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Favorite Find Friday: Axe Peace Shower Gel & Shampoo
Written on February 28, 2014 at 9:00 am , by Molly Ritterbeck
No matter how prepared I am for beauty-related emergencies (my boyfriend jokingly refers to me as Mary Poppins because of all the crazy stuff I can pull out of my purse at any time), sometimes I get caught in a jam. I only live two blocks away from my guy so I rarely have to keep much at his place. But the other day I was too lazy to run home and shower and figured there was no harm in sneaking in a rinse there. (Keep in mind: this is a dude's apartment; a bachelor pad, if you will.) Well, I quickly realized the risk I took when I glanced at the product selection (or lack thereof) in the shower and only found a half-used bar of soap and an economy-sized bottle of 2-in-1 Pert Plus (!). Luckily, I remembered coming back from an Axe launch event where they introduced new men's products so I stashed them under his sink. I grabbed the Axe Peace Shower Gel and Shampoo ($4 and $6, drugstores) and started to suds up. Immediately, I was pleasantly surprised by the light yet musky scent. With top notes of warm citrus and nutmeg that finish with the soothing smell of cedarwood and amber, it's masculine but not at all in an overpowering way—I swear! I love using it just as much as "girly" stuff I keep in my shower, and I even got my BF hooked, too. So now, when I shower at his place, we end up smelling the same. Strange? Maybe, but it sure beats that questionable bar of soap.
Categories: Beauty On the Go, Favorite Find Friday | Tags: Axe, Body Wash, Men's products, Shampoo, Shower, shower gel
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Jennifer Hudson On her Role with Weight Watchers and How Her Short Hair Motivates Her to Work Out
Written on February 21, 2014 at 11:38 am , by Molly Ritterbeck
Jennifer Hudson has come a long way since she first graced the stage as a finalist in the third season of American Idol. As a Grammy-award winning singer, she went on to star in the silver screen blockbuster Dreamgirls, which earned her a Golden Globe, SAG award and an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. After the birth of her first child, she announced she was joining Weight Watchers in 2010 and has since been a success story (dropping from a size 16 to a 6) and spokesperson for the brand. She discusses her journey in her book I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down ($15, amazon.com). We nabbed some time with her and Weight Watchers' chief scientific officer, Karen Miller Kovach as they awarded Baltimore with a healthy community grant on behalf of Weight Watchers.
Tell us about what you guys are doing today in Baltimore.
Miller-Kovach: "Weight Watchers is and always has been very committed in terms of ensuring that our program and services are available throughout the world because we're not just a United States company. We decided to formalize a little bit and so the healthy community grant came out of that and has been awarded to three cities. It was a highly competitive grant process and was judged by a group of independent judges. So a small, a large and a medium city were selected. We're in Baltimore today, which is the large city that was selected. And celebrating their record and proven ability to provide, within the community, a holistic approach to health and well-being. So, this is a celebration, I think for the community, it's a celebration for weight watchers to recognize and renew our commitment to healthy living, to weight management and to being an active player in reversing the tide of obesity that exists in our nation."
Awesome! And Jennifer what does it mean to you to be involved in this type of program?
Hudson: "I think it's amazing! One of my new year's resolutions was to help change lives and that's what this will do. It will give people a new start and direction. So I'm excited to be a part of it!"
What are some healthy habits that you've adopted in achieving your health goals?
"I think all around just making healthier choices and decisions. Drinking water, I'm not a water girl but I have to do that. Because that's important and knowing what's important for the body not eating just for fun. Being conscious of what I'm taking in."
What type of workouts helped you achieve and maintain your transformation?
"What I like most, if I'm going to workout, is being outside. I love being outside! I love being able to enjoy things while I'm working out. So I love jogging because I want to be out. I've noticed that if I'm in a nice climate, it inspires me to workout more and be more active. Since I'm in Chicago it's much colder, so you might not feel like working out which makes it more difficult. So when I can embrace the beautiful air, I love to get out and go running. And just most importantly, making sure I'm enjoying whatever I'm doing. Whether it's doing squats, whether it's jogging, whether it's jumping rope, riding a bike, I like to make it fun so I want to do it again. You want to carry it on. So if you're enjoying it you'll do it over and over again. I like to make it fun!"
Have you found to have any snacks that give you energy throughout the day, or to have before or after a workout?
"Actually I love a banana! That's my favorite, if you want to call that a snack! It's good because it gets that fiber in there, gets your system going and gives you plenty of energy and it's no points! So that's something that I love to have. Before I eat anything in the morning I make sure I have a banana or something because it's filling and you don't ever want to be too hungry. Because you don't want to go to the gym, do a workout and then you're starving, then you're going to eat anything. If you have something that's quick, you can grab out of your bag. To me it's the most fulfilling fruit there is. Eat that up and I'm good to go!"
In terms of your beauty routine, are there any makeup tricks or hair tricks that you like to do before a night out or something to boost your confidence?
"Well, I cut my hair and I think that's like a weight loss goal for people. A lot of times it's a goal when you're going through weight loss. You know it's like 'if I ever lose weight I'm going to cut my hair!' So I cut my hair so I can show off my facial structure and things like that. It's fun being able to experiment with the new me and discovering who I am now. Like I had the big girl look down, no I'm like 'okay, what's my style now?' Like re-discovering myself and it's fun! You know, every girl wants to play dress up! So I'm getting to play dress up with myself and find my new self!"
Have you found it to be easier to maintain and to style?
"It is, I think it's fun and it's funky! It's a lot of things but it's definitely easier to maintain than longer hair. And it inspires me to workout more because I can't hide behind the hair! If you've got short hair you can see my arms and my back, you know what I mean? It inspires me to push even further to work out!"
Categories: Beauty On the Go | Tags: advice, Beauty, dieting, diets, Jennifer Hudson, short hair, weight loss, Weight Watchers, workout tips
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Favorite Find Friday: Ralph Lauren Romance Fragrance
Written on February 14, 2014 at 11:38 am , by Molly Ritterbeck
When I was younger, I changed my perfume after every breakup (such a teenage-angsty thing to do—I know). There was just something about a fragrance that was so closely tied to the memories of the relationship, that after it ended, I wanted a fresh start. And a fresh scent. But since I've been very happily attached for the past six years (!), I've had to come up with a new smell strategy. It was around the time when my guy and I first started dating that I began crushing on Ralph Lauren Romance Eau de Parfum ($68, ralphlauren.com). Described as a fragrance that "captures the timeless essence of falling in love," it seemed like the perfect match for the start of a budding romance. I loved the sensual florals, like white violet and sun goddess rose that created seductive chemistry when combined with the musk of exotic woods. As time went on, I fell more and more in love with my beau and my perfume. But the winter melted into spring and I needed to switch things up (in the fragrance department, not the BF one!) so I swapped in the summer edition—Ralph Lauren Romance Summer Blossom Eau de Toilette Spray ($74, ralphlauren.com). A lighter, fruitier version of the original, this sunny and playful scent has notes of mandarin and waterlily that lightly flutter on top of the woodsy, vanilla base. One spritz gives you that pit-of-your-stomach butterfly feeling and ignites those summer love sparks, even in a long-term relationship. I continue to alternate between the two and since I'm loyal to the collection, I'm anxiously awaiting the latest launch, Midnight Romance coming out this April. So after years of testing out all those other
guys perfumes that weren't a perfect fit, I'm blissfully happy to have finally found the one for me. And today, I thought it was the appropriate timing to share this ode to oud with all of you. Happy Valentine's Day!
