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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (November 22, 2012)--Famed Puerto Rican boxer Hector 'Macho' Camacho is clinically "brain dead" after he was shot in the face, doctors said Thursday.
Dr. Ernesto Torres said at a news conference Thursday that doctors are still performing tests on Camacho before meeting with his family.
Late Wednesday Torres said Camacho was showing irregular and intermittent brain activity.
Camacho, 50, was shot as he and a friend sat in a Ford Mustang parked outside a bar Tuesday night.
Police spokesman Alex Diaz said officers found nine small bags of cocaine in the friend's pocket, and a 10th bag open inside the car.
Camacho was considered a volatile but popular and skilled boxer who battled drugs, alcohol and other problems.
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McFARLANE TOYS JOINS WITH MLBPA FOR EBAY AUCTIONS
Sale of Signed Baseball Figures Benefits 'Players Trust for Children'
Friday, February 07, 2003
Starting Sunday, Feb. 9, look for a signed set of McFarlane's Sports Picks: MLB Series 1 to be up for auction on eBay as part of a philanthropic program developed by the Major League Baseball Players Association.
"MLBPA Direct," an online store located on eBay Sports, will host weekly auctions on eBay featuring unique items, ranging from new product releases from Players Choice licensees -- including limited-edition and "MLBPA Direct"-only products -- to authentic game-used equipment, signed memorabilia and one-of-a-kind experiences.
The Sports Picks auction will be the first of several featuring sets of baseball figures signed by Todd. Portions of the proceeds from "MLBPA Direct" will benefit the Players Trust for Children, a not-for-profit foundation created and administered by Major League baseball players.
Go to http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/mlbpa_direct for more information about the auctions. Additional updates will be provided on the spawn.com sports message board.
"MLBPA Direct is sure to become an instant hit with baseball fans everywhere. Never before have fans of any sport been given an ongoing chance to bid on authentic game-used equipment, attendance at events that get them up close and personal with the game's biggest stars and exciting new licensed products unavailable anywhere else," said Evan Kaplan, MLBPA category manager for trading cards and collectibles. "In addition, partnering with eBay Sports offers 'MLBPA Direct' instant access to a retail platform with over 55 million registered users, which will give Players Choice licensees greater exposure for their product offerings."
"As the leading sports commerce site on the Internet, eBay Sports is committed to offering fans the most unique and complete sports experience," said Bob Hebeler, vice president of eBay Sports. "With the opening of MLBPA Direct, consumers will have exclusive access to products, memorabilia and the players themselves. No other retail environment can provide fans with these offerings."


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This week our Bearcats and Lady Cats traveled to Tushka for the AmeriState Invitational Tournament. In the first round our Bearcats were facing our neighbors the Moyers Tigers. The first half stayed pretty close with Sophomore Tanner Brown putting up 9 points, 4 rebounds, shooting 100% from the free-throw line. The buzzer sounded on the first half with a score of 19-23 Bearcats. Helping the Tigers out were Brandon Slocum with 12 points, and Jake Dudley with 8. The second half our Bearcats were able to maintain a small lead with Jr. Harlan House scoring 8 points, and Jr. Bryce Martin was also at the top of the 2nd half stat sheet scoring 6 points, 7 rebounds helping secure the win with a final score of 48-37 Bearcats.
In the second round our Bearcats played the Tournament's host, the Tushka Tigers. The first period was a close match with Sr. Dakota Turner at the top of the stat sheet with 7 points, and 3 steals. Jr. Jakub "Jimmy" Mician was also a big player in the first half with 6 points, 3 rebounds and 100% from the free-throw line. The first half would prove to be a very tight ballgame ending with a tie score of 21-21. In the second half our Bearcats were able to settle down and do what they do with Soph Tanner Brown scoring 12 points, shooting 60% from the free-throw line as well as Jr. Harlan House scored 11 points and shooting 80% from the free-throw line helping get another W for our mighty Bearcats with a final score of 51-42.
Now our Bearcats are in the Championship round against the number 1 (class A) team in the state the, Wright City LumberJax. The first period was a very close back and forth with every basket we made they answered, ending the first period tied at 10-10. Going into the second period Wright City was able to gain a small lead over our Bearcats, with Jr. Harlan House at the top of the stat sheet with 9 points 2 rebounds. Jr. Jakub "Jimmy" Mician was also at the top of the stat sheet with 5 points, shooting 67% of FG a/m, ending the first half with a score of 18-25 LumberJax. In the second half Wright City was able to gain and maintain a small lead over our Bearcats with Soph. Tanner Brown at the top of this half's stat sheet with 14 points shooting 50% from the free-throw line, as well as Jr. Jakub "Jimmy" Mician scoring 5 point, and 5 rebounds. In the end Wright City would just prove to be too much with their NBA 3's and inability to miss ending this game with a score of 60-46, giving our Bearcats a well earned 2nd place in the AmeriState Invitational.
Now on to our Lady Cats, who in the first round was matched against the Stringtown Tigers. This game would prove to be a blow out game for our girls and an easy win. Sr. Hailey Garman won the tip-off setting our Lady Cats up for their dominating performance, with Sr. Taylor Tedder putting up 12 pts and 12 rebounds shooting 71% of FG a/m. Soph. Kendie Bryant was second on the stat sheet with 10 points, 3 steals, shooting 100% of FG a/m, helping to ensure a victory for our Lady Cats with a run-a-away score of 54-12. In the second round our Lady Cats would face the Hartshorne Miners. This game would also prove to be an easy game for our Lady Cats with Jr. Megan Brame putting up 16 points, 5 assists, and shooting 100% of 3 pointers a/m.
Second in line on this game's stat sheet was Sr. Taylor Tedder with 10 points, shooting 80 of FG a/m, ending the game with a score of 65-31, moving our
Lady Cats to the final championship round facing Wright City Lady Jax. This game was a much closer and harder fought game than the first two, going into this game both teams had only lost 3 games for the season. The first period was very close with a back and forth scoring on both ends ending the first period in a score of 11-17 Lady Jax. The second period was also very close, however, our Lady Cats were able to take the lead with Jr. Megan Brame scoring 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. Second in line was Meagan Wilbourn with 9 points, and 6 rebounds. Ending the first half with a score of 31-23 Lady Cats.
The second half would also prove to be and "edge of your seat" ballgame with Wright City's Lady Jaxs, keeping up with our Lady Cats ended the 3rd period with a score of 40-34 Lady Cats. Soph. Cheyenne Simpson was next in line on the stat sheet scoring 9 points, 11 rebounds shooting 60% of FG a/m. The forth period our Lady Cats were able to maintain their lead and in the last few minutes it would become a ballgame of fouls and free-throws with Jr. Megan Brame and Soph. Meagan Wilbourn shooting 60% from the free throw line helping ensure a victory and Championship Title and trophy for our Lady Cats!
