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A. June 18 2017 8:40 pm EDT GCR Intel Update: Operation Disclosure GCR/RV Intel Update - June 18, 2017 http://operationdisclosure.blogspot.com/
1. Instead of the original release times scheduled for Fri. June 16 and Sat. June 17, the respective incremental steps of Tier 4 have been changed to Sat. June 17 and Mon. June 19.
2. This has caused the Tier 4 (release of 800#s) to be delayed a day.
3. The Global Code needed last night as part of the Republic Release for some reason was not available until late today, Sun. June 18.
4. Instead of going live at 2am EDT Sun. morning June 18, that did not happen until about 7pm EDT tonight June 18.
5. A "live status" is now coming from the East circling the globe moving toward the US West Coast with an estimate of about 8 - 9 hours to get every time zone activated.
B. June 18 2017 7:49 pm EDT GCR Intel Situation Report: "Act!" - GCR/RV Intel SITREP - Sunday - June 18, 2017
1. Chinese generals (the Elder watchdogs) became comfortable with the Republic's military banking set up only yesterday (not Friday), and offered Dunford and Ryan the option to release after 2am on Sun morning June 18.
2. As of 7pm EDT obviously they haven't yet "taken the shot." Why? Safety. Too much risk of interruption and potential loss of life still, plus the added media attention that comes with chaos--all while trying to remove a sitting USA, Inc. President.
3. Yes, there is still a real safety concern as it relates to cyber attacks on our electrical grids in dense urban centers. The Cabal set up all current electrical grid systems.
4. Truth is they also know first hand there's several more rogue physical attacks planned in urban areas like suburban Virginia; and they have the potential of being way more casualty severe and socially disruptive.
5. There have been several electromagnetic pulse attacks over the last two weeks (surges) and a few did real damage structurally, which have since been repaired, and if a more powerful surge or unknown threat exists, theoretically, we'll handle it. Nothing will stop the RV in these United States once it has started.
6. They can't stop the global reset this week, as the USA would suffer severely via international penalty. Countries want their money.
7. Should make for an interesting Sunday evening into Monday morning.
8. Hey, at least it's on American decision makers now to release the RV at such a late juncture. That's positive. Because the RV is no longer yours to hold.
C. June 18 2017 7:28 pm EDT Official GCR Announcement June 11 2017 Tank: GCR Announcement: Directive of the Global Funder HRH, TVM-LSM-66 (Transcription)
1. My name is Melvin Ouano, Director General of Alpha Omega World Development Marshall Programme. I'm here with the Chairman of Alpha Omega World Development Marshall Programme and the Supreme Commander of the bureau of Central Interpol, His Royal Highness Tiburcio Villamor Marcos Tallano Tagean IV (codename TVM-LSM-666).
2. It's been overdue that the urgent marshaling with global monetary system of Central Banks of Central banks of the world. We are bankrolling the world of central banks.
3. We are officially launching the global reset of the monetary systems of the Central Banks agreed by world presidents and premiers, kings and queens, princes and princesses and all the (34) regulatory and bureaus and commissions.
4. This is indeed using all the assets, all of the gems, such as diamonds and platinum, that we have.
5. This has been signed, agreed through ministerial, diplomatic with amity of understanding and agreements. And all kinds of gents signed and sealed through the regulatory bureaus and commissions such as, to name a few: The Committee of the 300, The Trilateral Commission, The Bilderberg, The Financial Task Force, The World Bank Group, administered now by the International Monetary Fund globally, The Federal Reserve, The U.S. Treasury though The Bureau of Engraving and Printing Archives, United Nations Development Program, The United Nations International Security Council, and all the ECOSOC members, UNIDO, UNITAD, The World Health Organization, UNICOR which is the commission on Refugees, and The World Bank Group.
6. We are signaling a total mechanism and will back it up with a quantum etherium block chain, centralized autonomous mechanism as our form of a governance on a year-to-year agreement to avoid any malfeasance or to avoid any wrongdoing. The whole world will be in peace.
7. We are formatting the global ECOSOC under Articles 51, 53, and 63. So, in passing, we are ready, willing, and able to bankroll The Millennium Centurion Bank of the World using the global asset.
8. Visit our Facebook page, #ALPHAOMEGAWORLD, or you can search it through Google: "Alpha Omega World Development Marshall Programme."
HRH. TVM-LSM-666 Directive to World leaders as a global funder with codename: TVM-LSM-666, TITULAR DECREE 010-22-74-O-A & TRILATERAL CODE: 5432110110 (June 11, 2017)http://aoworldmarshall.blogspot.com/2.
Global assets of the royal family clan under the code of King of Recognized Asset Nations (K.O.R.AN) http://aoworldmarshall.blogspot.com/2.
D. June 18 2017 4:59 am EDT Real Truth Call Replay of Fri. June 16 Yosef: Real Truth Call Replay w/ Yosef 6-16-17 https://fccdl.in/CKmeql07A Intel 60 min. mark.
1. There is a firm time set for the GCR. No one knows when it is, but once they start they will not stop.
2. June 10 is when the GCR really happened, but there was a hard time set for release before the end of Ramadan June 27-30.
3. Last Wed. June 14 there were false impeachment proceedings, plus cyber attacks on Congress and the banks.
4. The baseball incident was done by a MKULTRA subject. There were supposed to be more subjects there, but he found himself alone.
5. For the most part the Cabal has surrendered. There could be no coordinated Cabal activities anymore, though no one knows what minions were embedded and functioning independently.
6. Trump has surrendered and turned in his resignation - which means RV release.
7. Yosef was told the release could happen:
a. When all banks around the globe were closed - Sat. evening after 8 pm EDT
b. When all banks around the globe were open for the week - Tues. morning 9 am EDT
c. Sunday around 2 am EDT was considered a healthy time.
8. Yosef has been told it would go at night when there was the lowest Internet traffic.
9. For reasons of safety the military was now in control of Exchange Centers .
10. Rates on every currency was well into double digits.
11. They won't announce the international rates for the general public until they formally announced the GCR (which was scheduled for mid summer some time).
12. On debt: From now on you would create your own debt, but it will not be forced upon you through high interest rates.
E. June 18 2017 WSOMN SandnSea: GREAT NEWS From WSOMN Junior Guru SandnSea, 18 JUNE I just got a very personal phone call. Keep your phones charged and get your rest. You will need it. There will be a lot of activity this coming week.
F. June 18 2017 7:03 pm EDT Status Report One Who Knows: "Dinarland Status Report: Update" - One Who Knows - 6.18.17
1. The NPTB know EVERY Cabal Agent, Minion, and Troll. They were identified with a take down strategy in place.
2. There were "Plans" to milk Currency redeemers after the GCR through "Free Legal Services" that would be offered. DO NOT USE ANY OF THESE SERVICES AFTER THE RV. Instead, use the Family Office, services offered by your own Personal Wealth Manager, and/or your own Bank. These people have your best interest in mind and will offer these services free to you. DO NOT TRUST ANY OUTSIDERS with your financial information. To be clear, it doesn't mean that you can't or shouldn't hire your own CPA, or other professional, it just means that the "Pop Up" services that will be showing up after the GCR are suspect. TRUST your Banker/Wealth Manger first, and VET (Check Out) EVERYONE ELSE. You have a lot to lose.
3. A recent post by Yosef discussed an executive order declaring anyone who interrupts the GCR will be guilty of an "Act of Treason" against the USA. "EO" - GCR/RV Intel SITREP - Saturday - June 17, 2017
4. The Execuitive Order (signed last Fri. June 16) places all redemption call center personal, exterior and interior security staff, even all table top banking representatives under emergency Marshall Law guidelines which set legal precedent for military prosecution during the duration of the RV event.
5. Since they want to announce the Republic on the 4th of July, I expect that we will have some GCR action very soon.
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I was lucky enough to receive Jerry's autograph in the mail once back in January 2000. What a great way to start the millennium! My only regret is that I didn't tell him about my wedding cake. My wife and I just got married on August 4th. The photographer hasn't gotten our photos done yet, otherwise I would've shown Jerry the picture of the cake. It was an exact replica of Ma and Pa Gorg's 513th anniversary cake from "Ring Around the Rock." It even had the PVC figures of Ma and Pa on the top. We chose it because of our love for Fraggle Rock... a masterpiece, and one of the most positive influences of our lives.
