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Christian Coalition Campaigns to Authentically Love Every Person in America by 2020
A coalition of Christian leaders in the United States who are part of the worldwide Lausanne Movement have launched a national campaign to call on Christians and the Church to show the love of Christ to every person in America by the end of the decade.
"We pray that by year-end 2020, every person in America would be authentically loved by at least one Christian," says Paul Cedar, chairman of the Mission America Coalition (MAC).
The LOVE2020 campaign, which aims to engage ministries, churches, whole denominations, and individual Christians in the effort, was announced at the MAC annual leadership consultation in Denver last week. The response of partner churches and those that the group wants to participate in was overwhelming, Cedar said.
"I'm amazed at how many leaders have caught the vision for prayer-care-share, and have expressed their desire to be involved in LOVE2020," he said.
Cedar describes Love2020 as a grass-roots movement of Christians adopting a "prayer-care-share lifestyle. "This lifestyle involves praying for those who do not know Jesus, to show them love in tangible ways through acts of kindness and meeting needs, and to share the gospel with them."
The overall vision of the Mission America Coalition, which is also the U.S. Lausanne Committee, is to see "the whole Church taking the whole gospel to the whole nation and the world."
The worldwide Lausanne Movement began when in July 1974 some 2,700 participants and guests from over 150 nations gathered in Lausanne, Switzerland, for ten days of discussion, fellowship, worship and prayer. Given the range of nationalities, ethnicities, ages, occupations and church affiliations, TIME Magazine described it as "a formidable forum, possibly the widest ranging meeting of Christians ever held."
"Sharing the gospel can be as simple as inviting someone into a context to hear the message of Jesus – to attend an event or watch a movie or read a book in which the gospel is shared," the MAC stated.
"The Holy Spirit works in a heart that has been prayed for, cared for, and shared with," said Susan Brill, MAC's director of communications.
Cedar points out, "If only 10 percent of professing Christians in the U.S. would adopt and put in practice the simple, yet powerful, prayer-care-share lifestyle, this vision and mission could be fulfilled.
"We are not asking you to become involved in another short-term program," he emphasized. "We believe it is time for us to change our long-term lifestyles by becoming praying, caring, and sharing followers of Jesus."
MAC has created a new website to support the initiative, Love2020.org, which launches Nov. 15. The site is planned to be a place where online visitors can read stories and see video clips about prayer-care-share efforts underway around the country and also for participants to submit stories of God's work through their own prayer-care-share lifestyle. MAC will also help track commitments to Christ and follow up with new believers and their involvement in a local church.
Organizers say the initiative is unprecedented for the coalition, whose 500 partners and members come from 85 denominations, every size of ministry and church, and many individuals.
"This movement will not belong to us or any other single ministry," Cedar clarifies. "But we will serve it and will help facilitate the hundreds of specific outreaches that will be part of the movement."


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Solar Millennium developed with Andasol 1 - 3 the first parabolic trough power plants in Europe. With a collector surface area of over 1.5 million square meters - equal to 210 soccer pitches - they are the largest solar power plants in the world.
The three Andasol-plants together provide approximately half a million people in southern Spain with environmentally friendly solar electricity. They will also contribute to Spain's supply reliability and, in particular, cover the demand peaks in the Spanish electricity grid during the summer months. The increased electricity demand is primarily caused by the high energy consumption of air-conditioning units. Each power plant has an electricity output of 50 megawatts and operates with thermal storage. A full thermal reservoir can continue to run the turbines for about 7.5 hours at full-load, even if it rains or long after the sun has set. The heat reservoirs each comprise of two tanks measuring 14 m in height and 36 m in diameter and contain liquid salt. Each provides 28,500 tons of storage medium.
As Europe's first ever parabolic trough power plants, Andasol 1 and 2 are in operation since 2008 and 2009 on the Guadix plateau in the province of Granada. Flagsol GmbH, Solar Millennium AG's technology subsidiary, supplied engineering services for the solar field, i.e. planning, design and construction supervision as well as the control. Upon completion of the power plants, all the stakes in the power plant companies were sold (to ACS/Cobra) in accordance with the business model. According to ACS Andasol 1 provides 175 gigawatt hours per year, exceeding the expectations.
In the immediate vicinity Andasol 3 was built, which is essentially identical to Andasol 1 and 2. The plant, which was realized by Solar Millennium and its partners, is owned by Solar Millennium, Ferrostaal, RWE Innogy, RheinEnergie and Stadtwerke München (50%). The plant was inaugurated officially in september 2011.
You can find the press release for the inauguration ceremony for the Andasol 3 solar thermal power plant here.

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The Morokei is a mask that can be looted after killing the Dragon Priest, Morokei, in the College of Winterhold questline, towards the end of the questline. He is found in the Labyrinthian in Hjaalmarch.
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Glitch: Can cause face to disappear, making you look like the invisible man if worn with Archmage's Robes.
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EditHot TipWith a moderate Archery skill and steel arrows (or better), Morokei dies in five to eight hits.
Or , you can run back out to the door , close it , wait for magika to be full , blast away at Morokei from a distance until you have no magika , and repeat .Long , but effective .
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FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A storm from the Gulf of Alaska stalled for a second day over Northern California, blanketing mountains with snow, spawning a tornado near the state capital and drenching fans and players at the deciding seventh game of the National League Championship Series.
The tornado touched down 40 miles north of Sacramento on Monday afternoon. Only minor damage was reported when it hit near Yuba City.
There were several other reports of funnel clouds north of Sacramento, but no others touched down, said National Weather Service meteorologist Eric Kurth.
Forecasters called for up to 2 feet of snow at the highest elevations in the northern Sierra Nevada, a good sign for a state dependent on snow accumulation for its water supply.
"It looks like Mother Nature threw us our first snowball," said Rochelle Jenkins of Caltrans, which was enforcing chain controls above 4,300 feet on I-80, the state's main highway from San Francisco to Reno, Nev.
Those at AT&T Park in San Francisco watching the Giants claim the NLCS pennant were less pleased with the weather. Heavy showers and a brief cloudburst earlier in the day threatened to call off the game, though it went on without delay. By the ninth inning, however, the rain returned and the teams were forced to play in a torrential downpour that made visibility difficult.
Fans bundled up in ponchos, baseball caps and hooded clothing to stay dry, though with little effect. After the win, they streamed onto San Francisco streets to celebrate, telling television news crews that they were so pleased that they didn't care how wet they were.
Earlier in the day, chain controls were in effect on U.S. Highway 50 southwest of Lake Tahoe. By late morning, nearly an inch of rain had fallen on Sacramento. On Highway 20 east of Nevada City, five big rigs jackknifed after at least 6 inches of snow had accumulated by midmorning.
A winter storm warning above 5,500 feet was in effect until early Tuesday, and snow showers were expected into Tuesday night, said Karl Swanberg, a forecaster with the weather service in Sacramento.
Showers were in the forecast across Northern California through Wednesday — the day of the first game of the World Series, in San Francisco.
The storm system came from the Gulf of Alaska and stalled over the Pacific Northwest, bringing colder temperatures and gusty winds of 80 mph at the crests of the Sierra Nevada.
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- Nail Type: 16 Ga 20° Angle
- Nail Range: 1-1/4" to 2-1/2"
- Magazine Capacity: 100 Nails
- Battery Rating: 3.6V, 1.5 Amp-Hr
- Battery Life: 2,000 Nails
- Fuel Cell Life: 1,200 Nails
- Weight: 4.0 lbs
- Powered by a gas fuel rod and Lithium Ion battery for complete portability.
- Freedom from cumbersome air hose and compressor saves time in setup, during applications, and in job site clean up.
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Osteopathy is a holistic approach to health care that revolves around the role of the musculoskeletal system in health and disease. It is a system of health care that focuses on treatment of the joints, muscles and connective tissue with 'hands on' techniques such as soft tissue massage, passive range of motion and gentle indirect 'slow release' techniques that are especially suitable for infants and children.
As part of the holistic, or 'whole person', approach to optimal health, we also consider the roles of appropriate exercise programs, a healthy diet and nutrition, and emotional well being (through techniques such as stress reduction exercises and strategies) as important factors in your treatment.
Basically, the goal of osteopathy is to restore the individual's natural abilities to heal, by using a combination of biomechanics, lifestyle improvements, and healthy nutrition.
In Australia, Osteopathy has been practiced since 1909 and, as well as the United States, is widely practiced throughout the United Kingdom, Europe and New Zealand.
Your initial appointment at bulb will involve...
History: A detailed case history will be taken of the current complaint, as well as a history of past and current medical conditions. Also a number of questions will be asked about your different body systems (cardiovascular, respiratory etc.) to determine how efficiently these systems are functioning, as well as whether or not they are contributing to the current complaint. For newborns or infants, questioning will also cover the pregnancy, labour, whether the child is breast fed or bottle fed, bowel habits etc. If you are pregnant, additional questions regarding previous pregnancies (if relevant) will be asked.
