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5 Insane True Tales of Wrestlers Refusing to Break Character
#2. Wrestlers Get Arrested for Refusing to Break Character
The brothers Afa and Sika Anoa'i were born in American Samoa, which may be the world's number one breeding ground for professional wrestlers. They spent most of their careers working as a successful tag team called the Wild Samoans, who on TV were presented as savage, feral lunatics who ate raw fish and tore apart chickens with their bare hands. They would only grunt in a primitive dialect, and their manager, Captain Lou Albano, did all the talking for them.
Obsessed With Wrestling
"Mostly, they want various salted meats."
One night, the Samoans wound up hitching a ride with Hulk Hogan, who, at the time, had a lot less star power and a lot more body hair.
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It looks like someone dropped an atomic bomb on his dick.
According to Hogan's autobiography, he and the Samoans were pulled over by a state trooper in New Jersey. When Hogan reached into the glove box for his registration, the gun he had just purchased on his way up from Florida tumbled out. In New Jersey, an unregistered handgun carried a mandatory one-year prison sentence at the time, so Hogan and the Samoans were ordered out of the car and handcuffed (by the sturdiest policeman in history).
Hogan begged the Samoans to explain that he didn't know about the firearms law and that this was all a big misunderstanding (because who could resist a pair of adorable Samoans?). Afa and Sika, however, refused to say one word.
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Although we assume they made an assortment of faces appropriate to the situation.
If you listen to this interview, you'll know that Afa and Sika both speak perfect English, but since they had never done so on TV, they remained absolutely mute while being taken into custody. Even though the gun didn't even belong to them and they hadn't actually done anything wrong, they never said one word in their defense or Hogan's. The Wild Samoans figured it was better for the three of them to go to jail than break character.
#1. The World's Most Famous Masked Wrestler Refuses to Take Off His Mask ... for 40 Years
Back in 1942, Rodolfo Guzman Huerta donned a silver mask and cape and became his alter ego, El Santo, the most famous wrestler in the history of Mexico and the country's biggest pop culture icon. Santo was a folk hero and a symbol of justice for the common man, and his popularity extended to comic books and a cornucopia of terrible movies. Once Santo's appeal started to transcend wrestling, Huerta knew that his silver mask was the key to the character's success. So he made sure to never, ever take it off ... for 42 goddamned years.
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We'd rather wear a mask every day than that dude on the right's tie once.
Santo made sure he was never seen in public without the mask on -- not during appearances, not in movies or on television, not even when he went outside to get his newspaper. This made for a bitterly inconvenient half-century.
Santo carried around a separate set of masks for certain occasions. For example, it was impossible for him to eat anything while wearing his traditional mask without it looking like his mouth was having a miscarriage, so he had a special "mealtime" version he could change into with the chin cut away. Whenever he traveled to a film shoot, he'd make sure to take a different flight than the crew, so that none of them could see his face when he was inevitably required to remove his mask to get through customs. Once, Santo was driving from Mexico into Texas with a producer, and he demanded that the man turn his head and look away so he could take his mask off for the border agents.
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"Hey, this face isn't selling any comic books, sir."
Even after retiring from wrestling, Santo still kept his identity a secret for over a year before finally revealing his face for the first and only time in his long career:
He must have sensed that his time was growing short, because Santo died of a heart attack just over a week later, and was buried in his trademark mask.
Robin Warder is the co-owner of a pop culture website called The Back Row.
For more on wrestling, check out 5 Reasons Pro Wrestlers are the Best Actors in the World and The 9 Most Unintentionally Depressing Pro Wrestling Gimmicks.


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I was wondering if sucking your own blood or biting at your own scab or otherwise consuming yourself was halachically permissible, since, as far as I can tell, humans are not kosher. Even so, it would seem that autocannibalism in some form or another is basically unavoidable and I have never heard of it being prohibited.
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Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah 66:10 (from Kerisus 21b) states:
"Human blood, if it is separated from his body, is forbidden because of appearances (maris ayin). Thus, if one bit into a piece of bread and blood came out from his gums onto it, he must scrape that portion off. On the other hand, if it is still between one's teeth, he may suck it out."
Rashi to Kerisus there explains that the essential distinction isn't really between whether the blood is visible to others (as on the bread) or not (as in the gums), but just whether it is separated from its place of origin. So it sounds like sucking any kind of wound would be okay under the laws of kashrus, although there might be the consideration of "bal teshaktzu" - not eating disgusting things (Yoreh De'ah 116:6).
Alex beat me by a minute here, but nonetheless:
The Talmud talks about all sorts of things!
Interestingly enough, the Biblical prohibition on non-kosher animals doesn't apply to humans. (Hence, all human milk is theoretically kosher.)
However if you have a cup of blood sitting on the table here, the rabbis of the Talmud said don't drink it. Even if it's human blood and theoretically not prohibited, people would think you're drinking cow blood or the like (which is Biblically prohibited). So the rabbinic prohibition kicks in if the blood has separated from the host body. Hence:
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I put together a source sheet on the subject of cannibalism for a shiur I gave. I don't have time at the moment to sum it up, but I'll link you and explain it later http://www.scribd.com/doc/59902674/cannibalismchabura
I posted an article here in which the conclusion I came to was that in many circumstances it can theoretically be permitted to consume human blood. While the purpose of that article was to be humorous (it was Purim time) I think the argument is technically pretty sound.

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Basically I made it to create a SQL query to insert about 5000 random numbers in a database
$i (currently 10 just to figure it out).
I previously tried to do it solely in MYSQL, but failed and don't want to waste anymore time there.
It randomises a 10 digit number and cross checks that number with and array (
$codes) which contains over 100,000 values from different tables in a database. It also adds the new random number to a new array (
$newNumbers) so it doesn't make the same new number, then it adds the numbers to an INSERT query. It also has a nested
while loop to create a second number, which also has to be completely unique.
Hope that makes sense..
anyway the problem seems to be within the nested while which seems to infinite loop (and not increase
$i), but I can't work out why.
$query = "INSERT INTO 'table' ('num_id', `num1`, `num2`) VALUES";
$i = 0;
while ($i <= 10){
$rand = mt_rand(1000000000, 9999999999);
if (!in_array($rand, $codes) && !in_array($rand2, $newNumbers) ){
$newNumbers[] = $rand;
$second = 0;
while ($second == 0){
$rand2 = mt_rand(1000000000, 9999999999);
if (!in_array($rand2, $codes) && !in_array($rand2, $newNumbers) ){
$query .= " ('', $rand, $rand2)";
$newNumbers[] = $rand2;
$second = 1;
$duplicates ++;
}//end second loop
$duplicates ++;


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Normally, the company where a programmer works has corporate licensed tools which are useful for programmer (ex: proprietary IDEs, reflectors, diagramming tools, office tools and PDF makers, etc.)
Can I :
- Install it at home and use it for company projects?
- Install it at home and use it for personal projects (possibly commercial)?
- Use it at office for personal project (e.g. after office hours)?
I am not strictly asking for legal advise here (though some legal point of view would be nice, too). But is it a right thing to do in general?


