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Where the blind horse sings : love and trust at an animal sanctuary
Kathy Stevens
Adult Nonfiction SF301 .S84 2007
Kathy Stevens
Adult Nonfiction SF301 .S84 2007
Summary: More than anything else, this is a book about love. In this deeply moving account, you will hear about Rambo, a sheep who informs the staff when another animal is in trouble; and Paulie, a former cockfighting rooster who eats lunch with humans; Dino, an old toothless pony who survived a fire; and many more. Alongside these horses, roosters, pigs, sheep, rabbits, cows, and other animals is a staff of loving humans for whom every animal life, even that of a frog rushed to the vet for emergency surgery, has merit. Reading this book can profoundly#151;and joyously#151;change your life.
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Feuding schools playing each other in semifinals
Georgetown and Maryland's feuding athletic departments currently aren't allowed to schedule one another in any sports. This time it isn't up to them.
On Friday in Hoover, Ala., they will meet in the NCAA men's soccer championship semifinals following a pair of respective home victories in the tournament's quarterfinals.
|College cup
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|Where » Regions Park,
|Hoover, Ala.
In the moments after Georgetown clinched its place in the NCAA men's soccer final four for the first time in program history, coach Brian Wiese had a reminder for his team. The Hoyas (19-3-2) hadn't just reached the national semifinals with a 3-1 victory over San Diego; they had done so coming out of the "Georgetown bracket" as the tournament's No. 3 overall seed.
"I think we earned it, first off, in the season, and we proved that," Hoyas senior defender Tommy Muller said. "In the NCAA tournament, we took that as we're going to have to be that much better every game since we have that target on our back. In the end we had good enough quality to get it done."
That was evident from the outset at North Kehoe Field even though the upstart Toreros (14-9) still scored first. Julian Ringhof's header off a corner kick from Dan Delgado in the 50th minute was a surprise for the Hoyas after they missed two golden chances of their own in the first half. But they took just 65 seconds to answer. Steve Neumann's perfectly placed free kick was nodded backward by Ringhof into his own net.
Georgetown goalkeeper Tomas Gomez made a fingertip diving save to his left to deny Connor Brandt's header in the 65th minute. Seven minutes later, Neumann bent in another free kick, and this time freshman Melvin Snoh slid in at the back post for a 2-1 lead on his first tally in a Georgetown uniform.
"How we responded is what these guys have been doing all year," Wiese said. "To be able to do it in this setting is a tribute to the leaders we have on the field. They don't exude any panic ever."
With some 2,500 fans filling the stands and even watching from outside the barred fence surrounding the field, Neumann missed a chance to cement the result despite an open net in the 85th minute. Three minutes Andy Riemer also bounced his initial attempt of the crossbar, but it came right back, and he kept his composure to put the game away. Fans rushed the field as the final whistle sounded.
Four hours later in College Park, the air was one of expectation as the second-seeded Terrapins (20-1-2) matched the Hoyas by capturing their own bracket. With a 3-1 win over Louisville (14-6-1), Maryland exacted revenge for a third-round NCAA loss in 2011, advancing to the College Cup for the 11th time overall and sixth time in 11 seasons.
Jake Pace's 45th-minute header ensured Maryland took a 2-1 lead into halftime before 3,556 at Ludwig Field. London Woodberry had put the Terps ahead in the 34th minute before Zach Foxhoven equalized for the Cardinals six minutes later. Patrick Mullins doubled Maryland's advantage in the 68th minute with his 16th goal of the year.

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- My Turn -
My Kind Of People
Bobby Phipps
I am so glad that I spent most of my career in cotton. I have met many wonderful people in the industry through the years, and these people are still important to me even now that I've retired and live in Texas.
In the 1960s, I started out with the idea of being a farmer. It seemed like a noble profession, and I had a real passion for it. But, more importantly, I loved the way the farming community helped each other out during tough times.
I remember once when a farmer in our area disappeared in the summer, and the neighbors pitched in and helped his wife finish the crop. In what other business would neighbors help a competitor? That's just one example of the generosity of farmers. On another occasion when I had decided to attend graduate school, I was hurrying to complete harvest and low and behold a neighbor showed up to help me finish the job so that I'd be on time to start school.
After completing college, I worked as a breeder for a couple of seed companies. That's where I met some fine folks from other countries who were a joy to work with on projects. Whether my co-workers were from Texas or another country, I discovered that cotton breeders will do anything to help each other. That made an impression on me.
Eventually, I finished my career in the academic world as the Extension cotton specialist in Missouri. That was my last stop before retirement just a few years ago. I'm glad I can laugh and remember some of the real "characters" I worked with. But, in retrospect, I'm probably one of the biggest characters you could meet, so maybe I better be careful about stories I might want to tell on my old friends.
I remember on two occasions when people came into my office, and they were selling different products that could change one element into another. I thought that idea had been solved when alchemists tried to change lead into gold in the Middle Ages. Another had a product that had one component made with water from the Dead Sea with the minerals removed. This would actually be distilled water. Those were interesting experiences, but I thought that snake oil was only sold by the old-time traveling medicine shows.
Don't get the wrong idea. Everybody wasn't a snake oil salesman. Most of the people were generous and willing to share new ideas with me for the good of the industry. They were the best.
Those folks helped me contribute to this magazine's Specialists Speaking column for many years, as well as other ag media outlets. And what can I say about the loyal producers who always helped me? They were so gracious in letting me conduct trials on their farms. I learned a lot from all of them.
When you conduct research trials, be prepared for surprises. I remember a 15-inch rain in Georgia but that was nothing compared to floods in the Arizona desert. The town had to be evacuated, and our trial was washed away along with the concrete ditches. A river 10 miles away had changed course. Try figuring that out.
I could go on with a lot of other stories, but the moral of this message is pretty simple. Cotton people are the most fortunate folks in the world. They are so organized by having the National Cotton Council and Cotton Incorporated to guide them. They're the envy of all the other commodity groups, and the standard is set pretty high.
Maybe it's the comradery or Southern hospitality or just a good Christian work ethic. No matter how much time goes by, I know for sure that cotton folks are my kind of people.
– Bobby Phipps,
Quitman, Texas


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As 29ers become ever more prevalent, many companies are exploring how far they can take it. Geometry limits to some degree the direction some might go with this, and thus has led to a wide variety of XC oriented 29ers but not much more. For us riders here in the northwest, we needed a 29inch offering that was a little bit more capable. Enter the Mason All Mountain hardtail. This rig is slack and low slung – meant for today's shredder who wants to pedal up but charge down with aggressiveness.
