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MLB Executives
Allan H. (Bud) SeligCommissioner Emeritus
Served: 1998-2015
Allan H. (Bud) Selig was elected the ninth Commissioner of Baseball on July 9, 1998 by a unanimous vote of the 30 Major League Baseball club owners. He led the industry since September 9, 1992.
Selig was born on July 30, 1934 in Milwaukee and received a bachelor's degree in American History and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1956. After serving two years in the armed forces, Selig returned to Milwaukee and began working in the automobile business with his father.
A life-long baseball fan, Selig followed the old Milwaukee Brewers minor league team and the Chicago Cubs while growing up. Selig, a Braves fan once the National League franchise moved from Boston to Milwaukee in 1953, subsequently became the team's largest public stockholder before selling his stock in 1965, when the club moved to Atlanta.
Upon learning of the Braves' intended move to Atlanta, Selig founded "Teams, Inc.," an organization dedicated to returning Major League Baseball to Milwaukee. The group, which later changed its name to "The Brewers," arranged for several Chicago White Sox games to be played in Milwaukee in 1968. After failing to purchase the White Sox in 1969, Selig's efforts were finally rewarded on April 1, 1970, when a Seattle bankruptcy court awarded the Seattle Pilots franchise to Selig and his investors.
The American League Champion Brewers appeared in the 1982 World Series, losing to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games. The club won seven "Organization of the Year" awards during Selig's tenure as club president, including the Topps "Organization of the Year" award in 1987, '89, '91, and '92. In addition, the Brewers won an unprecedented three-straight Baseball America awards from 1985-87.
Selig's active role in baseball, in the Milwaukee community and throughout the nation has resulted in numerous honors and awards during his career, including:
The Chairman's Award from Boys & Girls Clubs of America at its Great Futures Gala, presented on June 4, 2014.
The President's Award from the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia, presented on May 28, 2014, for his advocacy for cancer education and research after being personally touched by cancer.
The "Dream. Dare. Do." Award from the National Museum of American Jewish History, presented on May 13, 2014.
The inaugural "Commissioner Bud Selig Leadership Award," presented by the Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.) on January 21, 2014. Selig was the first recipient of the recognition named in his honor, given to a baseball executive who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to enhancing the resources and reach of the 501(c) 3 charity that assists members of the "Baseball Family" who are in need.
The 2013 Distinguished Humanitarian Award from B'nai B'rith International, presented on June 27, 2013; B'nai B'rith International is the most widely known Jewish humanitarian, human rights and advocacy organization. Selig was honored for the shared ideals and spirit of philanthropy between Major League Baseball and B'nai B'rith International.
The first Environmental Leadership Award ever presented by the Green Sports Alliance, a nonprofit organization that aims to help sports leagues, teams and venues enhance their environmental performance, on September 6, 2012. The Natural Resources Defense Council called Selig "the single most influential environmental advocate in the history of sports."
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's opening of the Allan H. (Bud) Selig Center for the Archives of Major League Baseball Commissioners, a permanent research space within the halls of Cooperstown, dedicated in his honor on August 18, 2011.
Stand Up To Cancer's Named Innovative Research Grant on September 10, 2010. SU2C, a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation that raises funds to hasten the pace of groundbreaking translational research that can get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives, made its first such grant in honor of Allan H. (Bud) Selig and his wife, Suzanne L. Selig, for spearheading MLB's remarkable industry-wide support. MLB was the first major donor to SU2C with a $10 million initial pledge in 2008 and an additional $20 million donation at the time of the announcement in September 2010, bringing the total at that time to more than $30 million.
The Milwaukee Brewers' unveiling of a statue in Selig's likeness outside of Miller Park on August 24, 2010, joining those of Hall of Famers Henry Aaron and Robin Yount. The Brewers honored Selig for returning Major League Baseball to Milwaukee, serving as President of the Brewers, leading the efforts to build Miller Park and for his achievements as the Commissioner of Major League Baseball.
The American Legion's James V. Day "Good Guy" Award in August 2010, presented for his leadership of MLB, his concern for America's youth and his support of humanitarian causes and community projects.
The Taylor Hooton Foundation's inaugural "Taylor's Award" on May 13, 2010. The Taylor Hooton Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating America's young people about the dangers of anabolic steroids and other appearance and performance-enhancing drugs, honored Selig for making a major impact on efforts to educate American youth and protect them from illegal substances.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award on March 8, 2010. The Jackie Robinson Foundation, which provides college scholarships, grants and mentoring to academically distinguished minority students with financial need and records of leadership capacity, recognized Selig "for his commitment and revolutionary contributions to America's favorite pastime for more than 40 years."
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's 2009 John "Buck" O'Neil Award in January 2010, presented to a philanthropist for outstanding support of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
USA Baseball's Lifetime Achievement Award in July 2008, presented for his contributions to the game.
The Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service from The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in May 2008, presented for "distinction in public life." The Woodrow Wilson Awards are part of an effort, established by Congress, to memorialize the 28th U.S. President.
The Award of Excellence from the Sports Lawyers Association on May 18, 2007 in Boston.
The Frederick Douglass Medallion from the New York Urban League for his work in promoting equality and fairness on May 3, 2007 in New York City.
The 2006 Executive of the Year by the SportsBusiness Journal and the SportsBusiness Daily for his accomplishments as the leader of Major League Baseball.
The Gold Medal Award from the United Services Organization (USO) on December 7, 2006 in New York City.
Recognition from the Partnership for a Drug Free America (PDFA) for his contributions to the fight against drug abuse on November 27, 2006 in New York City.
The Centennial National Human Relations Award, along with wife Sue, from the American Jewish Committee, presented for promoting social justice and human understanding on November 21, 2006 in Milwaukee.
The Champion of Youth Award from the Boys and Girls Clubs of America for Major League Baseball's commitment to the youth of America, presented on June 8, 2005.
The Judge Emil Fuchs Award from the Boston Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) for long and meritorious service to baseball, presented on January 12, 2004.
The Recognition of Goodness Award by the prestigious Jewish Foundation for the Righteous, an organization that provides financial support to aging non-Jews who risked their lives to save others during the Holocaust, for his extensive charitable efforts, presented on December 8, 2003 in New York City.
The Honor Award by the National Building Museum in recognition of Major League Baseball's surge in ballpark construction, presented on September 17, 2003 in Washington, D.C.
The Urban Hero Award for his support of urban youth initiatives at the Eighth Annual Urban Heroes Award Benefit, presented on June 2, 2003.
The Baseball Assistance Team's Big Bat/Frank Slocum Award for his contributions to and support of B.A.T., presented on January 21, 2003 in New York City.
Induction to the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame, on November 29, 2001.
The Sports Torch of Learning Award, presented to outstanding leaders in the field of sports from the American Friends of Hebrew University on July 18, 2001 after the creation of "The Allan H. and Suzanne L. Selig Merit Scholarship Fund" to the Rothberg International School at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
The Human Relations Award from the National Conference for Community and Justice, on June 19, 2001.
The Sports Leadership Award from Greater New York Chapter of the March of Dimes, on December 6, 2000.
The Master of the Game Award from Marquette University Sports Law Institute, on September 22, 2000.
Induction to the Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame, on May 3, 2000.
The Good Scout Award from Boy Scouts of America, on December 8, 1999.
The Herbert Hoover Humanitarian Award, received on November 19, 1998 from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for outstanding service to benefit America's youth.
The Distinguished Service Award from the U.S. Sports Academy in 1998.
Being named Wisconsin's Top Sports Personality of the Past 25 Years, an award by the Milwaukee Pen & Mike Club, in February 1995.
