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Tyler Matzek brought joy back to Mudville, er, LoDo on Wednesday night.
Five years and two days after the Rockies selected him with their first pick in the 2009 draft, the left-hander made a glorious big-league debut. The 23-year-old dazzled the Atlanta Braves and led the Rockies to a 8-2 victory at Coors Field.
"A masterful performance by Tyler," manager Walt Weiss said. "He had an explosive fastball, and his slider looked like it disappeared. He threw some good changeups and commanded the pitch. He had it all working."
For 4 1/3 innings, Matzek didn't allow a baserunner. He looked like he just might take his place in baseball history alongside Charles Leander "Bumpus" Jones. Yes, that Bumpus Jones, who began his major-league career Oct. 15, 1892, when he twirled a no-hitter for Cincinnati against visiting Pittsburgh in a 7-1 victory.
"That first inning, I was really, really nervous," Matzek said. "But Mac (catcher Michael McKenry) was calming me down. He said, 'It's just like Triple-A. Go out there and throw your game.' "
So he did, becoming the first Rockies starter to win his major-league debut since Christian Friedrich on May 9, 2012, at San Diego. He became the sixth pitcher in Rockies history to pitch at least seven innings in his MLB debut.
The Braves finally broke through in the fifth with a line shot by Justin Upton that grazed the glove of first baseman Justin Morneau and sailed into right field. Chris Johnson followed with a seeing-eye grounder to right on a hit-and run that had second baseman Josh Rutledge rushing to cover second base. But Matzek regrouped and struck out Tommy La Stella and got Andrelton Simmons to foul out.
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WATCH: Tyler Matzek talks about winning his major-league debut
Matzek, drafted out of Capistrano Valley High School in Southern California at the tender age of 18, left the mound to a standing ovation in the eighth inning from a crowd of 29,112 starving for clean, well-pitched game.
Before he left the mound, Weiss broke him up with a joke.
"I said, 'Are they cheering for me or for you?' " Weiss said with laugh. "He said, 'They are cheering for you.' "
The line on the scorecard, that will no doubt go in the family scrapbook: seven innings, five hits, two runs, seven strikeouts, and most telling, zero walks. In an anomaly for a Rockies pitcher, Matzek was remarkably efficient, throwing just 81 pitches, 60 for strikes.
For good measure, he got the first hit of his big-league career with an infield single to lead off the seventh and slid into home for his first run on a single by Troy Tulowitzki.
"He did a great job, but I wish he would have stayed in there longer, but I thought he did a great job," Tulo said. "He was calm, cool and focused. He did a lot of good things out there."
Atlanta finally cracked the shutout in the eighth with consecutive singles by Johnson and La Stella, setting the table for Simmons' run-scoring single. With that, Weiss lifted Matzek to a cascade of cheers.
"That was amazing," Matzek said. "We have a great fan base and I want to thank everybody who was here."
The Rockies entered Wednesday's game having lost 14 of their last 17 games and were 1-7 on the current homestand.
Dating to 2011, the Braves owned a 22-5 record against the Rockies. They desperately need a spark on energy and hope — and Matzek delivered.
"That wasn't my thought process at all," he said. "I just did what I needed to do. Throw to the zone well and stay within myself."
The Rockies gave him an early boost, scoring three runs in the first inning off of Atlanta starter Julio Teheran, who shut the Rockies out for six innings in a 7-0 Braves' victory on May 25. The Rockies strung together singles by Josh Rutledge and Justin Morneau, an RBI-double by Drew Stubbs and a two-run triple by Corey Dickerson, who's now hitting .339. Dickerson added a run-scoring double in the sixth, scoring Stubbs to give the Rockies a 6-0 lead.
Given that early lead, Matzek sprinted to the mound like a Little Leaguer to begin the second inning, grabbing the ball and waiting for catcher Michael McKenry to take his post behind home plate.
Colorado added a run in the third on Stubbs' sacrifice fly to chase home Tulowitzki. Then in the fifth, Tulowitzki caught in a run-down between first and second, played it just right, allowing Rutledge to score.
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Fish the dam with spinner baits in the spring for largemouth bass. Spinner baits are also good in the many coves that are lined with cattails. The edges of the cattails hold lots of bass. Later on in the summer and into fall go to worms and crankbaits for bass. Crappie fishing is best in the winter and early spring. In the winter they are deep in schools near cover and in the spring they move into the shallow shoreline to spawn. Jigs or minnows are baits of choice. Channel and blue catfish are best from late winter through the fall. Drift fish using liver, blood bait, crawfish, or cheese.


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The Competition Submission
The first part is as follows, for each team in the 1st round you need to pick the player that you think that team will chose. Now we are not going to worry about what position that pick is. For example 25th Denver Broncos Gilmore, we are not worried about the 25th position but the player that is picked. So if you think the Broncos will pick Gilmore put down Denver Broncos Gilmore. Therefore you need to pick the player that will go to each team in the first round of the draft. For each correct pick you will get 5 points. There are a maximum of 160 points that can be gained from this section.
If you correctly pick a player that is selected by the Broncos that is 5 points. If you correctly pick the ROUND that player is picked in that will give you an extra 5 points. The correct pick of a player but in the wrong round will only result in 5 points. In this section creative is rewarded by the chance of getting more points from trades but it is a riskier option than picking with the current picks. Bonus points may be awarded for correctness of trades.
The blogger with the highest combined point total from both parts will win the title of Broncos Blog Draft Guru (BBDG)!
Rules and Notes:
You have up to the start of the draft that is 8:00 EST of draft day to submit. Any submission after that will not be accepted. Changes and updates will be allowed leading up to the draft. You can submit as much as you want in the comments but it will be your LAST submission that I take. Therefore there is only one entry per person. Also if you update multiple times can you delete the older comments, it will just make it easier for me thanks.
Each person's results will be able to be viewed after I have marked them. I will post them all up after I tally up the results which will be after the completion of the draft. I will post up the winner on here with an analysis of the points for each blogger that participated. Some digression will be taken when marking picks so as to be as fair as possible. As grandmaster of the competition I will get to make these decisions so try to be as clear as possible so I understand what you are doing. Again I will be as fair as possible.
If you are game enough you can predict a trade for a player or trade a player. For example the Broncos trade a 6th to a 'Team' for X player or Player to 'Team' for X. If you are game to do as such and you are right I will award this person 10 points for correctness of trade (the picks), 10 points for correct player and 10 points for correct team. The other option to make this easier I will award points on the player. If you think we will get X Player put him down. I will not take into account what pick is traded for him. Example 'Trade for X Player'. If you guess the correct player 10 points, but you have to be game and it could change your mock draft completely. Good Luck.