Making the All Tournament Teams for the AmeriState Invitational were: Soph. Tanner Brown, Jr. Megan Brame, Jr. Harlan House, and Sr. Railey Beth Garnder, who was also named tournament MVP. Congratulations to both teams and Coach Roland Branton and Coach Austin Linley and his Champion Lady Cats!!!
Overall Leaders in Stats so far for the 2011-2012 season to date ending 13 games: Boys Varsity record 9/4: 1. Jr. Bryce Martin 167 points, 93 rebounds, 11 steals, 26 assists; 2. Jr. Jakub "Jimmy" Micien 136 points 74 rebounds, 14 steals, 39 assists; 3. Jr. Harlan House 126 points, 33 rebounds, 12 steals, 20 assists; 4. Soph. Tanner Brown 84 points, 56 rebounds, 13 steals, 27 assists; 5. Sr. Dakota Turner 74 points, 70 rebounds, 13 steals, 17 assists.
Girls Varsity record 10/3: 1. Sr. Taylor Tedder 117 points 99 rebounds, 32 steals, 15 assists; 2. Sr. Railey Gardner 104 points, 22 rebounds, 35 steals, 24 assists; 3. Jr. Megan Brame 76 points, 43 rebounds, 24 steals, 28 assists; 4. Sr. Hailey Garman 68 points28 rebounds, 23 steals, 6 assists; 5. Jr. Chelsi Thomas 57 points, 22 rebounds, 14 steals, 15 assists.View more articles in:


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The Tosafot or Tosafos (Hebrew: תוספות) are medieval commentaries on the Talmud. They take the form of critical and explanatory glosses, printed, in almost all Talmud editions, on the outer margin and opposite Rashi's notes. The authors of the Tosafot are known as Tosafists ("ba'ale ha-tosafot")
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This is well-lit, gated surface lot abuts the elevated tracks. The lot is conveniently located less than two blocks from Michigan Ave and a short walk along the lake front to Soldier Field.
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Nearby destinations: Buddy Guy's Legends, Hilton Hotel, Chicago Hilton Towers, Printers' Row Park, Hilton Chicago.
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Gallery: Do you remember? -- 1993 St. Joe Invitational, St. Joe vs. Buffalo
St. Joseph Central Catholic High School plays Buffalo High School in the St. Joe Invitational on Jan. 27, 1993.
The tournament was born in 1978 after the West Virginia State Catholic Basketball Tournament, which began in 1936, disbanded in 1977.
The tournament is known for colorful student skits and crowd participation.
2012 is the final year for the St. Joe Invitational at the Veterans Memorial Field House, which will be demolished to make way for a $5.4 million soccer complex for Marshall University. The tournament is set for Wednesday-Saturday, Jan. 18-21.
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South-west Pennsylvania members are participating in this fundraiser again. Last year, two members brought in over $700.00 selling these great soy based candles. Not only are the very popular scented candles are being offered, but also jar lamps, snuffers, and candle cappers. Check out www.jenniferscandles.com to view her products.
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Mahtab Singh, a Sikh hailing from India, sips a milk-tea in a food court in Sugar Land, just south of Houston city-limits. Enjoying the sunshine, he is dressed in business attire, sleeves rolled up, wearing a traditional dastar, or turban. Tables around him include Anglos, other Indians/Pakistanis and a few Vietnamese. The scene reflects Houston's […] [Read More]


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Texas A&M may be known for our football and recent Heisman winner, Whoop, but football isn't the only think Texas A&M excels at. Our Texas A&M Quidditch team is now ranked #1 out of 158 teams in the International Quidditch Association (IQA) and are currently undefeated this season.
This weekend College Station will host the Southwest Regionals, where 16 teams from across the southwest region will be battling it out for one of the 10 available spots for the 6th Annual World Cup in Florida. This weekend will be a huge weekend for the quidditch team and they will need all the support they can get so head on over to Penberthy Intramural Fields on the 23rd and 24th to cheer them on!
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (Jan. 17) - The New Mexico State men's tennis team opens the 2013 spring season at home against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders on Saturday, Jan. 19. The team opens the spring season against the Islanders for the fourth straight season.
The Aggies are 3-1 in recent years against the Islanders, but fell in the season opener in 2012 4-3 in Las Cruces. The Aggies finished the 2012 spring season with an 8-15 overall record while going 2-3 in Western Athletic Conference play.
"I'm glad to get the team on the court to compete," head coach Carlos Vargas said. "We have a full team this year, so they have to fight for their spots, and I think that is bringing out some great competition. I am seeing what I'd like from the team at this point and this weekend will help me set a solid lineup for the year."
During the fall tournament season, freshmen Daniel Fernandez and Naveen Manivannan proved to be solid contributors to the team and the duo claimed the Balloon Fiesta Invitational title in their respective flight. The pair defeated fellow Aggies, senior Luis Ramirez and junior Marc Westgate, 8-5, en route to the crown.
The Aggies return four players to the court this season, led by lone senior Luis Ramirez. The senior finished 2012 with a 12-11 singles record and teamed up with Matej Stakne for a 6-6 doubles record last year. Sophomore Germain Degardin lead the Aggies during the 2012 dual season with a 13-9 singles record playing mainly at the third and fourth poisition.
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I Can't Hold My Peace Anymore.Monday, November 14 2011
Natalie and Brody's wedding is interrupted, John says goodbye to Liam, and Cutter stops 'Stacy' from leaving...
John ignores his ringing phone and leaves the Angels Square Hotel.
At Ford's, Jessica's upset that she couldn't get a hold of John. Ford suggests they go to Llanfair, get a DNA sample from Liam and settle the paternity issue once and for all. Jessica knows they don't have enough time. By the time they get the truth, Natalie will be Mrs. Brody Lovett. She thanks Ford for standing by her and all of the craziness surrounding her family. Ford admires Jessica's strength. Jessica doesn't think she could've handled any of it without Ford. She takes Ford's hand. He's the only friend Jessica has. Jessica thinks it's time she went home. "Don't go," Ford says and kisses Jessica.
