at the Illinois Farm Bureau Auditorium, in Bloomington, Ill.
Start2Farm Together is funded through a grant from the USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture's (NIFA) Beginning Farming and Ranching Development Program and was developed to assist people new to farming or ranching and those who have less than 10 years of experience. For more information, click here.
A $25 registration fee includes the conference and two lunch meals. For registration, visit the website link.
WMMB director candidates named
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced 11 nominees are certified eligible for the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) 2014 Board of Directors election.
Here are the certified candidates, listed in alphabetical order by district:
Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Rusk, Sawyer and Washburn Counties
- Ben Peterson of Grantsburg
Barron and Polk Counties
- Audrey Kusilek of Rice Lake
Clark County
- David Bangart of Greenwood
- Richard Price of Stanley
Brown, Door and Kewaunee Counties
- John Pagel of Kewaunee
Buffalo, Pierce and Pepin Counties
- Lanette Harsdorf of Beldenville
Fond du Lac, Green Lake and Marquette Counties
- Dave Schmitz of Fond du Lac
Columbia and Dodge Counties
- Becky Levzow of Rio
Grant County
- Ann Kieler of Platteville
- Mary Wackershauser of Lancaster
Green, Rock and Walworth Counties
- Stacy Eberle of Monroe
DATCP confirmed that each candidate is an active dairy producer who sells milk into commercial channels and lives in the district up for election. In addition, DATCP certified each candidate's nomination form, which included five signatures from active dairy producers within the district and a notarized "Affidavit of Eligibility" requirement.
Nominations were first filed by February 21, however, District 4 failed to receive any nominations during the allotted time period. DATCP then extended the deadline for that district until March 14. One nomination was received during the extension.
To vote, DATCP will distribute mail-in ballots in early April to dairy producers who live within the nine affected districts. Producers who do not receive a ballot by April 14 should call Noel Favia at (608) 224-5140. Elections will be held through April 26, 2014, with results announced later in May. For more election information, visit www.wmmb.com/elections.
IMMAG offers spring manure application tips
As the snow melts and this winter slowly turns to spring, it is extremely important to take into account the conditions of the ground and the weather forecast before applying manure. Although Iowa restrictions on application of manure on frozen and snow-covered ground will expire April 1, farmers are still responsible for any discharges that may result from manure application.
Here are a few tips:
• Apply on level ground
• Apply as far away from surface waters as possible
• Avoid application on ground that drains to tile inlets that discharge directly to surface or groundwater
• Do not apply manure in a grassed waterway
• Follow the required separation distances for land application of manure
• Do not apply prior to forecasted precipitation or warming conditions that will cause snow melt
• Review your manure management plan before applying
For additional tips, check out this fact sheet, or visit the Iowa Manure Management Action Group website.
Wisconsin offers livestock, genetics exporting seminar
Wisconsin is known internationally for its quality livestock and genetics, creating great potential for the state's farmers and agribusinesses. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will again host its Livestock and Genetics Export Seminar in Madison this April.
"This popular seminar will feature new speakers and cover a variety of topics, including technical information needed to enter the export market," explained DATCP's Enrique Gandara. "Exporters will learn what they need to know to take advantage of market opportunities in new parts of the world."
The seminar will be held on Wednesday, April 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel, 706 John Nolen Drive, Madison. The day will include educational sessions and time for networking.
Speakers will provide tools and techniques for exporting livestock and genetics. Participants will gain greater understanding of the regulations and logistics for exporting livestock and genetics.
Topics will include:
● Importance of building relationships when making sales.
● Coordination and complications of embryo export.
● Understanding export protocols and regulations.
● Overview of export logistics.
Farmers and representatives from small to mid-sized agribusinesses should plan to attend. Information provided will be helpful for those seasoned in, or new to exporting.
Wisconsin ranks second in the nation in the export of bovine semen. In 2013, the state exported $56 million of bovine semen, a 10% increase over the same period the year before. The top export destinations for our bovine semen exports are the United Kingdom, Brazil and China.
Registration is required. There is a $25 cost to attend, which includes lunch.
For more information, contact DATCP's Enrique Gandara at 608-224-5113 or email@example.com.
Research grants available to help boost Minnesota ag products
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is seeking applicants for $1.3 million in competitive grants for applied crop research. The research needs to focus on improving agricultural product quality, quantity and value.
Projects must create public, transferable information that will benefit Minnesota farmers and the state's economy in the next three to five years. The maximum grant award will be $250,000. Projects can last up to three years.
Any Minnesota organization, research entity, individual, or business with agricultural research capability is eligible to apply and receive funding. This includes: farmers/farmer networks, institutions of higher education, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, agricultural cooperatives, and agricultural businesses with research capabilities.
Applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. on April 28, 2014. Proposals may be delivered by mail or in person to the MDA, or sent by email. Additional information and the application are available at www.mda.state.mn.us/grants/grants/cropresearch.aspx.
MMPA leaders elected; 35-year members honored
Delegates attending the 98th annual meeting of Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) re-elected Rodney Daniels, of Whittemore, to an at-large, three-year term on the board of directors.
During the board's reorganizational meeting, held after the delegate meeting, the following officers were elected: President: Ken Nobis, St. Johns; Vice President: Bob Kran, FreeSoil; Treasurer: Mark Halbert, Battle Creek.
Board members re-elected during the district meetings are: Tim Hood, Paw Paw, MMPA District 2; James Reid, Jeddo, District 7 (at-large position) and Bob Kran, Free Soil, MMPA District 11(now known as District 3.) Elected to his first term on the MMPA board is Tony Jandernoa, St. Johns, representing MMPA District 6.
Delegates also elected representatives to the MMPA Advisory Committee:
District 1: Perry Cisco, Hudson; Carlton Evans, Litchfield
District 2: Michael Oesch, Middlebury, IN; Danny Ransler, Gobles
District 3 (formerly District 11): Jim Good, Caledonia; Dave Pyle, Zeeland
District 4 (formerly District 12): Marvin Rubingh, Ellsworth; Jeremy Werth, Alpena
District 5: Mike Rasmussen, Edmore; Bill Jernstadt, Big Rapids
District 6: David Reed, Owosso; Jamie Meyer, Ionia
District 7(formerly District 10): John Bennett, Prescott; Scott Kleinhardt, Clare
District 8: Tim Kubacki, Sebewaing; Dale Phillips, Marlette
At-Large: Mark Crandall, Battle Creek; Tom Wing, Bellevue; William Blumerich, Berlin; Chuck White, Fowlerville
Sixty-three MMPA members were recognized as 35-year members at the meeting. A video presentation showcased the vast changes the Michigan dairy industry has undergone the past 35 years since these members began dairy farming.
The presentation highlighted that in 1979, when these members joined MMPA, the average milk price was just $11.53 per hundredweight; in fiscal year 2013, the average price was $20.28 per hundredweight. There were 5,214 MMPA members in 1979 who marketed a total of 2.81 billion pounds of milk. Today, MMPA has approximately 2,000 members and marketed over 4.31 billion pounds of milk in the 2013 fiscal year. Most notably, the average producer shipped 662,262 pounds of milk in 1979 compared to the average member's shipment last year of nearly 3.35 million pounds of milk.