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I recently use valgrind with glib(with gobject), it doesn't work very well.
I have added
G_SLICE=always-malloc G_DEBUG=gc-friendly in the command line,
but there's still many "possibly lost" reported by valgrind.
As I use valgrind in automated testsuit, so I add
but those "possibly lost" will make valgrind exit with 1, which will
case my test fail.
Does anyone know how to make valgrind not treat "possibly lost" as errors.


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KILLEEN (November 29, 2012)--More than 1,500 children and spouses of fallen U.S. military will leave Friday for an all-expense paid trip to the Dallas area.
This will be the seventh year that American Airlines, American Eagle, Snowball Express and the USO Warrior and Family Care come together to give the families a weekend of holiday fun.
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Caffeine chewing gum
Caffeine is known for its ability to enhance alertness. Can caffeine chewing gum do the same?
From the Field
Does caffeinated chewing gum keep you alert? Is it the best option?
Caffeine chewing gum
Research has demonstrated that caffeine gum can be used to quickly and temporarily boost physical and mental performance when a Warfighter is short on sleep. However, it should be used only according to CMNR guidelines, and personnel who are pregnant should exercise caution using caffeine.
Caffeine's ability to ward off fatigue and improve performance has been well documented in the scientific literature. In 1999, caffeine chewing gum caught the attention of the U.S. Congress and brought about the first federally funded research to determine its effectiveness on military performance.
Over the last decade, research on caffeine gum has shown it to be an effective aid to boost the physical and mental performance of military personnel battling fatigue and sleep deprivation. Its effects were seen in maintained reaction times, vigilance, cognitive performance, and enhanced physical endurance. Caffeine from gum is absorbed through tissues in the mouth more rapidly and efficiently than other forms of administration and thus counters fatigue more quickly. The benefits of using caffeine gum include quick and high absorption of caffeine, ease of use, accuracy of dosing, portability, and the gum's ability to withstand extreme temperatures.
Myths and Claims
Two common beliefs about caffeine gum are that it can disrupt sleep, which affects recovery from sleep deprivation, and that its advantage over coffee and/or energy drinks comes from the act of chewing itself. Caffeine gum should not be used as a long-term substitute for sleep, and although it can disrupt sleep, eight hours of sleep should provide recovery after an extended period awake. In dire circumstances, caffeine gum temporarily restores functioning to adequate levels. Research has found that although the act of chewing gum that does not contain caffeine appears to improve mood, the addition of caffeine to gum further enhances reaction time and performance.
The Committee on Military Nutrition Research (CMNR) concluded that use of caffeine gum poses no serious risks to military personnel who may need to use caffeine to fulfill duties. However, caffeine use in extreme environments should be closely monitored to prevent dehydration. And caffeine should be used with caution during pregnancy; according to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, women should consume less than 200 mg/day of caffeine during pregnancy. Caffeine also may interact with many over-the-counter and prescription drugs, so that should be taken into consideration when chewing caffeinated gum. The CMNR gives detailed recommendations.
Summary for Military Translation
According to published reports, caffeine gum consumed in moderation is safe for use in common military operations. Caffeine in 100 to 600 mg doses (one to six sticks of caffeine gum) can be used to maintain cognitive performance, especially reaction speed and visual and auditory vigilance, in the case of sleep deprivation. Doses of 200-600 mg are effective to enhance endurance at high altitude. Further, caffeine gum provides accurate, rapid, and efficient delivery of caffeine. However, no more than 1000 mg should be consumed within 24 hours. The CNMR provides detailed recommendations on gum dosage based on type of performance (physical, mental, and combinations of both).
* Bottom Line Up Front
Research Brief
Caffeine chewing gum
Key Points
- Caffeine is a well-established ergogenic aid to physical and mental performance. Restored mental and physical performance has been noted for fatigued or sleep-deprived users.
- Caffeine delivered through chewing gum is absorbed (through buccal mucosa) more rapidly (five minutes) than caffeine delivered in pill or beverage formulations (30-45 minutes).
- Caffeine can restore performance for a variety of simulated military tasks in sleep-deprived persons.
- The Committee on Military Nutrition Research from the Institute of Medicine (2001) indicated that doses of caffeine should not exceed 1000 mg per 24-hour period.
- Caffeine chewing gum confers benefits that are ideal for military performance situations: rapid absorption, ease of use, portability, accurate dosing, and ability to withstand extreme temperatures.
Table 1
Caffeine in common dietary sources*
65-150mg (8 oz)
40-60mg (8 oz)
20-40mg (6oz)
Energy Drinks
80 -200mg (8oz)
8-100mg (8oz)
Caffeine Gum
50-100mg (stick)
* Crude averages from select exemplars within each category
Sources: USDA Nutrient Database Library
Many military operations require optimal physical and mental functioning. Multiple scenarios demand alertness, sound judgment and decision making, and optimal physical fortitude after being awake for more than 24 hours. Interventions to combat performance decrements due to lack of sleep have included caffeine consumption. Renowned for its energizing and fatigue-combating effects, caffeine is the most popular dietary supplement consumed in the world.
Traditionally, Warfighters have been provided caffeine via the instant coffee packs in their rations[1]. Today, caffeine can be found in many other food and beverage sources (e.g., teas, sodas, chocolate, energy bars, energy drinks) and dietary supplements. Among these dietary sources, the range of caffeine levels is broad (Table 1). For example, a stick of caffeine gum contains 50-100 mg of caffeine[2], as compared to 65-150mg in eight ounces of coffee or just 40-60 mg in the same amount of tea. Six ounces of most sodas contain only 20-40mg, while energy drinks contain 80-200mg in eight ounces[3]. Chocolate varies considerably, from 8-100 mg in eight ounces[3]. Immediate rejuvenating benefits have been noted when individuals consume moderate levels of caffeine. However, although the Food and Drug Administration has cleared caffeine as "generally recognized as safe" when consumed moderately, overconsumption may be harmful for those who are sensitive to caffeine [4].
When caffeine gum was introduced by Amurol Confectioners (Wrigley®), it caught the attention of military commanders, researchers, and Congress as a possible method to combat the effects of fatigue. An initiative to examine the effects of caffeinated gum on military performance was funded by Congress in 1999. Caffeine has the ability to ward off the harmful consequences of fatigue and lack of sleep and, delivered in this manner, has benefits particularly suited for military duties. This solution, albeit temporary, is particularly relevant to the continuous demands of military service. Although research on caffeine's impact on performance has been around for years, only recent research trials have investigated the effectiveness of caffeine gum on military performance [5].
This brief will summarize research on the unique impact of caffeinated chewing gum on physical and mental performance in military populations and present recommendations put forth by the Committee on Military Nutrition Research (CMNR) [2].
Facts and Evidence
Constant vigilance and night missions are part of military duties and require optimal alertness and physical readiness. Research has extensively documented the deleterious impact of fatigue and lack of sleep on physical performance and decision making. Caffeine has long been a staple of the Armed Forces to combat fatigue. In 1832, coffee was traded out for rum and whiskey allowances and has been part of Army rations ever since. In fact, "tactical caffeine use" via caffeine gum is a noted countermeasure of fatigue in aviation [6]. Today, the First Strike Rations® include caffeinated gum (Stay Alert®, NSN #8925-01-530-1219) in Army supply channels [7].
Caffeine pathway & formulation effectiveness. Caffeine ingested in beverages and pills is primarily absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract, after which it travels through the blood and is taken up by various tissues. Caffeine readily crosses the blood-brain barrier, where it binds to adenosine receptors, which facilitate increased neuron firing [3]. Although the absorption rates are similar between capsule and gum formulations, orally ingested caffeine (including coffee formulations) takes 30-45 minutes to achieve maximum absorption. In contrast, caffeinated chewing gum is unique in that 90% of a 200 mg dose is absorbed within five minutes [8]. On average, in dosages ranging from 50mg to 200mg, caffeine is absorbed one-and-a-half to three times more rapidly from gum than from a capsule [8]. This rapid absorption is due to caffeine's easy passage through the vascular tissues in the buccal mucosa [8, 9]. This enhanced absorption allows for caffeine to more rapidly counter fatigue-related threats to performance.
