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Simeon Thoresen vs. Besam Yousef Fight Video UFC on FUEL TV 2 Prelim.
Nice submission..not so good stand up
that was ill
Someone had no ground game. BJJ training is in order.
It's nice to have a lady massaging the legs…
Good matchup – very back and forth. I'd like to watch them again.
Great fight! Thoresen kept his cool and picked his shots well. Looking forward to BOTH of their next fights.
christianity dominates once again! great job Simeon Thoresen. great fight overall that modified guiliotine was nice. he knows how to use those long arms well on the ground.


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Can Whole Foods Maintain Its Margins?
Timothy is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
In the organic and natural grocery business Whole Foods (NASDAQ: WFM) is the largest player in its market, with over 350 stores and annual revenue of $12 billion. Whole Foods also has extremely high margins compared to traditional grocers, achieved by charging higher prices for its high-quality products. But are these margins sustainable? As the company grows to 1,000 stores, which the company has set as its target, will Whole Foods continue to enjoy these lush margins?
The problem with Whole Foods
Sometimes called Whole Paycheck, Whole Foods charges higher prices than traditional supermarkets on many items. There are some products that are cheaper at Whole Foods, but on the whole a typical grocery trip will be far more expensive at Whole Foods. And it's not just the unique items which you can only find at Whole Foods that are expensive--brand name items are often sold at significant premiums compared to other supermarkets. One example, which I noticed at the Austin, TX store recently, is a bag of King Arthur flour that was selling for $4.99. This is a 25% premium over another supermarket in the area.
In areas with a high-concentration of health-concious individuals with decent incomes, Whole Foods can charge these types of prices. But many areas are not like Austin. And at 350 stores my guess is that the company is running out of high-margin opportunities. Earlier this year the company announced that it would become more aggressive on price in order to appeal to a broader customer base. So far this hasn't affected margins due to increased efficiencies, but as competition heats up in the space Whole Foods won't be as able to charge such high prices any more.
It's getting crowded
While Whole Foods certainly has the first-mover advantage, there are several companies gunning for the company's top spot. Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ: SFM), a chain of about 160 smaller grocery stores focused on fresh and healthy foods, had its IPO last week. Currently located in just 8 states, the IPO will provide capital to rapidly expand to new markets, and the company expects to grow its store count by 12% or more annually for at least the next five years.
Sprouts dedicates a significant fraction of its floor space to produce, an area that health-conscious shoppers care about. Here is a typical store layout:
This is very different than a traditional grocery store, with packaged goods often getting center stage. The focus on natural products, often with lower prices than Whole Foods, makes Sprouts a serious competitor.
Traditional grocers, left behind by the organic and natural foods craze, are finally getting in on the act. Kroger (NYSE: KR), the largest grocer in the country, recently acquired small upscale chain Harris Teeter. Harris Teeter is known for fresh foods and produce, and Kroger believes the chain has room to expand. Kroger may also improve its own stores by learning from Harris Teeter's approach to fresh foods.
This deal gives Kroger a piece of the upscale grocery market and represents another obstacle for Whole Foods. If traditional grocers like Kroger can start carrying wide varieties of organic and natural items at lower prices, Whole Foods will almost certainly see its margins decline.
The biggest threat to Whole Foods, though, may very well be privately-held Trader Joe's. Trader Joe's has nearly 500 stores, although about half are located in California, and the typical store size is much smaller than Whole Foods. About 80% of products sold are private label, allowing Trader Joe's to offer extremely low prices on high quality goods. The company achieves $1,750 in revenue per square foot, more than double the rate of Whole Foods.
Trader Joe's is rapidly expanding, and the company is set to soon open three stores in Austin, where Whole Foods was founded. With prices often lower than Whole Foods, albeit with less of a variety of items, Trader Joe's may force Whole Foods to lower their prices even further.
The bottom line
Whole Foods is facing an assault on its high margins. New stores, built in less prosperous and more competitive areas, will likely drag down margins company-wide. And competition, especially from Trader Joe's, will cause Whole Foods to lower prices in order to compete. It seems that the days of Whole Foods being the only healthy grocer available in many markets are coming to an end, and with the stock trading at such a high premium any margin compression or slowing of same-store sales growth will likely lead to a significant drop in the stock price. Following the crowd into Whole Foods is probably a bad idea.
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MADISON, Wis. (WSAU) – Some schools in our area are already making the grade on the first day of the new school year.
The state Department of Public Instruction has given Wisconsin School of Recognition awards to 116 elementary, middle and high schools across the state.
The awards go to schools with some of the highest poverty rates. What makes the schools stand out is that their state reading and math test scores are above average among comparable schools. Each school also has made adequate yearly progress for the past two years. The schools also either are Title 1 eligible or receive Title 1 funding to provide services to high numbers or high percentages of poor students.
Some schools are repeat winners, like the middle/senior high school in Abbotsford, which has received the award for seven years in a row. Others, like the Jefferson School for the Arts in Stevens Point, are just getting it for the first time.
Winning schools will be recognized October 12th at the state Capitol and will receive a $5,000 check to use for the school.


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The wooded property on Hilltop Road had always seemed like part of Patapsco Valley State Park, what with its untouched acres of forest bumping up against the thousands of acres of park land that cluster around the slithering path of the Patapsco River.
But the property on the edge of Catonsville is not park land — as is now quite obvious.
Today, most of the trees are gone, clear cut and reduced to a massive mound of sawdust to make way for a housing development being advertised as "Patapsco Reserve" by builder Richmond American Homes.
The project is just one example of widespread development along the park's edges in recent years that, has continued to diminish one of the region's largest forests at a time when state and local officials are increasingly looking for ways to prioritize forest sustainability and stop the net loss of forested lands statewide.
In Catonsville, the trend is being seen specifically in the Hilltop development and the planned unit development on Thistle Road known as "Thistle Landing," also on the park's edge. Both projects are currently under way.
For Kit Valentine, president of the Friends of Patapsco Valley and Heritage Greenway, the changes to the Hilltop property constitute a "rape" of the land that is profoundly frustrating, partly because it undercuts his own group's efforts to protect the local environment, he said.
Valentine first came across the changes to the Hilltop property on Nov. 11, after he and his wife, Becky, decided to view the changing colors of the park's fall foliage, he said. The Catonsville couple stopped at a stream on the Patapsco Horse Center property off Frederick Road. There Kit pointed out the dozens of trees and bushes that the Greenway group had planted around the stream the week prior, Nov. 5.
