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The state of New York may not have its act together when it comes to allowing sanctioned Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) bouts — it is legal in each of the other 49 states with Connecticut most recently coming on board — but Bellmore resident Lou Neglia has made sure local fighters have a regular opportunity to step into the octagon and hone their craft. His Ring of Combat promotion features quarterly fight cards at the Tropicana in Atlantic City and has served as a launching pad for more than 80 fighters who have leaped into the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
"The main focus [of the promotion] has always been and always will be to focus on new talent," Neglia said, whose 46th show is scheduled for Sept. 20.
"I've been dealing with Lou for a long, long time and he always does the right thing and helps get the guys to the next level with competitive fights," Keith Trimble of the Bellmore Kickboxing Academy said. "Lou does a great job of getting guys prepared."
Of the more than 80 fighters that have jumped to the UFC after fighting in Neglia's Ring of Combat promotion, some have already risen to the top of the food chain, including former Baldwin wrestling star Chris Weidman, who pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history on July 6 by knocking off one of the all-time greats, Anderson Silva, in Las Vegas to earn the middleweight championship. Uriah Hall, the runner-up in the last season of the UFC's The Ultimate Fighter reality show and Wantagh's Al Iaquinta, a finalist in the reality show in 2012.
Trimble currently has three alumni Ring of Combat Alumni and current UFC fighters fighting out of his camp – Costa Philippou, Gian Villante and Ryan LaFlare — and the newly crowned Ring of Combat featherweight champion, 145-pound Freeport native Andre Harrison, who's establishing himself as a fast-riser in the sport. Owner of a perfect 6-0 mark as a professional MMA fighter, Harrison, a former Red Devil wrestler, has developed into a well-rounded fighter with his last three wins coming via stoppage or submission.
Harrison earned his championship belt on June 14, stopping Matias Vasquez in the final minute of the first round via strikes. "My counterstriking definitely made a difference," Harrison said. "It forced him to try and grapple with me."
"You can see the confidence in him when he steps in the cage," Trimble said of Harrison, whose recent run of stoppages comes after three straight victories by decision to open his professional career. "After the third fight we sat down and I said to him that if you just go for the takedown and [get] wins by lay and pray, the UFC is never going to come calling. You've got to step up your game and start finishing people."
Harrison, slated to make his first title defense on the Ring of Combat's September card, has proven to be a quick learner, and it's the passion, work ethic and ability to adapt in the eyes of Neglia, a former World Kickboxing Champion himself, that help shape successful fighters. "You have to have a passion for what you're doing," Neglia said. "If you don't have that passion, you're never going to succeed in the sport.
"This new group of fighters is so well-rounded, and he fits into that category."
A wrestler by trade, there was a slight adjustment for Harrison, though his style on the mats helped make for a smoother transition to getting hit than most fighters have. "When I was a wrestler, I was more neutral and liked to be on my feet a lot more," he said. "Being on my feet, I always led with my head so I was always taking headbutts and stuff."
"You either have it or you don't," Trimble said of fighters being able to not only dish out punishment, but taking it as well. "Either it's not going to bother you, or you get hit and you're scared of it. It looks a lot easier than it is to a lot of people."
Harrison's camp, which starts with Trimble as the lead coach who also specializes in striking, includes Spiro Vlantis (strength and conditioning) and Joe Scarola of the Gracie Barra Bazilian Jiu-Jitsu School.
"My favorite part is the actual fight," Harrison said. "I am a competition junkie, so there's nothing I like more than hearing the cage click closed and seeing my opponent."


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Lawyers for Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion respond to STD lawsuit
Lawyers for Blue Jays bopper Edwin Encarnacion say an $11.5-million civil suit filed against him in New York is a swing and miss, and should be ejected from the legal ballpark.
In documents filed this week, his lawyers say there's absolutely no grounds for a New York court to hear the allegations from Ashley Lebron, a family friend who says Encarnacion gave her genital herpes and chlamydia when they had consensual, unprotected sex on three occasions in the Dominican Republic in February this year.
Among the arguments lawyers Bob Lanza and Richard Ebeling make in calling for dismissal is the fact the alleged misconduct occurred in the Dominican, not New York, where Lebron, 24, lives, and that she can't prove Encarnacion was aware he had the alleged diseases.
Lebron's claim alleging battery "fails because New York law does not recognize informed consent in connection with battery claims outside … of medical malpractice," Lanza argued. Lebron would have to prove the sex was nonconsensual, but she admitted the sex was consensual in her lawsuit, Lanza said.
She attempted to erase the consent by "saying she didn't give 'informed' consent" — that she wasn't warned of Encarnacion's alleged condition, stated Lanza.
Encarnacion, a citizen of the Dominican Republic, only comes to New York "a handful of days a year" when his club plays the Mets or Yankees, according to his lawyers. They assert the only reason this lawsuit is being launched in New York is that she lives there.
According to the lawsuit, when she confronted him, Encarnacion insisted he didn't "give her anything," and she might have picked up the virus when they went four-wheeling or swimming in a river.
He claimed he only had sexual relations with one other woman and hadn't had any sex for at least a month before sleeping with her.
None of the allegations have been proven in court.
Ashley Lebron's lawsuit against Edwin Encarnacion could be pursued in his native Dominican Republic if her New York lawsuit is dismissed, court documents allege.
If the New York case is turfed, Lebron could launch a lawsuit in the Caribbean country immediately.
A long-time Dominican lawyer, Jose Benjamin Rodriguez Carpio, stated in a declaration filed in New York that "Dominican courts are empowered to assess monetary damages for wrongs committed against plaintiffs.
"In my opinion, if the plaintiff is able to prove that she was damaged through the wrongful acts of the defendant, the courts are authorized to award her appropriate monetary damages."
Encarnacion, 33, a superstar first baseman/DH in the final year of his contract with the Blue Jays, will be a free agent at the end of this season and is expected to field massive contract offers that will pay him far more than the $10 million he made in 2016.
That means Encarnacion will still be playing and making substantially more than his current salary if any trial were to occur.

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July 2010
The New York Jeter's Leaders Annual Graduation/Induction Banquet was held on July 1, 2010, at Prospect Park's Picnic House in Brooklyn, N.Y. The banquet honors the senior Jeter's Leaders for their accomplishments throughout their four years in the program, while introducing a new class of freshmen who will officially start their journey as Jeter's Leaders.
After a short welcome and introduction by Leaders Tyreece and Kaylin, the event kicked off with a number of performances from current Jeter's Leaders members. Junior Leader Corinne began by playing a delightful piano medley. Second-year Leader David played two jazz songs on the saxophone with his older brother. Next, Joshua and his dance group captured the audience's attention with a choreographed hip-hop dance routine. The night's talent showcase concluded with a song from Victoria and Aaron. Aaron played guitar, while Victoria sang beautifully.
The banquet was, as always, a special opportunity for the Jeter's Leaders staff to recognize the outstanding student leaders in front of their peers, families and special guests. After the performances, program director Betty Wiltshire and program coordinator Megan Scanlon introduced a number of standout Jeter's Leaders and presented them with awards for their hard work. Some of these awards included Rookie of the Year for the most outstanding freshman Leader, Top Five GPA for the five highest cumulative grade point averages and Most Valuable Player to the student who displayed the most exceptional leadership skills throughout the year.
After a delicious dinner, the evening's program continued. With high anticipation and excitement, the six 2010 graduates were called to the front of the room. The program staff recognized the group for their amazing accomplishments in the program. Each senior was given a Leadership plaque signed by Derek Jeter and a stipend for completing the program and was officially welcomed into the Jeter's Leaders Alumni program. Now alumni members, they all pledged to continue to uphold the Turn 2 Foundation's mission and commitment of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and being a role model to their peers while in college.