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Fast and Fantastic Digital Christmas Card
In the December 2009 issue of Creating Keepsakes, we showed you two beautiful versions of a card by Deena Wuest. One was created traditionally, with paper and ribbon, and the other was created digitally. You'll find instructions for the traditional card on page 81 of that issue, and we're happy to provide instructions for the digital version in this online article.
The computerized version of the card is perfect when you're running low on time-you can create the card once and then print copies for everyone on your holiday-card list. You'll also save time and have more control over your final product when you print your own holiday greetings.
Merry and Bright card by Deena Wuest. Supplies Software: Adobe Photoshop CS2; Patterned paper and ribbon: Christmas Dreams Kit by Mindy Terasawa; Frame: Curled Photo Frames by Katie Pertiet; Fonts: Avant Garde and Steelfish.
To make this sleek card:
1. Open a new 5" x 7" document in your photo-editing software and fill the background with red patterned paper.
2. Select a white photo frame element, and position it in the center of your canvas.
3. Fill the top half of the frame with your photo and the bottom half with a coordinating green-patterned paper. Note: The photo and the paper will need to be two separate layers in your document.
4. Add a tied ribbon on the seam between the two elements.
5. Use the Horizontal Type Tool to add text. (Note: Try alternating the color of text to add interest while keeping the design clean and uncluttered.)
6. Add a small bird embellishment atop your greeting to finish the card.
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by E. FREDERICK HALSTEAD Partner, Miami Office
Presented before the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers, New Orleans — April 1963
AT THE OUTSET, I should like to dispose of an obstacle invariably
raised in discussing management-control problems with a specialized
group such as bankers, insurance officials, retailers, wholesalers, contractors—and perhaps even college and university business officers. Every group instinctively feels that its particular area of endeavor is different. Admittedly, there are important differences in the nature of operations and objectives among the various fields of endeavor comprising our economy. The academic atmosphere, idiosyncrasies of academic personnel, and the complexity of problems with which university business administrators must deal are different from those of profit-motivated organizations. Nevertheless, the techniques of administration and tools of management control applied successfully by progressive, profit-motivated organizations have been applied with equal success to the organization and management-control problems of colleges and universities.
The philosophy has been well received in my limited dealings with presidents and chief financial officers of universities. I might also add that this philosophy has been enthusiastically endorsed by the trustees of these institutions.
Colleges and universities are playing an ever increasing and important part in our over-all economy and way of life. Educational institutions have always been important, but in this fascinating era of electronics, nuclear science, rockets and the like, institutions of higher learning are playing one of the major roles and, indeed, are our most treasured national resource. Furthermore, colleges and universities are big business, consuming an ever increasing proportion
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I am so glad I've finally made these – Have no idea what has taken me so long but they are fabulous.
I have got to know Vanessa Kimbell through Twitter and had a lovely telephone chat about this time last year about her upcoming cook book, Prepped. Vanessa is a real foodie and like me, incredibly busy. She decided to change her life in a year, write a cookbook and see how it went. The idea of the book is that you can prepare one meal while preparing another meal for freezing at the same time. This is great for me, I always envision my freezer being full of ready cooked homemade meals but the reality is I barely get time to cook what we are eating that day.
When the book arrived, it was just as beautiful as Vanessa had said. I'm a sucker for a bright pink cover but inside it is just as good. There are 11 different chapters sectioned into different foods. Eg Vanilla, Plum, Elderflower, Rhubarb. So far, I have cooked from the Chocolate (surprise!), Lemon and Lavender.
The first thing I had to do was pour a drink – so I did with the help of the Lemon Syrup recipe (except I had no lemons so used limes instead)
Ingredients and instructions on how to make Lemon Syrup can be found on Vanessa's Blog.
I had friends round for coffee last Friday and family round for tea so in my best Desperate Housewife mode, I served Homemade Lavender Shortbread (Please don't be fooled, I normally give people Asda's own cookies!)
To Make Lavender Shortbread:
200g Lavender Sugar (200g Caster sugar and 2 tsbp dried Lavender kept in a sterilised jar for between 2-6 weeks)
500g Butter
750g Plain Flour
1. Sieve the lavender from the sugar and cream the butter with the sugar until white and fluffy.
2. Add the flour and mix well before turning onto a work surface.
3. If the mix is too crumbly add a teaspoon of water and remix.
4. Roll out to about 1.5cm and cut out into whatever shape you like.
5. Place the biscuits onto a baking tray and bake at 150C for 18-20 mins
6. Cool on a wire rack and sprinkle with more sugar (use lavender sugar if you have made any more)
Can be frozen as dough.
What I thought and learnt:
Makes loads so its well worth the effort of making lavender sugar up in advance.
I had only made my lavender sugar up 2 weeks before so the lavender taste was quite subtle which I wanted.
These biscuits would be lovely with just normal caster sugar.
They taste really lovely and buttery.
I had to bake for at least 22mins.
I embossed the biscuits before cooking with a flower pattern.
Its was an important day in St Helens last Saturday. Saints Rugby Team played (and sadly lost) Leeds in the Super League Final – In honour of this event, I made some of the cookies rugby shaped.


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It didn't take long for the residents of Morenci's Citizens for Quality Care (CQC) adult foster care home to return home after a fire Dec. 7.
The 12 residents were evacuated about 7:30 p.m. that night after a fire was discovered in a room. Most of the residents were transported to the CQC Stephenson Home in Adrian by a bus from Morenci Area Schools, although three went home with family members.
"The residents are back home now," owner Teresa Chang said Thursday afternoon.
Fire and smoke damage was limited due to quick action from Morenci Fire Department members who noticed the blaze when they were training across the street from the facility.
A state licensing inspector approved the home for reopening on Tuesday, Chang said, and a state fire marshal visited the house Wednesday and gave his OK.
The residents came back home at noon Thursday.
Chang expressed her gratitude to the police, EMTs and fire department, as well as to her own staff.
"Everything happened within seconds," she said about the response to the fire.
Her staff members Sheila Dillon and Brittney Corey smelled smoke just as fire department members were rushing across the parking lot.
The two staff members immediately started moving residents outside onto the patio and then the fire department took over, Chang said.
Chang said it "was a blessing" that the fire department was engaged in training when the fire occurred.
One resident of the house was suspected of starting the fire and was taken to Herrick Medical Center for mental health observation.


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Brooke Shields and Jim Belushi are safe after a minor plane accident last Friday at Hearst Castle in San Simeon, Calif., AccessHollywood.com has confirmed.
The incident occurred just after 5 PM when a plane carrying the two actors, who were attending a private event at the popular historic monument, landed safely at the estate's private landing strip.
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Welcome to the Sullivan Student Center!
The Sullivan Student Center is a place where students come to spend time between classes, study, and hold both meetings and late night events. There are a variety of small spaces with comfy chairs and tables for studying and lounging. In addition, meeting rooms are available for group meetings and other activities. Also available to students is the Winston Room, which is the largest programming space in the building. The space is often used for large events such as lectures, showcases, comedians, pre-released movie showings, and dances.
Besides being a great place to connect with your classmates, the Student Center is the home of many departments and services on campus. On the lowest level you can access the Student Mail Center (SMC) and your SMC mailbox. You can also head over to the Northstar Cafe and Jack's Corner to grab some food and snacks.
On the middle level of the Student Center you will be able to visit the Student Center Information Desk and a variety of offices such as the Student Life Office, Residence Life, Student Activities and Leadership, the Associate Dean's Office, and Career Services. Located on the third floor the Student Financial Services office and a North Country Savings Bank branch are available for questions and any banking needs.
The Student Center has a variety of rooms that are available for students, faculty and staff to reserve for various events and meetings. Available on this website is an overview of all the Student Center rooms which are able to be reserved for various events. Information is also available to learn how to reserve these spaces and others across campus. To make sure that the Student Center is enjoyable for all community members please take a moment to visit the Policies and Procedures page. Here you will find important information regarding the use of the building.


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I'm running an experiment to measure the activity of various programming languages on StackOverflow as a function of time. Specifically, I would like to try to get a feel for which languages are used most during the work week and which languages are used most at home and on the weekends. Here's a link to my blog post about the experiment.
Basically, I'm scraping StackOverflow.com to count the number of questions asked with specific tags every 5 minutes. Once I get a week's worth of this data, I'm going to do some analysis to see which languages have the most questions asked during which time ranges.
I'd like some feedback on the experiment if possible, as well as some predictions. Do you think languages like C++ and Java are used less on personal projects? Do you think Python and Ruby are used more at home than at work? Hopefully I'll have some definitive answers in a few weeks.
EDIT: Apparently my googling needs some work. I somehow missed the data dump. I'll rework my script to just parse this and have the results in a day or so, as soon as I get the chance.


