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How Arcos Dorados Can Succeed as a Franchisee
By Will Chavey - August 16, 2013 | Tickers: ARCO, BKW, TAST, MCD
A few years ago, amid the pending IPO for McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) franchisee Arcos Dorados (NYSE: ARCO), analysts began to question the franchisee system's profitability. Some pointed to franchisor advantages, others to the underwhelming history of franchisees. What's more, those concerns have seemingly turned out to be true; shares of Arcos Dorados have struggled tremendously since the IPO. It's fair to ask: were those criticisms warranted more »
Weakness at McDonald's Might Present an Investment Opportunity
By Dan Moskowitz - August 15, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, MCD, WEN
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) once ruled the fast-food world. Today, McDonald's is referred to as a quick-service restaurant, and instead of sitting at the top of a mountain enjoying the views of all the lowly peasant-like companies attempting to compete, it has been forced to make room for others at the top of the mountain. McDonald's is none too pleased about this chain of events, but it's more »
A Burger Stock You'll Want in Your Portfolio
By Ranu Devi - August 14, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, MCD, WEN
When it comes to the quick-service restaurant industry, or QSR, two of the big players that come to my mind are McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) and Burger King (NYSE: BKW). However, there is one more company that deserves attention: Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN). Wendy's is well known for its best-tasting burgers, salads, and sandwiches.
In order to improve its market share, Wendy's came up with its Image Activation more »
3 Dividend Stocks to Consider
By Michael Ugulini - August 13, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, KMB, MCD, RY, TD
If you're an income investor, the following three stocks could add some punch to your portfolio. If you're not, research dividend paying entities such as the three listed below as possible components of a balanced stock portfolio.
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB)
Kimberly-Clark manufactures and markets personal care, consumer tissue, and health care products. What do I like about Kimberly-Clark?
Recently, Kimberly-Clark's board declared a regular quarterly dividend of more »
Wage Demands Could Hurt This Restaurant Industry Leader
By Reuben Brewer - August 13, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, DRI, MCD
Employees of fast food companies, including McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) and Burger King (NYSE: BKW) are striking in demand of higher wages. If these demands lead to increased pay, these companies won't take a direct hit. Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI), however, won't be so lucky.
The fast food industry is built on the franchise model. The franchisee takes on the operating risk and has to pay most more »
The Best Bet Among the Hamburger Chains
By Mark Yagalla - August 13, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, MCD, WEN
The fast-food sector is one of my favorite sectors. The concept has been proven time and gain to be a long-term winner. An added bonus is the franchise model that delivers low overhead, high margins and steady cash flow. My favorite company in the fast-food category right now is Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN).
Wendy's is the world's third-largest hamburger chain. There are more than 6,500 locations more »
Burger Stock You'll Want in Your Portfolio
By Ranu Devi - August 7, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, MCD, WEN
When it comes to the quick-service restaurant industry, or QSR, of the big players that come to mind are McDonalds (NYSE: MCD) and Burger King Worldwide (NYSE: BKW). However, there is another company that deserves attention: The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN). In its earlier years, Wendy's was known for its best-tasting burgers, salads, and sandwiches. However, over the past years, it has seen a growth decline because of more »
This Stock Deserves a Place in Your Portfolio
By Ayush Singh - August 5, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, MCD, YUM
The negative impact of avian flu and the horse meat scandal, along with the stringent economic conditions, has taken its toll on nearly every fast-food retailer, but the quarterly results of Burger King Worldwide (NYSE: BKW) indicate that it somehow managed to dodge the problems. Even though Burger King's revenue dipped significantly, the company managed to increase its net profit and beat the consensus estimates.
How did Burger King more »
A Stock That Is Worthy of Your Time and Portfolio
By Naomi Warmate-Igwe - August 5, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, PNRA, YUM
Panera Bread (NASDAQ: PNRA), founded in 1981 with its headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, owns and franchises numerous retail bakery-cafes in the U.S. and Canada. Due to its ability to continually grow revenues and EPS, investors consider it a high-growth specialty eatery stock, but it seems that perception is beginning to change. This has more to do with the company's recent earnings report.
Panera reported a second quarter more »
McDonald's Deserves a Place in Your Portfolio
By Eshna De - August 1, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, MCD, WEN
By now even the freshman investors charting Wall Street for the first time have heard about the 'disappointment' that McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) second quarter results have caused. It is true the numbers do look modest and short of expectations.
But, when analyzing a company that runs over 34,000 restaurants in 120+ countries and feeds 69 million people every day, there cannot be hasty conclusions. So, let us examine more »
This Fast-Food Giant May Yield Decent Returns to Investors
By Abir Karmakar - August 1, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, MCD, YUM
The fast-food industry was undergoing through a rough phase due to avian flu and horse-meat scandal. It is at this point of time, McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) can provide increased return to its valued investors. Since 2002, McDonald's Net Operating Profit After-Tax has grown by 12% compounded annually, its Return on Invested Capital being 16%.
Recently, this Oak Brook, III -based company announced results for the second more »
This Restaurant Giant Plans to Win
By Gayatri Sharma - August 1, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, MCD, YUM
Last quarter, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) same store sales in the US and Europe benefited from new product launches, but China was affected by the avian flu. The company has a 'plan to win' strategy, where the company is focusing on menu, customer experience and brand expansion. Another strategy - new packaging - which is exclusively focusing on communicating the brand, will be rolled out in all of its stores during 2013 more »
Will Restaurant "Re-imaging" Increase Revenue?
By Shweta Dubey - July 31, 2013 | Tickers: EAT, BKW, WEN
The global restaurant industry is expected to witness a annualized growth rate of 7.2% over the next three years. Consequently, global restaurant revenue can increase from almost $2.5 trillion in 2011 to $3.5 trillion in 2016. Therefore, the companies in this sector are adopting various strategies to attract customers. Three companies are adopting a strategy to re-image their restaurants to enhance customer experience, which should drive sales more »
Greasing the Wheels of Fast Food Commerce
By AnnaLisa Kraft - July 30, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, JACK, WEN
Agoraphobic fast food junkies rejoice! Burger King Worldwide (NYSE: BKW) now delivers fast food to your home. Already in twelve major metropolitan regions, the BK Delivers initiative is expanding yet again to Salt Lake City UT.
The program seems to be gaining traction with this expansion, and franchisees, (Burger King is 99% franchisee run) have been asking to join the program. The couch potato can order crisp french fried potatoes more »
Are the Golden Arches Falling?
By Ryan Guenette - July 29, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, MCD, WEN, YUM
The king of the fast-food industry recently released disappointing second-quarter financial results, confirming that the remainder of 2013 is likely to be unsatisfactory. Investors are now left with the question of what that news means to the entire industry and their money.
