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The conference call for the fight between Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen took place today. Both fighters are expected to be Season 17 coaches for The Ultimate Fighter, which has hit record low numbers for Season 16. Both fighters talked about their match-up with each other, and Jon Jones made it very clear that he is not intimidated by Chael Sonnen in no form whatsoever.
"Chael is a decent wrestler. He was an Olympic alternate but he wasn't on the team. No disrespect to other alternates but he's not at that level. Who cares if he takes me down, he gets submitted all the time from top position anyways."
Jones has a point in saying Chael is prone to getting submitted. Sonnen has over eight losses by the way of submission, which is something Jon will surely try to exploit when they square off. If history is anything to go off of, it is never a smart thing to anger Jones. See Jon Jones vs. Rampage Jackson.
Jones dominated the fight in every aspect, despite Rampage talking trash leading up to the fight. Jones is a fighter that fights with technique and never fights with emotion inside the cage, but it is more than likely that he will try to make a statement with Sonnen.
Bones would go on to say, " If he does take me down, so what? His ground and pound is weak and he gets submitted all the time. If I do get him down, his face will open up. I feel I have nothing to worry about in wrestling. I have a slight edge in jiu-jitsu and I have a huge edge in kickboxing. I'm not intimidated by his power. "
Obviously from these statements it appears that Bones thinks he has all the advantages in the fight, but he needs to be careful. He has to make sure he executes his game plan and trains appropriately because Sonnen's wrestling and pressure will present problems that Bones has never faced.
No one has ever pressured Jones in a fight, but Sonnen may be just the man to do it. Sure, he is a middleweight that has hasn't competed in the light heavyweight division since 2006, but Sonnen has the ability to press the issue unlike any fighter that Jones has faced in the past. That reason alone makes this fight marketable and something that fans want to see.


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The state's tax department hasn't decided whether to drop a tax exemption for mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac three months after the state treasurer asked for a change in the rules that would garner an estimated $5 million a year for the state and schools.
A federal judge ruled in a Michigan case last month that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac owed millions of dollars in county and state taxes that they had not paid when selling homes, according to press reports.
The delay in getting the rules changed in Nevada has frustrated Treasurer Kate Marshall.
"I would think you would have a priority to figure this situation out," she said. "In my mind, every single day that has passed that we forgo collecting taxes from Fannie and Freddie comes at the expense of Nevada."
Tax Department Director William Chisel said the department was aware of the federal court decision and is still considering how to proceed.
Fannie and Freddie were created by Congress in 1938 and 1970 to back residential mortgages. Their exemption from Nevada's real property tax was confirmed in 2008 in a memo issued by the state's Tax Department after a request for clarification from the Lyon County recorder's office.
They claim that under their federal charters, they are exempt from state and local taxes. But Marshall argued that the real property transfer tax is akin to a sales tax and not covered by the exemption.
Additionally, Marshall argues in her letter that the companies are not "instruments" of the federal government, which would make them exempt.
U.S. District Judge Victoria Roberts ruled that the entities do have to pay taxes in Michigan and awarded back taxes for the past six years.
In Nevada, officials said the real property transfer tax yields about $500 on the sale of a $100,000 home in Clark County. The tax is divided among the state, county and the Clark County School District.

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We've reached an agreement with Tyndale House Publishers to publish numerous titles under a new imprint called Resurgence Publishing (the last two books with the Re:Lit name will be released this spring). Tyndale will publish all of my (Pastor Mark's) work moving forward, in addition to other Resurgence authors whom we'll announce in the coming months. We'll kick things off this fall with the launch of my next book.
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As a fundraiser for a youth group I work with, we're going to have a tritip sandwich booth at 2 differant local festivals this summer. The first has an attendance of around 70K. I don't have enough info to talk about that one yet. The second has an attendance of around 30K with about 10 food vendors serving pizza, calamari, etc. No other BBQ's.
I've read many differant suggestions. I can see that it's really a "dart throw" estimation. One thread suggested 2% of the attendance or around 600 sandwiches. Another more detailed answer suggested half the attendance divided by the number of vendors or around 1500 sandwiches. Can any of you more experienced grillers help me narrow that down? Because we're just doing these festivals, our perfect estimate would be to run out of food an hour before the festval closes. After these two festivals, we're done until next year. I am fairly experienced at grilling for large crowds. And my group is very experienced at working festivals. Among other festivals, we've worked the Gilroy Garlic festival for the past few years. That one is huge! We're trying to put all the experience together and have our own booth. |
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The Lazy Lobster is on track to open Monday, Oct. 19, in Café on the Bay's former location in the Centre Shops. The restaurant is owned by Michael Garey, former manager of Café L'Europe who has worked for Southern Wine & Spirits for the past five years, and Bob Fracalossy, former chef at Café L'Europe and Café on the Bay, who bought The Lazy Lobster at 7602 N. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota, two years ago. The Lockwood Ridge location will remain open. According to Fracalossy, the restaurant has many customers who drive from Longboat Key to the Lockwood Ridge Road location.
The restaurant is casual and will open at 4 p.m. daily. Lunch will be served seasonally, beginning in December. The menu features eight lobster dishes, along with a kids' menu and early menu. From 4 to 5:30 p.m., the Lazy Lobster will serve two-for-one house wines and cocktails.
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he didn't call out matt for sure. He's probably 98% sure that it's bogus, but a foot specialist is like One Specialist not knowing all of another specialist field of medicine, so he can't be certain.
Much like a Ambulance Chaser Attorney wouldn't be up to date on Corporate or Criminal law
In that scenario, matt is the Ambulance Chaser, lol
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As you all know the crisis began in the US because of indefatigable consumption which has been urged by local banking credit system. Society of consumers at a certain point in time weren't able anymore to swallow another big bite and started to choke. To the joy or sorrow of anti-globalists (they were right as usual) the rest of the world also started to suffer. As we see from the history, volatility (disposition towards drops) is always higher at developing markets rather than at developed ones. As inter-consistency of economic indicators of various countries is constantly growing, we all saw how hard the crisis hit the rest of the world…even harder than the US.
Many experts of economic science stated right after the crash that they saw it coming. Here we want to turn back to the previous recession of 2000-2002. It was a whole different story of course, but let's remember the panic we saw during those days and all the statements that the whole world economy was about to crash. Positive growth happened in 2003-2007 however stroke through all the pessimism and possibility of another recession wasn't taken into consideration. At least by the majority of experts…
Official economic science wasn't expecting this crisis. They thought that some consequences may occur, however no one had an idea that it would be that deafening. Economists like to make forecasts based on trend analysis. This can be explained by the fact of good knowledge of linear law of economic development when market dynamics aren't affected by structural alterations. Demolition of trends however confirms this theory very clearly. Many would say that there are many good ones which are various in non-linear dynamics, lice cycles theory for example. And that Kondratiev predicted everything almost 100 years ago when he came up with his paradigm about global non-cyclic changes in the economies connected to the technology revolutions. These are all true however the issue is that non-linear dynamics are very hard to predict and contain many parameters – ones that are tough to predict and ones that are casual by their nature. Same time cycles have been defined with about 20 years precision. So, economists may describe a qualitative picture, especially after some time, however its much tougher to give a quantitative forecast…
Stability of economy recovery after the crisis
Due to weak macroeconomic data the last couple of months we hear quite often that we should expect restrained and weak recovery of the world economy. Let's see what is going with the global markets that make economists think that way.