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Remember The tournament starts tomorrow: http://www.easports.com/tiger-woods/...rofile/PS3/224
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So it looks like EA is up to it's usual douchebag tricks and will delete any and all TW 13 Country Clubs with less than 5 members. This will make tracking results for the tournament more difficult as there is no way of taking ingame screenshots AFAIK so for the sake of just having fun this coming week's event will purely be a way for us to get to play together as there will be no way to track your results online if they keep nuking the country club's I create.
EA is really starting to annoy the hell out of me with their "We don't give a shit" attitude towards their customer base.
Ok so oit looks like the Country Club is still active and the tournament is live so I guess we are go.
I imagine all that mess with Simcity servers might have screwed up EA's web services.
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When running 'bundle install' or 'gem install mysql2', I got following error:
>gem install mysql2To solve this issue and to successfully install mysql2 gem, I took following steps:
ERROR: Error installing mysql2:
The 'mysql2' native gem requires installed build tools.
Please update your PATH to include build tools or download the DevKit
from 'http://rubyinstaller.org/downloads' and follow the instructions
at 'http://github.com/oneclick/rubyinstaller/wiki/Development-Kit'
1. Download Development Kit "http://github.com/downloads/oneclick/rubyinstaller/DevKit-tdm-32-4.5.1-20101214-1400-sfx.exe" from http://rubyinstaller.org/downloads/
2. Followed the instructions given on link https://github.com/oneclick/rubyinstaller/wiki/Development-Kit
3. Extracted the downloaded DevKit.
4. cd <DEVKIT_INSTALL_DIR>
5. run ruby dk.rb init.
6. edit the generated config.yml file as per your system available Rubies version if required
7. [optional] ruby dk.rb review to verify the changes you made to it are correct.
8. finally, ruby dk.rb install to DevKit enhance your installed Rubies.
9. You have successfully installed the DevKit, and now comes the step to install mysql2 gem, most important one for which we took so many steps. Make sure you are using Ruby 1.9.2 version.
10. Run gem install myql2 with parameters that I have passed, path can differ for you so make changes accordingly.
And, congrats, you are done with installation of Mysql2 gem on Ruby 1.9.2 and Rails 3.0.5 on Windows.


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- Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Evaluation/Reporting System
U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Qualitative dataset on program participants and staff in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, a federal technical assistance and training program designed to improve nutritional well-being at the individual and family levels.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service
Dataset from a one-time sample of food stamp households, by state, using the Electronic Benefit Transfer Program; includes information on the time, place and amount of every purchase, household characteristics, and store characteristics.
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National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education
State laws and rules related to the regulation of health and safety in child care settings.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity
Over 5,500 state policies related to chronic disease prevention and health promotion including healthy food and physical activity.
- Healthy Community Design and Access to Healthy Food Legislation Database
National Conference of State Legislatures
State legislation related to healthy food and physical activity.
- Legislation Database
Yale Rudd Center
State and federal legislation related to food policy and obesity, with issue-specific categories and summary and status information.
- School Health Policy Database
National Association of State Boards of Education
State laws, regulations, non-binding resolutions, and similar measures related to school health policies and activities.
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RICHMOND, Va. – The importance of veteran leadership in college basketball becomes even greater during the months of February and March.
VCU's Bradford Burgess knows that and displayed that he's ready for that role this past week when he posted back-to-back 20-plus point outings to lead his team to victories over Towson and Old Dominion. For his performance, Burgess was named CAA Player of the Week for the second time this season.
"Brad was terrific this week," Head Coach Shaka Smart said. "He's got the bounce back in his step and it showed in the way he shot the ball this week. He's just such an important of the way we communicate, both offensively and defensively. His leadership has been phenomenal."
The Midlothian, Va. native averaged 23.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.5 steals and 2.5 assists in VCU's two wins, which pushed the Rams win streak to 11 games, the seventh-longest active streak in the country.
"I'm just trying to do whatever it takes to help my team win," Burgess said. "We have such a talented team that any guy Is capable of stepping up on any given night, this week just happened to be me."
In the 66-43 home win over Towson, Burgess tied a career-high with six three-pointers en route to 22 points in just 25 minutes. He followed that up with a season-high 24 points with five three-pointers, including a clutch three with under a minute to play that helped VCU pick up a huge 68-64 road win at Old Dominion.
The lone senior on this year's roster has now been a part of 101 victories during his Black & Gold career, just two off the record held by Joey Rodriguez, Brandon Rozzell, Ed Nixon and T.J. Gwynn. Burgess has also made 137 consecutive starts, which is currently tied with UNLV's Stacey Augmon for the third-longest streak in NCAA history.
On the year, Burgess is leading the squad with 13.0 ppg, which ranks 12th in the CAA. He's also hauling in 5.2 rebounds, while shooting 35.7% from the field and 35.9% from beyond the arc.
With 49 more points and five more rebounds, Burgess would become just the third player in VCU history with 1,600 points and 700 rebounds, joining only Kendrick Warren and Charles Wilkins.
Burgess and the Rams return to action on Tuesday night when they travel to Fairfax for a first-place battle with George Mason. Game time on Comcast SportsNet is set for 9 p.m.


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What's Your Bone Health IQ?
Even if you didn't drink your milk or exercise as much as you should have when you were younger, you can still strengthen your frame. Take our quiz and learn the simple secrets to staying structurally sound.
1. Getting enough calcium and vitamin D matters most:
A. before your 20s
B. by your 30s
C. during menopause
D. after menopause
B. By about age 20, you'll have built up to 90% of your skeletal mass. But there's still time to get the recommended daily intake of 1,000 mg of calcium and the 600 IU of vitamin D women 19 to 50 need. "It's all about getting to the maximum level by 30," explains Michael Marks, M.D., orthopedic surgeon at Norwalk Hospital in Connecticut. "After 30, it's about minimizing bone loss."
2. For a surprising bone health benefit, try this workout:
A. whole-body vibration
B. swimming
C. horseback riding
D. yoga
D. Experts sing the praises of weight-bearing exercise (think stair climbing, not swimming) for strengthening muscles to protect your bones. But yoga and even Pilates also help. "Balance is a big component of decreasing your risk of falling," explains Brendan Carman, director of rehabilitation at Mass Bay Spine & Sport Physical Therapy in Marshfield, Massachusetts. "Good postural alignment prevents you from stressing or straining one area of your body over another." An added bonus: Balance workouts improve core strength, fortifying the muscles around your spine.
3. You don't need a bone density test until...
A. age 65
B. age 55
C. you start menopause
D. you're postmenopausal
C. Even though the National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends that women be tested starting at age 65 (unless you have a risk factor for the disease), many experts urge getting tested sooner. And given that more than three out of four women have never spoken with their physician about osteoporosis prevention, bringing up the topic earlier will help keep you standing tall. "You need your first test, which is used as a baseline, to be given around the time you're going through menopause," suggests Dr. Marks, who notes that bone mass drops rapidly after menopause. "Considering the results and your lifestyle behaviors, your doctor will determine when the next test should take place."
Read more about the Natural Osteoporosis Foundation here
4. Your chances of bone loss increase if you...
A. start menopause before age 45
B. participate in high-impact sports, like basketball
C. have more than three children
D. consume too much calcium
A. "During the first five years after menopause, women lose 2% to 2.5% of their bone mass annually," explains Dr. Marks. "After that, it's about 1% to 2% a year." So if menopause hits early, you'll be losing bone for a longer time. While you can't control when those hot flashes begin, you can be mindful of your diet and exercise to keep your body strong.
5. Which food has the least calcium?
A. 1.5 cups of cooked, frozen spinach
B. 3 slices of low-fat American cheese
C. 1 cup of fortified orange juice
D. 1 cup of fat-free plain yogurt
B. More than one-third of Americans ages 31 to 50 aren't getting the daily recommended amount of calcium, which is 1,000 mg for women 19 to 50. That may be because many of us are unaware of our food options. Even the cheese, which has the least calcium of the options on this nutrient-rich list, still offers 312 mg. The biggest payoff is the yogurt, at 452 mg for just 127 calories. And if you're lactose intolerant, you'll still do well choosing the spinach (417 mg) or OJ (350 mg).
6. None of these habits are good for your bones, but the most dangerous is...
A. smoking cigarettes
B. drinking too much soda
C. consuming too much alcohol
D. wearing your cell phone on your hip
A. Even exposure to secondhand smoke during childhood and early adulthood puts you at risk for low bone mass. (So make sure whoever's running the carpool isn't lighting up at the wheel.) Smokers tend to have poorer diets and start menopause earlier, leading to greater bone loss over a lifetime. Also, people who puff away usually miss out on the protective benefit of exercise. "If you smoke, you're probably not taking a good-for-you-and-your-bones 2-mile walk," says Dr. Marks, who is also a spokesperson for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Read more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
7. Which home hazard is most likely to lead to a fracture- or break-causing slip or fall?
A. a switch located too far from the entrance to a living room
B. throw rugs in a hallway
C. a too-low or too-high bed
D. no grip bars in the bathroom
B. While the bathroom is the most dangerous room in the house for people over 65, that hallway throw rug will trip up the rest of us. "A lot of people walk around in socks. They slip on wood floors or the throw rug because there's no traction," explains Dr. Marks. Get a nonslip rug pad, and ditch those socks for slippers with grips.
How Did You Score?
6-7 Correct: Woman of Steel. Now work on educating others, whether that means nudging your kids to drink their milk or grabbing your husband for a Saturday morning power walk.
4-5 Correct: Bone Up a Bit. Visit AmericanBoneHealth.org for a rundown of what you need to know, new research on osteoporosis, a fracture risk calculator and more.
3 or Fewer Correct: Breaking Bad. Make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your bone health and how to maximize your strength.
Originally published in the May 2012 issue of Family Circle magazine.
All content on this Web site, including medical opinion and any other health-related information, is for informational purposes only and should not be considered to be a specific diagnosis or treatment plan for any individual situation. Use of this site and the information contained herein does not create a doctor-patient relationship. Always seek the direct advice of your own doctor in connection with any questions or issues you may have regarding your own health or the health of others.