The World of Difference Award from the Anti-Defamation League, in February 1994.
The Ellis Island Medal of Honor, awarded to outstanding Citizens of the United States who have contributed to our national Identity while preserving the distinct values and heritage of their ancestors, on May 16, 1993.
The Distinguished Citizen Award from the Potawatomi Council of the Boy Scouts of America, in December 1990.
The August A. Busch, Jr. Award, presented by Major League Baseball Ownership in September 1989. The award, given for "long and meritorious service to baseball," is the equivalent for off-field personnel to the players' Most Valuable Player Award.
The Baird Award for Management Excellence, in April 1989, given annually to a Wisconsin corporation that demonstrates superior financial achievement and community involvement.
The United States Olympic Committee's Sportsman of the Year Award for his contributions to baseball and to youth in Milwaukee, in May 1983.
The International B'nai B'rith Sportsman of the Year Award for his distinguished contributions to the world of sports, in February 1981.
The Major League Executive of the Year by United Press International, in 1978.
Selig has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Green Bay Packers, Inc., Marcus Corporation and the Oil-Dri Corporation of America. He has also been on the Board of Visitors for the Department of Political Science and the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin. Selig has been a member of the Greater Milwaukee Committee and the Boys & Girls Clubs Board of Trustees. He is a founder of Athletes for Youth and was instrumental in establishing the Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Fund.
Bud and his wife Sue are very active in the Milwaukee community. They were co-recipients of the "1990 Humanitarian Award" from the St. Francis Children's Center. They also lend their support and time to the Milwaukee Art Museum. In July of 2001, the Allan H. and Suzanne L. Selig Merit Scholarship Fund was established at the Rothberg International School at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Selig, who was active in the governance of Major League Baseball during his tenure as President of the Brewers, was a member of the Major League Executive Council when Commissioner Fay Vincent resigned on September 7, 1992. In accordance with the Major League Agreement, which grants the Executive Council the authority to rule Baseball in the absence of a Commissioner, Selig became the central figure in Baseball's power structure on September 9, 1992, when his fellow owners named him Chairman of the Executive Council.
Selig served a dual role as President of the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club and Chairman of the Major League Executive Council until his appointment as Commissioner in 1998. At that time his financial interest in the club was placed in trust and he relinquished involvement in all matters dealing with the operation of the Brewers. In January 2005, the Brewers were sold to Mark Attanasio, thus ending Selig's 35-year relationship with the club.
As Chairman of the Executive Council, and then as Commissioner, Selig's ability to rule by consensus brought about numerous dramatic changes to baseball, including:
Significant revenue sharing among the clubs and the competitive balance tax.
Interleague play.
Three-division formats in the American and National Leagues.
The start of the Division Series, the Wild Card Games and the Wild Card playoff berths.
Realignment, including the formation of two 15-team Leagues for 2013.
Consolidation of the administrative functions of the American and National Leagues into the Commissioner's Office.
The restoration of the rulebook strike zone.
The unbalanced schedule.
Instant replay, covering home runs and boundary calls beginning in August 2008, and then, effective for 2014, an expanded system that allows managers and the crew chief to invoke instant replay for most types of plays on the field.
At Shea Stadium on April 15, 1997, with Rachel Robinson and President Bill Clinton at his side, Selig marked the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's entry to Major League Baseball by announcing that number 42 would be permanently retired throughout the game in perpetuity. No on-field personnel have been issued number 42 since the announcement, which represented the first gesture of its kind in professional sports and continues to stand as a profound tribute to the courage of Jackie Robinson and the "game's proudest and most powerful moment." In 2004, MLB officially designated April 15th as Jackie Robinson Day across the game. In 2007, select players from every Club were allowed to wear number 42 in Jackie's honor, expanding an idea from Cincinnati Reds outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr. In 2009, a new annual tradition began as all on-field personnel wore number 42 on Jackie Robinson Day.
Labor peace has become a hallmark of Commissioner Selig's tenure. On August 31, 2002, Selig engineered an historic labor agreement with the Major League Baseball Players Association that avoided a work stoppage and provided significant economic concessions to the clubs. It was the first time in 30 years that the clubs and the Players Association were able to reach a labor agreement without either a strike or a lockout. The concessions have generated greater competitive balance among the clubs. The unprecedented era of labor peace continued as the clubs and players reached new, five-year pacts on October 24, 2006 and again on November 22, 2011. The contracts are the longest labor agreements in baseball history. By the end of the current deal, baseball will have gone at least 21 years without a work stoppage, the longest period of labor peace since the inception of the collective bargaining relationship.
The most recent labor agreement features several historic provisions, including the creation of two 15-team Leagues, with six divisions of five Clubs each, effective for 2013; the expansion to a 10-team Postseason format, with two Wild Cards per League, while maintaining the most exclusive playoffs in American professional sports; the start of blood testing of Major League players to detect Human Growth Hormone (hGH); the implementation of safety provisions such as improved batting helmets and the use of low-density maple bats for future players, as well as the official adoption of the joint concussion policy enacted in 2011; and a program that will limit the use of smokeless tobacco by players and establishes public education and outreach efforts about the dangers of its use.
The significant changes to baseball's economic system have helped the sport achieve competitive balance, made evident by many developments: over the last five years, 20 different Clubs have participated in the Postseason; over the last decade, 26 teams have competed in the playoffs; and nine different Clubs have won the last 13 World Series (from 2001-2013). From 2000-2009, Major League Baseball produced eight different World Series Champions, which exceeded the comparable figures of the other major American professional sports during that span, and 14 different Clubs earned the 20 available slots in the Fall Classic in the 10 years, which was also unsurpassed among the results of other leagues.
Because of the Commissioner's leadership, MLB now has the toughest drug-testing and disciplinary policy in American professional sports. On January 13, 2005, Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association announced an agreement to expand its drug-testing program to include random, year-round testing, immediate discipline, and broader list of banned substances. On November 15, 2005, the parties implemented an historic drug-testing program with the most rigorous discipline in professional sports, resulting in a 50-game suspension of first-time offenders, a 100-game suspension for a second offense, and a lifetime ban for a third. That agreement also banned the use of amphetamines, implementing a testing plan and a disciplinary policy for the use of those substances. The parties have updated the Joint Drug Program annually since then, adding new banned substances.
In July 2010, MLB became the first U.S. professional sports league to adopt blood testing for the detection of hGH with the start of testing at the Minor League level. On January 10, 2013, MLB and the MLBPA expanded upon the initiatives that were a part of the 2012-2016 Basic Agreement. The parties jointly announced unprecedented anti-doping steps in American professional sports, including the addition of unannounced, random blood testing for the detection of human growth hormone (hGH) during the regular season. The pact also included the establishment of a longitudinal profile program, in which a Player's baseline Testosterone/Epitestosterone (T/E) ratio and other data will be maintained in order to enhance its ability to detect the use of Testosterone and other prohibited substances. On March 28, 2014, MLB and the MLBPA further solidified the most comprehensive program in American professional sports by increasing testing frequency, expanding IRMS testing, raising unpredictability of testing and implementing even more stringent disciplinary measures, among many steps.
