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Congress to Campus Will Bring Influential Decision Makers to Rhode Island College
Congress to Campus, an initiative of Rhode Island College's American Democracy Project will bring five members of congress, trailblazing women and influential decision makers to the college to promote civic literacy and participation among college students.
"Congress to Campus helps students to put citizenship into perspective," said Kay Israel, associate professor of communications and associate director of the American Democracy Project. "It will offer the opportunity to explore that rare, in-their-shoes view as we take a look from the inside."
Former U.S. Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle (R-NY) and former U.S. Rep. David Minge (D-MN) will be in residence at RIC for two days, Oct. 15-16 to participate in a series of events to engage students to become more active in the democratic process.
Bill Rappleye, a political reporter for NBC 10, will moderate a forum titled "Congress, Bipartisanship and Governing Across the Divide" that will include U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, U.S. Rep. James Langevin, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Buerkle, Minge and Garrison Nelson, a professor of political science at the University of Vermont.
Other forums will focus on journalism and civic life, committing to civic and political engagement past college graduation, women in politics, and preparing for a career in public service.
Participants on these panels will include local media as well as local and state dignitaries including Rhode Island General Treasurer Gina Raimondo, Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed, State Rep. Teresa Tanzi, and Cranston Mayor Allan Fung.
"Seldom before has the college assembled so many decision makers in the same room," said Valerie Endress, associate professor of communications and director of the American Democracy Project. "There will be some of the state's most influential gatekeepers in the media industry and several of Rhode Island's most prominent public servants."
The two-day event will include a welcome from Rhode Island College President Nancy Carriuolo and a keynote address from Garrison Nelson.
Nelson's scholarship at the University of Vermont focuses on American government, political leadership and political parties. He has authored more than 150 articles and professional papers on national politics with a focus on the United States Congress and elections in Vermont.
Rhode Island College students will have several opportunities to interact with Buerkle and Minge during a student luncheon on Oct. 16 and during class visits.
Buerkle recently was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve as a commissioner on the Consumer Product Safety Commission. She also has served as assistant attorney general for New York.
Minge is a scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. and a fellow at the W.W. Kellogg Foundation Food and Society Policy Program. He formerly was a judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
"Congress to Campus is the perfect opportunity for students to immerse themselves in a range of topics relevant to their futures," said Julia Palmieri, a RIC communications major and Congress to Campus planner. "The panels will help guide students, especially those who seek careers in civics and public service."
For more information, visit www.ric.edu/adp


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As collectors (or scalpers/speculators ), I'm sure we've all been burned or bummed out by some deal we got. What're yours?
I'd have to go with stupidly falling for the "well, you may never find it again" line and shelling out $35 for POTF2 Lando Calrissian. Ugh! One good thing that's come out of that atrocity; I have NEVER been burned since.


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My main interest these days is playlists, particularly playlists with URLs instead of local paths in them. I realize this is a hopelessly obscure interest.
It struck me that my loose notes on different playlist formats might be useful to people who work with playlists, so I made them into a formally structured document. The results are at http://gonze.com/playlists/playlist-format-survey.html.


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'Conversation with James Baker' set for April 13
Posted April 6, 2006; 08:58 p.m.
"A Conversation with James Baker," a talk with the former U.S.
secretary of state, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, in
McCosh 10.
Baker, a member of Princeton's class of 1952, held senior positions under three presidents. He was secretary of state from 1989 to 1992 under the first President Bush, serving as America's chief diplomat at the end of the Cold War and during the collapse of communism. In the last several months of Bush's presidency, Baker served as White House chief of staff and senior counselor.
Under President Reagan, Baker was chief of staff, secretary of the treasury and chair of the President's Economic Policy Council. He also served in the Ford administration as undersecretary of commerce. Baker led the presidential campaigns of Ford, Reagan and Bush in five elections from 1976 to 1992.
Baker received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1991 and has won many other awards for distinguished public service, including Princeton's Woodrow Wilson Award. He is a former member of the University's Board of Trustees.
Baker is honorary chair of the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy at Rice University and has served in recent years as a special envoy for United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan and the current President Bush on international issues.
The talk is sponsored by the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs as part of a series of events celebrating the school's 75th anniversary.