Categories: Beauty On the Go, Favorite Find Friday | Tags: fragrance, love, Ralph Lauren, Valentine's day
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Head-To-Toe Dry Skin Solutions: Arctic Weather Edition
Written on February 11, 2014 at 11:40 am , by Fitness Magazine
With not one but two polar vortexes under our belts, those of us in the Northeast are cold, cranky and, well, feeling anything but sexy (think chapped lips, cracking hands and flaky legs—gross). We've rounded up some of the most moisturizing potions to keep your skin happy and hydrated because, let's face it, winter has only just begun (wah!).
Face: CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion ($14, walgreen.com)
This dermatologist favorite provides a controlled release of essential ceramides and other skin-soothing ingredients throughout the day so your skin stays supple from the time you eat breakfast until you hit the sack.
Lips: Mustela Hydra Stick ($10, sephora.com)
Protect your pout with this convenient little stick. Made with cold cream, shea butter and beeswax, it infuses moisture into your lips or anywhere your skin needs it (like around your nose or even your cheeks). Tuck it in your pocket for quick touch-ups while you're shredding the slopes (or after you've endured a rough commute).
Hands: Fresh Brown Sugar Hand Cream ($19, sephora.com)
If only mittens could keep your hands both warm and moisturized. Slather on this rich lotion, which contains shea butter and vitamin E to prevent moisture loss. The caramel and brown sugar scent is intoxicating, yet 100 percent guilt-free!
Body: Jergens Crema Deep Conditioning Shea Butter Body Cream ($7, drugstore.com)
Turn your post-shower routine into a little daily indulgence with this tub of luxurious body cream. Rich shea butter quenches scaly skin, and it absorbs quickly so you can slip into your coziest sweater/leggings combo and prepare to bear the elements.
Feet: Soap & Glory Heel Genius Amazing Foot Cream ($16, Sephora stores)
Sleep your way to softer heels with this yummy foot cream. Just massage a generous amount onto clean feet, slip on cotton socks and drift off. Macadamia oil, menthol and orange and lemon fruit acids will work the night shift so that come morning, your soles will be soft and soothed.
Hair: Kérastase Masque Nutri-Thermique ($18, keratase-usa.com)
Often we're so focused on taking care of our skin in the winter (the flakes!), we neglect our strands. This heat-activated deep-conditioning hair mask nourishes locks from roots to tips and protects your mane from drying-out in the future. Yes, please!
Other Problem Areas: Avéne XeraCalm A.D. Lipid-Replenishing Cream ($32, dermstore.com)
Specially created for eczema-prone skin, this cream will soothe, relieve discomfort and soften tender skin. It's safe for use on the face and body on infants and adults. Whether you have eczema or not, this cream has your dry spots covered (literally)!
—Chelsea Burns, beauty intern
Categories: Beauty On the Go | Tags: body lotion, chapped, dry, Dry skin, flaky, hand creme, Hands, hydrating, lip bam, lips, moisturizer, skincare, tight, weather, winter
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Favorite Find Friday: Suave Moroccan Infusion Body Lotion
Written on February 7, 2014 at 8:00 am , by Molly Ritterbeck
Let's just say this has been one rough winter for us here in the northeast. There have been polar vortexes, followed by apocalyptic snow storms, followed by plummeting temperatures, followed by rain, sleet, hail, slush—the kind of stuff you remember from the 90s. I'm from northeast PA, not too far outside the city but at a much higher elevation so this is nothing new to me. But sadly, my skin has adapted to the closer-to-sea-level altitude of NYC and it has not been happy with the forecast. White, dry and flaky: my skin's condition sounds more and more like the weather that's causing it as each wintery day passes. I needed some serious help so I grabbed Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Body Lotion ($5, walgreens.com). I slather it on right out of the shower (waiting more than just a few minutes can mean less hydration) and it sinks in deep to hydrate extra dry skin. It's infused with authentic Moroccan argan oil, a lightweight ingredient known to be rich in nutrients and antioxidants, so after just a few days of using it, I noticed my skin looking more radiant than before. The effects last all day so I know I'm covered until I reapply before bed (seriously, my skin drinks this stuff up.) And since those meteorology-savvy little groundhogs Punxsutawney Phil and Staten Island Chuck both saw their shadows this year, predicting six more weeks of this arctic assault in the northeast, I guess I'll be relying on every last drop of this skin saver until spring.
On a side note, if you're like me and dreading this weather, but wishing for brighter days, Suave has teamed up with the dapper celebrity fashion stylist, Brad Goreski, to help make your dreams come true. Just tweet your wish (which can be anything from silky, glowing skin to a sunny vacay) to @SuaveBeauty with hashtag #RadiantWishes to be entered into the sweepstakes or head to the Suave Beauty Facebook page to enter the Radiant Wishes Sweepstakes for a chance to win Suave Professional Moroccan infusion products, a spa day or a trip to sunny Los Angeles. A few lucky winners' wishes will be fulfilled!
Categories: Beauty On the Go, Favorite Find Friday | Tags: argan oil, body lotion, contest, Dry skin, lotion, Moisture, moisturizer, moroccan, prize, Suave, sweepstakes
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New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira Gushes About His Raw Juice Obsession
Written on February 6, 2014 at 9:00 am , by Molly Ritterbeck
Mark Teixiera, the first baseman for the New York Yankees, knows all about the importance of a fit and healthy lifestyle, especially after missing a majority of last season due to a wrist injury. He's been drinking raw juice for 10 years and started picking up Juice Press bottles on the go. He loved the juices so much, he decided to get involved with the company. As the brand announced a new location at SoHo Strength Lab in New York City, we chatted with Teixiera on everything from his love affair with raw juices to his pre-game rituals.
How did you get involved with Juice Press?
"About two and a half years ago, I met Marcus [the founder and CEO] at the Lower East Side store. I fell in love with the product. You know, it's a lifestyle choice and I've drank raw juice for years. It's a painstaking, labor-intensive process. Usually when you buy something in a bottle it doesn't taste as good; it's not as fresh, but the product was so good I said, 'Marc, we've got to partner up here.' Then we worked something out!"
So do you also juice at home?
"Absolutely! I drink anywhere from two to five juices a day."
Do you do meal replacements and snacks or juice cleanses?
"It depends. If I've been sick or had a long vacation where I didn't necessarily make the right choices eating-wise, I will do a cleanse. But I've found that when I'm on the go all day, grabbing a couple juices works. I'll bring a cooler with me—just put it in the car and instead of driving through somewhere or stopping in a convenient store and getting snacks. You can try to make the best choices you can but nothing's going to be better to put in your body than Juice Press. So it's a lifestyle choice that's really worked out."
Do you have any favorite juices to drink before or after a workout?
"Pre-workout, I love Glo in the morning because it's refreshing with citrus and vitamin C. A Glo and a raw oatmeal for breakfast before a workout is a great meal! And then after the workout, something with a little more protein in it, Lait de Coconut is a really good drink for after a workout. Smoothies are great after a workout as well."
