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The overall objective of this study is to contribute to general knowledge on bioassessment of Great Lakes coastal wetlands. Coastal wetlands (also referred to as marshes) are uriique systems that experience day-to-day changes due to storms, high winds, and rapid changes in barometric pressure, exposing the shorelines to wave conditions; in addition to this annual and seasonal water level flucations contribute to this distinctive ecosystem.
The first chapter examines the influence of gear type and sampling protocol on fish catch data that are used to calculate biotic indices of wetland quality in Lake Huron. We surveyed fish communities in coastal wetlands of eastern Georgian Bay and Long Point Bay, Lake Erie, to determine biases associated with different gear types and sampling protocols. Parallel data collected from 26 wetlands were used to compare species richness obtained by two standardized protocols: fyke nets (set for 24-h parallel to shore) and boat electrofishing (1500 shock seconds during the day). We found differences between sampling protocols with respect to abundances and type of fish caught. Despite this difference, Wetland Fish Index (WFI; Seilheimer and Chow-Fraser 2006) scores derived from data obtained by the two gear types did not differ significantly. By contrast, when data for 6 exposed sites dominated by Scirpus were compared separately, we found significantly higher WFI scores associated with fyke net data compared with electrofishing data, and these differences were sufficiently large that they should not be ignored. We conclude that both methods can be used interchangeably in routine ecological assessments, as long as methods are used within areas of dense submergent vegetation.
The second chapter used zoobenthos as a bio-indicator of wetland quality. "Zoobenthos" used in this study refers to the invertebrate primary and secondary consumers that are found associated with the sediment-water interface, and includes some of the zooplankton (copepods, cladocerans), which are found floating in the water column and many of the benthic invertebrates that reside on top of the sediment or that emerge from the sediment during the 24-h incubation period. It does not include any of the macroinvertebrates that live in emergent vegetation or that glide on the surface tension of the water. We determined that both water quality and aquatic macrophytes significantly influenced the distribution of zoobenthos. However, we also found that exposure also affected the type of invertebrates found in wetlands, regardless of waterquality conditions. We developed 26 metrics that could be used by wetland managers to assess wetland quality based solely on taxonomic composition of zoobenthos.
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Kostuk, Kristina, "Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands Monitoring and Assessment Techniques" (2006). Open Access Dissertations and Theses. Paper 4191.
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The group's London Employment Survey, released on Friday, showed that employment in the financial and professional services in London was up 0.4% in the first six months of the year. The group also predicted a "gradual recovery" if economic growth persists in the capital.
Both the banking and fund management industries, however, have lagged behind the general trend [ see graphic ].
Employment in the fund management sector is down 0.8% to 22,000, while employment in banking is down 1.6% to 143,800. The insurance sector has seen more dramatic drops, and has shed 2.3% of its employees. It now employs 70,700 people, according to the survey.
The winners in the first half of 2012 are the City's professional services and spin-off industries. The burgeoning legal sector has seen a 3.3% increase in employees to 118,700, and auxiliary and other services have reached 119,600 workers, a 2% increase. TheCityUK found that accounting and management consultancy firms have increased employment by 0.4%, reaching 191,600.


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MILANI FASHION NAIL TRENDS: #3 Gilded Rebel
Milani Black Swift
Hello hello hello! Today I am showing you my interpretation of the third of the 4 Fashion Nail Trends from Milani. The last three designs looked quite similar to me when I started working on the designs, so I spoke with Emily from The Lacquerologist (she's also working on these designs, so check her page out!) and she suggested that I should make use of gold. Okay, so that took care of 'gilded.' Then I thought about what a golden rebel would look like. A rebel. Hmm, something rebellious. Automatically my mind went to the idea of studs - a studded/spiked, black jacket.
I started with Milani's Black Swift for the base on four of my fingers and Gold Glitz for my accent finger. Then, using a dotting tool, I created polka dotted "studs" on every finger.
Gold Glitz is a luxurious gold glitter polish that covers the nail beautifully in just one coat. It dries with a matte finish and can be on the bumpy side. A good helping of top coat easily smooths out the manicure.
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19/02/13 TechRadar, the UK's most popular consumer technology website, today announces the launch of the first annual TechRadar Best of MWC Awards 2013.
During Mobile World Congress, which takes place in Barcelona between 25-28 February, a panel of TechRadar writers will select the very best products that have been announced or launched at the show across the following categories:
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Paul says: "TechRadar is the site that millions of people around the world come to every month for in-depth reviews of the latest phones and tablets, so we're delighted to be recognising the standout products at this year's MWC with the TechRadar Best of MWC Awards. We'll be highlighting the phones, tablets and other mobile tech that's announced or launched at the show and that we believe will be making waves this year."
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This pie is delicious. Guests will rave about it. I've made this pie twice now, but making it perfectly requires some tips. In order for the filling to not bubble out of the top of the crust and bake between the crust and the springform pan, make sure that you have rolled the crust out enough so that it extends to at least as high as the top of the pan with no tears or breaks. You can easily double the pumpkin layer, reduce some sugar and prebake it for 15 minutes to set it before you add the pecan layer. The prebake will shrink the crust a bit, so a little extra crust will help keep the pecan layer from bubbling over the top. I would also add an additional egg yolk to the pecan layer so that it sets more easily. The pecans are best lightly chopped and not whole because when you cut the pie, whole nuts will stop you from perfect slices: they push down into the pie while you're cutting. Finally, the whiskey butter sauce is a light custard which really goes well with the pie. It's definitely worth the extra steps.
If you like pecans you'll love this pie. I will definitely double the pumpkin layer if I make it again.
I doubled the pumpkin filling and agree this is a great idea. The booze sauce is going to last a while. it takes just a bit for each slice.
Made this last night for book club..it was a big hit. After reading other reviews, the changes I made to the recipe: 1) I used a the entire can of pumpkin (15 oz) but kept the seasoning the same -no extra sugar 2) I added 2 tsp of cornstarch to the pumpkin mixture to make sure it firmed up 3) After I added the pumpkin to the pie crust I baked it for 15 mins, before adding the pecan mixture. 4)I decreased the whiskey to 1-2 Tbl
I've been making this pie for years because my son loves the combination of pecans and pumpkin. The way I make this pie has evolved over the years. Year 1, I followed the recipe to the letter except for the whiskey sauce (too much and not kid-friendly). I baked it much longer than the recipe calls for and the filling still would not set. In the process, I burned the crust and very nearly burned the pecan sauce too. Clearly, some thickening agent was needed. It took several experiments to figure out that one tablespoon of corn starch makes a filling of perfect consistency in about 45 minutes of baking. Now, my son took over and makes the pie himself. We still omit the whiskey sauce and we make a different crust--with hazelnuts, very tasty.
I made this for a pie contest and won -- it's a really delicious pie! I doubled the pumpkin mixture based on other reviews. Also, the pecan mixture sank into the pumpkin mixture, so I did not have a uniform pecan topping as pictured. I might try baking it with just the pumpkin mixture for a while before adding the pecans next time.
This is a FABULOUS pie, also great made with sweet potatoes. I do it for Christmas, Thanksgiving and anybody who love pecans. I add an extra egg yolk to the pecan syrup and probably double the pecans (just eyeball it)... actually, I'm never very specific with the amounts and it always turns out brilliantly.