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- Stock exchanges aren't able to go on with a rapid positive dynamics of the last year;
- Consumers cut their expenses, real estate construction business is barely alive;
- GDP for the second quarter of 2009 is +2.4% against +2.5% predicted;
- Unemployment rate is way above the forecasts.
This data shows that enthusiasm about quick recovery has run dry. Sure the global economy shows positive trends, however these trends slow down substantially this year and the stock exchange market shows it perfectly. Volatility of the markets have grown high, investment risk remains high (2-3 times higher than values we had 6 months ago, however not as extreme as we've seen a year and a half ago). Nevertheless slow scrambling up is much better than a free fall.


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Kansas Power Pool, a Wichita-based cooperative of mostly municipal electric utilities, announced Friday that it has bought a 7 percent stake, 40 megawatts of capacity, in the Dogwood Energy Facility, a natural gas power plant in Pleasant Hill, Mo.
KPP bought the stake to have access to reliable, lower-cost generation, and have a chance to co-own the facility with other municipal utilities with similar operational needs.
"An ownership stake in the Dogwood Energy Facility ensures a reliable, affordable and long-term power supply for the 21 participating member communities," Colin Whitley, General Manager of Kansas Power Pool said in a statement. "Such an opportunity would not be available to most municipal electric utilities, but because KPP represents the combined strength of these 21 municipal electric utilities, we have a competitive advantage in the marketplace."
The KPP member cities secured the bond debt with a 20-year commitment to purchase wholesale energy from KPP.
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2012 NBA Draft Underclassmen Watch
Posted By Yannis Koutroupis On March 27, 2012 @ 7:19 pm In All,Main Page,NBA Draft | No Comments
Decision time is here for underclassmen draft prospects to decide whether or not they want to forego their remaining eligibility and enter the NBA draft or stay in school for the 2012-2013 season. While the NBA has an April 29th deadline for underclassman and international players under the age of 22 to make themselves eligible for the draft, the NCAA recently imposed an April 10th deadline for underclassmen who want to retain their eligibilty.
Last year underclassman had until May 8th to withdraw with their eligibility intact. That allowed them to thoroughly evaluate their stock and work out for NBA teams. Now not only do they have to make their choice on a shorter timetable, but they also have to do so without working out for any teams. Teams are prohibited from working out or contacting players prior to the league's official release of draft-eligible underclassmen, which is expected nearly three full weeks after the NCAA's deadline.
These changes basically make the NBA's declaration and withdrawal dates apply solely to international players. Collegiate players will have to abide by the NCAA's rules, as inconvenient and inconsiderate as they may be.
The new set of circumstances has led to an increased amount of draft activity as of late. Below you will find a list that shows which underclassmen are in, out and on the fence. It will be updated as decisions are made and become fully complete on June 18th, the NBA's withdrawal date. That's when we'll know all the international players staying in. We'll know which college players are in and out come April 29th.
In The Draft With An Agent
Will Barton (Memphis, So.) – 6'6, 175 lbs. Shooting Guard
Analysis: Coming off of a big year in which he averaged 18 points, eight rebounds and three assists. He showed significant growth from his freshman year and appears to have a lot of upside. Typically someone with his talent and promise would be a lock to be a first round pick, but this year's draft is deeper than most. Projection: Late 1st – early 2nd.
Moe Harkless (St. John's, Fr.) – 6'8, 208 lbs. Power Forward
Analysis: Stood out for an otherwise disappointing St. John's squad, putting up 15 points, eight rebounds and 1.4 blocks a game. He's banking on strong performances in private workouts being better for his stock than staying in school another year. Projection: Mid-to-late 1st.
Austin Rivers (Duke, Fr.) – 6'4, 200 lbs. Guard
Analysis: Surprising nobody by leaving early since it was clear that he had a pro-level skill set from early on. For him the draft process will be all about selling himself at a particular position. Right now nobody is really sure about whether or not he's a shooting guard or point guard. Projection: Late lottery.
Dion Waiters (Syracuse, So.) – 6'4, 215 lbs. Shooting Guard
Analysis: Doubled his production from his freshman year. It would have been really intriguing to see how he did in a featured role his junior year, but he played well enough to justify leaving early. He should be able to contribute offensively right away: Projection: Late 1st round.
Maalik Wayns (Villanova, Jr.) – 6'2, 185 lbs. Point Guard
Analysis: Had a career-year across the board in a down year for the Wildcats. As impressive as his 17 points a game were, scouts are concerned about his playmaking skills and three-point shooting. He doesn't have a lot of momentum behind him right now, making individual workouts vital. Projection: 2nd round-undrafted.
Royce White (Iowa State, So.) – 6'8, 270 lbs. Forward
Analysis: One of the most versatile players in the draft, evident by the 13 points, nine rebounds and five assists he averaged for the Cyclones. A strong outing against Kentucky's lottery-pick-laden frontline pushed him off the fence and into the draft. Problems with anxiety, among other off-the-court issues, could hurt his stock. Projection: Mid-to-late 1st round.
Hollis Thompson (Georgetown, Jr.) – 6'8, 212 lbs. Small Forward
Analysis: Averaged a modest 12 points and five rebounds a game, but the Hoyas were a well-balanced team this year without any true stars. He's the kind of guy who could make a roster just based off of his stellar three-point shooting ability. If he can convince teams that he can do more at the pro-level, he'll rise. Projection: Mid-to-late 2nd round.
Renardo Sidney (Mississippi State, Jr.) – 6'10, 285 lbs. Center
Analysis: Has been associated with the NBA since before he received his high school diploma. Unfortunately, Sidney's stock is at its lowest point. He drastically underachieved as a junior despite his vast amount of talent. He has to seriously transform his body and attitude if he wants to be anything other than a story about what could have been. Projection: Undrafted.
Arnett Moultrie (Mississippi State, Jr.) – 6'11, 230 lbs. Power Forward
Analysis: After a sitting out a year due to the NCAA's transfer rules, Moultrie proved that he is one of the best power forwards in the country. He averaged a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds, which really helped his stock return to the heights they reached earlier in his career at UTEP. Leaving now is the right choice since the Mississippi State program is in a state of flux and he's a lock to be a first rounder. Projection: Mid-to-late 1st.
Harrison Barnes (North Carolina, So.) – 6'8, 215 lbs. Small Forward
Analysis: While most players would do whatever it took to have the kind of career that Barnes did at North Carolina, he never lived up to the lofty expectations that were set for him. He particularly struggled down the stretch without point guard Kendall Marshall setting him up. Still, he has a pro's game and the makings of a starting small forward for many years to come. Projection: Top eight.
John Henson (North Carolina) – 6'11, 220 lbs. Power Forward
Analysis: Over the last three years Henson has steadily developed and improved his game. He could have left after his freshman year, but instead he opted to stick around. He should able to provide an immediate impact with his shot blocking and expanded offensive game. Whether or not he ever becomes a starter will depend on how he hold his own defensively. He'll be a good weak-side shot blocker from day one. Projection: Lottery.