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That's not all folks! Shake up dinner with this flavorful pork version of the classic beef stroganoff.
Cook pork mixture 30 minutes. Place in labeled airtight 2-quart freezer container. Freeze no longer than 2 months. About 30 minutes before serving, dip container into hot water to loosen; remove container. Cover and heat pork mixture to boiling in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, turning and strirring frequently. Mix sour cream and flour; stir into pork mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Serve over noodles.
Add bright color and flavor to this dish by stirring chopped green, red or yellow bell peppers into the mushroom and onion mixture.
Pork is easier to cut if partially frozen, about 30 to 60 minutes.
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Hybrids are not inherently wrong
There is a lot of debate and misunderstanding about hybridization in fish. Many feel it is wrong for a number of reasons including playing God, messing with nature, or unknown consequences.
Hybridization is generally defined as a cross between two different species. This usually creates offspring of a variety not found in nature. Many people feel this is an atrocity. They feel it is playing God or messing with nature. But in fact hybridization is a very common act in nature, even being the cause of speciation of many species. Some species take part in it so often it is hard to distinguish them as a unique species. To properly understand hybridization and its consequences, people need to understand exactly what a species is, what hybridization is, its role in nature, and the process of speciation.
The most common definition of a species is a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring. Many people will further specify that definition by adding in nature. In his textbook Evolution, Futuyma defines a species as the members of a group of populations that interbreed or potentially interbreed with one another under natural conditions (552). This definition follows the biological species concept, that a species must be reproductively isolated or that it cannot interbreed with other species to be classified as a separate species (Lawrey). Many species are extremely challenging to observe and monitor in the wild, so it is hard to determine which individuals are interbreeding so we cannot be sure what all does and does not take place in the wild. In addition, there are many cases of natural hybridization between two or more long-standing species.
Hybridization is so common that there is currently a debate as to whether the red wolf (Canis rufus) is even a unique species or a hybrid between the gray wolf (C. lupus) and the coyote (C. latrans) (Lawrey). Genetic analysis has revealed that there is substantial cross-breeding between these two or three species. Recently a hybrid between a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) and a grizzly or brown bear (U. arctos) was shot and killed in Canada (Associated Press, Wild). Based on the biological species concept this would make the two species of bears actually only one since they can successfully reproduce in the wild. Phylogenetic evidence supports that polar bears are no more than a subspecies of grizzly bear. Many people are now familiar with ligers, the resulting offspring between a male lion (Panthera leo) and a female tiger (P. tigris). The offspring are fertile. Another example is that of macaw parrots. When the blue-and-gold macaw (Ara ararauna) is crossed with the green-winged macaw (A. chloroptera) the result is the harlequin macaw, a relatively common captive pet (see Figure A). Many species of the Swordtail genus Xiphophorus spp. of fish can interbreed with one another (Lawrey). In addition, many species were formed via hybridization. Many plant groups contain many hybrids and potentially hybridizing species (Lawrey). This has obvious evolutionary value to the organisms with that combination.
The classic situation of speciation involves a single species that for some reason begins to become two species. There are many ways this can occur. In some cases a new trait appears within a population that can allow for sexual selection, such as some males developing a unique coloration. In other cases a physical barrier can separate populations of the species, such as a shallow sea or a mountain range. When this happens the subsequent two populations are then genetically isolated. This means that any change in the genome in a population due to mutation, genetic drift, etc. becomes unique to that population. As more and more genetic differences build up the two populations become more divergent, and less like the original species or each other. Over time this can generate entirely new species.
An example of this type of speciation is the speciation of two mosquito species in London. One, Culex pipiens, is a common urban mosquito species found in London. However, in the London Underground there is a genetically distinct and reproductively isolated species, C. molestus (Lawrey). In this situation the construction of the London Underground created a new, not yet exploited niche for a mosquito. A population was formed by individuals of C. pipiens that populated the London Underground. Over time this newly isolated population developed genetic changes that made it unique from the parent species. Eventually this new population became unique enough from the parent species that it became genetically distinct and reproductively isolated and therefore a new species.
In many cases the isolating barriers are later removed. If the populations have not fully speciated and are not reproductively isolated, then they remain as populations of one species, even if they are morphologically very different. Because they can appear to be so different morphologically they can be classified as different species. As more information is gathered scientists discover that many species are actually hybrids or commonly hybridize with each other.
Hybridization is actually one method of speciation. Research done with sunflowers showed how the hybridization of two closely related species could yield super-combinations that were better adapted and therefore more fit (Indiana). This can result in diploid species (the genomes of the two species are combined into one, the size of the two genomes put together). This is actually a natural process, common in plants but rare (although not non-existent) in animals. (Futuyma)
Hybridization is a natural process. It is a natural form of speciation and species preservation. Hybridizing in captivity is not harmful when certain things are avoided. It is possible to produce hybrids that have physical deformities such as mouths that are unable to close, or bodies so misshapen that even swimming is a challenge. These crosses should be avoided, already produced broods entirely culled, and the cross not made again. But just because something is a hybrid does not make it inherently wrong. If natural limitations are bypassed then the person is jumping hurdles that nature has set in place that have limited that cross. In these cases the two species are separate enough that hybridization should be avoided. Cases like this would be situations where breeding was done artificially (artificial insemination) and forced the cross even though the fish followed natures limitations.
If two species cross under their own will and produce healthy, fertile offspring, then by the biological species concepts definition of a species they are actually the same species. They may look different or be currently classified as separate species, but those may be false classifications. This is such as tricky subject in science that many scientists do not even believe in the idea of a species. There are no definitive barriers in most cases so we as humans cannot make up barriers and definitions just so that things are easier for us to understand and we cannot pigeonhole them just to suit our expectations of simplicity. Evolution is not done. Things are constantly changing and species are still in the process of evolution, still changing. Some are definitely too different to hybridize. Others are barely isolated enough to be separate populations and subspecies, but since they look different (something that can change VERY quickly under natural selection) we decided to classify them as separate species. So if hybrids are healthy and fertile then the two populations are not actually different species, but different subspecies.
What about artificial selection? It has produced some extremely deformed breeds. Goldfish are an excellent example. They have been domesticated long enough to produce major alterations from the natural form. Some of the breeds and individuals are so deformed that they cannot or can barely swim, breathe, have proper digestive flow, see, or maintain buoyancy. Yet because these are not hybrids it is okay? This is okay but a perfectly healthy animal that simply has a different coloration but happens to be a hybrid is wrong?
We really need to step back and look at what the actual consequences of what we do are. If there is no actual harm then it is not bad. If we produce fish that have special needs, deformities, or limitations (whether they are hybrids or not) then we have done something wrong.
Works cited and consulted:
Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Alaskas Bears 2008 retrieved April 30, 2008 http://www.wildlife.alaska.gov/index...dfg=bears.main
Alcock, J., Animal Behavior (8th ed.) Massachusetts, Sinauer, (2005)
-Associated Press, Wild find: Half grizzly, half polar bear 2008 retrieved April 30, 2008 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12738644/GT1/8199/
-Futuyma, D. J., Evolution Massachusetts, Sinauer, (2005)
-Indiana University. Cross-species Mating May Be Evolutionarily Important And Lead To Rapid Change, Say Indiana University Researchers ScienceDaily (August 8, 2003) retrieved April 3, 2008 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0808081854.htm
-Lawrey, J. D., GMU BIOL 471 Evolution Lecture notes/slides (Spring 2008)
Pages, M., et al. Combined analysis of fourteen nuclear genes refines the Ursidae phylogeny Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution vol.47 (2008): 73-83
Wauer, L., Parrots weve seen during our travels retrieved April 30, 2008
http://www.billybear4kids.com/animal...s/toes28c.htmlAquarist since 1995
Biologist and Published Author in Multiple Aquarium Magazines
Owner: Aquarium Maintenance Company
Advanced Aquarium Concepts: Articles about many aspects of aquarium care.
I hope this is not too complicated. A lot of the information came from a paper I wrote about the idea and definitions of a species that I wrote last year. It was a 300 level English class based on Science (the book for the class was entitled "Darwin".
If anything seems unclear or irrelevant please ask.
Anyone who disagrees, feel free to explain why and we can all discuss it.Aquarist since 1995
Biologist and Published Author in Multiple Aquarium Magazines
Owner: Aquarium Maintenance Company
Advanced Aquarium Concepts: Articles about many aspects of aquarium care.
I think there's a whole lot of difference between two species that breed naturally than oddities that come from hormone injecting. But with many of these hybrids coming from Asia and their production kept so secret, how do we really know how they populate.
Makes you wonder how these trade secrets can be kept so secret for so long. With suspicions about the parents, you'd think fish farms here would try to reproduce some of these high priced fish so they need not be imported.
That is exactly what I am talking about with it being wrong for us to take certain steps. By injecting hormones or literally artificially inseminating them we are bypassing the natural limitations nature has established. But by putting two together and they decide to reproduce, it is not an issue.
This is mainly in reference to crosses like peacocks or mbuna crosses. Those 'species' are so young it is hard to show that they are established species anyways, but so many think it is so wrong when someone lets their hybrid peacocks breed.Aquarist since 1995
Biologist and Published Author in Multiple Aquarium Magazines
Owner: Aquarium Maintenance Company
Advanced Aquarium Concepts: Articles about many aspects of aquarium care.
Cichlids are the kings of natural hybrids - just look at the vast amount of species that have developed in Lake Tanganyika alone to ensure survival. Of course this is all natural selection.. I am still not a fan of letting species in the tank crossbreed to see what comes out of it as sometimes the fish are from different parts of a vast area of water and would never cross paths in nature either and definately against the hormonal and inseminated 'forced' varieties....
This should become an article. Very informative.
Oe thing I dont really like to see is balloon shaped malformites that people think are so cute. i dont think thats right, sorry.CORRECTED video of my fish. This link works. For sure. Really.
20g long: 4 panda cories, 1 honey gourami, 1 apistogramma borellii, 1 male cacatuoides
20g High: 3 bolivian rams, 12 rasboras
8g hex: empty
5g: empty
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Yes, when the body is compressed like that it causes problems. That is exactly how they developed the round-bodied goldfish. In goldfish it is obvious that the compressed body shape affects the digestive flow, swim bladder, and swimming. I would be surprised if it did not do the same with other fish with compressed bodies. Long fins are one thing, not my preference, but a completely deformed body is definitely a problem.Aquarist since 1995
Biologist and Published Author in Multiple Aquarium Magazines
Owner: Aquarium Maintenance Company
Advanced Aquarium Concepts: Articles about many aspects of aquarium care.
round goldfish are just as bad, a few months ago at wal-mart i found a small lionhead goldfish that was perfectly round and exactly like a golfball, and he would have to swim and try like crazy to get midlevel in the tank, but he would just drift up after and have trouble again


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Won 2 Watch: 2011 Masters
Posted on 4 Apr 2011 by High Fade.
The youth movement has officially arrived and apparently has no intentions of going back into hiding. There have already been 3 first time winners in the 2011 PGA Tour season and from week to week the leaderboard is littered with young talent seeking their 1st victory. So will the youth movement continue at the 2011 Masters and who are some of the golfers flying below the radar that would mak...


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Dakota Fanning Wins Over the Art Crowd
Dakota Fanning left last night's National Arts Awards with a little more than a gift bag.
Dakota Fanning is quite the overachiever. Aside from being your average sophomore at New York University, the 19-year-old actress is continually lauded for her silver screen success. Last night's National Arts Awards in NYC bestowed Fanning with yet another honor: the Bell Family Foundation Young Artist Award.
The 47th annual benefit, hosted by the Americans for the Arts organization, typically raises a cool $800,000 for nationwide cultural treasures and educational arts programs. The event was topped off with a performance by a YoungArts group and artwork by Will Cotton—the creative force behind Katy Perry's cotton candy Teenage Dream album cover.
Dressed in a Vionnet confection, Fanning accepted her award, presented to those who've made career advancements at an early age. The actress is joining previous honorees Gabourey Sidibe and Rodarte's Kate and Laura Mulleavy.