Michigan Milk Producers Association is a member owned and controlled milk-marketing cooperative serving approximately 2,000 dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and Ohio.
Biery Cheese Co. plans Wisconsin expansion project
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will provide a $1 million loan to the Biery Cheese Co. for a facility upgrade. The Ohio-based Biery Cheese, which has operations in the Town of Sherry in Wood County, plans to invest $19.7 million in equipment purchases and facility upgrades.
Biery, a cheese packaging, processing and distribution company, has been operating in Wisconsin since November 2013, when it purchased the Kickapoo Valley Cheese Corp. in Sherry. The company is currently pursuing options for a new building in the area. Once complete, the project is expected to create 31 full-time jobs and retain 111 positions.
The Biery Cheese Co. was founded in 1929 by Norman F. Biery, who started making Swiss cheese in Louisville, Ohio. The company has evolved from a manufacturing company to one that now provides chunks, shreds, slices, diced, cubes, and snacking cheeses to its customers around the world. Visit www.inwisconsin.com.
Golden Sands Family Farm posts online tool to follow EIR
A Central Wisconsin dairy farm facing vocal opposition to expansion plans posted an interactive online tool to provide public with access to important information from the recently submitted Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Golden Sands Family Farm is being developed by central Wisconsin-based Wysocki Family of Companies and will be located in the Wood County Town of Saratoga.
"For more than 60 years and going on three generations, we have remained committed to environmental responsibility, growing the local economy and providing a legacy for our children and grandchildren," said Jim Wysocki, chief financial officer of the Wysocki Family of Companies. "Golden Sands Family Farm will add productive farmland to our current operations and helps us continue our tradition of farming and land stewardship."
The new online tool provides neighbors of the project and people throughout Wisconsin with important facts from the Environmental Impact Report, which was recently submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the agency primarily responsible for processing project permit applications. The EIR provides the DNR with comprehensive information about the science and technology behind Golden Sands Family Farm and answers to many questions the public has raised concerning the planned farming operations.
The new interactive tool can be found online at www.FarmingFullCircle.com. It contains easily accessed data, facts and highlights from the EIR. The EIR is a valuable and comprehensive tool for identifying issues to be addressed as the current red pine plantation, which is regularly harvested for the paper industry, is converted to both agricultural crop fields and a productive dairy. The EIR is an important step in the multi-stage permitting process for Golden Sands Family Farm.
"We have worked tirelessly with scientists and other experts to carefully develop a plan that will be sensitive to the community and the environment and the concerns we have heard. We're pleased to share highlights from that plan with the public through our new online tool," said Jim Wysocki. "This online resource allows anyone to get timely and accurate information about the Golden Sands Family Farm project at any time and to avoid confusion and misinformation."
When it becomes operational, Golden Sands Family Farm will annually produce an estimated 13.5 million gallons of milk, 21,000 tons of silage corn, 22,500 tons of potatoes, 1,500 tons of grain corn, 10,000 tons of alfalfa, 5,500 tons of sweet corn, 3,500 tons of snap beans and 1,100 tons of peas.
Wysocki Family of Companies, a family-farming operation, is an industry leader and key grower/shipper of year-round potatoes and onions. The company prides itself on maintaining a high level of business integrity that includes commitments to environmental sustainability, as well as innovation and retail solutions.
UM to honor Enchanted Dairy
The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) will honor Marv, Ron, Jeannie Miller and Enchanted Dairy as recipients of the 2014 Dairy Appreciation Award. The award will be presented to Enchanted Dairy on May 22, during the Minnesota Dairy Health Conference, Minneapolis, Minn.
The Millers operate the 1600-cow dairy farm near Little Falls, Minn. The farm was started by Ron and Marv Miller's grandfather, who purchased the land in 1947. When Ron and Marv's parents came home from the service in 1955, they purchased a farm site across the road and began farming on their own. Their father was a full-time carpenter so the dairy only developed as Ron and Marv began to take interest in it. Ron began dairying with his father in 1981. Five years later, Ron and Jeannie were married, Marv returned to the farm and their father retired. At that time, Ron, Jeannie and Marv formed a partnership and have been operating the dairy business ever since, growing from the original 75 cows to more than 1,000 by 2005, when the veterinary college first began to work with the dairy.
Enchanted Dairy has been an important partner to the College of Veterinary Medicine for nearly a decade, collaborating with the college to educate both veterinary students and post-graduate continuing education students. The family has hosted teaching exercises at their dairy and provided access to their dairy for research studies to develop better systems to manage and support health initiatives on dairies.
For many students, their experience at Enchanted Dairy marks their introduction to dairy production medicine. According to John Fetrow, CVM Professor of Dairy Production Medicine, "The Millers have patiently answered students' questions, endured their intrusion, and have been positive and supportive examples of the best in the dairy industry."
Ron Miller appreciates the opportunity to work with veterinary students. "It has been a real privilege over the years of working with the College of Veterinary Medicine. We have found so much energy in the students and their passion for their careers. The knowledge they bring and their enthusiasm is uplifting."
The dairy is a former recipient of Minnesota's Dairy Producer of the Year by the Minnesota Milk Producers Association.
The Minnesota Dairy Health Conference is an annual event for dairy veterinarians, dairy industry professionals, and dairy producers on advancements in the dairy field. During the three-day event, nationally renowned speakers give presentations on the latest developments in dairy production science, health management and food quality. For more information visitwww.cvm.umn.edu/vetmedce/events/MinnesotaDairyHealth
The Dairy Appreciation Award was created in 2011 to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the dairy industry and supported the college's education and research missions. Individuals are nominated by members of the Dairy Production Medicine Group and the recipient is selected by a vote.
Indiana Milk Quality Conference is April 15-16
Indiana Milk Quality Professionals Inc. will present a conference April 15-16 to provide up-to-date information and educational support for dairy industry professionals involved in improving the quality of milk produced in Indiana.
The Indiana Milk Quality Conference will be held at Don Hall's Guesthouse, 1313 W. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. The annual conference will feature speakers covering topics including how to use mastitis culture results, pros and cons of on-farming milk culturing, monitoring technology on the farm, and economics of digesters on dairy farms.
A producer panel on management practices to increase milk production on farms will include topics such as breeding management, genetics and robotic milking.
To register, send the registration form and a $100 registration fee to Indiana Milk Quality Professionals Inc., Robin Fuhrman, secretary/treasurer, P.O. Box 10419 Fort Wayne, Ind., 46852. Advanced registration is required, but it can be paid at the door. There is no registration fee for industry and regulatory retirees, but they will need to register.
Overnight accommodations may be made at the Don Hall's Guesthouse, which has set aside a block of rooms for the organization under group number 4414. To reserve a room, call 800-348-1999.
More information on the conference is available on the organization's website at http://www.imqpinc.com.