This has been one of the best pies I have ever eaten. Made a large version of this for my Women's Chorus...everyone loved it!
I made this pie for a New Year's party one year, and had rave reviews!!! There was not a crumb left! I agree there could be more pumpkin filling, I'm going to double it next time, with a bit less sugar. I'm also using my own pie crust recipe, I use half butter, half lard (NOT crisco) and a bit of vinegar in the ice water, it acts as a binding agent, and you can't taste it. I get rave reviews over this crust as well. Let me just say, the whiskey butter sauce is absolutely delicious! I had people taking shots of it they thought it was so good, definitely don't skip that step! (you can use any kind of whiskey, I've used Rye whiskey even, I'm going to use Jack Daniels this time).
I made this as a pudding (in a glass pie pan) for Thanksgiving because I'm gluten-free. Other than making as a pudding, I followed the recipe as written, but didn't bother with the sauce. I buttered then floured (with white rice flour) the pan and this made a fabulous pudding! Creamy, rich, decadent, and great for the holidays. Also very easy to make. In the future, I'll cut the sugar considerably, and cut the corn syrup by probably half. It was really sweet and would probably be just as good with less sugar. I'll definitely make this again.


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Daily Disciples Devotional - October 20
October 20
Today's Thoughts: Do You Know This Jesus?
"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, Because the Lord has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound;" Isaiah 61:1
I saw a dear friend the other day. We "just happened" to be parked next to each other on a
street I have never parked on before. I have to say that the strangest circumstances and
the oddest timing led me to that place. But I knew when I left her, God had sent me there.
My friend told me a tragic story about a person I have watched grow in the Lord and have frequently prayed for. Hearing the details, I realized that my heart was grieving and crying out to God once again for this precious person. This world is sickened with sin. The wages of sin is death and this world will die.
When circumstances come into your life that taints the very face of God, it is difficult to know how to think, let alone pray. When evil seems to prevail over the innocent, we wonder and question and ponder if we really can trust God. Where is He in those times? What does it mean that He will never leave you nor forsake you when evil seems to have victory over good in the physical? Are God's definitions different? Or do we have to spiritualize everything that happens on earth, waiting to be vindicated only in heaven?
No and no. The Christianity that is represented today in most people is not the Jesus that I worship. I am sick and tired of Christians that quote verses to the hurting just to make themselves feel better. My Jesus can give you Living Water that heals every hurt at the depths of the broken and abused soul. We should not settle with what other Christians have to offer. We need Jesus. We need everything He has to offer. We need Jesus to reach down into the depths of our hearts to bring healing and life and liberty to the captive. He has come to set you free; do not settle for anything less. If you need help, let us know. We are here for you: the abused, the lonely, the confused, the disillusioned, the helpless. You cry out to Him. You be honest. He will deliver you. Do not settle for anything less than a miracle that transforms your life so powerfully that you know Jesus Himself is holding your heart. That's Jesus' Christianity.
Do you know the real Jesus? Do you feel Him as you read His words? Are you empowered with supernatural eyes that see beyond the physical to experience the spiritual? Please do not settle for anything less. God has so much more for you.
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Short Treatise on Crazy Women.
I am not sure if that ignoramus is suffering from a bout of mental illness or this is a normal reaction for her. If it is the former, its forgivable. Anything else would warrant a immediate phone call to the authorities. And by authorities I am referring to a sanitarium.
Through her incoherent ramblings I was able to make out the words "hoe" and "pimp slap". I think she is considering a career in rap music. Why? I will never know. I believe this is a side effect of inhaling too much Formaldehyde. Perhaps this should be the focus of my new research project. The neurological effects of chemical inhalation on the feeble brains of mediocre bench monkeys.
She continued her rambling until she spied an issue of The Watchmen in my bookshelf. After spotting said object, she immediately sent it airborne towards me. Once that action had satisfied her, she marched out of my apartment. But not before she took my baked goods hostage.
I would now like to remind you that those cookie do not belong to you. They were not, I repeat, not baked for you. Please act like a rational individual and return then at your earliest convenience. Preferably by replacing them with a box of macaroons. (If you need a suggestion of what I would like left on my desk, this would be it.)


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Actor and former United States senator Fred Thompson will speak May 1 at Ashland University as the keynote speaker for the 24th annual John M. Ashbrook Memorial Dinner.More
Sponsored by the John M. Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs, the event has hosted many political leaders including Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Colin Powell and Margaret Thatcher.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Fred to speak May 1 in Ashland, Ohio
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Fred on Cavuto yesterday
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Fred Thompson on CNN American Morning today
Fred starts strong out of the gate on this one from this morning:
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Fred on CNN tomorrow morning
According to FredThompsonShow.com:
Senator Thompson will appear on CNN's American Morning with John Roberts on Wednesday morning at 8:30am EDT to respond to President Obama's press conference, which takes place tonight.
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Labels: CNN, Fred Thompson, John Roberts (CNN), TV interviews
Friday, March 20, 2009
Video of Fred Thompson on Hannity last night
Fred comes on about 3 minutes in the video.
My favorite part is Fred saying that Geithner and Dodd have been caught in a blown cover-up:
Not only did they agree to it and pass on it, they got with Dodd, as you pointed out, and figured out a way to save it in that last bill, and then feigning outrage when it all came to light. You know, it is — it was a blown cover-up. I hold Chris no animosity. I feel badly about this, but he got caught in a flat-out lie, and just at a time when you think the American people can't get any more cynical, I think they are.
As an aside, this would have been much better with Alan Colmes trying to defend Obama and Dodd, and Fred embarrassing him as usual....
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Fred's endorsement of Jim Tedisco
TO: Fred PAC Supporters
FROM: Fred Thompson
On March 31, you and I have an opportunity to advance the cause of freedom and Founding Principles. I'm writing to you to ask for your help in achieving this important victory.
Here is the situation. A Special Election will be held on Tuesday, March 31 to fill the vacant U.S. House seat in New York 20th District. The Republican candidate, Jim Tedisco is a solid conservative. He is being opposed by a Wall Street Democrat, Scott Murphy.
Every leftwing group and union in the country is pouring money and manpower into the 20th District. From ACORN to the AFL-CIO, every one of the organizations that oppose common sense solutions based on principle is working to keep control of this seat.
And it is easy to see why these radicals are fighting so hard.
America is waking up to the flawed thinking and outright dangerous schemes of Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid's Congress and the Obama Administration. Opposition is building every day. If Jim Tedisco wins this seat, it will be a very public repudiation. A Tedisco victory will start the process of building an effective opposition to the Obama-Pelosi agenda, and send a clear message: conservatives aren't going to let the extremist left in Washington strip us of our rights and freedoms.
Please, take a few minutes and take two very important actions.
1.) Go to www.jimtedisco.com and make a donation to Jim's campaign. You can learn all about the campaign.
2.) Make a donation to FredPAC https://fredpac.com/Contribute.aspx Whatever you can afford will be greatly appreciated. FredPAC intends to be aggressive in promoting those candidates that stand for individual liberty and the Founding First Principles of our nation. But all we have is what you and other dedicated supporters send. I know times are tough. I know you will do what you can.
With only a few short days remaining, it is vital that we act fast. So, please act today.