Kendall Marshall (North Carolina, So.) – 6'4, 195 lbs. Point Guard
Analysis: In a draft that is weak at that point guard position it makes pefect sense for Marshall to leave early despite the way his sophomore season ended. Marshall's stock is high thanks to his inspired play prior to his right wrist injury. Teams will be disappointed if he can't workout because of it, but Marshall showed enough at UNC during the regular season to warrant a high selection. Projection: Top 20.
Terrence Ross (Washington, So.) – 6'6, 195 lbs. Shooting Guard
Analysis: Doubled his production from his freshman year, averaging 15 points and six rebounds as a sophomore. He's a pro-level athlete with the ability to score off of the dribble. Leaving early is the right move for him. The Washington backcourt is crowded and his stock is high. Projection: Mid 1st round.
Fab Melo (Syracuse, So.) – 7'0, 255 lbs. Center
Analysis: From the opening tip of this season it was clear that Melo transformed his body and came to the Orange with a new attitude. His improvements were vast. Finally able to stay on the floor and out of foul trouble, Melo became a huge difference maker for the Orange. Unfortunately, academics became an issue and kept him out of the NCAA Tournament. Another year of college would have helped him, but it's hard to blame him for wanting to leave. Projection: Late 1st round.
J'Covan Brown (Texas, Jr.) – 6'1, 197 lbs. Guard
Analysis: Could not have had a much better year after averaging 20 points, three rebounds and three assists a game as a junior. Brown probably figures that he won't be able to match that production next year, especially with Myck Kabongo returning, and that makes it time to leave. He's a shooting guard in a point guard's body. There's a chance he could catch on with a team in a Lou Williams-type role, but going overseas seems more likely. Projection: 2nd round to undrafted.
Meyers Leonard (Illinois, So.) – 7'1, 245 lbs. Center
Analysis: Centers are always going to be in demand and Leonard has the potential to be a very good one. He grew leaps and bounds from his freshman year into a dominating player at times. Still has a long way to go, but the tools are there for him to be a starting center in time. Projection: Mid to late lottery.
Tony Wroten (Washington, Fr.) – 6'5, 205 lbs. Guard
Analysis: Was not pegged as a one-and-done candidate out of high school, but was one of the best freshmen in the country this season. Spent time at both guard positions. Will likely end up being drafted as a point guard by a team hoping he can give smaller, quicker lead guards trouble with his size. Projection: Mid to late 1st round.
Quincy Roberts (Grambling State, Jr.) – 6'5, 195 lbs. Shooting Guard
Analysis: It was a surprise to every one seeing Roberts' name come across as hiring an agent and foregoing his senior year. While he really exploded at Grambling, putting up 22 points a game after transferring from St. John's, his stock isn't very high. He's a volume shooter without three-point range who is prone to turn it over excessively. Projection: Late 2nd round to undrafted.
Damian Lillard (Weber State, Jr.) – 6'3, 195 lbs. Point Guard
Analysis: NBA scouts and general managers fell in love with Lillard this year. Although he came up short of leading his team to the tournament, there's no doubt that this is the time for him to leave. He can't have much of a better year than he did this season. He's more of a scoring point guard, but those kind of guards have been doing just fine as of late. Projection: Mid to late lottery.
Jared Sullinger (Ohio State, So.) – 6'9, 265 lbs. Power Forward
Analysis: Really should have left last season, especially since he came up short of winning a national title and saw his stock drop off a bit as a sophomore. Still, Sullinger will be hearing his name called very early on draft night. He isn't viewed as having the same kind of upside that he was last year, but still has the makings of a very solid pro. Projection: Top 10.
Khris Middleton (Texas A&M, Jr.) – 6'7, 210 lbs. Small Forward
Analysis: Didn't have the kind of junior year that many were expecting him to, but injuries and a coaching change played a big role in that. Still has the prototypical build of a NBA small forward and the ability to defend at a fairly high level. Staying another year to improve his offensive game would have been in his best interest. Projection: Early 2nd round.
Thomas Robinson (Kansas, Jr.) – 6'10, 237 lbs. Power Forward
Analysis: Stock really blew up as a junior. In his first time seeing extended minutes in his collegiate career, Robinson was a Player of the Year candidate and undoubtedly one of the most valuable players in the country. He'll end up going higher than the guys who played in front of him his first two years. Projection: Top five.
Perry Jones III (Baylor, So.) – 6'11, 235 lbs. Forward
Analysis: Aside from the Bears being more successful, things didn't change much for Perry Jones III. He still blew people away with his athleticism and natural talent, but consistently underwhelmed with his production. He'll go a few spots later than he would have last year since there's serious doubt over whether or not he'll ever fully reach his vast potential. Projection: Late lottery.
Jared Cunningham (Oregon State, Jr.) – 6'4, 194 lbs. Shooting Guard
Analysis: An explosive scorer with the ability to get to the free throw line. His stock doesn't have a ton of buzz surrounding it right now, so he's going to have to make the most out of the next few weeks. Size is a bit of concern. Projection: Mid to late 2nd round.
John Jenkins (Vanderbilt, So.) – 6'4, 215 lbs. Shooting Guard
Analysis: Quite possibly the best shooter in the draft. Will make a team because of his shot making ability alone. His future in the league will be determined by how well he can get his shot off about NBA caliber defenders and defend himself. Projection: Early 2nd round.
Jeremy Lamb (UConn, So.) – 6'5, 180 lbs. Shooting Guard
Analysis: With the Huskies facing a postseason ban next year, it made no sense at all for Lamb to stick around. After helping lead the school to a national championship as a freshman and improving as a sophomore, he's ready for the NBA. Scouts still view him as having a lot of upside, he should be the second shooting guard selected. Projection: Mid to late lottery.
Bradley Beal (Florida, Fr.) – 6'3, 207 lbs. Shooting Guard
Analysis: Despite playing in a crowded backcourt, Beal shined as freshman. He showcased a well-round skill set, picture perfect jump shot and a high level of maturity. He separated himself from Jeremy Lamb and Austin Rivers late as the best shooting guard in the country. Projection: Top five.
Andre Drummond (UConn, Fr.) – 6'10, 270 lbs. Center
Analysis: Although Drummond is built like a current pro, he actually was supposed to be graduating from high school right now. Instead he graduated early and went to UConn to help them defend their national championship. He did not have the kind of impact he was expected to, but the tools are there for him to eventually develop into a quality center. Projection: Top five.
Perry Jones III (Baylor, So.) – 6'11, 235 lbs. Forward
Analysis: Jones defined inconsistency throughout his two years at Baylor. There were times where he looked like one of the best int he country and then there were times where you couldn't even tell he was on the court. He's a high risk/high reward type of pick. Projection: Mid to late lottery.
Anthony Davis (Kentucky, Fr.) – 6'10, 220 lbs. Power Forward o
Analysis: As the surefire top overall pick in the draft, there was no reason for Davis to consider going to back to school. He accomplished more in one year than most players do in their entire careers. Projection: Number one.
