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Double-chin reducing playlists - Gym or running music
I'm sure there are a bunch of folks trying to get rid of their new year bulge and keep up with resolutions not to eat pie and drink ale like I did last night (in fact, it was a pie tasting platter with mash and it was absolutely delicious). Which leads me onto one simple question that may be useful at this time of the year...
What do you listen to in the gym? Do you go for electro or DJ mixes or Talking Heads or Nine Inch Nails or maybe really euphoric post-rock whilst cycling? Has anyone else tried LCD 45:33 or Simian Mobile Disco's 'Run'?
Post your suggestions and I'll compile a little "DiS at the Gym playlist" and give it a test, er, run. Made a start...
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Runaway (warm-up track)
Ratatat – Neckbrace
Annie – I Don't Like Your Band
Ladytron – Seventeen
Cut Copy – Out There On The Ice
Le Tigre – Let's Run
The Kills – Love Is A Deserter ("get yer guns out...")
LCD Soundsystem – 45:33
One of my mates swore by...
the first keane album. Because it was quite propulsive (yuk) and had a similar tempo throughout without needing to be massively heavy.
I'd go for (on the odd occasion I go for a run, no gym for me oh no):
Parts and Labor
Some grungey stuff
only things I can run to
zomby - where were u in 92
best of girls aloud
I really need a replacement though
I find The Strokes - Reptillia is good to get your running pace and breathing going
I've been listening to Sleigh Bells - Treats a lot in the gym as its quite heavy, got a good beat to run along to.
Also, like ring_tailed_lemur....you've GOT to have the pop. Its essential for my workout. I use Nelly Futado's greatest hits OR Rihanna's new album.
I find it's just best to keep mixing it up
however 45:33 is a flawless mix. Perfect for 45 mins on a treadmill. Anyone else have a problem with static shocks in ears from headphones when running? anyway way to get around this?
Currently, Screamadelica and some Happy Mondays is proving to be a decent mix.
I got static shocks
with my Apple in-ears - which headphones are you using?
I listen to nothing but 90s techno and happy hardcore when running, needs to be a continuous mix and a steady bpm.
i used to love working out to Hysterics
not that steady a beat but boy it got me pumped
for me it needs words, I've lots of different playlists
I've various depending on the training, this is a sample of my Berlin marathon long-run playlist from last year.
The Greatest Light is the Greatest Shade - The Joy Formidable
Fall Into Place - Apartment
I Feel You - Depeche Mode
I Wish I Was Someone Better - Blood Red Shoes
This Love is Fucking Right - Pains of Being Pure at Heart
Neighbourhood #3 Power Out - Arcade Fire
Eat Raw Meat - Editors
A Day Another Day - The Strange Death of Liberal England
Found Love In a Graveyard - Veronica Falls
PS - Stricken City
There Is No Light - Wildbirds & Peacedrums
No Joy - No Joy
Poor Animal - Zola Jesus
New Orlenas - Former Ghosts
Theme From Tomorrowland - Cold Cave
Who Can Say - The Horrors
Not in Love - Crystal Castles ft Robert Smith
Mr November - The National
Mainly high tempo with some singalong bits for when you are running down a busy A-road and no-one can hear you. Treadmill I tend just to listen to albums, I can't hack more than 5 miles without losing the will to live on one.
Worst album to ever run to - XX.
I can always rely on you Sean
to turn music into a lifestyle accessory or functional adjunct.
NEXT UP: What music do you use in your cooking? For curries, I put 2 tsp of Led Zeppelin for an extra kick. Give me your tips, and surely a spotify list / recipe book will follow.
Music's all about context though, isn't it?
Or do you only listen to music in a specially prepared booth, in total darkness, after a period of meditation to clear your emotions?
If only marckee, if only (j/k)
I'm simplifying to be fair, but this kind of thing just strikes me as the thought process of an advertiser rather than an aesthete, and that's not how I personally approach (or want to approach) the music I listen to.
I don't have music that I listen to when I run, or on a Sunday morning, or any of that sort of criteria - I tend to just have a constant attention towards things I'm listening to that I've discovered recently, with some throwbacks to older (to me) records interspersed.
I'll concede that, for example, at a party I will play 'party' music, because it's necessary and polite to consider the differing interests of the group. Music listened to alone though, is listened to for its own sake.
Different strokes and all that.
you might not but most people do
and without sub-filing of music and recontexualising it, every thread on here would just be "music: good or bad" or possibly yes/no.
You can recontextualise music in an artistic sense rather than in a functional sense. You can actually analyse it as an artform rather than just figuring out what times its best to put on in the background.
But as you say, some (or even most) people seem to enjoy that.
hi WLWC
have you changed your opinion on this in the two years since you posted?
mínus - cats eye
torche - fire
killing joke - the great cull
I used to live in a house with four (female) nurses.
They used to swear by the Ministry Of Sound workout DVD. If you now have an image of four nurses reinacting the Eric Prydz video in your living room every night, then you've got the picture…
Long songs with great basslines
Luomo- Synkro
Metro Area- Miura
LCD Soundsystem- Yeah
my gym playlist
I try to change it every few weeks or so to keep things fresh, otherwise you get too used to it and don't work as hard. At the moment the one of I've got is about 140 tracks, some of them being:
Japandroids - Heart Sweats
Bruce Springsteen - My Love Will Not Let You Down
Neon Neon - Dream Cars
Big Boi - Shutterbug, Back Up Plan, Daddy Fat Sax
Blur - Bugman
Deftones - Diamond Eyes
Gaslight Anthem - Old White Lincoln
Jimmy Eat World - Big Casino, Bleed American
Weezer - Represent, Ruling Me
White Rabbits - Percussion Gun
Ryan Adams - Icebreaker
Morrissey - November Spawned A Monster, Sunny
Kanye West - All Of the Lights, Monster
Seems to do the trick
oddly enough
the first two Motley Crue albums work quite well for medexicola this'd this
oh yes
There have been many of my playlists that've been dominated by the Crue. Think I've still got Same Ol' Situation and Come On & Dance on this one actually.
breaking the back - million dead
kick push - lupe fiasco
calculate the risk - jetplane landing
carnival kids - futureheads
teachers - soulwax (nite versions)
the hand that feeds - NIN
the sweat descends - less savy fav
and for the full Rocky experience, whack Mountains by Biffy on for the home strait
Fast and loud is the way forward
James Hetfield shouting at you that "What don't kill you, makes you more strong" is always motivational. Hence my current Gym playlist starts thus:
Metallica - Broken, Beat and Scarred
QOTSA - 3's & 7's
Fighting with Wire - Long Distance
Downset - Together
Bronx - Six Days a Week
Distillers - I Am a Revenant
The Zico Chain - Junk
A Wilhelm Scream - These Dead Streets
Rival Schools - Used For Glue
Rise Against - Injection
Alkaline Trio - Old School Reasons
RATM - Sleep Now in The Fire
Hell is For Heroes - You Drove Me To it
Holy F___ - Latin
works well for me when I'm on my bike.ma0sm this'd this
tried this yesterday and it worked rather well yeah.
Tarot Sport by Fuck Buttons is my favourite album to run to
but generally anything repetitive and noisy enough to drown out the sound of my hefty man breasts slapping together works wellawaythecrowroad and jontosh2001 this'd this
one of my favourites to run to too, bet they never expected that when they made it!
Sasha - Airdrawndagger
specifically, Wavy Gravy :D
Does it hurt
When your knuckles scrape the floor?TheRealShields this'd this
There's a company doing music at specific bpm, to help with running.
