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In the event that you make it to the NFL and are in position to obtain an endorsement or two, these are some things that you'll need to abide by.
Of course, it's not a big deal to try to remember any of this stuff, as your agent and/or lawyer will be able to go over this stuff when the time comes, but I thought some of you might find this stuff good to know regardless.
Related: One Mistake that KILLS Sports Apparel Endorsement Deals for Athletes
NFL Restrictions on Endorsements
The NFL restricts the kinds of endorsements players and coaches can undertake.
Before pursuing or agreeing to an endorsement opportunity, the player and/or his agent should check some of the following rules or restrictions first.
Alcohol/tobacco products.
NFL prohibits players, coaches and other employees from appearing in commercials for or endorsing alcoholic beverages or tobacco products.
Banned substances.
Players can't endorse any companies that produce any products that are on the NFL's Prohibited Substance list.
Notice that the rule says that the player can't endorse a company that produces "anything banned".
So even if you're endorsing a product that's not banned, if the company makes anything that is, you can't endorse their company, or any of their products.
Medical/pharmaceutical companies.
When it comes to endorsing medications and pharmaceuticals, players can only endorse stuff from approved companies that make stuff like allergy medication, hair growth, dermatological products, or cholesterol reduction.
Restrictions on Athletic Wear
The National Football League recently signed a contract with Nike, which requires that all NFL players wear Nike shoes during games.
If if you have your own endorsement deal with a competitor of Nike, all logos and symbols that identify that company have to be covered up when you're on the field, including practice fields.
You also have to cover them up in press conferences.
Three Kinds of Endorsement Contracts
There are three categories that endorsements normally fall under: hard goods, headgear and clothing, and non-marking sponsorships.
Let's talk about these real quick.
Hard Goods
These kinds of deals for football players are often for protective wear, like the four-year deal Darren McFadden signed with Nike back in 2008.
This was a "head-to-toe" deal, meaning that everything McFadden wore other than his NFL uniform (which were made by Reebok at the time) were to be made by Nike.
For big-time college prospects that are done with their collegiate eligibility, the sky's the limit on what can be provided by companies that want to align themselves with you.
Nike wanted McFadden so bad, that they paid for his Combine and Pro Day training, where he trained at the Michael Johnson Performance Center.
Headgear and Clothing
A lot of companies view Headgear and Clothing deals as the most valuable kind of endorsement, because their logos often show up on the athlete.
But as I said earlier, NFL players often find themselves unable to wear the company's clothing (especially in games) due to the restrictions the NFL puts on showing the logos of competitors.
Non-Marking Sponsorships
These are deals where the athlete doesn't have to wear anything on them representing the company.
When you consider these types of deals, you have to make sure you don't violate any conflicts of interest with sponsors of the NFL, just like with Headgear and Clothing deals.
In these kinds of deals, the company leverages the athletes image, likeness, or have them appear in advertisements, appearances, speaking engagements, and even autograph signings.
An example of a non-marking deal would be Peyton Manning's endorsement for MasterCard.
Speaking of Mr. Manning, check him out here in one of his MasterCard commercials.
Important Parts of Athlete's Endorsement Contract
Frankly speaking, every piece of a contract is important, however the following are some portions of it that should be designed to protect the athletes best interest as best as possible.
Base vs. incentives
As a player, you generally want a mix of base (aka guaranteed money) and bonuses (aka incentives).
This way, you get security from the guaranteed money, and you have the opportunity to make even more money if you meet your incentives that are laid out in the contract.
Oftentimes, the incentives are performance-based on your accomplishments on the field, but they can also include number of appearances, or whatever else both parties agree to and put in the contract.
It's not uncommon for companies to try to cap the maximum amount that the player can make, incentives included.
Other than the obvious downside of having a max put on how much money you can make, there's another one too.
If you meet the cap, and your term with them still has time left. you could end up in a situation where you're advertising for the company for free, theoretically.
For example, let's say you get $10,000 per promotional appearance, but you've met your cap.
If you have, say four months left with the company, and you have two more appearances left, you probably wouldn't get paid for those last two.
Indemnity clauses are fairly common with contracts, not just for endorsement deals.
This clause protects the athlete in the event that he's named in a suit against, or pertaining to an action the company does that he's tied to.
Being tied to the company, without this clause existing (and written properly), the athlete could be at-risk, if someone was to sue the company for things like trademark or patent infringement, or even if they're being sued on a personal injury claim.
If this is done right, it protect the athlete if they're named in the suit against the company.
Quite often, the Indemnity clause allows you to get reimbursed by the company, in the event that you personally get sued.
From your perspective as the athlete, the stage of your career plays a major part when it comes to figuring out the ideal term of the deal.
Pretty often, the younger the player, the shorter the term you generally want to make the contract.
Shorter terms increase your chances of being able to hopefully renegotiate for more money in the future.
On the other hand, if you're near the "end" of your career, you may want to seek a long-term deal, and try to maximize the amount of guaranteed money you get.
That's it for Part one, check back for part two, where we'll dive into the rest of the most important parts of the endorsement contract, and take a look at a couple other things you may not know as well.
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Coughing Cold
I love Fall. Although New Orleans doesn't really have the leaf-changing, hay-riding, cool, jacket, bonfire weather that I grew up with for Fall, October is still a nice month here. The weather starts to cool a little (70s & 80s) and sometimes it dips into the 60s in the evenings, but there is usually a nice breeze, the humidity isn't too high, and it is really nice to be outside. October is also Drew and I's anniversary month, so fall time always particularly brings back memories of the beginning of our relationship.
What I don't like about October is that it is always midterms time for school and with the weather changing so much, I get more headaches than usual. I also currently have a cold. Yuck. This week has been stopped up head, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, losing my voice, headaches, fever, etc… With it being midterms however, I can't afford to be sick. Colds have that tendency to drag on for weeks, so I've been doing my best to try to get over it as quickly as possible.
It seems like every time I get a cold, I fall into the same routine to get my wellness back on track.
I drink warm green tea with lots and lots of honey. I always buy local honey. I've always heard local honey is better for health/allergies, etc..
There are lots of great green teas out there, but this is the one I've always stuck to.
I've always loved Halls Vitamin C citrus drops and I also like Halls Naturals Honey Lemon Chamomile sore throat drops.
I always take my multi-vitamins daily, but when I'm sick or feel like I might get sick, I always take Echinacea. It is natural, comes from coneflowers and is really good for immune system health. There are other vitamins that are particularly good for your immune system, but my daily multi-vitamin already contains several of those as well.
As always, I also try to eat as healthy as possible, particularly lots of fruits and vegetables to make sure my body is getting lots of added vitamins and minerals so that it can work more easily to fight off my cold.
My favorite soup is also a go-to meal when I'm feeling under the weather.
Chicken/Potato/Vegetable with Rice and Barley. Super simple to make as well. Just chicken stock/broth, salt/pepper/seasonings, chicken, potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, green beans, corn, rice, barley and any other vegetables that I have around. So delicious and full of tasty things! I usually make quite a bit of this and freeze it in small containers so that I can easily take one out and warm it up if I'm not feeling well. (or if I'm just in a soup mood. I could seriously eat this everyday!)
When I have a cold, I try to make sure to open the windows in the house every so often to get the air circulating with fresh air and let the stale air and germs out of the house. I also make sure to frequently wash my clothes, towels, cloth napkins, sheets and anything else that I have my mouth or hands on that could have picked up my coughing germs. The same goes for cleaning and disinfecting any other surfaces around the house. This not only keeps germs from spreading to Drew or whoever else is in the house, but I always feel like getting my own cold germs out of the house helps my own body heal itself better as well. The fresher and cleaner things are the better.
I also try to get a little extra sleep every night. I definitely think that sleep helps almost anything feel better, but is especially needed when your body is working twice as hard as usual to fight off infection.
Do you have a certain recipe for wellness when you are under the weather? Does anybody else drink tea and take lots of vitamins? I feel like a lot of people's first reaction to not feeling well is to try to take some kind of medication. I rarely do. Is anyone else with me? I'd love to hear your wellness secrets! :)
Healthy Skin, Books & A Good Southern Meal
Lately, my face has been breaking out a lot. I think its been mostly due to the high amount of stress that I've had lately with school and all that. I feel like I'm back in middle school! I've used Proactiv the past couple years and I just feel like it is full of chemicals that are too harsh for my skin. I'm not a big fan of chemicals. Not using them in products or eating things full of them, etc. I like things natural. So anyway, I've been looking out for natural facial products. One day I got on the internet to look up natural cures for acne, most of which listed a combination of vitamins A and E and aloe vera. We have an aloe plant, so I've broken off small pieces of it lately and rubbed that directly on my face.
Today we had errands to run so we stopped by to check out some vitamins. I saw some multivitamins that were for hair, skin and nail health. I thought about those, but ended up with this:
I really wanted vitamins or vitamin cremes or something that I could apply directly to my face, since I thought that would be more effective rather than just vitamin supplements. I found this bottle of grapeseed oil that says that it is 100% pure sensitive skin care–a light silky moisturizer for all skin types. It claims to be useful as an all-natural moisturizer aiding in protection from premature aging and in reducing the effects of acne. It also says that it can be used as a base for lotions or even as a conditioner for all hair types. I love the multi-use quality of natural products! This was only $9.99 for a 16 oz. bottle; a whole lot cheaper than any other moisturizer and so much healthier!
I also got some E-ointment which has both vitamin E and Aloe Vera in it. It is good for dry skin, wrinkles, stretch marks and to soften fine lines and scars. My older sister, Blair, used it a few years ago to rub on her foot after she had surgery. I like to use it as chapstick. It is perfect to rub on your lips for a pure lip moisturizer. If you want to make it easier to tote around, just put some in a little tub for make-up or something. I know I have a few little tubs from Bare Essentials that they gave me when I purchased some eye shadow a few years ago. They use them for sample eye shadows. I'm sure you can buy them somewhere too. It was only $5.99 for that 2 oz jar and that will last me quite a while!
As you can see, I also picked up some vitamin A supplements as well. They were only $2.99 and are "essential for normal vision and healthy skin" as the bottle says. Be careful when you go to the store to look at see what the ingredients are in the vitamins and things that you buy. Some aren't organic and have other things added into them. The more natural and pure, the better.
After leaving there, we went to Borders Bookstore. Both of the ones in the New Orleans area are closing, so they had a big sale going on. We should have gone sooner, because most of the books and furniture were already gone, but we did get a couple books:
Do It Gorgeously was already on my book list! I was actually going to get it for my older sister for Christmas last Christmas, but they didn't have it at the bookstore when I was Christmas shopping and I had other books that I wanted to get her and got her instead. It says "How to Make Less Toxic, Less Expensive, and More Beautiful Products." That is totally my style. It has homemade recipes for beauty products and skin care, sewing tips and how-to's, food recipes, ways to save energy, lifestyle tips, gardening tips, how to be nifty and thrifty, how to get out certain stains and clean certain things and even exercise tips. It is definitely a neat book!
I haven't had time to look through it a lot, but I was just flipping through and saw some of the skin care section. It has different skincare regimens based on your skin type. It gives natural recipes for cleanser, toner, moisturizer, balancing oil, exfoliators, sunscreens, eye-makeup remover, eye serums, eye gels, skin masks, acne gels, hand sanitizer, lotions and even deodorant and mouthwash! It even gives recipes for insect repellent, PMS reliever, cough syrup, and other natural health remedies. All made with natural vitamins and ingredients! Plus all those were just from a couple pages of the book. It really makes me want to make everything I use!
Drew's brother's girlfriend, Trang, has a friend who only eats raw food. It is a whole special diet. More about it, here. Trang has posted several things on her blog that they have made and they look good and it really intrigues me how healthy the raw diet is. I saw this cookbook all about raw desserts and I thought it would be the perfect opportunity for me to give some raw recipes a try. I really want to make the nut flour in this book to use in stuff. If you are skeptical about the raw diet, here are a few pictures from the book:
Don't these vanilla macaroons look awesome!
Look at these yummy fruit crepes!
Even raw brownies!
I definitely have a lot of new recipes to try in here! Yummy desserts that are healthier for you? I'm totally in on that one!
The last book we got was another cookbook all about Southern cooking. As much as the raw diet sounds neat, I couldn't completely give up all those yummy deep south staples. I've already read through quite a bit of this one and the woman who wrote it is so interesting! All these recipes are from her own family collection. They all sound delicious! So delicious in fact, that we just had to make one for dinner since our mouths were watering just looking through it!
We ended up making:
We used her family recipe for fried chicken planks and we made mashed potatoes (the first time I've made them this whole semester!), corn and fresh green beans to go along with it. They were amazing! We also followed her recipe to make southern "comeback sauce" which tastes pretty much identical to Louisiana's Raising Cane's sauce! (Raising Cane's makes a big deal about their sauce being a secret recipe) We both really like their sauce and it is great now that we can make it at home! (for those that don't know, Raising Cane's is a really good somewhat fast food restaurant that is known in Louisiana for their chicken strips and Cane's sauce. It started in Baton Rouge and is really good!)
With dinner we used our new cloth napkins that we got yesterday. I've been meaning to make some for a while, but we saw these at T.J. Maxx yesterday and I liked the pattern and they were only a few dollars for a pack of four. They match the chartreuse green that we have in some of the accents in our kitchen and they will be much more economical than paper napkins! I've got some other fabrics that I'm going to make some more in the same size to go along with these.
Here is a closer look at part of the pattern.
We've only got three daisies left from my flowers that Drew bought me a few weeks ago! They still look pretty though for being out so long.
Lastly, we also got a new bottle for our olive oil yesterday. Drew broke the topper on our old one and we couldn't get it off to put more olive oil in it. I love the curvy shape of this one! It is from World Market.
Please excuse the dirty stove! Isn't the oil pretty in this bottle? It goes well with our chartreuse kitchen accents!
Anyway, I've been babbling on long enough! Today was a pretty fun day. I also got the research done that I needed to do for my Medieval England History paper. Now I just have to write it. But I think I'm going to go try out my new grapeseed oil moisturizer first. :)