David Vickers the dog goes to Liam's nursery at Llanfair. She orders 'chubby cheeks' to hand over the paternity results. Liam objects and thinks Brody's a good guy. With a little more convincing from Tina's dog, Liam hands over the paper. Tina appears, finds the paper, reads it then gasps. It's the test Jessica was trying to tell Natalie about. John is Liam's father. Tina doesn't want to ruin the wedding but wonders what to do. Later, John appears in Liam's darkened room. He tells Liam he used to be his dad for about five minutes and came to say goodbye. As John does so, Nigel appears and orders him to step away from the crib. John convinces Nigel to give him a few more minutes. Nigel apologizes for how things turned out. He always thought John and Natalie were a good couple. Nigel gives John some time alone. John says a final goodbye to Liam and leaves.
The ceremony gets underway at the church. When asked if anyone can show just cause why Brody and Natalie shouldn't lawfully wed, Roxy thinks back to John admitting he loves Natalie and orders, "Stop! I can't hold my peace anymore." Rex glares at her. Roxy remembers Rex demanding that she let Natalie be happy with Brody. Roxy covers. The ceremony continues. Natalie recalls Jessica telling her that John is Liam's father. Brody interrupts her thoughts and wonders if Natalie's okay. Natalie apologizes and urges the priest to continue. Brody takes his vows. As Natalie is instructed to recite hers, Tina appears with her dog and calls out, "Stop! Are we too late?" She walks up the aisle, ignoring everyone who asks her to stop, and hands Natalie Liam's paternity results. "Oh my God," Natalie says. "John is Liam's father." Brody stands there silent, as Natalie admits Jessica tried to tell her. Brody thinks Victor forged the results to hurt John. Natalie can't ignore it and plans to get Liam retested. "Over my dead body," Brody replies. Clint sides with Natalie, and Bo offers to set up the test. Though Viki thinks Victor could've done what Brody suggests, Natalie thinks back to finding out that Brody threatened Victor. "You knew," Natalie accuses Brody. "You knew John was Liam's father." Brody denies it, but Natalie lashes out at him. She demands the truth! "Yes," Brody admits. "I knew." Everyone is stunned. Brody found out through Marty's taped session. Marty changed Liam's results. Natalie realizes it was the tape Gigi had. Roxy gave it to Gigi. She cries, devastated that Brody's known the truth since Gigi died. Rex stares off, feelings his own devastation resurface. Brody tries justifying his actions… They were there for each other after they lost the people they loved. Brody loves Natalie and Liam and doesn't want to lose his family. They can still get married! Natalie refuses him. It's over. She hands Brody back his ring. Brody rushes off. Natalie panics, realizing John is leaving for Seattle today.
Brody enters Liam's nursery at Llanfair. He lost Natalie but refuses to lose Liam.
Cutter finds 'Stacy' trying to buy a ticket to Rio with his credit card. She desperately needs to return and have her face restored to its original look. Cutter takes his card back and tries talking her out of getting the plastic surgery. She hates looking like Gigi and doesn't want to hurt Gigi's son. If she gets the surgery, she'll be able to look in the mirror and remember something. Then she can confess to Rex what she had planned to do. If Cutter won't help her, 'Stacy' will find a way on her own. He finally agrees to allow 'Stacy' to use his credit card if she lets him go to Rio with her. Across the airport, John appears and gets ready to board his flight to Seattle.
Llanview spoilers for the next One Life to Live:
A couple says their 'I dos'.
John finds out that Liam is his son.
Rex is faced with the woman he thought he lost.
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Well, at least it's a fight GSP would likely finish unless he jabbed him into blindness.
Matt Brown has been fun but he has seriously not beaten anyone inside the top 15 IMO. Doomsday, Swick, and Mein are arguably his best wins and they were barely sniffing the top 15-20 at the time.
I just don't see it.
Put him and Nick Diaz in there and watch Brown get picked to pieces then either volume TKO'ed or subbed in the third.


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One or more of the power window regulators (one in each door) may fail causing the window to fall into the door and not roll up.
Problems for specific Cadillac DeVille years:
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Power Window Regulators may Fail
Improper HVAC Temperature and/or Air Delivery Due to Failed Mode Door Actuator
One or more heater & AC (HVAC) air delivery and/or temperature mode door actuator may fail. This can result in incorrect air delivery or temperature. If this occurs, fault code(s) stored in the HVAC control module should be available to assist with diagnoses.
Erratic Fuel Gauge Operation
It is common for the fuel level sensor in the fuel tank read the fuel level incorrectly. The sensor must be replaced to correct the condition. Our technicians recommend having the complete fuel pump module replaced on high mileage vehicles.
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The trunk pull down switch may fail causing the trunk lid not to close completely. Our technicians tell us that the failed switch can be replaced without changing the complete pull down motor assembly.
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Problems with the anti-theft systems using the raised-chip key can prevent the car from starting. The wires in the steering column to the ignition lock cylinder tend to break. The the key and ignition lock cylinder must be replaced to correct this condition.
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The rubber section of an automatic transmission cooler line may develop a fluid leak . In some cases the leaking section of hose can be replaced. In others, the complete cooler line must be replaced to correct this concern.
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The high-pressure power steering lines are known to leak.
Air conditioning compressor may leak or become noisy
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Fuel injectors can short-circuit
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Some new tax laws make it into the Internal Revenue Code every year. But there also are some perennial tax provisions that remain the same and are adjusted annually to reflect inflation.
1. Standard deduction amounts
Most taxpayers claim the standard deduction instead of itemizing. On 2008 returns, the standard amount for single filers is $5,450. That amount, which is $100 more than the 2007 tax year, is also what a married taxpayer who opts to file separately from a spouse can claim. Head of household taxpayers get an $8,000 standard deduction this year, up $150 from 2007's amount.
Married couples who file a joint return get a $200 bump, giving them a $10,900 standard deduction. This is double the single-filer amount, thanks to legislation from several years ago that lessen the marriage tax penalty. The change was made to appease husbands and wives who had argued that filing one joint return cheated them of tax breaks they would have received if they had submitted two separate 1040s. Qualifying widows and widowers also can use this amount.
2. Personal exemptions
You, your spouse and each person you can claim as a dependent are valuable exemptions that can cut your tax bill. You're all worth $3,500 apiece this filing season. That's $100 more than the previous tax year.
However, if you make a lot of money, your exemption amount could be reduced or even eliminated. For 2008 returns, this income trigger starts at $119,575 for married taxpayers who file separately. Regardless of your filing status, if you hit that mark, you will have to complete a work sheet to determine your exemption amount.
3. Social Security wage base
Every worker knows that a portion of each paycheck goes to pay for Social Security benefits. But if you earn a lot, some of your wages escape this payroll withholding. The first $102,000 you earned last year was subject to this 6.2 percent levy. Your employer matched that amount.
If you earned more, the Social Security tax wasn't collected on the overage amount. You did, however, continue to pay the 1.45 percent Medicare portion, again matched by your company on every dollar you made last year.