And thank you for your continuing support and trust. I deeply appreciate all that you do.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Fred Thompson on cover of Cigar Aficionado
I can' find the feature story online, but here's the tease from cigaraficionado.com:
Fred Thompson, the gentleman from Tennessee, may best be defined by the word reinvention. Always looking for his next challenge, Thompson has established an impressive resumé includes time as a U.S. attorney, Watergate prosecutor, U.S. senator, presidential candidate and part-time TV and movie actor. We speak with the man as he readies himself for his next adventure as a talk-radio host.
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Updates to FredThompsonShow.com
Fred Thompson's radio show website continues to improve, with an audio archive page and a podcasting page unvieled today. Also, there's no link to it yet, but it looks like the blog will be a permanent feature in the near future, and will feature entries from both Fred and Jeri.
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Labels: Fred Thompson, Jeri Thompson, Radio Show
Monday, March 9, 2009
Fred gets "gold" sponsor
Well, I guess our friend Fred has officially "made it" in conservative talk radio. I know this because there's a press release going around today that the Fred Thompson Show is now sponsored by Goldline, who also sponsors the shows of Glenn Beck and Laura Ingraham. Goldline should not be confused with Goldcentral.com, who sponsors Rush, or Stanford Coin & Bullion, who used to sponsor Hannity. Those gold companies have certainly figured out their target market, haven't they?
From the release:
From the release:
Former U.S. senator and 2008 presidential candidate Fred Thompson has selected Goldline International, Inc. as his exclusive gold dealer and will be endorsing Goldline on his new radio show, The Fred Thompson Show.
"We are happy to welcome Goldline as one of our first sponsors of The Fred Thompson Show," said Thompson. "Jeri [Thompson] and I chose Goldline as our source for gold and precious metals. Like many investors, we believe that gold is an important part of a diversified portfolio, especially in these troubled economic times. That's why we tell our friends and listeners to call Goldline to learn more about acquiring gold."
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Labels: Fred Thompson, Glenn Beck, Radio Show, Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Fred Thompson Show Audio Archives
Thanks to some very smart truck drivers, I can now tell you that past episodes of the Fred Thompson Show are available for download in their entirety. To access episodes, type in the following URL: http://fetch.noxsolutions.com/ft/mp3/ft_20090306_low.mp3. This URL is for yesterday's show. Just change the date to get earlier episodes.
The commercial time has all been cut, so the two-hour show is only 70 minutes.
The commercial time has all been cut, so the two-hour show is only 70 minutes.
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Friday, March 6, 2009
Jeri's new Spectator article
Jeri Thompson takes on the Obama administration for taking on Rush Limbaugh in her latest American Spectator post. Here's a sample:
Good thing Rush Limbaugh has big shoulders. He'll need them now that Barack Obama and his Clintonista reunion band have put the full weight of the Unites States government on top of him.Here's the whole article.
It's great that maestros of slime like Begala, Carville and Greenberg (What? Did Sidney Blumenthal miss the reunion lunch?) are able to get their young Bartlebys in the press to trumpet in breathless tones their genius for having President Obama and the House and Senate Democrats target Rush as the centerpiece of their "distract America campaign." But like their "Vast Right Wing Conspiracy" campaign back in 1993-1994, "Rush is the Republican Party" will backfire by ultimately re-booting the conservative movement.
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"Fred Says" feature added to radio show website
The FredThompsonShow.com site is slowly but surely getting better. They've finally gotten rid of all the pictures 10 years old or older, have gotten the station finder up to date, and have a bio page for Fred, Jeri, and producer Greg Tantum.
And today, they've added a front page feature called "Fred Says," which reminds me a lot of the Fred File on fredpac.com. (I actually went over there expecting to see today's entry cross-posted.)
In today's entry, Fred has some advice for President Obama, including:
And today, they've added a front page feature called "Fred Says," which reminds me a lot of the Fred File on fredpac.com. (I actually went over there expecting to see today's entry cross-posted.)
In today's entry, Fred has some advice for President Obama, including:
> Don't look the American people in the eye and say that your spending proposals do not contain pork or earmarks. Even your supporters are having a hard time keeping a straight face.A side note for anybody who works on the radio show site: please give us a permalink to the Fred Says feature so we can link to specific entries.
> Don't say that your administration is going to be the epitome of transparency and then go back on your promise to put important legislation on the internet and give citizens a change to examine it before you sign it
> Don't say you are going to call for shared sacrifice, then tell 95% of the people you are going to send them a check, and suggest that you are showing courage by standing up to the other 5%.
> Don't claim that you are going to inform entitlements by creating more of them as you have proposed.
> Don't tell us the world is coming to an end in order to get your stimulus package passed, then immediately after that have your people say that we may be coming out of the recession by the end of the year. We might conclude that you're toying with our emotions for improper purposes. A gentleman does not do that.
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Labels: Barack Obama, economy, Fred Thompson, Greg Tantum, Jeri Thompson, Radio Show
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Fred's Op-Ed on Paul Harvey
From the Washington Times:
There's no question that I owe a debt to Paul Harvey. In fact, I think all Americans are beholden to the man, whether they know it or not.
On a personal level, I had the privilege of guest-hosting for him on occasion. That opportunity to converse with America twice a day, connecting with more than 20 million loyal Paul Harvey listeners, led some folks to give me my own shot in talk radio today.
Most radio listeners knew that the most successful radio program in history was coming up at noon. Paul Harvey would make us feel at home. He made it clear that he understood who we were, where we came from, and he didn't think we were hicks or rubes for believing in America.Click here for the rest of the story....
Paul Harvey made the radio waves a comfortable place for people made to feel unwelcome just about everywhere else. He created a sense of community that helped others, like Rush Limbaugh, come into their own.
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Labels: Fred Thompson, Radio Show
Monday, March 2, 2009
Rado station finder for Fred Thompson Show
You can check out http://fredthompsonshow.com/stationfinder to see the official Fred Thompson Show radio station finder. It's up and a few stations are listed, but the list seems to be incomplete (no Tennessee stations, for instance).
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Labels: Fred Thompson, Radio Show
Mark Sanford and John McCain to be Fred's first radio guests
From FredThompsonShow.com:
Hour 1: Gov. Mark Sanford (R-SC) Will talk about the economic stimulus package and his refusal to accept some government funds from his state.
Hour 2: Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) Will talk about the top issues of the day, including President Obama's budget, the economic stimulus bill, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Home Song Lyrics
For words, two minutes, three years for my fingertips to grow numb. Could this be the moment when the "finally" becomes the "wish i could". Desperation and outstretched memories, now i see you only in bad dreams. i never reset. I only see you in bad dreams. let me explain. close enough to feel your words. far enough to read your flesh.
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An innovative thinker, spiritual enthusiast, and person of integrity, Carolyn Rafaelian is undeniably making her mark. As Alex and Ani's founder, Creative Director and CEO, Rafaelian has harnessed her strong business sense and divine artistic vision to grow a company that she refers to as a way of life. Named Ernst & Young's New England Entrepreneur of the Year and SBA RI Small Business Person of the Year in 2012, Rafaelian is a force of positive energy building a company with a conscience. She is Alex and Ani's guiding light and perpetual inspiration, a trailblazer who is authentic to the core. Rafaelian is living proof that anything is possible with hard work and a little positive energy.
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Johnsburg 30, Westport 23
April 19 @ Westport
The Lady Jaguars tallied 20 hits to beat the Lady Eagles 30-23 at Westport.