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SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Lady Michelle Obama today joined Robert K. Ross, MD, President & CEO of The California Endowment, one of the nation's largest health foundations, to discuss her Let's Move! campaign against childhood obesity and to announce The Endowment's Building Healthy Communities Initiative and its partnership with Let's Move!
The Endowment's Building Healthy Communities Initiative is a bold new 10-year program that's determined to transform the health of kids and families in 14 California communities. More than 250 people gathered at New Roots Community Farm in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego to celebrate the announcement. City Heights is one of the 14 selected communities.
"The `Building Healthy Communities' initiative is based on a simple idea – that healthy children come from healthy environments," said First Lady Michelle Obama. "If a family lives in a neighborhood with a grocery store nearby, they're more likely to put fresh fruits and vegetables on the table. If there's a safe, inviting park down the street, parents are more likely to let their kids play there after school or on weekends. And if our environment is clean and pollution-free, children are less likely to get sick and more likely to spend time outside. The Building Healthy Communities initiative is all about giving people the tools they need to make healthy choices for themselves and their families."
The Farm is a 2.3 acre project of the International Rescue Committee that helps more than 80 farmers grow healthy produce for their families and neighbors. Before making remarks, Dr. Ross and First Lady Obama toured the farm and met with two farmers. Mrs. Obama also met with Building Healthy Communities representatives from each of the 14 targeted areas.
"The First Lady's attention on the issue of obesity and the health of our children has put rocket fuel under the very issue that The California Endowment's Building Healthy Communities is designed to address. Where we live profoundly affects our health, it determines the quality of our lives and those of our children," Dr. Ross said. "Simply put: if we can make our places healthier, we will make our people healthier."
Dr. Ross noted that, according to an Alameda County Public Health Department report, people in the Oakland Hills are likely to live 14 years longer than those in West Oakland.
TCE Board Chair Tessie Guillermo said, "First Lady Michelle Obama's leadership on the critical health issue of childhood obesity is making a difference in the lives of children here in California and in the future cost of health care in this state."
The Building Healthy Communities Initiative is the result of years of work by The Endowment and its grantees that determined:
- If unhealthy places can make people sick, then healthy places can contribute to their health.
- The people who live and work in a neighborhood know what's wrong, know what needs to be fixed and, if given training and support, can take action to fix what needs to be fixed.
- Sick people cost more money to treat than healthy people.
The California Endowment has dedicated almost all of its grant-making over the next 10 years, starting with $100 million this year, to the Building Healthy Communities Initiative.
Through the initiative, The Endowment and its local partners will carefully assess communities to identify areas for improvement and make needed changes. Local actions may include:
- Getting healthy foods into schools, where under-served kids get most of their nutrition.
- Identifying parks that need better lighting to enhance safety.
- Working to reduce the exposure of children to the exhaust from nearby freeways.
- Securing funding for bike lanes to promote fitness during commutes.
- Providing access to education and services that reduce tobacco, alcohol and drug use.
- Recruiting career mentors to promote economic opportunity for young people.
- Ensuring every child has a health home -- a health practitioner or clinic that knows them.
The results could be remarkable:
- Easy access to large supermarkets is associated with lower obesity prevalence and adolescent body mass index (BMI) in adolescents.
- If neighborhoods have five parks or other places to play, kids odds of being obese decrease 25 percent and their odds of getting the recommended amount of physical activity increase 20 percent.
- According to the Trust for America's Health, an investment of just $10 dollars per person per year to increase physical activity, improve nutrition and prevent tobacco use could, within 5 years, save California $1.7 billion and the entire nation more than $16 billion annually.
The Endowment will use the successes achieved in the 14 targeted communities to influence leaders and grassroots efforts alike to drive wide-scale adoption of the Building Healthy Communities approach and create a new shared vision of health – one in which a healthy community is the foundation for a better life and brighter future.
The initiative targets urban, suburban and rural communities across California:
- The City Heights community of San Diego,
- Coachella and Thermal in Eastern Riverside County,
- Central Santa Ana,
- Central Long Beach,
- Boyle Heights, in East Los Angeles,
- Targeted sections of South Los Angeles,
- South Kern County,
- Central and West Fresno,
- Southwest Merced and East Merced County,
- South Sacramento,
- East Salinas,
- East Oakland,
- Richmond and
- Del Norte County.
Planning grants were given out June 1, 2009 and grants to begin the Building Healthy Communities change efforts will be released this year as each community plan is accepted and formalized.
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Char Dukan in Landour, Mussoorie has been around since nearly the beginning of this former British summer retreat town. The name "Char Dukan" literally means "four shops" in Hindi. Although in the last 100 years an extra shop or two has sprung up.
There are many resorts in Mussoorie and it's a popular destination with Indian tourists partly due to the lovely Mussoorie weather. When the rest of the country is roasting it's nice and cool in this old British hill station. Click the Agoda ad below to find hotels in Mussoorie for as low as 12 US dollars.
Char Dukan, then and now.
Naturally, Mussoorie tourism is booming in the summer months and Char Dukan is practically crawling with visitors on any Saturday of the year. Serving up typical Indian snack foods like parantha (<-click for recipe), maggi noodles, and paneer pakora, these old shops keep the masses fed before they venture out for a hike in the Himalayan foothills.
Tip Top Tea Shop
There are many places to eat in Mussoorie but our favorite shop at Char Dukan, by far, is Tip Top Tea Shop. When facing the shops, Tip Top is on the far right. It serves up much the same menu as the rest of the shops, including the staple bun omelet (an omelet served in a sweet bun).
But what kept us coming back week after week, were the pancakes. These are not your mama's pancakes. No stacks of thin, flavorless flap jacks, here. When you order pancakes at Tip Top what you get is one, literal, pan-cake.
Thick, sweet, and delicious, you really don't even need the syrup. They come in a variety of custom flavors including banana, apple cinnamon, and chocolate.
You can guess which flavor our boys preferred.
This is India so be patient, your food will not come quickly or at the same time. Our boys loved to watch the cook work his magic.
Ginger Lemon Tea
Before leaving make sure you don't miss out on another Mussoorie specialty – Hot Honey Lemon Ginger Tea. It's a nice alternative to the classic Indian milk chai.
I preferred the bun omelet (I'm a salty, not a sweet kinda gal) but the rest of my family never left Tip Top without a scrumptious, fried pancake.
Have you ever been to Char Dukan or seen a pancake cooked this way?


