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2013 NFL Draft defense position rankings, post-combine
Despite a shoulder injury that will require surgery, Dion Jordan wowed scouts. (Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
The 2013 NFL Draft scouting combine is in the books.
Next up for the NFL: Pro Days and free agency, before the draft opens on April 25. Earlier Tuesday, I offered a glimpse at my post-combine positional rankings on the offensive side of the ball. Now, it's time to hit the defense.
Each position includes a top-five ranking, plus one rising and one falling player from outside that upper-echelon group.
Defensive tackles
1. Sharrif Floyd, Florida
2. Sheldon Richardson, Missouri
3. Star Lotulelei, Utah
4. Sylvester Williams, North Carolina
5. Jesse Williams, Alabama
The big news here is that Lotulelei was unable to work out after an echocardiogram uncovered a heart condition that will require further tests. Floyd and Richardson, meanwhile, continue to impress scouts -- both could wind up in the top 10.
Rising: Akeem Spence, Illinois.
Spence measured in at just 6-foot-0, though he did hit 307 on the scale. More than those numbers, though, he hit 37 reps in the bench press and performed well during positional drills. He's probably a Day 2 pick at this point.
Falling: Jonathan Hankins, Ohio State.
In reality, Hankins' stock probably held mostly steady this weekend. But he did skip the bench press -- he'll do it at Ohio State's Pro Day in March -- and was near the bottom of the DT list in the 40-yard-dash, broad jump and vertical jump.
Defensive ends
1. Dion Jordan, Oregon
2. Ziggy Ansah, BYU
3. Bjoern Werner, Florida State
4. Damontre Moore, Texas A&M
5. Datone Jones, UCLA
Things get a little tricky at the next few spots, because there are several guys that could be either DEs or outside linebackers, plus several more than could play multiple LB positions. So Jordan very well could wind up as a rush linebacker. Ansah continues to climb the charts. He did just about everything scouts could ask during drills Monday.
Rising: Margus Hunt, SMU.
Hunt is a towering 6-foot-8 ... and he did 38 reps on the bench press. That's astonishing. Hunt also said that he believes he can put on a good 20 pounds (he weighed in at 277), so the sky might be the limit there.
Falling: William Gholston, Michigan State.
Did Gholston do anything especially poorly? No. He also did not do anything particularly well, finishing 23rd among defensive linemen in the 40 (4.97 seconds) and landing in similar position on other drills. For a player who lives and dies on his athleticism, that's not good enough.
Outside linebackers
1. Jarvis Jones, Georgia
2. Barkevious Mingo, LSU
3. Chase Thomas, Stanford
4. Khaseem Greene, Rutgers
5. Sio Moore, UConn
Again, this is mix-and-match from a positional standpoint. Jones chose not to work out in Indy, while Mingo suited up with the defensive linemen. Keep an eye on Moore, who looked like a guy capable of doing some work in coverage, though his 7.49 three-cone time was underwhelming.
Rising: Cornelius Washington, Georgia.
A silly combination of marks for the 6-4, 265 Washington: 4.55 40, 36 bench-press reps and a 39-inch vertical. There's no doubt he is an athlete. The problem for Washington is that he sizes up as a bit of a tweener, stuck between being an end and an OLB. Southern Mississippi's Jamie Collins had a big weekend, too.
Falling: Keith Pough, Howard.
Pough put himself on the map by showing well at the Shrine Game. However, his 4.9 40 time was among the slowest for all of the combine's linebackers, and he did himself no favors with just 17 bench reps.
Inside linebackers
1. Alec Ogletree, Georgia
2. Arthur Brown, Kansas State
3. Kevin Minter, LSU
4. Manti Te'o, Notre Dame
5. Kiko Alonso, Oregon
Brown very well could wind up outside -- he's probably a better fit there than at this spot anyway. All eyes were on Te'o here, of course, and he mostly disappointed on the field, though he's always been better in action than as a true athlete. Minter barely edged him out in the 40.
Rising: Kevin Reddick, North Carolina.
Reddick's combine effort did not really jump off the page, except for one number: a 1.57 10-yard split in the 40-yard dash. Though a lot of focus falls on the 40 times, that split is critical for NFL scouts, because it shows off a player's explosiveness. Only Jamie Collins fared better there.
Falling: A.J. Klein, Iowa State.
Klein had the look of a mid-round linebacker, aided by a solid 4.66 40. All that changed when he tumbled during a drill, reportedly after suffering a serious knee injury.
1. Dee Milliner, Alabama
2. Xavier Rhodes, Florida State
3. Desmond Trufant, Washington
4. Jamar Taylor, Boise State
5. Johnthan Banks, Mississippi State
Milliner's official 40 time landed at 4.37 (up from its original 4.31 spot). Either way, he likely convinced teams to erase "Does not have elite speed" from his negatives column. Trufant and Taylor both posted 4.39, while the latter really had a terrific Tuesday in drills. On the flip side, Banks' 4.61 is horribly disappointing for a potential first-round pick.
Rising: Darius Slay, Mississippi State.
Based on his position-best 4.37 40 alone, Slay will garner some extra attention in the film room in coming days. He is not in Milliner's class, for example, but he has the potential to be a very solid NFL starter. David Amerson, with a 4.44 time, helped his case, too.
Falling: Logan Ryan, Rutgers.
All in all, the cornerbacks appeared to fare well in their drills. Ryan's combine was far from disastrous, either, but his 4.56 40 and 32.5-inch vertical (one of the day's lowest) did not make him look like a top-five player at the position.
1. Kenny Vaccaro, Texas
2. Matt Elam, Florida
3. Eric Reid, LSU
4. Jonathan Cyprien, Florida International
5. D.J. Swearinger, South Carolina
The safety group is extremely deep, filled with guys like Cyprien who can play either free or strong safety. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see Cyprien at the combine, as he was dealing with a hamstring injury. Elam's 40 time (4.54) definitely stands as acceptable for a player trying to solidify his standing near the top of this class.
Rising: Shamarko Thomas, Syracuse.
Thomas' 4.42 40 was better than any other safety's time, and he topped the list on the bench press as well (28). He's a strong, athletic safety -- proving that at the combine could rocket him up boards.
Falling: Zeke Motta, Notre Dame.


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Dai Ho Chun Distinguished Chair in Arts and Sciences, Alison Rieser, member of blue-ribbon panel on marine aquacultureUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
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HONOLULU — Concerned about the potential impact of aquaculture on the oceans, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Pew Charitable Trusts established the Marine Aquaculture Task Force to examine the status and trends in the industry. For the past two years, task force members have spoken to dozens of scientists, fishermen, aquaculture practitioners, government regulators, and concerned coastal citizens. As a task force member, UH Mānoa Professor Alison Rieser analyzed existing laws and policies for open ocean aquaculture and helped formulate recommendations for new laws.
Rieser is the Dai Ho Chun Distinguished Chair in Arts and Sciences at UH Mānoa, with an appointment in the Department of Geography. She is a specialist in marine conservation law, property rights-based marine management regimes, and ecosystem-based approaches to fisheries management. The late Dr. Dai Ho Chun designed the chair to support interdisciplinary collaboration.
On January 8, 2007, the Marine Aquaculture Task Force released its report, Sustainable Marine Aquaculture: Fulfilling the Promise; Managing the Risks, which presents standards and practices for U.S. marine aquaculture to protect the health of marine ecosystems.