The 2014 Mason features an All Mountain 6061-T6 Weapons Grade Aluminum frame with a formed top tube, a formed and butted down tube, a tapered head tube, a direct mount front derailleur mount, ISCG tabs and a 142×12mm Maxle drop out.
Loading up the front end is a ROCKSHOX Sektor 29 Silver with 140 mm of Travel, a 15mm Maxle, Solo Air, external rebound adj. w/turnkey lockout, Magnesium Lowers, and an Alloy 1.5 Tapered Steerer Tube. This also lends to a slack, 66.5 degree head angle. Combine this with 433mm/ 17.05? long chain stays and you can clearly see where this is going. This keeps the bike maneuverable, easy to manipulate in downhill and aired out sections, and easier to get the front end of the bike up with the slack head angle. Because the long travel fork lifts the front end of the bike up pretty high, we designed a formed, low top tube for better clearance over the bike.
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The Legend of Zelda: Realm of the Gods., Project clean up and rebuild!
Aug 17 2011, 12:29 PM
Post #501
become your dream. fail to non
Type: Designer
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
ooo, well ya see i was thinking of reworking it and bringing it down to a more workable less stressful level,
so script work wouldnt be too bad, it would just mean re working a few things and getting rid of a few things.
no major scripting, unless it was absolutely called for XD remember you already technically did the biggest ammount already.
So yeah if your up for it though, we can work out times around what your doing, with what we already have im sure
we could knock out the problems and wrap this game up.
haha dont worry its still on VX i only do platforming games on game maker so far
Aug 20 2011, 01:21 AM
Post #502
"I speak fluent sarcasm. No, seriously."
Type: Designer
Alignment: Lawful Good
I saw this, and I thought to myself "No.. It cannot be..."
I loved the demo before, I understand why you don't want to push the engines limits,
but I think your hit the bar last time, the menu was so clean even if it was all buggy,
it still looked good
I hope you stick with this, there isn't many Zelda Fangames on Rmvx, and this would
top a lot.
I remember when I first glanced at this way before I was a member here, and I loved
the idea, so to you directly, Twilight;
Good luck buddy
Apr 11 2012, 02:28 PM
Post #503
Type: Musician
forgive but could someone pass me a menu type Zelda Ocarina of Time took a long time looking for it and can not find
I do not care as I just want a zelda type menu
I would be very grateful
PS hey tine to be for VX
Apr 12 2012, 12:48 AM
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Type: Coder
Alignment: Unaligned
Necroposts are so much fun.
Um I imagine twilight doesn't care at this point, but I'll give it to you with his permission. I custom-made it for this game, along with a bunch of other Zelda-themed scripts. Also, it's a really messy script that expects some other specific scripts, so have fun! I haven't touched RMVX in a long, long time, but maybe this summer I'll get bored enough to start fiddling around with it again, and make some more scripts. Who knows? I enjoy Ruby a lot. Anyway, best of luck to you, javier.
~Miget man12
I am learning to script with Ruby/RGSS2, I think I'm getting pretty good at it :)
Oh yeah, and I know Latin, that count's for something, doesn't it?
Olny 55% of plepoe can raed this.
I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt!
fi yuo cna raed tihs, palce it in yuor siantugre.
I'm a lot more active here: http://www.rpgrevolution.com/forums/index.php
Apr 12 2012, 05:51 PM
Post #505
become your dream. fail to non
Type: Designer
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
I do still care actually. just so you know i still have all the files to this project hoping at some point i can still continue it.
I put alot of effort into this project and i use it as examples to this day. So if your gonna give away the scripts i would like to be confronted first because alot of my own made menu screens were included in it.
The general game altogther would need new coding and the menu would need re customising to ocarina of time since its more customised to my design.
Not angry, just wish i was confronted considering this project is still a very close project to me.
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Rev. B. Maurice Ritchie, who served more than 20 years as the leader of the Divinity School's Office of Field Education and Student Life, has received the school's 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award.
The honor, presented at the annual alumni homecoming luncheon on Oct. 5, recognizes outstanding leadership and service.
"From his obvious devotion to Christ and the church, to caring for 'the least' and his love of neighbor, Maurice exemplifies the qualities of what this award is all about," said Sheila Cumbest, chair of the selection committee and former president of the Divinity School's Alumni Association. "In Matthew's gospel we hear, 'When you've done it to the least of these, you've done it unto me.' Maurice lives into this."
After studying economics at Davidson College, Ritchie entered Duke Divinity School in 1958. He spent two years on international scholarship in the Kirchliche Hochschule in Berlin, and then enrolled in the Heidelberg University Theological department for one semester of study.
Upon completion of his Bachelor of Divinity (1963), then Master of Theology (1964), both at Duke Divinity School, he was ordained an elder in the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. His study continued at Duke University as he began his focus in medieval church history, reformation, and American church history in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
He spent a year as a visiting lecturer in history and Bible at Western Carolina University before returning to the Divinity School as director of admissions. Five years later, he moved into the Office of Field Education and Student Life, where he was assistant dean and then associate dean for 22 years.
In addition to his work of matching students with important experiences in the practice of ministry, Ritchie helped create the student ethics policy, and he served on all of the school's administrative committees.
"I think we've all been witness to how the Divinity School benefited from his overall commitment to the quality of education here," Cumbest said in presenting the award.
In the mid-to-late 1990s, Ritchie's work on the Duke campus included assisting Duke Chapel Dean Will Willimon and Divinity School Professor Richard Lischer in German-English translations of sermons.
Ritchie served as liaison and secretary to the board of Walltown Neighborhood Ministries and on the Duke University International Studies Committee, and he directed the Duke-Bonn Exchange Program.
Prior to retirement from the Divinity School in 2002, he was instrumental in Duke Chapel receiving a Lilly Endowment grant focusing on student vocations.
In retirement he has continued his work in ministry by joining Partners in Caring, a division of Pastoral Services of the Duke Medical Center. He has worked with programs to educate communities and clergy in several areas, including AIDS/HIV awareness, Resistance against Pressure for Teens, parish based CPE for Lumbee Indians and African American pastors, and a spiritual care training program for Native American pastors and lay leaders in Robeson County.