Next, it was time to induct the 12 new Leaders. Each student proudly walked to the front of the room displaying the qualities that led to their selection as Jeter's Leaders. The inductees each received their Jeter's Leaders jersey and a copy of Derek's autobiography, "The Life You Imagine." In a fitting tribute, the audience gave the graduates and new inductees a long, standing ovation.
New Leader Christine beamed with excitement. "When I put on my jersey for the first time, I felt very proud of myself. I am looking forward to making a difference with the Jeter's Leaders."
The banquet was an inspirational night for everyone. Although it was a bittersweet moment to say goodbye to the graduating Leaders, it was a motivating night for the freshmen to see what lays ahead for them in the program and beyond.
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In February and May, the New York Jeter's Leaders participated in two workshops about sexual education and healthy relationships, hosted by Lily M. Divino, a social worker at Mount Sinai Hospital. The workshops covered important topics such as stress management and teenage interaction.
Lily has been a social worker at the Mount Sinai Hospital Adolescent Health Center since 2004. She gave the Leaders examples of situations that she had actually seen or dealt with as opposed to handing out reading materials or just offering statistics and facts from a textbook. Her presentation was fresh, modern and interactive.
The initial workshop covered a wide range of topics such as stress, general health, types of relationships and body image. As part of the workshop, the Leaders were asked to fill out a chart about qualities or traits they like about themselves, followed by deciding whether the traits were something that they would keep to themselves, share with others, or both. The group gave thoughtful and a few funny answers that filled the room with laughter. "One thing I like about myself is that I'm good looking. I'd keep it inside but everyone knows it already", replied Evan, a junior Leader. He wasn't the only Leader who made everyone giggle. Emani, a member since 2007, also gave everyone a laugh with her response. "I really like my eyes, and that's something that other people notice." The workshop wrapped up with a question-and-answer segment.
Lily returned in May to present the healthy relationships workshop. She spoke about the warning signs of unhealthy relationships, while revisiting some of the sexual education topics that she spoke about in February. The Leaders realized that the second session was much different than the first. This session was different from the first in that the discussions were based around prepared scenarios. The scenarios sparked lively conversations and debates amongst the Leaders. Through the scenarios, they were encouraged to see multiple sides of the story, which in turn helped them to make more informed judgments and decisions. Although many sensitive issues were presented, Lily helped make the workshop fun and enlightening.
The sexual education and healthy lifestyles workshops were a great success. The Leaders gained a lot of insight about both topics. Most importantly, the Leaders learned about dating safety and the consequences of unhealthy relationships. The entire group enjoyed Lily's presentations and had a meaningful experience during both workshops.
N.Y. Jeter's Leaders' Spring into Collge Tour: Maryland and Virginia
By Amy, Divina, & Abir, Jeter's Leaders members
Spring 2010
Each year the Turn 2 Foundation provides weeklong college tours outside of New York City to expose the Jeter's Leaders to different colleges across the country. This year, the New York Jeter's Leaders visited schools in Maryland and Virginia, including the University of Maryland, University of Baltimore, George Mason University, University of Virginia, University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University and The College of William & Mary.
After an early morning, four-hour bus ride, the Leaders arrived at the University of Maryland. The group enjoyed a tour given by three knowledgeable students. Along the way, they gave the group the opportunity to interact with students around the campus. The guides even introduced them to two players on the Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team. The players were enthusiastic about their school and posed for a picture with the Leaders.
After the University of Maryland, the Leaders headed to the University of Baltimore. UB is a small school but offers a wide variety of majors and a strong sense of community. Since the school is centrally located, it allows its students to be heavily involved in the city of Baltimore and enjoy all that it has to offer. While on the tour, one Leader asked about UB's English major. The group learned that the school has one of the top English programs in the country and is one of the only schools to offer an intensive program in publishing. After a packed first day, the group headed to Baltimore's ESPN Zone for a night of friendly competition. On day two, the group crossed over into Virginia where George Mason University was first on the list of visits. Before arriving, the Leaders were given a questionnaire about the university. They split into groups and were ready to have a little fun by challenging themselves with a scavenger hunt. One requirement was to interview George Mason students to find out key facts about the school. The Leaders thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to learn about George Mason through personal accounts and experiences of current students and staff.
After enjoying lunch at George Mason, the group headed to the University of Virginia. They were welcomed by the Dean of Admissions who also hosted their information session. Afterward, a third-year student, guided the Leaders around the stunning campus. The guide explained that the school's founder, Thomas Jefferson, had a strong belief that learning does not stop after one's "senior year," but carries on throughout the years of one's life. This philosophy is the reasoning behind the Virginia students speaking of themselves as first and second-year students instead of as freshmen and sophomores. The Leaders agreed with Jefferson's concept and felt that Virginia's warm atmosphere and welcoming student body was a place where many first years would feel very comfortable. Along the tour, the Leaders saw how UVA students live and learn right next to their professors, just as they did in 1825 when the school was founded. After another long day, the Leaders decided on a relaxing night at Charlottesville's Fashion Square Mall and enjoyed a group dinner at Red Robin.
The Leaders woke up bright and early the next day and drove to the University of Richmond. To their surprise, a sign that read, "Welcome Jeter's Leaders" greeted them upon arrival. The day began with an information session, followed by a great tour of campus. The Leaders learned about Richmond's history and the fact that the university was among a small number of schools that has separate student councils based on gender. The Leaders enjoyed the scenic walk through the woods of the campus; something they do not get to experience very often living in the city.
After Richmond, the group was off to Virginia Commonwealth University where they enjoyed a self-guided tour given by the chaperones. They could really see the difference between campus life in the city versus a rural area. Divina, a junior in the program said, "I especially enjoyed the variation between the type of tours and colleges we visited. It added a sense of stimulation to the trip." The day ended with a little free time at Swader's Sports Park, where they played laser tag, arcade games and even jumped in the go-carts to take a few laps around the track.
The week was flying by, but the Leaders had one last school to visit before heading home, The College of William & Mary in Colonial Williamsburg. As the bus pulled up, a cross-country meet was taking place. The Leaders noticed that the event included a team from each of the schools they had just visited on the tour, which was kind of cool. Starting out at the admissions office, the Leaders toured the entire campus and were impressed by its grand and varied architecture. They made a final stop at the William & Mary gift shop and then jumped back on the bus to head home.
From city schools like the University of Baltimore and Virginia Commonwealth, to rural schools like the University of Maryland and the University of Virginia, it's safe to say that the Leaders are now able to make a more informed decision about what kind of school will best suit them. Aside from touring great colleges, the Leaders also came together and bonded as a big family, making the trip even more special.
Jeter's Leaders learn about the World of Money
By Tyreece, Jeter's Leaders member since 2009
January 2010
On Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, World of Money's Executive Director Sabrina Lamb spoke to the New York Jeter's Leaders about developing and maintaining their own businesses. World of Money is a leading provider of financial education to underserved youth in New York City.
Throughout the presentation, the Leaders learned how to start their own businesses at a young age and what it takes to be an entrepreneur. The group learned about different types of business structures, and Ms. Lamb included a segment about developing one's "elevator pitch", or overview of a product. During the presentation, she made time for the Leaders to create their own pitches and share them with their fellow Leaders. To help learn about financing a company, the Leaders drew a chart listing the pros and cons about owning their own businesses. They discovered that it takes a lot more work and money than they had originally anticipated.
As a participant in the presentation, I asked my fellow members, "What did you think about the World of Money presentation?"
"It was fun, informative and educational," said David, a first year Jeter's Leaders member. I also liked creating my elevator pitch."
The rest of the Leaders also enjoyed the presentation and gave positive feedback. They are looking forward to another presentation from Ms. Lamb in the future.