Most of the world's fisheries have reached or exceeded sustainable levels, yet public demand for seafood continues to grow. Aquaculture already supplies nearly half the seafood Americans eat, and that proportion is expected to increase. The federal government has plans for a fivefold increase in aquaculture by 2025, but currently there are no standards in place to protect the environment and wild species.
Given the already fragile health of marine ecosystems, it is important that marine aquaculture be done right, both at home and abroad, so that it can be part of the solution instead of contributing to the problem of marine environmental degradation.
For more information about the task force and to view the full report, visit http://newsroom.pewtrusts.org/2007/01/marine_aquaculture_task_force.html
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Sixteen years after the Royal Rumble concept debuted at the Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario, a Canadian - Chris Benoit - has finally won the grueling match and a championship title match at WrestleMania. I know what you are thinking. Bret Hart won it in 1994. Not really though. He shared the win with Lex Luger when they took each other out of the Rumble at exactly the same time. That Rumble was declared a tie. Benoit's is the first, legit solo Canadian win.
Though the Rumble triumph is a milestone in Benoit?s storied career which includes a World Heavyweight Title reign in a little known outfit called World Championship Wrestling, the victory is a little hollow for fans who?ve appreciated his renowned work ethic and incredible technical wrestling ability over the years. Benoit, a native of Edmonton, Alberta, will face whomever the Smackdown! WWE Champion is at WrestleMania XX not the WWE World Heavyweight Champion from Raw. As the WWE?s official site states, the Raw and Smackdown! superstars were ?vying for a shot at their respective championship?. Since that?s the case, it is likely that Benoit will be facing off against Brock Lesnar, the man who tapped out to Benoit?s Crippler Crossface at last year?s ?Survivor Series? pay-per-view. Chants of ?You tapped out!? have haunted Lesnar since that time. It looks like he will be able to answer his critics come WrestleMania.
The first man into the Rumble, Benoit outlasted 29 other superstars to take home the win. The last four participants were Benoit, Big Show, RVD and Jericho. As the biggest man, Show was also the biggest target and suffered through finisher after finisher. Throwing caution to the wind, Jericho battled Show alone locking him in his Walls of Jericho submission move. Big Show tapped out but it meant nothing in the scope of the Rumble where a wrestler must be thrown over the top rope to be eliminated. Big Show suffered through The Walls, hoisted Jericho up for a chokeslam and hurled him over the ropes making the Rumble finale an all Smackdown! contest.
Kurt Angle, who had prematurely dedicated his Rumble win to the U.S. troops, seized the opportunity to attack and laid both Show and Benoit out with an Angle Slam. Showing more bravado, Angle had the gall to then ask the crowd whether it would be Show or Benoit he tossed out of the ring. Angle leapt upon Big Show slapping his Ankle Lock on him. Show tapped out again and again it was meaningless. In a bizarre but effective move, Show simply rolled over the top rope and landed on the apron. Angle, however, hit the floor.
Seeing Angle gone, Benoit dove off the top rope nailing Show with a body block of sorts. Unfortunately for Benoit, Show landed back in the ring. Show tried for a chokeslam but Benoit twisted and turned it into a Crippler Crossface. Show tapped out. You know the drill. Grumbling ?It?s all over, son!?, Show lifted Benoit up for a chokeslam but this time Benoit wrapped his arms solidly around the Big Show?s head. as he went over the ropes and landed on the apron. Slowly but surely, Benoit forced Show to flip over the ropes, out of the ring and onto the concrete floor to secure the Royal Rumble victory.
Allowing fan favourite Benoit to come out on top was a sure-fire crowd-pleaser for the WWE. The rest of the card was anything but. Oddly enough, most of the undercard matches were shorter than the promos that hyped them. All the bouts that is except for the obligatory World Title defence by Vince McMahon?s son-in-law and perpetual WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Triple H, who because of his pull behind the scenes is already a shoe-in for the main event at WrestleMania. All that has to be decided is who Triple H is defending the title against. Ho-hum. Last night at the Royal Rumble though, it was his former Degeneration-X pal Shawn Michaels in a hard-worked but ultimately displeasing and predictable Last Man Standing bout.
In the eighties, Hulk Hogan?s seemingly infinite WWF World Heavyweight Title reign
was the bane of pro wrestling. Hogan won the belt from the Iron Sheik in 1984 and destroyed all challengers until Andre The Giant defeated him in 1988. The WWE?s refusal to allow anyone else to carry the gold made their main events stale as no matter who Hogan was up against, you just knew he would demolish them in the end. History is now repeating itself with Triple H whose matches and title reigns are as predictable as Hogan?s were. Case in point, his match against Shawn Michaels at the Rumble. There have been some bad finishes to WWE matches in the past but this one definitely takes the cake.
It was bad enough Triple H made a point of clearing off the two announcers? tables in the match?s opening moments (signaling to the fans that some amazing spot was about to happen) and then did nothing but drop to the ground after HBK halted his plans with a punch to the chops. It just got worse when he clearly dominated the second portion of the match. All Triple H did after HBK mistakenly dove into an announcers? table and bloodied himself up later on is knock HBK down with steel chairs and high-powered maneuvers, back away and wait for the referee to makes his count. Not exactly enthralling viewing even with Michaels playing his usual ?wounded man battling back? role. The final nail in the coffin came as both men hit the canvas, never got up and the match was declared a draw. Triple H was wheeled back on a stretcher while HBK got off his and stumbled up the entrance ramp with some assistance.
Viewers definitely smelled a rat when ring announcer Howard Finkle made it known that as per the rules of a no contest decision, Triple H would hold onto the WWE World Heavyweight Title. Fans in the Wachovia Center shot to their feet and shouted ?Bullsh-t! Bullsh-t!?? over and over again. To mitigate the damage, the telecast cut away to some promos to drown out the unflattering audio. When the broadcast returned to the announce desk, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler defiantly fought off the lingering chants by arguing that Triple H and Shawn Michaels had ?given their all? during the match.
The next WWE pay-per-view is the Smackdown!-only No Way Out on February 15th.


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Special Education faculty receives grant to prepare educators of students with autismUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
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HONOLULU - Jenny Wells, assistant professor in the College of Education Special Education Department (SPED) at UH Mānoa, received a four-year, $800,000 grant from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of Education. The grant will support Project Manawa Kupono (Opportunity), which focuses on preparing educators to improve outcomes for students with autism.
"We are one of only seven institutions nationally to receive a teacher preparation grant that is specific to autism," said Wells, principal investigator of the grant. The project adds new emphasis to the severe disabilities track of the established Masters of Education in Special Education (SPED) at UH. Faculty have developed new courses and retooled existing courses with a focus on autism spectrum disorders for this program.
The grant will support two consecutive cohorts with the second cohort starting in the summer of 2009. Each masters student will receive $10,000 a year plus money for books. One goal of the program is to get educators from paraprofessional roles, such as skills trainers, into professional teaching roles. Educators will be trained to develop the specialized knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions necessary to teach students with autism, including individuals who are culturally and linguistically diverse.
Wells added, "Interest was so great that there were three times more applicants than we could support. We took in an additional five students who were willing to use their own funds." At the end of four years, 35 highly qualified special educators will have graduated.
This grant has enabled neighbor island students, such as Sandrina Redfearn, to participate through distance learning. "Participating in the project has afforded me the opportunity to further my knowledge and formal education in the area specific to my chosen profession," said Redfearn. "Having access to direct teaching, modeling and feedback from professionals in the field of autism and access to current research lends additional credibility to my work and, as a member of the Maui District Autism Team, enhances my ability to collaborate effectively with families, educators and professionals."