You could probably 'find' it if you look hard enough.
cheers, will investigate
Always found this to be a useful thread
Anyone got any new suggestions to try?
still kvelertak for me
or meshuggah
Lightning Bolt albums
speeds ye up
I just listen to a fuckload of feelgood Pop-Punk/Emo
So my gym/running playlist comprises of:
Alkaline Trio - Goddamnit
Brand New - Your Favourite Weapon
Fall Out Boy - Take This To Your Grave
Blink 182 - Enema Of The State
Taking Back Sunday - Tell All Your Friends
Is basically the definitive answer to this question, right there.
Pumping Iron - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAxYztRKIAM
Stay Hungry - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUNQ1yHBp64
I'm Ballsy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz3tkur7gx0
the whole Cold Cave Cherish the Light Years album
I have a load of stuff on shuffle, but whenever one of these tracks come on I can really kick my pace up.
some other stuff I've got on my running playlist:
it's been said before but ; LCD Soundsystem first album stuff, most of that is really good.
Burzum - Jesu Dod - fast snares = fast feet
John Talabot's Fin tracks have a nice pace and not too heavy, keep me light on my feet.
Cobalt - Ulcerism and Witherer, when I want to destroy the path. can eat up a couple of kilometers inside Ulcerism.
Same goes for Liturgy - Generation. Bit of a weird gait to it, but it's propulsive sure enough
The Men - Shittin' With The Shah. Great great great running pace
Nudity - Heavy Petting ep. few tracks of that are really bubbly and hiNRG
VCMG - mostly all of SSSS for the same reasons as LCD.
I need some more running musics, this thread could be good for me - some newer things from this year would be nice though.
used to just be whatever ghostface killah album i wanted to listen to most that day
damaged by black flag
beat-heavy ciara and janet jackson
beyoncé - diva and videophone (trap as fuck) off of i am...
hudson mohawke remix of the pleasure principle
el tigeraso by maluca
ghostface killah is fun to work out to
especially Nutmeg, Mighty Healthy, and Daytona 500. Rustie's Glass Swords album has some great high tempo tracks for exercising, too. I imagine the TNGHT ep would work well too. Oh and a lot of Chemical Brothers songs, like Setting Sun and Out of Control.
Current Playlist:
Transmission - Joy Division
Ruiner - NIN
Kerosene - Big Black
Headache - Metz
Wasted Days - Cloud Nothings
Kiss Kiss Is Getting Old - Les Savy Fav
B.O.B. - Outkast
Takeover - Jay Z
Power - Kanye West
Casa Bey - Mos Def
R.A.P. Music - Killer Mike
Gravel Pit - Wu Tang Clan
Wicked - Ice Cube
Tame - Pixies
Electricity - Spiritualized
Mutiny In Heaven - Birthday Party
The Classical - The Fall
Wolf Like Me - TV On The Radio
Idioteque - Radiohead
Brothersport - Animal Collective
Shipwreck - Modeselektor
Rowla - Underworld
Wolf Like Me
would be an awesome running song. it's going in the playlist now
LCD Soundsystem
The whole of Sound of Silver is perfect for me.
Also for the last 10 mins of a workout
Broken Social Scene - It's all gonna break. Perfect for finishing with that endorphin rush.
Oh Shit!
Metronomy too!
Justice - Stress
Great for drowning out the sound of laboured breathing and running like you're being chased.
Any AC/DC album
Also, for 25 minute work-outs, the first Arctic Monkeys album with Riot Van as a your warm down.
Gang Gang Dance - Eye Contact
The drawl of Glass Jar is such a great way to start a run.


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What to pack? What size suitcase? How many bags can I bring?
This is often a stressful part of trip preparations. Keep these things in mind:
- Students will receive exact luggage restrictions by email in the month prior to departure. Note: Because of changing airline policies, they may have tougher luggage requirements than listed below.
- Currently students are allowed to take one piece of checked luggage, one carry-on and one personal item.
- One checked bag - no more than 25-26 inches (23-24 is better). Students will be given the maximum weight limit prior to departure.
- One carry-on like a small or medium backpack; less than 45 linear inches and no more than 22 pounds.
- Small personal item like a purse/small daypack/camera bag. Girls, be careful about carrying purses. You may want to have a sling-type purse. All valuables should be in your travel wallet.
- Pack light! Lay out everything you want to take and then pack only HALF of it.
- Don't think three months. Remember that you should only be packing for about 7-10 days. You will be able to do laundry wherever you will be staying. Take into account if you like to buy t-shirts.
- Take only the essentials. Anything else you can buy if you need it. Europe has some of the same products as the U.S. and there's even Walmart-type stores in China.
- Clothes are cheap in China and you can find bargains in Europe. Buy only what you need, however, or you will end up with too much clothing.
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- Jeans and shoes are heavy. However, it is good to take two pairs of shoes. You will need a good pair of walking shoes. Don't just take flipflops, however; they are not good for walking all day.
- One light waterproof jacket is good to take for cold/wet days. Think layers! Euro students may need to throw in a couple of sweaters and a coat. Use those plastic packing bags (the kind that sucks out air) to pack these bulkier items.
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- Only pack the essentials. Don't pack things because "you might need them." If you need something, you can go buy it wherever you are.
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- When you return, you may have two checked bags. (You may have to pay extra for the second bag.) You can pack a collapsible duffle or buy a bag in Australia or Europe.
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Faith and begorrah, you drank your green beer, you festooned your clothes with shamrocks, you wished a leprechaun (and his pot of gold) would visit, you listened to "Danny Boy" (and cried), you went to church, you marched in or watched a parade, you ate corned beef and cabbage (even though it's not really Irish) and you wore your "Kiss Me, I'm Irish" T-shirt (even if you're not Irish). What else is there to do today on St. Patrick's Day? How about watch an Irish movie? Which one? I'm so glad you asked.
Faith and begorrah, you drank your green beer, you festooned your clothes with shamrocks, you wished a leprechaun (and his pot of gold) would visit, you listened to "Danny Boy" (and cried), you went to church, you marched in or watched a parade, you ate corned beef and cabbage (even though it's not really Irish) and you wore your "Kiss Me, I'm Irish" T-shirt (even if you're not Irish). What else is there to do today on St. Patrick's Day? How about watch an Irish movie? Which one? I'm so glad you asked.
Searching through the Web, I came across enough worthy candidates to keep fans of Irish movies busy until the next Notre Dame football game. They include "The Quiet Man," "Veronica Guerin," "Michael Collins," "Angela's Ashes," "The Guard," "The General," "The Hand That Shakes the Barley," "Bloody Sunday," "The Snapper," "The Van," "In The Name of the Father," "Ondine," "Hunger," "When Brendan Met Trudy," "The Field," "War of the Buttons," "In America," "Intermission," "The Butcher Boy" and "The Secret of Kells." Sorry, no "Far and Away." I said "worthy." Now before the picky police come after me with a shillelagh, note that not all these films feature Irish actors or take place in Ireland, but they all tell stories with Irish characters. I have submitted, in alphabetical order, my Lucky Seven favorites.
"THE COMMITMENTS" (1991) - OK, if you don't like this film, you're not only not Irish, you're not breathing. Based on the novel by Roddy Doyle, this movie was a particular treat for me because it features incredible performances of '60s soul music, and I happen to adore '60s soul music. That it's being performed by working-class Dubliners adds to the kick. The story centers around one Dubliner's attempts to form a soul group. A cast of relative unknowns excels here, and I challenge you not to tap your feet during the course of this movie. The movie is directed by Alan Parker, an Englishman who also directed "Angela's Ashes."