Terrence Jones (Kentucky, So.) – 6'9, 252 lbs. Power Forward
Analysis: Made the right choice to stay in school last year and is more pro-ready because of it. Although his stock didn't rise much as a sophomore, he's still in a very good place with an intriguing skill set. Projection: Late lottery.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (Kentucky, Fr.) – 6'7, 232 lbs. Small Forward
Analysis: Teams are in love with his defensive versatility and the intensity he plays with. There are concerns about his jump shot, but Kidd-Gilchrist very well could end up being taken right after his teammate. There was no reason for him to hesitate about being one-and-done. Projection: Top three.
Doron Lamb (Kentucky, So.) – 6'4, 210 lbs. Shooting Guard
Analysis: With another incredible recruiting class coming in, Lamb made the right choice to leave now despite the fact that he's not a lock to go in the first round. As a sophomore he still has upside associated with him, and he has the shooting ability that should lead to a long career. Projection: Late first round to early second round.
Quincy Miller (Baylor, Fr.) – 6'9, 210 lbs. Small Forward
Analysis: Backtracked on staying in school late in the process, much to the surprise of everyone. Had the potential to go top 10 in 2013, will have to settle for going outside of that in this year's draft. Stock is high enough to warrant leaving after a year. Projection: Mid to late first round.
Marquis Teague (Kentucky, Fr.) – 6'2, 189 lbs. Point Guard
Analysis: Has a lot of promise and plays one of the thinner positions in the draft. With transfer Ryan Harrow coming in, Teague may not have seen the kind of extended minutes that he did this year. Projection: Mid to late first round.
Staying In School
Myck Kabongo (Texas, Fr.) – 6'1, 169 lbs. Point Guard
Doug McDermott (Creighton, So.) – 6'7, 220 lbs. Small Forward
Patric Young (Florida, So.) – 6'9, 247 lbs. Power Forward
LeBryan Nash (Oklahoma State, Fr.) – 6'7, 230 lbs. Small Forward
Adonis Thomas (Memphis, Fr.) – 6'6, 222 lbs. Small Forward
Mike Moser (UNLV, So.) – 6'8, 210 lbs. Power Forward
James Michael McAdoo (North Carolina, Fr.) – 6'9, 220 lbs. Power Forward
Deshaun Thomas (Ohio State, So.) – 6'7, 225 lbs. Small Forward
C.J. McCollum (Lehigh, Jr.) – 6'3, 190 lbs. Guard
Trey Burke (Michigan, Fr.) – 5'11, 180 lbs. Point Guard
Tony Mitchell (North Texas, Fr.) – 6'8, 235 lbs. Power Forward
Christian Watford (Indiana, Jr.) – 6'9, 225 lbs. Forward
Cody Zeller (Indiana, Fr.) – 6'11, 230 lbs. Power Forward/Center
Mason Plumlee (Duke, Jr.) – 6'10, 235 lbs. Power Forward/Center
Victor Rudd (South Florida, So.) – 6'7, 208 lbs. Small Forward
BJ Young (Arkansas, Fr.) – 6'3, 175 lbs. Point Guard
C.J. Leslie (N.C. State, So.) – 6'8, 209 lbs. Power Forward
Otto Porter (Georgetown, Fr.) – 6'8, 205 lbs. Forward
Andre Roberson (Colorado, So.) – 6'7, 210 lbs. Small Forward
Josh Smith (UCLA, So.) – 6'10, 305 lbs. Center
Jeff Withey (Kansas, Jr.) – 7'0, 235 lbs. Center
Tim Hardaway Jr. (Michigan, So.) – 6'6, 200 lbs. Shooting Guard
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World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2007
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Abstract: Serious games are games that support learning. Studying serious games has led our research group to examine authoring tools for video games and interactive narrative systems. This paper introduces and highlights some of the user-centered methods and frameworks employed in our ongoing research to examine existing authoring tools and to help in the development of new ones. These techniques may be employed easily in other domains. Finally, we present a basis of a pattern language of design for authoring tools, specifically for story-tellers that are not programmers.
Kauhanen, M., Tran, M. & Biddle, R. (2007). Examining Authoring Tools for Serious Games. In T. Bastiaens & S. Carliner (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2007 (pp. 6091-6097). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Retrieved December 11, 2013 from http://www.editlib.org/p/26760.
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November 1, 2009 21-Gun SaluteBy Patricia Swicicki
At approximately 8:00 am on Monday, November 2, the USS New York will come to a halt on the Hudson River opposite the World Trade Center site. The Navy plans to dip its colors, fire a 21-Gun Salute, and then proceed to Pier 88 in NYC. The 21-Gun Salute will be loud. On September 11, 2001, Al-Qaeda terrorists murdered 2,976 people at the WTC, and any tribute to the innocent souls lost on that day should be loud.
While the Twin Towers stood, they were often criticized as being architecturally cold, but they nonetheless defined the NYC skyline. On the day of the attacks, then-NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani proclaimed, "We will rebuild. We're going to come out of this stronger than before; politically stronger, economically stronger. The skyline will be made whole again." But the Twin Towers are gone, and they are not going to be rebuilt. In their place will stand a single 109-story building. With a tooth-pick like spike on top, it will stand 1776 feet tall. Psychologists claim there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Denial is described as a state in which we cannot comprehend or accept what has occurred. It's a state of shock. When the terrorists flew the airplanes into "our beloved Towers," New Yorkers were in denial. That denial soon moved into the next phase of anger. Anger...yes, we were very angry. Anger can manifest in many ways. We can blame others for what has happened even when those blamed are not directly responsible. Following the events of 9/11, Americans were angry, and we wanted revenge. That anger allowed us, We The People, to encourage our country to enter into a war with Iraq. Bargaining. We make deals with reality. We offer something to try to take away the reality of what has happened. Soon after the Towers fell, our politicians promised the NYC skyline would be restored. Former Governor George Pataki said the cornerstone of the "Freedom Tower" design would be a "soaring tribute to the heroes lost." The symbolism of the "Freedom Tower" as an American response to the 9/11 attacks was hard to miss. Politicians called the proposed tower proof of the country's triumph over terrorism. We believed that building something bigger would take away the pain of our loss by proclaiming our determined victory over terrorism. Depression. Now this is the interesting one: feelings of guilt and a need for self-punishment. We are just so sorry for everything we have done. Recent examples could include President Obama apologizing to the world for the things he believes we have done, or his proposing that September 11 no longer be associated with terrorists but instead be associated with a day of service. After all, how can a day of service remind us of the pain we all suffered on that day? Self-punishment is represented in our country's willingness to surrender our sovereignty and industrial capabilities. Acceptance. The final stage of grief. The realization that life has to go on. You reestablish your energy and set goals for the future. It's an incorporation of your resolved grief into your future, just as the steel of the WTC has been incorporated into the bow stern of the USS New York. "The significance of where the WTC steel is located on the 684-foot long ship symbolizes the strength and resilience of the citizens of New York as it sails forward around the world," said Commander Quentin King, Navy program manager representative on the site where the USS New York was constructed. "It sends a message of America becoming stronger as a result, coming together as a country and ready to move forward as we make our way through the world." A 21-Gun Salute is the highest military salute bestowed upon Presidents, ex-Presidents, and foreign heads of state. On November 2, however, the U.S. Navy will bestow that honor on the 2,976 who perished in the WTC. At approximately 8:00 am on November 2, the USS New York will make a thunderous announcement to New York and to the world that the 2,976 souls will not be forgotten, that America is coming together and moving forward. We have survived, and we have a future.
