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Can we "engineer" our own interests through repeated exposure?
This week in my Bioelectricity class we learned about muscle contraction and how individual muscle twitches build on each other until tetanus (complete contraction of the muscle) is reached. Muscles are made up of small individual contractile units called sarcomeres which when they contract by themselves change the length of the muscle and produce a force that is negligible. However, when the sarcomeres contract in unison, the tension force produced is great enough to allow us to perform all of our normal day to day activities.
We also had a discussion in class about science education and how to get more young people excited about science -- often times in class there was a certain interaction with a role model who provided key influence either in a positive or negative direction.
This led me to think about the idea of life changing experiences. Is it ever a single experience, a specific interaction with a teacher or other role model that leads us to the career choices we make or, are we more influenced by the small events and sets of circumstances that "sum up" and provide this life altering influence?
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Mar 29 2012: I think so. This is something social theorists have been studying for years (Michel Foucault, Pierre Bourdieu, and Erving Goffman especially). Because we can't have interests that lie outside of our frames of reference (we can't know or want to know something we've never heard of), by expanding these frames through acquiring new knowledge, having new experiences, etc. we can "engineer" our interests. Our interests will always be bound by the knowledge we have and the importance we place on the subjects in which we're interested (cultural, educational, economic capital), but by learning new things, we learn new ways of thinking and give ourselves new tools to create new interests.
Apr 1 2012: Hey Meggan,
I think you bring up a good point. We can't know we are interested in something we don't know about, thus our interests arise in the set of things that we do know about. In the twin example, it may be true that we are genetically disposed to take greater interest in certain subjects over others. However, as Cal pointed out, the way this interest develops varies widely, and is largely related to culture.
Suppose we are never exposed to something that we should genetically be inclined towards - then we shall never find out that we had a disposition towards it to begin with.
With this information, it seems to me that we cannot engineer our own interests. If genes do carry these inclinations towards particular subjects, than I would say that we can't engineer our own interests, as our interests have already been engineered by our genes. What we can do is choose the pool of topics that we could potentially find interest in. If we inherently dislike a particular subject, I don't think we can genuinely force ourselves to like it.
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Shark Tank judge Daymond John blew the crowd away at ASI's New York show. His rapid-fire presentation – chock full of personal stories, funny anecdotes and frank business advice – engrossed an overflow crowd of over 500. There were so many people that, for the first time ever, we had to set up chairs outside in the hallway.
Audience member Albert Galimidi, of Allegra Print & Imaging (asi/372155), put it best: "Daymond lit the stage on fire. He shared so many important points and inspirational stories. The best advice he gave was 'just keep swimming. Times get hard for all of us, but if you keep swimming you'll get there.' "
Unfortunately, I grew up in Indiana and never learned to swim, but so far so good! What I liked best about John (pictured at right) is how down to earth he is – just like so many people in our industry who also grew a successful business from nothing.
In a word, The ASI Show™ New York rocked. The two-day show took place at the Javits Convention Center, Thursday, April 3 and Friday, April 4. The show was so hot, it attracted a ton of media attention, including MSNBC's Your Business program and Fox 5 News, which interviewed ASI's own Matthew Cohn.
Friday, ASI's products expert, Joe "The Joe Show" Haley, took boxes of the industry's coolest products to Fox TV's Good Day New York morning show studios, where he held his own on camera alongside anchors Rosanna Scotto and Greg Kelly (pictured with Joe). Greg liked the tee shirt cannon Joe brought to demo so much he shot tee shirts all over the studio. ASI will post links to all TV coverage on its website next week so be sure to check back.
The "hot" theme continued through to Counselor magazine's annual Hot 25 party, held this year at the very swanky, uber cool rooftop club at the Gansevoort Meatpacking hotel, featuring a jamming DJ along with stunning views of New York City landmarks like the Empire State Building. Click here for Counselor magazine's list of the industry's hottest, most innovative game-changers.
And for more coverage of ASI New York, visit www.asicentral.com and the ASI Show Facebook page.
All told, the NYC show attracted over 1,900 distributors from as far as Switzerland and Trinidad and Tobago, and 220 suppliers showcasing their newest ad specialty products for the second half of the year. The reviews were rock solid: "ASI New York has been great," said Cynthia Weaver, of Polished with Etiquette (asi/296807). "The products I found are going to not only grow my current business but allow me to break into new markets. The ASI Show gives business owners the unique opportunity to find fresh and new ideas to bring back to our clients."
"The show has been very good," said Louis Massaro, of Cooler Graphics (asi/80345). "We gathered many great leads and have been able to spend valuable time with our existing clients. The best thing about the show has been the quality of the attendees." Pete Nutty, of Showdown Displays (asi/87188), added: "ASI New York has been fantastic. Everyone should be at this show."
We kicked off the action Tuesday and Wednesday at the Javits Center with our invitation-only hosted buyer event, fASIlitate, featuring productive, one-on-one meetings between leading distributors and some of the industry's most sought-after suppliers. Owen Zibrak, of Ecocentric Brands (asi/51443), said: "We met some great people and made valuable business connections. Each of the individual meetings we had today were a success. We will definitely be doing future fASIlitates!"
There's still time to get in on the action: The next upcoming 2014 ASI Show is Chicago (July 15-17). To learn more about exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities for 2014, contact sales VP Karen DiTomasso at email@example.com.
And if you were in New York, please let me know what you thought of the show by posting a comment or e-mailing me here. I'm also on Twitter and LinkedIn.
April 2, 2014
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Shark Tank judge Daymond John – the keynote speaker at ASI's New York City show on Friday – believes one key to surefire success is to invest in people and not just ideas. John, a modern-day renaissance man, branding expert, fashionista and judge on the ABC hit reality show Shark Tank, will expand on that advice, and more, during a presentation I can't wait to see.
As a Shark Tank co-host, the man known as "The Shark" fields business pitches from everyday people hoping to launch their company or product to new heights, and then invests his own money into the best projects. During a recent interview on ASI Radio, John told our listening audience he looks for problem-solvers who never stop working and who are constantly growing and learning. "At the end of the day, they're just not going to stop until they've exhausted all resources," John said. "I love investing in people."
John's keynote is Friday 9:30-10:15 a.m. at the The ASI Show™ New York, which takes place at the Javits Convention Center Thursday, April 3 and Friday, April 4. We kicked off the action earlier this week with ASI's invitation-only hosted buyer event, fASIlitate, Tuesday and Wednesday at Javits with productive one-on-one meetings between leading distributors and some of the industry's most sought-after suppliers.
During the trade show itself, ASI hosts free education classes on social media, relationship building, demographics, sales and the secrets of successful entrepreneurs. All classes qualify for points toward the ASI Certification Program. To date, over 29,000 industry professionals have registered for classes necessary to obtain the industry certification through ASI's free Online Learning Center.