What Happened
On July 22, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) reported second-quarter financial results. Earnings of $1.38 per share came in $0.03 below the expected mark of more »
This Fast Food Giant Is Eyeing a Turnaround
By Sarfaraz Khan - July 29, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, MCD, YUM
One of the world's leading fast food giants and the owner of Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut, Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) released its quarterly results about two weeks ago in which it managed to beat the earnings estimates, but missed the revenue estimates.
But the company, particularly KFC, continues to face headwinds in China on the back of negative publicity related to the Avian flu and last year more »
Happy Meals Are Not Enough to Make Investors Smile
By tarun bachhawat - July 29, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, MCD, YUM
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) is a superior brand, creating value meals for customers and, in the process, delivering for its investors. However, the company reported a lackluster quarter recently with weak guidance for the remaining part of the year, which negatively affected investors and sent the stock down by 3%.
Recent numbers
In the recently reported second quarter, McDonald's earned $1.4 billion, up 4% from $1.35 billion more »
Yum! Brands Is Looking Tasty
By Michael Mandala - July 29, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, MCD, YUM
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), the owner of the ubiquitous brands Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut, issued positive results from its second quarter, showing strong free cash flow and an even stronger trend in improving same store sales. Over this past quarter, Yum! has been fighting off a scandal about tainted chicken in China and a saturated fast-food market in the U.S. But as this company has shown, bumps more »
Looking at the Growth Prospects of This Quick Service Restaurant
By Amal Singh - July 29, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, MCD, YUM
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) released its results for the second quarter earlier this month and they were not overwhelming. The company witnessed a decline in revenue and also saw a fall in earnings. But, the good news was that the recovery of its business in China is progressing as expected and Yum! is targeting positive same-store sale growth in the region in the fourth quarter.
Earnings analysis
Yum! Brands, in more »
This Company Missed Estimates, but Can Improve in the Future
By ANUP SINGH - July 29, 2013 | Tickers: BKW, MCD, WEN
Fast food giant McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) recently released its second-quarter results which turned out to be below expectations. Although revenue increased, McDonald's faced problems in cutting costs and improving profits. With results being not so spectacular, the company's forecast of a tough year ahead makes things worse.
What numbers say?
McDonald's, in its second quarter, reported an increase of 2.4% in revenue to around $7 more »
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7 Beauty Swaps to Make this Fall for Beautiful Skin
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How Sri Lanka Issue Dents 5 IPL TeamsWith BCCI disallowing Sri Lankan players in the Chennai matches, 5 IPL teams will be severely affected. Here's how...
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First day of school at Charlestown High School
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Pamela Geller Leads The Charge Against The Infiltration of Evil islam into America
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Stevens Point (WQOW) -- The WIAA Board of Control approves a number of recommendations made by winter sports coaches.
Among those changes is an adoption of a "mercy rule" in basketball, implementing a running clock (except for timeouts) after three quarters if there's a point differential of forty or more.
Another change: three-person officiating crews will be used for all postseason basketball games. And, in Division 1, all sectional games will be played at neutral sites.
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An Ubuntu resource, latest news, and click-worthy links database.
I'm not a pro, I just enjoy tinkering with Linux and having useful information in one place for ease of reference. Try using the archive (add /archive to address) to look for specific keywords.
There's a glitch I recently came across where I noticed the time on my clock kept either jumping ahead or going back in time every time I booted between my Ubuntu and Windows 7 install.
Apparently it's caused by the difference in time keeping technique used by both Ubuntu and Windows.
The system, our motherboards specifically, store the current time to be able to count it even if the system isn't ON and no operating system is booted.
The operating system then retrieves this time later to display it.
Linux/Unix and Mac usually use UTC to store and retrieve the time from the motherboard, whereas Windows 7 notably saves the time as "local" time.
The difference here causes the time to be displayed incorrectly on either one or both installations.
Luckily, there's a simple enough solution.
It's easier make your Linux install switch to "local" as opposed to UTC, than it is to switch your Windows 7 over to UTC. I would also like to give Ubuntu more priority here since this is an Ubuntu blog after all.
Make Ubuntu use "local" time:
gksudo gedit /etc/default/rcS
Note that the default (as well as recommended,) value for UTC is "yes".
If you want to go the Windows route, and want to set your Windows 7 install to switch to UTC instead, follow the official Ubuntu help guide here.
You can also find the problem addressed here on AskUbuntu.com.
Your system should stop defying the laws of physics and jumping back and forth between time now.
a change of name
I chose to use an edgy and risque name to attract attention when I decided to start this blog. I have to find a job soon, however, and can't talk about the blog with a name like such with everyone. It would get pretty awkward pretty soon, don't you think?
So now for the question of what I could rename it to, and I thought it would be a good idea to see if any of you had any suggestions or any other thoughts. Or whether you think I should even change it.
I would really appreciate some feedback.
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Family Days 2006
Family and friends of Southwestern students gathered for Family Days 2006 during the weekend of Feb. 17-19. Student organizations welcomed families for afternoon receptions, while the Offices of Career Services and Academic Services opened their doors to share information on programs and resources available to Southwestern students. Family members also had the opportunity to see what students are learning in the classroom through classroom exchanges taught by Southwestern faculty, including Latinos in the U.S.: One or Many Cultures? and Why People Believe Weird Things. The annual Parents Forum provided a time for discussion between parents and staff. Mark your calendar for Family Days 2007, scheduled for Feb. 16-18.
SU Connections: Houston
More than 60 Southwestern alumni, students and parents gathered at The Coronado Club in downtown Houston for the inaugural SU Connections program in January 2006. The SU Connections: Houston program provided a networking opportunity for current Southwestern students from the Houston area. Students were matched with alumni or parents in their respective occupational field of interest, ranging from chemistry to financial analysis to the ministry.
The SU Connections program included a presentation by Diane Gottsman, director and founder of The Protocol School of Texas, a formal luncheon at The Coronado Club and an afternoon of mentoring. Heather Boyd Martin 96 spent the afternoon with junior Jennifer Bussell. Martin stated, Since my mentee wasnt that familiar with nonprofit organizations and what jobs might be available to her, we visited with each employee at the Epilepsy Foundation. She met the executive director, development director, financial officer, program director, camp director and program services coordinator. Each shared their earned degrees, their connection to the organization, job descriptions, daily tasks and what they like or dont like about working for nonprofits.
The Houston Association of Southwestern University Alumni, the Office of Career Services and the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations co-sponsored this program to encourage networking among alumni, parents and students within the Houston community. Based on the positive feedback from participants, the staff plans to hold similar events in other cities.


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What Are Your Green Ideals?
After talking to a few friends about their views on what green living is all about, I thought we'd be on the same page when it came to shopping for groceries: eat local foods, support local farmers, etc. I found that all of us had different perspectives on how to best lower greenhouse gases, and each had a totally different picture of what a green home would look like...