The 2008 Social Security wage base was $4,500 more, or an increase of 4.6 percent over the $97,500 wage base of the year before. For 2009 planning purposes, it goes up to $106,800.


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Front and center or not at all: Nadia Al Jundi refuses to be a guest star
Excuses, excuses. Nadia Al Jundi apologized for declining an invite to guest appear on a new film "WWIII" because she is preparing for a Ramadan TV drama "Al Hub wa Al Silah" (Love and the Weapon) with ex-husband producer Mohammad Mukhtar, said the Middle East new portal Elaph.
Nadia hasn't appeared on the big screen in more than 10 years and actually doesn't want to return to cinema unless she has a lead role, admitted sources close to her. Looks like it's front and center or not at all for the feisty Egyptian actress. She won't take backstage next to young actors Ahmad Fahmi, Hisham Majed and Shiko who will star in the film.
Egyptian actress An'am Salousa will make the guest appearance instead of Nadia, and she's already given her approval to begin filming her scenes in the next few days.
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As the Revs' roster continues to take shape before training camp opens on Saturday, we have a few more pieces of roster information for our newest players.
The team's four news players have selected their jersey numbers, while one familiar face has changed his number.
First, Charlie Davies will not be wearing No. 99 this season. Instead, he's cutting his number in half – he'll go with just No. 9 in 2014.
As for two MLS veterans who have joined the team, Paolo DelPiccolo will wear No. 3, while Brad Knighton – who wore No. 24 in his first go-round with the Revs – will don #18 this time.
The team's top two draft picks have also selected their numbers. Steve Neumann will be No. 4, while Patrick Mullins will wear No. 7.
Will anyone be personalizing their new 2014 jerseys with any of these numbers?
Want to support the Revs on the road and aren't quite sure where to start? Do you drive? Do you try to organize with other like-minded Revs fans? Do you think about it and then just don't spring to action and end up watching from your couch or an official Revs Pub Partner?
Well, this year, don't be that supporter … change that and GET ON THE BUS!
The Revs' supporters groups – The Midnight Riders and The Rebellion – are making it easy for Revs fans who want to travel to support the team and invade Red Bull Arena on April 20.
Sign up for the bus that's headed to Harrison for the match against the Red Bulls and join the screaming, chanting, singing Revs contingent supporting the boys in blue.
Pick-up locations will be staged at The Banshee (Dorchester, Mass.), Gillette Stadium and the Wallingford, Conn., Park and Ride.
Two packages are available: bus and game tickets ($20 for supporters group members or $35 for non-members) or just game tickets ($20).
For more information about the bus trip, to sign up and reserve your seat - or even join the supporters groups - visit: Midnight Riders | The Rebellion
December 12, 2012. Today's really just another Wednesday, right? Apparently not.
There seems to be a lot of to-do about it being 12/12/12 for the first and only time in 100 years.
So, we'll jump in and recognize the Revolution's own 12s. Do you think you can you name them all (without looking below)?
We did a bit of research yesterday for boston.com, who listed the city's five team's most recent – and most famous – 12s. By our calculations, there have been only three seasons in which the number 12 was not worn: 2002, 2009 and 2012.
First, and probably foremost, was Joe-Max Moore. Do you remember that he wore #12 in his first two seasons with the Revs? While he's more recognizable to Revs faithful in his iconic #9, Joe-Max wore number 12 in 1996 and 1997. He only switched to #9 in 1998.
David Nakhid, a Trinidadian defender, then wore #12 in 1998, followed by Kris Kelderman in 1999. In 2000, Adam Eyre wore 12, proceeded by Alan Woods in 2001.
As noted, 2002 – the year in which the Revs made their case on a national stage with their first appearance in MLS Cup – no one wore 12. However, Malian defender Daouda Kante wore 12 in 2003 and 2004. (Jay Heaps remembered Daouda wearing it when we quizzed him yesterday.)
After what could be called an identity crisis between 1998 and 2004 with five players wearing it in six years, the number 12 finally found a regular home in 2005 when back-up goalkeeper Doug Warren took the kit, wearing it through the 2008 season.
Since it was used as a goalkeeper number for so long, it was another year before a field player took over #12 – Cory Gibbs in 2010. Rookie Alan Koger donned #12 in 2011 and is the most recent player to wear it.
With that quick review of our number 12s, how many do you remember and who is your favorite?
We knew when as early as yesterday morning that there was a threat of severe weather forecast for today. ("What do they mean by severe?" "Don't know, it just said SEVERE across today on the seven-day forecast.")
That said, Jay Heaps took the initiative to try to move training up 30 minutes this morning. While the team ended up getting underway a bit earlier than originally scheduled, even that didn't keep us from avoiding the weather outright. At the end of the team's 75-minute training session at UT-Dallas, the sky opened up and even Jeff Lemieux had to finish recording his post-practice interviews at the hotel to avoid getting the equipment wet.
The group came back to the hotel in south Frisco and everyone showered up and got ready for lunch. With TVs on in most rooms, about half the travel party knew that tornadoes were in the area and headed our direction. As just about everyone was in the meal room – and some had even wrapped up and headed back to their rooms - team administrator Nick Kropelin came in to say that the hotel warned him the tornadoes were a few towns over and the hotel said to stay in the stairwells if we needed to go up to our rooms.
The guys keeping themselves entertained
in the Hotel basement
With the heads up, we continued to eat lunch and just a few minutes later, the hotel-wide announcement came over the loudspeakers directing everyone to the basement through the lobby area. Most of the group went straight down from the meal room, but some had to run up to the team's floor to make sure everyone was heeding the announcement and hustle them down. (Mind you, some of the group had already experienced this situation last year when we had tornado sirens and hotel announcements come in Kansas City for our U.S. Open Cup match in May.)
After a headcount came up correct in the basement, everyone – including all the hotel's guests and staff – settled in. While we were only down there for about 30 minutes, maybe a bit longer, the staff was tremendous and provided drinks and snacks as everyone was crowded into an area no bigger than a bank lobby.
Finally we got the go-ahead to go back to our rooms and saw that our area was spared. The cell that came over us apparently did some awful damage a short distance away, several towns over. What we did see was spectacular lightning, the remnants of hail and driving rain that was on the backside of the cell that came through. We didn't really experience much heavy wind, but the sky was still pitch black until the storm moved further off to the northeast.
For all of our friends and family who tried to reach members of the travel party while we were in the basement, we appreciate it and we're all fine. Unfortunately we didn't have cell service and then it took about an hour to settle out and return to normal.
We hope that all of our FC Dallas brethren are OK, including friends, family and supporters.