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Finola Hughes to Leave General Hospital... Return for a Night Shift?Matt Richenthal at . Comments
The concert caps a storyline in which Noah and former spy Anna Devane have grown rather tight, yet fans hungry for anything more will have to bide their time.
"I really enjoyed working with Rick. He's a lot of fun, a nice, relaxed chilled guy," Finola Hughes, whose latest run as Anna wraps with the concert. "But we still have a lot of episodes of How Do I Look? [the Style Network show Hughes hosts] to do before the end of the year, and I'm still making jewelry for QVC, which takes up a great deal of my time."
Interestingly, it was Hughes' and Springfield's respectively busy calendars that threw them together for this short-term tale.
"I feel that's why it works so well with Rick and I, because he's flying around in and out of town," the British beauty told TV Guide.
Could Anna resurface on a possible second round of SOAPnet's General Hospital: Night Shift, which this week wraps production on its 13-episode freshman foray?
"That would be nice, sure!" she said, noting that she previously was approached about swinging by the spin-off. "We'll have to see if that works into the schedule. But I think it's an amazing show. I've been watching it, and it's great."
Matt Richenthal is the Editor in Chief of TV Fanatic. Follow him on Twitter and on Google+.


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AFC North: Betting NFL Season Win TotalsAugust 24, 2009
Pittsburgh: 10.5
The Steelers opponents in 2008 combined to win 133 games, good enough for Pittsburgh to end up playing the seventh toughest schedule. This obviously was no hurdle for them as they were consistently strong all year, never losing back-to-back games, ended the regular season at 12-4, and marched their way to a come-from-behind Super Bowl victory.
The Steel Curtain defence Pittsburgh is famous for, was again the team's strong point, ranking second vs the run, first vs the pass and second in sacks, while also allowing the fewest points against with only 223. The offence was never flashy, posting middling results both on the ground and in the air, however they were always able to do just enough to get the job done. Their biggest concern was the fact that Big Ben continued to see some of the most grass of any QB in the league, as the Steelers allowed the fourth most sacks in the league.
The top teams in the league, much less the Super Bowl champions, often see a tougher schedule the following season. However the schedule makers were very kind and rewarded Pittsburgh with only the league's 29th toughest schedule. Their schedule looks to set up nicely as well with them only leaving the East or Central time zone once for a game in Denver, not having to play any teams off a bye week and having their bye week at a decent time in Week Eight, nearly in the middle of the year.
With Santonio Homes looking like he is emerging as a future star, and Rashard Mendenhall returning from injury to join Willie Parker in the backfield, it would look as if Pittsburgh has some parts in order to improve on offense in 2009. Roethlisberger will always keep the team in any game but his protection will have to tighten up if he is to have a long career. The problem I see is that outside of a few rookies, nothing was done to upgrade this offensive line in the offseason, and the WR corps lost serviceable Nate Washington to free agency.
Pittsburgh's defence should remain elite, especially with the softer schedule they are set up to face. Their linebackers are arguably the best in the league, CB Bryant McFadden departed in free agency as well, and every starter on the defensive line will be in their 30s this year.
The Steelers will play some of last year's worst teams in the Bengals, Browns, Packers, Lions, Raiders and Chiefs. They also only play four teams (Titans, Vikings, Ravens and Dolphins) who made it to double digit victories last year. With a win total at 10.5 there would look to be more than enough spots for the Steelers to get to or go over that number. When I looked down their schedule I found their number to be set very accurately. Obviously some of these teams that struggled last year will improve and it's unlikely the Bengals and Browns will combine for only eight wins again.
Prediction: Over 10.5 wins. But this is only a very slight lean to the over and only because of their very soft schedule. If Pittsburgh does make it to 11 wins, I think it will come down to the very end of the year and could very easily stay under the number with a couple of upset losses. Precede with caution.
Baltimore: 8.5
The Ravens got off to a mediocre start last season, opening up 2-0 and then dropping their next three straight games. However they then proceeded to win nine of their final 11 games, behind a surprisingly effective offense and stout D. They entered the playoffs as a Wildcard team really only by name, and proved they belonged as they steamrolled past Miami and outlasted the Titans in the Divisional round. The one team the Ravens struggled with most all season had been the Steelers, losing both their regular season games to them, and that trend continued in the AFC Championship game. With four turnovers and being worn out from their game with the Titans, Pittsburgh proved to be too much for the Ravens for a third time that year.
The Ravens mirrored the Steelers in many ways last year, mostly in defensive numbers, ranking third vs. the rush and second vs. the pass. They were one of the best teams running the ball with the combination of Willis McGahee, Ray Rice and Le'Ron McClain ranking fourth in the league. While Joe Flacco was extremely effective moving the chains as a rookie, the Ravens still ranked 28th in passing and their inability to throw in the playoffs was a big part of their undoing. Overall the Ravens actually had the best combination of offence and defence in the league as they tied with Tennessee in Net Points with +141.
What I wrote about Pittsburgh's strength of schedules both last year and this, can be almost repeated for the Ravens. While their opponents had the eighth most wins last year, (one spot behind Pittsburgh's) the Ravens have also been rewarded in 2009, by getting the fifth easiest schedule.
This offseason Baltimore did very little to improve on their areas of weakness from 2008. TE L.J Smith was signed, but he likely won't be a major difference maker. The Ravens actually didn't even draft a WR and that decision may come back to haunt them down the road. The cupboard is not exactly overflowing with a dearth of pass catching threats, Mark Clayton and Demetrius Williams often struggle and Derrick Mason isn't getting any younger at 35. Obviously this was after the draft, but Mason's brief retirement almost put Baltimore in serious trouble before he changed his mind. As Flacco's top target, it's key to have him back in the line up, but you have to wonder if his focus is beginning to wane at all.
Their talent at RB should continue to excel, however the offensive line will be going through changes. At C Matt Birk will replace Jason Brown and rookie Michael Oher will most likely replace the retired Willie Anderson at RT. Some injury concerns are already beginning to pile up though on the offense as Mason and Clayton are nursing injuries, as well as OT Marshall Yanda, and T Adam Terry is already out for the year with a knee injury.
The Ravens defence still has more than enough parts to remain elite, and being able to resign Ray Lewis was the Raven's biggest offseason move. However key performers like LB Bart Scott, CB Chris McAllister and S Jim Leonard were not retained.
From a records standpoint, Baltimore's schedule does shape up nicely. A closer look though does reveal some troubling areas. Firstly they will make an early cross country trip, as they start the year off at home, then go to San Diego in Week Two and then return back to the east at home in Week Three. Then from Weeks Eight to 10 they play three games against teams coming off a bye, followed by a game Week 11 vs. Indy and Week 12 vs. Pittsburgh. In Week 13 they will then travel to Green Bay who will have had a few extra days of rest after having played on Thursday the week before.
When I first began handicapping the Ravens, I was envisioning them taking another step forward from last year and having a chance to go deep into the playoffs again. Opponents will have had a full offseason to game plan for Joe Flacco though this year, and with the limited amount of pass catching options, teams should be well prepared for a healthy does of Rice, McGahee and McClain. With the losses their roster has suffered and the few injuries which are already popping up I feel the Ravens will be hard pressed to be as successful as they were in 2008.
Prediction: Under 8.5
Cincinnati: 6.5
Last season the Bengals weren't able to catch any breaks. Carson Palmer was limited in the four games he played in due to an elbow injury and was eventually shut down for the year. Already playing at a major disadvantage without their star signal caller, it didn't help matters that Cincinnati caught many opponents who were in the midst of having productive years. Cincy's '08 opponents racked up the third most wins in the league with 141 and a .552 winning percentage. To make matters worse, Ochocinco had one of his worst seasons and star-in-the-making Keith Rivers was lost for most of the year with a broken jaw.