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The convenient bottom loading design saves you the trouble of heavy lifting and guards against spills. Stability brackets keep the unit from tipping over and the child safety switch guards against unsupervised use. With a UL certification this water cooler is energy efficient, and the energy saver on/off switch keeps the unit from wasting energy when not in use. Have your bottled water readily available in your home with this easy to use and efficient water cooler.
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Nathan Friend hopes to get used to the winning feeling again after the Warriors' 20-18 defeat of the Cowboys on Monday night, but he will also have to get used to having little feeling in his troublesome shoulder.
The 32-year-old hooker made a welcome return to the Warriors after missing the first three games of the season after off-season shoulder surgery to repair nerve damage.
His impact was immediate. Not only did they win their first game in 12 attempts but he also gave the side greater thrust and structure with his crisp service out of dummy half.
In 67 minutes, he had 76 touches and made 34 tackles and one offload. But Friend's biggest influence couldn't be measured - the greater time and space halves Shaun Johnson and Thomas Leuluai enjoyed and the confidence that filtered through to his teammates.
The nuggety rake's powers of resilience are well known. Last season Friend played 75 minutes with a broken jaw but still made 53 tackles in a standout performance.
He just hopes his latest comeback endures because he couldn't feel his shoulder in the changing sheds after the match.
"It's just the way it is going to be for the rest of the season,'' he said after the match. "I just have to get used to the feeling of the numbness because I can't feel it at the moment. I have little power in the shoulder but it's enough to pass the ball and that's the main thing.
"The specialist probably had his fingers crossed. No one has really played on without a deltoid that doesn't work. It's an unknown. We had to bite the bullet some time and just see how it went. It felt OK.''
The Warriors can ill-afford to be without Friend at any time after their issues at hooker this season and he was named yesterday to start against the unbeaten Rabbitohs at Mt Smart Stadium on Sunday.
But they will probably be without Dane Nielsen, even though he was named in the side to face the Bunnies. The centre damaged rib cartilage and was helped from the field just before halftime against the Cowboys but Jerome Ropati came through the Vulcans' 24-24 draw with Windsor unscathed and could feature.
Ropati wasn't named in the squad, which included an extended seven-man bench, but there are still some decisions to be made over the fitness of a handful of players. Clubs are required to name their side for the weekend on a Tuesday, which gave the Warriors little chance to assess injuries after Monday night's match.
Along with Nielsen's injury, fullback Kevin Locke and utility Ben Henry both picked up head knocks against the Cowboys and will need to pass concussion tests.
"There are question marks over whether we'll have them all against the Rabbitohs but we're certainly hoping they are fit to play,'' coach Matt Elliott said. "On the positive side we have some more players coming back from injuries.''
Those players include Ropati and wingers Manu Vatuvei and Glen Fisiiahi, who were both named on the extended bench. Russell Packer is also in contention after receiving a clearance following his bicep injury.
Friend isn't the sort of character to get carried away by one win, although the importance of it can't be understated after a dreadful run of results that stretched back to July last year.
"Winning instils a little bit of confidence,'' he said. "The boys know they have what it takes to win and it was at home, so it was good to win in front of our fans.
"We really haven't achieved anything yet. It's a bonus for hard work. It needs to be a yardstick for us and we just have to run from there. There's no sense coming out next week and having a shocker.''
Warriors side to play South Sydney at Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, on Sunday (4pm): Kevin Locke, Bill Tupou, Dane Nielsen, Konrad Hurrell, Ngani Laumape, Thomas Leuluai, Shaun Johnson, Sam Rapira, Nathan Friend, Ben Matulino, Feleti Mateo, Simon Mannering (c), Todd Lowrie. Interchange: Jacob Lillyman, Ben Henry, Elijah Taylor, Pita Godinet, Glen Fisiiahi, Manu Vatuvei, Sebastine Ikahihifo.


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K-1 Announces Participants and Matchups for K-1 MAX 2011 -70kg Japan Tournament
- Written by Dave Walsh
K-1 event producer Sadaharu Tanikawa announced the participants and quarterfinal matchups for September 25th's K-1 World MAX 2011 -70kg Japan Tournament. It is the biggest qualifying tournament for the Final 16 and often takes place in February, but with K-1's struggles it is just now taking place.
In a big surprise, 2002 K-1 MAX Champion Albert Kraus has been announced as a tournament participant and will take on Yuji Nashiro in the first round. Though the Japan tournament has featured foreigner Andy Ologun, this is the first time a high profile foreigner has been placed in the tournament, as well as the first time a former MAX champion has participated after winning. Kraus' participation in the tournament is exciting, but at the same time somewhat disappointing as he is definitely the tournament favorite and if he wins, he may keep an exciting prospect out of the Final 16. Nonetheless, Kraus should add the extra pop in the tournament that K-1 needs and will hopefully draw quite a bit of buzz around the tournament. Kraus has been defeated by Giorgio Petrosyan in the quarterfinals of the World tournament the past two years and is coming off of a controversial decision loss to Yoshihiro Sato in June. Nashiro's placement in the tounrament is somewhat questionable as he lost in the quarterfinals of last year's tournament by KO to Yuichiro Nagashima and lost to Yutaro Yamauchi in the first round of this year's Krush tournament.
In the second quarterfinal, last year's favorite and finalist Hiroki Nakajima will take on undefeated RISE Middleweight Champion Takafumi Morita. Morita has made a splash on the scene, recently defeating former WBC Japan Champion Soichiro Miyakoshi and taking the RISE belt from Yukihiko Komiya by KO. Nakajima had high expectations, making it to last year's finals before falling by KO in a thrilling fight to 2010 champion Yuichiro "Jienotsu" Nagashima. Nakajima then fought very hard competition in his next two fights, losing by dominating decision to Albert Kraus and Buakaw Por. Pramuk. He rebounded with a KO win over YOSHI in the Krush 70kg tournament, but was upset in the semifinals by fellow tournament participant Kenta.
In the other half of the bracket, K-1 has set up a rematch from the Krush 70kg tournament between Shintaro Matsukura and Yuya Yamamoto. In the fight, the two put on an entertaining two rounds until the final round when Matsukura managed to drop Yamamoto with a knee early in the round. After that knockdown, the two began throwing everything they had, making for one of the best rounds of the year. Matsukura took the win as a result of the knockdown and went on to the semis against Yutaro Yamauchi. Again, the two fought a relatively entertaining first two rounds until the action exploded in the 3rd, leading to an extension round where the action continued. However, Matsukura was outlanded by Yamauchi and lost by split decision. Matsukura is just 19 years old and won the 2009 K-1 Koshien 70kg tournament. Yamamoto has been up and down since his appearance in the 2009 World MAX Semifinals, losing to HINATA in the quarterfinals of last year's Japan tournament and going 3-3 overall.
To round out the tournament, Krush 70kg Tournament Champion Kenta will take on 2008 Japan Tournament Champion and Swagmaster Extreme Yasuhiro Kido. Kenta took out Masakazu Watanabe, Hiroki Nakajima and Yutaro Yamauchi en route to the Krush title and is currently riding a 5-fight winstreak with his last loss being to tournament participant Yuji Nashiro. Kido has fallen on hard times in K-1 after his 2008 tournament win, losing in the quarterfinals of the last two Japan tournaments and losing a super fight to Vahid Rosyani last May.
The favorite in this tournament has to be Kraus, but Nakajima, Morita, Kenta and Yuya Yamamoto could prove to be spoilers. If there were an upset to look out for, I'd say watch Morita against Nakajima. Matsukura may well take another win off of Yamamoto, too, though I think it's not as likely.
In the tournament reserve bout, YOSHI will take on Go Yokoyama. Yokoyama was initially announced as a participant of the tournament, but has been moved to the reserve bout. His last fight was a draw against Yutaro Yamauchi at Sengoku Soul of Fight. YOSHI was knocked out by Hiroki Nakajima in the quarterfinals of the Krush tournament.
2010 Japan Tournament Champion Yuichiro "Jienotsu" Nagashima has been announced in a 78kg superfight against Kenmun. Jienotsu has spent most of his off-time from K-1 participating in professional wrestling which probably explains his lack of participation in the tournament. Finally, flashy 63kg standout Kizaemon Saiga will take on Valdrin Vatnikaj. Since upsetting Naoki Ishikawa last July, Saiga has gone 1-4, though his losses have come to Tetsuya Yamato, Son Hyun Lee, Ryuji Kajiwara and Yuta Kubo. {jcomments on}