Assessment: Once the case history is obtained, you will be asked to undress down to underwear. There is an initial observation for symmetry, tone, colour changes and posture. Then neurological, orthopaedic, palpation and motion testing are assessed as indicated.
Diagnosis: A diagnosis is made based on the findings from the case history and the assessment. You will have an opportunity to discuss the diagnosis, probable causative factors and prognosis for recovery at this stage. Further investigations may be necessary to confirm or exclude certain diagnoses eg. x-ray (contraindicated in pregnant women, of course).
Treatment: With informed consent, treatment may consist of one or more of the following techniques: 'hands on' techniques such as soft tissue massage, passive range of motion and gentle indirect 'slow release' techniques that are especially suitable for infants and children.
It is most likely that you will require more than one treatment to achieve an optimal outcome. Subsequent treatments involve reassessment and treatment.
Here at bulb, we have a special interest in treating pregnant women and children of all ages. The most common complaints associated with pregnancy are lower back pain, sciatica (nerve related leg pain), neck shoulder and middle back pain. Women also seek treatment to optimise the functionality of their bodies both during pregnancy and during delivery as well as to speed up the recovery process post partum.
The most common reasons for presentation of a newborn or child are: colic, reflux, irritability, suckling problems, difficulty walking or crawling, difficulties during pregnancy or birth, childhood accidents or falls, sporting injuries and infections such as ear and throat infections.
Early stages of pregnancy are often associated with nausea, morning sickness, headache, fatigue and dizziness. As you reach the second trimester, the extra weight of the growing uterus creates a shift in the body's centre of gravity. This extra weight gain and hormonally controlled ligamentous laxity can cause generalised back pain, sciatica from pressure on the sciatic nerve and pubic symphysis or sacroiliac joint pain from instability. Underlying scoliosis or structural asymmetries from trauma, previous pregnancies or congenital deformities can contribute to pain or a compromised uterine environment for the developing fetus.
Post pregnancy some women experience back pain or begin to suffer menstrual pain. These symptoms can be caused by ligamentous laxity and muscular weakness. Another common complaint in breastfeeding mothers is mid and upper back pain from postural strain. Post pregnancy treatment at bulb includes advice on breast feeding and sleeping posture and strengthening exercises for your pelvic floor and abdominal stabilising muscles.
The goal of osteopathic treatment for pregnant women here at bulb is to maximize your body's ability to adjust and compensate for the changes associated with pregnancy as efficiently as possible.
The purpose of osteopathic treatment of children at bulb is to maximize your child's ability to grow and develop to the best of his/her ability, unhindered by strain patterns and asymmetry that can develop as a result of being squished in the uterus, a difficult delivery, ear and throat infections, asthma, childhood falls or sporting injuries.
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Parsons Innovation Fund in Business established
The Lamar University Foundation has announced an innovation fund has been established for the College of Business. The Pat and Melody Parsons Innovation Fund in Business will provide funding for outstanding students to further their studies at Lamar.
"Pat and Melody Parsons are wonderful people in the community, and I am delighted that they have chosen to establish this endowment," said Henry Venta, dean of the College of Business. "With this private support, students will encounter more great opportunities and the College of Business can achieve additional excellence."
Graduating from Lamar in 1971, Pat and Melody Parsons have displayed support for their alma mater through involvement on the Friends of the Arts Board and by Melody's service as chair of Le Grand Bal in 2007, a major annual fundraiser for the College of Fine Arts and Communication. The Parsons elected to support the College of Business through this endowment in appreciation of the high-quality, affordable educations they were privileged to receive at Lamar.
A thirty-year veteran of the banking industry, Pat achieved early success at First City Bank, and is one of the driving forces behind the CommunityBank of Texas, serving as chairman and CEO. Due to their numerous contributions to the university, Lamar asked Pat Parsons to serve on the campaign cabinet for the Investing in the Future comprehensive campaign, the university's first campaign. The campaign ended in December 2013 and exceeded its initial $100 million goal by $32 million.
For more information about establishing an endowment to benefit Lamar, contact the Lamar University Foundation at (409) 880-2117.


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The live dates for December and early January were announced on Friday, with 21 top-flight games to be shown on Sky Sports and a further three fixtures on ESPN.
Highlights include a potential title tussle between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Monday, December 12, and a Super Sunday triple-header on December 18 featuring QPR v Manchester United, Aston Villa v Liverpool and Manchester City v Arsenal.
Liverpool host Newcastle on Friday, December 30, and there will also be live Premier League football on the first four days of 2012.
On New Year's Day, West Brom host Everton and Manchester City travel to the North East to play Sunderland.
Fulham v Arsenal (Monday, January 2), Manchester City v Liverpool (Tuesday, January 3) and Newcastle v Manchester United (Wednesday, January 4) are the other live games scheduled for early 2012.
Live Premier League games confirmed for December/early January (televised by Sky Sports unless otherwise stated):
DECEMBER: Sat 3: Newcastle v Chelsea (12.45pm), Aston Villa v Man Utd (ESPN, 5.30pm); Sun 4: Wolves v Sunderland (4pm); Mon 5: Fulham v Liverpool (8pm); Sun 11: Sunderland v Blackburn (1.30pm), Stoke v Tottenham (4pm); Mon 12: Chelsea v Man City (8pm); Sat 17: Wigan v Chelsea (ESPN, 5.30pm); Sun 18: QPR v Man Utd (12pm), Aston Villa v Liverpool (2.05pm), Man City v Arsenal (4.10pm); Tue 20: Blackburn v Bolton (8pm); Wed 21: Wigan v Liverpool (8pm); Thu 22: Tottenham v Chelsea (8pm); Mon 26: Stoke v Aston Villa (8pm); Tue 27: Swansea v QPR (5pm), Norwich v Tottenham (7.30pm); Fri 30: Liverpool v Newcastle (7.45pm); Sat 31: Man Utd v Blackburn (ESPN, 12.45pm).
JANUARY: Sun 1: West Brom v Everton (12.30pm), Sunderland v Man City (3pm); Mon 2: Fulham v Arsenal (5.30pm); Tue 3: Man City v Liverpool (8pm); Wed 4: Newcastle v Man Utd (8pm).
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BOSTON – Harnessing the type of skills Tyler Seguin possesses is impossible without an overflow of confidence.
Luckily for the 19-year-old and the Bruins, Seguin usually has a full tank of pride.
If he'd started to doubt himself at all after sitting out the Bruins' first 11 playoff games, Seguin refueled after starting the Eastern Conference Final with three goals in two games.
Now, assuming he's in the Boston lineup when the Stanley Cup Final starts Wednesday in Vancouver, Seguin has a chance to be a difference-maker on the sport's biggest stage.
Even though he didn't hit the score sheet in Game 7 against Tampa Bay – only three players did in the 1-0 Bruins victory – Seguin proved that now almost a full calendar year from getting drafted out of junior by Boston, he's grasping everything it's going to take to be a star in the NHL.
In his 14:53 of ice time, he attempted seven shots (three on net). But more importantly, he threw a hit and was responsible enough defensively to not have the Lightning score a goal against his line. He took care of the puck when he had to and made things happen in the corners of both zones.
For a teenager playing in his first-ever Game 7, Seguin showed his fearless side.
"I think I've gotten used to that," said Seguin today about pressure. "Pretty much every game is a big game now. The last 15 games have been big games. Really I just want to stay focused, play my game and have fun. I think if I'm going out there worrying about making mistakes, that's when I'm going to make them. I just go out there, do my best and not worry about making mistakes."
Seguin has hardly had to worry throughout his career, as he went from a star in the minor ranks in the Toronto area to a 106-point scorer with Plymouth in the Ontario Hockey League. When he showed up at Bruins development camp last summer just a couple weeks after going to Boston with the No. 2 overall pick, he clearly was the best talent among Boston's prospects. He shined during rookie camp and the two rookie games – which were moved to the Garden because of Seguin's popularity – in the fall.
When you look back at it, Seguin scored his first NHL goal in just his second NHL game, and on an impressive breakaway no less. Maybe things were coming just a little too easy for him.
For a confluence of reasons, including an apparent fear of contact and battling, Seguin only scored 10 more goals the rest of the regular season. His playmaking was reduced to treating the puck as though it was on fire and the coaching staff couldn't afford to be too patient with him during games. He sat out seven games healthy in the regular season before his playoff-opening run of press-box visits.
Now Seguin's rookie season could've gone one of two ways once it became apparent that only an injury would get him in the playoff lineup. He could've chalked the year up to a loss and enjoyed an unending supply of press-box hot dogs, popcorn, pretzels and desserts. Or he could stay focused, keep himself in game mode and prove that – even if he didn't get into a game – the decision to keep him in Boston all year was the right move.
With a natural dose of confidence as ample as his hockey-god-given speed and shot, Seguin chose the latter and it paid off against the Lightning. But maybe more impressive than his offensive eruption in Game 1 and 2 while replacing Patrice Bergeron in the lineup, was the way he handled himself on the ice over the course of the rest of the series. He didn't get frustrated when the Lightning took more notice of him and began to get a read on his moves. That's why Game 7 might've been his best game. He didn't produce, but he was front and center among Boston's offensive standouts in a game Tampa Bay goaltender Dwayne Roloson seemed destined to steal.