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The idiomatic expression "all's well that ends well" is usually used when a particularly messy set of circumstances results in a desired conclusion. The saying means that, despite the situations, problems, or chaos that may have ensued in an effort to reach the desired conclusion, it is fine as long as the end result is positive. The phrase can also mean that, even though a set of circumstances didn't begin in a positive way, the situation resolved itself in an acceptable manner. The phrase can sometimes be analogous with the idiom "the ends justify the means."
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"All's well that ends well" is a British idiom and was most likely made popular by Shakespeare's play that took the idiom as its title. The play, believed to have been written about 1604, tells the story of Helena, who endures many difficulties and circumstances, and uses tricks and deceit to get her true love to acknowledge her as his wife. Helena's lines include the phrase "all's well that ends well."
The idiom was likely already in common usage among the British before Shakespeare's play was introduced, although Shakespeare is often, incorrectly, given credit for coining the phrase. A Finnish proverb that likely came into usage about the same time is translated into English as "the beginning is always difficult, in the end stands the thank." The idiom "all's well that ends well" was included in a collection of English proverbs compiled by John Heywood in 1546. Heywood worked for Henry VIII as a singer and playwright, and his collection of proverbs include many sayings that continue to be used in the English language today.
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Web Design and Fitness
Three times a week I work out hard with a trainer at a gym. It's like sex. I don't mean it feels good. On the contrary, it hurts. And I don't mean there's cuddling after. What makes my hard workouts like sex is that they're followed by a spacey bliss in which there is no atom of desire. When I'm lying on that post-workout stretching table, gazing vaguely at the ceiling, Christina Hendricks could sashay by wearing a G-string made of thousand dollar bills and carrying a plate of spaghetti, and there's nothing I would want from her.
Our industry rewards long hours in the cubicle and for many of us, it shows—especially as we get older.
Sometimes I wonder whether I became soft because of what I do, or chose what I do because it suits a lifestyle in which "physical activity" means answering the door when the pizza guy arrives.
For years I worked out three times a week, but with no results—partly because I didn't know what I was doing, and the rest because when it got tough or boring, I quit. Hence the trainer.
The good client
My trainer tells me what to do next and I just do it. She's the expert, I'm the client. I value her wisdom and experience and try to make each session a learning experience as well as a cardiovascular one.
I'm fortunate to have had good and bad clients. I know how to be a good client. The real value of a client services relationship isn't what happens during the hours when client and consultant work together; it's about what happens after. Like everything meaningful in life, the client services relationship is about change.
We don't create taxonomies, layouts, content strategies and templates as a one-time deal, so the client's content and design can be frozen in amber. We create them so the client has a framework for continuing to evolve their website into the future, with or without our help. Good clients know this. And they also know that, regardless of time and budget, we can't do everything for them.
They know that it's better to concentrate on getting a few things right than to try to cram every conceivable wish and feature into their time with us. Trying to do everything is a way to achieve nothing. Focus, concentration and form are what's important. Consistency is what's important. It's all about the process. As in client services, so at the gym. End analogy.
Modest goals, steady commitment
I'm never going to look like Arnold, and that's not my goal. My goal is to live a bit longer, and to enjoy life more. I already enjoy walking upstairs a lot more than I used to. Even when I'm alone on a Sunday afternoon, I'm more likely to do something physical (even if it's just taking a photo walk instead of sitting at the computer) than I was two months ago.
And when I do sit at the computer, I'm more alert, more focused, less likely to need an artificial stimulant to get through my day.
There's nothing special about what I'm doing, except that I'm doing it. Some old friends and some people I work with inspired me by their example. To them, thanks. Also to my ex, who advised me to give myself this gift.
Starting this weekend, I'll be in Boston for An Event Apart. Travel usually translates to bad (i.e. overly rich) eating, which can undermine a fitness regime. Between creamy Boston clam chowder and the piles of candies and cakes with which our event planner Marci punctuates An Event Apart sessions, temptation will be everywhere. And while I can't promise to be perfect, I will strive to put my heart before my sweet tooth.
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Ben Bodien said on 17 May 2010 at 11:24 am:
I don't know, Z. That image you've painted now of Christina is going to stick, and it will take some shifting. Thanks for derailing my afternoon's productivity.
Damjan Mozetič said on 17 May 2010 at 11:28 am:
It's time for me to go out and have some exercise. Thanks for reminding me, otherwise I would probably just sit here and type all day.
J Cornelius said on 17 May 2010 at 11:43 am:
As someone in this *exact same situation* I can say gum is your friend. I'm partial to Trident Xtra Care… Keep a pack in your pocket and chew like hell when temptation strikes.
Karla Fisk said on 17 May 2010 at 11:56 am:
Thanks, Jeffrey. You've inspired me to take that trainer's number down from the fridge where I've had it for months and actually call her.
Philip Barron said on 17 May 2010 at 12:03 pm:
Modest goals, steady commitment, indeed! I have trouble keeping both in mind for workouts, and that works against me.
Also: Thanks much for introducing me to Christina Hendricks. Had not previously had the pleasure.
Jim said on 17 May 2010 at 12:09 pm:
It's so great that you have a trainer.
I look at exercise as an ongoing relationship of give and take. If you hit Marci's snacks – it's not the end of the world. There are always more steps waiting, more walks ahead. Keep it up!
Brandon Martinez said on 17 May 2010 at 12:27 pm:
I made a promise to myself a few years ago: when I graduate college, I'm going to get in shape and lose some weight. Well, I graduated a week ago; where do I stand? As of late, on an elliptical.
Being the geek that I am, as are you and your many readers, I've decided to use technology to my benefit. I recently installed "Lose It!" on my iPhone, and have been watching my caloric intake along with my exercise routine. So far, so good. I've already lost 4 pounds, and can last an hour on the elliptical no problem (I just started a week ago; the benefits of being young…). I plan to keep this up; hopefully for the rest of my life.
Not to be left out, a lot of this encouragement is from my wife. She's been a health-nut for the last few years (she wanted to look awesome in her wedding dress, was the original reason). Her constantly reminding me to keep going, along with being the one that buys the groceries, helps out insanely.
Jim Summer said on 17 May 2010 at 12:55 pm:
Good analogy Jeffrey…
My trainer tells me what to do next and I just do it. She's the expert, I'm the client. I value her wisdom and experience and try to make each session a learning experience…
I wish it was this cut and dried ALL of the time ;~)
Thanks a lot!
~ Jim
DL Byron said on 17 May 2010 at 1:09 pm:
Right on Bro and great to hear! Part of the reason I ride a bike wherever I go is to clear the head, an active body, is a healthy fresh, and creative mind.
Derek Featherstone said on 17 May 2010 at 1:12 pm:
Great to hear that you're working out and that you've got a trainer. I hope more people read this and confront — head on — the inactivity that our industry seems to reward.
We should create a new web site award — something along the lines of "This website was built entirely during normal daytime working hours, did not involve any all-nighters, and did not require more than a single cup of coffee or can of soda per day." Or perhaps the simpler, and to the point: "No web professional was harmed in the making of this web site."
Stay active, my friend!
Jeff Croft said on 17 May 2010 at 1:24 pm:
Great post! For those of you attached to the computer for hours at a time, might I suggest yoga as a great way to start taking better care of yourself? For me, it's been amazing. A great way to disconnect — or reconnect, depending on your perspective. :)
Stork said on 17 May 2010 at 1:51 pm:
If only there was a keep-fit/lose weight routine that didn't involve anything as strenuous as "effort"… I'd be all over that.