"THE CRYING GAME" (1992) - Perhaps you're one of the few people on this planet who doesn't know about this film's "revealing" plot twist. If you are, expect to be bowled over. Even if you know what's coming, this film still packs a wallop. Stephen Rea stars as an IRA volunteer who captures a British soldier (Forest Whitaker) only to befriend him and later start a relationship with the soldier's lover. And that's just the tip of the iceberg, so to speak. The top-notch cast includes Miranda Richardson, Jim Broadbent and Jaye Davidson. The film was written and directed by Irishman Neil Jordan, who won an Oscar for his script. He also directed "Michael Collins" and "The Butcher Boy."
"THE MAGDALENE SISTERS" (2002) - You don't need to be raised a Catholic with Irish roots and educated by nuns, as I was, to be moved by this chilling, fact-based film set in Ireland in the 1960s. Here, "wayward" girls get sent to the sisters to get back on the path of righteousness only to end up on a highway to hell with nuns dispensing their own special brand of dehumanizing brutality. The performances are spot-on. A very disturbing and maddening film yet brilliantly executed, which makes it even more disturbing and maddening. The movie was written and directed by Scotsman Peter Mullan, who shot the film in Scotland. Last month, Irish Prime Minister Edna Kenny apologized to the survivors of the Magdalene Laundries and their families.
"MY LEFT FOOT" (1989) - So you thought Daniel Day-Lewis was amazing in his Oscar-winning portrayal of Honest Abe in "Lincoln"? Be prepared to be astounded then by his Oscar-winning portrayal of Christy Brown, a working-class Irishman who learns to write and draw despite being crippled by cerebral palsy. Can you hazard a guess what his one functioning appendage is? Based on a true story, the film would make a great companion piece with "The Sessions," both showing people overcoming their disabilities with their dignity and senses of humor intact. Brenda Fricker also won an Oscar playing Brown's mother. The film was directed by Irishman Jim Sheridan, who also directed "In the Name of the Father," "The Field" and "In America."
"ONCE" (2007) - Irish busker (Glen Hansard) meets Czech immigrant (Marketa Irglova). He sings her songs, she's impressed, they collaborate and... yup, they begin making beautiful music together. But there are complications, and the resolutions don't conform to Hollywood convention. Near the end of the film, Irglova's character says something to Hansard's character and it's not translated. When I later asked Irglova what the line meant, she coyly declined to provide an answer. I recommend you get the line translated after you see the film. Hansard and Irglova would become an item in real life, though the romantic link has since been broken. insert sad face here. Hansard, who is also a musician in real life, appeared in "The Commitments." In other news, "Once" won the Oscar for Best Song and the movie later became a Broadway musical. The film was directed by Irishman John Carney.
"THE SECRET OF ROAN INISH" (1994) - I'll plead guilty to having a critical crush on John Sayles, who, in my far from humble opinion, is one of the most talented directors in the biz. You want variety? This New York native has written and directed films about murder in small town Texas ("Lone Star"), a paralyzed soap opera actress in Louisiana ("Passion Fish"), the Black Sox baseball scandal in Chicago ("Eight Men Out") and a coal miners' strike in West Virginia ("Matewan"). You want quality? He's won a plethora of awards and received two Oscar nominations. In "Roan Inish," Sayles adapts the novel "The Secret of the Ron Mor Skerry" by Rosalie K. Fry to weave a tale about the mythological selkie: a seal that can transform itself into a human. The story centers around Fiona (Jeni Courtney), a young girl who believes a selkie may have rescued her baby brother. Sources have the novel set in Scotland while the film was shot in Ireland. A heartwarming story of the highest order. "Ondine" would be a nice companion piece.
"WAKING NED DEVINE" (1998) - So what do you if one of your small-town residents has a winning lottery ticket? You rejoice in his good fortune? Sure, but what if that resident just happens to be dead? You could mourn his passing and bemoan his bad good luck. Or you could figure out a way to get the money for yourself and your fellow residents. How they go about doing that provides the gist of this delightful comedy. Though set in an Irish village, the film was actually shot on the Isle of Man. It was written and directed by Englishman Kirk Jones. The ensemble cast is fabulous, and that ain't no blarney.
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Christy Harvey on Senate Filibuster, Ross Gelbspan on Climate Change
This week on CounterSpin: Senate rules are suddenly big news, as Republicans charge that Democrats are unfairlyand perhaps unconstitutionallyblocking the White House's judicial nominees. With all the claims and counter-claims, are reporters sorting out the facts? We'll ask Christy Harvey of the Center for American Progress.
Also on the show: The media debate on climate change and global warming continues to lend credence to a small group of industry-paid commentators and scientists whose denial of global warming is contradicted by the overwhelming scientific consensus. We'll talk with journalist Ross Gelbspan, whose article, "Snowed," is part of a package on the climate change debate in the MayJune issue of Mother Jones magazine.


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Colorant Makers Become Key Allies in Meeting Need for Naturally Derived Colorants
Colorant makers are becoming key allies in helping food and beverage companies meet growing demands for naturally derived colorants.
The economy may be sinking but demand for more natural ingredients in foods is still strong. To that end, colorant specialists are helping food and beverage manufacturers with naturally derived products that deliver vibrant-yet-real tints for products to keep appeal high but chemistry to a minimum.
"The Southampton study on issues with artificial colors definitely prompted a renewed interest in natural colors," says Thierry Jones, general manager-North America for Diana Naturals Inc. (www.diana-naturals.com), Valley Cottage, N.Y. "Even in areas like confectionary, typically not open to natural colors, we've seen increased interest from companies desiring to switch to naturals, in spite of additional cost and [occasional] hurdles."
The 2007 study by Southampton University, funded by the British Food Standards Agency, was the one that made a connection between six artificial colors (when consumed with sodium benzoate) and hyperactivity in children.
"I have to ask [customers], 'How do you define natural?' " says Dave Tuescher, technical director at Sethness Caramel Color (www.sethness.com), Lincolnwood, Ill. "I can tell you how our caramel color stacks up against your definition, point by point. But only you can decide if it's natural."
"There's actually no such thing as a 'natural' food color from a regulatory perspective, except when you use a juice, extract or powder of the same fruit or vegetable as is (prominent) in the product," says Winston Boyd, colorant expert and technical director of R&D for Lawrence Foods Inc. (www.lawrencefoods.com), Elk Grove Village, Ill. "The term 'natural color' from the standpoint of U.S. regulation is deemed to mean color that is natural to the specific product in use and not that the color itself is derived from nature, as is commonly believed."
The FDA has defined natural flavors, but not natural colors. "For example, an ingredient statement might read: water, sugar, orange juice concentrate, natural flavors, annatto extract (color), sodium benzoate. The FDA permits the use of the word natural to modify a flavor ingredient, but not to modify a color additive," says Jennifer Guild, global food science and regulatory manager at D.D. Williamson (www.naturalcolors.com), Louisville, Ky.
"It is the position of the FDA that 'natural color' may imply the additive is a naturally occurring constituent inside the food," she continues. "The FDA has set forth multiple examples of how to declare color additives exempt from certification on an ingredient statement, including 'colored with annatto extract,' 'annatto extract (color)' or 'color added.' "
Boyd describes the practical impact: "If you use strawberry juice concentrate to color strawberry preserves, it can be labeled a 'natural color.' If you use the same strawberry juice concentrate to enhance the color of raspberry preserves, that color is now artificial and must be labeled according to regulatory guidelines."
But this hasn't stopped ingredient makers from staying on-trend with natural alternatives to synthetic colors. Moreover, they're stepping beyond the traditional vendor roles to partner with food and beverage manufacturers in effecting such transitions.