Iowa farm custom rate survey shows slight increases for 2014
The 2014 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey followed the recent trend of small, but consistent increases in rates each year. According to William Edwards, retired Iowa State University Extension and Outreach economist, most operations showed increases of 4%-6% over the average rates in the 2013 survey.
The survey includes information on tillage, planting, spraying and harvesting grain or forages. Also included are values for miscellaneous services and machinery rental. read more
A total of 195 Iowa farmers, custom operators and farm managers replied to the survey. Twenty-seven percent of them reported that they performed custom work for others, 12% reported hiring custom work done and 61% indicated that they did both.
The Ag Decision Maker offers a Decision Tool to help custom operators and other farmers estimate their own costs for specific machinery operations. The Machinery Cost Calculator, File A3-29 can be found under Crops, then Machinery in the Ag Decision Maker table of contents.
The 2014 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey is available at your county extension office or online as publication FM-1698, from the Extension Online Store, or as Information File A3-10, Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey, on the Ag Decision Maker website www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/.


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Contradictory CollocationsLanguage brain teasers are those that involve the English language. You need to think about and manipulate words and letters.
Collocations are words that regularly occur together in usage. For example: "crumbling infrastructure" or "sibling rivalry". Below are four collocations, pairs of words, that from a certain point of view, may seem incompatible. That is to say, the two words that make up each pair may seem to have contradictory characteristics when seen from a certain perspective. For example: "jumbo shrimp" - If "shrimp" means "a small person", then how can they be described as "jumbo" (big)?!
Fill in the missing letters to complete each collocation. If you get stuck, the hint provides a clue for each word pair.
1) c_i_ken _in_ers
2) li_ui_ _a_er
3) _ost sa_i_gs
4) _raw _in_er
Hint1) Meet me in St. Louis.
2) I have a solution for that typo!
3) I'll be richer once I pay for this.
4) Congratulations, it's a tie!
Answer1) chicken fingers (Chickens don't have fingers.)
2) liquid paper (Paper is a solid.)
3) cost savings (A cost is something one must pay, therefore it cannot save one money.)
4) draw winner (If it is a draw (a tie), then how can there be a winner?!)
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text: Nico Carrillo, volunteer for the Ukiah Fire Department, and Rachel Parmenter, volunteer and EMT, train on the fire hoses. Volunteers from Mendocino County trained at the pear sheds on Taylor Drive Saturday afternoon. The course being covered was "Hoses, Nozzles and Appliances." Firefighters learned how to handle a variety of hoses and nozzles, learned how to connect to a fire hydrant as well as general safety practices one would have to execute while on scene at a fire.


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What are you doing to celebrate the United States of America's 236th birthday on this 4th of July? If you're like most of us, your plans are mostly about shopping, swimming, BBQs and fireworks. So here's a couple really easy ways to be patriotic and make a difference for our country's heros on this patriotic day.
Fly the flag! Honor the brave Americans who have served our country. Their sacrifices have earned our freedom. Show them your support!
Go to the parade. Every community has a parade, right? Take 2 hours and bring the kids to re-visit what the Fourth of July is all about.
Watch this 1 minute video about Cell Phones For Soldiers on Causes.com and ATT will donate $2 for every view of the film up to $50,000. This charity was founded in 2004 by Robbie and Brittany Bergquist, when they were 12 and 13 years old to help soldiers make phone calls to their families. To date they have raised more than $7 million and provided more than 150 million minutes of free talk time to military personnel and veterans. You can add to their accomplishments by clicking here.
Now go out and enjoy the freedoms that others have provided you. Happy Fourth!
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In the past couple of months I have been attempting to hearken back to more of a longer-term mindset regarding stock selection and market musings, as opposed to amassing knowledge from 98 article click-throughs. As time has worn on, however, a sense of worry has emerged: Have I lost focus on the common-man analysis that had always set me apart from the silver spoon-fed folks? In order to regain that edge, I channeled the advice from my fifth-grade math teacher: "Keep it simple, stupid," or KISS.
KISS in Practice
First, individuals tend to complain about their year-end job reviews and meager pay raises. Well, this time around, that bellyaching will be met with a pay raise that barely offsets the expiration of the payroll-tax credit. These folks are likely to adjust to their personal-spending plans. The read: We'll see a challenging start to first-half 2013 consumer spending that isn't yet priced in to sell-side earnings estimates. I prefer to put more stock in real-life consequences triggering a wake-up call for Wall Street, and as I enter the new year I'll remain extremely selective on consumer stocks, whether they're "enticing" dividend paying staples or clothing purveyors.
Here's another simple dot-connect: With the closure of the government spending spigots, aka budget cuts, will come fewer workers and fewer widgets built for numerous sectors. Any meddling in Social Security's cost-of-living adjustments will bring financial hardship to people just skirting by on fixed incomes -- and elevated food prices don't help. So, in the spirit of KISS, does the iShares Dow Transportation Average (IYT) really deserve to be rising as quickly as it's been doing? Can we truthfully believe that FedEx (FDX) has an impending fiscal 2013 recovery story if Granny isn't ordering as many objects made from China, and sold on Amazon (AMZN), for little Johnny?
Finally, the post-recession world has been, without question, characterized by stimulus aiding large chunks of the business community in countless cases of high-margin sales. Now the dynamic is changing, regardless of whether President Obama is able to secure infrastructure spending that nobody sees on their local roads. This type of fundamental change places extra emphasis on managers to execute productivity initiatives. Quick -- when it comes to the companies in your portfolio, are you aware of the productivity plans they are working through? I'd guess not.
Looking at the market from a real-life perspective is of significant value. The above shout-outs funnel into a single conclusion that I've been harping on recently: A fiscal cliff deal won't be a magical elixir. It will represent the start of a corporate thinning of the herd wherein strong companies will get stronger, while the weak will either die or will get bought out cheaply.
Sometimes the simplistic of analysis is the best, especially when you're feeling very overwhelmed and confused on what the appropriate attack plan is for building and protecting your wealth.
Okay, that fatherly moment is done.
For the Short-Term-Minded
● The market remains quite susceptible to headline risk. This week, sessions that have sparked mega enthusiasm have lacked the attributes of a defining sustainable long-term rally.
● In fiscal-cliff rhetoric, there seems to have been a shift to the negative Wednesday. Either way, I am not constructive on adding risk to the portfolio.
● Ignore the "sell-the-news" banter when the fiscal deal is announced -- that'll be the smart money trying to keep you down in the dumps. In reality, the probability for a rally is in excess of 50%. Be prepared Thursday as you watch the tick-by-tick madness from afar. (Do the research now, have a firm understanding of fiscal cliff and be ready to strike like a cobra.)
● Stay short General Electric (GE), per my Dec. 4 hint.
● Go forth and conquer.


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Best moment @ each Royal Rumble
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I decided to do a 2nd blog dedicating it to the moments that didn't happen during the Rumble match. Rumble match has basically overshadowed the rest of the show. It is now time to give love to these moments that didn't happen during the Rumble match. Here is in my opinion the best moments:
88.Dino Bravo's record-Dino Bravo was going for a record in weight lifting. I think it was 715 pounds or w/e. He does a bunch of other weights to get him warmed up. Asks the crowd to be quiet. At the end, Jesse Ventura who is the spotter during the segment lifted it up before he finished the lift. Jesse denys it the whole show.