Thursday, ASI's products expert, Joe Haley, conducts a live version of his popular "Joe Show," featuring dozens of cool, new products from leading suppliers. The fun continues Thursday night at the annual Counselor Hot 25 party at exclusive downtown rooftop club at the Gansevoort Meatpacking hotel. Click here for Counselor magazine's 2014 list of the industry's hottest, most innovative game-changers.
For more coverage of ASI New York, visit www.asicentral.com and the ASI Show Facebook page.
And if you're at the show, please say hello if you see me and let me know what you enjoyed best by posting a comment or e-mailing me here. I'm also on Twitter and LinkedIn.
March 28, 2014
Style and Substance in California
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The ASI show in Long Beach, California was as provocative as it was successful. Artist Erik Wahl – one of the most unusual keynoters we've ever had – gave a presentation described by more than one person as "awesome."
Linda Panksy, from PIP Printing (asi/398508) told us Wahl, a best-belling author who uses art as a means of communicating business advice, actually inspired her to think differently: "He made me realize that I need to get out of the box."
According to Wahl, "You have to find ways to differentiate yourself from the competition, and creativity can do that. The companies that are successful right now are the ones that create unique experiences for their customers."
If you missed the keynote, check out an interview Counselor Editor Andy Cohen conducted afterward with Wahl, on ways ad specialty companies can become more creative and innovative. Click here to watch.
The two-day California show was attended by more than 1,800 distributors, including sales stars from Million-Dollar Roundtable companies such as Geiger, Brown & Bigelow, Jack Nadel and iPROMOTEu. The show floor attracted 280 exhibitors, including 93 new to Long Beach.
The best part for me were the reviews from attendees like Paul Herzbrum, from BND Corporation (asi/129474), who said: "We're leaving with many new initiatives that will help us build our business, and that's what attending a trade show is all about."
Katharina Pieper of BamBams (asi/38228) told us she most enjoyed the quality of attendees. "We've been able to talk in detail with distributors and are being asked for quotes and are getting valuable leads. We are already committed to all The ASI Shows next year, and we will be in New York next week."
What I liked best about our week in California was all we accomplished, starting with the unique combination of our invitation-only fASIlitate event with an ASI show. Everyone I spoke to who attended both events found the experience worthwhile. Tonia Allen Gould, from TagSource, described fASIlitate as "Absolutely fabulous. It's a great use of time. I'm sitting down with vendors one-on-one and it's a very rewarding experience. I would definitely recommend it."
I hope you've been able to catch another new initiative: the live, on-stage version of our ever-popular "Joe Show," featuring dozens of cool, new products from leading suppliers. Host Joe Haley is earning high praise for the live format. One distributor even told us it was his favorite part of the show.
Seems like we're barely taking a breath before heading to ASI New York, taking place next Wednesday and Thursday at the Javits Center. After that, it's on to the ASI show in Chicago July 15-17. (To learn more about exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities for 2014, contact sales VP Karen DiTomasso at firstname.lastname@example.com).
For photos and more coverage of ASI Long Beach, be sure to visit www.asicentral.com and the ASI Show Facebook page.
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ASI Long Beach in California runs through Thursday at the Long Beach Convention Center. This year's keynote speaker is Eric Wahl, aka the "Warhol of Wall Street," a former suit who now believes creativity is the key to unlocking success.
Author of a best-selling business book, Wahl is a provocateur with a purpose and promises to help participants tap their inner inventiveness. Afterward, he'll give away the painting he'll create during the "Erik Wahl Experience."
For all vital info on ASI Long Beach, download our free mobile app, which allows you to track all the happenings 24/7 (search "ASI Long Beach" in your app store). You can also get continual updates from ASI staffers on Twitter, www.asicentral.com and the show's Facebook page.
Education featured a free lunch session, "Sales Success Made Simple: Manage Your Time and Achieve Your Goals," followed by sales, marketing and social media sessions.
At each show this year, Joe Haley conducts a live version of his popular "Joe Show" featuring suppliers' hottest products, so be sure to catch it next show you attend.
We're coming up fast on ASI New York (April 3-4) and then before we know it we'll be preparing for Chicago (July 15-17). To learn more about exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities for 2014, contact sales VP Karen DiTomasso at firstname.lastname@example.com
P.S. If you missed Wahl's ASI Radio interview on Tuesday, or any of our interviews, you can always click on previous shows in our archives at www.asicentral.com/radio
March 7, 2014
It's SOI Survey Time
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Each year, ASI conducts the most comprehensive and important research about our industry to create the Counselor State of the Industry report. But we can't do it without you.
All we ask is that you take 10 minutes to complete a survey, and you'll be entered to win a sweepstakes for a $250 Visa gift card. The survey ends April 4. If you're a distributor, click here to take the survey. Suppliers, please click here.
It's important because your info leads to the in-depth reporting conducted each year by the Counselor team on key sales, marketing and operational metrics used every day by industry practitioners. Nowhere else do you get the scope of this detailed information about our industry. And it's free to ASI members.
The SOI report, which comes out in print and online each summer, is considered the most influential in the industry – and for good reason. It's a definitive analysis of this industry's most recent past as well as a roadmap to the future.
With your responses, we're able to help you grow your business by revealing critical information such as:
Once Counselor's SOI issue comes out, read it cover-to-cover and cherry-pick the stats and info most useful to your business. And be sure to read the growth strategies that are working wonders for industry leaders – and put them to work for you.
Along with tons of sales-generating ideas, this year's report analyzes 2013 sales to determine the biggest markets and most popular products.
Remember: The 10 minutes you invest in taking the survey today will pay off in dividends come summer. Thanks for your help – and great luck winning the gift card!
February 28, 2014
Rediscover Your Creative Genius
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What's the single most important thing CEOs need to successfully navigate in today's increasingly complex world? If you guessed management discipline, integrity or even vision, you'd be wrong. According to a major IBM survey of top CEOS from throughout the world, the answer is creativity.
To illustrate this unusual business concept, live and on stage, we're bringing the "Warhol of Wall Street" to the ASI Show in Long Beach during the very first ASI keynote to feature paint as a catalyst for brainstorming.
Our speaker, Erik Wahl, is a former suit who now believes creativity is the key to unlocking success. Yeah, I know what you're probably thinking: "What can a graffiti artist teach me about running my business?" Although I have a deep appreciation for art, about the only time I express myself in a creative fashion is in my garden or my writing. But when I read the results of the IBM study about creativity, I was convinced Wahl is on to something.
The survey found that less than half of global CEOs believe their enterprises are adequately prepared to handle a highly volatile, increasingly complex business environment. The best way to overcome massive shifts in everything from new government regulations, growing volumes of data and rapidly evolving customer preferences? Install "creativity" throughout an organization.
Think about the last time you put the best minds in your company together in a room and allowed them to brainstorm. Remember how many cool new ideas they came up with? Unfortunately, with business moving at the speed of light, these days we rarely have the time for much deep thinking – or creativity.