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Aromatherapy is actually a form of herbal medicine. However, instead of using the entire herb, it employs the fragrant "essential oil" that is released when a fresh herb is compressed or subjected to chemical extraction. Essential oils are also often used as fragrances in cosmetics and bath products.
When employed medicinally, essential oils are often evaporated into the air through the use of a humidifier. The famous Vicks VapoRub is a gel form of the essential oils of peppermint, eucalyptus, and camphor. Certain essential oils may also be applied directly to the skin or clothes so they will release their odor near the patient. Some essential oils are designed to be taken by mouth, but this is an uncommon usage.
What Is Aromatherapy Used For?
Inhaled aromatherapy has become a popular, gentle treatment to reduce mild anxiety. It has also been tried for a variety of other conditions, including respiratory problems, postsurgical nausea, menstrual pain, and tension headaches.
Topical treatment with essential oils has shown possible value for fungal infections and hair loss. Essential oils specifically desigend for oral use have shown some promise for various digestive and respiratory problems.
What Is the Scientific Evidence for Aromatherapy?
There is a major difficulty in studying aromatherapy by inhalation: how to conduct a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. For the results of a study to be truly reliable, both participants and researchers must be kept in the dark regarding participants who received real treatment and who received placebo. (For more information on why this is so crucial, see Why Does This Database Depend on Double-blind Studies? .) Although it may be possible to keep researchers in the dark regarding which group is which, participants will certainly be aware of whether they smell something or not! This is a problem because it has been shown that when researchers create expectations about the effects of certain aromas, those effects may occur simply because of those expectations. 60 Researchers have used various clever compromises in an effort to partially solve this problem. For example, some studies used a control group that received an aromatic substance believed to be ineffective, without informing the members of the control group that this alternate aromatic substance will not work. Unfortunately, it is just as hard to prove that an aromatic substance is ineffective as it is to prove that it is effective! If the placebo in a study is just as effective as the tested treatment, the study will falsely indicate that the tested treatment is ineffective. Furthermore, many odors already have associations attached them, based on cultural patterns. Lavender oil, for example, conjures up for many people memories of their grandmother. It simply is not possible to remove such expectations.
In other studies, researchers tricked participants in the control group and told them that they might be receiving an active but odorless treatment, when in fact they were simply given an inactive treatment without much in it. Still other studies managed to find ethical ways of keeping their study participants in the dark regarding whether they were enrolled in a study at all, and then introduced the odors surreptitiously. Partially effective compromises such as these are necessary. Unfortunately, most published studies on aromatherapy fail even to achieve this level of rigor, falling far below minimal scientific standards of reliability. 1
Thus, everything written below about true aromatherapy—that is, inhalation of an aroma—must be taken with a grain of salt.
These problems do not arise to the same extent in studies of essential oils taken by mouth or applied directly to the skin.
Inhalation of Essential Oils
Preliminary controlled trials suggest that various forms of aromatherapy might be helpful for calming people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia . 2,3, 57 For example, in one interestingly designed, but very small, study, a hospital ward was suffused with either lavender oil or water for two hours. 4 An investigator who was unaware of the study's design and who wore a device to block inhalation of odors entered the ward and evaluated the behavior of the 15 residents, all of whom had dementia. The results indicated that use of lavender oil aromatherapy modestly decreased agitated behavior. A less rigorous study also reported benefit with lavender. 57 However, people with dementia tend to lose their sense of smell, making this approach seem somewhat limited in its usefulness. 44 Essential oil of lemon balm has also shown promise for this purpose; in a double-blind study of 71 people with severe dementia, use of a lotion containing essential oil of lemon balm reduced agitation compared to placebo lotion. 41 Here, absorption through the skin may have played a role.
Several relatively poorly designed studies hint that aromatherapy combined with massage may help to relieve anxiety in people without Alzheimer's disease. 5 Another study suggests that aromatherapy with geranium oil might modestly reduce anxiety levels (again in people without Alzheimer's). 6
Researchers have also studied aromatherapy as a potential treatment for the cognitive (eg, memory) impairments caused by dementia. 64 In a small study, 28 elderly people with dementia (including 17 people with Alzheimer's disease) were exposed to rosemary and lemon oil in the morning and lavender and orange in the evening for 28 days. When researchers compared the dementia assessment scores during the treatment period to the scores from the previous month (control period without aromatherapy), they found that all of patients experienced an improvement in their symptoms.
A controlled study suggests that inhalation of black pepper vapor may reduce the craving for cigarettes. 8 In this trial, a total of 48 smokers used cigarette substitute devices that delivered black pepper vapor, menthol, or no fragrance. The results showed that use of the black pepper-based dummy cigarette reduced symptoms of craving for the first morning cigarette.
Weak evidence hints that peppermint oil applied to the forehead might relieve tension headaches . 12,13
A topical ointment known as Tiger Balm has also shown promise for headaches. Tiger Balm contains camphor, menthol, cajaput, and clove oil. A double-blind study enrolling 57 people with acute tension headache compared the application of Tiger Balm to the forehead against placebo ointment as well as the drug acetaminophen (Tylenol). 40 The placebo ointment contained mint essence to make it smell similar to Tiger Balm. Real Tiger Balm proved more effective than placebo and just as effective and more rapid-acting than acetaminophen.
In a trial of 66 women waiting to undergo abortions, 10 minutes of inhaling the essential oils of vetivert, bergamot, and geranium failed to reduce anxiety significantly more than placebo treatment. 7 In another study, rosemary oil failed to reduce tension during an anxiety-provoking task and might have actually increased anxiety. 49
However, other studies have shown more favorable effects. In one such trial, researchers assessed the anxiety level in 340 dental patients while they were waiting for their appointment. 66 Those that inhaled the scent of lavender showed lower levels of anxiety compared to the control group. In another study, 150 patients were randomized to one of three treatment groups: control (standard care), standard care plus lavender, or sham (standard care plus another kind of oil). 68 Those that were in the lavender group did experience a reduction in their level of anxiety.
Taking a different approach, researchers evaluated the effects of massage therapy done with essential oils on people suffering from anxiety and/or depression while undergoing treatment for cancer. 56 The treatment did appear to provide some short-term benefits.
Weak evidence suggests that inhaled peppermint oil might relieve postsurgical nausea . 11 Peppermint was associated with improved nausea symptoms in a small randomized trial of 35 women after nonemergency cesarean section compared to placebo aromatherapy and standard antiemetic drugs. 74
Inhaled peppermint oil may also be helpful for relieving mucus congestion of the lungs and sinuses; however, there is only weak supporting evidence for this use. 9,10,45
In one study, abdominal massage with lavender, rose, and clary sage reduced menstrual pain to a greater extent than an almond oil placebo. 54 In another study, acupressure combined with lavender, rosemary, and peppermint aromatherapy was more effective than acupressure alone for treating the shoulder pain caused by a certain form of stroke . 58
Controlled studies have evaluated proprietary-inhaled aromatherapy preparations for treating the common cold14 and preventing flare-ups of chronic bronchitis , 15 but the results were marginal at best. A study involving vapor rub found a more positive effect, though. One hundred and thirty-eight children (aged 2-11 years old) with upper respiratory infection were randomized to receive vapor rub (camphor, menthol, and eucalyptus oils), petroleum jelly, or no treatment. 70 The children who had vapor rub applied before bedtime experienced an improvement in their nighttime symptoms (eg, less coughing, less nasal congestion) compared to the other two groups.