MLB has taken an aggressive, wide-ranging approach on the fronts of awareness, education and research in the fight against performance-enhancing substances. MLB continues to work closely with the Partnership for a Drug-Free America. A founding partner of the Taylor Hooton Foundation in 2005, MLB extended its commitment to the grassroots anti-steroid educational program. In 2008, MLB became a founding partner of the Partnership for Clean Competition (PCC), a landmark research collaboration designed to further curtail the use of banned and illegal substances in sport. The fellow founding partners were the United States Olympic Committee, the United States Anti-Doping Agency and the National Football League. The PCC combines the resources and expertise of leading sports entities to underwrite cutting-edge anti-doping research. Don Hooton, President of the Taylor Hooton Foundation, said in May 2010, "Major League Baseball has singularly dedicated more resources to supporting anti-steroid educational programs than any other entity in the United States, including the federal government."
In 2009, the Commissioner established the "Special Committee for On-Field Matters," comprised of an accomplished group of baseball veterans - owners, general managers, field managers and others - that examines all on-field related issues. The Committee reviews all aspects of the game on the field, including scheduling, playoff formats, umpiring, pace of game, instant replay and any other issue that can improve the game. The Committee's recommendations have helped guide the Commissioner's actions that have modified logistical matters in such key areas as scheduling, instant replay and on-field regulations pertaining to the regular season, the Postseason and jewel events.
Under Selig's leadership as Executive Council Chairman and Commissioner, new ballparks have opened in new stadiums have opened in Arizona, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Colorado, Detroit, Houston, Miami, Milwaukee, Minnesota, New York, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, St. Louis, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Texas and Washington.
Selig has expanded the reach of the sport in numerous ways. Under his guidance in January 2000, MLB took the groundbreaking step of centralizing all of the sport's Internet rights under MLB Advanced Media, which has become a model for building a successful and sustainable 21st Century digital media company. MLB.com has won a pair of SportsBusiness Journal Awards, for Best in Digital Sports Media in 2010 and for Best in Sports Technology in 2009, recognizing the At Bat iPhone Application. On January 1, 2009, MLB Network launched as the largest debut in cable television history. In April 2010, MLB Network won four Sports Emmy Awards among its 12 nominations for its work during its first year on the air. In 2006, 2009 and 2013, MLB and the MLBPA partnered to stage the World Baseball Classic, the most important international baseball event ever ventured, in which Major League players competed for their home countries. The third World Baseball Classic, played in 2012-2013, featured 28 competing teams, including a new Qualifier round.
After presiding over the game during a troubled period that included a 272-day player strike in 1994 and 1995, Selig is in the process of guiding the game through a significant renaissance. Major League Baseball set its all-time regular season attendance record each year from 2004-2007, culminating in an all-time high of 79,503,175 fans in 2007. The 2008 season marked the second highest attendance total in history with more than 78.6 million fans. From 2004 through 2013, more than 73 million fans have attended regular season games each season, meaning that the last decade includes all 10 of the best-attended seasons in baseball history. Revenues have increased more than six-fold, from $1.2 billion in 1992 to an all-time high exceeding $8.0 billion for the first time in 2013. On September 26, 2013, it was announced that Commissioner Selig will retire upon the completion of his current term, which runs through January 24, 2015.
Selig is a major supporter of his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as well as Milwaukee's Marquette University. The University of Wisconsin has presented need-based scholarships named for him, entitled the "Suzanne and Allan (Bud) Selig Great People Scholarship" and the "Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation 4 For 4 Scholarship in Honor of Commissioner Allan (Bud) Selig," in addition to the Allan H. Selig Chair in the History Department. Having taught at Marquette University Law School since 2009, Selig was named to the institution's adjunct faculty as distinguished lecturer in sports law and policy in 2010.
Bud and Sue have three daughters and five granddaughters.


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text: RACHEL DOVE-BALDWINStaff WriterWILLIAMSON - All aboard!! These will be the welcome words that will greet numerous Norfolk Southern Railway employees today and Sunday, as themselves and their families are treated to a series of excursions along the Tug River.Steam Locomotive No. 765, which is owned and maintained by the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society and that appeared in the opening scene of the movie Matewan, returned to WV on Tuesday and will be in the Williamson Yard through tomorrow.Railfans from across the country are flocking to Mingo County in hopes of photographing and videoing the steam locomotive as it transports NS employees on a 2-3 hour excursion.According to information provided to the Daily News by Mingo County Emergency Services Director Jerrod Fletcher, who has been working closely with NS officials and the excursion administrators, the passengers will board and depart from the Williamson Yard (109 East 4th Avenue), near the location of the Williamson City Hall. The first ride is slated to begin at 9 a.m. this morning, heading east toward Beech Creek and will return back to Williamson at noon. The second trip today is scheduled to pull out of the station at 1 p.m., heading west toward the Kermit area. Passengers are reminded to have their boarding passes in their possession along with their NS Railroad identification badge, and to be at the departure site no later than 1 hour prior to your scheduled trip.No alcohol, tobacco products, glass containers or pets of any kind are allowed on the train. Passengers are also requested to not wear open toed shoes or heels. The excursions will take place regardless of weather conditions. Soft-sided coolers are permitted for the trips.NS employees were provided the opportunity to request up to 4 tickets for their family to ride on the steam excursion, and many took advantage of the chance to ride. This is the first time Engine No. 765 has been in the state since 1993.Members of the public have contacted NS officials as well as those within Mingo County to see if additional tickets were available for the excursions for those who are not an employee or a family member, but were informed that due limited space, they were not able to accommodate individuals other than employees and their chosen guests/family members.Tomorrows train excursion schedule will mimic todays, with departure and return times following the same schedule. If youre wanting to grab a picture or shoot some video footage of the steam locomotive, the best locations would be in Williamson where the passengers will be boarding, along Rt. 52 and U.S. 119, Matewan, Kermit, Maher, Naugatuck, Millers Creek, Nolan, Borderland you will have plenty of photo opportunities, stated Fletcher. Of course, we cant emphasize enough the importance of safety while youre trying to get your pictures. Stay a safe distance back from the track, dont stop on the roadway to get your photos and be aware of an increase in pedestrian traffic near railroad crossings.Fletcher also encourages everyone spend some time in downtown Williamson where craft and food vendors will be peddling their wares. Inflatables will also be set up for the younger generation to enjoy, as well as other activities. Dont forget to take a few moments to visit the historical Coal House to see all of the Hatfield and McCoy feud items and artifacts on display.We hope that everyone enjoys their train rides and their trip to Mingo County, and plan to come back and spend time here in the future, concluded Fletcher.


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After being tested in Google Apps, the offline version of Google Calendar is now available for all Google accounts. To enable it, you should click on "Offline (beta)" in Google Calendar's header, install Gears if you don't already have it, allow Google Gears to store information on your computer and then wait until the data is downloaded.
In the Offline Settings page, you can select the calendars that are available offline (by default, only the main calendar is enabled). "You'll be able to view events scheduled on these calendars the next time you access Calendar offline. Please note that calendars containing web-content events will not display correctly while offline," explains the help page.
Unlike the offline version for Gmail, the offline Google Calendar has many limitations: you need to manually go offline/online, you can't add events, edit the existing events, search your events or change the settings. Another limitation is that Google doesn't download all the events - I noticed a warning: "Your offline calendar only contains events from Feb 4, 2009 to Jun 4, 2009".
The read-only offline version of Google Calendar is only useful to quickly check your agenda when you don't have an Internet connection. For more features, you should check Mozilla Sunbird, a cross-platform tool that can synchronize with Google Calendar using CalDav. Make sure to enable caching if you want to view the events from Google Calendar when you are offline (you still can't edit the events or create new ones).
March 3, 2009
Offline Google Calendar, Available for Everyone
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Exciting moment folks! We bring you the very first spyshots of the next generation F30 M3 / F32 M3. These photos show an F30 3-series sedan with several trademark M3 features such as quad-exhaust, flared fenders and drilled brake discs.