But in his free keynote on Thursday, March 27, 9:30-10:15 a.m., Wahl promises to help us all tap into our inner inventiveness, which is another way of describing how the best entrepreneurs think. Afterward, he'll give away the paintings he'll create during the "Erik Wahl Experience" to ASI show-goers on the show floor – and he'll also meet a handful of people at a ticketed meet-and-greet (tickets still available).
For more info, click here to watch Wahl's video, or read a Forbes magazine column about what makes his ideas so special. He's given a prestigious TED Talk and his keynotes have earned standing ovations before such organizations as AT&T, Disney, London School of Business, Microsoft, FedEx, Exxon Mobil and Ernst & Young.
Wahl's keynote is but one highlight of our California show, taking place Tuesday, March 25 to Thursday, March 27. We're kicking things off in a big way with the Long Beach Invitational the Monday before the show starts. If you're a golfer, don't miss this private outing at the Trump National Golf Club. Tickets are still available for an event that earned rave reviews last year.
We've got a lot of action planned around the Long Beach show. In addition, ASI's hosted buyer event, fASIilitate, is taking place March 24-25 at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach.
In the meantime, think about the last time you did anything creative (it's ok if it dates to the third grade). Let me know by posting a comment or e-mailing me here. I'm also on Twitter and LinkedIn.
February 7, 2014
Presidential Memories from ASI Dallas
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I'm standing in the wings at the Dallas convention center with President George W. Bush, seconds before our interview in front of a packed house of 1,200. The president turns to me, leans in close and says, "This is important to remember. Have fun!"
With that, we were off and running. For over an hour, the president answered every question I had – including what he was thinking right after the planes struck the twin towers on 9/11, when he was in an elementary school classroom.
He got a lot of grief for not leaving immediately, but as he explained to our audience – which was so riveted you could have heard a pin drop – when he got the news, a little girl was reading out loud. He was angry, and his mind was racing, but he couldn't show it because he knew it wouldn't be helpful to the American people. As the little girl read on, he realized he was now a war-time president – that he had to protect her and protect America.
Of the many on-the-spot decisions he had to make in the harrowing days, weeks and months after 9/11, the president said, "History will ultimately judge whether I made the right decisions or not." Whether you support Bush's politics or not, being in the same room with any president is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The presentation took place on the last day of the ASI Show in Dallas, which ended Thursday after attracting over 500 suppliers (including 65 new to Dallas) and over 3,300 distributors from 43 states and seven countries. Despite crazy 20-degree weather and snow on the ground, it was a great show and the Bush presentation was definitely the highlight. (For more coverage, including blogs and videos, visit www.asicentral.com and the ASI Show Facebook page. Click here to read the press release. And click here for Fox news coverage of the show.)
Over the years, ASI has hosted many A-list keynote speakers, including President Bill Clinton, First Lady Laura Bush and Gen. Colin Powell. President Bush impressed me and I'd rank him right up there with Clinton. Bush was very charming, incredibly smart and extremely gracious, which shouldn't surprise anyone since Bush is one of a mere handful of men ever elected U.S. president.
We talked before we went on and he asked a lot of questions about ASI and our industry. Once on stage, Bush thanked ASI's owners, the Cohn family, and said of Matthew Cohn, who followed his father Norman into ASI, "I love people who follow in their father's footsteps." And several times during the Q&A he looked right at me – and winked.
As you can see from the photos, President Bush still works out a lot and still carries himself like a president. He recognized our audience as great marketers and entrepreneurs and said he hopes the government supports small businesses like those represented in the promotional products industry.
President Bush also didn't shy away from any topic. When I asked if he'd always known he'd seek public office, and always wanted to be president, he confided that, if he'd known earlier, he would have taken his college years more seriously! (His GPA and a youthful drinking are well-documented. He hasn't had alcohol for decades and told our audience he's also stopping smoking cigars.)
He also talked about the hobby he took up after leaving office: painting. This was a surprising choice because, as he said, he wasn't an art guy, he was a baseball guy. But he'd read a book by Winston Churchill that addressed taking up painting to smooth the transition from world leader to (almost) ordinary citizen. Today, Bush takes art lessons about once a week and paints nearly every day, largely because it's relaxing.
One of my favorite moments took place at a meet and greet with industry people, where he spoke to every single person in the room. When Bush learned one man was on active duty with the U.S. military, he personally handed him a medallion
"Thank you for your service," he said. I later learned he brings a bag of the medallions with him everywhere so they are always available as a way of thanking our military men and women for all they do to protect our nation.
To me, such gratitude is the true mark of a great leader – no matter the politics.


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The Tar Heels defeated Michigan State, 89-72, in the championship game. The Spartans returned three starters from the title game, while North Carolina came back with one, but the Heels continued to frustrate Michigan State.
Larry Drew II added 18 points and six assists for the Tar Heels (7-1), who also received 14 points from Deon Thompson. UNC shot 57.9 percent from the field, including a sizzling 21-of-33 in the first half, when the Tar Heels took a 16-point lead into the intermission.
"That was a fun night for us," said UNC coach Roy Williams. "The first half we really played well. The second half I don't think we were as attentive to detail, we lost our concentration a little bit and yet we made some big plays during that stretch."
Raymar Morgan paced the Spartans (5-2) with 18 points, but Michigan State went 2-of-20 from three-point range. Durrell Summers totaled 16 points, Kalin Lucas 15 and Draymond Green 13 for Michigan State.
The game was part of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. The ACC has won each of the 10 challenges played to date, but so far this year's series is even after six matchups. With six wins needed to capture the Challenge, the final five games are Wednesday. That includes Wisconsin hosting sixth-ranked Duke, and a top-25 battle in Columbus between No. 21 Florida State and 15th-ranked Ohio State.
A dunk from Summers tied the game at 21 midway through the first half, but Dexter Strickland responded with a three-pointer to start a 9-0 run for the Tar Heels. The first half ended in vintage Tar Heel fashion with a big bucket, this one a three-ball from Strickland, who beat the clock from the right wing, upping the lead to 50-34.