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I have been meaning to this post for a LONG time — some of my favorite beautifying products for the male sector. As I created this list, I intentionally kept price points down and quality and performance high. Here are some of my favorite picks in the following categories:
{Every Man Jack Deodorant in Citrus – around $6}
Cotton extract and witch hazel absorb wetness while the fresh scents of mandarin orange and lemon last all day.
{Aubrey Men's Stock City Rhythms Shave Cream – around $7}
This shave cream has organic avocado oil and wheat germ oil for a really smooth shave. Cedarwood, sandalwood and bergamot combine for a woodsy and refreshing scent. Camphor, menthol and organic eucalyptus add to the fresh scent and also provide an actual cooling affect on skin.
{Herban Cowboy Dusk Soothing Carrot and Cucumber After Shave Balm – around $6.99}
This is actually my go-to product for razor burn. Relief is pretty much instantaneous. The scent is sweet and earthy.
{Avalon Organics Thickening Shampoo – around $10.99}
Is there anyone on the planet that doesn't want stronger, healthier hair? This shampoo has the perfect ingredients (biotin, saw palmetto, wheat protein and vitamin E) for a healthy scalp and thicker locks.
{Brooklyn Grooming Vegan Fort Greene Hair Pomade – $26}
With a pure and simple mixture of shea butter and a few ultra nourishing oils, a small dab of this pomade goes a long way to style and moisturize hair. The mixture of rosemary, bergamot and lavender oils smell delightful and are also very nourishing to the scalp.
{john masters organics lip calm – around $6.00}
This lip balm contains rosemary, gingko biloba and rich African shea butter for a trusted remedy for the driest of lips. The taste and scent is reminiscent of creamsicle in a good, not overpowering way.
{HoS by Branch + Vine Cleansing Calm Foot Spray – $9.00}
I created this foot spray for House of Steep's line. It actually discourages and decreases foot odor. It also relaxes sore and tired feet with a mix of therapeutic essential oils.
I have to admit that part of my judging criteria is whether or not I find myself stealing these products from my husband… I can testify that these all get stolen regularly. I had him weigh in as I created this list and he concurs with my picks. Thank you Dylan for always being my guinea pig :)
You can find all (or at least most) at your local Whole Foods or your local health food store. This list could go on and on so just let me know if you would like any other recommendations!


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I've been steadily creating little "bios" for a while now for the major factions of the Italian Wars (1494-1550s.) I've written down all of the principal rulers at the start, some of their generals, and was going to implement them in with the 200 characters we can make. The problem for me is someone like Niccolo Machiavelli's last name is itself 12 characters and I need both a first and last name.
And for instance, in 1494 there is a Ferdinand II of Aragon and a Ferdinand II of Naples so I'd like to differentiate by Aragon or Naples (since both are from the House of Trastamara,) but I can't at least name wise. They'd have to both be Ferdinand II.
So is there an editor that will let me change the value from 12 to 24 (since both of the name fields will let me type in 12 letters?) Or am I stuck changing Gonzalo de Cordoba to G. Cordoba?
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Five years ago an NCEAS Working Group published the first global assessment of cumulative human impacts on the ocean in Science on February 15, 2008. The findings, related maps, and openly available data soon became one of the most highly cited NCEAS research efforts. The first assessment showed where cumulative impact was greatest and least and which human activities were driving these results. Missing from this initial analysis and all subsequent work was a picture of how and why those cumulative impacts change over time.
The goal of our most recent research presented here is to provide an update on the global assessment five years later and to calculate and map globally the spatial and temporal changes since the original assessment in 2008. Our aim is for these results to help assess the effectiveness of past management and conservation actions and guide future management efforts.
Shown below and throughout this website are the changes in global cumulative human impacts on the ocean from 2008 to 2013. These results were published July 14, 2015 in Nature Communications.