A long story short, the Bengals struggled immensely, scoring the fewest points in the league with 204, and posting the worst point differential in the AFC at -160. They were especially bad on the road as they tied with Kansas City and St. Louis for the second worst road records at 1-7, ranking only better than the 0-8 Lions.
There is really very little positive on to comment about the Bengal's '08 year, as they ranked near the bottom of the league in most major statistical categories. With their poor offensive output, it's no surprise they ranked 29th in rushing and 30th in passing offense. Their play in trenches also left much to be desired, as they were 30th in sacks allowed and 31st in producing their own. Overall Cincy got off to an 0-8 start, before finishing respectably by their standards on a 4-3-1 run to finish 4-11-1. A closer look at these wins though will show that none of them came against a team with a winning record, and the four teams that they beat only combined for 19 wins on the year between themselves.
There is obviously not many places to go for the 2009 edition of the Bengals besides up. With Carson Palmer back in the line up, Ochocinco apparently rejuvenated and only facing the league's 22nd toughest schedule, the pieces would seem to be in place for an improvement.
If Palmer remains healthy this offense should revert back to its high flying ways. Even with the departure of T.J. Houshmandzadeh, the combination of Ochocinco, Chris Henry, FA Laveranues Coles and RB Cedric Benson should provide enough firepower on offense. But Palmer is already nursing an ankle injury this preseason, and while minor, there is next to nothing behind him on the depth chart should he miss any time at all.
This is a team I find myself rooting for after their many years of ineptitude and their gradual improvement over the last few years. Unfortunately I don't know if getting Palmer back behind center is going to be enough to vault this team up the standings. There are still many holes throughout the line up in my opinion and far too many young players being forced into starting roles. In fact the offensive line could possibly have two rookie starters in Andre Smith and Jonathon Luigs.
The bottom line is that Cincinnati didn't even come close to competing against either of Pittsburgh or Baltimore last year and those two teams are still solid and will still make up four of the Bengals games this year. While Cincy's schedule isn't lined up to be the toughest, I believe some of their opponents like Green Bay, Houston, Chicago, Oakland, Detroit, San Diego, KC and the Jets all will be better teams this year or at least have a strong potential for improvement. If the Bengals avoid any injuries to key players, Ochocinco and Coles produce at a high level and the defence takes a step forward this team may have the potential for 7-8 wins, but I feel there are too many "ifs" here to make a strong case for the over.
Prediction: Under 6.5 wins
Cleveland: 7
2008 was supposed to be a year in which the Browns proved that there 10 wins in 2007 were no fluke, and that they were here to stay as a force to be reckoned with in the AFC. Instead all they did was make 2007 look more like an anomaly, amongst their recent history of disappointing seasons. The four wins they recorded fell much more in line with the four, six and four wins they posted from 2004-2006.
Though Cleveland did finish with a better record than three other teams in the league, they quite possibly had one of the worst second halves of a season the NFL has ever seen. The Browns struggled right from the onset of the season starting 0-3, but were 3-4 after Week Eight and 4-6 after Week Eleven. Week Twelve turned out to be the start of a truly awful 0-6 stretch to end the season, as the Browns scored only 31 points during that time, didn't score an offensive touchdown in over 24 quarters and were shutout in their final two games.
With these kinds of results and both Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn injured, its no surprise that Cleveland ranked poorly in many major statistical categories. With both QBs healthy and ready to compete for the starting role this year, improvement on the team's 26th rushing and 31st passing attacks should be doable. The Browns got run over on defence last year ranking 28th vs. run, but were a respectable 14th against the pass. With emerging talents at CB in Eric Wright and Brandon McDonald and the addition of SS Abram Elam, the secondary could again be a strength in Cleveland this year.
Some of the Brown's misfortunes last season could be attributed to the fact that they ended up playing the league's toughest schedule, playing opponents with a .573 winning percentage. In fact they only played three teams, Buffalo, Cincinnati and Jacksonville all year who had a below .500 record.
This year the schedule hopes to be softer on the Browns coming in as only the 25th toughest. It won't all be easy because major changes were made to the organization this offseason. The Brown's entire leadership structure has changed with a new GM, Coach, Offensive and Defensive Coordinators. Ex-Jet Eric Mangini takes over the coaching reigns for his third try at leading a team, and he will have to do without the services of Kellen Winslow Jr. who was dealt to Tampa. Rookie WRs Brian Robiskie and Mohamed Massaquoi will look to replace Donte Stallworth as adequate targets opposite Braylon Edwards, with Stallworth being suspended indefinitely for his manslaughter DUI charges. The offensive line struggled to open up running lanes in 2008, but was decent defending the pass ranking ninth. This unit also is undergoing mass changes, with the potential of having to break in three new starters in rookie C Alex Mack, and FA pickups G Floyd Womack and T John St. Clair.
As touched on earlier, the Browns have only won four games in three of their past five seasons and now oddsmakers are expecting them to reach seven this year? In my opinion there are just too many changes, too little talent, and too few soft spots in their schedule for this to occur.
Prediction: Under 7 wins
Best Bet to Win Division: Baltimore Ravens at +300. Sure the Steelers are a decent bet as well, but I'm looking for a quality team at a decent price in this section. At -225, if you have the bankroll to back the Steelers and tie up your money for four to five months then more power to you, however the Ravens would look to offer the better value here.
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Recipe: Quinoa Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
It's Saturday again and Central Market day! Love walking there after church and just looking at all the fresh fruits and produce on the shelves :) I found blueberries on sale today for $3.95 a punnet so I decided to make blueberry bars for next week's breakfast! Dont you just love it when cooked blueberries burst and pop out of their skins in your mouth? :)
Dry ingredients:
1 cup quinoa flakes
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup oat flour
1/4 cup oats
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon organic ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Whisk the dry ingredients together. Add in the following ingredients and mix well.
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup olive oil
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup rice, hemp or nut milk/ vanilla yoghurt
1/4 teaspoon apple cidar vinegar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Beat until smooth. The batter will be thick and sticky.
Add in:
1 cup wild blueberries
Stir to distribute.
Plop the batter into the cake pan and using a rubber spatula press the batter into the corners and smooth the top.
Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or so, until firm. The edges will be golden, the center should be firm to the touch.
Makes 9 large bars or eat straight out of the pan like me :) Was supposed to keep it for 1 week of brekkie next week but Im only left with 2 bars :( Whoops!
Im going to make Peanut Butter granola next! :D
P.S. Thank you for being such a good friend and calling up regularly to make sure everything is fine even though you are so busy with work! :) Very much appreciated! xx
Recipe: Toffee Pecan Chocolate Chip Bar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup lightly-packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup Wether's Original Toffee sweets (cut into 3)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk, bittersweet or dark)
Toffee Topping Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup lightly-packed brown sugar
Heat oven to 180C
Toffee Topping: Combine 2/3 cup butter and 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar in small saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Continue boiling, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Use immediately.