Also displayed at the wedding were photographs of those we loved and admired: those who were not present physically, but still beloved by myself and my bride. Among the photos of family members and loved ones who had passed away was a group shot of some of the main Muppeteers: Jim, Frank, Richard, Dave, Steve... and Jerry. Just minutes before I was wed, I glanced at their picture and silently thanked them all. Along with my family, the Muppets were a huge source of silly joy. Jerry was an important part of that.
Often things in the real world remind me of things in the Muppet universe. When I see construction workers, I always think of Biff and Sully. Any restaurant I am in, I smile if I see swinging kitchen doors with circular windows. I hear Fat Blue's frustrated cry of "WAITER!" in my head every time. The fourth stair outside my apartment complex isn't in the nursery. It isn't in the town. Finally, let's face it. Every single one of us Muppet fans who has heard thunder and lightning immediately thinks of the Count. I did just last night. A storm went through here and as the thunder rumbled outside, I said "Ah ah ah!" in my best Count voice. It was a reflex. I looked up at the churning sky and thought with a sad smile "Jerry's still counting."
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Don't Incinerate Yourself With Worry! #music #video #photo
Do you see that things are changing rapidly? Those things that have appeared to be keeping us from our Destiny are dropping off quickly. So, if you see your job changing, your relationships transforming, your impulse to change your location, your way of lightening your emotional load, and so much more changing, please, oh please don't incinerate yourself with worry.
Oh, no. Worry will take you out of the flow, out of the dance. If you go with what seems "logical" to you, you will certainly miss the reality of what is happening.
You are an extraordinarily integral part to this change-over to the Aquarian. Never, ever believe that you are less than a truly important "piece to the Aquarian puzzle." In your depths, you are magnificent. And so what doesn't work for the Aquarian will fall away. So be very, very sure that you do not try to hold onto situations, character "flaws", imaginings, stuff, relationships, ideas of hurt and anger, blaming, fear, forces that defy you in your temple of Being, and so much more.
You are the receptacle of forces — the Creative, and of the forces of the Divine, the Creator. You live through the grace of those forces.
And as we move into this great new dimension of time and space, you will find that anything that you try to hang onto but which challenges this incoming "Aquarian Dimension" will simply backfire in your face.
You will find that you cannot hold onto that which cheats you of your Divinity and others of their holiness.
Please be very aware that nothing can hurt you because you are the Infinity. What could possibly impale the Infinite? Now you must understand that in its deepest terms. This is the time to fully understand that your body and your mind are fictions of the Infinite. So, if your main thrust is to protect these fictions, you will be left out.
But if your promise is to use these fictions of body and mind in total, happy service to this Infinite Consciousness, that is how you will connect entirely in this Aquarian Dimension. This is how the Infinite can serve the implements of Its own fiction. This may be a little hard to wrap your head around, but this is what it will take to fully grasp the Aquarian.
As you have heard in every religion, every spiritual endeavor, as you surrender, as you sacrifice your own needs, wants, desires, drop holding to certain rigid standards, let go of your own "head," you will increase your ability to dance with the Infinite, to join fully and freely in the Will of that exquisite Consciousness. This is the pure joy of the ride!
You surrender totally so that you can ride, ride, ride the constant wave of the Impeccable unselfconsciously.
This is so that you can shine the Light of greatness, of healing, of grace through you to all who would receive it. Laugh, dance and sing!
Yes, this is quite the most noble act, but it is also the most Selfish because you want nothing less than to be totally con-joined with the bliss, the beauty, the will and flow of the Divine Creator. That is pure happiness, no matter what else could be happening that may seem contrary.
Flow, live, love and dance with all of that bright Light that flows through you.
Watch and be happy. Follow Its purified impulses, no matter how very strange you might judge them to be, and don't forget to Love the One in everyone. 🙂
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In a moment, I asked myself, "Is there space 4hideousness? Is there space 4shame & terror? Yes. Yes, there is. There's room 4it all. End of story."
In that instant, my attention turned away from a random story I was telling myself to the spaciousness of my being. I was freshly at home, where we always are!
Just like the stars and the fireflies. 🙂
In knowing who I am in truth, there is nothing to fear. No emotion, no thought, no loss can trample the truth of my being.
The inherent, ever present peace of the open heart is the true sanctuary.
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But if in your fear you would seek only love's peace and love's pleasure, Then it is better for you that you cover your nakedness and pass out of love's threshing-floor, Into the seasonless world where you shall laugh, but not all of your laughter, and weep, but not all of your tears. Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself.
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1. Mushroom Spring Rolls by Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Mark Bittman
These baked spring rolls are the ideal finger food for a cocktail party, and a wonderful vegetarian option.
Per serving: 339 calories, 12g saturated fat, 29g carbohydrates, 14g protein, 4g fiber
2. Pumpkin Seed Cheese Crisps by Fran McCullough
A fun snack that's super-simple to make, and full of pumpkiny flavor.
Per serving: 3.6g fat, 0.2g carbohydrates, 3.8g protein, 1.5g fiber
3. Eggplant and Goat Cheese Crostini by Victoria Blashford-Snell and Brigitte Hafner
Once the eggplant's cooked, just stack and serve — maybe with a midnight champagne toast.
Per serving: 136 calories, 1g saturated fat, 21g carbohydrates, 5g protein, 2g fiber
4. Juicy Beef Skewers With Horseradish Dip by Nigella Lawson
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Per serving: 190 calories, 5g saturated fat, 2g carbohydrates, 10g protein, 0g fiber
5. Pot-Sticker Dumplings With Chicken Stock by Fuchsia Dunlop
These dumplings, filled with pork, scallions and ginger, are flavorful and light.
Per serving: 45 calories, 1g saturated fat, 4g carbohydrates, 2g protein, 0g fibe
6. Grilled Shrimp With Melon-Pineapple Salsa by John Ash
A sweet variation on the classic shrimp cocktail. Serve in cocktail glasses or on skewers for easy dipping.
Per serving: 200 calories, 1g saturated fat, 12g carbohydrates, 16g protein, 3g fiber
7. Dates Stuffed With Roquefort Cheese and Topped With Walnuts by Lauren Groveman
Roquefort cheese and walnuts turn these dates into a creamy, tangy treat.
Per serving: 64 calories, 1g saturated fat, 9g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 1g fiber
8. Curried Chicken in Radicchio Cups by Joey Altman
Make this dish the night before or earlier in the day, and refrigerate until you're ready to serve. You can also use a precooked chicken to save time.
Per serving: 101 calories, 1g saturated fat, 7g carbohydrates, 6g protein, 1g fiber
9. Lime Scallops by Fran McCullough
An elegant appetizer, these scallops require very little effort. Just marinate a few hours before cooking, and you're good to go.
Per serving: 8.2g saturated fat, 4.2g carbohydrates, 25.3g protein
10. Sweet and Spicy Red Pepper Dip by Rick Rodgers
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Per serving: 44 calories, 0g saturated fat, 6g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 2g fiber
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I have a swell, and oh so special, Product Review Friday for ya. Today is a twofer, don't cha know. We're experiencing a bit of a backlog in our reviews and while generally I post only one review a week, today we have two. One product comes to us from a new company joining our review effort for the first time. The other product comes to us from a good friend and stalwart in the industry. Please join me in welcoming Intimate Organics and welcoming back LELO.
These reviews are brought to you by Dr Dick Review Crew members Brad and Jada.
Intimate Organics Adventure – anal relaxing spray — $17.78
Hey everyone, I'm here to tell you about Intimate Organics Adventure. It's an anal relaxing spray. Curiously enough this product is marketed exclusively to women. But ya know what? Men have assholes too. And Intimate Organics Adventure is equally effective on a dude's bunghole as it is on a chick's.
When I haven't bottomed for a while, and I'm talking about either diddling myself with a dildo while I beat off or having my GF peg me, I want to ease into the experience. Gettin bum-fucked is a kick when it is worry free. So anything I can use to take the edge off is a big plus in my book.