One friend maintained that the carbon footprint of fruit being shipped in from Ecuador is lower than food you can get at a farmer's market where we are in Canada due, she said, to the amount of energy it would take to grow certain kinds of food here. I'm a stickler for supporting local markets, but I realize there are a lot of different perspectives out there. So I'll pose this question to you: how do you measure your green-ness?
Do you avoid plastic in your home? Do you calculate your carbon footprint? How do you heat and cool your home? At the end of the day, what would make you feel validated that you were leading a green life?
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Self-sufficiency. I don't think baby steps will work at this point. We are taking it one change at a time, but ultimately, we'd like to be product-free and start clothes swaps and so on with our neighbors.
I wish we did more, and we're working on it.
Here in SoCal, it's relatively easy to buy locally as the weather allows for a lot of produce to be in season year-round. So I'm a farmer's market devotee.
Even though we've had temperatures nearing 100, we've resisted the urge to run the a/c this year... thus far. We're trying to do the whole year without heat or a/c. It's hard, especially because we have a dog who cannot take cool-off steps as easily as we can.
Walking as much as possible, and we rely on hubby's Prius otherwise. Public transit in our city is not great.
Other little things, like swapping out plastic garbage bags for compostable, not purchasing if it can't be recycled, switching to lower-energy-usage plumbing and appliances. There are other things we would love to do, but can't, because we're renters (like a vegetable garden, replacing doors that don't seal well, fixing insulation, etc.).
I don't feel like a green person yet... but like I said, we're trying. Hard.
It's not possible to live a perfect existence, but I believe in always doing what I can.
As a renter, I can't do things like installing solar panels or starting a compost heap. Some aspects of the modern world are simply not green - government-issued ID cards, for example, are plastic. But, I can bring my own shopping bags, use CFLs, avoid unnecessary packaging, buy secondhand, opt for glass or steel containers, and buy local produce.
I don't buy plastic unless it's unavoidable, and I've learned to live without heating and cooling due to the fact that for several years I lived in homes with no a/c and unreliable heaters.
Someday, I'd like to have my home be as close to zero waste as possible. That means solar panels, greywater, properly-sealed doors and windows, a tankless water heater, efficient appliances, and growing my own herbs (the one thing I have trouble finding at the farmer's market). I've already got the organic linens, antique furniture, and secondhand books ;)


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Cory, mom and I walked around bit until the kids were done, had a stop at the Gelato cafe, met some other friends and then back to the apartment for a rest.. Cory off to Urbino.
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Welcome to CA! my main crit would be that you need to post more! other than that i think you should do som anatomy studies with and without clothing. that's all i can glean from this drawing. good luck!
I'm digging the wrinkles on his clothing. They're so realistic! Everything is very detailed too--even the gun looks real! I usually just wing it and draw an L shape...
Thanks for the quick crit!
Yeah, I'm with Rockhart and Kuroyue.
Though this image is pretty nice, I really get lost around his chest. I think it's that vest, maybe if he had chest armor to match his boots. From the knees down that is some wicked badass work. The fabric, the boots, some great perspective and shading.
OOH, I almost forgot, the eyes, spot on!
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Caroline Powers Named Recipient of 2013 Dinah Shore Trophy
May 24, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Michigan State senior Caroline Powers has been selected as the recipient of the 2013 Dinah Shore Trophy Award. Powers was presented the award during the annual National Golf Coaches Association (NGCA) Division I Women's Collegiate Golf Awards Banquet which took place Friday, May 24 in Athens, Ga.
The Dinah Shore Trophy Award, which is administered by the LPGA Foundation, recognizes a female collegiate golfer who excels in both academics (at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale) and athletics - playing in at least 50 percent of the team's scheduled events - while maintaining a 78.00 or less scoring average. The nominees must also demonstrate outstanding leadership skills and community service.
During her term as President of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee at MSU, Powers has participated in numerous events throughout the Greater Lansing Area and was recently awarded the prestigious Gwendolyn Norrell Community Service & Leadership Award, which is awarded to the student-athlete at Michigan State University who exemplifies the goals of the PACT (Putting Athletes and Community Together) program. Powers, who graduated in May with a 3.86 GPA in elementary education, is a three-time NGCA Scholar All-America honoree and was named to the Academic All-District Team last week.
Aside from her academic and community outreach accolades, Powers has excelled on the links and was named the 2013 Big Ten Player of the Year. In addition, Powers is a three-time All-Big Ten First Team selection and has recorded three wins while at Michigan State University. She is also a two-time recipient of the George Alderton Award (Michigan State's Female Athlete of the Year). Powers finished her career with the lowest scoring average in school history at 74.26.
The Dinah Shore Trophy Award is a cooperative effort among The LPGA Foundation, Friends of Golf (FOG) organization and the Kraft Nabisco Championship - one of the LPGA's four major championships and the largest contributor to the Dinah Shore Scholarship Fund. As part of the Dinah Shore Trophy Award, Michigan State University's women's golf program will also receive a $10,000 grant.
Past winners of this prestigious award include: University of California graduate Pia Halbig (2011), University of Central Florida alum and current Symetra Tour member Katie Detlefsen (2010), Duke University grad and LPGA Tour player Amanda Blumenherst (2008, 2009), University of Arkansas alumna and 2012 Rolex LPGA Player of the Year Stacy Lewis (2007), and the University of South Carolina's Erica Battle (2006).
The LPGA Foundation introduced the Dinah Shore Scholarship Fund in March of 1994 in honor of the late Dinah Shore, a graduate of Vanderbilt University and an honorary member of the LPGA and LPGA Tour Hall of Fame. Including this year's award, the Dinah Shore Trophy Award has contributed more than $154,000 to women's collegiate golf programs.
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Friends of Golf (FOG) is a fundraising organization founded and administered by Eddie Merrins, golf professional emeritus at Bel-Air Country Club in Beverly Hills, Calif. FOG contributes annually to collegiate, high school and junior golf programs throughout the country, and Dinah Shore was considered the "First Lady" of FOG.
A part of the LPGA Tour since 1972, the Kraft Nabisco Championship was designated as a major in 1983. Three-time champion Amy Alcott began a winner's tradition of jumping into the lake at the 18th hole after her victory in 1991. The event was called the Colgate Dinah Shore from 1972-81 and the Nabisco Dinah Shore from 1982-99. Dinah Shore's legacy and heritage is preserved with the "Dinah Shore Walk of Champions" at the 18th hole at Mission Hills Country Club. In addition, a statue of Dinah Shore, serving as the walk's focal point, was created by noted sculptor George Montgomery, who was Shore's former husband. The tournament's trophy is called the Dinah Shore Trophy.
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"I'm going to get you."