A controlled study evaluated rosemary and also lavender aromatherapy for enhancing memory and mental function , but found results that were mixed at best. 50 However, lavender oil has shown a bit of promise for insomnia . 51 In an interesting trial, 145 nursing home residents were randomized to wear a lavender-scented patch or an unscented patch for 1 year. Those who wore the lavender patch experienced fewer falls than the control group. 73
Aromatherapy has also been studied as a potential treatment for pain during and after childbirth with mixed results. A randomized controlled study involving 251 pregnant women found evidence that aromatherapy may help reduce the perception of pain during labor and possibly reduce the risk of a newborn needing intensive care. 71 However, a review of 2 randomized trials did not find a positive effect. In the larger of the two studies, 513 women were randomized to receive aromatherapy ( Roman chamomile , clary sage , frankincense , lavender , or mandarin essentials oils) or standard care. Different methods were used to expose the women to the oils, like applying a compress, giving a massage, or using a footbath. There were no differences between the two groups in level of pain, rate of cesarean section, or use of pain medication. 72 Similarly, in a large, controlled trial involving more than 600 participants, lavender oil in bathwater failed to improve pain after delivery. 16
Another large study failed to find aromatherapy more helpful than placebo for reducing psychological distress among people undergoing radiation therapy for cancer . 46
Oral Use of Essential Oils
Eucalyptus is a standard ingredient in cough drops and cough syrups, as well as in oils added to humidifiers. A standardized combination of eucalyptus oil plus two other essential oils has been studied for effectiveness in a variety of respiratory conditions. This combination therapy contains cineole from eucalyptus, d-limonene from citrus fruit, and alpha-pinene from pine. Because these oils are all in a chemical family called monoterpenes, the treatment is called essential oil monoterpenes .
Most, though not all, double-blind studies, some of which were quite large, indicate that oral use of essential oil monoterpenes can help colds , sinus infections, and acute bronchitis . 17-23 For example, a 3-month, double-blind trial of 246 people with chronic bronchitis found that consumption of essential oil monoterpenes helped prevent the typical worsening of chronic bronchitis that occurs during the winter. 24 Another study evaluated 676 male and female outpatients with acute bronchitis and found that essential oil monoterpenes were more effective than placebo. 25 Essential oil monoterpenes are thought to work by thinning mucus, though they may have other effects.
Eucalyptus oil alone may be helpful for respiratory problems as well. In a double-blind trial, 32 people on steroids to control severe asthma (steroid-dependent asthma) were given either placebo or essential oil of eucalyptus for 12 weeks. 42 The results showed that people using eucalyptus were able to gradually reduce their steroid dosage to a greater extent than those taking placebo. In another study, eucalyptus oil proved helpful for the treatment of "head cold" symptoms (technically, nonpurulent rhinosinusitis). 47 In this double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 152 people, use of cineole at a dose of 200 mg three times daily markedly improved cold symptoms as compared to placebo.
While not technically classified as an aromatherapy, a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 39 people found that an enteric-coated peppermint- caraway oil combination taken 3 times daily by mouth for 4 weeks significantly reduced dyspepsia pain as compared to placebo. 26 Of the treatment group, 63.2% of participants were pain-free after 4 weeks, compared to 25% of the placebo group. Similarly, results from a double-blind comparative study of 118 people suggest that the combination of peppermint and caraway oil is comparably effective to the standard drug cisapride, which is no longer available. 27 After 4 weeks, the herbal combination reduced dyspepsia pain by 69.7%, whereas the conventional treatment reduced pain by 70.2%.
A preparation of peppermint, caraway, fennel, and wormwood oil was compared to the drug metoclopramide in a double-blind study enrolling 60 people. 28 After 7 days, 43.3% of the treatment group was pain-free, compared to 13.3% of the metoclopramide group.
Oral use of peppermint oil has shown considerable promise for irritable bowel syndrome . However, most studies were relatively poorly designed. 29
Silexan is a capsule that contains a preparation of lavender oil. Two hundred and twenty-one adults diagnosed with having an anxiety disorder were randomized to receive 80 mg a day of silexan or placebo for 10 weeks. 65 Those who were in the treatment group had a reduction in their anxiety, slept better, and did not have any unwanted side effects compared to those receiving the placebo.
Lorazepam (Ativan) is a common medication prescribed to treat anxiety. In one study, adults with generalized anxiety disorder were randomized to receive lorazepam or silexan. 67 At the end of the 6-week period, silexan was as effective as lorazepam in reducing anxiety symptoms. Again, silexan does not appear to have any side effects and, unlike lorazepam, it does not have the potential for abuse.
One study found preliminary evidence that a complicated mixture of essential oils (taken by gargle or mouth spray) might be helpful for reducing snoring symptoms. 48
A thorough review of 11 randomized, controlled trials found that the use of mouth rinses containing essential oils is effective against gingivitis and dental plaque formation when used in combination with regular oral hygiene. 62
Topical Use of Essential Oils
Tea tree oil , an essential oil from the plant Melaleuca alternifolia , possesses antibacterial and antifungal properties. 30 It has been tried for various forms of vaginal infection , but the only supporting evidence for this use comes from an uncontrolled trial . 31 There is slightly better evidence to support the use of tea tree oil for the treatment of athlete's foot , fibromyalgia , and related fungal infections. 32,33 One open study hints that oil of bitter orange , a flavoring agent from dried bitter orange peel, might have some effectiveness against athlete's foot when applied topically. 34
Topical essential oils might be helpful for alopecia areata , a form of hair loss that can occur in men and women. In a 7-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 84 people with alopecia areata massaged either essential oils or a non-treatment oil into their scalps each night for 7 months. 35 The treatment oil contained essential oils of thyme, rosemary , lavender, and cedarwood. The results showed that 44% of the treatment group experienced new hair growth, compared to only 15% of the control group.
Cineol (from eucalyptus) has shown some effectiveness for repelling mosquito bites . 52
In a preliminary double-blind blind study, coriander oil applied topically protected the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation more than a placebo cream ( photosensitivity ). 61
People with fibromyalgia experience muscle pain in many parts of the body. A pilot double-blind study found that topical application of a proprietary mixture containing camphor oil, rosemary oil, eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, aloe vera oil, lemon oil, and orange oil could reduce fibromyalgia pain more effectively than placebo. 59 Another study found that massage combined with the topical application of ginger and orange essential oils was no better than massage plus olive oil at relieving pain, reducing stiffness, or improving function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. 63
One study in rats indicates that under some circumstances essential oils instilled into the ear may be able to penetrate the eardrum. 53 While this supports the idea of treating otitis media (the typical ear infection of childhood) with herbal ear drops, it also raises concerns about possible harm to the middle ear.
Finally, for literally hundreds of essential oils, test tube studies show antimicrobial effects (activity against fungi, bacteria, and/or viruses). 43 Presumably, essential oils are part of the plants own defenses against such organisms. However, contrary to widespread claims, such studies do not indicate that these essential oils can work as antibiotics; innumerable substances kill microorganisms in the test tube but not when taken orally by people. (Bleach would be one good example!)
How Might Aromatherapy Work?
It is not clear how inhaled aromatherapy works (assuming that it does). Possibly, enough is inhaled through the lungs to produce meaningful concentrations of herbal chemicals in the body. It is also possible that aromatherapy might work through the olfactory centers of the brain. In other words, a pleasant fragrance may be soothing, refreshing, calming, and stimulating—hardly a revolutionary concept!