Ritchie served on the Western North Carolina Board of Ordained Ministry for three quadrennial terms and the Council on Higher Education and the statewide Council on Campus Ministry for one quadrennium.
He teaches Sunday school at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church in Durham, and is working on a plan to revitalize the Sunday school and education program for Christian discipleship. He regularly volunteers at the Interfaith Hospitality Network.
In his own neighborhood, Ritchie reaches out through the "Seniors Staying Put" ministry, which he helped found.
He is married to Dottie Poole Ritchie and they have two daughters, Laura and Caroline.


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If you're a dab hand at doing your own nails, you can pull this off. You'll need two pieces of mesh, fishnet or tuile, one with slightly larger holes than the other, two makeup sponges, three polish shades and a top coat. Start with a neutral colour coat. When dry, take the largest gauge mesh and wrap it around the nail. Sponge on your lighter polish shade. When dry, take the smaller gauge mesh and repeat the process, using your darker polish shade. Don't be too worried about precision, as a variation of colour depth just adds to the effect. Remove excess polish from around nail bed and top with a clear sealer. (There are many YouTube tutorials on this topic.)
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Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips, $17.95, are stickers you can apply to your nails at home. They come in a huge range of colours and patterns, including snakeskin. (Again, if you need some visual cues, go to YouTube for demos.)
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After winning Region XV and District III Championships, the 2002-03 Monroe College Mustangs men's basketball team has qualified for the five-day "sweet sixteen" National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association National Championship Tournament beginning March 18 in Hutchinson, Kansas. The number 17-ranked, Mustangs (28-2) will play their first-round game against number 6- ranked, South Plains College (31-2) on Tuesday, March 18 at 5:30pm.
"This is an extremely exciting time for the Monroe community", said first-year head coach Jeff Brustad. "The challenge in Kansas will be tremendous because we'll be competing with the fifteen best junior college teams in the country." The Mustangs' road to Kansas began with three tough playoff wins. On Saturday, March 1, the Mustangs played Region XV rival Westchester Community College on WCC's home court. Bolstered by 30 points and 11 assists from Tournament and Region MVP Kevin Bell and 20 points and 7 rebounds from Kingsley Edwards, the Mustangs won the Region XV championship, 92-85.
Next up was the District III Tournament in Aiken, South Carolina. Supported by a large and loud contingent of Mustang fans who ventured down south from the Bronx to root for their team, on Friday March 6 Monroe defeated tourney hosts, Aiken Technical College, 82-72 in the semifinal game.
Four Mustangs were in double figures in that one, led by Bell's 19 points. In the final game the next day, the Mustangs won the District III championship with a thrilling 93-85 win over Louisburg College. Again Bell was high man with 25 points, but four other Mustangs were in double figures. High-flying Ryan Williams was named tourney MVP, as many of the Carolinians were aghast at his remarkable aerial show that has become a staple of Mustang games. "The Mustangs have a right to be proud of their accomplishments, "said Monroe President Stephen Jerome. "They exemplify what is best about our college. With the support of faculty, staff, and the student body, they've dreamed big and made it come true."
This is Monroe's fourth year as an NJCAA Division I team and first Division I national tournament appearance. In 1998, Monroe became the first NY City men's college basketball team since 1950 to reach a national championship game (in the Division III title game, the Mustangs lost to Fergus Falls, Minn. in overtime).
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Some people call me a hoarder, and I prefer the term "well prepared"
Okayso, I'm going through my purse. Guess what I found?
Well, what didn't I find?
- Three tubes of mascara. (In case one runs out, and the other one doesn't work. You know?)
- A pair of socks. (In case I forgot to wear some BEFORE I put on my shoes and left my house. Common mistake.)
- A LaSenza push up bra. (In case I forget to put on a bra BEFORE I leave my house. Happens to everyone, don't deny it.)
- 4 packs of gum (best to always be prepared.)
- Dog treats. (in case there happens to be a very angry dog that tries to chase me.)
- A packet of ketchup. (that way I don't have to pay extra at fast food restaurants)
- A broken iPhone. (In case my current iPhone gets lonely in there.)
- 5 lost pairs of headphones. (in case I want to listen to 5 different songs. on different iPods. At once.)
- A cutout picture of Adriana Lima….? (Because I need one. Okay?)
- A steakknife. (In case of a murderer. Or a zombie apocalypse.)
- A plastic spider. (What if I need to scare somebody?)
- A BBQ lighter. (What if I need to set something on fire?)
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In the news Recently there has been a media flurry surrounding Mikey Weinstein and the Military Religious Freedom Foundation. Megyn Kelly, of Fox News, along with James and Shirley Dobson went on a verbal assault of Mikey and MRFF. Claiming that Mikey was an atheist (he's not) and the MRFF was an atheist organization (it's not) .Now is this a problem? That all depends upon context. 'Atheist' is not defamation Actually...Before you can make an argument as to whether or not … [Read more...]
"Christian persecution" rears its ugly…oh who are we kidding~! Stop lying…
This picture is being passed around Facebook with this absolutely ridiculous story ACLU vs. US MarinesTHIS NEEDS TO GO AROUND THE USA MANY TIMES SO KEEP IT GOING! If you look closely at the picture, you will note that all the Marines pictured are bowing their heads. That's because they're praying. This incident took place at a recent ceremony honoring the birthday of the corps, and it has the ACLU up in arms. "These are federal employees," says Lucius Traveler, a spokesman for the ACLU, " … [Read more...]
American Atheists new Military Director
American Atheists American Atheists, the "Marines of Freethought", this weekend hired a new Military Director to help ensure that no egregious religious violations conducted by the Department of Defense maintain a status quo for religious inequality in the armed forces. Rock Beyond Belief wants to congratulate American Atheists on filling this much needed position. Many times atheists serving in the military are overlooked by the vast civilian populace and it's a comfort knowing that there is … [Read more...]
The bullies of baseball…
Even though it doesn't feel like it for most Americans, spring really is almost upon us, and with spring comes baseball. Unfortunately in this country, you apparently can't attend a major league game (or even other kinds of games) without being forced to participate in a religious exercise or risk opening yourself up for harassment and worse.Here's how this particular bully pulpit works. Usually around the 6th or 7th inning, the spectators are requested to stand for the playing or signing o … [Read more...]