Chris Ota said on 17 May 2010 at 1:57 pm:
I agree with Jim Summer, great analogy with trainers and clients. I try to swim 5 times a week and it makes a huge overall difference in attitude (at work and at home). Nice write up.
Diann said on 17 May 2010 at 3:00 pm:
Working with computers is known to create a trance-like state. Between that and the state of "flow" – the way hours can disappear when one is doing what one loves, many hours can be lost and patterns of human interaction can change. Social media often moves interactions from real life to a computer screen. I know what all my friends are doing on an hourly basis but see them less. Before I worked with computers I used to test as an ENTP in Myers Briggs. Now I test as an INTP, indicating I have moved from Extrovert to Introvert, at least for the purposes of that test. Computers are an amazing, wonderful tool, but as you say, they are no substitute for exercise or human interaction.
Andy Ford said on 17 May 2010 at 6:09 pm:
Thanks for the Christina Hendricks visual. And good luck with the other stuff.
adam said on 17 May 2010 at 8:44 pm:
I think we should have a meet up ! and do one lap around central (6.2 miles)or prospect park (3.5 miles)on sundays' ! i've been running now for more then 10 years ! about 40 miles per week ! you know what they say , health is wealth ! and also the core is very important !
jeffgtr said on 17 May 2010 at 9:23 pm:
Congratulations Jeffery. Getting into the routine of exercise is painful but worth it. I'm glad you have a trainer. I went for a year thinking I had an exercise routine. Then I signed up with a trainer for a couple months. The first day I was amazed at how I had not been working at it hard enough. I thought I was going to die. Reading your posts I know exactly how you feel. Working in front of a computer all day is about the most unhealthy thing one can do. Glad to hear you're doing something to counter that. We need you around for a very long time!
Mike said on 17 May 2010 at 9:32 pm:
I've been lifting weights on and off again for 8 years or so. When I made it to the gym after work, I trained hard, but getting there was difficult. 2 years ago I started going to work early so I could take a longer lunch and workout in the middle of the day. It was the best thing to happen to me in a long time. Now it's in my schedule, and I've gone 4 days a week for the past 2 years. I love getting out of the office for a bit and having my evenings off! I recommend everyone try some type of exercise.
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And reblogged on Bike Hugger.
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Christina Hendricks Gallery said on 18 May 2010 at 12:55 am:
You lost me after you started talking about christina hendricks to be honest.
John Lascurettes said on 18 May 2010 at 4:22 am:
I'm still available to give you a tour of Portland by bike if you're ever out this way and you pick up the commute by bike thing that you mentioned at AEA Seattle. I can point you to some tips on getting around with your daughter by bike too. I take my son 4 miles across town to kindergarten by bike.
Bikes aren't all spandex or messengers. There's the whole Dutch chic thing going too. http://www.copenhagencyclechic.com/
Keep it up, that quality of life thing.
Morten Brunbjerg Bech said on 18 May 2010 at 4:47 am:
I used to go to the gym at least 3 times a week for around 10 years. Then I had a couple of kids, time got sparse and I felt I had to quit lifting the weights. Started to put on the running shoes instead, which was great for a while.
However, I started to realize that running didn't do the trick when having to work in front of a computer all day long. I was beginning to develop a kind of mouse injury, my forearms starting to hurt. So about a month ago, I went back to the gym and the weights, and the pain in my forearms "magically" disappeared within a couple of weeks.
Point is, that there are other downsides to computer work than obesity. It sounds crazy, but you can actually get injured by sitting still too much and too long. Only thing that helps is to strengthen your body, if it's not already too late.
If you don't punish your body, your body is going to punish you. So get off the couch and go to the gym.
adam said on 18 May 2010 at 12:48 pm:
Only 48% of Americans say they meet the federal recommendation for exercising half an hour most days of the week, and the actual percentage is believed to be much lower. Exercise researchers estimate that nearly all sedentary people at one time or another have resolved and failed to maintain exercise programs.Some studies by other researchers have suggested that after eight weeks of regular exercising many people can settle into a long-term habit of working out.Unable to push yourself to exercise, i can call you weekly ! aimed at motivating the sedentary with a surprisingly simple technique—an occasional telephone reminder. lets do it ! wow i think we have a new idea ! who's in ?
New York Single Man said on 18 May 2010 at 1:10 pm:
That takes so much discipline right there especially when travelling. I believe if you keep up on what the gym instructor is telling you I believe that you will do just fine.
John Angus said on 18 May 2010 at 1:30 pm:
Derek, You are really on to something.
"This website was built entirely during normal daytime working hours, did not involve any all-nighters, and did not require more than a single cup of coffee or can of soda per day."
Can someone get a site up or some type of certification to reward sites that people didn't kill themselves on? Is there a movement here? People for the Ethical Treatment of Techies!
Evan Skuthorpe said on 19 May 2010 at 10:06 am:
You write so well. If you ever fail at web design I'm sure you could have a career as a journalist.
Top Fitness Gal said on 19 May 2010 at 10:26 pm:
I agree, having a trainer helps a lot. It makes losing weight more fun.
Fitness said on 20 May 2010 at 12:14 am:
An additional incentive to invest in your own fitness home gym..this is better and you can save money
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I have an aching pain under my breast by my rib cage.
I am 25 weeks along and have recently started to experience pain under my breats around my rib cage. I don't believe it is my daughter, as some have suggests. Plus the pain goes to my back as well around the same spot that the pain is at on the front side. Any ideas as to what this could be or any relief for it?