89.Rude's workout-Rude vs Warrior in a pose down. He is putting baby oil on, exercise in between, among other things. Warrior jumps up and down yelling at Rude to hurry up.
90.Sapphire/Jesse dancing-I know many of you are thinking when you read the title is that Jesse danced, but he didn't. He commented on her dancing. Saying he was sick of seeing it saying to put the show on something else. Hilarious moment....not a great Rumble ppv.
91.Virgil turns on Dibiase-Finally Virgil no longer had a price for Ted Dibiase when he hit Dibiase in the face with his million dollar championship instead of putting it around his waist. This led to their WM match at WM 6.
92.Piper wins IC title-Piper was one of the few stars in wrestling to ever get as over as he was without winning a single championship. Not even the tag titles. He finally won the IC title from the Mountie @ the Rumble after Mountie defeated Bret Hart on a house show where it was said that he had a temperature. Bobby Heenan said boo hoo...he had a 111 temperature before.
93.Sherri slaps HBK-Throughout HBK's match with his former Rocker teammate. Questions swirled was she with HBK? She ended up slapping him with fans going nuts. Before the Rumble, he pulled Sherri in front of the mirror that was aimed by Marty to hit HBK with.
94.Taker: "I won't RIP"-In a match with Yokozuna in a casket match. He was attacked by several wrestlers when he had the match won. They took and opened the urn with green smoke coming out of it. Dominated Taker like no one has ever seen before or have seen since in reality. They attempted to push the casket to back, but green smoke started coming out. Taker came on the screen stating"He won't RIP". He didn't either....just an awesome moment wrestling fans will never forget.
95.Restart WWE title match-The match just stands out to me as crazy. Diesel vs Bret both faces at the time were battling for the belt. During the match, HBK attacked Diesel, but the match continued despite ref seeing it. Owen than did the same with Backlund. Match continued despite ref seeing this. At the end of the match, everyone from HBK, Backlund, Owen all were out there attacking Bret and Diesel ending the match. It was crazy!!
96.Diesel F-U Taker-1 of the few Rumble matches that didn't end the show was in 96. Taker was set to face Bret for the belt in the main event. Before the match, Taker and Diesel went at it. Later in the match, he came back out costing Taker the match that he had won. Diesel pulled the ref out after Bret was Tombstoned. Taker looked back at Diesel, Diesel's response was simply a finger gesture that was made famous by Stone Cold. Diesel received a title match at In Your House before Mania. Taker warned that he would cost Diesel the match. He did despite it being in the cage which set up their WM match at WM 12.
97.HBK wins in SA-At the Alamo dome in SA where TNA's lockdown will be this year. HBK won the belt from Sid in his hometown.
98.Kane burns casket-Casket match for the WWF title Taker vs HBK. Outlaws and HHH attempted to stop Taker from winning. Lights went out, Kane cleared the ring with just him and Taker left. He than began to attack Taker and cost him the match. He than locked the casket and set it on fire. Setting up still in my opinion the best WM match Taker had vs Kane at WM 14. It took 3 Tombstones to defeat him. Amazing match with no need for a gimmick to be added.
99."I Quit"-Anyone surprised? Probably the most memorable bout of them all for the WWE title in the history of the Rumble ppv happened in 99.
00.Taz debut-.One of the best debuts ever in WWE history had to be Taz's debut in 2000 @Royal Rumble in MSG. Fans were going nuts as he came out and became the first to defeat Kurt Angle.
01.Walls of Jericho on the Ladder?-Benoit vs Jericho in a ladder match for the IC title. One of the top 10 ladder matches of all-time without question. The moment he put him in the walls of Jericho was amazing. In my opinion, IC title was at its highest point was when Jericho/Angle/Benoit were going at it for the belt.
02.Vince pics-Moment that really stands out to me was when McMahon was getting his pictures taken by Flair's kids during their street fight. Hilarious stuff and pretty good match as well.
03.Angle vs Benoit-One of the best WWE title matches we've ever witnessed. Despite losing, Benoit receives a standing ovation. The sign of respect after matches really stands out.
04.LMS draw?-Last man standing: HHH vs HBK for the world title yet again. No one really talks about the great matches they have had that I really liked. Such as the HIAC and this one in particular. I liked the LMS match. Even though I hated the decision it was a draw. Sweet chin music and HBK almost makes it to his feet to the count of 10.
05.Brothers of Destruction re-unite-1st time these 2 were team in like 4 years. It meant a lot to see Kane in the casket to help his brother when he was being attacked by Snitsky and Heidenreich. I know the match stunk, but the moment of him being in the casket was enough for me.
06.Taker's return-Really? You expected something else? The only reason why Henry vs Angle main evented the Rumble. This led to an epic No Way Out WWE title match. A match I'll never forget. Best match probably either has ever had. I'm not joking at all.
07.Cena/Umaga LMS match-Who expected this? Cena gets a bad rep for what he does between the ropes from bell to bell. However, that LMS was a great last man standing match. Big guy like Umaga having a great match with Cena. It is true, Cena can have great matches despite what most think about him in the ring.
08.Flair will never retire-MVP vs Flair, career threatening match in the world's most famous arena MSG. I hope that will be where WM30. Here is to hoping the tradition stays, but rumors say otherwise. Flair's win streak to end his career over top talents like MVP was a great way to do so.
09.Christian chants-Rumors swirling Christian would be at the Rumble helping Edge retain. Unfortunately plans changed because they wanted it to be a surprise. Sucks, Christian was than sent on to ECW for a while because of this. Hardy brothers went on to have some bad matches.
10.Laycool gets got-After embarrassing Piggy I mean Mickie James for the longest time. Laycool finally got there embarrassing moment at the Rumble.
11.Edge cheats to retain-If my memory is correct, and I hope it is. I believe Edge wasn't allowed to use the spear during the match. Ref was down and he used it retaining his world title.
12.Daniel Bryan retains-biggest dude in the WWE at the time in a triple threat match inside a steel cage. He ended up retaining his world title he won thanks to the MITB that he cashed in. Didn't end up cashing it in at WM like he promised, but I do hope Ziggler does so.....after someone either retains or wins the world title.
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I see slings as basic items of clothing, and I recommend that my clients have several available, try different kinds and wear their babies as often as they can. Each sling, carrier, backpack and hip carrier has its place and appeal. One mom who wouldn't think of using a fabric sling loved the high-tech fanny pack I got from Cuddle Karrier. It converts into a sling-like carrier, but goes back to being a fanny pack easily. Just as different styles of parenting work for different people, there are different carriers that work for different mothers. As long as the baby is being carried, that's the whole point.
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Nine Months to Save the World
There is a conference happening now that I want you all to know about: The United Nations Global Conference on Sustainable Development Rio +20, June 20–22. In particular I was excited to learn about a June 15 side event of the conference that focuses on the motherbaby and how the treatment received in the nine months of pregnancy and birth affect both the mother and baby for their whole lives. This treatment affects who we are as a society.
