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After weather delays, adventurer Sarah Outen departs JapanMay 14 (Mon ), 2012
As featured in Outdoor Japan Traveler, Sarah Outen has resumed her around-the-world adventure after two weeks of delays due to bad weather conditions in Japan, departing from Choshi, Japan. As she resumes her around-the-world adventure, she also makes a record breaking attempt to become the first woman to cross the North Pacific solo.
See the original press release below for more details about Sarah, the row and her London2London: Via the World expedition.
British adventurer sets off on record-breaking solo row across the North Pacific Ocean
(May 14, 2012) Young British adventurer, Sarah Outen (26) headed off on her record-breaking solo row across the North Pacific Ocean, from Choshi in Japan to Vancouver in Canada. And in doing so, is set to become the first woman to ever row across the North Pacific Ocean.
This is an epic 4,500 nautical mile journey across the world's largest ocean and will mean between 150 and 200 days alone out at sea. Only two men have previously rowed solo across this northern route from Japan to North America.
This North Pacific row is part of Sarah's wider, two and half year expedition, "London2London: Via the World" that will see her cycle, row and kayak a continuous loop of the planet – that's over 20,000 miles. She is sharing her stories along the way through her website and social media to hopefully inspire young people to follow their dreams and believe that anything is possible. She is also hoping to raise £100,000 for her four chosen charities – CoppaFeel!, The Jubilee Sailing Trust, MNDA and WaterAid.
Sarah, who has a fear of deep water, says of the row: "The North Pacific will be the most gruelling part of my whole London2London expedition. Physically and mentally, I expect to be exhausted most of the time – the distance, the solitude, the weather conditions and my complete isolation will make it hugely challenging. In spite of the challenges and dangers ahead, I still can't wait to get out there."
She adds: "I am an ocean girl at heart and love being so close to the water and living to the rhythms of the wild. The energy out there is magic and the dynamics so exciting. I am hoping for some special wildlife moments and hopefully not too many storms. But I am especially looking forward to the sunsets and the stars."
Sarah will be rowing completely on her own and will be 100% self-sufficient, taking all her food with her on her 7metre customised rowing boat, Gulliver. Also on board will be a desalination machine, with which she can convert seawater into drinking water.
She will have a full suite of communications equipment on board, which will allow her to do interviews, blog and tweet while out on the ocean. She will also have an iPod for music, a Kindle for books and will be tracked live using GPS technology. Everything will be charged using the on-board solar panels.
Ocean dangers
While out on the North Pacific Ocean, Sarah will be faced with a whole host of dangers every day, from exhaustion, dehydration, hypo- and hyperthermia to collisions with other ships, capsizing and drowning.
Sarah explains: "Out on the ocean the biggest danger is from shipping – my boat is so tiny that it is difficult for larger vessels to see me. Landing on the west coast of Canada will also be a huge challenge and probably the most dangerous part of the whole journey. At least if I roll at sea there is little chance of me crashing into anything. But perhaps the greatest challenge comes from being solo out there as I have to be everything to myself and manage every situation as best I can. Sleep deprivation and rough weather can make that incredibly tough."
This is, however, not Sarah's first ocean row as in 2009 she became the first woman and youngest person ever to row solo across the Indian Ocean from Australia to Mauritius.
London2London: Via the World – the story so far
World-renowned explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes says of Sarah and her London2London expedition: "Sarah will face dangers on a daily basis, which only the hardiest could tolerate. But I'm sure she will succeed and confirm that she is an adventurer and expeditioner second to none."
On 1st April, 2011, Sarah set off on her London2London expedition from London's Tower Bridge and in her kayak, Nelson travelled down the Thames and across the English Channel to France. She then jumped on her bicycle, Hercules, and cycled over 10,000 miles through France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, China and then back into Russia's wild Far East.
Sarah then used Nelson and Hercules to paddle and cycle her way over 1,000 miles to Japan via the remote island of Sakhalin.
She has spent the winter in Japan and has now set off on her record-breaking North Pacific Ocean row, after which she will again take up Hercules' saddle and cycle 3,000 miles from Vancouver to Nova Scotia, through the harsh North American winter.
The final major leg will involve Sarah rowing home to the UK across nearly 3,000 nautical miles of the North Atlantic Ocean.
Nobody has ever rowed this combination of the North Pacific and North Atlantic oceans in a single journey, solo or otherwise.
Dame Ellen MacArthur says of Sarah and her expedition: "When I first met her, I knew that Sarah was a very special person with fire in her belly. I wish her good luck for London2London: Via the World, I think it's a fantastic project particularly working with young people to inspire them and to teach them all about her journeys.
For details on how to donate to Sarah's chosen charities, simply go to the Charities section of Sarah's website: http://www.sarahouten.com/charity/
London2London: Via the World in numbers:
· 2 solo ocean rows, 7,500 nautical miles
· 3 continents, 14 countries by bike
· 300 nautical miles by kayak
· 6 – 8,000 calories a day
· 850 days away
· Up to 11 months at sea alone
· A few world records
· One little tent
· 40 punctures so far
· 2 new wheels, 10 new tyres and 10 new tubes so far
· 2 pairs of shoes to date
· Longest cycle in one go so far: 166 miles through the night on Sakhalin
· Longest kayak in one go so far: 38 nautical miles in 12 hours between Sakhalin and Japan
· Worst roads: Kazakhstan and Russia
· Best wildlife spot: brown bear on the beach in Russia
· A few bouts of food poisoning
· 3 marriage proposals
· Thousands of children inspired


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LONDON (Reuters) - Glencore (GLEN.L) will cut spending, shelve dozens of projects and squeeze more than expected from its record-breaking purchase of mining group Xstrata, lifting benefits from the deal to at least $2 billion in 2014.
Commodities trader Glencore has been at pains to defend its $46 billion takeover of Xstrata, a blockbuster for the mining sector that came just as the commodities cycle turned.
The increase in the deal's headline benefits was expected, given Glencore's conservative targets. But the company's promise of more to come, plus a commitment to capital discipline in a sector that squandered billions during the mining boom was taken positively by the market.
Glencore's shares, which have underperformed the UK mining sector by around 7 percent since the merger completed in May, were up 2.4 percent in London at 1500 GMT at 329 pence.
The commodities trader had forecast $500 million of synergies when the acquisition was first announced last year - but that included only the benefit of channeling more of Xstrata's output through Glencore's marketing machine.
In its first detailed presentation since closing the deal, Glencore said it now planned for synergies to exceed $2 billion for 2014, including marketing and financing benefits but also $1.4 billion through cost savings alone, more than many analysts had forecast.
"As we delve deeper into the assets ... I am sure there is more to go - to pinpoint what that number is, is difficult," Chief Executive Ivan Glasenberg said on Tuesday, adding the additional cuts would come from both trading and operations.
"We have to get mine managers to understand what Glencore needs, and how many people it needs to implement it. By the end of this year, we will have that in place."
Glencore did not say how much it expected to squeeze from the next phase of cost saving and synergies, to be outlined in the next six months, though analysts at Sanford Bernstein said it could be as high as another $1 billion.
Much of the savings so far came from cutting corporate costs - Glencore has closed 33 offices in three months and slashed almost half Xstrata staff in headquarters or divisional offices.
But up to $576 million of the $2 billion total - the largest slice of the current savings - has already come from the coal division, where Glencore like other miners is struggling with weak prices and oversupply. Glencore said almost a third of global thermal coal production is now loss-making.
Glencore's coal division has made the steepest cost cuts so far, because of the pressure on margins from weaker prices. The group is now digging into other key divisions from copper to nickel. Productivity in coal has already improved by more than a fifth per employee, Glencore said.
It has put operations on hold and shut others, including the Wandoan project and the Collinsville mine in Australia, and more could be frozen, Glencore's co-head of coal, Peter Freyberg said, adding the group would not "cross-subsidies".
Glencore Xstrata sees itself as a proponent of a new culture in mining that focuses on shareholder returns and careful spending. It plans to cut capital expenditure by $3.5 billion by 2015 and hold spending to sustain operations at $4 billion, at the lower end of previous guidance.