Over the course of the five games after Bergeron returned, Seguin continued to make an impression on head coach Claude Julien, who had the unenviable task of scratching veteran energy player Shawn Thornton every night in order to keep the kid in the lineup.
"I think he's grown a lot from the end of the regular season to that first game he played in the playoffs. And whatever the reasons are we tried to handle it the best we could and him being around the team and warm-ups and then when he got his chance I think he took advantage of it," explained Julien. "But I see a more confident Tyler in the playoffs. As he also mentioned, he's going to areas where before he was going there but probably not going in there with lots of confidence. And I think the fact that he's got that confidence, he's skating a lot better, he's confident in making some plays. And for that reason he was kept in the lineup.
"I mean to certain people you look at his game and say, 'well he's got those six points but didn't produce.' But that's not an issue with us. I think what we look at when we look at Tyler is what he brings on a nightly basis shift by shift. And even though he hadn't scored, he still created some plays, he still created some opportunities. And that's what you need from him. So he's been good and we've had to take somebody out of the lineup to make room for him that also deserves to be in there. And I think the whole situation hasn't been easy, but our guys have handled it like real pros and it's about the team right now. And we're happy with what he's brought and how it's been handled."
Regardless of what happens to the Bruins in this upcoming Cup Final, you have a feeling they're in for a few more appearances among the NHL final two in the years ahead with Seguin as a centerpiece. He might not have put up the type of numbers you expect from someone of his skill set, but the experience he's gained being around a championship-caliber team has to be more valuable than logging a lot of minutes for a loser.
And since he's understood that from Day One and hasn't let sporadic playing time and healthy scratches turn his self confidence level into self pity, his on-ice skills have shined at times when you least expected them to.
The 2011 Stanley Cup Final could provide yet another surprising stage for Seguin to star.


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Originally scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, the Skyhawks softball home openers have been consolidated into a tripleheader and pushed to today at Ricketts Field in Farmington.
The brief winter storm that hit Durango this weekend blanketed Aspen Field on the Fort Lewis College campus with snow.
So, the doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday against Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference opponent CSU-Pueblo now are a one-day tripleheader south of the Skyhawks border.
FLC (4-8, 2-5 RMAC) will host CSU-Pueblo at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. today.


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Dear Annie: Did you know that an estimated 16 million youth participate in volunteer activities in the U.S. every year, and that by volunteering, these young people will perform better in school? These amazing kids do everything from collecting stuffed animals for children who are victims of tragedy to creating sustainable gardens in urban communities. All of these remarkable youth have a common goal: to raise awareness and solve the problems facing the world today.
To celebrate their ingenuity, idealism and passion, please remind your readers that the 25th Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) will take place April 26-28, 2013. Last year, young people around the world came together and participated in nearly 4,500 projects. Additionally, thousands of community partners in more than 106 countries brought together millions of young people to strengthen their communities through the power of youth service. For more information, your readers can visit www.GYSD.org. Sincerely - Steven A. Culbertson President and CEO Youth Service America
Dear Steven Culbertson: Thanks so much for letting us once again mention Global Youth Service Day. Young people all over the world do such fantastic and helpful volunteer work, not only on this day, but every day of the year. Global Youth Service Day provides more opportunities for everyone to get involved. We hope all of our readers, young and old, teachers and students, will check out your website.
Dear Annie: My husband is 75 and seems fit and able. The problem is, he likes to fix the doors to our pool cage in the open position. The first time he did it, I went ballistic, pointing out the liability: There are children in this neighborhood who could wander in and easily drown in our pool. I said I would leave if he did it again. Yesterday, he did it again. So, I'm thinking he wants me to leave.
What recourse do I have when my husband seems mentally fit but begins to exhibit such terrible behaviors? I'm fairly sure he would pass a mental competency test, if I could get him to take one. Is this abuse? Should I find a lawyer? How do I do that? - Sarasota, Fla.
Dear Sarasota: This doesn't sound like abuse, but we agree that your husband may not be as mentally competent as he outwardly appears. Does your local police department or neighborhood association issue fines for leaving pool gates open? If so, report your husband and ask them to give him a citation. You also could purchase a new lock to which only you have the key. Then talk to your husband and ask what's going on. If he wants you to leave, you can find a lawyer through your state or county bar association. But also, please suggest he get a complete checkup.
Dear Annie: "Disgusted" was annoyed with charities that send little gifts to guilt him into sending money. Here are my suggestions:
Always check a charity's privacy policy before you donate. Some of the best charities sell their mailing lists. Do NOT give your name and address if you don't know their privacy policy. If you want to donate, send a money order. They still get the donation, you still get a tax receipt, and you maintain your privacy.
Check with Charity Navigator (charitynavigator.org) to find out how much of a charity's money goes toward its purpose as compared to administrative costs.
If the charity includes a stamped envelope, fold up every piece of paper they sent, cram it in there and put the following message near your name: "Delete this address from your mailing list. Do not sell, trade, share or otherwise distribute this address with any other mailing list."
We spent a lot of time and effort cleaning up my mother-in-law's mail. For every worthwhile charity she donated to, there were about a dozen scummy ones. Good charities are out there, but be cautious. - Mom's Mail Clerk
Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to firstname.lastname@example.com, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.


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Release News catch-up: Vikings, High Plains Drifter, Epic, Wicker Man: Final Cut & more!
All right, let's catch up on some other release news from the last few days…
As you'll recall, we mentioned yesterday that Pacific Rim is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com (on Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray). So too is World War Z (Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray) and The Lone Ranger (on Blu-ray).
Meanwhile, 20th Century Fox, MGM and History Channel have set Vikings: Season One for Blu-ray release on 10/15.
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Endodontics Clinic
Treatment provided in the Advanced Endodontics Clinic at the UTHSC College of Dentistry covers the full scope of contemporary endodontic dental care. Using the latest technologies in dental microscopy, 3D imaging techniques, diagnostic methods and advanced surgical and restorative techniques, treatment offered in the Advanced Endodontics Clinic reflects current best practices. Some of the many services our residents and faculty members provide for their patients include:
- Non-surgical endodontics (a "root canal")
- Non-surgical retreatment
- Post cementation
- Core-build ups with composite or amalgam alloy
- Surgical endodontics (apicoectomy, root-end resection, root-end fill)
- Perforation repair
- Instrument and post retrieval
- MTA pulpotomy
- MTA apical plugs for open-apex mature teeth
- 3D Cone-beam CT imaging
- Advanced diagnosis of pain
We work closely with our colleagues from different dental disciplines (Oral Surgery, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Dental Radiology, and Oral Pathology) to provide optimal comprehensive treatment for patients with challenging dental conditions and problems.
Scheduling an Appointment
The Advanced Endodontics Clinic is a limited provider; you do not have to be a patient at the College of Dentistry in order to have a root canal. We accept referrals from other clinics and dentists throughout the community.
Your dentist must complete an online referral form for endodontic treatment to receive an appointment. Ask your dentist to email any radiographs/x-rays to email@example.com along with the referral form.
Once we have the referral form, you will be contacted by our receptionist who will appoint you for a consultation or treatment.
You are expected to bring full payment at the first visit. The Advanced Endodontics Clinic offers treatment at deeply discounted rates and no further deductions will be offered.
Upon completion of the root canal you will be returned to your referring dentist who will complete any further treatment, such as place a crown on the tooth. We recommend you have a crown placed on any posterior tooth as soon as possible and no longer than 3 weeks following the root canal.
All teeth will receive a filling or core build-up (foundation) unless specified otherwise by your referring dentist.
Discomfort following a root canal can be managed with over the counter ibuprofen (e.g. Advil) (800 mg) 3 times a day for 2 to 3 days following treatment. Ask your resident about alternatives should you not be able to take ibuprofen. We do not routinely prescribre antibiotics.
Your general dentist or referring provider must complete an online referral form for an appointment.
Why choose an Endodontist?
Endodontists are dentists with at least two or three additional years of advanced specialty education in diagnosis and root canal treatment.
Because they limit their practices to endodontics, they treat these types of problems
every day. They use their special training and experience in treating difficult cases,
such as teeth with narrow or blocked canals, or unusual anatomy.
Endodontists may use advanced technology, such as operating microscopes, ultrasonics and digital imaging, to perform these special services.
The training, tools and techniques of endodontists have advanced a lot in recent years. Today, getting root canal treatment is often no more uncomfortable than having a filling.
Endodontists are specialists in saving teeth. Nothing can replace the natural tooth and it is our goal to maintain the oral cavity in its natural form, returning it to clinical function allowing you to smile and enjoy eating without fear from infection or pain.
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Amid the euphoria of No. 1 LSU's win over second-ranked Alabama earlier this season, offensive coordinator and line coach Greg Studrawa was concerned about the Tigers' inability to run inside against the Crimson Tide.