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Assignment: Education- Autism Awareness Month
This Holmen High School senior has an after-school job he loves.
"The atmosphere here. It's nice and calm," said Mike Ratekin, Holmen High School senior. "It's good to relax after a stressful day at school."
Mike was hired at Duratech in La Crosse almost one year ago.
"We're a screen print company," said Danielle Hanson, inspection department team leader at Duratech. "We do anything from bumper stickers to automotive."105420
Part of Mike's job in the Final Inspections Department at Duratech is to pick out decals.
"Picking is like you get ... they're adhesive items and you literally pick the insides out of the... mainly like zeros, r's, o's, letters like that and small e's," said Mike.
Mike's hope is to some day work as a mechanical engineer. And he says his schooling along with working at Duratech is a way to get his foot in the door.
"You usually don't start at the top positions," said Mike. "You start at the bottom and you work your way up the ladder."
But Mike's climb has been a little more challenging than others.
"I have Asperger's Syndrome," said Mike. "It pretty much is a brain... what I found out is my brain is wired differently than the average person's is."
Mike was diagnosed with Caperers, which is a form of autism, in 6th grade, after his parents tried for years to pin-point a diagnosis.
"The social aspect of his life has been the biggest challenge," said Angie Ratekin, Mike's mom. "Academically he's very bright, but then... so sometimes it's assumed that he's not because of the social difficulties."
So, in school as part of Mike's education, his teachers knew it was important for Mike to learn how to be comfortable in social settings.
"Mike... working specifically with social skills the last couple years... having a job and understanding what it takes to maintain relationships, have responsibility and these types of things was definitely a priority," said Jennifer Slusser, Holmen High School special education teacher.
"We worked through the school to get a job at Duratech, and it has just been outstanding," said Angie. "Because it's become his social outlet. He doesn't make friends easily and school isn't always a good social outlet for him. And Duratech has been really fantastic in that aspect."
"The atmosphere at work... they just like you to be yourself," said Mike. "They don't want to change you at all. Some of the people here at school... they want everyone to be the same... which is really impossible."
"Mike is like any other employee that I would hire," said Hanson. "He fits in very well with the team, and we don't see a lot of the challenges his disability brings at all."
So while, as you can tell, Mike has learned a lot from his job, the community can learn a lot from him, too.
"I'm just hoping that people will have a better understand of the huge; the wide variety of characteristics that play into the autism spectrum," said Angie. "And when you come across somebody with... you think something's just a little different... that they'll just take a minute and think about it and realize how much more there is to that person.
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One of the most common eye conditions in Bulldogs.
The gland of the third eyelid is located within the base of the third eyelid. The third eyelid lies between the lower eyelid and the eyeball at the inside corner of each eye. The third eyelid protects the eye and helps contain and distribute tears over the surface of the eye. The third eyelid gland is a tear gland. A prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid results in a pink to red mass in the inner corner of the eye. This is commonly referred to as Cherry Eye. The cause for the prolapse is believed to be partially due to a weakness of the connective tissue attachment of the gland. The tear duct becomes blocked and obstructs tear flow. After a couple of days it begins to swell because now an infection has begun.
Restoring the gland to its normal position will preserve tear production, enhance appearance, and prevent corneal and conjunctival disease caused by the prolonged exposure. Surgically replacing the gland to its normal position is especially important in breeds that are also prone to develop tear insufficiency disease.
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Penguins give Kings a dose of their own medicine in 4-1 winJanuary 31, 2014 2:01 AM
LOS ANGELES -- The Penguins gave the Los Angeles Kings a dose of their own medicine.
Lauding the Kings for their stifling defense-first, physical play in the couple of days leading up to the teams' game Thursday night at the Staples Center, it was the Penguins who played that style of game – and threw in a couple of buckets of offense -- in a 4-1 win.
The Penguins out-hit the Kings, 40-36, and they matched the Kings at 19 shots apiece through two periods before they went into the mode of protecting a lead in the third period, when Los Angeles held a 12-3 shots edge. They also blocked 15 shots to the Kings' nine.
"Just a real complete game from start to finish," said rookie goaltender Jeff Zatkoff, who made 30 saves to improve to 9-2-1 and keep the Kings mired in an offensive slump.
Los Angeles entered the game with just two goals over its previous four games, including being shut out twice. Its team 2.31 goals per game entering the game was among the lowest in NHL, but its but 2.00 team goals-against average was best in league.
Coach Dan Bylsma said he planned to split the starts for his goaltenders on this road trip, which means Marc-Andre Fleury will start Saturday when the trip concludes in Phoenix.
Zatkoff drew the game in Los Angeles for a few reasons.
"We looked at previous records and success against both of these teams and Jeff playing against his former organization," Bylsma said.
Zatkoff was selected by the Kings in the third round of the 2006 NHL draft but did not make it to the NHL until this season with the Penguins.
"When I told Jeff [Wednesday] he was going to be playing this game, he was pretty excited about it," Bylsma said. "I'm glad I told him [Wednesday] so he could get excited about it [Wednesday] and settle in to the task [Thursday]."
Bylsma also has a history of giving his goaltenders at least one start when the Penguins hold a dads' trip. This season, the team instead is holding a moms' trip, and it's this road excursion.
It didn't take the Penguins long to open the scoring in front of those moms.
Evgeni Malkin, stationed near the left goal post, converted a slick backhanded pass through the crease from Jussi Jokinen for a 1-0 lead 57 seconds into the first period.
"Loved the start of the game, getting the first goal of the game in the first minute," Bylsma said.
The goal ended a two-game points drought for Malkin.
"Against teams like this, getting a lead is huge," Jokinen said. "If they get a lead, they know how to play [defensively] and it can be tough."
The Penguins entered the game with what seemed like a distinct advantage on their penalty kill. They were ranked first in the NHL at 87.6 percent, while the Kings' power play was bumping along near the bottom of the league at 13.8 percent and had gone 0-for-18 over the previous five games.
But Los Angeles struck on the power play after Penguins winger Chris Kunitz was assessed a hooking minor, tying the score, 1-1, on team leading scorer Anze Kopitar's blast from the center point at 9:32 of the first period.
Kunitz got some redemption and the Penguins regained the lead 1:18 later. Los Angeles' Jarret Stoll and Dustin Brown were both called for minor penalties at 10:05.
From the slot, Kunitz scored during the ensuing Penguins five-on-three power play for a 2-1 Penguins lead, at 10:50 of the first period.
It was Kunitz's 27th goal, setting a career high.
Jokinen, who already had two assists, was set up by Malkin and gave the Penguins a 3-1 lead during the remaining five-on-four power play, at 11:47 of the first period.
"You're looking at 3-1 with two power-play goals against a team that doesn't give up [more than] two goals a game," Bylsma said.
The goal gave Jokinen three points in the first period.
"I'll probably have to fly my mother here more than once a year," he said.
The Penguins scored their three goals on seven shots in the first period, prompting Kings coach Darryl Sutter to pull starting goaltender Jonathan Quick and replace him with backup Martin Jones.
Los Angeles made a push at the start of the second period, registering six of the first eight shots, but the Penguins stood firm and eventually got the next goal.
Tanner Glass pushed the Penguins' lead to 4-1 at 11:46 of the second period when, from the right dot, he fired a backhanded shot inside the far post.
That was essentially insurmountable for the light-scoring Kings.
"We were confident all along," Glass said. "We had a really good start to the game. The power play was awesome. I thought we were pretty stingy defensively all night."
The Penguins played without defenseman Kris Letang, who was scratched because he is ill, Bylsma said.
Robert Bortuzzo took Letang's spot in the lineup alongside Letang's normal defense partner, Rob Scuderi.
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Established over 50 years ago, Montgomery is now one of the UK's leading soft furnishing brands, specialising in window dressing. The brand believes that windows are actually the most important single feature in any room and sadly are frequently neglected. Choosing stunning curtain designs will add instant personality to your home, and you can't go wrong with what's on offer at ACHICA from Montgomery.