A Thank You Note From an Elementary School Friend
I woke up this morning to find this in my inbox from an old friend, Wes, whom I've known since Elementary school: Just wanted to take the time and thank you for being an atheist that doesn't feel the need to bash religion on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Have a friend who I am considering deleting from Facebook for the mere fact that she feels the need to spread hate through being an atheist - and you and I know, that regardless of religious/non-religious affiliation - spreading hate is … [Read more...]
Congressman Huelskamp is a Douchebag
He's one of the douchebags that refused to allow Humanist chaplains into the military. The douchepocalypse is upon us! … [Read more...]
Secularism and Atheism
I suppose I really have to go there Apparently there is a great amount of confusion concerning the difference between atheism and secularism. Well, I'll help try and provide some education on the two. Recently, a guest blogger (Sarah Jones) on Libby Anne's "Love, Joy, Feminism" here on Patheos blogged about why she is not a secular activist even though she works for Americans United for the Separation of Church and State.First things first - she is equivocating. It is something that is … [Read more...]
Family Research Council and their Values Voter Summit
Here's a little clip that's interesting. It's the military panel put on by the hate-group FRCIn it you'll notice the now exposed liar Senior Master Sgt Monk. The DOD recently brought out a report stating that he was not relieved of command or fired. He fabricated all the events that transpired as he was scheduled to PCS to another unit many many months prior to the supposed "event" having taken place.If you have 30 minutes to waste go ahead and watch this mindless drivel. Even if you … [Read more...]


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DIY Fence Board Headboard
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Made from an old farm fence, this headboard is a cheap and unique way to emphasize your bed. With little knowledge of scary saws and complex tools you can create this easy DIY project at home. All you need is scrap wood!
Dana at House Tweaking shows us how to create this masterpiece in no time at all. It only requires some sanding and piecing together of scrap wood pieces. She added a unique touch and painted 'love' onto her headboard. What a great idea! I keep thinking off all the things I would paint on mine...
See Dana's step-by-step process on House Tweaking.
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I love this
Love the yellow with the sandy-gray wood.
All I can think about though, is splinters and horse / cow poop!
I think re-purposing old items has become a great boon for the money conscious, but for things that will have human contact often (like tables, railings and even headboards), I wouldn't use anything that was pressure treated. Think of all the kids' playgrounds with chemically treated wood that we touched as kids. Just a thought.
I neeeed that cute yellow pillow!
The thing I love most about this is that it came from somewhere special. Somewhere with history and soul. Love what Dana has done with her home - makes me wish I wasn't a renter!
Not a sitting-up-in-bed-to-read headboard (too rough) but definitely a stunner for a summer cottage/guest bedroom. My word would be "dream". Or even "guest" if in the guest br.
I saw this on her blog and thought it was a great "found art" piece. It's not for everyone, but if you see the rest of her style, it fits right in.
Personally, I think it's ingenious. And cheap. I like cheap.
Aside from the potential pressure treated chemicals and maybe lead paint chips, it really bugs me that it's not the full width of the bed. so it looks like art hung behind the bed, and not a headboard.
...and now i feel bad because i just read the blog post, and the fence wood is from her husband's grandmother's house, who had just passed away. way to turn a very personal story into a generic "style" post, AT!
I LOVE this...and I think the wood looks awesome.
Splinters on the top of your head. Think about it.
I love this, with the organic contrast in the mosern space, and the story behind the wood.
Those of you who are worried about splinters apparently don't understand the use of sand paper.
brilliant and beautiful! love it!
Love it. Please don't write "Guest" on your headboard...
Dana is so creative, and what a great use of an item that really means something to her husband. Great way to incorporate a personal, family item, and so tastefully done.


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It's Cuffing season folks! The glorious time of year when everybody finds a match and lays up until the weather breaks. There is no problem with finding winter love, but, some people are being ILLEGALLY CUFFED. What does this mean? It means Cuffing Season equals Side Bitch Season. This means MEN too. Yes brothahs, you too can be a Side Bitch. Warning this Blog post is not one that will let women know ways to find out if you're a side bitch. I would never throw my gender under the bus like that. Who do I look like, Drake? You will learn why people choose to obtain Side Bitches and the rules a person should keep in mind while having one.
Thee number 1 reason people have Side Bitches is very clear and simple… YOU'RE A CHEATER ANYWAY (If you want to know why Men cheat, read my last Blog post). The faithful have the courage to rock out with one person. Having a Side Bitch is absurd to the Faithful. For the rest of the population, attention from the opposite sex is a constant necessity. These people constantly meet new "friends". So, finding a Side Bitch is almost always an accident. It normally happens when you discover that your new "friend" has the potential to be your mate if you were single.
So what do you do now??? Be Greedy! It's a human instinct. If we enjoy something, walking away from it is extremely difficult. Now we get to know the person. Start to spend time with the person. Infatuation sets in and BOOM, you have now gained a Side Bitch. We all know this is dangerous territory, but there are additional pro's to keeping them around.
Having a full fledged monogamous relationship is stressful. Only because Real Life sets in after infatuation fades away. Bills, independence, arguments, are all real life contributors to stress being applied to a relationship. Having a Side Bitch relieves some of that stress. Why, you ask? Because you are reliving the beginning of your relationship all over again. No problems, just fun. You can have the spontaneity you used to have with your main mate that faded away because of bills, kids, personal issues, back. Then after you've had your fill of fun, you can handle your reality with your Main mate from a more happy perspective.
With all this said, the true reason just may well be that we are all in search for the perfect mate. For some this means combining multiple people. After all, the 80-20 rule does add to a perfect 100.
Only rules I have for those who have a Side Bitch is 1. Never let yourself get too emotionally attached. Your number 2 can ruin your Real life and you don't need that. A side Bitch is a fantasy, and fantasies fade. Number 2. Remember who they are. The person is your SIDE BITCH. So take care of home!!!
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my son was born with a few extra nipples they are gone but left a trace of what it was behind
most people dont know but when u are forming inside the mother u actually have 6 nipples that fade during development and that is in literature as well as being told by a doctor cause i freaked when i seen them i thought it was a deformity....alot of people are actually born this way
I am a hair stylist and i would advise shampooing it twice a week. Its absolutely disgusting when people come in for a haircut and have the nastiest hair.
If I don't wash my hair every single day, it looks like it was dipped in oil. I can't imagine even going for 1 week without a wash. Gross.
I wash my hair every couple days, mainly because it always knots when it's washed and i have a sensative head when i brush it. the knots hurt a lot and tend to make me cry.