How to Choose an Aromatherapy Practitioner
For all intents and purposes, licensure in aromatherapy does not exist. For this reason, the best way to find a qualified practitioner is to seek a referral from a healthcare professional.
Safety Issues
Essential oils can be toxic when taken internally, producing unpleasant and even fatal effects. While toxicity studies have not been performed on some essential oil products, the maximum safe dosages remain unknown for many. 36 Infants, children, seniors, and people with severe illnesses should not use essential oils internally except under the supervision of a physician; healthy adults should only use well established products (such as peppermint oil) for which safe dosages have been determined.
Inhaled or topical use of essential oils is much safer than oral use. However, allergic reactions to inhaled or topical plant fragrances are not uncommon. 37,38 Furthermore, when applied to the skin, some essential oils might also promote sunburning (photosensitization), raise the risk of skin cancer, or be absorbed sufficiently to cause toxic effects. 39 In addition, one report suggests that a combination of lavender oil and tea tree oil applied topically caused gynecomastia (breast enlargement) in three young boys. 55
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Kenneth Lauren "Ken" Burns (born July 29, 1953) is an American director and producer of documentary films known for his style of using archival footage and photographs. Among his most notable productions are The Civil War (1990), Baseball (1994), Jazz (2001), The War (2007), and The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009).
Burns' documentaries have been nominated for two Academy Awards (Brooklyn Bridge in 1982 and The Statue of Liberty in 1986) and have won seven Emmy Awards, mostly for The Civil War and Baseball.
Burns was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Lylia (née Tupper), a homemaker, and Robert Kyle Burns, an anthropology professor. His brother Ric Burns also has become a noted documentary filmmaker.


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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 145 diseños de 39 diseñadores freelance.
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Userterms.com provides business owners with essential legal documents for a price much lower than what a lawyer would charge to create original documents.
The key feeling the logo needs to convey to these users is trustworthy-ness. Other words that apply are: "official" and "professional" and "certified".
The Userterms.com target audience is the owners of small ecommerce websites, including publishers, social networks, retailers, subscription services, and adult sites.
Userterms.com customers will tend to be older (25+) and somewhat- to very educated. They will be entrepreneurial.
They will be looking to get straight to the point of determining whether this service is for them.
Effectively need two logos plus a color scheme.
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REAL NAME: Mark Henry
6' 1", 331 pounds
BORN: June 12, 1971 in Silsbee, Texas
NICKNAMES: The World's Strongest Man, Sexual Chocolate
While he may have won the gold, Kurt Angle isn't the only former Olympian currently competing in the WWE. In future World Championship title matches, he need only look across the ring to see another athlete who has represented the United States at the Olympic Games: weightlifter-turned-wrestler Mark Henry.
Born in Silsbee, Texas, Mark Henry headed to Barcelona and the 1992 Olympics weighing in at 366 pounds, making him the largest weightlifter in Olympic history. In the 1992 Olympics, he placed 10th in the superheavyweight division. His finish there didn't mean the end of his weightlifting career. At the 1995 Pan-American games, Henry won a gold, silver and bronze medal, and a year later, he became NACACI (North America, Central America, Caribbean Islands) champion.
Mark competed in the Olympics again, in Atlanta in 1996, the same Games that Kurt Angle won gold at. Henry, voted team captain, finished fourteenth, felled by a back injury.
Soon, the WWE came calling and Henry signed a very lucrative, ten-year, ten million dollar contract to compete as a professional wrestler. Trained by Leo Burke in Calgary, Henry was already competing in WWE, and already had one feud, with Jerry "the King" Lawler under his belt, not to mention a win over Lawler at the September In Your House pay-per-view by the end of 1996.
Finding little success as a face, Henry joined forces with Faarooq (Ron Simmons), D-Lo Brown, Rocky Maivia (The Rock), and Kama Mustafa (The Godfather) as part of the Nation of Domination.
When Miavia ousted Faarooq as leader of the Nation, Henry switched loyalties and helped The Rock send Faarooq packing. Meanwhile, Henry went to his first Wrestlemania, teaming with D-Lo in a Tag Team Battle Royal, won by the the Legion of Doom.
The departure of Faarooq and the installation of The Rock as the leader of the Nation of Domination brought only temporary stability to the group and by mid-1998, the Nation disintegrated. At Judgment Day, Henry took on and, with the help of D-Lo, defeated The Rock.
Although The Rock would go on to bigger and better things, Henry continued to remain active in the tag team ranks with D-Lo. Gaining a manager in Ivory, the team of Mark Henry and D-Lo Brown began receiving several tag team titles shots against then-champions the New Age Outlaws and the teams of Owen Hart and Jeff Jarrett and Kane and X-Pac.
In addition to teaming with Brown, Henry began referring to himself as "Sexual Chocolate", developing an unhealthy affection for Chyna, leading to a controversial angle involving a transvestite named "Sammy" and a minor feud with Terri Runnels and Miss Jackie. However, things were not as friendly between Henry and D-Lo Brown, as Henry nailed D-Lo with Jeff Jarrett's guitar to help Jarrett win the Intercontinental and European Championships at SummerSlam '99. Jarrett later gave Henry the European Championship.
Henry soon lost that European Championship to D-Lo Brown at Unforgiven but the loss did little to slow down his gimmick as "Sexual Chocolate". After admitting he was a sex addict, Henry then became "involved" with Mae Young, leading to Young's pregnancy which in turn led to Young's giving birth to a hand.
Troubled by weight gain, by mid-2000 Henry was sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling for some fine-tuning while WWE tried to create a storyline for him. Henry would both battle The Big Show and team with him. Henry would also team with Nick Dinsmore (Eugene) during the tournament for the OVW Tag Team titles in the summer of 2001.
Although Henry made an appearance at the 2001 Brian Pillman Show, defeating Hugh Morrus in August 2001, he departed the wrestling world, temporarily to train and later compete in the Arnold Schwarzenegger Strongest Man Contest. In February 2002, Henry won a $75,000 Humvee for placing first in the contest.
On March 25, 2002 Mark Henry was drafted to Smackdown as the #9 pick during the initial brand split. During the next few weeks, Henry would perform feats of strength, as well as battling Christian and Chris Jericho in the ring.
Over the summer of 2002, Henry would compete sporadically for Smackdown (defeating Kurt Angle by disqualification and Tajiri) while preparing for another weightlifting competition before injuring his ankle. Henry still returned to Smackdown, teaming with Rikishi in the Smackdown Tag Team title tournament, but lost in the first round to Los Guerreros.
Henry disappeared from WWE TV, spending some time in Ohio Valley before returning to WWE (Raw, not Smackdown) in late summer 2003. He joined with Teddy Long and Rodney Mack in an attempt to get some respect in WWE. He tangled with Bill Goldberg and Shawn Michaels before feuding with Booker T. While Henry may have dominated the early part of the feud, it was Booker T who got the win at Armageddon '03.
In February 2004, Mark Henry tore his quad during a practice in Ohio Valley and had surgery, leaving him on the shelf for almost a year. When Mark Henry finally returned to the ring in February 2005, it was back in Ohio Valley where he would stay until late December.
The year 2005 would not end, however, before Mark Henry returned to WWE, appearing on Smackdown to attack WWE Champion Batista during a WWE Tag Team titles match pitting Batista and Rey Mysterio, Jr. against MNM. Henry cost Batista and Mysterio the Tag Team titles and set his sights on defeating Batista for the World Championship.