Much of that cut is due to Glencore's assumption that it will sell the $5.9 billion Las Bambas copper project next year, therefore removing what would be $2.7 billion of spending.
Glencore also said some of its cuts in metals would be channeled into oil, where it sees higher returns.
The group has not been shy of criticizing rivals for pursuing costly greenfield projects - mines built from scratch where cost overruns and delays have been rife. Its Koniambo nickel mine in New Caledonia, inherited from Xstrata, has seen costs escalate from under $4 billion to $6.3 billion.
Glencore said it had cut back an Xstrata project pipeline that would have cost some $21 billion to build. Out of a total of 88 Xstrata projects, 44 have been suspended and 7 cut back.
"Will we develop (the greenfield projects)? We will be more pragmatic than others," Glasenberg said.
Glencore gave little detail on sales and divestments, which include the Las Bambas mine in Peru, in which it expects first bids next week and Chinese suitors. It said a 25 percent stake in platinum miner Lonmin LMI.L. remained non-core, though there was "no rush" to sell.
Glencore, which listed in London and Hong Kong in 2011, plans to apply for a secondary listing in Johannesburg, to begin trading before the end of the year.
Reporting by Clara Ferreira-Marques; Editing by Keith Weir and Jane Merriman

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The fiscal cliff appears to be history: Late last night congress passed legislation to avoid it. The house voted to accept a plan that originated in the senate on New Year's Eve. The president says he will sign it, but for now he's headed back to Hawaii to rejoin his family on vacation. Meanwhile, you will probably still have more taxes taken out of your paycheck this year. That's because there was a temporary reduction in Social Security taxes put in place a while back that expired yesterday and wasn't renewed.


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DETROIT - The state of Michigan on Tuesday released the names of the people who will review Detroit's troubled finances.
A preliminary review by the state found that the city had failed to adjust annual budgets in the face of declining revenues and/or increased expenditures, has recurring fund deficits of more than $100 million and failed to file an adequate or approved Deficit Elimination Plan. The state says the city has budgetary shortfalls that could lead to a negative cash balance as early as April, 2012.
The appointment of a financial review team does not ensure that a financial emergency will be declared or that an emergency manager will be appointed.
"My administration has worked – and will continue to work – collectively and collaboratively with Mayor Bing and city officials to ensure a revitalized, strong and successful Detroit," said Gov. Rick Snyder. "The mayor, city council and stakeholders are making some important
progress in developing a viable financial recovery plan for the city, but given urgent and time-sensitive financial issues facing Detroit and the need to ensure critical services continue to be provided to city residents, the next step simply necessitates the appointment of a financial review team. This review team is the right mix of expertise and backgrounds to tackle this very challenging job and ensure a thorough, objective and fact-based review."
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing released the following statement in response to the appointment of the review team:
"We will continue to fully cooperate with the state review process and the newly appointed financial review team," Bing said in the statement. "At the same time, my staff and I have worked through the holiday break with union leadership on my plan that seeks savings of $102 million for this fiscal year and $258 million in fiscal year 2012-13. We will continue to negotiate until we reach agreement to resolve the city's financial crisis."
Review team members are:
- Andy Dillon, state treasurer (State Treasurer or designee)
Dillon was appointed Michigan's 44th State Treasurer by Gov. Rick Snyder. Prior to becoming Treasurer, Dillon served three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives, where he was elected by his colleagues to serve as Speaker of the House during his final two terms. Prior to elected office, Dillon served as the managing director of Wynnchurch Capital, vice president of GE Capital, and worked as a financial analyst at WR Grace. Dillon also practiced law for seven years. He holds accounting and law degrees from the University of Notre Dame.
- Doug Ringler, director, Office of Internal Audit Services in the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB Director's designee)
Ringler is the chief audit executive and director DTMB's Office of Internal Audit Services, where he's served since 2008. He previously worked in the state's Office of Financial Management and Office of Auditor General. He holds a bachelor's degree from Ferris State University. He is a certified public accountant and certified internal auditor.
- Dr. Irvin Reid, retired president of Wayne State University (nominee of the Senate Majority Leader)
Reid retired as president of Wayne State University in 2007. Prior to joining WSU in 1997, he was president of Montclair College in New Jersey. Reid also spent several years at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga where posts included professor of economics and business administration, head of the Department of Marketing and Business Law, and dean of UT's School of Business Administration. He also worked for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Reid
earned bachelor's and master's degrees in general/experimental psychology from Howard University, a master's degree and doctorate in business and applied economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a certificate in educational administration from Harvard University.
- Dr. Isaiah "Ike" McKinnon, retired chief of police, city of Detroit (nominee of the Speaker of the House of Representatives)
McKinnon has more than 39 years of experience in the public and private sector, education, law enforcement, and private security. Since his retirement as chief of police for the city of Detroit, he has hosted a Detroit-area television program, "Stay Safe With Ike" and
his motivational, inspirational, and educational presentations are heard by audiences nationally. McKinnon holds a bachelor's degree from Mercy College of Detroit, a master's degree in criminal justice from the University of Detroit, and a doctorate in philosophy from
Michigan State University. In addition, he is a graduate of the FBI Academy in Virginia and the U. S. Secret Service Dignitary Protection School in Washington, D.C.
- Conrad Mallett, president, DMC Sinai Grace
Mallett has been president and CEO of Sinai-Grace Hospital since 2003. Prior to his current position, he served as chief administrative officer of the Detroit Medical Center, president and general counsel of La-Van Hawkins Food Group LLC, and chief operating officer for the
City of Detroit. Mallett was a justice of the Michigan Supreme Court from December 1990 to January 1999 and served a two-year term as chief justice, the first African-American to hold the position. He received a bachelor's degree in English from the University of California-
Los Angeles and master's in public administration and law degrees from the University of Southern California.
- Jack Martin, certified public accountant
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Martin & Co. Certified Public Accountants and Consultants and acting CEO of Home Federal Savings Bank of Detroit. Martin is a certified public accountant and member of the American Institute and Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. Martin holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Wayne State University and did post-graduate work in labor economics at the University of Minnesota. Martin is also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
- Dr. Glenda Price, president emeritus of Marygrove College and member, Compuware Corporation Board of Directors
Price, president emeritus at Marygrove College, served as Marygrove' president from 1998 through June 2006 and has been on the Compuware Corporation's Board of Directors since 2002. Prior to Marygrove, she was provost at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia from
1992 to 1998. Price also served as interim president of the Michigan Colleges Foundation and director of LaSalle Bank Corporation from 2002 to 2008. She holds several degrees from Temple University, including a bachelor's in medical technology, a master's in educational
media and a doctorate in educational psychology.
- Shirley Stancato, president, New Detroit
Stancato is the CEO of New Detroit, whose mission is to improve race relations in Southeast Michigan. Prior to joining New Detroit, Stancato enjoyed a long career at what is now Chase Bank, where she rose to the rank of senior vice president. She has received numerous awards throughout her career, including the Distinguished Leadership Award from the National Association of Community Leadership, Crain's Detroit Business 100 Most Influential Women, and the Detroit News Michiganian of the Year. Stancato is a graduate of Cass
Technical High School and earned both a bachelor's degree in sociology and master's degree in industrial relations from Wayne State University.
- Frederick Headen, director of the Michigan Department of Treasury's Local Government Services Bureau
Headen has served with the Local Government Services Bureau position since 1997. He also served as acting chair of the State Tax Commission. Prior to joining Treasury, he worked as legal counsel for the Citizens Research Council. He received a bachelor's degree in political philosophy and a master's degree in labor and industrial relations both from Michigan State University, and a law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing.
- Brom Stibitz, senior policy advisor for the Michigan Department of Treasury
Before his senior policy advisory role, Stibitz worked as legislative director for House Speaker Andy Dillon and as appropriations coordinator and policy analyst for the House of Representatives. He received his bachelor's degree in biology from Kalamazoo College and
his master's degree in public administration in state and local government from Northern Michigan University.