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"If you're honest with yourself, you'll admit that when you hear 'Russian literature,' you think of college classes you wish you'd cut—and books that can seem as long as a Siberian winter. But in this delightful debut, Elif Batuman makes you look at Russian literature from a fresh perspective, using an unusual blend of memoir and travelogue as she delves into lives and personalities of such Russian literary giants as Isaac Babel, Fyodor Dostoevsky and Leo Tolstoy."—Scott Martel, The Plain Dealer (Cleveland)
"A rare gem: a genuine affirmation of deep reading—of caring about ideas and being carried of by them—from an exceptional writer who's not event 35."—SF Weekly
"It's not often that one laughs out loud while reading a book of literary criticism. In seven delightfully quirky essays that combine travelogue and memoir with criticism, Elif Batuman's The Possessed takes us on an unconventional odyssey through the world of Russian literature . . . Part sleuth, part pundit, Batuman both plays the game of literary exegesis and skewers it."—The Christian Science Monitor
"Possibly the best thing to come out of a graduate program in recent years . . . By writing about her personal experiences with such charm, Batuman manages to make literature accessible in a way few critics can: She loves the Russians, and because, over the course of the book, you come to love her a little bit, you come to love the Russians as well. She's an example of not just how to appreciate literature, but how to live life through literature—without losing yourself."—The Dallas Morning News
"While some parts of the essays read like spy thrillers, others are more like episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm, with academic stealing one another's parking spaces and then giving the finger . . . Batuman does what all great essayists do—she fills her readers with a passion for the subject at hand while simultaneously exploring its complexity."—Simon Van Booy, Bookforum
"A good personal-academic essay blends the best qualities of [memoir and literary criticism]: the charm, humor, digressions, and confessions of personal writing with the intelligence, curiosity, and analytical boldness of lit crit. Batuman . . . [gets] the ratios pretty much exactly right."—Sam Anderson, New York magazine
"A deeply funny, fiercely intelligent portrait of the not-always-rational pursuit of knowledge. Though Batuman lavishes attention on the specifics of her passion—and may indeed inspire you to spend the rest of this winter holed up with a thick Russian novel—her book is really about the process of learning itself. It's a relatable, absorbing account of what it feels like to be infatuated with ideas, and to let them lead you to ever more weird and wonderful places."—Eryn Loeb, Time Out New York
"Can the practice of literary scholarship and the art of literary criticism generate true tales of hilarity, pathos, and revelation? Yes, if you're Batuman, a writer of extraordinary verve and acumen who braids together academic adventures, travelogues, biography, and autobiography to create scintillating essays . . . Batuman became enthralled by the great Russian writers, studied Russian, and, after some rough spots, embraced the study of literature as her life calling. Precision is Batuman's path to both humor and intensity, whether she's writing about her fellow comparative-lit grad students at Stanford, 'magic' library moments (such as discovering a link between Isaac Babel and King Kong), antic miscommunications at international literary conferences, a visit to St. Petersburg's ice palace, and, in several piquant installments, her strange summer in Samarkand, studying the Uzbek language and literature. Candid and reflective, mischievous and erudite, Batuman writes nimble and passionate essays celebrating the invaluable and pleasurable ways literature can 'increase the sum total of human understanding.'"—Donna Seaman, Booklist
"In her first book, a picaresque memoir, Rona Jaffe Prize-winning essayist Batuman takes the reader on a journey both literary and physical as she traces the evolution of her fascination with Russian literature across the globe and several centuries. Batuman writes in a voice that is frank, droll, and at times dryly hysterical. Her devoted, sometimes tangential study of Russian language and literature and the Dickensian cast of characters she meets in its pursuit will strike a chord with anyone who has been to graduate school and amuse even those who haven't. Footnoted translations of quotations in foreign languages would be helpful, but this is otherwise a wildly entertaining romp through academia and the Russian literary pantheon that does justice to a literature that is deservedly praised but underread. Highly recommended for book lovers of all sorts, especially fans of Russian literature or metanonfiction such as Anne Fadiman's Ex Libris and Helene Hanff's 84, Charing Cross Road."—Megan Hodge, Randolph-Macon College Library, Ashland, Virginia, Library Journal
"Life imitates art—and even literary theory—in this scintillating collection of essays. Stanford lit prof Batuman (recipient of a Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers' Award) gleans clues to the conundrums of human existence by recalling scenes from her grad-student days in academe and exotic settings like Samarkand. A Tolstoy conference sparks her investigation into the possible murder, both physical and metaphysical, of the great man. She spends a summer in Samarkand reading impenetrable works in Old Uzbek as a window into Central Asia's enigmatic present. (Her baffled précis of one legend reads in part, Bobur had an ignorant cousin, a soldier, who wasted all his time on revenge killings and on staging fights between chicken and sheep.) The book climaxes in a Dostoyevskian psychodrama that swirls around a magnetic grad student in the comp-lit department. Batuman is a superb storyteller with an eye for absurdist detail. Her pieces unfold like beguiling shaggy dog tales that blithely track her own misadventures into colorful exegeses of the fiction and biographies of the masters: she's the rare writer who can make the concept of mimetic desire vivid and personal. If you've ever felt like you're living in a Russian novel—and who hasn't?—Batuman will show you why."—Publishers Weekly


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The press find out about Brian and Kevin's new relationships. How will everyone deal with it?
The rest of the break passed quickly for the group. The new couples spent time alone, getting to know one another on several dates. The group still enjoyed playing games and having fun together too. All too soon it was time for the next concert. Michelle's injured ankle only caused a small problem. She could walk on her ankle finally, refusing to use the crutches, but she moved slowly. With the help of Julie, she managed to still get everything she needed done.
"Shouldn't you use the crutches?" Julie asked her during the first concert after the break.
"No. I didn't even elevate my ankle or use ice for very long. I'm an athlete, and I hate not being able to move, so I'm forcing myself to heal quicker. After a few days I'll be fine; I just won't be able to play sports for a few weeks yet."
Michelle's ankle did heal quickly, and she started walking normally again after a few days. After the concert in Michigan, they had a few days in which they traveled by bus to Florida for their next concert. Kevin switched places with Nick the entire time, causing Nick to tell him he could just switch permanently. Kevin could tell Nick was upset, and had a talk with the young man to smooth things over.
"Why are you bothered by my switching buses?"
"You only spend time with Julie now, or maybe with Brian and Michelle too, but you rarely spend any time with the rest of the group."
"I do spend time with the rest of the group, but right now I'm still getting to know Julie. Brian and Michelle are already on that bus, so yes, I spend time with them too. I still plan on spending time with the rest of the group. I love spending time with you all, especially when you and Brian do some of your crazy stunts. I don't want to switch buses permanently, just for these few days; unless of course you don't want to switch back to your bus."
"No, I get it. I'm sorry for snapping, I just felt like you were pulling away from the group, that's all. Enjoy spending time with Julie. I'll enjoy spending time with AJ and Howie." Nick grinned at Kevin, who rolled his eyes in anticipation of the complaints that were sure to come from the two other guys on that bus.
Once they arrived, a short press conference was scheduled before the concert. The Boys sat in chairs behind a table, facing a group of reporters and photographers, blinded by the continually flashing cameras. The first set of questions was expected, questions about their tour, the new album they were currently working on, etc. Half way through the conference though a reporter asked a question no one expected.
"Who are the two women you've been seen with recently Kevin and Brian? Are they girlfriends?" A picture was brought forward, and Kevin and Brian stared at the pictures of each of them with Julie and Michelle. The one of Kevin showed him eating lunch with Julie on their first date, pulling out the chair for her. The other showed Brian carrying Michelle out of the hotel when her ankle was sprained. The reporters waited for the Boys' response with bated breath.
"I'm afraid that's all we have time for right now," AJ said, intervening. "As you know we have a concert to perform and we need to go get ready. Thank you." The guys left the room, ignoring the questions shouted after them.
"Thanks," Brian told AJ in the car, on the way to the arena.