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Summary: An op-Ed about Paul Ryan.
It was midnight. When Merrill Lynch announced it's shotgun wedding to Bank of America, I was in a bar with Sunday night friends. When Lehman Brothers announced it's bankruptcy – I was in a taxi storming down Madison Avenue with a wealthy friend. We started talking about the collapse. I remember vividly aghast, stating "the street looks so alive, but all these stores will shutter in the next few months". I walked down Madison months later and sure enough – "For Rent Signs" replaced luxury monikers.
In the past year, we've seen the real estate market bounce back with full force. Largely because cities and small towns across the nation have emptied out and people with hopes for a better job have come to the cities, NYC being a prime destination for those who've felt stuck in their small markets. I've seen this happen a lot, especially with ASMP and in dive bars where creatives' huddle. During and after the Depression, the cities recovered quicker and faster then the suburbs.
"What happens when Editors and PR Girls reach a certain age." I'm at Woodbury Commons having Margaritas at the Applebees chatting with a friend who's just received a promotion, friends shop for seasons old sale items. We're frank about salaries, pitching and possibilities. He's just received a promotion. But at 40, neither one of us know where to go beyond Editor-In-Chief. A goal that seems almost unattainable to many, but will be in his grasp. Another friend works for a Gossip rag, churning out blog posts like a sweatshop worker makes cheap shirts. We both pop into IM almost daily, wondering about our fate as a freelancer. I realize at some point, that because a generation behind me, hasn't gotten paid, rates stay the same, because as I develop more skill and savvy, it's still not enough for salary comps.
By many accounts we've made it. We've all been published countless of times, and many look at us – like we've made it media. I myself rattle off credits with a bit of blasé, every once in a while – marvel. I've done a lot since the crash. Since the day the world stood still and life changed for all of us. Yet my bank account seems to hardly reflect my resume.
Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney's Vice Presidential pick triggered this walk down memory lane. In an almost awe inspiring adherence to the mantra of "Strict Conservative" he wants to kill Social Security and Medicare, get rid of most safety nets and give the super rich even more tax relief. While learning more about his track record. I'm almost dumb-founded. Perplexed. Even angry at how tone deaf and myopic Mittens has become. Yes – just called Mitt Romney – Mittens. Not only does the Ryan pick galvanize the conservative base. It shores up his opposition. While pissing off almost every Senior in Florida. I'm really hoping The Daily Show sends a crew to interview them. I have an almost apocalyptic vision of seniors and children making iPods, iPads and iPhone's for the Chinese in ten years if they're elected.
For some reason, we as American's insist on electing government officials that have not acted in our best interest. So many Senators and Congressman who helped deregulate the worlds banking system are still in office, stymie and clog the arteries of progress.
I don't have answers to many questions. I don't know what will happen. All I know, is that education, the ability to keep ourselves healthy and once again introducing and support innovation in America will get us out of this cycle. Yet we resist it with every fiber of our being. The wealthy keep on spouting through Mitt Romany's lens – that it's as easy as getting a job. I'd love to have them all go unemployed and hit LinkedIn at the same time. Watching that job ticker go higher "515 have applied for this job" (it's on fire).
Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan are clearly not the answer. There is now a clear simple divide between the two parties, something we have not had for many election cycles. All I can hope. Is that the Koch Brothers won't take hold of America and all their wealth and influence will not generate the mind blowing headlines that swept Bush into office. I never want to ask myself this question again. "How Can 59,054,087 People Be So Dumb?"*.
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With the Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque lit up in the background, McIlroy stepped onto a stage wearing the Nike swoosh and revealed the clubs he will take into competition starting at this week's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship in the UAE capital.
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No exact details of what the deal was worth were released, but press reports have estimated it could bring the 23-year-old Northern Irishman up to $250m over 10 years.
That would earn the Northern Irishman golfer almost $70 000 (R600 000) a day.
"Growing up I always thought all the best athletes in most sports were Nike players and I'm looking forward to joining the Nike family," he said.
"I began testing the clubs late last year at the Nike factory in Texas and I could not be more happy.
"Hopefully now using Nike I have an even better year than last year. Last year was great winning a second major Championship and getting to No 1 in the world and this year I feel I can go to a new level and higher than I ever had and hopefully more majors."
McIlroy was introduced as a Nike staff player by Cindy Davis, president of Nike Golf, who indicated he had signed a 'multi-year' agreement.
"Today marks a significant moment for our brand and our golf business, and for the career of an extraordinary young athlete," she said.
"We could not be more thrilled with tonight's announcement.
"The beginning of 2013 for us is one of the most exciting times since Tiger Woods joined the 'Swoosh'."
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Mass Effect: Infiltrator the ruling third person shooter with stunning visuals and graphics is on sale right now. One of the best offerings from EA, all action game fans will love it, if not already downloaded the app. Latest update brings manual aiming, support for new iPad and some behind the scene improvements for over all performance of the game.
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Playing your music from a Bluetooth enabled headphones is great, but what about your favorite corded headphones or ear buds? No need to throw them away because now you can Bluetooth enable any corded headphones or earbuds by connecting them to our Bluetooth Sportclip Enabler for wireless audio streaming from your Bluetooth enabled smartphone, tablet or computer up to 33 feet away.
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A traditional farming and fishing region, the county and city of Uljin have seen growth since the 1980s, thanks to its nuclear power plant. Being on the coast, it has some nice sandy beaches with fresh seafood restaurants and natural hot springs. Major attractions are all accessible by bus, which runs along the main street in town. … Back to Article
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How to Renege on Two Weeks Notice
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It's not about "stealing company secrets" but that management just doesn't like you. So the faster they get you out the door the better (for them). While the ones that management DOES like can take their sweet time going out the door. It is a double standard towards employees and contractors that is paraded in front of others. I'm sorry for the bitterness but I have seen this first hand. The message to the employees is that you better keep in line! It also sends the message that it is ALL about serving management and not the customer. All the time management will talk "up" about the employees and the customer service I am unable to hear what they are saying due to their actions!
CK--I've never understood that mentality. I've seen it before. They claim it is for security reasons, but frankly if anyone is going to start stealing company secrets, they will have completed the theft before they give notice.
You give two weeks notice where I work and you have tow reactions. If you are on the "bond" paper list they will keep you. If you're on the "two-ply" paper list they will pack your stuff up, while you're being escorted OUT the door that very moment!
I've had employees who had already given notice come back and tell me they can work a few extra weeks if I want them to, and I am generally really grateful for it! There have been a couple of weeks where I've turned them down and decided to stick to the original last day -- if (a) they're relatively new or taking on a new project and there would be no point in continuing to train them since they're leaving anyway or (b) if their performance was shoddy (in which case I was grateful they resigned and I have no interest in prolonging their stay).