Under P.A. 4 of 2011, a financial review team must report its findings to the governor within 60 days, unless a 30-day extension is requested and granted or the governor requests a quicker review. The review team must reach one of the following conclusions in its report: No or mild financial stress exists in the unit of local government; severe financial stress exists in the unit of local government; or, a financial emergency exists in the unit of local government.
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In this series' first post we looked at the similarities between the biblical flood story and two older Mesopotamian versions, Gilgamesh and Atrahasis. This week we will focus on some of the theological distinctives of the biblical story.
Like all ancient flood stories, the version in Genesis is trying to say something distinct. The Israelites were making a point about God, not simply relaying meteorological information. It is important to keep in mind both the similarities and differences between the biblical and other ancient flood stories. The distinct elements of Genesis carry forward its theological message, all the while working within the familiar conventions of the time.
Perhaps what is most distinct about the Genesis story is the reason given for the flood. In Atrahasis the reason is the mass human rebellion against the slave labor to which the gods had subjected humanity.
The biblical flood story gives a different reason for the flood, and it seems to be two-fold: (1) the curious incident in Genesis 6:1-4 where the "sons of God" cohabit with the "daughters of man," and (2) the universal wickedness mentioned in 6:5.
Genesis 6:1-4 is a curious passage indeed. There have been numerous attempts throughout the history of biblical interpretation to make sense of it. The big question is, who are these "sons of God"?
Some have argued that the passage refers to tyrannical rulers, since ancient kings were often accorded some divine status and the Hebrew elohim can sometimes mean "rulers" not just "God/gods." This view has been popular among Jewish interpreters for much of the last 2000 years.
Others say "sons of God" references the godly line of Seth (see 4:26) and the "daughters of man" are the line of Cain. This view was popular among Christians throughout much of church history, especially through the influence of St. Augustine.
In recent generations, however, our growing knowledge of ancient Near Eastern mythology suggests a third option. Surprisingly, this is the oldest view of the three, dominant until Augustine: the "sons of god" are divine beings (alluded to in the "let us" of Genesis 1:26), perhaps angels. These divine beings were cohabiting with human women, i.e., "daughters of man."
Such divine/human cohabitation is a common theme in ancient mythologies, and biblical scholars typically see these verses as a nod to this theme—and another indication of how Genesis 1-11 as a whole reflects ancient sensibilities.
What, then, is the theological point of this episode? Divine and human creatures occupy different space in the created order; they are different types of beings with different realms. Cohabitation between them obliterates the boundaries established at creation. In other words, cohabitation was an act of rebellion, but not against slave labor as we see in Atrahasis. It was an "anti-creation" move. It willfully injected dis-order/chaos, into the created order. God responds in kind by bringing the full force of chaos back to the created order: the waters of chaos collapse back onto the inhabited world.
Genesis 6:5 explicitly cites the cause for the flood as human wickedness. Human rebellion, which began in the Garden1, had continued escalating to an intolerable point. Humans had persistently departed from their assigned role: being faithful image-bearers, earthly representatives of God's rule, obedient to God's commands. Now they had come to a place where "the wickedness of humankind was great on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of their hearts was only evil continually" (6:5).
To use later biblical language, humanity was created to be "holy," i.e., set apart for a God-given purpose. Beginning with Adam and Eve, humans chose to ignore this "set apart" identity, and so, as the story goes, God had had enough and decided to wipe the slate clean and start over. This meant, as mentioned above, a reintroduction of the chaos waters followed by the restoration of order through Noah and his family.
The pre-flood world was a failure because the most God-like of God's creation, humans, had become agents of chaos rather than order—and even the divine realm contributed to the dysfunction. Creation had become chaotic, its very opposite. So God begins again. Noah (blameless and righteous, 6:9), is the new man, the new "Adam." The flood story is about a new creation, and so a new humanity who, one might hope, would learn from past mistakes and get it right.
When seen from this perspective, the flood is not a divine fit or an overreaction. Within the theological logic of Genesis—leaving aside the perennial moral questions the flood raises—the flood is the proper response to the undoing of creation since the time of Adam and its punctuation by the "inter-species" cohabitation of 6:1-4.
The biblical flood story must be understood in the context of what humans were created to be. He formed the first man from dust and breathed life into him, rather than forming him out of the blood of the slain god Kingu. Humanity is the chief of creation, not a class of slaves so the gods can be in repose.
Humanity was to serve God as caretakers of his creation, as creatures made in his "image" and "likeness," normally concepts that describe kings in the ancient world, not humanity in general. Humanity was to subdue the earth and rule over it (1:28), which also has very clear royal overtones.
Also, the language in 2:15 is that of "working" and "caring" for the land, which echoes the priestly task of caring for the temple.2 Humans enjoyed a royal and priestly status. Their downfall, and the cause of the flood, was in their failure to live up to this high and honored status. Though made in the image of God, they chose their own path. What had been "very good" (1:31) was now "only evil all the time" (6:5).
The Israelites adapted the well-known ancient Near Eastern flood motif. The similarities are clear and universally accepted by biblical scholars. But Israel did not just copy a story—instead it made it its own. The old story—with its ancient ways of thinking about the cosmos—became a new vehicle for talking about their God and what made him different.
The truth of the biblical flood story is not found in how accurately it reports actual geological events. It is found in the theological message understood in its ancient setting.
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We had a great time at the Wizard World Comic Con on Day 3. There were a lot of celebs there, some very famous, and some dwindling. They were all interested in selling their photographs (some for charity and some for profit), some had great attitudes and showed a lot of love for their fans, and some did not.
The biggest disappointment of the day was meeting Patrick Stewart. We introduced ourselves, and said we were with the press. (We had all the official blessings from Wizard World the press armband, our credentials) He smiled and spoke to us for a minute, told us we couldn't take any pictures. His publicist was right next to him and he blamed him for that. I thought it was a bit much, but hey maybe he doesn't like the press. Fair enough. I moved on. The biggest disappointment was standing in line to speak with Tia Carrere and seeing a normal looking fan with about $200 worth of Patrick Stewart swag (from the table, no personal items) come up to him. He signed the swag, took the money, chatted for a few seconds and the guy said "Well it was a pleasure meeting you Mr. Stewart you have been a hero of mine for a long time" and extended his hand for a parting shake. Patrick Stewart left the man hanging saying he doesn't shake hands. Incredible. I grew up watching him on Star Trek Next Generation. I loved him as Ahab, Scrooge, and in Xmen. I will never be a fan again.
Tia wouldn't let us take photos. Neither would the little guy from Terminator Edward Furlong who looked overfed and just like he had missed his morning coffee (so I don't blame him).
Erin Gray was a real sweet heart, she was incredibly accessible and very down to earth. She is doing a LOT of work with a few of her projects, heroesforhire.info is one of her websites. They are currently expanding, but the basic idea is she represents a lot of talent and can get you that childhood hero for corporate events, celebrity speaking engagments, etc…
Erin is also a Tai Chi master she teaches at the Heel and Soul Tai Chi school in Encino California regularly. Erin is a great lady, we loved her in Buck Rogers, and Silver Spoons. She is currently working on a movie called Timberwolf which is in pre-production and just finished another movie called Nesting.
You got it, Rikishi from WWE was there. He was incredible, down to earth and able to have a nice chat with us. Talk about heroes, this guy represents for all the big guys out there, he has the moves, he can dance, and of course is one bad ass wrestler. He's working on a lot of projects, one in particular is a new website called "Territory League". It has a really nice idea that is catching fire… City v. City wrestling. They have live pod casts Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The best part of it… it's FREE. Rikshi represents Las Vegas, and has a wrestling school down there. He teaches you everything you need to know to become the ultimate wrestler.
You remember The Original INCREDIBLE HULK don't you? Lou Ferrigno. What a great guy, nice as can be, he allowed us to take a picture and once he found out we were fans too he came out and took one with us. He's really a great guy. After doing several episodes of King of Queens, he did another Incredible Hulk film where he played the voice of the security guard, and is currently filming the Avengers as the voice of the Hulk.