So, how is your wrist?
"It's doing much better. It was a major surgery and I'm going to be smart about it the first couple weeks of spring training. But I have full confidence that I'll be fine for the season."
That's good news! So what are your workouts like off-season?
"They actually vary. I'm always working on something. As a professional athlete, you're always trying to get better; you're always trying to keep from being injured or rehab an injury or get stronger. So my workouts vary from something that's very functional, baseball-wise, and stuff that's very strength or conditioning specific depending on the time of year and how my body feels."
And then how do they adjust when you get into the season?
"The older I've gotten, the less I've been able to lift during the season. So during the season, it's a lot more core work, a lot more stability work. Basically, you kick your butt every night on the field; you don't want to kick your butt in the weight room as well. I could do that when I was 25 but I'm turning 34 this year, I've got a lot of miles on my body. When I'm in the weight room I want to build myself up stability-wise, not break myself down pounding the weights."
Do you have any interesting rituals or superstitions that you do before a game?
"I almost always get in the hot tub before practices and before games because warming up my muscles, making sure my joints are lubricated, being able to go out there with a sweat already is very important to me. Then, if I had a really good game the night before, I basically try and do the same thing the next day. I eat the same foods, I wear the same uniform. If I wore long sleeves, I wear long sleeves. If I wore short sleeves, I'm wearing short sleeves. You know, it's just the little idiosyncrasies of baseball that come out in you."
Since I am a beauty editor, I have to ask about your grooming routine! Do you have any favorite products you love?
"Jack Black products, I've used them forever. So, the face lotion. When it's 12 degrees in New York and the wind is blowing in your face, it gets a little dry. The shampoo and conditioner. You know, I really don't do too much on the beauty side, I use my body not my looks!"
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Primer: History of intelligent design and the creation - evolution controversy
1611: King James Bible published5
1654: Archbishop Usher calculates that the world was created in 4004 B.C. 5
1802: Paley publishes "Natural Theology"5
1830: Charles Lyell publishes Principles of Geology, one of Darwin's primary sources5
1859: T.H. Huxley, atheist, "Darwin's Bulldog," and self-proclaimed "gladiator general" of Darwin's theory anticipates a public controversy between science and religion. Writes Darwin, "I am sharpening my claws and beak in readiness" just before Origin of Species published1
1859: Darwin Publishes Origin of Species:
1860~1900ish: Reaction to Darwin: Much fighting over Darwin's theory. "At first much of the opposition to Darwins theory came from scientists on grounds of evidence, not from theologians on grounds of scripture." (Francis Glasson quoted in Ref 3). "The reaction to the Origin was immediate. Some biologists argued that Darwin could not prove his hypothesis. Others criticized Darwins concept of variation, arguing that he could explain neither the origin of variations nor how they were passed to succeeding generation. This particular scientific objection was not answered until the birth of modern genetics in the early 20th century. . . . In fact, many scientists continued to express doubts for the following 50 to 80 years." (Garland E. Allen and Randy Bird quoted in Ref 3). However, eventually there was much religious opposition as well.1
1874: John William Draper publishes History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science, which reinforces a characterization of religion at war with science1, 6 and "fostered the impression that religious critics of Darwinism threatened to rekindle the Inquisition"1.
1896: Andrew Dickson White publishes A History of The Warfare of Science With Theology, criticizing Christian theology, scripture, clergy, and religious history and adding much fuel to the secular popular and academic intellectual fire kindling against Christianity and religious thought in society.1, 6
1905-1915: The Fundamentals, a series of popular booklets published by the Bible Institute of Los Angeles (Biola) describing the fundamental tenets of Protestantism. These essays were in part a response to growing popular secular trends in thinking partly stemming from ideas related to the works of Draper and White. Some essays by influential conservative Christian leaders encourage harmony between evolution and Christianity.1 Some essays are published against evolution, some support evolution. However, Darwinian-like notions of random variation coupled with a struggle-for-survival were not in vogue with biologists at this time, and so many of the Christians who supported evolution saw it as "goal-directed" and not as a chance-based (today most biologists see evolutionary processes as essentially Darwinian--based upon random chance-based variation coupled with a struggle for survival-of-the-fittest).4
1912: New York Times Sunday Headline says "Darwin Theory Proved True; English Scientist Say the Skull Found in Sussex Establishes Human Descent from Apes"1 (this was "Piltdown Man," revealed in 1953 to be a fraudulent series of fossils composed of human and orangutan skull bones.2). Piltdown expert Arthur Keith wrote that "[Darwin and Huxley] made it possible for us men to today to persue our studies without persecution--without being subject to the contumely of Church dignitaries"1.
1925: Science and religion "warfare model" had become "ingrained into the received wisdom of many secular Americans"1. Evolution, and more particularly Darwin's mechanisms of evolution (mutation and natural selection) were becoming generally accepted among biologists. Evolution had by this time filtered into high school science curriculums at a time when more people were beginning to attend public high schools for the first time. More Americans were being exposed to evolution, and opposition began to arise. The time was ripe for a controversy. 2 general forms of opposition1:
1925: Scopes Trial:
In 1925, the Tennessee legislature passed the Butler act which made it "unlawful for any teacher in any of the. . . public schools. . .to teach any theory that denies the story of the Divine Creation of man as taught in the Bible, and to teach instead that man has descended from a lower order of animals".8
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) put an ad in the Chattanooga Times on May 4th, 1925 to test a Tennessee law which forbade the teaching of evolution that human beings evolved from lower forms of life3:
Following are a few of the statements in Hunters book which probably would have been very unacceptable to the Christians who held to a literal creation story as depicted in the Bible in Genesis 1: "Evolution means change, and these groups are believed by scientists to represent stages in complexity of development of life on the earth. Geology teaches that millions of years ago, life upon the earth was very simple, and that gradually more and more complex forms of life appeared, as the rocks formed latest in time show the most highly developed forms of animal life. The great English scientist Charles Darwin, from this and other evidence, explained the theory of evolution. This is the belief that simple forms of life on the earth slowly and gradually gave rise to those more complex and that thus ultimately the most complex forms came into existence."3
Scopes was a young teacher who had little to lose if convicted. He was a chain-smoker, shy, easygoing, cooperative, opposed the statute. He was courted by the ACLU to find out if he would be a defendant.
On May 25th, a grand jury was rushed together to Scopes "before any other town could steal the show"1
William Jennings Bryan, a progressive politician and former presidential candidate who mixed "left-wing politics and right-wing religion"1 volunteered to lead the prosecution.
There was "widely publicized ridicule of the Tennessee law" which was "eroding public support for such statues everywhere"1. Bryan observed, "I saw such large [newspaper] space given to the ridicule but mall space given to the noble act of Governor Peay in signing the bill."1
Bryan wanted to turn the trial into a sort of publicity act to champion his cause against evolution.1 Bryan would fit into category 2, of the above types opposition to evolution.
Famous defense attorney, a public proponent of the ideas of White and Draper in his speeches and trial arguments, Clarence Darrow, a sharp public opponent of Bryan, joined the case primarily to oppose Bryan. Darrow wanted another chance to publicly humiliate Christian beliefs.