Studrawa and his linemen say they're motivated to change that going into the BCS title game rematch in New Orleans on Jan. 9. "I don't think we played well. It's that simple," Studrawa said. "Give credit to Alabama's defense. They're a good defense, no doubt, but we've played good defenses before. We didn't execute as well as we wanted to. "The great thing is, these guys know they can do better, and so do I," Studrawa continued. "I'll call a better game and get them in position to make better plays. We're going to play better. I'm confident that we can."
LSU, which averaged 215 yards rushing this season, had 148 at Alabama, matching a season low in a 9-6 overtime victory in which neither team scored a touchdown.
Most of LSU's runs against the Tide were option plays to the outside. "We won the game but we lost up front and we want that to be different this time," left tackle Chris Faulk said. "We didn't do a good job coming off the ball. It was so loud and it was like nobody wanted to make a mistake so we were jumpy."
For Faulk and fellow linemen, there was no hiding from their struggles against Alabama when the raspy-voiced Studrawa gathered them for a film session. "When we were watching that, the five of us from up front kept looking at each other and saying 'We've got to play better than that,' " right tackle Alex Hurst said.
Since Studrawa moved to the offensive coordinator spot in a pinch in August when Steve Kragthorpe was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Studrawa has called games from the press box, leaving his linemen on the field without their top position coach.
Studrawa was confident in making such a move because LSU has a veteran group of players that coaches said they trusted to police themselves. "The good thing about it is, when the kids watched that game, they saw it," Studrawa said. "They didn't sit in here and rejoice in what we did in that game. They knew we did enough things to win that game, but they also knew we missed on a lot of opportunities that we had. That's the most important thing."
Following the Alabama game, the LSU offense generated 284.3 rushing yards a game and 6.3 yards a rush. The only hiccup was a first-half malaise against Georgia in the SEC Championship Game when the Tigers couldn't generate a first down and scratched out only 21 yards on five possessions.
The second half was a different story - 225 yards, mostly on the ground with freshman Kenny Hilliard and sophomore Alfred Blue inflicting much of the damage on the Bulldogs respected defense.
There was a common thread to the Alabama and Georgia defenses because both use a 3-4 scheme. Solving the Bulldogs over the final 30 minutes is something Studrawa hopes can serve as a blueprint. Also high on the list of lessons learned: Don't panic. "In the beginning of the game against Georgia we were pressing," Studrawa said. "Georgia did some different things that we didn't adjust to right away. We made our halftime adjustments and we were fine. "That's a beautiful thing about this team," Studrawa continued. "They don't panic. They told me 'Coach we got it.' "
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2008 Lot Catalogue
The 2008 Palm Beach Wine Auction was held on March 12, 2008 at The Breakers Palm Beach. The following is the lot catalogue for the 2008 Palm Beach Wine Auction.
We can't put into words how very privileged we feel to be able to present this monumental prize to you tonight—three rare magnums and two bottles of 2003 Harlan Estate Proprietary Red Wine. Bill Harlan had a vision. He was determined to produce a California First Growth. Together with wine maker Bob Levy and famed French consultant Michel Roland, Bill produces one of the most profound wines in the world. His wines possess all of the elements of greatness—individuality, power, elegance, unbelievable complexity, unique aging potential, and richness of extract. Having achieved cult status from the very start, this 2003 Harlan Estate Proprietary Red Wine continues to seek higher levels of perfection.
Here's what Robert Parker had to say about this incredible wine:
"The bottled 2003 Harlan Estate is as good, or even better, than I had hoped. With a dark ruby/purple color, silky tannins, and abundant quantities of licorice, graphite, chocolate, espresso, black currant, truffle, and earthy characteristics, it comes across like a hypothetical blend of a top-notch Pauillac and Graves. Superb texture, low acidity, and gorgeous purity as well as richness suggest it will drink well for two decades or more."
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. First paddle with the highest bid to cross the finish line ... wins.
Three magnums of 2003 Harlan Estate Proprietary Red Wine
Two bottles of 2003 Harlan Estate Proprietary Red Wine
Donated by:
Ms. Laurie Silvers and Mr. Mitchell Rubenstein
Ms. Linda Costello
Winning Bid: $7,000
Their perfume is intoxicating, their velvety textures are inimitable, their spice bazaar flavors are unmistakable and their everlasting finishes are unforgettable. We can only be talking about the wines of one domaine. Yes, it can only be the Domaine de la Romanée Conti. The wines, the mystique, the legend. Tonight we offer you three unbelievable magnums of their 2003 Echézeaux. There's really just no more to say, is there? These wines speak very clearly for themselves, and they say, "Ooh, la–la."
"Unquestionably the finest Echézeaux I have encountered from this famed estate, the 2003 explodes from the glass with candied raspberries, violet, and red cherries. Stunningly marrying elegance with richness and density, this medium-to full–bodied wine is ample, pure, and velvety textured. Loads of sweet red fruits are found in its persistent, sensual character." – Robert Parker
Three magnums of 2003 Domaine de la Romanée Conti Echézeaux
Donated by:
Ms. Laurie Silvers and Mr. Mitchell Rubenstein
Winning Bid: $10,000
Ever wonder what it would be like to be able to see tomorrow's newspaper today? Well, now's your chance. Forget trying to figure out which way the wind is going to blow your hard earned money when you put it into the stock market. We promise, no, guarantee you that this bottle will be worth double the opening bid price in just a few years. No need to pinch yourself because you're not dreaming. Buying this bottle may just be the smartest investment you'll ever make. Period. End of story.
"Made in an ethereal style, the 2005 Lafite is composed of nearly 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, just under 11% Merlot, and a tiny fraction of Petit Verdot. It is a deep, structured, linear style of Lafite Rothschild that is in total contrast to the opulence and extravagant richness of the 2003 and the bold, dramatic power of the 2000. The dense ruby/plum/purple-tinged 2005 offers up scents of graphite, flowers, crushed rocks, and loads of berry fruit. Medium-bodied and sweet with high tannin, it represents the quintessentially elegant style of Bordeaux. Another brilliant effort made under the auspices of administrator Charles Chevalier, it should be at its finest between 2015 and 2050." – Robert Parker
One Imperial of 2005 Lafite Rothschild
Donated by:
Michael and Suzanne Ainslie
Winning Bid: $11,500
Unless you were hatched from an egg on another planet, you've heard the name Screaming Eagle. Yes, this is the California wine that everyone's heard about but no one can find. Indiana Jones searching for the Holy Grail in the Temple of Doom was child's play compared to trying to find a bottle of this wine. Well, hold onto your hats ladies and gentlemen because we have found not one, but three of these unbelievably rare bottles, and in their own, original special wood presentation case no less. You know, when you stop for a second and think about it, this is really an absolutely incredible auction. Where else in the world would you find the caliber of wines we've assembled for you tonight? Truly, it's not unrealistic at all to suggest that these astounding bottles are as much a historical treasure as they are a vinous one.
Truly amazing!
Three bottles of 2004 Screaming Eagle in the original wood presentation box
Donated by:
Ms. Laurie Silvers and Mr. Mitchell Rubenstein
Winning Bid: $10,000
Donated by:
Cindy and Ted Mandes
Winning Bid: $4,500
Caymus Vineyards was founded in 1972 by Charles F. (Charlie) Wagner, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner and their son Charles J. (Chuck) Wagner on the family's Rutherford property. The Wagners produced their first Cabernet Sauvignon from the 1972 vintage. Their first Special Selection — from outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon lots given extended barrel aging — was made from the 1975 vintage. Caymus has made Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon every year since its founding, and now focuses entirely on this variety. Production has remained at the same level since the 1989 vintage. The Wagners took the name Caymus from the Mexican land grant known as Rancho Caymus, given to George Yount in 1836, which included what eventually became the town of Rutherford and much of the surrounding area. (Caymus was also the name of a subgroup of Mishewal-Wappo Indians whose village was north of what is now the town of Yountville.) The winery's 60-plus acres of estate Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley's Rutherford District continue to form the foundation of Caymus Cabernets. The Wagners also farm several other vineyards in the Napa Valley, ranging in location from the valley floor to mountain slopes. With its dark purple color, sweet cassis compote flavors, and lush, silky texture, this wine absolutely explodes in the mouth with incredible richness and depth. Very simply, this is a mind-boggling wine in every sense of the word, let alone in the rare magnum bottles we offer you tonight.