Dr. Julie Gerland is the Chief UN Representative for OMAEP (World Organization of Prenatal Education Associations), and she has written a very unique way to state the issue, calling it "9 Months to Save the World: Mothers, Key to Sustainable Development." Let's support her efforts to change the world of birth by doing whatever we can in our communities to honor mothers as the carriers of the future of society, because that is what they are.
What follows is an excerpt from the 9 Months to Save the World Press Release:
"When the world wakes up and realises that it is mothers who hold the true power to human development, we will be able to stop destroying our planet and create the sustainable future we want," says Dr. Julie Gerland, chief United Nations representative of OMAEP, World Organisation of Prenatal Education Associations.
World governments, non-governmental organisations, leaders and indigenous peoples are preparing to meet in Rio de Janeiro at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development Rio +20 in June to meet the immense challenges facing humanity. The agenda is to eradicate world poverty, create sustainable development and peaceful prosperity for our planet and the whole human family.
OMAEP, a federation of 22 national associations, is joining forces with the European Federation of Parents and Carers at Home (EFAF), the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) and the Primal Research Centre to highlight the decades of science confirming that the first nine months of life before birth are the key.
"If we wish to change the world, we must change the way we are born," says Dr. Michel Odent, world renowned pioneer and author of 13 books on the subject including, Childbirth in the Age of Plastics. Dr. Odent will be presenting "The Evolution of the Human Oxytocin System" on the panel event organised by OMAEP.
Research in epigenetics and cellular memory confirm that a pregnant mother's thoughts, feelings, environment and the way she gives birth directly affect the long-term development of her child. Mothers are children's first environment; this is where the seeds of peace, prosperity, intelligence and sustainability must be sown and nurtured.
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Kangaroo Care Could Save Thousands
The Global Action Report on Preterm Birth found that 450,000 premature babies could be saved each year through the simple practice of kangaroo care.
Lead author of the report Joy Lawn says, "It's about keeping the babies warm, breastfed and treating any new infections with antibiotics."
The highest number of premature births takes place in south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, but only 10% of these babies survive. Current research shows that the Kangaroo Mother Care technique, in which mothers serve as human incubators for their newborns, could save about half of the 1.1 million babies that die after premature birth each year.
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Kangaroo Care: Why Does It Work?
By the early 1980s, the mortality rate for premature infants in Bogota, Colombia was 70%. The babies were dying of infections and respiratory problems, as well as lack of attention paid to them by a bonded parent. "Kangaroo care" for these infants evolved out of necessity. Mothers of premature infants were given their babies to hold twenty-four hours a day—they slept with them and tucked them under their clothing as if in a kangaroo's pouch. If a baby needed oxygen, it was administered under an oxygen hood placed on the mother's chest.
Doctors who conducted a concurrent study of the kangaroo care noticed a precipitous drop in neonatal mortality. Babies were not only surviving, they were thriving. Currently in Bogota, babies who are born as early as ten weeks before their due date are going home within twenty-four hours! The criteria for these babies are that they be alive, able to breathe on their own, are pink and able to suck. However, their weight is followed closely, and they can be gavage-fed if necessary.
Dr. Susan Ludington is one of the people who have been most instrumental in bringing kangaroo care to the United States. She has been intimately involved in many research projects, and her work is having a powerful, positive impact on premature babies and their families. In the United States, the few hospitals that regularly use kangaroo care protocols have mothers or fathers "wear" their babies for two to three hours per day, skin-to-skin. The baby is naked except for a diaper, and something must cover his or her back—either the parent's clothing or a receiving blanket folded in fourths. The baby is in a mostly upright position against the parent's chest.
The benefits of kangaroo care are numerous: The baby has a stable heart rate (no bradycardia), more regular breathing (a 75 percent decrease in apneic episodes), improved oxygen saturation levels, no cold stress, longer periods of sleep, more rapid weight gain, more rapid brain development, reduction of "purposeless" activity, decreased crying, longer periods of alertness, more successful breastfeeding episodes and earlier hospital discharge. Benefits to the parents include "closure" over having a baby in the NICU; feeling close to their babies (earlier bonding); having confidence that they can care for their baby, even better than hospital staff; gaining confidence that their baby is well cared for and feeling in control—not to mention significantly decreased cost!
— Holly Richardson
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Q: Was kangaroo care a health benefit for your baby? Please tell us your experiences.
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A: A strong sense of security has been instilled in my children as a result of my wearing them. We avoided "separation anxiety" because we weren't separated when they were at a vulnerable age. They are growing into strong, secure people because I cradled them next to my breast when they needed it.
— Camarell Anderson
A: By the time I got to my seventh baby, my back hurt too much to carry her on my body past the first few months. Instead of wearing her, I kept her with me in a stroller everywhere I went, including up and down the halls at church during the service. Sometimes you need to adapt, but I did keep her as close to me as I could, and she too, is strong and capable now. It's a mindset; it's about being there to nurture your kids as they need you. If I were still having babies, and if I could, I would still wear my babies up to the age when they need more independence.
— Kathy L. McRae
A: My daughter Daisy rarely fussed and was very happy and content to be carried. She observed everything around her from the safety of my hip. Today she is five and is content, secure and smart and has a strong immune system. We are incredibly connected on many levels and our bond and love for each other is so deep and limitless. I believe wearing her and nursing helped create this.
— Heather Maurer
A: During the 2000 Presidential recount in Tallahassee, Florida, CNN had cables lying everywhere. They made the entire area around the Capitol dangerous and obstructed everything while locals were trying to enjoy the Christmas parade. I was carrying my son in a sling, and as I stepped off a curb in the dark, a cable that was not visible in the dark caused me to trip. I went end over end, rolling down a hill and hitting the pavement hard. My son never even hit the ground because of the way the sling held him and the way my arms collapsed around him as I rolled. I consider that a health benefit!
— Shannon Mitchell
Wisdom from the Web
Mothers' progesterone (mothering hormone) is increased through physical contact with the infant, leading to a more intimate maternal bond, easier breastfeeding and better care, thus lowering the incidence of postpartum depression and psychosomatic illness.
— Babywearing
New parents often envision babies as lying quietly in a crib, gazing passively at dangling mobiles and picked up and carried only to be fed and played with and then put down. You may think that "up" periods are just dutiful intervals to quiet your baby long enough to put him down again. Babywearing reverses this view. Carry your baby in a sling many hours a day, and then put her down for sleep times and tend to your personal needs.
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In many cultures, babies are constantly in the arms of caregivers. Anthropologists and psychologists who study the behavior of mothers and babies have observed that when mothers and babies are together, they are constantly shaping one another's behavior. When her baby whimpers or seems to be in distress, the mother responds and reassures her little one. If her baby seems hungry, she offers her breast. When the baby looks into her eyes, she smiles and talks to her baby, and her baby responds by gazing at her, smiling or trying to "talk" in baby language. When babies encounter new people or new experiences, mothers and fathers who are holding them can help them overcome their fears and learn more about their world.