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When It Comes To Giving Back, RESA Massachusetts Chapter Does It All -Literally!
Despite the chilly start to the day and during a most busy spring season, members took a day off work and gave back to the community by volunteering their time, skills and elbow grease, for Habitat for Humanity's Women's Build Week. Women's Build is a program designed for women to learn basic construction skills while assisting building homes for those in need. Tasks ranged from hauling doors up two flights of stairs to installing new wood floors. Some were lucky enough to work alongside their daughters who volunteered as well! The rest of the day included grouting and even siding the exterior…..great skills were brought and taught….nothing was lost on these home stagers who will use their knowledge with future projects, to be sure. . Experience is not required…you too can learn how to use a table saw or nail gun as many did during this awe-inspiring transformation. This program brings attention to the housing crisis facing millions of women and children worldwide through teamwork and charity. What an amazing day which included lunch and some amazing home-baked cookies. All sights on next year to include even more members.
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Boulder, CO – August 5, 2015 – Kidrobot and WuzOne are pleased to announce the official release of No Strings On Me.
From sunny Seville, Spain, WuzOne draws inspiration from graffiti, typography and cartoons. He has developed an identifiable style known for clean lines, bright colors and high contrast.
Kidrobot has long been a fan of WuzOne's brilliant designs and customs. For his first ever Kidrobot production piece, The Wuz takes inspiration from a truth-challenged marionette and presents the No String on Me 8" Dunny.
"This design is an example of what I have painted for seven years and also my current line of work. I have always attached great importance to the clean lines, bright colors and high contrasts. I am happy to finally have a production piece that will reach everyone. I think this Dunny will be a breath of fresh air anyone's collection." said WuzOne on his No String On Me piece.
No Strings on Me will be available in stores and on Kidrobot.com on August 14th at 9AM MST. No Strings on Me will retail for $60.
Boulder, CO – August 5, 2015 – Kidrobot and Seriously are excited to announce Best Fiends Plush.
Kidrobot and Seriously previously introduced the Best Fiends Devourer and Lola Vinyl Slugs at San Diego Comic Con 2015.
Kidrobot now recreates the larval Best Fiends in a collectible palm-sized plush version featuring embroidered details. Each Best Fiends plush will retail for $5.99. The plush will be available on Kidrobot.com on August 6th and start flowing into stores this week.


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A man used helium-filled balloons to fly over Calgary, Sunday.
Daniel Boria, 26, took flight at approximately 7:30 p.m., using more than 100 balloons attached to a lawn chair.
He allegedly risked his life to draw attention to his cleaning products company.
As he approached the downtown area, the man jumped from the chair and opened a parachute attached to his back, Calgary Police Service say.
After he landed, police arrested him and he was charged with one count of mischief causing danger to life.
The lawn chair pilot, who says he's a skydiver, intended to parachute himself into the Calgary stampede, a popular Canadian rodeo event. The weather did not cooperate, so he missed the grounds.


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My Kalamazoo Gals journey began in earnest almost precisely five years ago, in September of 2007 with my first visit to Kalamazoo. From meeting my first Kalamazoo Gal, to having my 1943 Gibson re-inspected by its original inspector, to the tearful goodbyes after only a three day stay, it was a visit filled with moving moments.
On my return flight home, as I replayed in my mind's eye what I already knew were life-changing experiences, I began to think that I'd uncovered a significant moment in American history. As I gazed out the airplane window to watch Middle America pass underneath me, I resolved to return to re-interview the Gals in the presence of a videographer and to do everything possible to tell their story well.
Attempting to tell the story well eventually involved hosting two afternoon "teas" for the Gals, hiring a genealogist to trace the life of Gibson's founder, Orville H. Gibson, X-raying guitars to compare the work of the Kalamazoo Gals to their male predecessors and successors, and retaining the services of a researcher who pulled one thousand pages of wartime documents mentioning Gibson from the U.S. National Archives.
The journey also enabled me to play dozens of Banner Gibsons. Collectors from around the globe sent me their prized instruments for X-raying and for use in the recording of the CD companion to this book. As I got to know the Kalamazoo Gals and began weaving their story into a narrative, the guitars became even more than repositories of cultural history, the instruments began serving as conduits into another era. Knowing the hands that formed the object transformed my experience when picking out a few tunes. I'd met the women who fashioned the bridges on these guitars, sanded the surfaces, glued the interior braces, and conducted final inspection. Every time I pick up a Banner Gibson I think of those women in the 1944 photograph.
When I look at that 1944 image today, my eyes immediately focus on the figure sitting in the front row, fifth from the right. That's Jenny Snow, the first Kalamazoo Gal I met. I visited their home first in September of 2007 and again in the spring of 2008. At the close of our first meeting, Jenny uttered the words that still disquiet me: "Well, I guess I'm just gonna live long enough to see this book come out." Jenny, like most of our Kalamazoo Galls, did not survive to see the publication of this book. Or, put more honestly, I didn't finish the book in time for them to see it in print.
If I didn't succeed in my goal of completing the story while all twelve of the Kalamazoo Gals remained with us, I did complete it in time to host one more sunday afternoon tea for the surviving Kalamazoo Gals and for the children and grandchildren of those not able to see their names in print. And I do hope I've succeeded in telling the story well.
While you peruse this site and hopefully, the book, to begin assessing whether this is a story well told, I'll pick a few bars on a Banner Gibson and reflect on the gals in Kalamazoo who changed my life.


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Your visit is very welcome and please take your time to browse and read all about us. We are not the biggest of village halls within Carmarthenshire but we provide the village and community with the best facilities available in our area and our members and volunteers are enthsiastic and interest is as keen as ever. The hall is available for hire for a variety of events as well as the events that are layed on throughout the year. The hall has a 150 capacity main hall, 25 capacity meeting room and an additional meeting room/office upstairs. The Gallery can accommodate a further 25 people. Kitchen facilities are excellent and fully equipped, as well as disabled/ladies and gents toilets. Underfloor heating. Sound system within the hall. WIFI available and overhead projector in the smaller meeting room.
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text: Old Amica – 'Joni' jimmy 25/08/2014 instrumental Old Amica have spent Spring recording a new EP called 'Drone & Hum' (available from September 5). The Swedish duo grabbed a microphone and every instrument they could find, recording seven tracks of instrumental music for the release. It's the first time the pair have recorded together in the same room (as they're usually located on separate sides of the country). I've had the pleasure of previewing the EP and it's a very special collection! 'Joni' is our first listen, with a video produced by Jonas Börjesson. To date, Old Amica have released three full lengths and an EP, click here to discover more. Old Amica – 'Joni' Visit Old Amica @ Bandcamp @ Facebook.