D.D. Williamson provides processors written guidelines and personal assistance focusing on naturally derived blends, especially organics. The company developed a full line of organic extracts of the annatto bean, a carotenoid that can be employed along the yellow-to-red spectrum. It also offers natural colors based on beta-carotene, paprika extract, turmeric, betalains (from red beets), anthocyanins from various dark fruits and vegetables, carmine and cochineal extract, chlorophyll and caramel.
Dual action
Carotenoid- and other nature-derived colorants often have another advantage: the nutraceutical component. When a colorant can serve as a functional health ingredient, it enhances marketability of the end product.
Sensient Technologies Corp. (www.sensientfoodcolors.com), Milwaukee, expanded its offerings of natural colors equally promoting health and wellness. Its line of preservative- and GMO-free "Fusion Precise Natural Color Systems" is one example.
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Clippers seek Pacific title, rare sweep of Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have won the Pacific Division the last five years. That impressive run will come to an end this season.
And guess who's next in line to capture the division title? That's right, the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Clippers need a win this afternoon against the rival Lakers to lock up their first division crown in team history. The Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies and Charlotte Bobcats are the only teams in NBA lore not to win a division championship.
A three-game losing streak for the Clippers was put to rest with Wednesday's 126-101 beatdown of the Phoenix Suns as DeAndre Jordan led the charge with 20 points and 12 rebounds.
"My teammates put me in position for easy baskets," Jordan said.
Chris Paul delivered 15 points, 12 assists and four steals, while Eric Bledsoe and Willie Green finished with 17 and 15 points, respectively, for Los Angeles, which posted 50 wins in a season for the first time. The 1974-75 Buffalo Braves went 49-33.
The Clippers outscored the Suns 72-32 in the paint and registered 34 points off of 21 Phoenix turnovers. The Clips, who have 35 wins this season by 10 or more points, are 1-1 on a four-game homestand and 29-9 as the host. They will wrap up the residency Wednesday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. A loss by Golden State to Utah Sunday would also clinch the Pacific for the Clippers.
In injury news for the Clippers, Jordan is questionable Sunday with a sore hip and Blake Griffin, who had just nine points versus the Suns, is questionable as well due to a sore left calf.
Meanwhile, the Lakers are fighting for a playoff spot that superstar Kobe Bryant said will come to fruition. The Lakers are just one-half game ahead of the Utah Jazz for the eighth spot in the West and sit 2 1/2 games in back of the Houston Rockets with six to play.
In an 86-84 triumph versus the Grizzlies on Friday, Bryant scored 24 points and dished out nine assists. Dwight Howard had nine points and 10 rebounds for the Lakers, who made it interesting at the end before holding on. Grizzlies guard Mike Conley drove the lane in the waning seconds and was defended by Howard. No foul was called and Conley's shot was off the mark at the horn.
"I thought he did a great job. He tried to avoid contact and stayed big enough to bother the shot," Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni said of Howard's defense. "I thought he defended it perfectly."
Bryant talked about the remainder of the games afterward.
"We have big games coming up against tough opponents. I think at this point in the season it should be very easy for us to maintain our focus," Bryant said.
The Lakers have won three in a row and four of five games, and still have important games against the Clippers, Warriors, Spurs and Rockets on the slate. The Lakers are 15-24 away from home and may not have guard Steve Nash on Sunday because of a series on injuries to his hip, ankle and back.
The Clippers have won the first three matchups with the Lakers this season and haven't swept a season series against their city rivals since 1974-75 (4-0), when the team resided in Buffalo. The Lakers have lost five of their last seven at the Clippers.


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Thanks Holly, I'll hold you to it. The orders need to be in by the 31. The stuff is kind of expensive but she is about halfway to her goal that she needs for my party.
Tiara I so get the plateauing thing and it's frustrating but don't give up, I did and then I gained back almost half of the 65 pounds I lost. So keep plugging away and gradually increase your exercise you can do it. And I think you should check out the 31 catalog and buy yourself something for your birthday!
And you pup I think you could use a new purse or something!
So my FIL said he would come to conference with me, but I don't know if I can make it through the panic attacks. I was up to their house today and started getting nervous about going to the dinner at the church. He tried to help but it made it worse though when I started shaking my hands really hard my MIL asked if I was cold and M and FIL both said no she's working off her nerves so that is promising that he understood what it was that I was doing but what will TSA do if I start rocking back and forth and flapping my arms like a chicken? Maybe if I don't do any Bawking (which Lyd insists I bawk like a chicken when I sleep talk) they won't tackle me to the ground and taze me. I know someone who has a tazer maybe I should have them practice on me.
Becky I think you should go, but have your layover in Rochester NY and we can do the last leg together with my FIL. Oh and when I mentioned TSA, he said he always gets pulled because of his accent to which I replied Oh good we'll both be tackled to the floor and tazed and he said well at least we'll be together! Oh boy I don't know if I can do it or not!


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Hi friends of my little humble blog!
I'm officially back in Hong Kong now. It has been raining non-stop but I am not complaining since it helps keep the temperature moderate and humidity checked. I had a wonderful trip back to the States. I visited San Francisco (my former home) and Dallas (my family's home). I was able to catch up with old friends and meet some new ones.
In San Francisco I visited Temple Emanu-el twice. First time was on a Sunday after Shabbat where I was able to take lots of photos of the Temple from the outside. Second time was for a special Shabbat service honoring the Temple's Chief Rabbi. I was able to view the inside of the Temple. It is a beautiful structure through and through. With extremely high ceilings and ornate stained-glass windows, I felt transported into an ancient Jewish world. I have uploaded some pics for you all via my Flickr. Enjoy! 😉
So I am back in Hong Kong now. Recovered from my awful experience flying back transpacific. My flight was delayed and upon missing my connection to Hong Kong, I was diverted to spend a night in Osaka, Japan. United Airlines (A favorite) selected to put us into a low-level motel and I could not sleep at all. It was horrible. Anyways, I am all better now in Hong Kong.
The United Jewish Congregation in Hong Kong often hosts guest speakers and this week was not an exception. Rabbi Gilad Kariv, Executive Director of the Israeli Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism visited Hong Kong and gave a breakfast talk on Reform Judaism and Israeli Politics. He was about mid to late thirties, handsome, with a quiet intelligence. As in typical Israeli style, he was direct and forthcoming in communication style (I love this style BTW). I told him that I was currently researching various Jewish sects for a future conversion, he quickly provided his recommendation for Reform. 🙂 He offered his card and if I am in Israel in the future to visit his congregation for Shabbat. I will definitely take him up on his offer when I am in Israel.
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WHAT: Comedian and actor Nick Offerman, star of NBC's Emmy-nominated comedy Parks & Recreation, will perform during the University of Rochester's Winterfest Weekend.
TIME, DATE, PLACE: 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, in Strong Auditorium on the University of Rochester's River Campus.
WHAT: Nick Offerman works alongside an impressive comedic cast of Amy Poehler, Rob Lowe, Rashida Jones, and Aziz Ansari on Parks and Recreation, playing the role of Ron Swanson, the bacon-loving masculine director of a parks and recreation department in small town Indiana. The role has developed a cult following and garnered Offerman the Television Critics Association Award for Achievement in Comedy in 2011 and a nomination for the Critic's Choice Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy in 2011.
In addition to Parks and Recreation, he also can currently be seen on the big screen in Casa De Mi Padre with Will Ferrell and 21 Jump Street with Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum. Offerman got his comedic start in the Chicago theater community before gaining roles on Deadwood, Will & Grace, Monk, The West Wing, 24, ER, George Lopez, NYPD Blue, The Practice, The King of Queens, Gilmore Girls, and CSI: NY.