Ok, after saying that I just realized that didn't come out right. I don't want to suggest that "anything" that takes the edge off is good. The reason I'm correcting myself is that I have tried other anal relaxers. Actually they were anal anesthesizers and that was the problem. Some of the products I tried in the past used benzocaine and it numbed the shit out of my hole. This was way over-kill and it was also dangerous. If I couldn't feel what was going on down there I couldn't tell if I was about to injure myself, nor could I be any help to my partner with the strap-on. So no more of that stuff for me!
Intimate Organics Adventure is different. Their herbal-based spray does not numb, because it doesn't contain any anesthetic elements. Their unique formula contains a certified organic extract blend with the natural potency of clove, goji berry, aloe and lemongrass. It's great. My GF, Kitty, thinks so too. Once she saw how much I enjoyed my butt she decided to give up her ass too.
I'm certain that the Intimate Organics Adventure was a big part of her decision to try anal. This chick is super fussy about what she puts in and on her bod. The fact that this product is organic really impressed her. The lady-friendly packaging didn't hurt the effort either.
Intimate Organics Adventure is a spray, I already mentioned that, and it's the consistency of a light lube. But ya gotta know that this product does not replace the need for a high-quality lube. When it come to anal penetration of any kind, you're gonna want to use lots more lube than a couple of spritzes of this product. only thing ya got to remember is ya have to wait about 10 minutes after applying the Intimate Organics Adventure before applying the additional lube. This product is also latex and condom friendly.
Full Review HERE!
LELO Flickering Touch Massage Candle —— $29.15
I'm a sucker for scented candles. I have them all over the house. I once took a class in aromatherapy and I learned a lot about how essential oils, and other aromatic compounds can alter a person's mind, mood, cognitive function or health.
So when Dr Dick offered me the Flickering Touch Massage Candle to review I knew I was in for a treat. I am very fond of my LELO pleasure objects. I reviewed The SORAYA way back in January and was so impressed that I've picked up two others LELO vibes since. One I gave as a gift. I know, how generous!
The Flickering Touch Massage Candle did not disappoint. It lives up to the LELO name in every way. Lets start with the packaging. It came in a simply elegant black box, with mauve and black accents. And all the packaging is biodegradable. The candle itself comes in a gorgeous black glass container with a designer silver lid. It dresses up anywhere you put it.
I received the Vanilla & Crème De Cacao candle, but there are two other candles in the LELO line — Black Pepper & Pomegranate and Snow Pear & Cedarwood. (Please Mr LELO, send us others to review!)
The candle is made from natural soy wax, shea butter and apricot oil. And because it is a massage candle as well as aromatherapy, when you dab it on your skin, or your lover's skin, the effect is outstanding. It absorbs nicely, like a fine body oil should. And it leaves your skin delectably smooth and lightly fragranced.
If you are into sensual massages and romantic play the Flickering Touch Massage Candle is just the thing for you. My husband and I went to the San Juan Islands for an amorous weekend get away for our anniversary last month. I made certain that the Flickering Touch Massage Candle would accompany us. My husband liked the scent too. He's sometimes critical of my aromas, because he claims some are too sweet or feminine. But he liked the Vanilla & Crème De Cacao just fine.
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In some ways, cotton farmers are burdened by an embarrassment of riches.
No, it's not the current price that could cause them to wonder why they are so fortunate. And it's not the huge yields they've made (or not) the past three years.
But they do have a plethora of varieties from which they can select the best option for specific fields.
"We are covered up with new varieties," says Randy Boman, research director and cotton Extension program leader at Oklahoma State University's Southwest Research and Extension Center at Altus. "And we have good ones, with high production potential and high quality. The dilemma is which one to pick for a particular farm."
Boman, speaking at the recent Red river Crops Conference at Altus, says more new selections will be available this year, or within the next two years, and will offer options such as multiple herbicide tolerance and improved insect resistance.
Cotton market outlook depends on China.
"More stacked trait varieties will be coming," he says. These varieties will include tolerance to both glyphosate and glufosinate, as well as 2, 4-D or dicamba, in addition to offering better options for controlling various worm species. New generations of Bollgard, Widestrike and TwinLink are also on the horizon.
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The transition from conventional varieties to genetically modified cotton in Oklahoma is now complete, Boman says. "We've seen a significant change since 1995, the year before the first Bollgard Bt varieties were released. That year, we planted 100 percent conventional cotton varieties. Today, we plant zero conventional cotton — we are 100 percent transgenic."
That breaks out to 95 percent Bt cotton varieties and 3 percent Widestrike. About 2 percent of cotton currently planted is Roundup Flex or GlyTol only. Producers are planting 98 percent stacked varieties —including both herbicide tolerant and insect resistant.
Unless regulatory issues arise, X-TendFlex technology that will include tolerance to glyphosate, glufosinate and dicamba will be available in 2015, he says. "In 2016, we expect to see our first Enlist cotton, which will be tolerant to 2,4-D, glyphosate and glufosinate.
"Agronomic performance issues are critical" Boman says. "A transgenic trait doesn't necessarily guarantee a profit."
Producers should focus on production potential and also quality, he says. The benchmark has changed over the past decade or so. "The minimum standard now is 35 staple, 28 grams per Tex, 3.8 to 4.6 micronaire, 82 to 83 length uniformity, 31 color and 3 leaf. We can typically meet or exceed these fiber property goals with the genetics we now plant. However, in our area, we struggle with length uniformity, and sometimes bark contamination."
Currently available varieties are providing excellent yield and quality, he says. 'Some of the quality figures farmers are making now would have been unbelievable just a few years ago."
Still, Boman says, variety selection remains one of the most important decisions a farmer makes every year, and making the best choice for specific conditions will be key to maintaining yield and quality goals.
Look at trial results
Studying variety test results at least provides a means of narrowing the field, he says. "Variety testing was a major priority for cotton producers in a recent Cotton Incorporated survey of top concerns." The top five items in that survey included input costs, herbicide-resistant weeds, variety selection, drought and heat tolerance and early weed control.
The middle three — and arguably all five — have at least some link to variety testing. Boman notes that Cotton Incorporated has also developed an enhanced variety testing program, in which they submit results to the Seed Matrix database to help producers select the best options.
"Our goal is to have a complete variety package to reduce production risks," he says. "Three factors should be part of variety selection criteria — agronomy, pathology and entomology. Agronomic traits should mean good production potential across a large geography. Pathology considerations should include disease and nematode resistance. And entomology includes insect resistant traits— Bollgard II, Widestrike, TwinLink. All these should be part of the variety selection process." Storm resistance is also a big deal in the Southwest.
OSU has two variety testing programs, Boman says: the Official Variety Tests, which consist of small plots of seed company varieties that are managed "by OSU personnel on our experiment station farms."
The Extension Replicated Agronomic Cotton Evaluation (RACE) trials include large plots with cooperating growers, who manage the trials using their typical management parameters.
"We can't say enough about our cooperators," Boman says. "They typically lose productivity on variety plots, a sacrifice they make for the industry. It takes extra time and care to manage a RACE trial — my hat's off to them."
Some trials in the last few years have been limited, or in some cases wiped out, by devastating drought. "But we've still seen some entries that made well over 4 bales per acre," Boman says. "We've also seen some upland cotton staple rated near 40. That's incredible!"
That kind of quality, he says, "is one reason we're selling so much cotton overseas."
Variety trials also give growers a good idea of profit potential for a given variety, he says. "The difference in net value per acre between the variety at the bottom of our trials and the one at the top is typically more than $100." Several varieties near the top of each trial may not be significantly different. "And we have some that perform well across a large geography."
Disease resistance has become an increasingly important concern, Boman says. "We do have some Verticillium wilt in our state, but not a lot of Fusarium wilt and bacterial blight. We don't have a fungicide we can spray over-the-top for wilt control." Genetics is the only, and best, answer.
"If you know you have a disease issue in a particular field, look at variety trials performed under the respective disease pressure to see what might perform well. These results are generated by the Texas A&M AgriLife plant pathologists at Lubbock."