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Today I am featured over at ebookescapes. I give a few facts about myself as well as a guest blog titled "Thoughts on creating the exo-marines and using them as a gateway to a larger mythology."
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Welcome to Native Animal Rescue (NAR)
Native Animal Rescue is dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of sick, injured, orphaned and displaced native animals. We take in any Western Australian native wildlife according to the Department of Parks and Wildlife. We also care for any lost pets (wildlife) to reunite them with their owners.
At Native Animal Rescue, we do everything we can to ensure that wildlife are able to be released back into the wild. We work in collaboration with our partner vets to provide a service to the Northern Suburbs of Perth and Broome.
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Native Animal Rescue cares for over 3,000 native animals each year, and we have over 200 volunteers all over Western Australia. As we grow, we are experiencing an increased need for supplies, monetary donations, and volunteers every year. If you are interested in the care and rehabilitation of native Western Australian wildlife, we'd love to have your help.
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Japanese Date for Tekken 4 arcade announced
Namco has officially announced the arcade release for Tekken 4 in Japan. The date set will be August 1 and an additional event has been planned to occur September 2 commemorating the games release. The event will be titled The King of the Iron Fist 2001 tournament, and will involve the support of gamers. Currently, Tekken 4 is presenting 10 initially playable and 10 unlocked characters. The initial characters will include Kazuya Mishima, Steve Fox, Craig Marduk, Yoshimitsu, Ling Xiaoyu, Paul Phoenix, Hwoarang, Marshall Law, King, and Christie Monteiro. A North American arcade release date is yet to be announced, just as the official date for the PS2 version of Tekken 4 is unavailable.
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Greetings and salutations! I want to say thanks to Julia for having me on the blog today. Thanks, Julia!
So today, Julia asked me to talk a little bit about character evolution since I'm four books into my Elemental Assassin series.
In the first book, readers were introduced to Gin Blanco, aka the Spider, an assassin who is as cold and deadly as the Ice and Stone magic that she wields. Since then, readers have seen Gin go through a lot – the murder of her mentor, the realization that her younger sister is still alive, getting dumped by the straight-arrow cop she was having a steamy affair with, letting a sexy new guy into her life, finally declaring war on her lifelong enemy.
I wouldn't say that Gin has gotten weaker as the series has progressed (although she and other characters often joke that she's getting soft in her old age). Instead, I'd argue that Gin has slowly changed – that she's come to realize that it's okay to lower her defenses around and care about the people that really matter to her. But that doesn't mean that Gin won't pull out her silverstone knives on a moment's notice and do what needs to be done if someone is a threat to her or the people she loves. I'm still writing about an assassin, after all. LOL.
I think it's important for characters to change and evolve over the course of a series. As a reader, I get tired of characters who never get any smarter and never seem to learn from their past mistakes. I don't want to read the exact same story over and over again – I want there to be consequences, just like there are in real life. I like to see characters change, to become stronger in their magic and more confident about themselves.
I think watching characters grow up is one of the things that can help keep a series fresh and entertaining. Plus, it's a form of payoff for sticking with a character and series – you get to see a character become the strong, confident heroine that she was always meant to be from the very beginning.
To me, there's nothing better than seeing a character I love finally come into her own. Hopefully, that sort of emotional payoff is what I'm doing with Gin and the Elemental Assassin books. Fingers crossed anyway. ;-)
What about you guys? Do you like it when characters change and grow? Or would you prefer them to stay the same? What are some of the characters you've enjoyed reading or watching over the years?
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About the Author:
Jennifer writes the Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series for Pocket Books. The books focus on Gin Blanco, an assassin codenamed the Spider who can control the elements of Ice and Stone. When she's not busy killing people and righting wrongs, Gin runs a barbecue restaurant called the Pork Pit in the fictional Southern metropolis of Ashland. The city is also home to giants, dwarves, vampires, and elementals – Air, Fire, Ice, and Stone.
Books in the series are Spider's Bite, Web of Lies, and Venom. Tangled Threads, the fourth book, was published on April 26, while Spider's Revenge, the fifth book, will be released in October.
Jennifer also writes the Mythos Academy young adult urban fantasy series for Kensington. The books focus on Gwen Frost, a 17-year-old Gypsy girl who has the gift of psychometry, or the ability to know an object's history just by touching it. After a serious freak-out with her magic, Gwen is shipped off to Mythos Academy, a school for the descendants of ancient warriors like Spartans, Valkyries, Amazons, and more.
The first book, Touch of Frost, will be out in August, while the second book, Kiss of Frost, will hit shelves in December. First Frost, a prequel e-short story to the series, will be out in July. Visit www.jenniferestep.com for excerpts and more.
Jennifer's books have been featured in Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, Southern Living, and a variety of other publications. You can follow her on Facebook, Goodreads, and Twitter and find out more about Jennifer on her Author Bio page.
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Marc Seales - keyboards; Chuck Deardorf - bass; Gary Hobbs - drums
Drummer Gary Hobbs is a native of the Pacific Northwest and lives in Vancouver, WA. He has played professionally for over 4 decades and appears on over 60 recordings. Gary played with The Stan Kenton Orchestra from 1975 through 1977. Through the years Gary has played with Randy Brecker, Bud Shank, George Cables, Ken Peplowski, Pete Christlieb, Greta Matassa, Anita O'Day, Dan Siegel, Glen Moore, The New York Voices, Eddie Harris and many more. Randy Brecker, Bill Mays, Kurt Elling, Dave Frishberg, David Freisen, Bobby Shew, Bobby Watson, Bob Florence, Carl Saunders, The Woody Herman Orchestra,Terry Gibbs, Jaquie Naylor, Jim Widner Big Band, Stan Kenton Alumni Big Band and Tom Grant are just a few of the artists that Gary has recently performed with. Carnegie Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Tivoli Garden, Kennedy Center and Wolf Trap are among the venues Gary has played along with scores of festivals and clubs all over the world. Gary is very active in Jazz Education teaching at The University Of Oregon and traveling all over the US doing clinics, concerts and jazz camps with the help of Crescent Cymbal Company and Yamaha Drum Company.
Greg Williamson - drums; Alexey Nikolaev - saxophone; John Hansen - piano; Paul Gabrielson - bass
Greg Williamson, drummer, percussionist and composer, has toured as a member of the swinging big bands of Woody Herman, Glenn Miller and Harry James. He has appeared on over 30 CDs, including the recent "JazzIn It" by singer Dee Daniels, which charted #1 across Canada. He travelled several years with Steve Allen and Tonight Show Live with legendary pianist Paul Smith. He has performed with Seattle's own and widely renown vocalist Ernestine Anderson since 1991, acting in later years as her musical director. He has led his own groups ranging from Greg Williamson Quartet to the Pony Boy All-Star Big Band, and recently formed an organ-quartet "The Young Lizards" bringing jazz sounds to the alt-club scene. He also focuses on large scale multi-media projects, including the award winning "Conversations & Deconstructions" the "1909 AYP - Jazz Music For Seattle's World's Fair." Greg's early experiences came from hanging out with the cats on the scene - legendary jazzers like Buddy Catlett, Ray Brown, Red Kelly, Bill Ramsay and Jay Thomas. In 1994 he founded Pony Boy Records which has produced 40 releases, the annual Pony Boy Records Jazz Picnic, and the weekly series Jazz & Sushi. He is the musical director Pony Boy Records is for Boxley's Jazz Club in North Bend, WA, which features music nightly, and hopes to continue to foster jazz music, and hang out with the cats on the scene.
Neil Welch - saxophone; Chris Icasiano - drums
"Bad Luck chop up time and space into jagged, unpredictable shapes, but sometimes they hit upon a quasi-funk groove that sounds like an asymmetrical avalanche. Most of the time, you have no idea where they're going, but they impel you to follow closely, no matter what."
For over a decade the Seattle based duo Bad Luck (Neil Welch, saxophone/electronics and Chris Icasiano, drums) have pushed the boundaries of what it means to perform, create and move forward in the genre of modern jazz. With four albums under their belt, Bad Luck has created an incredibly diverse array of music — no small feat in the heavily trodden world of drum/saxophone duos. They have developed a unique performative language together, sculpting compositions that use complex mnemonic techniques, and create "fearless, raw improvisations" (Seattle Times).
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Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Applauds Today's Federal Court Ruling Upholding Majority of NY SAFE Act
Dec 31, 2013, 19:47 ET from Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
Restrictions on Assault Weapons and Large-Capacity Magazine Limits Deemed Constitutional
BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New York Chief U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny today upheld the constitutionality of the majority of the NY SAFE Act, a victory for all New York residents. This ruling will help ensure a safer environment for New York's children and communities. Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America applauds the court's decision to maintain the law's expanded restriction on assault weapons and large-capacity magazine limits.
"Today's decision unequivocally holds that bans on assault weapons and large-capacity magazine limits are perfectly consistent with the Constitution," said Wendy Szymanski NYC and Greater Area chapter leader for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. "The court said that because assault weapons are often used in mass shootings, such as the Newtown and Aurora tragedies, banning them is a matter of public safety and assists in crime prevention and does not violate the Second Amendment. We will continue our work to ensure other states follow New York's lead."
However, Moms Demand Action is disappointed the law's 7-round magazine limit was deemed unconstitutional. Although the judge upheld a ban on magazines holding more than 10 bullets, he said the 7-bullet limit was arbitrary. A bi-partisan majority of the legislature determined that seven bullets was the appropriate number. We expect the Attorney General will appeal this portion of the ruling.
New York was the first state to pass comprehensive gun laws after the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre last year. Moms Demand Action members have strongly supported the NY SAFE Act since its creation in January. Also, working in conjunction with New Yorkers Against Gun Violence and the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Moms Demand Action submitted an amicus curiae in response to this lawsuit filed by the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association which stated, "The SAFE Act and, in particular, its prohibitions on assault weapons and large capacity ammunition magazines, are fully consistent with the Second Amendment."
About Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
Much like Mothers Against Drunk Driving was created to change laws regarding drunk driving, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America was created to build support for common-sense gun reforms. The nonpartisan grassroots movement of American mothers is demanding new and stronger solutions to lax gun laws and loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our children and families. In just one year, the organization has more than 130,000 members with a chapter in every state in the country. For more information or to get involved visit www.momsdemandaction.org. Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/MomsDemandAction or on Twitter @MomsDemand.
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PRMM Interview #1: Jeff Stai of Twisted Oak Winery
As I mentioned in my post about tips for your youtube video, I am experimenting more with the power of video. When possible, I will interview interesting individuals and their marketing (this includes social media and public relations) campaigns. My inaugural video is with Jeff Stai, Owner of the Twisted Oak Winery. He is known as @eljefetwisted on Twitter and El Jefe on the El Bloggo Torcido (Twisted Oak blog).
Jeff is a very personable guy and I think this personality is the key to his winery's success. He has developed a loyal following of wine lovers (I'm a new fan) through social media. To me, the net net of Jeff's success is that social media allowed him to connect with his fans and create a community that is engaged with the winery.
Isn't that what ALL of us are trying to do with marketing?