Jeter's Leaders visit Project Reach
By Nicholas, Jeter's Leaders member since 2009
January 2010
On Jan. 9, 2010, the New York Jeter's Leaders attended a meeting hosted by Project Reach, an anti-discrimination organization that focuses on eliminating New York City's disparate youth communities. While there, the Leaders discussed discrimination issues and participated in an eye-opening activity. The Project Reach members spoke about their feelings toward discrimination and the effect it has had on their lives in terms of gender, sexual preference and ethnic stereotypes.
After the discussion, the Leaders took part in an icebreaker, which allowed them to get to know each other better and safely explore potentially awkward and uncomfortable topics. After being asked to form a large circle, they were asked a series of questions, such as "Have you ever felt discriminated against because of your ethnicity or skin color?" If they answered "yes", they were to step to the middle of the circle. Throughout the activity, the Leaders were shocked at some of the things they were learning about one another. They came out of the activity with a new perspective about the effects of discrimination on their group members.
Following the icebreaker, the Leaders formed small groups and received a large sheet of paper with an outline of a boat drawn on it, along with 15 index cards that were placed face down. They were told a story about fifteen people who were trapped on the roof of a building because of a gigantic flood. The Project Reach facilitators explained that each group would serve as a rescue team. The hard part was that they could only save 10 people due to the small size of the boat. Their task would be to pick five people to leave behind based on the description written on the index cards. The Leaders were shocked when they read the information on the cards. One card read, "16-year-old convicted twice for robbery." Another read, "Pregnant black woman". The rest of the cards continued in the same manner: "Orthodox Jewish man," "Welfare recipient for 15 years," "Homosexual man with AIDS," etc. They soon realized that the descriptions were common to those who are discriminated against simply because of their circumstances or appearance.
After much debate, the groups had to make their final selections. They taped the 10 index cards that represented those they chose to save to the inside of the boat. The five left out were taped to the water drawn outside of the boat. Each group was asked to post their boat onto the wall for the entire larger group to see. The groups tried to explain why they had saved certain people over others. It was an uncomfortable feeling for many of the Leaders, having made their choices based on the basic profiles of the different people.
After each group shared their choices, the Project Reach members conducted a discussion about the activity. They discussed the notion that the Leaders had made judgments and conclusions based on stereotypes and prejudices of the simple facts of the people written on the cards. They explained that while the Leaders were forced to do this for this activity, unfortunately, people are judged everyday due to one simple fact or aspect of themselves. The facilitators helped the Leaders understand that some of the people in the activity (and in life) did not have a choice about the path their life had traveled. For example, the welfare recipient was actually a teenager who needed help due to poor choices made by his parents.
The rescue activity taught the Leaders to look at the bigger picture. "If the only thing one knows about a person is that he or she is on welfare, that doesn't necessarily mean that they are lazy, like the stereotype may suggest. It may simply be because they could be hurt, are a child, or maybe something else happened to them," said Nicholas, a freshman Leader.
Another freshman in the program Corrine said, "I really liked it because it taught us that while everyone may look different and may come from different backgrounds, we're all basically the same."
Third year Jeter's Leaders member Divina said, "After leaving Project Reach, I began to have a better understanding of the consequences of discrimination on our society. As a result, I have realized how negative discrimination can be, as well as the importance of being kind and respectful to all people, regardless of race, gender, or ethnicity."
This activity shed light on many of the stereotypes and prejudices that people face every single day. Project Reach helped the Jeter's Leaders grow as citizens of a diverse community and world, illustrating a vital life lesson that they will hold onto for the rest of their lives.
Jeter's Leaders visit local shelter with Turn 2 youth
December 2009
On Dec. 15, 2009, New York Jeter's Leaders members Aaron and Karina had a special day with the children of the Turn 2 After-school Program at St. James Recreation Center in the Bronx. Aaron and Karina serve as mentors to the St. James youth, along with 11 other Jeter's Leaders. They visit the center at least once a month throughout the year.
Several St. James students and staff members accompanied the two Leaders to a local Bronx homeless shelter to bring holiday wishes. Aaron, Karina and the St. James participants visited with several families and interacted with the children in the shelter. The highlights of the night were the smiles on the young children's faces when they received a special gift, made just for this occasion in a previous mentoring session, from the Leaders and St. James students.
Along with visiting the children, Aaron and Karina gave a presentation about the Jeter's Leaders program. They discussed the mission of the program, what they aim to achieve and answered questions that the teens in the shelter posed to them. They were very happy that they were able to be a part of the visit and were able to meet and talk to the families in the shelter.
Aaron and Karina are looking forward to mentoring the children of St. James throughout the rest of the year. They hope to attend more community service trips with them in the future.
Jeter's Leaders take part in Respect Rally
By Corinne, Jeter's Leaders member since 2009
October 2009
Courtney Macavinta, Founder of RespectRx in California, hosted a Respect Rally for the New York Jeter's Leaders Program on October 17, 2009. RespectRx is an organization that works to help young people boost their self-respect, as well as maximize healthy relationships and respect for others.
Courtney used a series of activities to help the Leaders recognize specific respect qualities. In the first activity, "Chain of Events", the Leaders locked arms and took a step to the left or right based on how they would answer different questions about respectful and disrespectful experiences. The questions included, "Have you ever seen someone be bullied in school?" or "Have you ever felt that you were important?" This activity showed the Leaders how their actions and decisions affect those around them, as well as pointed out the shared experiences of many of the Leaders.
After this initial activity, Courtney told her personal story. While growing up, Courtney faced issues such as domestic abuse and teen pregnancy. She considered dropping out of high school. Her personal journey from disrespect to respect is the motivation behind her book, RESPECT: A Girl's Guide to Getting Respect and Dealing When Your Line is Crossed, and the creation of RespectRx. Her mission today is to spread the word about why respect is important in everyone's life. Courtney's story was punctuated by a slideshow that included shocking statistics about peer-pressure, violence, and relationship abuse.
Another activity included a symbolic act of getting rid of disrespect. The Leaders shared a form of disrespect that they have witnessed with a partner and shared how they would attempt to stop it. Then the Leaders wrote each example down on a post-it and threw it into an imaginary fire.
The group was also given a list of Respect Basics. They included Tell Your Truth, Know You're Valuable, Follow Your Passions, Trust Your Gut, Set Boundaries - Speak Up!, Be Compassionate - Listen, Get Help, and Spread Respect. Courtney asked them to think about what each Respect Basic means to them. In another activity, the Leaders were able to recognize which Respect Basics they are good at and which ones they should work on. They also realized that using these Basics could help reduce cycles of negative behavior and outcomes that start by one person disrespecting another.
The Respect Rally had a strong impact on many of the Leaders, including Nicholas, a freshman in the program. "I thought the rally was a great experience for me personally and it helped me bond with the other Leaders. I learned how to respect myself, respect others, and to set boundaries and goals. All in all, it was great having Courtney there to guide us through, and I wouldn't think twice about doing it again."
Jeter's Leaders set off on tour of Connecticut colleges
By Rafael, Jeter's Leaders member since 2008
September 2009
The college tour to Connecticut was one of the first trips of the New York Jeter's Leaders 2009-10 program year. As the Leaders arrived at the Turn 2 Foundation office that day, they were excited to find out what the trip would have in store for them. With their itineraries in hand and bags on their backs, the group jumped on the bus and set off for yet another lively college tour.
After a short bus ride of talking, dozing off, and watching the road ahead, the group arrived at their first destination, Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. Jeter's Leaders Alumnus Jordan immediately greeted the group and took it on a tour of his school. Fairfield has an attractive campus and a wide array of courses and career paths. As soon as you enter its gates, you feel welcomed and valued.
Departing from Fairfield, the Jeter's Leaders headed to the prestigious Ivy League school, Yale University in New Haven. At the visitor's center, the Leaders split up into two groups to accommodate two tour guides who showed each group its way around campus. They gave advice on how meeting new people on campus was an important part of college life. Afterwards, both groups headed back to the Visitor's Center for a short media presentation about the university.