I'm pretty sure that once you resign, you've resigned for purposes of unemployment and most states will find you ineligible, but I might be wrong about that.


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Nominations to Graduate School are due by 1 March 2013
The Graduate School invites departments to nominate students for Graduate School Diversity Awards for the 2013-2014 academic year. The nomination form is available at:
There are no limits to the number of nominations.
Eligibility and Terms of the Awards
These awards come in the forms of tuition scholarship and/or stipend.
Awards will be given to students who are U.S. citizens and members of one of the minority groups: Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American, Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. For more information, visit http://nces.ed.gov/statprog/2002/std1_5.asp
Awards are given to qualified students from such groups in recognition of their achievement and promise as scholars, and are intended to enable students to pursue graduate studies and research.
The primary criteria by which nominees will be judged are demonstrated ability and promise of academic achievement. Letters of reference, cumulative grade point averages, scores on appropriate national tests where pertinent, personal statements of professional objectives, and other evidence of promise (e.g., publications, professional participation, etc.) will be reviewed and evaluated by the Committee in making its decision.
The 2013-2014 Awards will carry either a stipend comparable to that of a graduate assistant at the appropriate level for the academic semester and/or cover individual tuition, health insurance, 20% of graduate student fees and the commuter parking fee for either or both the Fall and Spring semesters.
Nominees for URI Graduate Diversity Awards must be students who are enrolled in a graduate program or will be fully enrolled in a graduate program by September 2013. Applicants for Fall 2013 admission who have not yet matriculated are eligible for nomination. Awardees are required to be full-time students (minimum of 9 credits per semester). Awards are for one academic year only, with the expectation that recipients will be subsequently supported by departmental and/or other funding sources, as arranged by the department, should this be necessary.
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Nominees who are currently enrolled in a URI graduate program should have two letters in support of their nomination. The two letters may be written by any combination of referees from the following list: Department Chair, Director of Graduate Studies, the student's Major Advisor, or other faculty as might be appropriate. Nominees who are not yet matriculated students at URI should submit one letter of support from the Department Chair or a faculty member.
The criteria used by the committee to make their selections are posted on the following link:
Submit your complete nominations to firstname.lastname@example.com no later than 4:30 pm on Friday 1 March 2013 . For submission instructions please visit http://www.uri.edu/gsadmis/awards. We will be unable to accept nominations received after this time.
Awards will be announced by 3 April 2013, via email to the recipients, with copies to Department Chairs. The initial notices of award for the Diversity Awards for the 2013-2014 academic year will specify that the Diversity Awards is contingent upon available funding and upon satisfactory academic progress at the beginning of the Fall 2013 semester.


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Seems like cutting a cone would be done more easily on a lathe. If you don't have a lathe, you could "make" one. Mount your piece to a power drill and mount that to your table. Start it turning. Now run your router down the piece while going a little deeper at each step.
I guess, depending on the material, you could also mount the piece in your router spindle, and move it against a stationary cutter mounted on the table.
As for doing it on the router table with no other tools... Hmmm... If the accuracy of your table is high enough, you could start with a 0-radius circle at a dept of 0, a 1-radius circle at a dept of one unit, a bigger circle at a deeper depth, etc... Until you reach the bottom.
You could also use a V-shaped router bit and do the same ideal. You wouldn't have to make as many different layers if the cone's angles were the same as the v-cutter's angle.
Finally (this one came to me last but I like it best), mount your workpiece on a rotating spindle and mount that at an angle to the router's table. Get it turning and move your router's spindle back and forth until you have a cone. With this one, you only have to work about one dimension after you get the piece mounted at the angle you want for the cone.
Then again, what do I know. I'm just a math teacher.


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HOBO Nation extends an invitation to anyone who wishes to support our mission:
- to help fund programs and ministries that work VERY HARD to help homeless men and women who want to work get back to work.
- to provide funding for mentoring programs that work "one on one" with individuals who are homeless and working to get back into the workforce.
- to fund city-specific HOBO NATION programs in every part of the country so that those programs can drive funds to support local programs that work hard to help those who are homeless get back to work. (if you are involved in working and volunteering with the homeless community in your city and have an interest in establishing a HOBO NATION Branch, please visit the "Join The Nation" link on our home page.
- to potentially develop and fund work programs that put people who want to work back to work.
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It's that time of year y'all! Time for fun and sun, a Bardot pic and the perennial conversation about sunscreen. The EWG has released its 2012 report, and this time they're focusing on the many myths about sunscreen. Their piece Sunscreen Exposed: Nine Surprising Truth, calls out some assumed facts about these potions, some of which are just plain fiction. It begins:
"Sunscreens prevent sunburns, but beyond that simple fact surprisingly little is known about the safety and efficacy of these ubiquitous creams and sprays."
It's true. Read the piece, but here's a quick recap:
1. There's no conclusive proof that it prevents skin cancer.
2. In fact, there's even some evidence that it increases risk of melonoma.
3. While the market loves super-sky-high SPFs, there's no proof of their efficacy and even the FDA has proposed prohibiting anything over 50 for being "misleading to the consumer." Plus which, these high numbers actually encourage people to stay out longer.
4. We need vitamin D, and some smart unprotected sun exposure is the easiest way to get it.
5. Retinal palmitate, a type of vitamin A often used in sunscreens, is suspected of increasing the speed of skin cancer development.
6. Because standards around UVA are not stringent, many sunscreens barely protect skin from free radical damage (also known as aging).
7. Chemical sunscreens contain hormone disruptors, among other nasty ingredients, and many mineral versions now contain nanoparticles. Boo.
8. Europe's ahead of the game on sunscreens. No surprises there.
9. The FDA has delayed the implementation of their new stricter language laws on sunscreen. That means another summer without them.
So now to you: Do you use sunscreen? Have you found a great one that's clean? Where do you stand on the sunscreen spectrum.
I for one almost never use the stuff, preferring to limit my exposure. This past Saturday for example I sat by a pool for a little bit, taking in the rays, and then I put on a hat and moved into the shade. I know, most dermatologists would start crying if I told them that story, and I'm certainly not making recommendations: sun exposure is different for everyone. Siobhan, who has sun-sensitive Irish skin, uses sunscreen regularly and has reviewed many (that series has one of my faves in it too).
In general we encourage a logic approach to the sun: know your skin, respect the sun, and don't fall for too much dogma on either side of the debate.
So, this is actually a repost of an article I wrote last year for GOOD. We've never done a repost before, but because several people have sent us emails about their winter skin woes I thought it could be helpful to those who had missed this one—and a reminder to the rest of us. Even to moi, the advice doller who woke up this morning with dryer-than-usual skin and serious lip crackage. Also? Awesome excuse to post a picture from Dr. Zhivago.
How do change you beauty routine, diet, and routine in the winter?
Cosmetics companies just love to sell you on the idea that each new season calls for an arsenal of new products. And why wouldn't they? It means you'll ditch your half-finished current bottle of snake oil in favor of one that comes with the same crap on the inside and different claims on the out. Cha-ching.