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Pudong hotel in Shanghai offers modern amenities and location near Century Park
City sights reflect off the chic structure while contemporary sculptures pepper the lush gardens below at the Radisson Blu Hotel Pudong Century Park. Positioned in the heart of Pudong, Shanghai, the hotel is 33 kilometers from the airport and within walking distance of the famous Century Park. Rooms and suites are equipped with Free high-speed, wireless Internet, designer bathtubs and mini bars, and if you need to relax even more, Vita Spa has a range of treatment options. Be sure to set aside at least one night for dinner at Yar Chi Ting followed by drinks at Bytes 101. With 750 square meters of banquet and meeting space, the Radisson Blu Pudong is also an ideal event venue.
- Explore Thumb Plaza, take a walk through Century Park and visit the Shanghai Science & Technology Museum, all located nearby.
- Natural light floods each room and suite from floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a relaxed and restful atmosphere.
- Stay satisfied all day long with three on-site restaurants, and at night, unwind with a drink at one of the two bars.
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Wednesday, July 3, 2013
I don't like my heartstrings pulled unnecessarily, especially as part of some well-crafted marketing ploy. It makes me feel like Pavlov's dog.
When Hostess pulled its line of snack cakes off the shelves, including Ho-Ho's and the ever-loving Twinkie, marketing gurus predicted the heart swell of American gluttons such as myself would rise up in a tsunami of maudlin melancholy for yet another favorite childhood memory forever lost and revive the snack-cake giant.
We performed exactly as they predicted. Dr. Pavlov would have been proud.
So, it wasn't by random chance six months ago that I found a stray box of Twinkies by accident, protruding from the bottom shelf midway down the snack cake and cookies aisle at Walmart. It wasn't my investigative nose for news – which I long doubt I ever had – that put me on my belly, in Walmart, at 2 a.m., to reach way back into the dark and forgotten recesses of the bottom shelf, where I imagined I was Indiana Jones on a quest for the Lost Ark of snack cakes.
This was planned. Contrived, even.
And my actions became a common statistic.
I remember feeling like I'd come into possession of something I was not supposed to have.
A mistake, feeling like I'd stolen something, feeling like Woody Harrelson in Zombieland, when he laments over the course of a two-hour movie about missing Twinkies in his post-apocalyptic zombie world.
I wondered how far we were as a society, from having flesh-eating zombies roaming the streets. How far were we from Zombieland?
Hey, there were no more Twinkies so we can't be that far. Hurtling on a collision with Armageddon, I am certain.
I remember hiding the Twinkies away, a 12-pack, a veritable treasure chest of corn-syrupy goodness that is horrible for my health. I remember grinning like the Joker and giggling, "To heck with my doctors. What do they know anyway?" as I snarfed back Twinkie after Twinkie – 11 of them two bites at a time.
I remember when I was down to the last Twinkie – the last known Twinkie in the whole wide world – and I hid it away, amongst my treasures, on display for my eyes only, this treasure of confectionary wonder: My Precious.
I remember scoffing at friends when I let slip I was indeed in possession of the world's last Twinkie.
Someone even said, "Hey, you're not supposed to have those," and I giggled like Renfield. "I know, I know, but I do and you can't have any," I said.
I remember my despair when I could no longer resist the preservative choked temptation, spurred by the fear this Twinkie would outlive me and become someone else's treat, someone else's treasure . . . No, someone else's PRECIOUS.
I succumbed to gluttony, pride, greed and envy, and I'm sure a couple of other deadly sins, and I ate it so another couldn't.
Above all else, I felt shame.
I am a weak man. And food shall be thy demise, I heard the Sunday preacher inside my head decry as he waggled an accusatory finger my way.
I ate the last Twinkie.
Now, they tell me it was all for naught. My efforts were in vain. My feelings were expected, counted on even, as that was all part of their grand plan.
I should feel used but I don't. The Twinkie is coming back. July 15. Awesome.
Let's eat.
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Mainstream media's mixed response to Christie controversy
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Why Is Snooki's Fiance Jionni LaValle So Sleep Deprived?
Snooki and her fiancé Jionni LaValle have been impressively on top of things ever since welcoming their first little one, baby Lorenzo, into the world in August.
They've been dropping picture after picture after picture of them as a happy little family and seem to be handling parenthood very well, considering their busy schedules.
Now, though, fatigue might just be starting to set in for the new parents.
A sleepy Jionni tweeted about the toll being a daddy has taken on his rest schedule this morning (November 27), writing "I feel like I have a cops schedule, my hours are all whacked out... #fatherhood."
Even Snooks looked a little worn down in her latest Twitter picture.
Poor things!
Hopefully, they'll get some much-needed slumber and bounce back soon. We can't get enough of seeing Snooks' smiling poses with the mini-meatball!
Catch the next new episode of Jersey Shore on Thursday, November 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.
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A community of expecting mothers (35+ Years Old) offering support through pregnancy and childbirth. Ask a question, join a conversation, share experiences.
Spotting is very light bleeding, like what you might typically have at the beginning or end of your period. It can vary in color - pink, red, brown. Vaginal bleeding is heavier, like your period.
There are many reasons for spotting or vaginal bleeding throughout your pregnancy. Some are benign, such as implantation bleeding, which occurs 8-10 days after ovulation when the fertilized egg implants in the uterine wall. If you've already gotten a positive pregnancy test and you're bleeding, it's not implantation bleeding.
Bleeding can be a sign of something more serious, such as a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, or molar pregnancy, especially if it's accompanied by cramps. Bleeding occurs in 25% and only half of those end in a miscarriage, so the chances are small. If you have an ultrasound between 7 and 11 weeks and the heartbeat was strong, your chances of continuing the pregnancy are very good (90%).
Bleeding can also be caused by infections, such as yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, or herpes.
Third trimester bleeding might be caused by problems with your placenta or premature labor. Placenta previa is a complication in which the placenta grows in the lowest part of the womb (uterus) and covers all or part of the cervix. Premature labor is labor that starts at less than 37 weeks.


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I decided to spice up the photos a bit and play around with some filters. I'm so jealous of all the iPhone users who can use Instagram to create cool lomography photos. I hope Instagram makes an app for Android soon. :) EDIT: Thanks to my followers for telling me there is Instagram for Android! I've already started. :D
Anyway, I've been obsessively riding my bike ever since I got it. It's so much fun and I didn't realize how much I missed bike riding until I started riding again. I'll tell you that if you ever want to get a workout while biking, single speed cruisers are the way to go! I'm constantly having to pedal and the lack of speeds make it difficult to go uphill. Thighs of steel! LOL.
Hope you enjoy the photos. And I will enjoy this last day of 70 degree weather. Have a great day everyone!