Roused by the anticipation of the second day's events, the Leaders ate a quick breakfast and set off for Wesleyan University. Upon arrival, one of the Wesleyan deans and a student representative, welcomed the Leaders, introduced the school and answered questions. Afterwards, they toured the campus and saw several residence halls and the interiors of important buildings such as the library and the main center.
The last stop on the college tour was the University of Connecticut. The university is probably best known for its athletics. The Leaders met with current UConn students, saw state-of-the-art buildings and had the chance to get another feel for campus life, all of which are crucial in understanding the college experience. They learned that UConn is more than just Huskies athletics.
After the Leaders' visit, the group got on the bus headed back to New York City. Most of the Leaders felt that they could actually see themselves attending the colleges they visited.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan says he would be happy to sit down and share his basketball knowledge with LeBron James.
The Miami Heat star had said in an ESPN interview that he's like to connect with Jordan and pick up some advice.
"Sure, I would be willing to talk to a bunch of the kids," Jordan told The Associated Press on Friday. "And actually I do. I don't advertise it because I don't want it to be misconstrued or to be viewed as tampering with other stars. I'm in a more difficult position than other owners because it can be viewed in a different way.
"But I've always welcomed an opportunity to talk to anybody, LeBron included."
Jordan, a six-time NBA champion and the owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, said he's mentored other players but has kept it on the "down low" because he doesn't like to publicize his efforts. He wouldn't name the players, but said there's nothing he wouldn't do to help the game.
"I was very moved to see (Lebron) said that. But I'm not the type that is going to chase down today's athletes," Jordan said. "If you welcome conversation or insight from me, I'm here and I'm always going to be receptive of that. I will do what I can to better the player for the game of basketball and not give them bad information because he's with the Heat and I have a team over here.
"I'm about the game of basketball and I would give feedback to improve them as a basketball player," Jordan said, then added, laughing, "even though it may cost my team a chance at the end of the game."
Here are five topics Michael Jordan talked about during his interview with The Associated Press on Friday:
STERN LEGACY: David Stern is retiring in 2014 as NBA commissioner after 30 years. "He's done a great job for the game of basketball. I think he's changed the persona of the professional basketball player as more of a business-like person other than just an athlete who just plays basketball. Dr. J , Larry Bird and Magic Johnson all became business figures. (That goes) right down to myself and Kobe (Bryant) and LeBron and to all of these guys. And Stern had a lot of vision about that."
1-ON-1 CHALLENGES: Grizzlies owner Robert Pera recently became the latest to challenge Jordan to a one-on-one basketball game with proceeds going to charity. Jordan has said that's not something that interests him. "It's a no-win situation," Jordan said. "He may have had some motivation in why he said it, or with his competitive nature. But it's all in good fun. Hey, I've been used for worse. I didn't see the benefit for me playing one-on-one. Why? It was a nice gesture, but I haven't played the game of basketball in I don't know how long."
PLAYING BASKETBALL: Jordan, who got married earlier this spring, said he rarely picks up a basketball these days. "My knees feel good. My feet feel good. Everything on my body feels good and I don't want to ruin that at the age of 50," Jordan said. "I may mess around at my camp in Santa Barbara. The kids ask me to dunk and the next thing you know it was all over the news and the internet. Then Jalen Rose says I'm coming back at 50. I try to stay away from those scenarios as much as possible."
BEST NBA PLAYER: When asked who's the best player in the game, Jordan quickly responded, "I'm not playing" before letting out a laugh. "It's hard to pick. It's hard to say the best player," Jordan said. "You would have to say LeBron because of what he's capable of doing. Kobe is coming off an injury and you don't know where he is going to be at his age. I would have to say LeBron."
BOBCATS' OUTLOOK: Jordan's is confident he'll turn Charlotte into a winner. "We hired a coach that is going to be able to make a much bigger jump with the young kids and put them in a position that they're going to be very successful with," Jordan said. "We acquired a center in Al Jefferson that we know what we're getting 17 (points) and nine (rebounds) every game. ... We are doing everything from the business basketball side that's positive to try to move away from where we were."


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Manchester United are ready to cut their losses on Ashley Young and will listen to offers for the winger in January.
The 28-year-old enjoyed an impressive debut campaign following his £17 million move from Aston Villa just over two years ago but injuries and a chronic loss of form have seen him fall down the Old Trafford pecking order.
Coaches have "seen enough" of the player, who earns £110,000-a-week plus bonuses, to determine he is not worthy of a place in the long-term plans of David Moyes.
The former Watford starlet's reputation has taken a pummelling having been embroiled in several diving controversies, the most recent of which occurred during last month's 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace.
Afterwards Moyes criticised Young – comments that have served to strain the relationship between player and manager – for falling under the challenge of Kagisho Dikgacoi which earned his side a penalty and the South African international a red card.
Moyes said: "I've always said I don't like diving. He deserved to get booked. I don't want any of my players diving, I don't want anybody doing it.
"If you look at it [the penalty], the boy definitely throws his leg out and Ashley's leg goes into it. I think Ashley has put his leg into it. But I will definitely say to Ashley that it is not what I want."
Young has not featured for his club since the 4-1 derby defeat against Manchester City and was ignored for England selection by Roy Hodgson ahead the recent World Cup qualifiers against Montenegro and Poland.
The emergence of teenager Adnan Januzaj, who committed his future to the Premier League champions by signing a new five-year deal on Saturday, will further restrict Young's chances of returning to the first-team fold.
Young's route back into the starting XI is further blocked by Nani, who recently signed a lengthy contract extension, Japan international Shinji Kagawa and Wilfried Zaha a £17m signing from Crystal Palace last January.


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Regalecus glesne, known by the fanciful name of "king of herrings" or the more stoic "oarfish", is the longest of the Teleost fish, reaching an average length of 5-8m and a record of 17m. (Paxton and Eschmeyer, 1998) It has a long, ribbonlike body with a red dorsal fin running its entire length (Robins and Ray, 1986). The dorsal fin is longest in front, making a cockscomb on the head (Eschmeyer and Herald, 1983). It has 260-412 fin rays (Nelson, 2006). The pelvic fins are long and slender, only containing one fin ray, with an oarlike membrane at the tip (Robins and Ray, 1986). These rays are possibly used for taste (Paxton and Eschmeyer, 1998). The body tapers to a tiny caudal fin which is entirely lost in some specimens (Eschmeyer and Herald, 1983). It has 143-170 vertebrae (Nelson, 2006). There is no anal fin, and no scales (Nelson, 2006). The skin is covered with tubercles (Robins and Ray, 1986). R. glesne has small eyes, no teeth, and no swim bladder (Nelson, 2006). The body is gray to silvery with varied black markings and red fins (Robins and Ray, 1986; Eschmeyer and Herald, 1983).


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Allen Lessels' on Motorsports: Vickers earned his winBY ALLEN LESSELS
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July 15. 2013 9:18PM
LOUDON -- JIMMIE JOHNSON stood next to his No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet late on Sunday afternoon and graciously answered the last of the questions about the just-completed Camping World RV Sales 301 and then he was off and running.
He had a place to go. Something to do.
A similar scene plays out at racetracks around the country and at New Hampshire Motor Speedway late each Sunday afternoon that the Sprint Cup stops by.
The race ends and competitors bring their cars back to the garage and then the next race begins. Drivers climb out of their cars and peel off their firesuits and start hurrying toward the gates, the quicker to get to their rides and eventually their flights and home.
But Jimmie Johnson this time did not head directly toward the New Hampshire Motor Speedway tunnel and points south.