The ACLU wanted a narrow test case to fight the law on strictly legal terms, and were dismayed that celebrities like Darrow and Bryan would be on the case.1 They were especially concerned that "Darrow's zealous agnosticism might transform the trial from a narrow appeal for academic freedom to a broad assault on religion."1 This is exactly what happened, and the trial became a media circus. It was the very first nationally broadcast trial in the United States.8
The trial lasted eight days, Darrow "lost" and Scopes was fined $100. The Tennessee Supreme Court later reversed Scopes' conviction on a legal technicality.8
Darrow, however, considered it a victory as he cross-examined Bryan by calling the prosecuting attorney to the witness stand. Many of Darrow's questions were theological or scientific in nature regarding the accuracy of the Bible. Bryan, a career politician and a Christian who took a fairly moderate stance and opposed evolution primarily on moral grounds, was not able to answer all of the questions. However, this chain of events is one of the reasons why creationism has been largely been publicly ridiculed in the U.S.
In the 1950's, Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee wrote, Inherit the Wind, opened on Broadway. In 1960 it was produced by Stanley Kramer into a film. The play grossly misrepresented the actual events of the trial, portrayed opposers of evolution as religious bigots and anti-intellectuals, and has perpetuated a publicly held myth that the Scopes trial represented the triumph of science, reason, and evolution over religion, bigotry, and creationism. These two categories have remained in the minds of many as accurately describing this issue.
1950's: Controversy renews when "Space Race" with Russia heats up and science education again becomes an important issue.
1959: The centennial anniversary of the publication of Origin of Species also brought more attention to this controversy.
1963: Creation Research Society Formed.
1968: Edwards v. Arkansas: U.S. Supreme Court invalidated Arkansas statute prohibiting teaching of evolution. Court held a state cannot tailor its curriculum to any particular religious sect or doctrine. (NCSE)
1971: Lawyer and scholar Norman Macbeth publishes Darwin Retried: An Appeal to Reason. Many of Macbeth's arguments form the basis for later modern scholarly critiques of evolution.
1972: Institute for Creation Research Founded, anti-evolution efforts primarily from the "young earth creationist camp" until 1980's.
1973: Tennessee legislature passes the Butler Act stating:
Provided, however, that the textbook requirements stated above shall in no way diminish the duty of the state textbook commission to prepare a list of approved standard editions of textbooks for use in the public schools of the state as provided in this section. Each local school board may use textbooks or supplementary material as approved by the State Board of Education to carry out the provisions of this section. The teaching of all occult or satanical beliefs of human origin is expressly excluded from this act.
Section 2. Provided however that the Holy Bible shall not be defined as a textbook, but is hereby declared to be a reference work, and shall not be required to carry the disclaimer above provided for textbooks.3
1982: McLean v. Arkansas: Arkansas law taught that universe was created out of nothing, natural selection was insufficient, and everything destroyed in a flood. Judge William Overton ruled that the law violated the First Amendment's Establishment Clause because it promoted unscientific theories in public schools. According to Overton's decision, a scientific (based on the testimony of Michael Ruse) must: 1) Be guided by natural law, 2) Be explained by natural law, 3) Be testable against the empirical world, 4) Be tentative, and 5) Be falsifiable. Thus "scientific creationism" was not science.
1983. Several "Committees of Correspondence" which worked together to fight scientific creationism in the 1970's, and the 1982 trial, grew together and founded the National Center for Science Education (NCSE), and in 1983, NCSE was incorporated.
1986: Hugh Ross founds "Reasons to Believe," the largest "Old Earth Creationist" organization.
1986: Michael Denton publishes Evolution: A Theory in Crisis.
1987: Edwards v. Aguillard: Enacts 3 pronged test of what is legitimate to be taught in a government school: 1) must not promote a particular religion or religious view, 2) must not have the primary effect of either advancing or inhibiting religion, and 3) must not result in excessive entanglement of government and religion.
1991: Phillip Johnson publishes Darwin on Trial.
1993: Landmark meeting between various would-be founders of the intelligent design movement, including Phillip Johnson, Michael Behe, and others, takes place at Pajaro Dunes, California.
1996: Michael Behe publishes Darwin's Black Box, popularizing the phrase "intelligent design" and introducing the concept of "irreducible complexity".
1996: "Mere Creation" conference held at Biola University unites more founders of the "intelligent design" movement including Michael Behe, David Berlinsky, Walter Bradley, William Dembski, Sigrid Hartwig-Scherer, Phillip Johnson, Robert Kaita, Steven Meyer, J. P. Moreland, Paul Nelson, Nancy Pearcey, Del Ratzsch, John Mark Reynolds, Hugh Ross, and Jonathan Wells.
1998: William Dembski publishes Cambridge monograph series book The Design Inference, introducing intelligent design concepts such as the explanatory filter and specified complexity.
1999: Kansas removes some controversial aspects of macroevolution from the curriculum. Press ridicules Kansas and misrepresents what happened saying that they removed evolution entirely.
2000: Jonathan Wells publishes Icons of Evolution.
2000: Utah Law Review publishes "Teaching the Origins Controversy: Science, Or Religion, Or Speech" by David K. DeWolf, Stephen C. Meyer, and Mark Edward DeForrest explaining the constitutional legitimacy of teaching intelligent design and criticizing evolution in the science classroom.
2001: PBS Evolution first aired.
2001: Ohio--IDnet and members of the ID movement trying to have teaching intelligent design required by curriculum. Jonathan Wells (with the Icons) and the Santorum Amendment have played a major role.
Recent Events: The Santorum Amendment (2001, 2002)
On June 13, 2001, the United States Senate strongly supported an amendment which states,
(2) where biological evolution is taught, the curriculum should help students to understand why this subject generates so much continuing controversy, and should prepare the students to be informed participants in public discussions regarding the subject."
Afterwards, 3 senators made noteworthy comments:
Senator Ted Kennedy (D-Massachusetts):
Apart from the NCSE's lobbying, the actual amendment remained basically in its original form. However, it was not included in the final version of the bill, but rather was included in the "Conference Report," which is meant to explain the intent of the bill. The report said:
The Santorum Amendment is now one of the primary arguments being used to allow for the inclusion of intelligent design into the curriculum in Ohio, and also to allow for criticisms of evolution to be taught.
1. Summer for the Gods by Edward J. Larson.
2. Bones of Contention by Marvin L. Lubenow.
3. Darwinism and the Law: Can Non-Naturalistic Scientific Survive Constitutional Challenge by H Wayne House (see http://www-acs.ucsd.edu/~idea/house.rtf).
4. Cretinism or Evilution? No. 2 Edited by E.T. Babinski. See http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/ce/2/part12.html
5. Timeline for Origins Class at http://jmlynch.dhs.org/classes/origins/timeline.php
6. Religion and Science: History, Method, Dialogue in "Dispelling Some Myths About The Split Between Theology and Science in the Nineteenth Century" an essay by Claude Welch.
7. See PBS Evolution's re-interpretation of this famous exchange.
8. William Jennings Bryan & The Scopes Trial by R.M. Cornelius at http://www.bryan.edu/historical/wjbryan_trial/ from Bryan College Historical Resources (a Christian college in Dayton Tennessee, home of the Scopes Trial).