The key for variety selection, Boman says, lies in knowing field conditions, history, and management capabilities, and then studying variety trials to determine the best match for a particular field. "Farmers may have a lot of varieties to consider, but they also have many very good options, and many are arguably the best varieties we've ever been able to plant."
More on cotton and other Southwest crops:
Cotton stalk inspires first graders
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Gastric bypass is the most widely performed surgical procedure for weight-loss. Gastric bypass works in two ways: by restricting large amounts of food and through the malabsorption (difficulty absorbing) of nutrients from food. Patients simply can't eat as much as they did before surgery, because this new, small pouch has a lessened capacity to hold food. Because most of the stomach and some of the small intestine has been bypassed, some of the nutrients and calories in your foods will not be absorbed. Additionally, the stomach can now only hold a few ounces of food at a time, causing significant weight loss.
A small thumb-sized pouch is created at the top of the stomach. The remainder of the stomach is not removed, but is completely divided from the stomach pouch. The small intestine is divided and rearranged to provide an outlet to the small stomach, while maintaining the flow of digestive juices at the same time. Food enters the second part of the small intestine within about ten minutes of beginning the meal.
There are two common types of gastric bypass surgery: laparoscopic and open. Mercy Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Mark Smolik is a highly experienced and advanced minimally-invasive (laparoscopic) surgeon. He performs over 99 percent of the bariatric surgeries using this minimally-invasive technique, which patients benefit from:
- less scarring;
- shorter hospital stays;
- less blood loss;
- less risk of infection.
Specially designed instruments are inserted through small incisions into the abdomen. Surgical video cameras called laparoscopes are also inserted so the surgeon can see inside the body. Surgeons watch on monitors as they perform the surgery.
This procedure involves a major incision from the breast-bone to the belly-button.
Gastric bypass is major abdominal surgery; your body will need time to adjust. It's common to experience nausea and pain, some fatigue and in some cases depression may occur. These occurrences are generally short-lived.
Expectations for "the time to heal" may be distorted. It is true that with the laparoscopic approach, physical healing time may be faster than with the open technique (two to four weeks instead of four to six weeks). Forming a scab, however, does not constitute complete healing. Many patients feel fatigue, experience nausea and even vomit frequently for the first 2 - 12 weeks following their operation.
It is important that patients do not expect to go back to work at full speed right away. Many patients go back to work as early as two to four weeks, but you may need longer. It would be beneficial to have contingency plans in place. Your surgeon and care team will determine what will work best with your recovery.
Your new stomach will be irritable for the first several weeks following surgery. You will start on clear liquids (water, broth and Jell-O) for a week, and then advance to soft proteins and eventually to all varieties of food.
Gastric surgery may cause some patients to experience a heightened sense of smell. Food, perfume and cigarette smoke may be offensive and cause nausea. If nausea or complete lack of appetite occurs in the early postoperative phase; you can expect those symptoms to generally resolve in four to six weeks. By three to four months, nearly everyone is able to tolerate most food well.
Many patients feel frustrated, weepy and even depressed after surgery. This is a common occurrence, and a normal part of the physical and emotional healing process. For a very long time, you have been focusing on having this life-altering procedure. You may feel an emotional letdown as your energy reserves are drained. Be positive, this too will pass, and in a few weeks to months, your energy and positive attitude will return. Psychological support, counseling and/or medications may be helpful for some.
If you are a patient who feels more pain than you expected, or experience nausea or depression, remember this can be normal. What you eat one day may stay down and the exact same meal tomorrow may not. We will want you to call the office if you vomit all food and liquid in a 24-hour period. The caring nursing staff at Mercy is here to help you adjust to the unexpected. Do NOT hesitate to ask questions.
Your anatomy is changed significantly by gastric bypass and thus requires a very careful dietary plan. After surgery it's important to note that:
Mercy Weight Loss & Nutrition Center will work closely with you and provide a customized and comprehensive plan tailored to your needs. The team of highly specialized dieticians and surgical staff will partner with you during all steps of the gastric bypass process. From consult to recovery, they will be there to offer support and answer any questions you may have.
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Aim to repeat the strong performance vs. JU earlier this season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2013) – Hoping to continue the momentum created from defeating Kennesaw State a few days prior, the ETSU Lady Bucs will travel to Jacksonville, Fla. to take on the Jacksonville Dolphins on Saturday afternoon, at 1 p.m., inside Veterans Memorial Arena on the first leg of its final regular season road trip of the year. The game will be broadcast through ESPN3/WatchESPN.com.
After downing the Kennesaw State Owls, 69-65, on Monday evening, the Lady Bucs will look to build off of this come-from-behind victory when they face another team they own a previous victory against this season in Jacksonville. Finally hitting a stride at this point in the season would be the ideal scenario for ETSU as it prepares for the Atlantic Sun Championship in Macon, Ga. in a few weeks. The Lady Bucs can clinch a berth in the A-Sun Championship with a win over Jacksonville or a Lipscomb loss on Saturday.
The matchup between the Lady Bucs and the Dolphins will be the 19th all-time meeting between the two schools, a series in which ETSU dominates with a 14-4 overall series advantage. ETSU and JU met earlier this season in Johnson City where the Lady Bucs topped the Dolphins, 74-57. In this recent contest, the Blue and Gold dominated JU from start to finish behind a season-high 22 points from sophomore center Tiana Burley (Camilla, Ga.). The victory snapped a two-game losing streak for ETSU.
For more on Saturday's game, read the game notes below. For more on ETSU women's basketball throughout the 2012-13 season, visit ETSUBucs.com and click on the women's hoops link.
The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics would like to ask both the print and broadcast media to honor our request to be called "ETSU" throughout the 2012-13 season ... East Tennessee State in first reference is acceptable, but subsequent references should be ETSU ... On TV graphics, please use ETSU ... Our nickname is the Lady Buccaneers, but Lady Bucs is also acceptable.
ETSU (7-15, 5-10) ran into a hot-shooting Kennesaw State team to start the game. The Owls drained four three-pointers in the first four minutes of the contest which allowed them to build up a 16-point lead midway through the opening stanza. The Lady Bucs used a 22-9 run over the final 10 minutes of the half to shorten to deficit to 36-33 at the break. After KSU opened the second period strong and built its lead up to seven points, ETSU went on an 11-3 burst to take a one-point lead with 14:14 remaining. The Lady Bucs managed to increase their advantage to six with 5:49 left and held on down the stretch with clutch shots and critical defensive plays en route to a 69-65 victory. Tiana Burley turned in another strong performance with team-highs of 22 points and nine rebounds. Shawn Randall (Orlando, Fla) also added 10 points.
Saturday's contest inside Veteran's Memorial Arena will be the 19th all-time meeting between the two teams. The Lady Bucs and the Dolphins met earlier this season, on Jan. 28, when ETSU topped JU, 74-57. In this recent matchup, ETSU looked to gain their first home victory in almost two months when they welcomed the Jacksonville Dolphins (7-13, 3-6) to the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center. The Lady Bucs started out hot from the jump with a 7-0 run in the first two minutes of the period and a 13-4 streak before the first media timeout. ETSU controlled the stanza with 30 points in the paint, 15 bench points and 11 second chance points, carrying a 43-25 advantage into the break. The Blue and Gold were able to increase and sustain the lead throughout the second half, largely behind the efforts of sophomore center Tiana Burley who scored 14 of her career-high 22 points and six of her 11 rebounds in the second half. ETSU fought off any showings by the Dolphins for the remainder of the period and secured a 74-57 victory.
After being inserted into the starting lineup for the first time this season against North Florida on Jan. 26, sophomore guard Cara Bowling (Elizabethton, Tenn.) has successfully responded to the promotion. Following scoring 14 points in her first game as a starter this season, Bowling has kept the momentum going with strong offensive performances since. In the Elizabethton, Tenn. native's last five games, she is averaging 10.8 points per game, including a season-high tying 15 points vs. Northern Kentucky on Feb. 4. The sharpshooter has also averaged 1.2 made three-pointers in these contests.