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San Diego Nightlife
Pull up a chair and order a pint, you are in one of America's best microbrewery scenes, and well-established breweries like Stone and Karl Strauss have multiple venues to taste their beers and hang out after dark, with inviting outdoor lounge spaces that take advantage of San Diego's great weather. Other local favourites for craft brews and fun atmosphere include Pizza Port's several locations as well as Coronado Brewing Company, Monkey Paw, and the Poor House. In the city's night-time magnet Gaslamp Quarter, check out retro-hip bars like Gaslamp Speakeasy, as well as Prohibition (complete with secret door and live music). Rocking out in San Diego's Casbah or Belly Up Tavern venues is a must; both have great line ups of local and national acts. If folk music is more your scene, 24-hour Lestat's Coffee House has live folk music nightly, as well as comedy on Tuesday nights. Want a drink near the beach? The Beachcomber, the Kraken, and Duck Dive are three top spots along the waterfront.
Southern California
Spotlight: San Diego
As if all that sunshine is not enough, here's a waterfront city brushed by perfect breezes, the light just right, the beer perfectly hoppy after a day of wave-and-water fun. Whether you're stand up paddling on Mission Bay, kayaking into sea caverns along La Jolla's idyllic shores, savouring a sweet shaved ice in Balboa Park or dining and dancing after dark in the lively Gaslamp Quarter, you'll find yourself smiling in San Diego.
Mission & San Diego Bays
Mission Bay and San Diego Bay trim the edge of the city like sparkling gems. Dozens of outfitters can get you out amidst the blue via every imaginable conveyance; kayak, stand-up paddleboard, motorized watercraft, sail boat or kite board. For a more novel approach, board the Bahia Belle, a Mississippi riverboat, snuggle aboard a romantic Venetian gondola, or try jet-packing to skim across the water like James Bond.
Cruise in style too. Hornblower and Flagship Cruises let you get a millionaire's view of the bay on scenic tours, as well as dinner and brunch cruises.
You can have fun on land here, too. Mission Beach, the narrow strip of land between Mission Bay and the Pacific, is a chock-o-block assemblage of surf shops, t-shirt joints and funky beach bars, and there's a 3-mile/4.8-km oceanfront boardwalk that rivals Venice Beach for people watching. At Belmont Park, classic amusement rides include the Big Dipper wooden roller coaster. Mission Bay also has 27 miles/43 kilometres of water's-edge pathways, perfect for strolling and biking.
Liberty Public Market
For a dining experience that will satisfy any craving, head to Liberty Public Market in San Diego's Liberty Station, just three miles from the airport. Opened in March 2016, the 25,000-square-foot building (a converted Naval complex) boasts more than 30 vendors offering diverse options—from French pastries to fresh oysters to cold-pressed juice—focused on showcasing all that the city has to offer.
"Liberty Public Market embodies the unique spirit of San Diego—it's a combination of everything that makes us such a vibrant place," says David Spatafore of Blue Bridge Hospitality, which owns and operates Liberty Public Market. "San Diego has a rich history, buzzing dining scene, and a deep passion for locally sourced ingredients, all of which enhances our reputation as a food destination. It's one of those places you visit to get a flavor of our amazing city."
Many of the market's restaurants started as popular food trucks around San Diego, such as handmade sausage shop Mastiff Sausage Company, and Stuffed!, which offers crispy tater tots and deep-fried Oreos. Other vendors focus on one specialty—like custom-cut meats at Liberty Meat Shop, artisanal cheese at Venissimo Cheese shop, or seasonal noodles at Pasta Design.
Need a strategy for how to tackle your first visit? Start with a local beverage. If it's afternoon, try a Kryptonite (mint-infused cold brew) from WestBean Coffee. If it's later in the day, take advantage of the market's unique liquor license and imbibe while you browse—grab a beer from specialty craft shop Bottlecraft (24 beers on draft and 500 bottles for sale) or sample one of 500 wines from Grape Smuggler.
Next, scout out appetizer-sized items, such as Paraná's empanadas with homemade chimichurri sauce or FishBone Kitchen's ceviche served fresh in a martini glass. Then, move on to heartier options, such as a lobster roll from Wicked Maine Lobster or jambalaya at Southern-focused Cane Patch Kitchen. Be sure to save room for dessert—it's hard to pass up the colorful candy-topped cakes and massive cookies from Crafted Baked Goods, which is also home to the popular Scooped by MooTime ice cream counter.
If you prefer a sit-down experience that brings together multiple vendors, head to Mess Hall, which features a daily changing menu with recommended beer or wine pairings for each dish.
Insider's tip: Consider visiting during Happy Hour, when nearly every vendor has a food or drink special.
Balboa Park
From pandas and koala bears at its iconic zoo, to a remarkable collection of museums and gardens, this oasis in the heart of the city has been a vibrant part of San Diego culture for a hundred years. First and foremost, Balboa Park is a horticultural marvel: the Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden alone has more than 130 varieties of rose (learn more about it and the rest of the park's greenery on free 1-hour Offshoot Tours, offered on Saturday morning).
Museums abound; local favourites include the Museum of Man, San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Natural History Museum, Fleet Science Center and the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Culture reigns supreme too: The Old Globe Theatre hosts its famed Shakespeare Festival each summer; live bands and outdoor film screenings abound.
All this, plus one of the world's finest zoos. Over 3,700 animals from 650 species—many of them extremely rare— are showcased at the San Diego Zoo, with naturalised exhibits covering roughly 100 acres. Get a special look at the zoo's three giant pandas by signing up for 'Early Morning with Pandas', visiting the panda viewing area before it officially opens for the day. Check the Balboa Park website for special events, and for ticketing deals bundling zoo and museum visits.
San Diego: Neighbourhoods
Little Italy, North Park, South Park, East Village; San Diego's diverse neighbourhoods are filled with personality—and local finds. These pedestrian-friendly enclaves are the epicentre of San Diego's burgeoning culinary movement, progressive art scene and craft beer boom.
Start your own sampling in North Park, the neighbourhood bordering Balboa Park's north-east side. Along 30th Street and University Avenue, enjoy farm-to-table cuisine and boutique wines at Urban Solace, or wing it at local favourite Carnitas' Snack Shop (the menu changes daily depending on fresh produce and other ingredients available that day). Hip art abounds in North Park; on the second Saturday of each month (called 'Ray at Night'), join the cool crowds along Ray Street for gallery hopping and live music.
In the East Village, locals savour gourmet burgers at Neighborhood; in South Park (east of Balboa Park), find whimsical clothes and jewellery at Junc.Life Boutique or enjoy a Hawaiian shave ice at Daily Scoop on Juniper. Food, craft beer, boutique shopping and live music are all part of historic Gaslamp Quarter, the part of town that tends to keep things hopping 'til the wee hours. Little Italy, known for (you guessed it) Italian eateries, also has trendy-chic shops, as well as plenty of sidewalk cafés and pizzerias along India Street. And if you're hankering for handmade, still-warm tortillas, head straight for Old Town, site of California's first Spanish settlement, with restored adobes now housing shops and restaurants.
From its humble origins as a fringe gathering of comic book fans in 1970, when barely 100 participants attended, Comic-Con has grown into...
San Diego: Craft Beers
Microbrewing has caught on big time in San Diego, with more than 85 craft breweries throughout the region. The tidal wave began with innovative brewers like Stone Brewing Company and Karl Strauss. Now, it's craft-y all over San Diego—in pubs, restaurants and in the breweries themselves (many offer tours). And in a growing trend, San Diego's chefs are starting to design beer-pairing menus or foods featuring local brews. Some breweries now offer their own eateries (Stone Brewing's World Bistro & Gardens is a stellar example).
San Diego's brews and brewers haven't gone unnoticed, earning international recognition. (Yes, there is a World Beer Cup; no, you cannot be a judge). AleSmith Brewing Company and Ballast Point Brewing Company are two microbreweries that have been lauded. And you don't have to go to a brewery to taste these world-class beers: many eateries, such as Hamilton's Tavern in South Park, offer an array of local brews.
Spotlight: SeaWorld San Diego
From swooshing and swooping rides to interactive animal experiences and world-class attractions,...
La Jolla
Although technically part of San Diego, the community of La Jolla feels like a destination unto itself: you could easily spend a few days in this enclave and get a full Southern California experience—along with a walkable village of hotels, shops, and cafés that possess a sophisticated vibe.
For starters, La Jolla (pronounced la HOY-uh) has a prime perch on San Diego County's coastline. Located about 20 minutes north of downtown, La Jolla is home to the wide, white-sand beaches of La Jolla Shores, with surfing, snorkelling, and made-for-sunset fire-pits, as well as an adjacent playground for kids. Head out onto the waters with one of the local operators, like La Jolla Kayak or San Diego Bike and Kayak Tours, and paddle or snorkel among La Jolla's marine denizens, from colourful garibaldi to (harmless) leopard sharks. To see more aquatic critters while on land, explore the Birch Aquarium, affiliated with the renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, or stand along the sea wall at beach known as The Children's Pool, and watch a large community of seals lounge, bark, and tend to their cubs.
The seals live right next to the heart of La Jolla, the hilly village areas known as The Cove and Bird Rock. The ocean is still in plain view amid the shops, eateries, and places to stay—like La Valencia Hotel, the Mediterranean-style "Pink Lady" that once hosted World War II soldiers about to ship out, as well as Hollywood A-Listers like Gregory Peck. Shop in the upscale boutiques along Girard Avenue and Prospect Street, or dine at beloved George's at the Cove, farm-to-table WhisknLadle, colourful taco haven Puesto, or seafood-rich Nine-Ten.
Don't miss the cultural stops, too, like the La Jolla branch of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Warwick's (the nation's oldest family-owned bookstore), or the local art galleries such as Legends Gallery, where you can see out-of-the box paintings by the late Theodore Geisel, the long-time La Jolla resident better known as Dr. Seuss.
(Insider tip: Look at the unique flora around La Jolla to see what may have inspired Seuss's whimsical plants and trees).
Some must-stops in La Jolla stretch beyond the Cove. The Marine Room, on La Jolla Shores, offers incredible "high tide" brunches and dinners where the tall waves crash into the giant windows as you eat. To the north, tee off at Torrey Pines Golf Course (which will host the U.S. Open again in 2021), next to the sumptuous Lodge at Torrey Pines, or see a future Broadway hit at La Jolla Playhouse (co-founded by Gregory Peck in 1947), the birthplace of Jersey Boys and Come From Away. Another great option: hike the ocean-view trails at the Torrey Pines State Nature Reserve, under the shade of the rare, long-needled pine trees that are common in this little pocket of the Golden State.
San Diego: Waterfront Dining
With the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay at its doorstep, San Diego defines waterfront dining. Travel the coast to get a taste—literally—of what the region has to offer along the edge of the sea.
Start in La Jolla with brunch at Brockton Villa—the Crab Ipanema Benedict egg dish won't disappoint. Casual lunch? Anthony's Fish Grotto (in town) serves creamy, chock-full clam chowder and crunch-perfect fish and chips. Also in town on the Embarcadero, there's Sally's Seafood on the Water and The Fish Market, two more places to try for fresh catch of the day with waterfront views. Across San Diego Bay, head to Harbor Island and Tom Ham's Lighthouse (yes, it's really housed in a lighthouse). Nearby, Island Prime makes the most of the view with floor-to-ceiling windows and an over-the-water patio. If you want tunes, try Humphrey's Restaurant on Shelter Island; it presents quality live music in its outdoor amphitheatre. Slip away to peaceful Coronado, and relax at Mistral at Loews Coronado Bay Resort.
Like an island getaway a stone's throw from the city, the appealing island community of Coronado feels like a private world surrounded by perfect beaches, including the ultra-family-friendly Coronado Beach. As well as those soft sands, the island's crown jewel is the Hotel Del Coronado, built in 1888 and topped by russet red, castle-like turrets. Explore the reception area and grounds on your own, or join a guided tour offered by the Coronado Historical Association; guides share anecdotes of the Del's remarkable history and guest list (including Marilyn Monroe, who starred—alongside the hotel—in the 1959 comedy Some Like It Hot). The Del also serves a sumptuous Sunday brunch, and the Babcock & Story bar is perfect for sipping a craft beer with views of the Pacific. Not far from the Del, the Loews Coronado Bay Resort sits on its own 15-acre peninsula and is known both for its water sports and for being especially dog-friendly.
The diminutive island, reached by the arching Coronado Bridge, is easy to explore by bike. Hire one from Holland's Bicycles to pedal past elegant ocean-front mansions and well-tended gardens, or visit Orange Avenue, lined with shops, restaurants, galleries and theatres. More shops and art galleries are located at Ferry Landing, and restaurants such as Il Fornaio Coronado and Peohe's have extensive views of San Diego's city-centre skyline across San Diego Bay.
Travel tip: traffic on the San Diego-Coronado Bridge can be heavy, especially on summer weekends. Flagship Cruises will ferry you from Ferry Landing, across the Bay, to the Embarcadero. Water taxis are available too.
Charged by his native Spain to explore new worlds, Spaniard explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo stepped ashore at this tip of land in 1542, making him the first European to set foot on the West Coast. The Cabrillo National Monument, established in 1913, commemorates his discovery on the point of Point Loma in San Diego.
Start at the visitor centre, where short films and ranger talks offer interesting insights into Cabrillo and his history. Walk to the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, which has been restored to reflect what lighthouse life was like for lightkeepers and their families in the 1800s.
But locals (and sage visitors) also know that this tip-of-land perch offers astounding views of the San Diego skyline and the seething Pacific. Hiking trails twist through 660 acres/267 hectares of coastal habitat, so it's easy to strike out on your own for even more panoramic beauty.
The 2.5-mile/4-km Bayside Trail looks out to San Diego Bay, and the easy Coastal Tidepool Trail takes you to some of the best tide pooling in California (look, but don't touch). Visit in late fall or winter for the best viewing opportunities, when low tides occur during daylight hours. Keep an eye out for multiple tidepool species, which range from periwinkle snails and acorn barnacles to anemones and sea stars, in a variety of different intertidal zones.
Look for the coastal defence systems the city put in place in World War II to fend off the Japanese Navy. From mid-December to late March, the bluffs—and specifically the Whale Overlook—are a great place to watch migrating Pacific grey whales. If you forget binoculars, a limited number are available at the visitors centre.
Your trip begins in California's largest city. LA has non-stop action and things to do, but it can be a challenge to navigate, so planning your trip in advance is a big plus. Start in the coastal city of Santa Monica, with a wide, uncrowded beach, a signature pier topped by carnival rides and...
Famous for their giant sequoias, soaring mountains, deep canyons and roaring rivers, this tandem set of parks have plenty to see, even though they are less well known than Yosemite, roughly 75 miles north. Within the borders of Sequoia & Kings Canyon are Mount Whitney, the highest point in...
Most kids love boats, so you can imagine how excited they get about a really, really big boat. Downtown San Diego's USS Midway Museum is just that: a retired aircraft carrier that is now permanently docked and open to visitors along the city's Embarcadero. The deck of the enormous ship is covered with naval aircraft from World War II through Operation Desert Storm—not just for looking at but for climbing inside and exploring, too. Other interactive exhibits include you-are-there-style recordings of real conversations between military pilots and a chance to ride in a flight simulator.
Also on the downtown waterfront, the Maritime Museum of San Diego is fittingly housed within one of the finest collections of historic ships in the world, including the awe-inspiring sailing ships Star of India, HMS Surprise (the floating star of Pirates of the Caribbean 4), and the Californian, a replica of a gold rush-era revenue cutter and the Official Tall Ship of the State of California. Coolest of all, some of the ships go sailing and whale watching, with you aboard; including a 75-minute tour of San Diego Bay aboard an aptly named, Vietnam War-era Swift Boat.
Getting Around
In summer (between Memorial Day in May and Labour Day in September), a few dollars allows you an all-day ride on the Big Bay Shuttle, with eight stops along the bay front from Harbor Island to the South Embarcadero (in town); you get on, you get off, where and when you want. Along the town waterfront and in the Gaslamp Quarter, you'll find pedicabs and horse-drawn carriages. In town you can also look for the iconic bright red trolley; the San Diego Trolley plies to and from key locations in the city and also heads for places like Old Town and Mission Valley. Water is no obstacle. From Broadway Pier, 15 minutes on Flagship Cruises' ferry sees you to Coronado Island. And have some fun with your transport. GoCar Tours-San Diego has a fleet of three-wheel, convertible mini-cars for two—each complete with a GPS-guided tour of San Diego in town and adjoining neighbourhoods. And honestly, much of San Diego— neighbourhoods like North Park and Little Italy—is easily explored on foot, and once you put your foot down -- the Gaslamp Quarter alone has over 100 restaurants, bars and nightclubs—you may not want to go anywhere else.
When Latin Food Fest first launched in 2013, its inspiration was pretty local: the south-of-the-border Mexican cuisine of Baja California....
How to Hack Comic-Con
The yearly arrival of Comic-Con International brings legions of fanboys and fangirls to San Diego every July for a celebration of swords, superheroes, and sci-fi fare.
The annual convention, which got its start in 1970, now ranks as one of the largest events of its kind in the world, attracting more than 160,000 attendees to the San Diego Convention Centre and surrounding Gaslamp Quarter every summer. What originally began as an event catering to comic-book fans has grown into a massive, multimedia affair that attracts top Hollywood studios and television networks looking to connect fans with the next (or current) blockbuster or hit series. For one week every July, downtown San Diego turns into fandom central.
Whether you're attending for the first or 20th time, or are simply looking for the best people-watching spots, these tips will make your Comic-Con experience a memorable one.
Comic-Con events you don't need a badge for
The number of events happening outside the convention centre grows every year, and many of the pop-up attractions don't require a pass to attend.
Local breweries often get in the spirit with events like Heroes Brew Fest, which celebrates the overlap between comic conventions and craft beer festivals. Given San Diego's reputation as "the Craft Beer Capital of America" with more than 100 breweries, microbreweries, and brewpubs calling the county home, the team-up of local breweries and the Comic-Con crowd is a natural fit.
The schedule of events is updated frequently—right up to and throughout the show, in fact—so keep an eye out for information about fan parties and meet-ups being held during the week, as many of them are open to the public. Many of the media outlets covering the show will host (or co-host) parties and after-hours events during the convention, with details provided on their websites, their booths inside the show, or at pop-up locations around the convention centre. Bookmark the Unofficial Blog's Guide to Comic Con and the Comic-Con Blog for the most up-to-the-minute schedules of events.
Where to go for the full Comic-Con experience
Much of the area surrounding the San Diego Convention Centre will be in full-on Comic-Con mode throughout the show, but there are a few local landmarks you'll want to visit to make your experience complete.
The claim to fame for Kansas City Barbeque, which is located a few blocks north of the convention centre, is that it's where the famous Tom Cruise "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin" scene from Top Gun was filmed. Even if you're not a fan of the 1980s flick, the popular bar and restaurant provides excellent people-watching opportunities from its patio, which happens to sit along one of the main routes to and from Comic-Con.
A trip to Comic-Con isn't complete without a stop at Tin Fish Gaslamp on Sixth Avenue. Famous for its fish tacos, the restaurant is another popular gawking location that offers a great view of both the Comic-Con crowds and the harbour, and you're likely to spot more than a few comic creators and guests of the show enjoying a quick bite during the weekend.
On that note, if you're looking to hobnob with Comic-Con royalty, the surrounding hotel bars and lounge areas are popular meeting places for the show's guests and attendees once the convention centre closes its doors each day. The common areas at nearby hotels like Manchester Grand Hyatt can offer a great opportunity to extend the Comic-Con experience after the sun goes down.
What to look for inside Comic-Con
If you're fortunate enough to have a badge to the convention, check the Comic-Con website for the show's schedule of programming, which is typically released two weeks before the show and tends to be updated as changes occur. Below are a few must-sees, regardless of what you're planning to do during the show.
Hall H is where all the big movie studios reveal footage and make major announcements, so you typically have to line up extremely early—sometimes a full day—to gain access to particular events. In recent years, the Comic-Con staff have occasionally issued wristbands to attendees lining up far in advance of Hall H events, so it's worth asking Comic-Con staff (either via email in advance or on-site when the show starts) about the best way to ensure you'll get a seat this year.
The annual Comic-Con Masquerade costume contest is typically held on Saturday evening during the show, and attracts some of the most creative cosplay artists you'll find at any convention. Sure, you'll see a mass of Spider-Man and Harley Quinn costumes wandering the halls, but these elaborate costumes will rival anything you'll see in a blockbuster movie.
If you're looking for your favourite comic artists and illustrators at the show, make your way to Artists' Alley. Many artists take commissions at the show, and some even do free sketches.
Finding your own Comic-Con HQ
If you don't already have accommodations booked for the show, the challenge of finding a hotel room could prove difficult—but not impossible. Check Comic-Con's website for the latest information on availability. The site gives a list of participating hotels and tells you the current status of those offering special Comic-Con rates and room packages.
Given the early rush to reserve as many rooms as possible, there will typically be quite a few cancellations in the lead-up to the show. Call hotels directly to enquire about room availability—the hotels farthest from the convention centre are likely to free up earliest. When investigating room availability, keep San Diego's mass transit system in mind—the downtown trolley heads east and south to La Mesa, National City, and Chula Vista, while the Coaster connects to North County beach towns Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad, and Oceanside. Both are viable options to reach the convention centre without driving, with more potential for hotel availability.
Helpful Comic-Con tips
• If you can wait to buy souvenirs (and it's not in danger of selling out), do it on Sunday. All the vendors will be motivated to sell the last of their merchandise so that they won't have to ship it home. If you want to buy anything exclusive to this year's show or commission an artist for a drawing, however, do so as early as possible.
• Bring these essentials for a comfortable experience: A refillable water bottle, poster tubes to protect any art you buy, sunscreen (in case you end up waiting on line outdoors for an event), an extra phone charger and battery, and comfortable shoes.
• When you do need a break from the crowds, venture outside the main convention hall in the direction of some of the smaller panel rooms, and you'll find some relatively quiet hallways with space to sit on the ground and possibly an outlet for charging your phone.