Juwanna Mann's Miguel A. Núñez Jr was a great guy. He was all about the kids when we saw him. It's great to see a guy that has a great sense of humor is down to earth and is all about his fans (even the small ones). Miguel has been working steadily on projects like Breathe which just finished this year, and he has a book out. It is available online in print or ebook format. The book is entitled "HOLYWOOD BREAK-IN" and is available here.
You remember Peter Mayhew a.k.a. "CHEWBACCA" in the original Star Wars movie? Here he is. His wife was there helping out, and she was a sweet heart. Peter wasn't feeling very well on Day 3 but he was sticking it out for his fans and that was an outstanding gesture as so many celebrities won't go that far. Peter was very nice and down to earth. He just finished a new Children's book. We don't have the name of the book right now, but we will get it today on day 4 and report back. He's doing a reading so if you go to Comic Con today you will be able to catch that reading and get more information at that time.
Another sweet heart, and down to earth was the Baywatch Babe Erika Eleniak. She's been busy Night at the Carriage House is reportedly a current project (IMDB), Desperate Housewives, and CSI are among the things that Erika has been up to in the past few years. We had a nice little chat with her and are big fans.
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My twitter account has been blowing up about Zeke Pike getting thrown out of a 7 on 7 tourney for throwing a ball at an official. I first saw it on Bruce Feldman's twitter page. This is not good coming from a highly touted recruit. I dont know the whole extent of the story, so Im not going to divulge into at all, but I hope this is not a sign of things to come. Again, I do not want to speculate about an 18 year old kid who I do not know anything about except that he is one of the nation's top high school qbs. Just thought Id inform you guys and see what you think about this whole situation.


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"Big Bang Theory" actress Mayim Bialik has just sued over her serious car accident last year -- claiming it nearly cost her a hand.
As we reported, Bialik was driving in her white Volvo last August when it was struck by a 2013 Mustang in a Hollywood intersection. The other car was filled with Chilean tourists.
At the time, a source told us there was blood everywhere at the crash scene, stemming from major damage to Mayim's hand. Another source said "her finger was almost completely severed ... it was just hanging there."
Now the former "Blossom" star has filed a lawsuit against the other driver as well as Hertz Rent-a-Car -- presumably because the other car was a rental -- claiming she suffered injuries to her right hand, right thumb, and nerve damage.
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Newt Gingrich, making an appearance on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" on Wednesday to promote his new gig on CNN's recently resurrected "Crossfire," offered his thoughts on the current impasse between President Obama and the GOP.
"He shouldn't give them what they want," Gingrich said of Obama.
Does this mean Gingrich, the onetime Republican speaker of the House who himself presided over two government shutdowns during President Bill Clinton's terms, has turned on his own party? Not exactly. He's no fan of the Affordable Care Act. But he did want to see Obama and the Republicans talking. And then, in a bizarre bit of reflection, Gingrich recalled wistfully his days of constant battles with President Clinton.
"The thing about Bill Clinton is he would talk," Gingrich said. "Under any circumstance, he would talk. And then he would talk. And then he would talk some more. But what that did was, it got you into a room. ... We negotiated 35 days to finally get the only four balanced budgets in your lifetime."
Gingrich may have sounded a bit like an old warrior remembering his former enemies through the hazy effects of time, but he did attempt to put the current situation in perspective, pointing out that there were 12 shutdowns when Democrat Tip O'Neill was speaker of the House and two while Gingrich himself was there.
"We lived through it," he said.
But previous guest Kathy Griffin was having none of it and did her best to debate Gingrich. (Though Gingrich made an awkward and debate-closing point that Griffin's mother and his granddaughter shared the same name. Seriously, where do you go from there?)
While Leno attempted to point out that it was the level of disrespect against the president that he didn't approve of, Gingrich bemoaned two Time magazine covers during his House term that showed him as both a bully to the disabled and the Grinch. (He didn't mention that the "Tonight Show" band played him on with the theme song to "House of Cards," the Netflix series that stars Kevin Spacey as the ruthless and murderous congressman Frank Underwood.)
But as for his closing advice for the president? "He should sit down and say, 'All right, what can we do to find a common ground to get something done?' I think that can be done."
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So, I got my copy of Procycling magazine and am flipping through it when I see this article on Taylor Phinney...highlighting the prodigy that he is and the pedigree that he comes from. What was cool to read in the blurb (see picture) is the commentary from my team mate, Neal Henderson who is part of the coaching staff for mini-Phinney. You go Neal! Get your fame on. Knowing the results I've seen Neal's 'students' achieve (some whom are very dear friends of mine), Taylor is in good hands. Very cool.


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Class warfare never looked so chic. The new issue of Vogue magazine — which depicts Les Miserables star, and recent Saturday Night Live host, Anne Hathaway, on the cover — features a lush Annie Leibovitz photo feature, spotlighting the actress, Hugh Jackman, Amanda Seyfried, Sacha Baron Cohen, Russell Crowe, and other cast members. Check them out after the jump. [Vogue]
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which players the saints should go after with all the top studs either tagged or re-signed
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Here is a nice read on who got tagged and at what level .
The Indianapolis Colts aren\'t acknowledging it, but they made quarterback Peyton Manning their exclusive franchise player when they placed the tag on him Monday. That means that Manning would not be free to negotiate with other teams when the free agent market opens next Wednesday.
A league source with direct knowledge of the situation said Wednesday that three players were made their teams\' exclusive franchise players -- Manning, Oakland Raiders cornerback Charles Woodson and San Francisco 49ers linebacker Julian Peterson.
Exclusive franchise players are not free to negotiate with other clubs. A non-exclusive franchise player is free to negotiate with other teams, but his previous club has the right to retain him by matching any contract offer, and the right to receive two first-round draft choices from his new team as compensation if the player signs elsewhere. Seven players who were given the franchise tag by Tuesday\'s deadline fall into this category -- Washington Redskins cornerback Champ Bailey, St. Louis Rams tackle Orlando Pace, New Orleans Saints defensive end Darren Howard, Green Bay Packers tackle Chad Clifton, Baltimore Ravens cornerback Chris McAlister, Seattle Seahawks tackle Walter Jones and Jacksonville Jaguars safety Donovin Darius.
In addition, the Kansas City Chiefs made tackle John Tait their transition player, giving them the right to retain him by matching any offers but not the right to receive draft-pick compensation if he departs via free agency.
The Colts are being secretive about Manning\'s situation. A team spokesman declined to say Tuesday whether the club made Manning its exclusive franchise player, and normally accessible team president Bill Polian did not return a telephone message Tuesday and declined to comment on the matter through the spokesman Wednesday. When he announced Sunday in Indianapolis that the club would use its franchise tag on Manning, Polian did say it was certain that Manning would be with the team next season.
The Colts apparently didn\'t want to take any chances that some team would be willing to surrender two first-round picks for Manning and would attempt to steal the league\'s co-most valuable player with a contract offer that Indianapolis would be unwilling or unable to match.
1 Champ Bailey Redskins UFA 26
2 Charles Woodson Raiders UFA 27
3 Chris McAlister Ravens UFA 27
4 Antoine Winfield Bills UFA 27
5 Troy Vincent Eagles UFA 34
6 Bobby Taylor Eagles UFA 30
7 Fernando Bryant Jaguars UFA 27
8 Shawn Springs Seahawks UFA 29
9 Ahmed Plummer 49ers UFA 28
10 Will Peterson Giants RFA 25
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My question is do you think that the Saints could swing two CBs? Assuming we\'re looking for at least a best of what\'s available type MLB also and a DT, and LB/WR/OT/CB/etc in the draft?
Is that possible?
I\'d love to see something like this in FA:
Any two of Winfield, Vincent, Taylor, Bryant, Springs, Plummer, and Peterson.
The MLB market looks slim. Nate Webster is probably our best option as an UFA, or maybe Randall Godfrey. I\'d love to see the Saints trade for Ed Hartwell, but I don\'t know how likely that is.
If they go OLB, first I want to see Rodgers resigned. He\'s solid and a good value considering he\'d come cheap. Otherwise, Emmons, Favors, Gold, or Peterson would all be big upgrades.
At DT, I think Rod Coleman is the cream of the crop. C. Griffin is another idea, Robaire Smith could be up and coming as could Brian Young. McGlockton or Traylor could be a very short term fix if you think either has a couple of good years left as a stopper in the middle.