Mental & physical performance. Studies have been conducted to investigate caffeine's effects on cognitive performance under simulated military operations [10-12]. One study performed on Navy SEAL trainees showed that ingestion of caffeine (200 mg) improved visual vigilance, fine motor control, reaction time, mood, learning, and memory, while it reduced fatigue and sleepiness [13]. Cognitive performance, specifically vigilance and accuracy, was maintained after 55 hours of wakefulness when caffeine gum was administered every two hours during the early morning [14]. This sustained impact suggests that chewing caffeine gum might yield dual absorption sites: buccally and through the gastrointestinal tract due to the swallowing of caffeine-containing saliva. Another study [15] found that use of caffeine by military participants who were sleep deprived for more than 24 hours sustained vigilance, alertness, rapid recognition of target, quickness in firing a weapon, and overall observational and reconnaissance responsibilities in urban operations environments. Similarly, caffeine gum enhanced vigilance and running times in Special Forces during overnight operations [16]. These studies have shown that caffeine gum could be used in military settings to maintain peak physical and mental performance in Warfighters despite significant sleep loss.
Formulations. Research has demonstrated the added effects of chewing caffeine gum over other formulations [8, 17]. According to renowned caffeine-performance expert Dr. Gary Kamimori, caffeine gum is the perfect formulation to deliver caffeine to troops in combat due to its rapid and high bioavailability, ease of use, accurate dosing, portability, lack of need for another agent (such as water) for activation, and ability to tolerate extreme temperatures (from freezing to 120°F/50°C) [17].
Mechanics of chewing. An alternate explanation for the positive performance results of caffeine chewing gum is that the act of chewing itself facilitates relaxation, alertness, and overall better cognitive performance. Studies have found mixed results. The most recent study on chewing with caffeine gum versus a placebo gum found that the act of chewing gum alone does indeed improve mood, but adding caffeine enhances reaction time and performance [18]. Another study [19] reported similar findings with significant improvements in speed, accuracy, and cognitive tasks over time for those who chewed caffeinated gum compared to those who chewed a placebo gum.
The Committee on Military Nutrition Research (CMNR) recommends the following cautions be considered:
- Use of caffeine under conditions of sustained military operations does not appear to pose any serious, irreversible, acute, or chronic health risks for military personnel in situations where increased doses might be recommended.
- Caffeine use in sustained operations in hot or cold environments or at high altitudes may increase the risk of dehydration, so fluid and food intake of personnel should be closely monitored in these situations.
- Caffeine should be used with caution throughout pregnancy; a 2010 report from the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states that pregnant women should have less than 200 mg/day of caffeine throughout their pregnancy [22].
- Caffeine also may interact with many over-the-counter and prescription drugs, so that should be taken into consideration when chewing caffeinated gum [23,24].
Other side effects of concern relate to sleep recovery following a period of sustained wakefulness. Caffeine gum should not be considered a substitute for sleep, but in dire circumstances it can sustain performance temporarily. Sleep can be disrupted by caffeine use, but after an extended wakeful episode, one should recover with eight hours of sleep [20].
Military Relevance
Caffeine delivered through gum can confer multiple beneficial effects on the performance of individuals battling fatigue and sleep deprivation beyond the effectiveness of non-caffeinated chewing gum and other caffeine formulations. Administering caffeine through gum allows military personnel to perform at the requisite level or beyond when sufficient sleep is not possible [21].
Scientific authorities have weighed in on the use of caffeine in military performance. The CNMR [2] convened a panel of experts who presented recommendations for caffeine use for military performance:
Caffeine in doses of 100–600 mg may be used to maintain cognitive performance, particularly in situations of sleep deprivation. Specifically, it can be used to maintain speed of reactions and visual and auditory vigilance, which in military operations could affect a life-or-death situation.
A similar dose range (200–600 mg) of caffeine is also effective to enhance physical endurance and may be especially useful to restore some of the physical endurance lost at high altitude.
Based on the best scientific evidence available in the United States and Canada, the current instructions for chewing caffeine gum by the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Military Nutrition Research [2] are as follows:
- General use. Chewing one or two sticks of gum for five minutes and then discarding the gum has been shown to deliver 85% of the total caffeine dose in each stick. Each stick contains 100 mg of caffeine.
- Regular caffeine users may have to slightly increase their dose to achieve the same benefits.
- Do not exceed 10 sticks (1,000 mg) in a 24-hour period.
- Mental performance. In a rested state, start with one stick and chew more as needed to maintain alertness. In a sleep-deprived state, no more than two sticks every two hours for up to six hours should be consumed.
- Physical performance. Chew two sticks for five minutes, followed immediately by another two sticks prior to beginning the initial activity. Re-dose with one stick after six hours for subsequent hard work.
- Physical followed by mental performance. Use four sticks for physical performance prior to initial activity. To maintain cognitive performance after the physical effort, chew one stick if required but no more than 10 sticks in a 24-hour period.
- Mental followed by physical performance. In a rested state, chew a total of four sticks within two hours of the exercise. In a sleep-deprived state, where multiple sticks of gum already have been chewed within a four-hour period, additional sticks of gum may not be required to optimize physical performance.
Caffeine chewing gum
- This Week In Quartermaster History 21-27 October. 2010 [cited 2010 May 5, 2010]; Available from: http://www.qmmuseum.lee.army.mil/historyweek/oct21-27.htm.
- Committee on Military Nutrition Research, F.a.n.B.I.o.M., Caffeine for the Sustainment of Mental Task Performance: Formulations for Military Performance. 2001: Washington, DC. p. 1-157.
- Fredholm, B.B., et al., Actions of caffeine in the brain with special reference to factors that contribute to its widespread use. Pharmacol Rev, 1999. 51(1): p. 83-133.
- Database of Select Committee on GRAS Substances (SCOGS) Reviews: Caffeine. 2006 10/31/2006 [cited 2010 May 5, 2010]; Available from: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/fcn/fcnDetailNavigation.cfm?rpt=scogsListing&id=42.
- Baker, F. (2009) Army Lab works to improve health, performance. Army News.
- Caldwell, J.A., et al., Fatigue Countermeasures in Aviation. Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, 2009. 80: p. 29-59.
- Brinkley, M. New chewing gum packs a caffeine kick. Off Duty [cited 2010 May 5, 2010]; Available from: http://www.armytimes.com/offduty/health/ONLINE.HEALTH.CAFFEINEGUM/.
- Kamimori, G.H., et al., The rate of absorption and relative bioavailability of caffeine administered in chewing gum versus capsules to normal healthy volunteers. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2002. 234(1-2): p. 159-167.
- Syed, S.A., et al., Multiple dose pharmacokinetics of caffeine administered in chewing gum to normal healthy volunteers. Biopharm Drug Dispos, 2005. 26(9): p. 403-9.
- McLellan, T.M.B., Lieberman, Canadian Military Journal, Winter 2003-2004.
- McLellan, T.M., D.G. Bell, and G.H. Kamimori, Caffeine Improves Physical Performance During 24 h of Active Wakefulness. Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, 2004. 75: p. 666-672.
- Kamimori, G.H., Johnson, D. Thorne, D. et al., Efficacy of multiple caffeine doses for maintenance of vigilance during early morning operations [Abstract]. Sleep, 2003. 26: p. A196.
- Lieberman, H.R., et al., Effects of caffeine, sleep loss, and stress on cognitive performance and mood during U.S. Navy SEAL training. Sea-Air-Land. Psychopharmacology (Berl), 2002. 164(3): p. 250-61.
- Kamimori, G.H., et al., Multiple caffeine doses maintain vigilance during early morning operations. Aviat Space Environ Med, 2005. 76(11): p. 1046-50.
- McLellan, T.M., et al., Caffeine Maintains Vigilance and Marksmanship in Simulated Urban Operations with Sleep Deprivation. Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, 2005. 76: p. 39-45.
- McLellan, T.M., et al., Caffeine Maintains Vigilance and Improves Run Times During Night Operations for Special Forces. Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, 2005. 76: p. 647-654.
- Lamberg, L., Brew it or chew it? Military seeks ways to caffeinate. JAMA, 1999. 281(10): p. 885-6.
- Smith, A., Effects of caffeine in chewing gum on mood and attention. Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental, 2009. 24(3): p. 239-247.
- Kohler, M., A. Pavy, and C. van den Heuvel, The effects of chewing versus caffeine on alertness, cognitive performance and cardiac autonomic activity during sleep deprivation. J Sleep Res, 2006. 15(4): p. 358-68.
- LaJambe, C.M., et al., Caffeine Effects on Recovery Sleep Following 27 h Total Sleep Deprivation. Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, 2005. 76: p. 108-113.
- Use Of Dietary Supplements by Military Personnel. 2008 April 2, 2010]; Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=nap12095&part=a20015f31ddd00080#a20015f31ddd00082.
22. Committee on Obstetric Practice. ACOG CommitteeOpinion No. 462: Moderate caffeine consumption during pregnancy. Obstetrics and gynecology. 2010;116(2 Pt 1):467-8.
23. Carrillo JA, Benitez J. Clinically significant pharmacokinetic interactions between dietary caffeine and medications. Clinical pharmacokinetics. 2000;39(2):127-53.
24. Pronsky ZM, Crowe JP. Food-Medication Interactions. 16th ed. Birchrunville, PA: Food-Medication Interactions; 2010.