Of course, it's true that cold weather and even clock changes can have serious side effects for skin. But if you're the sensitive type, switching out your entire regimen—i.e. risking reactions to new products—right when the temperature is dropping, is likely to do more harm than good. In fact if your skin is at all finicky, we strongly advocate sticking to routine in this area.
So how to beat your winter skin woes? Click "Next" above to read the tips that will matter most for winter skin.
1. Moisturize. Yes, it's the most boring advice in the world, but there's a reason people say it so often. Moisturizing does exactly what it implies: It helps keep moisture in by replicating the skin's natural barrier function. It's simple science, and you don't need to use a different one for every season. Find a good clean moisturizer that you love, or get with the oil program, and just do it consistently. If you're out and about in the winter keep a to-go version in your bag for some extra application.
2.Wash less. We've covered this in the past, and the merits of this advice are doubly relevant for winter. Over-washing strips skin of its natural protective oils, robs it of healthy bacteria, increases exposure to harmful and/or irritating chemicals, and generally aggravates skin conditions like rosacea and eczema—the very same ones that are exacerbated by seasonal changes. So as the air gets cold and dry, and you're less likely to be a sweaty mess, do yourself a favor and get with the dirty program.
3. Avoid the acids. You don't have to agree with our no-acid rule, but even proponents of stripping and peeling should dial back over the winter. Whether you use AHAs or BHAs, go for chemical peels, get microderm abrasion, or just subscribe to a heavy scrubbing routine, we reallyreallyreally think you should slow down. While you may be less at risk to sun exposure over the winter, burning off that top layer of skin will make you all the more vulnerable to the chafing, drying and cracking effects of cold air and gusty winds. While you may think this is reducing fine lines, we think over the long haul it's speeding up the aging process.
4. Get your fat on. Ever notice how you crave more fat in the winter? While the diet set will offer tips on how to counter that impulse, we think that the body has an innate intelligence when it comes to such things. Healthy fats, especially omegas 3s, are key to maintaining hydrated, glowy, happy skin. Winter's a good time to up your intake on these and as an added bonus it will help satisfy that appetite for grease the healthy way. Foods like salmon, sardines, olive oil and walnuts are chock full of omegas, but we're not opposed to taking a supplement on top of that. Just make sure it's a good one.
5. Improve your digestion. Your tummy is talking to you, and what it's saying can often be read on your skin. While we don't think you need different products every season, we do think you need different food. In past posts about Ayurveda we've explained how important it is to eat with the season. Winter calls for warm, calming foods and the previously mentioned healthy fats. Sorry salad girls, but your skin needs something a little bit more substantial and heat-producing to face the winter months. Instead of eating your veggies raw, make a soup or stir fry with them instead.
6. Dose up on D. Vitamin D has emerged as something of a miracle worker in the last few years. While research is ongoing, there is promising evidence that it could help prevent cancer, raise immunity, and lower the risks associated with all kinds of diseases. It's also a powerful antioxidant, and you know that that means. Because the sun is a primary source for vitamin D, and because most of us are deficient, we're going to suggest that you look to increase your intake of this wonder vitamin during the winter. It is available in certain foods, like fish and fortified milk, but it's hard to get enough through those sources. As with fish oil, we think it's a good idea to take supplements too.
7. Get a humidifier. One easy way to counter dry air is—ding, ding, ding—to add moisture to it. Some advice from the experts at the Mayo Clinic:Be sure to keep your humidifier clean, because a dirty one is an amazing place for bacteria to thrive. Also, try to have your humidifier where you spend the most time, since you'd need several to change the air quality of a house or large apartment. We suggest you put it by your bed when you're asleep: That way you'll wake up with happy, hydrated skin.
After last week's conversation, it's pretty clear that everyone draws their dietary lines differently. But over the past decade we've noticed the rise of a certain trend that we call "vegans who eat fish." What gives? On the one hand there are the convincing health (and environmental) benefits of a plant-based diet, extolled in The China Study and elsewhere. On the other, nutrition heros like Dr. Andrew Weil continue to make strong arguments for eating fish, particularly the kind high in omega-3s.
Instead of choosing, some (including Bill Clinton) have opted for the hybrid diet—a.k.a. vegans who eat fish, and preferably the sustainably sourced kind. Which takes me to sardines—a new obsession. As I mentioned last week, I'm going through a period right now where animal protein seems crucial to my health. Fish is a regular go-to, but like so many foods these days, it's also a minefield. If it's not mercury levels, it's over-fishing. When it's not over-fishing, it's the carbon footprint of sushi.
But because I believe most things Dr. Weil says, after several false starts I have finally come around to sardines in a big way. Here's why you may want to as well… Or have you already?
1. They're low on toxins. Because they're little and low on the food chain, sardines don't contain all the scary environmental chemicals found in bigger fish.
2. They're high in omega-3s. Good for your brain, great for your skin, proven to fight inflammation, omega-3s may be the closest thing we have to a silver bullet in the food-as-medicine world.
3. There are lots of them. In fact, according to Weil, we have twice as many sardines today as we did 100 years ago. Unfortunately, that's because we've overfished their predators.
4. They contain vitamin D. Many people are vitamin D deficient, and it doesn't occur naturally in most food. While doctors are still debating just how much we need, sardines are a healthy way to get this super-vitamin without sitting in the sun (which makes dermatologists cry).
5. They taste better than tuna. Everybody knows that fat makes things yummier, and those super-healthy fats in sardines give them a satisfying flavor that you only get from tuna when you drown it in olive oil and mayo.
6. And they stink less too! It's true that we've called them "stinky sardines" in the past, but compared to canned tuna or salmon, sardines are actually the least offensive on the olfactory front.
Here's how I do mine:
—I buy a skinless, boneless variety in olive oil (I like the one at Trader Joe's)
—I drain them and then add a bit of Vegenaise (the soy-free one), a tsp of dijon, some chopped green onion, capers, pepper, salt, and a hit of Tabasco
—I mash that together and spread on toast, wrap it in cabbage, eat it with a cucumber, whatever's handy and good
Have you made friends yet with this sustainable superfood? If so, when, and how do you do yours?
There's lots of debate about whether or not women should be taking supplements—especially multivitamins. Prevention did an awesome story a while ago asking that very question, and they came to the conclusion that women probably do not need to take multis(!). Other recent research has called into question whether or not we should all be dosing ourselves with D and calcium, too. (Jury is still out on those ones.)
So we want to know: Do you take supplements? And if you do, what do you take it for?
We can keep the answers simple (or not—go crazy if you want). Here, I'll go first:
Omega-3: I take this every day without fail, for skin, mood, hair, and hormone balance.
Folic acid: No, I'm not trying to get pregnant! I take it for other reasons I don't want to talk about, and I do so religiously.
That's it! I used to take D but stopped. I also used to take E and A, and stopped those too. Your turn. What do you take?
We have to hand it to Tata Harper and the wonderful people who work with her. Not only are they putting out an exceptional, clean product, but they're doing everything they can to raise awareness and further the conversation around chemical exposure.
Case in point:
Last night Tata hosted an intimate event at the Gold-LEED-certified Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills. Yes, it was chic and tastefully fabulous, but not a whole lot of time was spent drinking and chatting. This was about serious stuff.