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The infographic focuses on four examples of artificial intelligence analytics that work the way people think, and are used in business applications today. These include:
"The human brain is the smartest computer ever known - and it's still a great mystery," said Dr. Andrew Jennings, chief analytics officer at FICO and head of FICO Labs. "As researchers develop theories about how the brain works, data scientists are increasing the power, capacity and speed of analytic technology. The combination of these two phenomena - applying new theories of neuropsychology to develop sophisticated analytics software – will enable us to solve previously unsolvable problems."
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Robert Pigford said Tuesday that he's not happy with his son Robert Junior for fighting after school Friday, but he considers what happened between him and Demario Boykin to be just that, a fight.
Boykin and his mother told WECT.com Monday night that the senior at Hoggard was jumped and attacked by two younger students. Both Boykin and Pigford's children were suspended for three days for fighting.
Pigford said the punishment is fair, but the accusations that his son is a bully are not. Robert Junior shared some cell phone video with WECT.com. It shows the two boys fighting each other until a third student breaks up the fight. The video is short, and it does not show anyone holding down Boykin while someone else attacks him.
The father said he hopes the issue is finished and the two boys can return to school and focus on their education.
Beverly Boykin, who originally told WECT.com that she plans to press charges, said the sight of the video has reaffirmed her decision to take legal action.
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Dear all, today's post comes to you in several parts. Let's see how many as we go.
Part One: Another welcome!
We've been gradually picking up followers over the past few weeks, and we're now up to 600! So welcome one and all! We're really glad to have you and I'm very much looking forward to seeing the stories and ideas you guys are going to come up with! Welcome!
Part Two: An extension
Activity has been kind of slower this year than last. And that's in part my fault since for the last few weeks, I haven't really been updating. And I realise that lots of people have lots of things on, so its difficult to get things done. So to make things just that little bit easier, I'm making a slight extension to the deadline. Although the deadline to buy tickets will still be the same, the end of August, you'll have another week on top of that to submit. So the final deadline for stories will be the 7th September. Which means…
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This is how long you have got to submit your stories. To be clear, this isn't how long you have to buy a ticket. All ticket sales will stop on 31st August. If you buy one on that day, you have an extra 7 days to send us your story. If you're not exactly clear on how to buy a ticket and submit your story to us, see here for instructions.
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I know that lots of people are having problems with the prompt. I agree, it's not an easy one, but I think that challenge breeds better writing. That said, I'm the admin of this contest and I would be neglecting my duties if I didn't try to ease the burden on your end. So, starting today, and every day up until the contest ends, I will be publishing posts entitled "Inspiration Waystation" where I highlight to you pieces of research, innovation, development, etc from the last 13 years that it'd be a great idea for you to have a look at and see what you can do to base a story off of. That isn't to say these are the only things you can use to get ideas, but every little helps, right! I'll do my best to cover a broad range of subject matter, to give as many people as possible the kinds of story writing prompts they might want.
I hope this all helps, and I'm really looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with!
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Red wines that are more fruit-forward and lighter in tannin and body.
Medium bodied reds that go down easy, with smooth tannins and supple fruit.
Wines where earthy and/or spicy dominate the flavors – typically medium to full body.
Full bodied wines that have concentrated fruit and are higher in alcohol and/or tannins. Some need age.
181 is classic Bordeaux style Merlot, elegantly opening with aromas of black cherry, vanilla and toasty spice. Fresh fruit flavors of currant and cherry mingle gently with spicy cedar and vanilla. 181 Merlot is supple in texture, full bodied, long and well-balanced on the palate, with a lingering finish. With balanced tannins and acidity, it is the perfect companion to pasta with sausage and roasted peppers or a pan seared steak with mushrooms and parsley.
The 181 Merlot clone traces its origins to Pomerol in Bordeaux, where it is highly valued due to its suitability to the red clay soils of the region. Clay soil retains water well and stays cool longer in spring, thus delaying bud break which is a
desired outcome for Merlot. The red soils of our Clay Station Vineyard in Lodi are similar to the red soils in Pomerol, making 181 the perfect clone to grow rich, luscious Merlot.
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Spring Football Game, Youth Clinic Scheduled For April 20
April 4, 2013
EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State football concludes its 15 spring practices under seventh-year head coach Mark Dantonio with the Green-White intrasquad game on Saturday, April 20 at 2:30 p.m. EDT in Spartan Stadium. Parking is free (in Lots 79, 62W, 63E/W, 67, 56, 39/40, 41; Ramps 2 and 5; Lot 62E has been reserved for disabled parking), and the stadium gates (Gates B, C, J and K) open at 1 p.m. Admission is free.
Prior to the spring game, MSU's coaching staff and players will conduct a free youth football clinic (no registration required). Children, ages 8-12, are invited to attend the youth clinic from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on the grass practice fields behind the Duffy Daugherty Football Building, located at the corner of Chestnut Road and Shaw Lane. Clinic participants and their parents are requested to enter the practice fields through the gate on Shaw Lane. Over the last 10 years, nearly 5,400 children have participated in the annual youth football clinic (record 885 youth clinic participants last April).
The purpose of the clinic is to introduce youngsters to the game by stressing fundamentals. No football gear is required. In addition, clinic participants will receive Country Fresh ice cream as well as a coupon for a complimentary hot dog and soft drink to be redeemed at a concession stand in Spartan Stadium during the spring game.
For the sixth year in a row, fans will have an opportunity to purchase press box seats and enjoy the same view as the media that cover Spartan football. Only 100 press box seats - priced at $50 each - are on sale for the spring game. (Note: Minimum age requirement is 12 for press box admission.) Proceeds from the sale of press box seats will benefit the George Webster Scholarship Fund. Fans may order press box seats online at msuspartans.com. Click here to order your press box seats online. The deadline to order press box seats is 12 p.m. Friday, April 19.
The George Webster Scholarship Fund, created in February 2007 through the generosity of Jim Nelson (1960 MSU graduate from Ada, Mich.), provides opportunities for former student-athletes to return to Michigan State each year and complete their degrees. The 2012-13 scholarship recipients are Kyle Day (baseball, 2006-08) and Kelly Harper (hockey, 1991-94).