Three magnums of 1999 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
One magnum of 2000 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
One magnum of 2001 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
One magnum of 2002 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
One magnum of 2003 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
Donated by:
Ms. Laurie Silvers and Mr. Mitchell Rubenstein
Cindy and Ted Mandes
Winning Bid: $5,500
We went to the mat to get these bottles for you. How'd you like to own almost a full case of one of the rarest wines on the planet? Its very name strikes fear in mere mortals who think they can just walk into their local wine shop and find a bottle on the sale rack. That's right. We're talking about the great wines of Colgin. The beauty and the brains behind Colgin, one of Napa Valley's premier wineries, is Ann Barry Colgin. You've seen her picture and you've read about her and her wines in every wine publication. She has helped forge a world-renowned reputation for California's small production, hand-crafted red wines. The Colgin Cellars' intensely endowed wines are produced from exceptional hillside vineyards in the St. Helena area of Napa Valley. These unique sites, coupled with the highest quality vineyard management and neo-classical winemaking techniques, produce wines with distinctive personalities. Founded in 1992, Colgin Cellars produces five wines: Tychson Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Cariad Napa Valley Red Wine, IX Estate Napa Valley Red Wine and IX Estate Syrah. These highly sought-after wines are available only through mailing lists and select restaurant lists. This lot is a slam dunk, folks. Don't get counted out before you give it your very best shot.
Six bottles of 1999 Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
One bottle of 2003 Colgin Cariad Napa Valley Red Wine
One bottle of 2003 Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
One bottle of 2003 Colgin Tychson Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
One bottle of 2004 Colgin IX Estate Proprietary Red
One bottle of 2003 Colgin IX Estate Syrah
Donated by:
Ms. Laurie Silvers and Mr. Mitchell Rubenstein
Joan and Dr. Michael Schweitz
Winning Bid: $6,000
Break out the balloons and the party hats. Have we got the basket of cheer of your dreams for you. Yquem, Mouton Rothschild, Margaux, Palmer, Léoville Las Cases, all names that represent the very best of Bordeaux. And they can be yours with nothing
more than a generous bid. Start with the Léoville Las Cases and then move on to the Palmer before climbing to the pinnacle of wine lore, to Margaux, Mouton Rothschild, and then Yquem.
Includes one bottle each of:
1995 Léoville Las Cases
1989 Margaux
1998 Mouton Rothschild
1989 Palmer
1980 Yquem
Donated by:
Jennifer and Ed Dudnyk
Winning Bid: $7,500
Here's a great lot of wonderful California wines. They're all here. All of those wines you've read about in the wine journals that the critics say are not only great, but affordable. Dunn, Caymus, Dominus, Paloma. You have no excuse now not to put that paddle of yours to charitable use. At our opening bid, this is about as affordable as it's gonna get tonight for almost a case of delicious wine.
Includes one bottle each of:
1986 Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
1987 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
1991 Joseph Phelps Insignia
1991 Dominus
1992 Chateau Montelena
1994 Silverado Cabernet Sauvignon
1996 Joseph Phelps Insignia
1999 Whitehall Lane Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2001 Paloma Merlot – Wine Spectator "Wine of the Year"
Donated by:
Jennifer and Ed Dudnyk
Winning Bid: $3,800
And, as if this weren't enough, we also are including a few bottles of some great wine to share with your friends.* Whether you go to Café Boulud or Café Boulud comes to you, World-renowned chef Daniel Boulud, needs no introduction to those who appreciate the absolute best in fine cuisine. His culinary genius is responsible for some of the greatest restaurants in the world today. His executive chef at Café Boulud, Zach Bell, together with Zach's wife, Jennifer Reed, the pastry chef at Café Boulud, have the same engaging flair and, of course, the same unparalleled skills that place them at the top of the list of great chefs. We feel very fortunate to be able to offer you this wonderful opportunity.
Includes dinner for 12 at Café Boulud or dinner in your home catered by Café Boulud and one bottle each of:
1980 Ridge Santa Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon
1981 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon
1984 Graham's Vintage Port
1988 Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne
1988 Barardenga Chianti Classico Riserva
1989 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon
1992 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia
1994 Tinto Pesquera
1996 Clarendon Hills Old Vines Grenache
* Please be sure to consult with the restaurant before taking any wine.
Donated by:
Dinner by Café Boulud
Wines by Jennifer and Ed Dudnyk
Winning Bid: $12,000
How about some of Bart Araujo's great Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon to go with your arroz con pollo? Daphne and Bart Araujo have taken this property and built it into a world-class winery and vineyard operation. They produce a spectacular Cabernet Sauvignon that is rated among the very best in California every year. No five-year wait on the mailing list necessary here tonight though, just a generous bid. The salsa's on us.
Includes one bottle each of:
1995 Araujo Cabernet Sauvignon
1996 Araujo Cabernet Sauvignon
1997 Araujo Cabernet Sauvignon
1998 Araujo Cabernet Sauvignon
1999 Araujo Cabernet Sauvignon
2000 Araujo Cabernet Sauvignon
2001 Araujo Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 Araujo Cabernet Sauvignon
2003 Araujo Cabernet Sauvignon
Donated by:
Ms. Linda Costello
Winning Bid: $4,500
The wines of Stuart Sloan are, in a word, spectacular. With aromas of melted licorice, mocha, blackberry, cassis, barbecue spice, and sweet chocolate, these are reference point wines that are the hallmark of the very best that California can be. Here's what critic Robert Parker has to say about this great winery:
"Talk about coming out with a Big Bang! Stuart Sloan, the Seattle businessman, has hit both gold and home runs with his extraordinary vineyard perched high on a hill above the renowned restaurant/hotel complex of Auberge du Soleil. A 60-acre estate only partially planted in vines, with David Abreu handling the viticulture and Martha Levy (wife of Harlan Estates' Bob Levy) making the wine, this is as impressive a new operation as I have ever witnessed."
Includes one bottle each of:
2002 Sloan Cabernet Sauvignon
2003 Sloan Cabernet Sauvignon
Donated by:
Ms. Linda Costello
Winning Bid: $2,400
OK everybody, last chance tonight to get in on the first floor of the 2005 Bordeaux elevator ride. Here's yet another Imperial, this time of the legendary Mouton Rothschild.
So, if you were outbid for the Lafite we sold earlier, better be sure to read our auctioneer's notes below and get ready to give this one your best shot. This may very well be the best Mouton ever made. Period.
Here is what our auctioneer, Michael Troise, said about this magnificent vintage:
"The Inevitable Question – Just how good are these young 2005 Bordeaux and what vintages might they be compared to? Are they as great as the legendary 20th century vintages of 1928, 1929, 1945, 1947, 1961 or, most recently 1982, 1990 or 2000?
The Answer – Based on the quality of the barrel samples I tasted in Bordeaux last April, I remain completely confident that, across all of the appellations, the 2005 vintage in Bordeaux will clearly be better than all but the latter of these legendary vintages and be at least as good as 2000, if not better, although extremely different in style. In fact, most of the chåteau owners I spoke with said that their 2005s were the best they ever made.
The Strategy – As was predictable, opening prices for these historic wines were the highest in history, yes, even higher than in 2000... much higher. So, what to do? Buy as much of these few great wines as you can afford, buy them in the biggest bottles you can (the bigger the rarer)... and buy them now, because once they're bottled during the spring of 2009, it'll be too late. It may be lifetimes before another growing season like that of 2005 comes along, if ever. Almost certainly though, wines with these qualities will probably never be made again!"
One Imperial of 2005 Mouton Rothschild
Donated by:
Ms. Laurie Silvers and Mr. Mitchell Rubenstein
Winning Bid: $10,000
The wines of Dick Grace need no introduction. Ever since the Grace Family Vineyard
produced its first Cabernet in 1978 from two-year-old vines on a tiny one-acre plot in
St. Helena, it has become a Napa Valley sensation. Each new vintage of this incredible wine has been the stuff from which legends are made, let alone in the super rare double magnum bottle we offer tonight. Unless you happen to be a very lucky mailing list subscriber, this may be your only chance to grab this golden ring.
One double magnum of 2002 Grace Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Donated by:
Ms. Laurie Silvers and Mr. Mitchell Rubenstein
Winning Bid: $2,800
Tonight, it is with extreme pleasure that we proudly offer you a 12-year vertical of a
truly great wine. Here is what critic Robert Parker says:
"From one of California's most experienced Cabernet Sauvignon winemakers,
Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon possesses an inky/purple color as well as a restrained,
but sweet bouquet of blackberries intermixed with hints of new saddle leather
and crushed rocks. Firmly structured, with a steely spine, exuberant, rich fruit,
and a powerful, highly tannic finish, it should be cellared for 7 to 8 years, and
drunk over the following two decades. An interesting point of trivia is that Randy
Dunn's production of approximately 4,000 cases per year of Napa and Howell
Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon has not changed since the winery's inception...
somewhat refreshing in view of the American cultural tendency to think that
'bigger is better.' " – Robert Parker
Sounds like a Dunn deal you won't want to miss!
12 bottles of Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon
Donated by:
Daniel J. "Rusty" Staub
Winning Bid: $3,800
When Ted Mandes wants something, he knows how to get it. He doesn't sit around
on his porch watching the world go by wishing he could get hold of some of Domaine
Drohin-Laroze or Olivier Leflaive wines. You have to know how to stalk elusive prey like this. Well, no one's better at it than Ted. What did he do? Simple. He flew directly to both domaines in Burgundy, walked straight through their front doors with his beautiful wife Cindy on his arm and just asked straight out if he could buy the wine. Now there's a guy who knows how to get exactly what he wants.