Johnson finished fifth in the race and was on his way to find Brian Vickers. In a hurry.
"I'm heading over to Victory Lane now to dump some Gatorade on his head," Johnson said.
And off he ran.
Johnson's was a sentiment shared by others.
Vickers, who drives only part time for Michael Waltrip and has made a big-time comeback just to get to this point, was a feel-good story on Sunday. He won his third career Cup race in 271 starts and first since Aug. 16, 2009 at Michigan.
Since then, he had his 2010 racing season ended by blood clots that threatened his life, driven a season for Red Bull Racing and then watched that team fold and signed on with Waltrip for last season.
Can he put in words what it feels like to battle through it all and come out and win again? "I don't know that I can, to be honest with you," Vickers said. "Everything that I've gone through over the last so many years from the blood clots; and you wake up one morning and you're just not sure — you're just hoping to be around the next. To, are you ever going to race again to, OK, I may race again, to, all right I'm racing but now I don't have a job."
Then Ty Norris, an executive at Waltrip Racing, called and offered him a chance to drive a half dozen races last year and nine this season.
Now he was sitting at the winner's table at NHMS for a post-race press conference with Norris and crew chief Rodney Childers.
The Aaron's No. 55 Dream Machine Toyota had lived up to its name.
His team members weren't the only ones excited about Vickers becoming the 11th different winner in the last 11 races at NHMS.
As he drove down the backstretch after taking the checkered flag, rival after rival came by to congratulate him.
"It was actually one of the most special moments of the win," said Vickers, who was sure to thank all those who have supported him through the years, particularly the recent years. "Every single car that came by put a tire mark on the door or was shaking their fist. In a good way. Or they gave me a wave and it wasn't just a lazy wave. They really meant it."
Especially Johnson, one of his best buddies in Sprint Cup.
"When Jimmie came by me on the racetrack, I think he was shaking his fist harder," Vickers said. "He was like jumping out of the seat, I think, he was so excited for me."
Vickers earned the win, the fist shakes and the Victory Lane visit, Johnson figured.
"He's been through a long road of challenges and he's fought through it all," Johnson said.
Vickers and Co. enjoyed the win and seemed to enjoy the press conference.
They told of how the driver's fiancée had to leave to catch her ride home and when his fortunes turned in the race, she hustled back. They talked about how nothing is guaranteed, but that wins certainly help when it comes to landing sponsorships and determining whether Vickers will drive the car full-time next season.
And as the lengthy press conference was about to wrap up, Norris pointed out that Vickers had come to the event wearing a hat bearing not his name but that of Mark Martin, one of the other drivers of the car this year. Michael Waltrip is the third.
"You've got to run 10 races to get your own hat," Norris said with a laugh.
Everyone laughed with him. Yeah, it was a feel-good story.
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I just finished a snyopsis on Saturday's game Steve.
Saving the Family
A synopsis written through the eyes of Cooncarin Trunks
It was a typical morning at the Ziatic Guild. Lucky had just finished eating breakfast, and I was about to go check on the horses. But it was at that moment a truly epic thing happened, the post man arrived. He had a letter from my good friend Urza VanBurace. He wanted me to come to Pleasantville to discuss the possibility of expanding the Guild to their fair city. I had always been keen on the idea of Guild expansion so I set of for Pleasantville. Normally, Lucky would have joined me but was busy tending to the Guild and pleasing Ginger.
I arrived at the city gates early the next morning ready to relax and work on the new hall plans. But the tides turned quickly. I wasnt at the Pleasantville Keep for more than an hour when an Elvin messenger came to speak with Lytle Boxer. In fact, he wasnt so much a messenger as an outcast of Swatrs. The news he had for Lytle was both exciting and depressing. Apparently Lytle had a sister he never knew about, but she was being held hostage. He knew this because he heard from some friends that were exploring about an elf maiden speaking to them through a crystal ball. (A powerful relic indeed) We learned the location of this ball from him, and began preparations to leave. Our group was hesitant at first since a spell from Solomon told us it was a trap. But the promise of glory soon had Cooncarin, Urza, Solomon, and Lytle on our way.
Getting to the Givema border was the easiest part of our trip. Once we crossed into Swatrs it was a different story. We had to be careful and not let anyone recognize us for fear of attack. You see, the friends I was traveling with werent very popular in Swatrs. That is another story entirely, so well leave it at that. We found the first cave with the crystal ball, and fought hundreds of tiny fuzzy creatures. Luckily, Solomon summoned a swarm of bugs to confuse them, while Urza and I shot them down from the sky using our Moccasins of Levitation. Lytle made contact with his sister, and got a general idea of her whereabouts. We would have to continue north. When we got near Swarfen, Lytle turned invisible and snuck in. While there he spoke with a few people to get information on our situation. He came back with grim news. Apparently the country was in poor condition after the recent war and was under heavy militia control. So, instead of doing the slow journey all the way to the north end of the country we decided to ditch two of the horses and use Lytles and Urzas only, which had Horseshoes of speed. This allowed us to travel twice as fast as normal. It only took two days to arrive near Silvenstenn. There was one minor fight along the way, with some Gorrillabears, but we took care of them. The cave with the crystal ball was just a little North West Silvenstenn, so we continued on. We started to go into the mountains when we saw a familiar figure ahead of us. It was Vader, the kings head magic user. We had contacted him earlier to ask about the crystal ball and he decided to check up on us. It didnt take to much convincing to get the bored magic user to come along with us and help. After a long first day of hiking, we took a greatly needed rest.
It was on my shift with Lytle we had a stroke of bad luck. I had fallen asleep, most likely from all the strenuous work I had done, and so Lytle was keeping watch on his own. But, even keen eyes sometimes miss elves surrounding you. Lytle barely had the chance to stand up before we all had swords at our throats. After a few minutes of mindless bickering a few of the elves dropped to the ground. Vader had used a sleep spell on them. Next, he snuck behind the leader, invisibly, and put a dagger to his back. Now we were in charge! After a few more minutes of arguing we decided to bring them with us, bound of course.
We knew the shack with Lytles sister would be guarded, but not by Giant Trolls! They were huge, and had the regenerating powers of all trolls. But this is why we had brought the elves with. We gave them their weapons back, and had them act as bait for the trolls to chace. While that was happening we snuck to the front of the shacks door. Our earlier scouting showed us that the shack was covered in magical protective spells. But, with the combined efforts of Solomon and Vader, they were soon dispelled. We burst inside, grabbed Lytles sister and the crystal ball, and ran out. The trolls were quickly chasing us, but a magical portal of Vaders allowed us to run straight to Givemea. We sold a few items that we received, and were on our way home. A better world now that an innocent Elf Maiden was safe.
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what happened to the crystal ball?
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apparently it was somehow tuned to the Boxer's. So only jake's characters can use them.
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I thought elves were resistant to sleep spells.
And how strong is this Vader guy compated to Andy?
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When I received the modem and start up disc, none of the codes would work for my computer, nor my housemates. I called Qwest and was told that it was because I had a MacBook. During the month of June I called Qwest over nine times, and was repeatedly told in both polite and in rude terms that the problem was my Mac, not Qwest. During one call to Qwest, an employee told me that he could get it up and running in 30 seconds if my computer were a PC. When I asked him if any of his colleagues were trained for Macs, he told me that hardly anyone uses macs and Qwest should not have to train its employees in a practically obsolete system. He then transferred me, against my will, to the apple support line."
My computer is a 2007 Macbook that receives wireless at every coffee shop or business with wireless; i is not a problem with my computer. The apple support line should not have to pick up the pieces for Qwest employees.