I also took a quick look at what\'s out there at WR. Not a bad list of UFA\'s that could help and probably come relatively cheap: Reggie Barlow, Darrell Jackson, Charles Lee, Dennis Northcutt, Marcus Robinson, and Dez White. Of all of those, I think Charles Lee is the guy I\'m most interested in. He\'s big and showed he has a knack for making plays this year. Plus he\'s young, would be cheap, and we would be stealing him from the hated Bucs. This could be a really nice move for the Saints.
After looking at the FA market this offseason, I\'m not real excited. I see a lot available at CB, but the MLB spot, another position that we need just as bad IMO, is pretty thin. Maybe we will need to look to the draft for that.
Maybe the best course of action is to go after 2 CBs and a WR in FA and look to the draft for MLB (1), DT(2), and whatever else after that. Thoughts?
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When talking about LB\'s, you forgot to mention Eric Barton.
You also listed a bunch of WR\'s that would come cheap, but D.Jackson was in that list and he is the top WR on the market (coming off his 2nd 1000yd season). He is going to want big money. We don\'t need help at WR anyway. Depth? Maybe, but not major help.
And no, not any two of those CB\'s would be good. Any combination of Springs, Bryant or Plummer would suck. They are all #2 quality corners. You need a Winfield to play opposite of one of them.
Anyway, if I was running things, I would sign Winfield & Bobby Taylor for CB\'s (also resign thomas). Eric Barton at OLB (forget about rogers, resign hodge), Rod Coleman at DT (resign kenny smith, if he will sign cheap) and resign Terrell Smith. Then with the draft, take Jon Vilma in round 1 to play MLB. Round 2, go after another CB (batman carroll, keith smith, joey thomas, richard colclough) and an OLB (dontarrious thomas). Round 3, take a RB (julius jones). And then say \'superbowl here we come\'
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I\'d take Barton in a heartbeat. I think that Taylor is overrated, but that\'s just my opinion. I think he is a decent player who looks better because he has been surrounded by tremedous players in the secondary with the Eagles. I could see us signing Winfield, there will be no true \"shutdown\" corners available to us, the guy has proven that he is the best tackling CB in the league, and would provide great support against the run, which we all know we need some help in.
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My wish list includes Winfield and Plummer. Coleman, Griffin, Smith or Young at DT(anyone of them, but in that order. I don\'t want to see another rookie DT or Kenny Smith starting. Holdman would be a great addition, but I am sure we won\'t have to cap to sign him. Barton, D. Jones, or Webster. Resign Thomas, Brown, Rodgers, and T. Smith. Then, I\'d draft the best available palyer.
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the dream offseason in my opinion would be to go get ahmed plummer, antoine winfield and robaire smith
then draft 3 LB\'s with our first 3 picks (one has to pan out :P ), preferably vilma, DJ williams and dansby, i know that will never happen but maybe 2 of these guys?
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Corvette Racing pulled off a win at the opening race of the 2013 ALMS season at Sebring this past weekend. The team driving the #4 Corvette GT C6 R (Tommy Milner, Oliver Galvin, Richard Westbrook) finished the 61st Annual Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring with impressive team work. With two hours to go, Milner took over for Gavin and held first place for the final 15min.
Gavin had qualified the car in second and managed to grab first place on the first lap in the GT class. Westbrook reported smoke coming from the dash almost three hours into the race but the problem was quickly rectified.
The #3 GT C6 R (driven by Antonio Garcia, Jan Magnussen, Jordan Taylor) was not so lucky. The car was forced to retire with an overheating gearbox among other technical issues experienced early in the race. The car had qualified fifth.
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The second car, #56 BMW Z4 GTE (driven by Dirk Muller, Joey Hand, John Edwards) had a strong start until the left front strut needed repairs with only 3.5 hours remaining. Despite these major repairs, Hand was able to finish a respectable seventh.
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The #007 Vantage GTE driven by Pedro Lamy, Billy Johnson and Paul Dalla Lana experienced difficulties with a broken throttle cable. After repairs it was able to finish ninth.
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The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that it has been included in the Law360 inaugural class of Ceiling Smashers, the 25 U.S.-based law firms out of nearly 400 surveyed that have the highest percentage of female partners. The firm was also noted as being one of seven "biglaw" firms with a woman chair.
According to the Glass Ceiling Report, based on a survey of more than 380 law firms, women make up 43 percent on nonpartner ranks at U.S. law firms, but only 21 percent of partnerships are composed of women. At Quarles & Brady, 29.5 percent of the partners are women, placing the firm well above the national average. Further, Quarles is one of only six firms on the list with more than 450 attorneys in its ranks, placing it among the top 10 firms with the most women partners in raw numbers.
"Diversity was a core value at Quarles well before it became an industry imperative," says Firm Chair Kimberly Leach Johnson. "We are part of the Ceiling Smashers because inclusiveness is culturally engrained in the firm's DNA, not because we arbitrarily promoted women to hit some sort of target."
Quarles & Brady years ago adopted family-friendly work policies, such as flex-time partnership opportunities and phased return-to-work schedules for mothers following maternity leave, as well as establishing a Woman's Forum to ensure unobstructed paths to professional success for all women. The firm similarly has developed programs designed to help law students and attorneys of color overcome barriers to upward mobility.
"It's no coincidence that we are the only large law firm in the country to have had an African-American chairman, immediately followed by a chairwoman, and that half of our offices are led by diverse managing partners," adds Johnson. "We hire based on ability and organizational fit, regardless of diversity status, but we're an enthusiastically inclusive business, dedicated to seeing every attorney succeed, so we expect our woman partners and leaders to increase in number, year-in and year-out."
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It's that time again. You worked hard to get your body into that sexy designer swimwear and you now want flattering designer swimwear to highlight your best features. Spring is here and prints are hot. They are fresh and full of life. With winter leaving, there's a lot blooming and popping of color everywhere. It's a joyful time and your fashion style can reflect that.
Adding flowers to your luxury swimwear collection helps your bring out a more natural, flirtatious, look to your wardrobe. It adds that element of print that gives you color and brightens any outfit. These floral designer swimwear piece, Secret Escape, reminds me of the 1960′s. A time where innovation and experimentation started. Women wore gorgeous dresses as staples in their closets. Popular art like pop-art was prominent in fabrics and textiles. Ladies dressed fabulously and elegant as they went off to tea or the next political revolt. Vanessa Hudgens alludes this elegance in her floral dress that she wears with color and charm. The patterns are inviting and the mood is pure bliss. Sweet Escape eludes a feminine charm and memories from summer.
Art inspired prints are delicious. They are very peaceful yet attractive in the way they embrace the hippie movement of the 1960′s. The dresses favored by the flower children were long and flowing. Their vividly colored cloth invited fun and friendships for many years to come.
You can get your prints charming on by incorporating the whole hipster look with some hair styles from that era. Go for fish tail braids and bed head hair. Find the flower in you by wearing some flowers in your hair and around your ankles. Go out to the beach in your luxury swimwear by choosing Sweet Escape in bikini version. The night is always your for the flower child. Fun is the beautiful world of those who love adventure.


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The target audience will be for horse/pony owners that have difficulty keeping the weight off their equine. Our specific products increase the time taken for the horse to consume their feed (essentially we aim to relieve boredom for horses on restricted rations).
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Wyatt's first LP in ten years arrived in the mid-80s and was unsurprisingly poignant in its analysis of the self-regarding destruction meted out by Thatcherism: "There's people doing 'frightfully well" there's others on the shelf but never mind the second kind this is the age of self"
Robert's political views and revolutionary stance influenced Old Rottenhat which was first released in 1985. The album is dedicated to Michael Bettany who was jailed as a traitor and the overriding themes of the album are of repression of the working classes, alienation, snobbery and individual liberty. Robert even made a conscious effort to produce "un-misusable music" – music where any possible political ambiguity was removed so that it would have to be rejected by anyone promoting corrupt Western culture. That such a beautiful album could result from such stark, uncompromising ideals is a testament to Robert's unique musical vision and talent.