"No problem man. I could tell you guys needed an out. When are you going to tell them?"
"The press or our girlfriends?"
"Your girlfriends." Brian shrugged, unsure of his next move. He looked at Kevin, who looked just as confused.
"I think we'll worry about that tomorrow and focus on the concert tonight."
When they arrived at the arena, they dashed inside and got ready. Julie gave Kevin a good-luck kiss before going on stage. The Boys performed without blemish, as usual. The fans screamed for more when they exited, but the Boys were already changing outfits and heading out the building. By the time the fans began filing out of the building, the Boys were already heading to their hotel. The group went to bed immediately, drained from the bus ride and the concert.
When Michelle got her coffee the next morning, she sat down to read the magazines brought to her room each time a new one featured some article on the Backstreet Boys, complete with pictures. She liked knowing how the clothes she picked out transferred to magazine pictures. If she saw something less than desirable, she fixed the problem or threw the outfit out all together. This morning was different. The pictures, normally showing the Boys getting in or out of the buses, eating at a restaurant, or the perfectly manicured photo shoot results, showed something entirely different. She grabbed the magazine and headed back upstairs.
"Brian!" She yelled while pounding on the door. Sounds of stirring bodies greeted her slowly from the other side. She pounded on the door again, and Brian opened the door a few seconds later.
"What?" he asked. In answer Michelle shoved the magazine in his face. He took it from her and held it away from his face in order to see it. She noticed his expression changed from confusion to shock to anger and then resignation and remorse. "I suppose I should have told you last night, but I didn't think the story would get out so fast. Why do you have this magazine anyway?"
"I have someone get every magazine for me that has pictures or articles about you guys in it. I have to know how you guys look in the photos. But what did you mean by you should have told me last night? Did you know about this?"
Brian explained what happened at the press conference and the decision he and Kevin made about telling the two later. He told her to wake up Julie and wait in their room while he got Kevin, and then they'd discuss what to do. Michelle did as he said. Julie, not used to being rudely awakened so early, groaned and turned over to go back to sleep. Michelle shook her again and Julie slapped her with the back of her hand without realizing it. Michelle then resorted to shoving Julie off the bed to wake her up. Once she was finally up, Michelle handed her the magazine.
"Why didn't you tell us last night?" Julie asked the minute Kevin and Brian walked through the door.
"We didn't think the pictures or any article would appear so quickly," Kevin told her.
"When they asked us about the pictures at the conference yesterday, we were caught off guard," Brian said. "Thankfully AJ stepped in and saved us from having to respond. We wanted to talk to you both before we said anything. We also thought they'd wait to run the story until they had more information. Since it's out now, how do you feel?"
Both women thought about the situation carefully before answering. Neither wanted to offend the men, but both were uncomfortable with the thought of being pulled into the limelight. While the aspect of fame daunted half of their thoughts, the other half considered the possibility of separating from their new boyfriends and found the idea unbearable. Returning to life without the love and companionship of the two men standing before them appeared as a vast hole, the bottom of which seemed distant and frightening. Michelle made her decision and spoke up first.
"It'll take more than a picture in a magazine to scare me away." Brian smiled and pulled her into a bear hug, picking her petite frame up and twirling her around.
"I agree with Michelle," Julie said to Kevin. "Now that I've found you, I'm not giving you up for the world." Kevin smiled at Julie and gave her a hug too, though one not as enthusiastic as Brian and Michelle's.
The hugs were interrupted by a knock on the door, reminding everyone they still had to get on the buses to leave for the next concert, which was fortunately only a few hours drive from their current location. Opening the door found them looking at Howie, AJ, and Nick, who looked back at them just as intently.
"You guys coming or what?" Nick asked.
"We're coming," Brian told him. The group headed downstairs and found their manager waiting outside.
"Michelle, Julie, I'm afraid you'll be riding on the other bus today. I need to speak to Brian and Kevin."
Michelle heard Brian gulp dramatically, and nudged him in the ribs. She and Julie then followed the other three guys onto their bus, watching as Brian and Kevin followed their manager onto the other bus.
"What do you think he needs to talk to Brian and Kevin about?" Howie asked.
"Probably about the magazine article from this morning," Michelle said. She told the guys what happened. "What I don't understand is why he needs to talk to them."
"He probably wants to find out what they're going to do about it," AJ said. "I mean, what one of us does affects the entire group; so those photos of you affect our image."
"I hope you don't mind."
"Of course not. There's nothing you could do about it, and the press was bound to find out eventually. Don't worry about it."
"AJ, I don't feel like I know you well enough yet," Julie commented from the couch. "What do you like to do in your spare time?"
"When I have spare time, you mean," he said laughing. "I enjoy writing poetry, actually. I find it enjoyable, expressing myself on paper, writing out thoughts and emotions I don't express on a day to day basis. I also enjoy dancing, but not the ballroom dancing Kevin does."
"Wait, Kevin does ballroom dancing?" she interrupted.
"Yeah. He's a qualified ballroom dance instructor. I'm surprised he didn't tell you that."
"Oh, I'll be sure to mention it the next time I'm around him."
"What about you Howie?" Michelle asked.
"I really enjoy dancing too, even ballroom dancing occasionally."
"You should see him water ski though," Nick blurted out.
"Are you good?" Julie asked.
"I guess. It's a lot of fun. Most of us enjoy being active, whether it's through sports or other things. That's why we like playing basketball and other sports during the breaks. I also really enjoy racquetball, but no one knows how to play."
"Maybe you should teach us how to play so we can play with you," Michelle suggested. I'm always up for learning a new sport."
"AJ, do you have any poetry that we could read, or that you're willing to let us read?" Julie asked. She waited while AJ pulled out a small notebook and flipped through the pages, finally stopping and handing the notebook to her. She quickly read through the poem, careful not to read the next one unless AJ allowed her to. "This is really good AJ. I like your rhyming pattern and descriptive words. I admit, it's a bit depressing, but it's still really good."
"I know it's depressing, but sometimes the depressing stuff just comes out the best. I don't know why." AJ took back his notebook and let Michelle read the poem. "I find it's a nice way to get out any negative emotions, rather than making things difficult for the other guys."
"That's pretty cool. Howie, do you do anything like this?"
"No. Typically, I'm the level headed one who stays out of the arguments."
"So you help keep the peace?" Michelle asked.
"Sort of. Other times I remain neutral and watch things play out. I remember one time Kevin and Nick arguing over something really small, I think Nick forgot his hotel key again, and I tried to intervene. I told them it wasn't the big a deal and to stop arguing. Well then they both just turned on me, telling me to mind my own business. Eventually they sorted things out, but now I try to avoid getting between the two." Howie smiled at the memory.
"Do you and Kevin fight often?" Julie asked Nick.
"I guess. We get in fights and he usually tells me I'm being immature, and then I tell him he's acting like my father. By the end we don't even bother arguing about the original problem again, because the same thing would happen. Don't get me wrong, I love the guy to death, but sometimes I just wish he'd lighten up."