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[Intro - Lil B]
This is my Exhibit 6
Shouts out to Jay Electronica
Pray for me
[Verse - Lil B]
I was plotting on the game
On the Killa shit, illa shit
But I lost my brain - this is pain
On the track. Niggas heavy off the caine
I don't know what time it is
And I did forgot my name, but
A nigga went through things that
Make you go insane. Product of the hood
I was tripping off the chains
Knowing it's the chains
That destroy these nigga's brains
America done lied, they serving false game
You gotta be real to even feel the same
I swear to God I'm so real, nigga
Like David Blaine
This is my Exhibit C
This is God right beside me
Wise man mourn more for the fools
Than the wise man. Pre-conceived notions
Please move beside them
I'm living off instinct
The honor in my conscience
The fire in my soul: I'm not a rap artist
This is spoken word. You niggas have nerve
To have your doubts on what is superb
Don't mistake knowledge for wisdom
The first is a living, the other is a gift, son
Learn off the (shh), and get your distance
Made myself a man: I ain't even need assistance
My heart is wiser than my mindset
Don't let your mind fade
I ain't even drop the dime yet: listen
I ain't even drop the dime yet
Can't sleep at night
The pain got me open
The pain got me angry
The pain got me smoking
Flat on my back it was the courage that was potent
Now I'm giving blessings
I won't take suggestions
Haters try to down me
But this is my progression
Me up in the studio is when you see perfection
Achievement connected with the actions
Last time I failed
Is when I fell in love with distractions
Personal development, springboard excellence
Be anything just not nor the Devil-ish
But let me..dont let the mind slip, nigga
Let the pedal slip. Let the Mack-11 spit
Intensity of purpose: that's how I define a genius
To reach a great spot you gotta dip
Talking about death not deaf
Raising every time we fall
Niggas ask who the best
Whoever that they think
Based over here'll hustle hard
I won't blink. Obstacles are scary
Feeling like you're cursed, do it for the people
Most of it is just work
This Exhibit 6, please drop the 7
I heard some evil numbers, but I won't repeat em
I'm human like you, I want the knowledge like you
But don't trip: I stay on paper like glue
[Outro - Lil B]
This is my Exhibit 6
Shout-outs to BasedWorld for holding me down
And this is the Takeover
Based4Life, BasedLegends, BasedOverlords
Lil B: BasedGod
I want the rap game, and I'm ready to run the rap game
"It's a wrap!"
A sequel to Lil B's Exhibit Based – both are homages to Jay Electronica's Exhibit C and it's predecessor Exhibit A