The Lady Bucs have recently discovered the most offensive production through points in the paint. ETSU is currently averaging 31 points in the paint per game, including an average of 33 points in its last five. In the win against Jacksonville, the Blue and Gold recorded 50 points in the paint, the most since scoring 50 as well on Jan. 31, 2011 in a 100-62 victory against Mercer in Johnson City.
The Blue and Gold have outrebounded the opposition in 17 of the 22 games this season and enter Saturday's game with a plus-6.6 rebounding margin (43.2-36.6), ranking first in the A-Sun … in a loss at FGCU, the Lady Bucs outrebounded the Eagles by 20, 53-33 … the Lady Bucs' plus-6.6 rebound margin currently ranks in the top 30 nationally. ETSU also outrebounds its A-Sun opponents at a plus-7.9 clip.
The emergence of redshirt-sophomore Tiana Burley has provided a badly-needed inside presence for the Lady Bucs. In the transfer's first action as a Lady Buc due to NCAA regulations, the forward came off the bench and posted a double-double of 19 points and 13 rebounds in a loss to Appalachian State. This performance awarded Burley A-Sun Newcomer of the Week honors on Dec. 26. Burley also came up huge off the bench in the win against Jacksonville (1/28) when she posted season-highs of 22 points and four blocks as well as 11 rebounds in only 20 minutes of play. On Feb. 4, the sophomore forward was awarded Atlantic Sun Women's Basketball Player of the Week by College Sports Madness. After being inserted into the starting lineup against Northern Kentucky due to injuries amongst the team, Burley dominated from the start and scored 16 points before the midway point of the first half. In total, the sophomore forward scored 20 points and ripped down 11 rebounds. The Camilla, Ga. native followed this performance with another double-double against Stetson with 20 points and 12 rebounds and recently scored a season-high tying 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds in a 69-65 win vs. Kennesaw State. Burley is currently averaging 9.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game for ETSU.
After being inserted into the starting lineup at the beginning of conference play, Shawn Randall has answered the call and has been stellar in league play. In her first start of the season at USC Upstate, Randall tallied 16 points and was 4-of-6 from behind the arc. The junior guard followed this performance with strong showings at Lipscomb (13 points, 4 rebounds), at Northern Kentucky (9 points), at Kennesaw State (18 points) and at home vs. KSU (10 points). Randall is currently averaging 8.3 points per game in Atlantic Sun action.
Currently the Lady Bucs are averaging 5.4 blocks per contest, good for tops in the Atlantic Sun. ETSU swatted a season-high nine shots in a loss at Stetson on Feb. 9. The Blue and Gold are led by Tosha Austin's (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1.3 blocks per game which ranks in the top five individually in the league. Austin also currently ranks 15th all-time in blocked shots in Atlantic Sun history with 126 rejections.
Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) is well on her way to become the 21st Lady Buc to join the 1,000-point club ... She is on pace to break the 1,000-point mark near the end of February as she registered 347 points as a freshman and 367 points as a sophomore for 714 total points... through ETSU's first 22 games of the 2012-13 season she has scored 219 to move her career total to 933 .. if Mitchell scores in similar fashion in the next two years as she did as a rookie and as a sophomore, she will put herself in the top-10 in Lady Buc history.
After a solid start to the season for the now eligible transfer, Serena Clark (Tucker, Ga.) has really turned it on when it comes to Atlantic Sun action. Through the first 15 games of league play, Clark is averaging 8.3 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, including back-to-back double-doubles at Lipscomb and at Northern Kentucky with 10 points & 14 rebounds and 16 points, 10 rebounds & seven steals, respectively. The redshirt sophomore also greatly contributed in 69-65 win vs. Kennesaw State with nine points and nine rebounds.
The Lady Bucs have been a tough team to beat when it comes to the second half of the season (games played from January-March) … since January of 2008, ETSU is 81-39 (.675) in the months of January through March, including a program-best 19-3 mark in 2009-10.
Through the early portion of the season, ETSU has gotten strong contributions from its bench. On the season ETSU averages roughly 25 bench points per game, including a season-high 44 points off the bench against Memphis. Key reserves Maria Bond (Macon, Ga.) (6.0 ppg) and Brianna McQueen (Jonesboro, Ga.) (9.2 ppg) have been vital for the Lady Bucs.
The Lady Bucs have enjoyed a lot of success since joining the A-Sun in 2005-06 … since joining the league, the Lady Buccaneers have averaged 15 conference wins a year, including a league-best and school record 18-2 mark in 2009-10, three Atlantic Sun Tournament titles (2008-2010), and two regular season championships (2008 and 2010) …in total, ETSU is 104-43 (.707) against conference foes since moving into the A-Sun … the Lady Bucs have also won 84 of their last 117 games against conference foes (includes the 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 A-Sun Tournaments).
Since the 2002-03 season the Lady Bucs are 106-18 when the they hit the 75-point plateau, including 76-14 since the 2006-07 season... recently, ETSU put up 86 to defeat Lipscomb by 22 and earn the 106th such victory.
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Ah, drilling. Some people love it, most people hate it. Generally, those who love it see its
purpose and those who hate it don't get its purpose and so "get bored." Like any other element of
training there is a degree of preference in what percentage of your training involves drilling primarily,
but as a general rule you're going to be doing a lot of it. The value of drilling – in both the physical and
technical dimension – is often under-appreciated.
The most rudimentary motive for drilling is usually the refinement of a specific technique. It's
bone-chillingly obvious that by focusing on a small range of techniques – or even one technique or
combination – you will improve in your ability to hit that technique, perform it under pressure, hit it
with maximum speed or power, etc... For this reason drilling is invaluable to any athlete, never-mind
combat athlete.
Many of the top athletes I've had the good fortune to interview have found drilling to be more
than an exercise to increase efficiency, but a laboratory for innovation. Ben Askren – one of the
NCAA's most well-known champions – once explained some of the differences between how he
drilled and how most of his peers drilled. For Ben, each series of reps gave him an opportunity
to imagine and "feel" the opportunity for new moves, sequences, and combinations. He'd be able
to see – in his minds eye – the different variations that might spur from the technique (even
when he didn't actually hit them – he just imagined them). Through this process he'd
leave each drilling session with a handful of good ideas.
In addition, Ben would focus on more than just burning his current technique into muscle
memory, he'd focus on details so small that most people didn't pay attention to them. He'd focus on the
speed, angle, power, and positioning of each element of the move. Then, each 20 reps or so he'd tweak
these nuances to make his movement perfect. As you can imagine, these strategies made drilling more
engaging and fun for Ben, in addition to making him pretty good at that whole wrestling thing. Andre
Galvao touted identical benefits in his Jiu Jitsu game during our interview.
Again when we talk about obvious benefits of drilling, cardiovascular capacity is one that jumps
right out at us. We think of a room full of wrestlers shooting up and down a mat endlessly, or Thai
kickboxers pounding away on a heavy bag with the same kick over and over and over. Badabing –
cardio and endurance come to mind. Certainly this is another one of the true best physical benefits to
drilling, but it doesn't cover the entire scope.
The great thing about drilling is that it allows you to control the muscles you use and the
intensity to which you use them. If you want to keep things light so as to not tire yourself out for an
upcoming tournament, you can drill your go-to moves lightly and barely break a sweat in half and hour.
On the other hand you can completely exhaust yourself by drilling striking combinations and
takedowns as hard as possible for ten minutes strait.
Similarly, if you want to get an explosive workout with your lower body, you can throw
powerful kicking combinations on a heavy bag or repetitively work on a double leg and lift. If you
want to feel the burn on your shoulders and arms you can focus on pummeling, hitting hand mitts with
punching combinations, or specific clinching and grip-fighting moves.
Lastly, most drilling is a lot easier on the body than sparring. John Smith – one of America's
best wrestlers in history (multi-time Olympic champion) – used drilling extensively to keep his body
safe (but still strong and fast) over his many, many years of competition. Any combat sport involves a
lot of inherrent risk, and by focusing on drilling a lot of the physical risk can be offset while the body
and library of techniques can still improve greatly.