After Batista went down with an injury, Henry thought he might win a battle royale to fill the vacant World title, only to be eliminated by Kurt Angle. However, now managed by former Angle ally Daivari, Henry remained in the World title hunt, only to lose to Angle at the Royal Rumble.
Rebounding from the loss, Henry then turned his attention to the Undertaker, only to become another Wrestlemania victim of the Taker's streak.
Batista's return in the summer of 2006 meant that Henry was to pay for his previous actions against Batista. However, just before the Great American Bash, it was Henry who went down with an injury, a torn patella which has him out of action for the foreseeable future.
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Just in Time for the Holidays, BYU Students Create for a Cause
Since 2006, U.S. rock band The Killers have released a Christmas song for charity. This year, their "Christmas in L.A." release was done in partnership with global not-for-profit (RED), with song proceeds going to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS.
With just three weeks to produce and release the song, including the accompanying music video, Killers frontman Brandon Flowers reached out to BYU alum and friend Jared Hess for ideas. Hess suggested BYU media arts and animation students for the job.
BYU animation program director Kelly Loosli saw this as a great opportunity. "Learning concepts is great, but there is nothing like a real production with a tight deadline and the possibility for broad viewership to inspire students to apply their knowledge and challenge them to approach video production in new ways," says Loosli.
With juniors and seniors already committed to films, first-year animation students jumped in. "They are a very talented and passionate group. I knew they would be excited to take this on, give it the required energy, and deliver an outstanding video on time," says Loosli. "Students were thrilled, especially because it was for the The Killers!"
Loosli helped put together a crew for the Los Angeles-based video shoot by calling on former BYU students and classmates in the industry. The team had one day to shoot the video, and three hours with Owen Wilson, the lead character.
BYU media arts and animation students worked on postproduction, combing over footage and transforming filmed elements into animations. Students used Adobe creative tools for the video, including Adobe Photoshop for backgrounds, Adobe After Effects for compositing and enhancing animation, Adobe Premiere Pro for editing, and Adobe Flash Professional for roto and animation work.
"Having to jump in and apply industry-standard applications to create the video not only strengthened students' basic production skills, but also pushed them to learn to use the software in entirely new ways," says Loosli. "The students also worked together in a collaborative lab space, where they could share concepts and approaches with each other in real time. The learning curve—and opportunity for learning—were tremendous."
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June 7, 1954 – July 27, 2013
Diane Marie Liszka, of Lancaster, who followed up a career on the stage by becoming an award-winning sales representative, died Saturday in Buffalo General Medical Center after a short illness. She was 59.
The former Diane Bycina was first runner-up in the 1974 Miss Buffalo Pageant, was crowned Miss Polonia and was a Buffalo Ambassador Debutante.
Ms. Liszka became a professional singer and dancer, appearing in several local musical productions. She was part of the original cast of the locally produced nightclub revue "Bravo Broadway" and lived in Las Vegas for two years in the early 1980s while performing with the revue as it toured.
She returned to Buffalo with the production in 1982 and performed at Reuben's Backstage and the Sheraton Hotel. She also sang with Frankie Valli at Melody Fair.
Born in Buffalo, she grew up in Kaisertown, attending St. Casimir's School. She was a graduate of Archbishop Carroll High School and Erie Community College, where she was elected to the Student Senate, serving as corresponding secretary.
After graduation, she worked for the City of Buffalo and was secretary to Council President Delmar Mitchell, then was a manager at the Radisson Hotel in Cheektowaga.
She later won top awards as a sales representative for Ingram Micro.
Survivors include her husband of 18 years, Edward J. Jr.; her father, John A. Bycina; and two brothers, John A. Bycina Jr. and Michael J. Bycina.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Casimir Oratory, Weimer and Casimir streets.


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1:Mix all ingredients( A) into a mixing bowl.Beat well with mixer.Strain the batter before keep in the fridge for 3-4 hours before use.(I store overnight)
2:Heat a 7" or 8"non-stick pan at low heat.Check the batter,if it's too thick,add 2 tbsp water at one time..Use a big ladle to scoop the batter into the non-stick pan to form pancake shape,sprinkle some sugar on the top and cover with lid.Cook until lightly golden brown.Sprinkle some crushed peanut,butter or grated coconut or any filling you prefer,fold crepe into half.
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Chase Johnson's sprint car sped off its starting blocks and into the pit area this evening at the California Sprint Car Civil War Series, where it hit and injured multiple spectators, reportedly killing two.
News10 in Sacramento has published a preliminary story:
A sprint car crash injured multiple fans at the Marysville Raceway Park Saturday.
A car drove out of the pit ramp at full speed and hit several bystanders.
It's unknown how many people were injured in the crash.
News10 also retweeted this, from Steven Blakesley, a race announcer on the scene:
He added this shortly after:
In communication with other Twitter users, Blakesley noted that the car never entered the stands, and that an "apparent failure sent [the] car off track at full speed."
The above photograph (via) shows a pit area for a sprint car race, though not the pit area at this race. We'll update if more information becomes available.


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NEWBURGH – The Reverend Sylvester McClearn was born in Smithfield, North Carolina on July 15, 1937. He was one of fourteen children born to Mr. and Mrs. Randolph McClearn. In 1957, he met, fell in love and married his beautiful wife, Billie Marie. He and Billie Marie McClearn are the proud parents of six great kids (five sons and one daughter) and they also have ten grandchildren. Reverend McClearn is a graduate of Wesley Theological Seminary and also studied Psychology at Empire State College of NY.
Sylvester was very deeply committed to the youth and families of Newburgh, NY. He and Billie Marie owned and operated a clothing business, ice cream store and restaurant (House of Fashion, The Go Young Shop, The Ice Cream Hut and Mom's Kitchen) on Broadway in the City of Newburgh. In 1974, the couple was recognized in Black Enterprise Magazine as up and coming entrepreneurs in the United States. They also formed and sponsored two basketball teams and two softball teams.
Reverend McClearn was regarded as one of the hardest working Pastors in the Faith. Rev. McClearn was a great man, a great husband and a great father. He was an active participant in civil rights movement, community leader and led numerous humane causes in and around Newburgh: The Greater Newburgh Ministerial Association, President; Campaign leader for education; Newburgh Drug Task Force; NAACP; New City Partners of Newburgh; The Black Ministerial Fellowship, Newburgh; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Celebration, Chairman for 5 years; Black and Hispanic Coalition of Newburgh, Chairman; Champion for voter registration; Newburgh Interfaith Emergency Housing for the Homeless (Project Life) Founder and Chairman of the Board for 5 years; Through the Black Commonwealth of Newburgh, he started the Miss Black Newburgh Beauty Pageant and the corresponding annual parade, and he led the effort to have a street in Newburgh renamed to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Drive.
Sylvester received numerous awards for his love and dedication to our community: The Newburgh Distinguished Citizens Award, The Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award, The Most Deserving Black Award, The Human Rights Commission Award, Founders Certificate of Appreciation for Project Life, The Most Prestigious Black Award, Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, The Coalition for People's Rights Appreciation Award, The City of Newburgh Certificate of Appreciation, African American History Committee Award, Orange County Distinguished Services Award, Black Ministerial Fellowship Presidential Award of Excellence, Newburgh Drug and Alcohol Extraordinary Service Award, and many, many more…
One of Rev, McClearn's favorite songs was \"May the work I've done speak for me\". The verses follow:
May the work I've done speak for me, May the work I've done speak for me.
When I'm resting in my grave, There's nothing more to be said:
May the work I've done speak for me.