Despite the desolate and sombre nature of the subject matter of its songs Old Rottenhat has a steely sparkle at its heart. Played almost entirely by Wyatt himself, the record captures the sound of an artist in self-imposed exile brimming with melodic purpose. Often setting his voice with echo against languorous synth drones, the record confirms Wyatt has a DNA that can't help but achieve a sense of depth, grace and beauty. Overtly minimal, and in its use of refrain and lyrical simplicity, highly poetic, Old Rottenhat contrasts its very real sense of disappointment with the way things are with a determination to wonder at the strength of the human spirit. As Wyatt noted: "I never associated shouting at people with making the world a better place."


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Exchange Traded Funds
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) can be a great investment vehicle for small and large investors alike. These popular funds, which are similar to mutual funds but trade like stocks, have become a popular choice. However, there are some disadvantages that investors need to be aware of before jumping into the world of ETFs. In this article, we will look at some of the disadvantages of ETFs. Good information is an investor's most important tool. Read on to find out what you need to know to make an informed decision.
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One of the biggest advantages to ETFs is that they trade like stocks. As a result, investors can buy and sell during market hours as well as put advanced orders on the purchase such as limits and stops. Conversely, a typical mutual fund purchase is made after the market closes, once the net asset value of the fund is calculated.
Every time you buy or sell a stock you pay a commission; this is also the case when it comes to buying and selling ETFs. Depending on how often you trade an ETF, trading fees can quickly add up and reduce your investment's performance. No-load mutual funds, on the other hand, are sold without a commission or sales charge, which makes them advantageous, in this regard, compared to ETFs. It is important to be aware of trading fees when comparing an investment in ETFs to a similar investment in a mutual fund.
If you are deciding between similar ETFs and mutual funds, be aware of the different fee structures of each, including the trading fees. And remember, actively trading ETFs like stocks can severely reduce your investment performance as commissions can quickly pile up.
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ETFs, like mutual funds, are often lauded for the diversification that they offer to investors. However, it is important to note that just because an ETF contains more than one underlying position doesn't mean that it can't be affected by volatility.
The potential for large swings will mainly depend on the scope of the fund. An ETF that tracks a broad market index such as the S&P 500 is likely to be less volatile than an ETF that tracks a specific industry or sector such as an oil services ETF. Therefore, it is vital to be aware of the fund's focus and what types of investments it includes.
In the case of international or global ETFs, the fundamentals of the country that the ETF is following are important, as is the credit worthiness of the currency in that country. Economic and social instability will also play a huge role in determining the success of any ETF that invests in a particular country or region. These factors must be kept in mind when making decisions regarding the viability of an ETF.
The rule here is to know what the ETF is tracking and understand the underlying risks associated with it.
The biggest factor in any ETF or stock or anything that is traded publicly is liquidity. Liquidity means that when you buy something, there is enough trading interest that you will be able to get out of it relatively quickly without moving the price.
If an ETF is thinly traded, there can be problems getting out of the investment, depending on the size of your position in relation to the average trading volume. The biggest sign of an illiquid investment is large spreads between the bid and ask. With so many new ETFs coming to market, you need to make sure that the ETF is liquid. The best way to do this is to study the spreads and the market movements over a week or month.
The rule here is to make sure that the ETF you are interested in does not have large spreads between the bid and ask prices.
Capital Gains Distributions
In some cases, an ETF will distribute capital gains to shareholders. This is not always desirable for ETF holders, as shareholders are responsible to pay the capital gains tax. It is usually better that the fund retains the capital gains and invests them, rather than distributing them and creating a tax liability for the investor. Investors will usually want to re-invest those capital gains distributions and, in order to do this, they will need to go back to their brokers to buy more shares, which creates new fees.
Lump Sum Vs. Dollar Cost Averaging
Buying an ETF with a lump sum is simple. Say $10,000 is what you want to invest in a particular ETF. You calculate how many shares you can buy and what the cost of the commission will be and you get a certain number of shares for your money.
However, there is also the tried-and-true small investor's way of building a position. This way is called dollar-cost averaging. With this method, you take the same $10,000 and invest it in monthly increments of, say, $1,000. This is called dollar-cost averaging because some months you will buy fewer shares with that $1,000 because the price is higher. In other months, the share prices will be lower and you will be able to buy more shares.
Of course, the big problem with this strategy is that ETFs are traded like stocks; therefore, every time you want to purchase $1,000 worth of that particular ETF, you have to pay your broker a commission to do so. As a result, it can become more costly to build a position in an ETF with monthly investments. For this reason, trading an ETF favors the lump sum approach.
The rule here is to try to invest a lump sum at one time to cut down on brokerage fees.
The Bottom Line
Now that you know the risks that come with ETFs you can make better investment decisions. ETFs have seen spectacular growth in popularity and, in many cases, this popularity is well deserved. But, like all good things, ETFs also have their drawbacks. Making sound investment decisions requires knowing all of the facts about a particular investment vehicle – ETFs are no different. Knowing the disadvantages will help steer you away from potential pitfalls and, if all goes well, toward tidy profits.
Source: Investopedia


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Average rating: 4.39 / 5.0 Based on 27 reviews.
|I live close by and I've been eating here for 6-7 years; Until recently I would rate them a 4.5. They've recently changed the recipe or ingredients for several items and it's a real downgrade in the flavor and quality. Some items are unchanged, but I doubt I'll be back in the near term.
Reviews: 7
|One of my favorite places to eat in the South Bay/Peninsula. Orange beef still one of my favs and they have this new dish called Black Pepper "Chicken" that's pretty good too. Service can be a bit spotty at times and if you're with a large group plan ahead as the space is tiny.
Reviews: 82
|One of the best vegan restaurants in the South Bay. Have been going there regularly for the last several years! Have introduced it to several non-vegetarian friends and they also liked it a lot.
Reviews: 4
|The scallion pancakes appetizer is my favorite item. The drumsticks appetizer are also quite good. As for the entrees, they use a lot of mock meat, and I'm not a big fan of their fake chicken or beef. I've never had a bad entree here, but I've also never been wowed by anything. The staff is very nice and this is the best vegan option in Mountain View. The prices are very reasonable.
Reviews: 15
|I can not count the number of times I have eaten at Garden Fresh; I like it that much. Some of my favorite dishes are orange peel "beef", carnival kabobs, kung pow eggplant, and steamed dumplings with plenty of chili oil. Mmmm! It's a friendly little place. It's just like how it would have been going home for lunch, if only my mom had been Chinese and vegetarian.
Reviews: 2
|I always order a lot so I can have leftovers to look forward to the next day. Even my non-veg husband loves Garden Fresh, and he is often a harsh judge of Chinese restaurants. I like the Black Pepper "Chicken". The "drumsticks" are the ONLY veg "meat" my 4 year old will eat ANYWHERE, and my 7 year old loves the noodle soup, so it's very family friendly, but my omnivorous mother was unimpressed.
Reviews: 15
|A great place for someone who wants typical Chinese food, without the worries about what might be in it. I thought the service was good and friendly, but I did go late when the restaurant was not crowded.
Reviews: 133
|Not a huge fan of their faux chicken dishes (curry chicken or hunan shredded chicken). I like the soft roll (rolled tofu skin with veggies in a brown sauce).
Reviews: 30
|Amazing and addictively delicious. The only downside is that their most delicious dishes, like General's (non-)Chicken, have got to be heart-stoppingly unhealthy from the fried fake meat. But, it's the best veg chinese food I've had. After the first time I had it, I woke up dreaming about it! The staff at this restaurant is really sweet, too.
Reviews: 15
|Yummy food - ample servings. Favorites: Corn and tofu soup, Scallion pancakes, Ham bundles (w/bok choy), veggie "duck" (with mixed veggies), and one of their board specials - Black Pepper "Chicken".
Reviews: 138
|My favorites are "Green Boat" (huge sauteed portobello mushrooms over spinach fettuccine) and "Happy Family" (mixed veggies and mock meat stir fry.) Brown, not white, rice is a plus.