That's what Chicago Blackhawk Duncan Keith apparently told Daniel Sedin before elbowing him in the head, a hit that has sidelined the high-scoring Sedin for who knows how long.
While Keith has not admitted or denied if the hit was deliberate, he had a reason and a right to be angry. Just a few minutes before, Daniel made a questionable hit on Keith in the corner, getting his shoulder up and making contact with Keith's head. Daniel is lucky to have escaped a fine or brief suspension; however it is Keith's hit on Daniel that is more problematic for the Canucks.
With 6:24 left in the first period on March 21, Keith hit Daniel with an elbow to the head at center ice. Daniel played one more shift on the Canucks' powerplay before heading for the locker room. He flew back to Vancouver on Thursday to see specialists and has since experienced headaches.
Daniel has no previous concussion issues and few within the Canucks' franchise are confirming whether or not Daniel has a concussion, just that he is going through more analysis with experts and that their main objective is to get him back on the ice.
No one knew when or if Sidney Crosby would return and nobody knows when Daniel will return. Like Crosby, Daniel is a major asset to the Canucks, and they will need him in the playoffs. He leads the Canucks in scoring with 30 goals and has been one of the Canucks' most valuable players this season.
But like when Daniel was injured in 2009, and his twin brother Henrik Sedin had to step up and produce goals, this occurrence will force the rest of the team to be effective each and every game before the playoffs.
"We're not to replace Daniel Sedin with anybody in the league obviously," Kevin Bieksa told CBC. "That's what you need when your best players go down, you need guys to step up, fill that void. But obviously, we're a better team with Daniel in the lineup."
Now with a large void to fill, other forwards on the Canucks have a chance to show their worth and a chance to play more than they normally would. Alain Vigneault has shuffled the lines and could keep doing this to find successful combinations that he can use during the playoffs.
Against both Dallas and Colorado, the Canucks' first line consisted of Henrik, Mason Raymond and Zack Kassian – a surprising yet effective combination. Against Dallas this line was plus-2, with Henrik notching two assists and Raymond scoring a goal. Against Colorado, Raymond scored another goal and Henrik got his 60th assist of the season.
Henrik is playing with younger faster players who need to give 100% each game to prove their worth and place on the team. Now Raymond and Kassian – and perhaps other players, if Vigneault continues to shuffle the lines – have a chance to play with an elite passer, who is known for setting up plays. Henrik's number of assists almost always overshadows his number of goals. Maybe all Raymond and Kassian need to get going is someone to pass the puck to them. They have proven that they have the shooting and scoring ability, and hopefully their turn playing with Henrik will provide them with more chances to get the puck and a little bit of encouragement to spark a fire within them.
The hit to Daniel probably will not help the Sedin's tarnished "Sedin Sisters" image, and the five game suspension to Keith, which gives the Blackhawks' star some rest before playoffs, is constantly being debated. But the Canucks cannot afford to dwell on this issue as the team has struggled to score and to win and the playoffs keep creeping closer and closer.
"You know what, I don't really have a reaction to it," Vigneault told The Vancouver Sun on Saturday about Keith's suspension. "There's nothing that we can do about it. Whether I give it my seal of approval or not doesn't really matter. What we have to focus on is tonight's game."


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Eagles Basketball Club: 2016 EBC News/Results
Hoosier JamFest
April 25-27:
This weekend our Red, Blue 16Us and 17U teams traveled to Merrillville to compete in the Hoosier Jam Fest an NCAA certified event. Our 17U fell in the 1st round of the silver bracket by one point and our Red team lost at the buzzer to a good Camp Daryl team 55-53 in the Bronze bracket.
The Blue team continued their strong play with another championship game appearance falling to Full Package (Ill) by a score of 77-84. Their overall record is 14-5.
vs Chi City Black L 75-51
vs Ill Old School L 69-53
vs IN Dawgs L 73-74 (Bronze)
EBC - Red
vs Michigan Destroyers L 53-44
vs Ill Old School L 53-63
vs Camp Daryl L 55-53 (Bronze)
EBC - Blue (3-2 Runner-up Silver Bracket)
vs SW Ill Jets L 62-59
vs Hurricane Select W 60-34
vs Mercury Elitre W 81-60
vs Ill Icemen W 60-62
vs Full Package L 79-84 (Silver 2nd place)
Tuesday, April 15
Tournament Recap: 2014 Bearcat Classic
Indy EBC traveled to Cincinnati this weekend to compete in the Bearcat Classic. Our Blue team ended with a record of 4-1 claiming the Silver Bracket Championship and our Red team played hard but was unable to pull out a win.
Statistical leaders and standout performances:
Bishop Smith: Outstanding Play this weekend showed leadership while leading the team in scoring for the weekend 14.3 ppg to go along with 4 assists per game.
Josiah Oetjen: "Shut down" drew the opposing teams scorer and ball handler and was the point man on all defensive efforts. Hit timely shots and played big when it counted.
Mario Nalls (8 ppg /8 rpg) Noah Oetjen (9 ppg & 6 rpg), Jason Whitthorne played with his usual defensive agression but was limited with an injury. Blake Robertson contributed his usual big time 3's and instinctive defensive play throughout the tourney. Marc Owens began to show his raw athletic potential played a significant role both offensively and defensively in our wins this weekend. Our new players Rashonte Smith & Alex McClure also demonstrated potential that will help the Eagles to be a strong team this summer.
Blue: (4-1 Championship)
vs SMAC Knockout W 49-54
vs Shining Star Sports-Ray L 66-50
vs Ohio Unity W 67-43
vs Charlotte Court Ky W 60-58 OT
vs Ohio Cagers (White) W 56-50
Red: (0-3)
vs Cincy Thunder L 48-46
vs Purple Elite L 74-54
vs Charlotte Court Ky L 39-57
Friday, April 4
Adidas Tip Off Classic
Indy EBC opened up AAU tournament play this weekend at the Adidas TipOff Classic in Best Choice Fieldhouse. Our Blue team ended with a record of 3-2 losing in the Championship game to a strong Indiana Elite-Magic team. The Red team played tough but was unable to garner a win this week.
Statistical leaders and standout performances:
EBC Blue pulled out two come from behind victory's, both games saw the blue team down by 18 points , with one of the games in going into OT.
Blake Robertson: Blake was outright on "fire" hitting the 3 pointer to put us in OT and then hitting the 3 to win the game in OT ending up with 19 pts on the night.
Blake was not the only player who was deadly from the perimeter: Josiah Oetjen, Bishop Smith, Mario Nalls & Newcomer Rasonte Smith were all deadly from the arc. Ball movement was the key in the victory.
Neither of these games would have been won if not for the aggressive full court M2M defensive pressure that our Eagles applied. Mario Nalls, Noah Oetjen, Jason Whitthorne, Mike Murff, Stephon Smith & Marc Owens all came through with big plays throughout the tourney.