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I'm 38 weeks along today, and know exactly how you feel. The pain starts off feeling like it might be the underwire of your bra - but persists when you take your bra off. If you lift your breasts you'd expect to see some form of bruising, but there's nothing there! Yes, I know exactly how you feel. My dr. said that there isn't any room left in there since the baby is occupying a lot of space. Can you only imagine what has been pushed up around your ribs since your little one has been growing? What has helped me has been just to lie down and relax. Extra strength tylenol, heating pads, and warm baths have been miracles. And I know it sounds hard to do, but try to ignore it. Easier said than done, I know, but there's not much else you can do. Hope this helped...posted 05/15/2008 by alilbunintheoven
Hi there, I got the "rib pain" at 28weeks. I spoke to my gynae/Ob about it and she says it's perfectly normal....Our ribs shift to make room for our little ones and space for our internal organs....while this happens, our muscles inbetween those ribs get stretched....AAAWWW...this is worse than any whiplash I have experienced. But with the guidance of an experienced biokineticist simple exercises seem to ease the pain. I also have used a microwaveable heat pack and it does wonders to the aches. Your posture is very important now, including sitting upright to allow space for your body and finding a comfortable driving position... Don't get too stressed if you've spoken to your gynae you'll know it's just a bit of muscle pain...and can be healed... I have had it for over two weeks now and have just learnt to manage it better.......GOOD luck to all you other rib pain sufferers.posted 01/07/2008 by Deborahdavies
I have had pain under my right rib cage for the last 3 weeks that included some burning sensations under my breastbone, and sometimes pain under my right shoulder blade. It feels like it should look bruised, but no visible signs from the outside. After reading some posts that suggested it could be problems with my gallbladder I went to my OBGYN. He wanted to rule out gallstones or other gallbladder problems so he sent me for an ultrasound. They discovered a tiny mass in the right side of my liver, a liver hemangioma which is a non-cancerous tumor. Turns out it is actually quite common in pregnant women because of our increased estrogen levels but isn't usually found until a test for something else is performed. Don't ever let anyone tell you the pain you feel is "nothing" or "perfectly normal" until every possible test has been run. Everyone is different and what may be muscles stretching for one woman can be gallstones for another, and a liver hemangioma for another.posted 07/30/2010 by geminierin
i am 24 weeks too and i have the same thing.. it is very painful.feels almost like bruised and its very hard to breathe at times. its not the baby.i know this because he spends the majority of his days using my bladder as a soccer ball or kicking me as low as he possibly can!(sometimes i really think hes trying to escape!!) i dont know what it is. ive tried to buy different bras because at first i thought it was the underwire. but its not because it hurts even when im braless.. i cant take much more of it though!! sometimes its even really itchy in the area under my breasts. its so painful but if u put a heating pad under your breasts it does wonders while its there!! any other tips would be much apprieciated!!!posted 09/16/2007 by bhunter627
I posted yesterday (19 wks pregnant)but after I saw my OBGYN today, he is sending me for an ultrasound as he says I'm a text book case for Gallbladder disease. Pain on my righ upper rib cage that wrapps around to my back, worsens after I eat and is a sharp pain that gets worse as the day goes on. He didn't feel any gallstones but I may have to have the gallbladder removed! I told him that my family Dr said it was my bra, so not the case! I'm so glad that I got a second opion as this is very painful.posted 12/05/2007 by Draggonfly
Oh yeah I forgot this part. I'm the one that said my doctor said that it could be a gall bladder problem. He said to especially monitor eating fatty or greasy foods which can make it worse.posted 10/09/2007 by a BabyCenter Member
I get this same type of thing on my right side under my breast when I sleep on that side. I wake up with a sharp shooting pain there. I'm pretty short waisted, so I figured it was because of what was mentioned above, all my insides pushing up :) Today I tried putting that cooling Aloe Vera gel for sunburns (mine's blue) on the area because it feels like a hot spot and that's helping!posted 01/07/2012 by jenbilski
ive had the same thing that everyone else it talking about in these posts, feels like a burning sensation and sharp pains at times, with or without bras. ive had it for at least a month and my doc said it was my ribs expanding and all to make room but now im getting concerned because my skin is numb at certain places around the hurting area. anybody else experience numbness with this??posted 02/03/2013 by marybethbadder
Definitely sound like gallbladder/kidney stones. Definitely check with your doctor to see if it could be pain from your gallbladder because of stones. I had the pain for almost 3 months. When I was 37 weeks I got nausea and diarrhea bad and my doctor had me go to the Emergency room. Two days later they induced me because I had Preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome -- a very severe sickness. Thank heaven my little girl was born with no problems. Read up on HELLP and Preeclampsia and Gallbladder. I am now having my gallbladder removed weeks after I delivered. I was very ill days before and after the pregnancy with all the symptoms of Preeclampsia and HELLPS. Other than the pain under my right rib cage, my pregnancy was perfect. So please don't let your doctor dismiss the pain on your right side!!!!! Pain meds & muscle relaxers didn't work for me. My doctor said it was just musculoskelital since the pain wasn't associated with eating. Many babies are born premature with these. Don't wait! --posted 03/08/2008 by melinda_glover
Im 32 weeks pregnant ,I had extreme pain around my ribs , almost like there were chains connected to them and they were being pulled apart , also pain right underneath my breast , then the pain continued to my back . I felt like I either had to throw up or go to the bathroom , so i tried both . None worked but i felt like i needed to push to have a bowel movement and nothing came out . At this piont I was in so much pain i couldn't sit or lay down , i needed to stand up . My stomach was rock hard and i felt like i was gonna explode . At this point almost in tears and feeling like I needed to push again i squated down in front of my sink and put my arms on counter to rest my head , i took deep breaths and it felt as if they instantly went away and never had the pain to begin with . It lasted around 5 minutes long , has anybody else had this ? If so could yu tell me whats going on.posted 07/31/2011 by a BabyCenter Member
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Is George St-Pierre's criticism of the UFC's drug testing policy off base? Will Ronda Rousey be the UFC's biggest PPV draw in 2014? 411's Dan Plunkett and Evan Zivin debate these topics and more in this week's Fact or Fiction: MMA!
Welcome yet again to another edition of 411's MMA Fact or Fiction, and, as you've probably come to expect, I'm your host, Wyatt Beougher. With much of the United States' midwest and east coast now again dealing with a winter storm, here's hoping any readers in the affected areas have gotten their grocery shopping done. I live in western Pennsylvania and we get quite a bit of snow, so it's not that bad here, but having been in New York City for Hurricane Sandy's aftermath and the winter storm that followed almost immediately, I know that bread, milk, water, and other staple items do tend to disappear if people get spooked.
In last week's contest, Robert Winfree rematched Robert Cooper after Coop was able to pick up a win in the three-way Christmas edition of Fact or Fiction, but when the dust settled this time, it was Winfree who picked up the win, taking a massive 71% of the vote. Winfree is one of the guys who I'm consistently surprised doesn't do that well in Fact or Fiction competition, but if this is any indication of what his 2014 is going to be like, he should go deep into this year's tournament! On tap for this week, we've got two of my personal favorites in action, as the always-analytical Dan Plunkett will square off against the more light-hearted Evan Zivin. This seemed like the perfect pairing when I was slotting in participants, so let's see how it goes!
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Should Rockhold get a rematch in the States?
1.) If Vitor Belfort loses to Chris Weidman, Luke Rockhold should get his rematch with Belfort in the United States.
Dan Plunkett:
While I wouldn't be against a rematch, I don't necessarily think it "should" happen. There are very few instances of a rematch taking place so soon after such a decisive finish, and those instances are usually title situations. It just doesn't make sense from a booking perspective. Sure, Rockhold could go in, defeat Belfort, and prove that he can beat a guy Chris Weidman would have already beaten. Or, he could lose again and fall even further away from title contention. For the UFC, that would mean Belfort, a failed title challenger, would push a fresh title challenger to the side. Furthermore, when Rockhold called out Belfort and asked for a rematch in the United States, I believe a good part of that was fueled by the false believe Belfort won't be allowed to use TRT there. In reality, even if Belfort isn't given an exemption in Nevada, there are commissions that I have no doubt would give him an exemption, namely Texas.