Reviews: 20
|I live in Morgan Hill and I make special trips all the time for the general veggie chicken and the brown rice with minced vegtables. The service is always extremely fast, they are friendly and it is very affordable the ice cream is also fantastic I love this place!
Reviews: 1
|I LOVE this place. Definitely one of the best veg places in the Bay Area. Vegetarian Ham is my favorite. Brought my omni parents there when they were in town and they still ask me about it almost 2 yrs later. In other words, even omni's love this place. Service has always been friendly. They now have Maggie Mudd's vegan Peanut Butter Palooka ice cream!
Reviews: 18
|Awesome food! The dishes far surpass their menu names like"Squid" and "Duck." Rather than trying to mimic other foods, like most meat substitutes, the foods achieve a depth and uniqueness of flavor that can be wonderfully appreciated on their own terms. Some standouts you won't want to miss are the Orange Beef, Sweet & Sour Pork, Kun Pao Eggplant, and Scallion Pancakes. Some dishes not so good.
Reviews: 4
|I love this place! The best faux sweet and sour pork. The vegi ham and duck are excellent. Generous portions at a good price. Friendly and courteous staff.
Reviews: 7
|We love this place. The spicey orange beef is my favorite, mom loves the sweet/sour "pork". All dishes aren't vegan though. The buns they use have diary and they put regular mayonaise in their sushi.
Reviews: 8
|My favorite faux meat Chinese food. My favorite is the vegi "ham" with the lettuce wraps. They have really good appetizers as well, such as the basil moo shu rolls and the scallion pancakes.
Reviews: 4
|My favorite in the south bay. The proportions are huge, yummy, and fresh. The service is quick and very friendly. Love the steamed dumplings. Haven't had a bad meal ever since it's been open!!!
Reviews: 2
|i lived in MV and found garden fresh to have adequate food and service, but nothing to write home about. if you're looking for quick, easy, affordable, give it a shot. but for great food, keep looking
Reviews: 3
|An ideal restaurant: friendly accommodating service, huge menu, ersatz meats, delicious food, easy parking, and reasonable prices. They gladly accommodated our no-added fat McDougall diet.
Reviews: 4
|Great food, huge portions, fabulous service. I go there as often as I can! The only thing to avoid is the fake duck.
Reviews: 4
|I LOVE this restaurant as well; I can eat there everyday!! The food is fresh and healthy, and the owners are willing to customize your orders. Try the steamed vegie dumplings; it's the best around!
Reviews: 1
|a dingy restaurant in a dingy strip mall...steamed dumplings and scallion pancakes were doughy, 'green boat' delicious, beef and broccoli tasted 'brown'. The staff were the best thing about the place.
Reviews: 1
|i LOVE garden fresh. used to eat there at least every week when i lived in mt view, and now sometimes i drive down just for the cabbage wraps. mmm...chinese "fish" made from shitake mushrooms. yum
Reviews: 3
|Love everything about this restaurant. It's a trip bringing guests - especially vegetarian ones who can't believe stuff isn't meat! Wonton Spinach Soup and freshed squeezed juices are my favorite!
Reviews: 22
|This was the first place we tried when we moved here last month, and we have become regulars. They can change dishes to your liking. Try the scallion pancake, spinach linguine w/ peanut sauce.
Reviews: 16
|One of the owners of MIllenium raved about it when she found out I lived in MV. Try the basil moo shu rolls and scallion pancakes...try #4...try everything :-) Best brown rice. Wonderful people.
Reviews: 3
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By: Psyche
At its simplest theism can be defined as the belief in the existence of at least one god, and
atheism as the absence of belief in the existence of any gods. The word comes from the
Greek, the pronoun 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'theos meaning 'god'.
An atheist's absence of belief may come from a deliberate choice not to believe, or from
an inherent inability to believe religious or spiritual doctrine as literally credible. Atheists
are not 'in denial' and are not willfully ignoring evidence of gods. It is possible that
someone may be atheist by default, having never been exposed to the concept of gods,
but I've never encountered this outside of speculation alone.
In discussing the absence of a belief in god or gods the definition of what is meant by
'god' or 'gods' cannot be immediately assumed, as belief systems vary greatly in various
religions, philosophies, and personal beliefs. Therefore, before ruffling any feathers, it
might be a good idea to discuss what might be implied, as each response is going to be
different with each person involved.
Beyond the Judeo-Christian understanding of gods for example, it may be argued that
gods exist in a metaphorical sense. For example, that gods dwell within each individual in
the mind, in the conscience, or in consciousness itself. An atheist will not likely dispute
that gods can exist metaphorically in an individual's mind; the disagreement lies in
whether or not these gods can exist or not independently of the mind and outside of
human belief.
Another form of theism, called animism, describes natural objects such as stones, trees,
rivers or even the universe itself as being spiritual beings, even gods. Atheists don't deny
their existence as physical objects, but rather dispute whether or not such objects can be
rightly classified as 'gods'.
The absence of a thing cannot be proven by definition, therefore demanding an atheist
prove the non-existence of gods is self defeating (so please don't do it, it's very dumb).
The burden of proof here lies with the theist. If the theist cannot demonstrate that their
belief is reasonable and justified, then atheism immediately seems a perfectly reasonable
and creditable stance.
Mere disbelief in the truth of a proposition (in this case, the disbelief in the existence of
gods) cannot be treated as equivalent to the belief that the proposition is false and that the
opposite is true; neither the world nor most individual belief systems work in such strict
duality. If one makes a claim and another disbelieves it, it is not necessarily the same as
saying that the claim is false. It may be that the preposition was not understood well
enough to determine one way or another, or one may lack the means or information to
test a claim, or one may simply not care enough to think about it either way. Atheism may
be a chosen by default from lack of knowledge, or it can be well reasoned doubt, or
There is a purveying assumption that atheism is a non-religious religion, or an anti-
religion, when this simply isn't the case. If we take 'religion' to mean 'a set of beliefs,
values and practices, or a cause principle or activity pursued with contentious devotion'
even omitting reference to gods or a 'higher power', atheism still does not qualify as a
Atheists vary greatly in their beliefs and attitudes and it the misconception that atheism
means more than what it does is common, and very false. Using our above simplistic
definition, atheism is the absence of belief of the existence of any gods. There are no
unified beliefs among atheists tying them all together beyond the fact that no atheist
believes in a god or gods. No further beliefs about politics, philosophy, society, social
conditions, science, religion, etc. are implied. When you know someone is an atheist, all
you know is that they do not profess belief in any gods.
Essentially, the difference between atheism and theism has no implicit moral or
intellectual significance. The difference lies in the methodological difference between the
application of skepticism, reason, and observable physical reality (science) and fantasy,
intuition, and tradition in theological matters.


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Hunter Hayes has joked that "maybe" the next Taylor Swift song will be about him.
Taylor is well-known for writing songs about the men in her life, famously featuring a track about ex John Mayer on her Speak Now album.
Hunter was the opening act for the 22-year-old's Speak Now tour and joked he can't be sure he's not featured on Taylor's latest album, Red.
"That's funny. No, probably not," Hunter told MTV News. "No, I didn't hear anything. I didn't hear any songs about opening acts, so I would say no. I would guess no. Maybe not, maybe the next one."
Hunter has had a successful year. He has won a wealth of awards ranging from a Teen Choice Awards surfboard to a CMA Award for New Artist of the Year. He's also winning music fans over with his self-titled debut album which was released last year. The Wanted singer explained how Taylor helped calm his nerves when he was a less experienced artist on their tour.
"She's cool; she's super cool," Hunter gushed. "I remember the first night I opened for her, it was my first time playing in an arena, like doing a show in an arena, and I was acoustic, so you can imagine how nerve racking it is to try and fill a room with 30,000 people or 20[,000] whatever with acoustic instruments on the stage by yourself, you know, but it was cool. We did the show, I was nervous as like butterflies and everything. I get off stage and I see this tall shadow and I'm like 'Is that her?' She was really complimentary and turns out she had sat there and watched the whole show from stage side and I just thought that was really cool. That meant a lot to me."