"I bet he wishes sometimes that you would grow up." Julie laughed when Nick's expression turned from mirth to contemplation about the new theory.
"Okay, I think it's our turn to ask some questions," Howie said.
"Fire away," Michelle told him.
The remainder of the bus ride was spent asking and answering questions, sparing no one in the process. Each person took turns doing the asking, and then later the answering. The time spent getting to know one another brought about a new sense of camaraderie, allowing the women to feel more comfortable with the idea of dating Kevin and Brian. They knew that the other guys in the group would help them adjust to the spotlight and care for them like brothers.
Brian and Kevin immediately sought out the women when the buses parked at the arena for the next concert. They confirmed the women's suspicions of what the manager wanted to talk about. The two assured the manager their intentions were honorable and would do everything to maintain the group's image. Then they asked the women how their bus ride went, which brought about laughter after hearing some of the stories the guys had shared.
"Now," Michelle said, getting into her professional mode, "let's get you guys ready for this concert." She pushed everyone inside and began preparations for the concert.


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I like it. It's like chili mac. I used wheat pasta and it was still good.
Southwestern Pasta with Beans
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 450
- Calories from fat: 29%
- Fat: 14.7g
- Saturated fat: 5.8g
- Monounsaturated fat: 3g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 2.9g
- Protein: 19.6g
- Carbohydrate: 63g
- Fiber: 8.6g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
- Iron: 3.3mg
- Sodium: 711mg
- Calcium: 263mg
- 8 ounces uncooked wagon wheel or seashell pasta
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup diced seeded poblano chiles (about 2 chiles)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 5 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add poblano and onion; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add chile powder, salt, and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and enchilada sauce; bring to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans; remove from heat. Add pasta to tomato mixture, tossing well to combine. Spoon pasta mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1 tablespoon sour cream.
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"Super-Pests" taking place of true enforcers
NHLHS writers Anthony Curatolo and David Strehle take a look at the NHL's vanishing true enforcer, and the new breed that is taking their place.
It seems that a recent trend is continuing, and a certain type of player is disappearing from the National Hockey League landscape.
The true enforcer, once a prominent component in the makeup of an NHL team, is all but becoming extinct in today's new NHL. A few still remain but for the most part, club's general managers have said they will go with "team toughness".
The history
There have always been fighters in the NHL, but during the 1970′s and 1980′s, NHL enforcers enjoyed what would become their hey day in the league.
In the '70′s, some teams even employed four or more players that could act as their team's respective police men. If a player on a club messed with one of your team's skill players, there would be a certain amount of hell to pay. Bench-clearing brawls became commonplace, and the NHL became a battle ground. This is when the not so affectionate term "goon" was the most frequently used to describe enforcers.
But the league enacted rules, fines and suspensions concerning whoever was determined to be the first man off the bench to join a fracas, and those types of occurrences became more and more of a rarity.
In the '80′s and 90′s, most clubs employed one true heavyweight to police their team. Pugilists named Bob Probert, Troy Crowder, Dave Brown, Joey Kocur, and Dave Semenko kept opponents honest. When the teams with these players came to town, there was an air of excitement that came along with them. Games that paired clubs with premier heavyweights on opposite sides became hot tickets.
George Parros of the Anaheim Ducks is a good example of one of the leftover enforcers. At 6′ 5″ and 232 pounds, Parros is a heavyweight. And with 13 goals, 25 points, and 694 penalty minutes over the course of 289 career NHL games, Parros' role with the Ducks will never be questioned.
Players that are still known as enforcers, with many similarities to Parros around the league are Eric Godard (316 Games Played, 6 Goals, 15 Points, 728 Penalty Minutes) of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Derek Boogard (255 games, 2 G, 15 P, 544 PIMs) of the New York Rangers, Jody Shelley (538 games, 16 G, 49 P, 1,347 PIMs) of the Philadelphia Flyers, and Colton Orr of the Toronto Maple Leafs (327 games, 8 G, 17 P, 788 PIMs).
The "new breed"
While the new NHL enforcer is more of an "ultimate weapon" in today's era, they have to have some skill tied into their game – more so than simply being able to drop the gloves and dance.
Sean Avery is a perfect example, and one that can be used as the definition of what the new NHL brings with their new "blood" of what was once known as an enforcer. Although his time with Dallas did not fair well, the fiesty forward has found a home, again, with the Rangers and fits in to their plans perfectly.
Avery has earned over 100 penalty minutes in any season he has appeared in more than 50 games and has not slipped below the 15 goal total during those seasons. Fantasy statistics aside, Sean Avery has helped create this new breed within the NHL.
He knows, perfectly, how to get under the skin and into the mind of his opponents while on the ice. Time after time we have seen Avery yapping away at a player on the opposing team thus creating a stir. Although Sean may not drop the gloves as often as many fans would like to see, there truly isn't a need for him to do so unless it is called for. Yes, his reputation may create a difficult situation and some questionable calls during a game, but Sean Avery does his job and he does it with perfection.
Dan Carcillo is another player who can be used to compare and contrast the difference between an enforcer and agitator.
Aside from his tactics on the ice, he has been able to score some clutch goals with the Flyers as well.
Although Carcillo has never put up amazing offensive numbers, he does contribute on the score sheet and we all know how much his presence on the ice means to his club. With the acquisition of Jody Shelley this off-season, Carcillo will be called upon to play more hockey and less enforcer this year. At a bright young age of 25, expect his numbers with his new role to rise offensively.
Carcillo has also been flagged, while on the ice, for infractions that come due to reputation and has been the goat of the game, but do not let that stand in the way of his true value while on the ice. Coach Laviolette will help Carcillo's game develop, even more so now that the organization has signed Jody Shelley this off-season to take on the role of "enforcer"
Another player who has created a 180 degree turn in their game, much in part due to the way a coach helped influence him is Steve Downie, a one-time NHL outcast. With the assistance of head coach Rick Tocchet last year, Downie has been able to turn his game around finding a top six spot last season with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Known for his "attitude" and rugged style of play, Downie brings a complete game with him – hands to put the puck in the back of the net, and fearless in sticking up not only for himself but his teammates.
Arron Asham of the Pittsburgh Penguins played in 72 games with the Philadelphia Flyers, scoring 10 goals and 24 points, while recording 126 PIMs. Asham's style of play will go along well with that of teammate Matt Cooke, who ended up with 15 goals, 30 points, and 106 PIMs. Cooke is one of the most hated agitators, both with fans of opposing teams and opposing players alike. His antics last season drove superstar Ilya Kovalckuk, then of the Atlanta Thrashers, to retaliate, uncharacteristically attacking the Pittsburgh forward.
Steve Ott of the Dallas Stars is another example of the ever-evolving breed of agitators. Last season, he notched 22 goals and 36 points to go along with his 146 PIMs.