Scott26 claims that these photos are no indication of an M3 sedan making it to production. Rather, BMW had only an F30 prototype to use for testing the M3 parts and components. Don't count the F30 M3 sedan out yet however, as it's been … CONTINUED


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Inspirational collectible dolls by award-winning doll artist Emily Jameson. First issue voted 2008 Most Beautiful Baby Doll at Tiny Treasures show.
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In her first-ever So Truly Real® doll collection for The Ashton-Drake Galleries, Master Doll Artist Emily Jameson shows off al her natural, award-winning talent. One look at her art, and you'll understand why her sweetly innocent baby with big, brown eyes was named "Most Beautiful Baby Doll" at the prestigious Tiny Treasures doll show. Now that very same award-winning doll begins this collection for you: Issue One, With Faith, All Is Possible. Soon you'll receive other So Truly Real masterpieces from this fine artist, as your collection continues with Issue Two, God's Smallest Hands Bring the Greatest Joy, and Issue Three, God's Love Will Guide and Protect You. Additional lifelike baby dolls, each a separate issue, will follow.
Available exclusively from The Ashton-Drake Galleries, each of these collectible, posable So Truly Real vinyl baby dolls has skin that looks and feels like a real baby's skin, plus meticulously hand-painted features and long eyelashes. And each one wears a custom-designed fancy outfit enhanced with gleaming, simulated pearls, to symbolize "pearls of wisdom," the inspiring statements of faith for which each baby is named. This gorgeous, lifelike baby doll collection from an award-winning artist will melt hearts everywhere, so they're sure to be in high demand! Order now!
- The first-ever So Truly Real® baby-doll collection from award-winning artist Emily Jameson, available only from The Ashton-Drake Galleries
- The first-issue doll in this collection was the winner of the "Most Beautiful Baby Doll" award at the prestigious Tiny Treasures doll show sponsored by "Doll Reader" magazine in 2008
- Expertly handcrafted of collector-quality vinyl that best reproduces the artist's expert sculpting and feels as soft as a real baby's skin
- Sweetly innocent expressions are enhanced with hand-painted features and long eyelashes; tiny fingers and toes add even greater realism
- Inspiring, hopeful names for each baby doll in this collection make them gentle messengers of faith every day
- Each baby's fancy dress and "scrunchy" matching headband is enhanced with trims of gleaming simulated pearls, and all outfits also have matching booties
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- Measure 18" L; 45.7 cm L
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- "Issue One - With Faith, All Is Possible," will be followed by "Issue Two - God's Smallest Hands Bring the Greatest Joy," "Issue Three - God's Love Will Guide and Protect You," and additional collectible lifelike baby dolls as they become available
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A fund-raising auction will be held July 27, 2013, 5 p.m., at the Party Connection, 700 Mudfork Rd., Logan. The auction is to benefit 8-year-old Bella Masters, who is being treated for bone cancer.
Robin Mutters (#1337) will serve as auctioneer to sell toods, as-seen-on-TV and household items. Raffles for items and gift cards donated by local businesses will be held during the evening.
To leave Bella messages or prayers, visit her Facebook page "Team Bella."
All proceeds will go to Bella and donations will also be accepted. For more information, call 304, 310-1004.


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WVU Duo Named as Good Works Team Nominees
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and Allstate Insurance Company today announced the 202 nominees for the 2014 Allstate WBCA and NABC Good Works Teams® with senior Jess Harlee and junior Kevin Noreen named to the list.
The award recognizes a select group of college basketball student-athletes who have made significant contributions to the greater good of their communities through volunteerism and civic service.
Harlee, a forward and three-time co-captain on the women's basketball team, carries a 3.92 GPA in industrial engineering, while also minoring in psychology. On the national level, Harlee was recognized as the 2013 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar of the Year by Diverse Magazine. She earned WVU's Industrial Engineering Student of the Year honor as a sophomore and junior. She is a 2013 Dr. Gerald Lage Award recipient, the highest academic honor given by the Big 12, and was named to the Academic All-Big 12 First Team in the Mountaineers' inaugural season in the league. The Bel Air, Md., native has been on the WVU's President's List for a 4.0 GPA, is a consistent name on the Dean's List and was named to the Big 12 All-Defensive team in 2012-13.
Noreen, a junior forward on the men's basketball team, carries a 3.7 GPA in sport management. A two-time team captain, Noreen was named to the Academic All-Big 12 Men's Basketball First Team in 2012-13. The Minneapolis, Minn., native has also been named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll and to the NABC Honors Court.
Harlee and Noreen are each committed to involvement in the community, volunteering throughout Morgantown within the hospital, grade schools and Stepping Stones, a non-profit recreational center for people with disabilities.
In its second year, the Allstate WBCA and NABC Good Works Teams® honor players at all levels of college basketball who represent the sport's finest in the areas of leadership and charitable achievements amongst their peers. The student-athletes nominated for this prestigious award embody the true spirit of teamwork and giving back.
"Allstate is proud to recognize these two outstanding groups of men and women whose commitment to service and volunteerism demonstrate that 'good works' extend beyond the basketball court," said Pam Hollander, senior director of marketing for Allstate Insurance Company and a member of the 2014 WBCA and NABC Good Works Teams® selection panels. "Each of the nominees serves as a role model and inspiration to future generations seeking ways to give back, and another reason to celebrate the good happening in our communities."
From the 84 WBCA nominees and 118 NABC nominees submitted by coaches and sports information directors across the nation on behalf of their schools, special voting panels will select two 10-member teams comprised of five student-athletes from the NCAA® Division I level and five student-athletes from NCAA® Divisions II, III and the NAIA.
WNBA basketball star Tamika Catchings, who played at the University of Tennessee, will headline the Allstate WBCA Good Works Team® voting panel, while former Duke University student-athlete, two-time NCAA champion and seven-time NBA All-Star Grant Hill will serve on the Allstate NABC Good Works Team® panel. The final roster of 20 award recipients will be unveiled in February.
In addition to Hollander, Hill and Catchings, the 2014 Allstate WBCA and NABC Good Works Teams® selection panel members include: former college basketball players Greg Anthony (UNLV), Mateen Cleaves (Michigan State) and Alana Beard (Duke); former head coaches Bobby Cremins (College of Charleston), Seth Greenberg (Virginia Tech), Marsha Sharp (Texas Tech) and Nell Fortner (Auburn); current college basketball coach Coquese Washington (Penn State); and media members Seth Davis (Sports Illustrated/CBS), Dana O'Neil (ESPN), Carolyn Peck (ESPN) and LaChina Robinson (ESPN/FOX).
More information about the Allstate WBCA Good Works Team® and the Allstate NABC Good Works Team® is available at www.wbca.org and www.nabc.org.
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The UFC's pound-for-pound king of rematches will takes part in another career trilogy.
UFC officials today announced that former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will face for a third time former dual-division title holder B.J. Penn in a featherweight showdown.
The matchup, which was revealed on Wednesday's new edition of "UFC Tonight," is scheduled to take place after the two serve as coaches on "The Ultimate Fighter 19," which debuts in January. Edgar and Penn are expected to fight at an as-yet-undetermined event in April.
Edgar and Penn (16-9-2 MMA, 12-5-1 UFC) met twice in 2010, with "The Answer" victorious over "The Prodigy" in both contests. At UFC 112, Edgar claimed the UFC lightweight title. He then defended the belt four months later at UFC 118. Both results came via unanimous decision.