Six bottles of 2003 Drouhin-Laroze Musigny
Six bottles of 2003 Drouhin-Laroze Clos Vougeot
Three bottles of 2004 Olivier Leflaive Montrachet
Three bottles of 2004 Olivier Leflaive Bâtard Montrachet
Two bottles of 2000 Olivier Leflaive Bienvenues Bâtard Montrachet
Two bottles of 2000 Olivier Leflaive Montrachet
Two bottles of 2000 Olivier Puligny Montrachet Les Referts
Donated by:
Cindy and Ted Mandes
Winning Bid: $7,000
What is one of the greatest vintages for Châteauneuf du Pape?
Which wine is one of the all time favorites of Wine Spectator magazine?
Which wine received a 93 rating by Robert Parker?
Which wine from the Rhone is built to last for 40 years or more?
The famous Perrin family owns which vineyard in Châteauneuf du Pape?
What is one of the most beautiful properties in southern France?
Which wine from Châteauneuf du Pape is an absolute must have?
What wine goes great with any meat?
What wine is so big it needs to be decanted for at least 4 hours?
What is one of the darkest colored wines in the south of France?
Which wine is the answer to all of these questions?
Includes (and the answer is):
A full twelve-bottle case of 1995 Châteauneuf du Pape
Donated by:
Dave Daberko
Winning Bid: $3,000
1986 to 1995
Donated by:
James Gannon
Winning Bid: $2,600
Sure. There's death and taxes. But one constant we can always look forward to is that Fred Constant will constantly make consistently great wine. Fred produced his first estate wine from Diamond Mountain Vineyard in 1995. The wine was heralded by James Laube in The Wine Spectator as "a new, can't miss Cabernet about as close to a sure thing as it gets in wine." Who are we to argue? Black as the night, so rich you can chew it, so long on the finish that you can still taste it for hours afterwards, so perfumed it can fill up a room, so hard to get that you just want to
scream out of frustration. Just a few more constants for you.
One magnum of 2001 Constant Diamond Mountain Proprietary Red Wine
Donated by:
Roz and Roger Whyman
Winning Bid: $1,000
The Staglin Family's 40-year-old vineyard was originally planted to grapes in the 1960s by the grand master of wine making, André Tchelistcheff, and has produced generations of fine vintages. In recent years, the Staglin's wines have been ranked among the very finest in the Napa Valley and have been praised by Robert Parker in The Wine Spectator and The Connoisseur's Guide. In fact, Robert Parker's latest visit to the winery spurred some glowing remarks:
"This winery is clearly on a roll, going from strength to strength. Their entire 50-acre vineyard is in production, their underground cellar complex is in full operation and a top flight wine making team is in place."
As this small winery's fame grows, you'll be proud to count this bottle as part
of your collection.
One magnum of 2003 Staglin Family Vineyard Salus Cabernet Sauvignon
Donated by:
Shari and Garen Staglin
Winning Bid: $1,500
Lucky for us that Ted Mandes and Ed Snider are great friends. Thanks to Ted, we were introduced to an extraordinary man, the extraordinary wife behind the man and the extraordinary wine they make. Apparently, Robert Parker felt the same way when he wrote:
"A fabulous Cabernet Sauvignon from a winery I need to spend more time checking out, this 100% cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon has an opaque purple color, a gorgeously pure nose of spring flowers intermixed with black currant liqueur, licorice, and some subtle background oak. Quite powerful, rich, but at the same time elegant, as one would expect from Stag's Leap, this is a terrific effort that should drink well for 20+ years."
The winemaker of Beau Vigne is Dave Phinney. Dave is a rising star who was trained
at Opus One and at Whitehall Lane and has the background necessary to develop Beau Vigne's French Clone 337 into a big, complex Cabernet. It's no small coincidence then that Dave was voted "Winemaker of the Year" by Dean and DeLuca.
The Beau Vigne vineyard sits atop Stag's Leap in the Foss Valley, nine acres planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and one to Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The property is managed with low-yield techniques by Raul Garcia and produces a wine of intense berry fruit full of blackberry, currant and tobacco leaf flavors, not unlike the great Paulliacs of Bordeaux.
"We have the right place with the right winemaker and have a chance to make
some wonderful Bordeaux-style wines." – Ed Snider
One double magnum of 2003 Free Run Juice—one of only 6 made!
One double magnum of 2006 Beau Vigne Reserve
One double magnum of 2006 Beau Vigne Guest Cottage
Donated by:
Trish and Ed Snider
Winning Bid: $1,900
When you're as famous, big, and orange as Rusty Staub and you have a cause as worthy as The Rusty Staub Foundation, wine makers will sometimes bottle their very best wines in unique large format just for you. Tonight, we proudly present one of those bottles, a magnificent nine-liter Atlas Peak Pinot Noir. No pinching yourself necessary. You read correctly, a full case of wine in one, Rusty-size bottle, especially produced just for the big guy from a specially selected blend that Rusty called "... one of the greatest California Pinot Noirs I've ever tasted."
Well, tonight you're only one generous bid away from putting an end to your Pinot envy.
One nine-liter bottle of 2000 Atlas Peak Rusty Staub Foundation Pinot Noir
Donated by:
Leslie and Brad Dubner
Winning Bid: $1,800
Sine Qua Non, Merus ... what gives? Well, let's break out those old Latin textbooks
and see what we have here. Sine Qua Non, the great and rare California boutique winer


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LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—The American public wasn't clamoring for military intervention in Bosnia nearly two decades ago, but former President Bill Clinton said Tuesday that foreign policy decisions cannot be made by polls.
"Oftentimes when a proposed course of action is unpopular, it's not exactly like the voters are telling you not to do it. It's basically like a giant, blinking yellow light," Clinton said Tuesday at his presidential center in Little Rock during a symposium on the Bosnian conflict.
Clinton rallied U.S. allies to support airstrikes to end ethnic killings in the region in the 1990s. But even that wasn't an easy sell, according to some of the more than 300 declassified documents that the CIA recently released.
Bosnia's 1992-1995 war following the breakup of Yugoslavia left more than 100,000 people dead. Bosnia remained independent after the war ended with the Dayton Accords, but it divided into two autonomous regions: one for the Christian Orthodox Serbs and the other shared by Bosniaks and Croats.
Clinton and others, including former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, spoke about the conflict during Tuesday's symposium called, "Bosnia, Intelligence, and the Clinton Presidency."
The former president also praised the CIA's quick release of the previously classified documents, calling it "a big deal."
"I believe this is an important part of maintaining the public trust," Clinton said. "People have sense enough to know that you have to collect information that you don't want to broadcast but they know they're paying for it, too. And they have also sense enough to know that as soon as the danger is past, we ought to give them the information so people can figure out whether we did the right thing with it or not and what we can do better in the future."
During the Bosnian war, Clinton rallied U.S. allies to support airstrikes to end the ethnic killings. He didn't have the support of the United Nations, with Russia—closely aligned with Yugoslavia—wielding its Security Council veto powers of U.S. appeals. But Clinton did have NATO on his side, which provided broad North American and European support for military missions in bombarding Bosnia in 1994 and 1995.
That's a contrast to President Barack Obama's recent efforts to gain international support to intervene in Syria.
And yet, the newly released documents show that it wasn't an easy sell for Clinton. At a February 1993 "principals" meeting at the White House, then-White House National Security Adviser Tony Lake cautioned that if they went ahead with airstrikes "at the end of the road, we would be under great pressure to help implement a settlement including with forces on the ground."
Albright, then the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, told the group that "deciding to use American forces in Bosnia would be crossing the Rubicon. But we should think about whether sweeping the problem under the rug creates more problems," according to recently released notes from the meeting.
When Gen. Colin Powell, then-chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, asked her what she suggested the U.S. should do, she replied: "NATO action."
Powell expressed some skepticism. "The military will do anything that is decided, but we need to know what 'it' is that we are being asked to do," Powell said.
"We can use air power but ultimately must go in and separate the parties," added Powell, who would be named secretary of state himself under the subsequent administration of Republican George W. Bush.
Clinton later asked Powell directly for his advice, according to notes from the meeting.
"We can perform this mission," Powell told the president. "But it would be expensive and could be open-ended with no promise of getting out. But if we start down the road of diplomatic engagement, we must be willing to help enforce a settlement."
At the symposium on Tuesday, Albright said it was OK to disagree.
"We all argued, and that's actually what it's supposed to be about," Albright said. "Principals committees, you shouldn't have everybody there saying, 'Yes, sir. Yes, sir.'"
Raum reported from Washington.
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It was thrilling to read Gauri Sanchez's struggling saga in her quest to become an American citizen ("Legal resident hopes to complete long journey to citizenship," Feb. 4, The Record). It is obvious she was raised by loving, industrious parents.
It was thrilling to read Gauri Sanchez's struggling saga in her quest to become an American citizen ("Legal resident hopes to complete long journey to citizenship," Feb. 4, The Record). It is obvious she was raised by loving, industrious parents.