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HS BOYS SOCCER: Conner battles back from injury to become key player for Bulldogs
Published 1:09 pm, Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Bart Conner wondered if he would ever get to this point.
It's strange to think that considering his teammates and coach both say that Conner is a tireless worker and when he was healthy was one of the team's best defenders.
But after a catastrophic knee injury early in the district season in 2012, Conner's season was not only over but he thought his career was done as well. But more than a year later, and after going through grueling rehabilitation, Conner is back on the field at his old position of outside defender.
Even though Conner had his doubts about whether he would ever play again, his teammates didn't. And today, Conner will be a key part of the Bulldogs defense in a Class 5A bi-district boys soccer game against El Paso Bel Air, scheduled for 5 p.m. today at Grande Communications Stadium.
"We just told him to keep working at it, you are going to get it," said senior MHS midfielder Ethan Baltier. "We knew if he kept working it was going to come, and it will get better and everything will just fall into place."
It has fallen into place for Conner this season. Conner returned to playing soccer in November, a few days before practices started for Midland High after a summer and fall where he didn't play any organized soccer.
He was able to run but him being able to practice again seven months after his injury is amazing in itself.
Conner injured his knee during the Bulldogs' District 3-5A opener against Odessa Permian last February, and it wasn't just a minor knee injury either.
Conner did so much damage to his left knee during the injury that he knows the list by heart. He tore his medial collateral ligament (MCL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and had cracks in both his femur and tibia.
The injury required surgery, and when his rehab started he couldn't play soccer. He was released to run and ran two miles every day, but the frustrating part was not being able to play during the summer on club teams and with his friends.
"I was used to playing all the time," said Conner, who plans to play at the University of Texas-Dallas. "I was playing in the summer with my friends and just doing active stuff. I was going places playing and playing with club teams. I couldn't do any of it."
When practices began in November, Conner was coming in almost cold. And he said that it took him almost a month to get back into soccer playing shape, and build the confidence needed to play at a high level again.
Midland High coach Warren Cottle, though, had confidence that Conner would be back and would be part of the Bulldogs' defense. There were points that Cottle had concerns, and he gradually worked Conner back into the lineup, but he also knew that if any player could come back from that type of injury it's Conner.
"He consistently works and plays through the pain," Conner said. "He constantly works his tail off. He never stops trying ... that kid never quits ... ever. He gets knocked down and he gets back up and he keeps going no matter what the situation is."
Conner said the key for him was the encouragement from his teammates that even though he was injured, he was still part of the team and that he would return.
"Stephen Reid, Ethan and Nico (Francino) all encouraged me that I could do it," Conner said. "That helped me through it."
Today Conner will try to help control a dangerous El Paso Bel Air team, but when he hits the field he will also know what he's been through to get here. And will savor the moment.
"It feels really good (to be back in the playoffs)," Conner said. "It's been a long time coming, and it kind of sucks that we have to end this early."
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When/where: 5 p.m. today, Grande Communications Stadium
Records: Midland High 12-6-4; El Paso Bel Air 20-4
How they got here: MHS finished 3rd in District 2-5A; EP Bel Air finished second in District 1-5A
Notes: The Bulldogs are returning to the playoffs for the first time in two years, and will be playing the same opponent that knocked them out of the area round in 2011. The Highlanders beat the Bulldogs 2-1 in El Paso in 2011 as Bel Air came back late. "We just know they are going to come out hard, and come out wanting to win," said MHS senior midfielder Ethan Baltier. "With the home field, it's going to be big for us. We are pretty excited it's them we are playing." ... The Highlanders have played a handful of games in Grande over the years, including two games in the Region I-5A tournament in 2012. Bel Air coach Sergio Delgado said his squad likes to play at Grande, and he added that his team also needs to get used to travel. "We did not flip because we decided to play at Grande, and that was our choice," Delgado said. "I think our team needs to travel and needs to get out." ... The Highlanders have a pair of players that have signed to play in college. Senior F/MF Christian Garcia has signed to play at Nebraska-Omaha, and senior defender Luis Ortega will play at Western Texas College. Delgado also mentioned that Jose Luis Barraza is also a key player for his squad in the midfield. ... MHS has not beaten an El Paso team in the playoffs since 1994, when the Bulldogs beat El Paso Austin, 7-1. The Bullogs are 0-4 against El Paso squads in the postseason since 2000. ... Senior midfielder Reese Barden did not play in last Saturday's regular season finale against Midland High, and coach Warren Cottle said that Barden is no longer with the team.
Next: Winner will take on either Southlake Carroll or Arlington Lamar in Class 5A area round