Seeing the many acres of mature forest cut down on Hilltop, just after showing his wife the group's one acre of planting on the horse farm, made him more discouraged than he has been in a long time, he said.
"Our planting of one acre, no matter how beneficial we thought it would be in cleaning up the Patapsco River and the (Chesapeake) Bay, is a bitty effort to restore against a massive effort to destroy," he wrote that night in an email to state and county officials and a reporter. "We have got to stop clear cutting entire forests to build homes or public buildings. Somewhere, there has to be someone who can see and stop this insanity."
The clear-cutting approach to development was also taken in recent years when Westchester Elementary School and the complex that now contains the Arbutus Library, Recreation Center and Senior Center were built, Valentine said.
"They don't take out selected trees. They clear-cut the area, and that's what has me upset," he said.
Smart growth vs. green corridors
In a way, development in Catonsville – and across the river in Ellicott City and Elkridge – makes sense from an environmental perspective.
Catonsville, for example, is within Baltimore County's Urban-Rural Demarcation Line and the county's existing infrastructure, and has been targeted for smart, green growth, county officials said.
Still, the area's forests – including privately held forest properties like those adjacent to the park – should be eyed with preservation in mind, advocates said.
Advocates aren't alone. Officials at all levels of government have stepped up efforts to protect valuable forest lands. At the federal level, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires the region's states and local jurisdictions to go on "pollution diets" as part of the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load initiative, the goal of which is to ensure reductions of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment in the bay in coming years.
That has translated into a state "watershed implementation plan" that includes local efforts to restore buffer zones around streams and other waterways, including forests and parks.
That plan is just one piece of a much larger state effort to address forest preservation and sustainability that began in large part with the Sustainable Forestry Act of 2009, which prompted research into how best to stem the tide of forest development and created the state's Sustainable Forestry Council.
In October, the council released a preliminary draft of a "No Net Loss of Forest Policy," the final version of which was due to the legislature last week, said Steven Koehn, director of the state's forest service.
Koehn said the policy report is "supposed to set the stage for what we are going to call 'no-net laws,'" or forest protection legislation that individual legislators may draft after reviewing the report's findings.


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One of Harry's best LEGO friends, Ron Weasley (dressed here in school uniform with black trousers) has been there since their first year at Hogwarts. He's a pure-blood wizard from a big family with five brothers and one sister Ginny.
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poopy dreako for my poopy friend drea because it is her poopy birthday or something??
i hope you have a super birthday! you are a close friend and a great person ' v ' asfgs i cant wait to hang out with you in ny next month!!
for my cute gf (●´∀`●)
merry christmas temmie and henry!! you are both big sweeties and good friends! we dont chat as much as we used to but i'll always treasure havin fun and drawing with you guys :>


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I shot Charlottesville, but I haven't decided if I'm doing any more.
I shot Charlottesville, but I haven't decided if I'm doing any more.
Watching Coheed soundcheck Deranged right now
That is all
So far, Zach has a great voice and a stage presence that works very well with everyone else. He seems like quite a catch… Really excited to see how he works it out in front of a crowd!
I sure did! Thank you. :)
I don't know, they don't have any dates scheduled there right now! But it is a frequent stop for them so you can safely anticipate a show there or nearby when they start touring in support of the new album.
The Amory Wars site (www.theamorywars.com) is becoming obsolete. Everything Evil Ink is your new HQ for everything Evil Ink. ;)
Welcome back!
If you are talking about a band actually classified as a "jam" band, then I'm going with Jethro Tull. But if you are talking about bands I "jam out" or "groove" to, I am choosing any modern incarnation of Robert Plant, such as Band of Joy or his work with Alison Krauss.
I am afraid of centipedes. Horrifying demon insects.
My favorite film director is Quentin Tarantino because you could take a still of any one of his films at any time and it would be as beautifully composed as a photograph. See especially: Inglourious Basterds
My favorite city to visit is NYC because I love huge cities in all their nasty glory and mesh well with the East Coast "mind your biz" mentality. Naturally NYC has a huge concentration of Coheed fans but so do Detroit, Cleveland, Philly, and Boston.
Vinyl is cool both in music and toy form!
I prefer preserves to jelly but strawberry is tasty. And I have only the vaguest notion who you are!
They are coming back to you in August for Reading & Leeds, so don't lose hope for a tour structured around it! No guarantees, obviously.
Telekinesis, without a question. I would choose it because I have had dreams about it since I was very young. It also fits along with my inherent faith that one can hypothetically move mountains with the power of the mind - only fitting that I'd want to do so literally.
No fucking clue, honestly. I know nothing except for who it isn't, and it's clearly not Mic and clearly not Wes. We will all know in about ten days though, if not sooner.
Yes yes yes! History in the making, sister.
"Bitch" and "dyke" are words I hear a lot. Good thing I regard them as personal compliments.
I think there is some minor Coheed news coming. The album is expected for summer (although I recently heard autumn). Other than that, the future is a mystery!
Thanks anon!
I have three cats whose company I enjoy very much. I like dogs, I've just never had one. In my future I'd like to raise a husky pup.
Both hawks and owls are awesome, since I am a raptor enthusiast and have participated in DNR owl and falcon releases. If I had to choose though, I'd go with the falcons.
I don't ever watch sports. Or play them, although I'm not averse to occasionally boxing. I can get sorta into American football, because the aggression is cool and the unintended homoeroticism is hilarious.
I like staples and also thumbtacks.
I've done a lot of traveling in the country but not outside of it. The furthest I have gone is north Vermont for a Coheed show.
I'm motivated every day because my life used to suck worse than anyone can imagine and now it's pretty great and it won't stay that way unless I work my ass off.
That's right. :)
Oh, this is a good distraction! :) I think the most gorgeous thing I ever saw was witnessing the exact moment the sun broke the horizon over the Atlantic Ocean as my plane was banking out to land. So beautiful.
Always happy to see another appreciator of all things under the Keywork. :)
Michael Todd, Coheed And Cambria's former bassist, has been diagnosed with cancer. You can read an update from Todd below by clicking "Read More."
Find something that you like to do. That's the most important. Do you like to feel bad-ass? Pick something with a martial arts base, like kickboxing or Tae Bo, or start lifting heavy weights. Do you like more peaceful, low-impact activities? Swimming and yoga. Are you a survivalist type? Running, hiking, and obstacle courses. So many options. If you want to join a gym, there are many $10/month basic "self serve" gyms (my gym is Planet Fitness).
I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to perform a cleanse, since regularly drinking white or green tea and eating more fiber will do the exact same thing as any supplement you can buy.