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ses5909 needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 27 designs submitted by 10 freelance designers.
We recently held a contest here for a logo! We will be holding a unique contest so you definitely want to join in!
Johnny's Jokes
The Funniest Jokes on the Web!
Desired Color Scheme:
Based on the logo you choose to work with
Desired Style:
2.0, modern, unique
Accepted File Formats:
layered psd
We recently held a contest for a new logo for our old joke site: johnnysjokes.com
Our goal with this logo was to find something that wasn't cliche and something that would make us stand out from the rest. We need a site to match this! We need something modern, clean, and unique.
This site will allow people to browse jokes by topic (i.e., blonde jokes, dirty jokes, etc.) or by style (story, one-liners, yo-mama, etc.)
We will use alot of the 2.0 ideas such as letting people rate jokes (1-5) and letting them tag jokes as well! We need a homepage design for this site. If you look at the joke sites out there; they are all awful. The content on the home page is bad. We want you to be creative with this layout. Think about your favorite websites and what you like about them.
The navigation will be, home, jokes by topic, jokes by style, funniest jokes, and submit a joke
Think SEO. We will want to use text as often as possible (to include in the nav) rather than graphical buttons.
As far as content that we want on the front page:
we will include a brief summary about our site and what it offers members.
We will have a place where members can subscribe to an rss feed.
We would like to see an excerpt of the joke of the day and how it is rated (1-5)
we would like a search for a joke (search by style drop down, search by topi drop down, and free-text textbox) form possibly in the sidebar
We will need ad banner space at the top and left of the page.
There will not be a member login at this point in time.
The rest of the page is up to you. you can always throw a random joke up there if you'd like.
Here is the twist to this contest. For our logo contest we couldn't decide between two logos; so we picked them both. We've created enough websites to know that sometimes you don't see the full picture until you see a logo combined with the website. Since this wasn't a corporate identity and will only be used on a website; seeing them together is very important.
The logos we have chosen are displayed below. You, the designer, get to choose which logo you would like to work with. Does the quill logo inspire you more? go for that. Does the laugh-meter inspire you more? choose that one. Like them both, make two designs if you want. We don't have a preference of one over the other, it will be the whole package that decides the logo we choose.
One thing we would like you to do though, which ever logo you choose, try to make a theme out of it in the template. We want the design and logo to be integrated seamlessly. For example you could use the meter for rating the jokes and 1-5 feathers, etc. I'm sure there are a ton of things you could do. Be creative!
If you have any questions, please ask. We try to be really fast with feedback and have had numerous successful contests in the past. I'm sure this won't be any different.
Here are the logos:
We will set this at 10 days but would like to reserve the right to end the contest early if we see something we LOVE. I don't want to waste anyone's time if there is something we know we want.