text: Started a new game as Sunderland, and all the matches in the Premier League are kicking off at 3PM Saturday or the same time in midweek. Scrolled through the Premier League fixtures to see if it changed, it does change so there's a late and early kick off on the odd weekend but then keeps changing back so all kick offs are at the same time. I've checked Championship fixtures, and they're correct with the late televised fixture, and Serie A and La Liga fixtures all have different times most have the time, occasionally they all change to 3PM Sunday kick offs. The Premier League games aren't even on TV either, pretty sure this isn't right like.


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April 25, 2012
Noordhoek beach outride – Flickr pic of the day
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With the City as his canvass Leon paints the town red covering a range of events and activities in the peninsular while staying true to the traditional culture the mother city offers it's children,
Originally from Durban, Leon is still an accidental tourist in the city he now calls home and as such is on the line between resident and local tourist able to provide inside knowledge and flavour to the average mundane travel blog.
He is always on the look out for that hidden gem or typical CT party. If it's fun, relevant, he will cover it.
This photograph was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member tb-za.
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Dr. Wallach starts the show telling the audience the healthcare system is broken. Asserting that the only way to effect change is to boycott the current system. Asking people to educate themselves and take responsiblility for their own health.
Pearls of Wisdom
Doug Winfrey and Dr. Wallach discuss a recent news article concerning the most recent annual meeting of the AMA (American Medical Association). At that meeting the 555 delegates voted to ask state and federal authorities to investigate perceived "conflicts of interest" by retail health clinics. Referring to clinics operated by retail outlets such as CVS, Walmart and Walgren Co. Basically the doctors fear they are losing market share to these operations and want governments to intercede and protect their financial interests.
- Barbara's husband has been diagnosed with Huntington's disease.
- Steven's wife has a chronic skin rash.
- Ray is a diabetic and has questions regarding which Youngevity products to order.
- Barbara is trying to lose weight.


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LSU senior QB Zach Mettenberger completed 16 of 19 attempts for 282 yards and five touchdowns in the 56-17 win over UAB.
CBS Sports' Dennis Dodd reports that the Big 12 would like to wrap up the expansion process before the start of the season.
Alabama received a verbal commitment from four-star 2017 WR Jerry Jeudy.
Former South Carolina, Duke and Florida head coach has joined Florida's athletic department as an Ambassador and Consultant.
An AFC college scouting director says LSU junior RB Leonard Fournette is "a bad dude."
Future CFB Playoff semifinals will either be played on a Saturday or on a holiday.
USF received a verbal commitment from four-star 2017 ATH Bruce Judson.
At a local fan rally, Cincinnati HC Tommy Tuberville said that sophomore QB Hayden Moore was leading the depth chart.
Penn State received a verbal commitment from four-star 2017 Derrek Pitts.
After suffering a disconnected hamstring last November, LSU redshirt senior WR Travin Dural is back to 100 percent ahead of his final collegiate season.
Oklahoma State senior WR Marcell Ateman could be sidelined until October after undergoing surgery to repair a broken bone in his foot.
Michigan State LB Riley Bullough told media members Penn State sophomore Saquon Barkley was the best RB he faced in 2015.


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Recently I encountered this phrase:
What is あれ in this context? Is the speaking making a positive or negative statement about ___?
Recently I encountered this phrase:
What is あれ in this context? Is the speaking making a positive or negative statement about ___?
I have also ran into this phrase and now I kind of understand its meaning though, getting used to applying it to the correct scenario is very tricky indeed. I still can't.
The instance of this phrase that I remember, is from when we were waiting for somebody to finish something:
To which ◯◯さん answered:
Which I guess could be translated into something along the lines of:
Where the vagueness could imply something like: "you're putting pressure on me", "is kind of, you know?".
EDIT: Added some hints of what the vagueness could mean. Thanks @deceze :)
It's one of those terrifically vague statements that doesn't mean much by itself. It can mean anything, depending on the context and how well the listener knows the speaker and what he's talking about. The speaker may be stalling while he's thinking about what he's trying to say. He may be talking about something that was mentioned before in the conversation. He may just be introducing a new topic, which he's going to expand upon from here. He may be hinting at something that he doesn't want to name but that the listener would understand.
It means just as much or as little as "that" does in English. :)
It means so little and comes so naturally to Japanese that it can be comical. When people (I know well) lapse into an 「あれだ…」, I sometimes jokingly reply 「あぁ、アレですか?なるほど、そうですよね。ふむふむ。」 to point out that they haven't actually said anything. ;-)


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Used this as a background for my St. P's cards and was not disappointed... got a lot of great comments from recipients on how pretty and approopriate the paper was. I was happy it provided an appropriate background without "getting in the way."
A lovely, subtle shamrock print ! I make greeting cards, donating them to hospice care for the nurses to distribute to the patients. It's not easy to find paper for St. Patrick's Day that is not silly or loud. Kudos to Karen Foster !!
Gorgeous paper; deep rich colors, perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any Irish heritage projects.
So detailed and gorgeous! Even my DH tried to run off with it!