TICKETS: Tickets are $7 for University of Rochester undergraduate students, $10 for University faculty, staff, and graduate students, and $14 for the general public. Tickets can be purchased at the Common Market in Wilson Commons and online at www.urochestertickets.com.
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Whately, Massachusetts, was incorporated in 1771 and named by Governor Hutchinson for Thomas Whately, a member of the British Parliament. The land in Whately is some of the most fertile in New England, and is one of the few areas where the fine Sumatra tobacco can be grown outside of Indonesia. Tobacco has been a cash crop in the area since the middle of the 19th century and was a large source of income in the town in the middle years of the 20th century. A good supply of water allowed the development of many mills. Whately also had a thriving pottery industry during the 19th century. Whately's main street is said to be one of the finest main streets in New England.
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Hero teacher killed in Nevada school shooting buried with full military honors
A Nevada math teacher killed by a 12-year-old student in a school-yard shooting that also wounded two students was remembered for his character, selfless acts and military service at a memorial service Sunday.
Speakers hailed Michael Landsberry for trying to talk the shooter into turning over the semi-automatic handgun before the youth shot him in the chest as students arrived for class Oct. 21 at Sparks Middle School.
Gov. Brian Sandoval said the 45-year-old former Marine was a devoted husband, father, military member and teacher who made "the ultimate sacrifice so his students might live."
"This tragedy is one we'll all struggle to understand," the governor said. "What is conclusive is his selfless acts to give his life so others might live ... By his actions, he has inspired us all to do all we can for our fellow man."
Brig. Gen. William Burks of the Nevada National Guard said the core values of honor, courage, commitment and integrity that Landsberry learned as a Marine and Nevada Air National Guardsman were "on display in the school yard" when he walked calmly to the shooter and gave other students a chance to flee.
"He still lived his life by his core values, and he certainly did (the day of the shooting)," Burks said. "Once a Marine, always a Marine. By any and all standards, Master Sgt. Michael Landsberry ... was an enormous success."
Police are investigating the shooting that began about 15 minutes before the morning bell on the asphalt basketball court outside the school. The attack lasted only about three minutes and ended with student Jose Reyes turning the gun on himself. The boy got the gun at home.
Police investigators are interviewing witnesses and don't want to release any preliminary information, including a possible motive. Parents of the two wounded boys have said they don't believe their children were singled out.
Landsberry's wife of five years, Sharon, and his two stepdaughters, Andrea and Alisa, spoke about his love of family, life and teaching. He was an "impassioned" teacher and mentor whose main goal was to enable the success of his students, his widow said.
"Mike found a way to adapt and overcome, and he found a way to reach each student," Sharon Landsberry said. "What gave him the most satisfaction was seeing a light go on when a student suddenly got it."
Pedro Martinez, superintendent of the Washoe County School District, said Landsberry could have worked at any school but he chose to teach at one of the Reno area's "highest-poverty" middle schools because he knew he was needed there.
"He touched their lives every day," he said. "I want to thank Michael not only for what he did that day (of the shooting), but for what he did every day in the classroom. He helped students realize their dreams and know that he was there for them."
Martinez and Landsberry friends also talked about the teacher's passion for Batman, Star Wars, sports, history books and video games. "He humbled himself to his children and the children saw how real he was," Martinez said.
Chaplain Tim Gregory of the Nevada National Guard said he thinks the "greatest story" to be taken from Landsberry's life is to "find something to die for and then live for it."
Landsberry received full military honors, including a 21-gun salute, during the emotional two-hour celebration of life at Sparks Christian Fellowship. An American flag that draped his casket was presented to his widow.


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What's new: The 2013 Tesla Model S is an all-new, fully electric luxury sedan from Tesla, the California-based electric vehicle manufacturer who created the all-electric Roadster. Early Model S units were 2012 models. A base model with a smaller battery joined the lineup for 2013.
The Tesla Model S is a fully electric, 4-door sedan with a rear hatchback. All Model S sedans are rear-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive unavailable. The sedan's rear hatch opens to reveal a cargo area or two optional rear-facing seats that increase its seating capacity to seven.
The base-level Tesla Model S is powered by a 362-horsepower version of the sedan's electric motor. The Model S Performance has 416 hp. Also available is an upscale Model S Signature trim level. A 60 kWh lithium-ion battery is standard in the base model, while 85 kWh batteries are optional. The larger battery is standard on Performance models. The 60 kWh battery returns a range of just over 200 miles, while the 85 kWh battery can reach 265 miles on a single charge.
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Reindeer is from the new Cricut Christmas Noel Solutions cartridge, stamped with UTEE embossing powder and mounted on the music Cuttlebug embossed card. Created by Denise on the Cricut Board and my favorite card of the Christmas season this year! Isn't it fabulous?
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What is Bioenergetic Analysis ?
Bioenergetic Analysis is a specific form of body-psychotherapy – based upon the continuity between body and mind – rooted in the work of Wilhelm Reich and founded by Alexander Lowen.
BA basically combines a bodily, analytic and relational therapeutic work, based upon an energetic understanding.
Bioenergetic Analysis helps to release chronic muscular tensions, manage affects, expand the capacity for intimacy, heal sexual difficulties and learn new, more fulfilling ways of relating to others. Tenderness, aggression, assertion – and their confluence in sexuality – are seen as core lifesaving forces. The therapeutic relationship provides a place of safety in which healing begins.
The therapist reads the body, resonates with its energy, feels the emotions, listens, hears and answers the words. The language of the body (posture/gesture, breathing, motility, expression) is on focus as it indicates the status on the way to personhood – from the past to the present and future. Techniques are used which address the energetic aspect of the individual, including her self-perception, self-expression, and self-possession. These also include work with body contact, boundaries, grounding, and the understanding of muscular tensions as indications of somatic and psychological defenses against past trauma. The goal of therapy is more than the absence of symptoms - it is having aliveness, getting a taste of pleasure, joy, love – vibrant health.
Dr. Alexander Lowen, founder of Bioenergetic Analysis, says :
"It (BA) integrates a work with the body, with the patient's interpersonal relationships, and with his mental processes; each of which is correlated and interpreted in terms of the others.... Bioenergetic Analysis starts with the reality of the body and its basic functions of motility and expression".
He also writes in his book Bioenergetics: "Bioenergetics rests on the simple proposition that each person is his body. No person exists apart from the living body in which he has existence and through which he expresses himself and relates to the world around him. If you are your body and your body is you then it expresses who you are. It is your way of being in the world. The more alive your body is, the more you are in the world. When a body loses some of its aliveness, as when you are exhausted, for example, you tend to withdraw. Illness has the same effect, producing a state of withdrawal. You may even sense the world at a distance or see it as through a haze. On the other hand, there are days when you are radiantly alive and the world about you seems brighter, closer, more real. We all would like to be and feel more alive, and bioenergetics can help us toward the achievement of this goal."
Robert Lewis, M.D, member of the IIBA Faculty, describes his mission as therapist: "When you have no words for your feelings, for what happened to you, for what is missing in you, we listen to the inner resonance - of your inchoate secrets - as it lives in your body. We help you to sense and amplify this inner resonance until its movement comes close enough to the surface of your being to enter your consciousness. But we also listen carefully to your words and are touched by them when they come from a depth of your being that no one can put a hand on. We invite you to surrender to the spirit of your body and the body of your spirit - and in so doing, to embrace your true self."