UFC President Dana White said he booked the fight after Penn informed him he had a burning to desire to avenge his two losses to Edgar.
"He says, 'I can beat Frankie Edgar,'" White said. "The two first fights were BS. I want that fight agin. I want to beat this guy so bad. It's all I want."
Edgar, of course, fought as a lightweight for the majority of his career. However, he made the drop to 145 pounds earlier this year for a failed bit to unseat champ Jose Aldo. In July, he bounced back with a win over Charles Oliveira.
Meanwhile, Penn is a former titleholder at both 170 and 155 pounds. However, the fight with Edgar would mark his first at featherweight.


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Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential
food groups: alcohol, sugar, caffeine, and fat.
Allen Levine
Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential
food groups: alcohol, sugar, caffeine, and fat.
Allen Levine
Ladies and gentleman, tonight we bring you the long-awaited fight to crown the World Obesity Federation's heavyweight champion. It's the battle to decide, once and for all, which food is most responsible for making us fat. In one corner, we have our long-reigning champion, The Heartbreak Hammer, Fat! In the other corner, the up-and-coming challenger everyone's been talking about, The Soda Pop Kid, Sugar!
As the undisputed nutrient kings of our fast food world, this is the bout that everyone's been waiting for. Fat has been the people's champion for a long time. Sugar, on the other hand, has only been around as long as humans have been altering their food from natural sources. Lately, a lot of money and science have changed our challenger's traditional fighting style, leading to a string of TKOs (technical knockouts) en route to Sugar's shot at the title. Going into tonight's fight, however, the experts still favor the champion by 2-to-1 odds.
SugarWeighing in at 4 calories per gram, the challenger is slight in stature compared to our champion, and will look to speed in order to gain an advantage. Sugar is a carbohydrate, but the way we consume it now is much different than how we find it in nature where's it's surrounded by a fruit, grain, or other plants. The Soda Pop Kid is synthetic crystalline sugarthe kind that goes into soda, candy, and many convenience foods. Its main weapon is the speed with which it rushes into your system.
FatAt 9 calories per gram, Fat outweighs its challenger by more than double. Unlike sugar, fat is its own food group and an essential part of our diet, just like carbohydrates and protein. It's easily found in nature in many forms and doesn't need to be processed. This, of course, doesn't mean we don't process it when it's convenient or cost-effective. As opposed to sugar, fat moves into your system slowly. Then it remains there for as long as it can. In abundance, it clogs things up. Its main weapon being bulk, its goal is to wear you down.
As you can see, we've got a classic tortoise-vs.-hare matchup between these two heavyweights.
SugarSince all carbohydrates are broken down into sugars in our blood, it's always been a part of our diet. However, when eaten as a complex carbohydrate or encased in fiber (as in fruit), it affects our body differently than it does as processed sugar.
Bees were the first sugar producers and humans have been eating honey about as long as bees have been making it. However, it didn't become a major part of our diet until thousands of years later. Westerners began the production of sugar around 1500 BC. Originally made from sugarcane and sugar beets, it's now manufactured from other crops, like corn and wheat, which make up the bulk of the sugar consumed in the USA.
Modern technology has enabled us to tamper further with natural sugar. Traditional sugar, like honey, had a much lower glycemic index (GI) than many modern variations. Since the higher the GI number, the quicker the sugar rushes into your system, we are now essentially able to have sugars affect the body like a drug, creating exaggerated hormonal responses, particularly the hormone insulin. You may have heard of insulin because when we have trouble producing it we have a disease called diabetes. Type II diabetes is the result of eating a poor diet. It's also the fastest growing disease in the world, which, in Sugar's camp, means they think it's time for a shot at the title.
FatLike we stated earlier, fat is denseit has a lot of calories for its size. It's also an essential nutrient and helps us feel satiated, or full. Therefore, when we're hungry we tend to crave it. And since we don't really need much of it, it's very easy to overeat.
When we eat more food than we can put to good use, our body stores it in adipose tissue. We call this tissue fat, or fat tissue. But it's not really fat, as in the kind we eat. It's something else. Well, it's adipose tissue, but we've always called it fat. Anyway, the point is that we call it fat whether we get it from eating too much fat or too much protein or too much sugar or carbs or by drinking too much alcohol. And because of this, fat gets a worse rap than it deserves.
But make no mistake, fat is formidable. We like fat. We like it a lot. Many fat-laden foods are considered delicacies. And we like fat so much that we've found ways to consume just the bad parts of fat that serve little to no dietary purpose. Stuff like butter, margarine, lard, and trans fats are completely unnecessary for our survival. Yet, somehow, our culture has taught us to crave such things. And these cravings have led to heart disease becoming the planet's most popular way to kill people. Fat has been the undisputed champion of the obesity world for a long, long time. It's not going to relinquish this title easily.
Round 1
Smaller but faster, Sugar comes out in a rush and pummels Fat mercilessly. Because of The Kid's smaller stature, Sugar's punches seem to have little effect on The Champ. But Fat hardly lands a punch himself and is looking old and slow. Could The Hammer's reign be over?
Round 2
The Sugar rush comes to a quick crash. The Champ, in no rush himself, seizes control of the pace and takes the round.
Round 3
All of our sponsors are major lobbyists on the side of Sugar. The Kid replenishes and responds in another flurry of activity. The Champ is back on his heels, waiting for The Kid's next, inevitable, crash.
Round 4
The Kid jabs, moves, and controls the pace but The Champ seems unfazed. Fat knows that Sugar is only an effective nutrient during and immediately after activity when blood sugar is being used up. So Sugar must keep moving, otherwise it has no nutrient value. The Hammer, being experienced, is willing to bide his time and wait for an opening.
Round 5
Sugar bobs and weaves, employing a psychological game that confounds The Champ. Complex carbohydrates and the simple carbs in fruit break down slowly and provide sustained energy during performance. This gives Sugar an advantage of public misconception because the junk-food sugar can be lumped together with healthy carbohydrates. This underhanded attack is clearly something Fat hadn't counted on. It seems to anger The Hammer.
Round 6
The Champ counters, big time. Two can play the public misconception card and Fat uses its adipose tissue to absorb all of The Kid's body blows. The statement that size matters seems to be holding true. In spite of nearly unending corporate support, Sugar seems to be tiring and its punches are growing less and less effective.
Round 7
Fat is now clearly in control of the bout and uses a cholesterol combo to weaken The Kid further. The Hammer's corner men, Meat and Dairy, are loaded with it and too much cholesterol is a major cause of heart disease. Could this spell the end for the gallant challenger?
Round 8
A savvy move saves The Kid, who notes that cholesterol is a necessary part of the diet and that with a proper ratio of fiber and complex carbs it will have little negative effect. It's a beautiful defensive move, but how long can it work? The Hammer just seems to be warming up his arsenal.
Round 9
Offended by The Kid's trickery, Fat comes out smokin' and unloads an entire 7-Eleven of chips, butters, whipped cream, hot dogs, margarines, and even "vegetable" oils at The Kid. Since all lead to heart disease, now the leading cause of death in the world, Sugar's only defense is the rope-a-dope. He's clearly in major trouble.
Round 10
Down goes Sugar! The Champ plants a trans fat to the head and levels the challenger. This could be it, folks. The Kid staggers to his feet but the referee has stepped in. He seems to be holding up a can of Crisco to see if Sugar can identify what hit him. If not, he's going to stop it.
Oh, but wait a minute. The Kid seems to be okay, and even looks to be smiling. The ref flashes a thumbs-up and the fight continues. Sugar dances away from a series of haymakers. The Hammer obviously wants to end the contest right now. But he can't connect. The Kid survives! In his corner, he's being given a Coke.