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One definition of the word 'forget' is "to treat with inattention or disregard," and that is simply something we can NEVER do on this day, September 11th.
I remember hearing my mom and dad talk about the assassination of JFK, they would recite in vivid detail where they were, how they felt and what they were doing when they heard about what had happened that terrible day in Dallas. As we have grown up, we have our own memories associated with historic events, but I would venture to say, none more memorable than what happened on this day in 2001. The events of 9/11 are events that we would certainly like to forget, but we must never forget.
As a nation, we must never forget the nearly 3,000 sons, daughters, moms, dads, brothers and sisters that were lost that day. We must never forget the families that they left behind; this week I was reminded of just how important that is after getting a call from Maddie; she called to ask for prayer because she was having an especially tough time, Maddie lost her dad in the Twin Towers on 9/11, she was only a year old at the time, and she said every year this day is really hard for her.
We must never forget the thousands of men and women who have sacrificed since, in the armed forces, to prevent another day like this from ever happening again.
And we must never forget how the 'American spirit' shone through the tangled mess of concrete and steel in New York City, Washington D.C., and in a lonely field in Shankesville, PA. The tragedy that attempted to rip us apart was the very thing that brought us together.
After the attacks on 9/11, we were all challenged by the sacrifice of men and women who instead of running from the Twin Towers, ran in to save others, there were heroes who stayed behind in the Pentagon so that others could flee to safety, and on flight 93, passengers refused to let terror win by storming the cockpit and crashing the plane into a Pennsylvania field.
Their heroic acts must never be forgotten, in fact, they should fuel us to look for ways that we can serve one another, just as they did immediately following the attacks on 9/11, 12 years ago. Today is Patriot Day, a day of service and remembrance, a day that we are encouraged to serve one another.
We cannot treat the call to 'serve others' with "inattention and disregard," for in doing so, we fail to honor the code by which Christ calls us to live by. As Christians, we are called to live this way every day, because in doing so we honor Christ, who made the ultimate sacrifice to save us.
In living our lives to 'serve others,' we live in a way that never forgets what Christ did for us, that we could not do for ourselves.
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Moderate Amounts May Help Heart Health and More, Researchers Find
March 29, 2012 (San Diego) -- Chocolate is increasingly shedding its reputation as a sweet treat only. More research is uncovering health benefits when the dark stuff is eaten in moderation.
At the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society here, a three-hour symposium was devoted to cocoa science and technology. Cocoa researchers from around the world gathered to share their latest findings, passing chocolate bars around the audience as they talked science.
Here is an update on questions chocolate lovers may have.
What can chocolate do for your heart health?
While some heart benefits of chocolate are solid, others are still under debate, says Eric Ding, PhD, instructor of medicine and nutritional epidemiologist at Harvard Medical School. At the symposium, he discussed his review of 24 published studies on chocolate.
The studies included more than 1,100 people. Researchers looked at how their chocolate-eating habits affected their heart disease risk factors such as high blood pressure.
"The blood pressure-lowering effect is well known," he says. His team found that, on average, systolic blood pressure declined slightly, less than two points on average, in chocolate eaters. Systolic blood pressure is the top number of a blood pressure measurement, and in people older than 50, this can be a stronger risk factor for heart disease than the lower, or diastolic, measurement.
There is also solid evidence that chocolate can increase HDL or "good" cholesterol, Ding and his colleagues found. In general, the lower your LDL and the higher your HDL, the better your chances of preventing heart disease and other chronic conditions.
With chocolate, insulin resistance improved, a benefit if you have diabetes or want to avoid it, Ding says.
Blood flow also improved with a bit of chocolate, another benefit, he says.
"Altogether the results suggest strong benefits against cardiovascular disease," Ding tells WebMD.
The report is published in The Journal of Nutrition.
What else can chocolate do?
Other studies on the health benefits of chocolate are in earlier phases and are preliminary.
Chocolate may help those with type 2 diabetes minimize the ill effects of high blood sugar levels after eating, says Stephen L. Atkin, MD, a researcher at the Hull York Medical School in the U.K. He gave 10 patients with type 2 diabetes small amounts of chocolate an hour before he gave them glucose to simulate a meal.


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Retailers to offer Xbox One Scorpio trade-in programs
Original Xbox One owners will be able to trade-in their old console for the new Project Scorpio one when it launches.
Console version of Elder Scrolls Online won't be locked out of pre-owned market
UPDATE: Bethesda has confirmed that no CD key will be required for the console version of the game.
Swap your Man Utd season ticket for a copy of FIFA, PES or Football Manager at GAME
Manchester United, Cardiff or West Brom fans are from this Saturday being invited to hand over their season tickets at GAME.
GameStop reveals Watch Dogs trade-in discount deal
It's a brave new next-gen world out there, and with it comes a new era in higher-price trade-in prices.
Microsoft offering $100 off an Xbox One when users ditch their PS3
An apparent US Microsoft Store ad is offering to reward consumers for abandoning their PlayStation 3.
Game4u begins PS4 exchange promotion, offers Rs 9,000 for PS3, Xbox 360
Game4u has a trade-in offer for those looking to move up from PS3 or Xbox 360 to the PS4.
Blockbuster suspends postal rentals and online store but trade-in credit still valid
More services have been shut down by struggling retailer Blockbuster.
Sony calms pre-owned PS4 game concerns
Consumers will be able to sell and trade-in their PS4 games, Sony has once again asserted.
Amazon reveals EA next-gen upgrade deal
Another option has been offered for those hoping to upgrade to the next-gen versions of EA's upcoming games.
Get Grand Theft Auto V for free with Blockbuster trade-in deal
Blockbuster has revealed its own Grand Theft Auto V trade-in offer.
Trade in your PS2 or PSP, get Rs 3,000 off on Xbox 360
Microsoft and retailer Game4u have partnered for a new offer that gives users Rs 3,000 off on a new Xbox 360 console when the trade in their old PS2 or ...
GAME reveals next-gen game trade-in program for UK
UK gamers have finally got their own next-gen game trade-in program.
Apple trade-in plan is real, but not coming to the UK
iPhone owners are now able to trade-in their handsets in exchange for store credit at Apple stores.
GameStop announces FIFA 14 £5.97 trade-in deal
With a little less than a month to go before its release, the battle to win FIFA 14 mindshare appears to have begun.
Apple prepping iPhone trade-in scheme - report
iPhone owners wanting to upgrade to a new handset could be about to receive a new money-saving deal from Apple.
Pre-owned price comparison site Trade In Detectives goes live
A site that offers an online comparison of the video game trade-in prices offered by a number of UK retailers has gone live.
GameStop.co.uk reveals its own Grand Theft Auto V trade-in offer
In what is likely to become a recurring theme, GameStop has revealed a Grand Theft Auto V specific trade-in offer.
Get Grand Theft Auto V for free with Amazon trade-in offer
Amazon is using the prospect of a free copy of Grand Theft Auto V to market a new trade-in offer online.
SONY: Microsoft digs abound as Sony confirms pre-owned plans for PS4
In a none-too-subtle dig at Microsoft, Sony confirmed that PlayStation 4 will not be limited by the same restrictions as Xbox One.
E3: Ubisoft boss says 'good chance' pre-owned games won't change
The major third-party publishers have yet to decide their strategy on pre-owned games - but Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has a hunch little will change.
Publishers may block pre-owned for a period after release - analyst
Most consumers know that when buying a new game they'll get a good chunk of the cost back if they trade it in within two weeks.