Alexander Lowen
Alexander Lowen devoted his life to showing the importance of the body in the psychotherapeutic process, as he was convinced that every profound change has an impact on the body.
Alexander Lowen met Wilhelm Reich in New York in 1940, and trained with him until 1952. He studied Reich's energy principles and character analysis. He also had personal therapy with Reich from 1942 to 1945 before becoming a Reichian therapist himself. In 1953, he split from Reich and his research on the "orgone". Lowen then developed "Bioenergetic Analysis" as his own creative contribution to help people clarify the complexity of the mind-body split. He teamed up with two other students of Reich, John Pierrakos and William Walling and together created the Institute of Bioenergetic Analysis (IBA) in 1956, in New York.
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The Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis (IBA) was founded in 1956, in New York city, USA, by Alexander Lowen and two other students of Reich, John Pierrakos and William Walling. Few years later Walling died, Pierrakos and Lowen separated, and Lowen remained alone to manage the IBA.
In 1976, facing the international expansion of Bioenergetic Analysis and a growing demand in psychotherapist's trainings, Lowen turned the IBA into the " International Institute for Bioenergetic Analysis - IIBA".Leer más...


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St. Paul reiterated the intimate connection between the Holy Spirit and the Church. First, no one is able to declare that Jesus is Lord "except by the Holy Spirit." And the Church, he further explained, is the body of Christ — and there is only "one body." Secondly, there are many different forms of service and spiritual gifts in the Church, but there is only one Spirit, one Lord, one God. How does one enter into that body? Through baptism, for "whether Jews or Greeks, slaves or free persons ... we were all given to drink of one Spirit." This harkens back to what Jesus said to Nicodemus: "Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit" (Jn 3:5).
"God created the world," the Catechism notes, "for the sake of communion with his divine life," a communion brought about by the Church. The Holy Spirit opens the doors so we can go into the world with the Gospel, with courage, peace and joy.
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Twisted Snout Brewery and Restaurant is the place to be in Toledo!
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Gateway Golden Ale (currently off line) ABV 5.4%
A light-bodied, clear, crisp, lightly hopped, dry ale. The domestic beer drinker's gateway into the delicious world of hand-crafted ales.
Wilbur's White Wheat ABV 5.2%
A light-colored, Bavarian-style hefeweizen, slightly sweet with a wonderful banana aroma. Made from German White Wheat and a German Pilsner malt.
Twisted Snout IPA (on nitro) ABV 6.0%
An "India pale ale" – a malty pale ale with beautifully balanced hop flavors from start to finish
Redheaded Step Hog ABV 5.8%
A traditional deep red European style ale characterized by a high toasted malt flavor, moderate hoppiness, and a full flavored finish. This rich ale gets its flavor from the addition of eight different malts and the use of Palisades and Willamette hops.
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Our award-winning smooth, roasted chocolaty porter made with whole grain oats and honey.
Raspberry Squeal ABV 4.6%
Our award-winning light, crisp golden ale with a blast of real raspberry. A unique fruit ale.


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The Buffalo Sabres today announced they will sell a limited number of special edition stuffed otters, known as "Ott's Otters," with an autograph from Sabres forward Steve Ott. The stuffed otters, each one wearing an Ott jersey, come with a card autographed by the Sabres captain. All proceeds will directly benefit the Buffalo Zoo.
"I think this program is a great way for our fans to show their love of the Sabres while supporting such an important community asset in the Buffalo Zoo," Ott said. "As a big animal lover, I'm excited to be involved in a program that will help raise money and awareness for the Buffalo Zoo."
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The Avenger nameplate has dressed its share of metal over the years. Now, it finds it marquee on a midsize four-door that Dodge hopes will sway a meaningful slice of family sedan sales into their direction. But it will take more than powerfully carved curves and heady nameplate for this Avenger to become a hero.
As Dodge aimed to build a replacement for its mid-size Stratus family sedan, they stepped forth with the same boldness that defines the rest of their line-up. Taking cues from tigers and boxing gloves, Dodge brings to fruition the all-new sport-infused 2008 Avenger sedan.
Available in four trims, SE, SXT, our RT and RT AWD, the Avenger boasts the same Dodge "gotcha" attitude as the full-size Charger.
Aggression oozes from the brand's signature crosshair grille and the sinister stare of the large quad headlamps.
The hood is stamped with crisp, vertical muscle-car lines, while the upturned beltline makes way for the Avenger's hunched rear shoulders and short rear deck. As finishers, our car's trunk lid spoiler and dual chrome exhaust tips did the trick.
The four-door Avenger jumps to life with one of three power plants; a 2.4-liter double-over-head-cam inline-4 with variable-valve timing, producing 173 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque. Next up is an E85 capable 2.7-liter double-over-head-cam V6 that rates 189 horsepower and 191 pound-feet of torque. Topped off with our RT's 3.5-liter single-over-head-cam V6, outputting 235 horsepower and 232 pound-feet of torque.
The two smaller engines mate to a four-speed automatic transaxle, while the 3.5-liter is handled by a six-speed automatic with manual shift mode.
Though front-drive is the norm, Dodge now offers an AWD equipped RT, a first for the Chrysler Group in the mid-size segment. Like many AWD system its sends power to the rear wheels only when needed. Electronic Stability Program with Traction Control is also standard on the RT AWD, and it's available on all but the SE. All making sure that power goes where you want it. Our Avenger clocked from 0 to 60 in a respectable 7.2 seconds and through the quarter-mile in 15.7 seconds at 90 miles-per-hour. The 3.5 asserts itself nicely off the line, with just the right amount of power for a pseudo-sport sedan daily driver.
The Avenger RT achieves its street prowess with a sport-tuned all-independent suspension. And though it shares most structure and mechanical bits with the Chrysler Sebring sedan, it felt far more tightly screwed together.
The Avenger showed itself to be athletic, nicely-balanced, and solid. It stayed relatively flat through the cones and while pushing like most front drivers, remained very responsive overall.
Standard brakes are disc/drum with ABS on all but the SE. RT trim adds all-discs with Brake Assist. Halts average a slightly long 135 feet from 60 to 0 but were straight and stable.
Inside, find an airy cabin that's comparable in size to Camry and Accord. The dash layout is typically American, straightforward with large switches and controls. The deep-set, white faced gauges are sporty and easy to read, while the steering wheel tilts and telescopes. Side and curtain airbags are standard as well.
From the Caliber comes the standard Chill Zone, an in-dash cooling bin for water and soda. Clever heated and cooled cup holders are an option. Our RT came with a standard 6-disc CD stereo with auxiliary jack. Upgrades include a hands free phone, information center, 20 gig hard drive audio/navigation system, and rear-seat DVD player.
That seat has room for three adults, an armrest, and a 60/40 split folding feature. That, along with a front folding passenger seat on all but the base car, more than makes up for a somewhat small 13.6 cubic foot trunk.
Our Avenger RT has a Government Fuel Economy of 16 city/26 highway. We managed a fine test loop of 24 miles-per-gallon on regular gas. The 3.5's Energy Impact Score is a good 15.6 barrels of oil per year. But, select the 2.7 V6 and use E85, and it drops to only 4.4 barrel a year. That beats a Camry hybrid by half.
As for pricing, the Avenger SE starts at $18,895, the mid-level SXT at $19,795, while the RT stickers for $23,545. An RT with AWD jumps up another $2,000 to $25,545.
Dodge's new warrior, the 2008 Avenger, is an aggressive entry into the mid-size segment. It adds a shot of sport and muscle to family duties without compromising comfort. For virtually any vehicle, that's quite an accomplishment, and its makes the Avenger an everyday hero.