Born Nov. 25, 1945, in Anderson, S.C., Webster earned three letters for the Spartans from 1964-66, while playing for legendary head football coach Duffy Daugherty. The two-time consensus All-American and two-time all-conference selection helped Michigan State to a combined record of 19-1-1 in 1965-66 as the Spartans won back-to-back Big Ten Conference and National Championships. At 6-foot-4, 218 pounds, he revolutionized the roverback position with his size and speed. As a senior, Webster recorded 93 tackles, including 10 for losses, as Michigan State ranked third nationally in rushing defense, allowing just 51.4 yards per game. In 1967, he became just the second former Spartan to have his jersey number (No. 90) retired. Webster was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1987. He has been rated among the 100 Greatest Players of All-Time by CollegeFootballNews.com.
A first-round selection (No. 5 overall) by the Houston Oilers in 1967, Webster spent 10 years in the National Football League (Houston, 1967-72; Pittsburgh, 1972-73; and New England, 1974-76). He was selected the American Football League's Rookie of the Year by United Press International after averaging more than 10 tackles per game in 1967. Webster played in three AFL All-Star Games, earning Defensive MVP honors in 1969. In 1970, he was named to the AFL's All-Time Team (first team) by a special panel of Pro Football Hall of Fame voters.
Webster died of heart failure on April 19, 2007, at the age of 61.
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OK, we'll admit it. As much as it's cool to see over-the-top cars with IndyCar suspension and Pro Stock power, after a while it just gets repetitive. Where are the bolt-on cars? What about guys who actually have real blue-collar jobs and drive their muscle cars on a regular basis? We know you're out there and actually realize 99 percent of you fit into that category, so here's a story for you. Instead of displaying the latest million-dollar suspension system, we're going to take a big boat of a car and add simple bolt-on suspension parts to it, one at a time, testing along the way to see how effective each part is in improving handling.
We called on the good folks at Hotchkis Suspension to help us out, and they even provided the car, a '67 Dodge Coronet. It was actually already equipped with all of Hotchkis' new B-Body Mopar suspension parts, having been built during the Mopars at the Strip show in Vegas by Steve Strope of Pure Vision. This is the show's giveaway car. Since it was already set up, we went backward with the parts installation-uninstalling things one part at a time until the car was stock. Hotchkis subframe connectors had been installed, and we didn't remove them for testing. (Hotchkis also has a complete suspension for E-Body Mopars.)
The Hotchkis crew met us in the parking lot of California Speedway in Fontana, where we set up a 600-foot slalom with cones spaced 100 feet apart. A slalom is the most accurate test of a car's handling, since it negates the effect of horsepower (which would really help on a full road course) and measures how quick the car is through a series of corners. We installed parts in the order that the typical hot rodder would, starting with wheels and tires, then progressing to the easier and more budget-friendly parts before bolting on the more hard-core stuff. We did it all in one eight-hour day, and company owner John Hotchkis had his brother, Mark, do the driving. Mark raced Indy Lights cars in the '90s and does a ton of SCCA and vintage Porsche racing, so he was more than qualified to guide the Coronet through the slalom.
BaselineAs delivered, the Coronet had Rallye wheels with BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires 215/70R15 front and 275/60R15 rear-very common on the average street car. It didn't even have a front sway bar. As you can imagine, it was a boat, cornering on the door handles and forcing Mark to really work the wheel to keep it from sliding out of control. It went through the slalom in 8.63 seconds, which translates to 47.40 mph.
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MOSINEE, Wis. (WSAU) -- The deal is done. Wausau Paper confirmed today that they have closed on the sale of their Mosinee and Rhinelander mills to Experia Specialty Solutions LLC, which is the new operating company formed by New York based private equity firm KPS Capital Partners L.P.
Wausau Paper gets about 105-million dollars in the deal, with Wausau Paper electing to put 67-million of that into retiring a revolving credit agreement obligation.
Mosinee and Rhinelander mills will continue making specialty papers, including many products for the food industry under the new ownership.
Expera Specialty Solutions also acquired the Thilmany mills in De Pere and Kaukauna from Packaging Dynamics Corporation, which are also in the specialty papers manufacturing market.


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Inside the DoD Reporter's Notebook: Pentagon launches program to recognize its best suppliers
"Inside the DoD's Reporter's Notebook" is a biweekly feature focused on news about the Defense Department and defense community as gathered by Federal News Radio DoD Reporter Jared Serbu. In this edition, DoD kicks off its "superior supplier" program, and DoD asks Congress to stop pushing acquisition reforms.
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Amid bribery scandal, Navy changes business practices for overseas port calls
Navy moves to centralize its contracting and payment processes for overseas husbanding services after its investigators find tens of millions of dollars in overcharges resulting from bribes.
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DoD acquisition programs remain alive, but sequestration damage is real
Virtually every one of DoD's acquisition programs took a hit from sequestration in the first year of sequestration, officials from each of the military services told lawmakers this week. But the next few years of the 10-year spending restrictions could be much more painful, especially if Congress doesn't return to the process of enacting regular appropriations bills.
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Without commenting on the reasons behind the protest, a team led by Computer Sciences Corporation challenged the Navy's decision to award a multibillion dollar contract to operate IT networks to a competing team headed up by HP.
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Navy picks HP for long-awaited NGEN contract
Hewlett Packard, the same vendor which has owned and operated the Navy Department's networks for more than a decade will continue a similar role under a new multibillion dollar contract. But the Navy and Marine Corps will take ownership of their IT infrastructure and reserve the right to recompete any or all of it at a future date.
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Military worried small business suppliers will disappear during sequestration
Small firms already have taken a disproportionate hit from DoD's pullback in 2013 spending, Pentagon officials say. Military acquisition leaders worry the sudden cuts will bankrupt small businesses that provide one-of-a-kind capabilities.
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Navy, Marine Corps consolidate Microsoft purchases
The Department of the Navy has signed a deal with the Microsoft that would consolidate nearly 30 different licensing arrangements with the world's largest software maker into one agreement.
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I've made some performance tests accessing couchbase via PHP and the new records insertion takes longer than I actually expected. It's fine when you're dealing with hundreds of documents, but when you really need to do bulk insert (100k-10M records) I think it takes too long.
Is there any bulk insert functionality planned soon to insert big amount of data faster?
The office hours have come and gone, but we'll be doing it again soon!