Round 11
His face is bloodied but The Kid is back at work. The Champ's attack has been slowed with the news that the FDA has required that trans fat be listed on the side of every food label while sugar, sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners, and glucose syrups can be used with virtually no regulation. This tactic has clearly befuddled The Hammer, whose punches are beginning to miss more often than they connect.
Round 12
Ladies and gentlemen, we've got a new fight! Left for dead just a few rounds ago, Sugar is now controlling the pace. Still a long way behind on points, the challenger is using an intriguing combination that's hurting The Champion. First pointing out that many fatsthe type in nuts, olives, seeds, avocados, fish and many othersare essential for optimal health and then noting that nothing in sugar is needed for human survival and combining it with the fact that a "no fat" label can be on a food containing 100% sugar. Then he uses the fact that sugar alters body pH levels, a clear example that an all-sugar food is far worse than a no-fat food. That's gotta hurt.
Round 13
The credit probably goes to his corner men, all major corporate CEOs, but Sugar has got to be one of the craftiest fighters in history. He comes after Fat with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and fibromyalgia, an offensive that clearly caught The Champ off guard. Apparently, they're illnesses attributed in part to excessive sugar in one's diet leading to insulin resistance problems. The Hammer may have amassed enough points to win a decision but is now clearly on the defensive and reeling. Who knows what The Kid's got up his sleeve at this point?
Round 14
With only one round to go, Sugar swings wildly with a combination of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and soda pop. This is one of the most lethal offensive combinations in the history of obesity! HFCS is the cheapest and lowest-quality sugar produced and is now added to many items that aren't even sweetthings like salad dressings and peanut butters, items once clearly in Fat's corner. And soda, a substance with no nutritional value whatsoever, has become the singularly most consumed item on the planet. I don't see how The Champ can survive this. He's staggering around the ring, basically out on his feet! Somehow, and it must be experience, The Hammer avoids going down.
Round 15
It all comes down to this: one round to crown the World Champion of Obesity. Fat, the longtime champ, is clearly in trouble but still has enough points to win thanks to its mid-fight dominance. But Sugar has owned the latter rounds thanks to heavy lobbying, effective marketing, deregulation, and public misconception. The Champ was barely on his feet at the end of round 14 and his corner is working furiously to limit the damage. The question is, does Sugar's corner have one last trick up its sleeve?
And here we go . . .
The Champ still manages to show some swagger, and comes out flashing heart disease as the number one killer, recently eclipsing lung disease and cigarettesno slouch in the death department.
But Sugar barely flinches and counters with type II diabetes, the fastest growing illness in the world, that's almost single-handedly controlled by Sugar. It's like Ali's "anchor punch" against Liston and it sends The Champ sprawling.
Down goes Fat! Down goes Fat!
And I don't think the Champ will be rising from this one. Nope. Fat is out cold. The Hammer's reign is over. There's a new kid in town. Sugar is elated, dancing around the ring and pointing at the crowd, screaming, "I want YOU! I want YOU!"
Ladies and gentlemen, introducing the NEW heavyweight champion of the obesity world: SUGAR!
If you want to get into the ring to fight fat and sugar, you might check out the kickboxing in Chalene Johnson's Turbo Jam® or the martial arts moves in Tony Horton's P90X®.
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The question I get asked the most is, "Kathy, what's the most important thing I can do for my health?" The most important thing you can do is take good care of your heart. To be more specific, I am talking about getting regular exercise, not smoking, and controlling stress, along with eating a variety of nutritious, heart-healthy foods as part of a healthy diet. The top "superfood" that I tell people to add to their list of favorite heart health boosters is fish. But not just any fish. Fish that is a good source of omega-3 fats.
Wild salmon, mackerel, sardines, and anchovies (coldwater fish) are at the top of the list of heart-healthy, antiaging brain food. These fatty fish are packed with protein, omega-3 essential fatty acids, and antioxidants that have been proven to protect against heart disease. The evidence is so strong that the American Heart Association recommends eating salmon and other omega-3-rich foods twice a week for benefits that go far beyond heart health. Fatty fish guard your heart, brain, and circulatory system. Plus, there is evidence that people suffering from depression can benefit from diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Dr. Nicholas Perricone, a certified dermatologist and well-known antiaging expert, is considered the "father of fish oil" because he was one of the first serious supporters of fish oil supplements as well as wild salmon for supplying the body with much-needed essential fatty acids (EFAs) necessary for healthy, young-looking, supple skin.
So what's the difference between wild salmon and farmed salmon? There are some very compelling reasons why you might want to choose wild salmon. It has high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, and a healthier ratio of omega-3s to omega-6s (while some essential omega-6 fatty acids are healthy, most Americans consume an unhealthy amount in their regular diet). It has a lot less saturated fat than most farmed salmon does, and it's a superior source of DMAE, the main ingredient for better muscle tone. Wild sockeye salmon are the best choice because they eat algae instead of small fish, like their cousins the coho and the king. This means sockeye don't absorb as many toxic chemicals that they can pass on to us.
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1 Yakir M, Kreitler S, Brzezinski A, et al. Effects of homeopathic treatment in women with premenstrual syndrome: a pilot study. Br Homeopath J . 2001;90:148–153.
2 Chapman EH, Angelica J, Spitalny G, et al. Results of a study of the homoeopathic treatment of PMS. J Am Inst Homeo . 1994;87:14–21.
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Hunt for LA shooting suspect includes Arizona
Arizona authorities said they've been alerted about the manhunt for a disgruntled former Los Angeles police officer wanted in a deadly shooting rampage.
Thousands of police officers throughout Southern California and neighboring states are searching for 33-year-old Christopher Dorner.
The hunt reportedly has spread to Arizona, Nevada and Mexico.
Arizona Department of Public Safety officials said an "attempt to locate" advisory went out to officers in the central Arizona and northern Arizona districts about 10:30 a.m. Thursday.
DPS spokesman Bart Graves said the advisory gave a description of the vehicle Dorner may be driving.
Graves said the advisory went out to all DPS officers in the two Arizona districts that cover the Phoenix metropolitan area, Casa Grande, Flagstaff, Kingman, Prescott and Holbrook.


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New Star Wars comic series gets topicalWritten by Jim Beard | | firstname.lastname@example.com
As a property, "Star Wars" doesn't always translate well into other media beyond its filmic foundation. A new comic book miniseries from Dark Horse Comics, "Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison," manages to not only deliver the look and the feel of the famous films, thanks to beautiful art by Agustin Alessio, but also an aspect that's not often discussed among its many fans: political and historical commentary. Seems the beloved Order of the Jedi Knights kept a few dirty little secrets from the public, namely a secret prison into which many "enemy combatants" have disappeared.
The series, currently on its third of five issues, tells the tale of young Lt. Laurita Thom, a member of the very first graduating class of Imperial cadets after the events of "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith." On Coruscant for his graduation ceremonies, he winds up in the middle of a terrorist attack bent on killing the Emperor and seizing the nascent Galactic Empire in a bloody coup. Unfortunately for Thom, the terrorists turn out to be his fellow graduates. Helping Darth Vader quell the insurgents, the lieutenant accompanies the Dark Lord of the Sith and a wounded Emperor to a secret prison that a younger Anakin Skywalker remembers from the days of the Clone Wars — a clear counterpart to the real world's Guantanamo Bay.