The amount of time spent on the phone with Qwest in June, transfers directly to my cell phone bill. I went over my minutes for the first time in my cell phone contract by exactly the amount of time I was on the phone with Qwest. I admit, I do choose to have a cell phone instead of a landline. This means that 1-800 numbers cost minutes on my plan, yet if Qwest employees had been trained sufficiently in both Macs and PCs, I should have only had to make one phone call, and thus not go over my minutes. I do believe that part of my $57.54 monthly Qwest bill is to having access to customer service.
After this cell phone bill, I asked Qwest for a new modem to rent. I was sent a non-rental and charged roughly $100. I did not learn this until my bill at the end of July.
After receiving the new modem, I had the same series of problems with wireless not working in the household. After three more phone calls, I got a Qwest employee that knew Macs. He got the wireless up and running in under 30 seconds.
Shortly after the wireless got working, I got the bill for the charged modem. I immediately called billing and asked if I could have it transferred on my account as a rental. The first person I talked to did not think they could do it, but then I got them to transfer me to the Loyalties Department. The first person I talked to in loyalties, told me that they could change it to rental status, and because I was a loyal customer, he would give me three months for half price in recompense for all the previous trouble. He told me to wait three days to pay my bill, because he would start the discount that month. I was much relieved. Yet when I called to check on my bill five business days later, it had not changed.
When I called to check with billing they had two different computer profiles for me, one gave the information that loyalties had told me, the other had the higher bill. They could not rectify it, so instead of Qwest figuring it out its own internal error, they forced me to talk to Loyalties, billing, and customer care. I spent over two hours on the phone that day. I should not be the one communicating to each department in Qwest about Qwest's own internal error on my bill. Qwest should be taking responsibility for making sure their profiles on the customer's is correct. I believe this is what costumer service entails.
I canceled my service that day. This was the middle of August. I was told by Loyalties that my plan would be terminated, and essentially erase a month of service from my bill for all the inconvenience, and that she would send me a label with reference number for the modem, so that I wouldn't have to eat the cost of the modem. I never received a reference number. It took the final bill until mid-September to arrive. Loyalties was able to give me the one month discount. Yet the modem had not been credited. I had to call again for a reference number to send the modem back. Again I was told not to pay the bill for the modem.
I sent the modem back near the end of September. On September 26th, I received notification that Qwest was going to send my bill to a collection agency if I did not pay or make arrangements for payments. The bill in question was the combination of the $100 erroneous charge for the modem, the non-credited month of service and a partial month of service. All of these charges I had been told by three separate employees to wait to pay, yet apparently interdepartmental communication had failed again. I called on the 26th and paid everything except for the modem cost, asking if that would stop them from sending it to collections. The Qwest employee told me it would.
One week later, I got another notice to pay the $100 for the modem, or it would be sent to collections. Again, I called and asked to put a stop on the transfer to collections. Again, I was told it would not be sent. Yet today, I got both a collections notice for the $100, and a phone call from collections. It was both the rudest letter and phone call that I have ever received, and it was due to the fact that I waited to pay the bill because Qwest had told me to wait. I paid the collections agency in order to save my credit rating, then called Qwest. I was told that the $100 had been credited to my account and the collections notice was a mistake.
I am dumbfounded that this went to collections despite my communication with Qwest. I feel harassed by this continued ill treatment, and blatant irresponsibility by Qwest. This irresponsibility has added up to a $100 collections bill, a threat to my credit, a $89 charge in overage minutes on my cell phone, and two months of bills paid to Qwest for wireless service when no wireless service was being received in our house. My main complaint is that as an individual paying for a service, I should receive that service in exchange for my payment. I that service should malfunction or not perform with in the bounds of its contract, then the company should be responsible for fixing it. It
is not the individual's responsibility to call every department of a corporation to make sure they are getting proper customer service; it is the corporation's responsibility in exchange for monthly payment to give proper service to the customer.
My house has switched to Charter and they had us up and running immediately. The one time that we have had a problem, Charter came to our house, and fixed it for us, free of charge. They did not force us to stay on the phone for multiple hours, or try to tell us that it was our computer's problem.
Thank you for your time.
Lindsey Case
The game is called customer service hot potato. Each department receives a request, processes it, then figures out which other department to dispatch it away to, with the problem never getting solved. Lindsey did the right thing and voted with her dollar. It just sucks that she had to go through such hassle on all ends of the transaction. Well they got one part right. They had no problem signing her up as a customer and getting all her billing information.
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January 30, 2014
"Emmitt Till" does more than call attention to how Till's death ignited the U.S. Civil Rights Movement in the '50s and '60s. It points to the quiet heroism of Mamie Till Mobley in the face of unspeakable horror and unrelieved terrorism. Come see this dynamic and inspirational play by Tavia Percia and the Tavia Percia Theatre Company: Saturday, Feb. 1, 7 and 9 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 2, 3 and 5 p.m., at the Eastside Arts Alliance, 2277 International Blvd, Oakland.


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NOTE: All predictions were written independently of each other... hence why everyone is expecting all the remasters...
Simon Miller, Editor-In-Chief
Microsoft's big guns
The Xbox One still needs its ace in the hole. Halo 5 is undoubtedly already in that category, but Microsoft has to reveal other games to both support and stand alongside the return of the Master Chief. Given that they pushed a lot at E3, continuing that momentum a few months later is imperative.
While some new titles would be appreciated - Gears? A new, non-Kinect outing from Rare? - we finally need to know what the hell Quantum Break is and, hopefully, get some solid info about Crackdown.
Quantic Dream's new game
Beyond: Two Souls was... let's just say it wasn't great. A huge shame coming off the back of the excellent Heavy Rain, Gamescom feels like the right place, and right time, for David Cage to announce something new (not Kara, although that wizard thing he did was pretty good...) and prove that his unique approach to video games is not a hit and miss affair.
Plus it's not a bad extra for Sony to throw into its PS4 cap.
Every game ever made is getting remastered
Pong, Horace Goes Skiing, Dizzy, Saberwolf, E.T., Breakout, Minesweeper, Solitaire and Manic Miner will all be announced as being remastered...
Tom Orry, Editorial Director
Remasters galore
As well as a strong presence from The Master Chief Collection for Xbox One, I hope we'll see a number of other remasters of older games. Rumours of Beyond and God of War Ascension getting similar treatment to The Last of Us have been doing the rounds for some time, so we might see something of those, but fingers crossed some games that struggled on PS3/Xbox 360 get updated for PS4 and Xbox One. Far Cry 3, BioShock Infinite, Deus Ex, Crysis series, DmC, the Gears of War Trilogy and more would all benefit from the next-gen treatment.
Ratchet and Clank PS4
Sony revealed that the original Ratchet and Clank was being reimagined for PS4 in 2015, alongside the feature film starring the Lombax and robot duo. It might be a bit early to show off, but if the game arrives in the first half of 2015, Gamescom would be a good event to reveal the progress developer Insomniac is making.
Xbox One becomes more attractive to consumers
Through a combination of good games and another price cut, I expect the Xbox One will start to look more appealing following Gamescom. The machine has a hard few years ahead of it if Microsoft can't get out from Sony's "The Most Powerful Console in the World" marketing strategy, so the Xbox One has to be considerably cheaper and offer more exclusive titles.
David Scammell, News Editor
GTA V release date announced for PS4, Xbox One & PC
I'd put a substantial wad of cash on this being announced at Sony's press conference alongside a hardware bundle and any other exclusive content Rockstar may have in store for PS4.
Another Xbox One price cut for Europe
Because last week's "error" and recent retailer promotions seem too much of a coincidence for there not to be a price cut, although I'm not sure I'd hold my breath for another cut in the UK. The white Xbox One may be formally revealed, too, along with a 1TB console to compete with...
Sony's new 1TB PS4
Sony doesn't need to release a new PS4 SKU yet, but a 1TB PS4 could go some way to encourage even more sales this Christmas and gain an even greater lead on Microsoft. And if it were to introduce a new 1TB SKU, the big question would be whether it chooses to 'Do An Apple' and replace the 500GB model completely, or launch the 1TB model at a premium price...