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KILLEEN (November 8, 2012)--A Holiday Bazaar will unwrap the Christmas season Saturday and Sunday at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center.
More than 100 arts and crafts vendors are expected this year and pictures with Santa will be available Saturday.
Sponsored by the Fort Hood Officers' Spouses' Club, tickets are $4 in advance and $5 at the door.
Children under 12 can attend free of charge.
The fun begins at 9 a.m. Saturday and noon on Sunday and wraps up at 5 p.m. both days.
Tickets will be available until 4 p.m. Friday at the Killeen Chamber of Commerce and Country Treasures & Antiques in Copperas Cove.
Tickets can also be purchased at Salon S in Killeen and at the Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce.
The conference center is located at 3601 S. W.S. Young Drive.
For more information, call (254) 833-2656.


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Holder Defends AP Phone-Records Seizure
WASHINGTON—Attorney General Eric Holder defended the Justice Department's subpoena of Associated Press phone records, including personal cellphone records of some of its reporters, saying Tuesday that a leak to the news organization about a 2012 counterterrorism operation put Americans at risk and needed an "aggressive" response.
Mr. Holder also said that he had recused himself in the leak investigation and didn't make the decision to pursue the AP records. That decision was made by Deputy U.S. Attorney General James Cole, acting on a request by the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, Ronald Machen. The records related to phone lines used by reporters or editors at the Associated Press.
The Justice Department said the probe is looking into a leak concerning a 2012 counterterrorism operation in Yemen. In his remarks Tuesday, Mr. Holder called the leak of classified information among the most serious he has ever seen.
"It put the American people at risk, and that is not hyperbole," Mr. Holder said. He made the remarks in response to reporters' questions at an unrelated news conference on health-care fraud.
"Trying to determine who was responsible for that I think required very aggressive action," he added, saying he was confident that department officials followed appropriate regulations when obtaining the AP records.
The disclosure of the subpoena generated a sharp pushback from journalism and First Amendment groups. On Tuesday, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press sent a letter to Mr. Holder saying the Justice Department "appears to have ignored or brushed aside almost every aspect" of the department's own guidelines governing subpoenas of reporters' phone records.
"The scope of this action calls into question the very integrity of Department of Justice policies toward the press," said the letter, which was signed by more than 50 major media organizations and journalism groups, including Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal.
Karl Olson, a San Francisco-based First Amendment lawyer, said the department's move could harm future investigative journalism. "If I'm covering these national-security issues, I'm not sleeping too well," he said.
After Mr. Holder made his remarks, the Justice Department released a letter from Mr. Cole to the Associated Press, in which he said the Justice Department didn't take the action until it had exhausted other efforts to investigate the leak of classified information. The letter said the Justice Department conducted over 550 interviews and reviewed "tens of thousands" of documents before seeking the phone records.
Mr. Cole said the subpoena didn't seek the content of AP phone calls. He also said the records were being "closely held" and "will not be provided for use in any other investigations."
The leak investigation began last year amid partisan criticism of the Obama administration over national-security leaks that some Republican lawmakers said seemed designed to burnish Mr. Obama's record ahead of the presidential election. The White House denied those charges and joined Republican lawmakers in urging an investigation.
Mr. Holder testified in Congress last year that he had been interviewed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation about the leak of classified information in the case and decided to recuse himself from the case to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest "and to make sure that the investigation was seen as independent."
The Justice Department notified AP on Friday that records had been subpoenaed from phone companies several months ago. The subpoenas covered a four-week period over two months around the time AP wrote the article about an alleged conspiracy to detonate an underwear bomb aboard a U.S.-bound airliner.
The plot was foiled early on because the alleged bomber was a mole for a foreign intelligence service working against al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, according to officials familiar with the case.
The story raised the concern that the Obama administration had misled the public by asserting that it didn't know of any threats linked to the anniversary of the May 2011 killing of Osama bin Laden.
In making the government's subpoenas public Monday, AP denounced the effort as a "massive and unprecedented intrusion by the Department of Justice into the news-gathering activities" of the news organization.
AP also protested that the Justice Department didn't notify it in advance of seizing the records as called for in the department's guidelines.
The guidelines allow the department to bypass prior notification in certain sensitive cases. It's unclear why the Justice Department treated the AP case differently from others in which the department has notified news organizations before seeking phone records.
Mr. Holder defended the Obama administration's record on civil liberties. Asked whether current administration was comparable to the George W. Bush administration, which President Barack Obama and Mr. Holder have criticized on civil liberties issues, Mr. Holder said: "No. we're not. This administration has put a real value on the rule of law and our values as Americans. I think the actions that we have taken are consistent with both."
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Do you remember 1972? Richard Nixon was in the White House, American Pie was at the top of the charts, Pong was the hot new arcade game, and as it just so happens, A.R.E. staff member Judith Stevens began the little Prison Outreach program she called "Over the Wall." She began by answering letters from inmates who wanted more information on the man called the "Sleeping Prophet." Ten years later, using her own money and tithes from other A.R.E. staff members combined with donations from her study group, Judith and other volunteers were sending out nearly 8,000 books a year. In 2012, the Prison Outreach Program's 40th anniversary, we are scheduled to send out more than 12,000 packages!
When I began working with the Prison Outreach Program, the number of letters received was overwhelming: typically more mail than all the other A.R.E. departments combined. I once counted 200 letters in one day. In 2008, we added an e-mail form to our Web page, and it generates about 50 requests per month with 90% being new inquiries. Each day, I found myself drawn to the box of unanswered letters. The bold red block letters – "INMATE MAIL" or "MAILED FROM STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY," made me wonder: What if I were to lose my physical freedom—regardless of the circumstances—would I "venture inward" or rage against the machine?
"The changes already have been dramatic, even in the surrounding I'm in. As one who has been incarcerated for nearly 12 years, I know that my location is not a prison, but an ideal location for soul development. Daily, even hourly, I am given the opportunity to learn patience and tolerance. Not on every occasion do I react accordingly, but on most occasions I do. And one day, I will live with only love and respect for God's children.")
"Times have been very difficult for me. It seems as though people have been going out of their way to aggravate or irritate me. I ask that you pray with me, for continued strength to overlook, avoid, and withstand these events. To learn from them and find out what I am doing to cause them or have done."
"Thank you for the love you send behind the fence to inmates. I was released 4/23/12 and am forever changed toward the light of love by my prison experience."
"Prayers are truly answered, as I am writing this letter from my kitchen table at home! I can't express the thankfulness I feel in my heart for the support you all at A.R.E. have shown me and when I return to work, I will be joining the membership program. I don't feel paying a membership fee even begins to show how thankful I feel for everything the A.R.E. has done to help me grow spiritually and to comfort me and bring peace of mind."
In many institutions, the Prison Outreach Program is the only contact these men and women have with the outside world. Over the 40 years, the Prison Outreach Program has reached hundreds of thousands of inmates, but we can do even more. Even with prisons bursting at the seams—the U.S. has 5% of the world's population but has 25% of the world's prisoners—state and federal governments continue to cut inmate programs.
As our program begins to plan for the next 40 years, our efforts will focus on reaching as many new inmates as possible by getting our core books into as many libraries and chaplains' carts as we can. Each inmate's package contains a return "order form," and we have been collecting data on existing libraries. If and when possible, we will send electronic versions of the books— more cost effective and potentially reaching even more of the prison population.
We will also deepen the relationship with existing participants. A self-study program incorporating the A Search for God material along with courses on dreams, meditation, and past lives will be available in the fall of 2013. Keeping in touch with these men and women as they re-enter society is crucial. We need to build relationships with groups and institutions who service parolees just as we have within the prison system. Plans are also in place to create a scholarship fund for those recently released who would like to continue their studies through A.R.E. membership.
When I make a presentation about our Prison Outreach Program, at least one person comes up to me afterwards and says, "I never knew the A.R.E. had a program like this." I have begun to refer to it as the "A.R.E.'s Best kept secret!" Psst! Pass it along!
Karen Boldt began working at Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. in November, 2004. She worked in the Health Spa as well as the Cayce/Reilly® School of Massotherapy. She is presently responsible for A.R.E.'s Outreach Department including Prayer & Meditation Services which manages prayer requests from around the globe. She also oversees the A Search for God study group program, Prison Outreach, and the Glad Helpers Prayer Healing Group, of which she is a member. To learn more about A.R.E.'s Prison Outreach program or read the Reaching Over the Wall article, visit EdgarCayce.org/prison.
Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. blog offers opinion pieces from contributors with a wide variety of backgrounds. These opinions are valued and create points of discussion. Opinions expressed in our blog may not necessarily represent the opinion of A.R.E.