The Vancouver Canucks' Alex Burrows played in all 82 games last year, scoring 35 goals, 67 points, and racking up 121 PIMs. All the while, he was under the opposition's skin and a thorn in a certain official's side. Burrows is taking the agitator role to a new level, much the same way that Brendan Shanahan and Keith Tkachuk defined the role of "power forward" back in the early to mid-1990′s.
In today's era of hockey, there continues to be a place in the game for fighting. The old saying of "I went to a hockey game and a boxing match broke out" may have simmered somewhat, but more often than not, there will be a scrap or two during a hockey game. Especially when you consider the heated rivalries amongst many of the clubs around the league.
There may not be bench clearing brawls anymore, but you can bet your bottom dollar that there will be one hell of a scrap when two players prepare to drop the gloves during a game. It remains a major factor in separating hockey from many, if not most of the other sports out there.
The cuts, contusions, and fisticuffs help add to the action of what is already the greatest sport on Earth.
As professional hockey continues to change and moves more towards the skill end of the spectrum, players that will be able to contribute in all ways will find their way onto NHL rosters. With the salary cap in full force and affect, teams can no longer afford to keep one-dimensional players on board.
Dave Strehle
NHLHS Philadelphia Flyers Correspondent
Twitter: @PhilaDAVEia
Anthony Curatolo
NHLHS New York Islanders Correspondent
Twitter: @HockeyGuy_AC


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A chance to be 'Easy Rider'
You can be 'Easy Rider' for about NZ$1.2m
Peter Fonda's Captain America chopper from Easy Rider has come to symbolise the counterculture of the 1960s. Now it's for sale.
Bad habits driver's downfall
Bad habits cause full driving licence fail
A woman was reduced to tears after failing her full licence test, despite driving for the past 14 years.
Police candid about speed camera
Police candid about speed camera
Police have explained the reason for Wainuiomata Hill speed camera, after Hutt City mayor labelled it ''a bit extreme''.
Supercar in smash
Just purchased Lambo written off in Sydney crash
He had just bought his dream machine when this happened. And he wasn't even driving it.
FPV GT F v Falcon XY GT
FPV GT F v Falcon XY GT
The last ever Ford Falcon GT gets to meet its maker; the iconic Falcon XY GT.
Easy Rider chopper up for $1m pay day
Easy Rider chopper up for $1m pay day
The iconic Harley-Davidson motorbike ridden by Peter Fonda in the 1969 classic Easy Rider is to go under the hammer in California, and auctioneers predict it will make at least US$1m.
Driver reverses off truck to avoid fine
Driver reverses off truck to avoid fine
A driver decides the best way to avoid paying a traffic fine is to reverse his car off the back of a tow truck.
HSV confirms GTS Maloo ute
HSV confirms GTS Maloo ute
Australian performance operation announces it will build the world's most powerful ute.
Yamaha XJ6
1966 Chevrolet Pillarless Hardtop Caprice
Toyota Yaris ZR
Custom-made Chevrolet 789
Hamilton goes top in F1
Emphatic victory at Singapore Grand Prix propels Briton ahead of German team-mate in drivers' championship.
Smith's unforgettable ride
Melbourne Storm star Cameron Smith gets punked by Kiwi motorsport legend Greg Murphy.
Kiwi Hartley fifth in US
Murphy could throttle big win
Top-performing diesels
While increased road user charges are starting to stifle the benefits of diesel cars in NZ, such cars are still worth buying for the way they drive.
Ferrari double take
A man has doubled his trouble by allegedly stealing the same Ferrari car twice in the space of 24 hours.
Texters targeted
Camaro bound to draw crowd
Beaut or brute ute?
Holden confirms it will build the world's fastest production ute from later this year.
Volvo excels itself
After a dozen years, the world's best family SUV has been superseded by its own successor.
A brilliant new Nissan
New Land Rover Discovery
Sponsored links
Hottest WRX matures
The turbocharged Impreza, long the favourite of boy-racers the world over, appears to have matured into a more manly drive.
Something old, something new
Toyota has facelifted its popular Yaris hatchback, and while its looks have been freshened, underneath it all it's a case of same-old same- old.
New Polo power
Mazda's most active safety
Eight die in bus stop crash
Freight truck loses control and crashes into a bus stop in China, killing eight people and injuring six others.
Angry driver takes car back
Motorist incensed with a having his car towed jumps into it, reverses off a tow truck and drives it away.
Motorist's tornado surprise
Looney Tunes road rage
Another exclusive Veyron
The "1 of 1" is the latest exclusive Veyron supercar from the Bugatti stable.
Dodge Challenger dragster
When it comes to drag racing in the US, Dodge and Mopar go hand-in-hand.
Sleek street beast
Homemade hot wheels
Max-scooter, mini-price
CF Moto's cheap-as-chips scooter could get away with a much higher sticker, if it wasn't Chinese.
Moto Babes in hog heaven
Harley-Davidson is selling more motorcycles to women than all its competitors combined.
Master and Commander
Stroked and stoked
Italians dominate awards
A Lamborghini and Ferrari have won the "spectacular" car awards at the prestigious 2014 Salon Prive show in London.
And the best in show is...
If your gig is classic cars then the 2014 Salon Prive show in London is the place to be.
Car auctions smash records
Sexy electric supercar
Turbocharger v supercharger
Few car makers are using the supercharger but does that mean it is not as good as the turbocharger?
New ute to take on Ranger
Nissan's new Navara is another step in the evolution of the ute to becoming a more rounded, do-it-all machine.
Electric future fast approaching
The little engine that could
Found: Jag stolen in 1968
Rare 1967 Jaguar E-Type stolen in 1968 was spotted eagle-eyed customs officer in Los Angeles.
Three Chevys now 789
New Plymouth couple are the proud owners of NZ's first custom-made 789 which is a melting pot of old Chevrolets.
A love of English beauties
Cars worth Holden on to
Aston Martin's first 100 years
Iconic British sports car brand Aston Martin this month celebrated its 100th birthday.
Chevrolet Corvette quiz
The Chevrolet Corvette is an iconic American muscle car but just how much do you think you know about them?
Quiz: A feast of Ferraris
Know your Fords
Your favourite NZ roads
At look at readers' favourite roads. Whaanga Coast from Raglan to Ruapuke.
Your favourite NZ roads
A look at readers' favourite roads. The Surf Highway from Hawera to New Plymouth.
Your favourite NZ roads
Favourite NZ roads
Rising star 'Super Samoan' puzzles UFC boss
The world's sexiest criminal? Stephanie Beaudoin
White tiger kills man at New Delhi zoo
Cunliffe emerges from crisis meeting still in charge
Let's use the best of both for new flag
Backpacker blows $12k inheritance
Mark Zuckerberg, neighbour from hell?
US launches airstrikes against Isis in Syria
Do you text while driving?Related story: New radar gun to catch texting drivers
The Car Club: Powered by Autocar NZ
A new ute to take on the Ranger
Don't leave it too late
Gear up for that big holiday drive
Taking the plunge
Tips on how to do a safe river crossing
Winter driving
On the road and prepared for the cold snap


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Sports Concussion Experts Address Area Health and Athletic Professionals
TYRONE – Vanessa Fazio, Ph.D. and her associate, Christina Beccue Kunec, PsyD, members of a team of internationally-known concussion experts from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Sports Medicine Concussion Program provided the latest information on concussion at symposiums held Wednesday in Tyrone.