Also, please make sure you are eating enough. When people start health kicks, guys especially never seem to eat enough. Knowing your basal metabolic rate (BMR) and eating at least that much is a good way to make sure you don't hinder your own progress.
Personal blather:
10 lbs since February is a great achievement, congratulations! I'm really happy to hear that you are taking the time that you need. It is indeed a slow process, and that is good, because if it was too quick there would be so much valuable info we would never absorb, and we could never learn all the important things about ourselves. Good for you. Stay positive always! <3
The best way to meet them is to hang around after the show, or keep your ears open for news of meet-and-greets in your area. Plus I'm not really the one who sets this stuff up… Good luck :)


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Sunday is the Diamond in the Rough Triathlon at Perryville Community Park. The race is sanctioned by the USAT. There is an entry fee for participants. Free for spectators. Event starts at 8 a.m. Check http://www.piranhasports.com for more information or contact Neil Semmel, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Havre de Grace Chapter 27 Order of the Eastern Star will have a Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast on Saturday, Aug 24 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee's, 991 Beards Hill Road, Aberdeen. Cost $7 per person and $3 for children. Call Diane Smith, 410-939-2754, for tickets.
Mark your calendar for the Cecil County Fair July 19 to 27.
The Havre de Grace Arts Commission's 2013 Summer Concerts at Millard E. Tydings Park will host The Klassix – a classic top 40 and current hits six-piece group. Starting time is 7:30 p.m. Free admission. Note – no rain location. Bring chairs and picnic.
Enjoy Maryland wines, great food, crafts, demonstrations, live music at the Northeast Community Park on July 20, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the 3rd annual Cecil County Food and Wine Festival. Wine tasting tickets run $20 in advance or $25 at the gate. For locations and to buy online visit http://www.cecilwinefest.com.
Mark your calendar for an evening concert with Charlie Zahm along with Fiddler Tad Marks and Guitarist Steve Hobson at St. Paul's Lutheran Church tonight (Friday). Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Adults are $10. Children under 16 are free.
Joyful Noiz, the contemporary band at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, will be playing at the Aberdeen Festival Park Free Summer Concert on Tuesday, July 23 from 7 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Don't forget to bring a lawn chair. In the event of inclement weather the performance will be held at Aberdeen Middle School.
Upcoming bingos include Saturday, July 13, a variety quarter auction. Doors open at 6 p.m., the auction begins at 7 p.m. Sponsored by Ray of Hope. To be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 201 Mt. Royal Ave., Aberdeen, MD. Handmade, homemade, vendors and gift cards. Maximum two paddles per person at $2 each. Food and beverage available. Bring a canned good and/or non-perishable for bonus prize ticket.
Friday, July 26 is a basket and thirty-one bags bingo for $12 a ticket and $5 for extra. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bird starts at 6:50 p.m., bingo begins at 7 p.m. Sponsored by Bay Country Gentlemen. To be held at Aberdeen Fire Hall, Rogers Street, Aberdeen. Tickets available by calling Brenda Conjour, 410-273-7332, or Nancy Hobbs, 410-877-3378. Bring a canned good and/or non-perishable for bonus prize ticket.
The 50th anniversary of the Havre de Grace Art Show will be celebrated Friday, Aug. 16 from 5 to 9 featuring The Rumba Club, a Latin jazz group. Wine and beer will be available for sale. Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. come out and enjoy arts and crafts, entertainment, food and children's activities. This event is sponsored by the Soroptimist International of Havre de Grace. For more information call 410-939-9342 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Check out the web at hdgartshow.org.
Come join in the fun at a Car Cruise at the Perryville Outlet Center today from 5 to 8 p.m.
Vacation Bible School will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with the theme "Make a Joyful Noise" July 23 to 26, 6 to 8 p.m. For ages 4 to 12. Questions and registration call 571-331-2618 or email the firstname.lastname@example.com.
Out family held a Fourth of July picnic celebration on July 6 at the home of Mary Lou and Sonny Southall. Those family members present were Sonny and Mary Lou Southall, Roger and I, Shirley and Don Morse and Doc and Peggy Scholl.
Jake and Katie Monroe spent the week in Ocean City celebrating the firemen's convention.
Lou and Margaret Simms recently returned from a trip to Branson, Mo. They did a couple of shows and just enjoyed the local cuisine.
Bill and Vickie Clark spent a week with their daughter ,Barb, and her husband, Jim Benson, who live in Dayton, Ohio.
George and Colleen Masters enjoyed the Coke 400 at Daytona Beach over the July 4th holiday. They were also in Florida back in February for the Daytona 500. They were super excited that their driver won both races. Yeah, Jimmie Johnson!
Harry and Joyce Davidson attended the Fourth of July festivities at the home of their son and daughter in law, Hank and Kathy Davidson.
Randy and Samantha Dobson traveled to New York City to watch the Orioles take on the Yankees. They were happy when the Orioles won a game.
Happy birthday to Jimmy Glatts on his July 17 birthday. Lots of love from Susie and the girls, Kelsey and Issi.


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Just wanted to give you a visual of what the new products look like. The only picture I do not have is of the Slique Energy Bars. More info to come. Today is day 3 of convention. I am not there this year.
I thank all who provided the pictures from Salt Lake City and for all the info! Great stuff!
According to Young Living Product Support all products will be available to purchase this coming Monday, June 24, 2013. Sometimes it ordering the products get delayed, hope not this year! :)
I have only 1 technical sheet right now which is on the Ningxia Nitro (see below) :) Will be available after convention is over.
Stay tuned for more info!!
If you are interested in purchasing anything that you read about, please contact me using the contact form on my blog or go to: www.heavenonearthscents.com and click on sign up here (for free) or call YL Customer Service at: 800-371-3515 and give them my YL Distributor Member No. 513738 and they will help you with your order (you are required to have a distributor's member no. to place an order). I will be happy to assist you!
From Simply Essential Mom Via FaceBook: The Exotic Oils collection – Exclusive to Young Living!
Includes: Plectranthus Oregano, Amazonian Ylang Ylang, Xiang Mao from Taiwan, Yuzu, Micromeria from Israel for relaxing and fresh breathing, and Biblical Sweet Myrrh for creating health and purpose.
Sweet Myrrh from Arabia introduced and good for skin diseases, cuts & bruises.
Hong Kuai from Taiwan high in sesquiterpenes a 2000 year old essential oil and builds confidence & balance.