The series' fascinating narrative hovers precariously within its many shades of grey. Ostensibly, the protagonists of the piece are the original trilogy's antagonists, Vader and a clutch of Imperial officers, and writer Haden Blackman cleverly places the reader in the prickly "what would you do in the same situation?" position with Thom as he begins to question the very fabric of his service to the Empire. Add to that the questionable Jedi practice of having their Clone Wars adversaries "disappear" after being captured – as well as eavesdropping and recording — and you have a "Star Wars" spinoff that not only builds off the films' universe but also provokes strong opinions with its plot points.
It's no real secret that George Lucas endowed his second Star Wars trilogy with a healthy does of liberal commentary on what he saw as an assault on democracy in the new millennium — one wonders if he might not champion Blackman and Dark Horse's not-so-thinly-veiled commentary on the last Republican administration's standards and practices during wartime in this thought-provoking series.
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Superstar Drake brings tour to DTE in ClarksonWritten by Alan Sculley | | email@example.com
Drake knows that headlining what looks to be the summer's biggest R&B/hip-hop tour is more than just doing a show for his fans. It's a responsibility.
"I hope that they'll look at the production, look at the artists' lineups, really look at the night from front to back and say, 'Wow, Drake came in here and it wasn't about the check.' And it's definitely not about the check for me," he said in a late-April telephone interview. "It's about the experience. If the city isn't talking about it, you know, five, six, seven days later, or, you know, if people don't remember it for years to come, then I haven't done my job."
The package for the "Club Paradise" tour, which stops May 30 at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Mich., features special guest J. Cole, along with an undercard full of rising stars — Waka Flocka Flame, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz and French Montana — that Drake said he expects to make an impression on the tour.
"You've got a great array of performers and you definitely have an exciting night," he said.
What Drake also likes about the lineup is the musical variety the artists will bring to the stage.
"You've got a lot of different elements of hip-hop music," he said "Even with myself, you get a flipside of singing and melody and [R&B], and so I was really just trying to cover all bases and bring the most exciting young refreshing acts to the stage all together in one place, one night."
Drake can actually be considered a young artist himself, even though he has been making major waves for six years now.
Now 25, the Toronto native emerged in 2006 as a series of his mixtapes started finding an audience. His big break came a year later, when his laid-back song, "Replacement Girl" (featuring Trey Songz), got major exposure on the BET cable network.
His debut CD, "Thank Me Later," accelerated the momentum. Stylistically, it followed the lead of "Replacement Girl" with deliberate — sometimes even slow — tempos and often laconic rapping and singing.
"Thank Me Later" topped Billboard's Rap and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop album charts. The CD went on to spawn a pair of No. 1 rap singles and Drake had his name on 30 different songs that charted on the Billboard all-genre Hot 100 singles chart. These chart performances made Drake the most successful artist on the charts in the two years leading up to the November 2011 release of his second CD, "Take Care."
That critically acclaimed CD was another blockbuster, debuting at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 album chart and so far topping 1.5 million copies sold.
Drake is already starting to think ahead to his third CD. He looks back at "Take Care" as a CD that lyrically captured him in a period of transition.
"A lot of it's down tempo and I think a lot of that had to do with being back home in Toronto and just trying to, like, get reacquainted with a life that I had before, you know, and the difficulties with that, but at the same time, trying to express excitement and trying to express joy and trying to express all."
Things are different now, Drake said.
"I'm in a different mindset now that I'm very proud of," he said. "Also, with the atmosphere change of me recently moving, relocating to LA — of course I still live in Toronto and love the city — but there's just so much going on for me in the U.S. that I've recently made the move to LA. So it's a new atmosphere, getting to know new people. It's going to be a very interesting (third) album, definitely, definitely."
The next album figures to be a ways into the future. At this point Drake is in touring mode. And he hopes fans will prepare for their city's "Club Paradise" date as more than just a concert. He's hoping they'll make it an event.
"I want people to make it a day," he said. "You eat lunch, you make sure you're well-fed, you know, and you start drinking early. And you start having fun early and you come see your favorite acts, and we'll go all the way from 6 p.m. to 11 together. That's kind of what's different about it. It's a longer experience, you know, to me. It's a full-day experience, which I think is great. I think it's great especially for summertime."
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Labor Day marks the weekend my Rhodesian Ridgeback, Kanga, and I rescued one another….9-years ago! How time flies. (and yes, I cake sunblock on my face, as you can see).
Kanga had been at the Humane Society for over 2 weeks, and no one adopted her. Surprising, since she is a beautiful specimen of this breed. Plus, she came fully trained, so someone had spent a lot of time and energy with her. She was skin and bone, and 50+ pounds underweight with kennel cough and dusty fur. Poor baby.
Luckily, a truck intercepted 20 dogs on their way to get euthanized, and brought them back to a no-kill shelter in Portland, OR called Family Dogs NW. This was where I found Kanga early the very next morning. I applied the same raw food principles to Kanga as I do for human healing, and over the next month or two she gained 50 pounds and regained radiant health on a Raw Food diet. You can read more about her journey in Ani's Raw Food Kitchen, where Kanga has her own dog food chapter.
My brother Max saw this photo of Kanga and said she looks like she's "mugging". I had to ask him what the heck that means. Max said "mugging = posing, like rappers do for pics". Hahaa. Yup, Kanga is a superstar, and very popular too. Folks always stop us to pet her, especially young children.
Kanga's from Rhodesia, which is now Zimbabwe Rhodesia, and the Sahara so she loves the sun, warmth, and sand. She hates water, but it was so hot out that Kanga got her paws wet. I love dog beach because here she can roam off-leash, and run free to play with other dogs.
Kanga and I love laying in the sand and soaking up the sun. It's never hot enough for us, and soaking up sun is one of our favorite past times. I'm happy I got to take Kanga to Huntington Dog Beach yesterday on the final hot day of the summer (it was 90 F) to celebrate her 9-year Bday and Dogversary with me. Thank you Kanga for being my family, love, and for hanging out with me for the past 9-years! I love you.
I visited Erewhon Natural Foods in Los Angeles on May 28, 2011 along my book tour for Ani's Raw Food Asia. Erewhon is my favorite Raw Food store. These beautiful photos are courtesy of the very talented Sherman Lee at http://www.digitalslimages.com.
Juan Hernandez, the store manager, makes sure to offer the largest range of Raw Food products and brand, and has created the nexus for Raw Foods here in LA. Juan was one of my earliest supporters of my SmartMonkey Foods packaged and prepared foods products.
Each year's visit celebrating my new book always draws a packed house. I love Erewhon!
I showed everyone how easy it is to make my Mushroom "Bul Go Gi", from Ani's Raw Food Asia, page 186, using mushrooms marinated in tamari or nama shoyu (raw soy sauce), toasted sesame oil, asian pear, and sweetener of choice like agave or brown rice syrup. We topped off these beautiful Lettuce Wraps, from page 188, with my version of a traditional Korean Gochujang Sauce, page 225, made with miso, sesame oil, chile powder, and sweetener like agave.
Following my food demo and Q+A…next, I get to sign books and meet people 1 on 1!
This tour, many people had me sign multiple copies of Ani's Raw Food Asia for friends and family. I do love when people bring their entire collection for me to sign too…..a blessing for me.
My friends Ron Gilmore and Caroline Jue create an awesome animated series called Rawman & Green-Girl. They are doing great work educating and sharing information about our food sources.
Elaine R. Johnson hand delivered this beautiful porcelain sculpture she made to me all the way from Arizona with her mom. Elaine is amazingly talented. I can't even begin to express my gratitude for such a beautiful gift.