May the life I live speak for me, May the life I live speak for me.
When I'm resting in my grave, There's nothing more to be said.
May the life I live speak for me.
As you can see, the tremendous work that Rev. McClearn has done is speaking for him in a mighty way right now. What a wonderful man, what a great human being, what a good and faithful servant of the Lord.
Reverend Sylvester McClearn is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mrs. Billie Marie McClearn; five children: Richard McClearn (Donzella), Michael McClearn (Kate), Darnell McClearn (Kathy) Alex McClearn (Andrea), Jeanie McClearn-Little (Otis); one deceased son, Cathell McClearn; ten grandchildren: Michelle, Tianna, Marcus, Nyimah, Alison, Miles, Kendall, Jordan, Iman and Aisha; two brothers: Roosevelt McClearn and Jesse McClearn (Linda) and two sisters: Alice Spriggs and Gertha Green; six Godchildren: D'otta, Melissa, Antoinette, Patrice, Charlene, Lawrence, Mike and Thomas Earl; along with a long list of nieces and nephews to which he was affectionately known as Uncle Buddy. Let the work I've done speak for me.
Reverend McClearn will lie in repose from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 10th at First United Methodist Church, 245 Liberty Street, Newburgh, NY. A celebration of Life Services will commence at 11 a.m. at the church. Elder Eugene Jones will officiate. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Project L.I.F.E. family shelter by mail: Project L.I.F.E.. c/o Sylvester McClearn, 172 First St., Newburgh, NY 12550 or www.newburghinterfaithprojectlife.org.
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Gareth David-Lloyd was born in Bettws, Newport. His first acting role was as a robot in a junior school play. As a teenager, Gareth joined the Gwent Young People's Theatre in Abergavenny, where he was a contemporary of the actor Matthew Woodyatt and the singer Nia Lynn. Whilst there, he appeared in several plays including Macbeth, The Threepenny Opera and Henry V, in which he played the title role. When former Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock saw the young David-Lloyd performing at Monmouth Castle, he sent him 250 pounds to use towards his acting career.
Whilst studying at Coleg Gwent, Crosskeys, he appeared in various local stage productions at the Dolman Theatre in Newport and the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff. He went on to train at the National Youth Theatre, before moving to Reading to pursue his acting career with The Rep College. His roles have included Sebastian in Twelfth Night on stage and appearances in television programmes such as Absolute Power, Casualty, Rosemary & Thyme and The Bill.
Gareth returned to Wales for the filming of his first regular television role in Torchwood. In the 2004 comedy drama Mine All Mine, written by Torchwood creator Russell T. Davies, he played a character named Yanto Jones.
Gareth has recorded a number of M.R. James Ghost Stories entitled Tales of the Supernatural. He also recently recorded an audio interview for Fantom Films for an audio CD series 'Cult Conversations', in which he talks about his involvement with Torchwood and his acting career to date.
In 2007, Gareth co-wrote the hard-hitting Wrecked, a forty-five minute play on the effects of heavy drinking which starts with a drink-induced car crash.
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Fried Chicken Coating Mix
Total TimePrep: 25 min. Bake: 45 min.
Makes4-6 servings per batch
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried tarragon
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 broiler/fryer chicken (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 pounds), cut up
- Oil for frying
- Combine the first nine ingredients; store in an airtight container. Yield: 2-1/2 cups coating mix (enough for 3 batches of chicken).
- To prepare chicken: In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. Place 3/4 cup coating mix in a large resealable plastic bag. Dip chicken into egg mixture, then add to the bag, a few pieces at a time; shake to coat.
- Heat 1/4 in. of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on all sides; transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until juices run clear.
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Jul 4, 2017
This coating mix made the chicken taste great. I wouldn't change a thing!!
Feb 24, 2014
My Tip: If your chicken thighs come with the back bone attached, pop the thigh bone from the hip socket. Do the same for leg quarters if using. This trick will aid in the marinating process and speed up cooking.
Aug 18, 2013
Tried this and followed the recipe to the letter. Overpowered by thyme and ginger. Will try this again but will definitely reduce the quantity of these two.
Jul 17, 2011
very good. 2nd time i made it i added cornmeal and cornstarch for some added crunch.
Jun 26, 2010
Best homemade breading EVER!!!
Jan 11, 2009
This is a good coating mix! I use skinless boneless chicken breast halves. I dip them in an egg beaten with a little milk, dredge them in the coating, and refrigerate them for an hour or so. Then I brown them in a little oil and finish them off in a 350° oven.


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Panathinaikos visit motivated Málaga
Tuesday 21 August 2012
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Málaga CF have lost some of their top players over the summer, but Manuel Pellegrini is not "making excuses" as Jesualdo Ferreira's Panathinaikos FC come to Andalusia.
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Málaga CF have lost some of the crown jewels of Manuel Pellegrini's squad over the summer, but the coach is not looking for excuses as his side meet Panathinaikos FC in the UEFA Champions League play-offs.
The likes of Santi Cazorla (Arsenal FC) and Joris Mathijsen (Feyenoord) have moved on since the club's fourth-placed finish in Spain last season, but while that has left Chilean coach Pellegrini with some gaps to fill, the 58-year-old is philosophical about the situation.
"The team is in good condition physically and mentally," he said. "When we qualified for the Champions League back in May, we expected to be playing this game under different circumstances, but this is how it is and we have to accept it. We won't be making excuses just because some important players have gone."
Striker Júlio Baptista (Achilles tendon) is a long-term injury absentee, but goalkeeper Carlos Kameni (hand) and defender Weligton (ankle) are expected to shake off lesser knocks in time for what former Villarreal CF and Real Madrid CF boss Pellegrini expects to be a close encounter.
"The income is very important for the club, but we are just focused on the match," he said. "The Champions League is the pinnacle of the football world and the players know what that means. Panathinaikos are better known than Málaga – they are a big team in Europe, with an experienced coach and some good quality players – but I think both teams are in a similar state, having done the pre-season and played some friendlies."
Málaga kicked off their domestic campaign with a 1-0 win at RC Celta de Vigo at the weekend, 16-year-old Fabrice Olinga scoring the only goal, with the Greek Super League to get under way on Saturday. Jesualdo Ferreira's Panathinaikos have been in Andalusia since Monday, and have no injury concerns, with Lazaros Christodoulopoulos confident he can play despite spraining an ankle on Friday. "I am fine," said the 25-year-old attacking midfielder. "I can play. Now it's up to the coach."
Ferreira was giving nothing away, preferring to focus on Wednesday's opponents. "Málaga have made huge strides – being in the Champions League would have been unthinkable three years ago. Panathinaikos have [249] European matches under their belts; Málaga are getting set for their first Champions League game. They have to be considered favourites as they finished fourth in a difficult league last season while we were disappointing, but history can inspire."


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Let the dogs out!
We're down a game in this series, but we're not out by a long shot. I know what a team can do when it comes together and plays the game with something to prove. I've seen it firsthand.
My first exposure to the postseason was in 2002 with the Twins. In '01, we were in first place the whole season until Cleveland came back and beat us. We were up by five games in July. We were a young team, with guys like David Ortiz, Jacque Jones and Corey Koskie. We would up in second place, and it was devastating.
That winter, there was all that talk about contraction, how they were going to contract the Twins and the Expos. I was getting calls all winter, people asking me what was going to happen. I thought I was going to be somewhere else. But we got everything worked out, and we came into the 2002 season determined to show everyone what we could do with our $40 million payroll.