Xiango Mao from Taiwan sharpens mind and creativity. Xiang Mao is a species of the lemongrass family… And Hong kuai is a species of Cypress! In Taiwan the new Xiang Mao "Aromatic grass of rapid enlightenment".
New Yuzu EO from Japan for cleansing and anti-aging. Yuzu EO by YL is hydro distilled @ partial pressure – 56 degrees.
NEW Reformulated Believe Oil 2013 – now with Idaho Blue Spruce & Ylang Ylang
Believe essential oil blend has been reformulated!
Now with Idaho blue spruce and ylang ylang from the Young Living farm in Ecuador and has a pleasing aroma that is both grounding and invigorating. The blend contains Idaho balsam fir and frankincense essential oils that may encourage feelings of strength and faith.
Primary Benefits:
* Encourages clarity and enlightening thoughts
* Brings a sense of peace and awareness and is spiritually grounding.
* promotes relaxation and confidence
The new blend contains: Idaho Balsam Fir, Coriander, Bergamot, Frankincense, Idaho Blue Spruce, Ylang Ylang, & Geranium.
A look at the NEW Thieves AromaBright Toothpaste unveiled at convention!
Thieves AromaBright Toothpaste is a premium, all-natural toothpaste made with 100% pure therapeutic-grade essential oils, including the powerful and exclusive Thieves essential oil blend along with other health-promoting ingredients. Its global formula is safe and effective, without any fluoride, dyes, synthetic ingredients, or preservatives unlike most commercial brands. AromaBright's formula provides a fortress of support for healthy gums, strong teeth, and a confident smile. It is the optimal choice for health-minded consumers.
NEW Essential Oil Samples Packs 2013 – do not know enough about these yet. will know more soon…………
NEW reformulated Thieves Dental Floss – http://www.youngliving.com/natural-dental-care/dental-floss-thieves
NEW Oola Balance & Grow Essential Oils – More Info To Come On This1
Via Young Living Corporate From Facebook: Some of you have been asking about the new Oola oils.
Oola Balance essential oil blend includes: lavender, caretrii, blue spruce, Ecuadorian ylang ylang, ocotea, Harmony, and The Gift essential oils.
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This salsa also works well as a sandwich spread or a base for tomato bruschetta. If you use a food processor, the sauce will have a thicker texture. This recipe is from reader Laura Metrick of Dania Beach, Florida.
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- 1/4 cup blanched almonds, toasted
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
Cook's Note
Feel free to include any type of soft green herb, such as oregano, chives, and mint. You can also substitute pistachios, walnuts, or pine nuts for the almonds.
Step 1
Using a chef's knife (or food processor) finely chop almonds, garlic, and herbs. Stir (or blend) in oil and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. (To store, refrigerate, up to 1 day.) Stir in vinegar just before serving.
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Inside Iran
A journey into one of the most misunderstood countries in the world.
Monthly Archive for May, 2009
Elections: Organized apathy
I can't say that my first few nights in Iran have been uneventful, but they've been far from surprising. As I expected, the upcoming presidential election and the debate over Iran's nuclear program are hardly keeping anyone up. Three weeks out and the final four candidates have just been approved, and signs are starting to […] [Read More]
Layover in Dubai
The journey to Iran from San Francisco is a long one. In the past it had always meant a ten-hour flight to Europe (usually Amsterdam or Frankfurt) followed by a long airport layover, often times up to eight hours, and ultimately a six-hour final leg to Tehran. Invariably all international arrivals were scheduled between 1-4am. […] [Read More]
Things Worth Fearing
Over the weekend six more American friends questioned my sanity about going to Iran. "You know there's no dessert in prison, don't you," they'd tease me. That was before Iranian American journalist, Roxana Saberi, was released from prison , which was pretty clear would happen and has now been confirmed. It seems as though I […] [Read More]
I Come Bearing Gifts
One of the reasons I don't like to broadcast my departures to Iran is that many expect me to act as a courier. Most Iranians living here in the US still have relatives back there, and one of the many obstacles between the two nations is very limited shipping services. It would irk me more, […] [Read More]
Iranians Like Me
Actually, I'm most eager to connect with others like me: Iranians born outside of the country who are independently making the migration back to the homeland. I see the trend stemming from two main factors; potential opportunity in bleak economic times and a desire to reconnect with some unnamed thing we can't find in the […] [Read More]
Back to Iran
In the past when I've left for Iran even my closest friends have questioned the decision: "Are you sure that's safe?" they ask, well intentioned enough. I've realized they think that I'll be killed or end up in prison. Given most of what we hear in the news, who could blame them? No matter what […] [Read More]


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Here and gone… another New York Fashion Week has past. As we prepare for the Fall 2014 collections from London, Milan and Paris, it's important to take a look back at what happened in Manhattan and what it tells us about where our paychecks are headed in the second half of the year.
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EDITORIAL: How much concealed carry training is enough?
Just how much is enough?
An Illinois Senator wants everyone to undergo 80 hours of training before being issued a permit.
Illinois state police have been given 60 days to come up with guidelines for concealed carry classes, which currently consist of 16 hours. But not everyone agrees that the time is sufficient. Illinois State Senator Dan Kotowski, who openly opposes concealed carry, wants to amend legislation to require 80 hours of firearms training to obtain a permit.
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Concealed carry instructor and Arkansas Carry Board of Directors member, Nicholas Stehle agrees that the two-week training is a bit much and has other, underlying intentions. And while he agrees that training is good, he also doesn't think that it's something which should be required.
"No other Constitutional rights require 'hours of training' before you're allowed to exercise your rights," he said. "For instance, no one requires 'issue awareness training' before being allowed to vote," he explained. "I think the purpose of requiring 80 hours of training isn't to ensure proficiency with a firearm – it is to discourage people from carrying legally. Chicago isn't a friendly place to gun owners, and the city continues to attempt to go beyond what even most anti-gun people consider to be reasonable when it comes to regulating the behavior of law-abiding gun owners," he said.
Eighty hours of training when most other states have 8 or 12. Really? Is it any surprise that the anti gun pro-socialist fools in Chicago want the most stringent requirements in the nation ? Most police training academys don't even require their officers to have 80 hours of firearms training.
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Will Hacked Off rest on its laurels? Don't bet on it
Although all three parties claimed victory in the press regulation negotiations, the real winner was clear: Hacked Off. Not only did it manage to bring the press under parliamentary control for the first time in 318 years, but it operated the Leader of the Opposition like a hand puppet while it did so.