If you are interested in even more of my thoughts of drilling then look no further, just click this
link and you'll find an article on 7 Ways to Improve Your Current Drills!
Its my belief that people dislike drilling (or get bored of drilling) because they don't see enough
benefit from the activity of drilling. Once the depth of the activity is opened up, people end up doing
more (and more effective) drilling. Hopefully with some additional expert perspective on the deeper
benefits of drilling, you'll not only have more fun – but get a lot more out of it as well.
Today in the Rickson Interview: We talk to Rickson about Ronda Rousey's comment that she thinks she could beat any BJJ woman under any set of rules. Rickson - "So I hope she has a great, brilliant future."
On the GreatMMADebate June 23 2014 Ronda Rousey stated:
"One thing I couldn't stand when I was only watching MMA coming from Judo, is all these people saying that that all of these Jiu-Jitsu people would beat any judo fighter on the ground. It was such a stereotype. I still think that I can beat any BJJ girl in the world, any weight division, gi or no gi, black belt all the way, in any rule set that they want.
To be able to pull off being someone in Judo that can submit on the ground, it takes so much more skill because we have so little time to do it. Like Flavio Canto, Olympic bronze medalist from Brazil, who was known to have one of the best ground fighters in Judo... He could definitely win a world championship in Jiu-Jitsu. I really feel that the Judoka who excel with their ground work, have never really gotten enough respect.
This fight against Alexis, who is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, the kind of person that should be the type to tap me on the ground with no problems, it would be nice to prove a point."
BJJ Legends: Recently Ronda Rousey was noted for saying that she could beat anybody, any female Jiu-Jitsu athlete in a Jiu-Jitsu competition. I have two questions. One is: What are your thoughts on that? Do you think it's true of not?
Rickson Gracie: In Jiu-Jitsu competition?
BJJ Legends: Yeah. And two, either way, whether you think it's true or not, do you think it says something about what the perception is of Jiu-Jitsu, outside of our community?
Rickson Gracie: No. First, she's saying something based on her momentum. She may talking... Because she never competed in a Jiu-Jitsu tournament. If she competes in one and win easily, I will maybe respect what she's saying, believing what she's saying, but she never proved.
She's been demonstrating a lot of good positive elements on the cage. I don't know if those opponents are weaker. I don't know if she's really super.
BJJ Legends: Well, she has that medal in the Olympics as well.
Rickson Gracie: Yeah.
BJJ Legends: Do you feel that plays a role at all?
BJJ Legends: So as in judo... Judo is a very tough sport. In order for you to become an Olympian, you have to really commit and be exceptional. In order for any Jiu-Jitsu competitor to be facing, it has to be a world champion. It has to be somebody in that level.
Even though I cannot confirm if she can really win or lose, I think she should be more focused on what she's doing right now, which is a great job in the MMA, and leave Jiu-Jitsu aside. I know she's been training some Jiu-Jitsu with my cousins and stuff. So I hope she has a great, brilliant future.
For fans of the Magazine we did a quick YouTube search and found these two old videos of Ronda competing in what looks like a BJJ no-gi tournament. In one she indeed kills it and the second she has to work a little harder. Neither opponents appear to be black belts or world champions.
Valentine's Massacre (no-gi) - Ronda Rousey http://youtu.be/IjoMMpWUWKA uploaded by CrystalBJudo
RONDA ROUSEY GRAPPLINGX 2 - http://youtu.be/lmzEWYfXUGM uploaded by CrystalBJudo
Tomorrow: We ask Rickson's how his thoughts have evolved over his many years practicing Jiu-Jitsu.
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Today in the Rickson Interview: Rickson on women in MMA, "Maybe one out of 100 [women] that makes a very special desire to confront, to go, and feels like, 'Okay. I'm born to do this.' I have to respect that."
BJJ Legends: How about Kyra? When she was on her path towards MMA... It's been temporarily set off for even better reasons now. Bless you and your family for that. What are your thoughts on her competing or women competing at large? I know I've heard you talk about Ronda a little bit. You seem very enthusiastic and encouraging about her, but there's some questions.
Dana White, himself, said you'd never see women in the UFC, which essentially meant you hardly ever see them in MMA. He changed his mind. Ronda Rousey made him change his mind. I've seen Kyra compete a number of times in Jiu-Jitsu competition. Lovely girl. I had the opportunity of interviewing her as well.
What are your thoughts on a member of your own family, who's a female, competing in MMA, as capable as she is? And how does that apply to other women as well, to the sport?
Rickson Gracie: If you pick generally 100 women, at the most, 10 will like to compete in something like that. I don't believe, based on my experience, women have this appealing desire to compete in such a violent and aggressive element.
Normally they don't belong to that kind of competitiveness. It's not common. It's not for everyone. Even for men, it's a kind of little fraction there who doesn't fit. Imagine for women, but that is maybe one out of 100 that makes a very special desire to confront, to go, and feels like, "Okay. I'm born to do this." I have to respect that.
For those very small percentage, Jiu-Jitsu competition, Vale Tudo or MMA will fit. But for the 99% who doesn't kind of have the appealing for that, they'll still be very motivated to learn self-defense, to learn how they can be able to deflect some aggressor, how to stand up from a guy who's trying to keep her and force her or something.
So the idea of deflection, the idea of empowerment, the idea of defense is appealing for any women or any children. The aggressiveness, the competitiveness, the toughness, and the willing to sacrifice every day and get punched, that's not appealing for every woman.
For these few who like it, I encourage and be positive about it, but that's not exactly... I don't believe every woman has to compete or even to have the pleasure to see a fight. Some don't even like it. They see the fight. They turn it off.
They put on something. So I'm favored to help those too. I think Jiu-Jitsu has a place to favor those general women, like soft art. That's why Jiu-Jitsu is also called soft art.
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Today in the Rickson Interview: Rickson, "I think the MMA today is a completely different sport than was developed Vale Tudo, because back then, there was no time limit and no weight division."
BJJ Legends: Let's switch tracks a little bit, not too far off, but we're still going to talk about Jiu-Jitsu here and the role that the JJGF provides. Now, we're going to talk about the athlete. For much of the conversation, we discussed some elements of amateur aspect of Jiu-Jitsu and how that helps individuals. But what about the professional?
We talk about professionals in terms of instructors. We can talk about professionals in terms of competitors on the Jiu-Jitsu scene. Of course, the other element of the art of Jiu-Jitsu is the Vale Tudo element, what we call now MMA, specifically, although I understand that you believe there's a difference between Vale Tudo and what we now call MMA.
For MMA, you have a son who's approaching MMA. Kyra was talking about MMA until very... Roger Gracie had an opportunity to make his foray into MMA. External to the Gracie family, but part of the Jiu-Jitsu community, we have Braulio Estima.
So there have been some contemporary Jiu-Jitsu competitors who have been making and are making their foray into MMA. What are your thoughts on making that transition nowadays, from Jiu-Jitsu into professional MMA?
Rickson Gracie: I think the MMA today is a completely different sport than was developed Vale Tudo, because back then, there was no time limit and no weight division. As you engage, you have to approach with a full capacity to adapt, sometimes by using techniques to defend yourself, to be resilient, to wait for the opportunity, and then come up with a submission, whatever.
Those days, the rules are very short, like five-minute tournaments, rounds. So that makes a much more explosive, much more physical, and much less time for you to approach strategy or techniques. So the MMA today translates more in the individual.
Of course, back then, everybody fights a style against a style. So Jiu-Jitsu has pretty much a comfortable way to deal with all those elements. Now, everybody training the same. Everybody train Jiu-Jitsu, box, wrestling, and so on. So they're cross-training.
Also, the fights are much shorter, much less explosive, and also the technology on the sport. That means a guy who walks around with 200 pounds, he competes at 185. If you have 185, and you go in the competition in the 185 pounds, you're in deep problem because the guys are much stronger in the weight division.
So in order for you to be comfortable with those new setups of rules and of engagement, you have, of course, to try to use the best technique you have, but you also have to do all the other protocols, like Chrome, for example.