I am weary of having our tax dollars go to support those who choose to take advantage of our largess. It is refreshing to learn of examples where some elect to strive and make it on their own. We are becoming a majority who believes big government is preferable to being self-supporting.
President Obama is winning the fight to force socialism upon us. Socialism is power of a few achieved by deceit and lies. The lifestyle of living under government care is borderline poverty.
Let President Obama know you do not support his agenda and will fight to preserve the basis upon which our nation was founded: freedom at all costs.
Shirley Zirkel
Have you ever heard people complain about the economy; politics; city, state or federal actions? I have, and I ask them if they write letters about their own reactions. Usually, the answer is no.
If you have a gripe, tell it to your legislators. They do not know your opinions unless you tell them. They may be smart, but so are you.
I talked with a senator's aide recently. I asked what one person could do. I was told letters are very important. They are kept, analyzed and discussed. If a person feels strongly enough about a problem and writes about it. There are probably 1,000 more who feel the same way.
Addresses for city, state, and some federal legislators are in the phone book.
Our taxes pay for them. They are there to do a job they were elected to do. Suggest that they do it.
Oh, they also get free postage. You may suggest that our letters, in return, be free. E-mail and websites are not effective. Messages are too easy to delete. Taking time to write a letter gives importance.
Dora Allen
Jan. 25 and 26 saw the March for Life in Washington, D.C., with nearly half a million marchers and the Walk for Life West Coast, with close to 50,000 to commemorate 40 years of abortion. This is not only a national tragedy but a national disgrace.
President Obama stated that our first task is caring for our children. It's our first job. If we don't get that right, we don't get anything right, and we should do the one thing that would keep them safe.
Well, it's not banning guns. It's banning abortion. Abortion is a senseless act of violence perpetuated against defenseless human beings. Such barbaric violence has been the response of pagan and uncivilized societies.
But God has a different way, the way of divine love. This is evident by the women, who although pressured to abort, choose life for their children and some, the loving option of adoption.
After 40 years of wandering in the desert of death and destruction, let us restore the right to life to every human, no matter how small, and support women in crisis pregnancies not with violence but with real love.
Mary C. Kaehler
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Be it one-piece or two piece, swimwear is definitely essential when it comes to Summer time. It's been mighty hot here in Bali and I'm ready to take my bikini off the closet. If you happen to experience the same heat, let's start planning our beach getaway! One of the preparations we should make is to update our swimwear collection and I got just the right stuff for you. There are lots of cute, sweet and flirty looking piece out there but there are only 10 that caught my attention. Hope they catch yours, too! ; )
We start our hot trip with this sizzling new set from Victoria's Secret. Part of their Very Sexy collection is this irresistible bandeau set. Made of imported nylon, Lycra and spandex, experience the crazy jungle fever.
2. Betsey Johnson Ship Shape Bikini Set. US$196.
Now if you're looking for something more girly and flirty, you can put your money on this lovely set from Betsey. Be as playful as you like because once you put these on, nobody can stop you!
3. Ondademar Ruffled Print Bikini. US$148.
For those who love pretty ruffles should put this gorgeous set on top of the list. This charming eye candy is all about looking sexy and girly at the same time. I simply adore those dots!
4. Yves Saint Laurent Ruched Swimsuit. US$750.
I'm not sure I'm willing to spend US$750 for a swimsuit but I must say this one piece from YSL is such a darling! For those who are a big fan of this brand should definitely consider flaunting their figure in this shiny nylon.
5. Nanette Lepore Riviera Striped Bikini. US$88.
To gain that sporty look on the beach, you can count on these sexy stripes from Nanette Lepore. Not only that, you may also consider this as your next Resort look. What do you think? Stunning, isn't it?
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BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Rebel spokesmen confirm that fighting has resumed in northern Mali between Islamist extremists and Tuareg secular rebels.
Oumar Ould Hamaha, spokesman for the Islamist MUJAO rebels, told The Associated Press that the fighting between the two rebel groups resumed Monday. He said the town of Menaka is now in the hands of the Islamists.
But reached in Paris, Moussa Ag Assarid, spokesman for the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad, or NMLA, denied that the Islamists have won control of Menaka. He said the secular Tuareg rebels are fighting the Islamists of MUJAO, as well as reinforcements from Al Qaida in the Islamist Maghreb who came from Timbuktu. Ag Assarid said the Tuareg secularists have fired on the Islamists and prevented them from entering Menaka Monday.


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#1 So where are the Democrats? Why no news conferences explaining themselves?
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Democrats' Silencing Is Deafening
It looks to me like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac the twin $1 trillion disasters were the creation of congressional Democrats and a Democrat White House.
So where are the Democrats? Why no news conferences explaining themselves?
Barney Frank who who insisted Fannie and Freddie had to buy loans made to the unqualified has had nothing substantial to say, though he did wisecrack yesterday in a Hi-Ho Silver voice: The "loan arranger" is on the way. He was referring to the administration riding in to save him.
Nancy Pelosi denied years of Democrat-sponsored easing of lending standards at Fannie and Freddie and simply said, no, not our fault.
Harry Reid over in the Senate promised Democrat action and immediately adjourned Congress to get out of town right away.
Bob Rubin, the Clinton economic genius who oversaw the launch of Fannie and Freddie drunken sailor's decade, stood with Obama today. Hhe's the one who went from the White House to Citibank where he lost a billion dollars.
John McCain is now running an ad pointing to Obama's link to Franklin Raines, the Clinton official who ran Fannie Mae and took a payday north of $50 million. Raines was reported by The Washington Post to be an Obama adviser on housing issues. But as soon as McCain's ad appeared, Obama rushed to deny Raines was any sort of adviser.
In other words, adviser Raines went the way of Jeremiah Wright downgraded to passing acquaintance.
McCain is also running an ad about Obama pal, Democrat Jim Johnson, a former Fannie Mae CEO who also got a pile of cash and headed Obama's VP search committee.
Austan Goolsbee, the Obama economic adviser, has been writing academic papers for years insisting that any regulation of Fannie and Freddie would deny minorities mortgages and the ability to buy a home.
Remember, it was John McCain who put his name on reform legislation three years ago that might have stopped the downward slide of Fannie and Freddie, but that reform was stopped in its tracks. By whom? By all the aforementioned Democrats.
As for Obama, he's No. 2 on the Fannie-Freddie political contribution list and he's decided he's not saying anything for a week.
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Democrats walk away from the problems they create like Eyelids walks away from threads where people hand him his ass.Stinger:
"I was... ordered to drop my pants, bend over and spread my cheeks."
--RagingInMiami achieving the DUmp's highest level of nirvana
09-19-2008, 11:30 PMEducation without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make man a more clever devil.
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C. S. Lewis
Do not ever say that the desire to "do good" by force is a good motive. Neither power-lust nor stupidity are good motives. (Are you listening Barry)?:mad:
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G9413, Reviewed June 2017
Editor's note
The References section was updated in June 2017.
Many people enjoy having wildlife on their property and will manage their property to make it more inviting for specific species. Successful wildlife habitat management begins with identifying the habitat components (food, cover, water and space) of the species of interest that are in shortest supply and then providing them.
Suitable cover is often one of the most limited habitat components on a farm or in a residential area. For example, more than 80 wildlife species in Missouri use cavities in den trees or snags for nesting and denning cover. Snags (standing dead trees) and den trees (live trees with a cavity in the trunk or limbs) provide essential food and cover for many wildlife species in woodland habitats but are not often retained in forest management activities or in many new residential area (Figure 1). New residential developments seldom have many trees and what trees they generally have (Bradford pear, conifers, flowering crab apple or ash) do not favor the development of natural cavities. Natural cavities will form in native hardwoods such as oak and sycamore, but they take many years to develop.
Providing nest boxes while waiting for trees to mature can make these environments more habitable for cavity-nesting wildlife. Several wildlife species, including Eastern bluebirds, wood ducks and purple martins, have benefitted from the increased use of nest boxes. Although nest boxes are not a replacement for the habitat provided by hardwoods and other tree species, they can be used as a wildlife habitat management practice to supplement natural cavities and thus enhance a property's attractiveness to cavity-nesting species, while complementing the landscape design. Figure 2 shows two bluebird nest box designs that have been successful. Note the predator guards that have been installed to prevent nest predators from entering the nest box.
Each wildlife species has preferences for the type and location of its nest cavity, some of which will overlap among species. Nest box plans and designs for most cavity-nesting wildlife species are available from a variety of sources, some of which are listed in the references section of this guide. The appearance of nest boxes may vary considerably, but their basic function remains the same: to attract the wildlife species of interest to your property.
A properly maintained nest box can last for years. To maximize its value, buy or build a nest box with the correct specifications for the desired species, and install it at the proper height and in the proper location — near food, water and other cover needed by the desired species. This guide describes how to select and install nest boxes that are most beneficial for the wildlife species you wish to attract to your property.
Figure 1. Den trees and snags provide important habitats and sources of food and cover for many wildlife species in Missouri.
Figure 2. Predator guards prevent predators from invading these bluebird nest boxes.