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Expertly crafted in a variety of materials, our collections feature a number of exclusive Whittard designs and collaborations with today's leading designers. From traditional fine bone china handcrafted in Stoke-on-Trent to clean-cut contemporary glassware, there's something to suit all tastes. So, banish chipped mugs and tawdry teapots to the back of the kitchen cupboard – it's time to treat your tea table!


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Deceased Faculty
|Dr. Martha Bean, Associate Professor
|With her Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, Dr. Bean specialized in minority education, oral discourse analysis, teacher education/training and Latino/Mexican-American family discourse. In 1991 Dr. Bean joined Linguistics & Language Development, where she touched the lives of many students and colleagues and was loved by all. Dr. Bean passed away on August 8, 2001.


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Persuasion Smith covers the bases on the misleading and disreputable name for our disease we've all been saddled with …
If there is one thing that is sure to get ME/CFS sufferers riled up, it is the name of our disease.
The very fact that two names are attached to each other, janus-like, almost as if mocking one another seems emblematic of all the controversy surrounding the illness.
If only we could just sort out the name, perhaps everything else would fall into place.
For how can anyone trust a condition with such a slippery, inconclusive title?
Dr. Derek Enlander suggested that we could re-name the illness 'Ramsay's disease' in the grand tradition of calling diseases after the people who first documented them.… Read More38 comments


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Town of Waukesha to hold chairman debate night before election
It will be last minute, but there will be a debate between Town of Waukesha Chairwoman Angie E. Van Scyoc and challenger John Marek.
About 12 hours before Town of Waukesha residents will cast a vote for the chairman position (the election is April 2), the two candidates will hold a debate at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Town Hall, W350 S3567 Center Road.
The debate, set up through a string of Facebook correspondences between Van Scyoc and Marek, was finalized on Friday morning with the Town clerk.
Having a debate and in what setting has been a hot topic with the Town candidates in recent weeks.
Van Scyoc had invited Marek to meet her from 4 to 6:30 p.m. the past two Thursdays at Town Hall to address questions from residents.» Read Full Article
Landmarks Commission will review apartment aspect of museum redevelopment project
Two months after the city of Waukesha's Landmarks Commission approved one aspect of the Waukesha County Museum's redevelopment project, the panel is about to take on another part of the plan.
The Landmarks Commission is set to review a proposal on Wednesday by developer Historic Prairieville, LP to construct a 41-unit apartment building that would connect to the Waukesha County Museum and former jail building that is attached to the property in downtown Waukesha.
The apartment proposal was put on hold at the Landmarks Commission's meeting in June after the commission wanted the developer and architect to further iron out details of the building and design.
Dennis Cerreta, the museum's director of operations, said the time allowed for the architect (AG Architecture), the developer, the museum's team as well as city staff to put the best possible plan forward.
Cerreta said he wanted to make sure there was a consensus from these groups before bringing it back to the commission.» Read Full Article
Art crawl taking place Saturday in downtown Waukesha
The third art crawl of 2015 takes place this weekend in Waukesha.
Waukesha's 87th Art Crawl "Red Hot Art BBQ" will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, in downtown Waukesha.
Presented by the West End Artist's Association, the event features 175 artists in 20 venues.
Art, gifts, food and live music will also be provided by the 39 participating galleries, boutiques, eateries and night spots.
For additional information and to see what businesses will be participating see www.waukeshaart.com.» Read Full Article
Waukesha's garbage and recycling rules get updated
The city of Waukesha has had a new garbage and recycling system since the beginning of this year, but some of the rules tied to that system have resulted in some more trash talk.
The city wanted to revise its solid waste and recyclables collection ordinance to reflect new language and requirements for the new system. As a result, two city panels recently revisited the relevant guidelines.
And that opened up a fresh debate during which elected officials expressed concerns about what the new system means for residents — especially those of multifamily properties.
Impetus for changes
The city, along with many other Waukesha County communities, changed its garbage and recycling system earlier this year after beginning a contract with Advanced Disposal.» Read Full Article
Waukesha Police Report: July 30, 2015 issue
1 A caller reported at 7:04 a.m. July 16 that a man who delivers newspapers always honks at her and waves, and has been staring at her when she comes outside at 316 N. West Ave. The man also honks and drives by while she is going for a walk.
2 A house was vandalized with paintballs at 1001 E. Wabash Ave. prior to 11:50 a.m. July 16. The caller was concerned because their cars were rummaged through a few months ago. Extra patrols will be sent to the area.
3 A window screen to an apartment at 2417 Pebble Valley Road was cut and a TV was stolen prior to 12:43 a.m. July 17.
4 A man was removed from the Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Road, after he urinated on the property at 12:53 a.m. July 17. Security asked him to stop and he refused.
5 Marijuana and a pipe were found inside a coffee can at an apartment complex at 120 Corrina Blvd. at 10:27 a.m. July 17.» Read Full Article
Waukesha woman gets 45 years for killing toddler
City of Waukesha — Waukesha resident Nicole Wagester was sentenced Wednesday to 35 years in prison plus 10 years of community supervision for kicking a toddler she was babysitting last year to death.
Wagester, 32, pleaded guilty to first-degree reckless homicide in June. She was sentenced July 29 in Waukesha County Circuit Court by Judge Kathryn Foster.
Wagester has spent about 300 days in jail thus far, according to online court records, and will receive credit for that time served.
As conditions of her extended supervision, Wagester must maintain full-time employment and is prohibited from having any unsupervised contact with minors.
Wagester was accused last fall of kicking the two-year-old girl to death. She was arrested and charged Oct. 6.» Read Full Article
Muskego man receives 25-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting Waukesha girl
Ethan Holt, the Muskego man charged with sexually assaulting a 12-year-old Waukesha girl last fall, will spend the next 15 years behind bars.
Holt pleaded no contest in Waukesha County Circuit Court to first-degree child sexual assault — sexual contact with a person younger than 13 years old — on July 27.
Judge Lee S. Dreyfus found Holt guilty.
Holt, 25, was sentenced to 25 years in prison, with an initial confinement of 15 years, and 10 years of extended supervision. He received credit for the 273 days he has already served in prison.
He was also ordered to pay $13,207 in restitution.» Read Full Article
Kapenga to be sworn into Senate Aug. 6 at Delafield Town Hall
Rep. Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) will be sworn into the 33rd State Senate seat in a public ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Delafield Town Hall, W302N1254 Maple Ave., Delafield.
The event is open to the public.
Kapenga informed the Assembly chief clerk, Assembly leadership and Gov. Scott Walker of his intention to resign from his 99th Assembly seat effective at the close of business Aug. 5 before being sworn into the 33rd Senate seat the following morning.