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On Friday, THQ's Montreal Studio - the big, fancy new setup that Patrice is running - spent part of the day locked down as students and riot police clashed on the street directly outside their offices.
A few developers stuck inside looking down on it all sent us links to images from the showdown, which while far from reaching South Korean standards of student devastation, still showed Canadians know how to break things publicly when they feel like it.
The students were protesting Canada's controversial Plan Nord, which would see increased development in the wilderness above the 49th parallel in Quebec. They were not protesting THQ's plans to re-shape Dark Millennium as a single-player experience.
UPDATE - Readers involved in the protests tell us they were in fact held over plans to increase tuition fees, not Plan Nord as the Gazette reported.
Students clash with police at anti-Plan Nord demonstration [Montreal Gazette]
(Top photo courtesy of
Anne Sutherland)


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I read this story today, and it made me think about how you really have to watch for the other types of businesses operating in your building or strip mall when you are a club owner. The story is about a Gold's Gym in Oaks, PA, operated by franchisee Bob LePage. The club was located in the same building as an automotive shop. At least twice, staffers called emergency workers complaining that they smelled gas fumes. Fortunately, tests by county officials showed that the air quality was safe both times, but it prompted LePage's insurance company to advise him to move his club to a different building, which he is doing. Unfortunately, with a move often comes some issues with memberships, as LePage is finding out.
Stuart reminded me about a news item he wrote in 2008 about a club that also shared a buidling with an automotive shop. One of the owners of that club mentioned that the odor from the automotive shop occassionally wafts into the club. Apparently, however, not enough to cause a panic and close the club.
Have you ever had to deal with a similar odor situation due to a neighboring business? What did you do about it?


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University of Nebraska student ambassadors
The University of Nebraska announced today that it has begun a new campaign to raise awareness about Collegebound Nebraska, the tuition assistance program which guarantees that qualifying students can attend NU and pay no tuition.
Former Husker defensive star Prince Amukamara, a cornerback for the 2012 Super Bowl-winning New York Giants, will partner with the university in promoting the program through social media, advertising and school events. Joining Amukamara as the new faces of Collegebound Nebraska are a dozen NU student ambassadors who are pursuing their college and career dreams with the help of financial aid.
The campaign kicked off today with events at Omaha North High School and Lincoln High School. Amukamara, several student ambassadors and NU President James B. Milliken were featured speakers.
"My football talents allowed me to get a scholarship so I could pursue my goal of earning a college degree. But I want students to know that they don't have to be an elite athlete to afford to go to college," Amukamara said. "The University of Nebraska's Collegebound Nebraska program puts college within reach for thousands of students in the state. I support this program and want to help more student and families learn about this amazing opportunity to attend the University of Nebraska and pay no tuition."
Amukamara graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2010 with a degree in sociology. As a senior, he earned unanimous All-America honors to cap an outstanding career that included 181 tackles, four sacks and 27 pass breakups. Last year, he was selected in the first round of the NFL draft by the Giants.
Milliken said, "We are very pleased to have our alumnus, Prince Amukamara, and our outstanding student ambassadors serving as spokespeople for Collegebound Nebraska. Prince and the students will bring an additional level of visibility to this important program that helps the University of Nebraska fulfill its highest priority: affordable access for Nebraskans.
"Significantly increasing the college-going rate among Nebraskans is key to our ability to sustain a competitive, knowledge-based economy for our state," Milliken added. "Programs like Collegebound Nebraska make higher education accessible for the people of Nebraska, and our goal is to help many more families take advantage of this tremendous opportunity."
Collegebound Nebraska guarantees that any Nebraska undergraduate who qualifies for a federal Pell Grant and meets NU's admission requirements can attend the university and pay no tuition. Generally, a student from a family of four with one in college and an income of about $53,000 or less will qualify for Collegebound Nebraska. A student must maintain a 2.5 grade point average to remain eligible for the program.
Collegebound Nebraska covers all of a student's tuition costs, up to 30 credit hours per academic year, that are not covered by Pell funds or other grants or scholarships. To qualify for Collegebound Nebraska, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 1. No separate application is required.
In 2010-11, nearly 6,200 NU students qualified for the Collegebound Nebraska promise.
Sandy Ngo, a freshman nutrition sciences major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who is pursuing her dream of working in the medical field with support from Collegebound Nebraska, spoke today at Lincoln High School, her alma mater. "My parents left Vietnam to give their children educational opportunities that they never had, so I have always dreamed of going to college," Ngo said. "But for my family, the cost of a college education was a potential roadblock. This is where Collegebound Nebraska comes in."
Sharon Ward, a freshman at the University of Nebraska at Omaha studying athletic training, spoke at Omaha North, where she graduated last year. "Combined with my other scholarships, Collegebound Nebraska has made higher education much more accessible for me," Ward said. "Without it, my family and I would be facing major financial burdens. I'm grateful a program like this exists so that I can devote myself to my education and campus involvement instead of worrying about how to pay for college."
Lana Koziol, a University of Nebraska at Kearney junior from Cedar Rapids, Neb., who is studying recreation management, said: "Taking the time to fill out the FAFSA is really important. It allowed me to qualify for Collegebound Nebraska and get an on-campus work study position while attending college. UNK has been a great fit for me, and I am proud to be a role model for my younger brother, who is now in the middle of his own college search."
Ngo, Ward and Koziol are among the new Collegebound Nebraska student ambassadors. The ambassadors, representing NU's three primarily undergraduate campuses, all are receiving financial aid through the program and will help promote it to their peers and prospective students. The other nine are:
- Casey Wilson, a UNO sophomore from Loup City studying speech communications.
- Isis Hernandez-Troche, a UNO sophomore from Omaha studying biology, French and Spanish.
- Will Gottner, a UNO sophomore from Bellevue studying biology.
- Tabitha Paul, a UNK sophomore from Gothenburg studying family studies.
- Tara Nienhueser, a UNK junior from York who is undecided on her major.
- Freddy Gomez, a UNK freshman from Omaha studying industrial distribution.
- Misam Ali, a UNL senior from Lincoln studying finance.
- Brianna Foster, a UNL sophomore from Omaha studying broadcast journalism.
- Donovon Allen, a UNL freshman from Bellevue studying psychology.
For more information, follow Collegebound Nebraska on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. YouTube also has a Collegebound Nebraska channel featuring videos of Amukamara and the student ambassadors.
Melissa Lee
Director of Communications,
University of Nebraska