The Eagles due to fatigue and injury were not able to overcome Indiana Elite Magic in the Championship. However, our boys represented themselves well.
Blue: (3-2 Championship Runnerup)
vs Indiana Elite Magic L 79-62
vs Indiana Legends (Orange) W 72-69 OT
vs Indiana Legends (White) W 61-55
vs Club Elite South W 61-46
vs Indiana Elite Magic L 62-41
Red: (0-3)
vs Indiana Legends (White) L 59-41
vs Illinois Ballers L 55-53
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Sparrow engaged in the all-important job of feather maintenance. I nearly didn't put this picture up, because the piece sold almost as soon as it was framed, and the only record I have is an old slide, taken thru the glass and not very sharp on the scan I've got. Glad I did my best with it and put it in!
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Did "Heather from card services" take your money? If so, you may get it back.
The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday that nearly 4,500 credit card customers will get refunds after being duped by fraudulent telemarketers who promised to lower their interest rates for an up-front fee.
The victims of this so-called robocall scam will get checks worth between $31 and $1,300 depending on the amount of money they lost. The FTC didn't specify when the checks will be mailed out.
The FTC said the defendants of the case posed as "Heather from card services" or "client services" and claimed they could reduce rates on customer's credit cards if they paid up to $1,495 in advance. "Heather" guaranteed that customers would save at least $4,000, or they would get their money back.
However, "Heather" didn't negotiate a lower interest rate, nor did she refund money to unsatisfied customers.
The robocall scam underscores the importance of knowing who is on the other line when it comes to your personal finances. If you receive an unsolicited phone call from your credit card company, ask why they are calling, don't share any information, and politely tell them you will call back at a more convenient time.
Call your credit card company back using the customer service telephone number printed on the back of your card. Explain to the representative that someone from the bank called about a possible rate reduction, unusual charge, or whatever the scenario is. The representative should be able to tell you if the call was legitimate or not.
If the call is not legitimate, contact the Federal Trade Commission to file a complaint.
Take the same precautions every time you receive an email seemingly from your bank or credit card issuer. Never provide any personal information, such as passwords, addresses, Social Security numbers and account numbers in an email. When in doubt, call your issuer directly.
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Black Swan Energy Bra Coming?
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The prudes got their wish. The naked photos have been removed.
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The newest issue of Runners World has the energy bra listed as a good bra for running if you're a A-B cup, so they pretty much had to bring it back. It wouldn't do to have a bra listed that you don't have in stock anymore.
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Letting the rest of the world go by
"Probably the best book I have ever read."
The book changed the way I look at the world. I had false preconceptions about the changing nature of violence through out history and where we are today. The book opened my eyes to how we really are progressing better and gives me hope about the future. The book is probably the book that has changed my world view more than any other book. Pinker's "The Blank Slate" also changed my world view. That book also opened my eyes to the false preconceptions I had developed while growing up about man. And to show that I'm not a Pinker sycophant, I would just only moderately recommend Pinker's 'How the Mind Works".
College English professor who loves classic literature, psychology, neurology and hates pop trash like Twilight and Fifty Shades of Grey.
"Pinker Rings In"
with his mammoth entry into the now ever growing canon of "moral sense" analyses of the evolving human being. I first read James Q. Wilson's THE MORAL SENSE three years ago (it now seems a bit facile), and then Goleman and the work of Robert Wright and others who see the uneven but eventual betterment of humankind coming by way of world commerce, increasingly democratic governments and not-quite-so-very-medieval post-modern versions of the various religions. Pinker, as always, weighs in with more facts (along with the rare factoid), examples, and evidence than the average reader would have patience to get through were they rendered by a less tongue-and-cheek and often laugh-out-loud translator of the intellectual into lay language and pop culture (without lowing the quality of the stuff translated). Only Pinker can shift between Aaron Burr and Bugs Bunny in the same sentence and still give us something real to think about. The only kick that some might have is that his decided liberal sensibilities shine through, as always, through not glaringly so, and anyone short of Dick Chaney (who, Pinker notes, was not the shot that Burr was) can still enjoy this often whimsical but most penetrating addition to the growing body of books that give us a rosier picture of the future than we might otherwise fashion after a daily media bath of world strife and local mayhem.
Gen-Xer, software engineer, and lifelong avid reader. Soft spots for sci-fi, fantasy, and history, but I'll read anything good.
"A tour de force"
I found this to be a stimulating and hopeful book. While anyone who pays attention to the modern media, with its endless stream of mayhem, murder, and war, might conclude that humanity is getting more violent, Steven Pinker presents a comprehensive case that the reverse is actually true. In other words, over the long run of history and even over the past few decades, the rate of violence among human beings has declined drastically. And, according to Pinker, it's done so in every imaginable category, from organized warfare, to disorganized warfare, to crime, to punishment of crime, to attitudes about acceptable social behavior.
To be fair, most of Pinker's evidence concerning the distant past is anecdotal or circumstantial, with statistics loosely extrapolated from what limited data existed then, but it still serves to paint a vivid picture of ancient societies that were far more casually brutal than most societies are today. The telling exceptions, of course, are the more primitive, traditional, and ungoverned ones that still exist, whose level of harshness suggests that the modern lifestyle is an improvement in terms of safety from human aggression.
Like other prospective readers, I imagine, I was skeptical of the author's views on war, but he does a pretty good job using statistics and numbers to show that death by conflict is a relative thing, with pre-modern people caught up in warfare, if only small scale warfare, far more often than 20th or 21st century people. Indeed, there's a table showing that, in relative terms, *World War One* doesn't even make the top eight (or more -- I forget) deadliest cataclysms, the "winners" including several conflicts I hadn't even heard of. Taken in light of Pinker's reasoning, even WWII can be seen as a devastating but statistically atypical event.
Better Angels is quite a long, exhaustive read, but Pinker had an argument to address nearly every issue I could think of, and I wasn't at any point bored. The middle part of the book examines the political and social reasons for the decline in violence, which I found convincing. Basically, as societies became more complex and interconnected, rulers began to profit more from peace than from attacking their neighbors, causing the state to take a more active role in resolving disputes. This created a more secure, civilized mercantile class, which, with the spread of democracy, began promoting ideas of "rights" and fairness. As each wave of progressive thought permeated society, support for new kinds of rights would take shape. (The inherent defense of capitalism may not sit well with some liberals, nor of a protective state with some conservatives, but there it is.)
The most interesting part of the book to me, though, was the latter third, which connected our tendency towards aggressive or peaceful behavior to our evolutionary heritage. As you know, we all have innate cognitive biases that enabled our ancestors to confront potential dangers and cooperate with their own clans. Pinker provides a fascinating examination of how these biases play a role in human interaction, leading either towards aggression or away from it. In one corner are revenge instinct, tribal loyalty, groupthink, overconfidence, self-justifying narratives, etc., while in the other are moral instincts, empathy, and rationality. The angels and demons, it seems, intercede depending on how a choice is framed, and can drive vicious cycles or virtuous ones. Significant stuff.