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Hopefully this does some justice to the subject title given. My first ever posted Mock draft in 35+ years of looking ahead to the draft and scribbling countless names.
I'm going to assume most will be familiar enough with these players and/or have their preferred sites and scouting info. So, I won't get into all that. But, perhaps just give you some comments that justify the selection.
2. Tyrann Mathieu DB formerly of LSU
for all the potential pros and cons... I can't think of a potentially bigger impact player at this spot that could serve the team needs well. I know this is a polarizing player and a hugely controversial pick... but, I think it's a potential "championship" type move. In nearly 40 years of watching the draft... there's risk with every player. Take your chances sometimes. This is a player.
3. Ty Powell LB Harding
I think this guy could be a sleeper pick that won't last long. He's played DL and DB as well. Look him up. He was a combine participant and seems to have gotten some attention.
4. Michael Williams TE Alabama
(Dave Richard suggests that some team enamored with him could even take him in the 3rd round.)
This guy is just a sneaky good player, especially in the red zone. He is a lumbering TE - not the joker TE most everyone is saying we need. But, I'm thinking the Hawks already have players that are going to get the majority of the touches and a guy like this could find a role on this team and prove valuable. It's always said that the Seahawks like unconventional guys. Williams might fit that category a bit.
5. Montori Hughes DT Tenn-Martin
compete for a spot
5. Kwame Geathers DT Georgia
see what he could be
6. Jordan Rodgers QB Vanderbilt
Aaron Rodgers warms up to the Hawks
7. Chris Barker G Nevada
Only player in school history to start every game over a 4-year span. Mobility in that Nevada offense, durable, tough. Under-rated?
7. Vinston Painter T Virginia Tech
4.9 in the 40. Versatile, late-bloomer. Could be a steal. Project player with tons of potential that Cable could develop. Liked the tenacity I saw from him at the combine.
7. Jake Knott LB Iowa St.
coaches selection First Team All Big 12 (despite missing final 4 games.) Oozing with leadership. reads & reacts well and rarely takes false steps. Smart, playmaker who constantly exceeds expectations.
7. Brett Maher K Nebraska
wasn't going to mock a kicker, but the Hawks need one.
Super-Sneaky UDFA find: Latavius Murray RB UCF http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2rUpbfsHgE
I could also see the Seahawks taking Gavin Escobar if available at 56. Jordan Reed just seems like he could fit right in with the Seahawks, but I didn't put him in this mock b/c I wanted to bring attention to Mathieu and Powell and don't think Reed will last beyond the 3rd. I could also see the Seahawks taking O-lineman earlier as well. Perhaps Alvin Bailey.


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Turbine announces Free to Play for LotRO!
BURBANK, CA June 3, 2010 Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today that Turbine, Inc. will unveil a major update this fall, making The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) free-to-play for everyone. Extending its award-winning story, LOTRO delivers the ultimate adventure featuring a massive world with state-of-the-art graphics and gameplay, and a rich set of features that until now could only be found in premium subscription-based online games.
Launching this fall across North America and Europe, with Codemasters operating the game free-to-play in Europe, LOTRO will introduce Turbines innovative new pricing model that allows players to download the game and play for free, purchase expansions, quest packs, items, and account services a la carte from the new LOTRO Store, or join the VIP program to get unlimited access to all of the games content for one low price. Players interested in getting a sneak peek of the new LOTRO can sign up for a chance to participate in the Beta program which begins June 16, 2010 at
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is bringing quality games based on The Lord of the Rings to multiple platforms, and the franchises expansive adventure story lends itself perfectly for LOTRO free-to-play, giving a wide range of players the opportunity to experience the game, said Jeff Junge, Senior Vice President Online Games and Digital Games Platforms, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. We are focused on expanding our game franchises onto new digital platforms to maximize quality experiences for gamers worldwide and LOTROs new model is a great leading example of this.
Turbines Dungeons and Dragons Online®: Eberron Unlimited was the worlds first truly premium free-to-play online game that ushered in a new era of choice for online gamers seeking quality entertainment, said Jim Crowley, President and CEO of Turbine. The popularity of DDO validated the extraordinary demand by gamers for quality entertainment they can experience at their own pace and within their budget. Extending free-to-play to LOTRO will offer another premium game to a broad spectrum of fans.
Having successfully taken two titles free-to-play in the past we are very pleased to be doing the same with The Lord of the Rings Online in Europe, said David Solari, Vice President and General Manager of Codemasters Online. Its a fantastic, award-winning game with a wonderfully realized world and this step will only broaden its appeal and increase its player base.
LOTRO will offer players unlimited choice!
Free means Free! Players will download LOTRO by visiting
and join with millions of other adventurers as they explore the most complete and authentic recreation of Middle-earth ever created and participate in LOTROs award-winning epic story up to level 50 for free.
Visit the new LOTRO Store! The LOTRO Store is loaded with thousands of convenience items as well as expansion packs, premium content, additional character slots, potions, character customization and more! The LOTRO Store is seamlessly integrated into the game and lets the player identify new and exciting ways to enhance and customize their experience using points which can be purchased in the store or earned through gameplay.
Be a LOTRO VIP! Players who elect to become a LOTRO VIP will have unlimited access to all premium content, receive priority server access, 5 character slots, a shared bank slot, and a monthly allotment of points to spend in the new LOTRO Store.
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Still have questions? Heres a quick FAQ about the key points of LOTRO Free-to-Play:
Is this the same model you used with DDO?
Its very similar in a large number of ways. The basic structure is the same with some changes made to support LOTROs different game world and wide-open environment. Customer levels, the LOTRO Store, and other aspects of LOTRO Free-to-Play are all very similar to those of Dungeons and Dragons Online®: Eberron Unlimited.
I already subscribe to LOTRO. Is there any benefit to staying a subscriber?
Of course! Once the game goes live youll keep all your current privileges, and also accrue 500 free Turbine Points per month to spend as you wish. We also have a set of Loyalty Reward Special Offers just for our veteran players as long as you maintain your subscription in good standing you may be eligible for up to 3,000 points. If you stay active over the summer you will also earn an additional bonus of 500 Turbine Points per month until launch! For more details see the
Loyalty Reward Special Offer Terms & Conditions
for full details.
I have a lifetime subscription to LOTRO. What will Free-to-Play mean for me?
As a lifetime subscriber to LOTRO, you will keep all of your membership privileges and are automatically upgraded to VIP status. You will receive 500 Free Turbine Points every month like the other VIPs, but you do not have to pay a monthly fee since you are a lifetime member. All you have to do is keep playing the game and visit the LOTRO Store to spend your free Turbine Points. Lifetime members may also qualify for a special one-time Loyalty Reward of 1,000 Turbine Points. See the
Loyalty Reward Special Offer Terms & Conditions for full details.
I am a LOTRO Founder. What will Free-to-Play mean for me?
As a LOTRO Founder, you automatically become a VIP and will keep all of your membership privileges as long as you pay your monthly fee. You will automatically receive 500 Free Turbine Points every month and you can spend them at your leisure in the LOTRO Store. Founding members may also qualify for a special one-time Loyalty Reward of 500 Turbine Points. See the
Loyalty Reward Special Offer Terms & Conditions
for full details.
Will there be a Free-to-Play Beta and when will it start?
Yes! The Beta will start in the very near future. Well begin accepting signups immediately at
Im a new or returning player. How do I sign up for Beta?
Start by registering at
. Well select entrants from that list once beta starts.
Im an existing customer. How do I sign up for the Beta?