James Orry, Games Editor
Year of the remaster
The year of the remaster will continue with a host of recent - and not so recent - games which were better on PC being ported over to the PS4 and Xbox One. The likes of BioShock Infinite, Dishonoured, Deus Ex, Skyrim, the Batman Arkham Trilogy, Dark Souls 1 and 2... and I'm sure there's more I can't think of. All these looked better on PC and would surely find a good audience on the new generation consoles.
New games...
There'll be some new games too, including something from Media Molecule and Quantic Dream for PS4, plus a glimpse at Microsoft's efforts with the Gears of War franchise. It would be great if Rare's future plans are revealed too, but that's probably too much to ask for.
Steve Burns, Deputy Editor
Bloodborne to look even better
First glimpsed at E3, Bloodborne impressed by coming across as Resi 4 meets Dark Souls. And this was with code that was both hands-off and boasting a frame-rate that would have appalled the SNES version of Doom.
So I'm expecting big things from, er, From's latest at Gamescom.
Metal Gear Solid 5 to impress... again
The Phantom Pain got a hands-off demo at E3, and pretty much everyone who saw it loved it. Konami is holding a special pre-show event to show more of the game, and I imagine it will get people very excited indeed. The only question is whether it can top the E3 2000 reveal of MGS 2, which allegedly reduced people to tears. Maybe they knew what the full game was going to be like, eh?
I'm going to be upset that I don't get currywurst this year
The VideoGamer brass has decided to cover Gamescom remotely this year, instead sending young men to their doom/appointments while we watch from afar. The only downside is that I won't be able to get my hands on currywurst, the main reason for being out there in the first place.


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Smokehouse Bacon Beans are an easy recipe with bold flavors. Rich and thick beans slow cooked for hours in a mixture of molasses, brown sugar, veggies, smoky spices and bacon, bacon and more bacon. Most possibly the cook-out side dish of your dreams!
Nothing says summer quite like a cook-out filled with grilled eats, sides, salads and beans. My perfect cookout menu includes burgers and dogs, my moms potato and macaroni salads, roasted corn and beans. I am so excited to be sharing recipes for our favorites with you this summer.
Have you ever tasted baked beans so smoky and rich that you could eat them for an entire meal? Well, these are the beans of your dreams! It all starts with a pound of bacon, veggies and the fixins for the best tasting smoky beans you have ever eaten.
Prepared in a slow cooker the recipe is as easy as soaking the beans overnight and then dumping all the ingredients into the slow cooker and letting them go all day (or night). The results are incredible. Deep rich molasses and brown sugar add to the body of the smokey, tender beans. The vinegar helps mellow out the sweetness so it is perfect. These beans are reminiscent of the beans you would enjoy at a smokehouse. Now you can have them at home.
Chad and I went nuts with these, as I mentioned I ate bowls of them on their own and Chad put them on everything you can imagine. They are the perfect topping to a grilled burger, just add a slice of cheese! This dish will be a hit at your cook-out, just be sure to bring the recipe with you. Everyone will ask for it!
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Greek Tortellini Salad is loaded with fresh vegetables and tortellini pasta, making this Greek Pasta Salad almost perfect. Add a sweet and tangy dressing to the mix and you have yourself a perfect must try recipe! An easy make-ahead recipe. Simply layer salad and pack dressing separately. Add dressing and toss to coat when you are ready to serve.
Orange Honey Rainbow Fruit Salad recipe is like a party for your senses. The orange honey dressing includes a secret ingredient that brings this salad to life. Perfect make ahead cookout dish. Prepare fruit the night before and store in plastic baggies in the refrigerator. Assemble and drizzle with dressing when ready to serve.
SERVES 24 | ACTIVE TIME 15 Min | TOTAL TIME 18 Hours 15 Min
32 ounce package dried pinto beans
1 pound thick cut bacon, cooked and diced
1 medium yellow onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups water
¼ cup molasses
1 cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon dried chipotle chili pepper
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Sort through beans and pick out any stones, small and shriveled, excessively dirty (like a black spot covering a whole side of a white bean), or otherwise look old and mishandled beans.
Pour beans into a large sieve or colander and rinse well. Pour rinsed beans into 6 quart slow cooker and cover with water by 2 inches. Place cover on and leave slow cooker OFF. Allow beans to soak overnight (about 8-12 hours).
Drain the soaked beans and rinse the slow cooker. Place onions, garlic and bacon into the slow cooker. Then add beans back into the slow cooker. Add water, molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, chili pepper, vinegar, and pepper. (Salt will be added at the end).
Cook on high for 10-12 hours until beans are tender. Add salt to taste, we use the full 1 tablespoon.
Serve and enjoy!
*DONNA'S NOTE: If you want your beans really thick, after about 10 hours remove 2 cups of beans from cooker and smash them. Add them back to the cooker and stir. This step will help the beans thicken.
Recipe developed by Donna Elick - The Slow Roasted Italian
Copyright ©2014 The Slow Roasted Italian – All rights reserved.


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TUSCALOOSA | Nearly four years ago, the Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools opened their doors with the goal of becoming official International Baccalaureate schools.
That day has finally come.
By Jamon Smith
Staff Writer
TUSCALOOSA | Nearly four years ago, the Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools opened their doors with the goal of becoming official International Baccalaureate schools.
That day has finally come.
"About three weeks ago, we received word that we've been fully authorized as an IB primary years program," said Jeanne Burkhalter, principal of Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools Elementary. "The middle years authorization is on its way."
The IB primary years authorization has only been given for the Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools Elementary. The Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools Middle won't become officially be authorized as an IB school until an IB official visits the school in October and gives the final OK.
Kaylee Brooks, a fourth-grade teacher at the elementary school, said she feels like she can finally breathe now that the school's been authorized.
"It feels validating because we had so many people support us throughout the process," Brooks said. "This process has made us a team because we had to plan together as a school."
Askia Little, a third-grade teacher at the elementary school, said he remembers how overwhelmed the school's teachers were when they were first introduced to the IB curriculum.
Now, they know the program's curriculum so well that they received authorization during their first try, he said.
"To me, it's a breath of fresh air," he said. "It's validating that the IB evaluators said we were doing everything that we should be doing in practice."
The IB program began in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1968. It's a standardized, advanced education program with an international curriculum accepted worldwide in 138 countries.
Some IB courses can count for college credit, and statistics have shown that IB students are up to 30 percent more likely to be accepted into college. Many IB students also receive full scholarships.
In April 2011, the Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools became candidates for the IB program. A year later, an IB consultant visited the elementary school and gave an assessment to see if the school met IB's stringent standards.
To meet IB's requirements, the schools had to increase the art, music and foreign language curriculum to 50 hours a year. They had to hire a part-time art teacher, part-time music teacher, full-time Spanish teacher and two full-time IB coordinators to help achieve those teaching goals. They had to fill out the plethora of paperwork and do the constant reporting that's required to be IB.
They've had to shape the curriculum to teach the eight classes required and implement project-based learning so the schools would feel like IB schools. The schools' full-time and elective teachers were required to understand and incorporate the IB philosophy, which is teaching all eight subjects in all eight classes — in music class, students would not only learn music, they'd learn the history of it and they'd use math to learn how to make instruments, for example.
"The only thing that will change now is the title," Little said. "We already teach the curriculum."
Tuscaloosa City Schools Superintendent Paul McKendrick said the magnet elementary school becoming IB is a wonderful accomplishment.
"We're a system that has innovative programs and is moving forward," he said. "We're not being mired in mediocrity. We're pushing ourselves beyond what our past efforts have been and we won't be satisfied with what we've done."