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Home > News & Events > Wayland Press Release Archives > 2006 News Releases > October 2006 > Homeschool science program returns for the year
Homeschool science program returns for the year
PLAINVIEW – The science department at Wayland Baptist University will once again host the Plainview Area Homeschool Science Education Program, providing monthly chemistry labs for homeschool students across the south plains.
The program will begin Oct. 13 from 1-4 p.m., with the labs continuing one Friday per month through the academic year. The chemistry labs will be chosen to specifically augment the science lessons in the A-Beka curriculum, but should prove valuable for students using other curricula.
"I am very excited to begin a new year of the PAHSEP program. This is the fifth year that we have done chemistry and/or biology labs, and it has been a good experience for the students and the Wayland faculty involved," said Dr. Joel Boyd, assistant professor of chemistry at Wayland and organizer of the program. "This is a program that really meets a need for homeschool students and is a great recruiting opportunity for Wayland as well."
Boyd pointed out that the labs are meant to supplement the lessons students have already studied, not replace the homeschool instruction they are already receiving. Since most families cannot provide the fully stocked science labs and the expensive chemicals for these labs, using the Wayland labs is a more efficient way to provide the hands-on experience without the additional expense. Students will benefit from this instruction in an apologetically Christian environment by qualified faculty.
The program costs $80 per year for each student, payable in two installments if necessary. The cost covers all the lab materials. Students will be required to bring a signed release form acknowledging the safety guidelines in the lab.
Boyd added that Wayland students who are members of the American Chemical Society will be assisting WBU faculty with the labs as a service project.


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|2013-01-27, 01:12
|Link #2243
Join Date: Feb 2006
Age: 35
Hm.. I just rammed an IS-8 off a cliff in Dragon Ridge in my KT ..
And it'll probably hurt my efficiency cause I didn't get "damage" on it .. and I fell off after him (clutch braking my butt!) ..
EDIT: So.. tonight has been frustrating. Close to a 45% win rate on my KT? Maybe lower? Tons of "top XP but loss" and "completely steamroll by VOLT+G platoon while my own team shoots each other" -- Even my wins on my other tanks look like this, a classic "Win but relatively low XP and low efficiency rate game" -- I'm the only one covering a flank, do decent sniping damage, but I serve as the "alarm clock" for the team.. They get notice that there's a huge group of ~8 tanks trying to sneak our flank, after I die, they're still spotted so they kill them.. but no credit for me.. boo ..
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|2013-01-27, 04:43
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Vereinigte Staaten
Age: 26
"The Master said: 'In tankery, there is nothing greater than defeat of an enemy by forcible displacement, to speak nothing of self-obliteration in the same stroke. For there is no greater report to one's ancestral clan than direct sacrifice, which was cultivated by the ancient kings. In this there is no greater name than Wei Ho-hsien (2). Formerly, Wei Ho-hsien plunged into a chasm one hundred chang (1) in depth, compelling in the act an IS-8 of the foe's rank to fall before him to the demise of both. In sight of the rising mist embodying the spirits of the deceased, a loud cry of eulogy was expressed by all present, and the deed was recorded by the survivors (2). How much greater still that no contact was necessary? Truly, this is the natural way. It is said in the Rites of Tankery: 『For the death of a foe in mortal combat, no act does shame my ancestors!』'"
1= (written: 丈) An ancient unit of length, about 3 metres
2= A transliteration of "wilhelmson". Some sources indicate he was a Buddhist sage from India though there is no evidence to support this.
3= Modern analysis of the terrain indicates that the only witnesses would have been arty.
tl;dr: ramming is awesome and you should be proud.
{6.4, from The Proper Demeanor of a Superior Tankist}
"A disciple asked: 'How is it that I can find neither satisfaction nor efficiency in the sniping weapons?' The Master said: 'Alas, just so are the common ways! They trust only the Alpha Shang (1) dealt by the accompanying varieties of P'ao, and are content to name themselves seasoned! To do battle with natural precision and true machination, even when armed with the fragile long Chi'ang (2), how can these two be compared!'"
1= "damage"
2= The term denotes a long, sniping gun. Not to be confused with "P'ao"
{9.2, from The State of the Sages}
"The Master remarked: 'There is a knight (1) of great acclaim in the southwesternly states. Do you know of whom I speak?' A disciple rose to answer: 'Yes, it is the man T'e-Ah. Formerly, T'e-Ah was famous for the sale of all his vehicles, of which the IS-7 was the only remainder. He is considered by [all who have heard of him] to be a lunatic.' The Master said: "No lunatic was he, but a sage! Not lusting after silver, nor intimidated by the toils of grinding, nor competing for experience, he is no longer constrained by Heaven and Earth, but goes as their equal. His actions appear perplexing to those common men, for he has attained the Tao.'"
1=The term "knight" here serves as an official honorific, as opposed to a dedicated warrior.
(this last one is a true story - a guy I know sold every tank he had except his IS-7 so he could concentrate on it. He has since repurchased many of his tanks, however. )
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|2013-01-27, 07:22
|Link #2246
The Opened Ultimate Gate
Join Date: Dec 2011
Age: 24
have a lucky kill today, after wresting with the IS-3 in my Crom for a while in Dragon Ridge, he pushed me off the cliff, then a T34 push that IS-3 off the cliff and landed right on my wreck and somehow I credited for killing him .
|2013-01-27, 08:29
|Link #2247
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Dai Korai Teikoku
Fools vs Fools:
One of the more stupid matches I've seen.
|2013-01-27, 09:52
|Link #2248
Moderate Haruhiist
Spoiler for Meet my new baby:
So, I'm now the proud owner of a King Tiger. And thanks to Pen3, I was able to pop my KT cherry with a few high-tier matches. We even partied with Sume for a bit, though she left when we were having a bad run... Which ironically ended when she left, and Darsovin took over.
Oh yeah, this is with the base tier 8.8 cm, so I have to REALLY aim carefully. Everything else is already at their final modules though, so all I really need to grind is the 10.5 final gun.
|2013-01-27, 13:08
|Link #2252
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
Got some decent results today.
Ace badge on the Churchill ISorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload?
Painful defeat on the VK3601HSorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload?
@Myssa Rei
You're keeping the B1? Are you some kind of masochist?
|2013-01-27, 15:34
|Link #2253
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Pascucci's Medal in the T-25. We'd cleared the northwest corner of the map (and our M-4 drove into the water). I went racing toward the usual spots in the northeast corner and saw the Hummel. Shooting at it while moving 50 KPH on uneven ground wasn't working so well, and it blew off half of my HP. So I bumped it.
Went to A0, saw nothing, turned south. The AMX 13F3 and M7 got spotted on the middle hill, so I sped up toward them.
I hit the AMX a couple of times for damage and was about 20 meters from ramming it (in the back, mind you) when someone else shot it. The Priest then took another 25% of my HP and I missed on the move again, so I beat it with the front of my tank.
Someone noticed my ramming speed this time and commented.
The T57 was on the reverse slope of the east hill and I actually felt safe enough to shoot it, since it was pointing away from me.
This still wasn't as funny as finishing off a Pz38nA last night by hitting it with my Hetzer.
|2013-01-27, 17:07
|Link #2254
Moderate Haruhiist
A few other stuff from yesterday before I head off to work:
Spoiler for Probably my best showing on a Sherman, ever:
Blaat: What? The B1 is actually fun. I've even killed tier V heavies like the KV or Churchill with it, though more as a team effort.
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|2013-01-28, 07:23
|Link #2256
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Dai Korai Teikoku
|2013-01-28, 09:12
|Link #2257
Moderate Haruhiist
Geh, I think I used up my share of gamer luck for the week:
Spoiler for Spoilered for Size:
The irony here is that the T49 that bagged me the epic medal also got me in the end -- he fired just as I fired at him.
|2013-01-28, 10:05
|Link #2258
U mad?
Join Date: Apr 2012
|2013-01-28, 11:43
|Link #2260
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Unspecified
So i have the most ridiculous match today.
Basically this
I go to the enemy base
And wait there alone (With enemy T32 but he not bother to attack me)
Then I manage capture the base alone
After that I get destroyed
HOWEVER I still WIN!
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