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Determine $\Phi(840)$. Hence, determine the remainder when $2^{1930}$ is divided by $840$.
I determined $\Phi(840) = \Phi(2^3*3*5*7) = 480$, however I don't know how I can use this to solve the problem.
Since $\operatorname{gcd}(2, 840)$ is not $1$, how can I apply Euler's theorem which states if $n \geq 1$ and $\operatorname{gcd}(a, n) = 1$ then $a^{\Phi(n)}$ is congruent to $1 (\operatorname{mod} n)$?
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STEUBENVILLE - A pooch kick, a muffed punt and a gutsy run on fourth down helped Big Red hold off Canada Prep Football Academy 43-38 Friday at Harding Stadium.
The contest, which started 44 minutes late because the Raiders had issues crossing the border from Ontario, featured 748 yards of offense and wasn't decided until Big Red sophomore Johnnie Blue bulldozed his way through the Prep defense for four stripes and a victory-clinching first down with one second left.
"When I say my prayers, I always ask did we take advantage of opportunities and protect the ball," Reno Saccoccia said after watching his team move to 3-0. "For the most part tonight, we did. There are times when we take advantage and protect the ball and there are when we don't.
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SIX — Big Red's Lucas Herrington points toward the student section after scoring during Steubenville's 43-38 win over Canada's Pinehurt Prep Friday night at Harding Stadium. Big?Red is 3--0 and will visit Brooke next week. -- Ron Gardner
"It's something we work on and will continue to work on. I really feel tonight's game is going to help us in the long run."
Clinging to a 29-24 lead midway through the final period, Big Red took advantage of a huge opportunity when Prep's Nick Bested muffed a punt attempt from his own 20. Senior Kai McClurg grabbed the ball out of the air at the 25 and returned it to the Raider 11.
Two plays later, junior Donte Brown plowed over from three yards out. John Paul's Duff moved the score to 36-24.
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Big Red 43, Canada Prep 38
Prep 7 7 3 21 - 38
Big Red 7 16 6 14 - 43
BR: Lytle 14 run (Duff kick)
CP: Petermann 33 pass from Marquette (Bested kick)
BR: Herrington 25 pass from Lawrence-Burke (Johnnie Blue run)
BR: Lytle 6 run (Lytle run)
CP: Ihanza 9 pass from Marquette (Bested kick)
CPP: Bested 21-yard field goal
BR: Donte Brown 3 run (run failed)
CP: Marquette 2 run (Bested kick)
BR: Donte Brown 3 run (Duff kick)
BR: McClurg 1 run (Duff kick)
CP: Marquette 5 run (Bested kick)
CP: Petermann 33 yard pass from Marquette (Bested kick)
RUSHING: Canada Prep 17-31-2 (Oliveira 2-1; Grant 4-13; Marquette 9-22-2; Petermann 1-7; Team 1-(-12); Big Red 44-249-5 (Lawrence-Burke 1-2; Collaros 3-(-13); Lytle 15-95-2; Donte Brown 14-104-2; Dondre Brown 3-5; Johnnie Blue 10-55; McClurg 1-1-1).
PASSING: Canada Prep 23-32-357-3-0 (Marquette 19-26-332-3-0; Vernon 4-6-25-0-0); Big Red 7-16-111-1-1 (Collaros 5-11-71-1-1; Lawrence-Burke 2-5-40).
RECEIVING: Prep (Ivey 6-119; Ihanza 2-24-1; Petermann 7-116-2; Oliveira 3-17; Grant 2-18; Julien 2-56' Julian 1-9); Big Red (Herrington 1-25-1; Pierro 2-15; King 1-16; Saltsman 1-38; McClurg 2-17).
FIRST DOWNS: Prep 26; Big Red 17..
PENALTIES-YARDS: Prep 7-50; Big Red 3-30.
PUNTS: Prep 3-26; Big Red 2-25.
FUMBLES-LOST: Prep 1-1; Big Red 3-0.
On the ensuring kick, Big Red special teams coach Bobby Lamantia decided to go with the "pooch" and it was executed to perfection. Duff's boot bounced off a Prep player and Dondre Brown fell on the loose pigskin at the Raider 33.
"That was Bobby Lamantia's call," Saccoccia said of the pooch kick. "He did a good job with that one. And, he's always done a good job for us."
Senior tailback Garon Lytle went up the gut twice for 27 yards, making it first and goal at the six. On fourth and one, McClurg bulled over. Duff's conversion advanced the Big Red margin to 43-24.
The boys from Canada, who provided much stiffer competition than most Big Red fans thought, weren't ready to call it quits.
They scored in just two plays. Senior quarterback Jake Marquette, who impressed with both his mobility and strong arm, hit Trea Ivey for 68 yards to the Big Red 5. From there, Marquette found the house. Bested's kick closed the gap to 43-31.
Bested's bullet kick bounced off a Big Red player and Prep recovered. Starting at the Red's 49, it took the visitors just two plays to score. Marquette hit Raekwon Grant for 16 yards. He hit connected with Danny Petermann for a 33-stripe touchdown. Bested added the extra point.
Prep's next onside attempt bounced out of bounds and Big Red started at its own 34 with 1:08 left. Dondre Brown was stopped for no gain, Donte Brown gained a stripe and Blue got five, making it fourth and four. That's when Blue came through with his key run.
"It was a great game," Saccoccia added. "They have a good quarterback, good receivers and their line did an outstanding job of pass blocking. That's the name of that tune, but we were able to get the victory."
Big Red struck first, scoring on its initial possession for the third straight game. The Red marched 60 yards in seven plays. Lytle burst through a huge hole for a 14-yard touchdown. The key play of the drive was a 38-yard connection between sophomore quarterback Dimitri Collaros and senior wide receiver Cody Saltsman. Duff's extra point put Big Red up 7-0.
The Raiders came right back, covering 60 stripes in just four plays. Marquette hit Petermann on a 33-yard scoring strike. Bested added the conversion kick.
Big Red's defense came up big on Prep's next possession. On third and one from the Steubenville 46, William Harvey, McClurg and Arin Goldsmith combined to throw Brady Oliveria for a two-yard loss. A Raider fell incomplete on fourth down.
Saccoccia's crew took advantage of the solid field possession, marching 52 yards for the go-ahead score. Sophomore quarterback Lawrence Mandela-Burke rolled to his right, stopped and threw back to his left, finding junior wide receiver Lucas Herrington. Herrington spun out of a tackle and reached the end zone. The pass and run covered 25 yards. Blue, who collected 27 rushing yards on the drive, ran in for the two point conversion.
A special teams mistake proved costly for the Raiders after their next possession On fourth and long from their own 39, the snap rolled back to the punter. Bested was nailed by Saltsman and Big Red was in business at the Prep 27.
Donte Brown ripped off a nine-yard gain before Lytle carried three straight times, scoring from six yards out. Lytle also ran for the two-pointer.
Prep answered quickly, going 80 yards in seven plays. The TD came when Marquette spun away from trouble and rifled a nine yard pass to Brandon Ihanza. Bested again split the uprights. It was 23-14 Big Red at the half.
Bested nailed a 21-yard third quarter field to close the gap to six. Big Red responded, marching 63 yards in eight plays. Donte Brown scored from three yards away and it was 29-17.
Prep closed to five early in the final stanza when Marquette scored on a two-yard sneak.
For the night, Big Red collected 360 stripes of offense (249 on the ground and 111 via the air). Donte Brown got 104 on 14 trips and Lytle added 95 on 15 carries.
"Our running game was solid tonight," Saccoccia noted. "We have to learn to take what is given to us. We'll learn that and we'll be OK. I'm not going to get too upset over tonight. It was a great win."
The Raiders actually finished with more total yards, collecting 388 (31 rushing and 357 passing), Marquette completed 19 of his 26 attempts for 332.
"On film his arm looked good," Saccoccia said of Marquette. "He didn't have to be as mobile last week as he was tonight. His mobility hurt us as much as his throwing. He has a great arm."
Big Red will hit the road next week, traveling to Brooke for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. The game will mark the eighth meeting between the schools, Big Red leading the series 7-0.
"I really want to thank our fans again for the great support they gave us tonight," Saccoccia stated. "We've had three good weeks at home and the fans need to know how much the coaching staff and players appreciate their support."