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Home > Paying for College > Financial Aid You Don't Repay > Aid for Students with Special Circumstances >
Education Vouchers for Former Youth In Care
Education vouchers are federal funds made available to states through the Chafee Foster Care Independence Act. Education vouchers are intended to help current and former foster care youth pay for postsecondary education.
Who Is Eligible?
Initial application: Youth applying for an ETV for the first time, or those who previously completed an application but did not receive an ETV award, must be under age 21 by the application due date and accepted into an accredited postsecondary education or training program. Youth must also meet ONE of the following criteria.:
- You were in foster care on or after your 16th birthday, and continue to be in foster care up to or beyond your 18th birthday.
- You were adopted from foster care after your 16th birthday.
- You were in foster care on or after your 16th birthday when a relative accepts a transfer of permanent legal and physical custody through a juvenile court order.
- You are/were under state guardianship at your 18th birthday.
Renewal application: Youth previously awarded an ETV must meet all of the following criteria:
- Participating in the ETV program on your 21st birthday and have not reached your 23rd birthday, and
- Continuing to be enrolled in school, and
- Making progress towards completing your school program.
How Much Money Can You Get?
The maximum amount per year is $5,000 per student. Youth must apply for other sources of financial aid as well. In addition to tuition, books and fees, education vouchers may be used for room and board, child care, transportation, computers, and other expenses the student may need to cover to make a post secondary education possible.
The amount of an education voucher award is based on the amount of other aid you are receiving and an estimated living expenses budget which is a part of the application.
What Is the Application Process?
The application is available on the Minnesota Department of Human Services Education and Training Voucher website.
NOTE: The revised online application will be on the ETV website in April, 2013.
You also must attach copies of the FAFSA, financial aid award letter, school acceptance letter, and most recent transcripts. Students must reapply each year if they need ETV funds.
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Students submitting applications and all of the required supporting documents on or before the following deadlines will receive the maximum ETV award based on their need with the maximum award of $5,000.
- July 1 for students starting school in the fall semester
- January 1 for students starting school in the spring semester
Students submitting applications and all of the required supporting documents by the following deadlines will receive ETV awards based on their need and the availability of funds.
- July 2-October 31 for students starting school in the fall semester
- January 2-31 for students starting school in the spring semester
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I picked up the Force Unleashed for the Wii last week. I was a bit disappointed they didn't make if for the PC.
If you have a Wii, this is a great game for the Wii-mote and highly suggest picking up a copy. The graphics aren't as great as the Xbox & PS3, but it is really fun slicing and dicing.
Otherwise, I don't have much desire to pick up anything lately. I do want the Lars Homestead but not at $50 - ouch!


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I read with interest Steamboat Today's front-page story on our local sheriff's reaction to new state gun laws. I then went to the Steamboat Today website and read posted story comments, including Sheriff Garrett Wiggins' post. I also read his "Gun Control" position statement on the Routt County website.
In the paper's story, Wiggins and Moffat County Sheriff Tim Jantz said every email, phone call and comment they have heard is from residents who oppose gun control. The original statement wasn't in quotes, so I do not know if "every" was the word the sheriffs used, but with even the implication, I felt I must speak up.
I live in South Routt and I own guns, but I am not writing to debate the new gun "control" laws' constitutionality or practical enforcement or even effectiveness, though I easily could. With respect, I'm asking Sheriff Wiggins to enforce the laws of this state in a professional and impartial manner. I honor his right as a private citizen to his opinion and as a law enforcement officer to testify on bills with regards to their potential efficacy and enforcement. But that part of the debate is done now, and I think it is inappropriate for Sheriff Wiggins to continue using his position for a personal interpretational-based agenda. As much as he and many of his constituents may disagree, these now are Colorado laws. I personally do not look to the Routt County sheriff to uphold my constitutional rights. I do look to the Sheriff's Office to protect and serve, which according to the Routt County website includes law enforcement, investigations and detentions. Let me repeat that: law enforcement.
Not all Colorado sheriffs share the position of Wiggins and Jantz. Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson (whose office responded to the Aurora theater shooting) said, "Public safety officials serving in the executive branch do not have constitutional authority, responsibility, and in most cases, the credentials to determine the constitutionality of any issue. ... We all have an obligation to our families, neighbors, our community and our country to be engaged and to demand that well-considered, meaningful and sustainable solutions to these senseless acts of violence are implemented in a timely manner."
I ask that Sheriff Wiggins respect the rule of law. If he cannot in good conscience do that, then I think the people of Routt County respectfully can accept his resignation as an appropriate expression of his protest. Picking and choosing which laws to abide by and enforce should not be an option for an elected public safety officer. The loophole of course will be "prioritizing," but each will have to look to his own integrity on that issue, as you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink. Or maybe you can. I'm answering my conscience on this issue even if, according to the sheriffs, I am very lonely.
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InDEED association while editing Experiment
It would be useful (ad same a lot of time for researchers) to repeat the query by data file functionality of the File Browser tab within the Project editor / Experiments tab.
As it is now, you must drill down into the Experiment/Trial/Rep/Corrected_Data/ directory just to set a file to launch with InDEED. Which doesn't seems unreasonable until you realize that the refresh rate for each of these directories is too long.
Maybe the "edit experiment" function should keep the File Browser Tab available. Then the File Browser would need the "edit" link at each data file in the list.


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Nothing stands still. Everything changes. I will inherit no house, and no house that I build will now pass to my children. That way of life has gone. I have lost my twenties, and what I have been looking for since I left home hasn't come to me. I have only been waiting. I will wait for the rest of my life. - V.S. Naipaul
I wonder if Steph reads my diary. She is often encouraging me to read hers. I think she would appreciate this quote.


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Welcome to Alder Creek Kayak
Alder Creek Kayak is your source for kayak, canoe and SUP sales, instruction and rentals. We are the premiere paddle sports store and instructional center in Oregon, with two retail stores, and three dedicated rental locations. We have the knowledge, product and world class instructors to serve all of your paddling interests.
Whether you paddle whitewater kayaks, sea kayaks, recreational kayaks, canoes or SUP, Alder Creek has the boats and gear you need, and the classes to elevate your paddling skills.


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One week of vacation.
Watching butterflies flutter over a meadow.
Relaxing in the sunshine.
- "Red Mars" by Kim Stanley Robinson. Strange SF, but could really happen ... The next 2 books of the series are less likely and more SF. :)
- "Reality Dysfunction" by Peter F. Hamilton. Far distant future Science Fiction Space Opera.
- "Neutronium Alchemist" by the same. Second volume of three volume cycle.


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Think you can only save sharks by being on the front lines? Think again. While some of the Shark Angels are busy in the field, there are things you can do from your home and daily lives, without heading to join us in some remote destination. Or dedicating your entire life to shark conservation.
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Earn your wings and become a Shark Angel, serving as a spokesperson and local campaign activist.
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Since over ½ of the 73,000,000 sharks caught yearly are caught as by-catch, and some of the commercial fisheries are headed for collapse in a few short decades, please eat sustainably.
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You can and should make a difference before there aren't sharks left. In fact a recent IUCN report has identified over 1/3 of all shark species (more than 500 in total) are facing extinction – some in our lifetimes. Destroying sharks and the oceans isn't a legacy we want to leave for future generations. You?
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Open Source Initiative Board Meeting in Chicago
I'm celebrating the end of my portion of my trial by … spending all weekend in meetings, specifically the OSI's annual face-to-face board meeting, which we're holding this year in Chicago. It's been a very productive meeting so far, with lots of good discussion about both our vision and our plan for attacking the future. The organization still has a long way to go but there is a lot of potential here.


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Depressed Gorilla Finds Happiness in Tightrope Walking
We like to think man is a talented species. For starters, we're capable of eating Denny's entire 'Hobbit' menu in 19 minutes flat and dominating in ping pong sans arms. There's no better male ego boost than to reminisce over such accomplishments. It turns out our hairy ancestors are talented too.