He walks around with almost 180 pounds. He's going to compete 155. You know? His training is not only a Jiu-Jitsu comfortable training. He has to learn and develop the cage. So he has to breathe the environment. He has to train with the boys, and he has to be familiar with the rules and with the attention. The guy don't want to fight on the ground. He wants to... So he had to adapt to the new game and be very physical, be very explosive, like everybody else. Plus, if he had the edge of sharp techniques, I believe he can win.
Tomorrow: Rickson talks about his thoughts on women's MMA.
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We all learned the basic kimura lock in our infant stages in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu world. While basic, the move can be very effective and damaging when done properly.
However, they are plenty of cases in which you'll be forced to adjust and adapt the hold!
No matter what position you're in—for instance, the kimura trap—the one constant remains is that you'll have to rely upon your grip strength to execute the move properly.
While it may look tough, it really isn't.
Setting Up And Attempting The Kimura Lock
In this specific setup, we're assuming that our opponent is in the top half guard. In this given position, the kimura lock is almost the most readily available move, which makes it very easy to defend against if you are on the receiving end of it.
The trick of going about this hold is how strong of a grip you'll have on your opponent when goingn to lock on the hold. The kimura can be easily broken if your opponent is bigger by them simply ripping their arm free, or by hiding their hand underneath them.
Your opponent hiding their hand is the most likely of the two, which can be tricky to deal with. Rather than trying to free it by using brute force, there's another way of going about attack the arm you have already isolated.
As they hide their hand, shoot your hips backwards. Upon doing so, you'll be able to take your far side leg, and bring it over the top of their shoulder, trapping the isolated arm.
This is where your grip strength comes into play; you'll be placing yourself in an awkward position that your body isn't used to, causing your grip to loosen up a bit. Really focus on maintaining the hold, allowing you to continue with the submission attempt.
Staying Tight To The Body & Transitioning Into An Armbar
Once we have the foot over and the arm isolated, the next step is crucial. While we focus on maintaining the grip, we'll also want to make sure that the arm is placed firmly to the chest. To do this, you'll want to hug the arm by bringing whichever shoulder is on the mat to their elbow.
Now knowing that the hold is firmly in place and their arm isn't going anywhere, it's time to start posturing yourself to get the submission finish!
While keeping their arm tight, you'll want to slowly extend backwards. Avoid leaning back as if you were doing a traditional armbar, but slowly arch backwards as the arm stays tight to your sternum.
If done properly, this will lead to an armbar finish. Even if they attempt to roll out—which they likely will—maintain this hold, as they would then just be rolling right into a traditional armbar setup.
Remember: grip is key! The second you feel the grip come undone, your opponent has the chance to escape. Even in a tough lockdown position such as the kimura trap, a weak grip can cost you the position and even the win. What I recommend anyone looking to improve their grip strength is the Finger Master Grip Strengthener. I wish I had a tool so helpful when I was beginning to improve my grip strength. Check it out for more details. The next best option is using incredibly heavy and inconvenient buckets or sand or beans like in this video.
Focus on keeping a firm grip and proper body position, and you'll be well on your way to earning the submission victory and in impressive fashion!
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In the storied career of the iconic Royce Gracie, there have been many memorable moments and fights that have defined his career. Be it the Gracie Challenges that began the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu rise, his UFC 1 match against Ken Shamrock, or maybe his phenomenal litmus test against Sakuraba that lasted roughly 90 minutes, Royce has provided some fantastic moments for the fans of Mixed Martial Arts.
However, one moment that seems to go unnoticed was his fight against Bobby Ologun.
What made this fight so unique was Ologun himself. Born in Nigeria, Ologun was on a Japanese gameshow, and through his charismatic antics, became a big star in Japan! He had his own show, where he would try out new activities and sports.
He would eventually give Judo a shot, and the running joke was that he'd be ready to fight in an actual MMA fight by year's end. Ologun continued to train, and 8 months after he began his experiement, he was slated to fight against the pioneer himself, Royce Gracie!
The dynamic was fantastic: the icon vs. the TV star! Seeing the fight was held in Japan, Ologun had a strong fan base in attendance. Despite the vast experience gap, the fight didn't play out as you would assume.
Dealing With The Element Of Surprise In Stride
Be it by luck or by skill, Ologun was actually able to control the pace of the match early on the first round. Was Royce taking him lightly? Was he toying with him? Whatever the case may be, Ologun had the dominant position on one of the most notorious men in Mixed Martial Arts history!
With the fans on their feet in shock, Royce showed the signs of a true veteran by not overacting. The much more athletic Ologun clearly had a more impressive frame that could probably pack a nice punch, but Royce wasn't about to find out.
Keeping his wits about him, Royce did the smart thing and kept the arms—at least one most of the time—pinned to his own chest. By establishing a high closed guard, Gracie was preventing Ologun from posturing and reigning down shots. By eliminating the hands or his opponent, Royce not only saved himself from unwanted damage, but also limited the ground game of Ologun.
However, Ologun continued to dictate the match and where it went. Maintaining top position, Bobby had the legend in the corner, and was ready to unload. Again, being the crafty vet, Royce was aware enough to angle off to the side, while maintaining a grip on the arm of Ologun. This bought him time to fend off any serious strikes, and allowed him to get his right hand on the calf of Ologun.
From here, Royce was able to adjust Ologun's footing, bringing him back to the mat. This eliminated the posturing advantage Ologun had, and brought the fight back to where Royce was most comfortable.
Trusting In The Foundational Skills of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
The bell would eventually ring without any major damage being done, but clearly something special was happening, and it's hard to argue that Ologun didn't win the first round.
At the start of the second, Ologun was able to stuff a takedown and even plow Royce over, regaining dominant top position. This would not last long, as Gracie was soon able to hit a series of sweeps, bringing him back on top in full mount position.
Aware of the power and athletic ability that Ologun brought to the table, Gracie was smart and was quick to get high up on Bobby when he mounted him. By establishing the mount closer to Ologun's chest, Gracie didn't have to worry about Ologun getting his hips under him and exploding and bucking him off.
The full mount is known in the MMA world as the most dominant position, one that would bring some vicious punches and elbows to the poor soul trapped underneath. However, it was clear that Royce had an agenda, as he didn't throw a single punch from this position.
Rather, he methodically worked his way towards the armbar. Once he had it applied, his top leg had slipped off Ologun, and was on the mat for the most part. Even with a little kink in the process, Royce was able to work around the technical flaw and earned himself the submission victory in round two.
Royce has proven to be very influenctial on the BJJ scene. For more thouhts on HOW important Royce really has been check out this article!
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Follow a man's unlikely story of how he came from a small Nebraskan town of 200 people to becoming a cornerman in the most distinguished Mixed Martial Arts promotion in the world.
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A Lesser Told Story of Mixed Martial Arts
In the Blue Corner: by Jerome Gage
Tucson, AZ-‐2014 – Mixed Martials Arts (MMA) is emerging into a mainstream sport. As it grows more recognizable so do many of the stars. There are copious amounts of television shows, books, magazines, and radio shows highlighting the biggest players in the game. They constantly showcase the lifestyle and training of these fighters, who receive large sponsorships, fight out of renowned gyms, and make the big time money. However, for every one fighter, trainer, or promoter in the limelight there are thousands in the sport who do it solely for the love. Some of these people are promoters, fighters' wives, gym owners, teammates, and trainers, all of which have their own story of their roles in the sport.
In the Blue Corner is a unique glimpse into one of the lesser told stories behind MMA and the fight lifestyle. It's a narrative of how a hobbiest in the sport found himself cornering his friend in MMA. This book recounts the story of the cornerman while discussing training camps, scouting opponents, dealing with loss, overcoming injuries, the importance of good teammates, and the attitude behind the winning mindset.
Muscular power, just the sound of those two words together makes me think of muscle bound men deadlifting and bench pressing weight more than twice my weight! That doesn't have to be the case, you can have great muscular power even if you are in the rooster division! Many of us little guys don't hit the gym hard every day so we're unsure of how strong we truly are. To get a good starting point we you should test yourself out!