Obviously, a book this bold in its conclusions, from such a prominent author, is going to draw some backlash from certain quarters (particularly those pushing gloom-and-doom messages), but I think that Pinker does such a thorough, intelligent job of tackling the topic, that it's hard to dismiss what he has to say. Full of information and insights you'll probably find yourself using in dinner table conversations.
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"A feel good book...for sure!"
If the condition of the world is getting you down than you must listen to this wonderfully researched and written font of knowledge! I have listened to this book several times and cannot give Mr. Pinker enough praise. Steven Pinker leads you down a time line of well researched information and statistics on man's journey from brute to civilized and caring creature. I must recommend this work to all parents as it is a great relief to find that our world, and the world that we are leaving our children, is not the death trap of misery the news media and powers that be lead us, and want us, to believe. It is a long read, but a wonderful read, and I hope it reaches a great number of people. As I said before, I recommend it to all.
"For those who love torture and gore."
This book loving depicts every horrible torture and sadistic punishment in the history of humanity. The author does mention how nice it is that we do not approve of these things today. However he then goes on to depict these horrors in great detail -- hour after hour. He is clearly fixated on all the ways we can torture people to death and takes great pains to describe every detail. He wastes little time in explaining how these tortures fell out of fashion. I finally just turned it off and deleted it. Only a sadist would like this book
I am a bilingual high school teacher. I mostly read non-fiction, especially history, but I am also a sucker for science-fiction and fantasy novels.
"Perspective-Altering Excellence"
Steven Pinker is one of the best popular science voices out there today and, as far as I'm concerned, one of the best qualities of his work is that it is never "dumbed down" and yet it is totally accessible to anyone who is interested in learning about the subject. The quantity of research and depth of information makes this book like the best, most interesting, most engaging university lecture you've ever heard by the best professor you've ever had. Of course, that makes sense since Pinker is in fact a distinguished scientist and university professor, but his skill in developing a subject in total detail for people who know nothing about the subject without ever being boring even for a second is incredible. The narration was so natural that my husband, who is a huge Pinker fan, wondered if he had narrated it himself. I only noticed a very few mispronunciations of scientific terms or foreign-language words in the entire thing, and I am picky so I didn't penalize the otherwise stellar performance by Arthur Morey.
This book was fascinating. The history of violence alone would have kept my interest, but the sections on philosophy, the psychology of violence and neurobiological studies were also fantastic. Anyone who enjoys non fiction, especially from the social sciences, will love this book. Its only negative point is the sometimes truly disturbing imagery that comes up, since the subject matter is, after all, often torture (of people and animals), rape, murder, medieval execution techniques, and warfare. But in spite of the unpleasant subject material, this is above all an optimistic book. Its ultimate aim in every section is to demonstrate that every single type of violence has declined, attitudes about violence have improved, acceptance of oppressed groups has improved (even in comparatively oppressive countries today), and our desire to treat even strangers with sympathy and mercy is in a better place today than it has ever been.
I cannot say how much I enjoyed this book. It was so thorough that I'm coming out of it feeling not only good about the times I live in but also massively better-educated about psychology, anthropology, neuroscience, sociology, philosophy, and social history than I was before. I am a major consumer of non fiction, especially science books and history books, and that feeling doesn't come from most of them, even if they were pretty good. This one is something special and I highly, highly recommend it. You can't read it and be unchanged by the end.
Thoroughly researched, well written and narrated. I can't stop thinking about this book.
I ordered the hard copy from Amazon to review parts of it and use it at my next class reunion when the old codgers start talking about "the good ol' days"
This book is well worth the time - the only thing that could be better would be the opportunity to attend Dr. Pinker's classes or seminars.
"It all connects..."
Why violence has declined. Such a simple title, but what an incredible depth of analysis and synthesis Pinker has performed. He relates world history, development of civilization and neurobiological impulses. Combining the theories of Dawkins (evolutionary game theory), Norbert Elias (civilizing process) and many behavioral scientists into a whole that convinces.
And what are the main points (if you can try to distill after 36!! hours of listening): violence is natural, but so is the absense of violence. There are forces inside people as well as in their context that drive them either way. People are not inherently bad nor good, but how they frame their world defines how they relate to other people. Forces for violence are predation (more benefits than costs), vengeance & deterrence, ideology (infinite violence is allowed to reach infinite good) and pleasure (sadism). Forces for absence of violence are trade (more costs than benefits of violence), open societies (stimulating empathy & understanding), liberalization (less punishable offenses), and civilization.
In the end you better understand the world around you. Even though it is framed around violence, the book gives you a deeper understanding about people's motives in relations with others around them. And that insight is very valuable.
This book is so good you will be sad when it's over. If you're interested in, well, any of the most important topics in intellectual life -- i.e. human nature, evil, goodness, violence, war, progress -- then you will take away much knowledge and enlightenment from these pages. Arthur Morey is a fantastic narrator, bringing a calm-cool tone to Pinker's elegant prose. This is a real treasure trove of fascinating information, neatly packaged in classic Pinkerian wit and style. If you like Pinker, you will love this book. If you don't know Pinker, but are interested in any of the aforementioned topics, you will love this book.
"We are becoming more civilized and non-violent"
Near the top of audio books on an important topic that runs counter to the prevailing whiny mood.
That American towns in the nineteenth century would barter with neighboring towns for people to hang. Towns seemed to need a monthly hanging to entertain the crowds. If a town didn't have one ready, they would scout for a trade of some sort from a neighboring town to see if they had a surplus.
The Better Angels of Our Nature; the future is so bright that I have to wear shades.