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- Vescent Photonics Has Moved
Vescent Photonics is proud to announce that we have moved our operations into a newer, larger facility. After bursting at the seams for a number of years, we have increased our square footage by roughly a factor of 3 to over 10,000 ft2. Our new building has freshly updated workspaces, including an abundance of power, light, and connectivity. It also boasts of expanded labs and production floor space, a stock room, and a 2,000 ft2 class 10,000 clean room.
Our new home office is located at:
14998 W. 6th Ave.
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3Huntemann, N. et al. High-accuracy optical clock based on the octupole transition in 171Yb+.Phys. Rev. Lett. 108, 090801 (2012)
4Madej, A. A., Dubé, P., Zhou, Z., Bernard, J. E. & Gertsvolf, M. 88Sr+ 445-THz single-ion reference at the 10−17 level via control and cancellation of systematic uncertainties and its measurement against the SI second. Phys. Rev. Lett. 109, 203002 (2012)
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YourTearsRdelish said...
I wish they would fix the Human race in Cataclysm!
How it should be:The Human race is supposed to be a multicultural underdog fending off savages!
How it is:The "Human" race is nearly 99% Caucasian underdog fending off savages!
How it should be:Some Humans are fat,skinny,built or average!
How it is:All Human males take performance enhancing drugs and were almost casted for The Jersey Shore! All the Human females lack junk in the trunk and have watermelons shoved down their shirts!
Honorable mention:Human Hairstyles speak to my first complaint why is that our choices are limited to looking like Goku or being bald? Where are the dreads? Where are the mohawks? WTB nightelf afro!
In closing:Humans aren't a reskin of Bloodelves! Humans are diverse race trying to survive in a war torn world! atleast thats how it should be.
The humans of Wow are all from Northern Eastern Kingdoms. It's a pretty small area. It's surprising they have any ethnic diversity at all (perhaps people with a black skin tone in Wow have a random skin mutation which would explain why they retain caucasian facial characteristics). Also, why do you think the Humans are the underdogs? My view would be that most of the races of the Horde fit that role better, after all the Humans beat the Orcs.
snaketrap11 said...
"All the Human females lack junk in the trunk and have watermelons shoved down their shirts!"
Watermelons? Really? Have you ever seen a watermelon? They're pretty damn big. The human females currently in the game have pretty average sized breasts.


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Posted October 4th, 2009 by Lara Coimbra
My God...it feels so terrible for me. I'm only 15, and I dunno how can I reduce the effects of my skin picking... I don't use to eat my skin that is so gross for me, sorry... :'( I just know that i do this 'cause i'm realy stressed, and my disturb with attention just turns everything worst! When i pick myself i feel so depressed and sad after... i would like to know if you feel like that too... thanks.
On December 31st, 2009 blue. said:
Hey Lara, I'm 15 too. After picking at my skin i feel terrible too. I feel stupid because i could have just stopped myself and didn't and have no one to talk to about feeling helpless like I do. I feel even worse when my parents notice it because they seem so dissapointed or even angry sometimes. I'm angry at myself too. keep your chin up =) keep trying.
On November 30th, 2009 Mel123 said:
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I'm using this on my Aether 70 pack (that has no front/belt pockets). I was afraid the grab bag would be too big, but it's not. And I was afraid I would notice it, but I didn't. It did not impede my arm swing or anything. And its positioning is flexible enough so that I was able to place it almost directly over my hip belt. The materials are good & it appears well made. Only used it on one overnight so far, but it really fit in nicely. I recommend it.
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Been using this for a while now and I love it! I originally got it for MY Gregory Baltoro 75 since the pockets on the hip belt were only big enough to carry chapstick or a smaller compass. Now I have an Osprey Aether and I still use this even with the hipbelt pockets. It can hold a map to keep it within easy reach as well as other trail essentials. I use this on which ever pack I am taking out from daypacks to the large packs. Leave it to Osprey to make something that really adds functionality to your pack.
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This is a fantastic add on to your existing pack. I purchased one for my son and liked it so much I ordered one for myself. It's great for those hard to reach necessities that u want along the way. I also is mine as a sling pack for weekend trips to carry extra stuff that want fit into pockets. It's easy to adjust and clip on your pack. Definitely recommend!
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My curiosity got the better of me, so I decided to do some research.
In Latin, "Optimus" means "the best". Optimus Prime. "Prime" means "the first". Optimus Prime. When combined, "Optimus Prime" translates to "the best of the first". Optimus Prime.
Coincidence? I think not.
With the last one making over a billion see no reason why there would not be a fourth movie and possibly more.
According to to Michael Bay he has been in talks with Paramount and Hasbro about the continuation of the series but he will be making Pain and Gain first which Im actually pretty excited about , more so than his return to Transformers
I waited to post this until after Christmas so any Twins fans wouldn't get their holiday ruined. No joke.
So this explains the mysterious absence. Since every remaining Autobot was being forced to leave on the Xanthium, I knew the Twins must be dead. But I assumed it happened somewhere between films, not like this. Ehren Kruger must harbor extreme feelings of hatred for the Twins.
This is legit, I didn't just pull this story out of my twisted psyche to be mean. I hated those guys, and even I found this unsettling. Months after reading the book, I'm still pondering the visceral awfulness of it.
This is from the DOTM official novelization written by Peter David.
cheezzuscrust post: times like these: I did a quick browse and…
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childgolden : Transformers Rescue Bots Promo Clip
Peter Cullen's voicing Optimus Prime in "Transformers: Rescue Bots"? EPIC!!!
I think this series is going to be really good, although I do like Prime I am still missing Animated and this seems like a good continuation of aesthetic Derick J Wyatt created
idoctoroptimus : my obsession with transformers is unhealthy.
You definitely are not
I did a quick browse and look-over of the quotes and such that were made… and… ugh. I don't know. Most of them made me kinda upset. If he didn't like Transformers as much as he claims, then why did he continue with it? Sure, it's money, but… Eh. Making such statements towards the fandom as a whole made me a little mad. I'm also a TF fan, who reads the comics. Not only that, but I also read tons of other comics. Not just TF.
Hell, I go to SDCC just so I can see what new comics are out there. :\
The generalization of the fandom as a whole was also quite in insulting to me as well, I also read alot of other comic titles from IDW and other publishers and the opinion that because I like Transformers I shouldnt like others comic books was rather upsetting as well as the insinuation that fans of comic books in general would never be interested in franchise that I have followed and enjoyed for my whole life.
I think that while he is entitled to these opinions, broadcasting them in this was very unprofessional and has affected how I look back at has run on this series in a negative way, I am however looking forward to the continuation of the IDW series with Robots in Disguise in the new year with hope that the writers of this series handle these characters with more respect to the foundation the creators of this mythos have laid down.
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When big No. 74 jogs out onto Conley-Oakley Field with his Buford teammates tonight, folks will ooh and ah at his impressive size and athleticism and wonder who from Lovett will have to face this giant in the trenches. But Vadal Alexander won't play in the Channel 2 Sports Zone Game of the Week (7:30 p.m., Comcast 248/Charter 126). And considering what he's been through the last four months, he'll be happy just to be there on the sidelines.