Nest boxes are more likely to be used when chosen and placed according to the following criteria.
The size of the entrance hole is one of the most important factors that determine what species may use a nest box and what species can be excluded from it. For example, bluebird enthusiasts have discovered that a box with a long, narrow slit at the top rather than a round opening can be used by bluebirds but is unattractive to species such as house sparrows.
The size of the internal cavity is also important, possibly more important than the diameter of the entrance hole. In addition, the best placement of the cavity varies by species.
The location of the nest box should be based on the requirements of the wildlife species you want to attract. You will need to consider the following questions:
The arrangement of boxes with one another can also be important. For example, purple martins prefer nest boxes that are clustered, so apartment houses or groups of gourd nests often work well for them.
Table 1 provides nest box recommendations for some common Missouri wildlife species that require cavities. The references section provides sources of specific designs and detailed information.
Table 1. Nest box specifications.
Keep the following tips in mind when building or selecting a nest box.
After the nesting season, clean out the old nesting materials. Although some species prefer to build a new nest on top of old nests, cleaning out the box helps minimize parasite infestations and makes the box less attractive for deer mice and other rodents that can exclude bird use the following spring. If unexpected residents occupy a nest box, you may need to install additional houses. Nest boxes for year-round residents such as screech owls and gray squirrels may be used throughout the winter.
Vigilantly watch for house sparrows and European starlings in nest boxes. Competition by these species has been a leading factor in the decline of Eastern bluebirds. The proper diameter for the entrance hole will exclude starlings (1-1/2 inches or less) and house sparrows (1-1/4 inches or less) from nest boxes.
If you find starlings or house sparrows using a nest box, remove the nest and all of its contents again and again until they abandon the box. Although these species will likely rebuild their nests, house sparrows will often abandon their attempts to nest after repeated destruction of their nests.
Another way to discourage problem species is to close the entrance holes of the nest box until the expected arrival time of the target species that is not a year-round resident.
In Missouri, raccoons and house cats are the main predators from which nest boxes need protection. Many nest box designs include predator guards that prevent nest predators from enlarging the entrance hole or reaching into the box. For additional protection, install structures that prevent predators from climbing to the nest box. Generally, nest boxes on trees are easier targets than those mounted on poles. A cone or metal band can inhibit cats and raccoons from climbing trees or poles. When mounting inverted cones or other predator guards, be sure to place them high enough on the pole or tree that predators cannot leap above them.
If locating a nest box in your backyard, be sure to erect it in an area that allows you to easily view the activity. Evaluate whether the nest box is being used and whether it is being used by the desired species. If not, reconsider the nest box design and placement, and evict unwanted residents.
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Retail industry analysts are guarded about the outlook for May's retail sales, despite better-than-expected results at Macy's and improving consumer confidence.
"We believe that May sales have had a weak start," Richard Jaffe, an analyst at Stifel Nicolaus in the firm's monthly retail sales preview.
Jaffe expects that sales in early May followed April's weaker trend, as unseasonably warm weather in March made consumers buy spring merchandise early.
Add that to a late Mother's Day and there may have been some weakness at the beginning of the month. That seemed to be the message in retail earnings calls as retailers issued cautious forecasts.
"Analysts are taking a careful approach to May same-store sales given the cautious tone issued by most retailers on second-quarter earnings guidance," said Ken Perkins of Retail Metrics, in a research report previewing monthly retail sales reports.
The Thomson Reuters Same-Store Index, which tracks stores that release monthly sales reports, is expected to rise 3.6 percent in May. That's a solid gain when one considers sales were strong in the year-ago period, rising 5.4 percent from the prior year.
One factor that may help retailers is that the May retail calendar tends to include more promotional events, and that could help lure shoppers into stores.
"We estimate that later-than-usual Mother's Day likely shifted 100 basis points of sales into May from April," said Michael Binetti, a retail industry analyst at UBS who covers department store retailers.
Although fewer and fewer retailers issue monthly sales results, some investors still look at the reports as a way to gauge the health of consumer spending. Among those who are expected to issue reports are discounter Target, off-price retailer TJX Cos., high-end department stores Nordstrom and Saks , and specialty retailers such as Limited , the owner of Victoria's Secretand Bath & Body Works.
Jaffe said he thinks consumers are still concerned about the economy, although it is difficult to measure this.
Consumer confidence in May rose to its highest level since October 2007, but much of the upward push was driven by high-income consumers.
One encouraging note came from Macy's , which reported better-than-expected same-store sales results on Wednesday.
Macy's sales at stores open at least 12 months were up 4.2 percent, outpacing the four-percent gain predicted by Wall Street analysts, according to Thomson Reuters.
"The momentum in our business continued in May, and came on top of a very strong month last year," said Terry Lundgren, chairman, president and CEO of Macy's, in a press release. Lundgren said the department store saw growth in its online business and across "geographies and categories of business."
Despite the strength Macy's saw during the month, analysts are expecting that some retailers will lag behind. Among the expected weak spots, Kohl's is expected to post its third monthly same-store sales decline in the past four months.
Ahead of the reports, most retail stocks, including Macy's, were trading lower as U.S. stocks slippedon fears about developments in the euro zone.
A table that includes some of the forecasted results follows:
(Editor's Note: Estimates were updated to reflect revisions to analysts' estimates reported by Thomson Reuters late Wednesday.)
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Expert-Recommended Exercises for Healthy Adults
Alex Benitez, Life Extension Health Advisor
Not surprisingly, many people simply don't know where to start when it comes to initiating an exercise regimen. Here are some of the fundamental exercise questions that we field on a daily basis:
- What kind of exercise is the best?
- How long do I have to exercise for?
- How many days per week do I need to exercise?
Exercise Category #1 — Cardiorespiratory ExercisesRaising your heart rate and breathing rate when exercising constitutes cardiorespiratory exercise. The ACSM recommends that all adults get at least 150 minutes of cardiorespiratory exercise per week. There are two ideal ways to achieve this goal:
- Exercise for 30–60 minutes 5 days per week at 70% of your maximum heart rate, which is considered moderate-intensity exercise. (Maximum heart rate = [200-age] x .7)
- Exercise for 20–30 minutes 3 days per week at 80% of your maximum heart rate, which is considered high-intensity exercise.
Now maybe you cannot exercise at a moderate or high level – if so, that's okay. Remember, any amount of exercise is a good thing. For example, experts agree across the board that walking for 45 minutes every day is good for your heart, brain and overall outlook.
Here are some examples of cardiorespiratory exercises:
- Elliptical Trainer (easy on the knees)
- Bicycling
- Swimming
- Water Aerobics
- Spinning, Dance and Aerobic Classes
Exercise Category #2 — Resistance Exercises
Very light or light intensity is best for older people or previously sedentary adults who are just starting to exercise. Typically, two to four sets of each exercise will help you improve your strength and power. Here are the major muscle groups to focus on:
- Biceps
- Triceps
- Shoulders
- Chest
- Stomach
- Legs
Another option worth considering is resistance bands. These offer safe resistance throughout a full range of motion, they're relatively inexpensive, and they can be used just about anywhere. The Sports Injury Clinic has a great page that demonstrates the different exercises that can be done using resistance bands if you're looking for inspiration.
Exercise Category #3 — Flexibility Exercises
Repeat each stretch two to four times, accumulating about 60 seconds per stretch. Note that flexibility exercises are most effective when your muscles are warm. Light aerobic activity or a hot bath both work well for warming up your muscles before stretching.
Exercise Category #4 — Neuromotor ExercisesNeuromotor exercise (sometimes called "functional fitness training") is recommended for two or three days per week. Exercises should involve motor skills like balance, agility, coordination and gait. Examples of this sort of exercise would be tai chi and yoga.
These types of exercise are excellent to improve physical function and can even help prevent falls in older adults. Typically, 20–30 minutes per day is appropriate for neuromotor exercise.
Today is the Day to Get StartedStarting an exercise routine from scratch or changing your current routine can be a daunting task. But remember, moving your body and toning your muscles is arguably the greatest thing you can do to impact health and longevity.
Our best advice is to start slowly with walking and light resistance exercises. Eventually, you can graduate to more moderate aerobic exercises like jogging, elliptical trainers or swimming and increase the number of reps with each resistance exercise. Soon you will be ready for yoga and spinning classes, which can be quite intense.
Here's our point — get moving! Inside, outside, with friends or alone, the key thing is to just start exercising today. Don't make it a job. Find a way to enjoy it! Do this, and you'll reap the benefits for many years to come.
- http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr57/nvsr57_14.pdf


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At http://ftp.winehq.org/pub/wine/Wine.xo is an activity that runs Windows software, based on the open source Wine project. It's easy enough to set up that, when it works, it requires no explanation, and it's not horribly broken anymore.
There are, of course, limitations on what an XO can run and on what Wine can run. Some Windows software needs tweaking before it will work.
The XO does not have opengl installed by default. This needs to be installed before Wine's directx or opengl can function.
I'd appreciate any feedback if you try it.