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Now, I'm not entirely sure how everyone else's drinking experiences went when they became of age. Some experimented with beer first. Others felt that rum was the key. The very courageous took to tequila when it came to their enjoyment of adult beverages. When I turned 21, the legal drinking age in the United States, in college, I turned to a clear liquid that pretty much mixes with anything – except dark cola because that's just gross. (Sorry Glen!) With tonic water, club soda, orange juice or in cranberry juice, vodka was all good for me. Of course, given my financial situation in college, I had to more or less limit myself to a fine vodka called Popov, and since then, I have learned to enjoy more premium vodkas. Don't get me wrong, Popov is great in a pinch, but if I'm at the hottest new nightclub in the trendiest new city, Popov's not my first choice – nor is it available at most places. The right vodka can go a long way into providing a good night with a good taste even if you feel it the next morning. THE USUAL SUSPECTS Vodka, much like any alcohol or product for that matter, is all about marketing. Some vodkas are obviously just put in the public eye more often. They either have a famous person behind them and/or the commercials are just so perfectly done. Of the most popular brands of vodka, Grey Goose and Belvedere are probably some of the most notable – in the United States, anyway. If you're into the hip-hop culture (as I am), then you're more than aware of those two vodkas in rap culture, and why not? Grey Goose (produced in France) and Belvedere (made in Poland) consistently rank high in terms of taste. Belvedere is distilled from one type of grain, the Da?kowskie Z?ote rye. The vodka is done in small batches that are distilled longer which some believe makes it smoother. Grey Goose uses French winter wheat from a part of Paris in a column still and alpine spring water. Ketel One, a vodka produced in the Netherlands, benefits from over 300 years of experience in distilling from Joannes Nolet and his descendents. In 1992, Carl Nolet Jr., 11-th generation, moved to the United States to further the sales and production of Ketel One, and he continues the great family success of Ketel One – their 1,000,000th case was sold in 2002. Distilled in copper pot stills, Ketel One is then filtered over loose charcoal. Like Belvedere, Ketel One is also crafted in small batches for smoother tastes. Another vodka produced in the Netherlands, Vox, also has years of experience (400) in vodka distilling. Vox is distilled five times and produced from some of the best wheat grain in the region. Ciroc is a relatively new brand of Vodka that has been getting more and more visibility. In 2007, Ciroc was named the "Official Vodka of New Year's" by Sean "Diddy" Combs. Being unique is also what makes Ciroc desired. Unlike other vodkas made from corn, rye, wheat or other items commonly used, Ciroc is derived from grapes (Mauzac Blanc from France's Gaillac region and Ugni Blanc – Cognac region). The new French vodka is distilled five times: the first four done in stainless steel column stills and the fifth done in a traditional copper pot still. All of these vodkas range in price from $40-$70, and at these prices, you're still getting a very outstanding glass of vodka to mix in with the splash of whatever your choice. Sometimes, it's not always the price tag that dictates how great an alcohol is, but it definitely can make a decision or two. With that said… THE OVERLY EXQUISITE For the man where price is not an option (pretty much anyone reading this magazine), then I haven't forgotten about you. There is some expensive vodka out there that is very good, but then there are the ones that just don't hold up and you'd be better off getting two bottles of the previous category. Jean-Marc XO vodka is it. It is nirvana. It is perfection in a $50 bottle (that's not a typo). It is that oasis in the middle of the Sahara Desert. Do you see where I'm going with this? In the "Daily Mail", a British newspaper, a list of "101 Things to Buy Before you Die" was published in 2006. One of those things was Jean-Marc XO. Jean-Marc uses four different French wheat grains – each with a specific flavor. Spring water filtered through Grande Champagne limestone is added and then the vodka is distilled nine times in very small batches using copper stills. Jean-Marc XO has a one-of-a-kind taste that has done extremely well in tasting competitions and is widely accepted amongst the rich and famous. Another very exquisite vodka comes from an unlikely name (to me, anyway). When I had relatively good money in a given month in college, I splurged on a bottle of Stolichnaya. It was a great step up from Popov, obviously, but then I had the opportunity to have a glass of Stoli Elit – probably one of the smoothest vodkas I've ever had. Stoli Elit is triple-distilled but goes through one additional step. Elit is freeze filtrated and brought down to -18 Celsius. The result is an ability to find impurities in the vodka for amazing texture and a unique aftertaste. Now, you can't talk vodka without talking about arguably its main country of origin. Russia is most famous for its vodka, so why not conclude by talking about the country's best? For $225 a bottle, pour yourself a glass of Kauffman Luxury Vintage Vodka. You'll quickly know where that money went when you take a sip. Kauffman Vodka is produced from the wheat of a single harvest and then distilled an amazing fourteen times and filtered twice: once through birch coal and the other through quartz sand. Every year, less than 20,000 bottles are produced, and because of its rarity, you can only get it in select venues. For many, vodka is the hard alcohol you start with and then graduate to other liquors. Personally, nothing makes me feel great after a rough week than a glass of Johnny Walker Blue Label, but every once in a while, I have no problem getting the Grey Goose out of the freezer (because you should always freeze your liquor) and pouring myself a screwdriver. It's classic. It's soothing. It's that best friend who knows what's wrong. Cheers!
The Busy Exec's Guide to Fast Food Breakfast
Now, I will be the first to admit it: there was no better time than living at home with the folks – especially on those Saturdays where mom fired up the fryer for that first meal of the weekend. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage and toast were all regularly found on plates at Casa de Royster on Saturday mornings. Fast forward to today where I'm in my 30s and my breakfast is generally comprised of hot coffee, cold cereal and heavy traffic. If I do have the desire for a decent breakfast, I stop off at one of the numerous fast food venues that just happen to serve the same menu I grew up with. For the hungry exec already running late for the 9 a.m. meeting with the board, sometimes this may be your only option as well. With that in mind, if you've never had any thoughts as to which venues are better than others, welcome to A.M. Fast Food 101 with Professor Adio Royster. THE SUN RISES OVER GOLDEN ARCHES In the fast food business, one name seems to always come up before all others – McDonalds. Mickey-D's has been a staple of world fast food culture for decades, so it's only fitting I start this piece with a restaurant that boasts "billions served." With the exception of the Big Mac, no single product on the McDonalds menu gets more notoriety than the McMuffin. Children under the age of 13 would argue the Happy Meal, but thankfully, I'm not writing this in a magazine for kids. You have a few choices when you're ordering the McMuffin: you can get it with egg (the staple), but you can also add either ham or sausage for the carnivore inside many of us. Add a slice of cheese on a buttered English muffin and viola...breakfast. For the person who wants to get a little more put into their system at breakfast time, the Big Breakfast is for you. The Big Breakfast is a bit more traditional in the sense the food (eggs, sausage, hash browns and a warm buttermilk biscuit) is served on a plate-like object. If you're REALLY starving, then add fluffy hot cakes and syrup if you have a lumberjack kind of day ahead of you. McDonalds Stats: Egg McMuffin – 300 calories, 12g fat; (add sausage) – 370 calories, 22g fat Big Breakfast (with hotcakes & regular size biscuit) – 1090 calories, 56g fat BREAKFAST FIT FOR A KING