Kapenga won the senate seat in a special election July 21, beating Democrat Sherryll Shaddock of Nashotah. The senate seat was vacated by Paul Farrow, who stepped down to focus on his duties as the newly elected Waukesha County executive.
"Serving my neighbors in the 99th Assembly District for the last 41/2 years has been an honor, and it has been a privilege to work with everyone associated with the Assembly," Kapenga wrote in his resignation letter. "I look forward to continuing this work and partnership in the senate."» Read Full Article
Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow holding Twitter Town Hall meeting
Want to know more about the 2016 Waukesha County Budget and are active on social media?
You can connect with Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow through a Twitter Town Hall meeting today.
Farrow, who was elected to his position in April, will hold the virtual meeting from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29.
People can tweet questions relating to the budget or other topics about the county to Farrow's Twitter handle, @PaulFarrowWi, while using the hastag #AskPF.
Farrow is following the lead of former county executive Dan Vrakas, who also held Twitter Town Hall meetings.» Read Full Article
Surveys add to Waukesha alderman's web of public interaction
For Aaron Perry, being an alderman starts with interacting with the community.
"It's really been an important goal for me from Day 1," said Perry, who has been an alderman since 2013. "I want the residents to feel involved and engaged in the political process.
"I also want to show kids that politics can be a positive experience, and it starts with more dialogue."
Perry, who represents constituents on the city's southwest side, is certainly doing his part to have this dialogue.
He recently kicked off online surveys to get a better feel for how residents view the city, its government and other general topics relating to public safety and taxes.» Read Full Article
'Milwaukee lion' spotted in Glendale
Glendale — After a week on the northwest side of Milwaukee, the much-talked-about 'Milwaukee lion' may have made an appearance in Glendale Sunday night.
The 'lion-like' creature described by more than a dozen eyewitnesses over the last week was most recently spotted on 30th Street and Fairmount Avenue on Saturday night. Milwaukee police officers have been searching the area around Lincoln Creek in search of the big cat.
The lion may be traveling northeast, if a call from Glendale police is accurate.
Glendale police received a report of a lion sighting at 11:26 p.m. Sunday in the 5700 block of Crestwood Boulevard, about a mile north of Lincoln Creek. The caller said he saw a tan muscular animal with a long tail walking in the area, and then it took off running north toward Marne Avenue.
Glendale police responded to the call, but officers were unable to locate the animal.
Ace will no longer be the place in downtown Waukesha
In recent years, locally owned hardware stores have found it tougher to stay in business.
A couple years ago, Robertson Ace Hardware, a mainstay in the village of Wauwatosa, shut its doors due to a challenging economy and big-box store competitors.
National Ace Hardware in downtown Milwaukee recently announced it was going out of business after its owners sold its building.
Now, Olson's Ace Hardware, a staple in downtown Waukesha for 65 years, is the latest local hardware store that will close its doors.
Notable loss» Read Full Article
Waukesha pastor charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child
A Waukesha pastor and former school bus driver, who said he has struggled with lust his entire life, is charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child after admitting to touching a 10-year-old girl's breast at Fox River Christian Church.
Peter J. Knebel, 72, was arrested on Sunday, July 26, and subsequently charged on Monday, July 27, for having sexual contact with a child younger than 13 years old inside his church office, S46 W24130 Lawnsdale Road, Waukesha.
During an investigation, Knebel admitted his involvement, said Lt. Patrick R. Esser of the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department.
Knebel, 2063 Cliff Alex Court South Unit B, Waukesha, also admitted to committing other violations against other children in the past, the sheriff's department said.
Nature of incident» Read Full Article
Waukesha man accused of putting 17-year-old girlfriend in a choke hold
A Waukesha man is accused of putting his 17-year-old girlfriend in a choke hold and then tackling her to the ground outside after chasing her.
Dylan St. George, 20, is charged with attempted strangulation and suffocation, physical abuse of a child and disorderly conduct following a physical disturbance on Friday, July 17, at a residence in the 1800 block of Haymarket Road in Waukesha.
If convicted, George faces up to nearly seven years in prison and $16,000 in fines.
George posted a $750 cash bond on Tuesday, July 21, and is to maintain absolute sobriety and is to have no contact with the victim/witness or their residence listed in the criminal complaint.
A hearing is scheduled for Aug. 6 at the Waukesha County Courthouse.» Read Full Article
Vacant commercial properties create eyesores in Waukesha
As you drive north along Highway 59/164, the sign and the large empty building is evident.
It has been for seven years.
As employees of City Hall drive into the office each day the empty building across the street is evident.
It has been for three years.
And as Sentry employees and customers arrive to shop and work on the southwest side of the city the empty properties are evident.» Read Full Article
Molina Healthcare giving out groceries, health kits at La Casa de Esperanza in Waukesha
Molina Healthcare, based in Milwaukee, is sponsoring a food pantry in partnership with Feeding America, in Waukesha to assist families and individuals in need.
The health care provider will give away groceries and health kits at La Casa de Esperanza on Friday, July 24.
Molina Healthcare will provide 300 individuals with free groceries and personal care kits on a first-come, first-serve basis to the first 200 individuals (one per person) while supplies last.
Each kit will include a small package of tissue, 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner, a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, soap, deodorant, a nail file, laundry detergent, bandage strips and a small package of cotton swabs.
The giveaway event, open to the public, runs from 10 a.m. to noon or while supplies last at La Casa de Esperanza, 410 Arcadian Ave.


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Venezuela VP: alleged plot against Chavez allies revealedBy CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER
and FABIOLA SANCHEZ
THE Associated Press | January 24,2013AP PHOTO
Venezuelas Vice President Nicolas Maduro, left, and National Assembly President Diosdado Cabello greet the media as they arrive for a special session marking the start of the judicial year in Caracas, Venezuela on MondayCARACAS, Venezuela Venezuelas vice president said Wednesday that the government has uncovered a plot by unidentified groups to attack him and another senior leader.
Vice President Nicolas Maduro did not give details about the purported plot but said there are groups that have infiltrated the country and the authorities believe they intended to attack him and National Assembly President Diosdado Cabello, and then try to blame one and the other.
Maduro announced the purported plot while announcing that he would soon travel to Cuba along with Oil Minister Rafael Ramirez to see ailing President Hugo Chavez. A large contingent of police and troops with rifles stood guard while Maduro spoke to government supporters at an outdoor rally in Caracas.
Maduro didnt provide any evidence of the alleged plot or say what sort of attacks the authorities believed to have been planned.