You have to give Hugh Grant and his chums credit, if only through gritted teeth. This disciplined band of celebrities and Left-wing activists waged a ruthless and largely covert campaign to get its way, threatening to disrupt the entire operation of government by tacking Leveson-plus on to every passing Bill via its parliamentary proxies. In the end, David Cameron had no option but to succumb to the blackmail, lest the Coalition's entire programme be sabotaged.
So, what's next for this band of brothers? A few drinks, a congratulatory backslap, and then on their merry way – perhaps donating what remains of the tens of thousands of pounds received from their mostly anonymous donors to charities campaigning for freedom of speech?
Not flipping likely. Many of those behind Hacked Off don't want the press regulated – they want it neutered. And they've proved alarmingly good at getting their way. So their obvious first priority is to make sure they have a say over whatever recognition body, and ultimately regulator, emerges – ideally, in the shape of places on the governing body.
And after that? Meet the new media watchdog in chief. The press, Hacked Off will surely argue, can't be trusted to police itself – and the new regulator will need a helping hand. That means that Hugh and co will still be there, happy to lend a sympathetic ear to anyone who's had anything nasty written about them, to provide them with legal help, to pounce on the tiniest ethical lapse and pronounce it indicative of a wider culture within the media (see Hacked Off fellow traveller Polly Toynbee's delightful column today, which labels the owners of the Mail, the Times, and the Telegraph as part of the "far Right").
In the long term, the goal will be to push the political parties into tightening the regulations that little bit more. After all, this new system is a one-way ratchet, which can only be turned in the direction of tighter regulation. But in the meantime, every investigative journalist, everyone trying to uncover the nasty truths that rich and powerful people want to hide, will be working with a tiny little Hugh Grant on their shoulder, whispering discouragement and threats into their ear.
So well done, fellas. Can't wait to see what you do for an encore.
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November 21, 2011
Author's Note: Journeys are strange. You hardly ever end up where you thought you would, and you definitely never get there in the manner that you conceived. That has been as true for me as it was for Jonah the morning he woke up to take a leisurely cruise to Tarshish. Over the next few weeks I will be writing a series of blog posts exploring how I came to and through seminary. It's a strange tale with no straight lines. But it's my story, and it is the path that the Lord has led our family down. It's not idyllic. I hope that encourages you. Also, in case you just joined the conversation, Part 1 can be found here; Part 2 can be found here; Part 3 can be found here.
My first year in the M.Div. program at Gordon-Conwell's Charlotte campus was a bit of a shock to my recovering fundamentalist sensibilities. I was working 50-60 hours per week for Young Life in Pinehurst, NC, and took a week of vacation in order to drive 2.5 hours every day for an entire week in July to take my first course: "Introduction to the Old Testament" with Dr. Tim Laniak. Sounds simple enough, right? Here is the way the week was going to go in my mind: a nice man with a goatee was going to sit down and introduce me to….well…the Old Testament. I was excited for this. However, I should have read the syllabus [Note to all prospective students – always read the syllabus. I should have picked up this trick in college, but was too busy chasing my cute wife. Something's name and what it actually is can often be quite different. For example, I went to college at TCU, and we are the Horned Frogs. Frogs with horns, right? Wrong – they have little horns, but aren't frogs at all. If the NHFAA, the National Horned Frog Association of America, had a syllabus for you to read, and you would have read it, you would know that. And you would know that their natural defense mechanism is to spit blood out of their eyes. Well, you get the idea. Read the syllabus. OK, back to the story].
The first day of class, my professor explained that our course should have been titled "Old Testament Criticism". Dr. Laniak, who is an excellent professor, earned his ThD at Harvard Divinity School and was about to introduce us to the field of biblical scholarship and what it had to say concerning the Old Testament. The course was fascinating: over the week we learned about issues concerning authorship, archaeology, linguistics (there is an actual language called Akkadian, The Rock didn't just make it up for the movie "The Scorpion King"), inspiration, historicity, and more. And we didn't just read evangelical protestant authors – we read authors writing from all different types of backgrounds. The environment was scholarly and faithful, challenging and safe. Throughout his lectures, Dr. Laniak handled everything with the quiet confidence of a man who has studied at the highest level and also maintains a very active Christian faith of his own.
Such an engagement of the heart, soul, mind, and strength was a new experience for me. In fundamentalism, I had learned that conflicting information is a threat and that the two responses to such information are either fear or anger. Dr. Laniak taught me that there is no reason to fear scholarship, nor do I need to worship it, but it is unacceptable to ignore it. Thus began my theological education. Lesson one: evangelicals can engage in scholarship at the highest level and still maintain a vibrant faith. Seminary is not a cemetery.
Brian has an M.Div. (2010) from Gordon-Conwell's Charlotte campus, a Th.M. (2011) in Historical Theology from the South Hamilton campus, and is currently strengthening his language skills while in the MACH program. He hopes to matriculate into a doctoral program in August 2012 that will allow him to continue in his study of the thought of Augustine of Hippo. He has a wonderful wife, three great children, and spent ten years in ministry to teenagers, primarily with Young Life International.
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Same old same old service issues with Cablevision. Another storm and service is fine until the storm is over then internet and phone service goes out but TV remains. And again no information from Cablevision support. I understand the roads are bad, but our lines are underground, the service comes in on one cable, and obviously is still working yet 2/3 of their service is out. Cablevision claims they have the highest quality service, yet anytime is rains, gets a little windy or snows and is cold NO SERVICE. If only Crookhaven Town didn't screw over Verizon when they wanted to lay FIOS, we would have all had a option to change and Cablevision would have had an incentive to actually maintain their equipment. But no competition means they can put little to no money into the system and know that we will all still pay.
I live in an area where Cablevision competes with Frontier (which is a joke in itself) and never lose service, it all depends on your location.
internet and phone service goes out but TV remains.
Good post Bob as that's what I was thinking in the first place. In CT we got the 3 feet and lines are on the poles and my service is working fine now, even better than Friday. LOL. Was having some issues then but I just figured it was the storm and all that, all back to normal now.
Except for the fact that Cablevision is spending a ton of money to upgrade and maintain their network. You claim that every time the weather is bad you lose service. How many times have you called CV to get your problem checked out? I'm betting on zero.
Several years ago shortly after I moved in (new construction), I'd lose Internet service whenever it was very windy out. After about 3-4 outages I decided to call. Despite the lines being underground (they're above ground somewhere), it turned out there was an issue with the installation of the lines in the development. As a result of my call, they sent out a line engineer the same day (not your typical house tech) and he rebalanced the plant. 6+ years later we still get wind, but the Internet stays rock solid (they get a free pass with Sandy, LOL).