Regarding your question-- yes with Couchbase Server 2.0, we do have support for indexes and views. You can check it out right now here: http://www.couchbase.com/couchbase-server/next and the PHP client library is available here: http://www.couchbase.com/develop/php/next
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Turkey- Vegetable Soup
1 cup finely chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
½ cup finely chopped onion
1½ tsp minced garlic
1½ lbs ground turkey breast
3 cups water
1 cup sliced carrot (about 2 large)
½ cup frozen French-cut green beans
½ cup frozen whole-kernel corn
1½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
2 whole bay leaves
2 cubes beef-flavored dry bouillon, chopped
15 ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
6 Tbs shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
2. Add celery, onion, garlic and turkey. Cook 5 minutes or until ground turkey is browned, stirring to crumble. Add 3 cups of water and remaining ingredients except cheese; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves.
3. Ladle 1½ cups soup into each of 6 bowls; top each serving with 1 Tablespoon of cheese.
Servings: 6
Nutritional Information
Per Serving
Calories 265
Calories from Fat 44
Total Fat 5g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 55mg
Sodium 1789g
Potassium 839mg
Carbohydrates 29g
Dietary Fiber 7.5g
Sugar 7g
Net Carbs 21.5g
Protein 27g
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Sermons on Hebrews 12
The Painful Discipline of Our Heavenly Father
Hebrews 12:3-11
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God is not an ER doctor who only repairs our hurts; he is a master surgeon who plans our hurts in order that he might do us greater good.
Fail Not to Obtain the Grace of God
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Knowing that God's discipline is for our good helps us press on in faith.
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Hebrews 12:18-29
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Magnesium is a dietary mineral that participates in hundreds of life-essential processes that occur both inside and outside cells of the body. Magnesium deficiency impacts normal physiologic function on many levels. Adequate magnesium is a fundamental requirement for optimal function of the cardiovascular system, the nervous system, skeletal muscle, the digestive tract, and the uterus. Inadequate magnesium not only affects the heart, blood vessels, and bones, but may also impact blood sugar balance as well.
Of particular note, magnesium intake tends to decrease with age. The elderly may be susceptible to magnesium deficiency for a variety of reasons, including inadequate magnesium intake, poor absorption due to impaired gastrointestinal function, and use of drugs such as diuretics that deplete magnesium from the body. It has been theorized that magnesium deficiency may contribute to accelerated aging through effects on the cardiovascular and nervous systems, as well as on muscles and the kidneys.
Women who take both synthetic estrogen and calcium supplements may be at risk for low blood levels of magnesium. Estrogen promotes the transfer of magnesium from blood to soft tissues. Low blood magnesium may result if the ratio of calcium to magnesium intake exceeds 4 to 1. Magnesium supplementation is thus advisable for women taking estrogen and calcium.
Young adults are not immune to magnesium deficiency. The University of California's Bogalusa Heart Study collected nutritional data from a cross-sectional sample of 504 young adults between the ages of 19 and 28 years. The reported intake of magnesium, along with several other minerals and vitamins, was below the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA).
Unfortunately, a low magnesium status may often not be recognized (both in the doctor's office and in research studies) when blood concentrations are examined, and many people who could benefit from supplementation go without it.
Magnesium – The Versatile Mineral
The average adult body contains anywhere from about 21 to 28 grams of magnesium. Approximately 60 percent of the body's magnesium supply is stored in bone. Soft tissue, such as skeletal muscle, contains 38%, leaving only about 1–2% of the total body magnesium content in blood plasma and red blood cells. Magnesium in the body may be bound either to proteins or anions (negatively charged substances). About 55% of the body's magnesium content is in the ionic form, which means it carries an electrical charge. Magnesium ions are cations, ions that carry a positive charge. In its charged state, magnesium functions as one of the mineral electrolytes.
Magnesium works as a co-factor for over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. Metabolism uses a phosphate-containing molecule called ATP as its energy source. Magnesium is required for all reactions involving ATP. ATP supplies the energy for physical activity by releasing energy stored in phosphate bonds. Skeletal and heart muscle use up large amounts of ATP. The energy for muscle contraction is released when one of ATP's phosphate bonds is broken, in a reaction that produces ADP. Phosphate is added back to ADP, re-forming ATP. ATP also powers the cellular calcium pump, which allows muscle cells to relax. Because it participates in these ATP-controlled processes, magnesium is vitally important for muscle contraction and relaxation. By controlling the flow of sodium, potassium and calcium in and out of cells, magnesium regulates the function of nerves as well as muscles.
Helps maintain a normal, regular heartbeat
Supports overall cardiovascular health
Magnesium's importance for heart health is widely recognized. The heart is the only muscle in the body that generates its own electrical impulses. Through its influence on the heart's electrical conduction system, magnesium is essential for maintenance of a smooth, regular heartbeat. Magnesium appears to help the heart resist the effects of systemic stress, and magnesium supplementation has been found to promote heart health even in the absence of an actual magnesium deficit in the body. From 1925 to the present day, researchers have been conducting studies to investigate the link between magnesium and a healthy blood pressure. Evidence from these studies has led to recommendations in European, American, Canadian, and International guidelines about maintaining an adequate magnesium intake to promote a healthy blood pressure.
In a Harvard study that followed 39,633 men for 12 years, the investigators noticed a modest positive relationship between magnesium and heart health in the subjects. In a recent study of women aged 47–75, higher magnesium intake was not only associated with a healthy heart rate, it was also associated with blood sugar balance, healthy cholesterol levels, and more efficient cellular metabolism.
A recent review of magnesium's relationship with markers of cardiovascular health and overall metabolic health cited several studies that demonstrated beneficial effects of adequate magnesium intake. One such study provided 5 weeks of oral magnesium supplementation and resulted in significantly favorable C-reactive protein (CRP) blood levels over subjects taking placebo. CRP is a general maker of inflammation in the body—so lower levels are desirable. Another study found that a representative sample of U.S. adults consuming magnesium at levels higher than the RDA had lower levels of CRP than those consuming less than half the RDA. In an assessment of over 11,000 subjects from the Women's Health Study, magnesium intake was inversely associated with CRP. One explanation of how suboptimal magnesium status may adversely affect cardiovascular health is through its impact on oxidative stress: supplementation with magnesium has shown improved blood antioxidant status.
Supports Bone Density
Magnesium intake is tied to skeletal bone health through several pathways. Under normal physiologic conditions, parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion is low when magnesium intake is not adequate. Additionally, PTH resistance can develop. Adequate magnesium intake can support the normal function of PTH. Low magnesium intake is further associated with a disturbance in blood levels of the active metabolite of vitamin D, as well as an increase in cytokines, both of which may impact bone health.