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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The Yellow Ribbon Program, a matching servicemembers' tuition program of the new GI Bill, went into effect August 1, 2009, just in time for fall enrollment. Servicemembers with at least 90 aggregate days of service who were on active duty after Sept. 11, 2001 are eligible for the expanded GI Bill, which essentially pays complete tuition. Eligible servicemembers also are eligible for a housing stipend and a $1,000 book stipend.
The housing stipend varies by location; for Columbia, Mo., it is currently $880 per month.
The Montgomery GI Bill reimbursed veterans for only a portion of tuition costs at private schools. Under the Yellow Ribbon Program of the new bill, tuition at private schools such as Columbia College is covered to a threshold of 50 percent of the highest public in-state tuition. For the state of Missouri, tuition rates are based on those of the University of Missouri. Columbia College has partnered with the VA to split the remaining tuition costs.
Tery Donelson, assistant vice president for enrollment management at Columbia College, called the program the most comprehensive education benefit offered to servicemembers since World War II. "Historically, when a new GI Bill goes into effect, the number of veterans enrolling in college increases," Donelson said. �We are expecting a spike in military learners, and Columbia College, because of its nearly 40 years in educating the military, is uniquely positioned to help these veterans achieve their dream of a college degree."
�The bottom line is that a qualifying veteran is not going to have to pay any tuition or fees to go to Columbia College,� Donelson said.
Columbia College has more than 1,300 veterans enrolled throughout its nationwide system of campuses, which includes facilities on 18 military bases including one in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The college gives servicemembers academic credit for military training and education, meaning servicemembers enter Columbia College with a jump start on their degree.


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Gregory Martinez has been convicted of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon for hitting and seriously injuring a six-year old Dodge City girl with his pickup truck on July 18, 2012. Martinez was also convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) as a second-time offender at a re-arraignment hearing in the District Court of Ford County, Kansas, on October 21, 2013.
At the time Martinez struck Briza Bustos, Kansas Bureau of Investigation laboratory tests showed his blood-alcohol level was 0.22, nearly three times the legal limit to be driving. Blood tests also showed that Martinez had THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, as well as the sleep-aid Zolpidem in his system at that time.
Martinez entered no contest pleas to the two charges, while additional charges of reckless driving, left of center and leaving the scene of an injury accident were dismissed with prejudice as part of a plea agreement. In the agreement, Assistant Ford County Attorney Kevin Salzman agreed to jointly recommend that Martinez serve a 24-month sentence incarcerated with the Department of Corrections. The standard sentencing range for aggravated battery is between 31 and 136 months in prison. The sentence for a second DUI conviction can be up to one year in county jail. A presentence investigation report containing Martinez' criminal history will be prepared prior to sentencing, which will be scheduled at a later date.
At the re-arraignment hearing, after entering his pleas of no contest, Martinez maintained that it was not his intention to strike Bustos, and that after taking a sleep aid at about 5:15 in the evening, he "blacked out." Martinez did not comment as to the presence of either THC or alcohol in his system at the time.
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Carlin-Dawgert, Jennifer (Department Chair, Full-Time Instructor, B.S., Westfield State College, M.A., New College of California, Courses Taught: PSYC 1, PSYC 10)
Clark, Robert (Adjunct Instructor, Multicultural Retention Services Department Chair, B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.S., San Francisco State University; doctoral studies at UC-Berkeley and Walden University, Courses Taught: PSYC 22/23, 26)
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