He didnt mention any arrests, but said, Dont be surprised by the actions that will be taken in the coming days, adding that unspecified actions would be taken against criminals that infiltrate the country.
The vice president and Cabello have often appeared together during the more than six weeks that Chavez has remained out of sight in Cuba following a cancer operation. There have been rumors of potential divisions between the two powerful allies of Chavez, but they have repeatedly insisted they are working together and united.
Maduro told the crowd on Wednesday that Chavez has gone through a difficult recovery process after the Dec. 11 operation, and that now hes on the path to a new phase.
Chavezs supporters took to the streets of Caracas by the thousands to commemorate the anniversary of the countrys democracy amid uncertainty about the presidents health. Maduro led a crowd of the presidents supporters in chants of Were all Chavez!
Before Maduros appearance, Justice Minister Nestor Reverol told the state news agency AVN that intelligence agencies had uncovered a plot to kill Maduro and Cabello. Reverol also didnt provide details but said that security would be increased for Maduro and Cabello.
Opposition leader Henrique Capriles joined thousands of government opponents at a separate gathering at a basketball arena in eastern Caracas. He dismissed the alleged plot with a barb referring to the countrys high murder rate, saying there are attacks every day against more than 50 Venezuelans.
Earlier this month, the opposition had announced plans for a protest Wednesday but scaled back its plans after the government announced its supporters would fill downtown Caracas with their demonstration. They wanted a confrontation between Venezuelans, Capriles told reporters.
Capriles also accused the government of providing incomplete and contradictory information about Chavez by saying the president is walking and telling jokes, but he doesnt communicate with the country.
The presidents supporters, many of whom wore T-shirts emblazoned with an image of the presidents eyes, marched through Caracas in separate groups and gathered in the working-class neighborhood of 23 de Enero, which was built by Gen. Marcos Perez Jimenez, Venezuelas last dictator, and later named for the Jan. 23 date of his downfall.
Chavez, who was re-elected to another six-year term in October, has not appeared or spoken publicly since he left for Havana on Dec. 10. Government officials have said the 58-year-old president is improving after suffering complications including a severe respiratory infection, but they have not provided specific details about his health.
The opposition has demanded more information about the presidents condition. Before departing for Cuba, Chavez said that if his illness cuts short his presidency, Maduro should run in a new election to take his place.
Since Chavez took office in 1999, Jan. 23 has become a date that underscores Venezuelas political divisions, with opponents often using it to protest against Chavezs government.
Whats evident today is the deep fracture, the immense division, the strong polarization that characterizes Venezuelan society, said Tulio Hernandez, a sociologist and newspaper columnist.
The group in power is permanently trying to demonstrate the other group, the dissident one, does not form part of the same political community, Hernandez said during a telephone interview, adding that government officials are attempting to portray opposition supporters are enemies, not adversaries.
Some government adversaries have likened Chavez to Perez Jimenez, saying both attempted to silence the news media, used the judiciary to jail adversaries and infringed on freedoms. Chavez and his supporters deny such accusations and say that the president has strengthened the countrys democracy.
Our president has brought true democracy to our country. Nobody should believe opposition leaders who say that Chavez is a threat to democracy, said Angel Colmenares, a burly 44-year-old brick mason who waved Venezuelas red, yellow and blue flag as he marched with others through downtown Caracas.MORE IN Wire NewsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Full StoryCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Full StoryNEW YORK President Barack Obama will impose even steeper cuts on greenhouse gas emissions from U. Full Story
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A. Bodybuilders and strength athletes. Endurance athletes. Those on a controlled weight loss diet. Those new to weight training. People involved in team sports.
|Values based on:
|30g per serving
For Unflavoured variant
Milk Protein 80% (concentrate)
Single Serving Size: 1 large scoop (30g)
We recommend between 2-3 servings per day, or as required to meet your individual needs.
Add 300-400ml of water or milk to your TPW™ Master Blender. Add 1 scoop (30g), then shake and drink.
The less liquid you use the thicker your shake will be, so adjust to suit your own taste.
Typical Daily Usage:
- 1 serving upon waking
- 1 serving midday
- 1 serving before bed
And trust me you'll want it, this is hands down the best whey I've used!
Choc mint is great for these milk based proteins, it would be nice to have a wider selection like the WPC 80 and 80SF though.
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Mixes very well.
I buy the unflavoured option - maybe I'm the only person who actually likes the taste?
Smooth consistency. I normally use casein but don't like the graininess of it, Milk Protein 85 is so much smoother.
Mixes well. No foaming and no big clumps or lumps.
Taste. To be it was lovely, I got the strawberry and creme flavour and it was really tasty! But some people might say it was too sweet.
Results. I have it in the evening and I'm not hungry in the morning or anything. I also sometimes have it in a morning with porridge if I know I'm gonna be out most of the morning and it keeps me full for a while :-)
Taste. It's very very sweet, some people would complain about how sweet it is but I have a sweet tooth so love it!
All in all I would buy this again and I would recommend it!
I find it takes alot of mixing as only a gentle shake will leave it a little grainy. I mix with mith casein for a night-time shake before bed to give my muscle some nutrients to grow as I sleep and I feel it works great for me. A few more flavours would be nice though! Limited in selection!
definitely ordering more soon.
Also, uber fast delivery, ordered through cheapest delivery option (supposed to be -5 days) last night 20 mins before final despatch and received it before 10am this morning!
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Also just found out that if mixed and shaken then left for a few hours in the fridge the shake turns into more of a macy ds consistency and the powderyness is gone. Looking forward to trying the vannila cream.
Like all TPW products the flavours (choc silk) is amazing. Best tasting proteins about and good thickness. This milk protein does not get clumpy and paste like other milk/casein proteins. Just about to order my second pack!


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Compare the relative size of places on Google Maps - Here's a cool Google Maps tool that will let you draw an outline of something on Google Maps, then line it up against another location in the world. Wondered what the size of Manhattan is versus, say London? Now you can check it out for yourself! Just draw the outline of the place in the upper window, then close the shape. Once complete, use the lower window to zoom to another world location to compare the size! [Via ProgrammableWeb]
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FindMeSomeWifi - Looking for Wifi in a specific country? Give this wifi finder tool a try to locate it in your city or in a country you are traveling in! :) [Via ProgrammableWeb]
World National Anthems on Google Maps - Here's a simple mashup idea.. Luigi from Italy has built a mashup showing country markers for places where YouTube and Google Video national anthem video clips exist. Click the marker and watch and listen to the national anthem for that country. Videos range from World Cup presentations to those boring, aged anthem videos you watch as the network signs off for the night in the wee hours.. More anthems will hopefully be added to fill in the blanks..
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