Evan Zivin:
I'm only saying Fiction because if that matchup happens, which I am completely on board with, I really don't care where it takes place. I know everyone in the MMA community is all "Vitor is only winning the way he is because of steroids" and "The reason UFC has been having Vitor fight in Brazil is so he can use TRT" and yadda yadda. I'm not looking to make accusations here but I will say that 1) using TRT does not guarantee a win, especially against a highly skilled, well-trained opponent like Rockhold would be (remember, Dan Henderson used TRT in all his fights in 2013 and looked slow and sluggish against Lyoto Machida, Rashad Evans, and Belfort), and 2) there is no guarantee that Vitor wouldn't be able to use TRT in the U.S. Yes, Keith Kizer did say that the NSAC would make it much harder for past steroid offenders to get exemptions but that doesn't mean that Dana and Lorenzo couldn't sweet talk the commission into seeing things their way. Plus, Kizer is on the way out so who knows if the new Executive Director of the NSAC will have the same stance regarding TRT. We all know that Dana, regardless of how much he hates TRT, will do whatever is necessary to book a big money main event, so who knows where the new head of the Nevada commission's priorities will lie. Plus, Vitor may not take the fight if he can't use the treatment. Vitor only agreed to be put "at a disadvantage" if it was for a title fight. Dana will probably chose to have the fight in the U.S. just so people won't attack his Twitter over Rockhold having to fight Vitor in Brazil again but I don't think he'd necessarily cut Vitor off from using TRT if he isn't being forced to. He can but he'd risk pissing off and losing one of his most popular fighters and one of his biggest moneymakers in the Brazilian market. I know I risk losing this week by not automatically saying "VITOR IS A CHEATER!!! HANG HIM BY HIS TESTOSTERONE DEPLETED BALLS!!!" but the UFC is a business. Dana will try to consider the fans' opinions and what makes the most ethical sense regarding the fight and its location but he will ultimately do whatever makes the most financial sense to himself, his company, and his fighters. Ideally, Dana and the commission would just say "No TRT" and stop everyone from trying to use it, since that's the simplest solution that would do away with a lot of these drug-related problems, but that isn't the reality we live in. At least not right now it isn't.
Is MFC asking for trouble by trying to expand into the UFC's turf?
2.) Maximum Fighting Championships attempts to expand into Las Vegas will draw the ire of the UFC (namely Dana White) and lead to negative repercussions for the promotion.
Evan Zivin:
It may annoy Dana that another fight promotion wants to enter his territory and run shows at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, a venue that has been home to many UFC events as well as the WEC after it was bought by Zuffa, but I doubt anything will come from it. MFC CEO Mark Pavelich said he has no intention of trying to compete with the UFC and it's not like he could if he wanted to. I don't want to look like I'm attacking MFC but they just had an event that was main evented by Darrill Schoonover in a championship fight. If the best you can offer is a fight card headlined by "Titties" then you aren't ready to compete with the UFC. That's not to say there aren't decent fighters in MFC. There are. They just aren't of the same caliber as what Zuffa can offer and Pavelich knows that. Dana knows MFC offers no threat to him so he's not going to waste his time worrying about them. Besides, it's not like the UFC is the only promotion that runs shows in Las Vegas. I mean, it is The Fight Capital of the World after all, or at least that's what Dana claims, and he wouldn't lie to me, right? ....right?
Dan Plunkett:
Are we sure Dana White has heard of MFC? I don't think they're even on the UFC's radar as far as competitors. The state of the MMA landscape is this: nobody is threatening the UFC, especially in the United States, and most especially in Las Vegas. MFC doesn't have a meaningful television deal, which is why UFC considers Bellator competition and considered Strikeforce competition. MFC isn't competing for talent with the UFC, like Bellator is to a degree today and Affliction and Pride did in the past. A number of small promotions have run shows in Las Vegas without drawing UFC's ire; MFC would just be one more on that list.
Which subscription service will be more successful?
3.) UFC's Fight Pass will not be as successful as the WWE Network, in terms of initial subscribers or subscriber retention over their respective first years.
Dan Plunkett:
If the WWE Network doesn't beat UFC Fight Pass' subscription numbers it would be a massive failure. The bottom line is WWE's network means much more to the company, at least at this point, than UFC's. WWE reportedly needs about 800,000-1,000,000 subscribers just to break even. UFC is targeting 100,000 initial subscribers. The WWE Network will have much more promotion, and there's more incentive for WWE fans to buy it due to the major events (they aren't really pay-per-views anymore if you're not paying per view) being featured. As far as retention, that's much tougher to call because WWE's service comes with a 6 month commitment, while UFC's is month to month. It's tough to guess what Fight Pass' subscriber retention will be when so much of that depends on what live fights are featured on the service. I'll go with WWE because, again, they're providing stronger content relative to their overall product.
Evan Zivin:
I haven't really messed around with the UFC Fight Pass all that much but the reactions I have seen from the MMA world and the pro wrestling world towards the WWE Network makes me think WWE will have more success with their service. Just the fact that all Pay-per-views will be available live and on demand as part of the $9.99/month price makes the service better than Fight Pass. The only exclusive fights Fight Pass offer as part of the monthly cost are international cards that feature relatively unknown talent and take place at off hours of the day and prelims that we used to get to watch for free. They don't really compare. You do have to sign up for a 6-month commitment with the WWE Network but that essentially means you pay full price for Wrestlemania and get five more Pay-per-views for free. That sounds like a good deal. Plus, there is a ton more archival footage that WWE is able to offer than the UFC. That's because WWE has been around longer and has a much larger library but it's still a significant advantage, especially when both services will cost the same. I've seen a lot more excitement from pro wrestling fans over the WWE Network than MMA fans for Fight Pass and, while trends will change, it seems right now that WWE will do a better job of gaining subscribers and keeping them. They have to. They have a lot more riding on the success of their network than UFC does in Fight Pass.
Was GSP upset enough by what Dana White said at the UFC 167 post-fight press conference that it made him criticize the UFC's PED policy?
4.) Georges St. Pierre's recent comments about the leniency of the UFC's drug testing seem odd, considering that outgoing NSAC director Keith Kizer said that GSP's team were the reason that both St. Pierre and Hendricks didn't undergo WADA testing leading up to UFC 167.
Evan Zivin:
First off, don't get anyone confused over what WADA does. They don't test. They just create standards and certified programs to be followed by athletic commissions and third-party drug testing organizations. Second, it wasn't just GSP's team that caused the drug testing to fall apart. Hendricks's team share blame in that. They were the ones who felt VADA would show bias towards GSP in their testing, a statement that is completely unfounded, and demanded the enhanced testing be through a WADA-certified program conducted by the NSAC. Third, I don't think it's odd. The NSAC's testing isn't perfect either. Even with a certified program, the NSAC usually only has the resources to test after press conferences or right before fights, events fighters are aware of ahead of time that make it really easy to cycle off whatever substances they are using. Maybe a WADA program would better handle issues like that but I can understand why GSP may have been leery of just using the athletic commission, especially since there are documented cases of the NSAC failing to find fighters trying to cheat the system that VADA did find (example: boxer Lamont Peterson). GSP thought VADA was the way to go and he's hurt that Dana and the UFC were unwilling to support his efforts in employing an outside agency for additional drug testing. The issue here isn't about the UFC being lenient towards drug testing. It's about Dana calling Georges ridiculous for going out of his way to seek additional testing when the NSAC should be good enough. It's about Dana attacking one of his most successful, most loyal employees over a legitimate concern that's been plaguing the sport since its inception. The NSAC testing is good enough to catch most offenders but it doesn't catch all of them and Dana should be more supportive of any additional efforts to eradicate drug use from the sport. That is, assuming he cares about maintaining the sport's integrity.
Dan Plunkett:
There is no such thing as WADA testing. The World Anti-Doping Association doesn't do actual testing, rather they set forth protocols and accredit testing facilities. The deal with the St-Pierre vs. Hendricks testing is that St-Pierre wanted additional testing. VADA, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, which adheres to WADA's guidelines, quoted St-Pierre a price and agreed to cover 25% of the price (the discount was later dropped since St-Pierre didn't sign on to the program at that point).