Ron Gardenhire was in his first season as the manager. Nobody had us winning the American League Central, but we ended up taking the division with 94 wins and going to the AL Championship Series. That's when we ran into the Angels, and you know how that turned out.
We went up against Oakland in the AL Division Series, and they had that rotation that was the best in baseball — Tim Hudson, Mark Mulder and Barry Zito. We had to beat the best rotation in baseball. Johan Santana was in our bullpen. Our starters were Joe Mays, Eric Milton, Brad Radke and Kyle Lohse.
They were up on us, 2-1, but we came back and won the fourth and fifth games. When Eddie Guardado threw that last out at Oakland, and Ray Durham popped it up to Denny Hocking, there was this incredible feeling of joy and accomplishment we all had. I mean, think about it. The winter before they were talking about contracting us, and here we were beating the best rotation in baseball and going on to the ALCS.
We didn't know John Lackey was waiting for us with his 97 mph gas, and Frankie Rodriguez was coming after us. And the Rally Monkey, making everybody go crazy. And, oh yeah, Adam Kennedy with his three home runs in Game 5 after he hit seven all season.
The Angels beat us at our game. That's when I really began to admire the Anaheim Angels. I saw similarities with us — and nice weather with a great stadium. When they went on and won the World Series against the Giants, it gave me hope. If we'd beaten that team, it probably would have been us winning the World Series.
You can do great things in this game with talent and the right attitude. The Twins that year showed how far you could take it, and so did the Angels. Play the game right, play together, with everything you've got, and you can move mountains.
What we have to do now is come out and play with emotion, not play scared. But we also have to play smart. Be patient, take the walk if it's there. Let somebody else drive you in. We've got weapons all through out lineup. Move the runner over, hit the cutoff man, run the bases aggressively, but be smart about it, too.
Hey, we know what we can do. You don't have the best record in the Major Leagues and win 50 games on the road without having some mental toughness to go with the talent.
The Red Sox are the champions. We're trying to take the crown off their heads. To do that, you've got to get that dog in you. That dog means being a little more aggressive, not being too timid. It's time to let the dogs out. Woof-woof.
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Hopefully the rest of the team is keeping the same good attitude as you have going into tomorrow's game… Good luck, wish I was here.
Champions, shmampions. I understand you gotta respect them, but I'm ready to see the Angels bust out no holds barred style against the Yank– er, I mean, the Red Sox. Let those dogs out and win the next three. I got your back.
And yet the 2002 Angels lost the first game to both the Yankees and the Twins and won the rest of those games in ALDS and ALCS.
So tonight, if (and when!) the Angels win, that bodes of winning 3 in a row!
If they lose, it doens't, but then 0-2 is not the easiest hole to climb out of.
Hi Torii, you're the Angels' MVP this year. Don't let those guys get down if they're only a run behind. When Bay hit that home run there was nothing but doom and gloom on the Angels' bench, and you were only a run behind in the 6th inning. Stay positive, stay confident, stay alert, play hard, and you guys will do it.
I love your passion Torii, and no matter what happens tonight you have earned a place not only in our lineups but as a true Angel. I won't be there tonight, but keep inspiring the team and the fans as you have this whole season. If we make it to game 5 or the ALCS, you'll see a red angel hat waving at you from the right field stands in the beginning of the game as I've done at every game I've went to. Keep it up, I can't wait for what's next.
Torii, you are the BEST!! The Angels are so blessed to have such a wonderful cheerleader. My family rejoiced when you signed with the Angels. I know that you are doing your best. PS Did you make friends with the monkey???
Hey Torii! You're absolutely right. Never give up! A lot of critics are saying that if the Halos don't win tonight, then they're out. I have to disagree. Although it's arduous to come back from an 0-2 (especially in a place like Fenway), the Angels are a great team; the best in baseball. They can be the ones to manage it.
Great job so far!
Hey Mr. Hunter!!!
Tough loss tonight, man. I know you really don't need to hear it from me, but you guys have been playing a great game. But I can't help but feel you lacked something early in the game.
You know what I wanted to see earlier in the game? That big set of teeth. You need to smile more, Mr. Hunter, no matter how the game is looking. I could see it early on, everyone wanted to win. Don't let it get to you.
You hear over and over from different guys, "we just gotta have fun." Bull spit, half those guys don't look like they're having fun unless they're winning. You, Mr. hunter, know how to enjoy the game, so don't stop! Ya'll have great chemistry, and I don't want to see that spoiled by fears of failure. They're only fears. This team has pulled off so much together.
Together. Together you guys clinched early, together you got K-Rod his save record, together you got the club's first 100 win season, together you can come back from a 2-0 deficit and silence the non-believers! This rally monk ain't stoppin' till the very end! PEACE!


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Anheuser-Busch to Stop Selling Alcoholic Energy Drinks
Mixing energy drinks with alcoholic beverages has come a long way since the simpler days of DIY Red Bull-and-vodka concoctions, with companies like Budweiser and Miller creating drinks containing energy-boosting elements of taurine and ginseng, in addition to the caffeine. Now facing pressure from state officials, Anheuser-Busch has agreed to stop selling alcoholic energy drinks:
The attorneys general and the Center for Science in the Public Interest have threatened to sue A-B and Miller Brewing Co., charging that their alcoholic energy drinks are marketed to underage drinkers and also pose health risks.
A-B, while maintaining that the beverages are legal and not marketed to underage drinkers, nonetheless notified CSPI that it would agree to stop marketing alcoholic drinks with energy supplements such as caffeine.
Earlier, Anheuser-Busch called the concerns over alcoholic energy beverages as being "alarmist," pointing out that their products like Bud Extra and Tilt had less caffeine than a Starbuck's coffee and had met all federal requirements and approvals. Now, however, they say they will reformulate the drinks so that they do not contain supplements like caffeine and guarana. State officials say they are continuing to investigate other producers of alcoholic energy drinks.


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Being your average, ordinary everyday bad ass, I have used many a bathroom in my time. Be it for the intricacies of wash closet architecture or for secluded enclaves to woo buck toothed hookers, I've enjoyed them all, in one way or another. Though, mostly for pissing, shitting …and prostitutes.
Sometimes, I've even enjoyed the pleasantries of an outdoor commode experience and it's life lessons. It's a rare but, one that must be done and goes along with being a man of superior stock. One of overwhelming bad assedness, such as myself, must shirk the obligations of pleasuring beautiful women, being admired by common men and punching non-coolness in it's dick from time to time, in order to maintain a high level of excellence. A short sabbatical into the wilderness is a great venue to flex both my daunting wit and brawn. Plus, women love the shit out of burly, sweaty guys chopping wood…stuff with tents around. It's why lumberjacks get so much ass. Even the ugly ones.
It was during such an excursion that I learned something peculiar, about both nature and my fellow man—and what an unfeeling bastard he can be. [Read more...]


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Nintendo has partnered with NEC, Panasonic and Hitachi to put together a system that actual doctors will use to check up on actual patients, using a Wii Fit.
The add-on is a special channel for the Wii, called the "Health Checkup Channel", that provides two-way communication between doctors and their patients. For the doctors, the system is essentially a readout of whatever information Wii Fit collects, presented over time and in the context of the patient's medical history, which I would assume he or she would be privy to. For the patient, the experience is much like the vanilla Wii Fit, except with a real-life doctor feeding you personalised guidance.
The Checkup Channel is expected to launch in Japan by April. Video of Nintendo recent Wii Fit guilt campaign. [Nintendo via Akihabara]