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Theater Year End Round Up
John Glover, left, Bill Brochtrup and Edward Tournier in "Secrets of the Trade" at the Black Dahlia Theatre in Los Angeles, as presented by the Center Theatre Group. McNulty: "A brilliant cast, under the unerring direction of Matt Shakman, animated Jonathan Tolins genuine if at times meandering drama about an adolescent with a theatrical dream (Tournier) and a glamorously successful mentor (the fabulous Glover), who seems rather dicey to the boys loudly suspicious mother (a crackling Amy Aquino)."
Ed Brooks/Center Theatre Group
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Windham selectmen, state at odds over traffic signal's future
WINDHAM — Following a heated two-hour discussion with members of the state Department of Transportation Monday night, the Windham Board of Selectmen opted to support keeping the controversial traffic signal at the intersection of Route 111 and Route 111A.
Board members will now put their recommendations in writing, asking the DOT to let the existing traffic signal remain. As part of the Interstate 93 expansion project, the state DOT wants to remove the signal during the relocation of Route 111A.
State transportation officials, who warned that keeping the light in place while adding another light at the new Route 111A would ultimately mean more future traffic delays, met publicly with Windham selectmen during the lengthy workshop session at Windham Town Hall Monday night.
Though members of the public weren't allowed to comment during the meeting, several dozen or so citizens and town officials sat in the audience, many of them area business owners who'd previously voiced concerns that removing the traffic light would have dire consequences when it came to their daily operations.
The board's decision was not an easy one and after hearing further details of the plans from DOT project manager Peter Stamnas, selectmen went through a series of several failed votes before arriving at their final decision.
Selectmen voted 3-2 in favor of the recommendation, which Selectmen Al Letizio Jr. and Phil LoChiatto opposed.
After hearing previously unknown details of the DOT's plans, which include building a new Park and Ride near the new highway exits and relocating Route 111A to the west, Letizio said he supported the state's plans as a whole, including the proposal to eventually remove the current traffic light."Whether we like it or not it looks like the new Park and Ride is going there," he said, noting the state's plans to relocate the light at the new Route 111A, closer to I-93.
"We've been kicking the can down the road for months now and it's time to do the right thing," LoChiatto added, noting that keeping the traffic light in question would go against the state's plans to evenly space out the eventual traffic light configuration and having the old light remain would have some very negative effects on traffic.
Stamnas said the board's written recommendation would be considered throughout the planning process, though the state still has the final say on what happens to the light.
"There's still some conversations to be had with the DOT," he said, noting that once those conversations happen he plans to return to the board "with a response as it relates to the signal."
Keeping the current traffic signal in place would mean a total of seven sets of traffic lights for the future four-lane stretch of roadway between the I-93 exist ramps and Route 28.
Stamnas said the plan, as written, would incorporate permissive left turns as well as permissive U-turns along the route, allowing traffic to access area businesses without the current signal.
"In my mind, I think this provides additional opportunities for turning movements," Stamnas said. "And most times of the day, people should be able to take a left-hand turn without a problem."


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Late Dover Councilwoman Sophia Russell will be honored posthumously by the Dover Public Library Saturday morning.
The Dover Public Library will name its Teen Loft after the late Councilwoman Sophia Russell in honor of her work for local youths during a dedication scheduled for Saturday morning.
Russell, 64, died Oct. 6 at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital after her second bout with cancer.
The Dover Library Foundation met shortly after Russell's passing and voted to name the Teen Loft after Russell as the most appropriate gesture for her, Dover Library Director Margie Cyr said.
"At one time, the Teen Loft was removed from the plan because of funding, and she spearheaded the effort to get the teen loft back and funded," Cyr said.
The Teen Loft is a special section of the library on the third floor built specifically for teenagers. Cyr said. All the materials, books and audio books and activities for teens take place in that space.
During her tenure on council, Russell served as chairwoman of the Parks, Recreation & Enhancement Committee. When it began, the $20 million library project was placed as a recurring item on the committee's agenda, Cyr said. Russell's committee was the first committee that would receive and review plans and funding suggestions for the project. The committee would give the initial approval and then forwarded those on to Dover City Council.
"Mrs. Russell was always a great library supporter," Cyr said. "She always believed in the role the library played in the lives of the youth. She always wanted to ensure that there was always a place in Dover where the youth could go to learn and find enrichment. For her, the library fulfilled that need."
Russell was initially diagnosed with uterine cancer in September 2011. She underwent surgery and chemotherapy and appeared to have beaten the disease. However, she was given a diagnosis of lung cancer on Aug. 10 and was absent from thereon out from council.
Russell first won election to council for the 4th District in 2005, when a special election was held to replace the late Councilman John W. Pitts, who had died while in office.
Former city chaplain Wallace Dixon won the Nov. 27 special election held to replace Russell. Dixon was sworn in on Monday night.
At that meeting, Council President Thomas Leary announced the planned dedication for Russell. Leary talked about Russell as council was set to approve the new Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Leary noted that he and Russell were only a few years apart and lived within five miles of each other while growing up in Dover. They never interacted due to the circumstances of a bygone era, but Leary was happy to get to know Russell during their time on council, Leary said.
"I was the better for it," he said, a hint of emotion in his voice.
The renaming of Dover Public Library's Teen Loft was a fitting tribute given her devotion to youth in the city and her chairmanship of the library committee, Leary said.
"She did a lot of work for kids in the community, frequently spending her own money for events for teens or younger kids in the neighborhood, especially this time of year," Leary said.
The 11 a.m. dedication ceremony is open to the public, Cyr said. Refreshments will be served afterward.


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Why you don't make use of your lust to burn your lust?rb3 wrote:Hi there,
I'm a Buddhist who have been out of practice for a couple of years. I'm currently single, 25, and facing huge difficulties in controlling my lust. I used to visit erotic massage parlors to get a quick relief of which I've felt tremendous guilt after the act of done. I've made a vow to the Lord Buddha that I'll never visit these unwholesome outlets again and I've managed to stay true to my vows for 5 months. However, my urges are acting up on me again and the temptation to visit these places are overwhelming. I really need help on this. Is there a more skillful way to overcome these urges? I've tried practicing meditation and I hope it would really help.
Would really appreciate advice from serious practicing Buddhists.
PS: Please don't advice me to get a Girlfriend. I don't want to rush in a relationship, and prefer to wait for the right person to enter into my life. Nor do I feel its moral to get into a relationship in order to satisfy my lustful needs.
Thank you so much.
Human beings are born in desire realm. They are full of desire 24/7. If you can make use of it, you can imagine the impact of this transformation.
SOme people see anger as a hindrance and try to eliminate it. THey look at it as a source of suffering and slowly get rid of anger.
However, some people see anger not as a hindrance, but as a diamond. They make use of this anger and transform that anger into the mindfulness and finally see their illusory nature.
Similarly, we can also use our lust as a diamond to finally burn the lust and see their illusory.


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Jasmine V Drops 'Paint a Smile' Video!
Last week, we gave you a sneak peek at Jasmine V.'s video for "Paint a Smile," but the whole video was just released! The singer just posted her latest video, and not only will it get your toes tapping, but there's a touching message behind it, too. When we spoke with Jasmine for her episode of My Day. My Life., she told us that the concept behind the video is to "make the best" out of life's not-so-pleasant situations, adding, "Just because you have a bad day, doesn't mean you have a bad life."
The video starts off with a distraught Jasmine leaving a motel as flashbacks begin coming to her. As she sits and thinks about the past, she decides to drive off into the desert — and her future. Part of her journey leads her to a gas station where she meets a dreamy worker, and while at the gas station she changes her clothes and her attitude. The video ends with a cheerful Jasmine dancing on a counter at a diner. Life sure is looking up! Watch the video in full above, and tell us what you think about it in the comments.