In answer to your next question: Yes, the pun is completely intended. Much like McDonalds, Burger King has made a living on a hamburger. The Whopper has worldwide recognition along with the Big Mac, but equally impressive are their breakfast items. Where McDonalds cornered their breakfast market around an English muffin, Burger King decided to go with the croissant to get some quick consumer dollars as they start their day. The Croissan'Wich began selling in 1983, and like the McMuffin, has different variations of what it comes with (i.e. sausage, ham or bacon). Like McDonalds, Burger King offers similar sandwiches on biscuits as well. Recently, Burger King added the BK™ Breakfast Bowl to its menu. Inside a small plastic bowl eggs, roasted potatoes and peppers, sausage, melted cheese and a smoky cheese sauce attack your taste buds. It may not be as convenient or compact as a McMuffin, Croissan'Wich or biscuit sandwich, but if someone else is doing the driving as you're running late through the drive thru, the Breakfast Bowl isn't a bad idea. Burger King Stats: Egg & Cheese Croissan'wich – 320 calories, 16g fat; (add sausage) – 490 calories, 31g fat BK Breakfast Bowl – 540 calories, 42g fat SANDWICHES NOT JUST FOR LUNCH OR DINNER ANYMORE Jared Fogle, aka the Subway Guy, was a household name in 2000 when the famous Subway diet debuted, making both Fogle and the restaurant chain famous. Today, Subway is offering tasty breakfast entrees featuring some of the same items found on the regular sandwich menu. On an English muffin there's a sandwich with bacon, egg and cheese. In the mood for a little more? Subway offers a 6-inch flatbread sandwich with slices of ham, egg and cheese Of course, all offer the option to wash it down with an orange juice or a cup of Seattle's Best Coffee. What got Subway to breakfast in the first place were their numbers – much like their sandwiches, the breakfast items have considering less fat than others (an English muffin sandwich with egg whites only has 4 grams of fat). Subway Stats: Egg Muffin Melt w/ Black Forest Ham, Egg & Cheese – 180 calories, 7g fat Double Bacon, Egg & Cheese – 220 calories, 10g fat Egg White Muffin Melt w/ Black Forest Ham, Egg & Cheese – 160 calories, 4g fat HAVE YOUR CAKE WITH A CUP-A-JOE, TOO As much as having food is important to many for breakfast, having a cup of coffee is almost as important (or more important in my case). Starbucks is the most famous brand of coffee where there's a wide range of options(house blends, flavors, international) with a bevy of espresso based drinks (i.e. cappuccino, latte). Starbucks also has an assortment of pastries to go with coffee like traditional scones, biscottis, donuts, bagels, oatmeal and some breakfast sandwiches. In some places, even more famous than Starbucks is Dunkin' Donuts. Homer Simpson and I would probably agree: "America Runs on Dunkin'." What Starbucks will never eclipse Dunkin' Donuts on is the eye-popping assortment of donuts; if you're a glaze man, they've got you covered; if you like chocolate, they have your fix; if you're adventurous, there's plenty with swirls or sprinkles; if you're a traditionalist, you'll have no problems. However you take your donut with your coffee, Dunkin' Donuts supplies that specific brand of happiness. Dunkin Donuts Stats: Old Fashioned Donut – 320 calories, 22g fat Chocolate Glazed Donut – 370 calories, 24g fat Jelly Filled Donut – 290 calories, 14g fat HAVE AN OPEN MIND There are many other fast food places not just in the United States, but around the world. If I'm in need of a quick meal as I drive to the office, I stop by the local Jack in the Box – a staple of the West Coast – for a steak & egg burrito with hash browns and a cup of coffee. It fills me up nice, and it's convenient. Wherever you are in the world, hunger doesn't discriminate, so any way you choose, you can't go wrong.
Thanksgiving Cocktails: Chilled Holiday Mixers
So, you've managed to make it through of another Thanksgiving dinner only to face the furious throngs of Black Friday buyers and probably a flurry of ongoing family functions to accompany the holiday weekend ahead. What better way to take the edge off than to start washing down all those turkey sandwiches with one of these chill, autumn-inspired infusions?
The Stylish, Sophisticated Thanksgiving Celebration On A Smaller Scale
Let's face it, sometimes trying to cook a traditional, whole Thanksgiving turkey is simply overkill. Especially if (like myself) the taste of turkey holds no particular allure and your preference is for another poultry. Or perhaps (again, like myself) you won't be preparing for the world's biggest dinner party when planning your holiday meal.
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CHERYL COLE rocked a pink VICTORIA BECKHAM gown at the Pride of Britain Awards. She looked unbelievably gorgeous—she just oozed class and sophistication from every pore. See for yourself:
Cheryl walked the red carpet at the Grosvenor House in London in a pink Victoria Beckham design, which was a sleeveless, figure-hugging gown with a straight neckline, a silver-lined zipper running down the back, and a modest train.
The gorgeous singer accessorized the pretty pink number with diamond-encrusted earrings, a silver and black clutch, and a large cocktail ring.
As for her hair and makeup, Cheryl accentuated her peepers with smokey black eye makeup (which had just a hint of silver shimmer) and opted for a frosted pink lipstick that matched the color of her dress. She also wore her shiny blonde hair in glamorous curls.
What do you think of Cheryl's red carpet look? Do you think she did Victoria Beckham's dress justice?
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: Models need more than looks
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley insists models have to be ''more real now than ever'' and it's becoming more common for girls to need brains and a good personality.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley claims models can no longer get by on their looks.
The British model - whose lingerie line for Marks and Spencer has become the fastest selling in the company's history - insists models have to be ''more real now than ever'' and it's becoming more common for girls to need brains and a good personality if they have any hope of landing jobs at castings.
Rosie, who began her career aged 16, explained to The Observer newspaper: ''There's more engagement. You're no longer this one-dimensional image. It's more expected now for supermodels to be smart, to have opinions, to have a personality.''
Meanwhile, the 26-year-old beauty criticised the fashion industry's lack of guidance for young models, revealing an agent once told her to eat ''a single piece of sushi a day''.
She mused: ''I felt that there was never anything for me, no workshops, no people letting you know how you should be eating or what you should be wearing to castings.''
It seems the much needed fashion advice would have saved her an embarrassing encounter as she recalls she was ridiculed for wearing a pair of fake Ugg boots early in her career.
She recalled: ''I remember walking into a restaurant wearing them and literally everybody turned to look at me and they all laughed.''
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Dieting on the other hand, well that's going to be tough. I've been eating extraordinarily clean for a college student since I've been down here, but I've been drinking like a toilet. For now, I'm going to say my goal will be fat loss. I'm going to start running in the mornings before class to compensate for the drinking, because I know that not drinking is not an option. I won't be touching any pharmaceuticals until I know I'll be able to not drink, so it's pretty safe to say I'm not going to be doing any injections any time in the near future.
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No luck for Governor on opener, Lt. Gov. catches first walleye
NISSWA, MN – Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon kicked off the 2014 fishing season at Grand View Lodge on Gull Lake in Nisswa, Minnesota on Saturday, May 10.
There was a sendoff ceremony at 8:00am on the Gull Lake Docks at Grand View Lodge.
The Governor was joined in his boat by Rep. John Ward, current Miss Minnesota Rebecca Yeh and her brother, Philip.
Unfortunately, no one on the Governor's boat caught a fish on todays opener.
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