I had the honor of moderating and introducing the impressive roster of guest speakers. The first was Dr. Soram Khalsa, a pioneer of integrative medicine and an expert on the body burden caused by chemicals in our environment. His talk, which was riveting, also looked at the absolute most recent studies on phthalates and other hormone disruptors. More to come on that for sure. We also plan to pick his brain about vitamin D and the latest recommendations since, as it happens, he's written a book about D.
Next up was Ken Cook, the president of the Environmental Working Group. His presentation was inspiring, and it really changed the way I think about some of the arguments, especially those around low-dose chemical exposure. The EWG is a controversial group—and the industry just loves to paint them as fear mongers—but at the end of the day we would be nowhere without their tireless research. It was really something to hear from the man behind the mission.
And then there was Christy Coleman, the first fashion and celebrity makeup artist to entirely clean out her makeup kit. Christy, who has worked with every model, photographer and actress worth their salt, gave such a touching and personal talk that I immediately fell for this gal. She also has a great blog, with a ton of natural makeup tips. Siobhan and I are already angling to collaborate.
The event was filmed so maybe we'll be able to share these talks with you directly. Regardless, we'll try to impart some of the night's lessons in posts to come. I felt so lucky to be there!
Loving this drawing by Dan Perjovschi


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Tesco Light Choices Prawn Cocktail Reviews
Product Type: Tesco Meat / Fish
Description:Brand: Tesco / Type: Seafood
Newest Review: ... at all. The strongest taste in my lunch was the pitta bread and that's not right! lol Looking at the pack I don't think ... more
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Tesco sent this with our online order this week as a substitute for some other prawn thing my mum had ordered, nobody else in the house fancied it so I had some in a pitta bread for my lunch today. I'm not that impressed, the prawns are very small and not as meaty as they should be. The marie rose sauce is a lower fat one and it doesn't taste very nice, it's quite sweet and hasn't got a rich flavour at all. The strongest taste in my lunch was the pitta bread and that's not right! lol Looking at the pack I don't think it's that LIGHT either because this 140g tub has got 16g fat in it and 210 calories and that's before you've even counted the pitta ... Read the complete review
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Robert Capa is recognized for his extensive coverage of war and conflict during his relatively short photographic life. Through his friendships with many actors, Capa photographed Ingrid Bergman, Humphrey Bogart, Orson Welles, and John Huston, among others, in intimate moments on European film sets.
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On June 17, 1990, four months after being released from his prison cell in South Africa, Nelson Mandela found himself in a portrait session with renowned photographer Yousuf Karsh. Mandela was one of 15,312 people photographed by Karsh during his career.
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Earlier this year, photographers Alessandro Cosmelli and Gaia Light joined actors in Bedford, Pennsylvania, where a nearby abandoned village served as the backdrop for an Elbe Day re-enactment. Elba Day took place on April 25, 1945, shortly before the fall of Berlin and the end of World War II.
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Recent history has not been kind to the Ashaninka, the largest indigenous group in the Amazon rainforest. Through the years, its people been displaced, enslaved and even killed. Even today, their lands are at risk. But they continue to endure.
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JT Blatty first visited the coastal Louisiana marshlands to learn about her grandfather, whose body and boat were found in the bayous many years ago. She stayed to take photos and preserve the fishing culture – the hand-built shrimp trawlers, the lingo and how connected the people are to the water.
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Over a 23-year period, from 1907 to 1930, Edward Curtis took more than 2,000 photos of 80 Native American tribes stretching from the Great Plains to the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. He then published and sold these photos, along with narrative text, in 20 volumes of work known as "The North American Indian."
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Fewer children with Down syndrome are being born in Denmark since 2006, when prenatal screening was first introduced for the genetic condition. The statistics surprised Mario Wezel, a German photographer who moved to Denmark for a year to study at the Danish School of Media and Journalism.
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Alisa Resnik has been working in German bars and restaurants for decades. She's also been shooting photographs since age 10. Late at night, when Resnik's work is done, those two worlds collide as she captures images focused on Berlin's quiet hangouts, out-of-the-way cafes and old hotels.
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Oxnard City Council needs an ethical turnaround. Carmen Ramirez, as the new mayor of Oxnard, has the qualifications for the job.
She has spent most of her legal career working in legal aid programs for the needs of low-income and disabled clients. She also served as president of the Ventura County Bar Association and was appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown to the Commission of State Mandates.
It shouldn't have taken a two-year investigation to tell us that the spirit if not the letter of the law was broken by the council. In addition to flouting the law, how does one explain many of its decisions: allowing its city manager to sign enormous contracts without oversight, approving the rip-off of the Big League Dreams project and its plan to build a parking lot for Port Hueneme shipments and an industrial park on Ormond Beach wetlands?
Ramirez is highly intelligent with moral standards quite different from "I've got mine and want more, and you can do the same on your own," the mantra that has pervaded the council's political mindset.
If voters fail to vote, they can expect more of the same or worse yet, the same fate as the city of Bell.
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Production: 1 million birds (weekly) Employees: 27,000
Zhucheng waimao co ltd has breeder flocks, hatching, feed milling, slaughter, processing, further processing and cooking operations. the company sells under the brand name delicate.
RTC: .................................... 1.53 million kgFor more information, see:www.WATTAgNet.com/Zhucheng.html
➥Indian Broiler Group
Headquarters: rajnandgaon
Product: chicken, hatching eggs, Feed sales, dairy
Production: 2.82 million birds (annually)the ib group supplies the wholesale,kets, and it operates more than 100chicken retail outlets. the company'slayer farms have an annual capacityof 500,000 birds and its chick/growerfarms 165,000.
➥Shanthi Fortune (India) Pvt Ltd
Headquarters: coimbatore, tamil naduRevenue (2010): usd 35. 8 millionProduct: chickenshanthi Fortune has a commercial broilernetwork of 1,500 farmers.For more information, see:www.WATTAgNet.com/ShanthiFortune.html
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Headquarters: rAi, distt. sonepat, haryana
Product: chicken, hatching eggs, Feed sales, Poultry equipment
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Headquarters: Pune, MaharashtraRevenue (2010): inr 4. 3 millionVenky's, part of the Vh group, is apreferred supplier to the indian outletsof Mcdonalds, KFc, Pizza hut anddomino's.
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Chelsey Chang arrived at USA Track & Field in July of 2012 and serves as merchandise sales coordinator. Chang's duties include assisting with planning the mobile merchandise travel schedule, updating feedback and notes following events, giving input with art direction for new merchandise buys and helping with design projects for email blasts, web ads and bulk t-shirt buys.
Before arriving at USATF, Chang served as a graphic designer with Olympia Media Group where she performed layout for various collegiate newspapers and at Bluemile (formerly The Running Company) doing gait analysis testing for personal shoe fitting and helping with fitness apparel.
A native of Bremen, Ind., Chang earned a bachelor's degree in visual communication design with a minor in marketing from the University of Indianapolis where she also competed in the long and triple jump on the track and field team.
She currently lives in Indianapolis and enjoys sand volleyball, cooking and watching The Big Bang Theory in her spare time.
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