— La Leche League International
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Be Inspired
Midwifery knowledge is a deep, wide well. The insights and knowledge we possess comes from varied sources and experiences. This is why I can ask many practitioners to write on a single subject without concern that they will duplicate each other—they never do. This is the same theory Jill Cohen, former associate editor for Midwifery Today, and I used two decades ago when we began planning conferences. Hemorrhage can be taught at a conference by different teachers and each will teach it differently. We as midwives are always looking for life-saving information for our practice. A technique learned today can save a life tomorrow. This is a beautiful part of the individuality of midwives. This individuality is also true of women in birth. We as midwives learn from every woman we serve; every baby and every family adds to our store of knowledge. These insights are the main component of what we share at conferences. This is a beautiful circle of learning, passing on information and sharing inspiration.
We mix our experience of women in birth with our reading, research and discernment and further our knowledge. This knowledge becomes synthesized with what others are teaching and, voilá!—a truly great teacher is made. Couple this with the incredible gifts that each person is given as a human on this earth, and awesome teachers are born. They practice speaking, synergize with their sister teachers and registrants, while they refine their teaching even more. The Midwifery Today conference in Germany will be a gift to us as we are taught by many special people.
I am just finishing up the Eugene conference program, which should be available on our website in July. Both of these conferences are amazing, not-to-be-missed events which will ground you well in your calling.
— Jan Tritten
Goat Midwifery
A transverse kid is one that lies with the shoulder or back down, sideways across the uterus. In humans, transverse position occurs in only 1 out of 2500 births. I have also found it rare in goats and more likely when there are multiple kids. Goats with a kid in transverse position are unable to give birth without assistance.
The call came at 2:32 in the morning. I had been in contact with Teri and Peter for the prior two days, as their Oberian doe, Drama Queen, appeared to be in early labor. She was eating normally, but her ligaments had softened and she was intermittently nesting and staring off into space. She didn't seem comfortable, but also didn't seem extremely uncomfortable.
I was concerned as I remembered back to my Nigerian Dwarf, Katharine Hepburn, and how she had been in early labor and never seemed to get to the pushing stage. She had developed ringwomb and her labor seemed to have stopped before it really got going. But she was a first freshener, while Drama had successfully kidded in the past. I recommended that Teri check the progress of Drama's cervix to see whether there was any noticeable problem.
That evening when I stopped by, Teri reported that she couldn't feel anything and that the cervix wasn't really opening at that point. I wished the two good luck with getting any sleep for the third night in a row—which was borne out by that middle-of-the-night phone call from Peter, telling me that Drama had been pushing for an hour and a half and that Teri couldn't tell what she was feeling when she checking her internally. She couldn't feel a head or legs.
I quickly got dressed, washed my hands well and headed the one mile down the road. As I drove, I thought back to a conversation I had had at the recent goat conference where I did a Goat Midwifery presentation. I realized that this kid was transverse—something I hadn't experienced before.
Peter met me with a flashlight and led me to the kidding pen. Drama Queen was on her side and clearly uncomfortable. Teri was at her head, comforting her. I washed my hands with betadine soap and slathered the right hand with KY jelly. Then, while Teri held and talked to Drama, I gradually got my hand into her vagina while she continued to push. Just like Teri had said, there was no head and no legs. I felt cool and calm—not scared like I had in the past. I closed my eyes to visualize what I was feeling. There it was on the right side, a rounded hip bone. The kid was transverse!
I moved my hand farther to the right, following the left leg and gently guiding it down to the opening of the uterus, being careful to avoid tearing the cervix. The kid shifted downward and within seconds followed my hand out. A couple of pushes and he was born.
Drama pushed out two more bucklings in intervals of five minutes or so—giving her time to clean each one up while resting for the next. The second kid was in diving position and the third was breech. We swung the first and third kids to ensure that they didn't have any fluid in their lungs and helped Drama with the cleanup. I left the happy humans and caprines shortly after that, feeling satisfied and honored to be Drama's midwife. After 12 years of learning to be a goat midwife, I felt I had finally arrived.
— Cheryl K. Smith
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Scioscia: No plans to reshuffle Halos' lineup
ANAHEIM -- Despite the offense's recent struggles, manager Mike Scioscia said there were likely no lineup shakeups coming in the near future.
"I think you would look at juggling the lineup if it was going to shock some guys and get them in a different neighborhood," Scioscia said. "To maybe get them to see different pitches or put them in some different situations that might come up.
"When you have a lot of guys, and we've had a lot of guys that have struggled for going on the better part of three weeks, I don't think any of us see any lineup shakeup that's going to move us forward and be positive."
The Angels entered play Saturday hitting just .225 and scoring only 3.2 runs per game since the All-Star break. In the first half, they averaged 5.1 runs and hit .269.
The Angels didn't take batting practice Saturday afternoon, an opportunity to "exhale," Scioscia said, but still trotted out a familiar lineup that featured Mike Trout batting second, Albert Pujols third and Josh Hamilton fourth.
"In the long term, the lineup that we have now makes the most sense," Scioscia said. "I think the things we've talked about all season are still in place, with letting Mike get up there with guys in scoring position and set the table for the power behind him, which Albert and Josh are hopefully going to provide."
The only meaningful change (other than the rotating door at designated hitter) recently has been shifting Erick Aybar to the leadoff spot when Kole Calhoun doesn't start. Scioscia said Aybar was in the No. 1 hole, in part, because Collin Cowgill wasn't ready to lead off after his recent DL stint.
The Angels still ranked second in the Majors in runs scored and were hitting. 261, good for fifth in baseball, entering play Saturday.
"With the way the guys are lined up now, we were as good of an offense as there was in baseball," Scioscia said. "I think you try to shock some guys, give them a new neighborhood on a short-term basis, but in the big picture, the way our guys are lined up makes a lot of sense for what we're trying to accomplish.
Matthew DeFranks 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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Is viewable for a fee at www.discgolfplanet.tv I had no participation in this so i hope you won't mind the hyping because this time the product is worth it.
Thematically it's set around the President's Cup 2010 at Winthrop Gold course just before USDGC but it ain't a documentary about the event as much as it is about much more important things. Every disc golfer and viewer is going to be a better disc golfer, person and representative to the sport after viewing this. That is why i, as a fellow videographer, want to thank for raising the bar on putting the sport forward to wider audience and servicing the current players and viewers with another approach with such beautiful ideas about the sport and frisbee spirit.
To all those that were involved in making this film, competing and arranging the event i give my sincerest and humblest praise and thank you. I hope as many people as possible are going to see it because it truly is worth the time and money. I hope all the players and the sport are going to benefit and be better from spreading of the ideas put forth in the video. We have some smart players and organizers out there so i seriously suggest everyone to watch the film for yourselves and your benefit and think about what the top players had to say about the sport and the people and behavior in it. We will all benefit from it.


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Williams won't alter Walters' power stroke
VIERA, Fla. -- Former Nationals manager Davey Johnson encouraged shortstop prospect Zach Walters to be more of a power hitter, and Walters seemed to embrace that last season. He thumped 29 home runs and slugged .517 at Triple-A Syracuse.