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By Patsy R. Brumfield/NEMS Daily Journal
This is the first in a series of updates on court-related stories.
OXFORD – A former University of Mississippi player's family's lawsuit remains on the court docket, unresolved as its second calendar year draws to a close.
But a series of rescheduled hearings may hint at a resolution, although attorneys on both sides aren't responding for the record.
In February 2010, 20-year-old Bennie "Buster" Abram III died at an Oxford hospital hours after he collapsed during formal off-season workouts for the Ole Miss football team. He was a walk-on player from Southaven, a 2007 graduate of DeSoto Central High School.
Three months later, an autopsy reportedly stated that a sickle cell trait contributed to his death.
His family's wrongful-death lawsuit claims Abram tested positive for sickle cell trait about Feb. 1 but was not informed. His parents also said they were unaware of the condition.
Sickle cell trait is an inherited condition that occurs in about one in 12 of the country's black population. When the irregularly shaped red blood cells "sickle," they can restrict flow in blood vessels.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say people who inherit one sickle cell gene and one normal gene have sickle cell trait (SCT). "People with SCT usually do not have any of the symptoms of sickle cell disease, but they can pass the trait on to their children," the agency shows on its website.
Lawsuit defendants listed include the university, then-coach Houston Nutt, other coaches, Chancellor Dan Jones, the state College Board, University of Mississippi Athletic Association Foundation, NCAA, two hospitals and some medical staff.
While the 32-page circuit court complaint did not state a desired amount of damages, a notice letter sent to prospective defendants said the suit would seek at least $10 million.
The lawsuit alleged that the defendants were so "reckless" as to contribute to his death. Defendants denied the allegation.
After Abram's death, team doctor Jeffrey Dennis, one of the suit's defendants, was quoted as saying the player was conscious when brought to the hospital but developed a fever and was hypothermic before going into cardiac arrest.
Then-Ole Miss Athletic Director Pete Boone also released a statement saying medical protocol and emergency action plans had been followed in treating Abram.
The lawsuit was first filed in Hinds County, where the state College Board has its office. But a Jackson circuit judge granted the defendants' motion to move the case to Oxford.
Since then, a series of filings, motions and hearings have occurred before Circuit Judge Andrew Howorth, most recently notices for a Dec. 5 hearing.
The docket shows no such hearing took place, with the suggestion a resolution has been reached.
If so, the results will be public because the university is a public institution.


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Saving the Bay through education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration.
The good, the bad, and the ugly...CBF's Virginia Executive Director Ann Jennings gives us a run down on the Virginia Legislative Session, which just ended, and what it means for Bay restoration. Plus, read other updates on our local efforts in Hampton Roads.
Defend Your Rights! In yet another attack on Chesapeake restoration and the Bay pollution limits, Congressman Goodlatte proposes a new bill that would rewrite the Clean Water Act for all six Bay states and D.C., thereby taking away basic clean water protections for the 17 million of us who live in the Bay watershed...Yup, you read that right!
Signs of Spring on the IslandsDown on the islands of the Chesapeake, the rites of the season go far beyond cherry blossoms and warm breezes. The communities that live on the shores of the Bay and our educators that teach on its waters look to spring for signs of how the year will progress. Our island correspondent Adam Wickline is here once again to tell us about the seasons on the islands.
Round Two for the Most Important Fish in the SeaWith your help, our work continues for an important fish critical to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic ecosystems.
All About Earth Day!"Our goal is not just an environment of clean air and water and scenic beauty. The objective is an environment of decency, quality, and mutual respect for all other human beings and all other living creatures." That's what U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson said when he launched the very first Earth Day back in the spring of 1970. But what's this day all about anyway, and what's CBF doing this year to celebrate it? Read on...
Sign Up for Summer Teacher Training with CBF Summer is the perfect time for teachers to learn outside while they earn recertification credits AND gather interdisciplinary lesson plans for the classroom. Sign up for a Chesapeake Classrooms five-day course to discover a new world of fun along your local river or on an island in the heart of the Chesapeake.
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Hikers from the world over come to Israel to enjoy its scenic trails. Those who love hiking along riverbeds, trekking through mountains, walking in the forests, visiting caves or crawling through tunnels will be pleased to learn about accommodations very close to the trails – a chain of 26 attractive field schools the heart of the nature reserves operated by the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel.
Founded in 1953, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel is a non profit environmental organization dedicated to preserving Israel's scenic, natural, historical and cultural treasures. The field schools were set up as part of the Society's environmental education mission, and are designed to teach the public about Israel, to guide hikers and tourists and familiarize them with the country's nature and historical sites. Here you will find charming simple lodgings with modest rooms, a communal dining hall and a campus atmosphere.
Guests at the field schools benefit from a wide range of unique activities and programs which cater to individuals and to families: guided hikes and bicycle and 4WD tours; romantic, moon-lit night walks; urban walking tours of historical and architectural gems; colorful art walks in nature; encounters with rare wildlife; outdoor challenges. Those who prefer independent touring can receive guidance, maps and suggestions.
At Israel's field schools you will have an opportunity to see the sun break through the desert; witness a mirage of a flood, gather colored sand into a glass bottle; tumble through sand dunes; release tiny sea turtles; and splash around in clear spring water. These and other experiences await you amidst unspoiled natural surroundings and in close proximity to enchanting, isolated spots where you can enjoy magnificent nature at its purest. For further ditales: http://www.teva.org.il/?CategoryID=356