More than 200 healthcare and athletic professionals as well as students and community members from around the area attended the symposium. The symposium was provided free of charge and co-sponsored by Tyrone Hospital and the Tyrone Area School District with support from University Orthopedics Center and Blair Orthopedics. The symposium was offered as part of Tyrone Hospital's new health and wellness initiative
Symposium attendees received the latest information on concussion management, outcomes and risk factors associated with sports concussion, treatment/rehabilitation protocols and the use of ImPACT as a tool for effective concussion management.
According to information from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, research shows that one in 10 high school athletes who play contact sports will suffer a concussion this year.
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Professor: This is a chance for Fry to test out my experimental anti-pressure pill.
[Opens a bottle and takes out this pill]
Fry: I can't swallow that!
Professor: Well then, good news - it's a suppository!
Episode 2.12 - The Deep South
Professor: This is a chance for Fry to test out my experimental anti-pressure pill.
Michelle: Fate brought us together and now fate brought us here.
Fry: No … YOU brought us here!
Michelle: Whine some more, Fry. I *really* find that attractive in a man.
Episode 2.19 - The Cryonic Woman
Fry: My vision's fading. I think I'm gonna die.
Bender: There was nothing wrong with that food. The salt level was 10% less than a lethal dose.
Episode 1.7 - My Three Suns
Farnsworth: Oh, dear. They'll be killed on our doorstep. And there's no trash pickup until January 3rd.
Episode 2.4 - Xmas Story
Professor Farnsworth: And I scoured the hardware-store parking lot to assemble the finest crew imaginable.


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Your top5 countries/cities that you ever been in your life?
YRIceland, LA, Brazil, NYC and South Africa
Your best place to go in London?
A horror shop on Mare Street
Your best place to go in New York?
Vinegar Hill in Brooklyn
Your best place to go in Paris?
Centre Culturel suédois
Which is the country that you have visited most?
Sweden - more than 30 times
Which is the city that you didn't visited yet and you really would like to go?
How many times did you go to Iceland? What do you like of that country?15. Breathtaking moon-esque landscapes. Infinite creativity. Crazy people and hot springs everywhere.
Which is the weirdest place that you ever been in your life?
Weird in a good way: Tbilisi, Georgia
Which is for you the funniest place to go?
NYC, Reykjavik or Moscow, it depends of the night!
I know you travel constantly.. an average of hours you sleep every night?
Trying to get 5 hours per night
Which country has the most beautiful girls for you?
I can't answer with just one country but there's definitely a surreal concentration of beauty in Scandinavia and Easter Europe
A favourite photographer? A favourite designer?
Ryan McGinley & Jonathan Saunders
If you weren't a fashion blogger what would you do?
I would writte
5 words to describe the life of the professional blogger?
Exciting, fun, restless, odd and overwhelming.
If you have to birth again, where you would like to birth and which period of the time?
NYC in the early 1970s.
Where do you see you in 10 years?
Shooting documentaries and movies in Brazil
The $wiss Yvan Rodic, to me one of the Be$t Bloggers….
What's the first thing you think of when I say the word sexy?
So many things—nudity, red wine, the sea, trees, music, hair, rain, sweat, musk, heels, stubble, grass, skin, dancing, whiskey…
Who are the sexiest women you know?
Jane Birkin and Charlotte Rampling
Who are the sexiest men?
Alain Delon and Bob Marley
In your life, when have you felt the sexiest?
The older I get, the sexier I feel. I guess you start to feel more comfortable in your own skin. It's exciting…
What is your definition of sexy? Is it only physical?
It's definitely about confidence, humor, and being yourself, and it's not only physical…unless you're a Chippendale! I always think of it as more of a mental connection. It's something you can't quite put your finger on, but you know it when you feel it.
Some people say showing skin is sexy, others say leaving something to the imagination is sexier. What do you think?
I honestly think it's how you feel. Sometimes I feel sexiest when I'm just in my pajamas or overalls, and other times it's fun to show my legs off and put on a pair of heels. I don't think there should be any rules as long as you feel comfortable and, as a friend of mine says, fly your freak flag!
What's the sexiest thing in your closet?
I have an amazing set of lingerie from Agent Provocateur, which is pretty sexy, but usually I feel most sexy in a big T-shirt, knickers, and socks.
If you had to say one designer was the sexiest, who would it be?
Donatella is probably the queen of sex. Her clothes are always made with a strong, powerful, sexy woman in mind.
Can anyone be sexy?
Most definitely. Sexy is a state of mind.
What tips would you give someone on being sexy?
Be who you are, unashamed and confident. When you're with someone who wants you to be yourself and you want them to be themselves, I think that's sexy. Any tips for me?
Her answers are so $exy…
It's always a happening to see all that Rich people, with their nice Wife's, nice Clothes and YES!? the Watches are the center of attraction. To me it was a same to see these expensive Houses, where they sell their $tuff for Millions, but interior design is so poor quality. The $tood of Laco$te and Valentino where the nicest, you have really to see them, they are amazing….
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The Knesset plenum, photo by Itzik Edri
Yesterday (9 January 2012), the Ministerial Committee on Legislation voted to support a private bill that seeks to prohibit the use of the word "Nazi" or similar-sounding words, epithets associated with Nazism and the Third Reich, and symbols related to the Nazis or to the Holocaust.
Following the backing of this law by the Ministerial Committee, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) sent a letter to the Minister of Justice, Yaakov Neeman, and to the committee members, urging them to act in order to stop this bill.
In the letter, ACRI attorney Lila Margalit notes that freedom of expression means the right to say difficult things that might be even hurtful. It means the right to give bold and extreme expression to positions, feelings, and thoughts, and also includes the right to make rhetorical use of provocative and harsh images. The question of the social legitimacy of the use of Holocaust symbolism in the public and political discourse is indeed a big question, which deserves a robust and free public debate; it is not a question that should be handled through criminal law.
According to ACRI, it is precisely because of the importance and gravity of the Holocaust that the attempt to dictate how and in what contexts it can be discussed is particularly egregious. This bill aims to forcibly control the public discourse in Israel, its content, and its tone – by way of criminal prohibitions and threats of detention.


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Written by:
Onalethuso Petruss
inspiration is not desired
to be inspired
it is discovered
and authored
it is rewarded
and guarded
by the power to live
the hour to give
an inspired
soul a sense to express,
so, i am inspired
are you?
if so,
spread your wings
and fly
within you,
reach out your hands
and touch the sky
(and beyond)
stay motivated
and inspired...
if not, ask why not yourself?
why not you inspired from yours' sense?
from: "the mind and the science of life" book no. 13 of 2012
november 2012
onalethuso petruss ntema