The downside was that Walters struck out 134 times in 134 games, hitting .253 with a .286 on-base percentage. In light of that, would new manager Matt Williams like the 24-year-old switch-hitter to dial back his approach? Walters did hit at least .300 at Class A in both 2010 and '11.
"I think his stroke is his stroke. It's very difficult to change a tiger's stripes," Williams said. "He has power from both sides of the plate. I think the maturation process is such that as he goes within his career, he'll learn that home runs come and you can't force them. You can't stand up there and say, 'I'm a power guy, and this is what I do,' and get away from your game, whatever it is. So I'd like to see him eventually become a .300 hitter with power.
"What that means to me is situations where he can turn on a baseball or he's ahead in the count or he knows what's coming, or whatever it is, he can go ahead and let her fly. But there's also times where he's just going to have to drive a run in and he can ease a single up the middle. That'll make his average go up, his RBIs go up, and he'll maintain the same power."
Walters doubled from both sides of the plate while coming off the bench at shortstop Friday, and he got the start at third base Saturday, ripping a single and drawing a walk in two plate appearances.
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, All Nats All the time. He also could be found on Twitter @WashingNats. Andrew Simon is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @AndrewSimonMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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COLUMBUS -- Here are 10 questions swirling around the 2010 Ohio State Buckeyes:
1) How much depends on QB Terrelle Pryor?
This is the same first question as a year ago here. And the answer is the same: Everything.
Pryor had a fine sophomore season in 2009, capped by being named offensive MVP of the Rose Bowl. But one bothersome fact: The Buckeyes might have been at their best when he took a secondary role. Remember, because of a knee injury he didn't do a whole lot more than hand off and occasionally throw from the pocket over the last four regular-season games.
Pryor says he's gotten smarter, better, stronger, more durable. His teammates agree.
"The guy is a freak of nature," safety Jermale Hines said. "And not only is he a freak of nature, but he's coming along as a quarterback. He's starting to look off defenses and things like that. His arm has gotten way stronger. But I'm really not surprised because he's the hardest working guy on the team. Hands down."
2) Who's on the D-line?
Good question. With Nathan Williams, who was penciled in at the Leo spot, or basically rush lineman, out with a knee injury that doesn't require surgery, the Buckeyes are scrambling a bit. The line was already a hair thin because of the departure of Doug Worthington and Todd Denlinger (graduation) and Thaddeus Gibson (early entry into NFL draft).
Solomon Thomas takes over for Williams, but several of the backups are unproven and inexperienced. With standout Cameron Heyward at the opposite end, the Buckeyes need to fill the gaps until Williams returns.
3) Who steps in for the two missing safeties?
Co-captain Kurt Coleman was a huge loss at strong safety, while Anderson Russell is easily replaced at free safety. Orhian Johnson -- it's OR-ee-uhn, by the way -- has size, speed and a knack for contact. He'll fill the vacancy left by Coleman's graduation, backed by Aaron Gant and Nate Oliver. Hines, who saw a lot of playing time a year ago as the nickel back and at the star position, will be an upgrade on Russell.
4) Any remaining questions about the starting lineup?
Not really. Etienne Sabino moves in for Austin Spitler at sam linebacker with Jake Stoneburner the new tight end and Mike Adams or Andrew Miller likely taking over for Jim Cordle at left tackle.
Neither line is quite as deep as coach Jim Tressel would like, opening the door for some rookie to make a name for himself.
5) What about the freshmen?
Speaking of rookies, Andrew Norwell could see some time as a backup on the O-line, and soon. Carlos Hyde, originally in the incoming class a year ago, has had a fine camp and might be another sizable (6-foot, 235) option at tailback. Due to Williams' injury, David Durham and Johnathan Hankins could climb the depth chart on the D-line.
And, of course, Drew Basil has had a strong August and is vying for the starting kicker spot with Devin Barclay.
6) Will coach Jim Tressel open up the offense?
Sure. The Buckeyes will probably throw it all over the yard, maybe 40, 50 times a game.
Just kidding. With a deep and solid set of tailbacks and a veteran line, why would he even want to turn the Horseshoe into a high-wire act?
Nope, if there's one thing that doesn't change much at Ohio State, it's the head coach's mind. You can count on the Buckeyes sticking to the ground -- a perennial strength -- and throwing only when necessary. That's what they call Tresselball.
7) What motivates the Buckeyes?
Well, everyone thinks they'll be good and the Big Ten has already anointed them as the team to beat. They're also ranked No. 2 in the nation by most publications. Beyond that, Ohio State can become only the second team to win six straight Big Ten titles, matching the record set by the 1972-77 Buckeyes.
The string of titles provides incentive a couple of ways. First, Ohio State players don't want to be the ones who let it end on their watch and, second, Big Ten teams will either be resigned to their fate or motivated to do something about it. Consider: Almost every player in the Big Ten has spent their career looking up the standings at Ohio State.
8) When will we find out how good this team is?
Mark this down, if you haven't already: Sept. 11. By 6:45 p.m., you'll have an idea. The Buckeyes kick off against Miami at 3:40 that day, and there are many who believe the Hurricans might just be ready for their moment in the spotlight.
Beyond that, it's no huge secret that Wisconsin and Iowa are tired of seeing Ohio State raise the Big Ten trophy every year. Both get the Buckeyes at their place, the Badgers for a night game on Oct. 16 that will allow the cheesehead faithful plenty of time to get fired up in a variety of ways. The Hawkeyes draw the Buckeyes on Nov. 20, still smarting from the overtime loss a year ago that denied them a shot at a piece of the title.
9) Any other games to keep a particularly sharp eye on?
What if the Nov. 27 game against Michigan ends up being a referendum on Rich Rodriguez's job performance? That would be interesting.
Others to watch include a couple of games easily overlooked: Ohio and Minnesota. Somebody from within the state's borders is going to knock off the big team from Columbus some year. Is this the year to put an end to the rest of the state's 35-game losing streak to the Buckeyes?
Also, Minnesota isn't on anybody's radar in terms of vying for a conference title. But there are rumblings that Tim Brewster, who is 14-24 in his three years at the helm, has to start turning things around, and soon. A night game before a packed house in Ohio State's first trip ever to TCF Bank Stadium might just be a chance for him to make a point.
10) So what's a reasonable expectation for the 2010 season?
Given the experience and depth the Buckeyes have, it's only reasonable to imagine them in the thick of the chase for a sixth straight Big Ten title -- unless they go through one of those seasons where every break and every injury goes against them. Most publications have them going 11-1, with the lone loss on the road at either Wisconsin or Iowa.
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place to discuss prospects for next years draft
I have got started looking at tape earlier than last year. I have watched most of the guys in DX 13 mock and even some of the incoming freshman(not many though).
Honestly I dont like this draft much at all. Last year when I started watching I normally start with the 2nd rd projects and work my way to the 1st. I loved a ton of 2nd rd ers last year and though they were gonna be nice NBA players. This year the guys I have watched so far like Zeke Marshall out of Akron(dont like) and Deonte Burton(dont like Scott Machado stole his lunch) of Nevada not too many 2nd rd small school guys I like compared to last year.