That's because the 6-foot-5, 315-pound Alexander spent most of this past summer needing a walker to get around. His greatest feat each day was getting out of bed. His once-legendary squat, which peaked upward of 600 pounds last May, was reduced to zero by June. "If that," he said.
Arguably the top offensive lineman in the state in the Class of 2012, Alexander was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome the first week of summer break. He said he first noticed symptoms during the last practice of the school year at Buford.
Little did he know then the medical journey that would commence.
"It was at practice," he said. "I just felt kind of weird. My legs went out and it just kind of went down from there. I just thought it was the flu or a cold or something. All of the sudden there was this full blown thing and it was like, 'Wow.'"
Wow is right.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder affecting the nervous system. It us usually triggered by an acute infection, such as influenza. It is characterized by weakness and usually affects the lower limbs first, rapidly progressing in an ascending fashion. After experiencing "rubbery legs" that tend to buckle, within days patients soon loose control of arms and facial muscles. In some cases, respiration can be affected. In worst cases, people die from it.
So instead of going to the beach and attending football camps as he had planned, Alexander found himself seeing neurologists, being injected with wicked-strong antibiotics and seeing himself be reduced to a shell of the athlete that had recruiters drooling from Baton Rouge to South Bend.
"I was on a walker for about a month and a half," Alexander said. "It was crazy. You go from being on the field doing your thing, grinding and sweating and all that, to needing a walker to get around. . . . But that was at its worst."
It was shilling transformation for Alexander's coaches and teammates to witness.
"It's sobering," Buford coach Jess Simpson said. "For us as coaches, it's about I want to see this kid walk and live a healthy life again after what he went through. For the kids it shows how fragile and how fast all this can be taken away from you."
But the worst is over for Alexander now. He's on his way back. To look at him today one would never know anything was ever wrong.
In fact, if it were up to Alexander he'd play in tonight's game against Lovett. He was an integral part of last year's Buford team that came into Atlanta and lost to these Lions 28-21. For the Wolves, that defeat snapped winning streaks of 49 regular-season games and 58 region contests.
"I was actually about to play last week, but I sat down with my parents and Coach Simpson and we talked and decided to hold off for a couple more weeks," he said. "We're going to have another meeting and see where we are now and see if I'll play next week and see how it works out. We're just being cautious."
Remarkably, through it all, Alexander never had a "woe-is-me" moment.
"I knew it was all in God's hands and he had a plan for me," said Alexander, an outspoken Christian. "There's a reason this happened. So I just thank Him for helping me through this. I'll be back in tip-top shape; I pretty much am now. If it's His will, everything will be completely fine. I think it is. It's about time for me to come back."
Meanwhile, college recruiters have never left his side. Without attending a camp or a combine during what's usually a critical time in recruiting, the summer before one's junior year, Alexander emerged with scholarship offers from Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Auburn, LSU, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee.
"I plan to go on visits very soon, if not this weekend then the rest of the college season," Alexander said. "I'm still being heavily recruited; I still have all my offers. I guess they trust me and realize I still want it. I'm still getting letters every day."
Where might he end up in college? That is the least of Alexander's concerns at the moment.
"I'm just wide open right now," he said. "All this happened this summer and I'm just trying to get back on that field underneath those Friday night lights. So I haven't been leaning any one way or another right now."
For the time being, standing upright is reward enough.
September 24th, 2010
10:00 am
chip is early, what is new in recruiting
September 24th, 2010
10:16 am
God bless, you, this is a rough thing to fight through, hang in there, you will be in my prayers…
September 24th, 2010
10:22 am
Good luck Big fella.
September 24th, 2010
10:26 am
Kids going to be a beast. Hope my Vols can sway him You might want to spell check prior to submitting
September 24th, 2010
10:30 am
Glad Vadal is back up and going!! He is a phenominal athlete!
September 24th, 2010
10:45 am
Proof read before hitting the send button. This is full of grammar and spelling errors. C'mom man get in the game!
September 24th, 2010
10:49 am
I'm from Coffee County and currently live in TX, but I keep an eye on the recruiting scene, I know UGA is after this kid, but with the more than likely chance that UGA getting the Theus kid how does it affect us recruiting him?
September 24th, 2010
12:06 pm
September 24th, 2010
12:09 pm
TXDawg, great to hear from a former Coffee County Trojan…you guys aren't doing so hot this year in football, but you should get it turned around in the next year or so. I used to live in Texas year's ago…if you don't mind me asking, where exactly do you live? Now, on to Vadal…honestly, his recruitment has been pretty low-key since he has been dealing with his health issue. John Theus is without a doubt our top priority on the Offensive Line next year, but we were one of the first team's to offer Vadal a scholarship (thanks to the fact that we were already at Buford recruiting current UGA OL Kolton Houston). I haven't heard anything on him in a while, but I will check with my sources and let you know if they have heard anything on him recently.
Chip, not a problem at all…we all do things like hitting the wrong button. Heck, I can't tell you how many emails I have accidentally hit the Send button on that defnitely was not ready to be sent. Just an overall good story concerning Vadal though. Glad he is doing better, and I know that Buford is ready to get him back on the field. It will be an interesting game if Buford and Carver-Columbus meet up again in the playoffs and Vadal is healthy.
September 24th, 2010
12:10 pm
BYU a Catholic school? Get Real!
September 24th, 2010
12:26 pm
good article chip, glad to hear the kid is doing better…here's hoping he makes a full recovery and is back on the field soon…hope to see him in red and black
September 24th, 2010
1:00 pm
He has faith and thats all he needs good luck young man.sounds like a CMR, TYPE of kid!
September 24th, 2010
1:24 pm
hey resign or re-sighn you're right BYU isnt one still if its false i dont care wouldnt send my child to any if them period!!!!
September 24th, 2010
1:28 pm
I think i may just read Towers blog from now on because these story's make you fell good and the comments are not as trashy on here as on other blogs .
September 24th, 2010
1:35 pm
Hey TxDawg…I'm from Worth County…live in San Antonio now. I remember the days we played Coffee, Cario, Thomasville Cent…ect…GO Dawgs!
September 24th, 2010
1:41 pm
I currently live in Conroe, TX just north of Houston. I keep up with high school football in the area as well. I played at Coffee back in the mid 90's. I talk to my cousin every week and he tells me that the boosters there in Coffee run the coach, and I'm sure you know how those things go when they tell you who to play. Coffee definitely has some up and coming players though. I appreciate all of your input about these kids, I really hope the black and red can lock up these boys and start winning some Natties.
September 24th, 2010
2:12 pm
TXDawg, I lived in Wichita Falls for almost 4 years…a good ways away from where you are when you consider how big a state Texas is . Yeah, unfortunately, a good friend of mine who lived near Coffee County for years said pretty much the same thing about who runs the football program at Coffee. I really hate that b/c the school has the potential to be great if you could just purge all that dross away and let the coach do his job. The Lowndes TD club tries to stay out of Randy Mac's "hair" and let him do his thing both on and off the field…so far, it has proven to be a pretty successful working relationship. Now, back to Vadal. Like I said in my previous post, there is not much news out there recruiting wise concerning Vadal…he has been incredibly low-key while he tended to his sickness. I expect his recruitment to pick back up pretty quickly though if he can show that he has fully recovered from his sickness. Also, FWIW, the Dawgs will be fine…you will see…we have a great team, but they are young…give them some time and you will see some awesome things (especially when AJ gets back next week and we are really able to open up our playbook).