I just canceled Cablevision due to storm related problems. When I spoke with the rep and told him I was without service for 2 weeks after Sandy due to thier network requireing utility power to operate he offered me a modem with battery backup.I tryed to explain to him that I had power during the entire 2 weeks (auto standby generator) and the problem was with their system requiring power for thier pole mounted power supplys, to that he said they have batterys in them. I told him they only lasted a few hours.He them offered me some discounts, I told him no just cancel me. He did and then told me I have to return the Modem to the store. I told him I owned the Modem (got it at the WIZ) but he insisted I had to return it.I went to the Cable store on rt 109 in lindenhurst, walked the 1/8 mile from the overflow parking lot, waited on line for 1/2 hour. The rep scanned the bar code on the modem and said "this is costomer owned equipment, you do not have to return it".I asked him to take it anyway and give me a receipt for it, I also asked him to verify the account is closed, It was.I should mention that everyone I know (about 20 people) who have FIOS had full service as long as they could provide power to the equipment in their house so thats where I went.The Fios tech did a great job and even gave me his cell # to call if I had any problems. I know that I could loose Fios during a storm if the fiber gets broken by falling trees but at least their network does not rely on LIPA to operate. It's a 50/50 shot but it's better than the 100% failure with Cablevision
It's nice to have competition. Unfortunately, Verizon has decided that we will never, ever have Fios available to us, even though it's available across the street.
I used to experience severe (80%+) packet loss whenever the weather was cold, if not have the service be entirely unusable, especially if it was cold and windy.It took years to get it fixed; and this is after speaking many, many times with basic tech support, 5 different field supervisors, a manager, Wilt and lastly executive relations (in order to get a refund).Despite all that, it wasn't my contacts with them that got the problem resolved; it was them adding bonding channels to the node; signifying a severe congestion issue.A year and a half later, packet loss was coming back, along with severe downstream congestion.Luckily, it only took half a year to get more bonding channels this time. (Though the packet loss only started happening within the last few weeks)I'd have switched providers 3 years ago, but...
The Fios tech did a great job and even gave me his cell # to call if I had any problems.


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This Coffee Shop Gets a Shot of Caffeine
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The Canadian-based quick-service restaurant Tim Hortons (NYSE: THI) got a big vote of confidence from the Scout Capital Management hedge fund last week. Per an SEC filing, Scout now owns some 5.5% of the coffee company, and is now calling itself Tim Hortons' second-largest shareholder (check out Scout's top stocks).
Scout Capital looks to find investment opportunities via special situations; it appears that Tim Hortons could offer investors a special situation, having ineffectively used capital to generate shareholder returns. Earlier this year Highfield Capital also took an interest in Tim Hortons, buying up a 4% stake (check out Highfield's top stocks).
What do hedge funds want from Tim Hortons?
Basically, these hedge funds will be pushing the company to unlock shareholder value; Scout plans to engage management to start a discussion concerning its capital structure, capital expenditure plan and stock-buyback program.
This includes exploring the possibility of expanding debt levels to either boost share buybacks or its dividend. The company already pays a 1.8% dividend yield, which is above many of its coffee-shop peers.
Highfield supports the use debt to fund capital returns, but also wants to see a halting of U.S. expansion. There were 804 Tim Hortons restaurants in the U.S. at the end of 2012, concentrated along the Canadian border in New York, Michigan and Ohio.
The U.S. store problem is that that these stores have grossly under-performed their Canadian cousins. The U.S. stores brought in a measly $20,000 per store on average of operating profit last year, compared to C$182,000 for Canada-based stores.
In other news, Tim Hortons is looking to improve performance with new menu items, such as the Panini and specialty coffee drinks, as well as increasing traffic with the redesign of stores -- this includes focusing more on opening drive-through locations. The industry tailwinds for the company should be a rebounding economy in both the U.S. and Canada, but their could be a better way to play the coffee industry.
A better latte
Dunkin Brands Group (NASDAQ: DNKN) and Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) are two of Tim Hortons' most notable competitors. Dunkin has about 10,500 Dunkin' Donuts locations and 7,000 Baskin-Robbins.
Dunkin could be one of the great coffee growth stories, with opportunities to expand in the Western part of the U.S. and in international markets, namely Asia-Pacific. Revenue is expected to be up 7.2% in 2013 after an impressive 4.8% rise in 2012.
Over 85% of Dunkin's U.S. stores are concentrated in the Northeast part of the country, but about two-thirds of Dunkin's new U.S. store openings are expected to be in the Western part of the country by 2015. And of course, no westward expansion would be complete without California, which will be a big part of the expansion plan.
Despite not having stores in 12 U.S. states, Dunkin has opened stores in 31 countries outside of the U.S. Key planned international expansion for the company lies in South Korea, the Middle East and emerging markets.
Green Mountain Coffee Roaster is the key provider of premium and specialty coffees. Green Mountain is one of Tim Hortons' under-appreciated competitors. The company is able to capture customers looking to brew their own coffee, whether it be in the office or at home. The other advantage that Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts have over Tim Hortons is their partnership with Green Mountain to offer their drinks in K-cups.
Starbucks is the higher-end coffee shop and likely the most recognized coffee name in North America, if not the world. Starbucks has been aggressive at opening stores in new markets and plans to have more than 20,000 retail stores on six continents by 2014. Beyond coffee, the tea business offers a big market for Starbucks, especially in Asia.
Recent performance has been strong for Starbucks, with same-store sales up 2.9% in April compared to a 0.3% decline in February and a 1.3% increase in March. Fiscal 2013 same-store sales are expected to be up 6% in the Americas and an impressive 9% in China.
Bottom line
With Scout Capital and Highbridge Capital pushing for change at Tim Hortons, investors could see management reward shareholders in the interim. Billionaire Jim Simons of Renaissance Technologies is also one of Tim Hortons' big-name hedge fund owners (see Simons' new stocks).
However, for investors looking to invest in growth, Starbucks might be your best bet -- it is expected to grow EPS at an impressive 18.7% annualized over the next five years. Dunkin has impressive expected growth at 15.6%, but its valuation appears to be a bit rich for the time being. Dunkin trades at 45.5 times earnings, while Starbucks is at 33 times and Tim Hortons at 22 times.
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EIGHTY YEARS AGO: The public schools here in Decorah are badly crowded as enrollment continues to be on the increase. All will agree that the congestion in classrooms is making teachers' tasks difficult. Space issues have forced some instructors into private residences. The commercial department, for example, is currently offering courses in the C.J. Weiser residence, with the school paying out rent of upwards of $75 per month.