Numerous studies, large and small, have examined the relationship between magnesium and bone health. The dietary intakes of magnesium, potassium, fruits and vegetables are associated with increased bone density in the elderly. In a study of 217 elderly subjects of both sexes, a decrease in bone mineral density was associated with lower blood magnesium levels. Research also suggests that magnesium may help support bone mineral density in females across the age spectrum. In a pilot study that followed 50 girls (ages 8–14) who were assessed as having low dietary magnesium, girls receiving supplementation for 12 months saw higher bone mineral content of the hip than those taking placebo.26 In a two-year open, controlled trial, 22 out of a group of 31 older women who took daily magnesium supplements showed gains in bone density, while a control group of 23 women not taking the supplements had decreases in bone density.
Maximizing Absorption––Chelated Minerals Explained
Mineral absorption occurs mainly in the small intestine. Like any mineral, magnesium may be absorbed as an ion, a mineral in its elemental state that carries an electric charge. Mineral ions cross the intestinal membrane either by simple diffusion or through active transport by a protein carrier embedded in the cells lining the membrane inner wall. The magnesium in mineral salts is absorbed in ionic form. However, absorption of ionic minerals can be compromised by any number of factors, including: 1) Low solubility of the starting salt, which inhibits release of the mineral ion, and 2) Binding of the released ion to naturally occurring dietary factors such as other minerals, phytates, and fats, which form indigestible mineral complexes.
A second absorption mechanism has been discovered for minerals. Experiments have shown that minerals chemically bonded to amino acids (building blocks of protein) are absorbed differently from mineral ions. This has given rise to the introduction of "chelated" minerals as dietary supplements. Mineral amino acid chelates consist of a single atom of elemental mineral that is surrounded by two or more amino acid molecules in a stable, ring-like structure.
Unlike mineral salts, which must be digested by stomach acid before the desired mineral portion can be released and absorbed, mineral chelates are not broken down in the stomach or intestines. Instead, chelates cross the intestinal wall intact, carrying the mineral tightly bound and hidden within the amino acid ring. The mineral is then released into the bloodstream for use by the body.
Research by pioneers in the field of mineral chelation and human nutrition indicates that the bestabsorbed chelates consist of one mineral atom chelated with two amino acids. This form of chelate is called a dipeptide; compared to other chelates, dipeptides have the ideal chemical attributes for optimum absorption. Dipeptide chelates demonstrate superior absorption compared to mineral salts. For example, a magnesium dipeptide chelate was shown to be four times better absorbed than magnesium oxide.
Consumer Alert! Not All "Amino Acid Chelates" Are True Chelates
In order for a mineral supplement to qualify as a genuine chelate, it must be carefully processed to ensure the mineral is chemically bonded to the amino acids in a stable molecule with the right characteristics. The magnesium glycinate/lysinate in High Absorption Magnesium is a genuine dipeptide chelate. It has a molecular weight of 324 Daltons, considerably lower than the upper limit of 800 Daltons stated in the definition of "mineral amino acid chelates" adopted by the National Nutritional Foods Association (now known as the Natural Products Association) in 1996.
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When last viewed in these parts, the New Mexico Lobos were getting Jimmered like nobody else.
New Mexico allowed a BYU-record 52 points to Jimmer Fredette in the 2011 Mountain West Tournament, resulting in a loss that ended the school's 49 years of conference competition with BYU and Utah.
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Two years later, here come the Lobos. Among the eight teams appearing this week in the NCAA Tournament at EnergySolutions Arena, Arizona regularly meets Utah in the Pac-12 and Gonzaga faces BYU in the West Coast Conference. But those schools can't match New Mexico's historical level of familiarity to Utahns.
And imagine this: After all these years of playing basketball in Utah, New Mexico could be using Salt Lake City as the launching point for the school's first Sweet 16 appearance. By beating Harvard then Arizona or Belmont, the Lobos would do something they've never done.
They know it. "We would love to make history and make the Sweet 16. That would be amazing," senior reserve Chad Adams said — and that was two weeks ago.
Since then, the Lobos (29-5) have gone on to win the Mountain West Tournament in Las Vegas and earn a No. 3 seed in the West Region. They're well positioned for a program breakthrough, and they should be even better next season, when Utah State will join them in the MW.
"I've said it, we'll put our starting five up against anybody," UNM coach Steve Alford said after Saturday's 63-56 win over UNLV for the tournament title.
Those starters include three juniors who appeared against BYU in Jimmer's big game: guards Kendall Williams and Tony Snell and forward Cameron Bairstow. They're joined by two sophomores, point guard Hugh Greenwood and center Alex Kirk.
That's two Californians, two Australians and a New Mexican, and they just keep getting better.
"I think a big thing about college basketball is how guys develop," Alford said. "We take a lot of pride in that. … That's important to us, because we've got a lot of guys on the staff like myself that played the game, and we developed."
Williams and Snell were good enough as freshmen to score 16 points each in a victory over BYU in Albuquerque. UNM also beat the Cougars in Provo that season, while inexplicably losing twice to Utah in Ute coach Jim Boylen's last year.
The Lobos have improved steadily since then. Opponents are shooting 38.8 percent from the field, meaning UNM will have back-to-back defensive seasons of 40 percent or lower for the first time in 55 years. Competing in a loaded Mountain West and playing an ambitious nonconference schedule, the Lobos are 13-4 against teams in the NCAA field. They have two victories over Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State, UNLV and New Mexico State, besides beating Davidson, Valparaiso and Cincinnati. UNM lost to NCAA contestants South Dakota State, Saint Louis, San Diego State and UNLV. The Lobos' only other defeat was a one-pointer at Air Force.
"They've grown, matured and developed," said UNLV coach Dave Rice, a former BYU assistant. "So they don't care who gets the shot. They don't care who gets the basket. That's just part of growing up and maturing as a program."
Williams, the MW player of the year, scored 46 points (with 10 3-pointers) at Colorado State in February. Yet his team-leading average is only 13.5 points, illustrating the Lobos' balance. Snell, known as a great defender, scored 21 points Saturday against UNLV and was named the tournament MVP.
"I think our identity is a collective thing," Adams said. "We don't have just one main player that the nation can focus on and say is our best player."
That's why the nation just now is noticing these Lobos. Some observers even like UNM's chances of reaching the Final Four. History shows us that you first have to play in the Sweet 16.
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