TexasDawg, my wife has family from up in Worth County…not an incredibly big city, but they sure do love their football up that way (I think they are really missing the glory days of Coach Milt Miller though).
September 24th, 2010
2:30 pm
I hope the Dawgs do go after Vadal because we need big OL and with Clowney going to SC unless something changes with Spurrier we need him .
September 24th, 2010
2:37 pm
Vidal… I have watched you play a few years.. (I live in Flowery Branch) My neice goes to Buford.. You are an inspiration to many students & parents. Hold your head up high & keep your faith in Him!!
Would be great watching you at UGA lining up next to Dallas & Kolton!!
September 24th, 2010
2:40 pm
Good article Chip…Hey Lowndes25…You didn't happen to be in Wichita Falls around 1979 when that horrible tornado came thru and killed i believe 44 people, an awful trajedy..i was stationed in the service not far from there in Oklahoma…I hope things continue to go well for this young man…
Ryan..agree with your earlier posts, its nice to actually be able to carry on some civil and informative information…People like you, Lowndes25, and others help make this is a great place to discuss dawgs football and recruiting…
September 24th, 2010
2:44 pm
Great story, sounds like great young man, keep it up Vadal and God speed.
September 24th, 2010
2:45 pm
dawgster, Praise the Lord, I was not in Wichita Falls during that time. But I can honestly say that I have not forgotten the sounds that those loud warning sirens make…they make a lasting impression on you if you ever get the chance to hear them go off. In fact, I believe it was every Friday at noon they tested all of the sirens out…talk about loud…you couldn't sleep through one of those things if you wanted too.
Snoopy, you are so right…Vidal's story is an awesome one. He is definitely an inspiration to his friends, family and teammates.
September 24th, 2010
3:03 pm
Lowndes…i do remember the sirens…i always tell people and they kind of laugh, but we had one drive-in theater and not much more where i was and we were given "tornado checks" instead of "rain checks" for when the sirens did go off..we could come back later and see the movie or a new one…i love trains, but sure don't like the sound of one coming thru my living room..Hey Lowndes, this is old news i guess, but can you shed any light on A.J. Johnson out of Gainesville and why the dawgs are coming up short and really do not seem to be in the picture with some of these guys…they have been a team with alot of talent the last few years and have seen them play several times…i have heard some rumors and stuff, but thats about all…I hope the dawgs will keep an eye on them as they can turn out some very good talent as is evidenced by TJ Jones, ND, Blake Sims,Bama and now AJ Johnson, Tenn…thanks
September 24th, 2010
3:15 pm
dawgster, unfortunately, I am going to choose not to put the reasons why we didn't go hard after both Jones and Sims on this board…sorry…no need to beat a dead-horse if you know what I mean. They are both great athletes and I wish them nothing but the best on the next level. However, as far as AJ Johnson is concerned, our coaches classified him as a tweener athlete…meaning, the coaches didn't really know where to play him at the next level. He has great North/South movement but his lateral movement is not the best. Our coaches just determined that he would not fit our system, which is why we didn't offer him. Is he a great athlete…absolutely…but I wholeheartedly trust our new defensive coaches. Like has been reported numerous times, they know exactly what they are looking for in defensive talent and they won't just offer a recruit to satisfy the masses. Hope that helps answer your question some…sorry I couldn't shed more light on Jones and Sims but there is just no reason to do it on this blog.
September 24th, 2010
3:34 pm
I think you will find the dialog on the recruiting blog much more collegial and much less partisan (a few strange comments above notwithstanding) than the back and forth flame wars you'll see on the Tech and UGA blogs. Nobody here feels the need to defend their turf (except maybe flaming the occasional poster who tells Chip his coverage is too anti-UGA or too pro-UGA, which of course we hear both).
September 24th, 2010
3:46 pm
GT Sambo you and Big Time Tech fan are one of the few Tech guys i respect because your not to harsh towards us UGA fans .
September 24th, 2010
4:20 pm
Lowndes25 I'm From Valdosta and now live in Houston, Texas. I had the pleasure of seeing some of the Valdosta greats of the 60's and 70's. I have also been back visiting and have watched a few Randy Mac coached teams…FIRST DOWN VIKINGS!!! TOUCH DOWN WILDCATS!!!Do we get Rome and Mitchell, I feel we need both badly.
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September 24th, 2010
4:51 pm
Thanks Lowndes…I appreciate the info..being from around the area, i had heard a few things too, but never did really know the whole story..As far as AJ, i think what you said about him is pretty accurate…i have seen him play several times and he has performed well, but i agree i think that our defensive coaches know what they are looking for and i hope the dawg nation will be patient as Coach Grantham and team find the guys that will fit our system..Again, thanks for the info…go dawgs…
September 24th, 2010
4:58 pm
Hey Northleaf…this is going to show my age, although i was JV, our mighty Trojans(Athens), came away with a tie with a great Valdosta team in 1969….We ended up being Co-State Champions…of course we had a guy you may have heard of by the name of Andy Johnson…one of the best athletes i have ever seen..what a night that was 26-26 tie against a Valdosta team that had only been scored on i believe one time that season…we were able to tie the game with a tacke-eligable pass…Valdosta was during that time period one of if not the best high school program in the country…Well enough of the good ole days…I hope we get a few more Valdosta kids..i know one in particular that might fit "end tight"…go dawgs
September 24th, 2010
5:14 pm
Very good story; very inspirational. I remember this kid when he was a running back at Dacula in GFL, and have tracked him through high school to see his continue to be a superstar. Good to see a kid be so firm in his faith to just KNOW everything will work out; good to see the recruiters not shy away as well. Be blessed.
September 24th, 2010
5:51 pm
Wow, the Texas Dawg fans are representing on the boards today! Great to have you on the blog Northleaf…to answer your question, yes, we will get both Mitchell and Rome. Both guys are phenominal athletes and will be great additions to this class. Just for fyi, the inaugural Lowndes vs. Valdosta game is in two weeks…it should be one heck of a game!!
September 24th, 2010
6:33 pm
TexasDawg, it would be nice to see Mr. Green and Mr. Crowell both in red and black. I know Green's not coming to UGA, but it WOULD be nice.
dawgster, I followed Andy at UGA and in the NFL (a running back) if I remmember correctly. I beleive Athans High (Fran T.) became Clark Central, correct me if I'm wrong. Clark Central has had several great teams and players. I listen to the Wildcats and Vikings on the internet nowdays.
September 24th, 2010
7:18 pm
Yea Clarke Central produce some good ones Willie Green , Chuck Smith , Dunta Robinson who now plays for the Falcons also QB M. Maddox who is going to SC.
September 24th, 2010
8:35 pm
I don't know if this player ends up at UGA down the road,
nor do I know who will be coaching UGA after the
Dawg's season ends tomorrow.
September 24th, 2010
9:15 pm
September 24th, 2010
9:16 pm
No sunglass wearing smiley. I am disappoint…
September 24th, 2010
9:21 pm
September 24th, 2010
10:41 pm
Poser (@Fake TXDawg)!!