EIGHTY YEARS AGO: The snappy new uniforms for the VFW Boys Drum and Bugle Corps are scheduled to arrive this week.
…The Happy Hustlers 4-H Club met last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Vine. A delightful program entitled "Ode to Posture" was presented to the club members by Loretta Anderson.
IGHTY YEARS AGO: A much-anticipated decision on co-education at Luther College has been deferred. After two full days and nights of meetings, the board members of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America were unable to recommend a single plan of action for the proposal. A series of speeches held during the board gathering revealed that there is considerable division of opinion on the matter of co-education. Debate continues. In other news, the Decorah College for Girls has voted to make no change in operation of the college for the coming school year. Dr. Ottar Tinglum has presided over the college for the past few years and will continue in his position.
EIGHTY YEARS AGO: A fellow who is a member of a cowboy and trick-shooting vaudeville show was reportedly in the Decorah area the other day. He had stolen four radiator caps from autos parked in and around Ridgeway. He was using the stolen caps in his vaudeville sharp-shooting act. The gent has been fined a hefty $15 in all by the court of Justice of the Peace Harold A. Olson. Radiator caps are typically inexpensive, but these caps cost the thief quite a hefty sum at about $4 each.
EIGHTY YEARS AGO: United States Highway 55, that paved road which has brought so much auto traffic to and throughout this city, is shortly to have its number changed. It will hereafter be known to all as "The New U.S. Highway 52." The length of the highway will be greatly increased, to extend from the Canadian border in North Dakota clear to the Atlantic coast at Charleston, South Carolina.
…Ben Bear has a new line of Easter suits for the handsome gent in the household. The new 1934 Worsteds, Tweeds and Twists are really something to see. Priced at $21.45.
EIGHTY YEARS AGO: It's official. The city of Decorah may well be one of the first 26 Iowa communities to get an "official" state liquor store later this year.
…The David Hexoms recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on St. Patrick's Day. They have 10 children.
…Mrs. J.J. Blodgett was the latest winner of the Silver Cup trophy in the local bridge tournament at the Hotel Winneshiek. Mrs. Mary Updegraff Reed directed the tournament, which commenced over the past few months.


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EASA said it now plans to complete the work to implement a regulation governing all non-commercial operators, which will require a Safety Management System, before the end of this year.
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4-H Camp Timpoochee Group Photo
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Weekly Newspaper Article: Bahiagrass
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Weekly Newspaper Article: Zoysiagrass "A Choice for Your Lawn"
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4th of July Festivals coming up soon
Gulf County will have 2 major events for the 4th of July: Wewahitchka July 4th Festival and St. Joseph Bay July 4th Celebration. UF/IFAS Extension of Gulf County will have a booth at the festival in Wewahitchka, selling Tupelo honey (bottles and sticks), honey candy, baked goods, and water. The festival will run from 10:00 a.m. to …
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FTGA and UF/IFAS CEU Roundup 2014
UF/IFAS and the Florida Turf Grass Association are hosting a full day of interactive video presentations from state specialists on July 9, 2014, offering up to 6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in 14 categories! It will be offered in several counties throughout Florida, with the Bay County Extension office being the nearest location for …
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4-H Camp Timpoochee 2014 Details
There is less than 1 week left until Camp Timpoochee 2014! Please make sure to arrive at the appropriate pick-up location promptly at check-in time on Monday, June 7. All campers and counselors will be required to complete a health check, a medicine check, and a head lice check. This will take approximately 1 hour, …
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Weekly Newspaper Article: Pampas Grass
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Summer Garden Harvest from Port St. Joe schools
Here is a sample of vegetables harvested in June from the gardens of Port St. Joe Elementary School and Port St. Joe High School. Included in this photo are tomatoes (different varieties), squash, bell pepper, and eggplant. Other vegetables harvested from these gardens in June were onions, green beans, and cucumbers.
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Registration open for 4-H Camp Timpoochee
It's time to register for the annual 4-H Camp Timpoochee! The dates for camp are July 7-11, 2014, and the deadline for registration is June 30 or until all spots are filled, whichever comes first. It is open to children ages 8-12 for campers, 13-14 for counselors-in-training, and 15-18 for counselors. All Gulf County youth are receiving a …
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This song has been stuck in my head all day. Bastille is the best with "Overjoyed."—
This song has been stuck in my head all day. Bastille is the best with "Overjoyed."—
Another oldie, but this is one the first songs I heard from Matt Nathanson and I was hooked for life. What do you think of "Bulletproof Weeks"?—
Sounds like a 50s throwback but it's not. It's Coastal Cities with "Nothing Ever Changes."—
Lovin' this new song "Wake Me Up" by Avicii. Just not really a fan of all the advertisements embedded in the video. Any idea how many are featured here?—
An oldie but a goodie when it comes to summer endings. Green Day with "Wake Me Up When September Ends"—
Yes, Miley Cyrus is getting lots of coverage because of her performance of "We Can't Stop" but if you watched the music video, it's not much different from the VMA performance. I don't get the big deal…still it's actually a good song. Especially for the end of summer.—
Lovin' this Rizzle Kicks cover of "Summertime Sadness" by Lana del Rey. Seriously, they added a Caribbean flavor to this song and it's so chill.—
It's rare that I love rap, but Rizzle Kicks got it going on with "Lost Generation." Satire + Rap? So inventive and yet so true.
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Riding on a jazz French wave with Fefe singing "Le Charme Des Premiers Jours." When acoustic sets sound good, you know they got talent!—
Sometimes, songs in other languages sound even more beautiful than what I do understand. This one, "Desole" by Kellylee Evans is so chill and relaxing…I can't help but put this on to unwind at the end of a long day.—
I wish she had more songs…she's wonderful! Check out Nilu singing "Sing For You."—
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Things Fall Apart tells two intertwining stories, both centering on Okonkwo, a "strong man" of an Ibo village in Nigeria. The first, a powerful fable of the immemorial conflict between the individual and society, traces Okonkwo's fall from grace with the tribal world. The second, as modern as the first is ancient, concerns the clash of cultures and the destruction of Okonkwo's world with the arrival of aggressive European missionaries. These perfectly harmonized twin dramas are informed by an awareness capable of encompassing at once the life of nature, human history, and the mysterious compulsions of the soul.