In general I think it will be a really weak draft for returning guys. I mean Josh Smith in the top 20 of a draft
I will do some video of guys after the season gets going a bit. If you want to see a certain guy make a request and I will try to do a breakdown on video.
2 guys I love for the Pacers but wont likely be there Tony Mitchell of NT and Andre Roberson of Colorado both 4s. I love Tony Mitchell think he will be able to play the 3,4 or 5 at the NBA level and he isnt a tweeaner he is just a freak athletically very Rodman like. My only fault is his motor it isnt bad but he does take plays off which concerns me but as a defender he can be elite and he does have solid offensive skills off the bounce and a sweet stroke facing up. His rebounding is sweet he gets big boy rebounds and can go way out of area and over people to get them.
A-Rob is a project for sure but offensively very good needs to improve defensively(but he is a shot blocker) and not the best body my comp based on last year Carl Landry with a little more skill and a better rebounder and much better defensively if he improves (like I project he will basically im saying he has the tools to be a good defender but has yet to show it enough ).
who is everyone looking forward to watching next year??
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Shrimp 'n' Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Give dinner a Thai twist with this recipe from Todd Schaal of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It's a wonderful way to dress up ramen noodles.
- 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3/4 cup frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
- 1 cup cubed cooked chicken
- 1 package (3 ounces) chicken ramen noodles
- 2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon, optional
- 1. In a large saucepan, saute onions and mushrooms in oil. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the shrimp, rosemary and lemon-pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- 2. Stir in the broth, chicken, ramen noodles and contents of seasoning packet if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until noodles are tender. Garnish with bacon if desired. Yield: 4 servings.
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The term affinage - the art of ripening cheese - officially entered the modern American lexicon with a crack of the whip via a 2011 story in The New York Times about Murray's Cheese Shop in Greenwich Village, where five man-made temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese caves drew the ire of American cheese cop Steven Jenkins, who called "this affinage thing" a "total crock."
Never one to shy away from the opportunity to be fantastically quoted in a major media outlet, Jenkins argued that American affinage was merely a way to "drastically inflate the cost of cheeses" using "faux-alchemical nonsense." I disagreed then, and I disagree now. All one has to do is talk to a Wisconsin cheesemaker and taste a cheese that's been aged in a humidity and temperature-controlled room to realize the art of affinage is exactly that - an art. These days, American cheesemaking doesn't begin and end in the make room. It continues into the aging room and is responsible for producing some of the most beautiful and delicious cheeses in the world.
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Built into bedrock with 10-foot concrete walls, the modern Roelli Aging Cellars are 60-by-45-ft and 90 percent below grade. The cellar is made up of three distinct curing rooms, each designed for Chris' different masterpieces. The temperature naturally hovers around the ideal temperature of 50 degrees, with help from modern radiator pipes. Chris controls the humidity in each room via adding water on the floor. A magical maintenance room with all kinds of gadgets contains state-of-the art equipment for controlling the temperature in each room. It sends him an email three times a day with each aging room's temperature and will even send an alarm if the temperature is too high or too low.
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cooran wrote:Jhana4,
If you don't see any point in a thread - don't enter the discussion,
With metta,
Translation: "If you have a critical opinion, the door is that way" ?
cooran wrote:Jhana4,
If you don't see any point in a thread - don't enter the discussion,
With metta,
daverupa wrote:And we should care what's in our bowls because we should be attending to our own training with great concern - but a lot of this thread is caring about what's in other peoples' bowls, grouping others and expressing ill-will towards those groups, and so forth...
Jhana4 wrote:cooran wrote:Jhana4,
If you don't see any point in a thread - don't enter the discussion,
With metta,
Translation: "If you have a critical opinion, the door is that way" ?
Posts whose intention is to debate contentious topics (such as rebirth) should be started in the Open Dhamma Forum. Posts that the moderators deem to be contentious or argumentative will be moved to the Open Dhamma Forum.
Jhana4 wrote:My short two line post wasn't about bringing the policy of this board up. It was questioning the regular participants of this thread as to why the would want to be regular contributors to this thread.
daverupa wrote::soap:
There may be bigger fish to fry: with roughly 70% of usable water locked up in agriculture, and human population growth being what it is, there are huge problems with food security on the horizon for all. There's only so much arable land, there's only so much water, and a world-spanning farm would be a biome holocaust of horrific consequence.
To extend a metaphor, I think this whole discussion is addressing very important trees, but there's a forest in danger. I want to take this opportunity to suggest that for anyone trying to eat food ethically, long-term food security issues deserve to be front and center whether or not animal protein is being consumed.
Consider the water. Consider what a world of just farmland looks like. Consider what nine billion people are going to eat in the year 2050. And so forth.
cooran wrote:Hello all,
FACT-CHECK - An interesting article:
Do Vegetarians weigh less and have lower risk of disease than Meat-eaters?
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-17/p ... ss/5023984
With metta,
The verdict: PETA's claim is correct, but there's more to the story. A poorly planned vegetarian/vegan diet can result in nutritional deficiencies and other health problems, and it is misleading to suggest an absence of meat alone will bring about weight loss.
'Ben wrote:That is interesting, Manas. I have experienced the same response (increase in energy, well being) as a result of adopting a whole foods plant-based diet.
Kind regards,
Known across the globe for his political career, Mr. Gore rose to even bigger fame with the release of his 2006 Oscar-winning documentary "An Inconvenient Truth"--which raised awareness about climate change.
That very same year, the United Nations released their report Livestock's Long Shadow, a groundbreaking study that shows animal agriculture creates more greenhouse gases than all the transportation in the world combined.
K.Dhamma wrote:What about eggs? Are unfertilized free range eggs ok to consume for protein?
Also, does anyone know a good website to go to for maybe nutritional information for someone wanting to become a strict vegetarian? I would love to do it, but I haven't found a good website with information pertaining to nutritional information when switching from meat-to-veg diets. Any help is appreciated.
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Ok, so i've been playing for a couple years now and then but this year i've been going all in playing nearly every day. I've built a bag that i feel has a disc for every shot but sometimes it feels like i carry too many molds or too many different weights. Any pros out there or anyone good in general I'd just like an overall review of my bag, what i might take out to slim it down or what could bolster it to make it better. Keep in mind i do only throw discraft simply because i feel they have the most quality plastics and the most consistent discs out of the box. So here it is.
-AvengerSS, FLX, 170g
-Avenger, FLX, 174g
-Flick, EliteZ, 150g
--Fairway Drivers--
-Zombee, EliteZ, 172g
-Glide, EliteZ, 170g
-Buzzz, EliteZ, 176g
-Drone, FLX, 178g,
-Meteor, ESP, 168g
-Impact, ESP, 168g
Magnet, ProD, 174g
MagnetSoft, ProD, 174g
Any replies are appreciated good or bad, ALSO please dont say try other brands, i like this brand i wont change.


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