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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter could've been hopelessly cheesy, but for the most part, this movie works. It's got a dedicated cast made up of "actors' actors": Benjamin Walker, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Dominic Cooper, Rufus Sewell, plus a few cameos. It's equal parts funny, bloody, weird, and over-the-top. Most of all, honestly, you have to thank director Timur Bekmambetov. The man wrote and directed the seminal Russian vampire film Night Watch, and his dark, did-they-seriously-just-do-that style bleeds into this movie and infuses it with a clear tone.
Leaving the theater, I wondered why couldn't more vampire films be like this: Use the myth to recontextualize history while giving us this very clear mental image of a tall man with a stovepipe hat and the most badass axe known to man. So, here are six lessons that the two most popular vampire stories right now, True Blood and Twilight, can learn from Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.
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| Why It's a Must Have: White fleshed fruits and veggies (such as apples and pears) have been shown to help reduce heart disease even more than their colored counterparts. "Apples are also rich in quercetin, a flavonoid with strong anti-inflammatory properties," says Erin Palinski, a registered dietitian and author of the Belly Fat Diet for Dummies. "The pectin found in the skin and the anti-aging polyphenols in apples help reduce artery and cell damage, and their fiber has also been linked with reduction of LDL-cholesterol and body weight." In fact, one Brazilian study published in the journal Nutrition found that women who ate three apples or three pears a day lost significantly more weight than those that ate the same amount of calories, but didn't consume the fruits.
Budget Bonus: Shop for produce on a Tuesday or Wednesday, when it is more likely to have just arrived, instead of waiting until the weekend. Most markets receive deliveries during the week, and fruits and veggies that have just made it to the store means they be more likely to stay fresher longer (and get eaten, not wasted) at home. And if you can, buy local apples at your farmer's market in the spring, summer, and fall to cut costs and improve their nutritional value, recommends Palinski. "Local fruits and vegetables are picked and sold immediately, helping them retain their nutrient level."
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| Why It's a Must Have: Citrus fruits are a great source of vitamin C, says Palinski. "One German study found that vitamin C helps reduce stress levels and return blood pressure and the stress hormone cortisol to normal levels after a stressful situation – which may help prevent chronic stress and decrease body fat storage in the abdomen." Palinski recommends eating 2-4 servings of fruit (including at least one serving of a citrus fruit) per day to reap their nutritional benefits. And, if weight loss is your goal, you may want to focus on grapefruit -- one 2004 study conducted by the Nutrition and Metabolic Research Center at Scripps Clinic, found that subjects who ate half a grapefruit before each meal lost an average of 3.6 pounds over 12 weeks (some even lost more than 10 pounds), without making any other dietary changes.
Budget Bonus: Skip fresh fruit when it's out of season (in the US, citrus is typically in season from late fall and through winter) since fruits have to travel further during off-season, recommends Palinski. "In off-season, reach for canned citrus fruit in its own juice or flash frozen citrus."
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| Why It's a Must Have: This (mostly) sweet group of fruits is a delicious way to eat your vitamins and fiber. "Tart cherries in particular, are an anti-inflammatory powerhouse that recent studies have shown offers greater results for gout-related pain reduction than for prescription drugs," says Dr. Rovenia Brock, a nutrition coach on the Dr. Oz Show and author of Dr. Ro's Ten Secrets to Livin' Healthy. "They contain an intense amount of the antioxidants; the anthocyanins responsible for their bright red pigment are also good sources of Vitamin A, making them helpers for eye health as well. They also help reduce heart disease risk, lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, blood lipids, and may reduce risk for type 2 diabetes."
Budget Bonus: Stone fruits are summer season fruits, so it's best to buy them fresh when they are least expensive, and most plentiful locally, during the warmer months (check out the free app Locavore for help finding local, in-season produce). Skip the pricier imports and buy frozen varieties (sans added sugars and syrups) instead when they aren't in season.
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| Why It's a Must Have: Bananas are often mislabeled as a 'fattening fruit' but don't believe that erroneous myth. Not only are these fat-free, 100-calorie fruits easy to eat on the go, but they are a good source of vitamins A and C, fiber and potassium – which could help slim you down. "Bananas are a fantastic source of potassium, which can help reduce blood pressure and prevent water retention," says Palinski.
Budget Bonus: Good news – you can skip the organic versions of this fruit without worry. "Bananas are one of the least 'dirty' fruits," says Palinski. "Save even more money by purchasing bananas that are still slightly green, since they will last longer."
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| Why It's a Must Have: Swap out your candy bowl for a bunch of healthy, naturally sweet grapes. This water rich fruit makes a great energy-boosting snack that can also help to reduce inflammation, which may lower your heart disease risk and even reduce arthritis pain, says Palinski. "Grapes contain high levels of anthocyanins, flavonoids and resveratrol, all of which aid the heart in the task of pumping blood to the brain and other organs resulting in an energy boost."
Budget Bonus: Save by buying grapes in season (while it depends on the variety, most grapes grown in the US arrive from California, where they are in season from late June to December), and reaching for raisins during off-season, Palinski suggests. "Raisins have all the same great benefits [of grapes] and contain no added sugars."
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| Why It's a Must Have: Antioxidant rich melon fruits may help promote weight loss, Palinski says. "Melons are very rich in vitamin C, which studies have shown helps to prevent stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline from peaking. Since stress hormones store more fat, especially in the abdomen, eating foods rich in vitamin C may help to shed unhealthy visceral (belly) fat." And, if you like watermelon, eat up! It may help you reduce your body fat faster. According to one 2011 study published in the Journal of Nutrition, daily supplementation of the amino acid arginine (found in watermelon) helped laboratory mice lose 64% more body fat over three months.
Budget Bonus: Steer clear of the pre-cut containers of melons that can cost up to three times as much and stick with in season melons instead. Not sure how to tell if they're ripe? Give them a good squeeze – a ripe melon shouldn't feel like concrete, but shouldn't be too squishy either. And watermelon? Give it a little knock – a ripe one should sound hollow.
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| Why It's a Must Have: Greens contain a variety of antioxidants and phytochemicals that help your body stay healthy. Swiss chard, for example, is a magnesium powerhouse that can help boost your energy level and has been shown to reduce depression, says Dr. Brock. And just one cup of raw collard greens meets half of your recommended daily dose of vitamin C. "All leafy greens are must-haves for their low-calorie, nutrient-dense contribution to any meal plan for healthy living."
Budget Bonus: "Buy leafy greens fresh in loose bunches as the cut, packaged options cost up to $2-3 more," says Dr. Brock. "Frozen greens are acceptable for same nutrition but avoid canned or 'seasoned' varieties as they are usually not only more expensive, but high in sodium."
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| Why It's a Must Have: These portable, prepped and easy to eat veggies are rich in carotenoids, which are great for eye and heart health, Palinski says. "And you can maximize the absorption of their nutrients by eating them with a healthy fat, such as hummus or peanut butter (both also on this grocery list)."
Budget Bonus: Something to chew on: while baby carrots may be a bit pricier than regular carrots, you may be more likely to eat them since they don't have to be prepared before eating. And they are still cheaper (and much better for your health and waistline) than that bag of chips.
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| Why It's a Must Have: This slimming, water-rich veggie makes a great edible serving 'spoon' for healthy dips and spreads, or as a crunchy addition to tuna or chicken salad. "Celery is a natural diuretic and a very low calorie vegetable, making it a great way to fill up without filing out," Palinski says.
Budget Bonus: Palinski recommends buying organic celery, since this veggie tops the 'dirty dozen' list. To save money, look for store specials, stock up at a local farmers market or try joining a local co-op for deals on organic produce. And while celery is available in stores year round, if you buy local, shop for fresh celery during the summer months when it's in peak season.
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| Why It's a Must Have: Don't shy away from avocados if you are trying to lose weight! While they are high in fat, they are full of the heart healthy monounsaturated kind, and the fats and potassium in avocados help lower blood pressure, stabilize stress levels and reduce belly fat, says Palinski. "Studies have shown diets rich in monounsaturated fats may help reduce belly fat storage."
Budget Bonus: Since this thick-skinned produce item is one of the fruits with the lowest amount of toxins, you don't have to go organic with avocados, Palinski says. And if you aren't going to eat them right away, purchase hard, not yet ripe avocados to make them last longer. "To keep them ripening slowly over time (you can keep them for 1-2 weeks), place them in the fruit bin of the refrigerator. And with already sliced avocado, mash it and freeze it to use in recipes or as a dip when needed."
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| Why It's a Must Have: Potatoes often get a bad rap (a recent Harvard study published in the New England Journal of Medicine placed them at the top of the list of foods that cause weight gain) but the truth is they're not all that bad, says Dr. Oz. "Potatoes are a great source of vitamin C and are completely fat free. But you need to know how you cook your taters and watch out for the fixins! Butter, sour cream, and cheese are total belly busters." So what about that Harvard study? The research specifically cited fried potatoes (in the form of French fries and chips) as a culprit for weight gain, says Dr. Oz. "And this is certainly true, so my advice is to stick to small serving sizes."
Budget Bonus: Love French fried potatoes? Save money (and fat grams) by baking your own! At only about 67 cents per pound, you'll save money and gain more nutrition by baking up your own (we love this recipe for oven baked fries) instead of buying a bag of frozen French fries.
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| Why It's a Must Have: Berries are nutritional powerhouses! Blueberries, for example, are rich in antioxidants (anthocyanins) and phytochemicals that protect against heart disease, stroke, cancer, oxidative stress (which leads to chronic diseases), and urinary tract infections. They also have anti-inflammatory properties as well that helps to improve skin health, and stimulate the production of collagen," says Dr. Brock. "And strawberries contain more vitamin C than oranges!"