Existing subscribers do not need to register to apply for the beta well randomly invite subscribers who have been active in the last 30 days and have an account in good standing throughout the beta. If you wish to register at
that will count as an extra entry and may increase your chance of being selected for participation.
Is there any way to increase my chance of getting into the beta?
Sure! Follow us on
and Like us on
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Are we under NDA during the beta?
Yes. What happens in beta stays in beta! Once you receive your invitation and apply your beta key to your account, you will have access to the private beta forums. This is the only place to discuss anything you see or do in beta. Remember, the first rule of beta is you do not talk about beta!
What can I still talk about on the public forums?
Our NDA specifies that no materials related to the beta (including updates, gameplay or user interface) may be discussed or posted without Turbine's express permission. The NDA remains in effect whether you remain in the program, or the program ends.
When does LOTRO F2P go live?
Free-to-Play will go live when Volume 3, Book 2 releases this fall.
Is Free-to-Play the only thing to look forward to for Volume 3, Book2?
No! Volume 3, Book 2 will continue the Volume 3 Epic Story as the Rangers head south. An all new area, Enedwaith, will be available as well as some exciting new features and many updates to the game including DX11 support! Well have more information about Volume 3, Book 2 as we approach launch. Keep an eye out for Developer Diaries and other information throughout the summer!
I still have questions. Where can I ask them?
If you still have questions after reading the full
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for questions and comments!
Were very excited about LOTROs move to Free-to-Play and we cant wait for you to see all the incredible changes the team has already made to the game. Make sure you read Executive Producer Kate Paizs letter to the community for some great information on where LOTRO is going!
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The 922,500-square-foot Technicolor warehouse at 4155 E. Holmes Road in Oakhaven has sold for $25.2 million following a foreclosure.
Investors Warranty of America Inc. – affiliated with Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based Aegon USA Realty Advisors LLC – bought the Class A facility in a Feb. 28 substitute trustee's deed from David J. Harris of Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC.
A first-run foreclosure notice was filed in February against the previous owner, Techno DVD LLC, which defaulted on a $28.4 million trust deed from 2004.
Built in 2001, the warehouse sits on 64.5 acres along the south side of East Holmes Road between New Getwell and Malone roads. The Shelby County Assessor of Property's 2012 appraisal was $26.4 million.
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Once a year, Waddell & Associates president and CEO David Waddell presents a "State of the Union" address to clients.
The events are multi-pronged, offering a look back at the past year's performance, what happened in the broader economy over the past year, and what the company is forecasting for the year to come, as well as how it will invest client funds in response to that forecast.
This time last year, Waddell had called the previous year "really kind of a funky year." And it was. There were natural disasters, the Arab Spring, congressional gridlock, a U.S. credit downgrade and more that all combined to make panicked investors pay more attention to their emotions than to market fundamentals.
However, looking back at the previous 12 months Waddell called 2012 a "pretty good year," one free from a major crisis.
Most of his company's theses were borne out to be true. The company, for example, expected stock prices to go higher, and they did, Waddell said.
"We expected confidence would take the market higher," he added. "We expected a return of optimism to benefit international (investments) more than domestic (investments)."
Check, and check.
"My gut tells me that if we get through this year without a global crisis, we'll see a recovery in animal spirits," Waddell told The Daily News. He was referring to the phrase economists often use to describe what drives investment behavior in the face of uncertainty, when rationality alone isn't a cause for action.
Another theme he hit on was that he's passionate about the increasing urbanization of the world.
"As nations urbanize, they move up the food chain," he said. "The amount of entrepreneurial activity happening around the world right now is unprecedented. The urbanization trend is hugely powerful."
More affluence, he added, leads to more consumption. He referenced this statistic: From 2001 to 2011, the U.S. saw the addition of 131 billionaires in the country.
China added a little less than 300 billionaires during that same period. The only difference was China started with just one billionaire during that period.
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FedEx Corp. plans to build a $25 million distribution center in northeastern Indiana that's expected to create nearly 90 jobs.
The News-Sentinel reports an application for tax "phase-ins" filed with Allen County officials says FedEx will invest $12.5 million in a new 178,000-square-foot distribution center on about 40 acres in New Haven.
The company will spend a similar amount on equipment needed to handle, sort and distribute materials. The application says FedEx expects the project just east of Fort Wayne to create 87 part-time jobs. Construction is expected to begin in May with a completion date slated for September 2014.
FedEx's existing New Haven facility has about 34 full-time employees.
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Joey Hagan, principal of Memphis-based Architecture Inc., has been named president of the board for Memphis Heritage for 2013-2014. Hagan was nominated by the previous board and elected by the organization's general membership at its annual meeting Feb. 26.
Hagan will serve as president and CEO of Memphis Heritage. He will also be the organization's spokesperson and preside over all meetings of the executive committee, board of directors and general membership. Hagan's term will be for one year beginning March 1, with the possibility of being re-elected for up to three years.
Other board members for 2013-2014 include: vice president Rashana Lincoln; treasurer Aaron Chestnut; secretary Leigh Gilliland; past president John Griffin; and new board members Wes Riddle, Carol Deforest, Tony Armstrong and Antonio Raciti. The newly elected board members and officers will serve alongside Hagan and existing board members to govern Memphis Heritage for the next year.
Architecture Inc. specializes in historic preservation, adaptive use, renovation/restoration, national parks service (historic tax credit) certified projects and multifamily developments.
Memphis Heritage was founded in 1975 to educate and coordinate individuals and groups to save, improve, reuse and maintain architecturally and historically significant buildings, streets, neighborhoods, parks and cultural artifacts of Shelby County.
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Financial Federal vice presidents and loan officers John Loebel and Judson Williford, of the bank's residential lending division, recently were honored by the Memphis Mortgage Bankers Association.
Loebel got an award for producing in excess of $40 million in loans during fiscal year 2012. Williford was named the association's "Rookie of the Year," a designation reserved for loan officers who have been in practice for less than two years.
Loebel produced in excess of $35 million in the last 24 months.
Financial Federal is a Memphis-based community bank that specializes in customized solutions in private banking, mortgage banking and commercial banking.
The governor has a new set of wings with the purchase of a used Beech King Air turboprop airplane.
WTVF-TV reported the state paid $4 million for the craft in December. It's now the lead plane in a fleet operated by the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
While other state officials may fly on it, state chief pilot Lyle Monroe says Gov. Bill Haslam has first priority for it.
Monroe said the 2007 King Air 350 has more powerful and more fuel-efficient engines than the 1985 King Air that Tennessee governors have been using.
Spending on U.S. construction projects fell in January by the largest amount in 18 months as home construction stalled and spending on government projects fell to the lowest level in more than six years.
The dip was viewed as a temporary setback with construction expected to keep moving higher this year.
Construction spending fell 2.1 percent in January compared with December, when spending had risen 1.1 percent. It was the biggest one-month decline since July 2011, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Residential construction, which has been leading the rebound in building, stalled in January with no gain in activity following a 1.7 percent rise in December.
Non-residential building dropped 5.1 percent while public construction was down 1 percent, pushing activity in the government sector to the lowest point since November 2006.
For all of last year, construction spending totaled $855.4 billion, an increase of 9.9 percent from 2011. It was the first annual gain after five straight years of decline. But construction is still well below healthy levels.
Construction activity in 2012 is 26.7 percent below the all-time high of $1.17 trillion set in 2007 at the peak of the housing boom.
Sales of previously occupied homes ticked up in January after rising to their highest level in five years in 2012. And new home sales jumped 16 percent last month from December to the highest level since July 2008 while home prices rose by the most in more than six years in the 12 months ending in December.
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