UFC then arranged a conference call with the Nevada Athletic Commission, St-Pierre's camp, and Hendricks' camp to discuss the NAC overlooking the testing. Like VADA, the NAC would use WADA guidelines, but unlike VADA, things like a fighter skipping out on a drug test would have real ramifications with the NAC (since VADA has no regulatory power). The NAC testing went out the window when St-Pierre's camp wanted to know exactly what substances would be tested for, which the commission wouldn't reveal. That may seem strange, but it was really just because St-Pierre was insistent on being tested for Human Growth Hormone, which is not something the commission usually tests for. That is where those discussions fell apart. Hendricks then refused to take part in VADA's program because he believed St-Pierre had a special relationship with the independent company. According to Hendricks, it was the UFC who advised him against VADA testing. That is where St-Pierre's issue with the UFC comes from. (St-Pierre underwent the VADA testing alone, and passed.)
Does Curran deserve a rematch?
5.) Daniel Straus has a point - Bellator giving Pat Curran an immediate rematch against Straus after Straus decisively won four rounds of their last encounter flies in the face of the tournament concept that the promotion was founded on.
Dan Plunkett:
When Bjorn Rebney first started talking about an immediate rematch between Straus and Curran, I thought it was incredibly stupid. When Bellator officially announced a third fight between the two, I thought it was even more stupid. Not only was Straus the clear winner of the last bout, it wasn't even a good fight. Bellator's "real sports" format has been a joke for a while now, and this is just another example. When the championship rematch clause was enacted, it was made to give the promotion an easy way to break the tournament format to give fans title fights they wanted to see (namely, Chandler vs. Alvarez II). In this case, it isn't even a fight fans want to see. Straus' criticism is on point; what does it say about title shots in Bellator when Curran is getting an immediate rematch? Sure, he was a good champion, but he's in no way deserving of a title shot.
Evan Zivin:
Giving any former champion an immediate championship rematch flies in the face of the tournament concept. If Bellator wanted to keep the concept pure and true, they would have stuck to only giving tournament winners a title shot. They managed to stick to that for a while but now, not only can former champions get a rematch, but a committee can name a challenger when the current tournament winner is unable to fight due to injury. Do these clauses devalue the tournament? Absolutely. Am I bothered that they have these clauses in place now? Yes and no. I'm fine with a former champion getting a rematch when the situation calls for it. Regardless of the lawsuit, it was a good move to give Eddie Alvarez a rematch with Michael Chandler because their first fight was outstanding, not to mention really close. Alvarez could have won that fight just as easily as Chandler did and Alvarez proved that by winning the rematch. What I'm not fine with is a former champion getting a rematch when said former champion got dominated for five rounds to lose their championship. That's what happened to Pat Curran when he fought Daniel Straus. He got dominated. There is no question that Straus won that fight. There is also no question that the fight was quite boring. There is nothing about that fight that I want to see again, especially when there are two tournament winners waiting to get the title shot they earned. I could begrudgingly accept this rematch if there weren't other deserving fighters waiting for their shot. That isn't the case here. Curran-Straus 2 wasn't close, it wasn't exciting, and I want to see Patricio Pitbull and Frodo get their title shots. Seriously, his nickname is Frodo. I love that.
Who do you think won this week? Was Dan able to sway your vote, or did Evan outwork the veteran? Voting will be open until midnight EST on Saturday, so make sure you vote and make your voice heard!
Who won MMA Fact or Fiction, 2014.01.22?
Will Ronda go from being the face of WMMA to being the face of the UFC?
Bonus) Ronda Rousey will be the UFC's biggest PPV draw in 2014.
Evan Zivin:
The UFC's biggest draw in 2014 will be Brock Lesnar after Dana White begs him to return due to the perceived hit the company will be taking from their top draw (GSP) not fighting this year and their second-biggest draw (Anderson Silva) fighting once or not at all depending on his mental and physical state once he's healed from his leg injury. Brock will mull things over and agree to come back since he can't stand being in the WWE for more than two years at a time. He will then get crushed in a fight with Junior dos Santos in October and leave again, selling a million Pay-per-views and making a ton of money in the process. God bless that man.
Seriously, though, I don't know. It's possible but it's hard to say if Ronda is going to become a legitimate draw or not. You can't just base it off her two Pay-per-view appearances because the first one had a curiosity factor attached to it due to it being the first women's fight in UFC history (plus Henderson vs. Machida as the co-main event) and the second one was the co-main event of the New Year's show under one of the most anticipated title rematches in UFC history. In between those shows, Ronda did quite a bit of damage to her image with how she portrayed herself on
The Ultimate Fighter
. Will that impact her drawing power? We'll have a better answer to that question after UFC 170, but she very well may become the top draw. It's either going to be her or Jon Jones. The Glover Teixeira fight might sell all right depending on how hard it gets promoted (just have Joe Rogan yell "HE'S A MONSTER" a bunch of times interspersed with video of Glover training with Chuck Liddell), and if the rematch with Alexander Gustafsson happens this year, it should sell very well. I mean, their first fight was only Fight of the Year, right? I'd say Chris Weidman might be top draw but I don't think two awkward wins over Anderson will translate to buys. I'd be tempted to say Cain Velasquez or Anthony Pettis but, besides the fact both men headlined cards last year that heavily under-performed, they're both injured and may only fight once this year. The lighter weight champions are still fighting bias from many casual fans due to their size so that will work against them in 2014. I'm just gonna say that the UFC's top draw in 2014 will be Johny Hendricks. Once he defeats Robbie Lawler for the vacant belt at UFC 171 and defends it in Fight of the Year contenders against Carlos Condit and Nick Diaz (Nick will want a piece of that beard), he will become the most popular fighter in the company and sell out venues the world over and bring the UFC to heights it never would have dreamed of reaching. Or not. How the hell should I know? I don't get paid enough to pretend to have these answers.
Dan Plunkett:
The man or woman that will prove to be UFC's biggest PPV draw in 2014 is fighting in February, but his or her name isn't Ronda Rousey. Rarely in MMA history can you pinpoint when a fighter became a draw, much less an international sensation. For Kazushi Sakuraba, that moment came on May 1, 2000, when he defeated Royce Gracie after 90 minutes and went another 15 minutes with Igor Vovchanchyn. For Anderson Silva in Brazil, it was Super Bowl weekend in 2011, when he front kicked Vitor Belfort. This Super Bowl weekend will see another Brazilian explode in popularity, only this time to a level that had previously only been dreamed about in MMA. Renan Barao has it all: a 32 fight unbeaten streak, excellent face-kicking, charisma, charm,
superb dancing
, incredible looks, and now the
bantamweight championship. Barao, hereafter referred to as Modern Fedor, will become double the PPV freight train Brock Lesnar was when he finishes Urijah Faber and become Dana White's new top pound-for-pound fighter. By year's end, Barao will have broken Oscar de la Hoya and Floyd Mayweather's PPV record at least twice. How will Modern Fedor go from headlining a PPV in February that will do maybe 250,000 buys to doing ten times that just a few months later? Tweeting. A plethora of highlight videos all backed by different nu metal songs. Guest spots on Fox Sports Live. And the key that brings it all together: standing and banging. BaraoMania is coming.
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