This is the beautifully talented Elaine R. Johnson. She told me how challenging porcelain is to work with….cracking as it dries, or cracking out of the kiln during baking. A labour of love, it shows!
A super easy salad to make, this is my go to when traveling. Made by massaging avocado into torn leaves of kale and then adding a squeeze of lemon to soften the leaves, and then tossing in sprouts.
Full of vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, and antioxidants to combat travel stress (including time zone changes, sitting on airplanes, and living in hotel rooms) while boosting my immune system. I carried this yummy creation onto my last flight from NJ to LA, and took it with me to Las Vegas for my raw food debut at ACAM's medical conference at the Paris Hotel last week, where they served up 5 of my raw food vegan recipes to over 500 doctors!
Kale, Avocado, Sprouts
Into large mixing bowl, place kale and massage with avocado. Squeeze lemon juice, and massage. Add sprouts and salt, if using. Massage and toss to mix well.
Will keep for several hours at room temperature. Store in fridge for a day or 2.
I was invited onto FOX in San Diego for a 6-minute segment on the benefits of the raw food diet and to talk about the Sambazon Warrior Up Campaign. I made host Raoul Martinez a few smoothies including a Banana Butter Breeze with Cacao. I planned to make him a Tomato Tarragon Bisque, but ran out of time.
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Has anyone seen any fawns yet? I personally haven't but one friend said he saw one along side I20 last week. I do notice LDWF has their posting up on the main site for people to leave "abandoned" fawns alone. Just curious, I haven't been able to do much woods walking in a few weeks and was wondering about the rest of the state.
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It is with great sadness and disappointment that I report another instance of vandalism in The Valley. The entire StoryWalk installed on the West Greenway Path was stolen. The set included approximately 30 laminated storybook pages and stakes, as well as a small notebook into which children and adults could write their thoughts and impressions of the story.
While the monetary value of these items is relatively low, this is, I am afraid, only the latest bout of vandalism StoryWalk has experienced on the West Greenway. Over the past two years, multiple pages were stolen from other stories on the West Greenway. This is, however, the first time that an entire story has vanished from the path.
What makes the StoryWalk theft even sadder is that StoryWalk was installed for the benefit of everyone (particularly children) in the community, at no cost to the community. Had the pages not been stolen, they would have been loaned out to other communities around Vermont for use on other trails.
Although it saddens us to allow these vandals to get the better of us, we have no choice but to cancel the last StoryWalk, which was to be installed on Thursday, August 8.
Thank you to all who were able to enjoy StoryWalk in the Mad River Valley in 2013.
William E. Flender, director
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I am re-reading Just After Sunset. I am a huge fan of SK's short stories.
January Books Read:
1. Lost Stories -- Dashiell Hammett
I stumbled on this stash of old Ross MacDonald paperbacks that I have. I read some of these when I was around 20 years old and haven't touched them since. I've started the first Lew Archer novel called "The Moving Target." I'm 50 pages in and I had forgotten how good this guy was. I'm struggling a little because the pages are so yellow, the small copy is really hard to read (good old 70s paperbacks). They really made the font small with this book. It's only 185 pages so you think they could have used a little larger font and added a couple of pages to it. The list price on the cover is $0.75. Since this is a 64 year old detective story, you can't expect any surprises with the story but just reading Macdonald is fun. Here is a passage where he is describing a goon in a scarlet shirt that he is probably going to end up having an altercation with:
Then he turned his head, and I saw the side of his face. It wasn't Ralph Sampson's, and it wasn't the face the man in the scarlet shirt had started out with. It was a stone face hacked out by a primitive sculptor. It told a very common twentieth-century story: too many fights, too many animal guts, not enough brains.
Still working my way through Shadow Show: Stories In Celebration of Ray Bradbury. Every story is so good, I'm taking my time to savor each one.
Also for my audiobook, I'm listening to (naturally) Stephen King's Full Dark, No Stars. Great performances by the voice actors!
The Twelve by Justin Cronin. Really enjoying it, then all at once I get to a new chapter with new people and I have no idea what is going on! I suppose it will come around sooner or later, but it's kind of weird right now...
Catharsis by Jonathan Face.
Just recently read 50 Shades of Grey (disliked it intensely; based off Twilight fan fiction, I think it makes Twilight more decent by comparison). Also read Mark of Athena; EXCELLENT. Just re-read The Shining, impatiently awaiting Dr. Sleep! Right now I am delving back into Needful Things; after that I thought I might go through the Auel Clan of the Cave Bear series again. Funds are low, so a lot of re-reads happening!
I just finished "I Remember Nothing" by Nora Ephron. Next in the pile is "I Feel Bad About My Neck" by Nora Ephron. I meant to read that one first, but started with "Nothing" because I'd read she was working on it when she was sick. I'm still grieving her death, which I guess sounds silly. She's always reminded me of my favorite aunt, physically and temperamentally, and now I miss both of them.


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The Chattanooga Mocs men's tennis team closed out play in the Winthrop Fall Shootout in Winthrop, S.C. today. The Mocs scored a pair of singles wins and a doubles victory on the last day of the round-robin tournament.
Freshman Marco Morelli (Pillar, Argentina) finished a perfect weekend in singles with his third win today. He defeated Winthrop's Chase Altieri (6-4, 6-1) in the No. 7 singles group. Fellow freshman Austin Boaz (Dunwoody, Ga.) also scored a win in the No. 7 flight. He defeated Winthrop's J.D. O'Brien 6-2, 6-2.
Junior Pavels Grigorjevs and senior Jorge Varon scored a big doubles win at No. 1. They beat Winthrop's top tandem of Dylan Comerford and Peter Nagovnak 8-6.
Grigorjevs also had a chance to make some noise in singles play. He battled Comerford for the No. 1 Flight title in a three-set match. Grigorjevs won the first set 6-3, but dropped the second 7-5. Comerford closed out his win 6-1 in the third.
The Mocs are back in action this weekend for the ITA Ohio Valley Regionals in Knoxville, Tenn. Action takes place from Oct. 11-15. Be sure to check back to GoMocs.com for complete results.
Singles 1
Dylan Comerford (Winthrop) def. Pavels Grigorjevs (UTC) - 3-6, 7-5, 6-1
Singles 2
J.P. Boada (Winthrop) def. Jorge Varon (UTC) – 6-4, 6-2
Singles 3
Yuta Hirokawa (Winthrop) def. Derrick Brown (UTC) – 6-0, 6-3
Singles 4
Peter Nagovnak (Winthrop) def. Luke Saunders (UTC) – 6-1, 6-0
Singles 5
Steven Patrick (Winthrop) def. Gino Delavalle (UTC) – 5-7, 6-1, 6-2
Singles 6
Corey DeCandia (Winthrop) def. John Peacey (UTC) – 6-4, 5-7, 6-4
Singles 7
Marcos Morelli (UTC) def. Chase Altieri (Winthrop) – 6-4, 6-1
Austin Boaz (UTC) def. J.D. O'Brien (Winthrop) – 6-2, 6-2
Michael Chen (Winthrop) def. Andrew Wendel (UTC) – 6-2, 6-2
Doubles 1
Pavels Grigorjevs/Jorge Varon (UTC) def. Comerford/Nagovnak (Winthrop) – 8-6
Doubles 2
Boada/DeCandia (Winthrop) def. Luke Saunders/John Peacey (UTC) – 8-5
Doubles 3
Patrick/Hirokawa (Winthrop) def. Austin Boaz/Andrew Wendel (UTC) – def.
Heffron/Duncan (Wofford) def. Gino Delavalle/Marcos Morelli (UTC) – 8-6