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Chinua Achebe was born in Nigeria in 1930. His first novel, Things Falls Apart, became a classic of international literature and required reading for students worldwide. He also authored four subsequent novels, two short-story collections, and numerous other books. He was the David and Marianna Fisher University Professor and Professor of Africana Studies at Brown University and, for over 15 years, was the Charles P. Stevenson Jr. Professor of Languages and Literature at Bard College. In 2007, Achebe was awarded the Man Booker International Prize for lifetime achievement. He died in 2013.
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We are not and do not claim to be a Political Party !! However, there are some candidates whose values and vision are in allignment with our mission. Perhaps you will have a better understanding if I print the SATP mission statement for you.
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The Siberian Crabapple is one of the best trees for adding color to your landscape, especially when planted in rows along roads or driveways. This hardy new variety of the Crabapple tree gives you full blooms & amazing adaptability.
Beautiful white flowers bloom in the spring, creating an aesthetic and fragrant landscape. A great flowering street tree… other flowering trees won't bloom as full because of the smog and exhaust from passing cars. But the Siberian Crabapple can resist these pitfalls and still give you beautiful blooms! Imagine greeting your visitors with beautiful blooming crabapples.
Siberian Crabapples are drought & salt tolerant, meaning you don't have to constantly baby your new trees. They are also very disease resistant, and can adapt to almost any conditions.
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Mutilate spec in raiding is just fun. You say it's all about watching which finishing move to use when for the best dps possible with combat but in reality you're still just sinister spamming while watching percent hp to warrant slice and dice or rupture.
With Mutilate spec you just have to do more, watch your aggro from crits (since you're burst damage) manage you're combo points to not waste any from crits, keeping your eye on positioning so you don't loose downtime because you're not on the back ark. And more.
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Introducing Sports Illustrated Front RowPosted: March 16, 2011 Filed under: Android Market, Flipboard, iPad, iPhone, Josh Quittner, Mobile, Photography | Tags: Android, Flipboard, iPhone, March Madness, NCAA Tournament, Sports Illustrated Photography Comments Off
And now, for our next number… We're pushing the boundaries yet again this week, with the launch of Sports Illustrated Front Row, a free app that gives you the best seats in the house—at virtually every major sporting event. Here's how it works: Download the app and follow your teams through the NCAA Tournament. Sports Illustrated's award-winning photographers will be there, shooting every game; they'll beam their pictures from courtside, to our crack photo editors in New York, who will curate the best of the bunch, crop them and caption them, and quickly send them off to you. You're welcome.
For the geeks like me among you, here's the most interesting part. Sports Illustrated Front Row is now available on virtually any device. Android phones? Check—we're running an Adobe Air app that works across most of them. The iPhone? You bet—find Sports Illustrated Front Row at Apple's App Store. The Samsung Galaxy and other 7-inch tablets. We've got you covered—hit the Android Marketplace. We're on the iPad as well, via a cool partnership with the wizards at Flipboard, who've created a special channel and layout for us, complete with Tweets from our writers and other notables in the field. And finally, if you want to follow the action on your laptop or desktop, be sure to download Snapshot, our Chrome app, which will be featuring the best playoff pics of the day. This is all part and parcel of Sports Illustrated's plan to be everywhere, and on every device imaginable. (Check out our All Access digital magazine subscription offer, if you haven't already.)
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Space is the breath of art.
~ Frank Lloyd Wright
Space creates room to blossom.
Musicians know it's the space between the notes that affects the magic of the song they are composing. The most beautiful flower arrangements are created by incorporating space between the blooms. Museums recognize that space between the objects, artifacts and paintings allows them to exude their own uniqueness and attract your eye.
Space in your refrigerator allows you to see what is fresh and what is spoiling. Space in the closet allows you to see the clothes that make you feel like a king and the ones that make you feel like a clown.
Space in your mind allows you to identify your thoughts. Only when we create that space can we separate the happy and healthy thoughts from the sabotaging ones.
Thoughts are seeds and seeds grow. Your mind is a fertile garden. Your brain doesn't care what it thinks. It is your choice to plant flowers or weeds. Be your own gardner and create a joy-filled life.
Practice letting go of the thoughts that are blocking the space necessary to make your bouquet beautiful and your song harmonious. Identify your weeds: fear, doubt, worry, pain, suffering and judgement. Release the past.
Just because we cannot see things, does not mean that they are not there. Go to your refrigerator or freezer and take a few minutes to pull everything out. You may be surprised to learn what lurks deep and has been occupying space. Practice by letting go of the tangible things that no longer serve you and soon enough you will be led to releasing the intangible.
Learning to let go requires awareness, courage and practice. Being Happy Healthy and Fit means letting go of the habits that are blocking you from reaching your goals. Practice creating Space and cultivate joy.


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The Lodi Academy Titans varsity girls basketball team improved to 3-0 in Mountain Valley League play with a 56-8 victory over the host Ben Holt Bobcats on Monday night in Stockton.
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Update: In other coverage, Greg Stohr of Bloomberg News reports that "Scalia Says He Had No 'Falling-Out' With Roberts On Health Care."
And Josh Gerstein of Politico.com reports that "Scalia says he's not feuding with Roberts."
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Update: At "SCOTUSblog," Lyle Denniston has a post titled "DNA ruling blocked, for now."
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The 2012 Texas Mile run was an enormous success this year, which is evident in the number of records that were broken. We've already reported on the Hennessey Twin-Turbo Ford GT that now holds the new world record at the Texas Mile for standing mile, but it's the Camaro's turn to take its spot on the podium. A fourth generation Camaro has become the fastest standing mile Camaro in the world with an impressive top speed of 253.1 mph. It doesn't beat out the Ford for fastest standing mile, but at least it broke the record for its own model.
This was obviously not a stock Camaro. It was built by Late Model Racecraft, owned by Kelly Bise, and driven to success by driver Josh Ledford. The car is powered by a twin-turbocharged engine that will deliver an amazing 1,809 horsepower.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A grieving Minneapolis father says he thought he had adequately hidden the loaded handgun that killed his two-year-old son.
Kao Xiong placed the gun under a pillow next to the headboard in his upstairs bedroom. Xiong's 2- and 4-year-old sons were rolling around on the bed Wednesday when the older boy discovered the weapon and it discharged, striking the younger child.
Xiong tells the Star Tribune (http://bit.ly/TLwmvz ) his "heart is broken" over his son's death. He says he purchased the gun for "personal protection" and left it loaded because he sometimes carried it with him.
Now prosecutors must decide whether charges are warranted in the case. Child protection workers temporarily removed three other children from the family's town house.
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