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A vending machine can be a wonderful investment. The initial investment is much smaller than most other retail opportunities, and the business requires minimal work and ongoing capital. Considering the around-the-clock earning potential without any staff on hand, there are plenty of chances to earn profits. With a little bit of planning, a little bit of work and a little bit of gumption, there's no reason that this investment can't work wonders for your pocketbook. Whether you want some extra cash on the side or a whole new career, the following information should help you achieve your investment goals and make a vending business work for you.
Choose products and locations wisely
Spend time researching which products will sell and where the most opportune locations are so that you can make ongoing investments work just as well as the initial investment. The right products can make impressive profits without any effort on your part, but the wrong products can sit there until they are outdated and have to be thrown out, taking up space that could have been used for something profitable. With the wrong location, no one could see your products in the first place.
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One of the best things about vending machines is that they don't require any staff to continuously sell products. As long as you are able to perform all the primary functions of your vending business without any paid assistance, you will be earning passive income, which provides returns on your investment even when you're not thinking about it. The work of maintaining your fleet of vending machines should never be more than you and your family can handle; that way, you can spend your time doing what you please as your machines are making money for you.
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As long as you only invest what you can afford to spend out of pocket, you will never have to worry about your vending machines becoming unprofitable. There will be times when your vending machines aren't earning money, but with careful planning the slow times won't put a dent in your financial plan. Vending machines have incredible potential to earn returns on your investment as long as you keep the investments minimal. Once you start borrowing more than you can afford to quickly pay back, though, you begin to go down a slippery slope.
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Montebelo Campsite
Great for backpackers, overlanders, and anyone who just loves to sleep under the stars. The campsite is in a shady, natural grove of trees set away from the main lodge and restaurant to give campers a feeling of being away from it all, but in fact, it's only a short stroll away from everything you'll need. You'll often see warthogs and friendly monkeys near the campground--confirming that you are indeed immersed in nature.
The campsite can comfortably accommodate up to 40 people with ample space for parking. If you don't have your own tent, you can stay in one of two permanent double tents furnished with two twin beds with fresh linens that can be converted to a king-sized bed. The shared bathrooms are well kept and offer steaming hot showers. Electrical outlets and a covered area for washing dishes and laundry makes your camping experience hassle-free.
Designated fire areas are available for cooking and wood is provided; however you would need to bring your own grill. Currently, the nearest shop is in the town of Vila Gorongosa a 1.5 hr drive from Chitengo – so we recommended that you buy supplies en-route and before you arrive.
Camping & Caravans (per person/per day): $10 USD
Equipped Tents
Single Occupancy: $30 USD
Double Occupancy: $40 USD
*The Dollar prices are indicative and may be subject to changes due to exchange variations without prior notice.


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Present day Jefferson County officially came into existence in the fall of 1871. Prior to this, the area now known as Jefferson County followed a complicated path to its creation.
Initially, Jefferson County may have been included in the domain of Richardson county since Nebraska's first counties bordered the Missouri River. The western boundary of the state was in the unknown wilds of the Rocky Mountains. Richardson County, which was directly east of the river, claimed the right to levy and collect taxes in all of the territory west of it.
According to research done for "A Pictorial History of Jefferson County Nebraska," Prior to the formation of Gage and Jefferson counties, a strip of land 24 miles wide directly north of the 40th parallel (Kansas-Nebraska line), lying west of the Big Blue River, was called Jones Country on territorial maps. However, Jones County had no legal existence and caused confusion for many years.
Jones County existed for only a few years, since few settlers lived in the area prior to 1860. It is the first pioneers that deserve the credit for shaping the territory into the condition to later be developed by the people residing here. Before the first white men came, the county was populated by Otoe Indians and wandering tribes of Pawnees and other Indians reveling to and from their hunting grounds. Jones County held its first election in the spring of 1861 and organized in 1862.
At a point in 1867, the legislature passed an act to enlarge Jones County by adding to it the county on the west and calling it Jefferson. For nearly five years, the present counties of Thayer and Jefferson were mapped and governed as Jefferson County. This proved unsatisfactory for its residents.
In 1871, D.C. Jenkins introduced a bill in the Legislature to divide Jefferson County with the Sixth Principal Meridian being the division line. This was finalized in the fall of 1871, and two complete sets of country officers were elected, with the establishment of Thayer County to the west of the line and Jefferson County to the east.
For close to 130 years, Jefferson County has been home to generations of individuals and families who built a life on the plains. Despite the struggles face by every age in this time span, its citizens have been able to create towns and villages; excited about its possibilities committed to its success and secure in its sense of place in history This is the legacy, which will be passed tn to future generation who also call Jefferson County home.


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DURANGO, Colo.—A 56-year-old truck driver from Lamar has been arrested in connection with a 24-year-old murder case in Pagosa Springs.
The Durango Herald ( http://bit.ly/PDe3Fm) reports Charles "Ray" Stane has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 40-year-old Vickie Calline Dexter, who was found dead in 1988 floating face down in a hot-water pool known as the Hippie Dip.
Don Volger, former chief of the Pagosa Springs Police Department, says investigators identified Stane as a suspect days after the murder, but they didn't have enough physical evidence to make an arrest.
An arrest affidavit says advances in forensic testing allowed authorities to resubmit DNA evidence late last year, which produced a near 100 percent match to Stane, who is set to be arraigned Tuesday.
Information from: Durango Herald, http://www.durangoherald.com


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It's been an amazing past few months for Mo. He's officially off parole, he's finally getting some money from the state and his cooking has never been better. He's in a great mood and his trademark bad temper is rarely seen these days.
Mo Is A Changed Man
At the ripe old age of 56 he's taking his life a day at a time and it's an amazing thing to watch and be part of. Sometimes I look at Mo and wonder where the angry, beaten down and desperate guy I first met at the Caltrain station is at these days. I never see the old Mo anymore and I can't say I miss him.
Mo has been changed from the inside out and although I've played a big part in it there's no doubt in my mind that God has been using me to transform Mo into a completely different person. Through the process I've been changed and molded into a different person, too. Our relationship is far from one-sided and as much as I've helped him he's returned it to me and then some.
Mo Has Free Time
Mo is now free to do whatever he wants and there's no restrictions on his time. This is obviously a good thing and Mo loves having the ability to do whatever he wants when he wants. It's something many people don't think much about but having that freedom is important to Mo and allows him to move on with his life.
So what this means is that Mo has plenty of free time but unfortunately he doesn't have much to do with it.
Mo Needs A Job
The next thing that Mo needs is a J-O-B (see video above for Friday reference). Now that he has all of this free time he needs to find something productive to do with it. Like I said, he's getting some money from the state each month and he also has a couple of other paying jobs that he does once or twice a week but they're not always consistent.
Mo either needs a steady job or something else that's a good use of his time, like volunteering somewhere in the city. The main thing for Mo right now is to stay busy and to start being more of a productive citizen in society so he can add value to the community and also give a sense of value to himself.
He also needs to get involved with something as a way to get out of the environment he's in day-to-day when he doesn't have something to do. There's no doubt that we're all influenced by the people we're surrounded by and hanging out with drug dealers, prostitutes an addicts isn't going to help Mo get to where he needs to be. I think he could potentially volunteer to help these types of people but he doesn't need to be all mixed up with them all the time.
Mo's a great worker and he's ready to get started with something but he's going to need some help finding it. He's got a rough past but a bright future so wherever he ends up is going to have to take a little bit of risk bringing him onboard. I don't think it will be a completely smooth transition for him but like with everything else, he'll figure it out and will no doubt end up doing a good job for whoever he's working for.
Any Ideas?
I'm throwing this out to all of you today as a way to help me understand all of my options for Mo right now. I want the best for him but I'm not going to kid myself into thinking I know exactly what he should be doing at this point.
If you have any thoughts or ideas on what Mo could get involved with in San Francisco, please let me know. He could do some manual labor, cleaning or the probably ideal thing would be cooking. He's an incredible cook and he really enjoys it.
Thanks for your help and Mo appreciates it, too.


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This is a totally geeky post for those with weblogs and the desire to have a good desktop WYSIWIG editor. Feel free to skip it.
Microsoft (obscure shop in the Northwest) has released their Windows Live Writer (Beta), and it's good. Really good. It's for posting to several of the most popular types of blog tools, and it found my MT blog perfectly.
Movable Type is a good blog tool, and I keep coming back to it, but the blog entry editor built in (and the WYSIWIG plugin) lack some usability. We work around, but keep looking for alternatives. This Windows Live Writer is a terrific answer (so far). Yes, it pushes the Windows Live product(s), and I don't use any of them, so feel free to ignore them if you don't need them. Computerworld has a better review than I could do, so read it when you're ready. One thing they didn't mention is that your post preview is perfect, showing just like it would as a new post in your blog. Really neat. And the built-in spellcheck isn't shabby,
Perfect? No. Pretty darn good? Yes. I'll be using it.
Oh, there's no mac version. But you have MarsEdit for the mac, so don't worry about it.


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do it on whitetree hollow instead the breeders there will only have members of the Happiny family and level 82 Blisey will be give around 700000 exp to an untraded Pokemon at level 1 800000 to an non international traded and 950000 to an international traded with lucky egg
So I take a lvl 1 with the Lucky egg to the white treehollow and i'll get 700,000 for one battle?..I've done that before. And I only get around 20,000 for a lvl one with the Exp-Share. and the Share and egg are the same but the share the poke doesnt have to battle.
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