Budget Bonus: Save money and make your berries last longer by buying frozen -- they may actually contain more antioxidants than their fresh counterparts, says Dr. Brock. "Frozen wild blueberries contain more heart, cancer, and skin-protecting antioxidant activity than at least 20 or more fruits in their class, including strawberries, cultivated blueberries, pomegranates, cranberries, and grapes."
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| Why It's a Must Have: Think you have to spend more on fresh produce to reap the nutritional benefits? Think again! Frozen veggies may actually be even more nutritious than their fresh counterparts, says Palinski. "Frozen vegetables are picked at the peak of ripeness and flash frozen, which may allow them to maintain nutrients even more so then fresh vegetables (due to the travel time, oxidation, etc)."
Budget Bonus: Stick with store brands to save on frozen items, and Palinski recommends stocking up when items are on sale since frozen veggies can last for months in the freezer.
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| Why It's a Must Have: 98% fat free ground turkey serves up 26 grams of protein per four ounce serving. And, at only 130 calories and 2 grams of fat per serving, this low cholesterol meat is a much leaner alternative to regular ground beef, significantly reducing your intake of calories and artery clogging saturated fat, Palinski says.
Budget Bonus: Love turkey burgers? Instead of purchasing pre-made patties, save money by buying ground turkey and making your own, or even better, grind your own white meat turkey, recommends Palinski.
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| Why It's a Must Have: Believe it or not, bison (buffalo) meat is lower in fat and calories than chicken, says Dr. Brock. "Bison is considered a highly nutrient dense red meat because of its higher proportion of protein, fat, minerals, and fatty acids to calorie ratio." And not only is it 76% lower in fat, but it also has 35% more protein than beef and may help you reduce your cholesterol levels. "Studies show that eating 5 ounces of bison meat, 3-4 times per week may help most people to reduce artery-clogging LDL cholesterol 40-50 percent over a six-month period."
Budget Bonus: This is one investment worth making (think of all the money you are saving elsewhere) and buy grass-fed bison burgers or bison meat since its nutritional value is higher than conventional meat, recommends Dr. Brock.
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| Why It's a Must Have: While there is a lot of contradictory information out there about whether or not red meat is good for you, experts say it can be a part of a healthy, balanced diet – especially if you choose the right cut and watch your portions. "Beef eye roast is a lean, naturally boneless cut that doesn't taste so lean because its light fat covering traps flavor," says Christen Cupples Cooper, a registered dietitian and owner of Cooper Nutrition Education and Communications in Pleasantville, New York. "Beef is a valuable source of heme iron (the type of iron most easily absorbed by the body) and a good source of a number of vitamins and minerals." Cooper recommends limiting portions to the size of your palm in order to keep calories and cholesterol in check.
Budget Bonus: This is one investment worth making (think of all the money you are saving elsewhere) and buy grass-fed bison burgers or bison meat since its nutritional value is higher than conventional meat, recommends Dr. Brock.
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| Why It's a Must Have: This 'other white meat' can be a surprising source of lean protein, iron and B vitamins, says Cooper. A satisfying, non-chicken alternative to red meat, some lean cuts (such as tenderloin) actually contain less fat (122 calories, 3 grams for 3 ounces) than chicken.
Budget Bonus: "Pork is generally priced lower than equivalent cuts of chicken and meat," Cooper says. "Just make sure what you are paying for in your cut is protein, not fat -- if not, it's not a bargain!"
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| Why It's a Must Have: Having 93 percent (or higher) lean ground beef in your refrigerator gives you an easy way to add protein to any quick weeknight meal - pasta, soups, stir-fries, or burgers. And while lean ground beef contains as many calories and fat as ground turkey or chicken, it has twice the amount of zinc, iron, and vitamin B12, says Rania Batayneh, a certified nutritionist, eating strategist and owner of Essential Nutrition for You in San Francisco, California. "B vitamins support a healthy metabolism, iron boosts energy levels, and zinc has been found to boost cardiovascular health by preventing arterial damage."
Budget Bonus: Stretch your dollar by making your lean ground beef go further in recipes by substituting half with chopped mushrooms, recommends Batayneh. "You won't be able to taste the difference, but your body will appreciate the extra vitamins, minerals fiber, and antioxidants the mushrooms add."
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| Why It's a Must Have:"These leaner chicken selections are dietary gems because they are great sources of protein and easy to pair with starches, veggies and even fruit," says Cooper. And removing the skin doesn't have to mean removing the flavor, especially if you remove it after cooking. "Cooking a chicken or chicken parts with the skin intact and removing the skin before eating is a great way to reap some flavor from the fat, while trimming most of its calories."
Budget Bonus: To save money, Cooper recommends buying a whole chicken instead of individually packaged breasts or thighs. "Look for whole chickens or cut-up chickens on sale; the meat freezes well and can be thawed for a same-day dinner. Just be sure to check cooking times on packages, however, because the whole bird takes longer to cook."
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| Why It's a Must Have: Fish is a lean source of protein full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, but many consumers have concerns about the safeness of eating farm raised fish (especially salmon and tilapia). "It is true that farm raised fish are lower in omega-3s and higher in omega-6s compared to wild fish, if fed the typical fish farm diet of corn and soy," says Dr. Oz. But that doesn't mean you should cross it off your list, since it's still a great source of lean protein.
Budget Bonus: "I look for wild caught fish in the store, but I understand that wild caught fish can be expensive and harder to find," Dr. Oz says. And while wild caught fish will give you the best bang for your nutritional buck, if it's too tough to find, find out where your fish originated. "Keep in mind when purchasing farm-raised fish, many third-party groups that track fish farm practices suggest buying from American or South American farms, as opposed to ones in Southeast Asia."
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| Why It's a Must Have: This low-cal, protein packed versatile ingredient can be used in soups, stir-fries, pasta dishes, salads, ethnic recipes, and on the grill, says Mary Hartley, MPH, a registered dietitian and online nutritionist at AskMaryRD.com . "Shrimp is practically pure protein (with only a trace of omega-3 rich fat), loaded with minerals and is especially high in the anti-cancer trace mineral, selenium."
Budget Bonus: Frozen shrimp lasts a lot longer than fresh, and often goes on sale around certain holidays and events, says Hartley. "And at Costco, you can get great prices on frozen shrimp most of the time."
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| Why It's a Must Have: Fully-cooked, pre-seasoned beef and chicken slices are great in crusty sandwiches, wraps, fajitas, quesadillas, and on salads, says Hartley. Depending on what type of meat you choose, these protein sources are typically high in B vitamins (niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, and B6), vitamin E, iron, zinc, and magnesium, making them a great staple for quick family meals.
Budget Bonus: Perfect to keep on hand for those nights when making dinner seems like an impossibility, this convenience food may be more expensive than fresh beef or chicken, but it's still much cheaper than taking the entire family out for dinner! And, because fully cooked pre-seasoned meats are made by major brands, Hartley recommends looking for coupons and promotions on the manufacturer's website and in the newspaper.
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| Why It's a Must Have: Keeping sliced meat in the deli drawer is an excellent way to curb hunger quickly, says Batayneh. Use sliced meats to make veggie packed sandwiches, turkey roll ups or to add to salads. Why is it so important to buy fresh and nitrate free meats? "Prepackaged deli meats are higher in fat, sodium, preservatives, and excess sodium and fat which can contribute to heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol; and preservatives [found in these meats] such as benzoates, bromates, and glutamates, have been associated with long-term brain damage, headaches, diarrhea -- some are even known carcinogens."
Budget Bonus: "Many grocery stores will slice meat at the beginning of the day, package the meat themselves, and sell them with other brand-name packaged meats," says Batayneh. "And because of their grab-and-go convenience, their prices are often marked up significantly. To save money, get your meat sliced right in front of you – this also allows you to control the thickness of your slices."
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| Why It's a Must Have: Perfect for use in salads, sandwiches, soups and casseroles, these lean foods from the 'protein foods group' make it easy to eat the recommended 8 ounces per week of seafood, says Hartley. "Besides protein, these foods provide B vitamins (niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, and B6), vitamin E, iron, zinc, and magnesium. And fatty fish, like salmon and light tuna, are loaded with the omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA." Hartley recommends sticking with 'no salt added' versions to help reduce your sodium intake. Trying to decide between canned or pouch versions? "Canned salmon is almost always 'wild,' which is better than farm-raised salmon and the tiny edible bones it contains add calcium to the diet," Hartley explains. "Fish and chicken in pouches avoids bisphenol A (BPA) , a hormone-disrupting chemical used to line cans that can permeate the food."
Budget Bonus: Pouches may run a little more than canned, but if you are packing them for lunch on the go, they may be worth the extra money to avoid the hassle of needing a can-opener. Find a great deal? These foods have a long shelf life, so stock up when they go on sale, says Hartley.
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| Why It's a Must Have: Full of fiber and iron, beans are an inexpensive source of protein that can sit in your cupboard for years without going bad. And, canned beans can save a meal, says Cooper. "Keeping a variety of beans on hand enables you to make a quick pot of veggie chili (add some leftover veggies, tomato sauce, salsa and spices for extra kick), or add beans to a salad for lean protein." Worried about the unpleasant side effect (flatulence) that eating beans can cause? Cooper recommends rinsing your beans well before consuming to get rid of the liquid they are packed in, since it's the liquid that can cause gas.
Budget Bonus: No need to worry about breaking the bank here! "Canned beans are usually a bargain," Cooper says. "For under $2 per can, you can get two or three protein portions." Grab store bands whenever you can to save even more.
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April 7, 2013
Aaron Gregory (bottom) of the Bad Dogs Youth Wrestling team, tries to work off his back during a match Saturday at Moffat County High School.
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