~Joe Camacho died suddenly on Monday. We are all rocked by his sudden and early departure. Again the Jiu-Jitsu community has rallied together to help the family he left behind.~
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I met Joey, that is what I called him, when he started training at the Pedro Carvalho Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Rancho Cucamonga in 1996. I had already been training there a little over a year. He was very excited about learning Jiu-Jitsu. He was very dedicated and trained as often as he could. He would even have his girlfriend record him so he could play it back see his mistakes and then try and correct them during class. Back then and for many years, Pedro was the only BJJ Black Belt in the Inland Empire. If you lived in the IE and wanted to train BJJ, you trained with Pedro.
I was a purple belt teaching the Friday evening No-Gi class. This is where my bond with Joey started to really build. Because of his interest to do MMA, he would come to the Friday classes religiously. This was an old school BJJ gym so No-Gi classes regularly consisted of punch and kick defense to take downs and ground control with striking to set up the submission etc. It was a basic training ground for early MMA style fights. Joey loved it. There was nothing I could throw at him that he would ever complain about. No task was too difficult. He loved sparring guys bigger and better than him even if he would get smashed. It was just a challenge that he was determined to overcome.
One of those Friday night classes we had a visitor from Europe wanting to try BJJ. This guy was already an experienced kickboxer. We were practicing timing the kick to step in get the clinch and take your opponent down. This guy did not like the technique. He proceeded to tell me that if he was truly trying to kick, the power of his kick would prevent him from being taken down. I realized at that point that he was not there to learn BJJ but to test himself. So technique time was over now time to drill full speed. The drill consisted of one person acting as the kick boxer and the other the grappler. The kickboxer would try to kick his opponent while the grappler could only take the kickboxer down without using any strikes to set it up. So I put the visitor in the kickboxer role first and Joey as the grappler against him. I told the kickboxer to not hold back. Joey was preparing for MMA and he welcomed his attempts to kick him as hard as he could. By the way, this was without Joey's pre-approval. I told Joey what I instructed the kickboxer to do and he didn't bat an eye. They proceeded with the drill and needless to say, the kickboxer didn't get one kick off on Joey while Joey punished him with repeated takedowns. I was so proud watching Joey just turn it up and represent Jiu-Jitsu right at the spur of the moment with no hesitation. The kickboxer didn't return.
I'm sure that we've all been in the same situation before where we learn a new technique and something isn't clicking, no matter how hard we try to focus on the details we often overlook. With tons of mat time and research, there is still something that isn't making sense. At a stand-still, you're ready to pass up on learning that technique and move forward.
However, times are changing thanks to the iGrapple Mobile app.
Recently released, the iGrapple is a fantastic tool that every single one of us Brazilian Jiu Jitsu players can use in order to take the next step forward in our skill development.
If you go back to the first paragraph and think to yourself, "Hey, that's me!" when it comes to learning new techniques, then you're in luck because the iGrapple is here to eliminate any issue that you may face in learning.
With a very classroom-like approach to grappling, the app does a fantastic job of breaking everything down so that even the most basic white belts out there can soak up the moves and implement them in a heartbeat!


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We admire this sugared peak from our downtown L.A. offices on the clearest winter days, a 10,000-foot postcard of pleasures. Indeed, Mt. Baldy offers challenging (though limited) ski terrain. Serious hikers use it to train for Everest. In short, this SoCal playground offers something for almost everyone. And you don't have to be Marco Polo to get there: Baldy is only an hour's drive — one easy turn off the 210 Freeway.
The bed
The village's centerpiece is the popular Mt. Baldy Lodge ([909] 982-1115. Six cabins starting at $109 a night; $79 if you book four or more nights). Half are single-room cabins; the others offer one bedroom and a living room. All feature fireplaces, coffee makers and TVs. This little nest of cabins is the perfect launch point for exploring the area's challenging hiking trails and ski runs. If you're looking to completely unwind, bring a book and a bottle and kick back in this woodsy setting that might remind you of a modest Catskills retreat. Horseshoes year-round, and in summer the resort's pool becomes a gathering place for the tiny community. Reserve a few weeks ahead, particularly for holiday weekends, and be sure to bring your own firewood because it's unavailable on the hill.
The meal
The lodge at the top of the ski hill offers a complete menu of salads and pub grub — grab a table by the window and on clear days, you can see all the way to the ocean. A tamer experience, and perfect for a day trip, is the highly casual Mt. Baldy Lodge restaurant on the right as you enter town. There, a large dining room, bar and pool table draw visitors in the winter, and on warmer days, lure them out to the sprawling patio that overlooks the cabins. Best bet: the burgers and the chili, thick enough to eat with a fork. On Thursdays and Mondays, the restaurant offers Mexican-themed dinners. On weekends, even famously picky triathletes can't seem to resist the homemade cinnamon rolls. Meals about $10.
The find
No snow? No problem. Tired of relying on spotty snow totals, Mt. Baldy is increasingly fashioning itself as a haven for hikers. From town, it's a muscle-crunching 6,000-foot vertical climb over six miles to the top. Hikers training for Mt. Whitney, and even Kilimanjaro and Everest, use it for test runs. Missy Ellingson, who runs the lodge and ski hill with her husband, Ron, recommends the Ice House Trail for beginning hikers (four miles up, four back). "It's green, and there's water the whole way up," she says. In summer, the ski hill's Moonlight Hikes feature music, bonfires and tri-tip dinners. But even on relatively dry winters like this one, snow-making equipment has allowed two of the lifts to run consistently and the snow play area to remain open ($15). "Believe it or not, we're keeping our head above water even though we've had two years of marginal snow," Ron Ellingson says. Wind is a constant issue at Mt. Baldy, so always call ahead. All-day lift tickets, $69. But for major discounts at Baldy, and mountains everywhere, check out Liftopia.
The lesson learned
Baldy's wedding-cake visage brands it as a ski area, yet as hiking grows in popularity, the summit is becoming more and more a year-round place. Serious runners should note its Labor Day Run to the Top. Serious lovers of mountain day trips should definitely keep Baldy on their list of low-cost, easy-access options.
The tab
A half-tank of gas to and from most places in the L.A. area. A day of skiing, including lunch, about $80-$100 a person. A day of hiking, with lunch or dinner, $25-$50. Two-day cabin stay, with meals, about $300.


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|Murfreesboro, Tenn.
|High School:
Now a seasoned veteran heading into his third season on the
field, Ladarrius is in the mix for playing time at the Rock
position in the defensive line...will see extensive playing
time...was a pleasant addition to the team when he arrived in
January 2009 and had a solid spring prior to his debut as a
freshman...expanded his role as a sophomore, including one
start...has proven to be a versatile and mobile defender...has very
good hands and extremely sound fundamentals...improving his
strength with diligent work in the weight room.
AT TECH (In 2010): As a sophomore, Ladarris played in all 11 games including a starting nod at Arkansas in the season opener...filled big shoes in the defensive line...finished with 11 total tackles...matched his career-high with four tackles at Southeast Missouri.
(In 2009): Ladarrius played in all 11 games as a true freshman and made 24 total tackles...season-high four tackles against both Austin Peay and Eastern Illinois...claimed his first career quarterback sack at UT Martin for a 10-yard setback.
(In 2008): Was idle during the 2008 Fall semester and enrolled at Tech in January 2009 in time to participate in spring drills.
HIGH SCHOOL: Had a stellar career as a
defensive lineman at Riverdale High School...as a senior, he was
the Class 5A Mr. Football Lineman Award winner and also earned
first-team 5A All-State and All-Midstate honors...two-time
first-team all-region and all-city selection, he was named to the
Tennessean's Dream Team in 2007, and represented Riverdale
High School in the Tennessee Athletic Coaches' Association
East/West All-Star Game...had the special honor of having his
jersey retired at his high school...as a senior, he was credited
with 98 total tackles, including 21 tackles-for-loss and 14
quarterback sacks...also forced two and recovered two fumbles, had
two interceptions and scored three defensive touchdowns.
PERSONAL: Ladarrius is the son of Tammy Verge and Joe Verge...birthdate is October 7, 1989...full name is LaDarrius Deshawn Verge...majoring in exercise science and physical education (EXPW).