This kid is truly blessed. These are the good stories we like to read about. Hopefully, he regains that 600lb squat form and carries it to UGA!
September 24th, 2010
10:44 pm
Hey Chip, there's a top rated CB out of Los Angeles that has UGA high on his list. Heard anything about such?
September 24th, 2010
10:49 pm
TX Dawg who is the LA CB i do know UGA needs help in the secondary .
September 24th, 2010
11:29 pm
That is the school with big bad Alan Posey. Crazy that stud lineman
is going out of state to tutorsee and the brain trusts in athens did not
offer the big guy a 'ship. WHAT IS GOING ON?????
September 25th, 2010
12:47 am
Hey Northleaf…sorry to get back to you…if you see this post, you are correct Athens High did become Clarke Central…and Yeas Andy did play running back in the NFL and had a good career…go dawgs…
September 25th, 2010
12:19 pm
ryan, that would be De'Anothy Thomas.
September 25th, 2010
12:37 pm
Admire your courage and fortitude young man!
Hope you're back real soon.
Keep on keepin' on…
Alex Ross' grandfather
September 25th, 2010
2:26 pm
This kid sounds like a great person. Keep the faith and I hope to see at UGA.
It sure seems like UGA TX is well represented today, grew up in Douglas County and now live in Dallas TX.
September 25th, 2010
3:01 pm
Good luck Vadal, and don't listen to the naysayers. I have been hearing from the naysayers all week concerning the Lee County football team. "They haven't played anybody yet.", "Wait untill the region games start." Last night the Trojans defeated Northside of Columbus 31 to 14, The sane Northside that was undefeated and had given up 35 points in three games. Justin Walker threw for 287 yards and four tds, bringing his total to 19 td passes in four games. Walker did throw his first two ints of the season. A td-int ratio of 19 to 2 is not bad! Props also to Lee Co. RB Denzel Eckles who ran for 122 yds and had 47 recieving yds. That little scat back can take it to the house anytime he has the ball.


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When the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres on Sunday in the bottom of the ninth in walkoff fashion, there were a few different takeaways for baseball fans. The most notable is the historical significance of the magic that we saw unfold yesterday at Chavez Ravine. On a day in which baseball celebrated the 65th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in a Dodgers uniform, Matt Kemp laid his claim to the title of "best baseball player in the world right now" and Dee Gordon provided the late inning heroics. Kemp and Gordon, both African-American players, are playing for the franchise that not only carries the legacy of Jackie Robinson, but as of a few weeks ago, is also home to the first African-American owner in major league history in Magic Johnson. Sunday also marked the return of the legendary Vin Scully to the broadcast booth after a 5 game absence, the same announcer who had called Dodgers games with Robinson on the field some 60 years earlier. What's more, with the win, L.A. moved to 9-1 on the season, one of the best starts in franchise history and making them the surprise story of the year in the early going. In summary, all of this made for a pretty great storyline.
Another takeaway from Sunday's game, however, is the acknowledgement of the incredible misery that must come with being a San Diego Padres fan (believe me, I know). After going 20-31 in one-run games in 2011, and 4-12 in extra innings, the Padres have already lost 4 games in the ninth inning or later this season. But Sunday's loss was even more devastating than usual, as a freak play (one that could only happen to the Padres) ended up costing them the game.
By now I'm sure you've all already seen the wacky triple play in the top of the ninth, when Jesus Guzman squared up to bunt with nobody out in hopes of moving the go-ahead run to third base. Instead, the pitch was wildly thrown high and tight, but when Guzman tried to get out of the way, the ball somehow hit his bat. Now make no mistake, the ball was bunted fair and the ultimate call on the field was correct. But before making the right call, umpire Dale Scott clearly raised his hands and gave the signal for a dead ball, causing the Padres baserunners not to run. Scott is now denying any wrong doing, almost going so far as to brag about the validity of his call. Look, I get that umpires are human. But if you make a mistake, own up to it. The recent ineptitude of officials in American sports is really starting to get to me (don't even get me started on the unbelievable rise to prominence of the offensive charge call in this year's NCAA tourney).
Anyways, now that I got that digression out of my system, I can turn my attention towards what, in my opinion, was the major takeaway of Sunday's ballgame. My suffering from the Padres loss was somewhat mitigated by the fact that I have Matt Kemp on my fantasy team, and the realization that his level of dominance thus far in 2012 has truly been something special. Kemp, who was the rightful 2011 NL MVP (with or without the Braun steroid scandal), predicted this offseason that he would go 50-50 in the upcoming year. While he did have an incredible 2011, finishing one homer shy of 40-40, most people believed Kemp was due for a slight regression. Considering only 4 players have ever gone 40-40, his claim that he was going to enter the 50-50 club seemed downright absurd.
That appears to be a thing of the past, however, as Kemp is playing like a man with something to prove. Batting .487 and already having blasted 6 homers, Kemp is destroying the league in all 3 triple crown categories. He is definitely motivated, and if he can stay hot enough to get to 50 bombs, I think he's got a shot to get there. Yes, he does only have 1 stolen base currently, but he's got the green light, and if the power's there, Kemp will definitely start attempting steals at a higher rate. Keep in mind, stolen bases can be manufactured in a way that homers cannot. My biggest concern right now is that Kemp is hitting so many balls over the fence, he's not staying on base long enough to swipe the necessary bags. If he starts getting pitched around more frequently and gets on base via the walk, those numbers should start to even out.
I think 50-50 is within the realm of possibility at this point. What do you think? Can Matt Kemp actually get there?


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PacWest Magazine TV - Season 8, Episode 6
PacWest Magazine TV - Season 8, Episode 5
Art U vs. Dominican (CA) Women's Tennis Highlights
PacWest Magazine TV - Season 8, Episode 4
Dominican vs. Art U Softball - April 15 2012
California Baptist vs. Art U in softball (April 20, 2012)
HPU vs. Art U Baseball Day 2
NDNU @ Art U Softball DH - April 28
PacWest Magazine TV - Season 8, Episode 2
PacWest Magazine TV - Season 8- Episode 3
PacWest Magazine TV - Season 8, Episode 1
PacWest Magazine TV - Season 7, Episode 6
PacWest Magazine TV - Season 7, Episode 5
PacWest Magazine TV - Season 7, Episode 4
PacWest Magazine TV - Season 7, Episode 3
PacWest Radio - 2012 All-PacWest Baseball Team
PacWest Radio - Commissioner Bob Hogue, CBU AD Micah Parker
PacWest Radio - Academy of Art's Jamie Williams, Dixie State's Jason Boothe
PacWest Radio - Fresno Pacific AD Dennis Janzen
PacWest Radio - Azusa Pacific AD Gary Pine
Grand Canyon University's Make A Wish Award
PacWest Radio - Scott Lowe of BYU-Hawaii
Holy Names University
Jane Teixeira talks compliance
PacWest Radio - Brandon Davis named PacWest SID of the Year
NDNU's Jasmine Waiters records Ponytail: A Poem for Gabby Douglas
2012 PacWest Volleyball Media Day
Art U scores 10 goals in win over Mills
Men's Soccer - Fresno Pacific blanks Cal St. San Marcos